If you’ve spent the day on the beautiful Arkansas River with AVA Rafting and are looking for a hot meal to suppress your inevitable appetite, look no further than the town of Salida, CO. Salida is located just minutes from the town of Buena Vista in the Arkansas Valley and offers a variety of culinary delights. Check out the following 4 amazing Salida restaurants sure to tickle your taste buds and satisfy your hungry belly.
Amicas: With wood-fired pizzas, hot paninis, fresh salads, and in-house brewed beer (and root beer), Amicas is the ultimate Salida lunch destination. Order your food and have a seat as you take in the casual riverfront atmosphere.
Ploughboy Inc.: If you are looking for a quick lunch to grab on the go, stop by the Ploughboy market for soup, sandwiches and homemade desserts. Almost all food at Ploughboy is sourced within 100 miles of Salida so grab some groceries to go and taste the freshest produce and meats the state of Colorado has to offer.
The Firefly Restaurant LLC: Looking for something that suits the whole family’s taste buds? Give The Firefly Restaurant LLC a try. The Firefly Restaurant offers both great lunch and dinner options at reasonable prices. With a menu varying from American food to seafood to Asian food, everyone is sure to find a tasty meal to enjoy.
Sweetie’s Bakery and Deli: Sweetie’s is best known for their delicious and creative sandwich menu. Stop in for a quick lunch or have a filling breakfast before your next rafting trip. Conveniently located in downtown Salida, Sweetie’s is a great place to stop by on your way in or out of town.
Still having trouble deciding which of these fabulous restaurants to indulge in? Just take a drive down the beautiful streets of Salida and you are sure to find a great local hotspot to sooth your rumbling tummy. If you still need help planning your day of adventures once you’ve finished your breakfast, let AVA Rafting & Ziplining be your guide. Reach out to an AVA agent at 877-RAFTING and let them help you plan whatever exciting Arkansas Valley adventure you are looking for.