Whether you’ve spent the day on the ski slopes or hiking the wildflower strewn trails of the resort, Winter Park restaurants offer choices for every taste.
If you feel like a night out without getting too fancy, here are a few options:
Deno's Mountain Bistro, 78911 Highway 40, Winter Park, CO 80482, 970-726-5332. For more than 20 years, Deno’s Mountain Bistro has served a varied menu of steaks, pastas, fresh seafood, hand tossed pizzas, and exceptional burgers. Deno’s offers a full bar, live music, and microbrews from Colorado breweries and an extensive wine list.
Dining Room at Sunspot, 677 Winter Park Drive (at the top of the gondola), Winter Park, CO 80482, 970-726-1446. Stunning views are a prime attraction to the Dining Room at Sunspot, a gondola ride away from the city of Winter Park.
Fontenot's Fresh Seafood & Grill, 78711 US Highway 40,Winter Park, CO 80482, 970-726-4021. A favorite of Winter Park residents, this Cajun restaurant serves fresh seafood, steaks, pastas, chicken dishes, and spicy Cajun specialties. The bar offers a good selection of wines by the glass and microbrews.
The Ranch House Restaurant at Devil's Thumb Ranch, 3530 County Road 83, Tabernash,CO 80478, 800-933-4339. The Ranch House Restaurant is becoming one of the most popular Winter Park restaurants, offering locally grown produce and the freshest ingredients. All desserts and sauces are made from scratch.
Untamed Steakhouse at Wildcreek, 78491 US Highway 40, Winter Park, CO 80482, 970-726-1111. Untamed Steakhouse offers gourmet cuisine as well as breads, soups, and sauces made in-house. The restaurant walls are covered with art and photographs from local artists and the ambiance is casual. Your wine, beer, and martini choices are abundant!
For casual dining, Winter Park restaurants provide an equally large range of choices. Here are just a few:
De Antonio's Pizza & Pasta, 551 Zerex, Winter Park, CO 80482, 970-726-9999. De Antonio offers award winning pizza and some of the best Italian food in the valley.
Mountain Grind Coffee & Bistro, 47 Cooper Creek Way, Cooper Creek Square, Winter Park, CO, 970-726-0999. Reviewers call it comfortable, cozy, and cute, with great sandwiches, salads and quiche. The bistro offers lots of coffee choices, outstanding homemade fudge and a homey atmosphere.
Smokin' Moe's Ribhouse & Saloon, 78930 US Highway 40, Winter Park, CO 80482, 970-726-4600. The specialty at Smokin’ Moe’s is the Oklahoma style barbecue; however, this family style restaurant also offers sandwiches, salads, steaks, catfish, and homemade sides.
So whether it's a night out at a nice restaurant or a quick bit at a casual spot, you're sure to find something to whet your appetite at any of these Winter Park restaurants.
