We had a really great time here for Saturday night dinner, came in a little before 5 and Karina took really good care of us. We just made it a few minutes before the end of happy hour and was able to give the Pork Green Chili Cheese Fries and the Fried Pickles a try. Amazing prices for their happy hour too! We had burgers, the salmon risotto and the steak sandwich. Everything was so tasty. If I had to absolutely nitpick, the fried pickle is the chip style that I love but it was way over seasoned. When the Latina in the group tells you it's too salty, that's telling you something. I tried the pickle on the burger and it was already brined salty, then if you bread that and fry it and then season it... it was unbelievably salty.... Overall the salmon was well cooked, the burgers juicy and the steak sandwich super tender. The bar decor was super pretty and the service amazing.... I would definitely be back and highly recommend to check out their happy hour! read more

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This place is cute inside, like a western saloon with a pretty stained glass feature against the bar. They are also dog-friendly which is a fun feature, but we went on a busy day and there were a bunch of dogs inside and outside, which I have to wonder if so many animals are indoors does this become a food safety issue? I will say our server was very nice, but the food was sub par to say the least. The items we ordered were severely under seasoned. They were quite bland and lacked any depth of flavor. The items on the menu had average prices to them, so there was no sticker shock on that end but, when did restaraunts start charging extra for sides of ranch?! It's not enough to cover your restaraunt costs with the $25 burger I just ordered? This restaraunt is located in a touristy town, so I'm sure they get all the traffic they need, but as a local I will not be back! read more

Cast Iron Tavern is a bit of a hidden gem off the main drag of 93. I've been a couple of times with friends, and it's a good spot to stop after some outdoor recreation. They have a large outdoor (dog friendly patio), and plenty of TVs too, so it makes for a good game watching spot if you live in the area. Their burgers are a very popular item, and are a whopping half pound. I opted to split one last time with a friend, and our server was such a pro that she had it split and separately plated for our convenience. Very much appreciated! We got the El Jefe--the green chili ranch is sooo addictive (and mild for those afraid of heat). I could eat an entire bucket of the sweet potato waffle fries. They have other comfort food items like candied bacon and mac & cheese, but also some more upscale entree items and feature salads, so really you can't miss. Beers on tap, but also interesting mixed drinks as well. Check it out! read more

Food was enjoyed by everyone. The chicken parm had the best chicken I've had in a really long time. The server introduced to my father the concept of using simple sugar to sweeten his iced tea. He was amazed. lol. Laid back, casual atmosphere for suitable for any occasion. Definitely will go back and recommend to others. read more

We were in the area for the weekend and found this place on yelp. The menu had me at pesto deviled eggs and lavender bees knees. Our meal was delicious, we loved that they had at least 10 tv's with a different game playing on each tv, sublime was playing in the background while we ate , and Cristin our server and bar tender did a great job. For my second drink I requested a cucumber martini with Hendricks, something that isn't on the menu but should be! It was delicious, perfectly balanced! read more

Cast Iron Tavern - Lavender Bee's knees... yum! - New American Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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Nice juicy fat burgers. Crispy tasty chicken wings. Good beer selection. Good service. TVs to watch the game. read more

Cast Iron Tavern - Goat cheese burger, fries, pilsner. - New American Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Fantastic restaurant! We stumbled across this gem on a random Wednesday. We loved it so much that we went back on Saturday. The Cuban and Tavern burger are top notch. The french fries are perfect! The goat cheese and blueberry salad is in my top three salads ever. Service was good, and the kitchen was fast on both visits. Highly recommended! read more

Stopped in for lunch with my son having never been here before. We were pleasantly surprised by a menu with lots of food and cocktail options and fast friendly service. It was pretty packed on a Friday at lunchtime, which I think it a good sign that they are reliably tasty. My cocktail was unique and our sandwiches were really delicious. I'd pick the fries over the chips next time, and there will definitely be a next time. read more

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Had a very nice lunch here. The ambiance was lively as it's a great place in Golden to watch a game. Parking is slightly limited considering it's in a business plaza. Definitely try the burgers! read more

We decided to check this place out for restaurant week ($35 tier), and I think it's safe to say we'll be back! Service was quick, but not rushed. Food was plentiful and delicious (hot shrimp, apple & squash salad, steak frites, the night's special prime rib, steak salad, s'mores pot de creme, and bread pudding)! Drinks were hit (spritz & giggles) & miss (dead flowers - my husband said he couldn't taste the lavender). We also weren't kept to the 1.5hr time limit since their tables had cleared out by the time we finished eating, but be aware they do limit you if they're a busy as they were when we arrived at 6:30p on a Saturday. read more

