Cocktails and Dates are amazing! Bison, coconut shrimp and apple salad...meh. Salad was swimming in dressing. Mashed potatoes were runny and a bit on salty side. Nice atmosphere. Would I go back, perhaps and would try their sandwiches. read more

We tried this place out recently and really liked it! Ambiance is relaxed but sophisticated without being pretentious. Food was okay, although my friend had the burger and it was really tasty. What was really the most outstanding of the experience was our bartender, Heavenly. She was so nice, attentive, and making sure all of our needs were met, despite how crazy busy it was. Also, she made the BEST cosmo I ever had, and even made an amazing custom cocktail to my super picky friend... Simply outstanding hospitality and customer service from her! 5 stars for that aspect for sure!! read more

Sunday afternoon at 4pm was 84 degrees outside, but their patio was actually very comfortable. We went there because of the Happy Hour, and the fresh Peach menu. We had the Peach 75, the Peach Margarita, and the Peach & Bourbon Smash drinks. The drinks only had a hint of peach flavor. The peach Ricotta Caprese was totally awesome. The ricotta cheese and peach slices were so good. It was served with toast. Wife and I had the Chicken Parm, with asparagus was very good, also. The asparagus was flavorful and crisp. The chicken was well coated but tender inside. I recommend the Simmer. read more

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Simmer has great ambience. The appetizers are on fire. And the weight staff is very attentive. We even got a visit from the manager Brock. Can't say enough great things about this restaurant. I will definitely be back again. read more

Great find! Just down the street from my work and a coworker recommended and it did not disappoint. Devils on horseback were a fun appetizer. An almond stuffed inside a pepper wrapped in bacon, who doesn't love bacon! Nashville got chicken and sweet potato waffle were great, though if this was my place I would offer a jalapeño cream gravy instead of maple syrup- but I love spicy. The spicy bloody Mary was good- but not great, Was a little plain. Service was great and the place was clean. Will definitely bring people here when they visit FoCo read more

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Simmer is always a go-to when you feel the need for great food and better service. Went with my Brother recently and had the crab rangoon and butternut squash ravioli. Heavenly, our bartender, took great care of us and suggested some wonderful drinks. All in all, a fabulous evening. Thanks, Heavenly. read more

There is a lot of variety in the food menu and the service has always been good. I have had date night meals here, book group, and drinks with friends. read more

This is my new favorite place. Heavenly was our wait staff tonight and she was amazing!

This was the second time I've dined at Simmer and this time I was thoroughly unimpressed. Their Devils on Horseback small plate was delicious but my entree lacked any kind of flavor whatsoever. I ordered the short rib entree that came highly recommended by our server. It was beautifully plated, the short rib was tender, and the potatoes were whipped smooth. However, it was completely bland. I had a couple bites of my partner's Shrimp Fra Diavolo, which is new on the menu and also highly recommend by our server. It was a bit better than my entree, but underwhelming. The seating in this restaurant is awkward. There's not enough space between tables to comfortably get by or feel any kind of privacy for conversation. Not sure we'll be back. read more

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Always seems like there's something new and delicious on the menu! Recently had a blueberry crab rangoo and it was absolutely amazing !

Great food, seasonal menu, honestly probably the best meal we have had in Fort Collins. Definitely recommend getting a reservation for dinner. It's a busy place! read more

Great food and service. Had the braised short rib tonight and it was very good. Last time I went I had the black and blue burger which was also very good. read more

Excellent in every respect. Best food we have had yet in Fort Collins. The homemade chips were devine with queso dip. Everyone in our party of 6 was pleased with all our entrees. The key lime pie was the best I ever had. We will be back soon! read more

Our server Kamrin was such a kind soul! She was so so sweet to me and my girlfriend when we came in thank you Kamrin

Such inconsistency when it comes to food execution. It was great right out of the gate and after the 4th time of bad plates we stopped going there. read more

Something as simple as a chicken brie sandwich is executed so well at Simmer that it tastes like more than the sum of its parts, and makes one forget to save room for dessert. We've been back to Simmer a number of times since our first visit and only once remembered to save room for the boozy French toast. It was everything I was hoping for. I like that they don't rest on their laurels here - the menu here is always thoughtfully evolving, with a nice mix of established favorites and new items. The staff are always unfailingly professional and friendly and excited about the food. I tried the hot chicken and waffle most recently. From what I've read, Nashville hot chicken is supposed to be unspeakably hot, so I had some misgivings. Simmer's version has a very exciting degree of hot that gets your attention quick, made manageable with the glass of (free) milk that appeared on the table just in time (Thanks Kyle!). We'll be back to see what's new, and hopefully remember to save room for dessert. read more

