Great Plates of Downtown™
Celebrating 20 Years of Great Plates of Downtown™ with a Golden Opportunity to Win Incredible Prizes
This March, Great Plates of Downtown™ is toasting 20 years of dining tradition in Fort Collins! To honor the occasion, dine at participating restaurants, find a Golden Ticket Cocktail Napkin, and enter to win amazing prizes.* All while supporting those in need!
Great Plates of Downtown is an award-winning dining promotion and fundraiser benefiting the Food Bank for Larimer County. From March 1 to 14, enjoy delicious, limited-time breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all-day menu specials from 51 restaurants in Downtown Fort Collins. The specials are priced at $25, $35, $45, and $15 & Under. 2025 specials will be announced on Valentine's Day.
Great Plates, Greater Purpose. Choose Your Perfect Plate!
Get Ready for a "Golden Opportunity" to dine, win, and make a difference!
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*
Join Us in Celebrating 20 Years with a Golden Ticket Cocktail Napkin!
How to Participate:
- Dine Downtown: Enjoy delicious meals at 51 participating Great Plates of Downtown™ restaurants from March 1 to 14.
- Spot the Golden Ticket: Participating restaurants will randomly distribute a limited number of Golden Ticket Cocktail Napkins to guests (while supplies last).
- Enter to Win: Use the link found on your Golden Ticket Cocktail Napkin to submit your entry online for a chance to win. Terms and conditions apply.*
Exciting Prizes Await:
- Grand Prizes: Three lucky winners will enjoy a luxurious one-night staycation for two at one of Downtown Fort Collins' premier lodging spots: Armstrong Hotel, The Elizabeth Hotel, or Edwards House, paired with a $100 Downtown Fort Collins Gift Card.
- Runner-Up Prizes: Three lucky winners will each receive a $200 Downtown Fort Collins Gift Card.
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.
2025 Participating Businesses & Menu Specials
Course 1: Potato Leek Soup - Creamy potato, crispy leek, and red wine redux (V, GF, Nut Free) OR Salmon TarTare - Salmon belly, seaweed salad, tobiko aioli, wonton.
Course 2: Choice of Pork Belly & Clam Duo - Braised Pork Belly and Manila Clam with cipollini onion, baby heirloom carrot, blistered tomato, bok choy, miso-coconut soubise; OR Lamb T-Bone - Truffled pearl couscous, pickled onion & mustard seed, goat cheese, and spinach; OR Mushroom Umami (V) - Compressed tofu, Hazel Dell Exotic Mushroom, konbu demi, leek, puffed quinoa, and cauliflower puree.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, and Nut Free.
Dinner | 5 pm - Close
Course 1: Choice of soup OR salad.
Course 2: Salmon Florentine - grilled 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.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: allergy accommodations can be made when possible.
Dinner | 4 pm - Close | Accepts Reservations Sunday - Thursday
Course 1: Choice of soup OR salad.
Course 2: 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.
Dinner | 4 pm - Close | Accepts Reservations Sunday - Thursday
Course 1: Choice of soup OR salad.
Course 2: Choose two of the following: Rotisserie Tri Tip - Seasoned and slow roasted tri tip, topped with Brandy cream sauce, served with your choice of side OR Rotisserie Chicken Dinner (half chicken) - All-natural chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, apple coleslaw.
Course 3: Salted caramel bread pudding OR chocolate mousse.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: allergy accommodations can be made when possible
Dinner | 4 pm - Close | Accepts Reservations Sunday - Thursday
Dinner | 4 pm - Close | Accepts Reservations Sunday - Thursday
Course 1: Choose one of the following: Quarter Rotisserie Chicken - Chicken, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, cranberry apple coleslaw; OR Harvest Green Salad with Salmon Quinoa Cakes - Mixed greens, fried Brussels sprouts, red quinoa, bleu cheese, radishes, Marcona almonds, and bourbon vinaigrette; OR Chicken Pot Pie - Flaky pastry crust, wedge of cornbread, and side salad.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: allergy accommodations can be made when possible
Lunch | 11 am - 3 pm | Accepts Reservations Sunday - Thursday
Phone (970) 224-9691
Course 1: Choice of two Entrées with regular sides PLUS two non-alcoholic beverages.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Dairy Free.
