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Black Iron Kitchen and Bar, Telluride, CO

Black Iron Kitchen and Bar

4.2
4.2
443 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Black Iron Kitchen and Bar is Telluride’s premier spot for a modern mountain cuisine experience. Our chef and staff cultivate menu items with the farmers, local purveyors and artisan growers, and connect with the land and food that fuels our passion. Black Iron offers something special for those special dietary requirements, such as a wide selection of gluten free and vegetarian dishes.
Comfortable for the entire family, the Black Iron interior is warm woods, dark steel, and natural stone, providing a modern yet casual dining environment. Located rinkside in Mountain Village, signature dining “fire-tables” accent the outdoor plaza, the perfect spot for people-watching and liquid restoration after a hard day on the slopes.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (970) 369-8949

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Chef Bill Greenwood

  • Private party facilities

    Please feel free to reach out to The Madeline Hotel Sales Department for any private events. 970-369-8944

  • Neighborhood

    Telluride

  • Cross street

    Heritage Plaza Mountain Village

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Public transit

    Telluride Gondola

  • Entertainment

    Join us for Apres Ski Entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays from 3-6pm

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 443 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Good for groups

  • Denver / Colorado

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Mountains

    Good for groups

  • Mountains

    Great for outdoor dining

  1. papmd

    Denver

    94 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent trout and delicious watermelon salad. Would love more salad choices especially as the hot season begins. Wait staff was very attentive

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Open table makes this restaurant much more accessible. Make a reservation and get in. Walk up and take what you get if there is availability at all. Overall multiple visits have been good, but showing up without a open table reservation has proved problematic in that staff is off putting rather than just either working to get you in or telling you what their reservations for the evening are and letting the prospective diner decide. Every time with an open table reservation we have had great service.

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  3. ChrisD

    Phoenix

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience1
    Don't waste your money here. I took my wife for our anniversary and was sat at a high top looking at the wall 2 feet in front of us even though there were plenty of other open tables. Servers constantly bumped into my wife's chair. When we went to order, everything on the specials paper attached to the menu was sold out. Why clip that to the menu then? Once our food was delivered, which was good, the server never checked in on us. At the end of the meal, we asked for a dessert menu and was handed the bill instead. We complained to the manager but he's useless at his job. We won't be back. There's too many other options to deal with this place.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    There is a problem with the wine list in that of my choice of 3 wines none corresponded to the year indicated on the wine list and in one case was 3 years younger. I was sending them back and as a result was consuming a lot of staff time which I’m sure they would have preferred to offer to other clients. In the end I selected an Italian that was only one year out from that indicated on the wine list. Food was very good, enjoyed a very fresh halibut and service was friendly and apologetic for the wine list issues.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was great! We had the aged Wagu beef t-bone for the table. Outstanding presentation and even better taste!

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  6. Anonymous

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    I have had4 experiences at Black Iron, each with great food and poor, unorganized service. Most recently on two successive occasions i found the host desk staff to be generally short and not very welcoming. But, hey, the food IS good!

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  7. CAPMO

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Fine dining prices but our service experience was more in line with a diner. The server was trying to get us to order food when we hadn’t even placed our drink order. The server started trying to clear our table and asked if we wanted dessert when one of our party was still obviously eating, literally putting a bite of food in their mouth. In between we hardly saw the server and our food was quite delayed. Steak knife for a meat dish had to be requested from another server after the food was already delivered. The menu is limited and they were out of 2 main dishes that were appealing to our party. Really poor, we canceled our reservation for later in the week. Service and food at most of the restaurants in town we’ve tried is much better.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Yosemite

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My son and I were not super hungry so we split the elk chop. They did a great job serving it already plated for each of us. The meat was great but the sides really sold the meal. Great service and really great food.

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  9. DinaV

    Columbus

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    We had reservations, but realized from the beginning that it was going to be a long night. Not sure if our server was new(er), but she wasn't one we'd like to have again. It took a long time to get our beverages and then food, but she rarely checked on us and didn't explain that the kitchen may have been backed up or anything. Then when we asked what the desserts were for our kids, she only mentioned the "adult" desserts instead of the ice cream that was listed on the kids menu. So our youngest only wanted the adult desserts which were +$15. We have to thank the manager that evening though. He could see that the server was neglecting us so he came over a couple times to show our daughter how to make fun things out of their napkins. It was very sweet. Doubt we'll go back for dinner again. Just apps and cocktails after a day of skiing.

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  10. Cowboy

    Austin

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Over cooked food without flavor. Poor service. And all at mountain top prices.

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  11. Eliot

    Denver

    52 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Noisy, poor service and overpriced even compared to Other local restaurants. Entrees we’re good. Had to wait an unacceptable amount of time for a garnish for our oysters .

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  12. PatiC

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always a favorite when we visit Telluride. Great food and convenient location.

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  13. OksanaK

    Salt Lake City

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Unfortunately got the worst service in a long time. Wine list was taking off without questions do we want to review it, no any special or entree description was offered, no dessert menu was offered, and when we asked for , we were waited for dessert for 25 min ( waitress took on his account dessert but this not made us feel better). Entry was good, but both our salads ( we ordered 2 different salads) was extensively covered with oil without any reason, they would be good without anything.

