2 Best Restaurants in Colorado, USA

The owners of this burger joint—a trendy dining room with exposed brick, bright-green seating, and animal drawings on the walls—grind their own beef, lamb, chicken, pork, and buffalo for exquisite gourmet patties. The focus is on locally raised, grass-fed meats and unusual toppings: try the lamb burger with tzatziki and feta spread, or even a vegetarian option. Arcade games entertain kids while parents enjoy Colorado microbrews.

This pub-style restaurant offers 60 taps of craft beer from around the country, along with a short wine and cocktail roster and plenty of pub grub, including burgers (the PB&J is a marvel), fish-and-chips, and poutine. Most of the space is taken up by the 4,000-square-foot patio, with its huge TVs, open-air fire pits, and covered seating for large and small groups, although there is limited seating inside. The popular weekday happy hour from 3 to 7 fills up fast and features $1 off drinks and $2 off snacks.