Cosmopolitan - Telluride

4.8

2154 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Romantic

During the fall off-season, the Cosmopolitan is open Wednesday - Sunday for indoor and outdoor dining plus takeout. Outdoor dining is weather permitting.

Happy Hour is Wednesday - Sunday 4-5pm in the bar area and lobby. The $19 steak entrée is available all evening at the bar.

To see photos of our dining areas, please see our photo gallery.

The restaurant also offers private dining in the wine cellar for special events.

Chad Scothorn, Owner and Executive Chef, has received national attention and praise for his original cuisine. Truly authentic, all menu items are made entirely from scratch, including the house baked bread, sauces, desserts, and even the ice creams. Cosmopolitan offers an extensive wine list with local, domestic and international wines, and delicious craft cocktails.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(970) 728-1292
Website
http://www.cosmotelluride.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chad Scothorn
Private party facilities
The Cosmopolitan offers a 24 seat wine cellar as a private dining room. The "Tasting Cellar" is available with 48 hours notice.

Location
301 Gus's Way, Telluride, CO 81435
Neighborhood
Telluride
Cross street
Gus's Way & Aspen Street (Also known as 301 W. San Juan & Aspen Str
Parking details
Parking is limited to street parking only. Parking meters are only enforced from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Public transit
The town bus and the gondola are both free and stop in front of the Cosmopolitan.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

NYE at The Cosmopolitan
$25.00 - $225.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Enjoy New Years Eve dinner at the Cosmopolitan 4 Course Menu featuring some your favorites and other seasonal dishes. Two wine paring options will be curated and available for each course.

Popular dishes

Tomato Soup$18.00
goat cheese, basil, crouton
Lobster Corn Dogs$20.00
lobster & shrimp sausage, corn meal tempura, remoulade
Crispy Shrimp & Calamari$18.00
crispy lemons, limes, sweet & spicy sauce
Spicy Tuna Roll$22.00
avocado, radish, miso sauce, spicy honey
Salmon Volcano Roll$22.00
cucumber, siracha sauce, wasabi sauce, tobiko, scallion
Avocado Roll$22.00
Sweet potato, cucumber, avocado, radish, pine nuts, roasted edamame
Peruvian Ceviche$22.00
ahi tuna, avocado, red onion, roasted corn, leche de tigre, yam chips
Seared Sea Scallops$19.00
Seared sea scallops with kim chee, smoked pork shoulder, crispy yams, sweet soy
Salmon Tataki$22.00
Daikon, seaweed salad, ginger yuzu sauce, sweet soy, trout roe, served "under smoke"

Salads

Caesar Salad$16.00
avocado, chopped egg, ciabatta crouton (white anchovies upon request)
*Warm Beet Salad$18.00
local mixed greens, pine nuts, orange, goat cheese, balsamic reduction *gluten free
Chopped Salad$20.00
avocado, tomato, arugula, house smoked salmon, nut & fruit medley, egg, corn, cous cous, buttermilk dressing
*Mixed Greens$18.00
mustard vinaigrette, cana de cabra cheese, apple, toasted pistachios *gluten free

Entrées

Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut$52.00
Bearnaise sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes, red crab, clam shell mushrooms, and broccolini
House Smoked Duck Breast$42.00
House Smoked Duck Breast with parsnip puree, seared scallops, garlic molasses, quinoa, broccolini, & local apple gastrique.
Barbequed Organic Scottish Salmon$46.00
crispy yams, swiss chard, bacon, sweet corn sauce
Miso Hanger Steak$52.00
7 oz Certified Angus beef with brown rice, sesame broccolini, & clam shell mushrooms.
Thai Coconut Vegetable Stew$36.00
Thai Vegetable Soup with Clam shell mushrooms, fennel, parsnips, crispy yam, rice cake, radish, & a sesame Thai broth
Mongolian Pork Chop$48.00
Beeler Duroc Pork with mashed sweet potatoes, red cabbage slaw, & a mustard sauce.
Surf & Turf$75.00
Grilled petite beef filet with green peppercorn sauce, spinach, mashed potatoes, grilled lobster tail, sea scallop, & a berrnaise sauce.
Seafood Stew$75.00
lobster tail, salmon, sea scallops, roasted capellini, tomato saffron broth & braised fennel, roasted red pepper, basil aioli
*All-Natural Boneless Roast Half Chicken$38.00
All-Natural Boneless Roast Half Chicken, butternut squash risotto, local porcini, arugula, lemon, rosemary, garlic jus *gluten free
Grilled Center Cut Beef Filet$70.00
(8 oz.) mashed potatoes, broccolini, braised mushrooms, herb butter & red wine jus
Colorado Lamb Rack$75.00
Colorado Lamb Rack (4chops) with local spaghetti squash, broccolini, apple mostarda, port reduction

Desserts

Chocolate Hazelnut Bread Pudding$18.00
Bourbon whipped cream, Frangelico chocolate sauce
HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM or SORBET TRIO$10.00
Choice of 3 ice cream: vanilla bean*, chocolate malt, sour cream*, coffee, Sorbet: pink grapefruit, chocolate, blackberry, raspberry
WARM WILD MAINE BLUEBERRY PIE$18.00
sour cream ice cream, blueberry sauce
*CRÈME BRULEE$18.00
sour cream ice cream, blueberry sauce
WARM LOCAL APPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE$18.00
Cedar Edge apples, almond cake, passion fruit caramel, crème fraiche ice cream

What 2,154 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
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Contemporary American
Mountains
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cosmopolitan in Telluride is a celebrated dining spot known for "wonderful food" and "5-star service." Guests rave about the "lobster corn dogs" and "miso hanger steak." An "extensive wine list" complements the creative menu, while the "great happy hour" draws crowds. A must-visit for an "outstanding dining experience."

