This place seemed like a local favorite and was one of the few places open later to grab a drink…read more The bar itself was full and there were people sitting and playing games at the various low top tables. We ordered at the bar and the bartender was friendly. We took our drinks to one of the tables in the outdoor patio which is in the center of a courtyard with other surrounding shops etc but all of those were closed before 8 pm. I'd visited again!

Hit or miss. Bartenders are really nice and engaging half the time. The other half of the time they…read moreact you are bothering them by your presence. If I wasn't sitting here you would have no business. Sorry for being such a burden and asking about your beers on tap. You shouldn't treat everyone like an unwanted tourist. Might actually be a local that won't come back. Beer selection was pretty rough today. Usually find 10 plus beers I want to drink or try. Today I went with the bartenders recommendation for a dry west coast ipa like Pliny and it was garbage. Weird yeast profile and way too much lingering malt. Green flash, stone, Russian river. Those are west coast ipas. The bartender told me anything on their menu that says ipa would be this style. Then she avoided us for the rest of our visit. Thankfully

I'm usually drawn to places with lots of options, like a food hall, but unfortunately this one left…read moreme disappointed when it came to both variety and quality. They offer a wide range of choices, including pasta, burgers, pizza, Mexican dishes, and some Asian-inspired options, which initially seemed exciting. However, the execution didn't quite match the variety. The space itself has a great atmosphere, with plenty of seating indoors and outdoors, TVs for watching sports, and thoughtful decor throughout the main area and upstairs. The service was also a highlight, the bartenders were attentive, friendly, and quick. The burger was fairly average, and the birria ramen lacked the richness, depth of flavor, and fresh ingredients I was hoping for. While the location and overall vibe are appealing, the food didn't live up to the experience I was expecting. I don't think I'd return, but I can see the appeal for those looking for a lively spot to hang out, watch a game, and enjoy the atmosphere.

I asked if their ramen had garlic in it because I'm severely intolerant. They said no.... but based…read moreon my nightmare of a night downing my prescription meds and rearing over in pain I get the feeling it had garlic.

Walked into this restaurant while I was visiting my sister, without knowing a reservation was…read morehighly recommended or maybe required (not sure). Anyways, they were very accommodating and had great suggestions. The food was so flavorful and the drinks are great as well. I will definitely be coming back the next time I am in town.

Tonight reservations were made at Table 79 Foodbar for a nice dinner with friends. The ambiance…read morewas refined but not stuffy. Our waitress appeared overwhelmed with service that was slow and at times MIA. Reviewing the menu revealed small plates, shared plates and mains at varied price points. Our starter portebello mushroom bisque with onions, red wine, heavy cream, and chive oil was both delightful and packed with deep and uncious profiles. It is definitely a must try! The short rib bao buns with Asian pickled salad, gochugang, sliced jalapenos, sesame seeds and dark soy drizzle was slightly over-sauced and drowned out the short rib flavors. The boneless ribs were however tender. The cantaloupe salad was fine, but lacked a savory combination. The lemon vinegarette was light with a pop of red onion and roasted pancetta. Overall, certain aspects of the food were incredible while others were slight misses. The service tonight was slow, but I definitely would give Table 79 a second chance as the menu did look intriguing.

Meeting friends in Steamboat Springs for a wedding weekend and thought Besame looked like a great…read morechoice for a relaxing evening and good food. Reservations are a must and the vibe was intimate with low ceilings and dim lighting. Spacing between tables was generous and the noise level was low enough for conversations. It appears that we are in store for a nice evening. We elected to try the tapas dishes and share as we get a better variety and chance to sample many different selections. We started with the croquetas de jamon. The croquetas were light, airy and uncious with a hint of the jamon. The betabel tostada was the blue ribbon winner tonight. The pickled beets were finely chopped, great homemade beet and masa tostada, black bean puree, chili oil, dill, chive, lemon, jalapenos, pepitas and queso fresco. The flavor profile was nailed. My only concern was trying to cut the tostada into four pieces was impossible and caused us to destroy the masterpiece. The combination though was perfect. The sweet plantains were equally flavorful and a must try. The grilled short rib with sweet potato puree, demi glace, crispy Peruvian potatoes, aji amarillo and a cilantro gel was delicious, but the short rib was microscopic. Our final selection was the camerones in garlic, lemon, lobster butter, oregano, smoked paprika and chive oil. The shrimp were overcooked and extremely rubbery, while we fought for the sauce with grilled bread. Besame was our favorite dining experience in Steamboat Spring. The seating and ambiance coupled with the food made the evening extra special. To Besame, great job overall.

