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This past Sunday me and my sister went out to Cafe Diva for my birthday it was fantastic. I've been there couple of times before and never had a bad experience, the staff is attentive and pleasant, and the food I would argue is the best in Steamboat.
As far as fine dining experiences at ski resorts go, Diva holds its own to be sure. Not too big, not too small creates a nice joint where a proper conversation can be had and not overheard. Where the waitstaff, from the moment you arrive is as attentive, pleasant and knowledgeable as could be imagined. Almost made me think they were programmed robots as perfectly executed it all was... LOL Kidding of course, staff crushed it. House cocktails thoughtfully designed... the paper moon was subtle and yummy. The mushroom and Brussel sprout spring rolls flavorful and surprisingly lite. The pork belly peanut but bites are inspired, but a word to the chef…too many flavors confuses a palate. Going easier on the sauces and having more confidence in the flavor of your primary ingredients is something for you to ponder. The special Seabass lite and flakey. The lamb shank was fall Off the bone. But again while tasty this chef is trying a little too hard! The abundance of sauces over power things and fillers like the Gruyère Cauliflower purée can be tone down. Chef..less is more, let the love you put into the main ingredients shive thru, resist the need to overcompensate and you’ll truly find ‘it’. Lastly the Mexican Chocolate Mousse, yum. Still despite my nuanced feedback, Cafe Diva is a Steamboat standout. We will return.
Wonderful service. Casey was great!
Was turned away by a guy acting like this place was Club 54 and with an attitude of such pretentiousness we will never go back. Good luck tho, there's so many other cool places in town that we have found!
Cafe Diva is consistently the best meal we have in Steamboat. Chef Kate is a magician who takes high quality ingredients, cooked to perfection. We have been to almost all of the fine dining restaurants in town and Cafe Diva wins on taste, hands down. Menus rotate every season but there are a few staples that are always there. Staples we enjoyed were the crab and tomato bisque and the venison loin. The venison was cooked between a rare and medium rare (chef's recommendation) and it was so, so tender. This meat had a veal Demi-glacé and was paired with mashed potatoes, green beans, and fried leeks; seemingly simple but done extremely well. In addition, we also had the smoked beet and pepita salad and I had the onion soup braised lamb shank. Apparently Chef Kate starts cooking this lamb at 6am (and then go skis a couple laps if conditions are good) and it's a creative mash up of French onion soup and braised lamb shank. The met was fall of the bone tender and so flavorful. My only compliant was it was too much food and I couldn't finish. Dessert was the classic creme brûlée with fresh berries, this rendition is a lighter texture than the usual crème brûlée and the perfect finish to the meal. I will come here every time I'm in Steamboat. Highly recommend. Tips: Reservations are an absolute must. Do this on Opentable in advance. Ambiance is fairly loud, but service was top notch.
I cannot recommend Cafe Diva enough. We had the steak tartare and duck confit to start- both were truly outstanding. The surf and turf (scallops and venison) was absolutely perfect. Apple bread pudding for dessert was delightful. Top 5 meal of all time. Excellent service as well.
The absolute best meal I've ever had at a ski resort....or almost anywhere. Food was phenomenal...so good we came back a second time in one week
Easily the best restaurant in Steamboat. Food is always impeccable. Cocktails are also among the best in town and they have an incredible wine menu. Trust the servers here. Food is fresh and changes frequently. The service staff is allowed to taste almost everything on the menu unlike other restaurants in town, and that really allows them to guide a unique experience that is customized for the table. The chef owner is fantastic and is always open to feedback to continue to make minor menu changes. It keeps you on your toes and their variety is constantly surprising locals who are generally tired of the same happy hour menus at every other restaurant in town. I feel like every time we eat here, there's always something new to try and new that surprises us. Café Diva is certainly our favorite dining destination in Steamboat.
After eating at this restaurant I feel I need to reconsider my criteria for 5 star reviews. This was quite possibly the best fine dining experience of my life. Every item on this menu was exquisite and cooked to perfection. I absolutely loved the duck confit and peanut butter bacon sandwiches. They were followed by the most amazing sweet potato soup; quite possibly the best soup I’ve ever had. The venison and potatoes were superb. The apple bread pudding and pistachio gelato were absolute heaven. I did not want to put my fork down. If you’re in town, you must try this restaurant.
Amazing! Cafe diva is on par with NYC and Chicago dining right here in steamboat! We tried almost everything on the menu and were pleasantly surprised with each. Cocktails and wine selection were fantastic as well. Impeccable service rarely found anywhere in Colorado. The menu rotates seasonally so we’ll be back in the spring!
Just overall fantastic spot. The venison is great and my go to. I'd also recommend the special entrée as the creativity and execution on these has been superb when my wife has gotten this (I'd probably rotate out the venison but I get to steal a bite from her so I get the best of both #winning). Good location too with avaliable underground parking if you're not staying near by.
Stopped in to sit at the bar and have dessert. The pecan Gelato and candied nuts were fantastic 5 of 5! The bread pudding was good...3.5 out of 5. Very kind staff and would go back. The couple next to us had a sea bass fish and chips.. looked phenomenal!
Truly amazing place. The food was really tasteful, great service. I really recommend this place if you are in steamboat springs.
Great, creative dishes served with warmth in a cozy setting. Loved every course and will be back every chance we get!
One of the best meals we've had in a long time! Wonderful food and staff. Both our waitress and the sommelier were great. The food was excellent, had the gnudi and the tenderloin for our meals and the tuna carpaccio was a delicious starter. The cocktails were also amazing, one of the best espresso martinis I've had!
They have a few vegan options but they are absolutely delicious! Highly recommend if you're looking for elevated vegan options!
What a gem of a restaurant! We came upon the restaurant while strolling through the area. We didn't have a reservation so we were happy to sit at the bar where we were served by the most lovely Stephanie. She took such great care of us and provided us with thoughtful recommendations on all things regarding appetizers, entrees, wines, beer and food. Definitely recommend the pigs in the blanket and the duck confit! There's a reason why this place is so popular! Stop our biggest
The nicest restaurant in town and definitely worth the hype. Casey was absolutely fantastic and knowledgeable about everything on the menu, and he made our 1st Anniversary a one to remember. Casey and the kitchen staff deserve a 100% tip. Thank you so much 🙏
A few years ago, Cafe Diva was absolutely the best dining experience in Steamboat. We dined here in early June and agreed that the food quality was not the same as we experienced in prior visits. We did have good service and a friendly server. We decided to try this restaurant again to see if we were there on an “off night.” After dining there this evening, both the food quality AND the service was sub-standard, particularly for the prices they charge. Our server seemed to be having a bad night and acted annoyed when I asked for the vegan menu. She was unfriendly and a little hostile. A person at the table next to ours had a shellfish allergy and some other issues. I think it stressed out our server, but she took it out on our table. Our server initially said if I saw something on the regular menu that I liked, to let her know in case it could be modified. After I mentioned one item to her, she sent the manager to our table to sternly tell me it couldn’t be modified. We sat there for over 30 minutes before our order was taken. The food was mediocre. We have been loyal customers, but we won’t be back.
My all time favorite restaurant. We’ve been coming here every time we’re in Steamboat for years. Seasonal dishes are consistently delicious & excellent wine list. We’re gluten free & many of her dishes are already GF. We took friends last night & they were blown away too. Scallops are excellent.