50 Best American Restaurants in Fort Collins

“Always delicious! I love the change up in the menu. Happy hour seafood and drink deals are awesome 👏“

“Had a great time with my daughters. Food was delicious!“

“We were treated so wonderfully! Knowledgeable staff walked us through each dish and recommendations from appetizers to desserts. Everything was prepared to perfection and was so flavorful and rich. And even though we were stuffed we had to have dessert! The four of us each ordered something and shared and it was on point! We will absolutely be back! Our server Arianna and the GM Kyle made our night and each get 5 stars! Thank you so much for the best night :)“

“Delicious GLUTEN FREE FRIES (yes its a separate fryer!) and burger. Great service and vibe!“

“Absolutely loved our visit to The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm! The ambience is so cozy and charming , the perfect farmhouse vibe. I had the avocado toast (so fresh and flavorful!) and my hubby had what he called the best French toast ever. And don't even get me started on their biscuits... buttery, warm, and absolutely to die for. Service was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. We'll definitely be back!“

“Too many choices. Will definitely be back!“

“We have been looking for a new 'go-to' place in Ft Collins, and this is it! We out regularly, and this was the best meal we have had out in a long time. The salad and soup were herby nutty, and well balanced, and the Prime Ribeye was perfect. Even the fingerling potatoes had a charred-grilled twist that we hadn't experienced before, and loved it. The wait and cook staff were the best! We look forward to coming back soon.“

“We absolutely love 415! My husband and I always split the Beat Bowl and When Pigs Fly - it is the best combo. Everything on the menu is fresh and fabulous including their drinks. This is definitely a hidden gem in FoCo and we tell everyone we can think of about this spot. We wish 415 great success and hope you’ll eat here too. The best! (And fantastic service every time of course)“

“Everything was perfect. Great food from starters to entree’s. Enjoyed my meal and coffee stout beer. Good service as well!“

“I would like to give a review about Isaiah and Leah. Leah had great customer service and the atmosphere was welcoming Leah was very patient well taking our order .Isaiah has a wonderful and joyful spirit and is very great at his job, we just wanted to leave a review because they were SOO wonderful thank you“

“Nothing but love, art, inclusion, tasty food & drinks, in this place!!!!“

“I really liked everything about the Ever Open Cafe. I ordered the Longhorn which is an open faced double burger smothered in red chili and shredded cheddar cheese. I had mine with grilled onions with no lettuce or tomato and a side of onion rings. I also had a strawberry milkshake. Everything was delicious and reasonably priced. I also ordered a Denver omelette and liver and onions to go (I really don’t like cooking so I have breakfast and dinner for tomorrow). The cafe was clean and comfortable. I also appreciated the service that I received from my server (please remember to tip). I would recommend Ever Open Cafe for good comfort food that’s fairly priced and friendly service.“

“Very friendly waiters, food was very delicious.“

“bad service but we like the chicken and ribs so we order take out. tonight we had a salad in our takeout which was awful and full of previously frozen and wilted lettuce. Called to speak to a manager to let them know to check their salad. on hold for 20 min...then they picked up and hung up on me. 3 strikes you are out. incredibly poor service for a guest service industry. and now after posting I do NOT recommend, this posts as I recommended...haha. do yourself a favor and stay away“

“I just got off my flight to DEN, drove an hour and a half, arrived right before the kitchen closes at 9 pm. They served me and made me the highest quality bison short rib that a man can ask for. I enjoyed how soft the meat was, the carrots, the potatoes and topped it off with ice cream/cookies. Definitely worth the food.“

“Great food, friendly staff, good beer….cool atmosphere!!!“

“The best waitress there very kind and helpful attentive very plesent lady all the girls that work there are good they all deserve a big raise they work hard l would definitely go back l give them a ,10 thank you“

“Great food and friendly atmosphere keep up the good work.“

“We had our anniversary dinner there and it was fabulous. We were gifted a glass of champagne in honor of our anniversary. The staff gave us attention, but left us alone to enjoy our conversation and only came at the appropriate intervals. The food was outstanding - fresh salads and the pork was exquisite, not to mention that outstanding cheese board. We are looking forward to our next visit. Pricey, but very well worth it.“

