SHOUT IT From the Mountain Tops!

I had waited a long time to experience the cuisine of the Briar Rose in Breckenridge. I recently watched the restaurant transform from its former worn-out self into a beautiful inviting restaurant. Great care was taken to preserve the existing details of this old building.  Classic art work reflecting the time period now hang on newly papered walls and stiff white table cloths with sparkling glasses top each table. A very luxurious and cozy ambiance indeed.

 

Upon arrival we were greeted, promptly seated and attended to by their very knowledgeable staff. An extensive wine list was presented which included quartino’s – A quartino is a quarter of a liter or about 1/3 of a bottle. It allows for the wine by the bottle experience to be enjoyed and shared by the glass. Bottles are also available but we opted for a quartino of Talbot Diamond Estate Chardonnay and a quartino of Crios Malbec to share.

 

Traditional Chop House fare graced the menu with an ala Carte menu of classic  selections. For starters you will find oysters, sausages, escargot and other seafood selections. For the main course Certified USDA Choice All Natural Black Angus from Harris Ranch- sirloins, filet, porterhouse cut, rib eye and Certified USDA Prime All Natural Black Angus from Harris Ranch strip steaks; Lamb Chops, Pork, Sausages and Wild Game are all among the large selection on the menu. A wide variety of Family Styled Sides can be selected from to compliment the meal. One of my favorite things about the menu is their sauce selections. Nine different sauce selections are available for your meal. Classic Hollandaise, Brandy Green Peppercorn, Lingonberry Demi Glace and more can compliment your main dish or side.

For my order I could not resist the Certified USDA Prime All Natural Black Angus from Harris Ranch Strip Steak and Béarnaise sauce. My husband went for the Petite Filet and Wild Mushroom Demi. We both decided upon the steamed broccoli and whipped Yukon potatoes. Sounds like an ordinary meal… definitely not! My Strip Steak was rich and flavorful, grilled to perfection (love medium rare!). My husband too was impressed with the Petite Filet’s flavor, tenderness and presentation. The sides were more than adequate, enough to bring home and savor again later!

 

Throughout the meal we were assisted and checked upon often. Once done, plates were cleared and our wait staff swept away the mess we made on the table cloth with a crumber, something I have not seen in quite some time.  As a finale, we choose to share another classic and a personal favorite, Crème Brule. This treat was perfectly caramelized on top, warm and creamy on the inside.

I could not find a better chop house in any other town or city. So I will once again “Shout It from the Mountain Tops”! The Briar Rose is a top notch restaurant that I would be proud to recommend to anyone.

 

Coming as a couple was a blast. I cannot wait to come back with a group. Two special Tatami rooms are available for private parties and feature traditional shoes off dining while sitting at low tables on comfy pillows.  I have always been a fan of Mr. Starekow’s establishments. Whether it was up in Wilderness, serving up a wedding at A-Basin or Silverheel’s at the Ore House in Frisco this man knows what people like. I give Kemosabe Sushi Bar “The Big SHOUT from the Mountain Tops!”

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