First visit, service was slow. It took a very long time to get acknowledged and then longer to give drink order (June 27, 6pm). I enjoyed the Spaghetti Squash Primavera very much but it was swimmmmmmmmmmming in oil. That part was very unappetizing. I'd try it again but mention the oil. read more

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Big menu. Something for everyone on this menu. The service is great . They have vegetarian dishes on the menu also

This was delicious and we will definitely be back. Great service by Emily, looked like the owner was helping to run meals (?), and our burgers were tasty. We had the angus burgers with mashed potatoes and that popper mashers side (brilliant!), a tomato bisque soup (perfection), and a hot drink. The sides were plentiful and the potatoes were clearly made on site. Arugula was fresh (I hate soggy lettuce bits). Service was ideal. They have a heated open patio (chilly but with a very cool cold weather discount!!), and an enclosed patio (looked warm but goes fast in this Covid restriction era). We are about safety right now, so we chose the colder patio spot (Winter/Pandemic). Maybe I would salt the mashed potatoes a little less, if I'm being picky, but no question we will be back. Please stay here, Simmer! read more

Loved this restaurant!! Come to visit my daughter and sil from Arkansas and I've tried almost every restaurant in Ft. Collins. This is in my Top 5 for sure!! read more

Stopped by this place for lunch and once the food arrived, I questioned why I'd never been here before! I had the Maui burger, which was amazing! The sweet potato fries were cooked perfectly and were delicious. The service was excellent and our waiter did an outstanding job recommending our food! If you haven't been here before, you're definitely missing out! Can't wait to go back!!! read more

Simmer - Maui burger topped with grilled pineapple and shredded short rib! Amazing!!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

My wife and I went last night and were pleasantly surprised! Staff were competent and friendly, the ambiance is comfortable and the food incredible! We'll definitely be back! read more

It's okay. The ambiance is kind of odd and uncomfortable. I had a chicken sandwich that was fantastic, but the worst coleslaw I've ever had in my life (I was really quite impressed by that! I've had coleslaw at some pretty dive places, so it's an accomplishment). We went twice, and even though it's only a few blocks from home, no plans to go back. read more

Had super high hopes- staff amazing! Friendly and really on top of everything! Food just was not up to par, it was decent but jot innovative. read more

The Jamaican jerk chicken is way too salty.l Bacon Wrapped Dates were good . The key lime pie is good as well read more

Nice vibe. Fun, eclectic, bright space with plenty of outdoor seating. Beer selection: lots of sours/fruitiness for Summer Cocktails: Quite a lot of interesting choices. I went with Old Smoky which was kind of like an old fashioned. I was not disappointed: It had a nice smoked aroma with the sweetness and a touch of sour you'd expect from an Old Fashioned. Food: I ordered the Devils on Horseback and the Poblano Cream Chicken Linguini. Let's start with the entree: I think with the advent of so many food/travel blogs and tv shows people are looking for ways to try new/unique food locally. For this reason, I opted for the "riskiest" thing on the menu. Everything else (I would say) has kind of reached acceptance (for the most part) somewhere (maybe not here, yet). But, I felt this dish was truly unique in that it was a risky combination of an Italian linguini alfredo with a South American chimichurri chicken, and some Mexican influence (poblano) thrown in to give it that "Southwestern style". I respect when restaurants take a risk to invent something new. My take on it is that it was pretty tasty, but could have been (I think) a lot better. Essentially, the sauce (likely cream cheese based) combined with the bacon really took over the dish. There was some spiciness throughout, which was a nice little bonus.. but for the most part it was the aforementioned flavors that really dominated. It kind of left me thinking that if some of the ratios were modified a bit it could have really stood out. The picture on the website shows a much larger amount of chimichurri than what I received (some small dabs). I think if the following were increased in amount/ratio it would really help to cut the cream with some acidity and balance out the flavors nicely: The onions, the chimichurri, and the lime wedge. In my dish, they were all in pretty small amounts.. and so the cream sauce really took over. Don't get me wrong though: The execution by the kitchen was perfect. It's been a while since I've had grilled chicken that was grilled this perfectly. And, all-in-all it was a delicious dish. Actually as good as the dish was, its two strongest flavors (bacon and cream cheese), were really the stars of the other dish I ordered: Devils on Horseback. The big difference in this appetizer though was the peppadew peppers. This is the acidity that the pasta really needed. In the Devils on Horseback you get all the flavors your mouth wants, wrapped up nicely on a bed of cream cheese. This dish is really hard to beat. Service: was great. I sat at the bar and the bartender was patient and helpful. She helped me figure out what I might like, and made some great suggestions. read more

