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Looking for a unique dining experience? It doesn’t get any more fun for the whole family than cooking your own steak just how you like it at the 8th Street Steakhouse. With the help and guidance of their experienced staff, you’ll have your steak cooked to perfection every time and seasoned just how you like it.

This family-oriented restaurant is the perfect place to bring your group, no matter the size. From a romantic dinner for two to a group of skiing buddies or the entire family, Steamboat’s most fun-filled restaurant offers something for everyone. As your steak sizzles on the grill, add some homemade teriyaki sauce or a dash or two of a complete spice array to customize it exactly how you like it. And don’t forget your Texas toast!

8th Street Steakhouse prides itself in serving up the best steaks and seafood around. Cook one of their prime-grade New York strips, bacon-wrapped filet mignons, juicy bone-in ribeyes, buffalo ribeyes or Kobe strips over one

of two 20-foot lava rock grills. Or, simply sit back and relax as their chef perfects your slow-roasted baby-back ribs or Alaskan king crab legs.

You can also choose from numerous mouth-watering side dishes, from award-winning stuffed mushrooms to fresh steamed asparagus and roasted twice-baked potatoes. Finish it all off with one of their famous “8th Street Taters” for dessert.

To wash it all down, enjoy your favorite beer or cocktail, or choose from its extensive wine list, featuring the finest vintages from the world’s greatest wineries, by the bottle or glass. At 8th Street Steakhouse, your meal will always have the perfect accompaniment. Hint: Don’t miss its $5, 8-oz. steak burger available every day during happy hour from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close. There’s also Mussel & Martini Madness every Thursday, when fresh mussels are just $5 per pound and more than 20 flavors of martinis run just $3.

8Th STrEET STEakhouSE

50 Eighth St.

970.879.3131

8thStreetSteakhouse.com

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Located at 41 8th Street just off Yampa Street, Cugino’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant prides itself on being “Not the only pizza and Italian restaurant in town, just the best.”

Serving Steamboat for nearly 30 years and one of the most welcoming and energetic restaurants in town, Cugino’s focuses on affordable, Italian cuisine and pizza in a family-friendly atmosphere void of pretension. With meals prepared by new owner and 26-year chef John Gamradt, who has trained under some of the best chefs in New York City, its sauces and pastas are all made from scratch, with its pizzas, strombolis and calzones baked in a brick-lined oven.

Choose from such pastas as the seafood-filled Godfather, Eggplant Florentine or homemade lasagna. For pizzas, try such favorites as the pepperoni, mushroom and olive Howler, white-sauced Cugino’s Ultimate or meat-topped Capone. For midday meals, try a variety

of sandwiches and wraps (like the Philly steak Cugino’s Special, Meatball, Eggplant Parmesan or Cugino’s Wrap), as well as an array of antipasti, wings and salad (favorites include the caprese and yellowfin tuna).

Enjoy it all in a family-friendly atmosphere where you can cozy up to the fireplace on a snowy day. It’s also a great place for a casual drink, with a full selection of beer, wines and specialty drinks (try its mojito or Italian margarita). It also has two great happy hours, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. until close.

Cugino’S

41 8th St.

970.879.5805

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With a menu changing at least once a month to refl ect seasonal fl avors and local agriculture, family-owned Harwigs has served the Steamboat community for nearly 40 years. The innovative cuisine, exceptional service and welcoming atmosphere have earned them national recognition from numerous critics including Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast and Bon Appétit.

Located in the historic 130 year old “Harwigs Building” at 911 Lincoln Avenue, the restaurant occupies one of the city’s oldest structures and houses Steamboat’s only wine cellar. Hovering just above 800 selections, Harwigs has placed on Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence” every year since 1986. The impressive list can be navigated with the expert advice of engaged sommeliers to ensure you’ll fi nd the perfect bottle to compliment your meal. The beautiful dining room is augmented by a bustling bar with an outstanding happy-hour and three private dining rooms for intimate dining or larger parties.

Growing up in the very same kitchen in which he spends his time today, Chef JJ has developed a unique style rich with tradition and technique garnished with modern fl air and creativity. The results are such favorites as Duck Confi t with charged pumpkin & smoked huckleberry maple, deconstructed Bouillabaise with lobster torchon, grilled octopus and jalapeno fennel preserves, and Coq Au Vin with 72-hour braised pork belly and burgundy shallot reduction.

