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Family Dinner Christmas Day 2009
Hi! We're coming over from England for a week this Christmas (counting the hours already) with our two boys, 9 + 11.
For Christmas Day we would like to go out to a restaurant (not pizza or chinese - something more traditional with turkey or pork a great steakhouse even...) - please can anyone suggest somewhere really great with a good atmosphere and good food?? Would we need to book up ahead of time or would we be fine to have a look around when we arrive earlier in the week?
Many thanks!!
Helen
For Christmas Day we would like to go out to a restaurant (not pizza or chinese - something more traditional with turkey or pork a great steakhouse even...) - please can anyone suggest somewhere really great with a good atmosphere and good food?? Would we need to book up ahead of time or would we be fine to have a look around when we arrive earlier in the week?
Many thanks!!
Helen
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Permalink Reply by Marlene on -
Hi Helen, I would recommend booking ahead of time. I tried to do this a couple of years ago and was at least a week out from Christmas and they kind of laughed at me on the phone. I learned my lesson - if you want to get a table at a good time, and even request better seating I would call in advance meaning at least a month or two if they are taking them. Some of my favorites for Christmas have been The Pine Grove Ore House (steak and seafood) and the Old West Steakhouse (also steak and fish). check out the Steamboat Springs Dining Guide (google it) to get numbers, etc. If you book at Ore House ask to be seated near a fireplace - it is much cozier that way!
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Permalink Reply by helen layzell on -
Thanks Marlene!
I've had a quick look at their websites...I think I'll need to contact them to get a feel for what they do at Christmas....were they all decorated and have a proper Christmassy feel or change their menu at all? It's the first time that we'll be away from home for Christmas Day and I don't want it just to feel like any other 'normal' meal for the kids! Food looks good though and thanks re fireplace tip. The Ore House seems to have the edge but only because I can't see any photos of the other one!
Any other thoughts most welcome!
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Permalink Reply by fairhunt1 on -
Hi Helen,
We've not been to Steamboat for Christmas ,, yet but the Ore House is one place that we always eat at one night. there are some fancier but a bit more pricey .
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Permalink Reply by helen layzell on
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Thank you - can I ask where you'd suggest in the 'pricier' range - that it's still okay to take 2 (well behaved!) children to, (but not too 'stiff' an atmosphere) just so I can look at other options....thinking of the other 'non Christmas nights' is it still usual to book before we arrive in Steamboat or would we be okay then to just eat wherever the mood takes us on the day??
- seems weird talking about Christmas yet...but I know if i let it slip I'll miss the boat!
Thanks so much -Helen
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Permalink Reply by Marlene on
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I think many locals would agree that a hands-down fabulously delicious meal (with a pricier menu) can be found at Cafe Diva. Yummo!
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Permalink Reply by skisteamboat on -
Agreed. Usually the highest rated place in town.
Cheers
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Permalink Reply by SteamboatRider on -
For me, Bistro CV beats Diva to the best restaurant award. Diva's great but Bistro's better. Bistro is also less 'stuffy' than Diva which clearly states on the menu 'well behaved children only'.
With that said I'm not sure what Bistro does in terms of Christmas day offerings so should probably check that out too!
Christmas in Steamboat is always a blast - I'm sure you're going to have one to remember :)
Cheers!
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Permalink Reply by skisteamboat on
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Agree about CV being good so it sort of boils down to eat up at the Base of the Mountain or Downtown. ;)
Might as well throw in the Cottonwood Grill just for discussion sake.
Cheers
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Permalink Reply by SteamboatRider on
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Yeah, I certainly wasn't trying to down-play Diva, it's a fantastic restaurant.
They're definitely your two best options in the 'pricier' range in my opinion and I'm sure you wouldn't be disappointed with either :)
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Permalink Reply by helen layzell on
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Thank you!! All very helpful comments - however..to throw a spanner back in the works now I'm perhaps steering back to something a tiny bit less formal than either Bistro CV or Diva - am not sure that it would be great value for my 9 + 11 yr olds or perhaps the most fun experience....although they each look great for grown ups (!!) anything else out there that you can suggest as really lovely and with great food but perhaps a touch less formal?? thanks so much!
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Permalink Reply by skisteamboat on
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A few suggestions
The Ore House at Pine Grove, Cugino's Pizza or a table in one of the Wine Barrels at the Old West Steak House.
Cheers
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Permalink Reply by SteamboatRider on
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I'd also say the Ore House is a real Steamboat experience and consistently good.
Don't necessarily be put off Diva/CV though. Nowhere in Steamboat is that formal (that's the beauty of it!).....for example, you're more than welcome at either place in jeans and casual clothes. With that said, CV definitely has a less formal atmosphere than Diva though.
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i think we are going to the Sheraton for the Christmas buffet. Others have suggested the Ore House, Cafe Diva alos. Yes book ahead of time. thats what i will be doing next week.
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