Most Romantic Restaurants & Bars Along the Front Range

Can you believe Valentine’s Day is around the corner? Whether you prefer a staycation or a leisurely trip to one of the Front Range’s incredible cities, indulging at one of these romantic spots could create some special memories. RSVP as they will book up! After dinner you can enjoy an artisanal cocktail at a swanky bar or intimate speakeasy. Each area offers plenty of other special experiences (shows, spas, mountain views, and more).

FT. COLLINS AREA

Ace Gilletts Lounge & Supper Club: New York-style jazz club. 

Bistro Nautile: French-Influenced bistro with farm-fresh ingredients.

Chimney Park (Windsor): Seasonal American cuisine overlooking a lake.

Domenic’s Bistro and Wine Bar: Swanky Italian-inspired eatery.

Elliot’s Martini Bar: Upbeat and lively atmosphere. 

Little: Neighborhood New American eatery.

Rare Italian: Relaxed ambiance (handmade pasta and locally sourced steaks). 

Social: Speakeasy with big band, jazz, blues, and swing.

Sonny Lubick Steakhouse: Cozy, intimate setting.

The Sunset Lounge: Rooftop views with sophisticated, live jazz.

 

BOULDER COUNTY

1914 House: Contemporary American restaurant focused on sustainably-grown, high quality ingredients.

Black Cat: Organic farm with an impressive wine list.

Brasserie Ten Ten: Vibrant French cafe.

The Cork: Local, slightly Western flair.

Corrida: Hip and sophisticated Spanish restaurant.

Dagabi Cucina: Stylish Spanish hideaway.

Flagstaff House: Ultra dreamy at 6,000 feet above Boulder.

Frasca Food and Wine: High-end Northern Italian (with two James Beard wins).

Gemini: Spanish tapas and libations in the heart of downtown Boulder.

Greenbriar Inn: Stunning restaurant inside a historic house.

Jill’s Restaurant and Bistro Fresh: Elegant setting inside the St Julien Hotel and Spa.

License No. 1: Gypsy jazz and Prohibition-era drinks.

Spruce Farm & Fish Contemporary dining at Hotel Boulderado.

 

METRO DENVER AREA

Annette: Award-winning scratch kitchen in Aurora.

Arvada Tavern:  Historical 1940s style eatery.

Ash’Kara – Israeli vegetarian eatery in the Highlands.

Caldero – Features American and Southwestern cuisine.

Coperta: Southern Italian eatery in Uptown

Corridor 44: Classy bubble bar on Larimer Square

Fruition: Farm to Table by a James Beard winning chef near Cheesman Park

Guard and Grace: Modern steak house.

Jovanina: Fresh, modern take on Italian cuisine.

LeRoux: Intimate French Bistro along 16th St Mall

The Mansion on Colfax: New American restaurant.

Mizuna: Fine French dining by Frank Bonnano 

Nocturne: Elegant supper club and live jazz in RiNo

Odyssey: Authentic Italian restaurant

Olivia: Handmade Pasta experience by Frank Bonanno in Wash Park 

The Ponti: Relaxing dinner at the Denver Art Museum

Rioja: Authentic Mediterranean restaurant

Tavernetta: Fine Dining Italian by a James Beard winning chef at Union Station

 

Sources: visitftcollins.com, travelboulder.com, bouldercoloradousa.com, deliciousdenverfoodtours.com, opentable.com, yelp.com