Must-see restaurants in The Rocky Mountains

  • Jax Fish House

    Boulder

    Running for two decades, this lively seafood shack is still an exquisite treat. Belly up to the circle bar for oysters and martinis, then splurge on fresh…

  • Dunbar Kitchen & Tap House

    Denver

    A barbershop turned pub, Dunbar is an unassuming place with high-end pub grub – burgers with homemade pimento bacon jam, Cajun mac 'n' cheese, hand-cut…

  • MED

    Boulder

    A Boulder classic, this friendly, festive joint brings all the many flavors of the Mediterranean under one roof (and patio). Best of all, it's…

  • Elway’s

    Denver

    Businesspeople and fat cats come to wax nostalgic about Denver's all-time top-performing quarterback and carve into pricey medium-rare porterhouses at…

  • Willy’s Wings

    Colorado

    Frills? Forget about it. Situated in what looks like the mobile home of a displaced Texan auntie, this place has some good wings. Stay away if you’re…

  • Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen

    Denver

    The bagels at this deli are the real deal, as close as you can get to a NYC bagel in Denver – the crust, a perfect thin shell, the inside warm and chewy…

  • Source Hotel & Market Hall

    Denver

    A repurposed iron foundry, this industrial-chic marketplace features shops specializing in artisanal breads, specialty cheeses and locally sourced produce…

  • Flights Wine Cafe

    Colorado

    Flights serves up over 100 wines – by the glass or flight – in a cozy cottage setting. A menu of gourmet sandwiches and flatbreads, salads, and appetizers…

  • Cooks Fresh Market

    Denver

    Far and away the best deli in downtown, the attention to quality here is obvious in the take-out salads and sandwiches, selection of cheeses and expert…

  • Mizuna

    Denver

    Mizuna is exclusive, expensive and exquisite. The small dining room only adds to the rarefied atmosphere and there’s a certain pride knowing you’re eating…

  • Cuba Cuba Café & Bar

    Denver

    Try the mango mojito at this swanky Cuban joint serving finger-lickin’ BBQ spareribs, flavor-packed fried yucca, scrumptious sandwiches and sumptuous…

  • Zoe Ma Ma

    Boulder

    At Boulder's hippest noodle bar you can find fresh street food at a long outdoor counter. Mama, the Taiwanese matriarch, is on hand, cooking and chatting…

  • Sweet Action Ice Cream

    Denver

    Don’t wander past this neighborhood ice-cream parlor expecting the same old chocolate chip: the seasonal, housemade flavors here include baklava, salted…

  • Deli at 8236

    Colorado

    There's nothing fancy about this place: it's a deli with old chairs and fluorescent lights. Here, it's all about the subs – hot, cold, pressed or not, the…

  • Yellowstone Valley Grill

    Montana

    The only thing finer than the view of the Absaroka Range rising behind the winding Yellowstone River is the food. Sustainable local ingredients, fresh…

  • Half Fast Subs

    Boulder

    Deal with the line at lunch, or come for the daily happy hour (4pm to 7pm) that’s 'guaranteed to kick your butt' (the 32oz pitcher of Long Island Ice Tea…

  • Whitefish Lake Restaurant

    Montana

    A golf-course clubhouse isn't the typical location for a special-occasion steakhouse. But Whitefish locals know this is the place to make reservations for…

  • La Pasadita

    Denver

    This tiny, family-run Mexican joint is a favorite among locals. The food is authentic and cheap, and it’s all handmade from whole ingredients. If you like…

  • Manna from Heaven

    Denver

    Specializing in Vietnamese fare, this food truck serves up one mean banh mi, with crunchy veggies, pork and a mayo-sriracha sauce on a fresh baguette…

  • WaterCourse Foods

    Denver

    The unrelentingly meaty menus of Denver can be a chore to navigate for vegetarians, so the smart, straightforward fare at WaterCourse is a welcome…

  • Sushi Den

    Denver

    With fresh fish flown in from Japan's Nagahama Fish Market, this is – by far – the best sushi restaurant in Denver. Two brothers, Yasu and Toshi Kisaki,…

  • Mustang Fresh Food

    Montana

    For a top-shelf picnic en route to Yellowstone, combine a fabulous ciabatta sandwich, gourmet salad or hot daily special (bison Bolognese anyone?) from…

  • Dish Gourmet

    Boulder

    Bank-length lines flank this gourmet deli at lunchtime. At $10 the sandwiches are hardly cheap but they are supremely satisfying. Think locally sourced…

  • Kitchen

    Denver

    Bringing a dash of Boulder sophistication to Denver's downtown, the Kitchen is renowned for its healthy, gourmet, farm-to-table creations. Expect…

  • Plonk

    Montana

    This wine bar is a great place to drink, but the shared plates, tapas and other meals make it a terrific place to satisfy all of your evening needs in one…

  • Illegal Pete’s

    Denver

    Around lunch, you’ll queue to the door at Pete’s, the best option for quick Mexican on the 16th St Mall. With rock posters plastering the window, a worn…

  • Gil's Goods

    Montana

    Creative pizzas, grass-fed burgers and locally sourced salads bring the passion for farm-to-table dining to a more casual, community-oriented space. The…

  • Ali Baba Grill

    Colorado

    Sure, it looks like another drab strip-mall joint from the parking lot, but the Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine here is awesome and every bit as…

  • Log Cabin Cafe

    Montana

    In sleepy Silver Gate this unexpectedly cool place serves excellent grilled trout, house-smoked salmon and homemade breakfast pumpkin bread. The cozy…

  • Pho 95

    Denver

    The best place for pho (noodle soup) in Denver is a bit out there, parked in the middle of a strip mall on a bleak stretch of Federal, but it's definitely…

  • M66 Grill

    Yellowstone National Park

    This restaurant was recently updated and renamed to commemorate the park's Mission 66 movement, in which Canyon was the main player. Lunch features epic…

  • Polebridge Mercantile

    Glacier National Park

    This off-the-grid bakery and minimalist grocery at the northwest corner of the park serves legendary bear claws and cinnamon buns. It's the de facto…

  • Ptarmigan Dining Room

    Glacier National Park

    With magnificent lakeside views, this spacious and handsomely designed restaurant with vaulted ceilings is the most refined of the park's lodges. Enjoy 7,…

  • Two Medicine Campstore

    Glacier National Park

    While the Two Medicine Valley has no standard restaurants, you can forgo alfresco campground cooking and chow down on excellent chili, soups and…

  • Jammer Joe’s Grill & Pizzeria

    Glacier National Park

    Only steps away, but light-years from Lake McDonald Lodge's decor and vibe, Jammer Joe's (named for Joe Kendall, who drove the park's iconic Red Buses for…

  • Eddie’s Cafe

    Glacier National Park

    Summer jobbers man the diner-style tables inside Apgar Village’s only eating joint, serving up meatloaf, fish and chips and buffalo burgers from a kitchen…

  • Snowgoose Grille

    Glacier National Park

    If you’re craving an opportunity to break away from the hikers’ breakfast/picnic lunch monotony, try this wheelchair-accessible restaurant in the St Mary…

  • 320 Ranch

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    This rustic ranch-house restaurant and saloon is heavy on game (elk, bison and the like), but the real draws are the fun weekly specials. The popular…

  • Fort

    Colorado

    This Colorado institution – an adobe-style 'fort' perched in the foothills 2 miles south of Morrison – has been around since 1963. The ambience is totally…

  • Wolf's Tailor

    Denver

    This small-plate eatery is rising fast on Denver's northside dining scene. Located in the up-and-already-came Sunnyside neighborhood, the playful spot…

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