All-Day | Carry Out
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.
Lunch | Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-498-8898)
Mix and match your dream lineup of Ben & Jerry’s classics with three fresh-packed pints.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
All-Day | Carry Out
Two small waffle cones filled with your choice of our most euphoric flavors!
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
All-Day | Carry Out
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.
All-Day | Carry Out
Course 1: Bistro Creole Salad - local lettuces, Worcestershire dressing, candied pecans, red onion, aged gouda, salt & pepper creole tomato, fried corn babies tossed in tomato powder.
Course 2: Lemongrass Fried Chicken Gumbo - buttermilk fried chicken thigh served over coconut fluffed rice with decadent andouille and pepper sauce.
Course 3: Strawberry Buttermilk Chess Pie - ginger spiced strawberry, lemon chantilly.
Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-224-1188)
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-sautéed 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 Plant-based breaded “Chicken breast”(V).
Course 3: Award Winning brownie options.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Dietary restrictions are noted per menu item; please inquire with staff about your specific preferences.
All-Day | Carry Out | Accepts Reservations (970-631-8076)
Beverages: Your choice of two draft beers OR sodas.
Course 1: Choose one of the following: ½ Nachos, Chips and Salsa, Pretel Nugz, OR Brussels Sprouts.
Course 2: Choose two of the following: Pulled Pork Sandwich with fries, Straight Up Burger (veggie or beef) with fries, Fish & Chips, Mac and Cheese, OR Large Caesar Salad.
Course 3: Choose one of the following: Brownie Sundae OR Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian.
Lunch | Dinner
Course 1: Two lunchboxes with your choice of sandwich, chips, drinks, and a freshly baked cookie.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free.
Breakfast | Lunch | Carry Out
Course 1: Family Pack with ten tenders, four sides, and four dipping sauces.
All-Day | Carry Out
Whiskey Fizz, Hibiscus Margarita, OR Space Mule.
All Day
Original Chicken Sandwich with crisp tenders, house sauce, and pickles.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten-free buns are available for an extra charge.
All-Day | Carry Out
Course 1: New York Strip Steaks with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables.
Dinner | Accepts Reservations
Course 1: Choose two of the following: Pub Burger; OR Schnitzel - a pork schnitzel, mashed potatoes, bacon beer sauerkraut, lemon butter cream sauce; OR Bangers & Mash - English bangers, mashed potatoes, red onion reduction, and applesauce; OR Fish & Chips - beer battered cod with tartar sauce and beer battered fries; OR Shepherd’s Pie; OR Black Bean Burger - homemade burger topped with guacamole, chipotle ranch, cheese, and choice of side (can be made vegetarian).
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian.
Dinner | Accepts Reservations
Course 1: Choice of salad.
Course 2: Choice of appetizer.
Course 3: Choice of 16" Pizza OR Manicotti with eggplant or meatballs.
Course 4: Skillet-baked Chocolate Chip Cookie a la mode.
Add Wine Pairing Options:
$20 for 4, 4oz pours of house-selected pairings OR $15 for 3, 4oz pours of house-selected wines.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
All-Day | Carry Out
Course 1: Choose one of the following: Daily 10" Pizza special; OR Manicotti - served with meatballs or eggplant; OR Daily Hero Sandwich, PLUS a glass of wine, beer, OR soda.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian.
All-Day | Carry Out
Course 1: Choose one of seven different Kolache flavors, served warmed.
Beverage: Choose one medium-size Signature Specialty Espresso Lattes. Alternative milk options available for an additional charge.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian, Dairy Free.
Breakfast | Lunch | Carry Out
Course 1: Duck Confit Ravioli - house-made duck confit ravioli, black truffle velouté, micro herbs, and crisp shallot.
Course 2: Sablefish Bouillabaisse - fresh Sablefish, saffron-tomato broth, mussels, clams, fingerling potatoes, fine herbs.
