Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Fort Collins

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Bistro Nautile

4.9

4.9 (260)

$31 to $50

French

Fort Collins

About the restaurant

Bistro Nautile is a French-Influenced bistro owned and operated locally by three Fort Collins restaurateurs who care about food and the people that eat it. Our focus is on truly farm-fresh and sustainably sourced ingredients, meticulously prepared and presented in a comfortable atmosphere by servers who are equal parts professional and entertaining. Please join us for a dining experience where we will count you as a friend and hope that by the end of your time with us, you will have the same affection for our craft that we do.

Top review

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food and service. Nice area in Fort Collins.

The Loveland Chophouse

4.8

4.8 (2353)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Loveland

About the restaurant

This 1930's-style restaurant balances a sophisticated and intimate dining experience with a casual and friendly atmosphere. Specializing in seafood and steak, the Chop House serves a traditional upscale menu and features weekly specials. The restaurant boasts an extensive wine and martini list, including our popular Moscow Mule, as well as local vodkas, whiskeys and liqueurs.

The Chop House is a gem found nestled among the brick buildings lining Historic Downtown Loveland. Reservations are always encouraged, especially for large parties. The Chop House's Roosevelt Room is perfect for hosting private events, such as seminars and business meetings or holiday parties and rehearsal dinners. Unique menu selections are provided specifically for Roosevelt Room guests to ensure their night is exceptional. The Chop House is the perfect place to celebrate with family and loved ones.

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DawnVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Best gf bread and desserts! Steak was amazing, excellent choices

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Lobster Ravioli

The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm

4.8

4.8 (897)

$31 to $50

American

Fort Collins

About the restaurant

Set in an 19th Century home, The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm is a casual restaurant focused on elevated country and healthy farm fare. With a ¼ acre and chicken coop in our backyard, The Farmhouse is proud to offer seasonal menus, made from scratch daily.

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Bonnie

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Best Italian food I’ve ever had. We ordered the calamari, Colorado lake trout and tiramisu. Everything was amazing. We told the waiter we wanted to take out toms and we were never rushed. Service was extremely professional but also friendly and warm.

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Fried Chicken Sandwich

Mas Fuegos

4.8

4.8 (120)

$30 and under

Mexican

Fort Collins

About the restaurant

Great Mexican restaurant in Fort Collins.
Great food and Tequilla

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Brenda

Dined on May 18, 2025

Outstanding food, outstanding service! We were able to make a reservation at short notice during graduation weekend, which was super helpful! It was a perfect place to celebrate our recent CSU graduate. The owner and the servers went above and beyond! Thank you!

Austin's American Grill - Old Town

4.7

4.7 (267)

$30 and under

American

Fort Collins

About the restaurant

Austin's American Grill is the quintessential taste of Colorado. With three great Fort Collin's locations-one in the heart of Old Town, another on Harmony Road and one in Greeley, we'll have you wondering why mom's food never tasted so good and when you can come back for more. Savory roasts and chicken cooked over an open flame in our front-of-the-house rotisserie. All-natural buffalo seasoned to perfection. Cornbread baked in iron skillets with honey butter. Signature cocktails sweetened with fresh-squeezed fruit juice. Plus, our decadent desserts are made fresh daily, giving you an excuse to stop in for a slice that reminds you of home. There's a reason Austin's is one of Northern Colorado's favorite destinations.

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ErikVIP

Dined 5 days ago

It was a very nice Father's Day dining experience. Our server and other staff were very nice, and the food was great, as always!

Austins American Grill - Greeley

4.7

4.7 (114)

$30 and under

American

Greeley

About the restaurant

Austin’s American Grill is the quintessential taste of Colorado. We’ll have you wondering why mom’s food never tasted so good and when you can come back for more. Savory roasts and chicken cooked over an open flame in our front-of-the-house rotisserie. All-natural buffalo seasoned to perfection. Cornbread baked in iron skillets and drizzled with honey and butter. Signature cocktails sweetened with fresh-squeezed fruit juice. Plus, our decadent desserts are made fresh daily, giving you an excuse to stop in for a slice that reminds you of home. There’s a reason Austin’s is one of Northern Colorado’s favorite destinations.

