"When it opened in the 1950s, men would ride their horses inside right up to the bar of the Pioneer Saloon, or “Pio,” as it’s known locally. Today, people mostly walk up to order a signature Pio margarita. A go-to for anyone looking for steak and potatoes after skiing a quad-crushing powder day, the Pio menu hasn't changed since the '50s, and the potatoes are the size of your face. The walls are lined with relics of the West, including a huge stuffed buffalo head, which you can gaze at while enjoying a cocktail and free chips and salsa in the bar area while you wait for your table. Order the prime rib and the local-favorite “Jim Spud,” a baked potato with teriyaki beef, sour cream, chives, and cheese. If you’re lucky enough to visit in November, check out the “Pio Days” event, when for one weekend menu prices go back to what they were in 1972." - Hayden Seder
