Steaks / Grills Restaurants & Dining in Alpe d'Huez — 4 of Our Favourites

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1. Smithy's Tavern Restaurant

A great place for families and friends alike serving Tex-Mex and grilled burgers

Location: Alpe d’Huez

Smithy’s Tavern is a lively dinner spot offering a mix of Tex-Mex favourites, grilled meats and generous desserts, perfect for a satisfying evening meal. Freshly made burgers are a highlight, with vegetarian options and all the classic trimmings to suit every taste. The vibrant atmosphere is enhanced by live music and DJ sets throughout the season, making it a fun and energetic place to enjoy great food, drinks and entertainment with friends or family in the heart of the resort.

Right in the centre of resort on Rue du Coulet, Smithy’s Tavern is a lively, British-run restaurant and bar that’s as popular with families as it is with seasonnaires. It’s well known for its freshly prepared burgers served every evening, with toppings ranging from classic cheese to the legendary “Fat Boy” – a towering triple stack with hash browns, onion rings, bacon and a fried egg. Veggie-friendly starters include nachos, potato wedges and Cajun mushrooms, whilst vegetarian main courses feature sweet potato and spinach quesadillas, tofu and vegetable fajitas, 'build your own' tofu and vegetable burritos and spicy been burger; you can even tickle your taste buds with homemade vegetable chilli – there really is plenty of choice.

You can choose from chunky hand-cut, skinny or sweet potato fries and the menu also includes Tex-Mex favourites, grilled meats and generous desserts. It’s a great spot for a fun evening out, with live DJs and bands on most Thursdays and a buzzing après-style atmosphere.

Smithy’s is one of the most popular places to eat in town so booking ahead is a smart idea.

2. La Cremaillere Restaurant

La Cremaillere Restaurant, Alpe d'Huez interior

2. La Cremaillere Restaurant

Enjoy any number of delights from a wood fired oven at this traditional and charming spot

Location: Alpe d’Huez

Just on the outskirts of the centre of Alpe d'Huez this restaurant has traditional charm, with a wood fired oven and seating for up to about 40 people.

Down in the old town, La Cremaillere offers good fondues and is ideally located if you're staying around the tourist office. It’s a lovely timber-clad, typically alpine restaurant with a varied menu. Most of the fondues are served with meat, but there is also a nice range of veggie options including a vegetable tartiflette, herb-stuffed ravioli, vegetarian raclette and fondue, and a cracking green salad. It’s usually busy which is always a good sign.

Traditional French and Alpine food, salads and a terrace make this a beautiful spot for dinner. The downstairs dining area offers a cosy retreat and is perfect for a big group or couples.

Open every day from 19:00 to 01:00.

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Chalet du Pèr'Sillé Restaurant, Alpe d'Huez

3. Chalet du Pèr'Sillé Restaurant

Restaurant in one of the oldest barns in Alpe d'Huez serving dishes cooked over embers

Location: Alpe d’Huez

Cosy and traditional restaurant with a typical mountain atmosphere. You'll enjoy the simple, local family-style dining, cooked in the restaurants signature style.

Tucked away under the “lobster pot” lift, around 50 metres from the tourist office, this lovely little mountain-chalet style restaurant offers a couple of mouth-watering fondues. The Fondue Alpine de Savoie is a local dish with three kinds of cheese, whilst the Fondue Charcutiere comes with a selection of meats.

The concept of this restaurant is to use simple, quality produce with a selection of meat and cheeses, mostly cooked on embers. Only the best meat cuts are served, and the options vary depending on what is available from the producers.

Try their old-fashioned raclette, cooked with charcoal appliances for a unique flavour. Or opt for their signature dishes, including: Burrata, Côte de Boeuf, and Tiramisu.

Wash down your meal with a bottle of one of their quality wines from the menu.

Booking is recommended.

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Au Dahu Grille Restaurant, Alpe d'Huez interior

4. Au Dahu Grillé Restaurant

Homely and friendly small bar and restaurant with a sunny terrace to relax on

Location: Alpe d’Huez

French run restaurant and bar with a nice terrace to sit out in the sun.

Lots of Montagnarde favourites on the menu here with both the fondue and raclette getting rave reviews. They're family friendly too, with a children's menu on offer.

Open daily for lunch from 12:00 to 14:00 and then for dinner from 19:00 to midnight, summer and winter.

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There's a wide range of restaurants in Alpe d'Huez to suit all tastes and budgets. Read our guide on all the best places to eat and where to find your favourite style of cuisine.

At lunchtime you’ll notice that most restaurants offer a well-priced plat du jour or dish of the day. It usually comes with locally sourced meat, potatoes and either a salad or seasonal vegetables.

Almost all the restaurants in the resort are child friendly, especially if you let them know in advance. Evening meals are generally served from 19:00 and if you arrive then you’ll find the atmosphere quieter than later in the night.