“We pay homage to the classics because they are part of who we are, but we’re also constantly evolving our menu,” says JJ, crediting Harwigs’ longevity to innovation and passion in the kitchen. “As we mature, we’re trying to push the envelope by updating our style, yet still keeping the focus on local farms and ranches to stay connected to the seasons.”

Delicious food and fi ne wine make Harwigs the perfect package for experiencing downtown Steamboat.

harWigS

911 Lincoln Ave.

970.879.1919

Harwigs.com

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The home of great, authentic Mexican “comida,” La Fiesta Grill and Cantina is a classic-style Mexican restaurant offering true family dining and Mexican culture through a fresh spin on traditional Mexican fare.

Chef Edgar Ruiz combines such old-world flavors as chipotle, cilantro and distinct cheeses, with beautiful presentations and fresh ingredients in a restaurant that’s “para la familia,” following the most valued of Mexican traditions.

Inspired by his grandmother’s cooking and traditional dishes of old Mexico, his recipes retain an authenticity everyone will enjoy. Choose from a variety of fajitas — including skirt steak, grilled chicken, jumbo shrimp, and chipotle chicken — as well as taco platters (including the ever-popular $2 tacos). It also offers a full line of salads and a Healthy Choice menu, including the Spinach Enchiladas with pico de

gallo smothered in tomato sauce. It also offers vegan, vegetarian, gluten- and dairy-free options.

Other popular dishes include the Shrimp Cabo Wabo (jumbo shrimp, sautéed onion, celery, and mushrooms simmered in chipotle and cabo wabo tequila sauce); Chicken Mole (grilled chicken topped with sweet red chili sauce); and Chile Rellenos (large poblano pepper stuffed with cheese, egg-battered and pan-fried with black beans, corn pico, and ranchero sauce).

On the cantina side, choose from a variety of flavored margaritas, including cucumber, spicy mango, avocado, grapefruit, and jalapeno infused. It also stocks more than 50 varieties of tequilas to bring even more fiesta to your dining experience.

La FiESTa

Central Park Plaza

970.879.6393

LaFiestaGrillandCantina.com

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One of Steamboat’s most popular restaurants and bars, Carl’s Tavern is named after Carl Howelsen, the Norwegian who brought skiing to Steamboat. Its fare flies out of the kitchen just as Howelsen did off the ski jumps he built a stone’s throw away.

Owned and operated by Collin and Noella Kelley, the focus is on fresh, every step of the way. A graduate of Johnson and Wales University’s culinary arts school in Denver, Collin’s background includes chef stints at Denver’s Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse. It all shows in mouth-watering meals designed to replenish those lost carbs from the day’s adventure.

“It’s all about creating really good food,” he says, touting everything from homemade wing batter to pot roast marinated for two days.

“We make everything from scratch.”

The atmosphere keeps visitors coming back as well. Voted Best Bar in town for several years running, its large, circular bar lets patrons socialize and watch the day’s games on nine HD TVs, with beer and food specials served all day. Large windows keep the atmosphere open and airy, as does the adjoining 880-square-foot Antler game room, including booths, pool tables, a shuffleboard table and even more HD TVs. With plenty of space for private and semi-private dining, Carl’s is a great place for large parties. Throw in a great daily happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m., featuring $2 oysters, 50-cent wings, $1 PBRs and $2 draft beers, $2 off all wines by-the-glass, $3 domestic bottles and $5 premium well drinks, as well as 170 types of whiskey and a full array of draft beers, and you have a place Carl himself would be happy to call home.

CarL’S TavErn

7th & Yampa streets

970.761.2060

CarlsTavern.com

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With more than a decade-long history as one of Steamboat’s favorite breakfast spots, the Egg & I is conveniently located in Sundance at Fish Creek halfway between town and the mountain. The eatery was established in 2004 by locals Bradley and Courtney Moline and its winning formula has made it a local favorite ever since.

While its menu accommodates every taste under the sun, its award-winning Eggs Benedict top the list, coming in an array of themes, from the portabella mushroom and asparagus-filled Hiker to the layered croissant Parisian and Philly Steak. Other favorites include a variety of omelets, specialty waffles and pancakes, as well as Skillets, from the ham, bacon and hollandaise-filled Cambridge to the chicken, ham and swiss Cordon Bleu. Its Southwestern fare is also popular, including such favorites as Huevos Rancheros, Sunrise Chile Rellenos and Santa Fe

Huevos. Non-egg dishes and specials like the Mediterranean Frittata and Egg Byte Omelet cater to the weight-watcher crowd.