“For any of the reviews that are saying less than stellar, y’all must’ve gone to the wrong place!! On our four day vacation we had breakfast here three days. The food is so good, servings are huge and the service is above reproach. We had rachel every time by pure chance and she was amazing!“

“The tacos are amazing! Love the new location with it's fresh, clean look, too. We tried 5 different tacos and loved them all - they have all the traditional choices along with several creative selections. The staff and service was friendly and attentive. Just go :)“

“Best brewery in the neighborhood!“

“So it was a little odd. At first, the hostess tried to seed us at the furthest table in the back with no people, practically in the alley. And we said hey can we have one of those tables up front? She said well those servers are overburdened and it will be slower. Which was fine with us. However, we got our drinks quickly and the food came fairly quickly too. My lobster roll was great as were the brussel sprouts.“

“very friendly staff, we drive from Casper wyoming and enjoy stopping every time we are in town. they have the best sweet tea in the west (coming from a former southerner)“

“Excellent service! Excellent, delicious food!“

“Really awesome in every way! As good as the Rio!!“

“We’re visiting from out of town and they have the best breakfast and service! Highly recommend!“

“Ate here for the first time since it changed names with three other friends. Everyone liked their meal. All different menu items. I hope it is always as good as today.“

“The staff at Ace Gillett’s is what makes it truly exceptional, but their cocktails are as good as they come - and the food, delicious! It’s a place I consider home. Love it.“

“Maeve was amazing ! great service !!“

“Whiskey neat, old fashions, Irish“

“We had a party of 5. Wasn't any problem getting service or a seat at 4:30/5:00 on a Saturday. Service was above and beyond (maybe too much attention) and the food is always good here. The atmosphere was nostalgic because of the artwork on the walls. I actually brought a car here for a repair estimate way back in the 90's when it was a filling station. Overall really good experience.“

“Solid pub fare, but the standout was the service and the ciders. Liam, the GM, was fantastic. He was on his own at the bar, but didn't fail to greet us with a smile when we came in, and was quick to help us whenever we approached the bar. Scrumpy's is the home of Summit Ciders, and theirs are fantastic. There really is something for every palate. Liam convinced us (it didn't take much) to try a flight of all 16 ciders for $28, which is a great value as a separate flight of 8 is $17. Each taster is good for several sips, and since we were heading back home to SD, we didn't need any other drink with our meal. We took several ciders home with us, and if they didn't have any 4-packs left they were able to provide a choice of growlers or growlettes. Liam was again amazing, juggling our cider order while helping other customers, and still helped us bring some of our ciders to our car. He even threw in a couple of cute stickers with their hedgehog logo, and some BOGO cocktail cards. We'll definitely have to try their cider based cocktails when we inevitably return.“

“Had an amazing time at the bar joking around with staff and patrons. Everyone seemed to know each other and were very welcoming. Great prices. Loved the whiskey Mexican coffee on tap. Best bacon wrapped jalapenos I've ever had. Definitely get the Pint O Bacon.“

“The Crown Pub is one of our go-to restaurants in FoCo. The food is great, the atmosphere is cozy and the staff is friendly. Our kids regularly ask to go there for special occasions.“

“bad service but we like the chicken and ribs so we order take out. tonight we had a salad in our takeout which was awful and full of previously frozen and wilted lettuce. Called to speak to a manager to let them know to check their salad. on hold for 20 min...then they picked up and hung up on me. 3 strikes you are out. incredibly poor service for a guest service industry. and now after posting I do NOT recommend, this posts as I recommended...haha. do yourself a favor and stay away“

“The bar keep here deserves a standing ovation. This dude is an absolute machine — moving nonstop for over an hour, serving everyone at the bar, filling tickets, cleaning, running dishes, clearing glasses, prepping for servers — without missing a single beat. It’s wild to watch. He’s got that old-school pride in the craft, handling business with total precision and speed.

