Great Plates of DowntownTM
From March 1 – 14, Downtown Fort Collins’ award-winning dining promotion and fundraiser for the Food Bank for Larimer County returns for a 19th year! Great Plates of Downtown™ is a celebration of the downtown dining community and features 48 participating restaurants serving up a smorgasbord of specials with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all day menu options priced at $25, $35, $45 and $15 & Under.
Great Plates, Greater Purpose. Choose Your Perfect Plate!
New this year - pick your plate! Choose delicious menu specials at $25, $35, $45, or $15 & Under.
How It Works
Participating in Great Plates of Downtown™ is as easy and delicious as a 3 course meal! You’re cordially invited to Discover, Dine & Donate!
Discover
Check out the Great Plates of Downtown™ Restaurant Guide, available February 14, to view the specials available exclusively from March 1 – 14
Dine
Tell your server you’d like to participate in Great Plates of Downtown™.
Donate
After dinner or placing your order, consider leaving a donation for the Food Bank for Larimer County and be sure to tip your hardworking server as well!
*Please note that the price point does not include server tips or Food Bank donations*
How To Donate
The Food Bank for Larimer County
The Food Bank works hard to ensure that those in our community who are hungry have convenient access to free, healthy, and nutritious food on a consistent basis.
Please join us in our efforts to increase the Food Bank’s resources and to broaden its reach throughout our Larimer County community.
The Food Bank can provide 2 meals for every $1 donated.
2024 Menu Specials
Enjoy these breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all day menu specials during Great Plates of Downtown™ March 1 - 14.
3-course Dinner for 1 - $25
Course 1: Choice of soup OR salad.
Course 2: Salmon Florentine - grilled Verlasso salmon, sauteed spinach, roasted red peppers, Marcona almonds in white wine and finished with a balsamic reduction. Choice of side.
Course 3: Salted caramel bread pudding OR chocolate mousse.
Hours: 4 pm - Close
Reservations: Phone. Accepts reservations Sunday - Thursday
(970) 224-9691
Price: $25
3-course Dinner for 1 - $35
Course 1: Choice of soup OR salad.
Course 2: 10 oz. Prime Rib – A 10 oz. cut of slow-roasted certified Angus prime rib, au jus with your choice of side. While supplies last.
Course 3: Salted caramel bread pudding OR chocolate mousse.
Hours: 4 pm - Close
Reservations: Phone. Accepts reservations Sunday - Thursday
(970) 224-9691
Price: $35
3-course Dinner for 2 - $45
Course 1: Choice of soup OR salad.
Course 2: Rotisserie Chicken Dinner for 2 (half chicken each) – All-natural Colorado Native chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, apple coleslaw.
Course 3: Salted caramel bread pudding OR chocolate mousse.
Hours: 4 pm - Close
Reservations: Phone. Accepts reservations Sunday - Thursday
(970) 224-9691
Price: $45
Select bottles of wine for 2 - $25
Hours: 4 pm - Close
Reservations: Phone. Accepts reservations Sunday - Thursday
(970) 224-9691
Price: $25
2-course Meal for 2 - $35
Course 1: Two house side salads.
Course 2: One medium or gluten free pizza with up to two toppings.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut Free.
Hours: All Day
Price: $35
1-course Meal for 1 - $5
60/40 Burger made from 60% beef and 40% bacon, topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauce.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten-free buns are available for extra charge.
Hours: All day
Price: $15 & Under
2-course Dinner for 1 - $35
Course 1: Ginger and Salt Roasted Beet Salad - goat cheese, quinoa cracker, arugula, maple vinegar, olive oil.
Course 2: Braised Monkfish Medallions - olive tapenade butter, jasmine rice, potato, and carrot navarin stew.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten-free
Hours: Dinner | 4 pm - Close
Reservations: Phone, Online
970-224-1188
Reserve Online
Price: $35
Specialty Wine and Cheese Pairing Flight for 1 - $35
Featuring four different cheeses paired with four different wines or hard ciders, selected by you and your wine educator. Explore the interactions between the different food and wine combinations while learning more about the Colorado and California wine regions and Blanchard Family Wines production.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Peanut Free.
