> Path: . > ! > From: [email removed] (Stan Ward) > Newsgroups: rec.food.restaurants > Subject: Denver, suggestions... > Date: 18 May 1994 09:05:51 -0500 > Organization: Kansas State University > Lines: 1 > Message-ID: > NNTP-Posting-Host: matt.ksu.ksu.edu > > My family and I will be in Denver later this summer and would like > suggestions on good places to eat. Maybe a splurge type restaurant > would be nice. Also, does any one know of any Korean restaurants > in the area? > Thanks... Hi! I used to live in Denver. Here are some of my favorites. Mike Berardi's - Italian, on 17th street Rock Bottom Brewery - variety of food and great beer, on 16th street Josephina's - Mexican (right next to Mike Berardi's on 17th) Blue Bonnet Cafe - very cheap but good Mexican, the best Chile Rellenos, on Broadway. The Fort (in Golden) - Western Food (buffalo, etc.) I've never been there but it's supposed to be excellent but expensive Sushi Den - Japanese, on Pearl Street Hope this helps! - Laurie -
Denver, CO
Restaurants in Denver
Laurie H. wrote: |> > From: [email removed] (Stan Ward) |> > |> > My family and I will be in Denver later this summer and would like |> > suggestions on good places to eat. Maybe a splurge type restaurant |> > would be nice. Also, does any one know of any Korean restaurants |> > in the area? |> Rock Bottom Brewery - variety of food and great beer, on 16th street Even better, in my opinion is the Wynkoop Brewery. Great beer and mashed potatoes to die for. In LoDo (aka Lower Downtown) right near Union Station. |> The Fort (in Golden) - Western Food (buffalo, etc.) I've never been there but |> it's supposed to be excellent but expensive Actually, it's in Morrison, just south of Golden. I've been there a few times and it is very much a Western experience. The Fort is in a reconstructed 19th century fort. The waitstaff are dressed in period clothes. There is often period entertainment, as well as a few "mountain" men hanging around for added affect. The food is quite tasty all in all but it is somewhat pricey. Would definitely fit your splurge requirement. But it's casual and fun so children will be entertained. They usually have a teepee set up in the courtyard. :-) I would recommend the peanut butter stuffed jalapenos, the rocky mtn oysters and the buffalo sausage for appetizers and any of the game (particularly the buffalo) for an entree. If you go there for a special occasion and buy a bottle of champagne, you get to open it with a tomahawk. I did it on my birthday a few years back. And the fun isn't to make up for a poor wine list. The list is quite good though not particularly cheap. I ate at a nice Korean restaurant in Aurora but I can't remember the name. If you'll settle for Vietnamese, T-Wa Inn on Federal is excellent.
Denver: Definitely the Wyncoop. Smoothered burritos at Las Delicias. Greasy, tasty mex at El Cubby's. Boulder: Two Bits (the name fools you - it's gourmet) The Oasis Chez Thuey (vietnamese) European Cafe (big splurge) -E
Eric B. wrote: |> Boulder: |> Two Bits (the name fools you - it's gourmet) Excellent choice. By the way, they are moving. Currently located on Baseline right near the intersection with US 36. Soon to be located at Broadway and Canyon though I'm not sure of the exact date. |> Chez Thuey (vietnamese) Actually, it's Chez Thuy. Owned by the same family that owns T-Wa Inn in Denver which I think I mentioned in my previous post. |> European Cafe (big splurge) There's one in Denver now too. I don't think it's far from Larimar Square.
Laurie H. wrote: >I used to live in Denver. > >Here are some of my favorites. > ... >Josephina's - Mexican (right next to Mike Berardi's on 17th) When I lived in Denver this place was Italian. Has it changed? I ought to save one of these postings I do, since people ask this quite a bit. My two big choices are Mataam Fez and Delhi Darbar. Mataam Fez is Moroccan. You eat with your hands and they give you a big towel to wipe them with. You don't have to sit on the floor, they have tables you can sit around. It's not cheap. But boy, the food! Interesting service, too. The best Moroccan I've been to, and I've had this kind of food in Paris and the San Francisco area, too. Make sure you get the couscous with your dinner. Oh, it's on East Colfax, several blocks east of Colorado Blvd. Parking on the street right by has never been a problem. Delhi Darbar is Indian, and superb. There are few Indian places I've been to that equal or better this place. Lunch buffet is reasonable ($5.95?) and they give you your tandoori chicken from the kitchen. The dinners are something extraordinary, too. It's also fairly moderately priced. It's on Market or Blake close to 14th, downtown. Joan and I are fans of Round the Corner, a nice little hamburger joint where you order from your table with a phone and they call you back when it's done. There's one on West Colfax out by Kipling. If you go up to the mountains, don't miss Blue Spruce Inn in Frisco. Moderate to expensive. Cozy atmosphere, super service, really wonderful continental cuisine. They wrapped Joan's leftover steak in aluminum, and made the wrapping in the shape of a swan.
