Fort Collins Great Plates: Meal deals, participating restaurants and more

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17-02-2025

'Tis the season to try some great plates.
Great Plates, a downtown Fort Collins dining promotion — and Food Bank for Larimer County's largest fundraiser — returns March 1-14, with 50 restaurants participating.
Like last year, Great Plates will dish up menu specials ranging from less than $15 to upward of $45.
Editor's note: An asterisk (*) denotes restaurants that are accepting reservations for Great Plates.
Ace Gillett's Lounge & Supper Club, 239 S. College Ave.
Two-course dinner for one for $45 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Potato leek soup or salmon tartare
Course 2: Choice of pork belly and clam duo, lamb t-bone or mushroom umami
*Austin's American Grill, 100 W. Mountain Ave.
Three-course dinner for one for $25 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Choice of soup or salad
Course 2: Salmon florentine with choice of side
Course 3: Salted caramel bread pudding or chocolate mousse
Three-course dinner for one for $35 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Choice of soup or salad
Course 2: 10-ounce prime rib with au jus and choice of side
Course 3: Salted caramel bread pudding or chocolate mousse
Three-course dinner for two for $45 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Choice of soup or salad
Course 2: Choose two entrees with choices of rotisserie trip tip or rotisserie chicken dinner with garlic mashed potatoes and apple coleslaw
Course 3: Salted caramel bread pudding or chocolate mousse
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Avogadro's Number, 605 S. Mason St.
One-course meal for two, including two beverages, for $35 (available all day):
Course 1: Choice of two entrees with regular sides plus two non-alcoholic beverages
*Beau Jo's, 205 N. College Ave.
Two-course meal for two for $25 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Two house side salads
Course 2: One medium or gluten-free pizza with up to two toppings
Ben & Jerry's, 1 Old Town Square
Mix-and-match three pack of pints for $25
A la carte waffle cones for two for $9.70
Big Al's Burgers and Dogs, 140 W. Mountain Ave.
One-course meal for one for $5:
One 60/40 burger topped with American cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce
*Bistro Nautile, 150 W. Oak St.
Three-course French Creole-inspired dinner for one for $35 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Bistro Creole salad
Course 2: Lemongrass fried chicken gumbo
Course 3: Strawberry buttermilk chess pie
*Blue Agave Grill, 201 S. College Ave.
Three-course meal for one for $35:
Course 1: Choose between a Chef's Choice street taco or guacamole or chorizo corn dip and chips
Course 2: Choose between top-shelf enchiladas, airline chicken breast or vegan plant-based breaded "chicken breast"
Course 3: Brownie options
Breckenridge Brewery, 1020 E. Lincoln Ave.
Three-course meal and draft beers or sodas for two for $35 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Choose from a half serving of nachos, chips and salsa, pretzel nuggets or Brussels sprouts
Course 2: Choose two main courses, including a pulled pork sandwich with fries, straight up burger with fries, fish and chips, mac and cheese, or large Caesar salad
Course 3: A brownie sundae or vanilla ice cream
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Butterfly Cafe, 212 Laporte Ave.
One-course meal for two for $25:
Two lunch boxes including a choice of sandwich, chips, drink and a cookie
Comet Chicken, 126 W. Mountain Ave.
An original chicken sandwich for $5 (available all day)
A family pack with 10 tenders, four sides and four dipping sauces for $25 (available all day)
$5 keg cocktails (available all day)
*CooperSmith's Old Town Brewpub, 5 Old Town Square
One-course dinner for two for $25 (dine-in only):
Choose two of the following: Pub burger, Shepherd's pie, pork schnitzel, bangers and mash, fish and chips, or a black bean burger
One-course dinner for two for $45 (dine-in only):
New York strip steaks with mashed potatoes and vegetables
The Corner Slice, 172 N. College Ave., Suite C
One-course meal for one, including a drink, for $15 (available all day):
Homemade manicotti with meatball, chicken or eggplant, a 10-inch pizza special or a daily hero sandwich
A glass of beer, wine or soda
Four-course meal for two for $45 (available all day):
Course 1: Choice of salad
Course 2: Choice of appetizer
Course 3: Choice of 16-inch pizza or manicotti with eggplant or meatballs
Course 4: Skillet-baked chocolate chip cookie a la mode
The Crooked Cup, 147 W. Oak St.
