JZ's Denver-Boulder Colorado Guidebook
Local Restaurants
Chain restaurants not your thing? Try out some of our local favorites that are all within 10 mins drive from the house!
This is a gem hidden in the suburbs. A short drive (8 mins) from the house. It's pretty new and also pricey but the food and wine are fantastic!
10 locals recommend
Hideaway Steakhouse
2345 W 112th AveThis is a gem hidden in the suburbs. A short drive (8 mins) from the house. It's pretty new and also pricey but the food and wine are fantastic!
Southwestern food with indoor / outdoor seating. Part of the Westin hotel complex in Westminster. 10 mins from the house.
Kachina
10600 Westminster BoulevardSouthwestern food with indoor / outdoor seating. Part of the Westin hotel complex in Westminster. 10 mins from the house.
Traditional Vietnamese food that is budget-friendly and will fill you up. Excellent choice for take-out, only 5 mins from the house!
8 locals recommend
Saigon Basil
10665 Melody DrTraditional Vietnamese food that is budget-friendly and will fill you up. Excellent choice for take-out, only 5 mins from the house!
The name says it all :) Would definitely recommend their delicious lunch buffet!
Jewel of India Restaurant & Bar
10343 Federal BlvdThe name says it all :) Would definitely recommend their delicious lunch buffet!
Burritos (both breakfast and lunch/dinner options) are phenomenal. Don't plan to go inside, I'm pretty sure it's drive-through only. Very popular spot for rush-hour and lunch-hour traffic, so plan accordingly!
122 locals recommend
Santiago's Mexican Restaurant
2505 Federal BoulevardBurritos (both breakfast and lunch/dinner options) are phenomenal. Don't plan to go inside, I'm pretty sure it's drive-through only. Very popular spot for rush-hour and lunch-hour traffic, so plan accordingly!
Family friendly restaurant with American food. If you come here on a nice day, try to get a table on the rooftop patio - you will enjoy some really great views of the Front Range!
70 locals recommend
Lodo's Bar & Grill
1946 Market StFamily friendly restaurant with American food. If you come here on a nice day, try to get a table on the rooftop patio - you will enjoy some really great views of the Front Range!
Denver food scene
Tavernetta
1889 16th St MallFormal Italian restaurant near Union Station.
Guard and Grace
1801 California StConsistently voted the best steakhouse in Denver.
Rioja
1431 Larimer StArtsy Mediterranean food with a fun trendy atmosphere.
Tamayo
1400 Larimer StDelicious Mexican food with a great rooftop seating area.
Potager
1109 N Ogden StFarm-to-table American food, low-key setting.
Uchi Denver
2500 Lawrence StSushi / Japanese food with a modern vibe.
Boulder food scene
Formal steak / American food atop a mountain with beautiful views from the glass-filled dining room. (30-40 mins from the house)
56 locals recommend
Flagstaff House
1138 Flagstaff RdFormal steak / American food atop a mountain with beautiful views from the glass-filled dining room. (30-40 mins from the house)
Frasca Food and Wine
1738 Pearl StWell-known Italian restaurant in a great location.
Farm-to-table food, passionate about local sourcing and sustainability. It doesn't get any more "Boulder" than Salt!
75 locals recommend
SALT
1047 Pearl StFarm-to-table food, passionate about local sourcing and sustainability. It doesn't get any more "Boulder" than Salt!
Spanish steakhouse. Be sure to book a reservation on the rooftop deck (fantastic views of the mountains!)
34 locals recommend
Corrida
1023 Walnut StSpanish steakhouse. Be sure to book a reservation on the rooftop deck (fantastic views of the mountains!)
Trendy food-court-type place with a little bit of everything, capable of satisfying the collective tastes of just about any size group!
49 locals recommend
Rosetta Hall
1109 Walnut StreetTrendy food-court-type place with a little bit of everything, capable of satisfying the collective tastes of just about any size group!
Everyday needs
Grocery store that is part of the Kroger chain. Feel free to use our phone number for discounted pricing. 808-589-6677
17 locals recommend
King Soopers
10351 Federal BlvdGrocery store that is part of the Kroger chain. Feel free to use our phone number for discounted pricing. 808-589-6677
Walgreens
801 16th St MallFor guests with a Sam's Club membership, this Sam's club has gas and alcohol as a part of the store.
