American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Golden

"We ordered 60 small cupcakes and a 6" for our wedding, plus rented wood slice stands for display. The goodies were decorated perfectly to match our..."

Debbie Gorin

Katie Brittain

Abejas Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"There are some highs and lows about this place; however, trust me when I tell you, there are two things you will love from here: - the lamb chop -..."

Yusi Liu

"From the moment you walk through the door you feel like you're at home. Each time I visit Abejas I am blown away; the food, exquisite. The staff,..."

Kayla Stephens

"Had the most flavorful meal here recently! The pumpkin gnocchi had flavor depth comparable to one you can find in a Michelin restaurant. Must try..."

Amrita “amritacooks” A

"It was an absolute pleasure to enjoy dinner dining in golden. Ryan was a wonderful server to experience for our first time at abejas. We will 100% be..."

Liz Fedora

"Abejas is incredible. The food, drinks, atmosphere and service make it one of our favorite restaurants in the Denver area. You won’t be..."

Kelly Dillon

"I love the service here!!!!! Excellent tasting food! Absolutely love the plating here. The menu is limited to seasonal options but none disappoint!..."

Frankie Smith

"Pros: Dinner was tasty - we had the duck and the scallops. Small menu made picking the meal easy. Cons: cocktails were very overpriced! The..."

Matthew Fagan

"Braised short rib, smoked gouda polenta…these are a few of my favorite things. Their “craft cocktails” could use a refresh - especially with..."

Perry Gilliam

Tributary Food Hall And Drinkers

Allie's American Grille

Golden Sweets

Wheelchair Accessible

Cheap Eats

"This place has an amazing assortment of unique ice cream flavors. They have even have a Guinness flavor. They give large, hardy portions as well...."

Christopher Gorrie

"Some of my preferred flavors were not available when I visited. I tried the Pistachio ice cream and it was..."

Hasnat Tahir

"Tasty and busy- for a good reason! Lots of selection of candy, ice cream and other treats (like pie!) and clearly a well loved spot. The outdoor..."

Faith Culler

"Layout/atmosphere *Old time candy store/ice cream parlor; few tables outside on sidewalk/in street Service *Friendly staff Food/drink *Butter pecan..."

Daniel Pino

"My kryptonite! Hmmm…ice cream or chocolate? So hard to pass by this place when my sweet tooth is craving something inviting. They have chocolates..."

c “cfl” lane

"Such a sweet little shop in the downtown. When I used to live there, a double scoop bing cherry ice cream cup was my everyday jam, while taking a..."

Shail Patel

"Friendly quick service, excellent ice cream flavors , old school candy and great..."

Spencer E

New Terrain Brewing Company

Wheelchair Accessible

Mid-range

"What a fun brewery. Very busy on the weekends. Close to the trailhead for North table on the back side. Great beer selection with a variety of..."

Kyle Odvody

"Good beer, great views, awesome dog park out the back. There’s a lot of sun, so come prepared. Efficient flow of people through the beer line to..."

Scott Ryplewski

"Love this brewery and the beer! Hadn’t been in 2 years and so happy 🤗 to be back! Loved the Phish tribute band Cool Shade, what a..."

Susan Patierno

"For all of us using Google reviews to both find and narrow down the many choices in a town like Golden, this one is an easy 5. Neither of the three..."

Whit Breeden

"Go to place for me, my fiancé, and our pup… We also love the attached dog park. Beautiful place to enjoy a brew and the Colorado sunshine! I..."

Halley Bebout- Denver Realtor

"Great brewery! Love that you can take your dogs. Good beer, I had there Kolsch and I know I will be back. Place is big, and they have a dog park..."

Alicia Varga

"I came here with a couple of my friends after we took their dog to run around at the nearby dog park. It was a great atmosphere, pet friendly, and..."

Khadija Djellouli

"Great brewery right at the base of north table mesa. Because of the location, you'll want to bring a light jacket for their outstanding patio as the..."

Anthony Langlois

Sassafras American Eatery

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went there for brunch this morning, and sat at the bar. The two female bartenders were amazing! Super attentive, and made great cocktails. I..."

Kristina Petrosino

"There are not enough stars on the spectrum for this spot. I LOVE Sassafras. I love that it is owned by a couple and the wife is the Chef behind all..."

Amanda Fewster

"Great Southern breakfast and brunch spot. I had the fried chicken & pimento cheese biscuit. It was excellent. Next time I'd ask for triple the..."

