Colorado has a long and storied cattle-ranching history, especially on the Eastern Plains and Western Slope. The state is known for well-marbled, flavorful beef that locally owned steakhouses source directly from Colorado ranches and other producers statewide. Chef-driven steakhouse menus incorporate dry-aged cuts of beef, wood-fired grills, Colorado lamb and bison, and vegetarian options to fit a variety of tastes. Plus, many of the state’s top steakhouses have private dining rooms and offer full buyouts for groups, with the newest being Broadway 10 that opened in Denver’s Cherry Creek North neighborhood in December.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Colorado’s oldest steakhouse, Denver’s Buckhorn Exchange, delivers vintage character and classic cuts, while two Elway’s locations—Elway’s Vail and Elway’s Downtown at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver—are go-tos for business and high-end dinners, offering refined experiences and multiple private dining options. Also in The Mile High City, Guard and Grace by Chef Troy Guard impresses with a contemporary feel and fire-grilled steaks, while Chef Dana Rodriguez’s Carne is all about international flavors. And some of these establishments have a touch of football star power: Elway’s is co-owned by former NFL Denver Broncos quarterback and Hall of Famer John Elway, while Shanahan’s Steakhouse in Denver is named for former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan. In Fort Collins, Sonny Lubick, the well-known retired Colorado State University football coach, is the inspiration behind Sonny Lubick Steakhouse.
It’s hard to beat steakhouses with mountain views, and three stand out from the rest: The Steakhouse at Flying Horse within Flying Horse Resort & Club in Colorado Springs, Charter Steakhouse in The Charter at Beaver Creek, and Corrida in Boulder. The Steakhouse at Flying Horse is in a Tuscan-style villa and Charter Steakhouse is steps from the ski slopes, while Corrida has Spanish flair and a focus on wood-fired steak and seafood.
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