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Restaurants Serving Vegetarian and Natural Food

V-Vegetarian only   VF-Vegetarian Friendly (some meat dishes)  S-Seafood  WF-Whole Foods  O-Organic

This directory will be continually updated. You may, also, suggest your favorite restaurant serving healthy food.

Arvada

Aurora

Black Hawk

Boulder

Broomfield

Colorado Springs

Denver

Estes Park

Englewood

Fort Collins

Glendale

Highlands Ranch

Lakewood

Littleton

Louisville

Lyons

Pinewood Springs

Superior

Westminster

Wheat Ridge

For more listings in Colorado, visit the Vegetarian Society of Colorado's web site.

Click on the restaurant name to go to their web site for a menu. Some have maps or you can use MapQuest.

Adam's Mountain Cafe, 110 Canon Ave., Manitou Springs, 719-685-1430, VF, S, WF, O
A casual gourmet restaurant known for its award-winning menu featuring vegetarian, fresh seafood and poultry. Mediterranean, Asian, Southwestern cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Fine wine. Exquisite desserts.
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Andrea's Homestead Cafe, 216 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5000 VF, S, O
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Since 1977. Many vegetarian entrees. Sunday Brunch and smoke free environment.
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Boulder Cafe, 1247 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-4884, VF, S, O
Rocky Mountain-style dining featuring fondue, homemade desserts, oyster bar and organic vegetables from Café's Acre Garden.
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Beau Jo's Pizza, click here for the 6 locations in the area. $5 on-line coupon. VF
Tofu Pizza: Beau Jo's pizza sauce, tofu, spinach, artichoke hearts, roma tomatoes and topped with fresh basil.
Veggie Lite: Beau Jo's pizza sauce, black olives, green peppers, red onions, roma tomatoes, mushrooms and topped with mozzarella and low-cholesterol mozzarella cheese .
New York Special: Fresh roasted garlic and olive oil sauce with roma tomatoes, scallions, jalapeños and black olives, topped with a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheese, then sprinkled with fresh oregano.
And a Salad Bar.
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Buca di Beppo, 4 locations in Colorado, 1-866-EAT BUCA, VF, S
Our food is Southern Italian: specialties of Campania, Apulia, Sicily and the rest of Southern Italy - dishes like Spaghetti Marinara, Chicken Cacciatore, Linguini Frutti di Mare, and Neapolitan Pizzas. We serve our food family-style, in portions meant for sharing. There is also a Buca Small portion, perfect for not-so-large parties.
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Cafe Prasad, 1904 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-447-2667, O, Vegan Food
The cozy eatery — part of the community-owned Boulder Co-op Market — offers mildly sweet muffins, brownies and jam bars in the a.m. with smoothies, teas and organic, shade-grown, Fair Trade coffee. In the p.m., try the hot vegan sandwiches. The Righteous Reuben grills tempeh, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on organic rye bread. Hummus, spinach, tomato, red onion and sprouts are layered on the Hummus Evolution sandwich.
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Canyon Casino, Black Hawk, 303-777-1111, VF, S
Join us up on the third floor for some down home cookin’ at the Canyon Grille. We’re serving up everything from our world-famous Grand Canyon Burger, to pastas, choice-cut sirloins, grilled Maui Maui, Cajun-style swordfish, and sandwiches.
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Chautauqua Dining Hall, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-440-3776, VF, O, S
At the Chautauqua Dining Hall, we focus on menus that promote seasonality and simplicity. "In my cooking I like to look at the intrinsic qualities of the main ingredients, and do what I can to showcase those qualities," says Chef Bradford Heap. "We believe that superior flavor begins at the farm, and we are always trying to expand our network of regional organic growers and purveyors. I try to make good food a celebration of life; it's meant to be enjoyed with good friends, good wine, and conversation."
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Chinook Tavern, Cherry Creek North, 265 Detroit St., Denver, 303-394-0044, VF, S O
Nestled in the heart of Cherry Creek North, Chinook Tavern features contemporary American cuisine with a genuine European twist, using the finest ingredients, and organic produce whenever available.
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Colorado Central Station Casino, 340 Main St., Black Hawk, 303, 279-3000 VF(salads), S
Come join us at the Whistlestop Buffet. Serving up a bountiful display of Fresh Salads, Fruits, Homemade Dressings, Breads, Assorted Hot Entrees, and Side Dishes, with a full Dessert Selection.
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Country Buffet, Gateway Plaza, 1026 So. Sable Blvd. Aurora, 303-745-1844, VF, S
The quality of our food stands apart from other restaurants in the buffet category. This is achieved through our commitment to using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients in our salads, made-from-scratch soups, entrees and, of course, our delicious desserts. Unlike other buffet restaurants, we prepare our food at continual intervals throughout the day and serve it in small quantities (enough to feed 8 to 12 guests). Some of our recipes have been passed down within our families.
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Del Mar Crab House, 1453 Larimer Street, Denver, 303-825-4747, S
The Del Mar Crab House is Denver's exclusive choice for succulent king crab, live Maine lobsters, fresh oysters and an expansive shellfish selection. Choice steaks also line our mesquite grill.
