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These are the top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff, just culinary greatness at different price points.

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These are the top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff, just culinary greatness at different price points.

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Ragin' Hog BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

Highlands

4.7
Ragin' Hog BBQ serves authentic Southern-style smoked meats with housemade sauces in a cozy, casual Berkeley neighborhood spot.
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Pit Fiend Barbecue

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🍗 BBQ

RiNo

4.8
Pit Fiend Barbecue serves bold Texas-style BBQ with a D&D-themed casual vibe in Denver’s North Denver neighborhood, perfect for meat lovers and game fans.
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Mama Jo's Chicken, Biscuits, BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

City Park

4.5
Mama Jo's delivers authentic Southern barbecue and crispy chicken biscuits in a casual Central neighborhood setting, beloved for rich flavors and hearty portions.
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BBQ Daddy’s

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🍗 BBQ

Downtown

4.9
BBQ Daddy’s delivers authentic Texas-style barbecue with smoky brisket and rich sauces in a casual Central neighborhood setting.
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Yazoo BBQ Company

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🍗 BBQ

RiNo

4.5
Yazoo BBQ Company delivers authentic pecan wood-smoked barbecue in a cozy RiNo spot with a lively bar and full-service upstairs deck.
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Kealoha's BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

Downtown

4.8
Kealoha's BBQ offers authentic Hawaiian BBQ and fried meats with rice, burgers, and shrimp tacos in a lively Central Business District food stand.
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Smok Barbecue

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🍗 BBQ

RiNo

4.5
Smok Barbecue delivers regional BBQ classics with craft cocktails in a rustic-chic setting within the vibrant RiNo neighborhood.
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Post Oak Barbecue

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🍗 BBQ

Tennyson

4.6
Post Oak Barbecue offers classic Texas-style BBQ with a laid-back vibe in Berkeley, featuring smoky meats and cozy wood-and-brick interiors.
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Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que

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🍗 BBQ

South Denver

4.6
Cowboy-style barbecue with brightly hued walls, an open kitchen, and signature smoked meats in South Denver’s vibrant scene.
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Alteño

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🌮 Mexican

Cherry Creek

4.7
Alteño offers a trendy Mexican dining experience in Cherry Creek with standout dishes like jalapeño cornbread and avocado margaritas.
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Jacks on Pearl

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🥩 Steakhouse

Wash Park

4.7
Jacks on Pearl delivers an upscale steakhouse experience in South Denver with award-winning filet mignon, dry-aged sashimi, and a trendy cozy vibe.
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Kumoya

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🍣 Japanese

Highlands

4.4
Kumoya delivers an upscale Japanese dining experience in the Highlands with fresh sushi, inventive flavors, and a trendy, cozy ambiance.
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Satchel's on 6th

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🍴 Contemporary

Central Park

4.5
Cozy spot in Central Denver serving farm-fresh American dishes with a curated wine list and an inviting, intimate atmosphere.
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El Five

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🥙 Mediterranean

LoHi

4.5
El Five delivers vibrant Spanish and Eastern Mediterranean small plates in a trendy Highland rooftop setting with stunning city views and lively atmosphere.
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Root Down

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🍴 Contemporary

LoHi

4.6
Root Down is a vibrant LoHi spot offering creative American small plates and drinks in a funky art-filled setting.
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Mizuna

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🍴 Contemporary

Cap Hill

4.6
Mizuna delivers creative New American cuisine with exquisite tasting menus in an intimate, cozy setting of Denver’s Cap Hill neighborhood.
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Corinne Denver

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🍴 Contemporary

Downtown

4.7
Corinne Denver offers an upscale American dining experience with a warm ambiance in Downtown's stylish Le Méridien hotel.
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Toro

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🌽 Latin American

Cherry Creek

4.4
Toro offers stylish Pan-Latin cuisine with Asian twists, creative cocktails, and a sleek patio in Denver’s upscale Cherry Creek hotel.
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Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar

