Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Mountains

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Mountains? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Northside Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (2422)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Avon

About the restaurant

Northside Kitchen offers Homestyle Contemporary American Cuisine in a comfortable modern mountain setting. From Slow-Roasted Prime Rib and Wild Salmon, to Lobster Risotto and Braised Lamb Shank, Northside offers a full service dinner menu every night of the week!
Northside is also famous for our bakery. Come join us for a hearty breakfast or lunch and fresh baked donuts. Every night our bakery staff makes fresh donuts, pastries and breads. Get here early, they sell out quickly.

Top review

Karenvip

Dined 3 days ago

We always look forward to an excellent dinner at Northside Kitchen. The food options are plentiful and well-prepared, the atmosphere is congenial and the wine list is excellent. An enjoyable evening every time!

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Popular dish

Lobster Shrimp Risotto

Hominy Southern Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (104)

$31 to $50

Southern

Basalt

About the restaurant

At Hominy Southern Kitchen, we believe that good food is the staple to any great gathering. We are a family owned and operated restaurant inspired by the South. Chef Jacob Burkhardt, a Tennessee native, combines his love of southern cooking with local and seasonal ingredients offering a creative menu of elevated Southern Cuisine in the Heart of the Rockies.

We are open Wednesday & Thursday for Dinner Service at 4:00 pm
We offer Brunch on Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm and Dinner Service at 4:00 pm

We have two outdoor porches that are available for reservations & walk-ins

For more information, please check us out at www.hominysouthernkitchen.com

Top review

Joevip

Dined on Aug 26, 2024

We had a great time! The food, service, drinks, entertainment and overall atmosphere was excellent. Highly recommend! Many great choices on the menu for everyone!

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Experience

Sunday Dinner Live Music

The Slogar

4.7

4.7 (516)

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Crested Butte

About the restaurant

Welcome back everyone! LARGE PARTIES (over 10 people) text 970.784.6606 - very important: do not make 2 separate reservations, you will not sit together. If it looks like there is no space through OpenTable, give us a text! I bet we can find something for you. The Slogar has been offering a unique, three - course family style, skillet fried chicken dinners in CB since 1984. You just have to choose your "entree" - all the sides are already chosen for everyone : handmade baking powder biscuits, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, & chicken gravy have been a CB tradition for both locals & visitors alike....and tomato chutney! Steak, ribs, & vegetarian options also available. Ian & Ayla Scott have been the owners of The Slogar since 2018. They bring charm, experience, & a whole lotta love to your table. Enjoy a crafted cocktail at the bar with a bar snack from our parlour menu! We'll see you soon at Cluckingham Palace.

June-mid Oct

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Top review

theresavip

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

I love it here… food is always consistent and the staff is so sweet!

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Popular dish

Slogar's Famous Fried Chicken

Popular dish

Kiddo 12 & Under Fried Chicken

Deca+Bol

4.6

4.6 (597)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Vail

About the restaurant

**OPEN TABLE IS FOR DINING RESERVATIONS ONLY. FOR BOWLING RESERVATIONS, PLEASE VISIT DECABOLVAIL.COM OR CALL 970-476-5300. **

A unique venue located in Solaris Plaza where city vibes meet mountain culture in the heart of Vail Village. DECA is an elevated restaurant that offers a chef-executed menu with world class tastes, creative cocktails and delicious wines. An experience that is focused on quality food, flavors and company. Just beyond DECA, experience the best nightlife in Vail Village at BOL.
*We have a $50 per person no show policy - if you need to make changes to your reservation please call the restaurant*

Top review

Kristinvip

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

The waiter was awesome and friendly and amazing! The ambiance was perfect and we had fun!

Tabernash Tavern

4.6

4.6 (1679)

$31 to $50

International

Tabernash / Granby

About the restaurant

Located in a vintage building in beautiful downtown Tabernash Colorado, a mere ten minutes from Winter Park Ski Resort, the Tabernash Tavern offers an exciting, ever changing menu of Chef Alberto Sapien’s interpretations, featuring international culinary entrees including generous portions of USDA prime aged beef. The Tabernash Tavern boasts a Wine Spectator award-winning wine menu and carefully selected craft beer selection to accompany Chef's creations. After a day of fun in the mountains enjoy dinner with us at our warm, intimate restaurant.