Course 3: Chocolate Pot de Crème - dark chocolate custard, salted caramel cream, hazelnut praline crumble.
Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-493-0024)
Course 1: Duck Confit Ravioli - house-made duck confit ravioli, black truffle velouté, micro herbs, and crisp shallot.
Course 2: Sablefish Bouillabaisse - fresh Sablefish, saffron-tomato broth, mussels, clams, fingerling potatoes, fine herbs.
Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-493-0024)
Beef Stroganoff - slow cooked steak, mushrooms, and onions in a white wine sour cream sauce. Served over noodles with a slice of warm sourdough bread.
Lunch | 11 am - 2 pm | Carry Out
Start with a flight, stay for a pint.
Course 1: Choose a tasting flight with four beers (5 oz. pours) from our familiar favorites or standard offerings.
Course 2: One pint of your favorite beer.
All-Day
Course 1: Small Chips and Dip. Add-ons like queso, green chile, guacamole, etc. are INCLUDED!
Course 2: Choose one of the following entrées*: burrito, bowl, tacos, taquitos, or quesadilla.
*Add-ons like queso, green chile, guacamole, etc., available for an extra charge.
Beverages: Choose one: House Margarita, OR Draft Beer, OR Non-alcoholic option.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
All-Day | Carry Out
Course 1: Miso Soup (V option) to start.
Course 2: Crispy Brussels Sprouts (V).
Course 3: Choose one of the following: Homemade Pork & Chicken Gyoza; Hamachi Jalapeño Sashimi; OR Agedashi Tofu (V).
Course 4: Choose one of the following: Gilded Bee Roll - cucumber, avocado, tempura asparagus and yellowtail, with browned butter truffle honey, and habanero masago; Diablo Roll - spicy tuna, avocado topped with seared tuna, scallions, and ponzu sauce; OR Lochness Roll (V) - avocado, cucumber, Japanese pickles, mushrooms, spinach, and sesame oil.
Course 5: Red Bean Cheesecake (Veg)* OR Mochi (for GF, V, & DF option).
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
Lunch | Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-413-7436
Course 1: Single Barrel Old Fashioned - Japango Exclusive Single Barrel, Demerara sugar, seasonal bitters, and orange oils OR Rose Garden - Choice of gin or vodka, Barsol Pisco, Japango raspberry-rosemary coulis, turbinado simple, fresh lemon and lime.
Course 2: Glass of Chrysanthemum Water cold sake OR Little Lily Nigori cold sake.
Course 3: Sata Adagi - House-made sesame crusted donuts tossed in shiso lime sugar with salted caramel ice cream OR * Mochi (for GF, DF, V option).
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
Lunch | Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-413-7436)
Mini waffle cone with a scoop of your favorite ice cream flavor. Choose from 32 signature premium flavor options, including dairy free, vegan sorbetto options.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Select ice creams and sorbettos are Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Dairy Free.
All-Day | Carry Out
Enjoy a slice of fresh Kilwins’ Classic Chocolate Fudge.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free.
All-Day | Carry Out
Course 1: Le Austin - slow-smoked brisket topped with zesty, tri-colored spicy coleslaw, served on a crisp French baguette.
Course 2: Trio of Choux - an indulgent trio of mini éclairs, filled with Raspberry, Hazelnut, and Chocolate cream.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Peanut-Free.
Lunch | Dinner | Carry Out
Course 1: Choose any two Piadinas from our menu with a choice of garlic bread OR 2 soft drinks.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free available for an additional cost, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
Lunch | Dinner | Carry Out
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.
Dinner | 5 pm - Close
Enjoy a freshly baked ¼-lb. cookie cut in half with two scoops of ice cream.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free.
All-Day | Carry Out
Course 1: Choice of any cheese fondue from our dinner menu served with an assortment of artisan breads, fresh fruits, and veggies.
Course 2: Fondue Entrée , including Teriyaki Sirloin, Pacific White Shrimp, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast, and Wild Mushroom Ravioli served with fresh garden vegetables and six signature dipping sauces with a court-bouillon cooking style.