Cappuccinos, lattes and other specialty coffee drinks wash it all down, as do flavored hot chocolates for the kids and fresh-squeezed orange juice. For lunch comes creative sandwiches, salads and homemade soups.

Its large capacity also makes it perfect for family gatherings, business meetings and more, complete with a free private meeting room with Wi-Fi and customizable menus.

“It’s our menu and capacity to handle larger groups that sets us apart,” says Moline.

ThE Egg & i

325 Anglers Drive

970.871.4633

TheEggandIRestaurants.com

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The tagline for Aurum, located at 811 Yampa St., is “A new element in dining.” 

It’s all that and more, especially this winter with a completely redesigned menu, bar and new, three-season awning on the elevated riverside deck upstairs, creating a new private event space and wine loft.

Owner Phil Armstrong describes the atmosphere — including its namesake gold motif — as fun and energetic, with a serious emphasis on food and service.

Aurum prides itself on everything from its lively yet elegant lounge space featuring acoustic music five nights a week, to its fine dining menu served in Steamboat’s best riverfront atmosphere. The

“Wine” in Aurum Food & Wine is highlighted by the restaurants very own vineyard showcased in just a few of the extensive by the glass offerings. The full wine list features an impressive collection, including interesting selections at every price point.

Headed by executive chef Chase Wilbanks, who has cooked at Vail’s La Tour and Denver’s Shanahan’s Steak House, the menu includes such favorites as nightly fish and wild game

specials to more casual fare. Top sellers include its Jumbo Lump crab cake, served with Cajun whole grain mustard sauce and grilled lemon; curried cauliflower, featuring tempura batter cauliflower with shishito peppers, golden raisins, pine nuts and a sweet & sour reduction; tube-only calamari, flash fried and tossed with arugula and lemon-parsley vinagrette; and its ever popular mushroom fondue. A “local’s hour” menu served from 4 to 6 p.m. nightly gets the après scene going with great value small plates and deals on local beers, wine, and cocktails. Don’t miss sampling a signature drink from the bar program highlighting some of Colorado’s best craft spirits.

Above all, it’s the restaurant’s relationship with its customers that keeps people coming back.

“We’re continuing to redefine our dining experience and reinvest in our space,” says Armstong, adding that most of his staff has been there since the restaurant’s inception. “We’re committed to be here for the long term and want to keep giving people something new to come back to.”

aurum

811 Yampa St.

970.879.9500

AurumSteamboat.com

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Creekside Cafe & Grill, a quaint downtown eatery located on the banks of Soda Creek, has consistently received top honors in Steamboat’s annual Best of the Boat contest, including the coveted best breakfast and best service categories.

Located in the historic Soda Creek building, this longtime locals’ breakfast establishment lets you take in Steamboat’s past as you ready for the day ahead.

Carl Howelsen, the father of skiing in Steamboat, is said to have laid the bricks for the building himself. Offering more ambiance, the ceiling is painted like a Colorado sky and the brick walls are adorned with Colorado wildfl owers.

Owners Jason and Kelly Landers fell in love in Steamboat two decades ago and have been building Creekside together for the last 12 years. Their success is founded on their belief in providing the upmost in service and using high-quality, local ingredients.

As unique as the atmosphere at Creekside is the food. Creekside tries to use as many local ingredients as possible by developing

partnerships with local farmers. Davis Family Farms provides seasonal organic fruits and vegetables, Moon Hill Dairy’s ricotta cheese, Innovative Agriculture’s micro greens, Yampa Valley Beef’s grass fed beef, Mountain View Farms’ hormone free pork and many more. These great products are complimented by fresh baked bread, creative jellies, salad dressings and sauces.

Creative and traditional breakfast items are served all day, including purple potato hash, green chili smothered breakfast burritos, French toast stuffed with chocolate chip ricotta cheese, oatmeal pancakes and croissant breakfast sandwiches, to name a few. All of these can be perfectly paired with Naked Brand orange juice, Italian coffee, mimosas or award-winning bloody Mary’s.

For eggs Benedict connoisseurs, the Creekside serves 10 different types, guaranteed to fuel your day on the slopes. Try the New Yorker with capers, smoked salmon and grilled tomatoes; the Little Buddy with shredded corned beef or the Traditional featuring Routt County ham.

