9 Amazing Restaurants Along The Colorado Lakefront You Must Try Before You Die
Are you looking to find a romantic and unique restaurant this holiday season? No need to search high and low for a fun and scenic place to take your sweetheart; just visit one of these 9 amazing restaurants along the Colorado lakefront that you must try before you die:
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What could make this gorgeous lake view at this Denver-area restaurant even better? Coffee Encrusted NY Strip Steak (pictured), of course!
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For a more casual dining experience with out-of-this-world views of Grand Lake, check out the dive-tastic (and oh-so filling) Pancho & Lefty's!
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Located just down the road from Pancho & Lefty's is the elegant Mustachio's, which offers incredible 3-course Italian dinners served with an unforgettable view of Lake Granby.
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Pelican Lakes Restaurant & Bar has not only a perfect view of the surrounding lake, but of a green golf course and the majestic Rocky Mountains as well. It doesn't get much better than this, folks!
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As per their website, The Villa is a "Delicious, handcrafted meals lovingly prepared in the 'almost heaven' setting of panoramic Palmer Lake." We couldn't have said it better ourselves.
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Is it just me or does Echo Lake Lodge look like the perfect setting for a glass of wine and cuddle session with that special someone? (Psst... if anyone I know is reading this, please tell my husband that he should take me here!)
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Estes Park's Waterfront Grille is just that: a delicious restaurant situated amongst Lake Estes and the ever-glorious Longs Peak.
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Want to score extra brownie points with your loved one this holiday season? Book a suite at the Broadmoor and then treat your guy or gal to a fabulous Sunday brunch at the famed hotel's Lake Terrace Dining Room!
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A toast to great food, specialty craft brews, and magnificent views of Lake Dillon? I'll drink to that!
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