| When vacationing in Breckenridge, Colorado, dining | | | | World and Relish. All four eateries offer various wild |
| and nightlife options can be somewhat daunting, | | | | game options as well as phenomenal steaks and |
| especially when you consider there are over one | | | | seafood. Speaking of seafood, if you prefer yours |
| hundred restaurants and bars in the town alone. While | | | | raw, you’ll love Mountain Flying Fish and Wasabi, |
| many visitors simply select an eatery based on its | | | | both of which feature amazing sushi nearly two miles |
| convenient location or perhaps a catchy name, those | | | | above sea level. The South Ridge Seafood Grill, also a |
| who do a bit more research will be rewarded with | | | | locals’ favorite, serves up a delicious array of |
| fantastic Colorado-inspired cuisine as well as a | | | | seafood options and features an extremely popular |
| surprising variety of ethnic flavors. If you’re | | | | happy hour. |
| traveling to Breckenridge this season and mulling over | | | | If you’re in the mood for Mexican food, |
| the town’s dining options prior to your stay, | | | | Breckenridge features an exciting variety of choices. |
| you’ve come to the right place. This is your | | | | Visit Fiesta Jalisco or Jalepeno’s for authentic |
| guide to dining in Breckenridge, Colorado. | | | | cuisine at reasonable prices. Mi Casa is a popular |
| Breakfast | | | | cantina featuring a twist on traditional Mexican flavors |
| Breakfast options in Breckenridge are somewhat slim, | | | | as well as an enticing selection of margaritas and |
| given the array of restaurants in the town. Columbine | | | | tequilas. |
| Café, a locals’ favorite, serves up hearty | | | | For Italian, check out Taddeo’s, Michael’s, |
| breakfasts in a warm, cabin-like atmosphere. The only | | | | The Blue River Bistro, Fatty’s Pizzeria and |
| down side to the café is its popularity, which can | | | | Giampietro. The first three options comprise the |
| lead to long waits for a table, especially during busy | | | | town’s higher end Italian offerings with the Bistro |
| seasons. For an equally delicious breakfast at a | | | | featuring an extensive martini menu and live jazz |
| reasonable price, a short walk up Lincoln Avenue to | | | | groups nightly. Fatty’s and “Giam’s,” |
| the Salt Creek Restaurant may reward you with a | | | | as the locals call it, offer more affordable dining |
| shorter wait for a table. Cool River Café serves up | | | | options and are well known for their pies. |
| the town’s best smoothies as well as breakfast | | | | Popular pub and saloon offerings include the |
| wraps. For a quick bite to eat, drop by Clint’s for | | | | Breckenridge Brewery, Burke & Riley’s, |
| a bagel or a breakfast sandwich or Daylight Donuts | | | | Downstairs at Eric’s, the Kenosha Steakhouse |
| for diner-style food that’s served up in a hurry. | | | | and the Dredge Boathouse. All are excellent choices |
| Lunch | | | | for affordable cuisine and remain fashionable into the |
| When skiing at the Breckenridge Ski Resort, the | | | | evenings after their kitchens close. |
| most convenient dining options are located right on | | | | Those seeking a dining experience that defies |
| the mountain. Drop by Spencer’s Steaks and | | | | traditional definitions will appreciate the following |
| Spirits, located within Beaver Run Resort, for a | | | | choices. For an extensive wine list, be sure to check |
| hearty all you can eat lunch buffet. The Ten Mile | | | | out the Cellar Wine Bar, featuring an a la carte menu. |
| Station, Peak 9 Restaurant, Vista Haus and | | | | Breckenridge’s newest restaurant, Modis, offers |
| Bergenhoff round out the ski area’s on-mountain | | | | contemporary cuisine in an urban meets mountain-chic |
| offerings. | | | | atmosphere. The Swiss Haven features fondue, |
| Peak 9’s base area is home to unique dining | | | | raclette, rostis and fine bottles of Swiss wines. Finally, |
| options such the Quandary Grille and Mi Casa, both of | | | | Café Alpine, features a new menu daily, prepared |
| which offer great après ski opportunities. Giampietro | | | | entirely of fresh ingredients. |
| on Main Street serves up some of the town’s | | | | While this article doesn’t manage to cover all of |
| best Italian at prices that won’t break the bank. | | | | Breckenridge’s restaurants, it adequately serves |
| The Kenosha Steakhouse and Breckenridge Brewery | | | | as the Cliffs Notes to the best dining locations |
| and Downstairs at Eric’s all offer great pub food | | | | located amongst the many Breckenridge lodging |
| and reasonable prices. For something a bit higher end, | | | | options. If you’re vacationing in the Rocky |
| check out Relish or the Blue River Bistro. | | | | Mountains, any of the choices listed here will do a |
| Dinner | | | | fine job of satisfying your palate. After all, you could |
| Breckenridge visitors will find an impressive lineup of | | | | take your best guess, but since we’ve already |
| restaurants serving dinner. For Colorado-inspired | | | | visited and reviewed them for you, that’s simply |
| cuisine visit the Hearthstone, Briar Rose, Top of the | | | | unnecessary. Enjoy. |