This was our first time visiting. The service was great and the atmosphere was inviting. Unfortunately the food was not good. I wanted a bison burger, but was told they were out. I switched to the beef dip. It was loaded with cheese and onions, and two thin slices of tough, fatty brisket. I tried cutting off the fat, but what little meat was leftover was inedible. I was grateful for my side salad. My husband ordered the BBQ brisket sandwich. There was also very little meat and the sauce was overwhelming. At least his meat was tender and edible. My daughter ordered the pretzel. It was nothing special, and the cheese sauce tastes artificial. It was also $1 more than either of our sandwiches which seems crazy for a pretzel. Definitely won't be back. read more

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Okay so I want to start off by saying my waitress was SO sweet and helpful and I had ZERO issue with everything else we ordered.... Except this horrifying raw meat burger I got from the kitchen. I asked for some pink and got straight up lightly grilled I was genuinely baffled I'm so sorry to leave this one bc the ambiance and service was wonderful but I just cannot forgive the raw burger read more

Bucket List Tavern - Raw burger - Burgers Near Me - Castle Rock, Colorado

This is one of my new 'go-to' places. My daughter and I try out a different place for lunch every month. We haven't repeated any restaurants yet, but Bucket List will be visited again. read more

Went the Bucketlist opened, I went there a couple of times with friends and family (those promotional mailings worked)...but overall came away thinking this place has average bar food, average everything at above average prices. Lately I've been back a couple of times, and I'm happy to say that this place has hit its stride...the food, the service, and the vibe, are significantly improved. The beer selection still leaves a little to be desired (and it kind of seems like the same bland beer list that I've seen at The Library or ICB or somewhere) A definite thumbs up to the wings, nachos, and old fashioneds! read more

Were going to go to crave next door but my gf and I really wanted to try here. Shouldn't have. The burgers are much better next door. Service was good, very attentive. He should have looked down on his many visits to see that my food was barely eaten. Besides the average food, I ordered a whisky with an ice ball. Anyway, got the bill to discover they charged me $3.50 for the ice cube! When asked I was told that I actually got a 3 oz pour with it. Ah no. Was barely 2. Upon leaving, he came up to tell me he checked and it was really a 2.5 oz pour. BULLS$"T!! Anyway, hate being lied to on top of a mediocre meal!! Seriously?! read more

The wings are delicious! Our server was amazing, he was very kind and attentive. The atmosphere inside is great for all types of folks. The hamburgers are why we keep going back read more

The staff was pretty damn awesome. This is the first time I've been here. Pretty nice bar environment. This burger is great read more

Bucket List Tavern - Triple B's and truffle fries. - Burgers Near Me - Castle Rock, Colorado

My wife and love Doug's, our kids love Doug's, we decided to try the Bucket List/Doug's in Castle Rock a couple Sundays ago for breakfast/brunch. This is a restaurant struggling to find an identity between Bucket List and Doug's and our server/bartender told us much. This isn't the Doug's we're familiar with and we won't be back, too many other better options in Castle Rock. Server/bartender was great, but the food isn't Doug's, it's marginal. read more

Love going here. Staff and owner hit it out of the park. Food is great, drinks are great. As a matter of fact, heading there again this evening with friends. read more

I just don't know what it is about this place, but after the third time, I think it's going to be the last for us. In general, it seems like most people and reviews are happy, and yet, we have an odd experience when we go, and more is off than on. It just doesn't seem like this is worth our time or money to keep trying. Determined to not sit on the bar side, which is loud and uncomfortable, we asked to be on the restaurant side. First, know that one table was occupied with six women. The only other 'customer' in the room was a half-eaten pretzel on a separate table. When I asked for a table in that room, I was told that room was closed. When I mentioned again, since others were in there, and since the bar area was loud, another woman confirmed with the hostess that we wouldn't bother the private party. I'm not sure if there was a private party, but it didn't seem like the table of six cared one way or another. Either way, strange back and forth, and we were eventually seated in that room. We then waited a long time for the waitress to show up. When she did, she was quite friendly and apologetic for the wait. Ok, good. We ordered the same dishes we've had before. I got the chimichurri chicken, which had been good on our first visit, and my daughter got the bourbon bacon burger, which she had also liked. We waited a long time for food, but then it finally came out. The first thing we noticed was the giant tomato slice on the burger, even though my daughter asked to hold it. Other than that mishap, the burger and fries were both good. Not so much with my chicken. Overall, the dish was lukewarm at best. Clearly, mine was ready first and sat waiting (and cooling) while my daughter's dish was prepared. Chicken was overcooked, dry, and cold. The corn mash side was fine, but again, the avocado rice wasn't good. Overcooked or maybe undercooked, it's just wrong and shouldn't be included. Service was slow the rest of the night. My daughter's glass sat empty even after the waitress asked if we needed anything. Slow to get the bill, and slow to get out of these. Sorry, Bucket List. Even with a 50% coupon, three strikes and you're out. There are much better places with better food, better prices, and better service nearby. read more

