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Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Lakewood

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1. Simms Steakhouse
4.5
Awesome(4188)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Lakewood
Booked 42 times today
Simms Steakhouse is worth the drive for its award-winning menu of succulent steaks and fresh seafood, as mentioned in the description. The reviews consistently praise the food and service, with many highlighting the great atmosphere and stunning views of Denver. Many reviews also mention the restaurant as a special occasion place, indicating that it's worth the drive for those occasions.
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2. Cart Driver LoHi
5.0
Exceptional(30)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Whittier
Booked 15 times today
Chefs Jacob Thornton and Louie Betrus and their team have created a menu designed for sharing. Wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta, freshly shucked oysters, and rotating seasonal market plates are perfect for pairing with natural wines, craft cocktails and local beers, and an extensive selection of amaro.
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3. Mezcaleria Alma
5.0
Exceptional(95)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi
Booked 34 times today
Chef Johnny Curiel debuts Mezcaleria Alma in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood, bringing the dynamic spirit of Mexico City to life with CDMX-inspired small plates and an expansive Mexican spirits menu. Located beside Curiel’s first solo restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina, Mezcaleria Alma marks the natural next chapter in Curiel’s culinary journey to share the beauty of Mexico through food. Each dish and drink draws from Curiel’s experiences in one of the world’s most renowned culinary capitals—a city where culture and tradition merge with global inspiration and constant innovation. While Alma Fonda Fina is a love letter to the home-cooked traditions of Chef Curiel’s childhood—the comfort food found at traditional fondas across Mexico—Mezcaleria Alma embodies the unbridled innovation that defines CDMX.
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4. North Italia – Denver
4.8
Exceptional(4401)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Cherry Creek
Booked 123 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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5. ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown
4.6
Exceptional(5214)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 31 times today
ChoLon, which translates to "big market,” is named after the largest Chinese-influenced market in Saigon, Vietnam. At ChoLon, Chef Lon Symensma brings to life his extensive culinary travels throughout Southeast Asia. ChoLon's menu features inspired interpretations of traditional dishes found across the region, with presentations ideal for sharing. From dim sum or "small bites" to large family style plates, ChoLon offers authentic flavors for the modern palate. The bar and lounge serves handcrafted, artisanal cocktails developed to complement Symensma’s cuisine. The venue is also ideal for business meetings, presentations, large parties and events. ChoLon’s professional staff will deliver top quality service and a memorable experience.
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6. Osteria Alberico
4.7
Exceptional(244)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Englewood
Booked 31 times today
Osteria Alberico is a neighborhood Italian haven in Englewood, Colorado. Led by Chef Russell Stippich, the restaurant celebrates Italy’s culinary traditions with Napoletana-style pizza, rustic pastas, and rotating proteins. The inviting atmosphere features an open layout with wood-wrapped banquette seating, deep red leather booths, and a rich soapstone bar. Textures of Italy are present in the white painted brick, custom-forged brass dome light fixtures, and stained wood paneling. Osteria Alberico boasts a comprehensive beverage program, offering a curated selection of Italian wines from benchmark producers and a full bar with classic cocktails, Italian spirits, and amaro. We look forward to welcoming you in!
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7. A5 Steakhouse
4.6
Exceptional(484)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • LoHi
Booked 27 times today
A great restaurant meal can be an act of storytelling and transportation. Sliding onto a stool at a bar, being met with a classy and silky martini punctuated with a briny olive, is there to prepare you for a plate of finely-shucked oysters that were bobbing in the Atlantic 36 hours ago. In this moment the noise and cacophony can melt away, your phone finds its way back into your pocket, and we find communion with those of us on our left and right.We place a premium on doing the work to find producers, growers, and ranchers that have values that align with our own. It’s our desire to bring food to your table that speaks to its sense of place and time, and to be able to bring the connection to those producers to a higher level of consciousness.
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8. Acova
4.8
Exceptional(2102)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Highlands
Booked 35 times today
Acova is writing the next chapter of one of Denver’s great neighborhoods. An iconic locale in a historic district, Acova builds on the rich story of “The Northside” (now known as LoHi) by breathing new life into an address with soul. Even its name pays homage to its South Broadway sibling restaurant The Hornet, while tipping a cap to its storied Italian predecessor Patsy’s. The place you bring friends and family from out of town to show them what Denver’s all about. The place you go for that after work cocktail, or your go to date spot, whether it’s your first or 50th date. The place you get the group together on a Saturday night, and where you recover together on a Sunday morning. Acova is the next Highlands institution, bearing vintage flair and contemporary charm that threads the past into the future. Acova brings you back time and again because you are part of this story now, and Acova is part of yours.
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9. Steuben's
4.6
Exceptional(1328)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Uptown
Booked 56 times today
Steuben’s is named after a restaurant in Boston that my Great Uncles, Max and Joe, opened in 1945. Steuben's became a famous Boston restaurant, nightclub, and hotspot from the 1940’s to the 1960’s on Boylston Street. The Vienna Room, The Cave, and The Blue Room were all part of the Steuben's space and hosted Big Band, Jazz, and Swing groups with The Rat Pack, proms and sweet sixteens, and more. In its prime, Steuben’s was the center of the Boston dining and nightlife scene.
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10. Jovanina's Broken Italian
4.8
Exceptional(1369)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 16 times today
Jovanina’s offers a fresh, modern take on Italian cuisine sourcing the best local and regional ingredients by the season. Handmade pastas and our rustic, wood-fired ovens are the heart of our menu. We provide vibrant, vegetable-forward dishes, seafood, steaks, and chops, presented in a spirited, inviting setting. We pride ourselves on hospitality and consider ourselves amongst the best of Denver when it comes to taking care of our guests. Our bar is focused toward classic crafted cocktails, barrel-aged spirits, and seasonal liqueurs. We offer a local beer selection and an extensive wine list housed in our wine cellar Sotto Voce.