Course 3: Choice of any decadent chocolate fondue served with a variety of sweet treats and fresh fruits.
~A SAVINGS OF $25 PER PERSON~
UPGRADE TO A SURF & TURF SHARED ENTRÉE (Lobster Tail & Garlic Pepper Sirloin) for an additional $20.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan.
Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-207-0100)
Course 1: Green Goddess Toast - creamy smashed avocado, topped with juicy slices of ripe tomato, crisp cucumber, and a pinch of sprouts.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free by request. Not produced in a certified GF or Peanut-Free kitchen.
All-Day | Carry Out
Course 1: Chicken Caprese Panini - roasted chicken, creamy mozzarella, juicy tomato slices, basil pesto, and tangy balsamic drizzle layered between golden, crusty focaccia bread.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free by request. Not produced in a certified GF or Peanut-Free kitchen.
All-Day | Carry Out
Irish Cream Matcha - an earthy matcha green tea and the rich, velvety sweetness of Irish cream.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free by request. Not produced in a certified GF or Peanut-Free kitchen.
All-Day | Carry Out
Berry Gin Blast - smooth gin mingles with the sweetness of simple syrup, balanced by the tropical tang of pineapple juice and a splash of soda.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free by request. Not produced in a certified GF or Peanut-Free kitchen.
All-Day | Carry Out
Berry Gin Blast - smooth gin mingles with the sweetness of simple syrup, balanced by the tropical tang of pineapple juice and a splash of soda.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free by request. Not produced in a certified GF or Peanut-Free kitchen.
All-Day | Carry Out
Irish Cream Matcha - an earthy matcha green tea and the rich, velvety sweetness of Irish cream.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free by request. Not produced in a certified GF or Peanut-Free kitchen.
All-Day | Carry Out
Course 1: Chicken Caprese Panini - roasted chicken, creamy mozzarella, juicy tomato slices, basil pesto, and tangy balsamic drizzle layered between golden, crusty focaccia bread.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free by request. Not produced in a certified GF or Peanut-Free kitchen.
All-Day | Carry Out
Course 1: Green Goddess Toast - creamy smashed avocado, topped with juicy slices of ripe tomato, crisp cucumber, and a pinch of sprouts.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free by request. Not produced in a certified GF or Peanut-Free kitchen.
All-Day | Carry Out
Course 1: Mezze Plate - served with aleppo marinated okra pickles, vegetarian stuffed grape leaves, beet hummus w/ seasoned naan, and goat cheese stuffed medjool dates with honey and pistachio.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian.
All-Day | Carry Out
Course 1: Mezze Plate - served with aleppo marinated okra pickles, vegetarian stuffed grape leaves, beet hummus w/ seasoned naan, and goat cheese stuffed medjool dates with honey and pistachio.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian.
All-Day | Carry Out
Course 1: Petite Salade Maison - mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, carrots, dried cranberries, dijon vinaigrette.
Course 2: Choice of entrée.*
Course 3: Choice of dessert.*
*Additional up-charges may apply.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-631-8482)
Choose any cold-pressed juice AND any premium açaí bowl.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
All-Day | Carry Out
Choose any cold-pressed juice AND a cold-pressed juice shot.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
All-Day | Carry Out
Choose any two cold-pressed juices.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
All-Day | Carry Out
Choose any superfood smoothie AND steel-cut oatmeal bowl.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
All-Day | Carry Out
Mix and match any four organic superfood smoothies.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
All-Day | Carry Out
Choose any cold-pressed juice AND any superfood toast.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
All-Day | Carry Out
We will be discounting our ENTIRE menu to fit into the $25, $35, $45, and $15 & Under price points. From dry-aged steaks to house-made pasta, everything will be priced for Great Plates of Downtown™! Our goal is to give the community an authentic RARE Italian experience but at the Great Plates of Downtown™ price points during this extraordinary community dining event!
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free. We are a scratch-made kitchen and can accommodate any and all special dietary requirements!