He pours beer perfectly — none of that “too much foam, not enough beer” nonsense — just perfect head every time, cold glass, clean prep, spotless station. It’s like watching someone run a symphony behind the bar.

Also, pro tip: the happy hour wings are worth destroying, skip the fried gouda, and just enjoy the vibe. Between the energy, the beer selection, and that bar keep, this place is an easy 5/5.“

“Thank you for the amazing food and service!! Our softball team from Oklahoma are here after a long tournament and we had such a great experience here!“

“I can’t say enough good things about this place. The food, atmosphere and staff are top notch. I’ll definitely be back and if you’ve never been - what are you waiting for?! 😋😎“

“We come here all the time, this will be the last time. I called at 12, party of 11 people, I was told to call back at 3 for a reservation at 4pm and talk to a manager. The manager told me they don't do call ahead on weekends and they also will not move tables together so my son's birthday party will need to sit at separate tables. Once we arrived they sat 4 separate parties that came after us. They then told us they would not seat us until more staff comes in, for 11 people. They went to seat us at 2 separate tables after waiting for 20 minutes. We then requested the big table in the back that sat all of us comfortably, and we are not small people. This was a joke. 2 of the steaks were inedible they had so much seasoning on them and my plate was drenched in oil. Horrible experience and manager. also there was a 10 month old puppy at the table next to us, sitting in the bench and barking. seriously disappointed. we have eaten here for years and sadly will not be back, we will drive to the one in Thornton“

“Zoe was extremely welcoming and nice and the food was great! Went with some friends and they also very much enjoyed it! I got the pork au jus and it was pretty good and my fiance got the bacon marmalade burger and it was EXCELLENT! Thank you for a great afternoon!“

“For over 20 years now, LJs has been a regular hangout for me. I’ve met many people there and look forward to the next 20. (If Deano can still hang with us at 86 yo, then so can I!!) Their food menu has a nice variety and daily specials are always well done. This pub truly emanates a feeling of family. It’s amazing how many long-term employees are there, which is a direct reflection of the ownership and managers caring for their staff and customers. If you’ve never been to LJs or you’re just visiting FC, please stop in and join us for a pint! Cheers and Slainte!!“

“Awesome family owned tavern with great pizza and beer selection! Check it out!“

“Hubby & I just found this place and WIW! DO GOOD! I had the PB&J hamburger with sweet Potato fries and a Coconut Porter beer with lunch. Everything was absolutely delicious! Our server was above and beyond in her personality, help ordering and service. I wish I hot her name. She did print me a menu from another satellite restaurant as well. I will be back!!“

“Waiting, Food, Service, Cocktalis Fast, Friendly, Delicious.“

“First time at Fort Collins and mu husband want to try some different beer. We stopped for lunch. I had great chicken tenders! My husband did a sampling of 4 flight beers. Enjoyed all 4! He had the burnt end sandwich with sweet potato fries. Meal was great and the service was wonderful! Thank you!“

“Great food service the manager and rest of the staff were awesome. Will be back again!“

“Great place! Relaxed atmosphere with superb service. The homemade Bloody Mary's ranked #1 for my taste buds!! Thank you Tim!!“

“I recently moved away from Fort Collins so I am going through and leaving reviews for all of my favorite eats places. MCHC is god-tier! Their food is great and their support of local artists through their block party event is fantastic. I had the privilege of meeting their owner a few years back when I was driving for Lyft and got a ride request from him when he needed to go make sure their Prospect location was locked up properly after he received notification that a door was left open. he tipped me very generously and it was genuinely a fun ride. It never surprised me that the atmosphere of MCHC had the same fun appeal whenever I ate there. I am definitely gonna visit next time I am in Fort Collins!“

“This place can be overrun with college kids, but it's basically on campus, so it'd be foolish to assume otherwise. The food and drink prices are very reasonable. Great place to grab some food and some beverages while you watch some sports on their many televisions.“