CrEEkSiDE CaFE

131 11th St.

970.879.4925

Creekside-Cafe.com

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With six restaurants in Colorado, including its mainstay in Steamboat at 455 Anglers Drive, Fiesta Jalisco’s success owes itself to its original family recipes and great food, service and atmosphere. Inside, you’ll find

“real Mexican” cuisine, passed down from decades-old family recipes. Every menu item is made fresh daily from scratch, from appetizers to entrees.

Start out with Fiesta Jalisco nachos or a cocktail campechana appetizer, with shrimp and octopus, and then jump

into such favorites as flame-broiled Carne Asada, served with salsa and guacamole on a warmed tortilla, and Arroz con Pollo, featuring tender sliced chicken breast and fresh mushrooms, onions and green peppers, served with rice, two cheeses and warm tortillas. Small and large combo plates feature everything from enchiladas and burritos to tostadas and rellenos, or choose from carnes (meat), pollo (chicken) or mariscos (seafood). It also offers salads, vegetarian meals, children’s choices, American dishes and more.

As far as atmosphere, the restaurant features wooden booths and a bar hand-carved in Mexico, as well as colorful Mexican tile work. Paintings and sculptures by Mexican artists adorn the walls, augmenting an ambiance of authentic Mexican music, including mariachi bands.

FiESTa JaLiSCo

455 Anglers Drive

970.871.6999

FiestaJalisco.net

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Fiesta Jalisco’s authentic Mexican food and atmosphere is now also available downtown, with the opening of Vaqueros Restaurant and Taqueria at 730 Lincoln Ave.

The restaurant enjoy’s Fiesta Jalisco’s same original family recipes, combined with great service and atmosphere.

“We brought the same theme downtown,” says owner Mario Rodriguez.

Vaqueros adds such new items

as meat and cheese-stuffed empanadas topped with sour cream and tomatilla sauce; shrimp ceviche; and tacos made from tripe and beef tongue. Everything is made fresh daily from scratch, from enchilada plates and rellenos to homemade speciality soups and chicken and carne asada offerings, which you can wash down with original margaritas that you can refill yourself from an over-sized pourer. It also offers homemade salads, children’s meals, daily specials and more.

Inside you’ll find an authentic Mexican vaqueros, or cowboy, atmosphere, making you feel right at home in Steamboat. Mexican cowboy artwork adorns the walls, as do lariats and other ranch items.

“It brings the feel of Fiesta Jalisco downtown,” Rodriguez says.

vaquEroS

730 Lincoln Ave.

970.879.7570

VaquerosMexican.net

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For some of the best burgers, handcut fries and onion rings in the ‘Boat, head to Back Door Grill at 825 Oak St., winner of this year’s best hamburger award.

Serving up mouth-watering, all-natural Colorado beef burgers for dine-in or to go, Steamboat’s newest hamburger emporium is the work of Brandi and David Eliason, who bring years of expertise to every succulent bite.

Its edgy burgers are what set it apart, as well as its classic burgers for those with a hankering for a more traditional taste. For burgers, choose from

such classics as the double bacon cheeseburger and Make Mine a Triple to such new school options as the Teryaki Mahalo with pineapple and Swiss cheese and Twilight Zone with cheddar, bacon, creamy Sriracha and peanut butter (yes, peanut butter). It also offers a new special every week that keeps patrons guessing and coming back for more (cheeseburger on a glazed doughnut, anyone?)

For sides, it serves up a full array of hand-cut fries (try the Philly Cheese or Lucky Spuds) as well as salads, soups,

vegetarian offerings and adventure-

fueling breakfast items like its Burgerito

Burrito or Happy Hangover sandwich.

It all boils down to a passion for

fresh, natural ingredients and a love

of old-fashioned, all-natural Colorado

beef burgers and brews, manifested

in everything that comes out of the

kitchen.

BaCk Door griLL

825 Oak St.

970.871.7888

BackDoorGill.com

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Owned by chef/restaurateur Rex Brice, The Laundry is a concept-specifi c restaurant located in the historic Soda Creek building downtown. It offers casual elegant dining, blending rustic charm and a contemporary urban, at-home atmosphere.

