The best restaurants in Castle Rock
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Chuladas
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant with an old-school vibe offering breakfast burritos, tacos & other spicy staples.
Chuladas
RestaurantsColorado Sake Co.
RestaurantsThe first sake brewery in Colorado, serving craft cocktails, Japanese tapas, and dim sum.
Colorado Sake Co.
RestaurantsCarmella's Eatery & Market
RestaurantsPizza place also serving sandwiches and ice cream, plus beer, wine, and coffee.
Carmella's Eatery & Market
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsRed Rooster Cafe
RestaurantsStraightforward diner dishing up American chow, plus Mexican & Greek dishes, for breakfast & lunch.
Red Rooster Cafe
RestaurantsTorchy's Tacos
RestaurantsHip chain serving Mexican street food–style tacos in inventive varieties, including for breakfast.
Torchy's Tacos
RestaurantsLas Delicias North
RestaurantsOutpost of a longtime local chain doling out Mexican standards & margaritas, plus breakfast.
Las Delicias North
RestaurantsMickey's Top Sirloin
RestaurantsEnduring no-frills Western chophouse spotlighting a menu of steaks plus Italian & Mexican dishes.
Mickey's Top Sirloin
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsBig Poppy's BBQ Sauce
RestaurantsBig Poppy's BBQ Sauce brings top shelf, bold, mouth watering flavor to whatever you throw on the grill. Snag a bottle at a nearby Ace…
Big Poppy's BBQ Sauce
RestaurantsMimosas
RestaurantsWhether your weekend needs cozy or celebratory, Mimosas in Five Points serves classic brunch with an innovative twist, leaning Southern…
Mimosas
RestaurantsWoody's Wings n' Bar
RestaurantsWoody's Wings n' Bar is the family-owned spot locals hit for bone-in or boneless wings tossed in everything from classic Buffalo to…
Woody's Wings n' Bar
RestaurantsA Bit Twisted Brewery & BBQ
RestaurantsCentral Texas-style brisket that actually melts, house-brewed beers that go toe-to-toe with your favorite Colorado pints, and games on when…
A Bit Twisted Brewery & BBQ
RestaurantsCraving a legit wood-fired pie this week? Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza - University Village Colorado Springs has been at it since 1992,…
Grandpa's Burger Haven
RestaurantsGrandpa's Burger Haven is a Denver staple for fresh, flavorful burgers with locally sourced beef, house-made sauces, crispy fries, and…
Grandpa's Burger Haven
RestaurantsAngelo's Taverna
RestaurantsAngelo's Taverna brings old-world family recipes with modern twists to Colorado Springs, so you can crush char-grilled oysters,…
Angelo's Taverna
RestaurantsSunday Salmon
RestaurantsSunday Salmon serves up no-cost, organic, gluten and seed-oil-free meals at long community tables that seat neighbors side by side. It…
Sunday Salmon
RestaurantsRioja
RestaurantsRioja keeps things vibrant with imaginative, Mediterranean-inspired plates built on local, seasonal ingredients, a lively open kitchen, and…
Rioja
RestaurantsThree Little Griddles
RestaurantsThree Little Griddles has been family owned since 2014, serving from-scratch brunch made with fresh ingredients and portions that laugh at…
Three Little Griddles
RestaurantsSushi Mori
RestaurantsSkip the midweek blahs in the Springs with Sushi Mori, where a chef with 30 plus years of experience rolls fresh, artisanal sushi alongside…
Sushi Mori
RestaurantsCourtyard Social
RestaurantsCourtyard Social is the spot when you want scratch-made plates without the kitchen cleanup. Think fresh oysters, a legit Prime Rib Dip,…
Courtyard Social
RestaurantsPhở 777
RestaurantsWhether you're chasing a restorative bowl or a full-on feast, Pho 777 nails soulful broth and generous toppings, with standouts like Spicy…
Phở 777
RestaurantsLincoln's Roadhouse
RestaurantsNo-frills bar & live music venue offering hearty Louisiana-style eats & frequent blues acts.
Lincoln's Roadhouse
RestaurantsStonegate Cafe
RestaurantsSimple eatery offering American fare, including breakfast grub such as cinnamon rolls & omelets.
Stonegate Cafe
RestaurantsMoonlight Diner
RestaurantsLively restaurant & bar with Irish-inspired pub grub, lots of beer on tap & frequent entertainment.
Moonlight Diner
RestaurantsRed Gravy
RestaurantsItalian classics & craft cocktails in lively brick- & wood-lined digs with a full bar & small patio.
Red Gravy
RestaurantsSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsVibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsHopdoddy Burger Bar
RestaurantsCasual spot dishing up burgers with beef, veggie and tuna options, plus fries.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
RestaurantsGolden Flame Hot Wings
RestaurantsNo-frills eatery serving up chicken wings with a selection of sauces, plus renowned garlic fries.
