Here's a polished review you could post: Great service and an eclectic menu with something for everyone. I had the elk burger, and it was absolutely delicious! Everything was packed with great flavor, and you can tell a lot of care goes into the food. I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu. read more

Long day tubing worked up an appetite so me and my beautiful wife walked over to the trailhead and had such a tasty dinner together. Catfish was so tender and flavorful , the Cajun Mac was delicious but the shrimp and grits stole the show. The goat cheese and pickled onion with carrots elevated this comfort classic to perfection. Seriously we plan on both getting it next time , so yummy. Service was prompt and professional as always thanks for having us again read more

Trailhead Taphouse & Kitchen - Cajun Mac shrimp and grits catfish nuggets - Sports Bars Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Don't bother going. Waiter seems nice and trustworthy initially. Asked him if the scallops and crabmeat cakes are any good. he said yes. i asked if he just says that to anything anyone asks and he said no, there are things he would tell customers to stay away from. Based on his answer - i trusted him and now i wished i didn't. $26 and i got two cakes filled with breadcrumbs- no scallops and no crabs. i wish i took a picture of how it pulled it apart looking for crabs and scallops. stay away from this place. i feel ripped off. read more

Stopped in for a few drinks, found out it's a Cajun place, we ordered the andouille hush puppies, which were great. Pretty good beer selection, limited wine selection, friendly attentive staff read more

Saturday afternoon visit, a few other places had a 45 minute to an hour wait. Tried here and it was only a couple minutes. Busy place, was bustling. Here is what we liked * Good selection of local beers and it was cold. * the flat bread was good, little crisp and decent amount of toppings * The salad was good, nothing bad to say about it but nothing out of the ordinary- decent size * For being busy service was attentive. What could Of been better: * Not a big deal but the tables are close, you have to enjoy dining with other people. Maybe get to Know them Overall good little place just off the main strip. read more

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This place was pretty busy, so it seemed like it would be the best option in the area. The views were great from the patio and everything else was average Food: I was actually surprised to see a lot of Cajun options o the menu! I probably should have ordered one of those , but I opted for the burger instead. I ordered it "medium" but half way through it was rare (I'm not sure how they managed that but it's kinda impressive). The bun was soggy and the side salad was not worth it. The fried okra appetizer was the best part. Seating: They have some outdoor tables but those were full. The inside tables were packed as well. There was bar seating and seating at the patio railing (which had the views) Service: Service was a bit awkward. Everyone was nice, but it wasn't clear how to order, if the order was put in and I was good to go, how to get a water refill (I didn't get one until they refilled when I got the check) Price: Overall for the food (I didn't have a drink) it was pricey for the quality of the experience. Parking: The whole area was a bit challenging parking wise but that was expected with a downtown like this read more

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Great find if you like Cajun food they do a decent job. Rotating selection of local taps and cans. Service was friendly and spot on, the place is clean and decently priced. We enjoyed blackened catfish and shrimp & grits (creamy and delicious!) with jalapeño cornbread. The cornbread is not listed as a side, but for $2 they give you a big slab which is toasty and easy to share. Spice level was mild on our dishes, but hot sauce is on each table. Good for groups. Inside/outside and bar seating. If you are in the area give them a try. They have a big burger and sammie selection along with a kids menu. Enjoy! read more

Trailhead Taphouse & Kitchen - Shrimp and grits with side of jalapeño cornbread - Sports Bars Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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This was the best burger I had the whole trip! We sat outside on the street and had a great time! We started with the cheese curds that were 10/10 when dipped in their homemade ranch. They also came with a side of BBQ sauce which I didn't really understand, we preferred the ranch. The Mardi Gras burger was piled high with bacon, pickled jalapeños and other toppings that complemented the juicy burger patty perfectly. The jalapeños packed a punch so I knocked half of them off and went back to munching. Delicious! The side salad was fresh and I enjoyed one of their homemade vinaigrettes. Our waitress was a lot of fun and we got in and out of there in about an hour. Not busy at all on a Friday night around 8p. read more

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They fixed it all , catfish po boy, spicy chicken sandwich and green chili were great. The Cajun and truffle fries are super good too.