Cast Iron Tavern - Drink menu - March '25 (cocktails & happy hour) - New American Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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We met 4 other good friends there and had a blast! The gin/lavender cocktail I had was fantastic. The guys said the old fashions were excellent. Be sure and try the chili lime shrimp appetizer and the candied bacon...delicious! Since we hadn't seen each other in a while we wanted time to catch up before ordering. The server gal was very patient, checked on us regularly but did not rush us. Overall it was a great experience and I would definitely go there again. It's a comfortable place to hang out with a bit of a historic feel, slightly saloony! read more

Overall, I found our lunch at the Cast Iron Tavern to be expensive and underwhelming. They are dog friendly on their patio, which is a huge plus, but the patio is not shaded and it just bakes in the sun. Our server was super friendly and is the reason that I gave it three stars instead of two the food was just OK my husband and I split a wedge salad and a burger And my son had the kids chicken tenders and fries. I was really surprised that they charged us for a side of barbecue sauce for his fries. I have never been to a restaurant that charges for a single side of sauce with chicken tenders, but I guess the Cast Iron Tavern is it. The only way I could really see us going back is if we went for drinks and maybe an appetizer on a shaded day when we had our dog with us, but I don't think that we would order off the full menu again. read more

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I had a Friday free for lunch here, and it is a good neighborhood location for burgers and beers. The interior setup is unique; it feels like a circle but the bar is straight. Standard service, and clean interior. If you are nearby looking for great tavern/pub food, hit this place up. read more

Ok, we have a new favorite burger spot. Wow. Had the tavern burger with American cheese done to medium perfection and it's the best burger I've had in awhile. It was huge so we shared that. Service was awesome, super polite and quick. Aperol spritz type cocktail was delicious! Space is a little tight because the spot is busy and popular for a Saturday night. It didn't bother us at all. In fact it seemed like many patrons were locals and or loyals which made it feel like we were in on a secret. read more

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The food was delicious . We had the burger with red beans and rice. The burger was thick and cooked perfectly. The red beans and rice were some of the best I've had. We then had the bread pudding and it was also the best I've had. We definitely will be back. read more

We rolled in with a Hawaiian party of 11 and Elizabeth (?) was FANTASTIC! Had the drinks refilled quickly and had the food out on a timely matter. She was also funny! Thank you!!! Great service and good food. read more

Love this place! The food is amazing and the staff is even better!! We love to sit on the patio with our dogs and they totally love Mel because she always has treats for them! Bob is an excellent chef and Steph always makes time to say hi! Our favorite go to! read more

Great service, fun warm atmosphere and good food - great place to ho with friends. We had wings and a salad - both were delish!

Place was packed so you know it is good! I did make reservations otherwise there was a 45 minute walk in wait. Place is small but charming. Service was excellent. We both ordered burgers, his with regular fries mine with sweet potato fries and both were outstanding! The burgers were seasoned well and tasted terrific. Highly recommend this place and their burgers! read more

The food was amazing! The salmon risotto was fantastic. Great creative drinks (my wife says the "gummy bear fizz" was delicious). It had a very lively atmosphere and some really cool local art. We will definitely come back again. I would recommend making a reservation for a side booth if you want to have a conversation with anyone. read more

THANKS YELP! Hasn't let our group down, while traveling in Colorado. We've opted for Yelp vetted locations and everyone has loved them, where the Cast Iron Tavern is no exception. My guess is that this location is well enjoyed by locals and there was a bit of a wait as we were a group of 8. But, the good news is that the bar is VERY responsive and more than ready to keep our glasses full and the fun rolling along. We waiting outside on the deck where there's seating and counters. The location is a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the divergence. We were pleasantly surprised to be seated in our own section, with the bonus of Prime Rib being the special of the evening, how could you ask for anything more? The service was on point, with great attitudes and laughs all round. Can't say enough about the great atmosphere, service and tremendous food at the Cast Iron. If you have not been, you are missing you. High recommend. read more

Cast Iron Tavern - New American Near Me - Golden, Colorado

We arrived for lunch with 4 adults and two children. We were greeted warmly and quickly. I think it took them less than 5 minutes to set up our table. The waitress arrived shortly after being seated and was helpful with providing information and suggestions. Our drinks arrived quickly and the were wonderful. We ordered our food and it arrived shortly thereafter. The cheese curds were perfectly coated and cooked to perfection. When my sandwich arrived you could see steam rising from the plated.I was impressed that any staff walking by the kitchen grabbed what was ready and took to the tables. The food was well prepared and sauced perfectly. Great atmosphere. Wonderful staff! read more

Cast Iron Tavern - Interior - New American Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Very cute restaurant, both indoor and outdoor. And the food was delicious! (Had the Reuben and sausage sandwich).

