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Dining with 17 people is never an easy feat, but The Regional was able to accommodate us. After…read morespeaking with one of the managers, we secured a reservation for that same evening. A little preparation on our end helped ensure everything went smoothly. Since The Regional is a farm-to-table restaurant, many items need to be prepared or prepped in advance, so I was grateful to collect everyone's orders earlier in the day. That gave the kitchen time to prepare and made it easier to get everything cooking once we arrived. We were seated off to the side of the bar in a small private area. The restaurant was busy, but not overwhelmingly so. Once we were settled, our server came over, introduced himself, and took our drink and food orders, making sure to associate each dish with the correct diner. After everything was entered, our drinks and food arrived surprisingly quickly. All of the food and drinks were good, but the service was even better. A big thank-you to the manager and our server for accommodating our team and helping make such a large dinner feel seamless.

This is not the usual review. Recently, I dined at the…read moreRegional, and had an unexpected mishap. But first.... the staff is exceptional. Our server was Lillian who is not only pleasant but well versed in the menu - offering suggestions and explanation on dishes or pairings. The atmosphere is homey with vintage style chairs, and the tables are set close but the room doesn't feel cramped We loved the Regional salad and the lamb merguez meatballs. As my main dish, I ordered the Halibut ceviche which is prepared with avocado, a detail that I overlooked and unfortunately I'm allergic to avocados. When the dish was placed in front of me, I was surprised and quickly signaled Lillian. She was concerned that I may have tasted the dish and offered medical attention (Benadryl) and promptly removed the dish. She encouraged me to order another main dish, but I opted for another lamb merguez meatballs which is served with warm bread. At the end of dinner, I was surprised that the halibut ceviche was taken off my bill - unexpected but appreciative gesture. 5 Stars - Hallmark of customer service at the Regional!

Booth with plants: Banquette seating, quieter side of the room

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Restaurant 415

4.1(599 reviews)

0.4 mi

Genuinely had the best bowl of my entire life here. I would fight a grizzly bear just to eat the…read moremediterannean quinoa bowl with salmon- genuinely heavenly. The patios are also amazing and the service is excellent! And so close to campus. The music was great too. But yall, this place is amazing fr.

Solid Wednesday night dinner, would go back. Walked in around dinnertime with no reservation and…read moregot seated right away, so midweek seems to be the move if you want to skip the wait. Got the Mediterranean bowl with a steak skewer add-on and an Odell IPA. The bowl looked the part (cauliflower, chickpeas, feta, spinach, peppers) but the flavor didn't land the way I hoped. Felt like it needed more punch. The steak skewer was cooked perfectly, but for what they charge as an add-on, you should be getting three skewers instead of one. The key lime cheesecake stole the show. Bright, tart, creamy, and worth saving room for. If you go, order it. Service was attentive without hovering. The space is open and well-lit with cool abstract art on the walls, and the noise level stays low enough to hold a real conversation, which is rare for a place this size. Two patios out front for when the weather cooperates. Come for the dessert and the easy vibe. Skip the Mediterranean bowl, try one of the pizzas or the ribeye next time.

Gimme and a bowl of soup

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Exterior: Two patios, easy parking out front

Tasty Harmony

4.2(304 reviews)

0.1 mi

My family and I have eaten at Tasty Harmony 3 times in the past 8 months while we've been in town…read morevisiting our daughter. Ft. Collins has many wonderful restaurants we've enjoyed, but my favorite is Tasty Harmony. I'm not a vegan, but I do enjoy plant-based meals, and their food is delicious...!! The Nashville Chxn, Reuben, and Black & Bleu burgers are all excellent! Plus, they have an awesome staff there. Shout out to our server "Sam" for helping make the experience so enjoyable (and even remembering us from when we were there 5 months earlier.... :). )

The vegetarian options here are so interesting. I got the Samurai Bowl with sesame-nori-crusted…read morechickpea tempeh, white rice, steamed kale, wakame salad, pickled ginger, and garlic Caesar dressing. I am not sure if it's healthy with all that creamy Caesar dressing, but it sure tasted like it could be healthy. I also got the Impossible to Have Bad Thoughts Tonic with muddled Thai basil, mint, lime juice, tulsi tincture, ginger peach kombucha, and agave. It was like a dressed up ginger ale -- very refreshing. FYI Remember that kombucha has alcohol, so plan your day accordingly after consumption.

