Stuck on what to eat at The Commons, Steamboat’s newest food hall? Fear not, gastronomically challenged ones. We’ve sniffed out each vendor’s top-seller, giving you more time to chillax.
Name: The Common Bar
Proprietor: Justin Keys
Signature dish/top seller: “Our marg is our top seller but since every bar in town has one we wanted to showcase something unique: our house cocktail the Cherry Poppins.Smokey Mezcal and sweet crème de cacao come together along with our house made cherry-vanilla simple, lemon, bitters, and egg white to create this uniquely delicious and balanced cocktail. Not sweet, not boozy, but velvety smooth with just the right amount of all the right things.”
Why we like it: “It reminds us of your grandma’s cherry pie, but in Oaxaca.”
Price: $15 regular but 25% off during Cocktail Hour (Fri/Sat 4:30-5:30 p.m.)
Name: Yield
Proprietor: Bryan Baker
Signature dish/top seller: The Snowden Smash Burger
Description: “We have to give credit to the for this quickly becoming a local’s favorite. The Snowden family runs an incredible cattle operation in nearby Yampa and you can taste the difference immediately. Chef Pat created an ode to the mac sauce, added some peppers and onions and good ol’ fashioned American cheese and smashed all of that in between Steamboat’s favorite brioche bun from Bred Bakery.”
Why we like it: “It’s just perfect.”
Price: $16 (with side salad or chips and dip)
Name: La Cocina
Proprietor: Omar Bautista
Signature dish/top seller: TheQuesabirria
Description: “The Quesabirria, originating from Tijuana, is a delightful combination of birria (a savory stew) and quesadillas. It features deliciously slow-cooked beef with melted cheese in a tortilla, served with a side of flavorful consommé broth for dipping.”
Why we like it: “We love quesabirrias because they perfectly blend rich flavors and textures, offering a satisfying dining experience that keeps our customers coming back for more.”
Price: $17
Name: Clyde’s Pies
Proprietor: Alec Nelson
Signature dish/top seller: Margherita Pizza
Description: An elegant classic made with San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh slice mozzarella, Clyde’s signature homemade pesto, and fresh basil leaves.
Why we like it: “Tastes like Italy!”
Price: $15
Name: Sizzlin’ Jamaican Cuisines
Proprietor: Dane Findley/Monique Baker
Signature dish/top seller: Boston Jerk Platter
Description: “The Boston Jerk Platter offers the opportunity to try two of our best-selling proteins (jerk chicken and jerk pork), and is perfectly balanced with freshly steamed veggies, sweet ripe plantains, festival bread and drizzled with our house-made signature jerk sauce.”
Why we like it: “The burst of different flavors packed in this one dish—and also being suitable for gluten- and diary-free diners.”
Price: $20
Name: Poke the Bear
Proprietor: Jake Carson
Signature dish/top seller: Lemme Shoyu Bowl
Description: It’s stacked with sushi-grade tuna tossed in Sesame Shoyu sauce over a bed of white rice accompanied with seaweed salad, pickled ginger, cucumbers, edamame with a sriracha mayo drizzle. Topped with wasabi peas, sesame seeds, and crispy onions.
Why we like it: “Three flavors of ramen including Shoyu, Tonkotsu, and Miso broths , making it perfect for winter days and evenings.
Price: $19
