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Casa Bonita   Denver

Casa Bonita, Denver

 15 Reviews  My son and I went there in 1996, after just having moved to Denver. I am surprised at all the BAD REVIEWS, Back then it was GREAT. It was not a Buffet, not even close. The entertainemnt was fantastic.... 

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Buckhorn Exchange   Denver

Buckhorn Exchange, Denver

 7 Reviews  As we are leaving I hear, "I don't know why people dress up to come here...or come here at all." That pretty much sums it up. We were "trapped" by the ads in the tourist magazines that claimed it was... 

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Wynkoop Brewery   Denver

Wynkoop Brewery, Denver

 7 Reviews  Here's the lowdown: The food here is generic at best. The service is atrocious. We ordered a bottle of wine and asked if we could, as is tradition, have a sample of two wines before choosing. The... 

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Denver Chop House   Denver

Denver Chop House, Denver

 5 Reviews  Denver's Chop House is an unusual combination: from one perspective, it's a steakhouse-style spot, with an excellent menu leaning toward the beef, but from the other, it's a brewpub, just with... 

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Carmine's on Penn   Denver

Carmine's on Penn, Denver

 4 Reviews  Amazing food served family style. Best if you go with four, but two is still okay. Order from a big board. Ask the waiter for wine recommendation. Its always really good. They have a great Italian... 

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El Taco de Mexico   Denver

El Taco de Mexico, Denver

 2 Reviews  El Taco De Mexico: Very authentic Mexican food! The the menu was pretty much all in Spanish. The people were nice and friendly. The place is hard to miss - it is BRIGHT YELLOW. You can eat at the... 

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Tasty Basil Asian Cuisine: Asian food at your door in Aurora :)

by kymbanm

While staying with a friend in Aurora as a pit stop on a recent roadtrip, she introduced me to this wonderful take out place! Tasty Basil provides dine in, take out, or delivery. Since we had our meal delivered, I have no idea what their dining room is like, but the food that was delivered to our door as fantastic!The menu is a combination of Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, with a dash of Japanese thrown into the mix. We had a little of each of these ... Pad Thai, Wor Won Ton Soup, Cashew Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Jumbo Shrimp, Spring Rolls, and even a dish with Jalapenos to add some local flavor :)Each dish was unique, but worked together to create a wonderful multicourse meal for our little group as we lounged about the living room eating like kings and queens.Price is approximate and per person.

Timberline Deli: Good eating at the Timberline Deli in Ouray, CO

by 807Wheaton

This is a neat little place to dive into when you need a quick bite before hitting the hot springs pool in Ouray. The server was very helpful with suggestions. They have sandwiches, bagels, soups and desserts. We spent under $10 for the two of us for an early evening meal.This is definitely a "family" friendly place.

Arapahoe Cafe and Bar: Breakfast of Champions

by johngayton

Now here is one place that did fit my pre-determined stereotype of small town America and I do not mean that to be, in any way, a disparaging comment. OK when one imagines a small town diner the first image that comes to mind is that of formica tables, blousy waitresses, the fat guy in the dirty T-shirt slapping stuff on the grill. The image that I had pre-dated the advent of formica: and The Arapahoe fitted perfectly.The Arapahoe is basically a wooden shack, though I must admit a very upmarket wooden shack, with wooden interior, local photographs hanging on the walls, wooden tables and interesting condiment holders (salt and pepper pots). The staff are friendly and helpful and it has a very laid back atmosphere. My companion and I breakfasted here twice in seven days and the food was excellent on both occassions. Absolute favourite has to be Eggs Benidict, which was almost perfectly...

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Shanghai Pearl: Decent Chinese Food in Durango

by Basaic

This restaurant was located in one of the old buildings in the historic area of Durango. It looked fairly neat from the outside and I liked the decor inside. My waiter was a nice ethnic Chinese guy from Malaysia. The food was a bit of a disappointment, however. The Egg Drop Soup was too watery and had little taste. I ordered a Malaysian dish (don't remember what it was called, sorry) and it was fairly good. Overall, average. There are no doubt better places in Durango to eat but this might be okay if you really want Asian food.