Golden Flame Hot Wings
RestaurantsBread & Butters
RestaurantsFamily-friendly diner-style chain serving homestyle American breakfast & lunch standards.
Bread & Butters
RestaurantsWings & Burgers PRIME
RestaurantsCasual restaurant dishing up Mexican and American eats such as chicken wings and burgers, plus cocktails.
Wings & Burgers PRIME
RestaurantsBrakeman's Smashed Burger Bar
RestaurantsContemporary restaurant serving burgers, wings & pizzas, plus shakes, desserts & craft beers.
Brakeman's Smashed Burger Bar
RestaurantsTop Phở
RestaurantsSimple Vietnamese eatery known for noodle soups also serving homestyle standards plus boba shakes.
Top Phở
RestaurantsThe Wobbly Olive
RestaurantsAn eclectic menu of farm-fresh small & large plates served in upscale-casual digs with a full bar.
The Wobbly Olive
Restaurants92 Chicken Colorado Springs
RestaurantsPopular destination for Korean-style fried chicken (mostly tenders and wings), as well as dumplings, fries and tteokbokki.
92 Chicken Colorado Springs
RestaurantsGunther Toody's Diner
RestaurantsNostalgic diner serving burgers, shakes, chicken tenders and other comfort-food staples.
Gunther Toody's Diner
RestaurantsWarehouse Restaurant & Gallery
RestaurantsVibrant industrial space with an art gallery serving inspired, locally sourced American eats.
Warehouse Restaurant & Gallery
RestaurantsRoot Down
RestaurantsHigh-energy venue with funky art decor for creative American small plates and drinks.
Root Down
RestaurantsB-Man's BBQ
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly restaurant specializing in brisket, pork, and ribs, and also known for its smoked wings and fried pickles.
B-Man's BBQ
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsThe Green Line Grill
RestaurantsOld-school eatery with checkered floors & a lunch counter serving burgers, hot dogs & fries.
The Green Line Grill
RestaurantsPhở & Bar
RestaurantsSpacious, trendy venue with an industrial vibe dishing up Vietnamese mains & small plates.
Phở & Bar
RestaurantsSmashburger
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.
Smashburger
RestaurantsJack Quinn's Irish Pub and Restaurant
RestaurantsComfy Irish pub home to traditional cuisine, grog, sing-alongs & a local running club's home base.
Jack Quinn's Irish Pub and Restaurant
RestaurantsBanzai Sushi
RestaurantsPetite sushi bar in modest strip mall offers 100 inventive rolls & other Japanese dishes.
Banzai Sushi
RestaurantsCowboy Star Restaurant And Butcher Shop
RestaurantsHand cut steaks & an extensive wine list presented in a refined space with indoor firepits.
Cowboy Star Restaurant And Butcher Shop
RestaurantsThe Wing Hut Aurora
RestaurantsNo-frills, counter-serve spot offering classic chicken wings, sandwiches, sides & craft beers.
The Wing Hut Aurora
RestaurantsPhở Sister
RestaurantsPho and other Vietnamese dishes served in a comfy setting with a kids' menu.
Phở Sister
RestaurantsLebowski's Taproom
RestaurantsAmerican bites and cocktails in a casual setting with a bar, film references, and a patio.
Lebowski's Taproom
RestaurantsCorinne Denver
RestaurantsUpscale American eatery and bar with a warm, relaxed vibe at the stylish Le Méridien hotel.
Corinne Denver
RestaurantsCrave Real Burgers- Castle Rock
RestaurantsGourmet burgers with an array of topping choices & creative combinations, plus sandwiches & shakes.
Crave Real Burgers- Castle Rock
RestaurantsMiya Moon
RestaurantsDown-to-earth restaurant featuring Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese & Japanese dishes, plus a full bar.
Miya Moon
RestaurantsParavicini's Italian Bistro
RestaurantsRustic trattoria with a lively atmosphere doling out classic Italian dishes with homemade sauces.
Paravicini's Italian Bistro
RestaurantsBlazing Bird (Aurora)
RestaurantsNashville-style specialist featuring hot chicken and wings in a casual space.
Blazing Bird (Aurora)
RestaurantsThe Local Table
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving burgers, pulled pork sandwiches and other American staples.
The Local Table
RestaurantsThe Office Co. Bar & Kitchen
RestaurantsClassic American eats, cocktails & draft beer round out the menu at this popular, laid-back outpost.
The Office Co. Bar & Kitchen
RestaurantsChicken Salad Chick
RestaurantsChain outlet specializing in many different types of chicken salads, plus sandwiches, soups & sides.
Chicken Salad Chick
RestaurantsZ'Abbracci - Pizza, Pasta & Tap House
RestaurantsItalian comfort food in a relaxed space with brunch, happy hour, sports TV & a cocktail menu.
