Steamboat Guide
Eat in Steamboat Springs
Places to eat in Steamboat Springs
Use this page to find the best places to eat near the Steamboat Springs ski resort. This resort has some great restaurants and bars for skiers and riders who have spent the day on the mountain.
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Good things come in threes at The Rio: legendary margaritas, seriously good Mexican food, and great fun. Memorably good times start here in the heart of downtown Steamboat Springs with lunch, dinner, and daily happy hour specials. Plus, you can come refresh your spirit on our rooftop patio.
Mazzola's Italian Restaurant
This restaurant is located in downtown Steamboat Springs a few miles away from the ski resort. It's not just pizzas and calzones here. You can stop in for a nice steak or check out some of the pasta dishes. A large pizza will cost about $17.00 here.
Antares Restaurant
This is a unique place to eat with some great American cuisine. The menu includes Madras Curry Lamb Stew, Elk Crosby and a daily seafood special. Antares is located in Downtown Steamboat so if you are staying next to the ski slopes, you will have to grab the shuttle from your hotel or condo to ride into Steamboat Springs. The average meal here is about $25.
La Montana Mexican Restaurant
This is a classic Mexican restaurant that is located just a few minutes walk from the Steamboat ski slopes. This isn't a Taco Bell and if you are taking your vacation during a holiday season you should make reservations in advance. Check out the grilled elk loin in addition to all of the traditional Mexican food that is available here. This is one of the only Mexican restaurants in Steamboat and it is the highest rated by far.
Tugboat Grill and Pub
If you are spending your Steamboat vacation in a ski in and ski out condo; the Tugboat is a place that you should become familiar with. It is located right near the base of the Steamboat Silver Bullet Gondola and it's a great place to eat after skiing at Steamboat Springs. It is easy to get cheap food here; most meals are under $10. The steaks and more expensive meals range up to about $20.
Saketumi
This is a sushi restaurant located less than a 2 minute walk away from the base of the gondola and the Steamboat Springs base area. Enjoy all of the traditional sushi foods in the heart of Colorado ski country.
Gondola Pub and Grill
This is a prime place for apres ski dining and relaxing. This restaurant is located right at the base of the Silver Bullet gondola in Steamboat and is a popular place for skiers and riders to stop on their way off of the mountain. Stop here on your way out skiing in the morning for breakfast too. There is an entire breakfast menu and a meal can easily be eaten for under $7. A full plate of chicken fried steak and eggs will cost $8.99 here.
Steamboat Smokehouse Restaurant
If you are on vacation in Steamboat Springs and just looking for good old American food, this is the place for you to eat. This is an authentic smokehouse with a hickory smoke barbeque pit. If a double black diamond ski trail covered with moguls doesn't stop your heart, this place might. It's easy to eat for $10-$12 here. $16.95 will get you a man-sized portion of pork that can fill just about anyone.
Mahogany Ridge Brewery
This is a traditional American brewery restaurant located in downtown Steamboat Springs. You can choose from a long list of burgers for under $10. There is lots of chicken plates, fish meals and lots of appetizers all for a reasonable price. You can also try out all of the beers that are brewed only a few feet away from where you eat.
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