Utilizing local products and slow cooking/smoking, it encourages plate sharing, with 95 percent of its offerings priced under $15. Specialties include the Best Ribs Ever, brined in whey, smoked for four hours and braised in molasses and beer;

and French-cured, locally sourced charcuterie meats, including pork and lamb. Shared plates include the cocoa-coffee-smoked bison short ribs with aged Manchego cheese, apple- and hickory-smoked brisket philly, brussels sprout hash and spicy shrimp pow-pow.

All this is complemented by a diverse beer and wine selection, a full line of whiskeys and tequilas, and special house-infused spirits, complete with homemade tinctures and bitters. Favorites include Satan’s Whiskers (gin, sweet and dry

vermouth, orange juice and Grand

Marnier), the Fiery Margarita (spicy

pepper-infused tequila), and the

Smoke & Thyme, made from pear-

infused vodka. Hit it at happy hour

from 4:30 to 6 p.m. for drink and food

specials.

“We’re trying to bring something new

to this community,” says Brice.

ThE LaunDry

127 11th St.

970.870.0681

TheLaundryRestaurant.com

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Ask locals about Double Z Bar and Bar BQ and their mouths are sure to water at the thought of their juicy ribs and golden brown French fries.

But Double Z — which has won town’s best ribs category for five years in a row — has more to offer than just the savory dishes that have made it a go-to in Steamboat for the past 25 years. Available for dine-in or take-out, its menu offers everything from hickory-smoked meats stacked on sandwiches and presented on cool green salads to half-pound burgers, all smothered in

their delicious signature sauces.

Credit its secret sauce, smoking and slow-basting for its finger-licking fare.

“People love our sauce,” says co-owner Dave “DK” Kane, whose staff will prepare up to 80 pounds of pork ribs and 30 pounds of beef ribs on any given day. “We’ve been doing it the same way for years.”

Double Z provides a family friendly atmosphere and offers a complete kids menu with such favorites as corn dogs and “chicken lips.” For the

adults, a full bar boasts a daily happy

hour from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. And all

of Double Z’s delectable dishes can

be enjoyed either inside or, when

the weather permits, on the deck

overlooking the Yampa River. It’s also

conveniently located next to the bike

path, making it accessible to those on

foot and wheels.

DouBLE Z

1124 Yampa St.

970.879.0849

DoubleZBBQ.com

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There are two reasons Mambo Italiano is a five-time winner of the Steamboat’s annual Best of the Boat contest for best Italian food — ambiance and authenticity.

Located in the heart of downtown, Mambo Italiano offers a unique and unforgettable dining experience year-round. Under new ownership by executive chef Hannah Hopkins, who runs the kitchen together with chefs Michael Goldberg and Fernando Maldonado, one of town’s favorite eateries unveils a fresh new menu to go along with its award-winning wine list,

friendly staff and lively atmosphere.

The key is an eclectic menu combining classic southern Italian fare with innovative modern cuisine and daily specials inspired by local and seasonal ingredients.

Exposed to a fusion of American and European cuisines in New Haven, Conn., before relocating to New York where she spent 15 years as a chef, caterer and restaurateur, Hopkins moved to Steamboat in 2011, drawing upon her Sicilian background to inspire a marriage of rustic and contemporary flavors that delight the senses. An all-new menu

includes a variety of small plates and antipastas as well as house-made fresh pastas such as fettuccines, pappardelle and gnocchi. The restaurant also offers an array of fish, steaks, insalatas and more, as well as eclectic pizzas, children’s meals and a medley of mouth-watering desserts. Mambo also prides itself on its award-winning wines, craft cocktails and one of town’s best happy hours from 4 to 5:30 p.m. every day.

mamBo iTaLiano

521 Lincoln Ave.

970.870.0500

Mambos.com

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With an emphasis on fresh, the western-style Old Town Pub & Restaurant is one of town’s longest-running dining and drinking establishments. Making everything from scratch with a seasonally rotating menu, it offers such favorites as the Prime Rib Burrito and French Dip Philly as well as such new offerings as Strawberry & Brie Bruschetta, Steak Tacos and Shrimp Tapanade.

For the night owls, late night pizzas are served from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., made with fresh dough, sauce and toppings

(try the crowd favorite Buffalo Chicken or BBQ Chicken). Its long-standing

“Burger Night” occurs every Thursday with half-price, locally sourced burgers. For appetizers, choose from its famous fried pickles to homemade onion rings and popper dip. Soup and salad favorites include venison chili and seared ahi tuna salad, with sandwiches ranging from Southwest Chicken to its rip-roaring Reuben. A full line-up of music ensues every week as well, as do wines, microbrews and cocktails complementing its award-winning Rocky Mountain menu.

