Cherry Cricket

★★★★☆ 4 (3306) • $$

"Cherry Cricket, the famed black sheep of Cherry Creek, somehow still impresses after all these years. Hailed as one of Denver's best burger places, I'm shocked if anyone says they don't have an enjoyable burger here.When you see the legendary Duffy's sign you know you're in the right place. Entering the restaurant I've mostly received weird interactions upon entry. They do, in fact, seat you, but often times I've had bad luck and find myself waiting for an employee to seat us.There are plenty of dining rooms indoors like booths, community tables, and bar seating. But the Cricket is known for their massive outdoor patio. Part of it is covered underneath a gigantic tent set up, the other picnic table style seating overlooking the foot traffic of Cherry Creek.What to order at the Cricket? They do have some signature burgers they're known for that have won awards at burger festivals. The green chile relleno burger stands out because I don't know how they invented this concoction, but it's a beast of a burger that has DENVER written all over it.More often than not, the Cricket Burger is the pro move. A customizable half pound burger with the toppings of your choice. The one I had the other night was with American Cheese, Bacon, and Jalapeños. It was cooked perfectly, an undeniable beefy flavor. It was a damn memorable burger.Oh. And the frings (with ranch) are a MUST.The knock of the star just boils down to the restaurant being too big, which means occasionally you feel like the forgotten stepchild depending on if your section is busy or not. On multiple occasions the service has been incredibly slow. Other than that, I'll continue to support this Denver institution.Here's to another 50 years, Cricks!"

Park Burger Holly

★★★★☆ 3.9 (427) • $$

"Came here looking for a good burger and we were blown away by the service. We got seated right away and served water too. The restaurant is cute and fun. So many families just enjoying their time together. The food was great and the servers were so kind and checked in on us about 6 times which was so awesome. Definitely will come back and highly recommend."

Esters Oneida Park

★★★★☆ 4.4 (296) • $$

"Yum! Good service and pizza and atmosphere! Ding ding ding! I've been to the other two location but something about this particular one seems ultra friendly! And I love the spacious area. Pizza is as tasty as the other locations. Bravo!"

Legends of Aurora Sports Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (290) • $$

"This is my favorite place for chicken pot pie-the best! I was one of the first to come in this morning because I had a craving for chicken pot pie and had just received an e-mail club coupon of $10. I had the choice of seating and Micke was my server. So bubbly, friendly and welcoming. Got my chicken pot pie in less than 15 minutes and so delicious!I had a craving too for fried pickles but they no longer have it on the regular menu but they made them for me! Top-notch customer service!"

Slattery's Pub and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (347) • $$

"Fantastic food! Fantastic service! Lots of TVs in every direction. We were there for the football playoffs and we were still taken care of like we were the only ones there."

Townhouse Sports Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (259) • $$

"Server was friendly. Menu was outdated, as many drinks no longer offered. Food menu was lacking.Math is hard. Cannot figure how they calculate their suggested tips?"

The Castle Bar & Grille

★★★★☆ 3.8 (225) • $$

"Food and service excellent. Ambience is good I go for the food. Good value.Great specials each day"

Back East Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (223) • $$

"Good Food. Good Times. Here's to to chef. Them fries & nachos YUM. Cheers to the patrons..."

A Bit Twisted Brewpub & BBQ

★★★★★ 4.7 (124) • $$

"Tucked away in a small strip mall is this brewpub. It's definitely on the small unpretentious side -- which is refreshing. Hubby enjoyed his Ribs hazy ipa. Little disappointed there weren't offerings for this non-beer drinker other than sodas.We shared the brisket/pork platter served with baked beans and potato salad. It was verr"

Wrigley's Chicago Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (208) • $$

"I came strictly for the Italian Beef sandwich, but the wife and I decided to turn it into a Friday afternoon happy hour/date night. First time here and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at what a nice establishment they have. Family owned and operated, the lady owner came up and said hello. Super friendly, I was curious and had some questions. She showed me all the upgrades they are doing. The patio is very big, and they were setting up for live music that evening. The waitress lacked that fun personality, but she was attentive and did get the job done. I liked their happy hour drink special. Basically $1 off whatever you choose. Nice! Keeping it simple. This is NOT a dive bar nor super upscale. I felt it fit the bill just right. We will be returning. PS. I'm from Chicago and It's hard to find a Chicago Style Italian beef here in Colorado. This place is the real deal when it comes to their selection of Chicago food. Outstanding!!"

