Breckenridge Restaurants

The “Bests” of Breckenridge Restaurants

It’s a known fact that Breckenridge is one the most popular ski resorts of the country. It is therefore a pleasant surprise for tourists to find out that is a food lover’s heaven as well. With the crowds coming to Breckenridge every year steadily growing in number, the options for a place where you can grab a sumptuous meal have also increased. The mountain town now boasts of over 80 restaurants with a great selection of American, European, Mexican, and Asian cuisine to suit every palate.

A weekend getaway to Breckenridge…

would not be enough to sample the many culinary delights that can be had there. Here is a rundown of the specialties available in some of the best places to dine in Breckenridge:

Best Breakfast – Daylight Donuts:
Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day and this is most true when you are in a ski town and anticipating a long day at the slopes.

Offering more than just donuts, the Daylight Donuts is the one place in this town where the lines are long just before the lifts open, and being able to secure a table or booth is considered a mean feat. The wait is so worth it though, as you get your hot Daylight Special – two eggs and a bacon or sausage served on a plate sized pancake. Now that’s no light breakfast.

Best Pizza – Fatty’s Pizzeria:
The pizza at Fatty’s Pizzeria is an old time favorite among locals and a hit with tourists as well. Fatty’s great pizzas are made by hand from only the freshest ingredients and placed on stone shelves within the oven. There are a variety of specialty pizzas and toppings to choose from, as well as other lunch and dinner staples like pasta, salads, and sandwiches. The place itself is warm and cozy with a friendly atmosphere.

Best Burger – Empire Burger:
People who have tried Empire Burger have only one thing in common to say – Empire Burger makes the best burgers in this side of the world. The burgers come with American cheese and huge onion rings and the tastes just all combine to make a really great treat. They even have a ketchup menu to go with their burgers.

Best Steak – Steak and Rib:
For a truly fine dining experience, have a steak at Steak & Rib, located right in the heart of Breckenridge. The establishment’s claim of having the best steak in town is backed by the fact that it has won several awards including Best Restaurant, Best Service, and Best Steak in Summit County since the year 2000.

Best Seafood – South Ridge Street Seafood Grill:

Dining at South Ridge Street Seafood Grill can make you forget that you are actually high up in the mountains at an elevation of 9,600 feet. That is because in this restaurant, the seafood is so fresh and cooked or grilled to perfection. Other than seafood, they also have other offerings on the menu which are excellent as well. Factoring in the price, the service, and the ambience, many tourists agree that South Ridge Street Seafood Grill is simply one of the best restaurants in Breckenridge.

Best Sushi – Mountain Flying Fish:
When you’re in town and are in the mood for some sushi, there is no other place to go but the Mountain Flying Fish. Ask any local and he will swear by the quality and taste of this restaurant’s sushi and other fish recipes.

Best Beer – Breckenridge Brewery:
Know what caps a really good day in Breckenridge? A really good glass of beer. And in Breckenridge Brewery, they have not only good but the best beer in town. Colorado ale is definitely at its finest in this restaurant which also serves good food.

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Make the most of your “restaurant time” by choosing dining venues that are appropriate for the meal itself and order the specialties of the house. For instance, Breckenridge has Amazing breakfast and should be eaten at places where you can have a hearty meal of sausages and pancakes. In the same way, dinner should be taken in a place where there are entertainment options as well.