Hands down one of the best local pubs I've been to in a long time. Went from the Denver airport to…read moreTakoda just for a quick bite and it turned into a couple hours of chatting, eating, and drinks! Our bartender Lauren was more than helpful and willing to offer options and give her opinion on dishes. With the kind of service that's expected at big sit down restaurants, but the feel of a nice local pub the vibe couldn't be better. On top of that the cod and chili were phenomenal and couldn't be suggested more! Learned that it's a homemade chili and you could tell without the bartenders telling you. Would love to make the effort to come here again if the opportunity arose.

Oh man this place left so much to be desired. We knew it was a tavern so we expected bar food (not…read morehealthy) but sometimes you hit the jackpot and get a killer burger or wings that are out of this world but...not here, not the case! We had the Mexi Skins for a starter which were not crispy and included canned jalapeños on top and were pretty tasteless and then we were then charged the full price not the happy hour price! Never got waters for the table and my mom's side salad didn't come before her dinner. Then dinner arrived and it was honestly terrible. We got wings and they were doused in sauce not crispy at all. The fish and chips were severely over done and dry a majority of it was not edible. I don't recommend going here nothing was great or even good.

Stopped by on a Friday night. Had a great dinner and enjoyed some fantastic live music. The…read moreservice was attentive and the beer was cold. I feel like a found a gem!

First time back since they reopened. It was very clean And I liked the atmosphere. Cool half…read moregarage door was a great way to bring the outside in. I had the chicken sandwich and it was good. A green Chilli or pretzel bun would have taken it up a notch. I'm glad they're open again. I'd definitely come back.

We stopped here for lunch on the way up to Denver for an appointment. We got there just ahead of…read morenoon. I love the log cabin look of the inside. It is so Colorado! Service was quick and easy. Decent size menu and variety. Lots of beers being a brewery but we didn't drink this time around! Food did not disappoint! Everything was hot and fresh! Very good! We agreed we would go again!

First time here in several months. I went with my standard Kick'n chicken dish. This version was…read moremuch more heavily seasoned than previous versions have been. It definitely had a kick to it, even without using much of the sauce on the side. Vegetables were good, but when they put the chicken on top of the fries, those end up getting a little soggy. Wanting to try something different, one daughter had the grilled chicken sandwich. While she wasn't terribly impressed at the start, the more she ate, the more she approved, deeming it to be "fine" and something she'd likely get again. The other daughter, also wanting something different, had the green chili burrito. She wasn't as impressed with the dish, saying it didn't have much taste, even after adding good amounts of salt and pepper. The burrito was described as "mid", which I guess means 'not very good.' Doubtful she orders this again. Service was fine at the start, but somewhat sporadic as the meal progressed. We needed to flag the waiter down for refills and to get our check...which sometimes happens when sitting in the bar area.

If you're looking for live music with dancing, great food - breakfast lunch or dinner, a sports…read morebars with TVs all around, karaoke, poker and/or a patio then Tailgate Tavern is the place to go! Tailgate is located in the quaint town of Parker on Mainstreet. Note, there's plenty of free parking across the street at O'Brien Park. We arrived at 7 PM on a Saturday night to hear the band, Guild of Ages play at 8:30PM. Since we were there early we decided to try some of their food too. We did get a table by the stage even though the place was already very busy. First off, the band was great, awesome singer musicians & the dance floor was packed. Second, the food was really good as well. We split the "Fall of the Bone" Ribs that came with Fries & Coleslaw. These were some of the best ribs I've had in a while...sweet but spicy & yes they were falling off the bone, the coleslaw was homemade - creamy & delicious plus the fries were good & nicely seasoned. Our Server was attentive & even managed to take & deliver our drink orders thru the crowd. This was such a fun night, great to see live music AND enjoy a fantastic dinner!

Last time I was here was well on 25 years ago, hungover and looking for some good greasy food. In…read more2001 that's exactly what I found. Red beer and breakfast burrito for the ages. 2026 It looks and smells the same inside bringing me back to my youth. Sadly to chickens strips and beer I just had there I am certain were from 2001 as well. Stiff and burnt like a ponderosa pine after a Colorado wildfire. The cheese curds slightly ahead in quality robust in size but lacking in all other areas that would allow them to be called a curd. They do have IPAs now something that was a scarcity in the late 90's. I had a Voo Doo ranger that I can confidently say was half tap water. The waitress dawned a shameless middrift that I am quite sure would have looked fantastic also in 2001. In closing unless your Doc Brown or Marty McFly with a good supply of plutonium and a sleek stainless Delorian you should go across the street.

We were in Castle Rock on a late Sunday morning and decided to grab lunch in the area. Traffic was…read morerobust this day but fortunately we found an open spot on Wilcox St a mere steps away from the front door of Castle Cafe. They were busy with the brunch crowd but we were seated within a few minutes and our server dropped off a basket of warm rolls while we browsed the menu. The interior was very cool, lot of wood and giving off a nice western vibe. I did love all the western art on the walls and a nice bar near the entrance. My wife ordered a Reuben sandwich which she very much enjoyed. Since their Pan-Fried Chicken was named "Famous" I just had to order that. Four delicious pieces of perfectly fried chicken and the mashed potatoes with cracklin' gravy was amazing. The service was fast, friendly, and efficient. Everyone was so nice and it was a wonderful experience. Side Note - My wife did ask me why I did not order the Chicken and Waffles as it appeared almost every other table had an order. While I love a good waffle, I need to have good cup of coffee with it and seeing how it was almost noon I had left my personal coffee window.

