Best Casual Restaurants in Lafayette

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A photo of The Post Chicken & Beer - Lafayette restaurant

1. The Post Chicken & Beer - Lafayette

4.7

Exceptional(720)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Lafayette

Booked 40 times today

At The Post, we brew delicious, award-winning beers and fry up the crispiest, juiciest hot chicken around. We serve it with our kitchen's take on vegetarian and seafood dishes, fresh salads, farm fresh and innovative sides - classics remade for modern times and tastes. We make the traditional, uncommonly memorable

2. Ghost Box Pizza

4.5

Awesome(180)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Lafayette

Booked 4 times today

Ghost Box Pizza by Stem Ciders is Colorado's newest pizza restaurant located in the heart of old town Lafayette, cooking up Detroit Style & wood fired pizzas, salads, and sandwiches paired with Colorado's best craft beverages. Enjoy lunch, dinner, drinks and good times daily out on the front patio by the fire pit, or Follow the Ghost... inside and downstairs to the lounge for games and more good times for the whole family. Trivia Tuesdays * Reservations encouraged. Happy Hours 4-6 M-Fri | Dine in and earn POINTS!

3. Masters

4.5

Awesome(130)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Erie

Welcome to Masters! We’re so happy you’re here.We are currently accepting reservations for inside and outside dining on the patio for parties of up to 8 guests. Walk-in’s are accepted if tables are available. Not interested in dining in with us? Call us at 303.926.1723*2 with carry out available,From our family to yours – thank you for your support

4. The Camper

4.9

Exceptional(8)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Broomfield

Booked 7 times today

Now Open! Welcome to The Camper, where we elevate breakfast and brunch to an art form, blending the finest local ingredients with the essence of outdoor cooking. Our menu celebrates rich, local flavors like Pueblo chiles, Palisade peaches, & local bison while featuring ingredients sourced from Hazel Dell Farm, MOE's Bagels, OldStyle Sausage, & Raquelita's tortillas. At the Camper, you will enjoy a breakfast that’s both sophisticated and comforting. Brunch isn't complete without a great drink! Our bottomless signature mimosas offer a refreshing and endlessly satisfying complement to your meal. Or choose something from curated cocktail selection featuring innovative creations made with premium local spirits. Each sip is a nod to the craftsmanship of our local distilleries and a perfect pairing with our elevated brunch offerings.

A photo of P.F. Chang's - Broomfield restaurant

5. P.F. Chang's - Broomfield

4.2

Awesome(119)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Broomfield

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

6. Shep's

4.4

Awesome(4)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Broomfield

Booked 1 time today

NOW OPEN!Named after Shep, the beloved Turnpike Dog who became a local legend on the Denver-Boulder Turnpike, our restaurant honors this faithful companion who greeted travelers and tollbooth workers for 14 years starting in 1950. Shep’s unwavering loyalty and friendly demeanor made him a cherished part of the turnpike, and his legacy continues to inspire us.At Shep’s, we offer a relaxed mountain-chic atmosphere where you can savor the distinctive flavors of Colorado. Choose from our cozy indoor seating or the scenic outdoor patio and enjoy some fun in our dedicated gaming area. Our beer-forward gastropub features a diverse menu for lunch and dinner, local craft beer flights, and a patio happy hour with live charcoal grilling. Don’t miss our traditional Sunday supper, perfect for gathering with loved ones. Join us at Shep’s, where every meal is a tribute to a true Colorado icon.

7. Fairways

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Broomfield

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8. Basta

4.7

Exceptional(364)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Boulder

Booked 15 times today

In 2010 Basta, from the Italian word meaning “enough”, opened its doors with a single wood-fired oven evoking techniques both past and present. Our kitchen sources from a variety of locales with significance placed on Colorado and West Coast farmers, ranchers, and fishers. Our beverage team curates a focused menu highlighting small production beer, natural wines, and seasonal cocktails.Basta is located in the center of the Peloton Condominium Complex.Patio seating is available first-come, first-served, weather permitting. Walk-ins always welcome!Monday - Saturday / 5pm - 9pmFor general inquiries or parties greater than 6, please email reservations@bastaboulder.com.

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9. River and Woods Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(921)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Boulder

Booked 23 times today

Located in an historic miner's cabin on Pearl Street, River and Woods serves Colorado Comfort Cuisine. The culinary team prepares whimsical interpretations of traditional comfort food and a carefully curated boutique bar program rounds out the River and Woods experience. With incredible weekend brunches, fun daily happy hour specials, live music, outdoor dining and an emphasis in local farm partners, and sustainable sourcing, River and Woods has been elevating comfort food since 2016! River and Woods also hosts private parties and special events.

10. Pizzeria Alberico

4.7

Exceptional(81)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Boulder

Booked 21 times today

Join us at our cozy spot on the East end of Pearl Street, right in the heart of downtown Boulder. Our menu features Southern Italian staples like fritti, fresh salads, savory salumi, artisanal pizzas, and delicious gelato, all made with ingredients from local farms to bring you a fresh take on the classics. Our wood-fired oven adds an authentic touch to our pizzas, creating a perfect, crispy crust every time.Enjoy our sprawling, dog-friendly patio with a spritz in hand during our daily aperitivo hour. Come for the food, stay for the ambiance, and experience a slice of Italy right here in Boulder!p.s. It's al-beh-REE-co (named after the Alberico family!)A 2.5% Health and Wellness fee will be added to all guest checks. This initiative is designed to help us continue offering premium insurance benefits to our team members.

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JULIEVIP
Denver / Colorado •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Our server Alicia D. was great. Very attentive and accommodating for our party of 6.
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The Post Chicken & Beer - LafayettePrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Lafayette
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4.7
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Andrea
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 23, 2025
Best pizza, excellent service! Love going here with friends!
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Ghost Box PizzaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Lafayette
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4.5
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Sarah
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 16, 2025
A wonderful breakfast at the Omni. The food, ambience, attentiveness of waitstaff, and overall atmosphere was fantastic. This place will now be in our usual rotation of Sunday morning brunch spots.
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The CamperPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Broomfield
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4.9
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KarolVIP
Denver / Colorado •20 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 22, 2025
Great food, staff, atmosphere. We come here once a month. This time we were a party of 11, separate checks and they handled it efficiently.
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MastersPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Erie
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4.5
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T & L
Denver / Colorado •46 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 12, 2025
We enjoyed our evening at this restaurant. Food, drinks, and service were excellent. Tried a couple of newer menu dishes and found them to work very well.
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P.F. Chang's - BroomfieldPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Broomfield
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4.2

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