2026 Dining Guide

Celebrated chefs, culinary excellence, extensive wine lists, creative cocktails, extraordinary service and our favorite local spots that support the LGBTQ+ community

Book your reservations in advance. Tables in Telluride fill up fast! We recommend these restaurants any day of the week but you might find more TGSW attendees on the days below.

Saturday, February 28 - TBA
Sunday, March 1 - Brown Dog Pizza
Monday, March 2 - The Wood Ear Whiskey Lounge & Noodle Bar
Tuesday, March 3 - The Gay Sleigh
Wednesday, March 4 - Latin Creations
Thursday, March 5- The National
Friday, March 6 - Kazahana
Saturday, March 7 - 221 South Oak

Sunday, March 1 - Brown Dog Pizza

110 E Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-8046

Casual outpost with a variety of pizza styles, including Detroit-style pies, plus local beer on tap.

Saturday, February 22 - The Wood Ear Whiskey Lounge & Noodle Bar

135 E Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 852-0469

Ramen gets a fusion twist at this Texas smokehouse-inspired spot, which also serves whiskey cocktails.

Tuesday, March 3 - The Gay Sleigh

Historic Aldasoro Family Ranch, Telluride, CO 81435

Telluride Gay Ski Week is excited to present an experience unlike anything else! Join us for an evening horse-drawn sleigh ride to an authentic sheep-herders tent followed by a ranch-to-table Spanish Basque-style dinner prepared by Chef Graeme Charles. The historic Aldasoro family ranch is the ideal setting to take in the sweeping, panoramic views of the San Juan Mountains.

Dress warmly for the ride! While dinner is served in a heated tent, the sleigh ride will be outside in an uncovered sleigh or wagon. Warm wool blankets will be provided for the sleigh ride. Coats, hats, layers and gloves are recommended, ladies are advised against skirts, and winter-ready footwear is a must!

Chef Graeme Charles is an award-winning Telluride chef. Using sustainable ingredients, locally sourced food, and customized meal plans suited for each customer, Graeme Charles is a well-known and recognized private chef in Telluride. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, he came to Colorado as a child, where he began working in kitchens at the age of 14. For the next decade, he worked at Denver’s hottest restaurants in lead kitchen roles. Chef Graeme went on to study at Johnson and Wales University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. After a brief stint in Miami and Rhode Island, he landed in Telluride and became the Head Chef at Peaks Resort and Spa. Now, he cooks at 9500 feet in his kitchen, crafting unique meals. He believes healthy food tastes better when using locally sourced and fresh, in-season Colorado produce.

Wednesday, March 4 - Latin Creations

226 W Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 239-6051

Step into our kitchen and savor the true taste of Mexico. Our commitment to authentic Mexican food, particularly the rich culinary heritage of Mexico City, is at the core of everything we do. Our dishes are made entirely in-house using time honored recipes. Come and discover the genuine flavors that tell a story!

Thursday, March 5 - The National

100 E Colorado Ave Suite B, Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 239-6151

We’re partnering with Chef Arnold Myint (aka Suzy Wong) to host our most glamorous collaboration dinner yet! Celebrate Telluride Gay Ski Week at The National and indulge in the culinary creations of both Chef Arnold and Chef Chris. Info and reservations coming soon.

About The National

Our menu is all about embracing the seasonal ingredients from local purveyors and vibrant flavors inspired by the Mediterranean region. Dive into shared plates, fresh seafood, house-made pasta, and premium cuts, and pair your dinner with a bottle from our carefully curated wine list or sip from the craft cocktail menu.

The intimate dining room, located in the historic Telluride National Club building in Telluride, Colorado, pays homage to the decades of restaurants housed within the 120-year-old space and has been reimagined into a warm and inviting atmosphere for your next meal or celebration. Our space features banquette seating and a lively 10-seat bar to experience the full dinner menu in addition to your favorite beverages.

Cozy up to the bar while sharing plates and conversations with friends, experience a paced culinary journey with accompanying wine pairings for date night or stop by after dinner to enjoy a nightcap and something sweet from our pastry team.

About Chef Arnold Myint

Arnold Myint, a 2024 James Beard Best Chef Southeast semifinalist, is the chef/owner of International Market in Nashville, TN which his family originally opened in 1975.  He actively works with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai Trade USA and his restaurant is the first and only to currently be recognized by the Royal Thai Consul as Thai Select in Nashville.  A former culinary instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education, he competed on “Top Chef” and “Food Network Star” and works with numerous media platforms including Tastemade and Buzzfeed where he celebrates Thai food and his family heritage.  Arnold is also a contributor for Epicurious, Eater, and Saveur and is the subject of Family Thais which documents his journey to cooking at the James Beard House in New York City.  His current projects include a cookbook with Abrams Publishing; slated for 2025

Friday, February 28 - Kazahana

126 E Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 729-8933

The inspiration for the restaurant is to bring an elevated Japanese dining option to town in a beautiful and historic space with multiple expressions. Street level is lively and social, the dining room is beautiful and a bit more relaxed, the Omakase Bar will offer an unforgettable 17-course chef’s choice tasting menu with two seatings each night for up to 10 guests.

Local chef and restaurant owner Josh Klein is part of the team behind Kazahana.

“Kazahana is a Japanese term for the feeling of seeing a windblown snowflake in the sunlight, when the winter wind scatters snowflakes in the air, where they are sparkling in the sunshine, and you get a feeling of joy and connection,” Klein explained. “I think we’ve all had that kazahana moment here in Telluride, that moment of pure joy.”

Saturday, March 7 - 221 South Oak

221 S Oak St, Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 708-1437

221 is set in a tastefully refurbished historic home nestled in the trees on South Oak Street, just steps from the Gondola. For years, 221 South Oak has been renowned for its intimate atmosphere, incredible food, extensive wine list, friendly service and uncompromising quality.

Fresh ingredients and an abundance of hard work, make our meals great. 221 South Oak prepares fresh, quality ingredients together skillfully. We offer Beef, Game, Poultry, Seafood and have a full Vegetarian Menu. We prepare each dish at the time of your order and are happy to accommodate any allergies and dietary preferences. Homemade is 221’s Specialty. Sausages, Soups, Sauces and Salad Dressings, Pastas, Pastries and Pickles, Beignets, Brown Rouxs and Breads, Ravioli, Reductions, even Ice Creams, Candied Treats and Cheese are made on the premises. Each dish is prepared with thought and care. There is a blending of styles and flavors on our menu. There is something for everyone!

Our staff is both professional and personal, they are here to help you along your culinary journey. They have an in-depth knowledge of the dishes and are here to assist in any way. Please do not hesitate to ask, we are here to make your dining experience perfect.