2,154 Reviews

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matt
Austin
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and perfect location in town close to gondola. Pro tip is to do the happy hour in the bar. Amazing prices for telluride and good energy.
Cosmopolitan - TellurideResponded on November 14, 2024
Matt, thank you!
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Ray
Jacksonville
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I caught this place in the fall off-season. Ambiance was nice for a ski town. Food was average for a restaurant on this scale. Wine was ridiculously over priced even by restaurant standards (125-140% of std high end restaurant prices). Service was very snooty, as if we should be happy we got in even after making a reservation weeks in advance and no one was even in the place. We travel and eat out at a lot of very nice places. Won’t be going back to this one.
Cosmopolitan - TellurideResponded on November 14, 2024
Hi Ray, thank you for your honest feedback. We are truly sorry about your experience. Please call Erin at 970-708-1059 so that we can make it right for you for a future visit.
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Cathleen
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time celebrating my husband's birthday. I love that the "kid" menu is a young adult menu and has wonderful options. Kids deserve good food as well, and Cosmo delivered! As a local it is hard to dine out with prices, so this is the only area I would love to change, but this is the case in ALL of Telluride.
Cosmopolitan - TellurideResponded on October 31, 2024
Cathleen, thank you!
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Tim
Denver
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The appetizers Lobster Corn Dogs and the Scallops with beef short rib meat are a must try! The atmosphere was very nice. The service was excellent, and the dessert blueberry pie was a wonderful surprise.
Cosmopolitan - TellurideResponded on October 31, 2024
Tim, thank you!
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Peri
Denver
122 reviews
vip
5.0
122 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal and service. Love the Miso black sable. Great Cosmo drink too!
Cosmopolitan - TellurideResponded on October 17, 2024
Peri, thank you!
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Katherine
Charleston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a nice larger table by the window and Rob was our server. We were able to enjoy our cocktails and Rob checked on us periodically…very relaxing. We ordered the Salmon and Sablefish entrees and both were excellent! Nice sized portions , enough where we were tempted to have dessert but passed!
Cosmopolitan - TellurideResponded on October 17, 2024
Katherine, thank you!
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Jeff
Denver
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cosmopolitan provides excellent service, creative and delicious cuisine .... one of our A-list eateries in Telluride, highly recommended!
Cosmopolitan - TellurideResponded on October 17, 2024
Jeff, thank you!
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Gretchen
Washington DC
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently the very best restaurant in Telluride… it’s all here.. food, service, ambience. We love Cosmo!!!
Cosmopolitan - TellurideResponded on October 17, 2024
Gretchen, thank you!
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Nan
Denver
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We’ve eaten at Cosmo several times, and the food was delicious as always. Staff seemed stretched a bit thin, as the service was not as sharp as usual.
Cosmopolitan - TellurideResponded on October 17, 2024
Nan, thank you for your honest feedback. If you could let us know who your server was, it would help us improve. Thank you again.
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lou
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and drinks and service. Well trained people who love to serve great meals. Very pricey even by Telluride standards but I can’t complain.
Cosmopolitan - TellurideResponded on October 17, 2024
Lou, thank you for the five-star review.
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FAQs

Cosmopolitan - Telluride offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 728-1292.

Cosmopolitan - Telluride is rated 4.8 stars by 2154 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

301 Gus's Way, Telluride, CO 81435

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Gus's Way & Aspen Street (Also known as 301 W. San Juan & Aspen Str
Neighborhood
Telluride
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is limited to street parking only. Parking meters are only enforced from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Public transit
The town bus and the gondola are both free and stop in front of the Cosmopolitan.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chad Scothorn
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cosmotelluride.com/
Phone number
(970) 728-1292
Private party facilities
The Cosmopolitan offers a 24 seat wine cellar as a private dining room. The "Tasting Cellar" is available with 48 hours notice.

Cosmopolitan - Telluride

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

NYE at The Cosmopolitan

Peruvian Ceviche

Warm Beet Salad

Spicy Tuna Roll

Starters

Tomato Soup$18.00

Lobster Corn Dogs$20.00

Crispy Shrimp & Calamari$18.00

Spicy Tuna Roll$22.00

Salmon Volcano Roll$22.00

Avocado Roll$22.00

Peruvian Ceviche$22.00

Seared Sea Scallops$19.00

Salmon Tataki$22.00

Salads

Caesar Salad$16.00

*Warm Beet Salad$18.00

Chopped Salad$20.00

*Mixed Greens$18.00

Entrées

Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut$52.00

House Smoked Duck Breast$42.00

Barbequed Organic Scottish Salmon$46.00

Miso Hanger Steak$52.00

Thai Coconut Vegetable Stew$36.00

Mongolian Pork Chop$48.00

Surf & Turf$75.00

Seafood Stew$75.00

*All-Natural Boneless Roast Half Chicken$38.00

Grilled Center Cut Beef Filet$70.00

Colorado Lamb Rack$75.00

Desserts

Chocolate Hazelnut Bread Pudding$18.00

HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM or SORBET TRIO$10.00

WARM WILD MAINE BLUEBERRY PIE$18.00

*CRÈME BRULEE$18.00

WARM LOCAL APPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Cosmopolitan - Telluride offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cosmopolitan - Telluride restaurant rated?

Is Cosmopolitan - Telluride currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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