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Carolynvip

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Great ambience, wonderful staff and exceptional foods

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Gashouse Restaurant - Colorado

4.6

4.6 (706)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Edwards

About the restaurant

Due to weather issues patio tables are not available to reserve, please request them and weather permitting we will get you out there

Specializing in Rocky Mountain cuisine and seafood. Unique Rocky Mountain Log Cabin atmosphere with great food in a casual environment. Kid friendly and locals’ favorite since 1983. Serving lunch and dinner daily starting at 11 am. Beautiful garden patio dining dining available. Come check us out and find out why we are the Valleys favorite spot for over 30 years.
OpenTable reservations are not available during lunch, please contact the restaurant directly.

Top review

Nealvip

Dined 2 days ago

We love this place and always visit a few times when we are in the area. Great food and staff

Minturn Country Club

4.6

4.6 (197)

$31 to $50

American

Vail

About the restaurant

An upscale venue serving hearty fare with a casual and inviting atmosphere, Minturn Country Club offers diners a chance to experience a relaxing family meal in Minturn, Colorado. In an exclusive club style, Minturn Country Club offers elegant fare including New York strip steak, Filet Mignon, lemon chicken, teriyaki chicken, wild Alaskan salmon and more.

At Minturn Country Club, enjoy a local microbrew or imported beer with each hearty meat dish or appetizer. An extensive list of new and imported wines is available to taste, and select reserves are available for anyone who wishes to indulge for a special occasion.

Top review

Waynevip

Dined 7 days ago

Great meal at a good value. Almost more than you can eat.

Minturn Saloon

4.5

4.5 (118)

$31 to $50

Mexican / Southwestern

Minturn

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of the old railroad and mining town of Minturn, the Saloon’s building dates back to 1901. During the last one hundred years it has been, at one time or another, home to various taverns, restaurants and even back room gambling for railroaders. While the last five decades have seen the development of Vail and Beaver Creek resorts just seven miles on either side of Minturn, the town’s appearance and feel retains its historic Colorado roots. Recently under new ownership, The Saloon has undergone a complete renovation and reopened in November of '23 with a fresh new menu and updated space. Chef Anthony Mazza's menu features slow-cooked short rib and pork cheek and Colorado River Ranch wagyu steak. The nostalgia and historical memorabilia and photos remain. The space still feels like The Saloon, but carried into the present day. Enjoy a resurrected Colorado Saloon and feel the history all around you.

Top review

KarenM

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Extremely friendly staff and food was absolutely delicious!

Ed'z

4.5

4.5 (259)

$30 and under

American

Edwards

About the restaurant

Ed'z Coming Soon to Edwards! Menu's and Photo's coming soon.

Top review

Thomas

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Great food, good value, friendly attentive staff. Highly recommend.

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Popular dish

Pot Roast Sandwich

Apres Burger Bistro

4.3

4.3 (245)

$30 and under

American

Steamboat Springs

About the restaurant

Après Burger Bistro is a trendy full-service restaurant steps from the ski slopes in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on the corner of Après Ski Way and Village Drive.

Belly up to the historic bar, created for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, or dine in the greenhouse or outside on the deck and enjoy tasty food and drinks made with fresh ingredients, many of which come from right here in the Yampa Valley.

Après, as in après ski, is a popular time to relax, enjoy cocktails and appetizers with friends and family while celebrating after a fun day on the slopes.

There's so much to do while you're in Steamboat Springs, like world class skiing, of course. On any given day you could also be biking, hiking, kayaking, tubing, horseback riding, dog sledding, hot air ballooning, fly fishing, shopping, visiting art galleries, attending a concert or watching the rodeo.

Whatever you're doing today, come see us après and tell us all about it.

Top review

Jill

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Nice evening with friends. Service was good. Had to ask to change music, which they did.

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