When people think of good grub in Colorado they don’t typically think about seafood. 

As a landlocked state, Colorado is best known for its beef, green chili and Palisade peaches, but South Ridge Seafood Grill in Breckenridge bucks this trend.

Although the seafood restaurant may be located at an elevation above 9,000 feet, South Ridge Seafood Grill prides itself with offering customers a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere along with meals that rival, or even top, those in coastal towns and cities. 

From elegantly plated appetizers to decadent large-plate entrees, South Ridge has something for everyone on the menu.

In terms of appetizers, South Ridge offers a house-smoked trout dip that is served with toasted pita chips, oysters on the half shell and Vietnamese-style grilled calamari. For those wanting to enjoy a salad for their appetizer, South Ridge has a warm seafood salad bruschetta as well as a salad featuring Bibb lettuce, spring vegetables, avocado and dill ranch. 

On the entree menu, South Ridge has Alaskan cod fish and chips, grilled Rocky Mountain Red Trout, 1 pound of Alaskan King Crab, Maine Lobster trail, Atlantic sea scallops and teriyaki glazed ahi tuna.

The restaurant also offers desserts. All of South Ridge’s dessert options are $12 and include dishes such as a dark chocolate fudge cake, a rhubarb strawberry tart, a blueberry-lemon cheesecake bar and a vanilla creme brulee. 

South Ridge also offers plenty of options for kids to enjoy as well. The kids’ menu at South Ridge includes options such as cheese ravioli, grilled shrimp, small Kobe burgers, grilled trout and grilled-cheese sandwiches. 

“Our product is really good,” owner Kelly Brenholt said. “We look for the best products as far as fish and seafood go. It is a hard place to have seafood because we are landlocked, so we go searching for the best product and the best delivery option for us. We don’t put stuff on the menu that we know we can’t serve well.”

South Ridge hosts a robust happy hour special from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. from Wednesday through Sunday. Happy hour includes discounts on appetizers as well as cocktail, beer and wine specials. 

Beyond the food at South Ridge, the restaurant also boasts a rooftop patio that allows guests to take in views of the Tenmile Range as they dine. 

South Ridge Seafood Grill is open Wednesday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Appetizers range from $4 to $22, excluding a chilled shellfish platter featuring six shrimp, 12 oysters, six crab legs, a lobster tail, 12 mussels, a seafood salad, a smoked trout dip and toppings for $120. Large dishes range from $22 to $40, excluding the pound of king crab. Kids meals range from $8 to $16.

The restaurant is located at 500 S. Main St. #2B in Breckenridge. For more information, visit SouthRidgeSeafoodGrill.com.

“I think it is because it is mostly chef driven,” Brenholt said of the restaurants popularity. “Our kitchen staff hasn’t changed in years. It is a very chef-driven restaurant. The staff and the kitchen are amazing.”

This story originally published in the Best Of Summit 2025 magazine.