Steamboat Springs and Northwest Colorado Restaurants
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1. Cafe Diva
$$$$ | | Modern AmericanA pretty, egg-yolk yellow but unfussy dining room is an ideal backdrop for fresh, locally sourced modern American dishes. The menu lists a...
A pretty, egg-yolk yellow but unfussy dining room is an ideal backdrop for fresh, locally sourced modern American dishes. The menu lists a significant number of vegan and gluten-free options that put some effort into their creation, such as quinoa risotto with butternut squash and mushroom jus. Meat eaters will be happy here, too, though: venison and beef tenderloins are lightly sauced (Cabernet veal demi-glace, say) and treated to savory sides. The well-varied wine list starts off with a dozen by-the-glass options you won't see elsewhere, and the savvy staff is excited to share their picks as well as entice guests to try something new. It's easy to choose only from the small-plate selections and make a meal of it, but don't forget about things like salted caramel ice-cream sandwiches or cherry-pie empanadas waiting at the end.
1855 Ski Time Square Dr. , Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487, USA970-871–0508Known For
- By-the-glass wine list
- Venison tenderloin
- Elegant atmosphere that's not fussy
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2. Harwigs
$$$$ | | FrenchSteamboat's most intimate restaurant is in a building that once housed Harwig's Saddlery and Western Wear. The classic French cuisine, with...
Steamboat's most intimate restaurant is in a building that once housed Harwig's Saddlery and Western Wear. The classic French cuisine, with subtle Asian influences, is well crafted, and the menu changes monthly. There are two dining rooms, one that is more formal, the other casual. Especially fine are the innovative duck and seafood dishes, and the rotating foie gras appetizers. Still, the menu takes a backseat to the admirable wine list: owner Jamie Jenny is a collector whose wine cellar contains more than 10,000 bottles, and you can order more than 40 wines by the glass.
911 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487, USA970-879–1919Known For
- Wine cellar with more than 10,000 bottles
- Lamb sliders
- Duck and seafood dishes
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3. Laundry Kitchen & Cocktails
$$$$ | | Modern AmericanSmall plates are the way to go in this convivial, casual setting, which was indeed the Steamboat Laundry from 1910 to 1977 but now serves tasty...
Small plates are the way to go in this convivial, casual setting, which was indeed the Steamboat Laundry from 1910 to 1977 but now serves tasty modern American tidbits such as fried shoestring potatoes sprinkled with duck fat powder and house-smoked trout with goat cheese in a jar (the "jar" offering routinely changes). House-cured meats and hand-crafted cocktails are also specialties. The dining room is rustic and cozy—exposed brick and original wood—and the service is spot-on. If you show up without reservations, the spacious bar is just as good, with its high-top tables and the roomy bar itself; the impeccable service spills over into this area, too.
127 11th St. , Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487, USA970-870–0681Restaurant Details
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4. Pablo's Pizza
$ | | PizzaDrawing inspiration from Pablo Picasso's artwork, the pizzas at this funky joint make for a diverse palette of flavors and fun. Specialties...
Drawing inspiration from Pablo Picasso's artwork, the pizzas at this funky joint make for a diverse palette of flavors and fun. Specialties include creations such as Popeye's Passion (featuring spinach and "olive oyl") or Dracula's Nemesis (studded with roasted garlic). For kids, they even serve a mac n'cheese pizza. With brick walls covered only by eclectic local paintings, Pablo's can get loud when busy. They pour local wines by the glass and Palisade Brewery beer and root beer by the bottle.
319 Main St., Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501, USA970-255–8879Known For
- Locally sourced ingredients
- Party atmosphere
- Local wines and beers
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5. Slice O' Life Bakery
$ | | CaféAromatic goodies are baked with whole grains and fresh local fruits at this down-home–style bakery known around the region for its melt-in-your...
