Salida Colorado Restaurants Guide 2026
Salida punches well above its weight for a town of 5,800 people. Here are the restaurants, breweries, and spots you should not miss - ranked and reviewed by locals.
Salida's best restaurant - voted Best Restaurant at the 2025 Mountain Mail Best of Salida Awards. Seasonal farm-to-table cuisine named for the iconic 14er.
A Salida institution since 2002 - wood-fired artisan pizzas with house-made dough and house-brewed craft beer. Expect a wait on weekends.
Best patio in Salida - riverside seating on the Arkansas with mountain views. Quality Mexican food and the best margaritas in town.
Downtown Salida's beloved taproom - rotating lineup of award-winning ales and lagers. Dog-friendly, live music on weekends, food trucks outside.
Nationally acclaimed Belgian-inspired ales - Apis IV (honey ale) and 8 Second Kolsch are regional favorites. Worth the 5-minute drive from Salida.
Benson's Tavern & Beer Garden
Local favorite for burgers, wings, and cold beer in a relaxed setting. Summer beer garden is one of the best outdoor dining spots in town.
Heading to the Royal Gorge Area?
Canon City - just 1 hour east of Salida - has its own great dining scene alongside the Royal Gorge adventure corridor. Royal Gorge Adventure Hub (epicroyalgorge.com) can help plan your full canyon-country itinerary.
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