: > Subject: Denver, suggestions... : > Date: 18 May 1994 09:05:51 -0500 : > Organization: Kansas State University : > Lines: 1 : > Message-ID: : > NNTP-Posting-Host: matt.ksu.ksu.edu : > : > My family and I will be in Denver later this summer and would like : > suggestions on good places to eat. Maybe a splurge type restaurant : > would be nice. Also, does any one know of any Korean restaurants : > in the area? : > Thanks... The Fort in Morrison is one of my favorites. Take C-470 to the Hampden Blvd/US-285 exit. Go west to the next exit. The fort is just north of 285. It sits on a hill, overlooking south Denver. It is designed as a nineteenth century adobe fort. The food is great. Buffalo, Elk, Venison, quail, beef, and seafood. The finest array of brandies that I have found. is at The Fort. A good winelist is available. two people, without wine can spend $ 60 to $100. Dress is casual. Reservations suggested. The Buckhorn Exchange 1000 block of Osage St., Denver. Turn east on 10th St from Kalamath, 10th dead ends to Osage. The Buckhorn is on the corner. Menu is similar to Fort. The chef gets a bit more creative on the specials, I think. Fair winelist. Price range similar to the Fort. They have rooftop dining area that is open air in good weather. Dress is casual. Reservations suggested. Bayou Bob's 524 17th St. Denver. Genuine Cajun 'cuisine' Hot Boudin, Fried Crab claws, Red Beans and Rice, Shrimp Gumbo, Crawfish Etouffee, and on weekends, Fresh, boiled Crawfish. Dress is casual, no reservations, There is often a 45 minute wait on weekends. go early and go often. two people can spend $15 t0 $40. Namiko's Restaurant, 7500 block of West 52nd Ave., Arvada Wadsworth Blvd and I-70, go north to 52nd Ave. turn right to next light. right into marketplace shopping center. Namiko's is to the left, next to Tandy leather, and Hobby store. Japanese cuisine. Sushi, Shashimi, Don Buri, Udon, and Tempura. Small, cozy atmosphere. Delightful. No Reservations Two people can spend $15 to 50. Marc's Restaurant, 6920 W. 38th Ave, Wheatridge. at I-70 and Wadswoth, south to 38th Ave. Left on 38th, about 3/4 mile. Excellent Seafood, and american style. They grow their own herbs and spices The Best Sunday Brunch I have had in Colorado. Reservations suggested, but not necessary. Dress is casual. Two people can spend $20 to $60, without wine. The Old Neighborhood Restaurant, 7923 Allison Way, Arvada. Wadsworth and 80th Ave, west on 80th, Left on Allison (second light) Continental style cuisine. Beef, seafood, poultry. Creative chef Good wine list. two people can spend $30 to $60 Reservations suggested, but not necessary. Tea Garden Chinese Restaurant. 10290 Ralston Rd. Arvada I-70 and Kipling, North on Kipling, Kipling runs into Ralston at about 60th Ave. (look for bowling alley on left. ) follow Ralston through next light. One block further on left is Tea Garden. Excellent Szechuan, and Canton style. No reservations. Two people can spend $15 to $40 Goodberry's. 5700 Wadsworth Bypass, Arvada. Family dining Standard fare, good prices. The Merchantile, Golden. Downtown Golden. Southwestern 'cuisine'. Kenrow's Restaurant. Downtown Golden. Southwestern style, steaks etc. On the road. (a little further afoot) The Black Bear Inn, Lyons, CO Michelin four-star restaurant. US 36 in Lyons.
