Aurora Restaurants

Big Fat Cupcake: Happiness at Cherry Creek North
If cupcakes just scream “party” to you, then without a doubt the happiest place in Cherry Creek North is Big Fat Cupcake. Whether you need a boost or you're celebrating, it's the ideal treat. With a store full of freshly made, superlative-inducing indulgences, the most difficult task is choosing a flavor. Most customers don’t stop at just one.

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Village Cork: Indulge in artisan food and wine
It can be hard to find a true neighborhood spot with great food and wine…a place where you can feel comfortable whether you’re dressed for work, a night out or in run-round attire. Even better, a venue that also can offer personalized service and an atmosphere completely suited for get-togethers from a casual conversation to a celebration. Want a classy, comfortable, indulgent experience? Head to The Village Cork.

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Great Northern Tavern celebrates historic train route
Railroad fans especially enjoy Great Northern Tavern's concept, a tribute to the historic transcontinental route of the Great Northern Railway. Cuisine spans northern U.S. regional favorites, while the atmosphere and décor evoke the romance of train travel with overstuffed booths reminiscent of dining in a first-class club car. Overall, anyone who appreciates well-crafted food, fine wine and friendly service will make tracks to DTC's posh neighborhood eatery.

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The Perfect Landing: High-flying dining at Centennial Airport
To pilots, the perfect landing is all about an aircraft making smooth, balanced wheel contact with the runway as the engines throttle down—the ideal ending to a flight. At Centennial Airport in south Denver, The Perfect Landing revolves around a complete restaurant experience of delicious food and beverages served alongside windows offering superb views of nearby runways…ending with a departure that’s rarely final.

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Marlowe's: Iconic menus, martinis
On warm-weather days, the patio at Marlowe’s overflows with happy, animated customers who relish its 16th Street Mall location. The restaurant is arguably the best place to enjoy downtown people-watching. What happens when the snow flies? It’s still filled with vibrant patrons who settle into the casually upscale atmosphere with martini-focused bar. No matter what the weather, diners continually savor a myriad of crowd-pleasing selections.

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WaterCourse Foods: All-veggie, all the time
Vegetarians who go out to eat with carnivore friends generally must scan a typical restaurant menu and choose a salad, a cheese-focused meatless entrée (or appetizer), and dessert. But roles are reversed for veggie-lovers at WaterCourse Foods. The entire menu is dedicated to vegetarian, vegan and even some gluten-free options, and wine and beer add to the bliss. Meat-loving companions are happy too…some even become converts.

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Savor the fine art of delectable dining at Palettes
Expectations for a restaurant at the Denver Art Museum might center around creative cuisine and intriguing flavors that complement artful presentations. With the influence of iconic restaurateur Kevin Taylor, Palettes succeeds on all counts and diners are treated to a multisensory experience for lunch and dinner. Here, carefully crafted food is as flavorful as it is visually appealing.

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The Corner Office Restaurant + Martini Bar: Executive-level fare for all
The Corner Office Restaurant + Martini Bar has the ultimate location in Denver—just a crosswalk away from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and two blocks from the 16th Street Mall. Invesco Field, the Pepsi Center and Coors Field are all easily accessible. But you don’t get to the top of the corporate ladder relying on location alone. TCO offers a fun "no work, all play" mindset with global comfort food, handcrafted martinis and a retro-cool vibe.

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Sam Taylor's Bar-B-Q fires up downhome specialties
Sam Taylor’s Bar-B-Q has used the slogan “one bone is all it takes” for years. It fits. When Beyonce is in town, she calls for chow. Elected officials are frequent visitors. Pro athletes too. This isn’t a place with a chi-chi atmosphere…far from it. You can’t call it a dive, but the décor is spare—bare bones, so to speak. What’s the draw? It’s the food, y’all. Fall-off-the-bone tender meats, freshly prepared sides and a signature barbecue sauce so good it’s the only one on the menu.

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Life is sweet at D Bar Desserts
People rhapsodize about desserts—memorable creations seem to conjure up feelings of pure indulgence. Since 2008, Food Network host Keegan Gerhard and wife Lisa Bailey have run a wish-fulfillment haven for sugar-focused foodies in Denver. At D Bar Desserts, treats reign supreme and savory dishes are tasty accompaniments. By day, it’s a chic bakery with nosh-worthy bites. But in the evening, it becomes an all-out dessert-and-wine fest.

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