Must-see restaurants in The Rocky Mountains

  • Two Dog Flats Grill

    Glacier National Park

    With a clientele made up primarily of famished hikers and tour-bus passengers happy just to stretch their legs, Two Dog doesn’t have to try too hard to…

  • 520 Grill

    Aspen

    A (mostly) healthy (kinda) fast-food grill, if there is such a thing. Sandwiches are creative, spicy concoctions. The achiote chicken is grilled and piled…

  • Loula's

    Montana

    Downstairs in the century-old Masonic temple building, this bustling cafe has local art on the wall and culinary artists in the kitchen. The highly…

  • Pine Creek Cookhouse

    Aspen

    This log-cabin restaurant, located 1.5 miles past Ashcroft ghost town at the end of Castle Creek Rd (about 30 minutes from Aspen), boasts the best setting…

  • Park Café

    Glacier National Park

    Owned and operated by the same family since 1952, it's now the grandchild of the Park's founder who's in charge. The charming dilapidated diner decor…

  • Morin

    Denver

    This outstanding oyster bar and nouveau French restaurant combines organic sensibilities with modern takes on French classics. There’s a hanging sculpture…

  • Shuga's

    Colorado Springs

    If you thought Colorado Springs couldn't be hip, stroll to Shuga's, a Southern-style cafe with a knack for knockout espresso drinks and hot cocktails…

  • Bad Frog Cantina

    Glacier National Park

    Chow down al fresco at one of the picnic tables set up next to this bright yellow food truck parked near the main intersection in St Mary; just off the…

  • Fuel

    Aspen

    This hard-rocking Snowmass cafe does two things exceptionally well: jet-fueled espresso and world-class breakfast burritos. It also has protein bars and…

  • Old West Cookout

    Yellowstone National Park

    The Roosevelt Lodge activities center offers this fun cookout, with steak, beans and the kind of cowboy coffee you have to filter through your teeth. Kids…

  • Blue Heron Lounge

    Grand Teton National Park

    A must for sunset cocktails, this attractive wraparound bar features knee-to-ceiling windows. Alcohol and tasty small plates consisting of charcuterie and…

  • Still Smokin

    Denver

    This popular food truck serves up barbecued dishes from different parts of the world – pulled-pork sandwiches, chicken 'n' waffles, lettuce wraps, tacos……

  • Dornan's Chuckwagon

    Grand Teton National Park

    At this outdoor family favorite, breakfast means sourdough pancakes and eggs off the griddle, while lunchtime offers light fare and sandwiches. Come…

  • 'Nell's

    Glacier National Park

    Recently made over from top to bottom, 'Nell's menu is geared to famished hikers and campers looking for a quick meal on the go or to take with them on…

  • Sushi Zanmai

    Boulder

    Fresh, good and kind of goofy. The chefs shout with delight as customers fill the space, which they do early and often. Kimono-clad waitstaff serve…

  • Zolo Southwestern Grill

    Boulder

    Zolo has been delighting residents with award-winning Southwestern fare and easy parking (it has its own lot) for years. The menu is a Colorado take on…

  • Provisions Local Kitchen

    Idaho

    After developing his palate at the fine restaurants in Jackson, head chef Juan Alcantara carried his considerable cooking skills over the mountains to…

  • Pizza & Pasta Company

    Grand Teton National Park

    If there is a more compelling place for pizza and beers than Dornan's rooftop deck, looking across the Snake River and Menor's Ferry at the towering…

  • Centro Mexican Kitchen

    Boulder

    This lively Mexican restaurant has a menu deep in classics like tacos, enchiladas and tortas (sandwiches) and some surprising dishes too, like stuffed…

  • Great Northern Dining Room

    Glacier National Park

    This big restaurant in the Glacier Park Lodge serves upscale classics, such as prime rib, and more Montana-influenced dishes like braised bison ribs, as…

  • BB's Kitchen

    Aspen

    A long-standing local darling, this 2nd-floor patio is the best spot for a leisurely gourmet brunch (think lobster Benedict or wild-morel omelet). This…

  • Just BE Kitchen

    Denver

    Set in a simple, airy dining room, Just BE is an exclusively Paleo and gluten-free restaurant, and meals are also made without sugar, dairy or processed…

  • Three Bears Burritos

    Glacier National Park

    The simple concept brought to Glacier hikers by Terry Chase, owner of next door Brownie's hostel and bakery, is basically a local and locally sourced…

  • Big Wrap

    Aspen

    One of Aspen's most beloved spots for a quick, cheap meal, the Big Wrap's creative and vaguely healthy concoctions have won over legions of fans. In…

  • Sink

    Boulder

    A Hill landmark since 1923, the low-slung, graffiti-scrawled Sink has fed former president Obama, been featured on Food Network and even employed Robert…

  • Fork

    Boise

    This cavernous corner restaurant occupying the old bank building downtown is good anytime, but excels during weekend brunch when things like the Dungeness…

  • West Glacier Restaurant

    Glacier National Park

    Recently renovated and redesigned, both in terms of its menu and decor, the blandly named West Glacier Restaurant is now one of the more enjoyable places…

  • Ado’s Kitchen & Bar

    Boulder

    Chef Ado serves up a mostly American menu – pork loin, spinach salad, salmon – with a few internationals like pad thai and chicken piccata, in this…

  • Cache Cache

    Aspen

    One of several chic eateries in this gourmet-inclined brick minimall. The stylish modern dining room opens up completely to the colorful courtyard, which…

  • Yellowstone Grill

    Montana

    This reliable place serves up fine burritos, salads and wraps in a coffeehouse-style industrial-brick interior or on the outdoor terrace. The Yellowstone…

  • D’deli

    Colorado

    Crusty, fresh bread and stacks of ingredients make this cozy deli an excellent place for lunch. Sandwiches come in half and whole sizes. The 'Heater,' a…

  • Butchers Block

    Aspen

    The depth and breadth of the gourmet spirit of this ski-town deli is striking. Here you’ll find Gruyère, Roquefort and chèvre, wild salmon and sashimi…

  • Obsidian Dining Room

    Yellowstone National Park

    The quiet dining room at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge serves up a few unexpected dishes, such as the game-sausage sampler and bison ribs braised in Moose…

  • Whole Foods Market

    Boulder

    The largest Whole Foods in the Rocky Mountain region – 77,000 sq ft – this supermarket is something to behold. The organic offerings are wide and varied…

  • Market at Larimer Square

    Denver

    Situated in a historic building on Larimer Sq, the Market is an excellent coffee shop, deli and gourmet-food store. The place makes popular sandwiches and…

  • Plonk

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Sometimes you need to kick off the boots, run a comb through your hair and let your inner metro free. Sophisticated Plonk serves a wide-ranging menu from…

  • Más Taco

    Montana

    Cranking out fresh tacos from the tiny kitchen including shrimp, al pastor (cooked on a gyros-style spit) or the divine carne asada – any of which can be…

  • Roost Fried Chicken

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    When two good ole boys form Tennessee first came to Montana to fish, they loved everything but the lack of good Southern fried chicken. And thus, Roost…

  • Grant Village Dining Room

    Yellowstone National Park

    The aroma from this high-beamed lodge could draw a band of grizzlies, who would doubtless enjoy the prime-rib sliders. Lunch options include sandwiches,…

  • Mural Room

    Grand Teton National Park

    In addition to the stirring views of the Tetons and moose ambling in the willow flats, these restaurant walls are adorned with the romantic Rendezvous…

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