Someone wrote: : I'm going to be attending the Hewlett-Packard Users Group in Denver, : Colorado at the end of September and I was wondering if anyone had any : recommendations for places to eat. Doesn't really matter what type, just : as long as its good and not too too expensive. (Public Servant per diem : is not extravagant). Also, any place(s) to avoid ????? : Thanks. Mike Here are some: If you will be at the Denver Tech Center facility, Try the Traildust Steak house on Clinton St. Good beef and such. Stay away from the little cafe about a block south of the HP building. You might also like H. Brinkers. It is just a little south of the Traildust. Also if you like dinner theatre, and have the time, The Country Dinner Playhouse has decent buffet, and puts on a clever show. This place gets a lot of name actors in. Some well known actors got started doing the playhouse. If interested, I can find out what they have playing during the time you'll be here. North of Tech center, at Arapaho rd. are several good eating places. Gunther Toody's is a 50s style diner. Good breakfast, and dinner. Here are some others from all around Denver: The Fort in Morrison is one of my favorites. Take C-470 to the Hampden Blvd/US-285 exit. Go west to the next exit. The fort is just north of 285. It sits on a hill, overlooking south Denver. It is designed as a nineteenth century adobe fort. The food is great. Buffalo, Elk, Venison, quail, beef, and seafood. The finest array of brandies that I have found. is at The Fort. A good winelist is available. two people, without wine can spend $ 60 to $100. Dress is casual. Reservations suggested. The Buckhorn Exchange 1000 block of Osage St., Denver. Turn east on 10th St from Kalamath, 10th dead ends to Osage. The Buckhorn is on the corner. Menu is similar to Fort. The chef gets a bit more creative on the specials, I think. Fair winelist. Price range similar to the Fort. They have rooftop dining area that is open air in good weather. Dress is casual. Reservations suggested. Bayou Bob's 524 17th St. Denver. Genuine Cajun 'cuisine' Hot Boudin, Fried Crab claws, Red Beans and Rice, Shrimp Gumbo, Crawfish Etouffee, and on weekends, Fresh, boiled Crawfish. Dress is casual, no reservations, There is often a 45 minute wait on weekends. go early and go often. two people can spend $15 t0 $40. Namiko's Restaurant, 7500 block of West 52nd Ave., Arvada Wadsworth Blvd and I-70, go north to 52nd Ave. turn right to next light. right into marketplace shopping center. Namiko's is to the left, next to Tandy leather, and Hobby store. Japanese cuisine. Sushi, Shashimi, Don Buri, Udon, and Tempura. Small, cozy atmosphere. Delightful. No Reservations Two people can spend $15 to 50. Marc's Restaurant, 6920 W. 38th Ave, Wheatridge. at I-70 and Wadswoth, south to 38th Ave. Left on 38th, about 3/4 mile. Excellent Seafood, and american style. They grow their own herbs and spices The Best Sunday Brunch I have had in Colorado. Reservations suggested, but not necessary. Dress is casual. Two people can spend $20 to $60, without wine. The Old Neighborhood Restaurant, 7923 Allison Way, Arvada. Wadsworth and 80th Ave, west on 80th, Left on Allison (second light) Continental style cuisine. Beef, seafood, poultry. Creative chef Good wine list. two people can spend $30 to $60 Reservations suggested, but not necessary. Tea Garden Chinese Restaurant. 10290 Ralston Rd. Arvada I-70 and Kipling, North on Kipling, Kipling runs into Ralston at about 60th Ave. (look for bowling alley on left. ) follow Ralston through next light. One block further on left is Tea Garden. Excellent Szechuan, and Canton style. No reservations. Two people can spend $15 to $40 Goodberry's. 5700 Wadsworth Bypass, Arvada. Family dining Standard fare, good prices. The Merchantile, Golden. Downtown Golden. Southwestern 'cuisine'. Kenrow's Restaurant. Downtown Golden. Southwestern style, steaks etc. On the road. (a little further afoot) The Black Bear Inn, Lyons, CO Michelin four-star restaurant. US 36 in Lyons.
>Could anyone recommend some good restaurants in Denver? I'm going to >spend a week there on business. I'm looking primarily for italian, >french, continental or bistro food. >- Kent Headrick For Bistro, go to Zenith's downtown. It's got very good regional cooking. For Contental, The European Cafe in Lower Downtown is very good (although, since this was originally a Zagat thread, I should mention that Zagat rated The European Cafe in Boulder the best restaurant in the state). For French, I think The Normandy on E. Colfax is still the best, if you're looking for traditional (tournedos, rich cream sauces, etc.). For lighter French, try Tante Louise (also on E. Colfax). For French pastries, try Le Delice (locations both in Writer Square downtown and in Cherry Creek). For Italian, try Le Gourmand downtown. It bills itself as French, but the menu is filled with Northern Italian-influenced items. You might also try Al Fresco near Larimer Square. It's owned by the same chef as The European Cafe. Hope these help.
