Italian · Riverside
Garlic Mike's
A Gunnison institution on the river — wood-fired pizza, hearty Italian classics, and a back-deck patio that locals book in summer.
A working short list of Gunnison Valley standouts — by town, then by occasion. Mindy keeps this list current; email her if you want a specific recommendation for tonight.
A Gunnison institution on the river — wood-fired pizza, hearty Italian classics, and a back-deck patio that locals book in summer.
Polished mountain steakhouse on Main with elk, bison, and Colorado lamb. The room locals choose for the dinner that has to land.
Small, ingredient-led plates and a thoughtful wine list. The reliable date-night spot in town.
Locally brewed beer, wood-fired pies, and a casual crowd. Where Mindy sends families after a long day at altitude.
Bright daytime café with smoothies, grain bowls, and the best post-trail breakfast in town.
Long-running family Italian spot. Big portions, friendly room, the after-soccer-game answer.
Tucked behind the Forest Queen — a tiny, candlelit French room that has anchored Crested Butte fine dining for decades.
Maximalist, eclectic pizza joint that locals and visitors have argued over (in a good way) for years. Order the Notorious F.I.G.
Refined American comfort food on Elk Avenue. Reliably one of the best dinners up valley.
Fresh Mexican plates and a tequila list deeper than most in Colorado. A loud, fun room after a powder day.
Sandwiches, salads, and big plates that locals lean on year-round. Casual, generous, dependable.
The corrugated-metal coffee shrine on Elk. Best coffee in town and the unofficial trailhead for any morning that matters.