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Best Outdoor Dining in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Best Outdoor Dining in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Dining al fresco is a great way to spend a warm, summer evening in Steamboat Springs with family and friends. Our excellent selection of local restaurants will please any palate! Our concierge is more than happy to help you with your Steamboat dining reservations during your stay with ResortQuest.


Concierge Recommendations for Best Summertime Outdoor Dining in Steamboat Springs:

  • Café Diva – Gourmet eclectic cuisine at café tables in the quiet, Torian Plum Plaza in the midst of shops and colorful flower gardens.
  • Slopeside Grill – Something for everyone (sandwiches, pizza, salads, ribs, etc.). At the base of the Ski Area, this casual spot is great for families and even your dog! Patio seating with views of Mt. Werner (you may see more excavators than flowers this summer due to re-grading projects by Ski Corp.).
  • Saketumi – Also at the base of the Ski Area (next to Slopeside Grill), they serve excellent sushi and Japanese cuisine on the patio.
  • Steamboat Yacht Club –One of the best places for outdoor dining (lunch or dinner) in Steamboat. The deck overlooks the Yampa River for observing Steamboat’s version of Yachts--kayakers and tubers! Cuisine: sandwiches, salads, soups, steak and seafood, including Wednesday night “Crab & Corona” night.
  • Cottonwood Grill – Also one of the best outdoor dining spots, have dinner on the deck along the Yampa River and enjoy classical music on Tuesday nights. Vibrant Pacific Rim cuisine fusing American and Asian flavors.
  • Staxx at Haymaker Golf Course – Steamboat’s best kept secret for a cool, relaxing mountain dining experience! This covered deck with fireplace overlooks the lush greens of the Haymaker Golf course. Chef Dominic Riggio serves up sandwiches, salads, steaks and seafood.
  • Fiesta Jalisco –This off-the-beaten path restaurant serves Authentic Mexican with secluded outdoor seating along Fish Creek. Open for lunch and dinner.
  • Creekside Café – Experience a European café atmosphere with patio seating on the picturesque Soda Creek. Creekside is famous for its eggs benedicts for breakfast, with tasty sandwiches and salads for lunch.
  • Rio Grande – Get a bird’s-eye view of downtown Steamboat from Rio Grande’s rooftop seating. Enjoy Mexican cuisine and legendary margaritas.
  • Cugino's – Shaded, outdoor tables along 8th St. look up towards Howelsen Hill. Cuginos is best known for its strombolis, calzones, pizza, and Southern Italian entrees.

View our Steamboat Springs Restaurant and Dining Guide for more options!


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