Dave Whittaker

"Service is wonderful, the seating is great. I've never had to wait in line. Plating is exceptional considering it's just a brunch restaurant. I love..."

Frankie Smith

"Good selection of drinks and food! Definitely come here to get your brunch game on! It does get a little busy so arrive outside of the rush. The..."

Nolan Rumble

"We went to this place because of all the positive reviews and were not disappointed. Buffalo hash was awesome. Banana bread starter was decadent and..."

Amanda Halford

"I literally teared up. I can't remember if I ever had a meal where it was so good it brought tears to my eyes... Maybe I'm wack, but the Buffalo hash..."

Mitch Cohen

"Skip the big chain restaurants and eat here. I haven’t had such good service at a restaurant in a LONG time! Raquel, our host, and the bartender..."

Lauren Willey

Cafe 13

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John Cooper

"The coffee was very good, I had a lavender latte with oat milk and the baristas were very personable. The location is great and the building is..."

Nichole Rakoczy

"Super cute place with great food! When you walk in go up to the counter and order your food, then they will give you a number. Finding a seat can be..."

Beverly Hill

"Great atmosphere, service, and food. I got a breakfast burrito, and a Cafe au lait, and both were really good. I recommend sitting outside, on the..."

ila vaughan

"Cafe 13 has a few excellent vegan options. Yummy, high-quality grub. The vegan breakfast burrito smothered in green chili and the root veg hash are..."

Floyd Jones

"We were there on Sunday morning in July. The line to order went all the way outside. One of us grabbed a table while the rest of the group waited..."

4Hahns Home

"Absolutely delightful place for brunch! Really tasty food, great portions, friendly service, cozy and comfortable. Has outdoor seating, so bring your..."

Elizabeth Helpling

Barrels & Bottles Brewery

90/100 (1047 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Louis' Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice quaint place. The food was so good and the service was great even though they were short staffed they got it done. And the plates sizes were..."

Nichole S

"Our go-to place for lunch and breakfast! My family and I eat here all the time and we keep coming back because the food is good, reasonably priced,..."

Camille Foster

"This cafe is great!! Food was delicious, great price, and the wait staff was friendly and helpful! They even have gluten free..."

Shannon Stage

"Five stars is not enough for this place! The food is amazing and super filling. The price can’t be beat for what you get. And the staff are super..."

Gabby Hoff

"We were pleasantly surprised when we stopped for breakfast. The location is convenient (a business park off the highway). The interior looks like..."

Stephanie Reagan

"Went today, first visit. There were 4 of us. Wet got seated immediately. I had the chili relleno and eggs. It also came with potatoes, beans and..."

charlene white

"This is a hidden gem 💎, they have a large selection of food items. They serve large portions for cheap, one of the cheaper places I've seen in a..."

Marcos Sanchez Munoz

J C's Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent cafe and a must try when you are in Golden. Food is delicious with incredible service to match. The atmosphere is unique with customers..."

Kevin Keller

"Leaving golden we were looking for a good breakfast spot and we were blown away! Phenomenal service, exceptionally delicious food, fresh homemade..."

Elisabeth Sheff

"Good ol family run breakfast. Tastes great, service was good. Price realistic for the time this review was posted. Would..."

Delmar Hermann

"I eat here at least once a week, if I can get a parking spot. Rellenos and chicken fried steak are my favorites. Excellent, down home cooking. I've..."

No One

"Whoa... what a surprise this little gem in the wall! I loved it! We got the chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with sausage gravy. Also the chili..."

Tiffany Baker

"Delicious and quality ingredients, speedy and friendly service, great atmosphere, and priced fairly. All the ingredients for a great..."

Craig Ritchie

"First time here. The food was awesome. The atmosphere was great. Best chocolate milk ever. This will be the breakfast place from now on after my VA..."

Jerry Davenport

Dagottos Panini Bistro

Snarf's Sandwiches

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Dinner

Lunch

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"We were looking for a place to stop for a quick bite. Snarfs is a little hidden, but a good sandwich joint. We both ordered the French dip sandwich...."

Jeanne Grace

"I had the pastrami/corned beef. Best sandwich I've ever..."

Jason Lewis

"Fantastic Sandwiches, I love the corned beef and the Italian Sub! I have also had their catering at School of Mines events several times, and they..."

