Contemporary Restaurants in Colorado

1515 Restaurant
Restaurant 1515 Market offers contemporary American Cuisine with a fusion menu. At this chic LoDo eatery, classic European and Asian flavors intersect. The combination comes to life in a full spectrum of seafood, game, steak, chicken and pasta entrees, as well as scrumptious deserts (menu changes seasonally). Also available are private banquet rooms for all those special occasions. Don't miss the live Rhythm & Blues Monday through Saturday starting at 9:00pm. Valet parking is available every night.

Amore
2355 E. Third Ave, Denver (303) 321-2066
Amore Restaurant specializes in freshly prepared, moderately priced, authentic Northern Italian cuisine, presented in an upscale, intimate setting. Each flavorful dish possesses it's own flair and character unique to Amore. Wines of outstanding quality and excellent value have been hand-selected to complement the menu. Amore’s awards include Best Brunch on AOL City Guide; 3 Westword "Best of Denver" awards: "Best Italian for you and a Date" -06, "Best Once a Week Italian"--05, "Best Power Brunch"—05; Rocky Mountain News "Best Italian American-2006" in their Top 20 Restaurant feature. The restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner, with daily specials and a special Sunday Brunch. Complimentary parking for guests is available in the adjacent lot both day and evening.

Blue Vervain
56 Park Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO (719) 685-2400
There is a quiet restaurant at the base of Pikes Peak where culinary excellence is the rule; where each entrée is carefully prepared and each flavor ignites the palette; where classic cuisine mixes with French, Italian, and Southwest tastes. Enjoy Sweet Potato Ravioli, Grilled Ginger Rainbow Trout, or Steak with Chimichurri. Guests can dine inside while being entertained by live piano music, or they enjoy beautiful mountain scenery on the patio. Closed on Mondays, please call ahead for evening reservations.

Briarhurst Manor Estate
404 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, (719) 685-1864
Only a few minutes drive west of Colorado Springs, The Briarhurst Manor is located in the tiny valley of Manitou Springs. The Victorian Manor House was built in 1876 by the founder of Manitou Springs, Dr. William Bell, of London England. The finely grained pink sandstone Tudor Manor displays the architecture and landscaping of an English Country House. Dine in your choice of rooms throughout the mansion, please visit our site to browse our wonderful menu. Reservations strongly suggested.

Cafe de France
7301 South Sante Fe, Littleton (303) 347-2424
9579 S. University #150, Highlands Ranch (720) 344-2323
562 Castle Pines Prkw., Castle Pines (303) 308-1111
16524 Keystone Blvd., Parker (303) 840-8877
In this elegant European Inspired Café and Bakery, guests are impressed with a beautifully created menu. Whether you are looking for a breakfast favorite, a sandwich, pasta, soup or salad, you are sure to find something on the menu meeting your requirements. Created and designed as a family style atmosphere, our restaurants welcome everyone to experience the taste of France, and enjoy what a Café is supposed to be like. Great food, comfortable style! Come in and visit us, we think you will agree!

Celtic Crossing Steakhouse and Pub
363 Village Square Lane, Suite 100, Castle Pines (303) 663-6644
Celtic Crossing Steak House and Authentic Irish Pub opened its doors in November, 2000. It is divided in three sections: the Steak House offers fine dining, an authentic Irish Pub presents a congenial atmosphere and separate pub fayre menu with Fish and Chips and Cottage Pies. Our Cigar Room features a vast selection of single malt whiskies and scotch libations.

Herb Garden Bistro
366 Second St., Monument (719) 488-0840
“Fine Dining in a Casual Atmosphere”. This quaint little restaurant is located just off the I-25 interstate in Monument (Tri-Lakes Exit). They pride themselves in providing personal service to each of their guests; don’t be surprised if the Owners and/or Executive Chef brings your meal to your table. Menu selections include Feta Spinach Chicken, Filet Mignon with Bearnaise Sauce and Jaegerschnitzel with Spaetzle. Save room for their homemade desserts of Pot de Creme, Pear Hazelnut Tart and Classic Creme Brulee. Reservations are not required, but guests may want to call ahead for reserved seating.

