221 South Oak

4.8

2223 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

19 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

221 is set in a tastefully refurbished historic home nestled in the trees on South Oak St, just steps from the Gondola. For years, 221 South Oak has been renowned for its intimate atmosphere, incredible food, extensive wine list, friendly service and uncompromising quality. Chef/Owner Eliza serves cuisine classified as Modern Bistro with an eclectic blend of flavors and styles. Full Vegetarian Menu is available.
We also offer catering services in the privacy of your home. Wine and Delectable Pairing Classes are available weekly.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Daily 17:00–21:30
Phone number
(970) 591-5852
Website
https://www.221southoak.com/?y_source=1_MTAzMTc2MTgxMS04NjAtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Eliza H.S. Gavin
Catering
221 Offers Off-site Catering<br />You're accustomed to great food at the restaurant, now experience it in your home. Whether it's a dinner party, quiet luncheon or drinks and nibbles, we're here for you. If you're lacking space for a large party, you may rent out 221. A great space for rehearsal dinners, family reunions, and holiday parties.
Private party facilities
Rehearsal Dinners, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Engagement Parties are all special occasions that deserve the proper party. 221 offers private dinner parties in our intimate dinning room and catering. We cater to cocktail parties, luncheons, private classes and full course dinners.

Location
221 S. Oak St , Telluride, CO 81435
Area
Telluride
Cross Street
Pacific St
Parking details
Self Parking on the Street
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

Wine Pairing and Tasting Menu
US$250.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Ever wondered how much a dash, drizzle or pinch may be and how much is too much? Explore these questions and other culinary quandaries with Chef Eliza on Thursdays, from 11:00 to 2:30. Chef Eliza will demonstrate 12 dishes and Sommelier Sophie will pour 10 wines, harmonizing or juxtaposing the cuisine. Recipes feature summer flavors and lesser known ingredients. Learn from Sophie the art of wine pairing and dive into the regions and varietals of wine. Take with you all of the recipes, a full tummy and a bevy of new friends. Feel free to request a date for a class that fits your schedule. Most of our classes are held on Thursdays but we are open to private classes any day of the week.
New Year's Eve
US$300.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Thank you for ringing the New Year with us. For the 31st, we are serving a Price Fixe menu that evening. I’ve attached this year’s menu. The menu includes Welcome Bubbles and a Digestif with dessert. The cost is $300 per guest. The regular menu will not be served. There will not be a price break for children. Should your party cancel within 48 hours of there 31st, we will charge the full amount of $300 per guest. Thank you, Eliza

Bay Scallops & Pork Belly with Crispy Brussels SproutUS$27.00
Plum Butter, Peanut Salsa Macha & Shiitake Mushroom
Eliza's Sausage PlateUS$20.00
Five House Made Sausage with Accoutrements
Burrata with Tempura BroccoliniUS$20.00
Grilled Flatbread, Beet Relish & Pistachio Dukkah
Grilled Octopus with Pork SausageUS$30.00
Seaweed Salad, Black Garlic Jus & Hazelnut Muhammara

Solo Starters

Duo of SoupsUS$17.00
Pureed Soups that Change Frequently
Seared Foie Gras & Candied PepitaUS$35.00
Tapioca Chip, Turmeric Purée & Apple Butter
Baby Kale & Apple with Whipped ChèvreUS$16.00
Maple Sherry Vinaigrette, Pickled Cauliflower Heart & Roasted Beet
Petit Hearts of Romaine Salad with Parmigianno ReggianoUS$17.00
White Anchovy & Chickpea Crouton
Buttermilk Fried Quail with Spicy HoneyUS$27.00
Vinaigrette Dressed Greens & Bleu d'Auvergne

Game

*These items are served raw or may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs, meat, and seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Duck Confit with Fontina Leek Pupusa & Shiitake BrothUS$46.00
Baby Kale, Shiitake Mushroom & Crispy Pickled Shallot
* Elk T-Bone with Polenta & BrodoUS$60.00
Crispy Parmigiano Reggiano, Goji Berry Agrodolce & Broccolini
* Rack of Lamb with Walnut YogurtUS$62.00
White Bean Purée, Carrot, Cauliflower & Sesame Persillade
Braised Bison Short Rib with Candied Pink PeppercornsUS$58.00
Sweet Potato Mash, Salsa Verde & Vinegar Braised Brussels Sprouts