Hours: All day
Reservations: Online
Reserve Online
Price: $35
2-course Meal for 1 - $25
Course 1: Choose one of the following: Chef’s Choice Street Taco (GFO) - chef-curated daily choice of ingredients; OR Guacamole (V, GF) - garlic, green chilies, red onion, cilantro, tomato, and lime; OR Chorizo Corn Dip - roasted corn, chipotle cream, monterey jack, served with tortilla chips.
Course 2: Choose one of the following: Top Shelf Enchiladas (GFO) - pan-sauteed shrimp, lobster, white wine, roasted red peppers, chipotle cream, monterey jack cheese, rice, and black beans; OR Airline Chicken Breast - oven-roasted with jalapeño-bacon au jus, chipotle-white cheddar mashed potatoes, and chili lime grilled asparagus; OR “MEATI” Medallion (V, GF) - dry chili rubbed with chipotle jus, cilantro chimichurri, rice, and balsamic glaze.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Dietary restrictions are noted per menu item; please inquire with staff about any additional needs.
Hours: Lunch | Dinner
Reservations: Phone, Online
970-631-8076
Reserve Online
Price: $25
1-course Meal for 2 - $25
Two lunch boxes include a choice of sandwich, chips, freshly baked cookie, and a pickle.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut Free.
Hours: Breakfast | Lunch
Price: $25
1-course Appetizer for 2, plus Wine - $35
Course 1: One pound of Mussels in your choice of sauce, PLUS a bottle of Pinot Noir.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free.
Hours: Friday & Saturday | 5 - 8 pm
Reservations: Phone
970-490-2489
Price: $35
1-course Breakfast for 2 - $45
Two Benedicts of your choice, PLUS a bottle of sparking wine for Mimosas.
Hours: Saturday & Sunday | 9 am - 1 pm
Reservations: Phone
970-490-2489
Price: $45
1-course Lunch for 2, plus 2 Cocktails - $35
Two burgers of your choice, PLUS two Choice City Cocktails.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free option.
Hours: All Day
Reservations: Phone
970-490-2489
Price: $35
1-course Lunch for 2 - $25
Two burgers of your choice.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free option.
Hours: All Day
Reservations: Phone
970-490-2489
Price: $25
3-course Dinner for 1 - $35
Course 1: House Dinner Salad
Course 2: New York Strip Steaks with Mashed Potatoes and Veggie of the Day
Course 3: Dessert of the Day
Hours: Friday & Saturday | 5 - 8 pm
Reservations: Phone
970-490-2489
Price: $35
1-course Meal for 1 - $5
Original Chicken Sandwich with crisp tenders, house sauce, and pickles.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten-free buns are available for an extra charge.
Hours: All day
Price: $15 & Under
1-course Meal for 4 - $25
Family pack with ten tenders, four sides, and four dipping sauces.
Hours: All Day
Price: $25
Keg Cocktails - $5
Whiskey Fizz, Hibiscus Margarita, OR Space Mule.
Hours: All Day
Price: $15 & Under
1-course Dinner for 2 - $25
Choose two of the following: Shepherd's Pie - ground lamb, vegetable medley, pie crust, mashed potato, lamb gravy, and applesauce; OR Schnitzel - a pork schnitzel, mashed potatoes, bacon beer sauerkraut, lemon butter cream sauce; OR Greek Chicken Pasta Bowl - grilled chicken, Greek pasta salad, feta mousse, and pita bread; OR Bangers & Mash - English bangers, mashed potatoes, red onion reduction, and applesauce; OR Fish and Chips - beer battered cod with tartar sauce and beer battered fries; OR Black Bean Burger - homemade burger topped with guacamole, chipotle ranch, cheese, and choice of side (can be made vegetarian).
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian
Hours: Dinner | 5 pm - Close
Price: $25
1-course Dinner for 2 - $35
New York Strip Steak with blue butter, mashed potatoes, and vegetables.
Hours: Dinner | 5 pm - Close
Price: $35
1-course Meal for 2 - $35
Shrimp Po’ Boy sandwich and crawfish fondue, PLUS two hand-crafted cocktails from our regular menu.