Asian Fusion restaurants

If you've had enough melted cheese and fancy something a bit different, in Alpe d'Huez there are a couple of restaurants offering either eat-in or take away services with small and simple modern oriental décor and friendly staff.

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Au Puits des Saveurs Restaurant

Gourmet and creative international cuisine and local dishes in the heart of the resort

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Chef Patrice Blot presents a menu full of fusion cuisine, French classics combine with exotic touches for a refined and sophisticated experience.
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Baan Thai Take Away Restaurant

Thai take away in the centre of resort serving all the classics open for lunch and dinner

Location
Alpe d’Huez

If you want to change your cheese-based Savoyard diet when in Alpe d'Huez, try the resort's own Thai take away joint.
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Cafes and bakeries

If you’re an early riser, you’ll easily find coffee and croissants in resort, or just a quick coffee on the go. And like any French town or village, you’re never far from a bakery that offers not just croissants and coffee, but also delicious cakes, pastries, and fresh morning baguettes.

L'Agua bar

L'Agua bar

A tea room and snack bar serving sushi situated right beside the outdoor pool

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Decorated to create a fun atmosphere, this spot serves a delicious selection of snacks, sushi and yakitori. They also have a small internet café area.
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FreeRide bar

Bar with pool table and unusual toilet access and the best vin chaud in resort

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Nestled at the foot of the slopes, FreeRide Bar is an authentic après-ski gem born from the friendship and passion of three inseparable ski instructors. This bar isn’t just a place to grab a drink - it’s a celebration of mountain life, good humour, and genuine camaraderie. Warm, creative, and full of personality, it perfectly captures the spirit of Alpe d’Huez.
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French restaurants

Throughout the resort you'll easily find a French restaurant to suit both your taste buds and your budget, whether it's homemade Savoyarde specials in a cosy rustic bolthole, or a light airy modern gourmet experience with a wine list and dessert menu to die for.

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La Folie Douce Petite Cuisine Restaurant

Great value effecient self-service restaurant right in the heart of slopes

Location
Alpe d’Huez

This great value self-service restaurant adjoins the Folice Douce and is situated at the top of the Marmottes lift.
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La Folie Douce Fruitiere Restaurant

Smart modern restaurant offering gourmet cuisine on the slopes

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Perched at 2,300m at the top of the Marmottes lift, this smart mountain restaurant combines breathtaking panoramic views with a spacious, sun-drenched terrace. The menu features refined dishes crafted from the finest local ingredients, ranging from fresh, perfectly cooked fish and premium steaks to a gourmet beef burger topped with rich Beaufort cheese. With its stylish yet welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot for a leisurely, indulgent lunch before heading next door to the Folie Douce to continue the fun with lively après-ski entertainment.
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Le Genepi Restaurant

French bistronomic restaurant with beautifully-presented dishes and sunny terrace

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Serving modern French brasserie cuisine in a lovely setting, this is a popular restaurant to try good-quality French cuisine in Alpe d'Huez.
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Chamois d'Or Restaurant

A stylish gourmet restaurant at the foot of the slopes serving well-priced lunch and dinner

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Located at the Chamois d'Or hotel, right at the bottom of the pistes, this restaurant serves traditional gourmet French cuisine with a modern twist and made using local ingredients.
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Au Grenier Restaurant

Traditional Savoyard dishes served all year round situated in the centre of the resort

Location
Alpe d’Huez

A reasonably priced restaurant serving typical French dishes with specialities such as Cassolette de St Jacques (scallop casserole) and medallion of veal with Beaufort cheese. Also offers a popular vegan wok dish consisting of vegetables, quinoa, rice and tofu.
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L'1 Pres Vue Restaurant

French restaurant at the bottom of the resort with affordable lunch menu

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Traditional French cuisine served either on the sunny terrace for afternoon dining or the comfortable cosy dining area for lunch or dinner.
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2. La Cremaillere Restaurant

2. La Cremaillere Restaurant

Enjoy any number of delights from a wood fired oven at this traditional and charming spot

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Just on the outskirts of the centre of Alpe d'Huez this restaurant has traditional charm, with a wood fired oven and seating for up to about 40 people.
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L'Authentique Restaurant

Italian and local French specialities to enjoy on the sun terrace or cosy interior

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Dine in or on the sun terrace, and choose from a selection of Italian and local French dishes like their "Tartiflette Valdotaine" or the "Lasagne au Reblochon".
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4. Au Dahu Grillé Restaurant

Homely and friendly small bar and restaurant with a sunny terrace to relax on

Location
Alpe d’Huez

French run restaurant and bar with a nice terrace to sit out in the sun.
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3. Chalet du Pèr'Sillé Restaurant

Restaurant in one of the oldest barns in Alpe d'Huez serving dishes cooked over embers

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Cosy and traditional restaurant with a typical mountain atmosphere. You'll enjoy the simple, local family-style dining, cooked in the restaurants signature style.
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Mediterranean restaurants

As with anywhere in the world you will find a never-ending choice of pizza and pasta restaurants in Alpe d'Huez. Some are better than others, it just depends whether you simply want a takeaway pizza or traditional Italian dishes with a selection of fresh pastas served with homemade sauces.

