Aurum is a SURE delight. Nearly 5 stars out of more than 300 reviews on google can’t be wrong. The design and decor, the bar, the menu, the elegant touches and superlative service: Aurum provides pride in character and culinary excellence. “Innovative New American Fare, unique cocktails and craft beet served in stylish, rustic-chic environs.”
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EMPIRE BURGER
Empire Burger is located on Main Street in Breckenridge. It has been voted “Best Burger” in Best of Summit every year since 2007! Empire Burger uses fresh Harris Ranch all natural beef. Onion rings and fries are made fresh to order, and the restaurant boasts of 20 unique dipping sauces. The full service bar serves up a great selection of beers and tasty margaritas.
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HEARTHSTONE
Hearthstone is situated in a richly decorated, beautiful Victorian-era home. A locals’ favorite for hand-cut steaks, wild game and fresh seafood. Gluten free options grace the menu, and the dessert menu is irresistible. Wine is served, along with bottled beers.
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MI CASA MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND CANTINA
Mi Casa offers authentic flavors of Mexico and invites guests to stop by for lunch or dinner and enjoy one of their hand -filled relleños or famous fish tacos. Margaritas are shaken with fresh lime juice and 100+ tequilas are offered. The dinner menu includes award winning Mango Duck Quesadillas, traditional fajitas or decadent Tres Leches.
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RELISH
Relish provides a menu of Colorado inspired cuisine. The menu is changed seasonally and sometimes daily to adapt to the freshest of Colorado grown products. It is located in a central part of Breckenridge and has a cozy atmosphere located on the second floor overlooking the Blue River and Blue River Park. Some of the dishes offered are the delicious Ruby Red Trout or the Baked Escargot.
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CREPES A LA CART
This crepe stand is a local’s favorite. The only down side? The lines. This restaurant serves savory crepes like Philly Cheese Steak and the Beach Club with smoked salmon. They also serve sweet crepes like Lemon Souffle, S’mores, and Strawberry Shortcake. All crepes are made fresh-to-order. There is outside seating only. Crepes A La Cart is perfect for a bite to eat as you stroll Breckenridge’s Main Street
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SIMPLICE CAFE
Simplice abides in a quaint historic cabin on the north west street side of Main Street in Breck. Owned and created by a private chef, there is nothing on this custom/creative menu that fails to make a statement. Also, likely the best coffee in the county with locally roasted coffee. Make sure to say hello to our pal Jamie. “Vegan and vegetarian menu items with some carnivore options for you meatheads! And of course serving the best local coffee from Breck Coffee Roasters.”
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THE CANTEEN
Located on Main Street in Breckenridge, this Tap House and Tavern serves up Chipotle Shrimp, Mac and Cheese, Burgers and more! With an extensive menu and a large patio, this is a great place to bring the whole family and dine casually.
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GIAMPIETRO PIZZARIA
Located on Main Street, this is a popular Italian restaurant with excellent New York Style Pizza, as well as Sicilian Deep Dish Pizza and Calzones. The menu is not limited to pizza, however. The restaurant boasts of flavorful breads, steamed mussels, fresh salads, and many well-known pasta dishes. The bar serves domestic, premium, and craft beers as well as wine by-the-glass. Giampietro’s offers both dine-in and take-out options.
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THE LOST CAJUN
The Lost Cajun has a unique atmosphere and plenty of Louisiana favorites on the menu. There is a large selection of soups, gumbo’s and fried seafood items to choose from. There is a short kids menu, and family sizes are available to-go. The menu also includes beer from Louisiana and Louisiana Chicory Coffee.
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SOUPZ ON
This tiny place may leave a big impression on you. With only a few tables inside, it is not ideal for large groups looking to eat-in, however, the delicious homemade soups, breads, and salads are enough to bring you back again and again. Pick from High Country Elk Stroganoff or Meatball Mushroom Barley. They also offer vegetarian and vegan options like Baked Potato and Chaddar (vegetarian), Curried Splt Pea and Spinach (vegan) and Chilled Shrimp & Avocado Gazpacho (vegan available). Salads and Sandwiches are also on the menu, along with bread and cookies!
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OLLIE'S PUB AND GRILL
Ollie’s Pub and grill is a favorite of ours. Laid back pub atmosphere with incredible food and drink variety. Even a place to shoot pool or play a few video games! Best chicken tenders of all time, amazing hearty chicken wings, incredible burgers, outstanding fries. Their menu truly doesn’t disappoint.
