When you think of small-town eateries, what comes to mind? A down-home, no-frills cafe with made-from-scratch cooking? Me, too! At least, this used to be my answer before discovering that one of the nicest restaurants in Colorado is hiding in the small town of Cortez. Here’s more on Farm Bistro, which is easily one of the very best restaurants in Cortez — if not the entire region!

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Have you ever enjoyed a meal at Farm Bistro? Do you agree that it’s one of the best restaurants in Cortez? If so, feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we would love to hear from you!

Do you have a favorite attraction, event, or restaurant that you would like to see featured here on Only in Colorado? Remember to nominate it here! To discover even more to see and do around the small and charming town of Cortez, you will want to spend the night at Colorado’s Iconic Retro Inn At Mesa Verde.

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Dining In Colorado

What are some of the best restaurants in Colorado?

Going out to dine in Colorado is always a fantastic idea, especially when you make a point of visiting any of the following restaurants:

  • Mac Nation (Indian Hills)
  • Allred's Restaurant (Telluride)
  • Totally 80's Pizza (Fort Collins)
  • Edelweiss German Restaurant (Colorado Springs)
  • Buckhorn Exchange (Denver)
  • Restaurant 1858 (Colorado Springs)
  • Mountain View Yogurt Plus (Woodland Park)
  • Greeley Pizza Co. (Greeley)
  • The Railyard (La Junta)
  • Linger (Denver)
  • Ski Tip Lodge (Keystone)
  • Oscar's Cafe (Durango)

 

Have you tried any of the above restaurants? To learn more, check out our full list of bucket-list-worthy places to eat in Colorado. There's something on the list for everyone!

Does Colorado have any hidden gem restaurants?

You bet! If you're looking to dine like a local, check out the following list of hidden gem restaurants in Colorado:

  • The Green Line Grill
  • Alfonso's Mexican Food
  • Cy's Drive-In Grill
  • Spice Island Grill
  • Johnny's Navajo Hogan
  • El taco Rey
  • El Poblano Mobil
  • Mother Muff's Kitchen & Spirits
  • Tasty Freeze
  • Drifter's Hamburgers

 

What foods is Colorado famous for?

Check out the following list of iconic Colorado foods:

  • Green chili
  • Palisade peaches
  • Bison burgers
  • Rocky Mountain oysters
  • Rocky Ford cantaloupe
  • Colorado-style pizza
  • Venison

 

Hungry for more? Learn more about foods that are famous in Colorado.

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