Nice Restaurant

[Sean]

Looking for a nice place to eat for a romantic dinner tonight. Looking to stay in Westminster/Thorton/Arvada-ish. Will go further, but it would be best closer. Would like to keep it under $40/plate. Just want a good atmosphere and tasty food.

Any tips?

[Zach929rr]

A little out of your zone, but McCormick's downtown was a winner everytime for me.

[asp_125]

Would like to keep it under $40/plate.
Hooters off 120th. :lol:

[Devaclis]

Alibis

[Dietrich_R1]

I was just remembering Le Central today. It means something like common French Food, but it's dam good!!!!

Oh yeah, what about Carmines on Penn????????

It's located downtown Denver. With a $40/plate charge max, there would be plenty of room to include the wine with their prices!!!!!!!!!!!!

All I get to eat in phoenix are Tacos & Burritos!!!!

[MetaLord 9]

Looking for a nice place to eat for a romantic dinner tonight.
Sean, I didn't know your mom was in town!

[green_zx7r]

You used to live in Boulder right Sean? John's restaurant on Pearl is fantastic. Very cozy / romantic and the food is to die for. You need reservations though. I haven't been there in a 3-4 years, but I imagine it's still good.

http://www.johnsrestaurantboulder.com/index.htm

The Foie Gras and the Filet Mignon was exquisite.

I highly recommend this place for a great romantic dinner.

Yusuke

[Devaclis]

You are not too far away from Casa Bonita.

[mtnairlover]

Haven't been here, but did a search to find ya something...

http://www.oldneighborhoodrestaurant.net/Home_Page.html

It's in Arvada off of 80th and Allison. Check out the menu.

[MetaLord 9]

Shotgun's.

[Mother Goose]

Vesta Dipping Grill downtown.... if you decide to head that way.

[asp_125]

Can you cook? Nothing says romance like a home cooked meal with all the trimmings.. and food poisoning.

[Sean]

A little out of your zone, but McCormick's downtown was a winner everytime for me.She's not a huge fish person.


You used to live in Boulder right Sean? John's restaurant on Pearl is fantastic. Very cozy / romantic and the food is to die for. You need reservations though. I haven't been there in a 3-4 years, but I imagine it's still good.

http://www.johnsrestaurantboulder.com/index.htm
Just read about that, it looks really nice. Thanks Yusuke!


You are not too far away from Casa Bonita.I'm plenty far away from C/B. But if we go, it's not to far away from Alibi's?

These are great ideas! And yes, I'm ignoring the usual hooters/shotguns comments.

[~Barn~]

What kind of cuisine are you feeling?

[Player 2]

Vesta Dipping Grill downtown.... if you decide to head that way.

Vesta is great!

[Sean]

Can you cook? Nothing says romance like a home cooked meal with all the trimmings.. and food poisoning.We live together, and she's a much better cook than I can ever hope to be. :banghead:

[Devaclis]

Home made Caesar salad with or without anchovies
A small lime sorbet pallet cleanser
Steak Dianne with brandy/mushroom/shallot reduction
Garlic Ranch smashed spuds
Broccoli and cauliflower with some lemon pepper, steamed
Bananas Foster for desert.

Served with a Cabernet Sauvignion Blanc with dinner and a Barrows 20 year Tawney Port after desert.

Do it, it is easy and you will LOVE it! If you want recipes and help, let me know.

[Sean]

Vesta Dipping Grill downtownThat does look pretty nice too. Kind of a cool atmosphere.


What kind of cuisine are you feeling?I think we are open. Like I said, she's not into seafood, otherwise everything is pretty fair game.

[Foolds]

Le Central is a great idea. Also think about Village Bistro in Westminster.

Must be coming up on the one year mark!

[Zach929rr]

Cooking is easy bra. I'm sure she'd be much more impressed at you TRYING to cook than you taking her out somewhere.

[Mother Goose]

That does look pretty nice too. Kind of a cool atmosphere.
Do it. You guys will love it.

Carmine's is another one of my favs, but it's more of a family style place. LOTS of food for just 2 people. Unless you share a dish.

[~Barn~]

Damn... I was gonna say, isn't there a Pappadeaux up in that neck?

They have a few different items, but it still may not go over well though, with her general dislike with seafood. I'd still probably go, but that's just me. :lol:

[MetaLord 9]

Red Square Bistro in Writer's Square downtown is really really good! It's Russian food which will be good on a cool day like today. We usually split the dumplings as an apetizer, split the stroganoff as an entre, and split a bottle of wine as well. Usually rolls in around $75 after tip. By the way, the stroganoff sports the best steak I may have had anywhere in my life. When you think stroganoff, you don't usually think of a whole steak, but this will change that much for the better!

http://www.redsquarebistro.com/

(also, if you like vodka, they've got some damn good infused vodkas there! )

[asp_125]

Cooking is easy bra. I'm sure she'd be much more impressed at you TRYING to cook than you taking her out somewhere.

