High Side Bar &amp; Grill

Salida is a town that feels meticulously arranged by a diorama enthusiast with a penchant for the…read morefrontier. Nestled among the peaks of the Sawatch Range, where tumbleweeds might theoretically roll if they weren't caught in the spokes of a passing bicycle, sits an establishment of peculiar perfection: The Biker & The Baker. My compass has unerringly pointed to their door every single time I visit Salida over the past five years. It is a tradition forged in sugar and chain grease, where the rugged American West meets the precision of French pastry. Pairing high-desert riding with artisanal baking seems like a recipe for a pile-up, but the execution here is a sweet ride. You will find aerodynamic cyclists sitting elbow-to-elbow with flannel-draped modern prospectors, united by a singular quest for butter. The Biker handles the gears, the Baker handles the tiers. They aren't just coasting on charm; they are pedaling toward culinary triumph, baking up a storm that rivals the monsoons over the Arkansas River. The confections are miniature monuments to indulgence. I have routinely panned for gold in this valley, but the true motherlode is their lemon tart--a symmetrical marvel of citrus striking like a high-noon sun. Their charcuterie boards are arranged with the geometric exactitude of a surveyor mapping a railroad. Whether you are gearing up to summit Mount Shavano or recovering from a grueling promenade, this sanctuary provides the requisite fuel. It is the exceedingly charming destination itself.

Great good for pastry and breakfast! Nice location and…read moredecoration of the interior and outside. You can sit up on the roof area with a nice scenic view of the city of Salida. The staff attended to us very quickly and professionally. They were there too serve and make sure we were taken care of. By the way it was even more special since it was Father's Day!

Hazelnut Latte was incredible!!

Cute bar area

Breakfast Sammie

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The Velveteen

(3 reviews)

Have been to the Valetine several times never disappoints, eclectic, funky, and very cool excellent…read moredrinks, excellent service and a really cool vibe off the beaten path.

Stopped in here on a Saturday night for some pre-dinner drinks with a party of four. The bar was in…read morean old, historic building and I enjoyed the layout (the bar had several different rooms within the bar). We found a table in the back room, and came in a little before they were setting up for a live band! I was a little confused by the menus; they had two separate cocktail menus, one seemed to be more of a traditional menu, while the other was like a "potions" themed menu. The prices were very reasonable for the cocktails and they were tasty, although a little sweet. We didn't eat dinner there but the night we were there, they had tapas which was fun. Would stop in for another drink!

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The Victoria Tavern

(3 reviews)

The Vic is the epitome of a good time for all kinds of groups. If you're into games, the Vic has…read morethem. Do you want to sit in great leather wing chairs, sipping a handcrafted cocktail, catching up with your best friend? The Vic has them. Do you want to enjoy a fresh new band, singing the evening away? The Vic has that! Are you wanting to hang out with a group of buddies after a big workday and decompress. Come here for that experience; they've got the perfect place for just that! This Tavern is versatile, beautiful and has a great team of talented servers. Our favorite place to hang together and enjoy people in the evening! Thanks again, Bill

The Victoria Tavern, or 'The Vic' as locals call it, is a downtown Salida icon with almost a…read morecentury of history. Recently revamped and reopened after four years, it's back as 'your five-star dive bar,' and it's better than ever. This spot has it all--signature drinks like their smooth Espresso Martini, the unique Chai One On, and delicious non-alcoholic cocktails for those looking to keep it light. Throw in a buzzing atmosphere and regular live music, and you've got the place to be. Whether you're a local or just passing through, the Vic is where Salida's charm truly shines.

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The Office Bar

4.0

(8 reviews)

Such a great hip spot in downtown salida. Awesome patio and cool seating inside with a nice bar…read morefeel. We went on Friday fancy dinner night (they also have fancy dinner on Thursday!) and had homemade bread, pasta, salad, potato soup and carrot cake! All from scratch! Obviously great beers on tap since they are extension of Elevation brewery. Even a couple cocktails. Def a great addition to salida !

Lots of beer selections on tap- and great cocktails! Over the week we were in Salida, I tried the…read moreMinty Marionberry, the Lychee and the Passionfruit cocktails. Eliya was a lovely, laid back bartender. If there was nothing else to commend here- but don't get me wrong, there is- I would come back just for the Peanut Miso wings which were amazing!! Big, fenced, outdoor space at the back with plenty of seating and cornhole- great for summer! Don't let the initial impression from the old sign above the street fool you - the ambiance is classy but definitely not snooty!

Street view

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Liberty Hall

(1 review)

1.2 mi

Liberty Hall is absolutely amazing! Joe was an absolute pleasure to work with while planning our…read moreson's rehearsal dinner. We rented the venue for the evening, and everything exceeded our expectations. The drinks were fantastic, reasonably priced, and served with exceptional hospitality. Joe went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. In fact, I joked that if we had requested an elephant, he probably would have found a way to make it happen! His dedication to customer service is truly unmatched. Joe and Thomas were outstanding bartenders--warm, welcoming, and by the end of the night felt more like family friends than staff. Since we were coordinating everything from out of state, Joe's responsiveness, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail made the entire planning process seamless and stress-free. I can't wait to visit again, and I enthusiastically recommend Liberty Hall to everyone I meet. If you're looking for a venue with exceptional service, great drinks, and wonderful people, this is the place!