Jake and Telly's Greek Cuisine
2616 West Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs (719) 633-0406
Wonderful food and wine in a casual, yet elegant atmosphere that will make you feel like you are sitting by the sunny Mediterranean Sea. Come to "Jake and Telly's" and experience Greece in the Rockies and the best Greek food in town. OPA!!!

Kevin Taylor's at the Opera House
(303) 640-1012
Kevin Taylor's at the Opera House offers an atmosphere that is elegant, open, warm and artistic. Executive Chef William Wahl along with owner Kevin Taylor proudly offer an "eclectic" menu of global fare, using only the freshest and finest ingredients. This venue is available for dinner service when there are major performances taking place at the DPCA or for private events up to 700!
Reservations are recommended.

Melting Pot
30-A E. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs (719) 385-0300
Dip into something different! The Melting Pot provides a unique, upscale and intimate dining experience with its assortment of fondue, cooked at the table by the guests. It is the perfect location for a romantic evening, corporate diner party, or friendly gathering. The menu includes creamy cheese fondues, fresh salads, fine wines, and mouth-watering chocolate fondue desserts. Reservations recommended.

Mozaic The Inn at Palmer Divide
443 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO (719) 481-1800
Located close to the city of Colorado Springs, The Inn at Palmer Divide, and MoZaic Restaurant, features some of the best vistas looking down along the Front Range and over the lights of the city. The environment allows guests to relax in a spacious atmosphere that promotes privacy, but still allows for attention to your needs. Enjoy seasonal soups and salads, handmade pasta, or tempt your palate with one of our specialty rib eye steaks, bison ribs or wild boar ravioli. Open Tuesday through Saturday for Dinner and Sunday for Brunch; closed on Monday. Reservations recommended. Call 481-1800.

Old Stone Church, The
210 Third Street, Castle Rock (303) 688-9000
The restaurant is located in Castle Rock in an old church building built in 1888. If you are looking for a quaint setting and a Southwestern influenced menu, then you should stop here for a bite. Full Bar menu is available, reservations are suggested. Special parties of more than 10 guests are accepted with reservation request only.

Palettes Restaurant in the Denver Art Museum
100w 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver (303)534-1455
Yet another stroke of genius can be seen at palettes restaurant. This Kevin Taylor restaurant features contemporary American cuisine with a global palette of fresh, flavorful and dynamic ingredients that are artfully prepared. Enjoy the decadent creations of the crispy yet delicate lemon-fried calamari or KT's special sweet corn soup with guacamole and barbecued shrimp. Savor the grilled portobello sirloin and garlic mashed potatoes or the Colorado Lamb Chops drizzled in a fantastic rosemary jus. Whatever you passion, you are sure to enjoy the experience at Palettes.

Restaurant Kevin Taylor
1100 14th Street, Denver (303) 820-2600
Chef Kevin Taylor has won National acclaim for putting Denver on the culinary map. His elegant Restaurant Kevin Taylor, called "Denver's Best Restaurant" by food and wine critic Bill St. John, is the culmination of more than 20 years as Denver's premier chef and restaurateur. Restaurant Kevin Taylor, located within Hotel Teatro, features contemporary American cuisine with dishes such as seared French Foie Gras, open ravioli of Maine lobster and roasted rack of Colorado lamb.

Rhapsody’s Restaurant
1027 Washington Ave., Golden (303)279-6671
Welcome to Golden, Colorado; picturesque views, historical downtown and now home to Rhapsody’s at Clear Creek. With a dinner menu that changes the 1st week of each and every month, Rhapsody’s is the perfect choice for your perfect evening. Menu examples include Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna, Oven Roasted Elk Loin, Pork Tenderloin in Mascarpone Sauce, and a variety of fresh salads and home-made soups.

