The holiday season in the Gunnison Valley brings not only snowy adventures and festive events but also a welcoming lineup of local restaurants ready to feed your celebrations. Whether you’re planning a cozy Christmas morning brunch, a memorable holiday dinner, or a lively New Year’s Eve night out, both Gunnison and Crested Butte offer a variety of dining options to suit every taste. From warm cafés serving comfort food to elevated eateries crafting seasonal specials, you’ll find plenty of places open and ready to make your holiday meals feel extra special.
Here’s an updated list of restaurants in the Gunnison Valley (Gunnison + Crested Butte) that are likely to be open during the 2025 Christmas and New Year holiday period, including where they are and their typical hours. For Christmas Day/NYE specifically, holiday hours aren’t always posted far in advance — call ahead to confirm festive hours and holiday-special menus.
Gunnison Restaurants
Blackstock Bistro — Gunnison, CO
- Where: 122 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230
- Typical Hours: Mon–Sun ~ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (kitchen), bar stays open later.
- Holiday Notes: Open year-round as a dinner destination — great for holiday dinner reservations; holiday hours not yet published (call to confirm Christmas/New Year’s). American cuisine, scratch menu with seasonal specials.
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Garlic Mike’s Italian Cuisine — Gunnison, CO
- Where: 2674 Highway 135, Gunnison, CO 81230
- Typical Hours: Call for current holiday schedule (hours vary by season — open 7 days; reservations recommended).
- Holiday Notes: Italian cuisine with pasta, steaks & specials; known Gunnison favorite. No published holiday hours yet; call ahead.
- Note: Outdoor seasonal elements are summer-focused; winter dining is indoors.
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High Alpine Brewing Company
- Where: 502 N Main St, Gunnison, CO 81230
- Hours: Seasonal hours listed on their website (brewpub dinner & beer service).
- December 24, 2025 from 11 am – 4pm.
- Closed from December 25, 2025 – January 1, 2026.
- Open for normal business hours on December 31, 2025 from 11am – 10pm.
- Can host private gathering for the holidays.
- Holiday Notes: Regularly open in winter; ideal for a casual holiday dinner or après-ski beverages.
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Mario’s Pizza & Pasta
- Where: 213 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230
- Hours: Usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (may vary; confirmed year-round dining).
- Holiday Notes: A local go-to for pizza & pasta — call ahead for open hours on Christmas/New Year’s.
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Palisades Restaurant
- Where: 820 N Main St, Gunnison, CO 81230
- Typical Hours: Daily; generally open 11:00 AM–8:00 PM (Fri–Sat until 9:00 PM) — check closer to holidays for exact times.
- Holiday Notes: Classic American comfort-food restaurant and bar with a casual tavern atmosphere. Expected to be open during winter but holiday hours are not yet published online — call ahead in December to confirm hours for Dec 24–Jan 2.
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Pie‑Zan’s
- Where: 800 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230
- Typical Hours:
- Thu–Sat: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sun: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Tue–Wed: Closed (call ahead for holiday variations).
- Holiday Notes: Family-style New York-style pizza spot with pies, calzones, wings, and pasta.
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Pitas in Paradise
- Where: 730 N Main St, Gunnison
- Typical Hours: Usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily (check closer to holidays).
- Holiday Specials: Listed as open Christmas Day with happy hour deals — known for casual Mediterranean & pub eats.
- Event: New Years Eve Party at Gunnison Pitas starting at 8 pm. $10 cover includes champagne toast and appetizers.
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Sherpa Café
- Where: 323 E Tomichi Ave., Gunnison
- Hours: Typically lunch/dinner; serving Indian/Himalayan fare in town.
- Holiday Notes: Call to confirm specific Christmas/New Year’s hours but known open winter restaurant.
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The Dive
- Where: 213 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230
- Typical Hours:
- Tuesday–Friday: ~11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: ~11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: ~11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Monday: Closed
- Holiday Notes: Because The Dive regularly operates through the winter season, it is likely to be open during parts of the Christmas/New Year’s travel period
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Crested Butte Restaurants
Bonez
- Where: 130 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Typical Hours: Usually offers lunch and dinner.check holiday schedule.
