Best & Cool Bars in Parker

"Since the day this jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring shrine to Japanese cuisine opened in 1985 in Platt Park, diners have waxed poetic, often waiting for hours on the sidewalk to snag a coveted seat in the stunningly appointed space. And it’s easy to see why: Owners and brothers Yasu and Toshi Kizaki source impeccably fresh fish from Japan and then masterfully create painterly mosaics that are as breathtaking to eat as they are to ogle. If you can score stools at the sushi bar, you’ll get dinner and spectacular knife skill theatrics."

"For more than 30 years, Sushi Den has been preparing Denver’s best and freshest sushi. Despite Colorado’s landlocked geography, owner Toshi Kizaki prides himself on having one of the few restaurants in the country that buys its fish from a Japanese fish market. His younger brother, who is stationed at Nagahama Fish Market in Japan, selects each fish personally before it arrives in Denver just 24 hours later."

"Pearl St. With 4.5 stars out of 1,761 reviews on Yelp, the Japanese sushi bar and cocktail lounge has proved to be a local favorite."

"Originally founded in a beautiful pale-yellow Victorian house off Pearl Street in Boulder, Lucile's Creole Café has been bringing delicious Southern Creole cooking to Denver for the past 38 years. The quaint eatery attracts loyal crowds for their delightful breakfast specialties and mouthwateringly warm beignets, which can be enjoyed in the homey interior or out on the lovely porch and patio, which boasts breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. The menu features creative takes on traditional dishes such as New Orleans praline waffles with pecans, fruit, and fresh whipped cream; eggs Sardou served with creamed spinach, fresh Gulf shrimp, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce; and blackened Atlantic salmon cooked Cajun style and served with two eggs, grits or potatoes, and a buttermilk biscuit."

"The beignets at Lucile’s are so good that they are offered both as an appetizer and a dessert. These fluffy, pillowy confections are served hot and topped with powdered sugar and are just as good as any you’ll find in New Orleans—yeah, we said it!"

"Originally founded in a funky old Victorian house off Boulder’s Pearl Street, this quaint morning eatery now generates long lines across the Front Range for its chicory coffee, beignets, pain perdu, and more Creole specialties."

"Hours: Monday – Friday 10:30am – 2am; Saturday & Sunday 10am – 2am. Vegetarian or Vegan: Offers Both but also Non-Vegetarian. Menu Highlights: Winter Rice Bowl, made with field roast vegan sausage, pan-fried with steamed broccoli, green beans, cauliflower and wild rice, served with a side of gravy, and Israeli Falafel made with garbanzo and Fava bean fritters, Sambal, cucumber salad, fries and pickles, Tzatziki sauce, wrapped in a tortilla and lightly pressed."

"The Lowdown: In the hip area that is South Broadway — home to Mutiny Information Cafe, NOOCH Vegan and a slew of bars, vintage shops and live music spots — is the equally hip restaurant Sputnik. It is a vegan and vegetarian-friendly watering hole with a full espresso bar, too. It’s a funky intimate space with string lights, cozy booths and rotating paintings and art for sale on the walls."

"Sputnik gives you the best of both worlds with both vegan and meat-based menus. So all can enjoy a meal here together!. Make sure to grab one of the signature cocktails while you’re at it."

"It’s hard to believe that Colorado only opened it’s first distillery in 2004, but Stranahan’s has done its best to make up for the lost time by leading the charge in the state’s recent distillation-boom. These days, taking a tour of Stranahan’s Denver facility is a must-do activity when visiting Denver. The only problem with the hour-long informative tour of the distillery is that it ends with a whiskey tasting of samples so generous that is likely to lead you to forget everything you just learned."

"Part of a local chain, this family-friendly brewpub showcases a rotating roster of house-made beers. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 303-451-5767"

"The Madras Cafe is an authentic Southern Indian restaurant that offers an extensive selection of delicious, fully vegetarian dishes. Everything here is good, but we especially love the Navratan Korma—a rich, Mughal-style, mildly spiced curry made with mixed vegetables, raisins, cashews, and traditional spices. You’ll want to order this dish at a medium spice level to allow full enjoyment of all the creamy flavors."

"There’s nothing unique about cheap pizza—except when it’s brought to you by the team behind Frasca Food and Wine, consistently named one of Colorado’s best restaurants. Pizzeria Locale’s two Denver locations may be fast-casual (order at the counter) joints, but there’s no skimping on quality here. Go-to options include the prosciutto and arugula and the Mais, which is topped with ham, corn, and crème fraiche."

"If you can’t tell from this picture, this is the best darn pizza in the state of Colorado. Fresh, homemade dough and local, organic ingredients baked together in a traditional brick oven makes these pizzas taste like they’re right out of Naples, Italy. Simple ingredients and traditional methods make Pizzeria Locale a must."

"This plant-based burger joint puts a healthy spin on your classic American fast food. To make their burgers, they use soy ground beef from Hungry Planet, which they turn into patties and season in-house. Meta Burger opened in 2018, however, it has already earned much recognition and praise from happy customers."

"Choosing to cut meat out of your life doesn’t have to stop you from enjoying diner classics. You’ll find plant-based burgers, chicken tenders, Philly cheesesteaks, wings and so much more on the menu at Meta Burger. Now that’s pretty rad if you ask us."

"MetaBurger now has 2 locations and, LUCKY for us, we live only 10 minutes from their newest location in Edgewater. Their burgers are SO GOOD—and they have a huge variety of toppings and combinations to choose from."

"Cherry Creek’s quintessential French haunt gets busy crafting gourmet but homespun French meals, emphasizing seasonal produce, exotic game, and seafood. For morning visitors, the check out the extensive list of crepes. Try the pâté maison — a chicken liver mousse — or the beef bourguignon braised with red wine and a veal demi glace, or the lamb chops provencale."

"When you visit Le Merise French Bistro, you should definitely try the French onion soup; it’s some of the best in town. The crab and avocado salad with shallots and a lemon-olive oil dressing is the perfect complement to the soup. The beef Bourguignon with whipped potatoes and chives is delicious as well."

"La Merise is a casual French bistro serving all of the traditional French dishes. Begin your meal with escargot de bourgogne or foie gras du jour. While the entrees are delicious, rich, and filling, the entree-sized salads are a great decision for someone looking for lighter meal."

"If you’ve never tried a non-traditional taco, you’ll love sampling this menu that sources a variety of ethnic flavors served in a flour tortilla. And, let’s face it…the kids are always happy to have a quesadilla. What we order: Vindaloo taco, Banh Mi taco, Korean Pork taco, Chicken Tinga taco."

"AYCE sushi Denver details: every day; lunch from 11:00-2:30 for $16.95, and dinner from 4:30-close for $25.95Unique feature: past recipient of Westword’s “best sushi bar” in Denver award. This spot is a reliable classic that locals have loved for years and years. That has allowed them to expand, and Sushi Katsu has three locations, including one just to the southwest of downtown."

"The Lowdown: Sushi Katsu is another place where the deals last all day. It may be slightly out of the way, but never-ending sushi is worth the trip. They offer an all-you-can eat menu including soups, salads, appetizers and over 30 kinds of sushi for both lunch ($14.95) and dinner ($24.95)."