Restaurants in Golden
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Best Restaurants
“We hosted our son's rehearsal/ welcome dinner at The Buffalo Room at the Rose. We invited out of town family and hosted ~80 people. Outstanding support in advance of the event - and the dinner itself was outstanding! Definitely recommend! Great food and great service at a reasonable price. Book it!”
“Favorite place in Colorado. Great beers, rotating food trucks and amazing views. Despite all of the pros above, our favorite aspects of new terrain are all the cool dogs and events they put on.”
“Fish is the best I’ve had in Colorado. Fresh and tasty, generous portions. Staff is kind and attentive, can’t say enough good things about them. Try the raw shrimp is it fantastic.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“I've tried Chai and Morrocan Mint. Both are outstanding and maintain their scent and flavor even though cream and honey were added. Definitely ordering again!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Whether you are local or visiting the coffee at this place will absolutely change your life, let me recommend the Bangkok Buzz, it's iced. They have something for everyone and the atmosphere is great, don't forget to visit their outside fish garden under the apple tree!”
“Our server Desi was friendly and accomodating. She did a great job taking extra care to make sure my order was safe and did not contain any gluten ingtedients as I have celiac disease. She checked in on us numerous times which was appreciated.”
“Went for live music. First time and the atmosphere was amazing. Sitting outside having a drink and listen to live music. How can you go wrong!! Listen to next year voice hopeful!!”
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“I am new to Himalayan food. The food here was delicious! The staff was so helpful in explaining the food and the traditions. I can’t wait to go back!”
“We traveled from Connecticut and stayed at the origin hotel for 4 nights. We made several trips to Vice over those days because the food and drinks were outstanding. Everything was so fresh and perfectly balanced and cooked. Literally the best veggie burger I’ve ever had. I didn’t catch the owners name but she was welcoming and made our time there so much fun. Thank you Vice- you’ll be the reason we make our trip back west to Denver!! -<3 Sarah & Jack”
“Sec. 16-41. - Theft—Generally. (a)It is unlawful for any person to knowingly obtain or exercise possession of or control over anything of value of another without authorization, or by threat or deception; and; if such person: (1)Intends to deprive the other person permanently of the use or benefit of the thing of value; or (2)Knowingly uses, conceals or abandons the thing of value in such manner as to deprive the other person permanently of its use or benefit; or (3)Uses, conceals or abandons the thing of value intending that use, concealment or abandonment will deprive the other person permanently of its use and benefit; or (4)Demands any consideration to which he is not legally entitled as a condition of restoring the thing of value to the other person.”
“We have been customers of Tafolino's for some time. Great food, great service and friendly staff. My wife and I went there last Tuesday November 7th. The booth where we were seated was too cold, so my wife asked to be moved. The new location was still too cold so we needed to move again. My wife apologized and told the server that she wasn't trying to be difficult. It was because she was undergoing chemotherapy and she had poor temperature control. The third location was perfect and we had a very enjoyable meal. When the waiter brought us the bill, he told us, "Don't worry about it. It's been taken care of!" I opened the check and someone had put the entire amount on their own credit card! They refused to let us know who had been so kind! Even more amazing, Tuesday was not the normal day of the week for us to visit. The staff was not well known to us, so this was truly the kindness of strangers. Thanks Tafolino's.”
“The Colorado green chili was excellent. It had plenty of flavor without being overly spicy, which made it easy to enjoy every bite. The chili was rich, hearty, and packed with just the right balance of seasoning. Served with a warm tortilla on the side, it was the perfect comfort food. I’ll definitely be ordering it again.”
“My (now husband) and I eloped in Golden. After our wedding, we made reservations at Indulge for dinner. The staff made the night special for us with flowers and wine waiting for us at our table. Everyone was so kind and congratulatory, I seriously cannot thank them enough. The food was absolutely delicious. The bread with basil butter was to die for. The ahi tuna guacamole was also some of the best ahi tuna I had during our trip. If we didn’t live in Wisconsin, I’d want to go to Indulge on a weekly basis. Next time we’re in Colorado, I know we’ll have to make a pit stop back to Indulge. Again, I cannot thank them enough for making our wedding night feel so special.”
“Restaurant is at a great venue. We loved staying at the Origin. The food and drinks were great. They were out of tortilla chips, which is sort of different for a Mexican restaurant. Our server was only mediocre. He did not go above and beyond by any means. When we had traveled across states for a special trip, he did not really make this experience special for us in any way.  it was a bummer that our server sort of ruined the experience. ”
“Had a great meal. It was a nice atmosphere, everyone inside and out seemed to be having fun.”