Aromatic goodies are baked with whole grains and fresh local fruits at this down-home–style bakery known around the region for its melt-in-your-mouth pastries, sweet rolls, "jamocha" brownies, and fresh-fruit cobblers. Owners Tim and Mary Lincoln have made their fruitcakes craveable commodities, studding them with fresh Palisade peaches and mailing them around the country (in fact, they do lots of great things with peaches, including pie). Cold sandwiches and fresh-baked bread are also available.
105 W. 3rd St., Palisade, Colorado, 81526, USA970-464–0577Restaurant Details
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6. BedRock Depot
$ | | AmericanNew batches of homemade ice cream show up almost every day at this roadside shop, where the walls are a gallery for the owners' photography...
New batches of homemade ice cream show up almost every day at this roadside shop, where the walls are a gallery for the owners' photography and artwork. The shop sells fresh sandwiches—including a terrific roast beef on house-baked rolls—and specialty coffees, bottled root beer, cream soda, and ginger ale. The Depot's immaculate restroom makes for one of the most pleasant pit stops on the long drive ahead.
214 W. Brontosaurus Blvd., Dinosaur, Colorado, 81610, USA970-374–2336Known For
- "Mochasaurus" coffee
- Convivial atmosphere
- Kitschy souvenir gift shop
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7. Carl's Tavern
$$ | | AmericanNamed after Karl Hovelsen, the Norwegian ski jumper who brought the sport to Colorado in the early 1900s and who also lent his name to Steamboat...
Named after Karl Hovelsen, the Norwegian ski jumper who brought the sport to Colorado in the early 1900s and who also lent his name to Steamboat's Howelsen Hill, this modern tavern serves updated takes on comfort food, with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients and as many items produced in-house as possible. Local favorites include chicken-fried steak, three-cheese mac, and lemon icebox pie, but it's also tough to pass up the pot roast made from Angus beef or the banana-chocolate bread pudding.
700 Yampa Ave., Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487, USA970-761–2060Known For
- Half-price happy hour
- Tuesday night prime rib
- Well-crafted cocktails
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8. Creekside Café & Grill
$$ | | AmericanThis café's hearty breakfasts and lunches, which are crafted to get folks through a day of skiing or biking, are served in a casual atmosphere...
This café's hearty breakfasts and lunches, which are crafted to get folks through a day of skiing or biking, are served in a casual atmosphere that's family—and group—friendly. The most popular item on the menu, and for good reason, is the roster of a dozen eggs Benedict choices, including "the Mountain Man," with smoked bacon, ham, and chorizo. On nice days, ask to sit on the patio next to pretty Soda Creek. In season the place is usually jam-packed. Everything on the great kids' menu is $7.
131 11th St., Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487, USA970-879–4925Known For
- Bustling atmosphere
- Rotating local art
- "the Mountain Man" eggs Benedict with smoked bacon, ham, and chorizo
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9. Cugino's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
$$ | | ItalianThe South Philly sensibility of this pizzeria lends authenticity to its filling strombolis, stuffed pizzas that may have originated just outside...
The South Philly sensibility of this pizzeria lends authenticity to its filling strombolis, stuffed pizzas that may have originated just outside Philadelphia. The casual dining room offers a lot of breathing room, with the wooden tables that allow plenty of space for big groups to maneuver, a spacious patio deck, and a small bar area with a TV and an attached deck. Food comes in big portions, the patios are great for people-watching and views of the Yampa River, and the staff here will take good care of you. Try the crispy New York–style pizza and the authentic-tasting spaghetti.
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10. Dos Hombres
$$ | | MexicanCasual and colorful, Dos Hombres serves the usual variety of combination platters and Mexican specialties, and loads up the plates for low prices...
Casual and colorful, Dos Hombres serves the usual variety of combination platters and Mexican specialties, and loads up the plates for low prices. The fajitas and enchiladas are particularly well made, with quality meats and a noticeable lack of grease, and they have an unusually large menu of interesting salads (check out the Cancun version, with pineapple and fried tortilla strips). Service is snappy and friendly, and the staff is accommodating to kids. The margaritas and cervezas are inexpensive, too—they're half-price during the weekday three-hour happy hour and all day Tuesday.