Hours: Lunch & Dinner | Tuesday - Thursday 4 - 9 pm, Friday & Saturday 12 - 10 pm, Sunday 12 - 7 pm
Reservations: Online
Reserve Online
Price: $35
1-course Meal for 1 - $15
Hot and fresh breakfast burrito with crispy bacon, melty cheddar cheese, scrambled eggs, and our homemade potato and poblano chili sauce! Comes with a freshly made cinnamon roll and unlimited coffee.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Peanut Free.
Hours: Breakfast | Lunch | 8:30 am - 2 pm
Price: $15 & Under
2-course Meal for 1 - $25
Course 1: Crispy golden-brown pork cutlet served atop a bed of steamed rice and topped with cabbage, complemented by a drizzle of delectable Katsu sauce. Crowned with a perfectly fried egg.
Course 2: Choice of two mochi flavors.
Hours: Lunch | Dinner
Price: $25
Dessert for 1 - $5
Enjoy a 1/2 pound slice of our fresh fudge. Select one of our 12 flavors. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. (50% savings)
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free.
Hours: All Day
Price: $15 & Under
Dessert for 1 - $5
Hot mini waffle cone with a 3.5 oz. scoop of ice cream. Choose from our 32 different hand-crafted flavors, including NEW for 2024 Mint Cookies & Cream and Chocolate Caramel Cookies & Cream Ice Cream selections or our dairy-free, vegan sorbetto options.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Select ice creams are Gluten Free and Dairy Free. Sorbettos are Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Vegan.
Hours: All Day
Price: $15 & Under
2-course Meal for 1 - $25
Course 1: Le Cordon Bleu Sandwich - signature sandwich, toasted on a French baguette with spicy breaded chicken breast, Jambon de Paris (French style ham), melted Gruyère cheese, topped with blue cheese cream.
Course 2: Blackcurrant Éclair Cake.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Peanut Free.
Hours: All Day
Price: $25
1-course Meal for 2 - $25
Choose any two Piadinas from our menu AND any two beverages (including beer, wine, OR soft drink).
Our special piadina is the "La Porchetta Piadina", with house-made Tuscan porchetta, salsa verde Fiorentina, pickled red onions, and arugula.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free available for an additional cost, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut Free.
Hours: Lunch | Dinner
Price: $25
2-course Meal for 2 - $25
Course 1: Choose any two Piadinas from our menu.
Course 2: One Dessert Piadina to share.
Our special piadina is the "La Porchetta Piadina", with house-made Tuscan porchetta, salsa verde Fiorentina, pickled red onions, and arugula.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free available for an additional cost, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut Free.
Hours: All Day
Price: $25
1-course Meal for 1 - $35
Sesame chicken confit atop sticky rice with a sunomono cucumber salad, paired with two select 10 oz. pours of Locust Cider.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Peanut Free
Hours: Lunch | Dinner
Price: $35
2-course Dinner for 2 - $25
Course 1: Spring Roll OR Edamame.
Course 2: Three Entrées OR three Special Rolls. Entrée choices: Sesame Chicken, Koko Chicken, Panang Tofu or Beef, Chicken Pad Thai, Chicken Drunken Noodles, LuLu’s Chicken, OR Peanut Chicken. Special Roll choices: Las Vegas, Rainbow, Green Dragon, Peachy, Kamikaze, Rocky Mountain, OR Mexico Maki.
Hours: Dinner | 5 pm
Price: $25
Adult Beverage for 1 - $15 & Under
Jess’ Moroccan Mint Mojito - a traditional mojito made with our Moroccan mint tea.
Hours: All day
Price: $15 & Under
Beverage for 1 - $15 & Under
Matcha with Irish Cream - Happy Lucky’s Matcha with Irish Cream syrup.
Hours: All Day
Price: $15 & Under
1-course Meal for 1 - $15
Mugs Reuben - featuring thinly sliced pastrami on freshly baked, locally sourced rye bread and topped with creamy, tangy Thousand Island dressing made in-house.
Hours: All Day
Price: $15 & Under
1-course Meal for 1 - $11
Sweet Potato Hash - featuring tender chunks of roasted sweet potato, potatoes, cauliflower, and zucchini seasoned with garlic.
