Fort Collins restaurants: A guide to Great Plates' 2023 meal deals

2023-02-26 04:56:35 By : Ms. International Trade Dep.

'Tis the season to fill your plates.

Great Plates of Downtown — an annual dining fundraiser benefiting Food Bank for Larimer County — is back March 1-14, with $25 meal deals at more than 40 Old Town bars, restaurants and coffee shops and $2.50 dessert deals at three ice cream shops. Glass Plates And Bowls

Fort Collins restaurants: A guide to Great Plates

During its two-week run, diners will be able to go to any participating restaurant or shop and say they want to partake in Great Plates. After the meal, you'll have a chance to leave a donation for the Food Bank for Larimer County. The food bank receives 100% of the promotion's donations. For more information on Great Plates, visit downtownfortcollins.com.

Note: Some deals are available all day while others are solely for dinner. A double asterisk ** denotes a restaurant or ice cream shop that is new to Great Plates in 2023.

Ace Gillett's Lounge and Supper Club, 239 S. College Ave. 

Two-course dinner for one (dine-in only):

Austin's American Grill, 100 W. Mountain Ave.

Two-course dinner for one (dine-in only):

Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza, 205 N. College Ave. 

Two-course meal for two (available all day for dine-in or carry out):

Big Al's Burgers and Dogs, 140 W. Mountain Ave.

One-course meal for four (available all day for dine-in or carry out):

Bistro Nautile, 150 W. Oak St. (accepts reservations)

Two-course dinner for one (dine-in only):

**Blanchard Family Wines, 234 N. College Ave., Unit A3 (accepts reservations)

Personal charcuterie platter and a glass of wine of your choice. Available all day. For dine-in only.

Blue Agave Grill, 201 S. College Ave. (accepts reservations)

Two-course meal for one (available all day for dine-in or carry out):

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One-course lunch for two (available all day for dine-in or carry out):

**Choice City Butcher & Deli, 104 W. Olive St.

One-course dinner for two (dine-in only):

Comet Chicken, 126 W. Mountain Ave.

One-course meal for four (available all day for dine-in or carry out):

CooperSmith's Pub & Brewing, 5 Old Town Square

One-course dinner for two (for dine-in only). Choose two of the following:

CopperMuse Distillery, 244 N. College Ave., Unit 105 (accepts reservations)

Paired pizza and cocktails for two (available at dinner for dine-in only):

**Crisp & Green, 221 E. Mountain Ave., Suite 110

One-course meal for two (available all day for dine-in or carry out):

The Crooked Cup, 147 W. Oak St., Unit 101

One-course meal for two (available all day for dine-in or carry out):

Dae Gee Korean BBQ, 120 W. Olive St., No. 101

One-course meal for one (dine-in only). Choose one from:

The Emporium: An American Brasserie, 378 Walnut St. (accepts reservations)

Two-course dinner for one (for dine-in only):

Two-course lunch for one (available for lunch for dine-in or carry-out):

Ginger and Baker - The Cafe, 359 Linden St.

Two-course meal for one (available all day for dine-in only):

Jay's Bistro, 135 W. Oak St. (accepts reservations)

Two-course dinner for one with wine (dine-in only):

La Piadina Italian Flatbread Sandwiches, 234 N. College Ave., Unit B3

One-course meal for two (available all day for dine-in carry out):

Or a two-course meal for two:

**Lima Coffee Roasters, 302 S. College Ave., Suite 130

Any 16-ounce beverage, one pastry and one 12-ounce bag of Lima coffee beans (excluding microlots). Available all day for dine-in or carry out.

Locust Cider, 200 Walnut St., Unit A

One-course dinner for two (dine-in only):

LuLu Asian Bistro, 117 S. College Ave.

Two-course dinner for two (dine-in only):

The Melting Pot, 334 E. Mountain Ave. (accepts reservations)

Two-course dinner for one (dine-in only):

**Mugs Coffee Lounge, 261 S. College Ave. and 306 W. Laurel St.

One-course meal for two (available all day for dine-in or carry out with nonalcoholic drink option):

**Philippe French Bistro, 133 S. College Ave. (accepts reservations)

One-course dinner for one (dine-in only):

**Pour Brothers Community Tavern, 220 Linden St.

One-course meal for two (available for dine-in only one weekday evenings):

RARE Italian, 101 S. College Ave. (accepts reservations)

One-course dinner for one (available for carry out):

The Regional, 130 S. Mason St. (accepts reservations)

Three-course dinner for one (dine-in only):

The Reserve by Old Elk Distillery, 253 Linden St. (accepts reservations)

One-course meal for one (available all day for dine-in or carry out):

Three-course dinner for two (dine-in only):

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, 125 S. College Ave. (accepts reservations)

Three-course meal for two (available all day for carry out): 

Rodizio Grill, 200 Jefferson St. (accepts reservations)

Endless trips to gourmet salad bar with more than 30 items and hot Brazilian sides and appetizers as well as an unlimited variety of rotisserie grilled meats including tri-tip steak, bacon-wrapped chicken, sweet and spicy chicken, brown sugar glazed ham and glazed pineapple. Only available for dinner. Dine-in only.

**Silver Grill Cafe, 218 Walnut St.

One-course lunch for two (available for dine-in or carry out):

Social, 1 Old Town Square, No. 7

Two featured cocktails and a premium cheese and charcuterie board to share. Available for dinner. Dine-in only.

Sonny Lubick Steakhouse, 115 S. College Ave. (accepts reservations)

Three-course dinner for one (dine-in only):

Appetizer and wine for two (available at dinner; dine-in only):

The Still Whiskey Steaks, 151 N. College Ave. (accepts reservations)

Two-course dinner for one (dine-in only):

Classes a burger bar, 210 S. College Ave.

Two All-American burgers and two regular fries. Available for dinner and dine-in only.

Tap and Handle, 307 S. College Ave. 

One-course dinner for two (dine-in only):

Tom Kha Thai Asian Bistro, 144 N. Mason St., Unit 8

One-course dinner for two (dine-in only):

Union Bar & Soda Fountain, 250 Jefferson St. 

Two-course meal for two (available all day; dine-in only):

Uno Mas Taqueria y Cantina, 120 W. Olive St., Unit 104

Two-course meal for two (available all day; dine-in only):

Vatos Tacos & Tequila, 200 N. College Ave.

Two-course meal for two (available all day; dine-in only):

The Welsh Rabbit Bistro, 200 Walnut St., Unit B (Accepts reservations)

Two-course lunch for two (dine-in only):

Ben & Jerry's, 1 Old Town Square, Suite 104 

One cookie monster waffle cone — white chocolate-dipped waffle cone covered in Oreos, chocolate chip cookie crumbles and one scoop of your favorite ice cream flavor — for $2.50.

Old Town Churn Ice Cream, 234 N. College Ave., Suite D

One small scoop of ice cream for $2.50 or a four-pack of pints for $25.

Walrus Ice Cream, 125 W. Mountain Ave.

Fort Collins restaurants: A guide to Great Plates

Ice Cold Drink Glassware $2.50 made-to-order ice cream sandwiches or a four-pack of hand-packed ice cream pints for $25.