421 Brach Dr., Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501, USA970-242–8861Known For
- Sangria brunch
- Freshly fried, salt-free chips
- Margarita happy hour
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11. Fiesta Guadalajara Restaurant
$ | | MexicanAuthentic and family-friendly, this Mexican restaurant serves good food in huge portions. Try the chiles rellenos, super nachos, and especially...
Authentic and family-friendly, this Mexican restaurant serves good food in huge portions. Try the chiles rellenos, super nachos, and especially the Chile Colorado: fork-tender beef simmered in a savory red-pepper sauce. The appetizer combo plate is a meal in itself, and to feed an army, order Fiesta Fajitas. There's a second location in Grand Junction.
103 Hwys. 6 and 50, Fruita, Colorado, 81521, USA970-858–1228Known For
- Great margaritas
- Mexican pizza
- House-made horchata
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12. Gino's Neighborhood Pizzeria & Grill
$ | | ItalianThe staff is friendly and the pizzas are excellent, thin-crust, and "Philly-style," which means they also offer that town's famous stromboli...
The staff is friendly and the pizzas are excellent, thin-crust, and "Philly-style," which means they also offer that town's famous stromboli with the same thin, crispy crust. If you'd rather have pasta, the homemade lasagna is a rare treat. An exposition kitchen means lots of give-and-take between the dining room and the family that runs the place, and they still have the large, foliage-lined patio with its backyard feel.
572 Breeze St., Craig, Colorado, 81625, USA970-824–6323Restaurant Details
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13. Giovanni's Italian Grill
$ | | ItalianBetween the thick, hearty pizzas, big-as-your-head stromboli, and overflowing plates of pasta, it's hard to walk out of this friendly, casual...
Between the thick, hearty pizzas, big-as-your-head stromboli, and overflowing plates of pasta, it's hard to walk out of this friendly, casual eatery without feeling stuffed. The sauces are homemade, and the red sauce in particular is flavorful and authentic. The reasonably priced kids' menu, with nothing over $5, helps families feel welcome, and so does the staff, which is sometimes made up of the owners' family members.
855 E. Main St., Rangely, Colorado, 81648, USA970-675–2670Known For
- The "Tank" pizza
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Extensive beer roster
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14. Il Bistro Italiano
$$$ | | ItalianWith a chef hailing from the birthplace of Parmigiano-Reggiano, this restaurant's authenticity is assured, down to that perfectly delivered...
With a chef hailing from the birthplace of Parmigiano-Reggiano, this restaurant's authenticity is assured, down to that perfectly delivered final shredded topping. Diners are greeted by a case of pasta made fresh daily and assisted by a staff that knows the origins of each home-style dish. Entrées include shrimp, prosciutto, and avocado tossed with spinach pasta; wood-fired pizzas; and meat dishes finished with innovative sauces such as capers, orange juice, and tomatoes in a vodka cream sauce. The standout, though, is the Rosetta, a dish of house-made noodles wrapped around rosemary ham and provolone in a spicy tomato sauce.
400 Main St., Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501, USA970-243–8622Known For
- Signature "Rosetta" noodle and ham dish
- Wine from Italy and Colorado
- Menu that changes weekly
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15. Johnny B. Good's Diner
$ | | AmericanBetween the appealing kids' menu and the memorabilia that suggests Elvis has not left the building, Johnny's is all about fun and family. Breakfast...
Between the appealing kids' menu and the memorabilia that suggests Elvis has not left the building, Johnny's is all about fun and family. Breakfast (until 2 pm), lunch, and dinner are served daily, and they are all budget minded and large portioned. The menu is mostly what you'd expect—comfort food like meat loaf and mashed potatoes, burgers, milkshakes, and biscuits and gravy—but they also do an above-average rib eye and some tasty Mexican, as well as a popular list of hot "dawgs."