Hours: All Day
Price: $15 & Under
Adult Beverage for 1 - $15 & Under
Jess’ Moroccan Mint Mojito - a traditional mojito made with our Moroccan mint tea.
Hours: All Day
Price: $15 & Under
Beverage for 1 - $15 & Under
Matcha with Irish Cream - Happy Lucky’s Matcha with Irish Cream syrup.
Hours: All Day
Price: $15 & Under
1-course Meal for 1 - $15
Mugs Reuben - featuring thinly sliced pastrami on freshly baked, locally sourced rye bread and topped with creamy, tangy Thousand Island dressing made in-house.
Hours: All Day
Price: $15 & Under
1-course Meal for 1 - $11
Sweet Potato Hash - featuring tender chunks of roasted sweet potato, potatoes, cauliflower, and zucchini seasoned with garlic.
Hours: All Day
Price: $15 & Under
Dessert for 1 - $3.50
Kids-size scoop of any flavor of ice cream.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut Free.
Hours: All day
Price: $15 & Under
Dessert for 4 - $35
4-pack of pints
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut Free.
Hours: All Day
Price: $35
3-course Dinner for 1 -$45
Course 1: Salade D'Orange et de Fenouil - brûléed blood orange, shaved fennel, radicchio, goat cheese, sorrel vinaigrette.
Course 2: Confit de Poulet aux Couscous et Harissa Jus - confit chicken breast, mint pea puree, pearl couscous, compressed apples, saucisson basque, saffron-harissa jus.
Course 3: Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée - chocolate hazelnut pirouline and seasonal berries.
Hours: Dinner | Wednesday - Saturday 4:30 - 9 pm, Sunday 4:30 - 8 pm
Reservations: Online, Phone
970-631-8482
Reserve Online
Price: $45
3-course Dinner for 2 - $35
Course 1: House 415 Salad OR Caesar Salad to share.
Course 2: Share one of five hand-tossed artisan Pizzas (GF for an additional charge); OR Blackened Cauliflower.
Course 3: Two 2-bite homemade cupcakes. PLUS choose two glasses of either Shiraz or Pinot Grigio OR two pints of New Belgium Brewing’s Old Aggie or Odell Brewing Company’s seasonal rotator.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Peanut Free.
Hours: Dinner | 4 pm - Close
Reservations: Phone
970-407-0415
Price: $35
3-course Dinner for 1 - $35
Course 1: Enjoy UNLIMITED Brazilian appetizers featuring Banana Fritters, Polenta, Pao de Queijo.
Course 2: UNLIMITED trips to our gourmet salad and hot sides bar.
Course 3: UNLIMITED four item Brazilian Rotisserie Sampler carved tableside: top sirloin, sweet and spicy chicken, brown sugar glazed ham, and pineapple.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free.
Hours: Dinner | 4 - 9 pm
Reservations: Phone, Online
970-482-3103
Reserve Online
Price: $35
4-course Dinner for 1 - $45
Course 1: Enjoy UNLIMITED Brazilian appetizers featuring Banana Fritters, Polenta, Pao de Queijo.
Course 2: UNLIMITED trips to our gourmet salad and hot sides bar.
Course 3: UNLIMITED Full Brazilian rotisserie menu featuring over a dozen items carved tableside: top sirloin, tri-rip, garlic sirloin, leg of lamb, Pacific white fish with passionfruit, marinated chicken, sweet and spicy chicken, bacon-wrapped chicken, Brazilian pork sausage, brown sugar glazed ham, pineapple, marinated chicken hearts, and roasted vegetables.
Course 4: Gourmet dessert to share.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free.
Hours: Dinner | 4 - 9 pm
Reservations: Phone, Online
970-482-3103
Reserve Online
Price: $45
2-course Meal for 2 - $25
Course 1: Share one of our famous cinnamon rolls.
Course 2: Choose two of the following:
OPTION #1: Eggs Benedict - English muffin, poached eggs, ham, hollandaise, hash browns;
OPTION #2: Old Towner Breakfast - scrambled eggs, ham, onions, peppers, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, toast, hash browns;
OPTION# 3: French Dip - slow roasted beef, Swiss, toasted hoagie, choice of side;
OPTION #4: Avocado Toast - toasted sourdough, avocado, tomato, spinach, pepitas, poached egg, olive oil, everything bagel spice, choice of side.
