Restaurants

Potbelly Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 481 reviews Closed 24340 Red Feather Lakes Rd, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545, United States

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Located in the serene beauty of Red Feather Lakes, Potbelly Restaurant & Lounge offers a unique dining experience that captures both charm and quality. This cozy establishment quickly wins over its visitors with a warm fireplace and friendly service, making it an ideal spot after a hike or camping outing.

Reviewers rave about the menu, highlighting the fish sandwich—two large, perfectly golden fillets served on brioche, paired with delightful sweet potato waffle fries. The wings have also earned a loyal following, along with a varied selection of craft beers on tap. Customers appreciate the emphasis on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, echoing sentiments of satisfaction and comfort with each dish.

The restaurant's atmosphere feels welcoming, with many patrons relishing the chance to watch beautiful hummingbirds while they dine. Regulars like Sandi Leffel even find themselves returning for the memories and, of course, the food, which they claim rivals some of the best restaurants in nearby Fort Collins.

Whether you seek a quick bite or a leisurely meal with a view, Potbelly Restaurant & Lounge consistently delivers great flavors and good vibes, establishing itself as a must-visit destination in the heart of Colorado.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Fast service
Fireplace
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great coffee
Great dessert
Serves local specialty

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Bar onsite
Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Historic
Quiet

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Potbelly Restaurant & Lounge before visiting.

Reviews for Potbelly Restaurant & Lounge

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Review highlights

Based on 481 reviews

Potbelly Restaurant & Lounge in Red Feather Lakes is consistently praised for its charming, cozy atmosphere, enhanced by features like a warm fireplace and scenic views. Guests frequently highlight the quality and freshness of the food, particularly the fish sandwiches, wings, and unique side offerings such as sweet potato waffle fries with green chili. The restaurant is noted for its casual, welcoming vibe, complemented by attentive and friendly service that adds to the overall positive dining experience. Beer enthusiasts appreciate the variety of local brews on tap, making it a favored spot for both meals and drinks after outdoor activities. While the space is relatively small and often busy, visitors find the wait worthwhile, emphasizing the restaurant’s appeal as a local gem that successfully balances rustic charm with well-prepared, satisfying fare.

Hannah Cardwell

Jun 28, 2025

Up for a hike in Red Feather and went for a late lunch. GREAT fish sandwich- fries were good too. My husband loved the wings and beer on tap options were good. Smallish restaurant with lots of charm - we loved the fireplace and service was great. This place was suggested to me by a friend and when back in the area we would definitely eat there again :)

Sherry Shilling

Jun 24, 2025

This local restaurant is busy but worth the wait. Nothing fancy but so good and freshly made. Even got to see some beautiful hummingbirds while we ate

Abbey Hadachek

May 18, 2025

The bartender was very pleasant, and almost interested in taking care of us! That could have been it. Fun atmosphere and pretty good food! Cold beer, and that's what it's all about!!!

Sandi Leffel

May 02, 2025

We have been going to the Pot Belly for years. Mostly when we are camping but recently we took a drive just to eat at the Pot Belly. What a fun joint! I believe this was the best food we’ve had there. Our meals bested some of the better restaurants in Fort College!

David Brennan

Apr 16, 2025

Popped in here for some lunch after camping out at the lake. Was really pleasantly surprised with the fish sandwich which was two big fillets perfectly golden fried on brioche. Also really enjoyed the sweet potato waffle fries dipped in their green chili, which is also top notch. Had a delicious cold beer with one of Colorado's great views on their patio after eating. Super nice staff and great vibes

Furiantl

Apr 01, 2025

The whole experience was wonderful. Place was very busy and the service was still very quick and excellent. A comfy atmosphere with nice views. Highly recommend getting the pork burrito!

Aaron Decker

Mar 22, 2025

I really enjoyed the pork burrito with sour cream. It is quite large, no sides needed! The waitress was very nice and considerate. She mentioned that the burrito and burgers are what they are known for. I will be back to try the burger next. Enjoy!

Rick Yerby

Mar 17, 2025

We spent a beautiful Sunday driving to Red Feather Lakes. What a stunning part of Colorado. While you are here, don't miss the Potbelly Restaurant! We started with the green chile fries. They were very good, and enormous! The chile was nicely flavored and plentiful. The fries were just right. We shared the special which for the day was a green chile burger. It is served open face answer chose onion rings to go with it. I have to tell you that amongst our party we all agree that this is one of the best burgers ever! The patty was smash grilled on a flat iron and it had all the crusty beefy flavor that you almost never get from a burger. I don't know what or if they season the meat, but WOW is all I can say! The chile added to the burger without overpowering it. We had a super meal, and seriously, don't miss the burgers! Another member of the group had a patty melt and it was equally impressive. We loved it!!!