Fare

*These items are served raw or may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs, meat, and seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

* Wagyu Flat Iron Steak with Crispy Smoked Potato SkinsUS$60.00
Potato Pavé, Tarragon Coulis, Grilled Shiitake & Cauliflower
Herb Roasted Chicken, Halloumi & Carrot JusUS$38.00
Acorn Squash, Candied Olive & Kale
Rocky Mountain Trout with Duo of RavioliUS$46.00
Fried Caper, Brown Butter & Micro Green
Colorado Striped Bass with Cider BrothUS$43.00
Hazelnut Crumble, Black Rice, Apple, Beet & Parsnip
* Organic Salmon with Sweet Potato Mochi & Beet HummusUS$47.00
Rainbow Carrot, Wakame & Apple Miso Coulis

What 2,223 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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221 South Oak in Telluride offers a "phenomenal dining experience" with creative dishes and an extensive vegetarian menu. The "friendly and attentive" staff enhance the meal, making it "one of the best in Telluride." Enjoy a delightful atmosphere in a quaint home setting, complete with a beautiful patio. Highly recommended!

2,223 Reviews

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Andy
VIP
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining experience. Owner Eliza is the best.
221 South OakResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for visiting our home and your kind words. Eliza
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Alison
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, drinks, and service! We enjoyed the elk and duck, both were fabulous and paired with delicious wine by recommendation of sommelier.
221 South OakResponded on 23 October 2024
Thank you for visiting our home and your kind words. Eliza
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Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely phenomenal night. Our favorite dining experience in a long time. Two things really stood out to us -- the creativity (and deliciousness) of the food AND the young woman running the restaurant. She could not have been more welcoming and made us feel so special. She clearly runs an incredible service team as well. Our favorite dish had to be the rack of lamb. Best restaurant in Telluride!
221 South OakResponded on 23 October 2024
Thank you for visiting our home and your kind words. Eliza
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John
Jackson Hole
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic experience! The menu was so good that is was hard to choose which entree to select. Food was so delicious!
221 South OakResponded on 13 October 2024
Thank you for visiting our home and your kind words. Eliza
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Jay
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent dining experience! A superb vegetarian/vegan menu that even for this carnivore outshined the bison short rib. Wonderful team that made us feel at home. We look forward to returning!
221 South OakResponded on 9 October 2024
Thank you for visiting our home and your kind words. Eliza
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is so lovely, many fabulous choices on their extensive menu, beautiful and delicious food, gorgeous art on the walls, we came back and had another terrific meal again. I'm giving it only 4 stars because our waiter had a very strange and off-putting attitude. It seemed like he did not want to be there but had to endure. Maybe there's been a change since then, hopefully. Otherwise, everything is really terrific!
221 South OakResponded on 9 October 2024
Thank you for visiting our home and your kind words. Eliza
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Christianna
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was phenomenal. I had the mountain trout with raviolis and it was cooked perfectly. The drinks were also well made and delicious. Our favorite meal while staying in telluride.
221 South OakResponded on 9 October 2024
Thank you for visiting our home and your kind words. Eliza
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Amanda
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the scallops starter, bison short ribs and trout. The food was well prepared and delicious. The complimentary bread was served warm. Our server was pleasant and attentive and our meal was timed very well so that we enjoyed each course and never felt rushed.
221 South OakResponded on 9 October 2024
Thank you for visiting our home and your kind words. Eliza
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Jim
VIP
Denver
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious appetizers, tempura artichoke barata salad and scallops and pork belly followed by duck confit and chicken dishes were all very good. Awesome service from Arturo made the evening. Cheers
221 South OakResponded on 9 October 2024
Thank you for visiting our home and your kind words. Eliza
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Courtney
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10! Phenomenal service and quality of food. A must visit in telluride
221 South OakResponded on 9 October 2024
Thank you for visiting our home and your kind words. Eliza
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FAQs

221 South Oak offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 591-5852.

221 South Oak is rated 4.8 stars by 2223 OpenTable diners.