2 Best Restaurants in Far View, Mesa Verde National Park

This full-service cafeteria offers great views, but it's nothing fancy. Grab a simple coffee here or head across the dining room to Mesa Mocha for a latte. Order an omelet cooked to order, or if you're in a hurry to hit the park trails, you can grab a to-go lunch. Dinner options include basic pizza, salads, and bowls. Only breakfast is served during slower months.

The park's rugged terrain contrasts with this relaxing space just off the lobby of the Far View Lodge. The well-regarded dining room is upscale, but the atmosphere remains casual. A wall of windows affords wonderful Mesa Verde vistas. The menu varies from cedar-brined pork chop to Korean barbecue New York strip steak, which you can enjoy with an array of local wines (try Cortez's own Guy Drew).