I'm looking for a recommendation for a fun dinner spot before a game at Coors Field. Fun but family friendly would be great.

I'm not sure it's "fun" per se, but it's good and family-friendly, and close to the ballpark: The Chophouse.

The Chophouse is very good but high end -- expensive. Not the right place to get in the mood for a game. I like the Wazee Supper Club - great pizzas and other things, nice salads, and fun place to start the game. Croc's -- Mexican -- on Market is fun.

Hi ~ we enjoy the Rodizio Grill on Wynkoop, within walking distance of the stadium..Brazilian food/skewers of beef, lamb, chicken+, and an impressive salad bar. About $32.00 per person.

Bar food/pool table: Mayor Hickenlooper's ol' place...The Wynkoop Brewery...'Flights of Beer' and burgers +. www.wynkoop.com

Nearby: Fado's (www.fadoirishpub.com); The Keg (steakhouse); or a varied menu on the 16th Street Mall - just take the free mall ride (west) and walk to the stadium.

I hope this isn't TMI, but I posted below the dinner menu for the Chophouse. Mainly because it is so close to the stadium, and has consistently good food. Also has a bar menu for burgers and sandwiches.

It is not cheap, but I think it's well-priced, because they include a salad and starch:
"All Classics served with our ChopHouse salad and choice of baked potato, White Cheddar mashed potatoes, seasoned fries or wild rice pecan pilaf."

Entrees:

filet MiGnon oSCar
Two grilled medallions served with asparagus,
lump crab and Bearnaise sauce.
Beef 28.95 Buffalo 29.95

iowa Pork ChoP
12-ounce bone-in chop stuffed with Fontina
cheese and sage. Grilled and finished in our wood
oven. Served with apple-cranberry chutney. 21.95

filet MiGnon
Center cut beef tenderloin wrapped in bacon,
served with your choice of Cabernet thyme jus
or Wild Turkey® whiskey sauce.
8-ounce 28.95 12-ounce 35.95

PePPer CruSted new York StriP
Aged 16-ounce NY strip, pan seared and crusted
with our signature peppercorn blend
and dressed in cognac cream sauce. 28.95

ChiCken PiCatta
Tender chicken breast sautéed with fresh lemon,
artichoke hearts, capers and white wine. 18.95

toP Sirloin
Aged Certified Angus Beef® sirloin
with sautéed bourbon mushrooms. 21.95

atlantiC SalMon*
Fresh salmon baked on an aromatic cedar
plank, seasoned with fresh lemon zest
and cracked black pepper. 21.95

CrabCakeS
Jumbo lump crab cakes
with a charred sweet onion, roasted
corn and tomato relish. 23.95

GorGonzola filet
Two grilled medallions with Shiitake
mushrooms topped with Gorgonzola
and finished with Worcestershire sauce.
Beef 28.50 Buffalo 29.50

herb CruSted raCk of laMb
Spice rubbed 16-ounce rack of lamb,
wood-oven roasted and served with
peach-chipotle chutney. 27.95

tenderloin tiPS and MuShrooMS
Pan-seared tenderloin tips with
mushrooms and balsamic Stout glaze.
Beef 21.75 Buffalo 22.75

new York StriP
Aged 16-ounce strip steak grilled
to perfection and crowned with a crispy
onion ring. 27.95

Center Cut PorterhouSe
24-ounce aged porterhouse served with our
house-made Bourbon steak butter. 33.75

ChoPhouSe delMoniCo
19-ounce Certified Angus Beef® bone-in ribeye
topped with a buttermilk battered
onion ring. 29.95

ChoP ChoP Salad
Crisp greens tossed with smoked turkey,
garbonzo beans, roasted pumpkin seeds,
Gouda, sundried blueberries and avocado
in our herb vinaigrette. 12.50

Grilled ChiCken CaeSar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with our traditional
Caesar dressing, topped with croutons. 11.95
With grilled salmon 12.95

tenderloin Salad
Juicy tips of tenderloin, sautéed with onion and
mushrooms, served over mixed greens with a
white wine and Gorgonzola dressing. 13.50

Grilled ChiCken SandwiCh
Grilled tender chicken breast on
a sundried tomato roll. 10.95
Add smoked bacon and cheese. 1.50

ChoPhouSe burGer*
10-ounce fresh ground Certified Angus Beef®,
grilled and served on a fresh bun. 10.95
Add smoked bacon and cheese. 1.50

Wynkoops is a terrific family spot pre-games. Kids love the in-home root beer and meal choices and parents can enjoy the pub food, which can range from traditional to healthier options.

PeaceOut, have no idea why you thought it was necessary to post the meau unless you have a financial interest in the Chophouse. No one questioned the quality of The Chophouse just the "fun" aspect which you yourself questioned. And as I suggested earlier, it is one of the last places I would recommend for anyone to go for a fun start to a ballgame. All of the other recs are much better. Now if you want a nice dinner after the game, then that is a whole another discussion.

fmpden, it seems you repeatedly make ugly responses to my posts. You must think you have the final word on Denver. It gets tiresome, really.

"No one questioned the quality of The Chophouse", you say, which has nothing to do with the menu, so I'm not sure why you point that out.

And, of course I do not have a financial interest in the Chophouse. Duh. Kind of a dumb suggestion.

I posted the menu to show the prices for the OP, because you said it was "high end expensive", which I think the prices prove it is not. High end expensive means $30+ entrees plus more for sides, IMO.

It's not a rowdy place, except the front bar area can be loud when a big game is playing. It is a relatively casual place, however.
It couldn't be closer to Coors stadium, too.