The Flats Beer Garden

The Flats Beer Garden is a bar and restaurant on CO-93 in Golden, Colorado. The kitchen turns out snacks such as crispy buffalo wings with a choice of sauces and dry rubs, a handmade Bavarian pretzel served with spicy mustard or beer cheese, cheese curds, onion rings and fries. The site says the team believes in cold beer, good food and breathtaking views.

Heartier plates include burgers, a vegetarian portabella burger, almond-crusted fish, crispy chicken tenders and sandwiches, plus red or green chili, tortilla soup and salads. A kids menu, a rotating draft lineup, bottled and canned beers and house signature cocktails round out the offerings. Live music and breakfast service are listed among its features.