Address: 221 S. Oak Street, Telluride, CO 81435

Phone Number: (970) 728-9507

Website: www.221southoak.com

Cuisine: American, Seafood

Features: Bar, Dinner, Local Favorite, Notable Chef, Notable wine list, Romantic

Price Range: $$$ (Expensive)

Chef Eliza Gavin recently published a book on appetizers, "Foreplay: A Book of Appeteasers," but the intricacies of her cooking doesn't stop with the first course. 221 South Oak is quaint and sophisticated, and the culinary creations are an apt match. Chef Eliza's menu changes seasonally and focuses on local, seasonal and organic ingredients.

Address: Station St. Sophia, Mountain Village, CO 81435

Phone Number: (970) 728-7474

Website: www.tellurideskiresort.com

Cuisine: American, Seafood

Features: Bar, Dinner, Notable chef, Notable wine list, Romantic, View

Price Range: $$$ (Expensive)

Fine food with an altitude: At 10,551 feet, perched in the midway gondola station between Telluride and Mountain Village, Allred's is one of the highest fine dining experiences and certainly the most beautiful. At sundown, watch the lights of Telluride blink on like stars while sipping an award winning wine and dining on Master Chef Bob Scherner's culinary creations

Address: 127 S. Fir Street, Tellluride, CO 81435

Phone Number: (970) 728-4775

Cuisine: American, Bakery, Breakfast, Deli, Pizza

Features: Carry Out, Delivery, Local Favorite, Outdoor Seating, Wheelchair Accessible

Price Range: $ (Inexpensive)

A longtime local favorite, BIT is the stop to satiate a variety of cravings. Grab a seat on the famous front porch and enjoy everything from pizza, sandwiches and salads, to donuts, bagels, cookies, cakes and Mexican dessert pastries.

Address: 22332 Hwy 145, Placerville, CO 81430

Phone Number: (970) 728-0830

Website: www.thebluejaylodge.com

Cuisine: American, Pizza

Features: Bar, Breakfast, Carry Out, Dinner, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Wheelchair Accessible

Price Range: $$ (Moderate)

The place to stop Down Valley, the Blue Jay Café hits the spot with American style cuisine, outdoor seating and a down to earth atmosphere. When driving west of Telluride don't forget the Blue Jay.

Address: 123 S. Oak Street, Telluride, CO 81435

Phone Number: (970) 728-8862

Website: www.thebluepointgrill.com

Cuisine: American, Seafood, Specialty Items

Features: Bar Dinner, Extensive tap; imported beer selection, Full Bar, Late Night, Nightclub, Notable chef, Notable wine list

Price Range: $$$ (Expensive)

The Bluepoint Grille & Noir Bar serve up ambiance as well as fresh seafood, creative a la carte menu and Telluride's only raw bar. During the evenings, the Noir Bar compliments its list of martinis with live music.

Address: 110 E. Colorado, Telluride, CO 81435

Phone Number: (970) 728-8046

Website: www.browndogpizza.com

Cuisine: American, Pizza

Features: Bar, Delivery, Dinner, Sports bar

Price Range: $$ (Moderate)

Brown Dog Pizza is a sports lovers spot complete with HDTV and plenty of bar seating. Located on main street, the Brown Dog is a good spot for grabbing a pizza, salad, hot sub, burgers and wings, while doing some people watching from its large main street facing windows.

Address: 168 Society Drive, Telluride, CO 81435

Phone Number: (970) 369-1116

Cuisine: Bakery, Coffee and tea, Sandwiches

Features: Breakfast, Carry Out, Lunch

Price Range: $ (Inexpensive)

Cindy Bread offers baked goods, yummy breads, espresso and sandwiches.

Address: 123 E. Colorado, Telluride, CO 81435

Phone Number: (970) 728-4946

Cuisine: Breakfast, Coffee and tea

Features: Breakfast, Outdoor seating

Price Range: $ (Inexpensive)

Grab an outdoor picnic table seat at the Coffee Cowboy and watch the Telluride world go by. This popular coffee and pastry stop is a lively locals' favorite and perfect stop morning or afternoon for a quick cappucino or a long latte.

Address: 131 N. Fir Street, Telluride, CO 81435

Phone Number: (970) 728-6207

Cuisine: American, Burgers, Specialty Items

Features: Aprés-ski, Bar, Cheap drinks, Dinner, Good for large groups, Happy hour, Kid friendly, Outdoor seating, Sports bar

Price Range: $$ (Moderate)

Once home to locals, the Cornerhouse Grille is just that, a house on the corner with a homey atmosphere, great pub-style food and cool beverages. It's the perfect meeting place inside or out for happy hour, lunch and dinner breaks.

Address: 300 W. San Juan Ave., Telluride, CO 81435

Phone Number: (970) 728-1292

Website: www.cosmotelluride.com

Cuisine: American, Seafood, Specialty items

Features: Bar, Dinner, Extensive tap; Imported beer selection, Full bar, Local favorite, Notable chef, Notable wine list, Sports bar

Price Range: $$$ (Expensive)

Chef Chad Scothorn's cuisiine creations are elegant and simple. Whether enjoying a candle lit, locally grown and inspired meal, or enjoying a beverage and appetizer at the cherrywood bar, the Cosmo is a treat.