All this is found in an historic building

at 6th Street and Lincoln Avenue,

downtown, letting you take in the

town’s heritage while placating your

hunger and kicking up your heels

dancing.

oLD ToWn puB

600 Lincoln Ave.

970.879.2101

TheOldTownPub.com

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Perfect for everyone from families to sports fans, the Tap House offers Colorado craft beers, food and fun in the heart of downtown. It has 21 draft beers, all from Colorado, complete with beer towers that let you tap at your table. It also hosts “tap room takeovers” focusing on a specific brewery.

With a the-more-the-merrier ambiance, it’s able to accommodate groups of up to 100 people, perfect for bringing your team in after the big game, and offers 50 high-definition TVs with

complete sports programming. It also offers NTN Network, free sports trivia and poker games, a game arcade and the best collection of sports memorabilia in town.

Traditional sports grill food includes burgers, battered chicken fingers, onion rings and heaping piles of nachos, as well as ribs, half-roasted chicken, sirloins, ribeyes and more. Burger favorites include the Fire Burger with fresh jalapenos, cream cheese and hot barbecue sauce; the three-cheese Hat Trick; and the Rodeo,

with barbecue sauce, cheddar cheese

and onion rings. Its award-winning

wings are braised in such sauces

as oriental barbecue, buttery garlic

parmesan and dry-rubbed Jamaican

jerk (get them half price on Tuesday

Wing Day).

Tap houSE

729 Lincoln Ave.

970.879.2431

TheTapHouse.com

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8th Street Steakhouse 50 Eighth St. 970-879-3131 8thstreetsteakhouse.comStEakhouSE

Aurum Food & Wine 811 Yampa St., 970-879-9500aurumsteamboat.comamErican contEmporarY

Azteca Taqueria 116 ninth St., 970-870-9980aztecataqueria.com mExican

Backcountry Delicatessen 635 Lincoln ave., 970-879-3617backcountry-deli.com DELi

Back Door Grill 825 oak St., 970-871-7888backdoorburgergrill.comamErican

Bamboo Market Health Foods 1110 Yampa St., 970-879-9992bamboomkt.com hEaLth FooD

The BARley635 Lincoln ave., 970-761-2195thebarleycolorado.compub

Bear River Bar & Grill 2305 mount Werner circle, 970-871-5165steamboat.comamErican

Beau Jo’s Mountain Bistro 704 Lincoln ave., 970-870-6401beaujos.compizza

Big House Burgers & Bottle-cap Bar 2093 curve plaza, 970-870-8500 bighouseburgers.comamErican

bistro c.v. 345 Lincoln ave., 970-879-4197bistrocv.comamErican contEmporarY

Blue Sage Pizza 685 marketplace plaza, 970-870-8600bluesagepizza.compizza

Breezeway Cafe2200 Village inn court, 970-879-2220sheratonsteamboat.comcaFE

Brooklynn’s Pizzeria 57 10th ave., 970-871-1000brooklynnspizzeria.compizza

Butcherknife Brewing Co.2875 Elk river road, 970-879-bEErbutcherknifebrewing.combrEWErY

The Cabin Restaurant & Lounge 2300 mount Werner circle, 970-871-5550steamboatgrand.com/the-cabinamErican

Cafe Diva 1855 Ski time Square Drive, 970-871-0508cafediva.comamErican contEmporarY

Cantina Mexican Restaurant818 Lincoln ave., 970-879-0826steamboatcantina.commExican

Carl’s Tavern 700 Yampa St., 970-761-2060carlstavern.comamErican

Catamount Ranch Lakehouse Grille 30215 Waters Edge trail, 970-871-9229catamountranchclub.combar anD griLL

Chelsea’s White Dragon2300 mount Werner circle, 970-879-7211aSian

Ciao Gelato912 Lincoln ave., 970-233-0080 ciaogelatosteamboat.comgELato anD pizza

