Steamboat has a number of excellent and romantic places to dine...from classic American southwest to most every kind of ethnic dining choice and the area also includes a few national restaurant chains that one might find in their home town. Of course local tastes claim their favorites, so here’s the scoop on some of the best spots around.
Creekside Cafe & Grill 970-879-4925 $ - $$$
From the sublime to traditional favorites, the menu at Creekside is as eclectic as any establishment around. Breakfast fare includes delights like Eggs Benedict and the lunch fare is made up of salads and sandwiches. / Full service bar / Open for breakfast & lunch / 131 11th Street / Downtown
Winona's 970-879-2483 $ - $
With an in-house bakery, Winona’s serves up scrumptious cinnamon rolls, muffins and scones as well as homemade desserts. The lunch menu runs the gamut from all American sandwiches, hoagies, meals sized salads, wraps and quesadillas. Breakfast has the traditional eggs, omelets, cereals and hot cakes as well as breakfast burritos and eggs Benedict. / Smoke free premises / Open for breakfast & lunch / Breakfast only on Sunday / 617 Lincoln Avenue / Downtown
Egg and I 970-871-4633 - $$
In a warm relaxed atmosphere, the Egg and I serves breakfast and lunch all day. Daily specials/ homemade soups/ family friendly/ plenty of free parking/ large parties welcome/ cozy fireplace. Located 325 Anglers Dr/ between downtown and Mount Werner in Sundance at Fish Creek/ Behind Starbucks.
The Shack Cafe 970-879-9975 - $$
An all time locals favorite! The Shack Cafe has been around since 1969. Serving classic meals we all enjoy./ Heated outdoor seating/ quick & efficient service/ fresh baked pies/ Located 740 Lincoln Ave/center of downtown.
Blue Sage Pizza 970-870-8600 $ - $$
Hand tossed, brick oven pizza is the main offering here with an assortment of toppings and sauces available. Also on the menu are calzones, pasta dishes and sandwiches. / Pick up or delivery / Serving lunch & dinner / 1809 Central Park Plaza.
Dominos 970-879-4811 - $
Classic delivery pizza./ Located in Sundance Plaza/ halfway to downtown.
Soda Creek Pizza 970-871-1111 - $
Choose from a vast selection pre-designed pizzas or make your own./ Pick up or delivery options are available/ located in Mid Valley Dr/ Next to Staples/ heading downtown.
Pizza Hut 970-879-8611 - $
Delivery, Dine-in or Carryout./ Located on Hwy 40 W Sundance Plaza.
Brooklynn's Pizzeria 970-871-1000 $-$$
Serving pizza for 10 years./Strombolies/ Phillies/ Salads & more/ Delivery, dine-in, and take out./ Located on 10th and Lincoln.
Cuginos Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant 970-879-5805 $ - $$
A favorite with the locals who claim Cuginos to be the best Italian Restaurant in Steamboat Springs. The menu offers a bounty of “Southern Italian“ favorites including antipasto, pasta, stromboli, calzones, sandwiches and of course pizza! / Outdoor patio seating in summer / Open for lunch & dinner / 8th Street / Downtown
Mazzola’s 970-879-2405 $ - $$
Italian Sandwiches are served with fries or spaghetti, design your own pizza and pastas, soups, salads and a great list of appetizers are some of the great combinations the whole family will love. / Dine-in or Take Out / Pizza Delivery / Serving lunch & dinner / 917 Lincoln Avenue / Downtown
Riggio’s Fine Italian Food 970-879-9010 $$ - $$$
Upscale atmosphere a unique Italian menu creates a superb dining experience and a wonderful respite from the cares of a busy day. Expect great service and outstanding entrées. / Open for dinner / 1106 Lincoln Avenue / Downtown
Mambo Italiano 970-870-0500 $ - $$$
If your looking for fine wine, flavorful family recipes and friendly service in a lively atmosphere Mambo Italiano is for you. Featured in Food & Wine Magazine's "Best Ski Town Restaurants"./ Seasonal outdoor patio dining/ Children's menu./ Located downtown/ 521 Lincoln Av.