Besame is one of my most frequented restaurants in Steamboat and is consistently good every time…read more The food, service, and atmosphere always make it an easy choice, and their happy hour (30% off tapas from 4:00-5:30) is a great bonus. This visit, we ordered the Watermelon Gazpacho (GF), Beef Short Rib Anticucho (GF), and Ensalada de Manzana y Manchego (GF). The Beef Short Rib Anticucho was the star of the meal, at least for me, I honestly wanted more because it was so good! The salad was also delicious and, while definitely more apple-heavy than greens, they were happy to accommodate my request for extra greens. My only criticism is that the menu doesn't mention the compressed watermelon in the gazpacho is infused with sangria. As someone who no longer drinks alcohol, I could definitely taste it and wish that had been disclosed on the menu. Overall, Besame remains one of my favorite spots in Steamboat. Consistently great food, great service, and always a solid dining experience.

Fun music hall with a full bar and free popcorn! Good…read morevariety of people in the crowd, lots of folks dancing. Made some new friends. My first time but won't be my last.

I come to visit my family and I wanted to do something with them so we decided to visit this bar…read more As soon as we got there we ordered our first round which came out to be 46 dollars. I ended up paying cash the first round but for the second round I gave the lady at the bar my card. As soon as I handed her my card she instantly charged 50 dollars on my card without ordering anything. I got the notification on my phone and instantly asked the bartender and she neglected the fact my card got charged without order. If you come to this place, please be aware of unexpected charges.

Can I make this a 6!? Or maybe a 10? A group of 7 of us decided to order and eat family style. So…read moreglad we did so we could savor so many of the savory flavors. Our service was so accommodating with quick service. We had a 4:30 reservation so 25% was taken off the bill - an added bonus! The flavors with the trout was scrumptious as well as the Mahi Mahi and they did an amazing job with the chicken as well!

An upscale, high energy restaurant in downtown Steamboat Springs serving cuisine with a twist is a…read morecan't-miss. The bar area with the TV seems a little out of place, but I like sports so I'm good with it. The staff were incredibly, incredibly knowledgeable about their food. Most knowledgeable waitress I've probably ever encountered. We ordered the Wild Mushroom Arancini and Whipped Feta & Bruschetta for the table and together they were the perfect appetizer for four people. I'm usually not a fan of wild mushrooms, but it worked well with the crispy arancini. The whipped feta & bruschetta was a nice cooling change of pace, but I wish they gave you a couple more bread bits. For an entree I went with the interesting pork cheeks. They are literally pig cheeks, like the cheeks from their face. And I absolutely loved them! They reminded me a bit of chicharrones, but softer. They were supposed to be sriracha based, but I barely tasted sriracha, so that left me wanting more. The broccolini made up for it, but that's because broccoli/lini makes everything better. Definitely make this a stop when you're in Steamboat Springs.

We stayed in steamboat for the weekend and decided to come here for dinner on our first night. They…read morewere pretty busy, but we made a reservation earlier in the day after finishing skiing so we had a table. It took pretty long for them to greet us or bring anything out after we ordered it - I'm talking 40 minutes for our meals, and our server Sam was a little sassy but I'm sure it was just the product of an overwhelming shift. We shared a bunch of stuff for the table, the large steak chimichurri, the burrata, tomato salad, the truffle fries, the kale beet salad, the mac & cheese, and the soup of the day which was truffle mushroom. The stuff was pretty good, I loved the tomato burrata. When I ordered the soup, I asked if it came with any bread or crackers, and he said no, but that he could add in some of the crostinis for me. He ended up charging me several dollars for those later, which I discovered on the bill. That didn't feel right, but whatever. The fries were yummy, the steak was OK and the chimichurri was not even real chimichurri - for $80 for one steak i was hoping for a little bit better experience there. The other dishes were good, but nothing was super memorable here, they did mention that their lunch menu was more well-known and that we should try that, which some of the group did go back the next day and said that it was a much better meal. I know that this is on property at a ski resort and that I never expected prices to be super reasonable, but I was a little bit disappointed for the value here. Giving four stars only because my friends enjoyed their lunch the next day.

