Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Fort Collins by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Fort Collins using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#24. Beau Jo's - Fort Collins
- Rating: 3.4/5 (302 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 North College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (351 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 143 West Mountain Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Emporium: An American Brasserie
- Rating: 3.6/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 378 Walnut St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Brasseries
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Vincent Gastroteca
- Rating: 3.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 902 West Drake Road Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Masa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi
- Rating: 3.7/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2400 East Harmony Road Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Steakhouses, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Suh Sushi Korean BBQ
- Rating: 3.7/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 165 Boardwalk Drive Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Los Chingones - Fort Collins
- Rating: 3.8/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3541 East Harmony Road Ste 110 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Sonny Lubick Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.8/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 115 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#16. RARE Italian
- Rating: 3.8/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 101 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Domenics
- Rating: 3.8/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 931 East Harmony Road Ste 3 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Austin's American Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2815 East Harmony Road Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: New American, American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Cafe Vino
- Rating: 4.0/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Oregano's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (343 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4235 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Blue Agave Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (563 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Seafood, Gluten-Free, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Restaurant 415
- Rating: 4.1/5 (562 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 South Mason Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Simmer
- Rating: 4.2/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2519 South Shields St. Ste 1F Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Bawarchi
- Rating: 4.2/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1611 South College Ave. Ste 100 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Himalayan Bistro
- Rating: 4.3/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2720 Council Tree Ave. Ste 184 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Nori Maki Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2842 Council Tree Ave. Ste 173 Council Tree shopping center Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Fort Collins
- Rating: 4.3/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 200 Jefferson St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Brazilian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. DC Oakes Brewhouse and Eatery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (446 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3581 East Harmony Road Ste 110 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: American, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Cafe De' Bangkok
- Rating: 4.4/5 (490 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1232 West Elizabeth St. Unit C7 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Philippe French Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 133 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: French
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Social
- Rating: 4.7/5 (812 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Old Town Sq Ste 7 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Speakeasies
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