Beau Jo's 970-870-6401 $-$$
Casual Italian dining. Home of Colorado's pizza and more for over 30 years!/ Super value weekday/ Lunch buffet 11am-2pm/ Pint and pitchers of beer/ wine by the glass of bottle./ Located corner of 7ty & Lincoln, center of downtown.
Cantina 970-879-0826 $ - $$$
A dining experience the whole family will enjoy. Traditional Mexican favorites from tacos and enchiladas to jalapeno poppers combined along with a myriad menu of choices. / Reservations not taken / Open for lunch & dinner / 818 Lincoln Avenue / Downtown
Rio Grande 970-871-6277 $-$$
The Rio serves great charbroiled TexMex specialties, and legendary margaritas in a fun, festive atmosphere./A rooftop patio/ Happy hour/ Custom catering to go and Take-Out available./ Serving lunch and dinner from 11am-10pm Sun.-Thurs. 11am-12am Fri & Sat./ Located downtown 628 Lincoln Av.
Fiesta Jalisco 970-871-6999 $-$$
Authentic Mexican Food in a delightful Mexican atmosphere./ Great family restaurant/ Cocktail cantina/ Orders to go/ Gift certificates available./ Located between downtown and the mountain/on Anglers Drive in Sundance Plaza at Fish Creek.
La Montana 970-879-5800 $$-$$$
Signature dishes featured in Gourmet, Bon Appetite, Snow Country, Dining in the Rockies magazines, The Denver Post and many more publications./ Mouth-watering appertizers/ All food homemade on premises/ Over 20 different margaritas./ Located on the mountain at the corner of Apres-Ski way and Village Drive.
Tequilas 970-879-5500 $-$$$
Serving authentic Mexican food, Tequilas is one of Steamboat's best Mexican restaurants./ Located downtown at 425 Lincoln.
Azteca Taqueria 970-870-9980 - $
If you want fast and easy, Azteca's the place./ Serving burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and chimichangas/ Beer & margaritas./ Located on 9th Street in the Historic Squire Building next to Lyon's Drug.
Mahogany Ridge Brewery & Grill 970-879-3773 $$-$$$
Steamboat's best happy hour, Mahogany Ridge home to a locals favorite, the award winning Alpenglow Ale. Come explore executive chef Jason Slisbury's exciting dipping menu, choose from over 20 sauces./ Fresh hand-crafted beers/ Full bar & extensive wine list/ Creative vegetarian selections/ Live music every Friday & Saturday/ Enjoy a beautiful patio looking out into downtown./ Located on the corner of 5th & Lincoln Av.
Panda Garden 970-879-2622 $ - $$
Chinese cuisine is the mainstay here and a buffet is offered at lunchtime. Taste a bit of everything or choose favorite items off the regular menu, the choice is yours. / Open for lunch & dinner / 1835 Central Park Drive / Next to City Market.
Noodles and More 970-870-1544 $-$$
Saigon Cafe. Simply authentic Vietnamese restaurant serving curries, noodles, and soups./Happy hour daily 3-6pm with 1/2 priced appetizers, beer, wine, and sake./Located in the lower level/ Corner of 7th & Lincoln/ Downtown Steamboat.
Saketumi 970-870-1019 $$-$$$
Come enjoy Steamboat's best Sushi and Asian fusion sake bar./Seasonal patio dining/Happy hour 5-6pm./ Fine sake selection/ Sushi Classes./ Located right on the mountain/ Next to Slopeside Grill/ 1875 Ski Time Square.
8th Street Steakhouse 970-879-3131 $ - $$$
Specializing in steaks, seafood and prime rib, diners can grill their own selections to perfection over Boomerang’s lava rock grill. This is a fun place to dine. / Open nightly for dinner only / 50 8th Street / Downtown
Old Town Pub 970-879-2101 $-$$
Serving lunch and dinner in an historic 102 year-old western setting./Live music/ 10 beers on tap featuring Colorado's best microbrews/ Located on the corner of 6th & Lincoln.
Ore House 970-879-1190 $$-$$$
A dining tradition for over 35 years, their steaks are hand-cut and the Prime Rib is slow roasted daily. Also serving jet-fresh seafood, chicken, ribs and lighter fare accompanied by an extensive salad bar./ Located at Pine Grove Road & Hwy. 40 just behind the Pine Grove Center.
