Parker Colorado Restaurant Reviews 2010

Have been to Falcon Brewery in Parker Station twice now. Good beer, good food. The first time our service was great (Brandon waited on us). It wasn’t too busy. Last time I was there the bar service was unexceptional. Owner (not the brewmaster) was “Johnny on the spot” to take our order when we first sat down and then just faded away. He took the order and my friend got the wrong side. We had to get someone else to fix it and waited, waited, waited. She was done with her meal before it came out. Then it was too peppery for her. The place was busy and maybe they haven’t figured out how to get things done when busy.

Will definitely go back again. They deserve another chance with regards to the service. Maybe they’re still working out some of the kinks.

What’s up with the Service at Joe’s Crab Shack?

Went to Joe’s Crab Shack in Parker, Co. yesterday. They made Me, my wife, and my four hungry little ones wait an hour to get seated, after they said “ten minutes”. We sat at the table for 30 MORE minutes and never even saw a waitress. We finally had to leave and go over to Red Robin so that we get something to eat. Awful service from Joe’s Crab Shack. I will not be giving them my business in the future, and if you want prompt and friendly service, you should probably patronize a different establishment.

Lucky Red Robin is almost next door. Way to go Red Robin!

SAUCE HOUSE – Stroh Rd & Parker Rd. I really hope this place can make it because it feels like it’s a family run business and I’d rather support our local small businesses rather than a big chain. We went last Friday night and the place was sadly pretty empty.

The pizza and meatball sandwich was pretty good and they served free chocolate fondue with fruit that was a nice treat.

I hope you pay them a visit to give this small business a chance. Keep them in mind as they also DELIVER.

I so want a mid-priced place with an outdoor patio that has character. Look at Castle Rock. They have at least four really cool mom and pop places to sit out in a private landscaped courtyard and enjoy the weather.

I am not that hard to please but Parker just lacks mid level price non-chain spots. Tequila Joes was just OK. Old Santa Fe – After several attempts I finally had a meal I liked there last night. Bamba has grown on me but it’s just OK. We are there quite a bit – love their chips and salsa. Warhorse – have not been since they went upscale. It was pretty good before they changed. Trappers -Good but if I’m going to spend that kind of money I’m going to Brook’s. Falcon – Love the folks there but the beer and the food are just OK. Las Delicias – 1 and only time was years ago we did not like it and flys everywhere. Consistent good reviews have us ready to try again. Los Volcanes – Went a few times but replaced by Hacienda CO (Now THAT is great food). August Moon – I like it but Chinese usually means delivery. Cafe Monet – One of the better places that, because of kids, we just never seem to make it to. We need to get over there. Armondo’s – pretty good but I always get the sense that kids are not really welcome there. Indochine – I am luke warm about Thai to begin with but I don’t like it as much as other places I’ve been. Went there quite a bit when it was in the tiny place next to B&Rs. Mark Pi’s – OK for a changeup once in awhile. Who have I missed? Where is Parker’s great brew pub (sorry Falcon)and pizza place? Our great drinks and dessert in the courtyard or by the fireplace spot? Give me a reason to hang out on Main street!

Our new non-Parker hotspot is Parry’s Pizza. Not for beer but I love the pizza.

I totally agree with you about needing a GREAT pizza place in Parker… Lil Ricci’s is the best I’ve found, I like the patio when the weather is good but the atmosphere inside is lacking. I grew up in Aurora and love GeJo’s. I miss places like THAT! Tequila Joe’s does have the great firepit and patio and the food there for us has always been consistently good and fun friendly server staff. I DO Love Hacienda CO.. Try the Ultimate Margarita’s.. layered frozen seriously fantastico!

Burgers – go to Better Burgers – located next to Discount Tire on Lincoln Ave. just west of Parker Road. Great burgers, and the buns don’t fall apart. Plus, they include the fixin’s on your burger. No dirty ‘self service bar’ to wade through.

RIBS – if you like real Ribs (i.e. not the puny baby back kind), try Brother’s BBQ on I-25/Arapahoe, or Yazoo BBQ which is just a bit further east on Arapahoe off I-25 (located in front of Home Depot).

Steaks – a bit pricy, but Saltgrass is a better deal than Trappers. Texas Roadhouse is not as pricy, but the steaks are just a bit lower quality than Saltgrass.

Mexican – Tequila Joes is the best in Parker, hands down. Plus, you can get bargain certificates at restaurant.com.

Italian – Armandos is pretty good, but they are overpriced for what you get.

Bar/Pub – You can’t beat the Tailgate for happy hour.

Wine/Tapas – Vines is the place. You don’t go there for a big dinner (anyone who thought they were isn’t paying attention). The wines are great, and you should go there for their happy hour specials and 1/2 price nights.

Pizza/Pasta – You’ve got to head north to Old Chicago at Parker Rd/Arapahoe.

American Fair – Cheddars at Parker/Arapahoe is pretty darn good and provides a great value.

Hi there!

New to Parker, love the site and thread on restaurants.

My wife and I moved from Kansas City, and are loving to try out the local establishments.

I’m an Asian food fanatic, and it’s always a struggle to find a place to get great, consistent, Chinese and Thai. I’ll be trying the Dancing Noodle (thanks to the 2009 thread) and must comment on a restaurant that I didn’t see on the entire thread, but is definitely worth mention.

Johnny’s Asian Bistro – This restaurant has FANTASTIC food. I had the best Egg Rolls here that I’ve ever had. Having spent some time in Asia, I’m pretty picky about American Asian food. The food was good and lite, not too greasy, and the service was great. The restaurant is quaint, but very comfortable and warm feeling. I will definitely be going back to try it again very soon. As picky as I am about Chinese, this one was a winner.

Cherry Village Asian Grill – This one is also good, although their food isn’t quite as good as Johnny’s. Will be ordering in from them though. Two great places within minutes of my house, I couldn’t ask for more.

Keep these coming, it really helps those of us that are new to the area!

Let’s see:

My Favorite Parker place is Goga’s Mediterranean Cuisine. Big portions, friendly staff, and nice atmosphere.

Places I like: Hickory house, Panera Bread, Chipolte.

There are lots of average places in Parker.

Place I don’t like: Takota (SP?) – have been there twice now and each time they are out of like half of the items on the menu. The server doesn’t let us know until we order it that there is no more.

Tequila Joe’s – again bad service. Waited for any one seat me. Finally sat in the bar. Sat and waited for a server to get me a drink and menu. Had to servers tell me someone will help me in a minute. After waiting 15 minutes, I left.