Best Places to Watch the Super Bowl XLV in Steamboat Springs

By Favia, one of our ResortQuest Steamboat reservations specialists and locals!

With football season coming to an end, and the Super Bowl upon us, this Sunday Feb.6, 2011 will be a huge game between the Packers and the Steelers! For many, the need for great food, yummy beer, and of course a big screen is crucial to the Super Bowl Experience! IF you are on vacation don't let the unfamiliarity of a ski town and the need for the big screen may seem overwhelming.  I have decided to put Steamboat to the test for such accommodations and find out what places offer the best seat for next Sunday’s big game.

Best Places to Watch 2011 Super Bowl In Steamboat

Big House Burgers seems to have the best deals around. The deals for Super Bowl are 50-cent wings, $2 drafts, and $1 PBR on top of their “Sunday Fun day” deals! The restaurant has taken a lot of pride in their flat screen TVs surrounding their large dining areas. Big House Burgers is located just a quick shuttle ride away on the west end of Steamboat.

Slopeside Grill is another hot spot for the game. Be prepared for game day fans mingling with ski fans. Slopeside offers a great selection of delicious foods ranging from fried ravioli, pizzas, pastas, and of course a big plate of game day nachos! Slopeside allows for viewing of the game from anywhere in the bar. Slopeside is the best combination of Après Ski and Super Bowl fun.  The Slopeside Grill is located in the Torian Plum Plaza steps away from the Torian Plum and Bronze Tree condos.

Tap House Sports Bar is the best place downtown to watch the Super Bowl. It does feature one of the most & largest Big Screens TVs in town. Every flat screen TVs will be showing the game giving you best views. If you have kiddos watching the game with you, there are arcade games to entertain them. To fit the spirit of Game Day, Tap House serves a healthy proportion of Stadium Food that includes a ¼ pound dog loaded with chili, melted cheese, and red onions. Wash down the Stadium Dog with one of the 21 beers that they offer on tap.

Whether you are a Packers fan or a Steelers fan, everyone will be cheering for the excellent food, beer, and TVs setups found in Steamboat Springs for Game Day!

So get out there and embrace the Ski Mountain, Great Football, and don't forget your Tums.
Cheers Football Fans!

Staying in Steamboat during the Super Bowl? Just contact our concierges to help you plan your perfect game day activities or make reservations for you!

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Romantic Nighttime Gondola Ride and Dinner at Hazies on Steamboat Ski Resort

It was a beautiful, clear, cold night in Steamboat Springs and my boyfriend and I were headed for what was going to be a fabulous romantic evening. He surprised me by getting dinner reservations at Hazie’s.  Hazie’s Restaurant is located at the top of the gondola on the Steamboat Ski Resort. Luckily for me he didn’t pack the snowshoes (it would have been a long hike) but instead we took a night time gondola ride. 

We walked into the gondola area and were greeted by happy lift operators who were quick to assist you into the gondola and promptly supply you with warm blankets for your ride up the mountain.   As the gondola car rode higher and higher, the views of Steamboat were enchanting. It seemed our quaint little town was lit-up just for us!

Hazie’s is a lovely gourmet restaurant with great service, knowledgeable staff and the views are to die for! When you book your reservation with our concierge try to ensure you have a table right next to the windows!  The menu is delicious with lovely varied choices from Spicy Thai Prawns to Filet of Buffalo.  Hazie’s wine menu is quite large with unique wine choices that can be perfectly paired with your dinner choices.

After a delectable dinner and a lovely night out, we once again boarded the gondola for another perfect view of Steamboat at night.

When you stay with us at ResortQuest Steamboat we want to ensure you know all the best activities to do in Steamboat so your vacation will be perfect!  Contact our Concierge’s to book any of your Steamboat activities with your lodging.  After your perfect romantic night return to a luxury vacation rental to cuddle by the fire and enjoy your vacation!  See our current lodging deals!

Happy Hours in Steamboat - Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill

Blog written by Steamboat Local and ResortQuest Employee Lizzy Sack- You can find Lizzy at our Trappeur's Crossing Resort!

Here in Steamboat Ski Town U.S.A®, we all know that after an amazing day on the slopes we all deserve a frosty mug of beer, or a cocktail, or a bottle wine. So what better place than Steamboat’s most popular brewery - Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill. Happy Hour!

Starting at 4 p.m. and ending at 6 p.m., Mahogany Ridge hosts the happy hour that locals frequent most often.

A neighborhood favorite, Mahogany Ridge boast the widest array of homemade brews in the town, including a local’s favorite, Alpenglow Ale. With half off all the drinks you can think of and $1 tapas that range from edamame to spicy pork tacos to a shrimp and vegetable wraps this is the best place to relax after a hard day on the slopes.

Don't worry about a thing: The ResortQuest Steamboat free shuttle is the most convenient way to get from your cozy condo to the historic atmosphere of downtown Steamboat Springs.

Drinks Galore: Not a beer person? No need to worry, Mahogany Ridge makes some of the best martinis, has a wide variety of whiskeys and a wine list that compares to any 5 star restaurant.

Kid Friendly: For the little ones they offer an amazing glass of root beer and traditional chicken wings that cure any craving.

