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
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 at a moderate price, 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 an impressive 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
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 Chophouse & Saloon
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 30 beers on tap, 50 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
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. La Cima Mall, 500 S. Main St., Unit 2B; 001 970 547 0063
