This Year, Holiday Here. Arvada Gift Ideas for the Foodie on Your List
Got an adventurous eater on your list? Arvada is brimming with a variety of dining options that are sure to provide the perfect palate pleaser! Pick up a gift card for that hard-to-buy-for person on your holiday list!
Lot One
With a rooftop greenhouse to ensure their produce is fresh, the creative culinary team at Lot One is dedicated to serving delicious family favorites and seasonal flavors. Think casual comfort with entrees like chicken & waffles, burgers, steaks and street tacos.
Arvada Tavern
This restaurant and cocktail bar is steeped in tradition dating back to 1933, when it received the town’s first tavern license after Prohibition. Today, this neighborhood staple offers a wide variety of cocktails, beer, wine and whiskey, as well as a full dinner menu and late-night fare—including charcuterie boards!
Jack’s Bar & Grill and Steamers Coffeehouse
With an incredible menu that includes Slopeside tacos, Jack’s famous sliders and lighter fare like the poached Pear & Beet Salad, even the pickiest eaters will find something to call their new favorite. In addition to made-from-scratch cooking, this neighborhood establishment provides employment and training opportunities to people with disabilities.
3 Sons Italian
Mixing old family recipes with new takes on classic Italian, this family-owned and operated restaurant features everything you’d expect. Treat an epicurean to chicken parmigiana, spaghetti Bolognese, calzones, calamari, or the famous 3 Sons Italian egg rolls. Don’t skip dessert or you’ll miss out on the cannoli, crème brulée and tiramisu!
The Butchery
The Butchery has garnered several awards over the years, including Arvada’s Best Steakhouse. Known for its USDA prime meats and fresh seafood, the restaurant complements its delicious entrees with an assortment of cocktails and wine for a night of fine dining like no other.
Freedom Street Social
Know someone who’s never been to a food hall? Invite them into the circle with Arvada’s newest culinary hub. In addition to housing multiple food concepts, a full bar and unique pop-up dining experiences, Freedom Street Social represents a community space. With Sushi Kuro, Lea Jane’s Hot Chicken, Balance Pan-Asian Grille and Pressed Coffee & Vinyl, among others, there’s something new and different to try every time you visit!
Stone Cellar Bistro
When both owners come from fine dining backgrounds, you know you’re going to taste something spectacular. The entrees themselves look like pieces of beautiful art, but without sacrificing flavor. If a foie gras parfait, steelhead trout or cast-iron seared hanger steak calls to you, imagine how impressed your gift recipient will be when they dine at Stone Cellar Bistro!
Teocalli Cocina
For those who crave authentic Mexican, Teocalli incorporates the ancient traditions and deep flavor profiles of Mexican cuisine into its menu to make it accessible to Arvada diners. Think charred Pasilla ribs, Hamachi ceviche, Carne Asada plates and Tijuana-style shrimp. E-gift cards are available through the website.
Lady Nomada
Inspired by the Baja and driven by the mountains, dishes at Lady Nomada are designed to invoke the spray of the coast and freshness of the sun. Sink your teeth into tempura fish with cabbage slaw, Carne Asada fries, street corn or Arbol honey grilled shrimp served in hard and soft shell tacos.
Smokin Fins
Billing itself as “seafood, sushi & grill,” Smokin Fins is a local favorite in a land-locked state. Beyond pistachio halibut and six-spice ahi, you’ll also find baked lobster mac & cheese, Korean BBQ salmon and hand-cut aged ribeye. There’s also an extensive selection of sushi, tacos, handhelds (think sliced prime rib sandwiches!) and some incredibly unique salads.