by Michele Kadison
Looking for great eats with a magnificent view? Steamboat Springs restaurants run the gamut for satisfying all tastes, and all within range of some of the most breathtaking sites in Colorado. From Mexican gourmet to French haute cuisine to casual burgers and homey cafes, Steamboat provides you with over 70 restaurants and bars to sample. Here, even the most finicky of eaters will find meals to enjoy. With the town’s strong Western roots, dishes featuring local fare such as elk, buffalo, and trout are not to be missed.
In winter between 7:00 am and 11:00 pm, Steamboat’s free shuttle service will conveniently take you to and from any of Steamboat’s restaurants. Restaurant menus are available on line on the Steamboat Local Dining Guide to help you decide what fare you’d like to try for each dining experience. Be sure to contact your concierge for dining and activity reservations, especially during the peak vacation months.
Rockies.com Steamboat Dining Choice Picks
Cafe Diva
The combination of warm atmosphere and eclectic dining makes this cozy restaurant a top pick for Rockies.com editors. Located in the center of the Mountain Village, Café Diva has a wine cellar featuring over 275 wines to compliment the diverse menu offered by Chef Kate Van Rensselaer. Each season she prepares a new menu, using only the freshest ingredients on the market. Seating is limited, so reserve your table beforehand. Dinner is served every night from 5:30 to 10pm. |
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HaziesSteamboat Ski Area, 2305 Mt. Werner Circle High up on Mount Werner, this favorite Steamboat Springs restaurant provides diners with the romantic vista of the Yampa Valley. Known as one of the top ten on-mountain dining experiences as reported by USA Today, Hazies features dishes such as grilled rack of lamb, vegetarian moussakka, and other Nouveau American recipes. And the desserts are not to be missed! Try the chocolate cognac torte or the chocolate mousse for a taste of heaven. Sunday brunch at Hazies is legendary amongst the locals for its opulent and decadent menu! |
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La Montana2500 Village Dr For award-winning gourmet Southwestern and Mexican cooking, La Montana is the best around. Featured in Gourmet magazine, this unique restaurant offers dishes that are distinctive Colorado fare. Grilled elk loin with cilantro pesto or mesquite grilled lamb with blue corn tortillas are perfect examples of this brilliant restaurant’s fare. And La Montana features one of Steamboat Springs’ best bar, with an wide choice of top of the line liqueurs as well as some of the tastiest margaritas in town. |
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Slopeside Grill
If you want to be in with the in crowd, join the Rockies.com editors at Slopeside Grill! Here’s where the après ski crowd meets for hearty meals and great mountain views. With its ample menu, this local grill features pastas, brick-oven style pizza, chili, ribs, and seafood. There’s late night fun at Slopeside when the crowd shows up for drink specials and discounted wood-baked pizza. |
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