5 Best American Restaurants in Downtown, Fort Collins CO
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 restaurants in Downtown, Fort Collins CO considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers American restaurants in Downtown Fort Collins CO, a broad category that includes burgers, brewpubs and rotisserie chicken. Five qualifying businesses were considered, and they are ranked by weighted Google rating, which gives more weight to places with more reviews. Each entry shows the address, hours, price range where Google lists one, and what reviewers say about food, service and atmosphere. Use it to narrow a night out, then check recent reviews for the dishes you care about.
#1
Avogadro's Number
★ 4.6 (2,025 Google reviews)American restaurant$10–20 per person
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Avogadro's Number is an American restaurant at 605 S Mason St, rated 4.6 from 2,025 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $10 to $20. Ordering is semi self-serve: you order and pay first, find a seat, and the food is brought to your table. It is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers live music, a patio, and vegan sandwich and burger options. Reviewers highlight house-made tempeh and say parking near the campus area is limited.
Best for: Vegan sandwiches and live music
- Address
- 605 S Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–10 pm; Mon 9 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–10 pm; Sun 9 am–9 pm; Thu 9 am–9 pm; Tue 9 am–9 pm; Wed 9 am–9 pm
#2
Restaurant 415
★ 4.5 (1,260 Google reviews)American restaurant$20–30 per person
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Restaurant 415 is an American restaurant at 415 S Mason St, rated 4.5 from 1,260 Google reviews, with a price range of $20 to $30. It is closed on Mondays and offers kerbside pickup, happy hour food and late-night food. Reviewers mention a strong vegan selection, a Mediterranean bowl with grilled tofu, and chicken or beef skewers with vegetables. A chocolate pot de creme and a ginger mocktail also come up. Some find it a little pricey.
Best for: Healthy plates and vegan options
- Address
- 415 S Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm; Thu 11 am–8 pm; Tue 11 am–8 pm; Wed 11 am–8 pm
#3
The Regional
★ 4.5 (831 Google reviews)American restaurant
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The Regional is an American restaurant at 130 S Mason St, rated 4.5 from 831 Google reviews. Google does not list a price range. It is open Monday to Friday from late afternoon, with weekend lunch and dinner, and it is listed as wheelchair accessible. Reviewers mention a burger with homemade pickles, oysters, lamb meatballs, a pork chop and a happy hour with lower prices. A few say the food is high quality but the cost adds up.
Best for: Burgers and dinner with a happy hour
- Address
- 130 S Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–9:30 pm; Mon 4–9 pm; Sat 9:30 am–2 pm, 4–9:30 pm; Sun 9:30 am–2 pm, 4–9 pm; Thu 4–9 pm; Tue 4–9 pm; Wed 4–9 pm
#4
Austin's American Grill
★ 4.4 (1,563 Google reviews)American restaurant
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Austin's American Grill is an American restaurant at 100 W Mountain Ave, rated 4.4 from 1,563 Google reviews, and it is open daily from 11 am to 9 pm. Google does not list a price range. It is listed as wheelchair accessible. Reviewers mention a rotisserie chicken that some order again, a meatloaf, pork dishes and cocktails. Service earns repeated praise for being friendly and attentive, while some reviewers said certain dishes arrived lukewarm or fell short.
Best for: Rotisserie chicken and attentive service
- Address
- 100 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–9 pm
#5
CooperSmith's Brewpub
★ 4.3 (1,193 Google reviews)American restaurant
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CooperSmith's Brewpub is an American restaurant at 5 Old Town Square in Fort Collins, rated 4.3 from 1,193 Google reviews. It is open daily from 11 am, closing at 9 or 10 pm, and it is listed as wheelchair accessible. Reviewers mention house beers, a fish and chips order and a prime rib dip, and say the outdoor seating is cozy. Some found service slow when waiting on side dishes.
Best for: Brewpub meals and house beer
- Address
- 5 Old Town Square, Fort Collins, CO 80524, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Downtown, Fort Collins CO with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “American restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Restaurant 415 takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Avogadro's Number opens at 9 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Avogadro's Number ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 2,025 reviews. Restaurant 415 is second at 4.5 from 1,260 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Fort Collins CO are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Avogadro's Number, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Avogadro's Number $10–20; Restaurant 415 $20–30. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Avogadro's Number and Restaurant 415.
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