Z'Abbracci - Pizza, Pasta & Tap House
RestaurantsSlice 420
RestaurantsEasygoing restaurant with a patio dishing up pizzas, plus subs, salads & desserts.
Slice 420
RestaurantsWolf Peach Public House
RestaurantsCasual setting for charcuterie boards, gnocchi, and other comfort food, plus cocktails.
Wolf Peach Public House
RestaurantsLeon Gessi New York Pizza
RestaurantsLong-standing option for New York-style pizza, subs & calzones in warm, laid-back quarters.
Leon Gessi New York Pizza
RestaurantsPhở Vy
RestaurantsRestaurant serving classic Vietnamese dishes, including an array of pho varieties.
Phở Vy
RestaurantsTexas de Brazil - Denver
RestaurantsUpscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.
Texas de Brazil - Denver
RestaurantsGattara
RestaurantsBrick-oven Neapolitan pizzas, pasta dishes and Italian mains served in a modish, firelit dining room.
Gattara
RestaurantsSaltgrass Steak House
RestaurantsInformal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch decor.
Saltgrass Steak House
RestaurantsArtisan Pizza Co
RestaurantsNeapolitan-style, wood-fired pizza is the specialty at this casual locale, plus salads & beers.
Artisan Pizza Co
RestaurantsIzakaya Den
RestaurantsHip eatery crafting traditional, intricate Japanese small plate fare in a stylish space.
Izakaya Den
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsUrban Egg
RestaurantsPopular all-day breakfast joint offering eggs benedict & pancakes with locally-sourced ingredients.
Urban Egg
RestaurantsCOATI
RestaurantsOffbeat, industrial-style hangout with food stands offering global street foods, coffee & cocktails.
COATI
RestaurantsVesper Lounge
RestaurantsBustling lounge serving cocktails, craft beers & Moroccan-influenced snacks in an atmospheric space.
Vesper Lounge
RestaurantsPit Fiend Barbecue
RestaurantsCounter-service joint turning out high-altitude wood-smoked BBQ favorites for lunch and dinner.
Pit Fiend Barbecue
RestaurantsRagin' Hog BBQ
RestaurantsRustic counter serve featuring Southern-style smoked meats with housemade BBQ sauces & sides.
Ragin' Hog BBQ
RestaurantsAce Eat Serve
RestaurantsHigh-energy hot spot in an old garage for Pan-Asian chow, cocktails & table tennis, plus juice bar.
Ace Eat Serve
RestaurantsBrooklyn's Finest Pizza
RestaurantsCheery local pizzeria offering thin-crust pies, calzones & stromboli in a colorful, compact setting.
Brooklyn's Finest Pizza
RestaurantsMizuna
RestaurantsChef Frank Bonanno's creative New American cooking paired with fine wines in an intimate room.
Mizuna
RestaurantsEarls Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsSleek, upscale chain serving gourmet burgers, global comfort food, cocktails, wines & beers.
Earls Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsDickey's Barbecue Pit - Castle Rock
RestaurantsBBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit - Castle Rock
RestaurantsPhở Express #1
RestaurantsBustling Vietnamese restaurant and noodle soup shop specializing in pho, sandwiches and bubble teas.
Phở Express #1
RestaurantsTwisted Egg
RestaurantsBreakfast-and-brunch spot for pancakes, eggs benedict and burritos, in an airy atmosphere.
Twisted Egg
RestaurantsApple Blossom
RestaurantsFarm-to-table restaurant at the Hyatt Centric offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus an evening lobby bar.
Apple Blossom
RestaurantsTucanos Brazilian Grill
RestaurantsBrazilian steakhouse chain serving all-you-can-eat churrasco & specialty skewers in a vibrant space.
Tucanos Brazilian Grill
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsWest Saloon & Kitchen
RestaurantsOld-fashioned saloon-style eatery with a patio dishing up hearty burgers, steaks, and beer on tap.
West Saloon & Kitchen
RestaurantsDeluxe Wingz
RestaurantsCasual eateries serving bone-in and boneless chicken wings in a variety of sauces.
Deluxe Wingz
RestaurantsSpanky's Roadhouse
RestaurantsThis cozy upscale diner hangout offers elevated pub grub & flatbreads to accompany a full bar.
Spanky's Roadhouse
RestaurantsThe Old North End Restaurant & Deli
RestaurantsCasual eatery whipping up pizza, pasta and classic Italian fare, along with beer and wine.
The Old North End Restaurant & Deli
RestaurantsCuba Cuba Castle Rock
RestaurantsCuban eatery and bar dishing up sandwiches, classic Cuban dishes, cocktails and wine. The menu also includes vegetarian and vegan options.