$15 & Under | Dinner | Accepts Reservations
We will be discounting our ENTIRE menu to fit into the $25, $35, $45, and $15 & Under price points. From dry-aged steaks to house-made pasta, everything will be priced for Great Plates of Downtown™! Our goal is to give the community an authentic RARE Italian experience but at the Great Plates of Downtown™ price points during this extraordinary community dining event!
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free. We are a scratch-made kitchen and can accommodate any and all special dietary requirements!
$25 | Dinner | Accepts Reservations
We will be discounting our ENTIRE menu to fit into the $25, $35, $45, and $15 & Under price points. From dry-aged steaks to house-made pasta, everything will be priced for Great Plates of Downtown™! Our goal is to give the community an authentic RARE Italian experience but at the Great Plates of Downtown™ price points during this extraordinary community dining event!
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free. We are a scratch-made kitchen and can accommodate any and all special dietary requirements!
$35 | Dinner | Accepts Reservations
We will be discounting our ENTIRE menu to fit into the $25, $35, $45, and $15 & Under price points. From dry-aged steaks to house-made pasta, everything will be priced for Great Plates of Downtown™! Our goal is to give the community an authentic RARE Italian experience but at the Great Plates of Downtown™ price points during this extraordinary community dining event!
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free. We are a scratch-made kitchen and can accommodate any and all special dietary requirements!
$45 | Dinner | Accepts Reservations
Course 1: Choose one breakfast or lunch item from the following options: Classic Breakfast, On a Bun, Veggie Centric, or Sweet Thangs.
Course 2: Amish Buttermilk Cheesecake with streusel and berry compote.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, and Dairy Free options available.
Brunch | Saturday & Sunday Only | 9:30 am - 2 pm | Accepts Reservations (970-689-3508)
Course 1: Regional-Style Bruschetta - House-made focaccia, local Hazel Dell Mushrooms, whipped goat cheese, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze. Substitute gluten-free bread GF option. No cheese for vegan substitution.
Course 2: Choose two: Braised Pork Shoulder topped with Gochujang blackberry BBQ sauce with three root mashed potatoes (celery root, potato, rutabaga) OR Fried Portobello Mushroom with Gochujang blackberry BBQ sauce and Southern dirty rice (Vegan).
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegan, and Dairy Free options available.
Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-689-3508)
Beverages: Choice of two cocktails.
Course 1: Our trio of dips (bacon jam, salmon, and deviled egg).
Course 2: Bourbon bread pudding dessert.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free
All-Day | Accepts Reservations (970-682-3330)
Beverages: Choose two of the following: 19 Crimes Shiraz, Dark Horse Pinot Grigio, Odell Seasonal Beer, New Belgium Old Aggie, OR Ginger or Mint Mocktail.
Course 1: Share one of the following: House 415 Salad, Caesar Salad, OR Mac and Cheese.
Course 2: Share one of the following: Pepperoni Pizza, Margherita Pizza, Pesto Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Blackened Cauliflower (GF-VG), OR Mediterranean Bowl (GF).
Pizza can be Gluten Free for an additional $5., or vegan cheese for an additional $5., or the Woodland pizza for an additional $5.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian.
Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-407-0415)
Course 1: Fajitas combo - steak and chicken.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
Lunch | Dinner | Accepts Reservations
Course 1: Enjoy UNLIMITED Brazilian appetizers including Banana Fritters, Polenta, Pao de Queijo.
Course 2: UNLIMITED trips to our gourmet salad and hot sides bar.
Course 3: Four Rotisserie Grilled Item Entrée Sampler carved tableside - Sweet and Spicy Chicken, Top Sirloin, grilled and glazed Pineapple, and Ham.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free.
Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-482-3103)
Course 1: Enjoy UNLIMITED Brazilian appetizers including 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 including over a dozen items carved tableside: Top Sirloin, Tri-Tip, Garlic Beef, Leg of Lamb, Pacific White Fish, Beef Tenderloin, Parmesan Encrusted Beef, Sweet & Spicy Chicken, Pork Shoulder, Garlic Bacon-Wrapped Chicken, Parmesan Chicken, Pork Sausage, Grilled Pineapple, Ham, and Marinated Chicken Hearts.