I don't feel comfy eating in restaurants and won't for a long time. Simmer has their takeout down to a science, and they're very safe! You can order online, and do things like order sauces on the side, no onions, etc. They've thought of everything. You get there, pull into a parking spot, call the restaurant, and a nice masked server brings your order right out. Super safe, super fast and super good! Oh, and the food is amazing. When you're in your lovely 40s, you can tell if a restaurant uses crappy ingredients because your stomach will PAY. Not so with Simmer- That $17 Simmer Down Burger is worth every penny. You can even choose a gluten-free bun if you want! This is the way to do it during COVID- these wonderful people deserve to stay open and prosper because they're doing it right and doing it safely. Thank you so much- see you guys next weekend! :) read more

I've been here several times - all with different sets of people. Pre-COVID was a great girls night out. The place was packed, and we split appetizers and enjoyed speciality drinks. I even ran into 3 people I knew! Next time my mom came with me. We split a fabulous burger and just happened to be there when they were passing out gift cards to celebrate their anniversary. So- great food +$$ to use later! When we wanted to take my visiting sister out to a place she'd never been, we picked here. What a great spot!! She pronounced it the best food she'd had on her whole trip! The food is delicious, varied, and made with quality and great care. Recently, I took my bf since he wanted a burger. He's really picky about his beef but I didn't hesitate. I KNEW he'd love it. And he did! Cocktail happy hour and pie enhanced our fun time. We had to mask up and socially distance, but it is SO worth it. We will keep coming back. read more

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We went here for the first time last week and we were very happy with both the service and the food. Definitely gonna throw this place into our regular rotation...delicious! read more

First time at Simmer and all I can say is WOW!! Super friendly staff, wonderful atmosphere, fantastic food. Our server, Emily, was a perfectionist! She didn't get a single thing wrong on our 5 person order, she checked in with us at appropriate times, our glasses were NEVER empty. The food presentation was phenomenal! The outdoor seating area was cozy and comfortable. The music was just the right volume and great music choices (Grateful Dead was playing). Tables were spaced appropriately per Covid requirements. Everything was clean. Food came quickly. Paper Straws. If I could give this experience 10 stars I would! Will definitely eat here again! Loved it! read more

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First off- the service was phenomenal. Our waitress had all of our wants and needs on lockdown. We dined out on the patio. Very comfortable space- great heaters- lots of elbow room. The food and the drinks were great. Their margaritas hit just perfectly (I might have had 2). My wife had the stroganoff raviolis- I had the delightful Simmer Down burger... appetizers were on point too- we recommend the Devils on Horseback (don't ask, just order!). All items on the menu were reasonably priced. Portions were great. To the management- you guys are doing a great job! We'll be back! read more

Great place! Had an awesome dinner on the quiet patio last night. Service was excellent, and the food was creative and delicious. Devils on horseback was one of the best appetizers I've had in ages. Highly recommend. We'll definitely be going back read more

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First time visit after having been recommended by several of my wife's colleagues. Reservation for 6:30, but we arrived early and were promptly seated. Initial greeting by server was very quick and allowed us time to peruse the drink menu. I had an Old Fashioned that was very good. Bacon wrapped dates to start were delicious. Wife had the Ahi Tuna and I opted for the Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Both entrées were large and very tasty. A brief delay in the kitchen resulted an a visit from management to advise us of the situation. It was greatly appreciated, however, unnecessary as the wait was very short. Nice to see a business take pride in their service. Nice casual joint with great outdoor space. Definitely go try. I'll be back for sure. read more

