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Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Fort Collins area by diners

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Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all 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 and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, 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 chefs' 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, 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 the Fort Collins area 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 June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#30. Ginger and Baker

- Rating: 3.6/5 (618 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 359 Linden St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Coopersmith's Pub & Brewing

- Rating: 3.7/5 (559 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5 Old Town Sq Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Pubs, American, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Sonny Lubick Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.7/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 115 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Backporch Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1101 East Lincoln Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Wraps, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. RARE Italian

- Rating: 3.8/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 101 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Domenics

- Rating: 3.8/5 (141 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

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#23. Nick's Restaurant and Bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (328 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Bars, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Austin's American Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (293 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2815 East Harmony Road Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: New American, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm

- Rating: 4.0/5 (477 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1957 Jessup Drive Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: American, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Music City Hot Chicken

- Rating: 4.0/5 (405 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 West Prospect Road Unit C Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Southern, American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Sushi Jooa

- Rating: 4.0/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 198 East 29th St. Loveland, Colorado
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Simmer

- Rating: 4.1/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2519 South Shields St. Ste 1F Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Oregano's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4235 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Blue Agave Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (601 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Seafood, Gluten-Free, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Silver Grill Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (648 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 218 Walnut St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Himalayan Bistro

- Rating: 4.2/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2720 Council Tree Ave. Ste 184 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Fort Collins

- Rating: 4.3/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 200 Jefferson St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Brazilian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. The Regional

- Rating: 4.3/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 South Mason St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. DC Oakes Brewhouse and Eatery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (488 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3581 East Harmony Road Ste 110 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: American, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. The Still Whiskey Steaks

- Rating: 4.4/5 (492 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 151 North College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Steakhouses, Burgers, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (472 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 123 North College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Seafood, New American, Live/Raw Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Smōk - Fort Collins

- Rating: 4.4/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 327 East Foothills Pkwy Unit 110 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Philippe French Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 133 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: French
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. The Colorado Room

- Rating: 4.7/5 (860 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 642 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Music Venues, American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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