Bistro Vendome

With its inviting patio tucked into a secluded courtyard off Larimer Square and an intimate interior with Old World touches, Bistro Vendome captures the essence of a Parisian bistro in its ambiance and menu. Cozy, dark and warm, Bistro delivers romance at every turn. Expect French classics (some rotating) as well as fish, vegetable and pasta dishes. Consider the ever-changing, always divine grilled cheese for happy hour (apple and brie is a fave). The bar offers a stellar selection of French wines at varying price points, and the bartenders–and other staff–are knowledgeable and helpful but never overbearing. This is a place where a couple can linger over dinner, then move if they choose to the bar for a glass of port or other after-dinner sipper and linger some more. On warm summer evenings, the patio is the sweet spot for a leisurely romantic rendezvous.