Yampa Valley Kitchen

Outstanding! Fantastic food with a creative and modern twist on ingredients without going too far. Friendly and knowledgeable service in the cutest cozy and warm atmosphere!! Wonderful lunch and drinks. I highly recommend the Wagu and the crab bisque was amazing!!

TL;DR The food here was so good, we came back for breakfast the next morning.

So, Steamboat is very clearly a “foodie” sort of town, and there are a ton of options to choose from, but I implore you to choose this restaurant over others.

We arrived in the early evening while traveling through Colorado on our honeymoon looking for food, and a comment made by a coworker of mine lead us to look at Yampa Valley Kitchen. Luckily for us, they have apparently only just started doing dinner service in addition to their breakfast.

There is street parking, though we wanted to walk “the main drag” and look at the stores downtown so we parked in the free public parking lot about half a block away.

When you walk up, the first thing you notice about this restaurant is how cute the outdoors area is. The landscaping around the building is very carefully curated and maintained with love, and the sedum growing along the sidewalk towards the entrance is some of the biggest and showiest I’ve ever seen. From the outside it looks simultaneously somewhere between a modern home and a cozy cottage.

The interior I would describe wholly as a “Cottagecore” aesthetic. It was very cute, very cozy, and we walked in within a few minutes of them opening for dinner. We were greeted by Julia, whom I will say had a delightful British accent that only made the cozy cottage feel even more authentic.

We started by splitting a bowl of the soup of the day, which was chicken and mushroom soup with some gruyere toast, which was excellent. Julia did a very detailed description of it, and it sounded so good we couldn’t pass it up. I’m glad we didn’t.

As for dinner, we both opted to go with the waygu steak au poivre with peppercorn sauce and truffle fries. The steak was melt-in-your-mouth tender and the sauce was absolutely excellent. I was incredibly surprised to learn that they had only just started doing dinner with how completely and perfectly they nailed it.

I will be very upfront in saying, I don’t generally care for truffle fries. I feel like the majority of them I have had in the past have been drowned in oil and restaurants that do them overdo it to death, relying heavily on that flavor. It was subtle, but present. I ate them all.

This was easily one of the top five best meals that I have ever eaten. I am incredibly glad we came.

We were so impressed with the food and enamored with the atmosphere and Julia’s service that we came back the next morning for breakfast. We had every option in Steamboat available to us, and yet both of us just wanted to come back and experience the breakfast here.

She opted for the bananas foster French toast and I got the California dreamin eggs Benedict. Just as the evening before it was absolutely perfect. Maddie was our server in the morning and was quick and attentive. I also had a great chat about the landscaping with the host, whose name regrettably escapes me this exact moment. Everyone is super friendly, the atmosphere is cherry and cozy and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone going to Steamboat . Thank you all for such a wonderful experience and another great memory to add to our honeymoon trip!

This is by far the cutest breakfast place I have been to in a long time and I absolutely adore the unique options from late's and crepes. The service was great and the food delicious. We hope to be back one more time before we leave Colorado

Holy moly what an incredible brunch. The whole menu looks incredibleeeee and the lox toast was anything but basic. So tasty and such a cute vibe inside. Hate that we found this place on the way out of town but will definitely be back next time we’re in Steamboat.

Think of it as Brooklyn comes to Steamboat Springs. Great place for breakfast or lunch. Call ahead they usually have a wait. Yampa Valley Kitchen in Steamboat delivers an unforgettable dining experience. The ambiance is inviting, and the staff really knows their stuff. The farm-to-table approach shines through in every dish, making it more than just a meal. I felt taken care of and left satisfied. Five stars and highly recommended.

Great spot in the early summer. The outdoor garden is fantastic. The food is really good, certainly worth the visit. This was the best place in steamboat for breakfast. We tried 4 others and we returned here.

Superb!!

Accommodating to allergens.

Fresh tasting. Everything cooked very well.

I would love see some sweet breakfast items (crepes or panacakes) with some GFO options

The tuna melt is awesome. Probably the best I have ever tried.

A really cute brunch place. The waitress here is friendly and attentive. They have a very well-curated menu.

