Top 10 Breckenridge Traveler
Top 10 Restaurants in Breckenridge
10. Empire Burger
The “Best Burger” champion for eight years running has earned the Empire in its spot on our Top 10 Breckenridge restaurants. Burgers, sandwiches, sides, banana splits, root beer floats, and twenty kinds of sauces elicit that Pavlovian drool coming from your mouth (it’s okay, it’s for science). Come show your patriotic pride for ’Murica at with a classic burger smothered in classiness. Open daily 11 AM - 1 AM.
9. Hearthstone
Nestled inside a 125-year-old Victorian home, this Top 10 Breckenridge restaurant makes luxurious dining feel as welcoming as Grandma’s house. Delicacies like blackberry elk, ginger sea scallops, pork belly steamed buns, duck duck cous cous, charred octopus, sticky toffee pudding, lemon poppyseed cheesecake, and more will lure you in to this cozy staple and rock you into a food coma. Open daily 4 PM - 9:30 PM.
8. Ember
Stoke that fire in your belly with a taste of Ember! Lamb egg rolls (yes), halibut cheeks (…maybe), and baby octopus pizza (wait… what?) await you at this marvelous Top 10 Breckenridge restaurant. Indulge in homemade ice cream or cinnamon roll bread pudding; it’s time to put a little spark in your palette. Plus, their Euphoric Hour makes happy hour look like it needs a babysitter. Open daily 4 - 9 PM.
7. Columbine Cafe
Located in the Historic District, this Top Ten Breckenridge cafe is conveniently located upstairs from Downstairs at Eric’s. Waffles, pancakes, omelettes, and Eggs Benedict follow your specialty coffee or espresso for a nice pick-me-up then set-me-down (or roll-me-out)! Open daily for breakfast and lunch, 7:30 AM - 3 PM.
6. TenMile Station
Your sleigh awaits you at The Maggie Restaurant and Bar on Peak 9 before gliding you up the moonlit path to Tenmile Station. Modern “horses,” aka a horse-powered Snow Cat, escort you under starry skies to your dining experience, where you can enjoy a four-course meal before gently cruising back down the mountain snugly wrapped up in blankets! Call for inquiries and departure times.
5. The Lost Cajun
After all the hurricanes and oil spills, Raymond Griffin wised up and moved to the Rockies, fortunately bringing his delicious gumbo and Beignets with! Lobster bisque, crawfish étouffée, red beans and rice, and that slow-cooked gumbo will make you eternally grateful that this particular Cajun got lost in Colorado, and created this Top 10 Breckenridge cafe. Plus free samples! Open daily 11 AM - 9 PM.
4. Lolo Juice
Who doesn’t love a big taste with a small footprint? Fresh, organic, locally sourced ingredients served in recyclable containers ensure that you’re giving back as much as you’re getting. Enjoy a delicious smoothie, salad, and/or wrap and taste with impact! Open daily 8 AM - 4 PM.
3. Twist
Classic comfort food with a … twist! (#nailedit) The cuisine and the views are equally stunning at this Top 10 Breckenridge restaurant. Truffled mac n cheese, bbq local lamb shank, acorn squash spaetzle, turkey meatloaf.. keep calm and gorge on! Daily happy hours offer $5 and $6 plates. Open daily 4 - 9:30 PM.
2. Briar Rose
This Top Ten Breckenridge chophouse and saloon’s expertise lies in it’s ability to awaken your sleeping taste buds with prime cuts of beef, wild game and seafood, along with a extensive wine list. And don’t forget the lively back bar where your prince or princess may await! Serving daily 4 - 10 PM.
1. Relish
It does not get more delish! This seasonal and sometimes daily menu can change faster than an actor between sets, always giving you the freshest peek! Short ribs, trout, scallops, pork loin cutlets, and more are locally sourced whenever possible. Happy hour specials include Two for $10 and Two for $12 that includes drinks and appetizers combos, so basically a soup and salad for adults at this Top 10 Breckenridge restaurant. Open daily 4 - 9:30 PM.
Open daily 4 - 9:30 PM.