QFT :up:

[MetaLord 9]

Also, a good date that Lindsey & I like is to have drinks at the bar near the top of the Hyatt downtown and then walk to Red Square. The Hyatt bar is a little pricey, but the views of the city and the mountains are absolutely worth it!

[SaShWhO]

I'm with the boys that suggest cooking for her.

doode, solong your making the entire meal I doubt it matters if you prepare tuna helper.
Cook, serve and next thing you know......................:makeout::hump:

[Zach929rr]

You could hire me for the evening Sean. :)

[Player 2]

http://www.theoxfordhotel.com/dining/mccormicks.php is really nice. We just had dinner there last weekend. :up: (I know you said no seafood but throwing it out there anyways)

[Sean]

Must be coming up on the one year mark!:up: Today as a matter of fact.


Do it, it is easy and you will LOVE it! If you want recipes and help, let me know.
Cooking is easy bra.Don't get me wrong, I have no problem cooking for her. It's not amazing food, but I'm all for it. I just wanted a nice night out, for today.

[Devaclis]

Bonefish is also really good.

Bang Bang Shrimps!!!

[Sean]

http://www.redsquarebistro.com/I've heard that's good from another friend to. Said the vodka was dangerous. :up:


You could hire me for the evening Sean. :)The last thing I wanna do during a romantic evening with Ang, is have you there. No offense, you know, just sayin.

[mtnairlover]

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

http://www.pappadeaux.com/home/

[Stuart Little]

Simm's Landing offers a nice view, close to your area, looks like they either changed the name or couldn't get the site name, http://www.simmssteakhouse.com/

[MetaLord 9]

I've heard that's good from another friend to. Said the vodka was dangerous. :up:
Trust me on Red Square, mang! Lindsey's & my first official date was Hyatt for drinks, Red Square for dinner & she's been with me for a year & a half and counting. If you're just going for dinner, I'd stay away from the vodka. If you're hang'n out & drink'n afterwards, then get a craffe. They're around $30 and those things are damn good...aaand damn dangerous like your friend said!

Whatever ya choose, have a good nite with a great lady & congrats on the year mang!

[MetaLord 9]

Oh, and second choice would be the Charthouse off of I-70, just west of Golden. It's a chain, but I have yet to be disappointed by any of their fine establishments!

[UglyDogRacing]

this girl found something good to eat- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFJfzUWLFMI


seriously, go here http://www.sullivansteakhouse.com/

[MetaLord 9]

One more, then I'm get'n back to work:

Take your dinner money & rent a limo to drive you around downtown for the night. Get McDonalds & a bottle of champaign & eat at the top of lookout mountain.

[Mother Goose]

Red Square Bistro in Writer's Square downtown is really really good! It's Russian food which will be good on a cool day like today. We usually split the dumplings as an apetizer, split the stroganoff as an entre, and split a bottle of wine as well. Usually rolls in around $75 after tip. By the way, the stroganoff sports the best steak I may have had anywhere in my life. When you think stroganoff, you don't usually think of a whole steak, but this will change that much for the better!

http://www.redsquarebistro.com/

(also, if you like vodka, they've got some damn good infused vodkas there! )
I concur. I haven't been there in a while. Is the Russian Cafe still around? That had some AWESOME vodkas. The dill and the chocolate were my favs. Cafe Berlin is pretty good too... if it's still around.

[Ninja2]

There is a really nice restaurant with more hearty food on Larimer Street called The Capital Grille. Their food is great. They serve a variety of foods, but are a bit more pricy. http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/About/main.asp

If you're ok with small plates (i.e. tappas) and good wine, check out The Ninth Door on Blake Street downtown. They primarily serve Tappas: http://www.theninthdoor.com/main.html

Either way, have fun!

[Zach929rr]

The last thing I wanna do during a romantic evening with Ang, is have you there. No offense, you know, just sayin.

I was being facetious anyway.

Here are some other of my recommendations in the Denver area: Duo (Contemporary), Deluxe (contemporary), Briarwood Inn (Golden - Classical), or the Flagstaff in Boulder, although the latter is a touch pricey.

[~Barn~]

Morton's.

It's not an "up North" place, and you'll likely exceed your $40/per spending hopes, but everytime I go there, it's a memorable experience. Top-shelf everything, at that place.

