"Top Chef alum Eliza Gavin's grab-and-go counter brings 221 South Oak polish to fast, fresh Telluride lunches and family dinners for one."
About Liz
Liz is the casual second venture of chef Eliza Gavin, who competed on Season 10 of Top Chef, trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and owns Telluride's fine-dining 221 South Oak. It opened in spring 2024 at 200 West Colorado Avenue downtown, named for her grandmother, Marguerite Elizabeth.
The idea is restaurant-quality food made to take away. It rounds out the dining options in Telluride, sitting below Gavin's own 221 South Oak and the French La Marmotte in price and formality, but sharing the same kitchen pedigree.
The Kitchen
The short menu is built for grabbing and going: salads and dinner entrées made for one or prepped family-style for four, most of them vegetarian with the option to add a protein, plus a breakfast burrito that locals rate among the town's best and a-çaí bowls.
It leans largely vegetarian and informal rather than a sit-down dining room; for a full mountain meal in town instead, Allred's looks down over Telluride from the top of the gondola.
The Room
Liz is a compact downtown counter with limited seating — most orders go out the door. The feel is bright and quick, a place to pick up a smart lunch or a ready-made family dinner rather than to linger over a long meal.
Best for solo dining
The fast counter and single-serve dishes make Liz an easy stop for solo dining in Telluride, and the to-go format suits a quick business lunch between meetings.
Not for
Not for a sit-down celebration dinner — Liz is a casual to-go counter for quick, quality meals, not a place for a long evening out.
Frequently Asked
Who is behind Liz in Telluride?
Chef Eliza Gavin, a Season 10 Top Chef competitor and Le Cordon Bleu Paris graduate who also owns the fine-dining 221 South Oak. She opened Liz, named for her grandmother, in spring 2024.
What does Liz serve?
Restaurant-quality food made to take away — salads and dinner entrées for one or family-style for four, mostly vegetarian with optional protein, plus a well-regarded breakfast burrito and a-çaí bowls.
Where is Liz located?
At 200 West Colorado Avenue in downtown Telluride, on the main street, with a small counter and limited seating geared mainly to takeaway.
Is Liz a sit-down restaurant?
No. Liz is primarily a grab-and-go counter with only a few seats; for Eliza Gavin's full sit-down cooking, book a table at 221 South Oak a few blocks away.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Liz
Order ahead online; mostly to-go with limited seating.
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Practical Information
Address200 W Colorado Avenue, Telluride
NeighbourhoodDowntown Telluride, Colorado Avenue
CuisineGourmet To-Go, Cafe
PriceCasual to-go; salads and family-style dinners, most under US$25
Dress CodeCasual
SeatingSmall counter, mostly to-go
ReservationWalk-in / order online