Rouge at the Teller House
124 Eureka St., Central City (303) 582-0600
Central City Opera has partnered with the Kevin Taylor Restaurant Group to offer new seasonal dining options at the historic Teller House in Central City. This upscale, fine dining experience, provided by Kevin Taylor’s Rouge at the Teller House, will present a modern mountain chophouse, with appetizers and lighter fare being served in The Face Bar. Rouge at the Teller House and The Face Bar will open during Opera Season and will cater to Central City visitors and Central City Opera patrons during the summer months, closing Labor Day weekend. Please visit the website for information on menus, directions, and hours of operation.

Solo's Restaurant
1665 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs (719) 570-7656
Come enjoy a meal inside of a KC 97 Tanker. The KC 97 is one of the largest piston aircraft ever built by Boeing. Sit inside the plane and order Turbo Jet Poppers or a BBQ Bomber Burger. What ever your taste, you are sure to enjoy this fun-filled atmosphere with flight memorabilia dating back to the beginning of flight!

Strings Restaurant
1700 Humboldt St., Denver (303) 831-7310
Located in Denver's Uptown neighborhood, the newly redecorated Strings Restaurant has long been one of Denver's best restaurants for many years. Popular and bustling with excitement, the dress code ranges from blue jeans to tuxedos. The menu focuses on new American cuisine, where guests can choose from creative Fresh Salads, Cilantro Fettuccini, Lobster Ravioli, Cashew Crusted Seabass, Roasted Duck, and many other delicious flavors. Lunch and dinner specials change daily.

Tanglewoods
1552 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen (303) 670-2263
This restaurant is located in Evergreen, twenty minutes outside downtown Denver off of I-70. Our restaurant presents a comfortable environment where you receive friendly, personable, first-class service. The elegantly designed restaurant and lounge present a combination of peaceful harmony with exceptional photography displayed from all around the world. The bar is lively and vibrant in color where comfortable sofas & chairs are arranged to make you feel right at home. We present a temperate menu ranging from tapas in the bar and lounge to fresh seafood, succulent game, vegetarian dishes, pastas, and salads in the main dining room. This is a place where your dining experience will show you what the ultimate in dining is all about. We would love to welcome you into our Colorado home.

Tastes
4267 Tennyson St., Denver (303) 458-0209
Tastes will simplify and demystify the process of selecting and pairing drinks with your food. Tastes will do so in a fun and educational manner, bringing a world choices to those who never knew there are so many tastes. Whether looking to try wine from Australia, cheese from France, meats from Germany, tapas from Spain, coffee from Italy or chocolates from Belgium, we have your taste. Everything on the menu is paired with a beverage and every beverage is paired with food so you can spend time talking to your friends instead of reading and pairing; the experience is all about YOUR TASTES! The menu includes California wines, international beers, Scottish single malt scotches, cognacs and brandies, homemade pies and fabulous cakes, pates and saucisson. Possible pairing suggestions like lobster raviolis paired with Sauvignon Blanc, Gruyere and Gouda paired with a Bordeaux or a Belgian beer, and fresh-baked cookies paired with coffee or real hot chocolate! Whether you are looking to get together with friends, or expand your palette, we have your taste! Reservations are recommended for groups of 6 or more.

Union American Bistro
3 Wilcox, Castle Rock (303) 688-8159
The cozy, upbeat UNION is the epitome of a friendly neighborhood restaurant, inviting locals and visitors to enjoy the modern American culinary experience. UNION offers creative, seasonal menus served in a warm and comfortable setting in the heart of downtown Castle Rock, using quality ingredients from around the block and around the world.

Yia Yia's Euro Cafe
8310 E Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village (303) 741-1110
Across the ocean is a continent called Europe, where food is embraced as an art form. Why should they have all the fun? Walk into the most beautiful restaurant you have ever seen. With limestone walls, mosaic tile floor and a soft glow from the hand carved sconces set the tone for a wonderful afternoon or evening. Come in and sample some of our hand tossed pizzas cooked in our brick wood fired oven, or perhaps one of our fresh made pastas where the ingredients don't come together until you order it. Our outstanding wine list, with wines from around the world, combined with our delicious entrees and staff that doesn't know how to say "no", give you a perfect dining experience. We will see you soon at Yia Yia's.