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Dixons, 16th & Wazee, Denver, 303-573-6100, VF, S
Dixons creative American cuisine is presented in the historic Henry Lee building in a mission-style arts & crafts setting seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, late night snacks or weekend brunch.
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Dunraven Inn, 2 locations in Estes Park, VF, S
We proudly prepare all of our sauces and soups. All entrees are served with salad or soup, assorted breads, and (unless the entree is made of pasta) your choice of baked potato, french fries, pasta, sliced Roma tomatoes, Tandy's rice pilaf, or polenta.
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The Estes Deli & Catering, 361 S. St. Vrain, Estes Park, 970-586-5741, VF, S
A great place to meet friends for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Many vegetarian entrees. Catering also.
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Ethiopian Restaurant, 2816 E. Colfax, 322-5939, VF
Vegetables : Meser Wot - $7.50,
Lentil stew served spicy with two side dishes $7.25,
Yater Alicha - Pureed yellow split peas, served mild with two side dishes, $7.50,
Vegetarian Special - A combination of spicy lentils, yellow split peas, green lentils, cabbage and potatoes, $8.95
All entrees are served with the following vegetables and Enjera (Ethiopian bread)
Yater Alicha - Pureed yellow split peas with blended spices;
Tekel Gomen - Cabbage and potatoes sautéed with onions and spices.
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Fourth Story Restaurant & Bar - 2955 E. 1st Ave., Denver. Phone 303-322-1824, VF
A romantic spot with seasonal menus and decadent desserts. Recent menu items include salads with lemon stilton cheese, shoestring potatoes and Bing cherries; seven-spice grilled salmon with shiitake gyoza, ginger cucumbers and mango jus; and, for dessert, lemon-orange pound cake with mission figs and lavender-honey mascarpone. The cozy restaurant's wall-to-wall book collection and menu with "chapter" headings are a nod to the Tattered Cover bookstore located on the floor below. Monday-Saturday for lunch and dinner, Sunday for brunch.
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Goodfriends, 3100 E Colfax, Denver, 303-399-1751, VF, F
A moderately priced menu with all of your favorite selections plus daily specials make Goodfriends a perfect spot for business lunches & family dining alike. Come and enjoy Goodfriends!
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Govinda's Buffet, 1400 Cherry St., Denver, 303-333-5461, V
Every Sunday evening we host a free vegetarian feast that is open to everyone. We are able to provide this feast free of charge thanks to the generous support of our many sponsors. Sponsorship is a nice way to gain a little extra recognition from the Lord and His devotees, and is often done in commemoration of something important to oneself (birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, etc.)
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India's Restaurant, 3333 S Tamarac Dr., Denver, 303-752-9814 VF, S
For a decade now, the snug, elegantly decorated India's has been Denver's best Indian restaurant. Every dish they serve carries the deep, complex flavors that are the hallmark of Indian cuisine; each curry's spices are so distinct that you can tell them apart by smell alone.
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Intrigue, 275 S Logan, Denver 303-722-2662, VF, S
"One of the best vegetarian menus in town." – Kyle Wagner, The Denver Post
"One of our favorite veggie menus in Denver" - 5280 Magazine
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Isle of Capri Casino, Black Hawk, 1-800-THE-ISLE, VF, S
CALYPSO'S Buffet, A Feast For All Your Senses, Calypso's has a new look, and a deliciously large new menu! Savor great new tastes like rotisserie chicken, wood stone baked pizza, baked Mahi, Blue Crab, Dungeness crab, steam Clams, scallops and breads.
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Las Margaritas, Gaylord and Mississippi, 303-777-0194 & 17th and Downing, 303-830-2199, VF, S
Las Margaritas offers a unique and extensive variety of homemade foods from Old Mexico and the Southwest, Prepared without the addition of fats, cholesterol or MSG. There are still the old favorites like Huevos Rancheros and Carnitas. You can also find new items like Steak Azteca and Pollo Tampico. We also offer a large selection of vegitarian dishes.
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Mardi Gras Casno, 300 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-582-5600, VF(1 Salad), S
Cafe Orleans offers a relaxed dining experience with a great selection of entrees, including Cajun Shrimp Marinara, Crawfish, and Stuffed Tenderloin or try our buffet.
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Mataam Fez Moroccan Restaurant, two locations in Colorado, Boulder and Colorado Springs, VF, S
Many experts consider the Moroccan diet to be one of the healthiest cuisines on Earth; one instinctively combining Morocco's bounty of natural, fresh, and seasonal provisions with its skillful spicing traditons.
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McCormick's Fish House and Bar, 1659 Wazee St., Denver, 303-825-1107, S
Denver's best source for seafood, with more than 30 daily specials and a wine list as long as your arm. The wood-paneled dining room and stained-glass windows provide a beautiful atmosphere. Daily for dinner, Monday-Friday for lunch, Saturday and Sunday for brunch. $$. Most major credit cards. 1659 Wazee St. (in the Oxford Hotel), Denver. Phone 303-825-1107.
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Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., Denver, 303-294-9281, VF, WF, S
We make all our bread and pastries using whole grains, natural sweeteners,and cold pressed oils.
Our salt is from the sea, and if it doesn't say otherwise, it means vegetarian.