Clark Store54175 routt county road 129, clark, 970-879-3849clarkstore.comDELi

Colorado Bagel Co. & Deli 1815 central park plaza, 970-870-9657DELi

Colorado High 5635 Lincoln ave., 970-871-0005 coloradohigh5.compizza

Creekside Cafe131 11th St., 970-879-4925creekside-cafe.com amErican

Cruisers Sub Shop 685 marketplace plaza, 970-879-1747cruiserssubshop.com DELi

Cugino’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant 41 Eighth St., 970-879-5805cuginosrestaurant.comitaLian

Daddio’s Bar & Grill 21495 u.S. highway 40, milner, 970-871-1415bar anD griLL

Double Diamonds Bar2306 mount Werner circle, 970-761-2662doublediamondsbar.combar anD griLL

Double Z Bar & Bar BQ 1124 Yampa St., 970-879-0849doublezbbq.combarbEcuE

The Drunken Onion Get & Go Kitchen685 marketplace plaza, 970-879-8423drunkenonion.comtakE-out, catEring, caFE

E3 Chophouse701 Yampa St., 970-879-7167e3chophouse.comStEakhouSE

The Egg & I 325 anglers Drive, 970-871-4633theeggandirestaurants.comamErican

Fiesta Jalisco 455 anglers Drive,970-871-6999 fiestajalisco.netmExican

Freshies Restaurant595 S. Lincoln ave., 970-879-8099freshiessteamboat.comamErican

Four Points Lodgeon mountain/Steamboat Ski area, 970-871-5150 steamboat.comamErican

Geano’s Caffe 2305 mount Werner circle, 970-871-5150steamboat.comcaFE

Gondola Pub & Grill 2305 mount Werner circle, 970-879-4448 gondolapubandgrill.compub

Grand Café 2300 mount Werner circle, 970-871-5500steamboatgrand.comcaFE

Hahn's Peak Roadhouse 60880 routt county road 129, clark, 970-879-4404hahnspeakroadhouse.combar anD griLL

Harwigs L’apogee911 Lincoln ave., 970-879-1919harwigs.comamErican contEmporarY

Haymaker Patio Grill34855 E. u.S. highway 40, 970-879-1265steamboat.comamErican

Hazie’s 2305 mount Werner circle, 970-871-5150 steamboat.comamErican

Hungry Dog 635 Lincoln ave., 970-819-2224 hungrydogofsteamboat.comamErican

Johnny B. Good’s Diner 738 Lincoln ave., 970-870-8400johnnybgoodsdiner.comamErican

JOOSE2754 Downhill Drive, unit c, 970-846-5063jbjoose.comhEaLth FooD anD DELi

La Fiesta Grill & Cantina 1755 central park plaza, 970-879-6393lafiestagrillandcantina.commExican

La Montaña 2500 Village Drive, 970-879-5800lamontanasteamboat.com mExican

Laundry Kitchen & Cocktails127 11th St., 970-870-0681thelaundryrestaurant.comamErican contEmporarY

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Lil’ House Country Biscuits & Coffee 2093 curve plaza, 970-870-8507 lilhousebiscuits.comamErican

Low Country Kitchen435 Lincoln ave., 970-761-2693lowrestaurant.comamErican

Lyon Soda Fountain 840 Lincoln ave., 970-879-1114 lyonsofsteamboat.comSoDa Fountain

Mahogany Ridge Brewery & Grill 435 Lincoln ave., 970-879-3773 mahoganyridgesteamboat.compub

Mambo Italiano 521 Lincoln ave., 970-870-0500mambos.com itaLian

Mazzola’s Majestic Italian Diner917 Lincoln ave., 970-879-2405mazzolas.comitaLian

McKnights Irish Pub & Loft 690 marketplace plaza, 970-879-7881mcknightsirishpub.compub

Milk Run Donut Cafe941 Lincoln ave., 970-761-2023milkrundonutcafe.comcaFE

Moe’s Original Bar B Que1898 kamar plaza, 970-879-1615moesoriginalbbq.combarbEcuE

MountainBrew427 oak St., 970-879-7846mountainbrewsteamboat.comcaFE anD bakErY

Murphy’s Tavern 54737 routt county road 129, clark, 970-879-6046murphystavern.compub

Noodle’s and More Saigon Cafe 635 Lincoln ave., 970-870-1544aSian

O’Neils Tavern & Grill737 Lincoln ave., unit 1, 970-879-6380 oneilstavernandgrill.compub

Off the Beaten Path 68 ninth St., 970-879-6830steamboatbooks.comcaFE

Old Town Pub & Restaurant600 Lincoln ave., 970-879-2101theoldtownpub.com pub

Ore House at the Pine Grove1465 pine grove road, 970-879-1190orehouse.comStEakhouSE