Simmer is a wonderful edition to the neighborhood! The interior design is lovely (you would never guess this place used to be a TCBY!) and the service is top notch. Simmer offers brunch, lunch and dinner. They were also advertising half off bottles of wine on Monday and Tuesday evenings, so obviously I'll have to come back! This morning, I went in for brunch and overall it was delightful. I am giving four stars instead of five because I opted for fruit instead of potatoes as my side dish and the fruit was largely brown and bad. However, everything else was great. I highly recommend starting brunch with a buttermilk pancake for the table. The pancake was the real star of the show. The watermelon mimosa was also a great treat. For my main dish, I had the Caprese Benedict - pretty unique concept and very enjoyable! Other fun fact - the bathrooms are very well maintained/super clean with touchless door handles. Check out Simmer if you're in Fort Collins! read more

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Food was amazing. Especially the lettuce wraps. The server Alden was on top of his game. Perfect day to sit outside for lunch.

Simmer has been on my radar for over a year. My husband took us out to celebrate our anniversary and Simmer did not disappoint. We had apps that were so good, I decided to order the filet entree. And while the mashed potatoes were not up to snuff, Kyle took great care of me. I enjoyed every bit of the crispy Brussels sprouts dish he substituted. The kiddo got the jerk chicken and Kyle let us sample the sauce ahead of time, so we knew it was on point. Husband enjoyed the Amatriciana. Dessert was so delicious the kiddo wouldn't share. Overall, great way to spend the evening. read more

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We went to Simmer again last night. Shared the Asian Cauliflower hot 'wings' (good flavors but not very crispy), Jerk Chicken Breast (incredibly moist grilled chicken with the most fabulous jerk sauce. To die for) with roasted sweet potatoes, asparagus and a grilled pineapple ring (all cooked to perfection). We shared a slice of Key Lime Pie (lovely graham cracker crust with smooth, zesty cream filling). The service from Kyle was as once again a highlight! He's attentiveness, demeanor, and humor add to a great dining experience. Thanks, Kyle. See you again soon, Simmer! read more

I wanted to give this place a three star review by the things they are doing right out weighed the wrongs. First I found this place using yelp, under new places, and the reviews looked good so we thought we'd give it a try. We were a little concerned at first about this place being in a strip mall setting, Right next to a subway. Not to be derailed by appearances and plus it was date night so we proceeded inward. We were sat right away, even though the place was crowded. I highly recommend making reservations. We sat down and ordered a few cocktails and appetizers, apparently we got a side of bottom for free! See the attached photo. The tables were so close together that when the waiter came to the table next to ours his butt was right next to our drinks and food. We talked to the manager about this and he said he would try some different configurations. Let's get to the food. First we started off with the watermelon and shrimp skewers along with the filet tips. Both were different, the dry seasoning on the shrimp was amazing. The sauce on the filet tips stole the show on that dish. For dinner we ordered the swordfish and the salmon. After a while the manager walks up and says they ran out of salmon. At 7:15 they ran out, at first I was bummed because it sounded really good. But then figured I'd try something else. The manager brings me a menu and says he'll be back to figure out what I wanted instead. Fifteen minutes pass and the manager never shows back up, but low and behold I got the last salmon. After tasting it, I kinda wish they had really ran out, it was over cooked and very tough and dry, the accompanying sides were delicious. The swordfish was also overcooked and dry but had amazing flavor, the sides were also above adequate. By the time we were done eating we were ready to leave it was extremely hot in the restaurant but overall I was glad we tried something different. They have good flavor and a pretty awesome vision on food, I just think we caught them on a off night and I'm curious to know if the manager stayed true to word. read more

Simmer - Appetizers were the star of the evening - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

We came here for brunch one Sunday because they didn't have a wait time. We were pleasantly surprised with the deocr, ambiance, and friendly service. The food was pretty good and the drinks were creative. We will definitely be back to try their dinner and their patio looks like it will be pretty sweet in the summer. We initially gave this place 4 stars... But the last time we came, we set a reservation but when we arrived they didn't have a table for us. So we sat at the bar to have a drink while we waited and decided to eat at the bar instead since our table was taking so long. We were both served initially but when I asked for a 2nd drink I was told they could no longer serve me. When I asked why they just said they couldn't serve me anymore and wouldn't give me a reason why after 1 drink I couldn't get another beverage. We cancelled our dinner order and left. We won't be back. read more

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I ordered the caprese pesto baguette. 10 hours later I was in the ER with food poisoning. The friend I was with called the restaurant to report the incident but nothing was done. I missed 2 days of work plus the cost of the ER visit. Very disappointed. read more