Travel Reference
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the original Basalt hotel when the town sprouted up c 1920. The original was set in the
brick building next door.
Riverside Grill
( 970-927-9301;
www.riversidegrillbasalt.com
; 181 Basalt Center Circle; mains $9.50-24; 11:30am-8pm; )
The most atmospheric place to eat in Basalt is this old timber warehouse that opens direc-
tly onto the Fryingpan River. The more laid-back sister restaurant to Syzygy in Aspen,
flatscreens strobe sports on both sides of the double-sided bar, and the menu features in-
teresting dishes such as buffalo tacos, beer-braised Texas brisket, smoked-trout chowder,
truffle fries and tasty veggie burgers.
MODERN AMERICAN
$$
Cafe Bernard
BISTRO
$$$
( 970-927-4292;
www.cafebernard.net
;
200 Midland Ave; lunch $7.50-13.50, dinner $16-29; 7:30am-2pm &
6pm-late Tue-Sat, 8am-1pm Sun)
Owned by a French chef, this is one of the town's cutest, most
beloved restaurants. Set on the main drag, it's a good spot to indulge in Gallic fare without
breaking the bank: look for escargots, trout almandine and, for a bit of variety, curried
shrimp. It serves breakfast and reasonably priced lunch as well.
Tempranillo
( 970-927-3342;
www.tempranillorestaurant.com
;
165 Midland Ave; tapas $6-14, lunch $11-22, dinner $17-35;
11am-10pm; )
If you're into tapas and wine, you'll enjoy this Spanish-flavored joint set
in an old, renovated Victorian. It offers a range of tapas, including Manilla clams in white-
wine sauce, piquillo peppers stuffed with crab and lobster, and a sampling of Spanish
sausages.
During the summer there's lovely alfresco dining on the front porch, and the interior
with its high, timber-beamed ceiling and fireplaces is always inviting.
MEDITERRANEAN
$$$
Getting There & Away
Basalt is 18.5 miles northwest of Aspen and 23.1 miles southeast of Glenwood Springs on
Hwy 82. RFTA (
Click here
)
runs regular buses up and down the valley.
