Restaurant Tour “Old Town”
Visitors love:
If you are looking for the Best aged beef this side of Italy go here! Newer to FC. The food is completely quality controlled. Everything is not only perfected but gets to the table perfect. The beef hangs in a glass cube for viewing. So pleased to have such a classy place to dine right here in Fort Collins! Call ahead get the CURVED booth near the back or a warm cube outside! Great patio on the most happening corner of old town too.
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RARE Italian
101 S College AveIf you are looking for the Best aged beef this side of Italy go here! Newer to FC. The food is completely quality controlled. Everything is not only perfected but gets to the table perfect. The beef hangs in a glass cube for viewing. So pleased to have such a classy place to dine right here in Fort Collins! Call ahead get the CURVED booth near the back or a warm cube outside! Great patio on the most happening corner of old town too.
Popular. Two patios (and you can bring your dogs onto). Hip enclosed container mall/plaza.
Penrose Taphouse & Eatery
216 North College AvenuePopular. Two patios (and you can bring your dogs onto). Hip enclosed container mall/plaza.
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar Fort Collins
123 N College AveBrazilian style (careful it’s a LOT of food!) Meat served and cut at the table, variety of plates that come around —and a big salad bar for one $50 dinner ea,.
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Rodizio Grill - Fort Collins
200 Jefferson StBrazilian style (careful it’s a LOT of food!) Meat served and cut at the table, variety of plates that come around —and a big salad bar for one $50 dinner ea,.
Cocktail Lounges
Social OR
The Elizabeth
...plus see nightlife guide for more options.
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Social
1 Old Town SquareSocial OR
The Elizabeth
...plus see nightlife guide for more options.
My Fav’s (dinner mostly)
SO MANY restaurants within walking distance, many are VERY good! I’ve lived here a long time so these are my old favorites . Most have patios.
LIMIT 3 MARGARITAS A guaranteed good time!
Started by 3 traveling friends who maxed out their $5k credit cards, and bought a slushy machine to make margaritas with. Limit 3 because they are so strong! Get a table by the huge, imported fountain on the back patio if the weather is nice! Still owned by one of the three friends.
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Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
143 S College AveLIMIT 3 MARGARITAS A guaranteed good time!
Started by 3 traveling friends who maxed out their $5k credit cards, and bought a slushy machine to make margaritas with. Limit 3 because they are so strong! Get a table by the huge, imported fountain on the back patio if the weather is nice! Still owned by one of the three friends.
My favorite casual but really delicious linger-long type dining in a chill PUB setting. Private, wind-blocked patio in the back. Small gourmet menu, for under $20 -great chef! Basement with more seating. The stuffed grilled Pablano chicken over mashed potatoes in a pablano cream sauce plate is my first choice of favorites!
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The Crown Pub
134 S College AveMy favorite casual but really delicious linger-long type dining in a chill PUB setting. Private, wind-blocked patio in the back. Small gourmet menu, for under $20 -great chef! Basement with more seating. The stuffed grilled Pablano chicken over mashed potatoes in a pablano cream sauce plate is my first choice of favorites!
Best patio on the plaza. Get the “coops burger” (medium rare for me!) and a cask Punjabi from their lil’ basement draw. This was our FIRST brewery (with pub) circa late 80’s. Sit in the bar OR one of two awesome patios (not in the restaurant) for the best experience. Hit the poolside (to shoot pool) if the weather sucks, and get a pizza. The place I LOVE burgers at!
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Coopersmith's Pub & Brewing
5 Old Town Square Best patio on the plaza. Get the “coops burger” (medium rare for me!) and a cask Punjabi from their lil’ basement draw. This was our FIRST brewery (with pub) circa late 80’s. Sit in the bar OR one of two awesome patios (not in the restaurant) for the best experience. Hit the poolside (to shoot pool) if the weather sucks, and get a pizza. The place I LOVE burgers at!
Get the “heart attack” for an appetizer! My friend Yumi from Japan helped me discover the highest quality Sushi in town!! —and it’s got a great patio, good service, just 3 blocks from the house and vintage jazz music.
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Sushi JeJu
238 S College AveGet the “heart attack” for an appetizer! My friend Yumi from Japan helped me discover the highest quality Sushi in town!! —and it’s got a great patio, good service, just 3 blocks from the house and vintage jazz music.
My favorite Indian food! Been loving this place since the 90’s, same lovely owners. Can be addictive. No patio.
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Taj Mahal Restaurant and Bar
148 W Oak St My favorite Indian food! Been loving this place since the 90’s, same lovely owners. Can be addictive. No patio.
