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Blue River Bistro

4.8
4.8
3081 Reviews
$31 to $50
Global, International
Located on the north side of Main Street Breckenridge, the Blue River Bistro provides a casually sophisticated dining atmosphere with a little city in the mountains. Chef Dante's local ingredients, talented culinary team and unorthodox approach to cooking combine to create a truly memorable experience for you and your guests. The Bistro's wine list is an ever rotating selection of the best vineyards from around the globe and the cocktail list has been carefully crafted to take the guest on a journey of flavors and scents. We look forward to having you dine with us and if there isn't reservations available please join us at the bar for a front row seat!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Global, International, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (970) 453-6974

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Dante Tripi

  • Catering

    The Blue River Bistro has earned a wonderful reputation for being one of the best and most consistent restaurants in Summit County. We take extreme pride in our restaurant and in 2004 expanded into off-site catering with the goal of providing the same quality and consistency to our off-site events as we do in-house. There are no hidden costs, ‘convenience fees’ or fine print. The Blue River Bistro culinary team takes immense pleasure in our guest satisfaction resulting in repeat business and referrals. The Blue River Bistro looks forwarded to stunning you and your guests!

  • Private party facilities

    Whether you are planning a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Corporate Meeting, or a Cocktail and Hors doeuvre Party, our special events coordinator Jay Beckerman will help you plan a unique and memorable event at the Blue River Bistro.Located conveniently on Main Street in Breckenridge, the Blue River Bistro hosts each private event in a visually rich and inviting space. From elegant dinners to intimate cocktail parties, we will customize a menu specific to your onsite occasion. The Blue River Bistro can accomodate up to 70 seated guests for a full restaurant buyout or up to 125 for a standing cocktail party. Partial buyouts can accommodate up to 45 for a sit down dining event or up to 60 for a cocktail party. When weather permits, our patios increase our total capacity by 30 seats and 50 guests standing. Food and beverage minimums vary by day of the week, time of the year, and timing of the event.

  • Private party contact

    Jay Beckerman: (970) 453-6974

  • Neighborhood

    Breckenridge

  • Cross street

    Watson

  • Parking details

    The Blue River Bistro has ample parking in the rear of the building across the river from the Gondola. Please use the parking directly behind the Blue River Bistro and the adjoining businesses. If the rear area is full, there is parking available along Main Street in front of the Blue River Bistro.

  • Public transit

    The Breckenridge Transit System's departure timetable is available at www.townofbreckenridge.com, hours of operation are from 6:30am to Midnight. In addition the majority of Hotels in the area offer shuttle services to the Blue River Bistro's front door as well as return service.

  • Entertainment

    Where in Summit County can you dine out with live jazz music every night of the week? Only at the Blue River Bistro in Breckenridge can you enjoy an amazing dining experience with live music! The Bistro has diverse jazz every night of the week varying from: Latin Jazz, Modern Jazz, Delta Blues, Classic Acoustic and Contemporary Jazz. Come in for an apres dinner cocktail at the Bistro's Martini Bar and savor one of the 40 original martinis or a glass of wine from the extensive Italian and domestic wine list.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,081 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Global, International

  • Mountains

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an awesome waiter. The food was excellent. I had the salmon and my husband had the paella. Delicious! Also had the key lime pie. Yum!

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  2. Slowmotion

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and would highly recommend! Wonderful gluten free options.

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  3. PatrickF

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good service and excellent food. Never disappoints.

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  4. KarenK

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a fantastic visit - drinks, food, atmosphere = the best

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  5. Bevos3

    Dallas

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was excellent!! The drinks were very good, especially as, at happy hour, it was 2for1. The series terrific, and our server, Adrian, was very personable. Bottom line: fun and we'll be back