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We had a group of 12 in to your Restaurant last night! Great service from Mikaela (sorry if I have the wrong spelling!). What a pleasant server and she was completely on top of it! Food and drinks were served promptly! Atmosphere was comfortable! Thank you, Mikaela! read more

Well, as much as I complain about parking, this restaurant is the opposite - very easy to find and the parking lot was a breeze. We were immediately greeted when we opened the door. We sat in the bar which provided a view looking over Castle Rock. The nachos had me curious - instead of the default Jalapeño peppers, Shishito Peppers were used. They complemented the other flavors very well. We settled on the BBQ Bacon Burger and Bourbon Bacon Burger. Both were delicious. The Bourbon Bacon Jam was not overly sweet and the thick cut Candied Bacon was over the top. We really wanted to try a dessert but our the nachos and burgers squelched our hunger. The menu was small, but it will be difficult to make a choice and possibly find a favorite dish. read more

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My boyfriend and mom wanted to grab dinner after shopping at Castle Rock Outlets. This seemed like a neighborhood bar, our server, Taryn G was so sweet, attentive and helpful. As it was our first visit, we wanted recommendations for food and she was on point with her advice. My boyfriend and mom shared the beef dip and hot wings. I had the fish and chips. It was all so good. My boyfriend said the beef in the sandwich was so tender, juicy and flavorful. It was pretty chilly today so we had hot toddy's, top three best I've had. This place feels comfy, fun and welcoming. Taryn went above and beyond to create a great experience for us. If you're in Castle Rock, this is great choice. read more

My wife and I came here on a Saturday evening and ended up spending $74 on two entrées with two drinks. Nothing special, just a hamburger and a sandwich and no up charged sides. For that money, this place is subpar. The food is just okay at most and the atmosphere is typical. The staff was nice but all around us we heard complaints about missing waiters. Luckily we did not have that issue but considering the other options nearby, we likely won't be back. read more

Bucket List Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Castle Rock, Colorado

I was here for the USA vs Canada hockey match early. Great food, the morning manager Frankie had that place running like a top. Great service and the atmosphere was fantastic! Definitely the place to watch sports! read more

Great little hideaway for weekend lunch or dinner. Full menu, nice bar area and excellent service. Their burgers are also amazing. Especially with the sweet potato fries. Definitely returning here soon. read more

Visited this location again for a Friday night dinner. Ambiance was busy but did not have to wait too long for a table. Ordered the BBQ burger and kids pizza followed by the coffee cake dessert. The food was pretty good, although my burger had mayonnaise on it and I did not recall seeing that listed on the menu. The dessert was rich and decadent although we recalled seeing strawberry listed in the description and did not see it on the cake. read more

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Date night and we were going to another restaurant but saw this one and decided to try it. He regretted it. Which is surprising since I'm usually the picky one. Warren N. was our server and he was great. The hostess also seated us right away. So service was not the issue. The issue is the level the music was played at and the food taste. The music was loud enough that everyone was shouting to be heard. Just turn it down a little for the ambiance to be less like a bar and more like a restaurant. The food was meh. Beef dip and fish and chips were what we decided on. The beef dip was average and the fish and chips meh. The fries were pretty good which was the best part for the both of us. The fish batter was good - not too thick but the fish was not fresh. It smelled and the taste was - well, tasteless. Won't be going back. Expensive and not worth it. Parking in shared lot and can was crowded with three restaurants sharing the space. read more

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Bucket List Tavern is worth the visit. Regularly. Friends joined me for dinner there a while back and introduced me to the gumbo. The layers of flavor were sooooo good and it's easily shareable so you can have room to try more of their dishes. The Korean Pasta portion was very generous and included plenty of chicken. Recently I split their BLT with someone and I wish I had paid closer attention. This sandwich is bursting with ingredients: the bacon, lettuce and tomato of course but they also include a chicken breast, arugula and plenty of avocado. It is shareable for lunch and really hit the spot! Their nachos are flavorful but not spicy. We added chicken and every chip had a nice combo of toppings for each bite. Finally, try a dessert. I think they get overlooked after such a solid meal and if you're full. But they've been very good. This restaurant is choosing quality products from many local vendor. They're planning to roll out some new menu items on 2/18/24 according to what I heard this week if you want to try something new. Their GM is engaging and will step in as needed even if it's just to take your visit up a half notch. Their team comes across like they care which is very nice. This is a spot worth your time. read more

