The Commons Food Hall & Bar. Courtesy of The Commons.

Got picky eaters? Starving children? A large group? It’s best to be prepared when dinnertime rolls around. Here’s where to eat in any situation.

With Kids

Have dinner with a side of bowling at Snow Bowl, located on the west side of town. Book a lane and order up: it’s a bowling alley that’s known for its food and drinks. Kids will be happy with orders of fries, hotdogs and chicken tenders, while adults can nosh on burgers, salads and wings. That’s a strike for everyone. Book a lane at www.snowbowlsteamboat.com.

For Date Night

Put your best cowboy hat on and head downtown to Primrose, for what the restaurant has dubbed “mountain certified social dining.” While the menu changes seasonally, there are a few things you can count on: juicy steaks, handcut pasta, fresh oysters and the Lockhart martini. “One ain’t enough...and three’s too many.” So said Cookie Lockhart herself, the Steamboat local after whom the drink is named.

With Large Groups

Large groups can snag a long table (or two) at Mountain Tap Brewery, located in downtown Steamboat Springs. Not only is there fresh, locally brewed beer (try the Locals’ Lager), but the chefs also whip up small plates for sharing and grazing, plus pizzas from a genuine wood-fired oven. A kids’ menu and games are popular with little ones and here’s a tip: Buy a growler of handcrafted beer on the way out.

Picky Eaters

It’s been said many times before, but there’s truly something for everyone at The Commons Food Hall & Bar. That’s because there are six independent vendors – plus a full bar – to choose from. Tacos, burgers, pasta, poke bowls and pizza are just a few of the options – it’s a safe bet that everyone in the group will leave happy.

Grab and Go

Too tired to go out but also don’t want to cook? Grab a platter of barbecue from Moe’s Original BBQ, a popular spot on the west side of town that dishes up Southern gems like pulled pork, ribs and smoked chicken. Its “Haul it Home” options offer dinner for the whole family, with platters of meat, cornbread and two sides. And, with a happy hour from 2-6 p.m., you can place a to-go order and have a beer while you wait for it. That’s a win-win.