18 locals recommend
Sam's Club
505 S BroadwayFor guests with a Sam's Club membership, this Sam's club has gas and alcohol as a part of the store.
There are two Targets each about 10 mins from the house. This one is the nicer and larger of the two.
21 locals recommend
Target
10445 Reed StThere are two Targets each about 10 mins from the house. This one is the nicer and larger of the two.
Walmart Supercenter
9901 Grant StThings to do
Huge water park that is fun for all ages! Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. We'd recommend the tube valet -- it's pricey but well worth it when carrying the big family-sized tubes up the hill for rides!
172 locals recommend
Water World
8801 N Pecos StHuge water park that is fun for all ages! Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. We'd recommend the tube valet -- it's pricey but well worth it when carrying the big family-sized tubes up the hill for rides!
Denver Premium Outlets
13801 Grant StRelatively new outlet mall, about 15 mins from the house.
A one-stop shop with fun activities for kids of all ages. Go karts, mini golf, bowling and ropes course to name a few!
45 locals recommend
Boondocks Food & Fun: Northglenn
11425 Community Center DrA one-stop shop with fun activities for kids of all ages. Go karts, mini golf, bowling and ropes course to name a few!
Nice Scottish-style course with 9-hole and 18-hole options available. Beautiful views of the mountains. Public course. All tee times must be booked online. Less than 10 mins from the house.
9 locals recommend
Legacy Ridge Golf Course
10801 Legacy Ridge PkwyNice Scottish-style course with 9-hole and 18-hole options available. Beautiful views of the mountains. Public course. All tee times must be booked online. Less than 10 mins from the house.
The butterfly enclosure is really cool, however it's way more than just butterflies! You can hold a tarantula (Rosie), pet a starfish, and play on the nature-themed indoor playground. I would especially recommend this place for any families with kids under 10!
187 locals recommend
Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th AveThe butterfly enclosure is really cool, however it's way more than just butterflies! You can hold a tarantula (Rosie), pet a starfish, and play on the nature-themed indoor playground. I would especially recommend this place for any families with kids under 10!
Great place to take the kids in the summer! There is a splash pad, a cushioned playground, and lots of grass to run around.
7 locals recommend
Westminster Shop Center
Great place to take the kids in the summer! There is a splash pad, a cushioned playground, and lots of grass to run around.
This is our kids' favorite hike! It winds through a valley with plenty of shade, criss-crossing a stream that has very large, flat-top boulders to walk across. Super easy hike. You can't get lost. There aren't any great views at the top, but it's still one of our hiking staples.
8 locals recommend
Anne U. White Trail
Anne U. White TrailThis is our kids' favorite hike! It winds through a valley with plenty of shade, criss-crossing a stream that has very large, flat-top boulders to walk across. Super easy hike. You can't get lost. There aren't any great views at the top, but it's still one of our hiking staples.
Lots of great hikes to the iconic Boulder Flatirons leave from here--beautiful park!
649 locals recommend
Chautauqua Park
9th StreetLots of great hikes to the iconic Boulder Flatirons leave from here--beautiful park!
This small canyon has a few of our favorite hikes, plus world class climbing along the walls. Because it's narrow, it can be a great place to hike on sunny days when you're looking for a hike with some shade.
172 locals recommend
Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale RdThis small canyon has a few of our favorite hikes, plus world class climbing along the walls. Because it's narrow, it can be a great place to hike on sunny days when you're looking for a hike with some shade.
Other notable food choices
Amazing high-altitude pizza, some tables have old chairlifts as chairs, good beer, kid-friendly. Right in the heart of Old-Town (20 mins from the house), which is now completely pedestrian with lots of outdoor eating space!
71 locals recommend
Homegrown Tap & Dough
5601 Olde Wadsworth BlvdAmazing high-altitude pizza, some tables have old chairlifts as chairs, good beer, kid-friendly. Right in the heart of Old-Town (20 mins from the house), which is now completely pedestrian with lots of outdoor eating space!
Old-style steakhouse that is good for a date night out. Be sure to try the edible beef-tallow candle they have on a charcuterie board for an appetizer!
6 locals recommend
The Butchery- Steaks, Chops & Seafood
7923 Allison WayOld-style steakhouse that is good for a date night out. Be sure to try the edible beef-tallow candle they have on a charcuterie board for an appetizer!