If you're looking for a spot in Golden that hits the perfect balance of elevated comfort food and a great atmosphere, this is a must-visit.

Casual dining, scrumptious food and after a day of hiking a cool beer and hard cider made it a complete 10/10! Downtown Golden Colorado has lots of places to choose from for dining and we picked one of the best! Friendly, fast service reasonable prices, mystery beer deals on Thursday. What more could you want? The menu has clever wording to describe the options for food. We got a Mountain Fig Pizza. Delightful flavors to the palette! Yes, I will be frequenting this restaurant again, as should you! The beer and ciders are cold and go down easy on a hot day! read more

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Food is always great! I love their blackened catfish with gumbo and jalepeno corn bread. We have been there a few times and it never disappoints. read more

My group of friends needed a place to watch a football game on Saturday night, and this place fit the bill. There were a few TVs, and we got them to change the channel on the TV above our table to the one we wanted. We got some truffle fries and boneless wings to start. The wings were a lot better than I thought they would be, but they were a bit pricey. I got the chicken sandwich with Cajun fries. The sandwich was a little thinner than I expected, but the fries were very good. You do have to pay to upgrade from chips to fries, which was annoying. This place had a good amount of seating and could seat a large group. I do think it is overpriced, but the food was good. read more

Trailhead Taphouse & Kitchen - Chicken sandwich with Cajun fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Golden, Colorado

We chose this place on a whim because it looked fun and smelled good. We also wanted some local beer and this place delivered exactly what we were looking for. It's cute inside and out, and the service was all around great. Delicious beer and totally scrumptious food! I loved the Storm Peak Maestro West Coast IPA and practically licked the salad bowl clean and devoured the sweet potato fries. Definitely a wise choice if you're in Golden! read more

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It really pains me to write this review. I've been a loyal customer for years and have watched this restaurant go through many changes, good or bad, I have always returned. Tonight's experience was quite different and I can honestly say I'll never go back. Not only do they now serve a $16+ side salad as an entrée, but when I was confused about what I had been served and understandably sent it back to the kitchen thinking a mistake had been made, we (and probably the entire dining room) could audibly hear how pissed the chef was about it. Turns out it wasn't a mistake and for an additional $4 I could add chicken to make it more of a meal. I am still shocked by the pricing and reaction of some staff members. The only good thing about the experience was the delicious beer and the female server (who has only been there two weeks) ... the manager who has been there for years didn't even bother to say anything, though he was lingering in the background, and knew exactly what was going on. Most of the staff members, the "new" chef included, seem very unhappy about working there and it shows. The new menu items are unappetizing and the old ones are not executed well. I'm sure if you're a tourist going through for a quick beer and a sandwich it will work, but if this is a place that you've known and loved, it is not the same and I wouldn't recommend going back. Peace Trailhead. Nice-ish knowing you read more

Stumbled on this place about a year ago, and what a cool find. I moved here from CA where vegetarianism is pretty mainstream and finding tasty food is never difficult. CO, I love, but finding a restaurant with well thought out vegetarian options has been a huge challenge. This restaurant has been hands down my favorite; never disappointed, always looking forward to the next time. Thank you! read more

Went there today for Mother's Day lunch. The food was good, the service was good, but beware of the 20% "8 person or more" tip charge on top of the 2% kitchen appreciation charge that they don't mention! I didn't look over the bill, which is my bad, and just handed over my credit card. I always tip 25%, and today was no exception, so later in the day when wondering why lunch was over $250 and looking over the bill, I realized that I had paid a 47% tip, and we only had 7 people, not 8! Again, my bad for not looking over the bill, but seriously! I think they should have pointed out the automatic 22% before I paid the 25% on top of that! read more

Really good food actually - full menu with burgers and more! Bar atmosphere but tables for families. I had the strawberry rhubarb cider and the homemade potato chips were the best. I'd say the service was great as well! First time here and will be back. read more