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Mi Zuppa, 6 locations state wide, 3 in the Denver area. VF
We are very conscientious about making soups daily for our vegetarian and vegan customers. All vegetarian soups are made with vegetable stocks only and all our vegan soups have no dairy products whatsoever. There is no meat in our vegetarian or vegan soups.
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Molly B. Restaurant, 200 Moraine, Estes Park, 970-586-2766, VF, S
Many visitors choose Estes as the perfect place to get married or gather for a family reunion. Since 1984 Susan and Randy, owners of the Molly B. have offered a variety of services to the locals and visitors alike. Molly B is a great restaurant with good food and a comfortable homey atmosphere.
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Namaste, 3355 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, 720-963-4005, VF, S
* Great taste, low fat and healthy food from the regions of India and Nepal.
* Daily lunch Buffet with entrees, naan bread, salads, and much more for only $6.95
* Banquet room available for parties - and beautiful patio, too.
* Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian dishes.
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Old Spaghetti Factory, 1215 18th St., Denver, 303-295-1864, VF
A key part of The Old Spaghetti Factory's success is its ability to deliver a complete dinner (salad, bread, spaghetti entree, beverage and dessert) for around $6 and change. Nearly everything in the meal is made on-premise, from scratch using fresh ingredients. Checkout The Old Spaghetti Factory Nutritional Information Chart.
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Pasquini's Pizzeria, 3 locations in Denver, VF Organic Flour
1310 S. Broadway, 303-744-0917,   1336 E 17 Ave., 303-863-8252,   1710 S Broadway, 303-698-9393
Louisville, 816 Main St., 303-673-9400
Pasquini's breads are baked fresh each day using the finest organic flours with no preservatives added.
Clip out the coupons from the web site.
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Ras Kassa's Ethiopian Restaurant, 2111 30th St., Boulder, 303-447-2919, VF
A luscious selection of Vegetarian and Meat Dishes. Our food is made with care from family recipes. All entrees are served family style with fresh salads and authentic breads.
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Rudi's, 4720 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, 303-494-5858, VF, S, WF
Rudi’s began in the fall of 1975 as a little vegetarian & health food restaurant, just off the Pearl Street Mall. Over the years we have become well-known for our gourmet vegetarian dishes and have also expanded our menu to include fresh fish, poultry and beef. Our philosophy, from the beginning, has been to use the freshest and purest ingredients possible. John makes all our scrumptious desserts and bakes our bread fresh every day. Everything is made from scratch – no mixes or frozen food.
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Shanghai's Kitchen, 4940 S Yosemite, #E-8, Denver, 303-290-8430, VF, S
The owners name is Harry and he showed me his soy bean curd that he gets out of California. He has a recipe that makes the bean curd taste like chicken and sausage. This is from his healty menu. His food is in no way greasy or low quality. He does not use MSG.
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Sunflower Restaurant, 1701 Pearl St., boulder, 303-440-0220, VF, S, WF, O
Sunflower is dedicated to providing you with delicious, satisfying cuisine that truly helps to promote your good health. Your meal will be prepared from specially selected fresh, whole foods without any preservatives, chemical additives, or artificial ingredients of any kind. We are committed to using certified organically grown ingredients that are free of synthetic chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides to help ensure our continuing personal and global, health and happiness.
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Turley's, 2805 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-2800, VF, S, Tofu
We have been a popular Boulder restaurant since 1977. We are mainly recognized for healthier foods. "Turley's is a health-conscious restaurant that provides high quality food—aesthetically prepared with an eclectic international menu. The menu...almost knocks you out with its diversity."
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Villa Tatra, on Hwy 36 between Lyons and Estes Park, 303-823-6819, VF, S, O
Our menu, in addition to dishes common to most European countries, also features borscht made from red beets, pierogi - potato dumplings, golabki - stuffed cabbage rolls, and variety of smoked meats and fish. Each dish is prepared to your individual taste, using only the finest ingredients.
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Whole Foods Market Deli, 3 locations, Boulder, Cherry Creek and Highlands Ranch, VF, S, WF, O
We obtain our products locally and from all over the world, often from small, uniquely dedicated food artisans. We strive to offer the highest quality, least processed, most flavorful and naturally preserved foods. Why? Because food in its purest state—unadulterated by artificial additives, sweeteners, colorings and preservatives—is the best tasting and most nutritious food available.
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Wild Oats Deli, 15 locations in the Metro area. VF, S, WF, O
Every day we create a tantalizing array of all-natural side dishes and entrees made with the season’s freshest ingredients. To complement your meal, our bakery offers a decadent array of desserts and a selection of fresh artisan bread. We also feature an organic salad bar, made-to-order sushi or full-service deli.
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For more restaurants in Colorado, visit the Vegetarian Society of Colroado web site.