Just left the Truffle Pig on a Tuesday night, and unfortunately it may have been the worst…read morerestaurant experience I've had in years. If you read my other reviews, you'll see that I don't make a habit of criticizing restaurants. I know everyone has an off night. But this experience missed the mark on almost every level. We were a party of four adults and two teenage girls on our last night in Steamboat Springs. The adults planned to enjoy a nice dinner while the girls did their own thing, but we all agreed on one thing: we wanted to eat at the Truffle Pig. The menu looked fantastic, and we were looking forward to a memorable final meal. Our first impression was a little strange. When we arrived, the two hostesses were playing cards. It wasn't offensive--they weren't busy--but it felt odd for a restaurant positioning itself as upscale. We explained that the girls wanted their own table, yet they seated them immediately beside us on the patio. There was only one other occupied table outside and roughly 15 empty ones, but we were seated directly next to that party as well. I politely asked if we could move a few tables away to give everyone some space. I was told they were "managing the servers' sections." The result was three occupied tables packed together while the rest of the patio sat empty. Our server, Dina, was friendly and pleasant. She mentioned there were no specials and took our drink orders. Oddly, after taking everyone's drink order, she returned to the first person and asked what she wanted to drink. She had simply forgotten she had already asked. It seemed harmless at the time. After our drinks arrived, I asked about the bacon-wrapped dates. Dina explained they came in orders of three, but we could add an extra one, so we ordered enough for everyone. Five minutes later she returned and asked if we'd like to order an appetizer. I reminded her we had already ordered the dates. "Oh yeah," she replied. The dates arrived and, to their credit, they were excellent. A few minutes later, Dina came back to let us know our dates should be out soon. Once again, I had to tell her we had already received them. Her response was simply, "Oh good, because I saw they started your entrees." My wife's Spinach & Bib salad with added steak was very good. Our friends ordered the burger and the cauliflower steak. Dina highly recommended the cauliflower steak, but our friend thought it was just average. Then the evening completely unraveled. I ordered the $79 New York Strip, medium rare. It was honestly the worst steak I've ever been served in a restaurant. The center was completely cold--well beyond rare--and it was so undercooked it's difficult to imagine anyone checked the temperature before it left the kitchen. On top of that, the steak was overwhelmingly fatty. I understand a New York Strip has marbling; it's one of my favorite cuts. This was something entirely different. I had to send it back. Remarkably, the teenage girls had also ordered the New York Strip, and theirs was even worse. Instead of preparing a new steak, the kitchen simply threw the already sliced pieces back on the grill. The result was an overcooked, tough, nearly inedible steak. At that point, I declined another steak and asked for the burger instead, specifically requesting no mushrooms. About ten minutes later, my replacement burger arrived covered with mushrooms. I scraped them off and, when Dina checked on us, I pointed out that I had specifically requested no mushrooms. There was no apology--just, "Oh, I know they were in a rush back there trying to get your meal out." That response perfectly summed up the evening. Mistakes happen. Kitchens get backed up. Servers forget things. What matters is how a restaurant responds. Throughout the meal there was no accountability, no manager stopped by, no chef came out, no offer to remake the girls' steaks properly, no complimentary dessert, and no effort to make things right. When Dina returned with our massive check, she apologized for the (wildfire) smoke in the area - really, for the smoke? I can only imagine the owner or Manager was off tonight, as well as the primary chef - or maybe not? For a dinner that approached $500, we didn't just leave disappointed--we left genuinely surprised that an establishment with this reputation handled the situation so poorly. The logo is great. The music and atmosphere are amazing (love the Grateful Dead theme). I just wish the food and service had lived up to them.

WOW, what a find! We stumbled upon the Meat Bar looking for an evening cocktail but were stupefied…read moreby the experience and had to return the following night for dinner. We were blown away with the artistry going into the food and selection of cocktails took it up another level. This is too good of a secret to keep to ourselves and highly recommend you put the Meat Bar on must enjoy list!

Absolutely one of the best lunch spots in town! Very high-quality ingredients and excellent…read morepreparation standards...friendly and skilled staff. I recommend highly if you want something unique and interesting as well as flavorful and delicious. Great atmosphere too!

Aurum was one of our favorite meals in Steamboat. The location right along the river is beautiful,…read moreand there is plenty of seating both indoors and outside, making it a great spot no matter the weather. Their happy hour is excellent with a surprisingly large selection of food and drinks. Our favorite dishes were the Korean fried chicken, the Parker House rolls, and the cauliflower. Everything was flavorful and perfect for sharing. The bar is also impressive, with an extensive selection of cocktails, whether you're ordering from the menu or asking for something off menu. The drinks were fantastic, and the service made the whole experience even better.

We had such a nice dinner on the patio out back! The trees provide awesome shade to sit and drink…read moreor eat and enjoy the view of the creek! Even saw a black bear wondering down the creek! Our server was super nice, couldn't have been better! We got a few apps: bread rolls (best app) and calamari. Seriously really enjoyed the rolls, they were very fluffy with a delicious butter Split the wedge salad and the steak. The salad was bomb and the steak was the best I've had in a really long time!! Cocktails were a 10/10. Everyone had 2 and loved all o I ALMOST FORGOT ABOUT THE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES. GET THEM Can't wait to come back when we're in town

Our server, i think his name is dawson or something, is super friendly! Came here with my family…read moreand it was a great experience! Come to oneils!

I had a fantastic experience at O'Neil's, Our server, Madi, was incredibly hospitable and made us…read morefeel right at home. The food was delicious, especially the fish and chips, which was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend this place for a memorable meal! Can't wait to return!