We really loved the Blackened Catfish Cajun Po'Boy sandwich. The fish was well seasoned but in a way that really allowed you to taste the fish itself. I was very impressed, and almost ordered another one if my stomach only would've had more room for it. read more

Trailhead Taphouse & Kitchen - Entrance - Sports Bars Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Everything my family got was amazing!!! Wings with fig for an app, shrimp and grits, Mac and cheese - all delicious! This is a great place to come in Golden and we will add it to our rotation when we visit for our annual ski trip. read more

I had a massive burger here! The food portion is plenty. The service was great. I'd like to return to try the chili!

Went for a great hike at red rocks this morning and wanted to grab a beer in Golden so we parked, walked around and happened upon this place. It's super cute, great service, friendly staff and food was delicious. The cheese curds are amazing!! For lunch I had the CBR pizza on a GF crust and it was delicious! My husband had the Cajun Chicken sandwich, equally as good with fresh cut chips. We had the pleasure of being served by Cameron and Val who told us they are both new and we would've never known it. They were awesome to chat with and made some great recommendations. Would definitely recommend to anyone stopping through! Such a cute part of town with great local shopping options nearby too. read more

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I consistently come here when I live 30 minutes away closer to Lafayette. They have the best gumbo I've had in all of Colorado and better than I can make. It's a cute little spot, but the gumbo and jambalaya are amazing. Highly recommend. Plus their cornbread is moist and tasty. read more

Great food and the service was excellent. Went in with a big group, 4 adults and 3 kids. They were vey accommodating. We'll be back!

Food was outstanding 5 out of 5 Service was very slow and we had to go ask for anything we needed. read more

Trailhead was pretty good! The food was decent, the ambiance was cool, and the service was great! My only complaints are that it was a bit expensive & seat yourself. I went here with a few friends on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. We struggled to find a seat at the beginning (as it was seat yourself), but eventually a table left. Our server was over quickly and was super great! He brought us lot of water and checked in a lot. The food here was pretty good. Having spent a decent amount of time in Louisiana, I'm pretty well acquainted with Cajun food. The red beans and rice were yummy, and the gumbo was decent. I wish it was a bit spicier, but not bad. Overall, i might go back here in the future if I'm craving some Cajun food & brewery vibes read more

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Decent place. Good beer selection and food was pretty good. Mostly fried/bar food. Service was great and ambiance was good. Not a bad place for a lunch or snack. read more

Colorado has been my big trip for the last two years now and I've stopped at this place both times. Both times I got the Jambalaya and it's tasty! The portions are VERY generous and the jalapeño cornbread is top notch. The only thing holding this place back from a 5 is that it took almost 10 minutes for us to be acknowledged, I can't really put that on the servers though as they only had 2 servers on the floor and another working behind the bar on an absolutely packed Saturday night. read more

My fave place of our two days in Golden. Shared a pizza and salad (the one with couscous). Both excellent. Another friend had the catfish nuggets and liked those, too. Great friendly service. read more

Great food, great service and ambience. This is a great place to go to meet up with friends with friendly staff greeting you every time . It is also dog friendly. Not pretentious, just a friendly and good place. read more

We've been here a few times now and this spot is definitely a consistent 5 stars! The cheese curds and the cornbread are legitimately the best I've ever had, and I eat my fair share of both. The service has been great each time, even the time we went when they were super busy. This place has earned a spot in our usual rotation! read more

Surprisingly good burgers! We stopped in for lunch and I was initially intrigued by their Cajun food, but - after doing some due diligence (checking photos on Yelp) - I decided to stick with a burger. Everyone in my party got a burger (Sangre de Cristos and a Black & Blue), and everyone commented how good they were! There was a good cheese-burger-bun ratio and the hamburgers were cooked as ordered, which doesn't always happen. The chips were homemade...but meh. They could have been good too, but they were overcooked -- super brown and dry! But all in all, this was a solid bar food spot! read more

