Best Restaurants in Westminster CO (2025)

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 on 2025.09.07
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A locally rooted, up-to-date shortlist of Westminster’s most distinctive, independent restaurants—cross-checked with trusted sources—spanning global flavors, neighborhood favorites, and new standouts. Come hungry, explore widely, and let these spots surprise you.

Cracovia Polish-American Restaurant & Bar

Polish restaurant · Westminster

A longtime, family-run destination for pierogi, golonka, and infused vodkas with weekend live music. Recognized by Westword and featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, it’s a true slice of Colorado’s Polish community.

https://www.westword.com/location/cracovia-5172618
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Sunflower Thai

Thai restaurant · Westminster

Known for Issan dishes like house-made sausage and vibrant larb alongside Thai standards. Highlighted by 5280 for bringing regional flavors to the suburbs, it remains a locals’ go-to for balanced heat and freshness.

https://www.5280.com/best-new-restaurants-bars-2022/

Woody's Wings N Things

Chinese restaurant · Westminster

Don’t be fooled by the name—this neighborhood spot serves Lao and Cambodian family recipes alongside wings. Westword spotlighted its Southeast Asian specialties, from papaya salad to soulful soups.

https://www.westword.com/restaurants/a-westminster-wing-joint-surprises-with-lao-and-cambodian-specialties-7819497

Janakpur Indian Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant · Westminster

A welcoming, independent kitchen serving Northern Indian classics and Nepali-leaning specials with dialed spice levels. Praised by local diners for fresh breads and balanced curries; reliable for takeout or a relaxed dine-in meal.

https://www.roostcafeandbistro.com/janakpur-indian-restaurant-bar-80021/

Early Bird Restaurant-Bradburn Village

Breakfast restaurant · Westminster

Husband-and-wife chefs turn brunch into a craft—think creme brûlée French toast, Benedicts, and green-chile smothered burritos. Noted by Westword, it’s the community’s early-morning meeting place in Bradburn Village.

https://www.westword.com/location/early-bird-restaurant-5181096
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La Marketa Restaurant & Meat Market

Mexican restaurant · Westminster

A 2024 addition pairing a full-service butcher with a Mexican kitchen. Westword notes the daytime brunch plates, hearty tortas, and quesabirria—an easy stop for provisions and dinner in one.

https://www.westword.com/location/la-marketa-restaurant-and-carniceria-22408029

Big Mac & Little Lu's Seafood

Seafood restaurant · Westminster

Florida transplants import pristine, wild-caught seafood for lobster rolls, hogfish, and oysters. 5280 spotlighted the market-and-grill format—one of the area’s rare spots for seriously fresh catch.

https://www.5280.com/restaurant/big-mac-little-lus/
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Famille

Restaurant · Westminster

French technique meets Colorado ingredients—think steak frites beside green-chile braised lamb. Covered by 303 Magazine and Westword, it anchors the new downtown with polished service and a smart wine list.

https://303magazine.com/2021/04/famille-westminster-new-restaurant/
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CD's Wings - Westminster

Chicken wings restaurant · Westminster

A local stalwart for extra-crispy wings with dozens of sauces and a lively crowd. Westword’s Best of Denver recognized its classic approach—ideal for game days and casual nights out.

https://www.westword.com/location/cds-wings-5185573

Aspen Lodge Bar & Grill

Bar & grill · Westminster

A quirky, music-loving bar where the owner’s Turkish roots shape the menu alongside a cult-favorite Philly cheesesteak. Westword honored it in Best of Denver—come for the vibe, stay for the food.

https://www.westword.com/location/aspen-lodge-bar-and-grill-18412695
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