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The Red Barn: Great Steaks in Montrose

by Basaic

If you are staying at the Days Inn in Montrose and want a great steak or some prime rib you don't have to go far. The Red Barn is right across the parking lot. The menu includes a wide variety of fare: Italian, steaks, seafood, and traditional items like meatloaf. Hours are 11 AM to 10:30 PM Monday through Saturday. Sunday Brunch is 9 AM to 3 PM. Try the excellent meatloaf or really anything on the menu.

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Nero's: Great Restaurant in Cortez

by Basaic

The crappy motel I stayed at has a restaurant associated with it. Talk about night and day. Obviously all the money and effort go into the restaurant. Nero's has a fairly varied menu of Italian dishes (but no Veal Parmesan). Decor is okay. The weight staff was efficient and professional. Be advised though it is NOT cheap! Try the excellent Shrimp Scampi.

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Beau Jo's: Go for the house PIZZA

by DRBOTTS

Very old place, fits right in with the rest of town. Assay office was in the ground floor and something else was on the second floor! Great atmosphere, fun for all ages. Parking in back. The house pizza in a thing to see and eat. You buy it by the pound and can get just about anything on it. The real thick side crust, is in a word, GREAT. Put a little honey, yes honey on it wash down with a beer. This is life.

The Bugle Bar: nature calls

by richiecdisc

Rocky Mountain National Park has a fair sized gateway town in Estes Park so if you are in the eastern portion of the park, you can head over there for a meal or a drink in the evening. On my trip in 1994, I visited Estes Park Brewery and it's a no frills kind of place that serves typical pub grub and run-of-the-mill micobrews made on the premises.On the our most recent visit in 2008, we preferred to spend the limited time we had in the park, well in the park. Moraine Park Campground was amazing that September, not overly busy except for elk bugling and wandering around. Our spot was on a little hilltop and we loved not only having meals there but also hanging out and having a few local beers right in the midst of nature. Cheese is a great thing to keep in your cooler. It keeps well and goes with just about anything. It goes particularly well with beer, another staple in our cooler. We...

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New Belgium Brewing Tasting Room: the biking brewery

by richiecdisc

The tasting room at New Belgium Brewing may not be a restaurant in a strict sense as no food is served but their many beers deserve to be treated in a culinary sense. It's a big high-ceilinged boisterous room with a huge oval bar which is manned by three or four very able bartenders. These people are über servers but beyond that, they are entertainers and great promoters of New Belgium Brewing. This place would be worth going to even if you didn't like beer! If you do like beer, they give you four free samples of about four ounces each.If you do not like beer, perhaps you have not tried the right ones. Mass-produced lagers made by the big American brewers tend to be tasteless affairs but there are many great beers being produced by regional brewers across this great land. Many times, I have given a beer to a friend who claimed to not like beer only to have them say this did not taste...

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Falafel King Restaurant: man does not live on beer alone

by richiecdisc

Man does not live on beer alone and brewpub food can get a bit repetitive. D & I love middle eastern food so when we were strolling around Boulder the day after our Boulder brewpub excursion and knowing we'd be eating dinner at yet another brewpub in Denver that night, we happened upon Falafel King. This very small eatery is right on Pearl Street so very convenient. They had outside seating and it was a glorious day so very happy with the choice. Your order inside and carry the food out cafeteria style so you avoid having to tip. It's a great place to people watch and enjoy the very carefree atmosphere of Boulder. We ordered a Felafel Vegetarian Plate which came with six felafels and two Mediterranean sides, we chose baba ganoush and hummus. We split this as well as a schawarma sandwich on pita bread. They were nice and gave us a couple of free glasses of water, much needed by me after...

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Q:  Please can anyone tell me what is the nearest Yellowstone entrance from Denver. Many thanks. 

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