Rootstalk Earns Michelin Guide Recognition
Michelin Recommended Restaurant in Breckenridge
Rootstalk’s reputation as one of Breckenridge’s premier dining destinations now extends well beyond the local community. In 2026, Rootstalk was officially named a MICHELIN Recommended restaurant as the prestigious MICHELIN Guide expanded its recognition across Colorado. The honor adds another impressive distinction for Chef Matt Vawter and the Rootstalk team, recognizing the restaurant’s commitment to seasonal ingredients, thoughtful preparation and elevated dining in the heart of Breckenridge. Already a three-time Best of Breckenridge winner, Rootstalk now joins a select group of restaurants recognized by one of the most respected culinary guides in the world.
If you are craving a flavorful and memorable culinary experience in Breckenridge, look no further than the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Best of Breckenridge award winner, Rootstalk. The awards, voted on anonymously by locals and people who work in Breckenridge, recognized this establishment as the best fine dining in Breckenridge for three years in a row. Seeking to provide ‘Elevated, Everyday Dining’, Rootstalk’s flavors, atmosphere, cocktails, attention to detail, and service go above and beyond.
Rootstalk opened in Breckenridge in 2020, but its roots in the community go much deeper. Head Chef and James Beard Award finalist, Matt Vawter, grew up in Summit County and attended the Culinary Program at Colorado Mountain College in Breckenridge. After working his way up in the Denver food scene at restaurants like Mercantile and Fruition, Vawter decided to return to Breckenridge and bring elevated meals to the high country.
It’s no wonder this establishment has become a go-to for celebrations, gatherings, and grand meals in Breckenridge. The staff’s attentiveness is as amazing as the food, and it is no surprise that locals chose Rootstalk as the best fine-dining restaurant in Breckenridge for three years in a row.
