Top 5 Best Food Experiences in Telluride

Are you hungry for some high altitude grub?? With over 25 unique restaurants and dining experiences, Telluride offers a wide variety of good eats, festival food, and cafes to keep you energized for all your adventures at 8,750+ feet. Here are the top 5 restaurants/food experiences you must check out when visiting Telluride, Colorado: 

1. Allred's - One of Telluride's most unique dining experiences can be found at Allred's, where delicious meals, an award winning wine list, and breathtaking views all mesh to create an unforgettable experience at 10,551 feet above sea level. That's right... wine and dine at over 10,000 feet - Allred's is a ski-in/ski out restaurant in the winter and can be reached by the free Gondola during the summer. Enjoy steak, seafood, and spirits and the best views of any restaurant in Telluride, hands down. Take a look at Allred's menu here: http://www.telluridediningguide.com/Restaurant/Allreds.aspx

2. New Sheridan Chop House - The New Sheridan Hotel has shared in the rich history of Telluride, Colorado since 1891. Savor the unparalleled cuisine of the New Sheridan Chop House on Main Street in downtown Telluride. The Chop House is world renowned for its succulent dry aged USDA prime steaks and fresh seafood flown in daily. A centerpiece of Telluride life, the Chop House has the best steaks in town and a fun & energetic night life. Enjoy a delicious dinner, then grab a drink next door at its Parlor Bar, Historic Bar, or see a live show at the Opera House. Take a look at the Chop House's menu here: http://www.telluridediningguide.com/Restaurant/New-Sheridan-Chop-House.aspx

3. Siam - A local's favorite, Siam infuses the flavors of Thai into each and every of its delicious entrees. We would eat here three times a day if we could. Only open for dinner, Siam provides traditional and gourmet contemporary cuisine from the banks of Thailand. We recommend the Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, or Stir Fry, but seriously, anything you order will be amazing. Also, enjoy the free music played on the outside porch in the summertime. This is a must visit in Telluride... but go early, it fills up fast! Take a look at the Chop House's menu here: http://www.telluridediningguide.com/Restaurant/Siam-Telluride.aspx

4. Festival Food - Telluride hosts over 20 unique festivals during the summer... which means three things - Great music, cold beer, and delicious festival food. Twice a summer, festivarians are blessed with one of the best festival vendor booths imaginable. If you've ever been to Telluride Bluegrass Festival or Blues & Brews, then you know about Sister's Pantry Asian cuisine out of Boulder, Colorado. After a few New Belgium beers in the 80 degree heat, there is nothing better than Sister's won tons and dumplings. These handmade, delicious, and healthy dumplings are the perfect snack after seeing Robert Plant, Mumford & Sons, and many more perform on Town Park Stage. For more information, check out: http://www.sisterspantry.com/

5. Baked in Telluride - Since the Bakery's catastrophic fire in February 2010, plans have been underway to rebuild this Telluride staple and institution... bigger and better. Baked in Telluride has been a local and visitor favorite since 1975 providing fresh baked bagels, pizza, soups, sandwiches, and of course, delicious desert treats. The rebuild project is going as planned and is expected to open in June 2011. Don't worry... Baked in Telluride will rise again! For more information, visit: http://www.telluridediningguide.com/Restaurant/Baked-In-Telluride.aspx

For a complete interactive guide to Telluride's dining, visit the 2011 Telluride Dining Guide here: http://www.telluridediningguide.com/

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