Dining

At Dunton, our food philosophy is grounded in the authenticity and simplicity of regional cooking, much like the Italian approach—but with our own unique perspective. We celebrate the highest quality, freshest ingredients, sourced primarily from our local region. However, given our short growing season, we prioritize the quality of ingredients, going further afield if necessary to ensure that what we serve is nothing short of exceptional. Our talented culinary team concentrates on allowing ingredients to shine. Whether plated individually or served family-style, meals are presented in the way that best enhances the overall dining experience. Every dish is created to be well-balanced, visually appealing, and full of vibrant color—with focus on taste and health.

Dining at Dunton is akin to eating with friends in a warm, welcoming home. We don’t have a standard a-la-carte menu. Instead, we craft each meal based on our guests’ preferences, dietary needs, and the best seasonal ingredients available that day. Before your stay, we inquire about any allergies, dietary restrictions, and general likes and dislikes, showing a personalized and thoughtful dining experience. Our chefs are encouraged to innovate within this philosophy, always respecting the seasons and the unique characteristics of our surroundings.

We offer a variety of dining experiences to suit every taste. Enjoy the camaraderie at our communal table in the saloon, opt for individual seating in the dance hall, or immerse yourself in the action at the chef’s counter as you observe dinner service. For a more intimate, tailored experience, reserve our private dining room above the saloon—please contact guest services for booking details.

Fresh yogurt and granola served at breakfast
Local produce - Dunton
Dinner plate

Breakfast

The morning starts when you meander over to the saloon to enjoy an array of aromatic coffees, cappuccinos, freshly prepared pastries and Dunton’s famous Granola and Warrior Pudding. Ease into the day with a cooked to order hot breakfast in the saloon from 8-10am

Lunch

Lunch is served daily at 1pm in the saloon or with advanced notice could be a thoughtfully packed picnic lunch for your daily adventure. Sample lunch items include Coq Au Vin with purple potatoes, cauliflower soup with Branzino, pepper escabeche or Chef Justin Brunson’s New York Strip, mole and homemade tortillas.

Dinner

Among friends, sharing the stories of the day at our communal table, a romantic dinner with your partner or an interactive meal at the chef’s table.

 

Starter and Entree examples with Wine Pairings

Hot asparagus soup
Bouvet Ladubay Signature Brut – Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay, Loire Valley, France
Chef Justin Brunson’s T-Bone for two, mushrooms, potato galette, spinach, two sauces
Sutcliffe Vineyards Dunton Family Reserve – Bordeaux Blend, Cortez, Colorado

Hay smoked kohlrabi salad
Eyrie Vinyards Estate Pinot Gris – Pinot Gris, Dundee Hills, Oregon
Snapper, confit turnip, farrow, pickled beet stem
Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir – Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

Roast squash salad
Trimbach Pinot Blanc – Pinot Blanc, Alsace, France
Black truffle risotto
Volpaia Chianti Classico – Sangiovese/Merlot, Tuscany, Italy

Roast heirloom carrots, soubise
Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay – Chardonnay, Santa Barbara, California
House cured Duck confit, green lentils, braised greens
Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly – Gamay, Beaujolais, France

Brussel sprout salad
Arnaud Lambert Saumur Blanc Breze ‘Midi’ – Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley, France
Coffee cured venison, pearl barley, venison jus
Cogno Dolcetto d’Alba – Dolcetto, Piedmont, Italy

Desserts:

New York Style cheesecake, graham cracker sable, chantilly cream.
Cardamom infused cremeux, frangipan, chocolate sable, orange sorbet.
Lemon Mousse, Blueberry Compote, toasted swiss meringue.

 

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Nicholas Pissare - Executive Chef

Chef Pissare, a Colorado native with a Greek heritage, grew up in Golden, gaining invaluable experience at his parent’s specialty meat and seafood store. His passion for the culinary arts was nurtured through fond memories of food and hospitality. After attending culinary school in Denver, Nicholas launched his career at Oak at Fourteenth in Boulder and advanced to Sous Chef at Fruition restaurant under Chef Alex Seidel. He further honed his skills managing a 12-course tasting menu at Ardent in Milwaukee. Now, returning to Colorado as the new Executive Chef at Dunton Hot Springs, Chef Pissare brings a wealth of experience, creativity, and a commitment to locally sourced ingredients, eager to enhance the dining experience with his innovative approach to cooking.