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🦞 Seafood

LoDo

4.6
Upscale seafood destination in Denver’s LoDo serving fresh oysters, creative cocktails, and a stylish, relaxed atmosphere.
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Blue Island Oyster Bar

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🦞 Seafood

Cherry Creek

4.6
Blue Island Oyster Bar offers polished seafood and a raw bar in a nautical setting, featuring craft cocktails and beer in Denver's Cherry Creek.
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Ocean Prime

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🦞 Seafood

LoDo

4.6
Ocean Prime is a luxurious Denver spot offering classic steak and seafood in an elegant setting with a long wine list and refined cocktails.
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801 Fish

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🦞 Seafood

Downtown

4.4
801 Fish offers an exceptional seafood dining experience in the heart of downtown, famous for oysters, fresh seafood dishes, and elegant ambiance.
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Fish N Beer

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🦞 Seafood

RiNo

4.7
Fish N Beer serves fresh oysters, grilled fish, and creative seafood dishes in a cozy, retro space with a full bar, perfect for seafood lovers in Denver.
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HashTAG - Downtown

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🥞 Brunch

Downtown

4.6
HashTAG Downtown Denver serves vibrant and creative brunch and breakfast in a lively, welcoming atmosphere with standout dishes and attentive service.
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Rioja

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🥙 Mediterranean

Lodo

4.6
Locally sourced Mediterranean dishes and wines energize the vibrant Larimer Square space of Rioja, a must-visit in Denver's culinary scene.
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Cart-Driver RiNo

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🍝 Italian

RiNo

4.7
Intimate spot in Denver’s RiNo offering Southern Italian wood-fired pizzas, fresh oysters, and craft cocktails in a cozy, trendy setting.
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Cart Driver Lo-Hi

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🍝 Italian

LoHi

4.6
Unique wood-fired pizzas, fresh oysters, and natural wines create a trendy, cozy dining atmosphere in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood.
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Safta

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🥙 Mediterranean

RiNo

4.5
Safta offers modern Middle Eastern dining in a stylish setting at The Source Hotel, renowned for wood-fired pita and vibrant shared plates.
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A5 Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

LoDo

4.5
A5 Steakhouse offers a sophisticated steak and seafood experience in a stylish setting, renowned for premium cuts and innovative cocktails.
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Water Grill Denver

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🦞 Seafood

LoDo

4.5
Sophisticated Denver seafood spot boasting a daily-updated menu and extensive raw-bar options in an upscale, trendy atmosphere.
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The Capital Grille

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🥩 Steakhouse

LoDo

4.7
Upscale steakhouse in Denver’s Larimer Square serving classic American fare with an elegant clubby atmosphere.
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Guard and Grace

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🍴 Contemporary

Downtown

4.7
Modern steakhouse in Denver offering exquisite chops, small plates, fine wines, a raw bar, and a stylish patio atmosphere.
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Glo Noodle House

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🍜 Ramen

Tennyson

4.7
Glo Noodle House serves vibrant, flavorful ramen and Asian dishes in a cozy, trendy West Highland setting with great drinks and lively vibes.
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The Ginger Pig

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🥡 Chinese

Tennyson

4.4
The Ginger Pig offers a vibrant Asian fusion in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood with standout Korean fried chicken and a cozy, trendy vibe.
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La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

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🌮 Mexican

LoDo

4.4
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal is a hip Mexican spot in Denver serving authentic pozole, tacos, and cocktails in a cozy, dimly-lit setting.
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MAKfam

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🥡 Chinese

Baker

4.6
MAKfam delivers bold, authentic Chinese cuisine with a hip-hop vibe in Denver’s Baker neighborhood, featuring standout bao buns and spicy noodles.

Saved Nightlife

These are the top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff, just culinary greatness at different price points.

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Barfly

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🎶 Live Music

Heading

4.4
Barfly offers a cozy, trendy bar experience near Sloan's Lake with great cocktails, beer selection, and lively events in a casual setting.