While Steamboat Springs Ski Area provides you with the best powder around, let downtown Steamboat provide you with the best happy hour atmosphere. Book your Steamboat vacation now and save big for the month of December- and the snow has been fantastic! Steamboat already hit the 100 "inches of snow mark! Read more...

The Best Off Season Dining Deals Steamboat Restaurants

Just because it's mud-season doesn't mean the town shuts down! This is one of the best times of year to get the best restaurant deals in Steamboat. And did you know that Steamboat also boasts some of the finest chefs this side of the Rockies? So between the best restaurants and the best chefs, these off-season dining deals sure to tantalize your taste buds!

Here are my top picks for local restaurant dining deals this week in Steamboat:

• Mambo Italiano is offering Buy 1 Entree Get 1 Entree Free several nights a week. For scrumptious pasta dishes and endless servings of their famous garlic, herb, and olive oil bread, this deal can't be beat. Open 7 days a week from 4:30-9:00 pm.

• Truffle Pig is Steamboat's newest dining establishment located on the mountain at One Steamboat Place. This week Truffle Pig offers a $20 3-course dinner menu featuring delectable Vietnamese specialties such as crispy pork belly, green papaya salad, pho noodle soup, braised short-ribs, and lemongrass panna cotta. Open 7 days a week.

• Cottonwood Grill on the Yampa River in downtown Steamboat is offering a 3-course gourmet menu for $22. For starters this menu features crab and shrimp wonton soup or wasabi salad followed by either crispy orange beef or shrimp and scallop pad tai. Top it off with the Grill's special double chocolate bread pudding. 701 Yampa St. Open Tues.-Sat. 5:30-close.

These dining deals are good through November so hurry on up to the 'Boat and enjoy some pre-skiing delights while you await Opening Day 2010! Also, check out ResortQuest's best lodging deals all winter long... eat, sleep and play for on the cheap without sacrificing a thing!

Bistro C.V. Restaurant Review by Denver Post

Tucker Shaw, the Denver Post Dining Critic, has made his way to good ol’ Steamboat Springs a few times and though he usually doesn’t like to review a restaurant after only two visits, he decided the price of gas and the two experiences he had at Bistro C.V. were worth writing about.

Shaw describes Bistro C.V. as “simply appointed with contemporary finishes…also warm and accessible.” Bistro C.V. is located downtown Steamboat on the corner of 4th Street and Lincoln and is owned by Kevin Caparrelli & Brian Vaughn. The restaurant has been open for a few years now and regularly has critiques and write-ups in various Denver papers and magazines. The menu is simple (usu. only 15 dishes) but full of flavor. Shaw points out the perfect al-dente bed of risotto that the sockeye salmon sits on, the “sophisticated winter cozy, summer fresh” chicken chorizo pot pie and the “graceful gnocchi.” Read the Full Denver Post Review that is interestingly not all praising with a major downfall being the over-use of Truffle oil on too many dishes.

Though Bistro C.V is an animal of its own and one of the better and more modern restaurants in casual Steamboat, the restaurant has some stiff competition from the always insanely amazing Café Diva and newly opened Truffle Pig.
See a full list of the restaurants in Steamboat Springs that range from elegant dining to casual BBQ.

Ensure you know where the best of best is in Steamboat when on your vacation. The concierges at ResortQuest are happy to arrange the gorgeous romantic dinner or happy family feast perfect for your ideal vacation in Steamboat. See our lodging deals and save big so you can spend more at dinner!
pictures from bistrocv.com & steamboat pilot

The Truffle Pig is Here & Opens it’s Doors in Steamboat

The Truffle Pig in the new One Steamboat Place building at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area has opened the much anticipated restaurant. The restaurant is sporting a rustic elegant look with comfortable slope side dining options.

Expect some phenomenal cuisine from Executive Chef Ezra Duker from the Urban Farmer at the Nines Hotel in Portland. “He will oversee the menu of seasonally inspired cuisine. Chef Duker places an emphasis on simple, straightforward preparation utilizing the very best ingredients the Yampa Valley has to offer as well as sourcing key items from the best places around the globe. His vast array of culinary experience includes Chef de Partie at the renowned French Laundry, studying various styles of wine production at The Napa Valley Reserve’s cellar and knowledge of farm-to-table practices from the progressive Noble Rot Wine Bar in Portland,” stated a press release from the Timbers Resorts which own the Truffle Pig.

Lunch specialties include starters like the Baby Beet Salad a selection of flatbreads ranging from Roast Garlic and Good Olive Oil to Foraged Mushroom with Confit Shallots. Specialties on the lunch menu include Wild Pacific Salmon, a French Onion Dip, with Beef Short Rib. Standouts from the dinner menu include Day Boat Scallops with Cherry Tomatoes, Sweet Corn Pudding and Bacon, Roasted Saddle of Colorado Lamb, along with handmade pastas. One of the most anticipated dishes of the Truffle Pig is the classic presentation of Mussels and Frites served in a large cast-iron pot.

So grab your cruiser and your wallet and go feast your summer appetite away at the new Truffle Pig… and if you do, come back with a report of how it was!
When you come to Steamboat this summer, to try all the new restaurants in Steamboat that are opening, stay with ResortQuest for a luxurious stay in our premier condos for a great price. Check out our lodging deals!