738 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487, USA970-870–8400Restaurant Details
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16. K & C's Local Grill at Cedaredge Golf Club
$ | | ItalianThis casual but elegant restaurant has a new name, owners, and menu, but fortunately, still makes its crisp-edged, personal-size, wood-fired...
This casual but elegant restaurant has a new name, owners, and menu, but fortunately, still makes its crisp-edged, personal-size, wood-fired pizzas. It's popular with golfers from the adjoining Cedaredge Golf Club, as well as visitors looking to fill up after a long day on the mesa. The rest of the menu features a handful of reasonably priced salads and just-made pastas. There's always a daily special for less than $9 (hope for the lightly sauced chicken piccata), ready to be paired with a bottle from the extensive wine list, and Friday night's seafood night usually features frogs' legs. Call for directions.
500 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge, Colorado, 81413, USA970-856–7782Restaurant Details
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17. La Montaña
$$$ | | MexicanThis Southwestern and Tex-Mex establishment is among Steamboat's most popular restaurants, and with good reason. The kitchen incorporates indigenous...
This Southwestern and Tex-Mex establishment is among Steamboat's most popular restaurants, and with good reason. The kitchen incorporates indigenous specialties into the traditional menu. Among the standouts are sunflower seed–crusted tuna with a margarita beurre blanc, enchiladas layered with Monterey Jack and goat cheese and roasted peppers, and buffalo loin crusted with pecan nuts and bourbon cream sauce. Excellent (read; strong) margaritas, and the light, cinnamon-spicy Mexican twist on bananas Foster is a worthy finale.
2500 Village Dr., at Après Ski Way, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487, USA970-879–5800Restaurant Details
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18. Massadona Tavern & Steak House
$$ | | AmericanA restaurant and bar, Massadona is small, homey, and rustic, with a smattering of Western decor items and a mixture of tables and booths. It...
A restaurant and bar, Massadona is small, homey, and rustic, with a smattering of Western decor items and a mixture of tables and booths. It's also a casual, inviting, and relaxing place to stop after a day of digging around in dinosaur dirt, even if it's kind of in the middle of nowhere (20 minutes east of Dinosaur and a half-hour drive from the monument). The inexpensive steaks go down well with a cocktail (also reasonably priced). They also do excellent breaded shrimp, good burgers (try the bacon cheeseburger), fish-and-chips, and classic Reubens.
22927 Hwy. 40, Dinosaur, Colorado, 81610, USA970-374–2324Restaurant Details
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19. Riggio's
$$$ | | ItalianIn a dramatic industrial space, this Italian eatery evokes the Old Country with tapestries, murals, and landscape photos. The menu includes...
In a dramatic industrial space, this Italian eatery evokes the Old Country with tapestries, murals, and landscape photos. The menu includes tasty pizzas (with toppings such as goat cheese and clams) and pasta dishes (the lobster and basil gnocchi with potatoes and artichokes is superb). Standards such as manicotti, chicken cacciatore, and saltimbocca are also well prepared, but one of the best dishes is the Capo, with sea scallops and prawns in tomato cream sauce over penne. Try the house salad with Gorgonzola vinaigrette.
1106 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487, USA970-879–9010Restaurant Details
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20. Rudy's Pizzeria
$ | | PizzaThis establishment serves excellent thick-crust pizza that is heavy on toppings and cheese (so beware ordering extra). The Oktoberfest pizza...
This establishment serves excellent thick-crust pizza that is heavy on toppings and cheese (so beware ordering extra). The Oktoberfest pizza, with sauerkraut, sausage, and onion, sounds odd but is outstanding—like an enormous, cheesy bratwurst.
105 S.E. Frontier Ave., Cedaredge, Colorado, 81413, USA970-856–6046Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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