OPTION #5: Cinnamon Roll French Toast – famous cinnamon rolls, batter-dipped, powdered sugar.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian.
Hours: Breakfast | Lunch, 7 am – 2 pm
Price: $25
Build-Your-Own Mimosas for 2 - $25
Build your own at your table with a liter of freshly squeezed orange juice and a bottle of Prosecco.
Hours: Breakfast | Lunch, 7 am - 2 pm
Price: $25
1-course Meal for 1 - $15
All American burger and fries.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Peanut Free.
Hours: Lunch | Dinner
Reservations: Phone
970-484-6377
Price: $15 & Under
1-course Meal for 1 - $15
Sausage Parmesan Hero Sandwich. Locally made spicy Italian sausage from our friends at LA BOUTIQUE, peppers and onions, pizza sauce, mozzarella, and locally made Italian bread from the Bread Chic!
Hours: Lunch | Dinner | 12 - 10 pm
Price: $15 & Under
4-course Meal for 2 - $45
Course 1: Homemade bruschetta appetizer.
Course 2: Ceasar or seasonal salad.
Course 3: Homemade Manicotti - house-made pasta sheets rolled with house-seasoned ricotta cheese, baked in our pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese. Optional add-ons of meatballs, chicken breast, or eggplant, add $4. Plus, enjoy a 50% discount on bottles of wine!
Course 4: Carly's Homemade cast iron Chocolate Chip cookie or our Dessert Pretzels.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian.
Hours: Lunch | Dinner | 12 - 10 pm
Price: $45
4-course Meal for 1 - $25
Course 1: Homemade bruschetta appetizer.
Course 2: Ceasar or seasonal salad.
Course 3: Homemade Manicotti - house-made pasta sheets rolled with house-seasoned ricotta cheese, baked in our pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese. Optional add-ons of meatballs, chicken breast, or eggplant, add $4. Plus, enjoy a 50% discount on bottles of wine!
Course 4: Carly's Homemade cast iron Chocolate Chip cookie or our Dessert Pretzels.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian.
Hours: Lunch | Dinner | 12 - 10 pm
Price: $25
1-course Meal for 1 - $12
Homemade Manicotti - house-made pasta sheets rolled with house-seasoned ricotta cheese, baked in our pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese. Optional add-ons of meatballs, chicken breast, or eggplant, add $4. Plus, enjoy a 50% discount on bottles of wine!
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian
Hours: Lunch | Dinner | 12 - 10 pm
Price: $15 & Under
Appetizer - $8
Pigs in a blanket appetizer. Locally made spicy italian sausage wrapped in our pizza dough, baked and tossed in butter garlic parmesan served with warm pizza sauce.
Hours: Lunch | Dinner | 12 - 10 pm
Price: $15 & Under
1-course Meal for 2 - $25
Choose any two medium-size Signature Specialty Espresso Lattes OR our Specialty Tea Lattes AND pick two of our house-made Breakfast Burritos. Try them with our own house-made Caffein-Ferno hot sauce (made with our cold brew coffee) or salsa!
Hours: All day
Price: $25
2-course Dinner for 2 - $45
Course 1: Madeira Mushrooms - sweet Madeira wine, button mushrooms, crema, chevre toast point, green onion.
Course 2: Chicken Coq Au Vin - pan seared chicken breast, red wine, forest mushroom, garlic, lardons, toasted farro, seasoned broccolini.
Hours: Dinner | Sunday - Thursday, 5 - 9 pm; Friday and Saturday, 5 - 10 pm
Reservations: Phone, online
970-493-0024
Reserve Online
Price: $45
4-course Meal for 1 - $45
Course 1: Choice of any cheese fondue from our dinner menu served with artisan breads, fresh fruits, and veggies.
Course 2: Choose any gourmet salad from our dinner menu.