The Paramount1855 Ski time Square, 970-879-1170theparamountcolorado.comamErican

The Pit on 5th BBQ425 Lincoln ave., 970-761-2164 thepit-on5th.combarbEcuE

Ragnar’sSteamboat Ski area/rendezvous Lodge, 970-871-5150 steamboat.comScanDinaVian

Red Bowl World Curry Haus 1117 Lincoln ave., 970-879-7169redbowlsteamboat.comaSian

Rex’s American Grill & Bar 3190 S. Lincoln ave., 970-870-0438rexsgrill.comamErican

The Ristretto Coffee Lounge635 Lincoln ave., 970-879-3393theristretto.comcaFE

ROOTZ Cafe737 Lincoln ave., 970-871-4510rootzcafe.comhEaLth FooD

The Rusted Porch 690 marketplace plaza, 970-879-1455therustedporch.comamErican

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Saddleback Ranch Sleighride Dinner37350 routt county road 179, 970-879-3711saddlebackranch.netamErican

Saddles 2200 Village inn court, 970-879-2220sheratonsteamboatresort.comamErican

Sake2U 609 Yampa St., 970-870-1019SuShi, aSian anD amErican

Salt & Lime628 Lincoln ave., 970-871-6277 suckalime.commExican

Sambi Canton 941 Lincoln ave., 970-870-9988sambicanton.comaSian

Schmiggity’s821 Lincoln ave., 970-879-4100schmiggitys.com LiVE muSic anD DancE bar

Sevens Mountain Grill 2200 Village inn court, 970-879-2220sheratonsteamboatresort.comamErican

The Shack Cafe 740 Lincoln ave., 970-879-9975amErican Sharon’s2851 riverside plaza, 970-761-2467amErican

Skull Creek Greek635 Lincoln ave., 970-879-1339skullcreekgreek.commEDitErranEan

Slopeside Grill 1855 Ski time Square Drive, 970-879-2916slopesidegrill.compub Snowbird Restaurant and Lounge2304 après Ski Way, 970-879-1730theptarmigan.comamErican

Soda Creek Pizza 1585 mid Valley Drive, 970-871-1111sodacreekpizza.com pizza

Steamboat Coffee Roasters1744 Lincoln ave., 970-879-3100steamboatcoffee.comcaFE

Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co. 1030 Yampa St., 970-879-3504 steamboatseafood.comDELi

Steamboat Smokehouse 912 Lincoln ave., 970-879-7427steamboatsmokehouse.com barbEcuE

StokerSteamboat Ski area/thunderhead Lodge, 970-871-5150 steamboat.combar

Storm Peak Brewing Co.1744 Lincoln ave., 970-879-1999stormpeakbrewing.combrEWErY

Sumatera1106 Lincoln ave., 970-879-2929aSian

Sunpie’s Bistro 735 Yampa St., 970-870-3360cajun amErican

Sweet Pea Restaurant729 Yampa St., 970-879-1221sweetpeamarketand restaurant.comamErican

The T-Bar2045 Ski time Square Drive, 970-879-6652 tbarsteamboat.combar

Tacos del Barco 644 Lincoln ave., 970-871-7930mExican

Taco Cabo 1755 Lincoln ave., 970-846-2307mExican

The Tap House Sports Grill 729 Lincoln ave., 970-879-2431 thetaphouse.compub

Three Peaks Grill 2165 pine grove road, 970-879-3399threepeaksgrill.com amErican contEmporarY

Thunderhead Lodge2305 mount Werner circle, 970-879-6111 steamboat.combar anD griLL

Truffle Pig 2250 après Ski Way, 970-879-7470trufflepigrestaurant.com amErican contEmporarY

Umbrella Bar2305 mount Werner circle, 970-879-6111steamboat.combar

Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria730 Lincoln ave., 970-879-7570vaquerosmexican.netmExican

VFW – Post 4264 924 Lincoln ave., 970-879-9959vfw.orgbar

Wild Plum Market 2525 Village Drive, 970-879-1981wildplumgrocer.comDELi

Winona’s Restaurant & Bakery617 Lincoln ave., 970-879-2483winonassteamboat.comamErican

Yama1875 Ski time Square Drive, 970-761-2087yamasteamboat.comaSian

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