Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Parker

"The Lowdown: This may be the ultimate date spot due to its euphoric atmosphere of tables surrounded by tree bark and draped by curtains and lanterns — an ‘urban aspen grove.’ Suitable for a date of two or a double date — due to its amply spaced booths. It feels like an exclusive club and bar but it has award-winning food to match. For starters, the delicacy that is roasted bone marrow ($14) or the grilled squid ($14) with charred broccolini are good choices."

"There is something about this long-time mainstay on S Broadway that just feels dreamy and magical. The name itself speaks to the story of two young lovers: a lumberjack and a winemaker’s daughter who settled in a cabin in the Colorado mountains and lived happily ever after. Carefully and lovingly crafted, the unique decor transports you to this woodland fairytale nestled in a grove of Aspen trees, lanterns, and diaphanous curtains."

"To share some of the best food in the country with a beloved, book a table at Beatrice and Woodsley. This restaurant focuses on seasonal and local ingredients, so the menu is alway..."

"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."

"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."

"This is the first outpost of the popular New York eatery of the same name, which drew its inspiration from the traditional butcher guilds of Italy that oversaw quality of meats. It fulfills its steakhouse creds with a menu that includes classic filet mignon, New York Strip and bone-in rib steak. There's also fresh pasta with Porterhouse and baked lasagna with filet meatballs."

"Outstanding wine list and hospitality from servers and sommelier. Tasteful interior design and decor made for a nice atmosphere, but the awful pop music ..."

"If you’re looking for a restaurant that is perfect for the whole family, then the Citron Bistro is ideal for you. It is an upscale restaurant serving modern American dishes and offers happy hours and a weekly special. They also have occasional brunch buffet that you should partake in whenever it happens, for their menu are well thought of."

"A pioneer in LoDo in the 1990s — back when the neighborhood was just beginning to emerge from a long economic downturn — this seafood spot has evolved (and expanded) with the times while remaining true to the buoyant indie spirit it opened with. On the classic side are raw bar items galore along with crab cakes, chowder, caviar service, and so on; on the seasonal side, there might be Korean-spiced chicken-fried oysters, halibut roasted in parchment paper with spring veggies, or furikake-crusted big eye tuna with ginger fried rice. And all of it will be sustainably sourced, thanks to the longtime efforts of executive chef Sheila Lucero."

"Founder Dave Query ignited Denver’s seafood scene with the opening of this oceanic restaurant and oyster bar in Lower Downtown (LoDo) that has since spawned offshoots across Colorado and beyond. From its rambunctiously energetic vibe, offset by a subtle nautical theme, to its fiercely seasonal menu of sustainable seafood sourced from passionate purveyors, it’s a fan favorite for slurping pristine oysters, although the rest of the menu — crab legs, lobster, clam chowder, charred Spanish octopus and Alaskan halibut — is every bit as crowd-pleasing, as are the spirit-forward cocktails and compelling wines and craft beers."

"I know, I know…I never would have dreamed of bringing my kids to Jax in LoDo. And, perhaps that location is kid-friendly, but it is fancy enough that I think you have to have the right kind of kid…mine aren’t quite there yet. But, we recently visited their second location just off Colorado Boulevard, and it was surprisingly kid-friendly with a child at nearly every table."

"Rabbi Raymond Zwerin, one of the original founders of Babi Yar Park, walks through two very large inscribed granite gates at the entrance to the park in Denver near the intersection of Yale Ave and Havana on Aug. 4, 2011. Babi Yar Park memorializes the massacre of 200,000 people — mostly Jews — in the Babi Yar Ravine in Kiev Ukraine USSR between Sept. 29, 1941, and Nov. 6, 1943, in the hands of the Nazis during World War II. Named after a Ukrainian massacre site, Babi Yar opened in 1982 to commemorate the Holocaust with some of Denver’s most striking, minimalist public art and design elements."

"One of the less visited Denver museums, the Mizel Museum offers a small but fascinating look at 4,000 years of Jewish history, along with a variety of visiting exhibitions. Note that tours of the museum are by appointment only."

"Featuring only Colorado artists, the Cherry Creek Art Gallery is a space where you can go and appreciate (and support!) local artists. Most of the styles are of Colorado scenery but you can also enjoy some contemporary pieces as well."

"This past Saturday we had every intention of eating at La Dona Mezcalaria. Truth be told my date's steampunk jacket, black…”more. Offers takeout and delivery"

"I was impressed The minute I walked in the door of the Brutal Poodle. The atmosphere was welcoming and the food was fantastic!. My boyfriend and I enjoyed..."