Course 3: Fondue Entree, including Teriyaki sirloin, Pacific white shrimp, herb-crusted chicken breast, and wild mushroom ravioli served with fresh garden vegetables and signature dipping sauces.
Course 4: Choice of any decadent chocolate fondue served with a variety of sweet treats and fresh fruits.
~A SAVINGS OF $13 PER PERSON~
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan.
Hours: Dinner | Monday - Thursday 5 - 10 pm, Friday 4 - 10 pm, Saturday 3 - 10 pm, Sunday 3 - 9 pm
Reservations: Phone, Online
970-207-0100
Reserve Online
Price: $45
3-course Meal for 1 - $35
Course 1: Choice of any cheese fondue from our dinner menu served with artisan breads, fresh fruits, and veggies PLUS our artisan charcuterie board.
Course 2: Choose any gourmet salad from our dinner menu.
Course 3: Choice of any decadent chocolate fondue served with a variety of sweet treats and fresh fruits, PLUS our sweet additions including cream puffs, macarons, and caramel sea salt cheesecake.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan.
Hours: Dinner | Monday - Thursday 5 - 10 pm, Friday 4 - 10 pm, Saturday 3 - 10 pm, Sunday 3 - 9 pm
Reservations: Phone, Online
970-207-0100
Reserve Online
Price: $35
3-course Dinner for 1 - $35
Course 1: Malaysian Shrimp Fritter with sweet chili sauce - savory shrimp fritters made with turmeric, scallion, ginger, and shrimp. Fried until crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy in the center. Served with a sweet chili sauce. OR Fried Plantains with jalapeño yogurt sauce - plantains are baked until tender then smashed and fried until crispy served with a spicy and creamy jalapeño and yogurt sauce.
Course 2: Regional bibb salad - tender bibb lettuce with pickled shallot, toasted almonds, and pecorino dressed with a honey lemon vinaigrette. OR North African Carrot Soup - rich and savory carrot soup seasoned with warm spices and finished with tahini yogurt and a herbaceous chermoula.
Course 3: Chicken Tagine over basmati rice with golden raisins - chicken thighs marinated in yogurt and braised until tender with olives, harissa, onions, and garlic served over basmati rice studded with golden raisins. OR Vegetable Curry over basmati rice with golden raisins - rich and savory coconut curry with potato, carrot, and cabbage, garnished with toasted coconut and sambal.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Vegetarian options available.
Hours: Dinner | 4 pm - Close
Reservations: Online
Reserve Online
Price: $35
2-course Meal for 1 - $25
Course 1: House salad with your choice of dressing.
Course 2: Pork Schnitzel - two herb crusted pork loins, mushroom demi-glace, and mashed potatoes.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free.
Hours: All Day
Reservations: Online
Reserve Online
Price: $25
2-course Meal for 1 - $35
Course 1: House salad with your choice of dressing.
Course 2: 12 oz. New York Strip steak cooked to your liking and served with a choice of side.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free.
Hours: All Day
Price: $35
1-course Meal for 1 - $45
Meat Pile - 24 oz. of filet tossed in garlic and bone marrow butter and topped with chimichurri. Served with grilled bread.
Hours: All Day
Price: $45
1-course Meal for 4 - $45
Cheese & Charcuterie Picnic
A carefully curated selection of imported cheeses and meats to enjoy as a picnic or to take home. Each box will be accompanied with crackers, and a jam, as well as other accoutrements to round out this special. We will include all materials needed, to be able to enjoy this offer on the go.
Add a Bottle of Wine - $25
Throughout Great Plates we will be rotating a selection of wines that can be added to your picnic box, or separately sold, for your enjoyment. You can sip freely knowing you are enjoying a nice bottle while also supporting the local Food Bank.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Peanut Free
Hours: All Day
Price: $45
Bottle of Wine - $25
Throughout Great Plates we will be rotating a selection of wines that can be added to your picnic box, or separately sold, for your enjoyment. You can sip freely knowing you are enjoying a nice bottle while also supporting the local Food Bank.
Hours: All Day
Price: $25
2-course Meal for 2 - $25
Course 1: Vegetable Egg Rolls (four pieces) OR Cheese Wontons (four pieces).