- Holiday Notes: Tequila bar and grill with eclectic Mexican-inspired menu; verify holiday hours closer to the date.
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Breadery — Crested Butte, CO (Artisan Bread & Casual Dining)
- Where: 209 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Typical Winter Hours (Regular):
- Wednesday–Sunday: ~ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Monday–Tuesday: Closed (hours vary by season)
- Holiday Notes:
- A sourdough‑focused bakery, bar, and eatery offering artisanal breads, seasonal salads, pizzas, and small plates.
- Known for hand‑made breads, pasta, and craft cocktails — great for holiday dinner or gathering
- Website Link
Bruhaus — Crested Butte, CO
- Where: 223 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Typical Hours (Regular Winter):
- Sunday–Thursday: ~ 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Friday–Saturday: ~ 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Holiday Notes (2025–26):
- Bruhaus operates as a casual brewery & pub with a full menu and draft list.
- Customer reviews and local listings indicate Bruhaus has been open on Christmas Day in past seasons, providing a relaxed holiday meal option.
- Specific published Christmas 2025 / New Year’s 2026 hours are not yet posted online. Restaurants often adjust schedules for holidays — plan to call or check their website/social feeds in early December for exact holiday hours and any special menus.
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Elk Avenue Prime — Crested Butte, CO
- Where: 226 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Typical Hours: Daily ~ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Holiday Notes: Fine steakhouse and seafood — excellent holiday dinner option (call to confirm Christmas/New Year’s hours).
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Izakaya Cabin — Crested Butte, CO (Sushi & Japanese)
- Where: 321 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Typical Hours: Approximately 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Holiday Notes: Sushi and sake — confirm holiday hours with the restaurant.
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Magic Meadows Yurt – Crested Butte Nordic Yurt Dinner
- Where: 1599-501 Peanut Lake Rd, near Crested Butte, CO 81224. It’s accessed via a groomed Nordic trail about 1 mile from the Peanut Lake trailhead, so you’ll meet at the Nordic Center in Crested Butte Nordic (620 2nd St, Crested Butte) and ski or snowshoe out to the yurt with guides for dinner.
- Click here for more details about this dining experience.
McGill’s
- Where: 228 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Typical Hours: Breakfast & brunch
- Holiday Notes: Great for holiday mornings and brunch; confirm holiday week hours closer to Dec 24–Jan 2.
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Paradise Café — Crested Butte, CO (Breakfast/Brunch)
- Where: 435 Sixth St, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Typical Hours: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM (serving breakfast & lunch)
- Holiday Notes: Great for holiday brunch – confirm dates & hours directly.
- Website Link
Pitas in Paradise
- Where: 302 Elk Ave, Crested Butte
- Typical Hours: Usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily (check closer to holidays).
- Holiday Specials: Listed as open Christmas Day with happy hour deals — known for casual Mediterranean & pub eats.
- Event: New Years Eve Party at Gunnison Pitas starting at 8 pm. $10 cover includes champagne toast and appetizers.
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Public House — Crested Butte, CO
- Where 202 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Typical Hours:
- Public House closes for fall off‑season and reopens early December for the winter season.
- Previously listed winter hours include times such as Wednesday–Thursday 3:00 PM–2:00 AM, Sunday 11:30 AM–2:00 AM, closed Monday–Tuesday — but these vary by season and are not yet published for 2025–26.
- Holiday Notes (2025–26):
- A classic Crested Butte saloon‑style pub with craft food & drink; known to reopen for the winter ski season.
- No official 2025–26 Christmas or New Year’s holiday hours are available online yet. Holiday hours are typically confirmed closer to the date (often early December).
- Best plan is to check their website or call in December for confirmed holiday hours and any special event listings.
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Ryce Asian Bistro
- Where: 120 Elk Ave Unit B, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Hours: Sun–Fri: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Sat: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. No official holiday hours published yet — but restaurant is actively operating for lunch/dinner through winter per its site.
