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Avalanche Brewing

3.7 (174 reviews)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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Avalanche Brewing.  A flight of six on an old ski with a majestic snow capped mountain in the background.
John S.

To be honest, my wife and I visited here because Golden Block Brewing, up the road, was closed for renovations. They have a spectacular blackberry Kolsch we always buy a Crowler of when in Silverton. Anyway, I'm glad they were closed, because it gave us a chance to try a new microbrewery. Avalanche Brewing offers flights of six of their beers, delivered to you on an old ski. We sat by the front window and got a great photograph of our flight with a snow capped peak in the background (see attached photo). Our flight consisted of: Alpine Start Coffee Stout 6.5%, Basic Batch Pumpkin Porter 5.5%, Bonita Blonde Ale 5%, White Out Wit 5%, Change of the Saison 6.4%, and Hansel's Hazy IPA 7.2%. They were all quite good, but the White Out Wit , and Hazy IPA were the standouts. They were better than Golden Block's renditions of those styles. We ordered a Crowler of the Wit because it was so good. Overall, I like the Kolsch by Golden Block the best, but Avalanche has more higher quality beers than Golden Block. Glad we stopped in.

Thai chicken wrap
Kat B.

We stopped in for lunch after riding the train up from Durango. Service was about what you would expect from a touristy place that doesn't need to build a returning clientele. Slightly off putting and not terribly attentive. The pesto pizza we ordered was pretty good as was the Greek salad. The Thai chicken wrap was awfully mediocre. Lacked flavor and the way it was rolled, one entire half was just greens. Fortunately, there was enough pizza to share.

a group of people sitting at the bar
Paula K.

Drunk was good (purple haze) but my Ceaser chicken wrap was horrid! I think they use a canned chicken seasoned the same for all their chicken wraps. My husband had the pesto chicken wrap and wasn't thrilled.

Michael D.

Great food, great service and a great location. The highlight for me is the 32oz Backcountry Bombers that are available to drink in, or take out. Took a Sanjuanderer Hells Lager straight to the face and it was delicious!! If you like tasty beer and looking at mountains, this place is for you!

Patio and entrance
Barbara T.

We love a brewery! The beer was great as expected. I particularly enjoyed the Strawberry Rhubarb but we also enjoyed the Mexican, Pilsner, and Oatmeal Stout. I do have one complaint, we didn't have enough to time (or a bed to roll into) to drink more. The food was delicious. We had cauliflower tacos, Neapolitan pizza, al pastor tacos and the Thai salad. They were all scrumptious. I'm so glad my family shares. A big thank you to Corey for her hospitality with a group of 14, you rocked! I want to go back for more eats and drinks as well as to spend time in the town. Silverton is a historic and charming mountain town with beautiful view. Beware the highway is winding with hairpin turns and little to no shoulders.

Outdoor sign leads the way
Robert M.

Came into the Avalanche on our layover from the Durango and Silverton train tour. The place was hopping. We had the shrimp ceviche appetizer and Thai wrap. Both were very good. The tortilla chips with the ceviche were a little hard, but tasted fine. The Thai wrap could use a little more peanut sauce. I had a pint of their Hefeweizen and it was nice and cold. I can't speak to the other food options in town, but the Avalanche is a good spot to check out. Sorry I didn't get any food pics!

We stopped here for drinks. Beer was cold. I got a mixed drink that was delicious. Service was great. Prices were comparable with other businesses. We were able to easily sit outside and not be rushed off. Great spot.

Best pizza ever.
Jeanie G.

Last weekend my friend and I rode the train up to Silverton and had lunch at this place. We decided to split a Greek salad and then share a pizza that was AWESOME!! It was like a caprice salad on a pizza--fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato and balsamic reduction. Omg. I didn't want to get back on the train I ate so much! I just wanted to stay and have another one for dinner. Try it! Excellent service too! Really fast even though they were full.

Supreme Pizza & dots
Corbin B.

Decided to try Avalanche Brewing when the other pizza places in area were closed for a Monday. Ordered the Supreme Pizza. Ingredients were fresh and tasted delicious. Also ordered it with a size of dots (doughy bites). These were also delicious. I ordered the Not Hefeweizen and was very impressed with the depth of flavor in the beer. Highly recommend! 4 stars only because it was a little pricey.

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Great wraps & street tacos. Adorable atmosphere & very friendly personnel. They have good variety of beers & assorted libations.

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great food, great service... pizza crust was... just... the best.

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Awesome food and great atmosphere. It feels like a very friendly local spot with an interesting menu.

