Cosmopolitan - Telluride

4.8 (2221)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

301 Gus's Way, Telluride, CO 81435

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

After nearly three decades of serving the Telluride community with exceptional dining experiences, the Cosmopolitan has officially closed its doors. Owner and Chef Chad Scothorn expresses his gratitude to the community for years of shared meals, cherished memories, and celebrations. As he embarks on his next adventure, he leaves behind a legacy of culinary excellence, innovation, and generosity.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(970) 728-1292
Website
http://www.cosmotelluride.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chad Scothorn
Private party facilities
The Cosmopolitan offers a 24 seat wine cellar as a private dining room. The "Tasting Cellar" is available with 48 hours notice.

Location
301 Gus's Way, Telluride, CO 81435
Neighborhood
Telluride
Cross street
Gus's Way & Aspen Street (Also known as 301 W. San Juan & Aspen Str
Parking details
Parking is limited to street parking only. Parking meters are only enforced from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Public transit
The town bus and the gondola are both free and stop in front of the Cosmopolitan.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

White Bean and Roasted Pepper Soup$18.00
duck confit, truffle sour cream
Lobster Corn Dogs$20.00
lobster & shrimp sausage, corn meal tempura, remoulade
Crispy Shrimp & Calamari$18.00
crispy lemons, limes, sweet & spicy sauce
Spicy Ahi Tuna Roll$22.00
avocado, mango, radish, miso sauce, spicy honey
Salmon Volcano Roll$22.00
cucumber, siracha sauce, wasabi sauce, tobiko, scallion
Avocado Roll$22.00
Sweet potato, cucumber, avocado, radish, pine nuts, roasted edamame
Seared Sea Scallops$19.00
Seared sea scallops with kim chee, smoked pork shoulder, crispy yams, sweet soy
Salmon Tataki$22.00
Daikon, seaweed salad, ginger yuzu sauce, sweet soy, trout roe, served "under smoke"
Tuna Poke$22.00
ahi tuna, mango, avocado, sesame, cucumber, yam chips

Salads

Caesar Salad$16.00
avocado, chopped egg, ciabatta crouton (white anchovies upon request)
*Warm Beet Salad$18.00
local mixed greens, pine nuts, orange, goat cheese, balsamic reduction *gluten free
Chopped Salad$20.00
avocado, tomato, arugula, house smoked salmon, nut & fruit medley, egg, corn, cous cous, buttermilk dressing
*Mixed Greens$18.00
mustard vinaigrette, cana de cabra cheese, apple, toasted pistachios *gluten free

Entrées

Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut & Lobster Tail$59.00
lobster mashed potatoes, spinach, and lobster sauce
House Smoked Duck Breast$42.00
House Smoked Duck Breast with parsnip puree, seared scallops, garlic molasses, quinoa, broccolini, & local apple gastrique.
Barbequed Organic Scottish Salmon$46.00
crispy yams, swiss chard, bacon, sweet corn sauce
Thai Coconut Vegetable Stew$36.00
Thai Vegetable Soup with Clam shell mushrooms, fennel, parsnips, crispy yam, rice cake, radish, brussel sprouts, bell pepper, spaghetti squash, sesame Thai broth
Grilled Beeler Farms Duroc Pork Chop$48.00
cherry mostarda, creamy polenta, brussels sprouts, mustard sauce
Surf & Turf$75.00
Grilled petite beef filet with green peppercorn sauce, spinach, mashed potatoes, grilled lobster tail, sea scallop, & a berrnaise sauce.
Seafood Stew$75.00
lobster tail, salmon, sea scallops, roasted capellini, tomato saffron broth & braised fennel, roasted red pepper, basil aioli
*All-Natural Boneless Roast Half Chicken$38.00
All-Natural Boneless Roast Half Chicken, creamy polenta, clam shell mushrooms, arugula, lemon, rosemary, garlic jus *gluten free
Grilled Center Cut Beef Filet$70.00
(8 oz.) mashed potatoes, broccolini, braised mushrooms, herb butter & red wine jus
Colorado Lamb Rack$75.00
Colorado Lamb Rack (4chops) with local spaghetti squash, brussel sprouts, apple mostarda, port reduction

Desserts

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT BREAD PUDDING$18.00
Bourbon whipped cream, Frangelico chocolate sauce
HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM or SORBET TRIO$10.00
Choice of 3 ice cream: vanilla bean*, chocolate malt, sour cream*, coffee, Sorbet: pink grapefruit, chocolate, blackberry, raspberry
*ALMOND DACQUOISE$18.00
dark chocolate mousse, coffee mousse, Kahlua chocolate sauce, fresh berries
WARM WILD MAINE BLUEBERRY PIE$18.00
sour cream ice cream, blueberry sauce
*CRÈME BRULEE$18.00
sour cream ice cream, blueberry sauce

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Cosmopolitan - Telluride.