Elk green chili burger with truffle fries? Yes please! I had been here before and enjoyed the tap house and nice selection of Colorado beers, but I don't know if I had eaten there before. Amanda gave us excellent service and we split a Sangre De Cristo (green chili) burger that we upgraded to elk for $3 more. I ordered it medium rare because I didn't want to risk it drying out. It was probably more medium but it was still excellent--not too dry and not too gamey (but a little bit gamey or else why order game?) We mentioned that we were going to split it and they served it to us already cut and on two plates! An excellent service touch. The fries were crispy and the potato flavor wasn't missing. read more

Trailhead Taphouse & Kitchen - Sangre De Cristo (elk green chili burger) - Sports Bars Near Me - Golden, Colorado

We got right in before the lunch crowd really popped, but we were sat and served immediately. Food was great, service was awesome. The open air and outdoor patio were great for the dogs to hang out with us. Loved it. read more

Beautiful restaurant with great decor. We had a nice lunch here with great service from the bartender. Menu was limited, but everything we had was very good. read more

Trailhead Taphouse & Kitchen - Great sandwich with side salad - Sports Bars Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Honestly, I was so impressed by this spot, I can't believe it took me so long to find it. It's not a high-end atmosphere, it's a chill bar and patio vibe that happens to serve absolutely slamming cajun food and has a handful of TVs for watching sports if you want. Great beer selection, chill vibes, great cajun food Absolutely an every-week type spot, and you should definitely try it for yourself read more

This was my first time in Colorado and we went to Golden after spending a day in Berkenridge. My brother suggested that we get the Jambalaya because it's so unique. We got in at around 6 on a Saturday and the place was really lively. Pros: Jambalaya with Blackened Shrimp - great spices in the curry - shrimp was smokey and soft - jalapeño cornbread was not dry at all and paired extremely well with the curry Crocodile Nuggets - extremely soft and flakey meat - highly seasoned crust - delicious pairing sauce Mediterranean Flatbread - suprisingly light and cheesy - great char on the crust read more

Trailhead Taphouse & Kitchen - Bottom: Mediterranean Flatbread Top: Blackened Shrimp Jambalaya - Sports Bars Near Me - Golden, Colorado

This was our perfect 1st stop! They added this shrimp & grits to the summer menu and it was spectacular, amazing flavors. We also got the mountain goat burger w/ sweet potato fries, All incredibly delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Trailhead Taphouse & Kitchen - Shrimp & grits - Sports Bars Near Me - Golden, Colorado

If you find yourself wandering around Golden follow the enticing delicious smells to Trailhead. The family and I went to Golden to explore for the day and parked right by Trailhead and immediately noticed that the food smelled so good! So of course we decided to eat there for lunch. And we were not disappointed! The food was delicious! The service was quick and friendly too. It's a small location but there's plenty of seating outside too. It's a comfortable and inviting location with a delicious menu. Be sure to try the house made chips! read more

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I sit at the Bar. Why? I'm typically alone, and like to banter with the bartender, few of which are trained to banter. Sadly I cannot recall the Brown Eyed Girl's name. She's a natural bartender, giving biking and hiking advise as well as knowing what's on the menu and keeping beer glasses filled. How was the beer? Like just about a million other bars. How was the food? My "Pig" (Bacon burger with BBQ sauce) was tasty, but came with potato chips, which weren't very impressive. Hey, Bret, just a wild guess, but customers in Golden, CO are probably looking more for fried potatoes than fried gator. WTF is up with bolting on "Cajun" food to a "tap house" in Golden? No fried pickles, but Red beans and Rice? As a app? Hey, cheri, have you done left yo marbles back in the Atchafalaya swamp? Just for the novelty, I tried the Beans and Rice. Nice spice, but the rest was exactly what you'd expect to find in Colorado. Not served in a bowl, but a plate of rice with a meager splash of red beans ON TOP?! Hint to chef: Use a bowl, fill it with the beans, and place a scoop of RICE on top....or, smarter, start selling bar food in a bar. read more

Trailhead Taphouse & Kitchen - Bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Golden, Colorado