From **slope-side bistros** to **cozy mountain taverns**, Winter Park serves up unforgettable dining experiences. Whether you're craving hearty après-ski fare or elevated alpine cuisine, here’s your guide to the best eats in town.
Upscale & Fine Dining
1. The Peak Fine Dining
Winter Park’s **top splurge-worthy spot**, offering Colorado-inspired tasting menus and an award-winning wine list.
Must-try: Elk Tenderloin with huckleberry reduction
Tip: Request a window table for sunset views.
2. Deno’s Mountain Bistro
A **local institution** since 1978, known for wild game and fondue in a log cabin setting.
Signature dish: Bison Meatloaf with whiskey glaze
Après-Ski & Casual Bites
3. The Ditch on 40
The **ultimate après-ski hub** with $5 PBRs, giant pretzels, and live music.
Go-to order: "Ditch Dog" with house-made beer cheese
4. Pepe Osaka’s Fish Tacos
A **cult-favorite food truck** serving Baja-style tacos at the base of Winter Park Resort.
Pro move: Add their mango-habanero salsa
Breakfast & Coffee
☕ Wake Up Coffee
**Best local roaster** with organic beans and breakfast burritos.
🥞 The Foundry Cinema & Bowl
All-day breakfast with **retro bowling alley vibes**.
Hidden Gems & International
- Sushi Bar 1.8: Omakase-style sushi in Fraser (8 seats only!)
- Hernando’s Pizza Pub: New York-style slices with live music
- Tabernash Tavern: Farm-to-table Italian 10 minutes from town
Local Dining Tip
Many restaurants offer **"Local’s Night" specials** (typically Wed/Thu)—ask about discounts!
Seasonal Events
Don’t miss:
- Winter Park Beer Festival: 50+ breweries (June)
- Taste of Winter Park: Restaurant crawl (September)
- Holiday Dine-Arounds: Multi-course dinners (December)