Crested Butte Retreat Dining Guide

Welcome to the Crested Butte Retreat. Breakfast is served daily from 8:00 to 9:30 am. Dinners and other types of meals can be arranged through reservations, just inquire with the manager or with the chef.

Meals can be customized for any occasion during your stay at the Retreat. Large groups may be interested in buffet style service. Smaller groups may be interested in plated dinner service.

Reservations should be made with at least 24 hours of notice…Longer advance notice is appreciated for large events. We require a minimum purchase amount of $150 for dinners of any kind. The local sales tax of 9% is added to all tabs, but service is tax exempt.

Buffet style services are ideal for groups larger than ten people. Meals are priced per person, and children under 12 receive half price. These meals are typically self-served…family style. Certain groups may require additional servers; this may be reflected in additional cost. Reservations and other details are available by speaking directly with the chef.

Plated dinner service is available to all who want the best in presentation, service, and exquisite taste. The chef specially procures the menu offerings at the time of service, with uncompromised freshness and quality. Plated dinner service requires additional servers for groups larger than ten people.

We can also provide certain items ala carte. Soups, salads, bag lunches, and hors d’oeuvres can be offered when available. These items are available on first come first serve basis. Please let your host/hostess know what items you are interested in purchasing.

Thank you for staying and dining with us!

Breakfast

Our "Alpine Continental" breakfast is included in the price of your room and is served daily from 8:00am until 9:30am in the dining room to all of our guests. The offerings include:

Beverages:

• Variety of Juices
• Fresh Crested Butte Roasted Coffee
• Herbal Teas

Pastries and Cereals:

• Butter Croissants
• Fresh Pastry Assortment
• Homemade Mountain Granola
• Fruited Yogurts
• Seasonal Fruits

Hot Items to Order

• Eggs any style
• Bacon or sausage

In-House Dining

After a long day outdoors in the fresh air, there's nothing more relaxing than enjoying a bottle of wine by the fireplace while our expert chef, Ian Leeming, prepares an incredible meal for you to enjoy!

Ian can create anything from a romantic dinner for two in your suite to a hearty buffet for 20 (or more!) in our spacious dining room. Just think, you won't have to drive (or ride the shuttle), tip the server, or even make yourself "presentable"…and all without having to stand over a stove or do the dishes! A meal with your own personal chef is definitely something you should experience during your visit, and Ian will make it unforgettable.

Below is our in-house dining guide with fixed prices for an array of items. Ian can also create a custom meal for you (maybe the meal you had on your first date, or your mom's meatloaf) he'll work with you to set the menu and the pricing.

Our Menu

Appetizers/Tapas
Jamaican Wontons (4)	$10
Jamaican jerk spiced chicken and steamed green cabbage wontons are served with a cherry-pineapple-ginger sweet and sour.
Santa Fe Scallops (6)	$12
Giant Bay Scallops are sautéed and served on a bed on spinach with roasted pine nuts, and a slightly spicy red Chimayo chili cream sauce.
Hawaiian Style Crab Cakes (2)	$10
Crab cakes are fried and served with a pineapple-chipotle salsa.
Stuffed Mushrooms (6)	$12
Jumbo button mushrooms are stuffed with an herb cream cheese, minced garlic and mushrooms, lightly breaded and baked.
Baked Brie with fruit and crackers	$12
Brie cheese is wrapped in light puff pastry and baked, served with fresh fruit and assorted crackers.
Soups
French Onion Soup	$5 cup
Served traditionally with toasted baguette and melted Gruyere cheese.	$8 bowl
Hungarian Mushroom Soup	$5 cup
A flavorful cream of mushroom soup.	$8 bowl
Salads
Caesar Salad	$5 small
Hearts of romaine, seasoned croutons, and grated parmesan cheese dressed in classic Caesar dressing.	$8 large
Greek Salad	$5 small
Hearts of romaine, red onion, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, and cucumber dressed in tangy garlic-feta dressing.	$10 large
Pear and Gorgonzola Salad	$5 small
Organic greens, sliced pear, candied walnuts, and gorgonzola cheese dressed in raspberry vinaigrette.	$10 large
The Roquefort Wedge	$5 small
Iceberg lettuce, shredded carrot, and grape tomatoes dressed in smooth Roquefort cheese vinaigrette	$10 large
Entrees
Filet Mignon	$40
Choice beef tenderloin cooked to preferred temperature is accented with a rich Cabernet Sauvignon reduction, rosemary-infused mashed potatoes, and sautéed seasonal vegetables.
Rack of Lamb	$40
Two Colorado lamb chops are lightly seasoned and baked, accented with a rich Cabernet Sauvignon reduction, roasted new potatoes, and saut³ed seasonal vegetables.
Ginger Glazed Salmon	$35
An eight ounce filet of Salmon is baked, glazed with a sweet ginger sauce, served over wild rice, and steamed vegetables.
Scallops Alfredo	$35
Bay Scallops are sautéed with artichokes, tomatoes, zucchini, and summer squash, served over bowtie pasta in a savory oregano cream sauce and freshly grated parmesan.
Roasted Chicken Breast	$30
Free range chicken breast is slow roasted and served with rosemary-infused mashed potatoes, light gravy, and saut³ed seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Marsala	$30
Free range chicken breast is saut³ed with mushrooms, onions, and zucchini served over bowtie pasta in a Marsala Wine flavored cream sauce
Vegetarian Delight	$30
Grilled Portabella mushrooms served over wild rice accented with gorgonzola and spinach stuffed tomato.
Desserts
Fresh berries with Crème Anglaise	$8
Chocolate Mousse with fresh whipped cream	$8
Pistachio Pudding Cake (slice)	$8
a la mode	$10
Chocolate Cherry Almond Cake	$8
a la mode	$10
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Caramel and/or Chocolate Sauce	$8

BY RESERVATION ONLY

When you're not dining in, you'll want to experience the many choices of restaurants available in historic Crested Butte. The town features a variety of restaurants, including Asian, French, Mexican, Italian, Greek and some fun nightlife. We would be happy to make reservations for you and/or make recommendations. Whether it's for a birthday dinner or favorite quick lunch spot of the locals, we can point you in the right direction.