Looking for a great place to find a meal in Colorado? These Colorado restaurants have been deemed noteworthy enough to feature on various television shows. Below you’ll find the location and main dish of 45 must-try spots around the Centennial State.
1. Audrey Jane’s Pizza Garage
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Main Dish: Spicy Pig Pizza
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
2. Batter Cupcakes
Location: Avon, Colorado
Main Dish: Cupcakes
Show: Cupcake Wars
3. Creperie du Village
Location: Aspen, Colorado
Main Dish: Beef Fondue
Show: Top 5 Restaurants
4. The Post Chicken & Beer
Location: Longmont, Colorado
Main Dish: Fried Chicken
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
5. The Sweet Life
Location: Telluride, Colorado
Main Dish: Ice Cream
Show: $40 A Day
6. Woody Creek Tavern
Location: Woody Creek, Colorado
Main Dish: Blue Agave Margaritas
Show: $40 A Day
7. Pattie’s Tiny Cakes
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Main Dish: Cupcakes
Show: Cupcake Wars
8. Samples Restaurant
Location: Longmont Colorado
Main Dish: Poutine Burger
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
9. La Cocina de Luz
Location: Telluride, Colorado
Main Dish: Chilaquiles
Show: $40 A Day
10. Le Central
Location: Denver, Colorado
Main Dish: French Cuisine
Show: $40 A Day
11. Zoe Ma Ma
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Main Dish: Steamy Buns
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives
12. Aloy Thai Cuisine
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Main Dish: Lemongrass Chicken
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
13. The Roost
Location: Longmont, Colorado
Main Dish: Bangin’ Cauliflower
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
14. Parisi & Firenze a Tavola
Location: Denver, Colorado
Main Dish: Sandwiches with Fresh Mozzarella and homemade focaccia
Show: $40 A Day
15. Cache Cache Bistro
Location: Aspen, Colorado
Main Dish: Colorado Trout
Show: $40 A Day
16. Rasta Pasta
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Main Dish: Rasta Pasta
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
17. Wildflower Cooking Company
Location: Telluride, Colorado
Main Dish: Sandwiches
Show: $40 A Day
18. The Big Wrap
Location: Aspen, Colorado
Main Dish: Wraps
Show: $40 A Day
19. Julia Blackbird’s New Mexican Cafe
Location: Denver, Colorado
Main Dish: Native American, Mexican, and Spanish cuisine
Show: $40 A Day
20. Paravicini’s Italian Bistro
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Main Dish: Veal Giuseppe
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
21. Piglatin Food Truck
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Main Dish: Stacked Arepa
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
22. Maria Empanada
Location: Denver, Colorado
Main Dish: Empanada
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives (x2)
23. Axois
Location: Denver, Colorado
Main Dish: Slow-braised lamb ribs
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
24. Cafe Brazil
Location: Denver, Colorado
Main Dish: Bolinhos
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives
25. Dae Gee Korean BBQ
Location: Denver, Colorado
Main Dish: Korean Barbeque
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
26. Skirted Heifer
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Main Dish: The Hangover (burger)
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
27. Restaurant 415
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Main Dish: Blackened Cauliflower Steak
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
28. Front Range Barbecue
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Main Dish: The Sloppy Pig Sandwich
Show: Diners, Dive-Ins, and Dives
29. Casa Bonita
Location: Denver, Colorado
Main Dish: Sopapillas
Show: Craziest Restaurants in America
30. Spice Island Grill
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Main Dish: Curry Goat
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
31. Biju’s Little Curry Shop
Location: Denver, Colorado
Main Dish: Biriyani
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
32. Mountain Shadows Restaurant
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Main Dish: Rocky Mountain Roast Beef Sandwich
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
33. The Bagel Delicatessen & Restaurant
Location: Denver, Colorado
Main Dish: Chopped Liver
Show:Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
34. A Taste of Home Cooking
Location: Arvada, Colorado
Main Dish: Dinner Cannoli
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
35. Hops & Pie
Location: Denver, Colorado
Main Dish: Beer Braised Brisket Pizza
Show:Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
36. Sam’s No. 3
Location: Denver, Colorado
Main Dish: Kickin’ Green Pork Chili
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
37. Foolish Craig’s Cafe
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Main Dish: BLT Guacamole
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
38. Steuben’s Food Service
Location: Denver, Colorado
Main Dish: Lobster Roll
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
39. The Sink
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Main Dish: Texas Onion Straw Burger
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
40. Tocabe An American Indian Eatery
Location: Denver, Colorado
Main Dish: Indian Tacos
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
41. Atomic Cowboy
Location: Denver & Colorado Springs, Colorado
Main Dish: Massive Pizza by the Slice
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
42. Prohibition
Location: Denver, Colorado
Main Dish: Balsamic Braised Short-Rib Burger
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
43. Highland Tavern
Location: Denver, Colorado
Main Dish: Bombshell Sammich
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
44. King’s Chef Diner
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Main Dish: Breakfast Burritos, “The Thing”
Show: Outrageous Food
45. Big Stuff Food Truck
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Main Dish: Bison, chorizo, and beef burger; Colorado poutine
Show: The Great Food Truck Race: Holiday Hustle
Editor’s Note: These restaurants are subject to location changes and closures.
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