Pitas In Paradise

★★★★☆ 4.1 (158) • $$

"Really friendly service and a huge portion of food! Dry one of the bowls to get a nice selection of everything they offer. It was nice to have some vegetarian options available. I'll be back!"

FuNuGyz

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (241) • $$$$

"Loved the fish n chips! Best we have had in Parker. Lightly battered and delicious! I do not recommend the funnel cake fries. Very bland. We will be back! Server was excellent!"

The Dam Grille

★★★★☆ 3.8 (173) • $$

"They lure you in with a buy one get one free offer but then require you to purchase an highly overpriced drink, so its not worth the hassle. The food was fresh and hot but nothing special, just regular bar food. The foul odor of stale cigarette smoke hits you in the face as you walk in like being kicked in the face by an MMA fighter. Although the bartender was polite and friendly and apologized for the stink."

Reiver's Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (195) • $$

"Solid spot for brunch, lunch or dinner. Their spicy Paloma is delicious! Today I had the California Turkey sandwich which was perfection. My boyfriend had the biscuits and gravy which he loved (the biscuits were heavenly!)."

Back East Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (164) • $$

"The best Fried fish & Chips we have found in The Springs. Their sandwiches are stacked high, it's a friendly environment, their specials are delicious, and there are actually three locations that you can get those fish and chips at. This owner has Backeast in Monument, one on Briargate at Union, and also owns Abbys Irish Pub on Powers at Briargate. Hubby and I discovered this through a neighbor, when we first moved here. Looking for a neighborhood sports bar and I'll my girlfriends and I go to one of the locations at least a couple times a month for our GNO. Fresh Salads, sandwiches, specials, the chicken pot pie at Abbey's!!!!!, the corned beef at Abbey's... we just keep going back!"

Woody's Wings n' Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (217) • $$

"We usually get Woody's when at the brewery nearby but popped in for lunch and it was every bit as good. The wings are tasty, the fries are great!The staff was super friendly and welcoming."

Milwaukee Street Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.7 (166) • $$

"Great divvy place in the middle of cherry creek. Good bar food and always a great place to catch the games. Food is good. Service is great recommend coming to the bar. This place does get packed with people. Ambiance is great and homie. Always have specials for week days on beer or food and on the weekend have great discounts."

Clock Tower Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (177) • $$

"First of all ---- this place is dog friendly if you eat on the patio. Our dogs were spoiled too! Our server brought out bacon for each of them and a bowl of water. My girlfriends and I could have spent the evening eating apps off the menu, but decided also for salads & dessert. Everything tasted fantastic! I'm anxious to return so i can try more things off the menu. This place is perfect for those late summer evenings with friends, a date, or just coming solo w the dog. I'll definitely be back!"

Finn McCool's Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (187) • $

"UPDATE!So, it's been a hot minute since I've been back here and I will admit, things have definitely changed, and for the better! First of all, there are WAY more people into this spot so each time I've ventured back it's filed with customers, which is always a good sign!Secondly, the food has gotten a massive upgrade and features just about everything! Sandwiches, salads, burgers, pizza - you name it, they have it and it's all delicious! The wings mentioned in my previous review have also improved and are lump meaty things that are perfectly dressed. YUM.Third, the staff is super friendly, sweet and brings out drinks and meals in record time.Lastly, there are specials and events hosted just about every night of the week. Trivia, Bingo, karaoke, open mic nights line the calendar which makes for a fun night out. We've been frequenting trivia night, which is so much fun!Cheers to a fun spot in the DTC!"