My wife and I dined here on Feb. 2, 2024, and everything was absolutely terrific. We were told that this was THE PLACE to go in Steamboat and it lived up to the billing. We had the Truffalo Burger and the Pig & Apple entrees, along with a dark chocolate mousse for dessert. Every item was 5-star, right down to the pickles.

Highly recommend if you are looking for the finest dining in Steamboat Springs.

Steamboat continues to have the best restaurant options of the Colorado ski towns. This new option does not disappoint. The duck was fantastic. If anything, they gave us too much bread. The environment/ambiance is very unique---set in a historic household.

Will return

Delicious and carefully sourced. They have a full selection of cocktails that they make with or without alcohol. Food was very good. Their veggie burger is made in house which is always a plus. Very tasty! I started with the Bok Choy Salad and had the veggie patty with the YVK burger fixings with the Orange Julius 0-proof cocktail. Staff was great!

Finally, I got around to having a meal at the Yampa Valley Kitchen, and what can I say? I am impressed. YVK has this wonderful sunny ranch house vibe that welcomes you into its well lit dining room. The staff there were amazing and very friendly. Their menu reminds me of upscale home style cooking. Everything is made from scratch and is peaced together wonderfully. I had the potato chips and onion dip as an apatizer, and it was wonderful. It reminded me of having that as a snack as a kid. For my main dish, I had the Muther Klucker sandwich. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the combination of sauces and topings gave the sandwich completely that I got to enjoy even after I was done with my bite. I particularly loved the suttle sweet spicy that lingered between bites. All in all, I highly recommend stopping by. It's a great place to eat. Be warned you are looking at the higher end for prices, my non alcoholic drink, app, and meal came out to be about $50. I would definitely say the food is appropriately priced as it is clearly hand crafted.

10/10 I would recommend.

I almost forgot to mention.

YVK has the best French Fries in Steamboat Springs Colorado🏆🏆🏆

We saved YVK for our brunch spot during our final ski vacation Sunday of MLK weekend in Steamboat Springs and, it was easily our best, most memorable meal of the trip. The sandwiches (Reuben, Veggie Burger and Buttermilk Fried Chicken) all got great reviews, as did the (giant) Cobb Salad and the Benedict. Setting is in a cool, quaint old house on the corner of a backstreet in downtown SB and the service was friendly and energetic. Highly recommend!

Yum! This place is an excellent blend of upscale and cozy! The chef has a wonderful take on traditional foods that makes for an excellent and unique meal. I indulged in the potato and leek soup, truffle & herb frites with sherry aioli, and the seasonal gnocchi. All were SO delicious and filling - great after a long day of skiing! The service was excellent and the place had an intimate, homey, but elevated style. I highly recommend if you’re in the area!

Quaint little garden home with thoughtful bites and creative coffee and cocktails (proof and zero proof). Got the smoked trout Benedict and it was yum! The cinnamon toast crunch latte was special, too!

They have a unique, interesting menu! Lots of fresh juices and tea/coffee drinks, plus a full bar with creative cocktails and mocktails. There’s a beautiful outdoor patio with yard games, and the interior has been beautifully remodeled. We loved this place! Hubby had the pastrami, I had the rösti, our daughter had the grilled cheese.

Delicious lunch today here! Loved the bright atmosphere, the great customer care, and the delicious local food, focused on Ag Week this week! The Frittata was delicious, as was the homemade Veggie Burger and truffle fries!
The Carrot 20/20 juice and the Golden Milk latte were also delicious!
Every little care to detail was considered! We'll be back!

Very cute indoor and outdoor seating options! Avocado toast was fresh and super yummy! I suggest making a reservation because it can get busy. Nice service! Cute spot for brunch and lunch!

This place has icewine. I have looked for ice wine in every bar on the Western Slope for months. The sliced steak with demi-glace just melted in my mouth and substitutions were no problem at all and then to finish it off the hazelnut Creek had tons of whipped cream and bananas. The general manager is cuddly and employee morale is very high clearly. The bartender is the most qualifed, elegant, knowledgable in the world. This is not just a restaurant and bar but an experience that all humans should undergo. Five star service and quality at four-star pricing I will clearly return here and bring all of my friends with me.