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Blue River Bistro, Breckenridge, CO

Blue River Bistro

4.8
4.8
3586 Reviews
$31 to $50
Global, International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located on the north side of Main Street Breckenridge, the Blue River Bistro provides a casually sophisticated dining atmosphere with a little city in the mountains. Chef Dante's local ingredients, talented culinary team and unorthodox approach to cooking combine to create a truly memorable experience for you and your guests. The Bistro's wine list is an ever rotating selection of the best vineyards from around the globe and the cocktail list has been carefully crafted to take the guest on a journey of flavors and scents. We look forward to having you dine with us and if there isn't reservations available please join us at the bar for a front row seat!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 453-6974
  • Website
    http://www.blueriverbistro.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dante Tripi
  • Location
    305 North Main Street, Breckenridge, CO 80424
  • Neighborhood
    Breckenridge
  • Cross street
    Watson
  • Parking details
    The Blue River Bistro has ample parking in the rear of the building across the river from the Gondola. Please use the parking directly behind the Blue River Bistro and the adjoining businesses. If the rear area is full, there is parking available along Main Street in front of the Blue River Bistro.
  • Public transit
    Keep your car parked at your lodging and take advantage of Breckenridge’s easy walkability and free public transit. Download the B Like Breckenridge app for bus stops and routes in town. For more tips download the B Like Breckenridge app.
  • Entertainment
    Where in Summit County can you dine out with live jazz music every night of the week? Only at the Blue River Bistro in Breckenridge can you enjoy an amazing dining experience with live music! The Bistro has diverse jazz every night of the week varying from: Latin Jazz, Modern Jazz, Delta Blues, Classic Acoustic and Contemporary Jazz. Come in for an apres dinner cocktail at the Bistro's Martini Bar and savor one of the 40 original martinis or a glass of wine from the extensive Italian and domestic wine list.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 3,586 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Mountains

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue River Bistro in Breckenridge offers a "delicious menu" with dishes like "bison short ribs" and "Scottish salmon" that are consistently praised. The "friendly staff" and "vibrant atmosphere" make it a "go-to dining spot." Guests enjoy the "live music" and "happy hour specials," perfect for any occasion.

3,586 Reviews

  1. Dria

    Milwaukee

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am so happy we gave Blue River Bistro a try. I had heard the cocktails were winners, but, wow, the food we had was the best of the trip!! The bison short ribs took first, followed closely by the salmon. My son’s Beef Wellington was done to perfection! The harvest salad was also delicious. Looking forward to a return trip when we return to Breck in the future!

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  2. Matt

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I made reservations a week ahead of time to have a special dinner together. The Blue River Bistro did not disappoint. Our server Jess was amazing and made us feel so welcome and comfortable. Her recommendations were perfect and delicious. We would definitely dine here again.

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  3. Courtney

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was amazing. We went for my birthday and there was a birthday card on our table that was signed by all the staff. Would definitely go back. The only thing I didn’t like was that the water was already poured in our cups before we even got to the restaurant.

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  4. Jamie

    Adelaide

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We attended Blue River Bistro for Christmas dinner. We got there a bit earlier than our booking and even on such a busy night, they accommodated us and had our table ready early. The service was amazing and the food even better. If we come back to Breckenridge, we’ll be sure to stop by Blue River Bistro again!

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  5. Christine

    VIP

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food and service. We highly recommend.

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  6. Paul

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our Christmas lunch here. The servers were so nicely dressed and gracious! Our dishes were beautiful and delicious. We had some really great festive cocktails too. Overall a great experience and such a warm cozy atmosphere for our white Christmas!

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  7. Sara

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Perfect Christmas lunch!

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  8. Kaly

    VIP

    Cancun

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Service, and great food. The lentils are super!!

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  9. Karen

    VIP

    Greensboro

    116 reviews

    1.0

    116 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The place is small and rather crowded. The two piece band did not help. The walls and ceiling with the tiles made the music and voices bounce all over. Our waitress was not engaged at all. A robot would have been more personable. The escargo was over cooked so we returned it. The grilled calamari was interesting but lacking in spices and real interest. There was 25-30 minutes between the salad course and out entrees and the early seating had cleared out already so it was not due to too many patrons. The sea bass was the best of the entrees. The braised ribs came in second. If you dare to eat here good luck! I would not return even with a gift certificate.

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  10. DAVID

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant and an incredible staff! We will be back….

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FAQs

Blue River Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 453-6974.

Blue River Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 3586 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blue River Bistro

305 North Main Street, Breckenridge, CO 80424

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Watson
  • Neighborhood
    Breckenridge
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Blue River Bistro has ample parking in the rear of the building across the river from the Gondola. Please use the parking directly behind the Blue River Bistro and the adjoining businesses. If the rear area is full, there is parking available along Main Street in front of the Blue River Bistro.
  • Public transit
    Keep your car parked at your lodging and take advantage of Breckenridge’s easy walkability and free public transit. Download the B Like Breckenridge app for bus stops and routes in town. For more tips download the B Like Breckenridge app.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dante Tripi
  • Entertainment
    Where in Summit County can you dine out with live jazz music every night of the week? Only at the Blue River Bistro in Breckenridge can you enjoy an amazing dining experience with live music! The Bistro has diverse jazz every night of the week varying from: Latin Jazz, Modern Jazz, Delta Blues, Classic Acoustic and Contemporary Jazz. Come in for an apres dinner cocktail at the Bistro's Martini Bar and savor one of the 40 original martinis or a glass of wine from the extensive Italian and domestic wine list.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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