View from the door

The pastry case

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Restaurant interior.

The Mayor of Old Town

4.4(458 reviews)

0.6 mi

First time here. They do have a small parking lot out back that can fill up, but I was able to find…read morenearby street parking. Meeting up with friends just after lunch time. It was a bit quieter than I'm sure it would be at optimum times. They have Lunch & Late Night menu. It runs 12pm - 3pm and 9pm to Last Call. Their beer list is vast. I went with a Dunkel from Zwei, a local brewery. Nice touch that is was served in a Zwei glass. I chose to get the Personal Poutine. Fries, with cheese curds and brown gravy, how could I go wrong? So good. The service was great and I would like to come back. It seems like such a great place to meet up with folks.

Excellent food, and attentive service…read more The beet salad with chicken that I had was expertly prepared--I mean a perfect blend of a myriad of flavors. Everything was fresh. Others had burgers, and sautéed Brussel sprouts. One of has had carne asada fries--it was an enormous portion. Drink refills were plentiful and the server was constantly checking in on us, but in a very attentive and non-intrusive way. We liked him a lot. The list of draft beers is notable, and my partner and a flight of four. The prices were reasonable, especially for the quality of food and the level of service we experienced. If you're in Fort Collins, I'd recommend checking out this comfy restaurant.

Over 100 beers selection!

The beef stroganoff. Slow beef!

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Persimmon

4.7(56 reviews)

0.2 mi

Persimmon is officially one of my favorite places in Fort Collins! You MUST come here and visit…read more Every item on their menu is a dream - carefully crafted with perfect flavors. I came here with a partner en route to Laramie WY. We each ordered a sandwich and split their Shishito Peppers and Baba Ganoush. All of that and their mocktails were delicious. Service is also top notch. We chose to sit upstairs, which felt cozy. I love all the décor and their whole vibe in general. I want to come back to try everything else on their menu - from drinks and tapas to desserts. I have my eye on their Persian Love Cake and Tres Leches Cake, which I wish I had ordered to-go. Shop their goods and bakery section. It also seems like a great place to work remotely. Obsessed!

My friends and I were on the hunt for something warm after the No Kings March. The usual Old Town…read morecoffee shops were packed, so we moved along. As we were wandering northward someone started suggested G&B. My reaction was absolutely not, why don't we go to Persimmon instead? "Oh, I've heard good things - where is it?" There. "Where?" Right there. "I don't see it." That door directly across the street from us! Persimmon is quite inconspicuous from the street, but is one of Fort Collins' hidden in plain sight gems. That proved to be a good thing on a day where thousands of people pretty much had the same thought of needing something to warm up - while there were throngs at other places we passed by Persimmon was nearly empty. Our group of 6 easily found a comfy spot for our group. It turns out the we beat the lunch rush - it started to get quite busy once noon rolled around. After perusing the menu for warm drinks a few decided they were hungry so food was ordered as well. I had a matcha latte, unsweetened, and it was a perfect choice to warm up after being out in the wind and bluster that morning. They use a ceremonial grade matcha, which I found to be smooth and really not bitter. I also shared a pastrami sandwich with one of my friends - they were nice enough to bring out the sandwich halves on two plates. While not a New York deli kind of sandwich, it was good - quality ingredients on focaccia. They source their pastrami from a specialty butcher in Denver, though I've forgotten their name. Sandwiches are served with kettle chips that are light, crispy, and not too oily. In a previous visit I had their tuna sandwich and sampled some appetizers. The tuna sandwich was among the best I have ever had - I can't really put my finger on why but I do remember that my first bite wowed me. I didn't see the meze sampler on the menu this time, but as I recall the beet hummus was a standout. I don't lunch out in Old Town very often, but Persimmon is always such a pleasure. I need to make a point of coming more often.