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  6. Brett

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    We went here for Saturday brunch. My partner had a traditional eggs Benedict and I had their lobster cake Benedict special. The taste of the Benedicts (the hollandaise) was fine, but my partner had the flattest looking little Benedict ever, partly because there was virtually no ham and the poached eggs weren't tall. My lobster cakes were a reasonable size, but of course, they were all filler with virtually no lobster (I should have known better than to order lobster cakes outside a seafood restaurant). Each Benedict was served with these really odd dry, crunchy shoestring chips mixed with some overcooked bell peppers--kind of a cross between EXTREMELY overcooked hash browns and potato chip crumbs (Google "Pik-Nik shoestring potatoes" and you'll get the idea). They're impossible to pick up with your fork and too small to grab with your hands (like trying to grab potato chip crumbs and shove them into your mouth). They clearly wanted to do something unique, but failed to think about taste or practicality! Why not just do some really good hash browns? (crispy on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside). My partner gave up on eating them all together. The value is really lacking too. Neither of us had alcohol or sides. My partner just drank water and I had a lemonade. So, for two subpar breakfast entrees, one lemonade, and a modest tip, the total was nearly $80.00. Totally not worth it. Maybe lunch or dinner are better(?), but avoid for breakfast/brunch.

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  7. SarahH

    Austin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Love Blue River Bistro! I’ve been many times over the years and have enjoyed their excellent selection of food and wine. Unfortunately, this particular evening was disappointing. Hopefully it was just an off night.

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  8. GibsonGirl

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Creative menu combining lots of great flavors in every dish. Modern, warm ambience. Zach was a great waiter who knew when to be at our table.

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  9. SteveH

    Orange County

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, the entire staff was friendly and attentive.

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  10. KimberlyS

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible as always. We eat here as our last dinner of our vacation every trip. It’s our tradition and we all love it!

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  11. JoeC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great venue with terrific food. Casual atmosphere right on Main St. Will be back.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service, ambiance. We were all happy with our food choices.

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  13. ReneeA

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food there is always incredible. We took friends who had never experienced blue river bistro before and now they won’t miss coming here when they are back in Breckinridge.

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  14. DarcyL

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As a local I love this place and would recommend!!

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  15. letseatout

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Cozy table by the window, food outstanding and salmon dip was terrific, service was excellent! As a local will definitely go back.

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  16. marymac

    Houston

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a go-to spot for great food and drinks! Not Breck without Blue River Bistro!

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  17. Marty

    Atlanta Metro

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and unique/delicious food, never disappoints!

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  18. Penelope

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food & server!

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  19. JudyB

    San Antonio

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The service was excellent; Kayla was attentive. However, there are limited gluten-free options. The one entree that made the meal gluten-free, shrimp and sausage, was much heavier than I normally eat. A high carb meal that I wouldn’t order again. In the future, I’ll just go for Happy Hour drinks.

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  20. NillVanill

    Tulsa

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful Mother's Day brunch! Excellent food and service.

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  21. JerrodE

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service. Excellent quality food. Unique cocktails. Will come back again.

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  22. TammiK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food was great! No complaints other than the unisex bathrooms needed cleaning!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food, drinks, and service was amazing. Very fresh seafood and high quality meat. Also has vegan and veg options

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We cannot say enough good things about our evening. From our table, to our drinks, to our food, to our server. A perfect evening. We can to celebrate an engagement and a wedding anniversary. Drinks were off the charts amazing, appetizers were spot on, food, especially the special was one of the best meals. Our server Jason was always stopping by, met our needs, and was a good conversationalist. We had a night we won’t forget!!

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  25. TriciaP

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and fantastic service as always! The Brie appetizer was amazing—great drinks and wine list too.

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  26. Shelly

    Oklahoma City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved Blue River Bistro! The food was amazing and the Jazz was wonderful!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely, as always. The only problem we had was with the OpenTable reservation system. We were looking for a 6ish reservation for 2 in Breckenridge on a Monday evening during mud season. I thought…no problem! But when I went on open table, it said they only had seating at 5:15 (or earlier) or 8:45 (or later). What a surprise. Luckily we were flexible and agreed to dine early. However, we were confused when the restaurant was nearly empty, and continued to have many open tables until we left about 6:45. I asked the manager about it and he said that since we were a party of 2, OpenTable only looked for tables for 2. (They only have 3 of these and indeed, they were occupied). Still, Big mistake when traffic is light. Next time we will either skip OpenTable altogether and just call, or just opt for a different restaurant. I suggest you reconsider your search algorithm.

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  28. MarieS

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Both of our dinners were outstanding. I had the salmon and my husband had the pork chop. The flavors were just so good!