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TIN PLATE PIZZA
Located in a 138-year-old mining cabin in Breckenridge’s prized Historic District, Tin Plate is an upscale pizza restaurant specializing in quality ingredients, elevated spirits, and local beers. Home to the town’s gold assayer in 1887, Tin Plate is where Colorado’s largest gold nugget, colloquially named “Tom’s Baby”, was cleaned and weighed at 13.5 pounds.
With this history in mind, Tin Plate was carefully renovated to both reflect the unique heritage of the building and create an upscale dining experience in the heart of Breckenridge.
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Frisco
THE LOST CAJUN
The Lost Cajun has a unique atmosphere and plenty of Louisiana favorites on the menu. There is a large selection of soups, gumbo’s and fried seafood items to choose from. There is a short kids menu, and family sizes are available to-go. The menu also includes beer from Louisiana and Louisiana Chicory Coffee.
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BUTTERHORN BAKERY & CAFÉ
Butterhorn Bakery & Café sits on Frisco’s Main Street and has been voted #1 by Trip Advisor, Yelp and Urbanspoon. This is a family-friendly restaurant that offers full table service as well as quick counter service. Every recipe is handcrafted from scratch, and everything in the bakery is baked fresh daily. Cappuccino, Vanilla Skinny Lattes, homemade Bloody Mary’s and Bubbly Mimosas are a few drinks you will find on the menu. Open for Breakfast and Lunch.
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PEPPINO’S
Peppino’s is located at 610 Main Street in Frisco on the 2nd Floor. Arguably one of the best pie’s in Summit County, the buffalo chicken specialty pizza from Peppino’s takes chicken roasted in zippy wing sauce, crumbled blue cheese, red onion and roasted red pepper to a new level and finishes up with a classic red sauce to dress-up a fresh hand-tossed crust. Take-out is popular for this small restaurant, although there is a dining bar and small dining room for those who what to eat out.
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GRECO’S PASTARIA
Serving Lunch, Happy Hour, and Dinner with an Italian twist, Greco’s offers fresh pastas, made from scratch sauces, and quality ingredients all around. New York style pizza with hand-tossed dough is stretched into a thin crust. Gluten free pizza and pasta are available. Greco’s is a casual dining experience that welcomes families and gives you the option of outdoor seating in the summer.
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TAVERN WEST
Located in Frisco, this Steakhouse has an elegant edge and serves steak and seafood with artistic flare. From New Orleans grilled oysters swimming in butter, garlic, breadcrumbs, and parmesan, to a crisp Wedge Salad featuring iceberg lettuce, house-smoked pork belly, red onion, diced tomato and blue cheese, there is something on the menu for everyone, including the kids! All meats are served fresh (never frozen), all-natural, and Colorado-sourced whenever possible.
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FOOTE’S REST SWEET SHOPPE
Originally the 1870’s-era building was a place for miners to have there gold and silver weighted and assessed. The property was later known as Wildhacks Grocery Store and Post Office. In 1941 it was dubbed, “Foote’s Rest,” and today is a charming sweet shop filled with delicious fudge made with only the finest ingredients such as local butter and cream, and prepared right inside the family owned nostalgic store. Ice cream is also made with only the finest ingredients with the most amazing add-ins.
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OLLIE'S PUB AND GRILL
Ollie’s Pub and grill is a favorite of ours. Laid back pub atmosphere with incredible food and drink variety. Even a place to shoot pool or play a few video games! Best chicken tenders of all time, amazing hearty chicken wings, incredible burgers, outstanding fries. Their menu truly doesn’t disappoint.
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SILVERHEELS BAR AND GRILL
Silverheels Bar and Grill is located on Frisco’s Main Street and serves lunch and dinner. Silverheels specializes in hand-cut choice steaks, fresh Rocky Mountain trout, seafood, burgers and much more. Reservations are available, but not required. A kids menu is available. Happy Hour is everyday from 4-6pm in the bar and on the patio. There is live music Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 6-9pm year-round.
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VINNY’S
This is a homemade organic Euro-American fine-dining restaurant. Vinny’s offers organic, local, natural, fresh ingredients that compile homemade dishes that won this restaurant Best in Summit for the 2016 year! Reservations are recommended for the quaint dining room. There is an attached pub to the restaurant, and both are open for lunch and dinner. Happy Hour is also available Sunday – Friday from 2-5pm.
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Keystone
LAST CHANCE PIZZA
Last Chance Pizza is a great option for the family who wants take-out for a hassle-free easy hot meal. Serving up New York Style Pizza, all ingredients are fresh and made to order. The menu also includes salads, appitizers and calzones. Best of all, Last Chance Pizza is open until 11pm on weekdays and Midnight on weekends, so they very well may be your last chance for a tasty meal when everyone else has closed-up shop for the evening.