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I wish I could leave zero stars. Our experience began with a very indifferent waitress. She didn't even look at us. We started with the spicy summer edimame topped with parmesean. Although it was visually appealing, the edimame must have been heated up in a microwave several times. The skin was too tough to even pop them open. We each tried two and gave up. Our waitress never once checked on us and neglected to provide utensils or napkins. Appetizer - uneaten. We also ordered the Mockingbird mocktail. We have had some incredible mocktails that were almost a work of art as well as some that were pretty tasty. The Mockingbird, at $7.95 each, tasted like watered down Kool-aid. Neither of our drinks were finished. I ordered a side salad which was served with mango and baby shrimp. The greens were lifeless, the mango was complete mush, and the dressing was tasteless. Moving on to dinner...I ordered the Short Rib Pasta. The best thing I can say is that the pasta was cooked al-dente. The short ribs were at least 1/3rd fat, and the meat left was unimpressive. The red wine sauce was akin to a room temperature $2 red that was poured over the pasta before it was served. I ate three bites, not even enough to show I even tasted it. Another waste of money at $27.75. Finally, the greatest disappointment of all was the 8 Oz. Riley at $29.75. It was described as having garlic Burre and chimichurre, served with mashed potatoes and green beans, and my son opted for french fries and they were the only truly edible item ordered. My son ordered it medium rare. I was completely appalled when it was served. The "ribeye" was the same thickness as a regular hamburger at McDonalds, and the meat was very well done. There was no pink to be found, only a dreary grey. The greens beans presented as if they should only be served to someone on a soft diet and went uneaten. My son did make an effort to eat the meat, but had to douse A1 on it to make it through barely half eaten. The garlic burre and chimichurre were non-existent. After an appetizer, a side salad, and two "House Specials" sat almost completely uneaten, we had to hunt down our waitress for the bill. At no point did she ask how our meal was (blatantly obvious that nothing was eaten), were offered any sort of drink, didn't offer boxes, and had the audacity to set the bill on our table while she was talking to a co-worker. With a 20% unearned tip, our total came to $95.00 for a incredibly regretful meal. All that being said, their wing options and burger/sandwich items appeared thought out, and the beer glasses on other tables looked like generous pours. We have eaten at dives to extravagant restaurants coast to coast, and have had quite a few lovely experiences ordering the House Specials. I am pleading with The Bucket List to re-evaluate what you advertise as House Specials, because all you are doing is distracting patrons from the things that you do well. read more

Came for Sunday lunch- we were seated right away and our waitress -Jennifer was super sweet. I got the Tavern burger with no bun, my husband orders the spicy situation which he loved. He said the chicken and sweet bacon was super tasty. I enjoyed the fried and fried pickle. The burger was ok, not anything different but good. My kids got the cheese pizza and tenders! There's plenty on each serving for the kids and we had to take it home. The place is huge, has plenty of seatings especially on foot all games. They have happy hour events and Wednesday is all you can eat wings. It's good for a casual lunch/dinner/watch the game. There's also plenty of parking g outside read more

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My family and I dined here yesterday. My younger son had diarrhea as soon as we got home. I have been nauseous ever since eating the fish and chips. My daughter in law took one bite of her food and spit it out. Everything was served room temperature. With the symptoms we are experiencing someone in the food prep area is not washing their hands after using the restroom. We all agreed this is some of the worst food any of us ever had. Service was slow and our server had such large fake eyelashes it was a wonder she was able to open her eyes. Clearly, we won't be returning. read more

Stopped in for TACO TUESDAY and their carne Assad tacos were amazing. Salsa had just right amount of kick and they were so light i happily had room for their brown butter cake dessert. Amazing food and people read more

Do not waste your money. Food was awful. Chicken sandwich looked and tasted like a cheap thin frozen chicken patty from grocery store. I couldn't finish it, nor could my husband his meal. Sad. read more

The shrimp ceviche is really yummy, only wish it was bigger. The gumbo is good, though more shrimp and chicken, less sausage please. The Hail Caesar looks great on the website and is what I was wanting, but it was nothing like the photo or as described. It was only cut up yellow, Yellow, romaine, croutons and sprinkled Parmesan. No green, no what looks like red onions, no Parmesan chips. I was bummed! But, great mocktails, great service and love the ceviche! read more

Our visit was during lunch. We were greeted quickly and sat in the bar by the window. Our waiter promptly greeted us and took our drinks order. My friend had their lunch special which is choosing 2 from the 3 areas: pizza, salad and soup. She chose the Bourbon bacon and a salad which I know from experience is delicious. I had their beef dip sandwich with truffle fries. This sandwich is delicious and the fries are just right! I will definitely be back. They have indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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I really wanted to like this place, but alas, it was not meant to be. Went on all you can eat wings night...big mistake. They precook the wings and then reheat them with sauce, so they become so dry and leathery. Service also very inattentive, couldn't even get water refills. So disappointed. read more