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  29. ChristineB

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable dinner with friends. Great service and food.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding dinner out with our friends. Everything was so delicious - the pork chop was perfection and my husband loved the chicken Marsala. Terrific martinis - our favorite dinner during our week in Breckenridge.

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  31. Colonel1

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The salmon and short ribs were both exquisite meals. Our waiter, Zach, was phenomenal. Easily answered all our questions, very personable and provided great service. An absolutely fabulous experience.

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  32. SabinaH

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The appetizers were excellent during happy hour 2 for 1. The tiger shrimp crispy and tasty and the fried calamari cooked to perfection with a nice dipping sauce. The 2 for 1 martinis were flavorful and a great deal. Staff were all friendly and very helpful. Atmosphere very happy and clean!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Can’t recommend this place enough.

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  34. GloKat

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved both the happy hour and dinner menu. BRB is just casual, just fancy enough, in the bar area. We will definitely recommend and be back!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food and atmosphere. Celebrated our 12 wedding anniversary! Will be back!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’re in town visiting. Everyone recommended them, they didn’t disappoint

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  37. marymac

    Houston

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service as always! One of favorite places in Breck.

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  38. CathyC

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Had an enjoyable lunch and since celebrating a birthday they did bring some ice cream for surprise. The choices on the food were limited for lunch.

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  39. Denise

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. The paella was a little disappointing.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    We enjoyed the food and service was excellent. The live music with an amplifier detracted from the conversation. It ended up being a bit to loud. Why not do something acoustic in a small restaurant?

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Blue River Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 453-6974.

Blue River Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 3081 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 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blue River Bistro

305 North Main Street, Breckenridge, CO 80424

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Watson

  • Neighborhood

    Breckenridge

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Global, International, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    The Blue River Bistro has ample parking in the rear of the building across the river from the Gondola. Please use the parking directly behind the Blue River Bistro and the adjoining businesses. If the rear area is full, there is parking available along Main Street in front of the Blue River Bistro.

  • Public transit

    The Breckenridge Transit System's departure timetable is available at www.townofbreckenridge.com, hours of operation are from 6:30am to Midnight. In addition the majority of Hotels in the area offer shuttle services to the Blue River Bistro's front door as well as return service.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Dante Tripi

  • Entertainment

    Where in Summit County can you dine out with live jazz music every night of the week? Only at the Blue River Bistro in Breckenridge can you enjoy an amazing dining experience with live music! The Bistro has diverse jazz every night of the week varying from: Latin Jazz, Modern Jazz, Delta Blues, Classic Acoustic and Contemporary Jazz. Come in for an apres dinner cocktail at the Bistro's Martini Bar and savor one of the 40 original martinis or a glass of wine from the extensive Italian and domestic wine list.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (970) 453-6974

  • Catering

    The Blue River Bistro has earned a wonderful reputation for being one of the best and most consistent restaurants in Summit County. We take extreme pride in our restaurant and in 2004 expanded into off-site catering with the goal of providing the same quality and consistency to our off-site events as we do in-house. There are no hidden costs, ‘convenience fees’ or fine print. The Blue River Bistro culinary team takes immense pleasure in our guest satisfaction resulting in repeat business and referrals. The Blue River Bistro looks forwarded to stunning you and your guests!

  • Private party facilities

    Whether you are planning a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Corporate Meeting, or a Cocktail and Hors doeuvre Party, our special events coordinator Jay Beckerman will help you plan a unique and memorable event at the Blue River Bistro.Located conveniently on Main Street in Breckenridge, the Blue River Bistro hosts each private event in a visually rich and inviting space. From elegant dinners to intimate cocktail parties, we will customize a menu specific to your onsite occasion. The Blue River Bistro can accomodate up to 70 seated guests for a full restaurant buyout or up to 125 for a standing cocktail party. Partial buyouts can accommodate up to 45 for a sit down dining event or up to 60 for a cocktail party. When weather permits, our patios increase our total capacity by 30 seats and 50 guests standing. Food and beverage minimums vary by day of the week, time of the year, and timing of the event.

  • Private party contact

    Jay Beckerman: (970) 453-6974

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