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SKI TIP LODGE
Ski Tip Lodge is located in Keystone in a former 1800’s stagecoach stop that has been transformed into a cozy Bed and Breakfast that boasts of delicious, aromatic cuisine. This is not simply a restaurant, but rather an experience. Enjoy the four-course dinner menu and thoughtful service that continues to get rave reviews. A fantastic place to celebrate your special occasion. We do recommend making reservations through the provided website as space is limited and fills-up quickly.
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ZUMA ROADHOUSE
Located in the River Run Village, Keystone, Montezuma Roadhouse is a contemporary eatery bringing a family-friendly atmosphere to an exceptional lunch and dinner menu. Happy Hour is served from 2-5pm daily. This restaurant does not take reservations, but serves their guests on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Copper Mountain
SUGAR LIPS MINI DONUTS
Sugar Lips sits in the heart of Copper Mountain Resort and is locally owned and operated. This mini donut and coffee shop offers delicious flavors and toppings for your made-to-order mini donuts. Order classic powder or cinnamon sugar toppings or go with a fancy schmancy toppings. Sugar Lips proudly serves Rocky Mountain Coffee Roasters coffee. Customize your beverage the way you like it!
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Mahi’s Street Tacos restaurant is located in Copper Mountain’s Center Village, and is a great option for those looking for quick-service, quality food. This small taco shop offers a limited menu of mainly fresh tacos, and does serve alcoholic drinks. Enjoy grilled skirt steak, blackened shrimp, or a tuna poke bowl.
INCLINE BAR AND GRILL
This restaurant sits in Copper Mountain’s Center Village and serves-up quality food and drinks at a reasonable price. The grill has a popular happy hour from 3-6pm daily and features juicy steaks and burgers along with gluten free and vegitarian options. Incline has been a first place winner for restaurants in Copper.
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Dillon
CAFÉ PROFUSION
At Café Profusion, all meals are gluten free! This little restaurant offers a very casual setting where you can dine-in, or take-out. Enjoy lunch or dinner Wednesday through Sunday. The menu includes Braised Baby Back Ribs, Carrot Ginger Soup, Hot and Sour Soup, New Delhi Garbanzo Bean Stew and more. Desserts are a menu favorite.
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ARAPAHOE CAFÉ AND PUB
Voted best restaurant in Dillon, this is a down-to-earth place where you and the family can get a delicious home cooked meal in a one-of-a-kind historic setting. A Colorado Classic since 1945, this place offers an extensive menu that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Join the crew below the Café where the Pub is located. Enjoy Pub Specials while watching a game, enjoying a cold beer, or playing pool!
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FIESTA JALISCO
A cozy, authentic, Mexican Restaurant that is popular to locals. Great margaritas, incredible queso dip, and an expansive menu of choices and options that don’t disappoint. Prices are reasonable, and parking and wait times are often more reasonable than other options. The atmosphere is casual. If you are looking for a more authentic local experience, you may want to check this place out!
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DILLON DAM BREWERY
This brewery is an American-style restaurant serving lunch, dinner, and a kids’ menu. Regionally sourced meats and produce anchor the large menu. Beer is woven into the recipes and the brewery designs their food to pair with their brews. Brewed beers range from very pale to very dark. Gluten friendly and vegetarian options are offered.
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Silverthorne
THE SUNSHINE CAFÉ
Located just off I-70 in Silverthorne, the Sunshine Café is conveniently located and offers a great menu. As an absolute favorite among locals, you will not be disappointed with this hometown option that beats the fast-food scene. Reasonably priced and family-friendly, this restaurant is open 7am to 3pm and serves breakfast all day.
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RED BUFFALO COFFEE AND TEA
This American Café is highly recommended by locals. The professionally trained baristas are continually striving to make your perfect drink. Winning Best Coffee Shop by Best of Summit, you are more than likely to find something you love in-house, whether it be tea or coffee. Red Buffalo also has small teats available for those that want to munch!
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SAUCE ON THE BLUE
Located on the Blue River in Silverthorne, this restaurant is Italian dining and pizza. With happy hour specials including Gorgonzola Filet Tips, Fried Ravioli and Artichoke Fritti, along with $4 house glasses of wine, this is a great place to be. The dinner menu features fresh salads and soups, choice meats and seafood. Gluten Free options are available upon request.
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ANGRY JAMES BREWERY
This brewery is in Silverthorne and was voted 1st place for best Brewpub/Brewery in Summit for the 2018 year. Angry James Brewery offers an events calendar for anyone interested in hanging out with locals and visitors alike. With a well-rounded beer list and many favorites with their own special twist, Angry James Brewery is a popular spot. They also offer a pet-friendly patio with a fire-pit for those cool evenings in Summit.
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