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Sidework

4.9
4.9
525 Reviews
$50 and over
American
Side Work is a cozy Spanish American lounge in an intimate setting that offers a full menu composed of seasonal sharable plates, rotating craft cocktails, and an extensive, well curated wine list.

In 2022, we welcomed two new chefs who have created a dining experience like no other. Both chefs come with years of Michelin Star background experience that has taken Side Work restaurant to new heights & expectations. Side Work is Taste of Telluride's "People's Choice" Winner for 2 years in a row w/ our Achiote Pineapple Cured Hamachi and Dominic's Ceviche- please join us to try these amazing award winning dishes!

Side Work Restaurant has a strict 24 hour Cancelation Policy. Any 'day of' cancelations will result in a fee of $65 per person.
We do not offer a designated kid's menu. Please understand that our menu is not designed to accommodate the expectations of younger diners, however, we will do our best to find items off our menu that we believe younger diners will enjoy.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 11 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    American, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 728-5618
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tara Ugarte, Mark King
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for us to host a private event for you? We have hosted weddings, rehearsal dinners, and cocktail parties alike. Side Work can seat up to 40 guests comfortably & we can offer passed canapes, cocktail service, seated coursed dinner, & even special occasion desserts. Contact us at sideworkstrut@gmail.com or give us a call for any information.
  • Private party contact
    Mark King: (970) 728-5618
  • Neighbourhood
    Telluride
  • Cross Street
    S. Pine St and W. San Juan Ave
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 525 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    American

  • Mountains

    Best Overall

  • Mountains

    Best Food

  • Mountains

    American

525 Reviews
  1. ElizaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unbelievable menu. Fantastic meal/ambiance… nailed everything!

    SideworkResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much Eliza! Cheers until your next visit!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience as usual. Wine list well-curated.

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  3. sklfj

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful wines, excellent food particularly the perfectly cooked branzino and exceptional service, as always.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful evening dining at Sidework! Service was amazing and the food was outstanding. 10/10 would recommend. Was one of the best meals I’ve ever had in Telluride.

    SideworkResponded on September 16, 2023

    Thank you for such a kind review! We hope you get to spend another night with us soon. Cheers!

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  5. MikeR

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food - don’t miss the award winning ceviche, but also the deviled eggs (Southern style) and pork tenderloin - cocktails and service. I loved the team style approach to making sure the guests are made to feel welcome and given the best experience possible. Well done.

    SideworkResponded on September 16, 2023

    Thank you Mike! We are happy to hear you had such an amazing experience with us. Cheers!

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  6. Foodie58

    Denver

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals we’ve ever had. Local ingredients were the stars of the meal. One of the chefs talked to us for a long time. It’s obvious he loves what he does. If you’re ever in Telluride, don’t miss out on this gem!

    SideworkResponded on September 16, 2023

    Thank you for your kind review! We are happy to hear that Chef Mark was able to spend time with your table to tell you everything about Side Work. Cheers!

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  7. NiceNightOut

    Denver

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Although we waited more than a few minutes for someone to approach us after seating, the rest of the evening went off without a hitch. My husband and I have eaten at Sidework several times over the years. Although not as difficult to get into as in the past, the food was the best we've experienced. I highly recommend!

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  8. papmd

    Denver

    103 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and wait staff. Love the choices for appetizers!

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  9. GayT

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding, the service exceptional. Thank you for a deliciously wonderful evening at Sidework.

    SideworkResponded on August 19, 2023

    Thank you for spending an evening with us! We are happy to hear you had such a wonderful time at Side Work, until next time!! Cheers! -Team Side Work

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  10. Melanie

    Austin

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a gem. One the best places in Telluride. The food was amazing along with the service.

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  11. Jennifer

    Austin

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience3
    Food was great but service lacked a personal touch.

    SideworkResponded on August 27, 2023

    Jennifer, I am sorry to hear that this was your experience with us. Side Work prides itself on top notch service. Please feel free to contact us so we can make this right- and to understand how we can do better. Thank you for your review. -Side Work Team (970) 728-5618

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  12. PortlyBoys

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly attentive but not intrusive service with amazing tender bone in wagyu ribeye, sides, salad and desserts were all excellent and the appetizers and wine complimented the evening perfectly. Don’t sleep on Sidework and this is from a Rhode Islander nicknamed “portly boy”

    SideworkResponded on September 16, 2023

    Thank you for joining us Portly Boy! Hope to see you again here soon! Cheers!

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  13. ChristinaB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food at a good price. As good or better than the top-rated restaurants in Telluride but less expensive.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Service excellent! Chicken dish was not a favorite but the Mushroom croquettes, meatballs were delicious! Delightful/delicious Happy Birthday dessert!

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  15. Julesie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! We should have gotten two of the hamachi crudo and two of the ceviche they were out of this world. I think we ordered 6 or 7 dishes to share and truly they were all delicious. Hunter was our server and he was so kind and all around lovely. We’ll be going back again for more amazing food and to see Hunter bc we all appreciated kind sincerity and don’t come across that enough.

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  16. NatashaK

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Octopus, jamon, peach salad, risotto, chicken and branzino all delicious. Our waiter was unavailable throughout the meal. We needed water, wine, knives,. Salt, olive oil, etc. He did not smile and was very perfunctory in all of his communication.