Cuba Cuba Castle Rock
RestaurantsPhở-natic Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsMore than 20 kinds of pho & other Vietnamese street eats in bright, minimalist digs.
Phở-natic Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsIto Sushi Asian Bistro
RestaurantsCasual eatery dishing up Thai and Chinese staples along with sushi rolls and sashimi.
Ito Sushi Asian Bistro
RestaurantsTupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsLively outpost of a Southern franchise serving up fried chicken, po' boys, mint juleps, and more.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsTrattoria Dionisia
RestaurantsCasual Italian spot featuring a menu full of handmade dishes ranging from pizza to gnocchi, plus beer and wine.
Trattoria Dionisia
RestaurantsWood Paddle Pizza & Tap
RestaurantsKid-friendly pizzeria and beer purveyor that cooks up wood-fired pies, plus sandwiches and salads.
Wood Paddle Pizza & Tap
RestaurantsB'z BBQ Co
RestaurantsFood trailer dishing up BBQ including popular ribs and burnt ends, plus whiskey.
B'z BBQ Co
RestaurantsPotager
RestaurantsRustic dining room whose organic New American menu changes monthly to reflect what's market-fresh.
Potager
RestaurantsThe Library Co. Bar & Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual eatery for burgers and sandwiches, plus cocktails in cozy quarters.
The Library Co. Bar & Kitchen
RestaurantsCastle Cafe
RestaurantsUnfussy pub in a former 1890s hotel plating hearty American fare like pan-fried chicken & burgers.
Castle Cafe
RestaurantsPho 99 Aurora
RestaurantsLocal family-run chain of sit-down soup shops serving the signature pho & Vietnamese specials.
Pho 99 Aurora
RestaurantsMelting Pot
RestaurantsFondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.
Melting Pot
RestaurantsCHIBA BAR
RestaurantsSushi & cocktails in a small, hip space with colorful cyberpunk murals & an industrial vibe.
CHIBA BAR
RestaurantsEcclesia
RestaurantsFood hall with multiple vendors serving everything from burgers to tacos plus a bar serving cocktails.
Ecclesia
RestaurantsSierra
RestaurantsHigh-end, wood-fired kitchen with a warm ambiance preparing select American mains & craft cocktails.
Sierra
RestaurantsMugi Ramen and Poke
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving Japanese fare, including a variety of ramen options, poke, and appetizers, plus beer and cocktails.
Mugi Ramen and Poke
RestaurantsSmokin Yard's BBQ
RestaurantsSouthern BBQ classics & sides dished up in down-to-earth surrounds featuring a bar.
Smokin Yard's BBQ
RestaurantsBon Ton's Cafe
RestaurantsHomey spot for all-day breakfast & comfort-food lunch with Southwestern specialties & a patio.
Bon Ton's Cafe
RestaurantsBar Dough
RestaurantsModern-rustic Italian spot featuring gourmet wood-fired pizzas, plus pastas, wine, beer & cocktails.
Bar Dough
RestaurantsTrestles Coastal Cuisine
RestaurantsCasual restaurant for seafood including lobster rolls and crab cakes.
Trestles Coastal Cuisine
RestaurantsBarcelona Wine Bar
RestaurantsTapas, paella, and an extensive list of Spanish wines on offer amid quaint, industrial decor.
Barcelona Wine Bar
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving spice-rubbed chicken tenders, sliders, fries and sandwiches, plus milkshakes.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsBangkok-Tokyo
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving freshly rolled sushi and other Japanese dishes, along with a Chinese menu and a Thai menu.
Bangkok-Tokyo
RestaurantsKickin Chicken
RestaurantsCasual spot serving chicken dishes like sandwiches and waffles, plus sides like rice.
Kickin Chicken
RestaurantsJessie's Smokin' NOLA
RestaurantsCounter-serve spot serving Cajun specialties such as po' boys, gumbo, and fried seafood.
Jessie's Smokin' NOLA
RestaurantsBig belly brothers bbq
RestaurantsMobile, quick-service caterer known for BBQ eats such as brisket.
Big belly brothers bbq
RestaurantsGreat Divide Brewery & Roadhouse
RestaurantsBustling destination with an informal ambiance offering hearty comfort classics, plus craft beer.
Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse
RestaurantsAnnette
RestaurantsSmall yet sunny spot for seasonal, modern American plates plus craft cocktails, in stylish digs.
Annette
RestaurantsSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsVibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsBlack Bear Diner Aurora
RestaurantsEasygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.
Black Bear Diner Aurora
RestaurantsUrban Farmer Denver
RestaurantsColorful yet sleek contemporary chophouse with a focus on sustainability in The Oxford Hotel.
Urban Farmer Denver
RestaurantsTrattoria Stella
RestaurantsCasual Italian eatery with cozy patio offering pastas, salads & entrees reflective of the season.
Trattoria Stella
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