221 South Oak

4.9

2288 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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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Additional information

Location
221 S. Oak St , Telluride, CO 81435
Phone number
(970) 591-5852
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Self Parking on the Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Eliza H.S. Gavin

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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.

Bay Scallops & Pork Belly with Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$27.00
Plum Butter, Peanut Salsa Macha & Shiitake Mushroom
Eliza's Sausage PlateUS$20.00
Five House Made Sausages with Accoutrements
Burrata with Tempura BroccoliniUS$22.00
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 with Foie Gras Truffle & Candied PepitaUS$35.00
Tapioca Chip, Turmeric Puree & Apple Butter
Baby Kale & Apple with Whipped ChevreUS$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, Duck Prosciutto, Peanut Salsa Macha & Crispy Pickled Shallot
*Elk T-Bone with Creamy Polenta & BrodoUS$60.00
Candied Pink Peppercorns, Crispy Parmigiano Reggiano & Broccolini
*Rack of Lamb with Walnut YogurtUS$62.00
White Bean Puree, Carrot, Cauliflower & Sesame Persillade
Braised Bison Short Rib with Goji Berry AgrodolceUS$58.00
Sweet Potato Mash, Salsa Verde, Celeriac & 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 Pave, 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 2,288 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

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Review summary

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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jane
New York City20 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 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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OpenTable Diner
Denver5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 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 March 1, 2025
Thank you for visiting our home and your kind words. Eliza
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Robin VIP
Los Angeles27 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 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.