When you just want a whole rack of smoked ribs all to yourself with a pint of good beer! It falls off the bone and is smoked and savory. Extra sauce comes with of course. When they run out for the day —you lose, so call ahead or go early. Large patio in the back if you don’t mind sitting at picnic tables.
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Moe's Original Bar B Que
181 North College AvenueWhen you just want a whole rack of smoked ribs all to yourself with a pint of good beer! It falls off the bone and is smoked and savory. Extra sauce comes with of course. When they run out for the day —you lose, so call ahead or go early. Large patio in the back if you don’t mind sitting at picnic tables.
Get the Lobster enchiladas, omg!!!
In the lower level of the historical post office building. Cozy outdoor seating with flaming tables, and a groovy entry! Fairly new gig but winning over the town. Creative hybrid Mexican, with smashing service and a delicious bar. Walk those 4 interesting blocks from the house.
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Blue Agave Grill
201 S College AveGet the Lobster enchiladas, omg!!!
In the lower level of the historical post office building. Cozy outdoor seating with flaming tables, and a groovy entry! Fairly new gig but winning over the town. Creative hybrid Mexican, with smashing service and a delicious bar. Walk those 4 interesting blocks from the house.
Classy Dining
...dropping some dough for prom, your Valentine, birthdays, anniversaries or just because you can, or ‘cause it’s on the boss!
Jay retired but it’s new ownership was the long-time employee so takes the same pride and care too! Has a patio. Panio guy plays most weekends.
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Jay's Bistro
135 W Oak StJay retired but it’s new ownership was the long-time employee so takes the same pride and care too! Has a patio. Panio guy plays most weekends.
Amazing wine cellar. Everything is underground, very private feeling club-like, and always the most decadent service! Originally was Nicos Catacombs, same great style with a new name Nico, the Dutch owner had created the cellar.
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Sonny Lubick Steakhouse
115 S College AveAmazing wine cellar. Everything is underground, very private feeling club-like, and always the most decadent service! Originally was Nicos Catacombs, same great style with a new name Nico, the Dutch owner had created the cellar.
Breakfast & Brunch Favorites
One word! YUMMY! Long-time breakfast ‘til 3pm favorite! DON’T go on weekends, way too busy (easy hour plus wait!). Everything is amazing! Fresh OJ squeezed mimosas. Go hungry! No large groups. It’s in an old house.
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Lucile's
400 S Meldrum StOne word! YUMMY! Long-time breakfast ‘til 3pm favorite! DON’T go on weekends, way too busy (easy hour plus wait!). Everything is amazing! Fresh OJ squeezed mimosas. Go hungry! No large groups. It’s in an old house.
Really good quality meats prepared in glorious “pig out” delicious ways. Bring your doggie 🐶 ask and they will give him a butcher bone to eat with you on the patio. Good selection of interesting taps. Walk 3.1 blocks West.
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Choice City Butcher & Deli
104 W Olive StReally good quality meats prepared in glorious “pig out” delicious ways. Bring your doggie 🐶 ask and they will give him a butcher bone to eat with you on the patio. Good selection of interesting taps. Walk 3.1 blocks West.
I’m not a Vegan but I LOVE their high quality food. The atmosphere is great, lots of comfy booths and great deserts to view at the middle counter.
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Tasty Harmony
160 W Oak StI’m not a Vegan but I LOVE their high quality food. The atmosphere is great, lots of comfy booths and great deserts to view at the middle counter.
My Favorite Desserts
Good deserts are nearly everywhere!
“...I am the walrus... goo goo g’joob...” Our first hand-crafted local ice cream! Outrageously creative changing flavors!! -hand dipped cones with sprinkles on ALL size cones of course! After the Rio (right next door) ...there’s always The Walrus!
I’m partial to the Walrus because I was born the year the song came out. 1967 “...I am the walrus’s . Goo goo g’joob...”
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Walrus Ice Cream
125 W Mountain Ave “...I am the walrus... goo goo g’joob...” Our first hand-crafted local ice cream! Outrageously creative changing flavors!! -hand dipped cones with sprinkles on ALL size cones of course! After the Rio (right next door) ...there’s always The Walrus!
I’m partial to the Walrus because I was born the year the song came out. 1967 “...I am the walrus’s . Goo goo g’joob...”
Delicious cakes and pies in a tempting glass display case. Quality ingredients, locally made!
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Starry Night Espresso Cafe
112 S College AveDelicious cakes and pies in a tempting glass display case. Quality ingredients, locally made!
Great Happy Hour
A hamburger, shot and beer for $10. Also both types of oysters, $2. Great service, chill vibe!
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The Regional
130 S Mason StA hamburger, shot and beer for $10. Also both types of oysters, $2. Great service, chill vibe!