College Inn

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (186) • $$

"Wow, I almost forgot this place existed. I had not been here for close to two decades. Back in the day, it was one of my places to go get a beer and some wings. And, despite the gentrification, some would say improvement, of the general neighborhood around here, it still is. Not much has changed. Pretty much still the same interior, and the menu has not varied much over the years, at least in my fuzzy memory. I popped in here after a movie at the nearby AMC theater a couple months back. Again, the beer was still cold, the service was still great, and the wings were still pretty darn good."

JD's Bait Shop Sports Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (147) • $

"Guys from work go here all the time so we met up after our work Christmas party. Had a good time with drinks and darts. For casual hangout and drinks great place."

Olde Towne Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.8 (143) • $$

"Crazy and surprisingly awesome!My folks moved to the area and kept talking I a burger spot they found nearby. When I visited, they wanted to take me to it. Cool.Walking through Old Town Littleton and they pull me inside was I thought was just a random bar. Which I guess it kinda is. But holy cow.The burgers are awesome: nice sear with a juicy interior, fresh cut onions, crunchy pickles, crisp lettuce, and perfectly melted gooey cheese.Liked it so much we came back a couple days later and got their breakfast burger, which was just as good and had two perfectly runny eggs on it.Staff is quick and smiling throughout. Place is pretty clean and there's a ton of spots to sit at. Beer selection is solid.It's obvious there are numerous regulars, and I can definitely see why. I look forward to another delicious burger next time I'm in town."

On The Rox Sports Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (195) • $$

"It started as an after work happy hour spot, drinks on point; beers for the steady choice and call me a cab for something fun and to take the edge off the day. Then it was the perfect meet up place for the post Secret-Santa reveal lunch. Plus... guess what else? Half price appetizer Thursday. All week days have a special offer and the food is tasty, the service is fast and it's close to work. They will split a check with no questions asked and keep you on time for a worker's lunch hour."

Noonan's Sports Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (143) • $$

"At the golf course. Service was great. Food took a long time to come out. The breakfast burrito was good. The beef stroganoff was ok. The meat good, but the sauce was not correct at all. They made a Mac n cheese sauce, lots of vicosity - gooey fake cheese type. No sour cream in the sauce. Overall it's like Golden Corral food. If that works for you - go for it."

Hangar 101 Billiards

★★★☆☆ 3 (205) • $$

"Honestly surprised at how great this spot is. The bowling lanes are in good shape and fun for a group, the bar is busy and has everything, tons of billiards tables for everyone. Will be back, good vibes in there"

Scooters

★★★★☆ 4 (113) • $$

"Scooters has been one of my favorite eating spots for over 25 years! They updated their menu slightly this past month, today I tried the Cheese Broccoli Soup and Salad. Black Eyed-Pea has had the corner on Cheese Broccoli soups for ever... watch out! Scooters staff has got your number! Food was great, as usual, staff was great and a always the atmosphere always friendly."

Hilltop Tap House

★★★★☆ 3.5 (144) • $$

"Typical sports bar kind of place.Service is pretty nonexistent, there seems to be some disgruntled employees having conflict with the older man who I'd assume is managing the place, poorly I might add.The food is bar food, not a place I'd go to eat.On a semi busy night the bartender was slammed while we were sitting at the bar. There were SO many employees just standing around ,in the way and making demands of her. One employee was standing around behind the bar for what I'd assume doing inventory. Bad timing and common sense would dictate to abort mission for now until the crowd simmers down and HELP the bartender!The place is also dirty and while we gave it a few tries, it appears to be where alcoholics go to die, among other things....we won't be back."

Paradise Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (92) • $$

"This restaurant is a hidden gem with a diverse menu! This is a sports bar, bakery with Indian cuisine.We came on Wednesday night and they were pretty busy. Perhaps it was because they were broadcasting the first hockey game of the season. Overall the service was very good. Their menu offers a wide variety of items, ranging from chicken wings to butter chicken, with homemade desserts to finish.We ordered the vegetable samosas, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, and cheese kulcha, and everything was bursting with flavor. The samosas were perfectly crispy, and the mint chutney added a refreshing touch of flavor.The chicken tikka masala had a rich, creamy sauce. The naan and kulcha were the perfect complement. Highly recommend for anyone seeking authentic and flavorful dishes!"