4.8

(2221)

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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2,191 Reviews

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Anne-Britt
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Cosmo is hand down my favorite restaurant in Telluride. As a local here I can’t even count how many celebratory dinners we had here. Best food, incredible service, just the best. We will miss you guys so much!!
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Robert Gold
Phoenix15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding. We had the salmon and salad with chicken added a top. Been eating here for years and have never been disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love, love, love the Thai Coconut vegetarian entrée. Shrimp and calamari and chopped salad were also fabulous. Just love this restaurant.
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Robert
Miami4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff are wonderfully attentive. Menu is delicious and recipes are well developed.
Cosmopolitan - TellurideResponded on April 5, 2025
Robert, thank you!
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Alison
Denver10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Whenever I come to Telluride, I dine at the Cosmopolitan...always exceptional.
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Kim
Alabama2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and delicious food. My new favorite in Telluride!
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Jackie Gold
Denver9 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our favorite place to eat! Food and service are consistently good.
Cosmopolitan - TellurideResponded on March 27, 2025
Jackie, thank you!
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Gabrielle Gold
San Francisco49 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was hilariously/infuriatingly bad. Brought the wrong things, was extremely slow, poorly timed delivery of drinks and food, contentious attitude. The food is good, the bread is the best in town, and the wine bottles are priced like they're trying to clear the cellar, but it's going to take a minute to get over how badly we were treated before i'm willing to go back.
Cosmopolitan - TellurideResponded on March 27, 2025
Dear Gabrielle, thank you for your feedback. We are truly sorry for your experience. We'd like to take care of you before we close at the end of the season (if you have time to come). Please call Erin at 970-708-1059 so that she can handle for you.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I did your usual share. We have dined here before and have always been happy. This time was the best! The chopped salad share was perfect size for us! The soup was amazing! Didn’t share, but hubby used the delicious bread (crusty and soft interior) to sop up every drop of soup. We then shared the 1/2 chicken. We added a side of spinach! Delicious! And great service headed by Rebecca! Sorry she won’t be there for our next 2 reservations we have made for the next 2 weeks! We agreed one of the best meals out for dinner. And we have had a few! See you again Thursday!!
Cosmopolitan - TellurideResponded on March 27, 2025
Thank you so very much for the lovely review. We are thrilled you are coming back two more times before we close!!!
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Nusara Gold
Las Vegas12 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
This was the worse dinner experience I’ve ever had on my birthday and we spent $550!!! The server was grumpy and rude and did not give a f&!@ it was my birthday. I have never been to a restaurant that was so rude and charged me birthday desert. We went to Allred’s and Timber room at Auberge hotel and had the best dinning and most welcoming experience. They were thrill we were there apres ski on my birthday and was thrill to being out the best dessert in the house. Allred’s did the same! The food at your restaurant was terrible ! Flavorless wahoo fish bland salmon sashimi ! The Peruvian ceviche had coconut milk in it so gross and bland. I ordered seared sea scallops which only had 4 there were 5 of us I insisted on getting two he said no you don’t need it! So one guess shared half with another guess. Shrimp and calamari was soggy and flavorless ! Had we had good service we would not care so much about the horrible food! Absolutely unacceptable night! I’m a generous tipper and it was unfortunate o could not do that tonight on my birthday
Cosmopolitan - TellurideResponded on March 24, 2025
Dear Nusara, we are so truly sorry you had this experience dining at our restaurant. Please consider coming back before we close at the end of the winter season so that we can take care of you. Call Erin at 970-708-1059 and she will arrange your dinner visit personally.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(970) 728-1292
Website
http://www.cosmotelluride.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chad Scothorn
Private party facilities
The Cosmopolitan offers a 24 seat wine cellar as a private dining room. The "Tasting Cellar" is available with 48 hours notice.

Location
301 Gus's Way, Telluride, CO 81435
Neighborhood
Telluride
Cross street
Gus's Way & Aspen Street (Also known as 301 W. San Juan & Aspen Str
Parking details
Parking is limited to street parking only. Parking meters are only enforced from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Public transit
The town bus and the gondola are both free and stop in front of the Cosmopolitan.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Cosmopolitan - Telluride

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

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Dining areas

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Starters

White Bean and Roasted Pepper Soup$18.00

Lobster Corn Dogs$20.00

Crispy Shrimp & Calamari$18.00

Spicy Ahi Tuna Roll$22.00

Salmon Volcano Roll$22.00

Avocado Roll$22.00

Seared Sea Scallops$19.00

Salmon Tataki$22.00

Tuna Poke$22.00

Salads

Caesar Salad$16.00

*Warm Beet Salad$18.00

Chopped Salad$20.00

*Mixed Greens$18.00

Entrées

Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut & Lobster Tail$59.00

House Smoked Duck Breast$42.00

Barbequed Organic Scottish Salmon$46.00

Thai Coconut Vegetable Stew$36.00

Grilled Beeler Farms Duroc Pork Chop$48.00

Surf & Turf$75.00

Seafood Stew$75.00

*All-Natural Boneless Roast Half Chicken$38.00

Grilled Center Cut Beef Filet$70.00

Colorado Lamb Rack$75.00

Desserts

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT BREAD PUDDING$18.00

HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM or SORBET TRIO$10.00

*ALMOND DACQUOISE$18.00

WARM WILD MAINE BLUEBERRY PIE$18.00

*CRÈME BRULEE$18.00

Dining areas

Additional information

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