[Nick_Ninja]

The Gold Hill Inn

http://www.goldhillinn.com

[Mother Goose]

No seafood, but does she like the meat? :lol: I've heard good things about Fogo De Chao downtown. It's like Rodizios.
http://www.fogodechao.com/

[Gainer]

Vesta Dipping Grill downtown.... if you decide to head that way.


Vesta is great!

+1

[arawls]

The Bonefish in Westminster.

[MetaLord 9]

does she like the meat? :lol:
no, but she sure likes the bone.

(ooorah!)

[gtn]

I took Rae to Fogo de Chao for our 20th anniversary. It was a hit.

[Mother Goose]

no, but she sure likes the bone.

(ooorah!)
http://www.forumspile.com/Misc-OhSnap.jpg

[Sean]

Morton's.I went to a Morton's in San Antonio. It can easily break my budget. But oh so good!


http://www.goldhillinn.comWe had talked about that one. Just not what we were looking for this time. I've heard it's really good though.


No seafood, but does she like the meat? :lol: I've heard good things about Fogo De Chao downtown. It's like Rodizios.
http://www.fogodechao.com/Went there for her works xmas party. Yum!

[Sean]

No seafood, but does she like the meat? :lol:
no, but she sure likes the bone.

(ooorah!)It was simply a matter of time. :banghead:

[MetaLord 9]

He pitched me a Dead Eye Dick line!! You know I can't take a swing at that!

[TheStig]

My wife and I recently went to Osteria Marco downtown. Great atmosphere, great appetizers, and the dinners are around 10-15 a plate for seriously nice food. The chef that runs it has been voted best Italian chef in denver a couple of times. The grilled artichokes were awesome and they make their own cheeses!

[puckstr]

Try the Sherpa House in Golden.
Fantastic food,good prices, Dine on the patio, befroe it gets too cold.
http://www.ussherpahouse.com/
1518 Washington Ave.
Golden CO 80401 USA
Tel: (303) 278-7939

[Zoom]

*takes notes* Le Central is pretty good and nicely priced. I guess their menu changes daily too. Nice candlelight ambiance.

[Devaclis]

I will give you a $100 melting pot gift card for $125 plug gas money.

[puckstr]

I will give you a $100 melting pot gift card for $125 plug gas money.

I can't get myself to go there. It smells like fart when I drive by.

[Devaclis]

Don't drive by while I am there.

[Sean]

I will give you a $100 melting pot gift card for $125 plug gas money.There's one in Lafayette that we were going to go to. Neither of us had been to one, so we thought we would try it. But after reading the google reviews, it's gone to shit in the past year. That's why I'm trying to do this last minute, we originally did have a game plan.

[puckstr]

Don't drive by while I am there.
:spit:

[~Barn~]

The Melting Pot would be tolerable if they gave you about twice as much food, for about 1/3 the price.

[Sean]

The Melting Pot would be tolerable if they gave you about twice as much food, for about 1/3 the price.That bad? The reviews we read weren't even about the amount of food, mostly the quality of it and the terrible service.

Good thing I have lots of friends who like to eat good food. :up:

[Devaclis]

We have gotten glorious service and great food any time we have gone. We go to the one in Littleton.

It IS overpriced but MAN there service is great.

[Gainer]

My wife and I recently went to Osteria Marco downtown. Great atmosphere, great appetizers, and the dinners are around 10-15 a plate for seriously nice food. The chef that runs it has been voted best Italian chef in denver a couple of times. The grilled artichokes were awesome and they make their own cheeses!

Frank Bannano is a pretty well known in the Denver area and his other restaurant Luca d' Italia is excelent as well. I have heard a lot of great things about Osteria Marco.


*takes notes* Le Central is pretty good and nicely priced. I guess their menu changes daily too. Nice candlelight ambiance.

Good call!!! I have been here a few times and both the food and the atmosphere are great. They also have a really nice wine selection.

[Zoom]

When I was there, I had the Paella and French onion soup. The soup was great, wasn't too thrilled with the paella, but the bread and wine were outstanding. I had a flight of different whites and then got a full glass of the chardonnay to go with dinner.

[Gainer]

Here is a great place in The Highlands. My friend used to be a manager here. It is made up of 2 old Victorian homes, very unique.

http://www.highlandsgardencafe.com/home.html

[~Barn~]

That bad? The reviews we read weren't even about the amount of food, mostly the quality of it and the terrible service.

Good thing I have lots of friends who like to eat good food. :up:

Maybe we just had a ringer of a bad night, but it's just one of those things were your drop $130+ for a dinner for 2, and it just didn't live up to the bill.