“If you are planning a trip to Colorado, plan it in August, go to Blue Pan Pizza , and get their August special PEACH pizza. I had it last year and it’s even better than I remember this year! Get that perfect bite and make every one of your tastebuds happy!”
Takeout Restaurants
“I've tried Chai and Morrocan Mint. Both are outstanding and maintain their scent and flavor even though cream and honey were added. Definitely ordering again!”
“I have been going here for years, especially for the wings. Forsure best in the state and I haven't found any out of state that tops it either. They are unique and exquisite and I will never get enough. Thank you for creating amazing food and wonderful memories.”
“We had breakfast here and it did not disappoint. The baked goods were really good and the iced coffee and honey vanilla chai were spot on. Great vibe too. We asked around and the locals all pointed us to this place, and we are so glad we listened. Highly recommend!”
“I am new to Himalayan food. The food here was delicious! The staff was so helpful in explaining the food and the traditions. I can’t wait to go back!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“I took my mom here today and have been once before. The service was super fast and perfectly friendly. The food was delicious, I had the relleno plate and mom ordered the #3 combination which was a burrito, enchilada, and tamale. The food came out so quickly and our server was excellent. He was kind and always had a smile. I highly recommend eating here.”
“Thin crust with their signature sausage,mushrooms, and black olives.
So so good...I love all the people who work.that I've to know especially the Mexican lady who cleans up the tables.
She's super nice every time we go eat at Mannie & Bo's. We have lived in Golden for 23years and all our family always enjoyd the pizza . Thank you for all these years of yummy delious pizza..
The Quintana families..”
“We traveled from Connecticut and stayed at the origin hotel for 4 nights. We made several trips to Vice over those days because the food and drinks were outstanding. Everything was so fresh and perfectly balanced and cooked. Literally the best veggie burger I’ve ever had. I didn’t catch the owners name but she was welcoming and made our time there so much fun. Thank you Vice- you’ll be the reason we make our trip back west to Denver!! -<3 Sarah & Jack”
“The best Lebanese food I have so far tried in Colorado. La mejor comida libanesa que he probado en Coloradod Truly recommended, especially the King Combo !!!! Shukran Jezilan!!!”
Cheap Eats
“The staff was awesome. The food was delicious. Holy burritos! The size and quality was superb. The last behind the counter helped me out with 20 recommendations as i hadn't been in before. There were a considerable amount of online orders, which kept the staff moving non-stop. If i did it again, i would order online and grab after the drive.”
“Highly recommend checking out this coffee trailer! We ordered the Fourteener and the Avalanche. The Fourteener was perfect with their mountain milk (seriously one of the best specialty coffees I’ve ever had). We got the Avalanche with mountain milk as well and it was a bit too sweet so I’d recommend normal milk or oat milk for the Avalanche. We’ll be trying their second location very soon!”
“The on-deck food truck at Ohm Brewing is an amazing little secret gold-mine for the Golden, CO Sunday Day-Drinkin' crowd. Our crew ordered epic pork carnitas fries, a mouthwatering potato burrito, and ultra-creamy Mac 'n Cheese topped with crispy pork carnitas. A true hidden gem. We will be back next time we play a few rounds of disc golf in town!”
“This restaurant(s) is so unique and incredibly sophisticated no matter what venue you are looking for this is the place! The atmosphere is awesome due to the incredible décor, large screen, a multitude of different type of seating, large TV’s located all around the bar! The service and restaurant is second to none! The bartenders are so professional and friendly. Believe it or not we were actually asked if we were satisfied with our drinks! We were politely and professionally served our many food and drink selections! When our pizza slices were served, my mouth dropped, because I have never seen slices of pizza so huge! I have not had a slice of pizza that was so good with just the right amount of tasty toppings on mine! We ordered chicken wings, half naked and half buffalo wing sauce. The chicken wings had been fried to perfection and was so good we could not make up our minds which type of chicken wings was the best, so we called it a pleasingly tie!”
“The new ownership at the Canyon Tavern has done a great job! The food is now so yummy and the beers are flowing. We love playing shuffle board here and listening to live music!”
“Very good nigiri and service has been excellent my last two visits. Fish quality is very good especially for all you can eat. 5-STARS”
“The Colorado green chili was excellent. It had plenty of flavor without being overly spicy, which made it easy to enjoy every bite. The chili was rich, hearty, and packed with just the right balance of seasoning. Served with a warm tortilla on the side, it was the perfect comfort food. I’ll definitely be ordering it again.”
