Our Favorite Restaurants

Updated January 2026

The restaurant scene in Fort Collins is probably not very different from where you live. We have some great restaurants and some not very good ones. There is really no way to highlight all of the restaurants we love so we’ve narrowed it down to our most favorite and based them on proximity to Remington Flats and our own experiences and most importantly, feedback from guests. Nearly every restaurant in Fort Collins is casual dress but you can dress up and not feel out of place.

Our recommended restaurants haven’t changed which means you’ll probably want reservations almost everywhere as seating is limited as our little city grows. If you’re only here for a night or two and want to get a sampling of some of the very best local restaurants we suggest considering adding a night with our friends at Old Town Food Tour.

There are numerous national chains (Noodles, Chipotle’), Pizza, Subs, Burritos, Burgers, Smoothies, vegan & vegetarian choices within two blocks from Remington Flats on College & Laurel Aves.

Finally, if they aren’t on our list it’s with good reason.

Easily walkable restaurants (Within a few blocks)

Yocomo Sushi $$ We are so lucky to have this gem right out our backdoor! Yocomo Sushi has amazing lunch and dinner specials, the sushi is fresh and top notch. Their menu is focused on Japanese and Korean cuisine with a creative flair. 10/10

The Colorado Room $ Gastro bar with locally sourced menu that is anything but ordinary. This is a local and guest favorite about one block from Remington Flats.

Los Tarascos $$ Casual Mexican food with bar, indoor and outdoor dining one block from Remington Flats. Doug and I really love LT, their service is always excellent, margaritas are tasty and the food is always fresh and delicious.

Nick’s Italian $$-$ Family friendly serving lunch (in the “Sandwich Shop”) and dinner only two blocks from Remington Flats. Voted best burger in FoCo really catapulted our little local secret place to one of the busiest restaurants in town. Buccatini Carbonara is Dougs favorite dish and Annie loves the any of the specialty pizzas. But seriously? Get the burger!

Cafe' Vino $$$ Fancy/Casual $$$-$ two blocks from Remington Flats. Uber hipster place with a varied menu, a very nice wine selection and a great fun atmosphere for the 30-40 something professional crowd. Very popular local favorite and usually has a minimum one hour wait without reservations. (Nice patio)

Restaurant 415: $$$ Offering brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner and four blocks from Remington Flats. 415 has been featured on Guy Fieri Show on the Food Network and is a favorite of the FoCo food scene offering a locally sourced well-rounded menu for all tastes including vegan and vegetarian. With two patios, it’s a great spot for people watching or private party. Warning, if you don’t like trains you’ll want to stay off the patio.

The Rainbow-$$ Open for breakfast and lunch only, offering vegan and vegetarian dishes. Indoor and outdoor dining options.

Little Bird Bakeshop- $$ A 100% made from scratch bakery just a block from Remington Flats on College Ave. Delicious pastries, coffees and a light lunch breakfast menu featuring homemade soups, salads, and fancy toast. A guest favorite.

Still Walkable- In Old Town Square (approximately 5 blocks)

Jax Fishhouse $$$:  Jax is our favorite restaurant and is part of a Colorado group of high-end restaurants. Jax is loud and vibrant with a small patio but everything they serve is super fresh and local ingredients are used whenever possible. (Not just fish)

Rare Italian $$$ : Steak. Yes steak is the reason to go to Rare. They age their own beef and the preparation (brace yourself because it’s probably different than you’ve had) is superb. The Italian dishes are influenced by Northern Italy which means no red sauce. The atmosphere is lively while at the same time being romantic. They also have a large patio!

Bistro Nautile (formerly FISH)- $$$ This French Bistro offers elevated preparations using the skillful techniques and fresh food from the hands of the best chef anywhere around – Ryan Damasky. Unlike any other restaurants in FoCo, the menu is seasonal, fish forward, and always outstanding. One of our tippy-top picks!

Whiskey Still or Sonny Lubick's: $$$ Steakhouse Whiskey Still has excellent food and a western laid-back atmosphere. Sunny Lubick’s has an elegant underground catacombs atmosphere that is intimate and great for a romantic dinner. Locals think of Sonny’s as the best fancy date-night restaurant. (Dress code is still casual-but go ahead a dress up!)

UNO MAS or The Rio: $$-$ Casual Mexican both locally owned and operated. Uno Mas is known best for their taco’s ($3 each on Tuesday) and Rio is known for really powerful margaritas (limit 3...no kidding) and fresh food. Both are local favorites of people of all ages looking to get their fiesta on!

The Regional: $$$ Offering one of the more diverse menu’s, The Regional is a family-owned, from-scratch kitchen rooted in Old Town Fort Collins. We love the homey and warm atmosphere, like going to your BFF’s house for dinner. The Regional partners with local farms and small Colorado businesses to create thoughtfully made American dishes driven by quality, care, and community.

Maida Trattoria: $$-$ The newest addition to Old Town and one of our new favorites! Maida Trattoria is a local family-owned and operated Italian restaurant offering handmade pastas, seasonal salads, flatbread pizzas, intriguing small plates, creative cocktails, and more—made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients and family recipes. (Warning-it can be very loud)

Most Kid Friendly Restaurants

The Exchange Old Town: $ Outdoor square with several different restaurant choices including Copper Muse Distillery, Italian Pannini Sandwiches , Vatos Tacos & Tequila, FoCo DoCo (doughnuts), The Churn Ice Cream, Crooked Stave Artisan Beer, Chick-n-Cone (handheld chicken). This is a very bike friendly area and we recommend grabbing a cruiser or walking to explore.

Finally, there are at least 35+ food choices within blocks of Remington Flats of all price ranges. If none of these appeal to you, drop us a note of specifics and we’ll help you out!