We ordered what appeared to be (on paper) a good portioned meal for two, and we *maybe* had two drinks each. I can't speak for her, but I left hungry and with no particular buzz, and that's just not supposed to happen for that kind of pricetag. The service I remember was unremarkable, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Either way, when you compare that kind of $$ with something equitable like say Morton's, it's a joke. I don't think I've ever even finished all my dishes at Morton's, much-less ever considered leaving hungry!

And yes, there are people out there, who are maybe willing to pay a particular premium for "the atmosphere". And whether or not I'm one of those people, it surely will not be at the expense of the actual meal itself. I'd rather get full at The Cheesecake Factory and drop a couple bucks on the 16th Street "locals", than have intimacy and uniqueness, but leave craving a Big-Mac. :dunno:

[GrlRdr]

There's one in Lafayette that we were going to go to. Neither of us had been to one, so we thought we would try it. But after reading the google reviews, it's gone to shit in the past year. That's why I'm trying to do this last minute, we originally did have a game plan.


The Melting Pot would be tolerable if they gave you about twice as much food, for about 1/3 the price.


That bad? The reviews we read weren't even about the amount of food, mostly the quality of it and the terrible service.

Good thing I have lots of friends who like to eat good food. :up:


We have gotten glorious service and great food any time we have gone. We go to the one in Littleton.

It IS overpriced but MAN there service is great.

The Melting Pot is BY FAR my favorite fancy-date-dinner-place!!! The one in Littleton is MUCH better than the one up north! Much better atmosphere and service. It can get pretty expensive but I think it's way worth it for a nice occassion. The times I went, we got the 4-course meal option for $75 (salad, fondue, main course incl. veggies, and dessert - serves 2 ppl) and it ended up being about $110-120, as long as we kept the drinks cheap. I didn't like the north location near as much.

[045]

papa deux

[GixxerCarrie]

http://www.northwoodsinn.net/ Northwoods Inn, have many friends who love it too...then I'm also partial to Outback..their Victorias Filet is Kick Ass.

[sp0rtygrl]

La Fondue in downtown (15th and Arapahoe) ask for a window seat.
I like it better than the Melting Pot.

[Foolds]

Sooooo Where did you go?

[045]

buckhorn exchange is fun - probably will break your budget though.

[Sean]

Red Square was the winner. :bananna:

Turns out it is 25 feet from her work and she had always wanted to go there. So free underground parking (from her work) and a great dinner. Due to it being Thursday, there wasn't a lot of people there. We got a gnocchi app which was really good and then I ordered the stroganoff. Holy hell, batman, it was great!!!! Soooooo good. Then we finished up and had pineapple and strawberry infused vodka for dessert. The Pineapple was da bomb! A really nice place with great service. The waiter was awesome and gave great recommendations.

Actually, then we went to the Cheesecake factory for a slice 'o' pie. (I love Cheescake!)

Thanks again for everybody's help! Plus, now I have some great places to try out!

[Devaclis]

Pie, it's what winners choose.

[Sean]

Are you suggesting that EVERYONE should have a piece of the pie? :slappers:

[Devaclis]

You can choose Pie. I did not say you could have any .

[TheStig]

I wanna slice of pie!!! Skipping kickball tonight to go see Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and now Im adding getting a slice of pie to that!!

[MetaLord 9]

Pie, it's what winners choose.
Infused vodka, it's what drinkers win-imaen chooosers win-no, vodkers dinik-imeanwinnderschosososouerrla;kjsd;lfj.,j;sdljf;lkj ds afsdf floor.

[MetaLord 9]

Red Square was the winner. :bananna:

Turns out it is 25 feet from her work and she had always wanted to go there. So free underground parking (from her work) and a great dinner. Due to it being Thursday, there wasn't a lot of people there. We got a gnocchi app which was really good and then I ordered the stroganoff. Holy hell, batman, it was great!!!! Soooooo good. Then we finished up and had pineapple and strawberry infused vodka for dessert. The Pineapple was da bomb! A really nice place with great service. The waiter was awesome and gave great recommendations.

Actually, then we went to the Cheesecake factory for a slice 'o' pie. (I love Cheescake!)

Thanks again for everybody's help! Plus, now I have some great places to try out!
Glad you had a good one man! I still have yet to find a steak as good as the one they toss on that stroganoff! :yum:

[Sean]

Glad you had a good one man! I still have yet to find a steak as good as the one they toss on that stroganoff! :yum:
Yeah, it was really good. When he asked how I like it, I always ask for their recommendation. He said med-rare, which is not at all what I would usually get, but went with the house's suggestion. perfection! :rock:

Good call Chris, thanks!

[CBRSue]

Hey, Sean, congrats on your one year celebration! :)