When the lifts stop running and the trails are full of mud, time to give that elbow a workout.
The good news is, you don’t need an excuse. When the mountain is closed, the weather stinks, and it’s still too cold and wet to hike or bike, it’s totally okay to stay inside. What else is there to do but eat and drink? Better yet, with all the locals’ specials going on, it’s always happy hour.
CAFÉ DIVA
If you’ve never met Chef Kate Rench, the culinary master at Café Diva, now is your chance to sample her goods at a fraction of the price. Impress your lady by taking her to Café Diva’s Date Night and enjoy a sample menu every Sunday, May 8 – June 19. Choose one starter and one entrée per person, and share dessert for only $31.95 per person. Chef Kate creates a new menu each week.
http://www.cafediva.com/date-night/
HARWIGS
If it’s true what they say about oysters being an aphrodisiac, then look no further than Harwigs for the perfect place to heat things up during the chilly nights of spring. Starting at 5 p.m. oysters are only $1 a piece, appetizers are half price and there will be mud season drink specials all spring long.
AURUM
If you can’t afford to travel this off-season, stay right here and enjoy a culinary journey with Aurum and their “Exploring Fresh Destinations” off-season special. April 1 – May 31. Check out this 3 course menu for $30 and explore the world with a different regional focus each week without burning up any frequent flyer miles. The Aurum team is at the helm of this trip, with these exotic destinations:
April 1st – 15th: Greece
April 16th – 30th: Caribbean
May 1st – 14th: New Orleans
May 15th – 31st: Madrid
LOW COUNTRY KITCHEN
There’s nothing better than a little comfort food to warm your belly and lift your spirits. Nothing does that better than southern cooking. Get your fried chicken on with the School Night Special, Monday – Thursday. For $16 dollars you get three pieces of fried chicken, salad and side, plus a $7 kids menu all off-season long.
CENTRAL PARK LIQUOR
Don’t even pretend you’re not excited about the ongoing mud season blow out specials at CPL.
CANTINA
Live out your fantasies of Mexico at Taco Tuesday all mud season long with tacos as cheap as $1—you won’t find food any cheaper than that anywhere (except maybe Mexico).
E3
“Locals Only” special deals on swanky midweek meals all spring long. Tuesdays are about the prime rib ($19.95), Wednesday is Surf & Turf night ($25) and Thursday is Boho Night; so buy one, get one half off entrée and find a whole meaning to the term “cheap date.”
CARL’S
Forget about hump day; during the off-season it’s all about Whiskey Wednesdays. Sample three whiskeys from over 180 bourbons, ryes & single malts from around the world and wash it down with $9 entrees Sunday – Thursdays.
OLD TOWN PUB
Burger Night is one of the oldest locals’ traditions in Steamboat and it’s back and better than ever. Going strong for over 20 years, the whole town comes out for half price burgers every Thursday night. Everyone you know will be there, so come out and get your burger on!
BRAU HAUS
If one is good than TWO is better! Brau Haus has two great happy hours every single day with great eats. Pair up one of their $4 drafts (which are always rotating) with discounted food items. Seven days a week at 2:30 – 5:00p and 9:00p – 12:00a.