    SideworkResponded on July 24, 2023

    Natasha, we are so sorry that this was your experience with us. Side Work prides itself on providing the upmost service to all our guests. Please feel free to contact our general manager Mark, at any time, to discuss how we can do better for you, and our future guests. Thank you- (970) 728-5618

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  17. annieb

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Good food with lots is shareable small plates; enthusiastic and professional service and knowledgeable help on wine. Ambiance probably better outside as interior a little cozy for summer. Overall, would go back tomorrow!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in Telluride IMO. Get the ceviche and hamachi starters for sure. The burrata is amazing as well .. and the passion fruit dessert!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every part of our dinner was perfect. Best restaurant in Telluride ❤️.

    SideworkResponded on September 16, 2023

    Thank you for such kind words! Cheers!

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  20. SteveP

    Las Vegas

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable experience. Started with a white port tonic cocktail. Then moved to wine. They have a nice selection of wines. We enjoyed the their version of a Caesar salad and for our entrees we had the poached salmon and pork tenderloin. Both were spot on! Passed on desert.

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  21. JacquelineD

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Mushroom croquettes were excellent! Hamachi was solid. Meatballs a big let down, sauce was great but meatballs fell short. Octopus over cooked and pretty tough... for the price was a bit disappointed but place and staff were great!

    SideworkResponded on July 1, 2023

    Jacqueline, I was so sorry you had this experience with us. Side Work prides itself on perfectly cooked dishes every time, if you would like to get in touch with us to personally go over your experience, we would love to make things right with you. Thank you- Tara, Executive Chef (970) 728-5618

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  22. RachelN

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful ambiance, lovely service and moreover truly amazing food! We will be back!

    SideworkResponded on July 1, 2023

    Rachel- thank you for your feedback! We look forward to having you back!

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  23. AnnH

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely dinner Saturday evening! We started with the deviled eggs. They were great and loved the sweet brown mustard that gave it a special kick. We shared the bread fresh from a bakery in Norwood with the whipped butter and the spanish ceased salad. The dressing was spot on and the croutons had the prefect crunch. For the main course we had the lamb lion that was cooked medium. Delicious carrots and potatoes. We finished the evening with the pizookie! Def a great cozy atmosphere and very attentive service!

    SideworkResponded on July 1, 2023

    Ann, thank you for your review! We are so glad we were able to provide you and your guests such an amazing experience. Cheers!

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  24. papmd

    Denver

    103 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great attentive wait staff. We will be back

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  25. JitendraP

    Little Rock

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome Food and great Services. Very accommodating for Vegetarian too. Great desserts and very professional.

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  26. Stephanie

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best dining experience we had in Telluride. Wonderful food and wine and a friendly, attentive staff. We can't wait to go back.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely incredible! The greenhouse was amazing complete with heater and speaker for our own private dining. We were blessed with a snowfall which made the experience extra fun. The chef is incredible, Michelin trained and globally studied, can modify almost anything to your liking or needs. With a family of specific dietary restrictions (medical not preference) this brought so much ease to what otherwise can be a bit stressful. The food was divine and variety expansive so all can enjoy. We found this gem on open table and we were incredibly delighted! Highly recommend! We had our teens and 12 year old in tow.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were amazing. The manager spent quality time with us and was delightful.

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  29. Eliot

    Denver

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sidework continues to be one of our favorites. Our table enjoyed the Salmon and the Banzino. Muscles and Oysters were ordered with our cocktails and were perfect.

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  30. RosieC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply the best!!! The staff the food the drinks!!! Just love this place 👏👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ALWAYS enjoy our time at Sidework! Hunter was a FANTASTIC waiter! Looking forward to returning!

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  32. stefanie

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous dinner! Some of the most hospitable staff and the food, cocktails and wine were all delicious. Highly recommend making a reservation as they're a pretty small (and busy) spot.

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  33. AlexT

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place?

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience3
    A bit disappointing. 10 minutes waiting for a host to greet us and 25 minutes for a waiter to greet us. We planned on doing dinner and drinks, but because dinner took 2.5 hours we had to call it a night. We get that service can be hard in the mountain towns, but rather be unable to book a reservation then book it and be waiting most of the night.

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  35. Colorado

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and service. Highly recommended with a lovely atmosphere

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  36. Martinm624

    Miami - Dade

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyable evening. Good food and service. One of better in telluride

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Fayetteville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top notch everything!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top to bottom incredible experience. Wonderful service, great drinks, unbelievable food. We liked everything but the winner was the risotto with scallops. Thank you for such a memorable evening!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    We were warmly welcomed by Mark and seated promptly. The food was delicious. Our server seemed unhappy about being there. Didn’t help navigate the menu. Didn’t tell us everything had to be put in at once and acted as if we should have known. Assumed we weren’t going to order wine and took the menu. Almost felt like a burden for being there.

    SideworkResponded on February 5, 2023

    I am so sorry you had this experience with us, we the Side Work team pride ourself on providing excellent service to all our guests. Please feel free to reach out to Mark, our general manager, via the side work number to further discuss how we can do better to ensure your next visit isn't as unpleasant. Thank you- Team Side Work (970) 728-5618

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  40. speedymama

    Portland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently fabulous food with amazing service! This is one of Telluride's hidden gems.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Sidework is rated 4.9 stars by 525 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Sidework

225 S Pine St, Telluride, CO 81435

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S. Pine St and W. San Juan Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Telluride
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tara Ugarte, Mark King
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (970) 728-5618
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for us to host a private event for you? We have hosted weddings, rehearsal dinners, and cocktail parties alike. Side Work can seat up to 40 guests comfortably & we can offer passed canapes, cocktail service, seated coursed dinner, & even special occasion desserts. Contact us at sideworkstrut@gmail.com or give us a call for any information.
  • Private party contact
    Mark King: (970) 728-5618
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