25 Essential Lakewood Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Lakewood.
Pizzeria Leopold
Colorado
Italian market & deli featuring meats, cheese, pasta & other groceries, plus pizza & sandwiches.
Bonefish Grill
Colorado
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
Taco Unico
Colorado
Small, low-key eatery serving Mexican standards such as tacos & burritos in relaxed environs.
Manning's Steaks and Spirits
Lakewood, Colorado
Casual restaurant offering up steaks, seafood & American classics in an old-school space.
Danny Ray's Food & Spirits
Lakewood, Colorado
Family-owned neighborhood spot since 1982 with American dishes, daily specials & handmade desserts.
First Watch
Lakewood, Colorado
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Denny's Restaurant
Lakewood, Colorado
Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
Johnny's New York Pizza
Lakewood, Colorado
Brightly painted counter joint doing many styles of pie & other red-sauce staples.
Las Dalias
Lakewood, Colorado
Relaxed Mexican restaurant with a familiar menu of burritos & enchiladas, plus a bar & breakfast.
Outback Steakhouse
Lakewood, Colorado
Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Yianni's Gyros Place
Lakewood, Colorado
Informal sandwich shop with daily specials & a regular menu of traditional Greek & Italian entrees.
Piggin' Out Smokehouse
Lakewood, Colorado
Quick-serve smokehouse with only outdoor seats that slow cooks meats & pairs 'em with classic sides.
Tstreet Roadhouse
Lakewood, Colorado
Roomy, polished eatery with a chic midcentury interior serving creative American fare & cocktails.
Poke We
Lakewood, Colorado
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
The Yabby Hut
Lakewood, Colorado
Seafood boiled or fried, plus all the fixings, is the focus at this kitschy slice of the Gulf Coast.
Roof Top Tavern
Lakewood, Colorado
An inviting, airy bar above street level offers smart lodge environs indoors & a tree-shaded deck.
The Cow An Eatery
Lakewood, Colorado
Casual family-run cafe for American breakfasts & lunches, seasonal dinners & an outdoor patio.
Lady Nomada - Mexican Kitchen
Lakewood, Colorado
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert.
Carmine Lonardo's Italian
Lakewood, Colorado
Italian deli for sausage, meatballs & sandwiches, plus pizza, pasta & catering platters.
Willy's Wings
Lakewood, Colorado
Humble spot for boneless & bone-in fried chicken served with many sauces & popular corn nuggets.
El Bohio Cuban Cuisine
Lakewood, Colorado
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great dessert, Serves local specialty. Popular for.
Kickin Chicken
Lakewood, Colorado
Unassuming counter-serve restaurant whipping up hearty fried chicken meals & sandwiches.
240 Union Restaurant
Lakewood, Colorado
Seafood specials, wood-fired pizzas & other New American fare in an airy, strip-mall location.
Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen
Lakewood, Colorado
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Nicolo's Chicago Style Pizza
Lakewood, Colorado
Casual sit-down joint serving wings & pastas as well as thin-crust, deep-dish or gluten-free pies.