Top Family Friendly Mountain Restaurants Near Denver
(credit: Mama Roses)Taking the family on an outing is always an occasion to celebrate. Some of the best memories are made over a meal while on a trip to the mountains. Quality time in the mountains allows the family to reconnect and disconnect from everything else. Dining out can even be at a fun attraction like Coney Island Hot Dog Stand in Bailey which is shaped like a giant hot dog in a bun with mustard and relish. How fun, right? These are our top family-friendly mountain restaurants near Denver.
1517 Miner St.
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-4376
www.beaujos.com
Beau Jo's is Colorado's very own pizza, with an atmosphere and food specialized to the Centennial State that has been growing and evolving since the Gold Rush. The three-pound original mountain-style pie will satisfy the entire family. And the crust is the dessert! That's right. The kids won't want to throw this crust away, because there's syrup on the table.
10 Old Stagecoach Road
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-4210
www.facebook.com/Coney-Island-Hot-Dog-Stand
Next time you're making your way back down the mountain to Denver, surprise the kids. Take them to Coney Island Hot Dog Stand in Bailey off U.S. Highway 285. The restaurant, shaped like a giant hot dog in a bun with mustard and relish, is a designated landmark and one of the best examples of roadside architecture in the state. There's even signs along the road to help you find your way. This hot dog stand has become a popular tourist stop, so you can expect long lines and a bit of a wait during peak hours, but the kids will love this place.
614 Rose St.
Georgetown, CO 80444
(303) 569-3100
www.dustyrosetearoom.com
This Victorian tea house and restaurant is the perfect place for the family to enjoy a special occasion together, like mom's birthday. Mom will love sampling a wide variety of teas and the kids will love their famous walnut cookies. They also have a wonderful Mother's Day brunch with excellent food. The potatoes, soup and spinach pie are fan favorites. Everything is homemade and made from scratch, including the scones served with Devonshire cream.
1138 Flagstaff Road
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-4640
www.flagstaffhouse.com
Flagstaff is just a five minute drive into the Boulder mountainside. It is fine dining and sophistication without the pretentious atmosphere. This is also a great place for the family to celebrate a birthday, an accomplishment or holiday. Take Dad here for Father's Day, he will appreciate the exquisite American cuisine and a breathtaking view overlooking all of Boulder at an elevation of 6,000 ft.
338 E. Elkhorn Ave.
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-3330
www.mamarosesrestaurant.com
If the family likes Italian, Mama Rose's is the place to go during your next visit to Estes Park. Dishes like the baked rigatoni, chicken parmigiana or lasagna will win them over. The marinara and other sauces are homemade, and so is the spaghetti. They also have a gluten free pasta option. Enjoy the food on the riverside patio or in the comfortable and cozy ambiance indoors.
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