One-course meal and specialty latte for one for $10:
Choose one of seven different kolache flavors
Choose one medium signature specialty espresso latte
*The Emporium: An American Brasserie, 378 Walnut St.
Three-course dinner for one for $45 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Duck confit ravioli
Course 2: Sablefish bouillabaisse
Course 3: Chocolate pot de creme
Two-course dinner for one for $35 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Duck confit ravioli
Course 2: Sablefish bouillabaisse
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FoCo Cafe, 225 Maple St.
One-course meal for one for $15:
Beef stroganoff served over noodles with warm sourdough bread
Gilded Goat Brewing Company, 132 W. Mountain Ave.
Two-course beer tasting for one for $12 (available all day):
Course 1: Choose a tasting flight with four 5-ounce beers
Course 2: One pint of beer
Illegal Pete's, 320 Walnut St.
Two-course meal, including a drink, for one for $15 (available all day):
Course 1: Small chips and dip
Course 2: Choose from a burrito, bowl, tacos, taquitos or quesadilla
One house margarita, draft beer or non-alcoholic option
*Japango, 125 S. College Ave.
Three-course drinks and dessert for one for $25 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Single barrel old fashioned
Course 2: Cold sake
Course 3: Your choice of house-made sesame-crusted doughnuts tossed in shiso lime sugar with salted caramel ice cream or mochi
Five-course meal for one for $45 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Miso soup
Course 2: Crispy Brussels sprouts
Course 3: Choose from homemade pork and chicken gyoza, hamachi jalapeno sashimi or agedashi tofu
Course 4: Choose one select sushi roll
Course 5: Red bean cheesecake or mochi
Kilwins, 114 S. College Ave.
A slice of fudge for $6.50
A hot mini waffle cone with one scoop of ice cream for $5.50
La Boutique, 216 Pine St.
Two-course meal for one for $25:
Course 1: Le Austin sandwich
Course 2: Trio of mini eclairs
La Piadina, 234 N. College Ave., Unit B3
One-course meal for two for $25:
Course 1: Choose any two piadinas with a choice of garlic bread or two soft drinks
Lulu Asian Bistro, 117 S. College Ave.
Two-course dinner for two for $25 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Spring roll or edamame
Course 2: Three entrees or three special sushi rolls. Entree choices include sesame chicken; Koko chicken; panang tofu or beef; chicken pad thai; chicken drunken noodles; LuLu's chicken; or peanut chicken. Special roll choices include Las Vegas, Rainbow, Green Dragon, Peachy, Kamikaze, Rocky Mountain or Mexico Maki
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Mary's Mountain Cookies, 123 N. College Ave.
A la carte cookie and ice cream for one for $5 (available all day)
*The Melting Pot, 334 E. Mountain Ave.
Three-course dinner for one for $35 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Choice of any cheese fondue served with artisan breads, fresh fruits and vegetables
Course 2: Fondue entrees, including teriyaki sirloin, white shrimp, herb-crusted chicken and mushroom ravioli with six signature dipping sauces
Course 3: Choice of chocolate fondue served with a variety of sweet treats and fresh fruits
Mugs, 261 S. College Ave. and 306 W. Laurel St.
Green goddess toast for $7 (half portion) or $11 (full)
Chicken caprese panini for $14
Berry gin blast cocktail for $9
Irish cream matcha for $7
Persimmon, 251 Jefferson St.