“Great poutine and I am native to poutine from Quebec. Burgers and side salads with cilantro dressing rocked. Devine desserts. Will be back! Great atmosphere, cute furniture and pretty plates too. Love the openess on a hot summer day!”
“The moment we walked through the door we felt very welcomed! Great customer service and amazing food! The atmosphere was very chill. Would recommend 10/10”
“The only choices on this review are “do” or “do not” recommend this place… I’m somewhere in between! This place is great if you want to hang out with friends, play some pool and have a beer! I do NOT recommend the nachos! It’s like they dumped a bag of chips on a tray and sprinkled a handful of cheese and dry hamburger on top. They charge for a side of queso. $21 for the worst nachos we’ve had in our lives. The cheese curds were good. I’ve not tried anything else on the menu, but I probably won’t be back for the food. Definitely pool and drinks. It’s great for that!”
“I had the burrito. I was a large burrito and tasted great. Bartender/waitress was excellent. Recommended a beer for me to suit my tastes and she can keep a secret. Service was above and beyond my expectations.”
Latest Reviews
“Sec. 16-41. - Theft—Generally. (a)It is unlawful for any person to knowingly obtain or exercise possession of or control over anything of value of another without authorization, or by threat or deception; and; if such person: (1)Intends to deprive the other person permanently of the use or benefit of the thing of value; or (2)Knowingly uses, conceals or abandons the thing of value in such manner as to deprive the other person permanently of its use or benefit; or (3)Uses, conceals or abandons the thing of value intending that use, concealment or abandonment will deprive the other person permanently of its use and benefit; or (4)Demands any consideration to which he is not legally entitled as a condition of restoring the thing of value to the other person.”
“On National Donut Day I stopped in to purchase donuts for all of my Department units at SAH. These donuts were a HUGE hit with everyone. Comments, best ever, delicious, worth breaking my diet for, on and on. Please support this local business you won’t be disappointed!”
“I eat at the Mines Qdoba about once a week. It is the best restaurant on campus, and the staff is truly kind. I have had two excellent experiences at the Qdoba where the employees have gone beyond what is expected to help me out. Well-sized burritos and bowls with queso at no surcharge for less than $12? Catch me back here next week.”
“It’s a small donut shop inside but we were so surprised at how good the Apple fritter, Cinnamon rolls and Longjohn were. She asked me “cream or no cream” and proceeded to fill the chocolate iced Longjohn with luscious taste-filled cream. We will try the croissant sandwiches next time. And while it was warm inside when we entered the AC quickly made it very pleasant. Very nice people.”
“We had my daughter's baby shower in the separate room and it could not have been more perfect! By far the best part was the service. I could not believe how attentive and enjoyable both Megan and Kailyn (sp?) were with all of our group. They were able to remember everyone's special requests and drink ordrers, make great suggestions, make my little granddaughter feel so special, all while being fun and sweet. Service can make or break an event with 25 people and this was way above and beyond! On top of that, the room was so pretty with windows, little string lights, flowers, and plenty of space. The food was great, especially the scones, the curry sandwiches, the macaroons and the shortbread cookies. The 3 people with dietary restrictions and also the little 5 year old each got their own food tower! The teas were delicious, but the alcohol drinks are really good also (and very pretty). We debated having the shower here because of the expense, but we were SO glad we did. They packaged up some nice treats from the store to make up for the minimum we were required to spend. Highly recommend for an event!”
Most Popular Restaurants
“We had my daughter's baby shower in the separate room and it could not have been more perfect! By far the best part was the service. I could not believe how attentive and enjoyable both Megan and Kailyn (sp?) were with all of our group. They were able to remember everyone's special requests and drink ordrers, make great suggestions, make my little granddaughter feel so special, all while being fun and sweet. Service can make or break an event with 25 people and this was way above and beyond! On top of that, the room was so pretty with windows, little string lights, flowers, and plenty of space. The food was great, especially the scones, the curry sandwiches, the macaroons and the shortbread cookies. The 3 people with dietary restrictions and also the little 5 year old each got their own food tower! The teas were delicious, but the alcohol drinks are really good also (and very pretty). We debated having the shower here because of the expense, but we were SO glad we did. They packaged up some nice treats from the store to make up for the minimum we were required to spend. Highly recommend for an event!”
“I have been going here for years, especially for the wings. Forsure best in the state and I haven't found any out of state that tops it either. They are unique and exquisite and I will never get enough. Thank you for creating amazing food and wonderful memories.”
