Holiday Dining Guide

Christmas 2024

Looking for the perfect spot to enjoy your holiday dinner in Breckenridge this year? We’ve got you covered! Here are some of our top picks that are sure to make your holiday meal one to remember. Breckenridge has some amazing options where you can enjoy great food and soak in all the holiday cheer. Check out our favorite spots serving up Christmas dinner this holiday season.

Rootstalk

Rootstalk, one of our favorite newcomers, is the recent recipient of the 2024 James Beard award! The chef, Matt Vawter, grew up in Summit County and is our new hometown hero. The restaurant is situated on Main Street in a Victorian house built in 1889, making it quintessentially Breckenridge. It is not only their location that makes them special- their menu is exquisite. With a slogan of ‘elevated everyday dining,’ their style could be described as upscale comfort food. 

For this year’s Christmas menu, Rootstalk will be offering a 5-course tasting menu for the entirety of the dining room on Christmas Eve; there will be no a la carte options available. The cost will be $125 per person with wine pairing options available for $100 per person.

  • Location: 207 N. Main Street
  • Hours: Daily, 4-9:30 p.m.

Spencer’s Steak and Spirits

Located in Beaver Run Resort, at the base of Peak 9, Spencer’s Steaks and Spirits honors George E. Spencer, the founder of the Town of Breckenridge. Their menu staples are the classics- classic cocktails and classic steakhouse favorites. Spencer’s serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner just steps from the slopes of Breckenridge Ski Resort.

On Christmas Day from noon to 7 p.m., Spencer’s will serve an all-you-can-eat holiday feast to get you in the Christmas spirit! Entree options include salmon wellington, Palisade peach glazed Christmas ham, and roasted lemon chicken breast. Cost is $79 per person. 

  • Location: 620 Village Road
  • Hours: Daily, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

Twist

Twist is a unique and upscale hidden gem tucked away on Ridge Street! Their location in a historic home provides a cozy atmosphere for you to indulge in the eclectic menu options. Twist is a chef-owned craft restaurant specializing in fish and game and focusing on seasonal, fresh, and local produce. If you haven’t paid them a visit yet, be sure to add Twist to your list!

For Christmas Eve dinner this year, Twist offers a pre-fixed three-course dinner for $105 per person. Twist has provided us with a sample menu to give a look into what to expect for dinner. Their inventive menu focuses on game and fish; their Christmas Even menu will surely be a showstopper!

  • Location: 200 S. Ridge Street
  • Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 4-9 p.m.

Aurum

Located near downtown Breckenridge on Ridge Street, Aurum is known for taking a classic selection and making it extraordinary. Aurum seems unassuming from the exterior, but once you head inside, you’ll notice its modern elegance immediately. Our ideal dinner at Aurum would be a starter of crispy curried cauliflower, followed by pan-seared duck breast while sipping on one of their smoked orange old-fashioned. Yum! 

Aurum will offer its new seasonal a la carte menu and a Christmas feature this year on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. They haven’t posted their menu just yet, but given their outstanding regular menu, we have no doubt that their Christmas meal will be unforgettable!

  • Location: 209 S. Ridge Street
  • Hours: Daily, 4-10 p.m.

Radicato

If you liked Rootstalk, you’re going to love Radicato! Take a journey to the heart of the Italian mountains with Radicato, from the chef behind Rootstalk. Radicato invites guests to taste the authentic flavors of “mountain Italian” cuisine, expertly crafted and served in a stunning upscale dining setting that offers breathtaking views of the Riverwalk and downtown Breckenridge.

For Christmas Eve Radicato will offer a 5-course, family-style tasting menu for $125 per person. A la carte menus will not be available on this night. Wine pairings are optional and will be offered at an additional charge of $100 per person.

  • Location: 137 S. Main Street
  • Hours: Daily, 4-9:30 p.m.

Traverse Restaurant and Bar

Traverse Restaurant and Bar, located in the Lodge at Breckenridge, has some of the best views in town! Located on Overlook Drive, as you head towards Gold Point Resort, the restaurant features stunning views of Breckenridge and the mountains.

This Christmas Eve, Traverse Restaurant and Bar will offer a holiday buffet from 4-9 p.m. The buffet will include appetizers, accompaniments, entrees, a carving station, pasta station, desserts, and bottomless hot chocolate! Click here to view the full menu. Price is $70.00 for adults, $35.00 for children.

Reservations required! Call: 970-453-9300

  • Location: 112 Overlook Drive
  • Hours: Daily, 4:00-9:00 p.m.

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