I love food, and I don't really care for chains. I know that 2 here are chains, but they are only in limited cities. They also only have one restaurant here in Denver.

Jason

Hickory House - Parker, Great BBQ

The Perfect Landing - T-TH $10 menu ($10 Filet, Lamb, Prime Rib, Bottle of Wine, Lobster Tail, etc) and the quality is top notch * need reservation though and it's not stuffy, it's on Centennial Airport

Yanni's-Greek, at the Landmark in Greenwood Village, Not stuffy, Yanni is from Greece, authentic

Land of Sushi-Arapahoe & University, Great Sushi

Del Frisco's-Go for lunch and get their burger ($10). Expensive restaurant, but for burgers, very affordable and awesome service

Claim Jumpers-Order one entree for a family of 4!!! Incredibley large sizes.

Cafe Sky-Parker Rd by H-Mart,Authentic Korean