25 Essential Golden Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Golden.
Cast Iron Tavern
Colorado
Convivial bar & restaurant with a dog-friendly patio, preparing elevated comfort-food classics.
Smiling Moose
Colorado
Deli chain offering specialty & build-your-own sandwiches, plus salads, wraps & breakfast burritos.
Bob's Atomic Burgers
Colorado
Hamburgers, hot dogs & milkshakes served in laid-back digs with 1950s decor & sidewalk seating.
La Huacha
Golden, Colorado
Relaxed, modern Mexican restaurant serving tacos, burritos & enchiladas, plus cocktails, desserts & a kids' menu.
Wildflower Cafe
Golden, Colorado
Cozy place serving hearty American breakfast & lunch classics, plus cocktails & seasonal beers.
Atomic Cowboy home of Denver Biscuit Co & Fat Sully's NY Pizza (Golden)
Golden, Colorado
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
Lil' Ricci's NY Pizza & Pasta - Golden
Golden, Colorado
Casual pizzeria serving NY-style pies plus traditional Italian pasta dishes & sandwiches.
Switchback Smokehouse
Golden, Colorado
Meats are cured & smoked on premise at this rustic haunt also serving gourmet sides & cocktails.
El Callejon
Golden, Colorado
Cozy eatery offering homestyle Colombian & Latin-American grub such as arepas, tamales & pupusas.
Bonfire Burritos
Golden, Colorado
A simple menu of from-scratch burritos & street tacos is offered at this colorful food trailer.
Vice Kitchen Wine Whiskey
Golden, Colorado
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Fireplace.
Illegal Burger - Evergreen
Golden, Colorado
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Bono's Italian Restaurant
Golden, Colorado
Low-key venue known for its East Coast-style pizza & other Italian standards.
Snarf's Sandwiches
Golden, Colorado
Branch of a regional chain dispensing hot & cold sandwiches in a simple, counter-serve setting.
Louis' Cafe
Golden, Colorado
Easy-going operation dishing up Mexican & American staples for breakfast & lunch.
Los Marcelos Mexican Restaurant
Golden, Colorado
Unpretentious outpost for homestyle Mexican dishes & breakfast specialties, plus margaritas.
Golden Diner
Golden, Colorado
Comfortable eatery offering standard American & Southwestern comfort food from breakfast to lunch.
Bridgewater Grill
Golden, Colorado
Sleek restaurant/lounge in Golden Hotel with New American fare, scenic views & live music on patio.
BurgerSear
Golden, Colorado
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Tequila's Family Mexican Restaurant
Golden, Colorado
Local Mexican chain serving classic dishes & cocktails in a casual, traditional space.
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant
Golden, Colorado
Casual standalone eatery offering homestyle Mexican fare & mountain views from the patio.
Sushi Uokura
Golden, Colorado
Casual Japanese spot with an all-you-can-eat lunch & dinner menu chock-full of sushi & such.
Chart House
Golden, Colorado
High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.
Table Mountain Grill & Cantina
Golden, Colorado
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
Croc Soup Company
Golden, Colorado
Hearty sandwiches, salads & soups doled out in a casual, counter-serve space open weekdays.