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221 South Oak, Telluride, CO

221 South Oak

4.9
4.9
2288 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 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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Dining areas

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
  • 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.
  • 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.
    Wine Pairing and Tasting Menu photo

What 2,288 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Denver / Colorado

    American

  • Mountains

    Best Food

  • Mountains

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
221 South Oak in Telluride offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "delicious creative food" and an "amazing vegetarian menu." Guests appreciate the "quaint and cozy" ambiance, "friendly staff," and "exceptional" service. Highlights include the "unique menu selections," "great cocktails," and "superb" trout dishes. A "must" for food lovers.

2,288 Reviews
  1. Jacki VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dining experience as always. Never fails us.

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  2. David VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best restaurant in Telluride. Creative menu an additional outstanding vegetarian menu.

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  3. Sara VIP

    Nashville8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous all round! Amazing food including beautiful presentation. Friendly service beautiful ambience.
    221 South OakResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for visiting our home and your kind words. Eliza

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  4. Bruce VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, environment and service. Highly recommend!!
    221 South OakResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for visiting our home and your positive review. Eliza

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  5. Marcy

    New Mexico1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent. Our service was rushed for a restaurant of this caliber while other tables seemed to have a more relaxed meal. And the restaurant was extremely loud.
    221 South OakResponded 3 days ago
    So sorry we disappointed you. Thank you for your frank feedback. We work to improve and it's specific details such as this betters us for future guests. Thank you for visiting our home and Telluride, Eliza

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  6. MarcT VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Inspired creative cuisine in a homely setting with friendly professional staff. We will be back again.
    221 South OakResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for visiting our home and your kind words. Eliza

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  7. Peter VIP

    Atlanta54 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good restaurant, value is off, environment is loud, but food quality and creativity is very good and service is excellent.
    221 South OakResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for visiting our home and your kind words. Eliza

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  8. jane

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    221 South Oak never disappoints. Food and beverages were great and our waiter Gavin was great. We keep coming back every time we are in town and it is our favorite restaurant in Telluride.
    221 South OakResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for visiting our home and your kind words. Eliza

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic experience! They never disappoint and the bartender was wonderful.
    221 South OakResponded on 1 March 2025
    Thank you for visiting our home and your kind words. Eliza

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  10. Robin VIP

    Los Angeles27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate from the vegetarian menu and the regular menu and had a hard time deciding which dish was our favorite. The attention to detail, freshness of ingredients and flavors was outstanding!! The friendliness of the staff and their knowledge of the dishes and the wines were wonderful. We had great food the whole time we stayed in town, but 221 was far above the what we ate the previous nights. I will be back and 221 will be first on my reservation list!!
    221 South OakResponded 3 days ago
    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 4.9 stars by 2288 OpenTable diners.

221 South Oak does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 221 South Oak

221 S. Oak St , Telluride, CO 81435

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pacific St
  • Area
    Telluride
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking on the Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Eliza H.S. Gavin
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (970) 591-5852
  • 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.
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