Best Restaurants in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Steamboat Springs is called "Ski-Town U.S.A" for its world class downhill skiing and snowboarding. Steamboat Springs, in Northwest Colorado, is a ski town with an undercurrent of the cowboy culture dating from the1800's. Cattle ranchers settled in the Yampa Valley in the 1800's, and the western culture is still in evidence.

The Rocky Mountain town has numerous restaurants, with a variety of cuisines to satisfy any appetite. Following are some of the best restaurants in Steamboat Springs.

Antares. Restaurant is located in the historic Rehder building. New American cuisine features entrees such as Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna Salad, Elk Crosby, Grilled Routt County Leg of Lamb and Tournedos of Beef LeBrun. Antares has received the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine. 1-970-879-9939.

Cafe Diva. Elegant restaurant prepares fine handcrafted cuisine with fresh ingredients. Entrees includes seared Maine Diver Scallops, Colorado lamb shank, Duncan Farms elk tenderloin and Niman Ranch beef tenderloin. The wine list offers selections to complement the meal. 1-970-871-0508.

La Montana. Upscale Southwestern and Mexican food and Tex-Mex specialties. Tex-Mex includes enchiladas, beef burrito, chili relleno and fish tacos. Signature Southwestern dishes include pepita crusted tuna, pinon orange halibut and scallop Veracruz. 1-970-879-5800.

The Butcher Shop Restaurant. This restaurant ,with rustic mountain ambiance , offers a regional menu. Entrees includes elk medallions, roasted duck, Colorado lamb and buffalo sirloin. 1-970-879-2484.

L'Apogee. Continental menu with French classics served in unpretentious style. 1-970-879-1919.

Lucille's Creole Cafe. Cafe serves breakfast and lunch , with dishes including eggs Benedict, creole omelet, shrimp Creole and Cajun sausage po'boy. 1-970-871-6977.

Mambo Italiano. Classic Italian specialties include lasagne, Vincenzo's carbonara and melanzana ala parmigiano. 1-970-870-0500.

Mazzola's Majestic Italian Diner. House specialties include seafood cioppino, spaghetti bolognese and egglant Parmesan. 1-970-879-2415