“This restaurant(s) is so unique and incredibly sophisticated no matter what venue you are looking for this is the place! The atmosphere is awesome due to the incredible décor, large screen, a multitude of different type of seating, large TV’s located all around the bar! The service and restaurant is second to none! The bartenders are so professional and friendly. Believe it or not we were actually asked if we were satisfied with our drinks! We were politely and professionally served our many food and drink selections! When our pizza slices were served, my mouth dropped, because I have never seen slices of pizza so huge! I have not had a slice of pizza that was so good with just the right amount of tasty toppings on mine! We ordered chicken wings, half naked and half buffalo wing sauce. The chicken wings had been fried to perfection and was so good we could not make up our minds which type of chicken wings was the best, so we called it a pleasingly tie!”
“My (now husband) and I eloped in Golden. After our wedding, we made reservations at Indulge for dinner. The staff made the night special for us with flowers and wine waiting for us at our table. Everyone was so kind and congratulatory, I seriously cannot thank them enough. The food was absolutely delicious. The bread with basil butter was to die for. The ahi tuna guacamole was also some of the best ahi tuna I had during our trip. If we didn’t live in Wisconsin, I’d want to go to Indulge on a weekly basis. Next time we’re in Colorado, I know we’ll have to make a pit stop back to Indulge. Again, I cannot thank them enough for making our wedding night feel so special.”
“We had breakfast here and it did not disappoint. The baked goods were really good and the iced coffee and honey vanilla chai were spot on. Great vibe too. We asked around and the locals all pointed us to this place, and we are so glad we listened. Highly recommend!”
“Sec. 16-41. - Theft—Generally. (a)It is unlawful for any person to knowingly obtain or exercise possession of or control over anything of value of another without authorization, or by threat or deception; and; if such person: (1)Intends to deprive the other person permanently of the use or benefit of the thing of value; or (2)Knowingly uses, conceals or abandons the thing of value in such manner as to deprive the other person permanently of its use or benefit; or (3)Uses, conceals or abandons the thing of value intending that use, concealment or abandonment will deprive the other person permanently of its use and benefit; or (4)Demands any consideration to which he is not legally entitled as a condition of restoring the thing of value to the other person.”
New Restaurants
“If you’re looking for a true hidden gem in Golden’s craft beer scene, Mad Macks Brewing is it. Tucked away in the Applewood neighborhood at 1921 Youngfield St, this independent, small-batch brewery nails the perfect mix of bold experimentation and genuine neighborhood warmth. 
The atmosphere is wonderfully cozy and inviting—think a laid-back taproom that’s dog- and family-friendly, with a welcoming vibe that turns strangers into instant friends (or at least friendly chatter over a pint). Whether you’re chilling inside with the “Agents of Chaos” crew or enjoying the patio under a big tree, it feels like a comfortable extension of your living room, but with way better beer. It’s ideal for date nights, casual hangs with the pups, or just unwinding after a day exploring Golden. The space has that perfect balance of intimate and lively, especially with live music or food trucks popping up. 
The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they’re pouring. Whether you’re a seasoned beer nerd or just looking for something new, they’ll guide you to your next favorite. Bonus points for their community focus—one dollar from every pour of their quarterly trickster releases goes to local partners doing good work.
Mad Macks is the kind of place that makes you a regular after one visit. If you’re in the Denver area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Cozy vibes, wildly creative beers, and that unmistakable Colorado craft spirit—highly recommend!”
“Perfect! I found the tea for which I was looking. Bonus ~ I got answers to all of my questions; even the ones I didn't know I had. Shop here ~ you won't be sorry.”
“I absolutely loved this place my first year. I would always get the four cheese (made like a grilled cheese) with the chipotle sauce. It was something I savored each week. Everyone I knew liked the food, whatever they got.
The service was also great, but they treat you how you treat them. If you are friendly and care about them, they care about you and will remember you. If you don't, they won't care about you. So, just a tip, ask them about their day and remember their names, it goes a long way.
Overall a great, consistent experience!”
“Had an amazing time at The Alchemy! The atmosphere was already great, but Bella and ryan(? I think) truly made the night unforgettable. They were not only incredibly skilled behind the bar, but also so fun, welcoming, and inclusive. You can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do and care about making everyone feel comfortable and included. Their energy is contagious, and they made the whole experience feel special. Can’t wait to come back—highly recommend stopping by and saying hi to them! Drinks were fire”
Recommended
“Amazing food! Friendly staff. Seriously the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. I had the chicken schwarma plate with the delicious garlic dip but I don’t think you can go wrong with anything on their menu!”