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  14. AwesomeServiceGreatfood

    Los Angeles

    69 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience1
    This place can’t decide whether it’s a sports grill or a high end restaurant—it has the ambience of a sports grill with a high end foodie type menu. Unfortunately it’s also priced for high end food and while the food is good, it’s not worth it.

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  15. Yummy

    Orange County

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Trout was delicious! Nice crust and lemony flavor. Mussels delicious but needed bread to soak up yummy broth

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Our server was horrible. He made us feel like we were bothering him at every request. We will not go back.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    We won’t be coming back. The service is very slow. They were not attentive to empty glasses and water bottles. The menu seems to shrink each time we’ve eaten here. We were disappointed last year as well. The chef in 2020 had a great menu with plenty of options. I don’t think having a grilled chicken dish on the menu is too much to ask for. The squash soup and glazed carrots were the best part of the meal.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Food was good overall. Service was very very slow and inconsistent. They could use more staff. Place was not full and yet service was extremely slow. Porterhouse Steak special was good but not nearly worth $220. Was better for lunch...

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  19. FayeA

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Food, ambiance and sevice all very average. Would not recommend.

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  20. AlDa

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience2
    To start - no one picks up the phone. I called several times for help to adjust our reservation and no one answered and no one returned my voicemails. Once there I'd call service surly at best - no help or attention almost at all. The food was a mixed bag - the steak tartare was inedible - first time in my life sending something back to the kitchen - however the shared plate chicken was completely delicious and the only reason for 3 stars vs 1. That said, I am not sure I would ever put myself through going to this restaurant again.

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  21. davidr

    San Antonio

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great shareable 16oz NewYork w veggies. split w wife

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was phenomenal!

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  23. Lives2eat

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    They never told us when we made the reservation or when we co formed that they were seating us outdoors. It was freezing. And beyond that the food was now cooked well and service was slow. Definitely not worth the price point.

    1 person found this helpful

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot for dinner!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Switzerland

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience1
    Gastronomic prices with service and atmosphere comparable to a McDonalds in a busy New York station. “Greeting” and table service was pretentious (undeservedly so based upon subsequent experience) and extremely slow (15 min to order- not serve - drinks and mayo). The quality of the food was good but no better than its peers in Telluride but at a higher cost. Portion sizes were ridiculous- we had to take our teenage children out to a second restaurant afterwards. The noise level was beyond reasonable - more like the train station waiting room when a popular train service is cancelled. Restrooms were exceptionally good.

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  26. Julio

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    great night. REALLY slow kitchen service which was out of line for a restaurant 1/3 full. waitstaff made up for it. but that shouldn’t be their responsibility.

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  27. Happy

    Denver

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valentines Day was fantastic! Food was amazing.

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  28. bike2work

    Austin

    101 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    The lamb was overcooked by a lot. Staff stated this was due to executive chef being out so the sous chef was doing the cooking. Whatever the reason is it was inedible. Other dishes were ok. So perhaps ask who is cooking before booking.

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  29. KeithAnderson

    New York Area

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience1
    Black Iron did a decent job with our dinner. The trout is recommended. The negative that colors all else is excessive noise.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    After seeing Yelp reviews wasn’t sure what to expect but the food and service were really great. Will return.

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  31. SusanM

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    The entree was outstanding. But we won't come back. You nickel and dine your customers. Our waitress asked if we wanted bread for the table, we said sure, then you charged $8. She never said there would be a charge and honestly that bread was just ok....NOT worth $8. We asked for a non acholic beverage, our waitress suggested a tea, we picked the "Trial Ride". No one said it was going to be HOT tea, it was horrible tasting. We sent it back and then was charged for it. $6 for bacon to be up on a burger, really?!?! Lastly we got the Apple Tarte.....the pastry shell was hard as a rock. We were part of a 50 people ski group and we told everyone of our experience. JUST stick to the entrees!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall1food2service4ambience3
    Good service. Very attentive. We ordered the tomahawk rib eye. We got a tomahawk but not ribeye. The meat was tough. The meal was extremely overpriced for what we received.

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  33. SocialFan

    Atlanta Metro

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anna was the best waitress. Offered great food recommendations and very attentive. Thank you Anna. Food and Anna were great.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    I ordered the winter squash stuffed with all kinds of goodies including quinoa. The quinoa was not properly cooked; in fact it wasn't cooked at all.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Upscale dining experience in a chic, cozy atmosphere

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    1/20/23 Great food nice service

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  37. RandyB

    New England

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Had dinner inside with some old friends. Nice place. Great seating outdoor as well.

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  38. groupifoodi

    Denver

    46 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Getting passed the sticker shock you can have a hearty meal. Everything was fine and we enjoyed the meal.

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  39. KareyT

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the best food, atmosphere and service and we will be back!! Loved sitting outside by the heaters with blankets, it was amazing.

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  40. beckym

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. 5 kids at one table and 4 adults at the other. Wonderful service. Great bartender, we ordered cocktails not on menu. Very attentive server. Great food. Would highly recommend.

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FAQs

Black Iron Kitchen and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 369-8949.

Black Iron Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 443 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Black Iron Kitchen and Bar

568 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO 81435

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Heritage Plaza Mountain Village

  • Neighborhood

    Telluride

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Public transit

    Telluride Gondola

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chef Bill Greenwood

  • Entertainment

    Join us for Apres Ski Entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays from 3-6pm

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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