New Restaurants in Colorado’s Mountain Towns 2026

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Notable New Restaurants in Colorado’s Mountain Towns are Open and offering Great Eats & Après

By Lisa Blake

As you travel through our mountain town communities be on the look out for some of these exceptional eateries, cafés and cocktail crafters:

Stranahan’s Whiskey Lodge

Aspen

This new elevated alpine lodge celebrates Stranahan’s 20-year-old single malt whiskey legacy while giving Aspen skiers a cozy place to enjoy innovative cocktails and upscale eats steps from the Aspen Gondola. 307 S. Mill St., Aspen; stranahans.com

Shifty Lifty

Breckenridge

Just around the corner from the BreckConnect Gondola, this breakfast, noon and night hangout was built to serve skiers. Pop in for a pocket burrito before snagging first chair, refuel on a stacked Italian sandwich for lunch, and clink craft beer pints and espresso martinis during apres at this new Breck nook. 301 N. Main St., Breckenridge; shiftylifty.com

The Silver Crown

Frisco

It says Whiskey but there is so much more. Stop in for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Main Street, Frisco and enjoy curated cocktails, mocktails, pour over coffees, and delicious tapas, small plates and desserts. 80 West Main Street, Frisco; silvercrownbar.com

Nara Visa Coffee

Georgetown

Tucked into the adorable mountain village of Georgetown, Nara Visa is a lovely little coffeehouse serving locally roasted brews, desserts, breakfast burritos and yummy snacks. The shop opens at 7am (closed on Tuesdays) so you can get your latte fix on your way to the slopes. 612 Sixth St., Georgetown; naravisacoffee.com

Kindred Resort

Keystone

Brace yourself for a dining evolution at the base of Keystone Resort this ski season. Launching in January 2026, the luxe ski-in, ski-out property will feature high-design residences and rooms, a slopeside pool and lounge area, kids club, and four new restaurants: Lula’s, Kindred Spirits, Goodz Tavern and Kinji Sushi. 75 Hunki Dori Ct., Keystone; kindredresort.com

Cake Kat Boutique

Palisade

Pastry Chef Kat L Coffield is back with her delicious cakes and pastries. You are in for a treat with her new Pastry Boutique where you can grab a cupcake, event pastry or a wedding cake for your special day.

Chloe’s Charcuterie & Wine

Ridgway

A beautiful space with a professionally curated selection of wines from around the world, delicious charcuterie, small plates and paninis tucked away from the main drag in Ridgway.

616 Clinton St, Ridgway; chloeswinebar.com

Shavano

Salida

Named for Ute leader Chief Shavano and the towering Arkansas River Valley peak, this relaxed Salida eatery boasts gorgeous farm-to-table plates and a wine list loaded with natural vintages. 113 E. Sackett Ave., Salida; friendsofshavano.com

Lift Line Tavern

Snowmass

Debuting in December 2025, this new Snowmass slopeside après-ski destination serves hearty tavern favorites that include a signature double cheeseburger, creamy tomato soup and soon-to-be-famous truffle fries. Inside Viceroy Snowmass, 130 Wood Rd., Snowmass Village; viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/snowmass

The Crooked Antler

Steamboat Springs

This reimagined space inside the Steamboat Grand specializes in ski town brunch and happy hour. A new approachable menu features scratch-made comfort food, carafes of house-crafted cocktails, and $5 cocktails during Crooked Hour 3 to 5pm daily. 2300 Mt Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs; steamboatgrand.com

Avanti Food & Beverage

Vail

New last winter, Avanti’s third Colorado food hall outpost sits at the base of Vail’s Golden Peak. Select from menus at five eateries alongside a full bar, people-watch from the patio firepits and don’t miss daily 2-5pm happy hour deals. 458 Vail Valley Dr., Vail; avantifandb.com

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