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Après Ski in Breckenridge

There are over 80 different night sports and restaurants and bars in Breckenridge, making it one of the liveliest ski towns in Colorado.
Main Street is lined with wonderful dining establishments and bars which draw in a mix of visitors and residents alike.

Some of the best establishments include:

Mi Casa, is one of the most popular spots in town when the lifts close. Located just over the street from Peak 9’s Base Village, you can enjoy sharing a pitcher of margarita and the great atmosphere with friends.

If you’re a connoisseur of fine beers, check out The Breckenridge Brewery on Main Street where you can sample the homemade beer on draught in a very respectable establishment.

For some real Old West atmosphere it has to be The Gold Pan Saloon on North Main Street, the oldest bar in the US (this side of the Mississippi anyway). Obviously that makes it an essential to mosey on in to at some point during your stay.

The Salt Creek Restaurant on East Lincoln Street is good any day of the week but twice a week (Tuesdays as well as Thursday) there’s live music and dancing and low priced jugs of beer.

If you’re on a tight budget you can join some of the younger resort guests and residents in Cecilia's ( 520 South Main Street) for the very popular Power Hours when virtually every drink is reduced in price to a dollar. Unlike most ‘Happy hours’ Cecilia’s are late in the evening from 11pm to Midnight on Mondays and Thursdays, and from 9 to 10pm on a Friday or Saturdays.

One of the best live music venues in Sherpa and Yeti's (320 S. Main Street).

Dining in Breckenridge

Breckenridge has one of the widest selections of dining options you’ll find anywhere.

Detailed information is available on line at www.breckenridgediningguide.com but here are our recommendations below.

Blue Moose

 If you still want to eat breakfast at lunch time, this is the place to go if you had a heavy night and couldn’t be bothered to get up, or indeed wanted to make the most of your day on the slopes and worry about breakfast later – they serve it here until 1pm. It’s also a great choice for fresh gourmet coffee, lots of fruit drinks and every other imaginable breakfast item, pretty much. 540 South Main Street; 001 601 453 4859

Hearthstone  

Located in one of Breckenridge’s oldest building, a century old town home, Hearthstone has won awards for its gourmet American cuisine which is accompanied by a wine list of exquisite vintages. 130 South Ridge Street; 001 970 453 1148

Quandary Grille

The Quandary Grille offers an eclectic mix of international dining favourites including steak, poultry and pasta dishes. There’s occasionally live music and there’s always the outdoor patio. 505 South Main Street, Main Street Station; 001 970 547 5969

Spencer's Steaks and Spirits

The Beaver Run. A family favourite with dishes that will be enjoyed by all ages, as well as a full bar 001 970 453 8755

Steak and Rib

This is one of the longest restablished a quality dining options in the town, Steak and Rib offers a huge selection of menu choices with an emphasis on fine quality meat. 208 North Main Street; 001 970 453 0063

The Salt Creek

After one of the great starters at Salt Creek the signature dish is a western barbeque. A take-out service is also available.110 East Lincoln Avenue; 001 9704 53 4949

Blue River Bistro

Blue River has a refined dining ambience where you can taste gourmet-level pasta including seafood primavera, chicken fettucine and tortellini carbonara among many others. Main meals include steaks, chicken or trout and the bistro has a impassive wine list of both American and international vintages. 305 North Main Street; 001 970 453 6974

Columbine Café

A place to visit during the daytime, the Columbine Cafe provides great breakfasts and lunch in its intimate surroundings. You can get breakfast right through to 3pm or decide that really you ought to be eating lunch by then and opt for the signature chicken tortilla soup or one of the great sandwiches. 109 South Main Street, Georgian Square; 001 970 547 4474

Rasta Pasta

If you like your dishes in Colorado to have a bit of Caribbean flair (and why not?) then Rasta Pasta is for you - both for the dishes and the decor. A house salad accompanies all dishes and the homemade sundried tomato vinaigrette is highly recommended.

Red Orchid

With every taste catered for, it’s no surprise that there’s a good Asian establishment in the shape of the Red Orchid. The cuisine here is Mandarin and Szechuan in style and there’s an all-you-can-eat lunchtime buffet every week day. 411 South Main Street; 001 970 453 7467

Mi Casa

Mi Casa has won rave reviews as a top ski town restaurant and it’s certainly one of the best Mexican establishments you’ll find anywhere. After the full range of Mexican favourite main courses a speciality not to be missed is the deep-fried ice cream for desert. 600 South Park Avenue; 001 970 453 2071

Fatty's Pizzeria

Fatty's doesn’t just do great pizza but other Italian meals too including lasagne and pasta. Located in one of the oldest buildings in town, all the pizzas are made fresh on-site. 106 South Ridge Street; 001 970 453 9802

Windy City Pizza

The Windy City Pizza has a fabulous choice of fresh pizza and calzones along with other Italian style dishes including sandwiches. All the family will love it, particularly the all-you-can eat lunch buffet available week days. 400 North Park Avenue, Next to City Market; 001 970 453 5570

Briar Rose Restaurant

Named after a former miners boarding house from the nineteenth century, the Briar rose claims to serve Breckenridge's best prime rib. It’s also good for a whole range of other meals including elk, caribou, salmon, seafood, lamb and poultry dishes. 109 East Lincoln Avenue; 001 970 453 9948

Downstairs at Eric's

A Breckenridge top spot all day long, with a full menu available from eleven in the morning right through to midnight, with a special kids menu available. Lively and popular with both visitors and locals you’ll find more than 20 beers on tap, 120 varieties bottled and entertainments including video games and 30 or so televisions, three of them big screens. 111 South Main Street; 001 970 453 1401

Bubba Gump Shrimp

Yes it is inspired by the Forrest Gump film! Try shrimp in every conceivable size and flavour (as far as shrimp can have different flavours). It’s a popular spot for locals as well as visitors to the town. 231 South Main Street; 001 970 547 9000

South Ridge Seafood Grill

A great range of seafood favourites including salmon, trout, tuna and Alaskan king crab all ready to enjoy at this convenient South Ridge location. 215 South Ridge Street; 001 970 547 0063

Whale's Tail

After nearly 40 years this is still one of the most popular restaurants in Breckenridge. It has an antique door with a nautical theme and the seafood within is wonderful. But there’s other dishes including chicken and pasta too, not just fishy dishes, and you get a combo plate. 323 South Main Street; 001 970 453 2221