Nathaniel Westlake

"Delicious as always and very fast service. One of the smaller locations, but still decent indoor and outdoor seating. Great..."

Faith Culler

Nick's Cafe

"Nick's cafe is a legendary spot, a genuine piece of Colorado history. For over 30 years, Nick's has provided us with the legendary Fool's Gold..."

Tyler Trent

"If you love Elvis this is the place to go... memorabilia, news articles, lunch boxes etc for days!!! The photos on the wall were amazing! This place..."

Christina Medina

"My dad finally got his bucket list about completed with a visit to Nick's Cafe today. We were all greeted by Nick and his wife Kathleen. We had to..."

Valerie Dale

"This is such a cool place, the owners Nick and Kathleen offer up delicious food and super friendly service. If you are an Elvis fan or collector..."

Janet V

"Great little diner spot. Stopped in and had the veggie omelet and it was delicious. The whole inside is loaded with Elvis memorabilia which is pretty..."

Erik

Woody's Wood-fired Pizza

88/100 (8152 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Pizza was delicious, the tea was delicious and the service was on point! We went on a Friday for lunch and didn't have to wait to be seated. Buffet..."

Eloíza

"Pizza 🍕 is 🔥...super yummy 😋 & cooked in wood fire oven!! Had the all you can eat pizza & salad for $14. They put a bottle of local clove..."

DNice Renee

"Absolutely terrific pizza. Google didn't let us down on this one. The service was amazing from the moment we walked into the door until we left. The..."

Dave Dunn

"In a word WOW. Echoing a good many of the posts. Only place in Golden on a wait. We know because we had a chance to walk the city prior to our table..."

Rich Mioduszewski

"My adult children, my wife and I visited this pizza restaurant last night and really enjoyed our dining experience. One of our sons had been here..."

Craig Kordic

"Some of the best wings ever. Any time we are traveling around the Denver area we make the drive over to Woody's. The pizza is fantastic and all..."

josh vann

"Fun atmosphere and service. Beer cheese soup and garlic knots are excellent. Funky Buddha pizza is pretty good, though not as flavorful as promised...."

Lisa Herrington Morgan

"First time here, this place is amazing! So clean. Workers are nice. This is the best place to go to eat burgers, wings, and pizza! They have a salad..."

Aileah Martinez

Last Stand Tavern

Wheelchair Accessible

"Service, food, view, - this spot is amazing!!! I took my mom last night because she wanted to find a spot to sit outdoors and eat. We got a burger,..."

Sarah Gist

"Great service! I had stopped to try and make a phone call without success in the last stands parking lot. When out comes one of the employees to give..."

Daniel Ireland

"Very good experience! The music was excellent, the drink was strong, and there were several vegetarian..."

Jill willson

"Good food. Have to ask for silverware if taking it..."

Jon Ruisch

"Great mountain spot with cold beer, great burgers and wings and the view is amazing! Great beer garden too and dog..."

Jim Ambrose

"An excellent mountain-ish bar, good..."

Greg Cocks

"Had the Ruben sandwich with tater tots on the deck. Really good. Sandwich and tots were the best I’ve had in a long time. Service was very good..."

Coalcreeker 58

Golden Diner

Wheelchair Accessible

"I called from the hotel and placed my order. I have dietary restrictions which they honored. We got the food to go and didn't tell them we would be..."

Brandon Swann

"I just finished breakfast at the Golden Diner. I had the country fried steak with two sunny side eggs and hashbrowns. The diner is a comfortable..."

Bob Manwaring

"Really great food and awesome service. Delicious hash browns, great smothered burritos with tasty green chili. And had the best avocado toast plate..."

Laura Kurtz

"I tried the Sally's Omelet today and was happily surprised with the whole dish. Everything was fresh prepared 26th the exception being the green..."

Jeffrey “Jeff” Means

"Golden Diner is a great spot. Friendly staff, and consistent food, which is always pretty good. My personal favorite is the Philly Cheesesteak. The..."

Jake Donivan

"The french toast, biscuits and gravy and pork chili were amazing! Great service..."

Keara Baiocco

D'deli

86/100 (1534 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"One of the best delis I've ever been to - so so so many options and all of the flavor combos/sandwich options are so creative. While many may seem..."