Was in for our first time today and overall had a good expierence. The atmosphere is rustic and divey. They have a good menu and great happy hour choices. I got the Ruben and I thought it was mediocre for being $17, but my husband had the hot wings and they were delicious. Our waitress was kind and attentive! One waitress however, was extremely rude to me when I asked for the WiFi password due to the poor cell service. One thing that really stood out to me though was how dirty their air vents were right above our table (there are balls of dust that just blow in the wind when the ac is on) and how much built up dust was on every blade of every fan. This is an easy fix, but should be addressed as it is pretty noticeable and gross. read more

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After I finished a month long outdoor survival and navigation course our instructor recommended a pint here. I thought the ambiance and food was really good. Service was friendly and efficient. I will definitely come back read more

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Great first time experience. Fantastic burgers and amazing candied bacon. It has a fun atmosphere and friendly hostess and waitress. The order came out accurate and fairly quick. Will go back and highly recommend. read more

Cast Iron Tavern - Bacon Cheeseburger and fries - New American Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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Great service. Got the burger and it was fantastic. Beet salad was refreshing after a long day. Highly recommended!

Love this place. Great food and people. The outside seating is amazing for the dogs.

Six of us tried CIT last night and loved it. Busy, great vibe with attentive service. Hot Chicken and Shrimp & Grits were a hit! Bread pudding and candied bacon were yummy, too. Our server, Mel, was great. read more

Super friendly service (accommodating a baby and making solid drink recommendations), great burgers, and cool setting with the stain glass. We'll be back! read more

Had lunch here today and found it to be clean, open, and accommodating. Our burgers were very tasty, fries were good, and our grand girls loved the corn dogs. I would suggest ditching the ceramic bowls which hold in heat to the proverbial red plastic baskets to serve the food meant for kids so the food can cool off quicker. Our waitress was very kind and very attentive. The restaurant was more of a sports bar than fine dining, but kinda what we expected. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Cast Iron Tavern. The service was very fast and so incredibly friendly! They quickly put together some tables for our large group since a booth wouldn't have worked for all in our party. Clean with attentive staff. Everyone enjoyed their food. We did an appetizer of cheese curds which weren't over breaded and were nice and hot! I had the candied bacon BLT which had a nice balance of sweet and heat. The fries were tasty and the honey mustard for dipping was very nice. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Golden! read more

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So good! Everything we had was so good! Wedge salad. Black and Blu salad- deviled eggs! Would highly recommend a stop on our way to Vail! read more

Forgot to take a picture of the chicken mac & cheese but it was very good !! Im always a fan of any spin on mac & cheese. The smores dessert I had was the best !!! My guest had crunchy onion rings, after having been served soggy onion rings everywhere it was a pleasant surprise to have crunchy onion rings. read more

Cast Iron Tavern - Peach beer was good - New American Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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Had dinner here at my last day in Golden. Had to make reservations because two night earlier, we could not get in without waiting at least an hour. We arrived for our appointment time , it was a very short wait. Like the fact you can see the kitchen but when we arrived, the bar was full , while waiting I noticed the floors were sticky and not clean ( the space we waited was actually used as a place to prep drinks and get tables ready, the food was great and it's the place you need to come for a steak. It was huge and looked very tasty! Had the Reuben which was great, a bit salty but that sauerkraut made up for it! So good with sweet potato waffle fries. My husband had a burger. Very small restaurant that tries to fit in a bar, when the weather is warm , I'm sure they make up for tight quarters. Go, it was good but avoid the sticky floor by the door.... read more

Bone comes out like butter! We have not had better #hotwings in a long time. recommend extra crispy. Of course, we always recommend #wingflats. Cast Iron #Tavern in #goldenco has so much great #comfortfood. #buffalochicken #hotwingschallenge #goldenrestaurants #wheretoeat #wheretoeatdenver #bestdenverrestaurants read more

Cast Iron Tavern - Buffalo wings - New American Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Absolutely love the burgers! Amazing spot for any occasion. You won't regret it! Get the candied bacon.

We are from MA but stopped in to the Cast Iron Tavern on our way back to Denver from Rocky Mountain National Park back in July 2025. I don't normally write reviews but this place was so good....The food, drinks, service... I had to give a shoutout to this place. One of the best taverns I have ever been to. We had Chili, burgers, Rebuen and Salads plus a couple of cocktails. Just LOVED IT THERE!!! I highly recommend it. We'll be back next time we visit Colorado. That's for sure! read more

Best rueben ever! Was bellied up to the bar and had a clear view of the kitchen. They were not only efficient, they took great care to make great food. read more

The steak in the steak tip sandwich was supper chewy. The sandwich was tasty but poor quality beef.