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The Colorado Room

4.7(892 reviews)

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This place was awesome. From the second we stepped in the door the service was amazing. Super…read morehelpful and super friendly. Great concept. Love sliders and love poutine. So many choices. We will definitely have to go back to try more. Everything we had was amazing!!! If you get a combo you get $2 off an adult beverage. Nice touch. I got the cheesesteak and the rhine combo wirh classic poutine. My husband got meatloaf (a special) and the smothered chicken combo with classic poutine. My friend got bahn mi with chicken and buffalo chicken combo and tater eclairs. Her husband got southern chicken and bahn mi chicken combo with cheese curds. We also got the tater eclairs on the side with the brown sugar bacon aioli. Wow. I got the adult lemonade, my friend got the Ricky and her husband got the bourbon drink. The back patio area was nice. You order at the counter and they give you a number then bring it out to you when it's ready. We will absolutely be back.

2.5, edging down to 2 stars…read more Not the best food experience I've ever had. They're rated really high -- actually one of the highest-rated restaurants in Fort Collins -- and from a food perspective I don't really understand why. Sliders with sweet potato fries -- fine, nothing extraordinary. Potato éclairs -- . It was really just mashed potatoes with some topping on it. I honestly didn't even finish it. Mountain oysters -- huge letdown. They came out so overcooked they were basically crunchier than potato chips, with the batter crumbling off. I've never had them before, so I didn't get a good representation of how they're supposed to be -- these were just super-cooked batter. On the space: we ended up sitting in three different spots to eat. We went outside by the street first -- super loud, and people were smoking, so we headed back in. The open spot inside was right under the AC and about forty degrees, so we moved to the back area. The back was fine -- covered -- but pretty dirty, with mop buckets and clutter sitting around. The one drink I had was a good value since we were there at happy hour -- some kind of fruity whiskey drink. It was fine, but nothing I'd seek out again. I hate to give such a friendly place a bad review. It'd be a really great spot if you're a college student who wants some cheap bites and a drink -- but honestly it's just bar food, and the ceiling is probably a 4 on a really good day. I wouldn't get excited to head down there, and parking is a bit of a hassle too. Would recommend only if you're after very cheap eats in that area -- check them out for happy hour. But I would not return.

Rhine Pork Slider ($5.25) and Pork Banh-Mi Slider ($5.25)

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Penrose Taphouse & Eatery

3.9(273 reviews)

0.2 mi

Our son is at CSU and recommended this place. We'd been here once before and had a good experience,…read moreso we went in and were seated pretty quickly. Waitress was quick and friendly, got our order fast and did a great job. We ordered a few different burgers and some Mac and cheese, which were delicious. Only issue we had was my burger was to be med rare and was well done, but I was hungry so ate it anyway. When the waitress found out they cooked it wrong, her manager came out and took it off the bill! Great customer service. If you're in town and want a truly delicious burger and great atmosphere, make sure to drop in here.

The food portions were perfect. Shout out to Kenna our server who made the atmosphere of eating…read moreoutside on a beautiful night! The service was quick and they thought ahead for drinks and condiments. Parking close.

Bar area

Papi de gonzo sandwich

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Austin's American Grill

3.8(419 reviews)

0.0 mi

I decided to try this restaurant after seeing so many positive reviews, and now I completely…read moreunderstand why people love it. Every part of the experience was enjoyable from beginning to end. We were greeted warmly, seated quickly, and our server was incredibly friendly and helpful. The meal was fantastic. Everything tasted fresh and was prepared with care. Each dish had its own unique flavor, and nothing felt overly salty or greasy. The portions were just right, leaving us satisfied without feeling overly full. Even the drinks and dessert were excellent. The restaurant itself had a clean and inviting atmosphere. The tables were spotless, the seating was comfortable, and the overall vibe made it easy to relax and enjoy our evening. Even though it was busy, the staff stayed organized and attentive. This is exactly the kind of place you look forward to visiting again. The quality of the food, the professionalism of the staff, and the comfortable setting all came together to create an excellent dining experience. Highly recommended.

