Dining·6 min read · Updated March 2026

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.

#1Shavano

Fine Dining$$$113 E Sackett Ave, Salida

4.8

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.

Hours: Wed–Sun Breakfast 7:30am–12:30pm, Dinner 4:30pm–9pmMust order: Chef's seasonal dinner menu

#2Amicas Pizza & Microbrewery

Pizza & Brewery$$127 F St, Salida

4.7

A Salida institution since 1994 — wood-fired artisan pizzas with house-made dough and house-brewed craft beer. Expect a wait on weekends.

Hours: Wed–Mon 11:30am–9pmMust order: Wood-fired pizza of the day + house IPA

#3Boathouse Cantina

Mexican / Bar$$228 N F St, Salida

4.4

Best patio in Salida — riverside seating on the Arkansas with mountain views. Quality Mexican food and the best margaritas in town.

Hours: Daily 11am–9pmMust order: Smoked pork tacos + house margarita

#4Soulcraft Brewing

Craft Brewery$140 E 1st St, Salida

4.6

Downtown Salida's beloved taproom — rotating lineup of award-winning ales and lagers. Dog-friendly, live music on weekends, food trucks outside.

Hours: Mon–Thu 2pm–9pm, Fri–Sun 12pm–10pmMust order: Ask the bartender for the day's best tap

#5Elevation Beer Company

Craft Brewery$115 Pahlone Pkwy, Poncha Springs

4.7

Nationally acclaimed Belgian-inspired ales — Apis IV (honey ale) and 8 Second Kolsch are regional favorites. Worth the 5-minute drive from Salida.

Hours: Wed–Mon 12pm–8pmMust order: Apis IV honey ale or any barrel-aged seasonal

Benson's Tavern & Beer Garden

Bar & Grill$$102 G St, Salida

4.3

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.

Hours: Daily from 11amMust order: Green chile cheeseburger

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 Epic Adventures (royalgorgeepicadventures.com) can help plan your full canyon-country itinerary.

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