Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Fort Collins

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants in Fort Collins? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bistro Nautile

4.9

4.9 (196)

$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

Fred

Dined 5 days ago

Always a good time at Bistro Nautile. Thank you and we hope to see you again soon.

The Loveland Chophouse

4.9

4.9 (2305)

$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.

Top review

David

Dined 4 days ago

Perfect steak. Seasoned well, cooked just how I like it. Very good sides. Wonderful local beer selection. Friendly staff. Classy atmosphere, decoration, music.

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Popular dish

Lobster Ravioli

Austin's American Grill - Harmony Road

4.6

4.6 (277)

$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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Sue

Dined 2 days ago

Love Austin’s. Thanks for seating us early! Delightful dinner with friends

Mishawaka Amphitheatre Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (705)

$30 and under

American

Fort Collins

About the restaurant

The Mishawaka Amphitheatre boasts a full-service restaurant open Thursday-Monday. Dine on our scenic deck while observing the big horn sheep on the canyon hillside, or opt for our indoor seating, which features expansive bay windows for the same river and wildlife vistas. Our spotlighted Craft Micro Brewery, Odell Brewery from Fort Collins, CO, partners with us to feature the exclusive Mishawaka Ale. In addition to this, we offer a comprehensive bar selection, including a variety of craft beers, wines, and spirits.

PLEASE NOTE that reserving an outdoor spot guarantees a table outside but does not guarantee a table by the riverside. We offer a 10-minute grace period for reservations. Your party will be seated only when all members are present, due to our hour and a half limit on table occupancy. Should inclement weather arise, we cannot guarantee outdoor seating at the time of your reservation.

Our establishment is cashless. Kindly ensure you bring a debit or credit card.

Top review

Ollie

Dined on Nov 26, 2024

Mishawaka is amazing! Great views and food! Fun experience and excellent service!

The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm

4.6

4.6 (836)

$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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Nathaniel

Dined 1 day ago

Very cool set up for restaurant and food/drinks were incredible. Best espresso martini I’ve ever had.

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Popular dish

Breakfast Burrito

Palomino Mexican Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (247)

$30 and under

Mexican

Loveland

About the restaurant

Welcome to Palomino! We invite you to indulge your senses with some of the best, fresh from scratch authentic and healthy Mexican food that northern Colorado has to offer. Whether you live in Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, Greeley or Evans, we offer catering service when you need us to come to you and our full menu "To Go" for your convenience.

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LesVIP

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Very busy, large loud group. Other than noise level everything was great. We always enjoy our visits to Palomino, our go to Mexican restaurant.

Chimney Park

4.8

4.8 (2941)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Windsor

About the restaurant

Housed in historic downtown Windsor, Chimney Park’s original building from 1895 has undergone a recent renovation in 2022, the restaurant’s 15th anniversary. Chimney Park sources local, seasonal, and organic products from Colorado and the surrounding region. Whether it’s a special occasion, an evening with friends, or a nightly happy hour in the bar, Chimney Park offers an approachable, sophisticated atmosphere. The staff, cuisine, wine, and service are the core focuses that create hospitable and memorable experiences.

Please visit our website, www.chimneypark.com/mainmenu, for our most up-to-date menu offerings.

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Anne

Dined 5 days ago

Chimney Park is a great place to celebrate special occasions.

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Experience

Christmas Eve Dinner 2024

Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner Menu 2024

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Fort Collins

4.8

4.8 (2361)

$30 and under

Seafood

Fort Collins

About the restaurant

We don't take ourselves too seriously at Jax Fish House. Two things we do take seriously? The freshness and sustainability of our seafood. You know fresh fish when you see, smell, and taste it-and thanks to modern delivery technology, we bring in that freshy-fresh seven days a week. Sustainability is a little more complicated. Not all commercial fisheries are created equal. That's why we work closely with our suppliers and science-based organizations to ensure that every single thing we serve is responsibly sourced. We consider the stocks of the species we source to prevent overfishing and we work with suppliers who harvest in ways that have minimal impacts on marine environments.

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John

Dined 2 days ago

Great time overall. The food was delicious and the service outstanding. Highly recommend the lobster bisque and the fried calamari was the best I’ve ever had. The restaurant does get a bit noisy if you want to have a quiet conversation however.

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Popular dish

Seafood Chowder

Experience

Feast of seven fishes

Austin's American Grill - Old Town

4.7

4.7 (225)

$30 and under

American

Fort Collins

About the restaurant

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AnthonyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful dinner. Enjoyed our waitress. Very personable and professional.

Smokin' Fins - Fort Collins

4.6

4.6 (365)

$30 and under

Seafood

Fort Collins

About the restaurant

With a passion for food and a focus on quality, we built Smokin Fins, where Fort Collins could count on perfectly smoked meats and fresh seafood and sushi. Our modern rustic dining room reflects the community we serve and the simple presentation of our well-executed recipes. Every dish we serve is made with the best ingredients out there, and we source locally produced goods when we can. Not to mention, our cocktails are creative, and our staff is friendly, making us the total package. Please note that we reserve a large portion of our restaurant for walk ins only, please contact us directly with any questions about availability.

Top review

Nalin

Dined 1 day ago

We had a great evening at Smokin’ Fins. Allie, our server, was amazing and the food was delicious.

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