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    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    A great first experience! Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, energetic, and knowledgeable. The food was great, and the portions were generous. Highly recommend the Crispy Brussel Sprouts - the best we've ever had! But the stars of the show are the ciders! It was hard to pick a favorite - a reason to return and try a few more! We will definitely return again next time we're in the Denver area.
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    Acreage by Stem CidersPrice: Expensive• American• Lafayette
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    4.6
  • Clara
    Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The French onion soup dumplings are to die for. Our entrée was simply just okay. Small bites and appetizers are the way to go.
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    ChoLon Modern Asian - DowntownPrice: Expensive• Asian• Downtown / LoDo
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    4.6
  • ChrisVIP
    Denver / Colorado •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wait staff and kitchen did an amazing job even though it seems Open Table threw a bit of a wrench into things this evening. Food and service were, as always, excellent.
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    Greenbriar Inn, ThePrice: Expensive• American• Boulder
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    4.7
  • Wendy
    Denver / Colorado •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We love dining at this Simms. They we so prepared for the inevitable rush of Valentine’s Day. Food did not disappoint. We had Sea bass (best ever!!) and the salmon (sea bass was much better IMO). Views are fantastic, service was excellent. Great Valentines Day memory.
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    Simms SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Lakewood
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    4.5
  • Steven
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Everything from the staff that greeted us to the server & all involved were great and the food was amazing. My wife usually cooks something special for is on Valentines Day but we were traveling to Denver & so I made this reservation. Food was outstanding & a treat for my wife to not have to cook. Thanks for a wonderful evening!
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    North Italia – DenverPrice: Moderate• Italian• Cherry Creek
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    4.8

Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Lakewood

Discover the culinary gems of Lakewood, a suburb of Denver, Colorado, where the dining scene is both vibrant and diverse. Restaurants in this locale are particularly recognized for being "worth the drive," offering unique and high-quality dining experiences that justify the journey from the city center. Each establishment showcases a distinctive flair, featuring menus that range from expertly grilled steaks to authentic, handcrafted Italian dishes, all prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Patrons can expect not only delicious food but also exceptional service and an inviting atmosphere, making each meal a memorable event. These eateries stand out for their commitment to excellence and their ability to deliver a dining experience that goes above and beyond the ordinary. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a top-notch meal, these Lakewood restaurants promise an experience that is well worth the travel.

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