- They will be open on Christmas and New Years from 11:30am to 9pm.
- If you have a group of 6 and up, you may call their number 979-349-9888 to make reservations.
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Sherpa Café
- Where: 309 6th St., Crested Butte
- Hours: Typically lunch/dinner; serving Indian/Himalayan fare in town.
- Holiday Notes: Call to confirm specific Christmas/New Year’s hours but known open winter restaurant.
- Website Link
Soupcon Restaurant
- Where: 127 Elk Ave A, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Typical Hours: Dinner seatings are offered nightly (often two seatings around 5:30 PM & 7:45 PM) during winter, with reservations recommended.
- Holiday Notes: French-influenced fine dining with seasonal menus; likely open through the winter including holiday weeks. Confirm holiday seatings and special menus closer to Christmas/New Year’s.
- Website Link
The Hideout
- Where: 208 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Typical Hours: Lunch & dinner; often open daily with casual fare.
- Holiday Notes: Neighborhood favorite for burgers and sandwiches; holiday hours not yet published — call ahead for Christmas/New Year’s schedule.
- Website Link
The Secret Stash — Crested Butte, CO (Pizza & Wings)
- Where: 303 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Typical Hours: Daily: ~ 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (some sources list ~11:30 AM–8:00 PM) — current hours vary slightly by listing but 11 AM–9 PM is standard.
- Holiday Notes: Casual pizza spot known for eclectic toppings — call to confirm holiday hours.
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Two Twelve
- Where: 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Typical Hours: Dinner service nightly around 5:00 PM–9:00 PM (seasonal).
- Holiday Notes: Known for chef-curated seasonal cuisine and special events; confirmed New Year’s Eve dinner typically offered (e.g., 5–9 PM), with reservations recommended.
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On The Mountain Restaurants
A Bar Above
- Where: 620 Gothic Rd Unit C-125, Crested Butte, CO 81225
- Typical Hours: Daily ~12:00 PM – 10:00 PM with lunch & dinner options.
- Holiday Notes: Stylish café & bar serving seasonal fare; call or check social media for Christmas/New Year’s hours.
- Website Link
Butte 66
- Where: 10 Crested Butte Way, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Typical Hours: On-mountain dining typically operating lunch hours and subject to ski resort schedule.
- Holiday Notes: Great on-mountain spot for lunch or après; resort dining hours vary by ski operations — check resort website or app close to dates.
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José Crested Butte
- Where: 500 Gothic Rd, Crested Butte, CO 81224 (Elevation Hotel & Spa)
- Typical Hours: Daily daytime dining (e.g., ~11:00 AM – 9:00 PM), with breakfast service partly seasonal.
- Holiday Notes: Ski-in/ski-out Mexican restaurant with views and cocktails; holiday hours not yet published — verify when planning.
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Holiday Hours Overview & Tips
Christmas Day
- Some Crested Butte restaurants list special hours and holiday specials (e.g., turkey dinners, festive brunch), but not all publish this early.
New Year’s Eve / New Year’s Day
- Many Crested Butte restaurants offer special NYE prix-fixe menus or extended hours through the evening (often reservation-only). Call or check OpenTable/restaurant websites by mid-December.
- On New Year’s Day, brunch spots and casual cafés are often open for late breakfast/lunch.
Best Practice
- Because holiday hours often aren’t posted until a few weeks before, call or check official social media/websites in early December to confirm: Exact Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day hours
- Any holiday-specific menus or specials
- Reservation requirements
As the holidays approach, planning ahead is the best way to ensure you enjoy the delicious meals and festive experiences this valley is known for. Because hours and menus can shift during Christmas and New Year’s, checking in with restaurants early ensures you don’t miss out on your favorites or special holiday offerings. Whether you’re savoring a traditional holiday feast or grabbing a casual bite between winter adventures, the Gunnison Valley’s dining scene makes celebrating the season both easy and memorable. Let your holiday plans begin with good food, good company, and the warm mountain charm that makes this valley shine.