(FORTUNE Magazine) – Few things pique the appetite like skiing. But after a day full of double black diamonds, it's nice to dig in to something more civilized than a burger. These western outposts offer high-end dining on par with any urban area's. --Ronald B. Lieber

Food Decor Service Cost

ASPEN, COLO. Pinons 29 27 27 $46 105 S. Mill St. 970-920-2021

AVON, COLO. Mirabelle 27 27 25 $43 55 Village Rd. 970-949-7728

SNOWMASS VILLAGE, COLO. Krabloonik 27 25 24 $46 4250 Divide Rd. 907-923-3953

TAOS, N.M. Doc Martin's 26 25 24 $27 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte 505-758-1977

PARK CITY, UTAH Glitretind 26 26 25 $42 7700 Stein Way 801-649-3700

SUNDANCE, UTAH The Tree Room 24 25 22 $28 Rte. 92 801-223-4200

0-9 poor to fair 10-19 good to very good 20-25 very good to excellent 26-30 extraordinary to perfection

Cost reflects the estimated price of a dinner with one drink and tip.

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