221 South Oak 221 South Oak Street, Telluride, CO 81435, Near The Gondola, 970-728-9507, Known for its incredible food and extensive wine list, this fine dining restaurant serves such entrees as salmon, duck, trout, crab, crawfish, and chicken in an intimate atmosphere. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended. more... 

Campagna 435 Pacific Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435, Just Off Main Street, 970-728-6190, Traditional food of the Tuscan countryside is the specialty at this award-winning Italian restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are strongly recommended. more... 

Harmon's 300 South Townsend Street, Telluride, CO 81435, Historic Downtown, 970-728-3773, Located in the historic train depot, this unique and elegant restaurant serves a contemporary American menu and features a cozy fireplace and a mahogany bar. There is also an extensive wine list with California Cabernets, Oregon Pinot Noirs, and French Bordeauxs available. They are open nightly for dinner. Reservations are recommended. 

La Marmotte 150 West San Juan Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435, Two blocks below Main Street, 970-728-6232, This lovely restaurant serves generous portions of contemporary French cuisine complimented by an array of wines. They are open nightly for dinner. Reservations are strongly recommended. They're closed during the spring and fall off-seasons. more... 

Tasting Cellar, The 300 West San Juan Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435, Hotel Columbia, 970-728-1292, Rustic, "Old World" style restaurant serves modern French cuisine and features over 2,000 bottles of wine lining the walls. They are open nightly for dinner with a changing menu each day. more...