Course 2: Choose any two meals from Wok Fried Rice and Fortune Noodles menu.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free.
Hours: All Day
Price: $25
2-course Meal for 3 - $35
Course 1: Vegetable Egg Rolls (four pieces) OR Cheese Wontons (four pieces).
Course 2: Choose any three meals with chicken or tofu from: Spicy Basil Fried Rice, House Fried Rice, Kung Pao Fried Rice, Pineapple Fried Rice, Thai Curry Fried Rice, Spicy Basil Noodles, Pad Thai, Pattaya Street Noodles, Drunken Noodles, Khao Soi Thai Noodles, Panang Curry, Red Curry, Green Curry, Yellow Curry, OR Pumpkin Curry.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Dairy Free.
Hours: All Day
Price: $35
3-course Meal for 2 - $45
Course 1: Chips and queso OR guacamole.
Course 2: Choose any four tacos from our regular menu.
Course 3: Churros.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut Free.
Hours: Lunch | Dinner
Price: $45
2-course Meal for 1 - $25
Course 1: SWEET: Blueberry Streusel or Strawberry Cheesecake Pancake.
Course 2: SAVORY: Rocky Mountain Corned Beef Hash - two eggs your style, slow roasted corned beef, sauteed peppers, hash browns, jalapeño bacon chutney, jalapeño slivers, and choice of toast. Served with choice of tea or coffee.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free.
Hours: Breakfast | Lunch
Reservations: Online
Reserve Online
Price: $25
2-course Meal for 2 - $25
Course 1: Chips and chili con queso OR chips and guacamole.
Course 2: Choice of any six Street Tacos on our menu (limit two of the same taco type per order).
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Dairy Free.
Hours: Lunch | Dinner
Price: $25
Dessert for 1 - $2.50
Made-to-order ice cream sandwich, crafted with any of our homemade, all-natural based flavors and nestled between chocolate wafer cookies.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegan, Dairy Free options available.
Hours: All Day
Price: $15 & Under
Dessert for 5 - $35
Five-pack of hand-packed pints.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegan, Dairy Free options available.
Hours: All Day
Price: $35
1-course Meal for 1 - $12.50
Mix and match Empanada flight (4 pieces). Choose from: Medallo - corn dough filled with beef and potatoes; Chicken - corn dough filled with chicken; Vegetarian - stuffed with potato, hogao, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and sweet corn; OR Nacho - filled with smoked pork, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and BBQ sauce.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian, Dairy Free.
Hours: All Day
Price: $15 & Under
1-course Meal for 1 with Juice - $14.95
Mini Arepa Rellena with choice of shredded beef, shredded chicken, or vegetarian PLUS a 12 oz. natural juice made from 100% Colombian fruit.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian, Dairy Free.
Hours: All Day
Price: $15 & Under
Participating Locations
Great Plates FAQ
What is Great Plates of Downtown™?
Downtown Fort Collins and restaurants present a vibrant dining tradition for our community each March. Dining enthusiasts are encouraged to “Dine. Discover. Donate.” during this two-week culinary celebration. One hundred percent of the donations collected go directly to support the Food Bank for Larimer County.
When is the promotion?
March 1 – March 14. Check the Menu Specials for the hours each restaurant is offering their special.
Where is the promotion held?
Great Plates of Downtown™ takes place at 48 restaurants in Downtown.
What does it cost?
Each participating restaurant creates a unique menu special priced at $25, $35, $45, or $15 & Under, not including tax, tip, or donation. Specials range from a gourmet multi-course meal for one to a feast for four.
Please note that donations, tax, and tips are not included in the menu special pricing pricing, so after you dine, consider leaving a donation. Every $1 donated to the Food Bank for Larimer County, two meals worth of food to someone in our community! For more information on the Food Bank for Larimer County or to donate online, visit https://foodbanklarimer.org/.
Why did the prices change to $25, $35, $45, and $15 & Under?
Great Plates of Downtown™️ has updated its pricing structure to offer a wider variety of dining options to choose from. Whether you're in the mood for a fancy four-course meal, a quick bite for one, or a family meal for four, you can select the perfect plate at a flexible price. Many menu specials are also available at the historic $25 price point.