Stockton’s Plum Creek Stables

Known for its horse-boarding facilities, Stockton’s Plum Creek Stables has the feel of an authentic Western horse ranch – but it’s located just outside Littleton. It boasts four decades of experience in trail rides, horseback-riding lessons, and parties, complete with chuckwagon suppers where you can truly get a taste of the American frontier. The stables […]

Sunflower Asian Cafe

Sunflower Asian Cafe’s owners hail from Jiangsu Province, but ask a server what to order from the traditional Chinese menu (you’ll need to request it), and she’ll point you to dishes originating in Sichuan. Heed her advice, because the kitchen does masterful work with tingly Sichuan peppercorns and spice, and its less-spicy Sichuan fare is […]

Sushi Terrace

In an unlikely yet beautiful dining room in a plaza anchored by a King Soopers, Sushi Terrace slices up some excellent raw fish. The rolls are superb, and the soft-shell crab and the calamari tempura are exquisite.

Swingers

Although golf is a big sport in Colorado, there are few opportunities to play in the dead of winter. The bar, which is next to the Robusto Room, has state-of-the-art golf simulators that allow you to play eighteen holes in under an hour — on one of more than fifty championship golf courses.

Taste of Philly

The original six-seater takeout place on Colorado Boulevard was founded by a guy from Pennsylvania, and even though Taste of Philly is now owned by folks from South Jersey, they still know how to make a real Philadelphia cheesesteak. All in all, it’s a perfect sandwich in every way. As an added bonus, there’s a […]

Thai Basil

At this funky restaurant, the solid Asian fare — always fresh and well cooked — boasts some fun touches, including rice molded into the shape of a fish. With few exceptions, meals are priced for families and frequent dining.

Thai Bistro

Tasty starters and intense curries are the hallmarks of this excellent Thai eatery. The setting is strip-mall casual, but once you’re inside you’ll forget everything but your insatiable desire to eat every chile-laden item in the place. Don’t miss the red jungle curry, but be sure to have a beer handy to cool down your […]

The Toad Tavern

What was once a quaint suburban bar turned into a full-fledged music venue in 2008, when the Toad Tavern space was expanded to nearly 5,000 square feet and filled with new furnishings, refinished surfaces, raised ceilings and a stage that’s been beefed up considerably from its postage-stamp-sized predecessor. The new stage can easily accommodate a […]

Toast

Located within walking distance of Littleton’s picturesque downtown area, Toast is a popular breakfast-lunch-brunch stop for local families and tourists dropping in for a bite to eat. It’s best known for the French toast and pancake selection (which include any number of toppings, from fruit to chocolate), but there are also savory items on the […]

TRU Colotexmex Bar-B-Que & Catering

Cruise along Littleton Boulevard until you see the Pyramid Liquors sign, then pull into the parking lot for a smoky surprise. TRU owner and pit master James Diaz fires up the mesquite and hits ribs, chicken thighs, pork loin, brisket and beef tri-tip with a powerful dose of smoke, as is appropriate for his Tex-Mex […]

Virgilio’s Pizzeria and Wine Bar

The original Virgilio’s opened in Lakewood in 2005, and became so popular that owner and pizza master Virgilio Urbano opened a second location in an old Johnny Carino’s in the summer of 2010. Although the Lakewood store has closed, this Virgilio’s in Littleton is going very, very strong. The behemoth, 6,400-square-foot space features an exhibition […]

Waterton Tavern

The Waterton Tavern’s website touts two things that are very important to tavern-goers: cold beer and big burgers. And while this bar, which is located in the Roxborough section of Littleton, excels at both of those things (there are ten different types of burgers), the place has even more to offer, including additional menu items […]