Front Range Inn

★★★★☆ 4.1 (90) • $$

"5 stars all around! We've lived right down the street for over 6 years and over the past few months, we've been here several times! Under new ownership and we actually met the owner and his family who are super nice and friendly. Drink menu is amazing (the peach porch pounder bucket is my fav!) The menu is incredible with so many delicious options! Love that it's elevated pub food with a twist. The BLT has been a favorite so far. Jason has been our server a few times and is so nice and friendly! Quick service and they don't care how long you stay, they make you feel welcomed and want you to stay. They have arcade games and we especially love the dart board area! Weather finally was nice enough to spend the day on the patio with friends. They had a live musician who I'm pretty sure is the owner's father and they were handing out stickers and bottle opener keychains. Highly recommend this place to anyone! Family friendly and all around just a good time. Very clean inside unlike your typical "pub/dive bar""

Challengers Sports Bar & Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (185) • $

"An old friend suggested meeting up at this place. It's located at a small strip mall area and has a lot of parking available.We walked in on a Thursday evening and it was dead. There were a few people at the bar and one other table eating and playing pool. Our friend was a little shocked how slow it was, lol. I guess it's a happening place on the weekends and/or when there's games. We ordered a bunch of chicken wings. The honey hot wings came highly recommended and I also got the garlic wings along with some fried mushrooms. The guys also got some drinks from the bar. As we chatted, I noticed our waiter walked in with a bag of takeout boxes. Not sure if it was our food as he delivered our food shortly after, lol. The fried mushrooms were really good and the wings were pretty standard, but good.All in all, everything was ok. It felt pretty dated inside. The service could use a little work, maybe a smile here and there. The waiter was very aloof, no smiles, not really friendly, but not outright rude either.Probably wouldn't come back here again as nothing really stood out, but seems like it would be a good place to watch some games over a few drinks."

Purple Toad Social Tap

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (173) • $$

"Good local family sports bar style place. Great place to sit and talk with someone. I'm always impressed with the food."

Rhino's Sports & Spirits

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (88) • $$

"So, customer service at this bar seems be iffy. I'm assuming the guy with the gator shirt is the owner since this involved me and him. I was enjoying my time here for at least 3 hours without any issues. I had a few drinks and some wings which were decent. The wait staff up until the moment the Georgia game came on was great! He started changing channels which I can understand but to have a customer who has been sitting there for over 3 hours for a game, the customer has on Georgia gear, and to change the channel and make a smart ass remark is unnecessary. Your bar, my money hope it works well if this is your customer service!"

Good Company Restaurant & Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (98) • $$

"Absolutely love Good Company! It's by far the best neighborhood dive bar I have found in the springs. Everyone seems to know each other here, service and waitstaff are always on top of it not to mention drinks are cheap and stiff. This place also has some of the best wings in COS, you have to try the hot/parmesian garlic wings! They always tend to have daily specials here as well as dress up days on holidays. Overall a fun dirty dive bar!"

Overtime Sports Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (64) • $$

"This is a run-of-the-mill sports bar. I honestly would try more on the menu however, they don't make their own Ranch, which is truly a selling point for me so my review is just a little bit biased. The chicken tenders were actually very good. They feel very homemade.Drinks are cheap This is a Chicago bar so there's a lot of Chicago sports stuff all over the walls. The food is Chicago themed if that's your thing. The customer service the last two times I went there. It was really great. I wish I remembered the names of the bartenders who helped me, but it seemed like all the bartenders were really friendly with one another, and had a good team atmosphere with each other."

The Varsity Inn

★★★★☆ 3.7 (70) • $

"Great service and the food is good. The best thing about this place is there so attentive."