Course 4: Gourmet dessert.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free.
Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-482-3103)
Course 1: Choice of any two Scrumper Burgers OR cider-braised Pulled Pork Sandwich with two sides of fries AND two pours of any Summit Hard Cider or non-alcoholic beverage.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian, Gluten Free buns available for an additional $2 per burger.
Lunch | Dinner
Build your own at your table with a liter of freshly squeezed orange juice and a bottle of Prosecco.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian.
Breakfast | Lunch | 7 am - 2 pm
Course 1: Share one of our famous cinnamon rolls.
Course 2: Choose two of the following: Eggs Benedict - English muffin, poached eggs, ham, hollandaise, and hash browns; OR Old Towner Breakfast - scrambled eggs, ham, onions, peppers, tomatoes with cheese. Served with salsa, choice of toast and hash browns; OR Cinnamon Roll French Toast – famous cinnamon rolls, batter-dipped and topped with powdered sugar; OR French Dip - slow roasted beef, Swiss cheese on a toasted hoagie with choice of side; OR Cranberry Turkey Sandwich - roasted turkey, Swiss cheese, granny smith apple, cranberry dijon aioli on toasted wheat bread. Served with choice of side.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free.
Breakfast | Lunch | 7 am - 2 pm
Featured Charcuterie Board to share includes: jamón serrano, finocchiona, rotating featured cheese, house-pickled vegetables, olives, sweet peppers, nuts, crackers, and stone ground mustard AND two featured cocktails.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free.
Dinner
Course 1: Surf & Turf - Slow-roasted 8-oz. Prime Rib served with au jus and Grilled Shrimp with a garlic cream sauce and roasted vegetables.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free without au jus.
Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-484-9200)
Course 1: Grilled Shrimp Risotto with lemon and sweet peas.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian option available.
Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-484-9200)
Steamed Mussels in a Roasted Tomato & White Wine Sauce, w/ Spicy Capicola, & Toasted Crostini AND two glasses of sommelier selected wine.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free option.
Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-484-9200)
Course 1: Slow-roasted 8-oz. Prime Rib served with au jus and a choice of side.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free without au jus.
Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-484-9200)
Course 1: Choose one of the following large salads to share: Kale & Quinoa, Caesar, Spicy Southwest, Mediterranean.
Course 2: One 12” Pizza from the following: Cheese or Pepperoni, PS2, Italy or Tri-Veggie, W.O.L.F., BBQ Chicken with Pineapple, Buffalo Chicken, Spud-Nik, Pesto (Choice or Artichokes, Portabella Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers with Bleu Cheese).
Course 3: Brownie to share.
Beverages: Choose two of the following: Lavender Lemon Drop, House Rye or Mobb Bourbon Old Fashion, well single mixed drinks, OR any draft beer.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free.
Dinner | 5 - 10 pm | Accepts Reservations (970-221-9000)
Course 1: House salad with your choice of dressing.
Course 2: New York Strip steak cooked to your liking and served with a choice of side.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Dairy Free.
All-Day | Accepts Reservations
Course 1: Meat Pile - 24 oz. of filet tossed in garlic and bone marrow butter and topped with chimichurri. Served with grilled bread.
All-Day | Accepts Reservations
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, Dairy Free.
All-Day | Accepts Reservations
Course 1: All American burger and regular fries.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
Lunch | Dinner | Accepts Reservations (970-484-6377)
Course 1: Miso Soup.
Course 2: House Salad with miso dressing.
Course 3: Choose any two Rolls to share: Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Super White Tuna, California, Spicy Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Spicy Yellowtail, Philadelphia, Spicy California, Eel, Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber, Vegetable Tempura, Kanpyo, OR Avocado Roll. AND choose one Specialty Roll: Rainbow, Yami Yami, Fort Collins, Volcano, Caterpillar, Spider Roll, Samurai, Histroll, Slammin’ Salmon, Cobra Kai, OR Garlic Avalanche.
Course 4: Choose to start with an appetizer of Edamame or Vegetable Egg Rolls (four pieces) OR end with a scoop of Vanilla or Cookies & Cream Ice Cream.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan.
