Hey ladies,

I want to take FI out to celebration his promotion at work.  I'm so proud of him!  He's had to sacrifice alot to finally get to this position, so I want to "wine and dine" him for once. :) I'm looking for a nice restaurant, maybe a bar for drinks...or something "date/celebration like."  I'm not good at this stuff so I could really use your help!  It would need to be on a weekend and I would like to be somewhere in Denver (we live in the springs and it's pretty boring to us).  So I guess I'm looking for at least a night restaurant (price isn't an issue)...steak, sushi, seafood anything with a nice atmosphere! Suggestions are welcomed!! HELP!

Congrats on his promotion!

Well. . .a REALLY fun one is Rodizios. . .prepare to be stuffed.  Guys especially love this place!  It tends to be more bustling/busy though - but if you make a reservation ask for a more private table.  This is one of my favorite restaurants in Denver. . .

http://www.rodiziogrill.com/

A nice, romantic restaurant (now under new management) with good food and GREAT views of Denver is Simms Steakhouse- they have the typical steaks/seafood plates, 5 star service. . .dress up :)

http://www.simmssteakhouse.com/

I'm sure I'll think of more - and the other gals too have tons of suggestions I'm sure :)

Ditto on rodizios, it's AWESOME!!

Another crazy good place is Melting Pot (all fondue).  It's about $75-100 for a meal, but sooooo worth it!

If you don't want to go all the way downtown, La Sandia is in the Park Meadows area and I LOVE their food... it's a Mexican Fusion restaurant.  Very hip, funky, great food, fun atmosphere, and they have a tequila bar up stairs!  It's not super dressy or expensive either-  FH took me there for our anniversary this year.  We are thinking of having our rehearsal dinner there too!  Delish!

http://www.modernmexican.com/lasandia/index.htm

Ruth's Chris Steak House downtown is AMAZING! I don't eat steak but DH thinks it's one of the best steakhouses next to Del Frisco's which is in the DTC. If price is not a factor I would recommend either one of these places as a bill for 2 with drinks could be close to the $200 range...I had a surprise party at Del Frisco's for DH's birthday 2 years ago where I surprised him with his family there for dinner (there was 9 of us)...the final bill was close to 1K...so roughly $100 a person.

Also Vesta Dipping Grill is really good and has a fun downtown atmosphere.

Let me go think of some more....

EDIT: The Oceanaire is supposed to have great seafood...I've never been but it's constantly being recommended to me.

The Briarwood in Golden - awesome food!

Thank you SO much ladies! 

alll of these are awesome.

if you looking for more romantic check out:

olivea.

fruition!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

luca d talia

ostera marco

z cuisine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

il posto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lolas (duh)

BEATRICE AND WOODLEY'S!!!!!!!!!!!!

these are all smaller chef owned restaurants.

oh I'll second the Del Frisco's suggestion. They are pricey, but worth it. They have a really nice cigar bar there, and if you want to save $ you can have the most amazing hamburger at their bar. I am sure your FI would love it. One place I would Not recommend...The Chop House downtown. It's overpriced and not that good.

I would never go to Del's but that is only because an ex works there!!! ha ha ha :)