Rex's American Grill 970-870-8438 $-$$
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily./ Bar with big screen TV's/ Patio with mountain views/ Banquet rooms for 10-120 people./ Located 3190 South Lincoln Av, next to the Holiday Inn.
Double Z Bar and Bar-B-Q 970-879-0849 $ - $$
Offering a menu of barbeque sandwiches, burgers, salads and some traditional themed appetizers, Double Z also serves up beef ribs and pork dinner baskets at night. / Full Bar / Open for lunch & dinner / 1124 Yampa / On the River / Downtown
Steamboat Smokehouse & Peanut Bar 970-879-7427 $ - $$
Offering custom catering with free delivery of Family Packs, the Steamboat Smokehouse also a comfortable on premises dining room as well as a private Party Room, available by reservation. The menu consists of barbequed pork ribs, whole meats, hams, turkeys, salmon and trout along with game meat. / Open for lunch & dinner / Thiesen Mall / 912 Lincoln Avenue / Downtown
Gondola Pub & Grill 970-879-4448 - $$
The setting is pleasantly comfortable for the casually dressed vacationer. The menu here is a favorite with locals with Hickory smoked baby back ribs, juicy steaks, barbeque chicken and prime rib along with a great children’s menu. / Full bar / Open for lunch & dinner / 1 Gondola Square /
Slopeside Bar & Grill 970-879-2916 $ - $$$
A diverse and delicious menu to please all who partake of the offerings at Slopeside, a great casual dining experience. / Live music concerts are offered each Sunday afternoon to benefit the local Humane Society / Open for Lunch & Dinner / 1855 Ski Time Square Drive / Torian Plaza
Colorado Bagel Company and Deli 970-870-9657 - $
Bagel sandwiches and snacks are offered along with baked goods and deli accompaniments. / Open for breakfast & lunch / 1815 Central Park Drive / Central Park Plaza at the foot of Mount Werner just off US 40
Johnny B Good’s Diner 970-870-8400 - $
Omelets, pancakes and egg dishes are on hand for morning starters. Lunch and dinner are classic diner fare with sandwiches, burgers and hotdogs with ones favorite condiment combinations. Belly stuffers include meatloaf and chicken fried steak dinners all of which can be accompanied by great thick shakes, floats and sundaes. / Children's menu / Full bar / Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner / 738 Lincoln Avenue / Downtown
The Cabin 970-871-5550 $$ - $$$
American fare including prime beef, seafood and wild game, The Cabin is a fun place to dine after a day on the slopes. / Open for breakfast & dinner / Reservations recommended / Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel / 2300 Mount Werner Circle / Mount Werner Ski Area
Antares 970-879-9939 $$$ - $$$$
The atmosphere and historic ambience enhances this dining experience, Antares is a great choice for a special evening. The cuisine incorporates tastes from around the world, Chef Paul Le Brun blends the freshest ingredients at their peak to create a delightful new American menu well worth remembering. / Off premises catering available / 57 1/2 8th Street / Downtown
Cafe Diva 970-871-0508 $$ - $$$$
North Atlantic salmon and roast tenderloin of elk are just two of the many unique and tasty items on the menu here. Specializing in prime steaks and filet mignon, excellent service and the intimate ambience makes for a great dining experience. / Reservations accepted. / 1855 Ski Time Square / Below Mount Werner Ski Area
Cottonwood Grill 970-879-2229 $$$ - $$$$
Specializing in Pacific Rim cuisine, the great mix of Asian and American influences is amazing and is sure to wet the appetite. A great dining experience, the Cottonwood Grille also offers a full range of cocktails, microbrews and wines. / Open for dinner only / 701 Yampa Avenue / Downtown
Harwig’s / L’Apogee 970-879-1919 $$ - $$$
Presenting fine French Cuisine blended with a touch of the orient, this establishment offers elegant dining and exquisite service in a relaxed atmosphere. Great wine selection and marvelous dessert creations are offered daily. / Live piano music / Harwig’s Building / 911 Lincoln Avenue / Downtown
Truffle Pig 970-879-7470
The Truffle Pig will be the new place to dine slopeside at One Steamboat Place. Fresh, local, original - just like Steamboat itself.
