Chop House Restaurant
downtown Telluride, Telluride
Restaurant in Telluride, United States
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Price
$100–150per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Chop House Restaurant is the practical downtown Telluride pick for a composed dinner when the occasion matters and easy booking is part of the appeal. Choose it for dates, family celebrations, or business meals; cross-shop the pizza and bakery options when speed, value, or casual energy matter more.
About Chop House Restaurant
Chop House Restaurant is a Telluride dining option with evening hours every day of the week and daytime-to-evening hours Thursday through Sunday. Use its Telluride location, posted hours, and smart-casual dress code to plan around it.
For Monday through Wednesday, the hours are 5:30–9 PM. From Thursday through Sunday, the hours are 10 AM–9 PM.
A Telluride option for planning
Chop House Restaurant is in Telluride, observes smart-casual dress, and keeps evening hours throughout the week.
If you are weighing other Telluride choices, compare current details for Baked in Telluride, Brown Dog Pizza, and Chop House Restaurant before deciding.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Chop House Restaurant if its posted hours and smart-casual expectation fit your Telluride plans.
Cross-shop Rustico Ristorante, La Cocina de Luz, High Pie Pizzeria & Tap Room, Baked in Telluride, and Brown Dog Pizza if you are still deciding among Telluride dining options. For broader planning, use the Telluride restaurants guide alongside our Telluride hotels guide and our Telluride bars guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5:30–9 PM · Tuesday: 5:30–9 PM
- Location
- 231 W Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- newsheridan.com
- Phone
- +19707289100
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chop House Restaurant reads like a mountain-town interpretation of the classic American steakhouse. It sits on Telluride’s main corridor where Victorian-era facades and the San Juan Mountains frame a distinctly scenic streetscape, and the room favors a social, approachable energy over a formal tasting experience. The dining room is about hearty, familiar plates that meet high-altitude appetites and a convivial pace: diners arrive from the gondola or on foot, trade stories of the day on the mountain, and settle into an atmosphere that balances rustic mountain character with polished, steakhouse restraint.
Best For
This is the kind of place people pick after a full day outside: couples on a date night, groups celebrating a big day on the slopes, and parties that want a reliable, satisfying meal without committing to a multi-course tasting menu. Its location on W Colorado Avenue makes it easy to reach on foot from most town lodgings, and the layout is explicitly suited to mixed paces and larger tables. Visitors looking for a classic, elevated steak dinner in a scenic mountain setting will find it particularly well matched to evenings in Telluride.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the steakhouse logic: choose a substantial main and let the table move at its own pace. The menu highlights big, signature cuts (Dry Aged Bison Ribeye, Prime Filet Mignon, and Colorado Rack of Lamb). Because the format absorbs larger groups and varying dining speeds, order individual mains rather than a single shared tasting sequence so guests can eat when they’re ready. If you’re coming straight from the mountain, prioritize a robust protein to replenish energy after a day on the slopes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and cozy historic ambiance with classic decor blending rustic elegance and modern style, perfect for intimate dinners.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Dry Aged Bison Ribeye
- Prime Filet Mignon
- Colorado Rack of Lamb
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 231 W Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5:30–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:30–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:30–9 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–9 PM
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If you cannot get a table
Try Rustico Ristorante if the group still wants a seated dinner with a more defined restaurant feel. For a simpler backup, Brown Dog Pizza is the easier casual pivot, especially for groups that care more about speed and comfort than ceremony.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Telluride
Chop House Restaurant is the better fit when the meal needs to feel like a proper night out, especially for celebrations or a hosted dinner. Rustico Ristorante is the cleaner cross-shop when the group specifically wants Italian, while Chop House Restaurant works better when the priority is a central, more general special-occasion setting.
For value and ease, La Cocina de Luz, Baked in Telluride, and High Pie Pizzeria & Tap Room make more sense for casual meals where speed matters. They are stronger choices for families wanting a lower-commitment stop rather than a seated celebration dinner.
Brown Dog Pizza is the obvious alternative for American Pizza and a more informal group meal. Pick it over Chop House Restaurant when the plan is relaxed, loud, and easy; pick Chop House Restaurant when the table needs to feel more polished.
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Compare Chop House Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chop House Restaurant | Telluride | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence | |
| Rustico Ristorante | Telluride | No published awards | |
| La Cocina de Luz | Telluride | No published awards | |
| Baked in Telluride | Telluride | No published awards | |
| High Pie Pizzeria & Tap Room | Telluride | No published awards | |
| Brown Dog Pizza | Telluride | American Pizza | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Chop House Restaurant accommodate groups?
Chop House Restaurant is in Telluride, and its hours are 5:30–9 PM Monday through Wednesday and 10 AM–9 PM Thursday through Sunday. High Pie Pizzeria & Tap Room is another Telluride option to compare.
Is Chop House Restaurant good for solo dining?
If the hours work for your plans, Chop House Restaurant is a Telluride option to consider, with Monday through Wednesday hours of 5:30–9 PM and Thursday through Sunday hours of 10 AM–9 PM. Brown Dog Pizza is another nearby option to compare.
What should I wear to Chop House Restaurant?
The dress code for Chop House Restaurant is smart casual. In practical terms, choose a neat, put-together outfit.
What are alternatives to Chop House Restaurant in Telluride?
Other Telluride options to compare include Rustico Ristorante, La Cocina de Luz, Baked in Telluride, High Pie Pizzeria & Tap Room, and Brown Dog Pizza.
Is Chop House Restaurant good for a special occasion?
Chop House Restaurant is in Telluride, has a smart-casual dress code, and is open 5:30–9 PM Monday through Wednesday and 10 AM–9 PM Thursday through Sunday. Rustico Ristorante is another Telluride option to compare.
Is lunch or dinner better at Chop House Restaurant?
The hours are 5:30–9 PM Monday through Wednesday and 10 AM–9 PM Thursday through Sunday. Dinner is covered by the posted hours every day of the week.
