Yes, it's true....Lynda doesn't cook. The good news is, we eat out a lot. Here we would like to share with you some of what we (and a host of friends & clients) think are some of Colorado's best restaurants. Some of them are Denver's best restaurants, and beyond!

We are always looking for more, so send us your favorites!

Steaks

The Avenue Grill
Downtown Denver - 303-861-2820

Aurora Summit
Aurora - 303-751-2112

Bob's Steak and Chop House
Cherry Creek area, Denver - 303-398-Bobs (2627)

Brook's Steak House and Cellar
DTC area, Denver - 303-770-1177

The Buckhorn Exchange
Downtown area, Denver - 303-534-9505
ŽOkay...we simply must say something about this - Colorado's oldest restaurant (liquor license #1) was founded in 1893. Great place to take out of town visitors. The Light Rail line stops directly across the street. Very rich in history, very old west.

Cosentino's Fine Foods
Elizabeth 303-646-4900

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House
DTC area, Denver - 303-796-0100  

The Fort   
Morrison (southwest Denver) 303-697-4771
Žanother "not to be missed" experience for visitors                                                                                 

Elway's
Cherry Creek area, Denver - 303-399-5353

Greenbriar Inn
Boulder, Colorado - 303-440-7979

Morton's
2 Locations: Downtown Denver 303-825-3353
and DTC area, Denver 303-409-1171

Palace Arms
Brown Palace Hotel
Downtown Denver - 303-297-3111
ŽAnother one we must comment on.....just don't miss the Brown Palace Hotel - especially Chrismas time (take a carriage ride around downtown and see the lights)!

Ruth's Chris Steak House
Downtown Denver - 303-446-2233

Italian

Barolo Grill
Cherry Creek area, Denver 303-393-1040

Gabriel's
Sedalia (between Denver & Castle Rock) 303-688-2323

Il Fornaio
Downtown Denver 303-573-5050, DTC area 303-221-8400, and Broomfield 720-887-1400

Maggiano's Little Italy
Downtown Denver 303-260-7707, DTC area 303-858-1405

Bisetti's Ristorante
Fort Collins (1 hr north of Denver) 970-493-0086

Really Romantic and Special Occasion (maybe this is why we've been married sooooo long!)

Gabriel's
Sedalia (between Denver & Castle Rock) 303-688-2323
ŽLynda's personal favorite!

Welshire Inn
Denver (southeast) 303-759-3333
Ž This is a beautiful, old world setting.

Flagstaff House
Boulder 303-442-4640

Briarwood Inn
Golden 303-279-3121
ŽGolden has a great history, even having once been the capitol of Territorial Colorado! It is home to the Colorado School of Mines (geosciences), and Coors Brewery. Take the time to drive up Lookout Mountain and visit Buffalo Bill's Grave and Musuem!

Mexican

Blue Bonnet Cafe and Lounge
Denver (just south of downtown) 303-778-0147

El Senor Sol
7 locations metro Denver 303-384-3578

Pegausus on the Square
Castle Rock 303-688-6746

Elk's Grove
Conifer (about 45 minutes west of Denver) 303-838-1054
Žgood breakfasts, too!

Hacienda Colorado
3 metro Denver locations 303-858-8588

Casa Bonita
Lakewood (west suburb of Denver) 303-232-5115
ŽOkay, truth is, the reviews of the food are hmmm..."average"...but the kids will love the atmosphere and, it is quite entertaining! (especially if you enjoy indoor cliff-divers!) 

Table Mountain Inn
Golden 303-277-9898
ŽThen, wander across the street to Foss General Store, voted "one of the 100 best places to visit in Colorado" by the Denver Post

Casual Dining

No No's Cafe
Littleton 303-738-8330
ŽOkay, they're from New Orleans and ... wow! But don't count calories!

Warhorse Inn
Parker 303-841-4018

Pegasus on the Square
Castle Rock 303-688-6746

Pearl Street Grill
Old South Pearl Street, Denver 303-778-6465 

Washington Park Grill
Old South Gaylord Denver 303-777-0707

earl's
Littleton (Park Meadows Mall) 303-792-3275

California Cafe
Littleton (Park Meadows Mall) 303-694-1111

Mimi's Cafe
Lone Tree  303-799-1211

Cool River Cafe
Denver (DTC area) 303-771-4117 

Poppie's Restaurant and Lounge
Denver (south Denver) 303-756-1268

Great Northern Tavern
Denver (DTC) 303-770-4741, and Keystone 970-262-2202

Old Stone Church
Castle Rock 303-688-9000

Seafood

The Fresh Fish Company
Denver (southeast)  303-740-9556

McCormich & Schmick's
Downtown Denver 303-825-1107 & DTC area 720-200-9339

Chop House & Brewery
Downtown Denver 303-296-0800

Palace Arms
Brown Palace Hotel
Downtown Denver - 303-297-3111

Contemporary

Mel's Restaurant and Bar
Denver (Cherry Creek) 303-333-3979

Cool River Cafe
Denver (DTC area) 303-771-4117

California Cafe
Littleton (Park Meadows Mall) 303-694-1111
 
Flagstaff House
Boulder 303-442-4640

Hotel Boulderado
Boulder 303-442-4344
ŽThere is a main dining room (Q's), but ask about the pub, which is casual, and also has outdoor seating - great for people - watching!

J. Alexander's
Littleton (Park Meadows) 303-708-8432

Yia Yia's Euro Cafe
Denver (DTC area) 303-741-1110

Ted's Montana Grill
Various metro locations 720-283-2303

The Broker Restaurant
Downtown Denver 303-292-5065

Breakfast

LePeep
Many metro locations

The Original Pancake House
Denver (DTC) 303-224-0093, Cherry Hills 303-795-0573, and Boulder 303-449-1575