From the owner: Liberty Hall is an elevated cocktail destination serving carefully crafted drinks that blend…read morecreativity with timeless appeal. The space offers a delightful setting for gathering with friends, date nights, celebrations, or simply savoring a delicious post trail beverage

Thursday Night's with Divided Pie Food Truck

Bar Seating

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Touch of Grey

Benson's Tavern & Beer Garden

Amazing burger & fries. So delicious. Great outdoor covered area for chill relaxing. Friendly staff…read moreand prompt service. Good value for the quality of the food! Highly recommended (we'd stop again if passing through Salida). Easy parking too! We parked down by the Riverside park in our 21 ft van.

Great gay bar…read more flamboyantly owned and operated

Colorado Kool Aid

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Back bar

La Terraza Restaurant & Bar

3.8

(5 reviews)

0.2 mi

I had the best vanilla latte of my life here today! The chilaquiles were fresh and delicious and…read morethe service and ambience was fabulous! Highly recommend!

Place is closed down, yet they still show up as open and you can reserve a table online - the…read morereservation is for the new place (but you done find out until you show up). Not the same menu.

Mo Burrito

Wanted to try this place. Wanted breakfast burritos. Fine, they don't custom make them in the…read moremorning like their regular lunch/dinner burritos. I've had better breakfast burritos in Canada... ...at a gas station. ..at 3am. They were awful, my wife got sick First, the potato?!?! Product?!?! To burrito ratio was disappointing. Overall just gross. Will not come back.

I loved this new team working at Mo burrito. My burrito has never tasted so good before. Excellent…read moreservice I definitely recommend this to any new Salida tourists that are passing by.

Carnita burritos

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Soggy Surfer

(2 reviews)

Such and easy and affordable stop for a snack, bev, or slice at a delicious and convenient location…read morejust off the river in Downtown Salida. Take a long hike on the S Mountain trails and wrap up your workout with a slice by the river, you can't lose. There's also live music here on the weekends, always enjoyable.

Visited Salida for a week and came here numerous times for pizza, coffee, beer and ice cream…read more Friendly service and reasonable prices. The pepperoni pizza slices were big and had a nice crisp crust. They often have a singer/guitarist performer playing. Informal, good for children and dogs. The ice cream was really flavorful and the lattes were good too.

Shavano

4.9

(18 reviews)

Hazelnut Latte was incredible!!

Went here for a group of four for dinner and it was great! We went on a Sunday night, and they…read moredon't take reservations for groups less than 6 so we provided our name and were told to check back in 20 minutes (a little frustrating they don't take your phone number to contact you). Thirty minutes later, we came back and table still wasn't ready so we sat in their heated tent on the side yard and drank some Manhattans while we waited. Our table was worth the wait - got a great booth table near the front of the restaurant! The four of us split the mushroom risotto, eggplant caponata, grilled cabbage, lamb kabobs and half roasted chicken. I think we all agreed the grilled cabbage was our favorite dish with the delicious romesco sauce! My husband and I also really enjoyed the half roasted chicken - the others thought it was slightly salty, but the cook was perfect and had a nice and crispy skin. The eggplant was also very tasty and fresh and came with some grilled bread - our server suggested extra bread and it was a little annoying to be charged $2 for extra bread especially since he recommended it for a party of four. Besides that, our server was super attentive and took great care of us. Really enjoyed this elevated meal in Salida!

We just adore the staff. They helped us get out of the rain, and moved us inside even though we…read moredidn't have a reservation and they were super busy. Very friendly, and we loved the kabobs. Also, the patio is so nice in the summer.

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The Biker & the Baker

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Currents Steaks & Seafood

My compliments to the chef!! The staff was very sweet too…read more Everything was absolutely delicious! We were a group of 4 and not one of us was disappointed in any of it. The lobster queso is fantastic, the beef stroganoff is life changing, try the espresso martini (next time I'll try the chocolate martini) and we decided to try the chocolate chip milk cake. None of us thought the cake sounded exciting but we were so impressed by the everything else that we decided to trust that the dessert would be good too and we were wrong! The cake was incredible! I will go back every time I'm in town!

While it's been almost impossible to find wine in Salida older than 2023, and for red wine that…read moreisn't great, we found a fantastic Rioja at Currents tonight just old enough to pair with dinner. We split Wagu steak, shrimp, loaded baked potato and a salad, and of course the double fudge brownie for dessert. All were fabulous, by the way, but the best part of the night was Shelby. She was fantastic, attentive, funny, and really connected with us. It's great to find a restaurant where the food is better than you'd hoped, and we have very high hopes, but when the wait staff makes you not want to leave, you know you've found that hidden diamond. Thanks Shelby! We love you!!