One-course meal for one for $25 (available all day):
Course 1: Mezze plate with okra pickles, stuffed grape leaves, beet hummus and goat cheese-stuffed dates
One-course meal for two for $35 (available all day)
Course 1: Mezze plate with okra pickles, stuffed grape leaves, beet hummus and goat cheese-stuffed dates
*Philippe French Bistro, 133 S. College Ave.
Three-course dinner for one for $45 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Small house salad
Course 2: Choice of entrée
Course 3: Choice of dessert
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Pure Green, 460 S. College Ave. (available all day)
Choice of cold-pressed juice and any premium acai bowl for $15
Choice of cold-pressed juice and a cold-pressed juice shot for $10
Choose any two cold-pressed juices for $15
Choose any superfood smoothie and steel-cut oatmeal bowl for $15
Choose any cold-pressed juice and any superfood toast for $12
A four-pack of smoothies for $35
*Rare Italian, 101 S. College Ave.
Rare Italian will be discounting its entire menu to fit within Great Plates' price points — $15 and less, $25, $35 and $45 (dine-in only).
*The Regional, 130 S. Mason St.
Two-course brunch for one for $25 (dine-in only from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday):
Course 1: Choose one breakfast or lunch item from select options
Course 2: Amish buttermilk cheesecake with streusel and berry compote
Two-course dinner for two for $35 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Regional-style bruschetta
Course 2: Choose two entrees from braised pork shoulder or fried portabello mushroom
*Restaurant 415, 415 S. Mason St.
Two-course dinner, including drinks, for two for $35 (dine-in only):
Course 1: House 415 Salad or Caesar salad to share
Course 2: Share one of five hand-tossed artisan pizzas (gluten-free for an additional charge) or a Mediterranean bowl
Drinks: Choose two from a list of select beers, wines and mocktails
*Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, 143 W. Mountain Ave.
One-course meal for two for $35 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Fajitas combo (steak or chicken)
*Rodizio Grill, 200 Jefferson St.
Three-course dinner for one for $35 (dine-in only):
Enjoy endless trips to the gourmet salad and hot sides bar, unlimited hot Brazilian appetizers as well as Rodizio's unlimited variety of rotisserie grilled meats carved tableside.
Four-course dinner for one for $45 (dine-in only):
Enjoy endless trips to the gourmet salad and hot sides bar, unlimited hot Brazilian appetizers as well as Rodizio's unlimited variety of rotisserie grilled meats carved tableside. Plus, gourmet dessert.
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Scrumpy's Hard Cider Bar, 215 N. College Ave.
One-course meal, including drinks, for two for $35:
Choose any two burgers or cider-braised pulled pork sandwiches with two sides of fries and two pours of any Summit Hard Cider or nonalcoholic beverage
Silver Grill Cafe, 218 Walnut St.
Two-course meal for two for $25:
Course 1: Share one of Silver Grill's cinnamon rolls
Course 2: Choose two of the following — traditional eggs Benedict, Old Towner breakfast, French dip, cinnamon roll French toast or cranberry turkey sandwich with your choice of side
Build your own mimosas for two for $25:
Build your own mimosas at your table with a liter of orange juice and bottle of prosecco
Social, 1 Old Town Square, Unit 7
Charcuterie and cocktails for two for $35 (dine-in only):
Two featured cocktails and a premium cheese and charcuterie board to share
*Sonny Lubick Steakhouse, 115 S. College Ave.
Appetizer and wine for two for $25 (dine-in only):
Appetizer: Steamed mussels in a roasted tomato and white wine sauce with spicy capicola and toasted crostini
Wine: Two glasses of a sommelier-selected wine
One-course dinner for one for $35 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Grilled shrimp risotto with lemon and sweet peas or 8-ounce prime rib served with au jus and a choice of side
One-course dinner for one for $45 (dine-in only):
Course 1: 8-ounce prime rib served with au jus and grilled shrimp
*Speak Cheesy Lounge at Slyce Pizza Co., 120 S. Mason St.