Kent H. wrote: > > > Could anyone recommend some good restaurants in Denver? I'm going to > spend a week there on business. I'm looking primarily for italian, > french, continental or bistro food. > > - Kent Headrick > > Highly recommend Zenith American Grill, downtown in the Larimer Square area. Very upscale, California nouveau-style. It's received much national recognition (Playboy, Gourmet Mag, etc). - Paul Ham
I have several ideas for Denver dining. Italian: O have heard great things about Carmine's on Penn, at 3rd and Pennsylvania. I haven't been there yet myself. French: The normandy and it's attached "biastro" (I can't spell and I haven't figured outh this #$$&&*864 editor yet, sorry} called Che Michelle are both excellent. (Cofax, near Colorado Blvd.) La Coupole at 22nd and Arapahoe is GREAT! The European cafe (continental) at 15th and market is very good. There are lots of great resteraunts in Denver. I would have other ideas for other types of food
John A. wrote: >A couple of watch outs - >I've yet to find a decent Chinese place in [Denver]. I agree with this statement in general, but as someone who grew up in the SF Bay Area and spent a great deal of time eating Asian food, I'd like to say visitors to Denver should really go to The Imperial on South Broadway just for the fried crab. (Actually, it's stir-fried in Chinese spices, cilantro, onion, and bell pepper.) I've never had anything like it in the Bay Area, and it's just wonderful! The Hick
John A. wrote: Laurel K. wrote: |> >Any suggestions on great restaurants to visit in Denver? I'll be there |> >about 10 days and be able to try a lot of places. Easter Brunch |> >recommendations especially appreciated. Thanks. |> |> side from Tante Louise, which was recommended earlier, I can wholeheartedly |> suggest: |> |> Mataam Fez - Moroccan. Eat with your hands. Been in Denver for many |> years. Wonderful food. |> |> Delhi Darbar - downtown. One of my favorite Indian places, and I've |> had Indian in several other cities including Tokyo and the San |> Francisco Bay Area. |> |> The Little Russian Cafe (?) - We tend to go to the one on the Pearl |> St. Mall in Boulder. I assume the one in Larimer Square is about |> the same. The service here is really nice, too. Pelmeni (poached |> dumplings), an appetizer, is a national dish for my people (Kazan |> Turks from Russia), and it's delicious there. |> |> Le Central is really nice for more affordable French food. The |> menu changes nightly, and is written in French on blackboards |> throughout the place. Their service is also quite good. Try one |> of the cheap but decent wines from Robert's home region. |> |> -- |> John Altinbay - [email removed] [email removed] |> =============================================================== |> There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me |> My life is worth the living, I don't need to see the end. If it's still open, I'd add The Brewery Bar II to this list. Excellent Green Chile and the best Chile Rellenos in the world. Limited hours.
The H. wrote: >John A. wrote: > >>A couple of watch outs - > >>I've yet to find a decent Chinese place in [Denver]. > >I agree with this statement in general, but as someone who grew up in the SF >Bay Area and spent a great deal of time eating Asian food, I'd like to say >visitors to Denver should really go to The Imperial on South Broadway just for >the fried crab. (Actually, it's stir-fried in Chinese spices, cilantro, onion, >and bell pepper.) I've never had anything like it in the Bay Area, and it's >just wonderful! > >The Hick there are two adequate chinese restaurants in denver: the imperial mentioned above. and the Empress, about a mile west of the inperial on alameda near federal. the latter has quite decent dim sum, served at all hours, and a menu which is rich in the more esoteric regions of chines seafood. frogs legs, etc. neither would make a splash in new york or san francisco, but this is denver you know. on the other hand, we have some excellent chinese-vietnamese restaurants in the area. these are not chinese restaurants, but vienamese restaurants from the chines who lived in vietnam formerly. one outstanding example is Thai Hiep (thai is a personal name) on south federal in the asian center, about 300 south. significantly better than the chinese restaurants in denver. in the neighborhood there are a number of other 'vietnamese' restaurants, most of which are the chinese-vietnamese type. the food is vietnamese, and when a dish has a chinese name, it will be a vietnamese variant on what you are accustomed to, with typical vietnamese ingresients and lightness of cooking.