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Susana

Dined 7 days ago

We went to Austin's for Father's Day lunch. We were impressed with the ambiance and new decor. The dining experience was equally impressive, as were the steaks. The food was delicious, and the drinks were not overpriced. Great place for casual or more formal dinners.

Hearth Restaurant and Pub

4.6

4.6 (687)

$30 and under

Grill

Windsor

About the restaurant

Hearth, in Downtown Windsor, is a warm and inviting upscale pub and pizzeria to share in food, drink, and fun! Our historic building, built in 1902 now renovated, reveals its classic industrial feel, exposed brick and large windows. The Wood Stone oven is the focal point of our dining room atop the second floor that offers panoramic views of Windsor Lake and the Rocky Mountains. A 16 tap beer system featuring craft beers, a wide-ranging wine list, and a craft cocktail list are offered at Hearth. Please come join us with friends or family and experience this distinctive Hearth away from home!

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Staci

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Everything is so good! The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the food and drinks taste great, and with the reservation we get seated immediately. love this spot

Moot House Restaurant and Pub

4.6

4.6 (309)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Fort Collins

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Fort Collins, The Moot House is all about fresh, local flavors and good times. That's because we're passionate about the food we serve. From our beer-inspired menu that features wholesome, sustainable ingredients to mouth-watering meals that are made from scratch - right when you order, we tap into that fresh from the farm taste and pair it with a chef-inspired, artisan flair. With over 30 beers on tap, we're sure this is one English pub you'll want to visit time and again. Easy carryout available with online ordering for contactless payment and curbside pickup. Delivery available through NOCO Nosh, DoorDash and Grubhub.

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Jim

Dined 5 days ago

Service was excellent. Steaks perfectly cooked and seasoned.

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Prime Rib - 14 oz

Lucky Fins - Greeley

4.5

4.5 (122)

$30 and under

Seafood

Greeley

About the restaurant

Lucky Fins, in Greeley, crafts a contemporary and inventive spin on fresh seafood cuisine with its sumptuous and delectable dishes served in a friendly and relaxed setting. For an ideal start to your meal, enjoy the lobster tater tots made with green onions and smoked gouda cheese and hand breaded calamari. Lucky Fins' entrée dishes include the smokin ribeye rubbed in coffee, ancho chile and Cajun spices, Fin's noodle bowl with shrimp, edamame, ginger, mushrooms and ramen in broth and fresh fish delivered daily. Handhelds like the 48 hour Nashville chicken sandwich, the blackened mahi mahi tacos with chimichurri sauce on homemade tortillas, and several different sushi rolls made to order make great choices for lunch or dinner. Please note that we reserve a large portion of our restaurant for walk ins only, please contact us directly with any questions about availability.

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johniVIP

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Ask for Chloe to be your server. Fantastic service from her

Simmer

4.5

4.5 (508)

$30 and under

Global, International

Fort Collins

About the restaurant

Our aim at Simmer is simple – providing you with the honest-to-goodness pleasure of eating and drinking while you relax in your favorite neighborhood bar. Whether you’ve come for the food, drink, or both, we hope you will feel right at home. When you step into Simmer, you’ll be greeted with a friendly smile. We’ve fashioned a warm, comfortable dining room that spills over into a spacious outdoor patio, complete with an open fire pit and tranquil water feature. Enjoy “Happy Hour in the Round” during the warmer Colorado seasons when we open up our overhead doors at the back of our bar, creating 360° of indoor/outdoor seating. Whether you are looking for an upscale décor restaurant for a date night, a casual vibe for a business lunch, or a laid back ambiance for a fun night out with friends, Simmer is the choice in West FOCO.

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DeeverVIP

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

The outdoor dining was nice and the food was good. We were happy to not see any TVs inside the entire restaurant.

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