Side Work Restaurant

Restaurant · Telluride

Side Work Restaurant

Restaurant · Telluride

225 S Pine St unit f, Telluride, CO 81435

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Nestled in Telluride, Side Work beckons diners with stunning decor, an enticing menu of perfectly executed dishes, and top-notch service that'll keep you coming back.

225 S Pine St unit f, Telluride, CO 81435 Get directions

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$50–100 · Menu

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@afar

"Sidework The owners of Sidework hit on the idea for their cozy little eatery after listening to locals grumble about how hard it was to find a low-key place to have a drink and casual bite during the summer and winter tourist seasons. They already owned the brewpub around the corner, so they turned the adjacent space—which they used for “sidework” like filling water pitches and rolling silverware into napkins—into the spot everyone was craving. Today the narrow, intimate bar serves self-described “American-American comfort food,” which includes small plates like blue claw crab soup, fig flatbreads, and charcuterie boards, and larger dishessuch as olive-oil-poached branzino and beef short ribs in red wine reduction. For the perfect start to your night, drop by during the daily happy hour for discounts on select wine, beer, cocktails, and mini filet mignon sliders."

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Matthew Licina

Google

Tony treated us with the best service we have had in recent memory. Incredible wine selection, food was flavored and presented with perfection, and the vibe was ON POINT. Request tony as he is best in show. Top notch service and easy on the eyes 😘 Will definitely be back.

Vishal Verma

Google

Delicious food and excellent service. The mushroom risotto was lovely, and the cocktails are delightful as well.

Preslie Etheridge

Google

My fiance and I shared the ceviche and oysters for an appetizer and also shared the Australian Wagu Tomahawk steak for our main course. We each ordered the Mama Likey signature cocktail and it was sooooo good. I can’t say enough great things about this place. The staff were amazing as well as the food and drinks!!

Stephanie Church

Google

Small intimate setting with good ambience. Quality food and extensive wine list. Staff is randomly dressed and doesn’t appear to serve any specific table - unusual but makes for good service. A bit pricey and was surprised to see an additional service charge titled “employee health.“ Overall a good experience.

Virginia Huffman

Google

Came in without a reservation. Gorgeous decor. Nice menu. Enjoyed a cheese and charcuterie board. Very nicely presented. Shrimp was good. Service was spotty. Had to flag people down to order even though they were standing near me!!!

Sasha Veytsman

Google

Side work is a (sort of) hidden Gem that my husband and I absolutely love. The food never misses and neither does the service. We absolutely loved the hamachi, oysters and the corn risotto is the best risotto we’ve ever had.

Doesnt Afraid

Google

Doesn't look like much when walking by with the windows covered and a privacy curtain as soon as you walk in the door but our group was instantly greeted and offered a cocktail menu. We didn't have a reservation and the place was packed! We were seated in about 20min, they scrunched some tables together for us next to a booth, was a perfect table. We ordered the charcuterie board with Duck Terrine, Coppa Salami, Camembert Cheese with Jelly and Manchego. Chili Shrimp Cocktail and Hamachi appetizers. The charcuterie was flawless as was the hamachi, the shrimp cocktail was amazing as well just slightly overcooked and enough cocktail sauce for everyone in the restaurant. (Not a bad thing) In our group we ordered the Braised Short Rib, Pork Chops, Lobster Mac-n-Cheese and the Whole Branzino. Our group is big on sharing, so we all got to taste a few bites of the plates. I ordered the Branzino (Pictured) and let's just say you will be very happy with this choice, perfectly cooked and seasoned, Moroccan cous cous and heirloom tomatoes accompanied the dish (Worth picking through the bones). The Pork Chop (Pictured) and Short Rib were massive and again perfectly cooked. I would recommend making a reservation as it is limited and intimate seating. Our server Patrick was over the top amazing and really made us feel like old friends. If you're lucky enough to have him at your table you're truly in for a great treat!

Alyssa Fedel

Google

We had an AMAZING dinner at Side Work! Our faves included the perfectly cooked octopus, wonderful fresh oysters, peaches and burrata, and s'mores brownie! The atmosphere was upscale relaxed, we didn't feel judged or out of place having our kids join (they are 7-10 and love a nice dinner out)! Definitely a wonderful place to treat yourself!