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Allo PapaPizza Restaurant

Popular pizza take-away adjoined to a lively bar where you can eat and drink

Location
Alpe d’Huez

This is a popular pizza place and combined with the popularity of the bar next door there's always a good buzz about the place. It's a hit amongst the locals and holiday makers alike. Be sure to arrive or order early if you don't want a bit of a wait for your pizzas, and if you want to get a table at the bar to eat. Also worth knowing is pizzas can be ordered and delivered to your table in the bar next door. Or get them to take away and have a drink whilst you wait.
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Le Roy Ladre Restaurant

Cosy pizzeria and Italian restaurant tucked away on a cobbled street in the old town

Location
Alpe d’Huez

It's a family run Italian restaurant, popular with locals and holidaymakers and for that reason alone it's worth popping in to make a reservation instead of chancing that you might be able to drop in and get a table. Just as you come into resort is the old town area, home to some great pizzas. Le Roy Ladre is located down a little cobbled path and is very cosy – it only seats around 25 to 30 customers and is typically alpine in its décor.
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L'Atelier Bar and Restaurant

Oyster, tapas and wine bar with a sunny terrace and modern interior

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Welcoming and friendly bar, located in the centre of resort and close to the telecentre mid-station, it couldn't be easier to access from anywhere in the resort, or on your way down from the mountain.
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Michelin starred restaurants

Restaurant L'Altiport, Alpe d'Huez dessert

Whilst Alpe d'Huez has no Michelin starred restaurants (yet), there are a few favourites that are recommended by the Michelin guide that offer well thought out three-course menus, traditional alpine cuisine with a gourmet twist.

Pubs and gastropubs

There are a number of bar-restaurants in town with great menus offering tasty Tex-Mex and home-made burgers that will set you up for the night.

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Smithy's Tavern

Tex Mex steakhouse with a great bar, great atmosphere and live music

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Smithy’s Bar is a true Alpe d’Huez classic - a lively spot that promises great food, great music, and great company. Whether you’re here on a family holiday and need food the kids will love, catching that must-see sports event, or planning dinner for two or thirty, Smithy’s can do it all. The menu is packed with crowd-pleasing favourites, while the bar serves up delicious cocktails, crafty beers, and good vibes from the first sip.
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4. Au Dahu Grillé Restaurant

Homely and friendly small bar and restaurant with a sunny terrace to relax on

Location
Alpe d’Huez

French run restaurant and bar with a nice terrace to sit out in the sun.
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Chalet du Lac Besson Restaurant

The perfect mountain stop off for both skiers and hikers a little off the beaten track

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Open throughout the winter and summer seasons, pedestrians and skiers alike can enjoy this mountain restaurant.
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L'Atelier Bar and Restaurant

Oyster, tapas and wine bar with a sunny terrace and modern interior

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Welcoming and friendly bar, located in the centre of resort and close to the telecentre mid-station, it couldn't be easier to access from anywhere in the resort, or on your way down from the mountain.
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Steaks, burgers, grills and BBQs

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1. Smithy's Tavern Restaurant

A great place for families and friends alike serving Tex-Mex and grilled burgers

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Smithy’s Tavern is a lively dinner spot offering a mix of Tex-Mex favourites, grilled meats and generous desserts, perfect for a satisfying evening meal. Freshly made burgers are a highlight, with vegetarian options and all the classic trimmings to suit every taste. The vibrant atmosphere is enhanced by live music and DJ sets throughout the season, making it a fun and energetic place to enjoy great food, drinks and entertainment with friends or family in the heart of the resort.
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2. La Cremaillere Restaurant

2. La Cremaillere Restaurant

Enjoy any number of delights from a wood fired oven at this traditional and charming spot

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Just on the outskirts of the centre of Alpe d'Huez this restaurant has traditional charm, with a wood fired oven and seating for up to about 40 people.
Read more about 2. La Cremaillere Restaurant
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4. Au Dahu Grillé Restaurant

Homely and friendly small bar and restaurant with a sunny terrace to relax on

Location
Alpe d’Huez

French run restaurant and bar with a nice terrace to sit out in the sun.
Read more about 4. Au Dahu Grillé Restaurant

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3. Chalet du Pèr'Sillé Restaurant

Restaurant in one of the oldest barns in Alpe d'Huez serving dishes cooked over embers

Location
Alpe d’Huez

Cosy and traditional restaurant with a typical mountain atmosphere. You'll enjoy the simple, local family-style dining, cooked in the restaurants signature style.
Read more about 3. Chalet du Pèr'Sillé Restaurant

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Takeaway restaurants

At the cheaper end of the scale there is a number of fast food outlets in Alpe d'Huez, a couple that open until late, serving all your post-partying snack needs.

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