Eh. Over recent years, I've had very hit and miss experiences at the downtown Austin's. Yesterday…read morewas another disappointing miss. We stopped in for a late lunch, arriving around 2. We started with a beer for my husband and a mocktail for me. The mocktail (blueberry lemonade) was simply not worth the $7 price tag. Mostly ice - filled to the literal rim of the glass. So full when I took one of my first sips, ice fell to the floor. There was just a splash of ginger beer; it could've used more but, alas, no room with all that ice! When I mentioned it to the server, she explained that's how they make them. She offered to bring me another, but it seemed clear she meant I'd be paying for it. No thank you. Next, my food. I tried the salmon burger (new to the menu, I'm told) which is actually a salmon croquette on a bun with some lettuce and vinaigrette. It's HUGE and not in a good way. The first few bites were okay, and I thought the heavily breaded effect was due to biting into the edge. As I continued eating, though, most bites felt like a mouthful of bread. I can only hope there was minced salmon in it, but the ratio was so heavy on breadcrumbs that I couldn't detect it. Not the slightest hint of pink on the inside either. I ate about 1/2, my hungry hub finished it. The flaws of the salmon burger didn't seem worth pointing out to the server after the response I got with the drink. Later, as we walked around downtown, I felt like I had a lead sandwich in my stomach. My husband had a better experience than I. His bison burger came out great. No complaints. Unfortunately for me, I think I'll just have to order very specific things when coming here now. Austin's has sentimental value for me - it's the first place we dined after moving here 27 years ago. Because of that, I keep giving them second chances after they fall short. I just wish they'd return to the days of "you can't go wrong", everything is awesome.

Rotisserie chicken

Skillet corn bread

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Bees knees on the patio

Yampa Sandwich Company

4.4(182 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great sandwich and great service! I love the creativity with the sandwich options! Definitely will…read morereturn

Great sandwiches. The Italian beef which was a beef sandwich with cheese and au jus. Super good. I…read moregot this for a coworker and myself and we both thoroughly enjoyed them. Friendly staff. You ordered at the counter, a coffee shop vibe.

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Little

4.3(132 reviews)

0.9 mi

this really is the best food in foco. we got the oysters, pork hanger, and the pasta with a beer…read moreand aperol spritz. everything was out of this world. the star was definitely the pork. it's a unique cut on a unique pig. in a dining experience, i really appreciate star service, novelty, and ofc flavor profile. little on mt exceeded my expectations. our server christopher walked through each menu item with a well explained presentation if you will. it made me feel all warm and fuzzy when he explained his "why." he was wonderful and it's clear that he is truly bought into this restaurant's mission and values. do yourself a favor and make a reservation here.

The food at this place is great…read more Just be aware that if you make a reservation, they have a 12 hr. cancellation policy. If you try and cancel after that 12 hrs. starts, you can't. And they don't have a phone number, so you can't call them to let them know so they can fill that reservation. AND they will charge you your reservation deposit, which is $10 per person in your party.

Lamb over escarole and a side of local veggies

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Gabe E.

4 years ago

Always hits the spot, simple as that. .................................................................................................................................................. read more

John T.

9 years ago

What ever happened to cooking and eating WHOLE pieces of chicken? How do we know those "chicken tenders"are even 100% chicken? read more

Andrew M.

9 years ago

Love the chicken at this place so good I will be back this was my first time in here and wow so good

Craig P.

310

8 years ago

Great Chicken! Reminds me of the Nashville hot chicken but needs a bit more flavor on it.

Diane R.

5 years ago

If you are looking for a quick inexpensive fried chicken meal this is the place for you!

Jane B.

4 years ago

Please open a Comet Chicken in the SE part of Fort Collins!! I think that says it all.

William F.

5 years ago

Great owners! Terrific place to eat and be with friends and family ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

Robert F.

4 years ago

Good chicken Sandwich. Fast service

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