I'd been wanting to try Bucket List Tavern for a few months now. If nothing else, I like the name. Most reviews are good, but a few are a bit discouraging. So today, a Saturday, we were out and about in that area. Too late for lunch, but a little early for dinner. We received a cheerful greeting from the hostess who greeted us, and excellent friendly service from our server, Evan. My husband chose the "hangover burger", and a house salad which was an included side. He devoured both. I chose the short rib pasta. It was delicious! It came with some flavorful toasted bread. (Half of my serving came home with me). We were delighted with the food and service, from start to finish. We even loved the pleasing white dishes that were used. As a bonus, I ran into a woman wearing a white coat while on the way to the ladies room. I asked her if she was the chef, and she said yes. I gave her our complements, and also let her know how much we appreciated having not your typical bar food. Definitely on a different level than what we have typically found in the area. She was very gracious, and said that is their aim to offer a bit of the unexpected, and to vary the menu from time to time. Bucket List is a fine establishment with well-trained employees, and a varied menu of delicious food. Give it a try! I'm sure it won't be long until our next visit! read more

Bucket List Tavern - Hangover Burger, with included side salad. - Burgers Near Me - Castle Rock, Colorado

I ordered fish and chips. Very tasty and good, the fries were awesome. The service is very good, friendly and helpful and no waiting. Ambience is very comfortable and friendly. One member of our party has some dietary restrictions and the server immediately offered a salad to replace the side item that she couldn't eat. We went there for lunch and I would definitely be back next time I visit from California read more

We had a variety of different foods that were very good and lots to bring home. We had a very nice and great server. The place had plenty of seating with lots of views of different tv's if you wanted to watch games read more

Nice place. Service was real good . Having a small office dinner with couple people decided to try this place. Dry Rub wings were really good and truffle fries as appetizer was great. Main entrees were good . We will come back and do tho again. read more

Bucket List Tavern - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Castle Rock, Colorado

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The food was tasty. I had a flatbread pizza, my wife a burger and my daughter pasta. The beer selection was varied and the mixed drinks were very good. Michael was our server, he answered all our questions, including going into the kitchen to get answers he didn't know and bringing out plates to give us an idea of the serving size. There is a delegate dining area, but we ate in the bar area. It was pleasant and had several TV's to check hockey games and baseball going on. read more

A fun gathering place with great service and good food. We took advantage of the great view on the HUGE outside patio for drinks and happy hour. Nachos were covered with cheese, beans, veggies and brought out hot and delicious. The fries... OMG! I could have eaten a full plate by myself! The only misstep was the chicken fingers.... Please make them from scratch rather than from a frozen bag! Those were blah! Oh.. and the patio is dog-friendly with water bowls and treats for furry friends. Our service was simply outstanding! Perfect location off Founders with plenty of parking. read more

Consistency is key in being successful! Great food, service and ambience! Keep it up! Looking forward to the next visit and the outdoor space this summer. read more

Bucket List Tavern - Steak Nachos - Burgers Near Me - Castle Rock, Colorado

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There were problems with our service. Our server seem to be overworked in fact towards the end of the night she was in tears telling us that the kitchen was yelling at her. Seems like chaos in the restaurant. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich with the soup of the day, which was tomato bisque. I received the grilled cheese sandwich. It was very strange. There was hardly any cheese in the bread and I received a bowl with liquid cheese in it. I didn't know what to do with this. I asked where my soup was after about 15 minutes. The server came back and said oh I'm sorry we sold out of it earlier today so we cannot bring it. Well, that was the only reason why I got the grilled cheese sandwich. The grilled cheese sandwich was weird anyway. We were comped most of our meals. I don't think this restaurant is going to survive. read more

Fish and chips weren't great. Lots of fries but the pollock fish not as good as cod! The drinks are plentiful and good. I guess the restaurant focuses on drinks and not so much on the food. Typical bar food Probably won't be coming back. read more

Great atmosphere and food. We split the chicken sandwich and it was great! Next time we will try the French dip. Love the views!!

I went on St. Patrick's Day! Easy parking, and the BBQ hamburger & fries were fantastic. A friend got the steak, and it was a big swing and miss. I wouldn't recommend a steak at a tavern. Service was good, very friendly and welcoming staff. Tavern had a great setting, too, and will come back. read more

Went today with our party of 5 and had fantastic food and even better service. Giles was awesome! Always ask for him as he is one of the best waiters we have ever had. Very personable, has attention to detail, and attentive to families. You will thank us later! As far as the food we recommend the dry rub original wings, the steak nachos, and the pretzel. All great choices. read more

We came for the brunch. Pros: waitress was awesome. Super friendly and accommodating. The lavender beignets and cinnamon rolls were ok. First round of beignets were raw dough. They replaced and comped, so all good. Bacon and eggs were average. This is a new offer for them so nowhere to go but up. We'll keep trying. read more