Alpenglow Stube
Hop on Keystone’s gondola and glide above snow-dusted trees and powdery runs all the way to the top of North Peak, where you’ll find this secluded AAA Four-Diamond restaurant. The open dining room feels formal and casual all at once, outfitted with white tablecloths, softly glowing lights, colossal log support-beams and antler chandeliers, while the extravagant prix fixe menus showcase contemporary Bavarian cuisine.
Ragnar’s
What’s a Steamboat winter escape without a little “dashing in the snow”? Bundle up for the trip to this casual restaurant, which includes a nighttime gondola trip, followed up with a snow cat-drawn sleigh ride beneath starry skies. The restaurant’s simple décor sets the scene for homey Scandinavian fare, such as succulent beef filet or flaky puff pastry smothered with seafood and brandy cream sauce.
Updated: 12/31/1969
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Allred’s Restaurant
Oh, you wanted a table with a view? Try sweeping vistas of steep, jagged mountains covered in snow — a scene that comes standard at this mountain-top restaurant, accessible only by gondola above Telluride. Filling, wilderness-inspired dishes like elk short loin and wild salmon are sure to satisfy after a long day of skiing and snowboarding.
Game Creek
If anything can make a night feel special, it’s exclusivity. This private facility in Vail’s Game Creek Bowl is normally reserved for members only, but at night, the restaurant opens to the public. It’s just a gondola and a snow cat ride away to reach this internationally influenced dining destination, nestled among towering evergreens.
Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro
A cozy cabin tucked away in Aspen’s snowy mountains, Cloud 9 harnesses all the charm of a Swiss chalet — only instead of the Alps, you’ll get picture-worthy views of Colorado’s famous Maroon Bells. Ride the snow cat here and nosh on warm fondue, flaky strudel and thick European stew.
Zach’s Cabin
More “mountain chateau” than “quaint cabin,” this expansive Avon eatery features icicle-adorned eaves, blazing fireplaces, rustic log furniture and exposed beams. To get here, take a snow cat-drawn sleigh ride (naturally) and spend the evening indulging in French-influenced dishes made from tender meats, fresh seafood and gourmet vegetables.
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Photos courtesy ofJack Affleck;Alpino Vino/Telluride Ski Resort; Jack Affleck/Alpenglow Stube; Allred's/Telluride Ski Resort