One of the most populous cities in Colorado, Lakewood, has an extensive mix of cultures and people. The different variations of culinary selection in the city are no surprise to both locals and tourists. Here are the top 5 best places to eat in Lakewood, Colorado.

Café Jordano

Cafe, Restaurant, Italian, $$$

Location: 11068 West Jewell Avenue, Heritage West, Lakewood, CO 80227

Contact: 303-988-6863

Operating for more than 18 years, Café Jordano is a local institute that was started by a couple and named after their son. The cafe started to gain popularity after a local food critic shared a rave review. Café Jordano is known for its traditional Italian menu that centers on specialties such as lasagne with rice beef ragu, fettucine with gorgonzola, and gnocchi in a cream sauce. With the amount of guests craving for their sumptuous food, the restaurant implements a strict reservation policy. Guest must arrive within fifteen minutes before their booking time and reservations are only accepted for a group of six and more people.

Simms Steak House

Restaurant, American, Steakhouse, $$$

Location: 11911 West 6th Avenue, Daniels, Lakewood, CO 80401

Contact: 303-237-0465

If you are looking for a restaurant with a view, then the Simms Steak House is a place to be. The steakhouse was awarded as Denver's best view in 2010. Aside from the award-winning view of the deluxe restaurant, it is also known as one of the highest-rated food in the area. Simms Steak House serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktail happy hour that starts from 4 pm to 7 pm. Some of its signature dishes include roast beef prime rib and buffalo quail which is a gamey upgrade on the traditional chicken wings. The brunch is an all-you-can-eat event that is served from 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday.

240 Union

Restaurant, American, $$$

Location: 240 Union Boulevard, Union Square, Lakewood, CO 80228

Contact: 303-989-3562

240 Union is an elegant showroom restaurant that has been providing amazing cuisine at Lakewood since 1989. The chefs at 240 Union presents daily specials that offer the best quality in fresh produce and the menu changes and updates per season. The restaurant's menu includes a variety of meat, vegetarian options, and fish. Guests are guarantee to enjoy their dishes at the dining area with a view of the local surroundings of 240 Union.

Little India

Restaurant, Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, $$$

Location: 425 South Teller Street, Belmar, Lakewood, CO 80226

Contact: 303-937-9777

The families of Malhotra and Baidwan has been operating Lakewood's Little India for more than 20 years and they have been serving one of the best Indian food in the city. Little India's chefs brought back the cooking techniques and best ingredients from the sub-continent of northern India in which they started their cooking careers. Their signature dishes are prepared and cooked using a traditional clay oven. One of their popular dishes is the chicken ginger kabob - bits of chicken breasts that are marinated in ginger mint sauce and presented in a sizzling pan with diced onions.

The Oceanaire

Restaurant, American, Seafood, Gluten-free, $$$

Location: 1400 Arapahoe Street, Central Business District, Denver, CO 80202

Contact: 303-991-2277

The Oceanaire seafood room that is located in Colorado is a part of a lineage of seafood restaurants that are considered to be the best of the best in the USA, let alone Lakewood or Colorado. They serve the finest and exquisite dining experience with their fresh seafood which is supplied by the leading fish suppliers. The Oceanaire in Colorado has also won various recognitions including the award for the best seafood restaurant from 2008 to 2010. The dishes are prepared and cooked to the highest possible standards which are guaranteed by the team of top-rated chefs. Signature dishes include Idaho rainbow trout, black & blue swordfish, and pan-seared scallops.

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