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Simmer, Fort Collins, CO

Simmer

4.6
4.6
473 Reviews
$30 and under
Global, International

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Our aim at Simmer is simple – providing you with the honest-to-goodness pleasure of eating and drinking while you relax in your favorite neighborhood bar. Whether you’ve come for the food, drink, or both, we hope you will feel right at home. When you step into Simmer, you’ll be greeted with a friendly smile. We’ve fashioned a warm, comfortable dining room that spills over into a spacious outdoor patio, complete with an open fire pit and tranquil water feature. Enjoy “Happy Hour in the Round” during the warmer Colorado seasons when we open up our overhead doors at the back of our bar, creating 360° of indoor/outdoor seating. Whether you are looking for an upscale décor restaurant for a date night, a casual vibe for a business lunch, or a laid back ambiance for a fun night out with friends, Simmer is the choice in West FOCO.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 11:30–20:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (970) 893-2817
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sheridan Moch
  • Area
    Fort Collins
  • Cross Street
    Drake and Sheilds
  • Parking details
    Close parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Collins

    Best Service

  • Fort Collins

    Best Ambience

  • Fort Collins

    Innovative

  • Fort Collins

    Good for groups

  • Fort Collins

    Healthy

  • Fort Collins

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Fort Collins

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Simmer delights with a "wonderful outdoor patio" and "imaginative menu" offering something for everyone. While some dishes receive mixed feedback, consistent praise highlights "great service," "friendly staff," and "fantastic cocktails." The restaurant is a favorite for date nights and gatherings, making it a go-to neighborhood spot.

473 Reviews
  1. Cheryl

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve always really enjoyed Simmer in the past but this time not so much. The prices have gone up. The portions have gotten smaller. The service really wasn’t that great. I ordered a lager beer and it came completely flat and the waitress kept saying that that’s how it’s supposed to be. I know it’s not because I drink the same beer from taps often. It was just kind of frustrating, then they charged me for three beers when I only got one., when we pointed out the mistake they changed it, but was just a bit annoying. I really like the taste of the food, but everything else just kind of soured the trip
    SimmerResponded today
    Thanks for visiting and the feedback. I'm sorry about the issues with the beer. There is no excuse for that, and I will follow up with the team to insure we make improvements. We did make some of our appetizers smaller, but we also lowered their prices at the same time. The goal was to make it easier for people to get more variety. The other price increases were to keep up with the costs of our ingredients. I really appreciate the feedback and I'm sorry we handled the beer so poorly.

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  2. Susan

    Chicago

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place for a drink with some appetizers that are a bit different than the usual ones you’ll find at most restaurants. Great ambiance and lots of good conversations. We had the chicken satay which was plentiful with a peanut dip. I wouldn’t call it a sauce since it was thicker than that. Coconut rice was delicious. Green beans were very tasty. I had a new fish dish which had a tropical salsa. It was delicious. We were happy to be able to partake in Happy Hour for our drinks so we received a bit of a discount!
    SimmerResponded today
    Thank you for choosing Simmer and your review. We appreciate it and hope to see you again soon.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was pretty good. Butternut squash ravioli is delicious but a little expensive for a pasta dish. My husband ordered a burger that was tasty but fries were a little cold. Atmosphere was nice and intimate, server was attentive and sweet. Decent size pour on the wine and good happy hour options.
    SimmerResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting and the feedback. I'm sorry about the cold fries. We appreciate your business and will use the feedback to make improvements.

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  4. Kurt

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Service. Appetizers a little small and pricy.
    SimmerResponded on 14 November 2024
    Thanks for visiting and your feedback! We hope to have you back again soon.

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  5. Donald

    Dallas

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent local treat with thoughtful entries and decent beer and wine selection. Great for a casual night out.
    SimmerResponded on 10 November 2024
    Thanks for visiting and the fantastic review. We look forward to seeing you again.

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  6. stephen

    London

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fresh, well prepared food that was reasonable value accompanied by good service
    SimmerResponded on 30 October 2024
    Thanks for visiting and the wonderful review!

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  7. Julie

    St. Louis

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was mediocre, at best, and our waitress was friendly but not especially attentive. I would would not recommend Simmer to others. Fort Collins has many other restaurants with great food for the same money, or even less.
    SimmerResponded on 28 October 2024
    Hi Julie, Thanks for visiting. I'm sorry your experience was not more enjoyable. I'd love to learn what you order so I can focus on making improvements. Thanks for the feedback. Sincerely, Chris

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  8. Allison

    Denver

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu with a variety of creative appetizers and entrées to please everyone in the group. We love the bacon wrap dates, cauliflower, wings, and truffle fries. Great, friendly service and a nice outdoor patio. Tucked far enough away from CSU campus that you can usually find a table. 
    SimmerResponded on 28 October 2024
    Thanks for visiting and the great review. I'll be sure to celebrate this with Maddie. If there is anything we can do to earn a fifth star, please let me know. We are always looking to improve. We look forward to seeing you again next time.

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  9. Lori

    Denver

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cocktails were very good. Food was so so. My partner had chili soup and said it was way too spicy. Our entrees were also not very tasty and too salty (meatballs and linguine). Dessert was great. We did enjoy wonderful service.
    SimmerResponded on 22 October 2024
    Thanks for visiting and the feedback on the food. I'm sorry the meal was not enjoyable. I appreciate you letting us know and have discussed this with my team to make improvements.

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  10. Todd

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Caesar salad with grilled salmon. The salad was good but the salmon was dried out and flavorless. My wife had the butternut squash with walnuts. She said it was good but they forgot the walnuts. Overall it was underwhelming.
    SimmerResponded on 15 October 2024
    Thanks for visiting and the feedback. I'm sorry we missed on your food. I appreciate you letting us know and will use this to make improvements.

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FAQs

Simmer offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 893-2817.

Simmer is rated 4.6 stars by 473 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Simmer

2519 S Shields St, Fort Collins, CO 80526-1855

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Drake and Sheilds
  • Area
    Fort Collins
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 11:30–20:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Close parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sheridan Moch
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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