Colorado Dining – Restaurants, Farmers Markets & Food Halls

Coloradoans love good food, so it’s easy to find delicious dining and nightlife options through the state, such as restaurants, bars, food trucks, street fare, and farmers markets. The dining scene in Denver is vibrant, which carries over to the rest of the state. Read our dining blog.

Iconic and Historic Restaurants in Colorado

Sometimes you want a little bit of history while you dine. These restaurants are among the oldest in the state, or at least located within some of the oldest buildings. Those that aren’t the oldest around, still have grown into iconic local establishments. Soak in the ambiance and enjoy the delicious fare.

Beau Jo’s Idaho Springs	Biker Jim’s Denver	Buckhorn Exchange Denver
Bucksnort Saloon Pine	Casa Bonita Lakewood	Cherry Cricket Lakewood
Chop House Restaurant Telluride	City, O’ City Denver	Coney Island Boardwalk Bailey
The Fort Morrison	Kochevar’s Saloon Crested Butte	Mint Steakhouse Silverthorne
Minturn Saloon Minturn	Ore House Durango	Ore House at Pine Grove Steamboat Springs
Red Onion Aspen	740 Front Louisville	Silver Grill Cafe Fort Collins
The Sink Boulder	Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs Denver	Sushi Den Denver

Fast Casual Food Chains from Colorado

Fast casual is like gourmet fast food. Colorado is a place known for its health conscious eaters, so it’s no wonder it grew so many nationally recognized brands. The following fast casual restaurant chains all started in Colorado, most are still based here, though some like Qdoba and Chipotle have since moved their headquarters out of state.

Chipotle Front Range	Garbanzo Front Range	Illegal Burger Denver Metro
Illegal Pete’s Front Range	Larkburger Front Range	Mad Greens Front Range
Noodles & Company Front Range	Qdoba Front Range	Quiznos Denver Metro
Smashburger Denver Metro	Teriyaki Madness Denver	Tokyo Joe’s Front Range

Food Markets and Dining Halls in Colorado

A seemingly old concept of a food court has seen new life throughout the state, most notably in the Mile High City. There are a myriad food markets and dining halls in Denver, which house a range of restaurants and bars under one roof.

Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants

Whether you simply want to avoid meat or all animal products, such as cheese and eggs, Colorado has numerous restaurants to serve you. From Colorado Springs to Denver and beyond to the western slope, there are a growing number of vegetarian and 100% vegan menus to choose from.

Western Stage Show Dinners

Get the ultimate in Old West ambiance at a local stage show dinner. It combines live theater entertainment with a western style barbeque. Both Durango and Colorado Springs has historic shows, or if the winter, consider a sleigh ride dinner for exceptional evening under the stars or blanket full of snow.

Guide to Restaurants, Foods and Dining in Colorado

Colorado’s terrific food scene is quite diverse. Like most of the U.S., a beautiful blend of cultures exist, which brings with it a range of flavorful food. You can find mostly all major ethnicities covered as far as food goes in a big city like Denver.

One of the best things to do in Colorado is eat. Because the quality of food here is held in such high regards. Coloradoans take great pride in sourcing healthy, organic, natural and ethically raised meats. Many locals even grow their own garden produce.

You can find everything here from five star fusion fare to a campfire roasted cowboy dinner. There are many iconic restaurants in the state, including Denver’s oldest the Buckhorn Exchange. Treat your tastebuds right, with one of Colorado’s favorite restaurants.

It’s always nice to stretch your dollar a little further when it comes to dining out. Denver happy hours are a good place to start. Always be on the lookout for local promotions, on store windows, in local magazines and online.

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