If you want country ambiance in a historic location - check. if you want fresh fried chicken…read more(takes 30 mins since they make it to order) - check. if you want a menu of food all made from scratch, including hot fresh rolls, fresh veggies, delicious mashed potatoes with gravy - check. if you want delicious homemade dessert (strawberry shortcake on a biscuit) - check. if you want great service - check. if you want a delicious cocktail -check. Had an absolutely amazing lunch at Castle Cafe in Castle Rock. Can't say enough good things. Pics speak for themselves.

As a proud Texan, I can honestly say I was incredibly impressed by the food here. The Brisket…read moreBurger and Tavern Burger were absolutely outstanding, and even the salad exceeded my expectations. Nothing disappointed. I'm so glad we decided to leave our first restaurant choice in Castle Rock and give this place a try. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome. The chef even came out to introduce herself personally, which made the experience even more memorable. The food, service, and hospitality were so exceptional that I'll be coming back the very next day. Thank you to the entire team for such a fantastic experience!

First time here for brunch. Service was fairly strong, and the coffee was good. Food came out fast,…read moreand the order was right, so that's always a plus. My wife and I both had the Sharon omelette. Neither with tomatoes. Mine without sour cream and with the guacamole on the side. Omelettes were big, fluffy, full of toppings, and with good flavor. Neither of us really cared for the home fries. We both felt like they were underdone. Maybe try again or go with hashbrowns or something else. My wife liked her griddle biscuit more than I did. It tasted more like a slider roll that was too dense. I'd likely try the English muffin next time. It's close by, reasonably priced, and the food was strong overall and came out fast. Guessing we'd come back.

Instead of making dinner we went for dinner at our local watering hole. Had wings this time and…read moregrilled salmon. The wings were tasty. He liked them. And just the right portion size. Servers were nice and the food good. We will keep coming back.

Great casual spot for drinks & comfort food! My wife and I have been here several times and always…read moreenjoyed our meal experience. I had a pulled pork sandwich this time, which was excellent, and made the "right" way, with cole slaw on top of the pork, all inside a soft bun. The potatoes were creamy and garlicky, with gravy too. My wife loved her signature penne with the chicken, zucchini, mushrooms enhanced by a delicious sauce made with brie and parmesan, plus tasty garlic bread. She also loves that she will gets two meals out of it - very large portion! Service was very good with attention and smiles by our waiter Chris - the ambiance is always friendly and comfortable, with lots of TVs if you want to watch sports, and always plenty of parking. Great place for casual dining at reasonable prices!

I agree with what others have said about this place. It's clear the building wasn't built to be a…read moresports bar, but I commend owners for at least trying. There are TVs everywhere, and the sound is loud and even pumped into the bathrooms. That said, it's an odd setup all the way around. We showed up on a Saturday night during the NFL playoffs and found the first-floor bar area to be packed. As others have mentioned, it feels very tight and cramped downstairs. Nobody greeted us, and honestly, we couldn't find anyone who wasn't running around crazy, so after taking a pass around the bar, we took the stairs to the second-floor game room, which was also packed. Nobody to ask there either, so we continued to wander. We found a little side room with four tables and two TVs that was empty. I found someone walking by, asked if the section was open, they said it was, so we sat down. A little while later, a waitress came by to take our orders. We each tried a house lager but decided on a pint each of the Avalanche. Not starving, we ordered the $10 nachos so we'd have something to nibble on while drinking and watching football. Beers came out a little while later, and then we waited. Eventually, a group of four Bears fans came in and sat down at a table near us. A little while they ordered. Not long after that, their food came. They noticed the surprise in that theirs came out before ours did. We mentioned to the server, and he went to go check. Then our waitress (who we didn't see too often) swung by. Then a guy who may have been the manager, swung by. Eventually, our nachos came out. The manager came back by, apologized again, and offered a free dessert to make up for it. I will say, the nachos were really large and quite good. A good deal for $10. Would definitely get them again. We finished our food, the manager came by again, and talked about the dessert options. My wife went with the hot brownie sundae. Looking forward to that, we were then disappointed again when the manager came by a little while later to let us know they were out of both brownies AND vanilla ice cream. How does that happen? He offered an alternate dessert, and after my wife declined, he said he'd take the $10 nachos off the bill. At least that's what she thought he said. When we got the bill, it showed only a $5 credit. Oh well. I wasn't going to make a big deal about it, but again, disappointment. I'm guessing we'll give them another shot at some point, as we did see a few things on the menu that looked good. I heard there's a third floor restaurant that will open at some point. I never found stairs to get up there, but they're around somewhere. It wasn't a particularly relaxing experience, and as of now, it doesn't have that cozy, neighborhood sports bar vibe. We'll see how it gets broken in during years to come.

It was awesome The service was for sure great !!!…read more The sports bar food was actually delicious Nachos and a burger The ambiance is the only thing I had a problem with... it's sooooo freaking loud ... and I have been to a lot of bars but I was yelling the whole time , so if ur looking for quiet , or on a date .. this is it the place. Besides that it's a cool place to grab a drink