Brie Chen

"Not your average sandwich deli! You’ve got to try it and see for yourself. They have most of the standards but what makes them unique are some of..."

c “cfl” lane

"This is my favorite sandwich shop in the front range. Maybe in all of Colorado or more. I have tried every sandwich on their menu, and while some may..."

Alex Hansen

"This unpretentious deli nestled on the main street of Golden is always the highlight to our visits. We love to visit Golden and D'Deli is 90% of the..."

Brittany Donnadio

"One of the widest, most interesting selections of sandwiches I've seen offered. So far, all that I have tried have been great. Friendly service each..."

Jared Kepron

"It may not look like much from the outside, but this place is a true old-fashioned east-coast style sandwich shop. The knuckle sandwich is..."

Jimmy Nallen

"One of the best sandwich shops I’ve ever been to! The menu and options are endless here. They combine unique and interesting flavors/ingredients..."

Melinda Hicks

Tin Star Smokehouse

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Dog Friendly

Seating

Table Service

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"Tin Star Smokehouse is amazing! Had the brisket, pulled pork, rib tips, hush puppies, pickles, and chili mac and cheese with a variety of house made..."

BS Beating

"We’re from NC, and were visiting Colorado and stopped here for lunch way back in September of 2017. To this day we still talk about how good the..."

C. L. Ellison

"Andrew and Cate are amazing! Great food and atmosphere at the restaurant. Love the rewards program, how much they give back to the community and..."

Koby Wittek

"The food at this establishment is quite delicious! The pulled pork is especially amazing! The giant hush puppies are excellent. The coleslaw is..."

Brandon Thompson

"GREAT BBQ! The outside might make you wonder, however, it's what's on the inside that counts. The smokey goodness is permeated throughout the meats..."

Stephen Gardea

"Delicious! Ordered the Big Tex brisket sandwich with a side of the campfire beans and added the green Chile Mac and cheese. Tasted the pulled..."

lorena Blanco

"Can't help it but I like this place. I guess it's kind of cozy in a man-cave sort of way. They carry local brews and since they're (you'd think I'd..."

Rick D

Bob's Atomic Burgers

85/100 (1155 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome burger spot in Golden Colorado. Right across the street from Coors Brewery!! Everything was made fresh and delicious. The staff was very..."

curtis partch

"This place is amazing! The food is amazing, and the building is chaotic, adding to the atmosphere of just a fun time while eating an amazing burger...."

Ryan Green

"We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Bob's Atomic Burgers and their lovely staff for donating lunch for the participants of today's..."

Allison Scance

"Double burger with the free fixings w/ onion petals ftw. Side never made it out of Golden and the burger after a 45 min drive home was great. Super..."

Tim M

"Stopped by this place for lunch on my way through town. They had very friendly staff and the Burger of the day was the best burger I had in a long..."

Bobby S

"The burgers were delicious and they have a huge patio with a great view. Highly..."

Sean Kelly

Miners Saloon

85/100 (1295 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had dinner and beers. The chopped salad with chicken was fresh and tasty. All the beers were well poured and at a good temp. Staff was attentive..."

Bryan Moore

"Great place for lunch and I am confident any other time of the day, that just happens to be when we were there. Friendly accommodating staff. Four..."

Lance M

"Great apps and meals. Nice bar area and cozy seating arrangements. Great date nite spot off the Main Street in Golden. Sometimes have live music and..."

c “cfl” lane

"Excellent place. We actually stopped here twice. The sun shines into the bar seating area in the afternoon. We had just a beer the first stop,..."

staticbird11

"Awesome place! Noah the owner is a great guy. Cool that he works the bar and chats with guests. We actually started our day here then checked out..."

Hillery Maher

"As we all prepare for another shutdown on Friday eve, I'm glad that Miners has this dog friendly outside patio area that will remain open, plus..."

TD Wilson

"Michael and I arrived after dark in Golden and needed a place to eat. We scrolled through restaurants on Google and found this one. The menu looked..."

Cruising Caique

Table Mountain Grill & Cantina

83/100 (1446 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Croc Soup Co.

Wheelchair Accessible

"We just had lunch here for the first time. So very good! Homemade food! We had the chicken noodle soup, tomato basil soup and a cranberry walnut..."

Christy Zollar

"Love this place! The food is always tasty and the prices are reasonable. Shame on anyone who rates this place one-star. They are friendly and as..."

Derek Watson

"Omg hands down the best gumbo I’ve had in a while. I used to live downtown and ordering food was great because of the variety of foods to choose..."

