Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Littleton

The owner of Mercury Café calls it a community center. The cafe exudes a vague hippie aura and serves as a restaurant, bakery, coffeehouse, dance club and concert hall. It is hard to pinpoint the exact style of this eclectic nightspot, serving up everything from Celtic and Cajun to theater and poetry. Swing and salsa bands are regulars on the second floor, which accommodates 350. The main dining room might feature a concert pianist one evening and a string quartet the next. The dinner menu offers salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes and more.

Hapa is a Hawaiian term to describe the beautiful blend of Asian and American cultures, reflecting that term, the namesake restaurant offers an eclectic combination of Japanese and many other different styles of cooking. Stretching their creative tents beyond boundaries to form dishes that are just pure joy yet being true to their roots, their menu is fun, adventurous and ingenious. From the regular lunch and dinner menu to the early bird and night owl menu, there is something for everyone who loves sushi and sake. And yes, not to forget the happy hour as well. Enjoy the Hapa cuisine.

Snuggled in the Entertainment District, Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant - Park Meadows is a retreat from the world's fast paced life and worries with its fun filled atmosphere, great margaritas and delicious Mexican food. The Tex Mex food is made fresh everyday and you can relish it either indoor or outdoor at the patio along with a lovely happy hour. Troop in with your kids on Sunday for dinner and let your kids eat for free, or have a lovely weekend brunch with families and friends and tipple on the choice drinks. Enjoy the weekly entertainment offered to you and all of these for an affordable price. Enjoy the festive ambiance without the cares of the world. Cheers!

The cute little music note over a walnut makes for an impressive logo for this hip music club, The Walnut Room. There's every reason to relish the audio-visual treat that Walnut Room offers each night. And if the cheering gets you tired and you need some boosting, do try one of their signature pizzas or a modest sandwich. Their delicious quick bites and appetizers won't leave you dissatisfied. The club also plays host to private parties and social or corporate events.

Ocean Prime gives you an outstanding modern American supper club experience with their excellent steaks and seafood fare along with award-winning artisan cocktails. Nestled in the historic Larimer Square, the restaurant features a vibrant lounge called Blu, a piano bar with live music every Thursday through Saturday and lovely private dining rooms. Come for a breathtaking experience.

This establishment holds the oldest liquor license in the state and has been in operation for more than a century. Serving since 1893, this national historic landmark has seen countless Wild West icons having a meal here, including the legendary Buffalo Bill Cody. Animal trophy heads adorn the walls of the dining rooms which some diners might find uncomfortably distracting. The menu offers some eye-opening fare such as rattlesnake, yak and fried alligator tail. If you prefer the traditional cuisine, tenderloin, T-bone and New York strip and other options abound. It is also the place to try Colorado favorites like elk and buffalo. They have live entertainment four nights of the week, so you can groove to some Wild West music as you dig into the juicy steak!