Spring break may come and spring break may go, but the snow is still amazing in Colorado's mountains. If you plan to head to the hills, anywhere from Vail to Aspen, Telluride and Steamboat Springs, you should be able to find some amazing meals along the way. The guide to mountain restaurants in hotels provides some options for a late winter getaway. If you have a spot you love that didn't make the list, drop a note in the comments below.
In a modern mountain chic setting, chef Jared Montarbo creates dishes inspired by California cuisine with regional, European and Asian influences. The Veal "Wiener Schnitzel" is a highlight.
The Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa seems to do everything right. Guests are taken care of with great attention to detail from the moment they arrive. The restaurant follows suit and offers an experience that satisfies every taste and preference. Highlights on the menu include the North American elk loin, the grilled domestic swordfish, and the Colorado lamb osso bucco.
In its first full ski season in service, this Richard Sandoval restaurant offers bold flavored modern Mexican food in a comfortable setting. There's a great patio and an attractive bar menu.
Open seven nights a week from 5:30 to 10 p.m. during the ski season, Splendido at the Chateau offers guests a rustic American approach to cooking. Highlights on the menu include the Angus beef tartare, the steak frites, and the crisp pork belly.
Located in the Little Nell hotel, Element 47 is the reincarnation of the former Montagna restaurant. The interior was transformed, the menu tweaked, but the food and service remain as impressive as ever. Chef Bryan Moscatello now leads this kitchen.
Aspen’s newest introduction to the culinary scene is Prospect, an upscale American bistro at the Hotel Jerome. Highlights on the menu include the kale salad, the garganelli pasta, and the coconut cream pie.
Local and sustainable ingredients served with a hearty helping of Steamboat's warm hospitality is what this restaurant is about. Highlights on the dinner-only menu include the blackened cast iron trout.
Located inside the Inn at the Lost Creek in Telluride, this restaurant is an Asian seafood eatery that focuses on Thai specialties made with the freshest ingredients.
Chef and owner Chad Scothorn offers a diverse and seasonal menu that blends elements from diverse cuisines, including French, American and Thai. The cocktail list is great and the wine selection rich.
In a modern mountain chic setting, chef Jared Montarbo creates dishes inspired by California cuisine with regional, European and Asian influences. The Veal "Wiener Schnitzel" is a highlight.
The Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa seems to do everything right. Guests are taken care of with great attention to detail from the moment they arrive. The restaurant follows suit and offers an experience that satisfies every taste and preference. Highlights on the menu include the North American elk loin, the grilled domestic swordfish, and the Colorado lamb osso bucco.
In its first full ski season in service, this Richard Sandoval restaurant offers bold flavored modern Mexican food in a comfortable setting. There's a great patio and an attractive bar menu.
Open seven nights a week from 5:30 to 10 p.m. during the ski season, Splendido at the Chateau offers guests a rustic American approach to cooking. Highlights on the menu include the Angus beef tartare, the steak frites, and the crisp pork belly.
Located in the Little Nell hotel, Element 47 is the reincarnation of the former Montagna restaurant. The interior was transformed, the menu tweaked, but the food and service remain as impressive as ever. Chef Bryan Moscatello now leads this kitchen.
Aspen’s newest introduction to the culinary scene is Prospect, an upscale American bistro at the Hotel Jerome. Highlights on the menu include the kale salad, the garganelli pasta, and the coconut cream pie.
Local and sustainable ingredients served with a hearty helping of Steamboat's warm hospitality is what this restaurant is about. Highlights on the dinner-only menu include the blackened cast iron trout.
Located inside the Inn at the Lost Creek in Telluride, this restaurant is an Asian seafood eatery that focuses on Thai specialties made with the freshest ingredients.
Chef and owner Chad Scothorn offers a diverse and seasonal menu that blends elements from diverse cuisines, including French, American and Thai. The cocktail list is great and the wine selection rich.
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