Desiree Stevens

"We love this awesome, & local business!!!! Blow's Panera out of the water. I ordered the BLT Wrap, & the Italian Salad. My salad was packed with all..."

Christina Coffman

"Ordered sandwiches for a work meeting - they were great! And they went the extra mile of wrapping/labeling the half sandwiches individually. Looking..."

Erin Acheson

"I travel for work and look for local restaurants. Boy I loved the chicken gumbo. Also got a Asian chicken salad. Very good food great service. A must..."

Mike Hac

Trailhead Taphouse

82/100 (1172 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"They are doing it right here! We’ve had a few meals here and every time the staff is friendly, prompt and always working hard. The food is..."

Katrina Kowalski

"This is a fun place. Went on a Tuesday for lunch and there were plenty of open tables. Guessing that the owner is a Greenbay Packers fan who loves..."

Kristy L. Jennings

"I love Bleu cheese burgers. But this one just didn't hit the spot. It was a bit too greasy for my liking, but if that's your thing then this place..."

Valerie Garcia

"Great spot for some beers and food! The staff are really friendly and helpful. It can get a little packed with people so make sure you arrive early..."

Nolan Rumble

"Everything was great. The waitress brought out a water bowl for our dog straight away and was perfectly attentive without checking in too much. The..."

David Hancock

"The Trailhead Taphouse and Kitchen is a great place to relax, have a few drinks and enjoy deliciously cooked food. There's an extensive choice of..."

Jerry Woollett

"Stopped here for lunch on a whim. We sat at the bar and the bartender Melissa was a fantastic bartender and gave great recommendations. Great beer..."

Alex Waterland

Chart House

82/100 (1195 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My husband brought me here for the first time, for my birthday dinner last night. Mathew our waiter was amazing, he made excellent recommendations..."

Royce Gonzales

"We had an excellent time, I appreciate, the welcoming hostess, in my opinion that is who set the tone for the restaurant. She was delightful,..."

Raaki Ulam (Raaki)

"Everything was delicious from the prime rib to the swordfish. Prices were fair for the ambiance, views and food quality. We will be..."

L Mass

"Haven’t been to the chart house for years. They did not disappoint! From the friendly and attentive hostess, our wonderful server, and our wine..."

Tammy Reno

"We always love coming to this place. The chocolate and bourbon cocktail was delightful, and the mahi was delicious. Totally wonderful every time and..."

Desiree Kelly

Jolynn's Food & Spirits

Wheelchair Accessible

Twin Peaks

81/100 (3114 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Friendly service, food was reasonably priced, with nice portions. The fried pickles & mozzarella balls were a hit with my..."

lashona birks

"Normally, if a place is good, I'll just go back from time to time. My first visit here was beyond that, Exceptional. I was promptly seated and the..."

Umar Doerr

"So I just left the restaurant and felt I needed to say something. The food was good, nothing great but I enjoyed it. What really made the experience..."

Kyle Runge

"I always have a great time at this restaurant. Friendly staff, great drinks/ food and excellent customer service. Speaking of excellent customer..."

Zach Pierce

"Surprisingly decent tasting food. When you think of these gimmicky "flaunting girls" types of places (yes Hooters, I'm talking about you), the food..."

T.J. Young

"My first night in Denver and after a long day it was nice to see bartenders that take pride in their job and work hard. Rachel was my bartender and..."

John Ashton

The Bridgewater Grill

81/100 (2051 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Stopped in for a Friday lunch. We had Shishito Peppers to start which were fantastic. Also had Fish and Chips while my wife had a side salad with..."

Douglas Hunter

"Rosa’s Green Chili is the bees knees, best ever. We visit the place on a regular basis. Food is excellent but we noticed a big difference on..."

Juan Vega

"Loved the patio! Close to river walk trail with lots of background history we did after. Husband and I decided to get the buffalo meatloaf. Super..."

Ingrid Hernandez Pina

"Everything was delicious with lots of flavors that can not be beat! I would definitely come here again. Service was great. Would definitely..."

Rose Canete

"Very friendly staff and great waiter service. Great selection of drinks, salads, burgers, and other items. Nice covered patio seating along the..."

Brian Baker

"Let’s start with the bartender, Tyler—excellent!! He is professional and super fun!! The atmosphere is beautiful! No too loud music or blasting..."

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