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I would like to shout out Jody. Awesome person. Great atmosphere!!!!!!! From Texas and I loved it.

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Kendall Mountain Cafe

Kendall Mountain Cafe

4.6
(164 reviews)
0.2 mi
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If you're looking for a great breakfast spot in Silverton, Kendall Mountain Cafe is definitely…read moreworth a visit! The restaurant was very busy when we arrived, but they got us seated much faster than we expected. Even with only two waitresses who were also handling hostess duties, the service was outstanding. They stayed friendly, attentive, and kept everything running smoothly. We ordered the one egg, potatoes, and biscuit combo, along with the pancake, potato, and bacon plate. Everything arrived hot and in a very reasonable amount of time. The potatoes were well-seasoned and full of flavor, and the biscuits tasted fresh and homemade. The pancake and bacon rounded out a delicious breakfast. The prices were very fair, the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and they also offer outdoor seating if you want to enjoy the mountain air. Overall, this is an excellent breakfast spot in Silverton, and we'd happily eat here again!

If you want a homemade hamburger, this is your place! Literally a burger as if we made it…read moreourselves - thick patty and seasoned to perfection. All veggies were fresh and we loved the side of pinto beans. Waitresses were extremely pleasant, friendly and attentive. At one point I need an extra napkin because the burger was so juicy and the waitress noticed without me asking she brought more. Ambiance was nice, nothing fancy, and Family friendly for good for and a good prices. Plus - we did not have to wait!! Great job KMC!!

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Hamburger and pinto beans
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Handlebars Food & Saloon

Handlebars Food & Saloon

3.7
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Handlebars Food & Saloon was one of the highlights of our time in Silverton!…read more The restaurant was absolutely packed when we arrived, but we were seated surprisingly fast. From the moment we sat down, the service was impeccable. Multiple staff members checked on us throughout our meal, kept our drinks topped off, and made sure we had everything we needed. Even with how busy they were, we never felt overlooked. We ordered the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and the bacon cheeseburger with fries. I completely forgot to take pictures of our entrées because they looked so good, and before I knew it, there wasn't a single crumb left on either plate! Everything was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. Thankfully, I remembered to snap a picture of dessert before we devoured it!!!! A hot, fresh-baked brownie topped with ice cream that was nothing short of incredible. It was the perfect ending to an amazing meal. The atmosphere is fun and lively, the food is phenomenal, and the service is some of the best we've experienced. This was an outstanding dining experience, and we'll most definitely be back!

This place was disappointing. Their outside patio is great, shady and beautiful and the service was…read moregood. Their food however falls short. We ordered a burger, chicken fried steak and a kids burger. We didn't order drinks or apps and the bill was over $80! The food was not good. The bread was stale and tasted old and the a chicken fried steak was pretty plain. Next time we will try something else!

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Side salad - delicious
Side salad - delicious
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James Ranch Grill

James Ranch Grill

4.6
(314 reviews)
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Family-owned & operated
Eco-friendly

We ate at James Ranch today, been wanting to try this place for such a long time, and we finally…read morewere able to. First, the service was good, considering you had to wait in line to order, it went fast, then when your meal was ready you had to go up and get it and anything else you needed. So the cashier was super nice and so was the young man that cleared our table when finished, so that's the service. Excellent ambience for a nice day to eat outside. Clean tables, and no bugs to bother us. Plenty of room for kids to roam and you are able to bring your dogs. That's a plus! The reason I refused to give them a 5 was their food, which some was good some not so good, sure did not look like the pictures online. We had 4 people, 3 of us each got a different type of burger, the Green Chili burger, the Bacon Blue Cheese and the Bitty burger. Each burger's patty was overcooked and the Brioche bun, which drew me to the burgers I expected to be soft was extremely tough, very thick and dry... so in combination of the overcooked patty and the tough, not soft, bun it was not something I would want to order again, I ended up just taking my patty off the bun and not eating the bun, Very disappointed. My husband and son enjoyed the Roc fries with lots of ketchup, but again overcooked and dark. Some may like it that way. But not a fan and will pass on those next time. I would like to go back , maybe we went on an off day. If I go back, I will try something else as my son tried the BLT on the Focaccia Bread and he said it was excellent!

Food was amazing! Ambiance was amazing! Service was amazing!!…read moreSeriously, everything fantastic and we made a comment how all of the team members were extremely nice and seemed very happy (which is a rarity these days); so I assume they must be treated quite nicely by the owners. Loved the back outside area and it was wonderful to see so many family's with their puppers !! 11 out of 10

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