Dining in Beaver Creek ranges from the casual to the semi-formal to the truly unique. Yet, every restaurant is “family-friendly” as Beaver Creek is a resort catering to multi-generational families. For those restaurants not on the plaza, consider using Dial-A-Ride. Reservations are suggested.

A few of our suggestions include:

• Splendido (Continental): Splendido at the Chateau offers fine Rocky Mountain dining featuring imaginative and refined American-European cuisine in the warmth and tranquility of a French chateau. Dinner is served nightly, with entertainment in the piano bar.

• Grouse Mountain Grill (American): Grouse Mountain Grill is an award winning upscale American restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located in The Pines Lodge, a chic European ski lodge nestled in the forest hillside of the Beaver Creek Ski Resort, the dining room exudes a comfortable mountain ambiance with spectacular views. The wine list is an award winning handpicked compilation of limited production, best quality wines.

• Spago (Continental) Bachelor Gulch: Master Chef Wolfgang Puck’s Spago continues to set the standard for cuisine, service and style. Executive Chef Mark Ferguson creates imaginative, seasonal American cuisine with Asian accents in a sophisticated, warm environment crafted by esteemed New York-based hospitality designer Tony Chi. The menu features Spago classics from over the years as well as new signature dishes locally inspired by the surrounding mountain environment with as many ingredients from the area as possible.

• 8100 Mountainside (American): Sumptuous blend of culinary and visual delights awaits you at 8100. Equally fitting for a family feast or a romantic dinner by candlelight, the warm decor, incredible view and tantalizing cuisine of this casual, friendly restaurant sets the mood for a perfect meal. The tasteful menu offers varied selections to suit anyone’s palate. Please note, access from the Plaza and The Park Hyatt.

• Toscanini (Italian) : Located next to the ice rink, Toscanini offers Italian cuisine with a casual upscale dining experience. Watch Chef Charles Hays prepare individual pizzas, fresh pastas, and rotisserie roasted meats in the open kitchen. Savor the aroma and flavor of Italian wines specifically chosen for their hearty, robust qualities. A note, the perfect stop for cocktails or dinner before heading down the escalators to the Vilar Center for the Arts.