Main Street in Breckenridge is the heart of the whole town, a walkable stretch of restored Victorian storefronts running below the Ten Mile Range, and it holds one of the best collections of restaurants in the Colorado high country. If you are looking for the best restaurants on Main Street in Breckenridge, our honest pick is Tin Plate Artisan Pizza, a family-owned pizzeria a few steps off Main in a restored 138-year-old mining cabin. Below Tin Plate you will find a fair rundown of the other Main Street spots we send friends to, from burgers and brewpubs to some of the finest dining in town.
Tin Plate Artisan Pizza: Our Pick Just Off Main Street
Tin Plate sits at 110 S. Ridge Street, one block west of Main in the historic district, inside a restored 1888 miner’s cabin with a west-facing patio strung with bistro lights and a full view of the Ten Mile Range. What sets it apart is the craft. Good pizza takes time. The best pizza takes time and quality ingredients. The dough is a 72-hour cold-fermented sourdough built on heirloom wheat from local Moxie Bread Company, the mozzarella and cultured butter are made in house, and the short ribs on the braised short-rib pizza are cooked for 12 hours before they ever reach a pie. The bar runs its own program too, including a Sausage Fat Washed Old Fashioned and a Gold Rush on Tin Cup whiskey.
Tin Plate is walk-in only, with no reservations, which makes it an easy call when you are already wandering Main Street and want dinner without a plan. It is family friendly and welcomes groups, and the patio is one of the nicer places in town to sit with a pie and a cocktail on a summer evening. If you are planning something bigger, the private upstairs room seats up to 26 and the whole cabin can be bought out for up to 75, and our guide to large group dining in Breckenridge covers the other rooms in town that can handle a party. If you are traveling with a crew that just wants a great slice to go, the Harris family’s own New York-style sister shop, Three Daughters Pizza, shares the same 110 S. Ridge Street address and is built for walk-up and takeout. For more on the town’s pizza scene, see our guide to the best pizza in Breckenridge.
More Great Restaurants Up and Down Main Street
Main Street runs roughly a dozen blocks, and the dining changes character as you walk it. Here are the spots we recommend, all currently open and worth your time.
Empire Burger (500 S. Main St.)
A reliable, family-friendly stop for burgers, hand-cut fries, and a long tap list, right on Main. Empire Burger is the kind of casual place that works for a quick lunch off the slopes or a low-key group dinner, and it stays busy for good reason. It also keeps an Impossible Burger on the menu, so a plant-based eater in the group has a real option too.
Downstairs at Eric’s (111 S. Main St.)
A Breckenridge institution and one of the most kid-friendly rooms in town. Downstairs at Eric’s serves pizza, wings, and pub food alongside a big arcade and a wall of TVs, which makes it a favorite for families and for anyone watching a game. It is easy, unfussy, and a locals’ standby.
Giampietro Pasta & Pizzeria (100 N. Main St.)
A longtime Main Street Italian spot serving pasta, calzones, and New York-style slices in a snug, friendly room. Giampietro is a dependable choice when the group wants classic red-sauce comfort food without a wait for a table. When a proper plate of pasta is what the table is after, this is the Main Street move, and our guide to Italian restaurants in Breckenridge rounds up the rest of the town’s Italian kitchens.
Breckenridge Brewery & Pub (600 S. Main St.)
The original Breckenridge Brewery, pouring house beers with mountain views from the upstairs windows at the south end of Main. Expect elevated pub fare, a broad beer list, and an easygoing crowd. It is a good landing spot for a big table or an afternoon apres beer.
Blue River Bistro (305 N. Main St.)
A warm, upscale-casual bistro on the north end of Main with New American plates, a strong wine and cocktail list, and live music many nights. Blue River Bistro is a solid date-night or special-occasion pick that still feels relaxed.
Rootstalk (207 N. Main St.)
For a genuine special-occasion meal, Rootstalk is the standout on Main Street. This intimate, farm-to-table New American restaurant has earned national recognition for its tasting-menu-driven cooking. Reservations are essential and the experience is a splurge, but it is the room to book when you want the finest dining Main Street has to offer.
Hearthstone Restaurant (130 S. Ridge St.)
Just off Main in a historic Victorian home, Hearthstone is a longtime fine-dining favorite with Colorado game, seafood, and one of the best sunset views in town from its deck. It has been a special-occasion mainstay in Breckenridge for decades and remains a reliable choice for an elevated dinner.
