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- AAravindAtlanta Metro •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThe service was excellent. The tapas concept was very interesting and delicious!More infoMiya Moon - BroomfieldPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Northglenn•4.7
- BBrookDenver / Colorado •11 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoNice ambience, great service, ease of parking and access to restaurant. Great coffeeMore infoKachina Southwestern GrillPrice: Moderate• Southwest• Westminster•4.1
- LLindaDenver / Colorado •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoStaffing was excellent. The hostess was very polite and quick to seat us. Dylan our waiter was spot on, checking with us throughout our dinner if we needed anything. The restaurant concierge was also excellent checking with us, other table throughout the restaurant as well as staff. Food was delicious and the atmosphere was pleasant that you can enjoy conversation. Strong suggest.More infoLaw's ChophousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Westminster•4.2
- AAlexDenver / Colorado •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoI got a reservation as a gift for my parent’s 25th anniversary, and they came back very happy. They were especially impressed by the friendly staff including the manager, and of course the amazing food. 100% recommend this as an excellent place for a fancy date night or special occasion.More infoHideaway SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Westminster•4.8
- JJasonDenver / Colorado •2 reviews4.0Dined on Jan 7, 2025This is a hidden gem. Easy to get into, food was great, value is great. We will be back for more dinners.More infoJohnny's Italian Steakhouse - ThorntonPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Thornton•4.6
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Known for tourist spots like the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, the sunny and outdoorsy lifestyle of Thornton will whet your appetite for a full-course meal. Thornton offers a variety of different restaurant options to enjoy. Whether you're craving American classics like hand-cut steaks and prime ribs or you want to try exotic delicacies like sushi or octopus, you'll find menu options to satisfy your hankering. For a snack break, you can check out one of the dozens of food trucks scattered around the city, offering authentic cuisines including Cuban, Mexican and Korean. For those with special dietary needs, you'll find plenty of choices for vegan and gluten-free foods in Thornton.
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