United States Colorado 6 Fantastic Family-Style Restaurants in Denver By Aimee Heckel Aimee Heckel Aimee is a Colorado native with nearly 20 years of experience as a professional journalist. She is the head writer and editor for TravelBoulder.com. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 01/13/20 Fact checked by Patrice J. Williams Fact checked by Patrice J. Williams Instagram LinkedIn Temple University Patrice J. Williams is a travel and style content creator, fact-checker and author of the thrift shopping book Looking Fly on a Dime. TripSavvy's fact-checking Donuts at Acorn in Denver. Acorn If you're headed to Colorado for vacation with your family, grab a table and feast at one of these restaurants. They all serve up food shared, family style, so you can all get a taste of a few delicious meals/ 01 of 06 Acorn Courtesy of Acorn View Map Address 3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216, USA Get directions Phone +1 720-542-3721 Web Visit website Acorn, in the RiNo district of Denver, is one of the state's most unique places to dine. First, it's located inside a historic building from the 1800s, with graffiti-covered walls and an industrial-style decor. Acorn is located in The Source, a hip marketplace that's especially popular among locals in the know. For families, shared plates are a highlight here. The selection of shared plates is impressive. Try the meatballs and fried pickles for starters, followed by the oak-smoked pork belly and wagyu beef tartare. The excellent cocktails add to the experience. Acorn is known for its quality drink program, which, depending on your family, may enhance family dining. One great feature for larger parties is you can book a private party at Acorn. The "bird's nest" in the restaurant is ideal for small gatherings, like a rehearsal dinner or bridal shower. 02 of 06 The Nickel Hotel Teatro View Map Address 1100 14th St, Denver, CO 80202-2201, USA Get directions Phone +1 720-889-2128 Web Visit website The Nickel, inside Denver’s iconic Hotel Teatro, has a unique menu where courses can be ordered a la carte. Not only does this mean you can piece together your own perfect meal based on your unique tastes, but it also makes the plates ideal for sharing. We love it because you don't have to decide on one thing. Mix, match and try everyone's food. Don't miss the starters and sweets. The food at The Nickel is a fancy spin on your favorite comfort food. Swap your regular sweet potato dish for a Wild boar fettuccini, or the spaghetti bolognese which features fresh rosemary, mascarpone, and micro greens. The Nickel's seasonal menu features the creations of the chef de cuisine Ian Schlegel. The Nickel also has a kids' menu to keep the little ones happy. Many recipes are inspired by the chefs' family recipes, but with surprising twists. After your meal, swing by The Study, the gorgeous lobby in the Hotel Teatro with a crackling fireplace and a substantial wine list. If your family is more of the brunching type, The Nickel's brunch is legit, with a charcuterie Bloody Mary bar. Oh yeah, and a bunch of yummy food. 03 of 06 Sarto’s Courtesy of Sarto's View Map Address 2900 W 25th Ave, Denver, CO 80211, USA Get directions Phone +1 303-455-1400 Web Visit website Sarto's Social Italian Eatery, in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Denver, allows you to piece together your meal how you like it, as if sewing a new article of clothing. Start with "texture" (salad or soup), seamless pasta, a tailored entree (like tuna or trout) or other protein, and an "accessory" (that's Sarto's for sides, like broccolini or fire-roasted sweet lightning squash). Dress up your dishes with "alterations," like the addition of white anchovies or meatballs. A collection of small plates makes for an exciting, shared dinner. Then, pick several plates of small sweets for dessert to share. As the name indicates, this restaurant centers around social dining, making it perfect for a family outing. For earlier dining, check out Sarto's Pantry, which has sandwiches, soups and salads. Order a plate if you want to share. You can get a meat and cheese platter that makes for great group munching. 04 of 06 Work & Class Courtesy of Work & Class View Map Address 2500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, USA Get directions Phone +1 303-292-0700 Web Visit website Work & Class, in Denver, is a relaxed, unpretentious restaurant with plates of varying sizes, so you can pass them around and share. It serves up Latin and American cuisine and great cocktails. The menu is simple and delicious and the atmosphere is fun, friendly and down to earth, perfect for a family dinner. The best way to share, family-style, here is to order a variety of large appetizers. These big plates are meant to share and pass. Pick from the likes of chickpea croquettes, fried sweet plantains or smashed potatoes. Definitely order a basket of jalapeno cornbread to share, too. For the main course, you can order everything in varying sizes, up to by the pound (like a pound of coriander-roasted Colorado lamb). Get a few full birds (rotisserie chickens), either Cajun Rum-style or flavored with lemon brown butter. Because you can order such big sizes, you can share your meal generously. Work & Class also has a special kids' menu. Continue to 5 of 6 below. 05 of 06 Till Kitchen Courtesy of Till Kitchen View Map Address 9633 Prominent Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80924, USA Get directions Phone +1 719-282-8004 Till Kitchen, in Colorado Springs, is great for groups and kids. This farm-style open kitchen south of Denver is all about local, responsibly sourced ingredients. The atmosphere and menu provide a homey feeling. Share appetizers or sit down with your family and a few good pizzas. Looking for a family gathering place for breakfast? The Roost at Till, located in the mercantile side of the restaurant, serves high-quality breakfast and lunch, made with produce brought in daily by local farmers. So not only are you dining with your own family, but you're sharing with the whole community. 06 of 06 Finn's Manor Finn's Manor View Map Address 2927 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, USA Get directions Web Visit website Finn's Manor, in the RiNo district of Denver, is the perfect solution when you have a group of people who can't agree on what to eat. It's a cocktail bar (with 16 rotating taps and more than 800 spirits) that is surrounded by a wide selection of food trucks. They call it a food truck "pod." Everyone can pick their favorite food truck and bring their food back to eat together in the patio. Wash it down with a cocktail or dessert. 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