Whiskey Star Smokehouse and Kenosha Breck (barbecue on Main)
If the craving is for barbecue, Main Street has that covered too. Whiskey Star Smokehouse (231 S. Main St.) is the town’s dedicated smokehouse, turning out smoked brisket, ribs, and wings alongside a whiskey bar, and Kenosha Breck (301 S. Main St., formerly Kenosha Steakhouse) pairs steaks and burgers with barbecue. Our guide to BBQ in Breckenridge, CO covers the smoke in more detail.
Wasabi and The Blue Fish (sushi on and just off Main)
If the craving is for sushi, Main Street delivers there too. Wasabi Japanese Restaurant (311 S. Main St.) is the town’s dedicated Japanese room, and The Blue Fish (112 Lincoln Ave., a half block off Main) is the other sushi-first favorite, while Bangkok Happy Bowl (103.5 N. Main St.) pairs Thai with a full sushi bar. Our guide to sushi in Breckenridge covers all three in detail.
Piante Pizzeria (520 S. Main St., fully plant-based)
For a fully plant-based meal on Main, Piante Pizzeria is the answer, a 100 percent vegan pizzeria that also offers a gluten free crust. It is the easiest stop in town for anyone eating vegan, and our guide to vegan restaurants in Breckenridge rounds up the rest of the plant-based options nearby.
Tips for Eating Your Way Down Main Street
- Walk it, do not drive it. Main Street is compact and pedestrian friendly, and parking is easier in the structures a block or two off Main than curbside. Park once and stroll.
- Book the fine-dining rooms ahead. Rootstalk, Hearthstone, and Blue River Bistro fill up, especially in ski season and on weekends. Reserve those in advance.
- Keep a walk-in option in your back pocket. For the nights you did not plan, Tin Plate takes no reservations, so you can simply walk in off Main and sit down.
- Come off the mountain hungry. Many Main Street kitchens get busy right at dinner, so an earlier apres bite or an early table beats the 7 p.m. rush.
Main Street is only part of the picture. For the full lay of the land, browse our complete guide to the best restaurants in Breckenridge, our roundup of the best dinner spots in Breckenridge, and our insider list of where locals eat in Breckenridge. Craving a specific cuisine or an early start? See our guides to Mexican food in Breckenridge, Thai food in Breckenridge, Chinese food in Breckenridge, sushi in Breckenridge, vegan restaurants in Breckenridge, best breakfast burrito in Breckenridge, and BBQ in Breckenridge, CO.
Frequently Asked Questions
What restaurants are on Main Street in Breckenridge?
Main Street and the historic district just off it hold dozens of restaurants. A few of our favorites are Tin Plate Artisan Pizza (110 S. Ridge St.), Empire Burger (500 S. Main St.), Downstairs at Eric’s (111 S. Main St.), Giampietro Pasta & Pizzeria (100 N. Main St.), Breckenridge Brewery & Pub (600 S. Main St.), Blue River Bistro (305 N. Main St.), Rootstalk (207 N. Main St.), and Hearthstone (130 S. Ridge St.).
What is the best restaurant on Main Street in Breckenridge?
It depends on the night. For craft pizza and a lively patio a few steps off Main, we would send you to Tin Plate Artisan Pizza. For a true special-occasion dinner, Rootstalk and Hearthstone are the standouts. For casual family meals, Empire Burger and Downstairs at Eric’s are hard to beat.
Is Main Street in Breckenridge walkable?
Yes. Main Street is one of the most walkable blocks in the Rockies, lined with restaurants, shops, and bars over about a dozen blocks. Park in one of the nearby structures and you can reach almost every restaurant on this list on foot.
Do I need a reservation to eat on Main Street?
For the upscale rooms like Rootstalk, Hearthstone, and Blue River Bistro, yes, especially on weekends and in ski season. For casual spots you can usually walk in, and Tin Plate is walk-in only with no reservations, so it is a good backup when everywhere else is booked.
Make Main Street Your Table Tonight
However you work your way down Main Street, save room for a pie. Tin Plate is a short walk off Main, there is no reservation to make, and the patio is waiting. Have a look at the Tin Plate menu, then walk in, no reservations needed.