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Sidework, Telluride, CO

Sidework

4.8
4.8
618 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
-- Winter season begins Dec18! --

Side Work is a cozy Spanish American lounge in an intimate setting that offers a full menu composed of seasonal sharable plates, rotating craft cocktails, and an extensive, well curated wine list.

Our Chef comes with years of Michelin Star background experience that helps propel Side Work to new heights & expectations- creating a dining experience like no other. Side Work has won Taste of Telluride's "People's Choice" Winner for 2 years in a row with our seasonally composed menu items- Achiote Pineapple Cured Hamachi and Dominic's Ceviche.

Side Work Restaurant has a strict 24 hour Cancelation Policy. Any 'day of' cancelations will result in a fee of $65 per person.
We do not offer a designated kid's menu. Please understand that our menu is not designed to accommodate the expectations of younger diners, however, we will do our best to find items off our menu that we believe younger diners will enjoy.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 728-5618
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tara Ugarte
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for us to host a private event for you? We have hosted weddings, rehearsal dinners, and cocktail parties alike. Side Work can seat up to 40 guests comfortably & we can offer passed canapes, cocktail service, seated coursed dinner, & even special occasion desserts. Contact us at sideworkstrut@gmail.com or give us a call for any information.
  • Neighborhood
    Telluride
  • Cross street
    S. Pine St and W. San Juan Ave
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 618 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    American

  • Mountains

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sidework offers a remarkable dining experience in Telluride, praised for its "best food" and "exceptional staff." Guests love its "creative dishes cooked perfectly," including standout favorites like ceviche, Branzino, and grilled octopus. With a "romantic vibe" and "wonderful food," it's a must-visit for a memorable meal.

618 Reviews
  1. Jodi

    Denver

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal in a cozy quaint restaurant with excellent service!

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  2. Jeff

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came to Sidework for an early dinner. The oysters and the spring pea risotto were fantastic

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  3. LauraJoffrion

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the deviled eggs, burrata snd peaches, split pea risotto, and the salmon entree. Every bite was impeccable. The staff was delightful and the ambience was stunning. What a charming place to enjoy a beautiful meal. Thank you!
    SideworkResponded on September 13, 2024
    Thank you Laura! Cheers- Team Side Work

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  4. TIMOTHY

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, layers of flavor. Atmosphere awesome and staff was very friendly. Don’t miss out on this gem

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  5. Julie

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Sidework! I think their fish dishes are amazing; the cocktails are fun; and we try to come there every time we’re in Telluride.
    SideworkResponded on September 5, 2024
    Thank you so much Julie for your kind review. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit through Telluride! Cheers- Team Side Work

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  6. Catherine

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were graciously helped by lovely “Sky”. She was informative, professional& friendly. I Our food did not disappoint. Hamachi was a poem! Chicken meatballs delish!
    SideworkResponded on September 5, 2024
    Thank you Catherine. We will be sure to let Skye know about your kind words towards her. Cheers until next time!

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  7. david

    San Diego

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Branzino entree was very nicely prepared. Enough to share from 2. Hamachi crudo was excellent. Salad with blueberries was messy to eat.
    SideworkResponded on September 5, 2024
    Thank you for your review David. We apologize that you found the blueberry salad messy to eat, we can only hope that at least enjoyed it. We appreciate the honesty and will share your feedback with the chef. Thank you- Team Side Work

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  8. Kelly

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The gazpacho. Delicious. The salmon and branzino are also. Great staff, great service! Thank you!

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  9. LuAnne

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVE Sidework-for appetizers don’t miss the ceviche, peach and burrata and hamachi. Main courses- the tomahawk steak, branzino and the risotto with shrimp are all to die for!!! Service was efficient and friendly- love this place!

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  10. Holly

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had oysters, peach salad, duck and fish. Delicious

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FAQs

Sidework is rated 4.8 stars by 618 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Sidework

225 S Pine St, Telluride, CO 81435

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S. Pine St and W. San Juan Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Telluride
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tara Ugarte
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (970) 728-5618
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for us to host a private event for you? We have hosted weddings, rehearsal dinners, and cocktail parties alike. Side Work can seat up to 40 guests comfortably & we can offer passed canapes, cocktail service, seated coursed dinner, & even special occasion desserts. Contact us at sideworkstrut@gmail.com or give us a call for any information.
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