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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Lakewood, CO by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is 240 Union Restaurant with a 4.7-star rating from 1,642 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Abrusci's Fire & Vine and African Grill and Bar - Lakewood Colorado. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Lakewood is 4.5 stars from 1,878 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Lakewood range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
1,878
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
240 Union Restaurant
240 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228, USA
Abrusci's Fire & Vine
2200 Youngfield St, Lakewood, CO 80215, USA
African Grill and Bar - Lakewood Colorado
955 S Kipling Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Lakewood, CO
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 240 Union Restaurant240 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228, USA | 4.7★ | 1,642 |
| #2 | Abrusci's Fire & Vine2200 Youngfield St, Lakewood, CO 80215, USA | 4.7★ | 7,600 |
| #3 | African Grill and Bar - Lakewood Colorado955 S Kipling Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226, USA | 4.7★ | 1,504 |
| #4 | Lady Nomada - Mexican Kitchen7167 W Alaska Dr, Lakewood, CO 80226, USA | 4.4★ | 637 |
| #5 | Coyote Table Artisan Kitchen2950 Bear Creek Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228, USA | 4.6★ | 305 |
| #6 | Simms Steakhouse11911 W 6th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80401, USA | 4.3★ | 2,339 |
| #7 | Westrail Tap & Grill195 S Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228, USA | 4.2★ | 1,824 |
| #8 | Piggin' Out Smokehouse9987 Morrison Rd, Lakewood, CO 80227, USA | 4.6★ | 1,798 |
| #9 | The Ranch @ West 4012101 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215, USA | 4.6★ | 1,649 |
| #10 | Front Range Inn7779 Morrison Rd, Lakewood, CO 80227, USA | 4.6★ | 639 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Lakewood
Lady Nomada - Mexican Kitchen
7167 W Alaska Dr, Lakewood, CO 80226, USA
Coyote Table Artisan Kitchen
2950 Bear Creek Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228, USA
Simms Steakhouse
11911 W 6th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80401, USA
Westrail Tap & Grill
195 S Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228, USA
Piggin' Out Smokehouse
9987 Morrison Rd, Lakewood, CO 80227, USA
The Ranch @ West 40
12101 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215, USA
Front Range Inn
7779 Morrison Rd, Lakewood, CO 80227, USA
Bonefish Grill
14770 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80401, USA
Manning's Steaks and Spirits
11100 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226, USA
The Lake House Kitchen & Tavern
8026 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123, USA
Cafe Jordano
11068 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO 80227, USA
Teller's Taproom & Kitchen
1990 Youngfield St, Lakewood, CO 80215, USA
Yard House
Colorado Mills, 14500 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80401, USA
Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse
7260 W Alaska Dr, Lakewood, CO 80226, USA
Tstreet Roadhouse
445 S Teller St, Lakewood, CO 80226, USA
Hungry Goat Scratch Kitchen and Wine Bar
102 Market St, Morrison, CO 80465, USA
The Barrel Room Sports Bar and Grill
1350 Colorado Mills Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80401, USA
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