Best Dinner Places to Eat in Parker

"A talented chef, Alex Seidel, who in 2010 was appointed as Best New Chef by noted magazine Food&Wine, is the owner of acclaimed restaurant Fruition. The chef received the prestigious accolade on account of his exceptional skills in transforming farm-fresh ingredients into innovative recipes that pleasantly surprise those lucky enough to try his cuisine. A fan of quality cheese, Seidel is also a local producer of sheep’s milk cheeses, which he uses for many of the dishes offered at his restaurant."

"Fruition offers some of the best locally sourced ingredients to provide you with a meal that will make your date night in Denver one to remember. If you’re into seafood, try the poached black grouper with garden greens. You can also try the farm-to-table small plate with a variety of seasonal vegetables and a hearty broth for a light meal that is truly satisfying."

"Barolo Grill, a stellar Italian restaurant in Cherry Creek, is for beautiful bottles of wine, unassailable pastas and sultry braised duck; for exquisite service and fine-tuned tasting menus sketched with experimental flavors bereft of borders. For one of the loveliest dining rooms in the city, where tables are still sheeted with white tablecloths dressed with polished silver, the lighting is gentle and warm and the amorous table for two, snuggled against the glow of the fireplace, symbolizes classic romance. Put it on your bucket list."

"Offering Piemontese Italian food for three decades, Barolo Grill has long been a gold standard in fine Italian dining. Their creative dishes retain their appeal with the knowledgeable expertise of the staff who visit Italy yearly. On the menu you can find Tuscan flavors mixed with U.S. pairings and preparation, giving it a nice mix of home and the different, exotic regions of Italy."

"Every summer, Barolo Grill hangs up a closed sign and sends its staff on a two-week tour of Italy. That’s how seriously it takes its commitment to producing some the most authentic, exquisite Italian food you’ll find this side of the Atlantic. Although you can order a la carte, experience the full force of the restaurant’s capabilities with the five-course tasting menu."

"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."

"At Somebody People, the seasonal dinner menu tops out at about 12 dishes, but there’s not a weak link among them. A typical meal here might start with a handsomely plated snack of pesto-daubed almond skordalia served with crudités beneath a cap of shaved fennel; continue with charred broccolini atop roasted eggplant puree amid dollops of golden-raisin gremolata; and culminate in a handmade pasta. The flavor combinations are complex yet crystal-clear from beginning to end."

"This brightly colored, plant-filled, cute-and-cozy restaurant is one of the best vegan restaurants in Denver with its Mediterranean-leaning menu full of housemade pasta, risotto, and more. One thing we find really refreshing about Somebody People is the fact that you’ll never see fake meats on their menu. We strongly recommend their Carrot Bolognese, made with their funghetto pasta and paired with grilled-smoked oyster mushrooms and chimichurri sauce."

"Somebody People brings fresh, rustic Mediterranean flavors to Denver by celebrating local seasons and whole vegetables. The unique take on these classic veggies will have you second-guessing everything you thought you knew about vegetables."

"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."

"One of Denver’s best (not to mention unusually vegetarian-friendly) Mexican kitchens just so happens to be located inside an Englewood gas station. It’s perhaps best known for its quesadilla-like quekas and tostada-like tlayudas, but regulars fill ’er up with off-menu specials like weekends-only pozole and lamb barbacoa as well."

"Karen Zeldin, a horticulture worker for the Denver Parks Department., tends to the flower beds in Alamo Placita Park on Aug. 24, 2009. “If you accidentally glance over while you’re driving down Speer (Boulevard) you’ll see one of the most beautiful flower gardens in the city,” said Scott Gilmore, deputy executive director of Denver Parks & Recreation. Indeed, Alamo Placita’s compact but meticulously maintained gardens recall painterly European landscapes with their gently fanned geometric arrangements, which were designed by Saco Resnik DeBoer and opened to the public in 1927."

"Cherry Creek State Park is a full outdoor recreation wonderland just a few minutes from downtown Denver. At the center of the park is a large reservoir and marina where visitors can engage in all manner of boating and fishing activities. There’s also some 35 miles of trails for biking and hiking."

"Enjoy boating, fishing, jet skiing, sailboarding, and swimming at Cherry Creek State Park. The sandy beach has a roped-off swimming area, and bathrooms at the beach for convenience. Parents should note that the beaches don’t have lifeguards on duty, so kids must be supervised at all time."

"Cherry Creek State Park, located in south Denver, is a natural prairie and wetland. The park is home to an 880-acre reservoir, a fun place to have a beach day!. Dock your boat at the boathouse or rent jet skis in the summer months."

"This uber-popular Greenwood Village eatery is located near the Denver Tech Center and often frequented by high-powered business folks and local celebrities. It's also an ideal choice for any steak lover, perhaps especially those celebrating a special occasion. If big steaks are your passion, Del Frisco's is definitely the right place."

"Looking to pair your craving for Indian food with an upscale dining experience?. Mehak India’s Aroma is the place for you. Tucked away in a garden-level locale in the Cherry Creek neighborhood, Mehak keeps the menu simple and the ambiance elegant."