White Buffalo Restaurant + Bar Fact Sheet
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Restaurant Overview
White Buffalo Restaurant + Bar is located at the Chipeta Lodge Resort in Ridgway, Colorado, surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the San Juan Mountains. Blending Southwestern flavors with an easy and comfortable dining atmosphere, this friendly and charming cafe elevates the dining choices in the Ridgway and surrounding area.
Situated between the historic mountain town of Ouray and just 35 minutes from regional hub Montrose, the restaurant serves as a scenic dining destination for locals and guests exploring Colorado’s spectacular San Juan Mountain region. With panoramic mountain views, a rooftop deck, and surrounded by resort amenities, it has the easy charm of a local cafe.
Key Highlights
- Comforting American tastes with a Southwestern flare
- Seasonal specials and locally-sourced dishes
- Fully stocked bar
- Wine selection and craft cocktail specials
- Daily happiness hour
- Panoramic mountain views
- Rooftop deck for sunset viewing and stargazing
- Situated at the heart of the Chipeta Lodge Resort + Spa property
- Close proximity to Telluride (45 minutes), Montrose (35 minutes) and Ouray (15 minutes)
- Ideal for a weeknight out with friends, a romantic date night, families and groups
Dining
White Buffalo Restaurant + Bar is the resort’s signature dining venue, offering elevated seasonal cuisine and handcrafted cocktails in a relaxed mountain setting.
The restaurant’s panoramic windows and rooftop deck provide sweeping views of the Cimarron Range of the San Juan Mountains, making it one of Ridgway’s most popular spots for sunset dining.
The restaurant is open daily for Happiness Hour. Check the website for times.
The restaurant is open daily for Dinner beginning at 5:00 pm local time. Check the website for seasonal changes.
Takeout is available during restaurant hours, and Room Delivery is available to overnight guests staying at Chipeta Lodge Resort + Spa. Check the website for details.Â
Events + Catering
The kitchen can support catering requests depending on size and type of event. Takeout and on-property delivery is available for guests of the Resort. With dramatic mountain backdrops and intimate gathering spaces, Chipeta Lodge Resort + Spa is a popular venue for:
- Destination weddings
- Corporate retreats
- Wellness retreats
- Celebrations
- Reunions
Indoor and outdoor spaces accommodate gatherings while preserving the property’s boutique atmosphere.
Accommodations
Chipeta Lodge Resort + Spa features 35 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, each inspired by the surrounding landscape and historic Colorado heritage. Many rooms include private balconies or patios with mountain views, fireplaces, and kitchens or kitchenettes, creating a comfortable retreat after a day outdoors.
Select rooms also feature private outdoor hot tubs, allowing guests to soak privately with a view.
Wellness + Spa
The Chipeta Lodge Spa by ISUN offers a full range of wellness treatments designed to rejuvenate both body and mind. Spa services include massages, facials, body treatments, and restorative therapies using natural products, locally manufactured and inspired by Colorado’s natural minerals and oils.
Guests also enjoy access to outdoor hot tubs and a heated swimming pool, creating a year-round relaxation experience.
History + Inspiration
A white buffalo is considered the most sacred living thing on earth by many Native American tribes, symbolizing hope, renewal, and the fulfillment of prophecy. Their extreme rarity makes them a symbol of promised prosperity and a reminder to live in harmony with nature. They represent spiritual strength and are seen as a “new beginning” or a “blank slate”.
Location
White Buffalo Restaurant + Bar
304 S. Lena Street
Ridgway, Colorado 81432
- Montrose Regional Airport: ~35 minutes
- Telluride: ~45 minutes
- Ouray: ~15 minutesÂ