Three-course dinner, including drinks, for two for $45 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Choose a large salad to share
Course 2: One select 12-inch pizza
Course 3: Brownie to share
Two drinks: Lavender lemon drop, old fashioned, single mixed well drink or any draft beer
*The Still Whiskey Steaks, 151 N. College Ave.
One-course meal for one for $45 (dine-in only):
A meat pile, featuring 24-ounce of filet tossed in garlic and bone marrow butter, topped with chimichurri and served with grilled bread
Two-course meal for one for $25 (dine-in only):
Course 1: House salad with your choice of dressing
Course 2: Pork schnitzel and mashed potatoes
Two-course meal for one for $35 (dine-in only):
Course 1: House salad with your choice of dressing
Course 2: New York strip steak with your choice of side
*Stuft Burger Bar, 210 S. College Ave.
An all-American burger and fries for $15 (dine-in only)
Sushi Jeju, 238 S. College Ave.
Four-course meal for two for $45 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Miso soup
Course 2: House salad with miso dressing
Course 3: Choose two select sushi rolls and one select specialty roll
Course 4: Choose to start your meal with edamame or vegetable egg rolls or end your meal with a scoop of ice cream
Four-course meal for two for $35 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Miso soup
Course 2: House salad with miso dressing
Course 3: Choose two select entrees including chicken don, beef don, tofu don, chicken yakisoba, tofu yakisoba, spicy tonkotsu ramen, regular tonkotsu ramen, miso ramen, budae ramen or tempura udon
Course 4: Choose to start your meal with edamame or vegetable egg rolls or end your meal with a scoop of ice cream
Four-course sushi experience for two for $35 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Miso soup
Course 2: House salad with miso dressing
Course 3: Choose three select rolls to share
Course 4: Choose to start your meal with edamame or vegetable egg rolls or end your meal with a scoop of ice cream
*Tom Kha Thai Asian Bistro, 144 N. Mason St., Unit 8
Two-course meal for two for $25 (available all-day; dine-in only):
Course 1: Your choice of vegetable egg rolls, cheese wontons or a slice of strawberry crepe cake
Course 2: Choose any three meals with chicken or tofu, including 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 khao soi thai
One-course meal, plus a drink, for one for $15 (available all-day; dine-in only):
Course 1: Sesame chicken or Genera Tso's chicken
Drink: A draft beer, glass of wine, non-alcoholic drink or slice of strawberry crepe cake
Union Bar & Soda Fountain, 250 Jefferson St.
One-course meal, including drinks, for two for $35 (dine-in only):
Choose two entrees from the following: Union double angus burger, vegan harvest salad or slow country pulled pork sandwich
Choose two drinks from the following: froze, sangria, New Belgium Old Aggie draft beer or non-alcoholic dreamcicle
Uno Mas Taqueria, 120 W. Olive St., Unit 104
Three-course meal for two for $45 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Chips and queso or guacamole
Course 2: Choose any four tacos from the regular menu
Course 3: Churros
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*Urban Egg, 230 S. College Ave.
Three-course meal for one for $25 (dine-in only):
Course 1: Billion dollar bourbon bacon or buttermilk biscuit with sage sausage gravy
Course 2: Choose one select omelet
Course 3: Choose a single pancake including buttermilk, blueberry, strawberry or chocolate chip
Walrus Ice Cream, 125 W. Mountain Ave.
One made-to-order ice cream sandwich for $3
5-pack of hand-packed pints for $35
The Welsh Rabbit Cheese Shop, 200 Walnut St.
One cheese charcuterie board with house-picked cheese, meats, spreads and side pairings for $25 (serves 4)
Yellow Crunch, 234 N. College Ave., Unit B-1
One-course meal with a drink for one for $15 (available all day):
Mix and match one four-piece empanada flight or try arepa rellenas
One house margarita or 12-ounce natural juice
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This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: Fort Collins Great Plates: Scroll through this year's menu specials