All-Day
Course 1: Miso Soup.
Course 2: House Salad with miso dressing.
Course 3: Choose three Rolls to share: Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Super White Tuna, California, Spicy Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Spicy Yellowtail, Philadelphia, Spicy California, Eel, Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber, Vegetable Tempura, Kanpyo, OR Avocado Roll.
Course 4: Choose to start with an appetizer of Edamame or Vegetable Egg Rolls (four pieces) OR end with a scoop of Vanilla or Cookies & Cream Ice Cream.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan.
All-Day
Course 1: Miso Soup.
Course 2: House Salad with miso dressing.
Course 3: Choose two of the following: Chicken Don (Teriyaki), Beef Don (Teriyaki), Tofu Don (Teriyaki), Chicken Yakisoba, Tofu Yakisoba, Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, Regular Tonkotsu Ramen, Miso Ramen, Budae Ramen, OR Tempura Udon.
Course 4: Choose to start with an appetizer of Edamame or Vegetable Egg Rolls (four pieces) OR end with a scoop of Vanilla or Cookies & Cream Ice Cream.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Peanut-Free.
All-Day
Course 1: Vegetable Egg Rolls (four pieces) OR Cheese Wontons (four pieces) OR one slice of Strawberry Crepe Cake.
Course 2: Choose any two meals with chicken OR tofu: Spicy Basil Fried Rice; Pineapple Fried Rice; Thai Curry Fried Rice; House Fried Rice; Kung Pao Fried Rice; Roasted Chili Fried Rice; Spicy Basil Noodles; Pattaya Street Noodles; Pad Thai; Drunken Noodles; Pad See Ew; OR Kha Soi Thai.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free.
All-Day | Accepts Reservations (970-888-0102)
Course 1: Sesame Chicken OR General Tao’s Chicken.
Beverage: Choose one of the following: draft beer, glass of wine, OR a non-alcoholic drink OR one slice of Strawberry Crepe Cake.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Dairy Free.
All-Day | Accepts Reservations (970-888-0102)
Course 1: Choose two of the following: famous Union Double Angus Burger, Vegan Harvest Salad, OR Slow Country Pulled Pork Sandwich.
Beverages: Choose two: famous Froze, Sangria, New Belgium Old Aggie draft beer, OR Dreamcicle (non-alcoholic).
*Add-ons or Substitutions may cost extra
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan.
Lunch | Dinner
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.
Lunch | Dinner
Course 1: Billion $$$ Bourbon Bacon OR Buttermilk Biscuit & Sage Sausage Gravy.
Course 2: Choose one of the following crafted omelets: Southwest, Classic Denver, Greek, OR Rancher.
Course 3: Choose a single pancake from the following: Buttermilk, Blueberry, Strawberry, OR Chocolate Chip.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Some items have gluten-free options available.
Breakfast | Lunch | Accepts Reservations
Five hand-packed pints of your favorite ice cream flavors.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Peanut-Free options available.
All-Day | Carry Out
Made-to-order ice cream sandwich - Crafted with your choice of over 30 rotating flavors and scooped onto a chocolate wafer cookie.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Vegan, Dairy Free options available.
All-Day | Carry Out
Course 1: Cheese & Charcuterie Board - a curated selection of house-picked cheeses, meats, spreads, and side pairings to enjoy as a picnic or to take home. The boards will rotate frequently, so check back in several times! $50 value.
Call or text your order to 970-443-4027; one day advance notice is greatly appreciated.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Peanut-Free.
All-Day | Carry Out
Course 1: Choose from: Mix and Match Empanada Flight (4 pieces), Patacon Trifecta (shredded chicken or shredded beef), OR Arepa Rellena (shredded beef or shredded chicken).
*Additional charge for steak, grilled chicken, pork belly, or sausage.
Beverage: House Margarita OR 12-oz. Natural Juice.
Accommodates Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Dairy Free.
All-Day | Carry Out
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 “Discover. Dine. 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 51 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, so after you dine, consider leaving a donation. Every $1 donated to the Food Bank for Larimer County, provides 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.