Dulce Vida

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🎯 Game Bar

Heading

4.2
Dulce Vida offers a lively patio, classic bar food, craft beers, and weekend brunch, all wrapped in a chill, festive Denver vibe.

Pints Pub

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🥃 Whiskey Bar

Heading

4.4
Pints Pub is a cozy bi-level British-style bar in Denver serving artisanal beers, whiskey, and classic American comfort food.

Milk Bar

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🪩 Nightclub

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4.2
Milk Bar features two underground nightclubs with retro and moody vibes, offering live music, cocktails, and a vibrant dance scene in Denver.

Urban Cowboy

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🤠 Western Bar

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4.5
Urban Cowboy Denver offers a cozy, trendy bar and historic hotel experience with craft cocktails, wood-fired pizza, and copper tubs in rooms.

Satellite Bar

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🍺 Dive Bar

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4.5
Satellite Bar is a casual, cozy dive bar in Denver’s Central neighborhood with great beer, cocktails, and bar games in a welcoming setting.

Retrograde

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🧊 Speakeasy

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4.2
Retrograde is a hidden cocktail bar behind an ice cream shop, serving clever drinks in a stylish, intimate lounge setting in Denver.

Williams Tavern

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🍺 Dive Bar

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4.3
Williams Tavern is a lively dive bar in Denver offering affordable drinks, classic games, and a welcoming local vibe.

Velvet Banjo

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🎶 Live Music

Heading

4.9
Velvet Banjo offers a lively bar scene with live bluegrass, pool tables, affordable drinks, and a spacious patio in Denver's Central neighborhood.

Salita

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

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4.4
Salita serves craft cocktails and coffee in a cozy, trendy setting in Denver's Cap Hill neighborhood, perfect for a casual yet upscale vibe.

Historians Ale House

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🏙️ Rooftop

Heading

4.4
Historians Ale House serves Colorado-proud comfort food and local drinks in a cozy tavern with history-inspired decor and a lively rooftop.

The Fainting Goat Pub

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🏈 Sports Bar

Heading

4.3
The Fainting Goat Pub offers a comfy Irish pub vibe with a rooftop patio, local beers, snacks, burgers, and lively weekend brunches.

Bar 404

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🎶 Live Music

Heading

4.5
Bar 404 is a dynamic live music bar on Broadway with craft cocktails, hand-tossed pizzas, and an open-air patio perfect for Denver's vibrant scene.

Vesper Lounge

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🛋️ Lounge

Heading

4.4
Vesper Lounge delivers lively vibes with craft cocktails, beers, and Moroccan-inspired snacks in a cozy, trendy Denver lounge.

Bar Nun Denver

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🎶 Live Music

Heading

4.4
Bar Nun Denver heats up Capitol Hill with inventive cocktails, pizza, bar bites, and a lively heated outdoor patio.

Zuni Street Brewing Company

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🍻 Brewery

Heading

4.6
Zuni Street Brewing offers craft beers in traditional styles with a laid-back vibe and rotating food trucks in a lush Highland setting.

The Radiator

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

Heading

4.5
The Radiator offers a casual, cozy spot with excellent coffee, craft cocktails, and a family-friendly patio with a kids’ play area in Denver's Sunnyside.

Recess Beer Garden

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🌷 Beer Garden

Heading

4.4
Recess Beer Garden offers craft beers and American comfort food in a lively setting with a spacious patio and fun bar games.

Highland Tavern

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🎯 Game Bar

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4.6
Highland Tavern is a laid-back pub in Denver's Highlands neighborhood with an extensive beer list, hearty burgers, and fun bar games.

Black Shirt Brewing Co and Craft Pizza Kitchen

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🍻 Brewery

Heading

4.6
Taproom with diverse ales, live music, and craft pizzas featuring a spacious beer garden in Denver's vibrant River North Art District.

The British Bulldog

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🏈 Sports Bar

Heading

4.5
Dark, woody pub serving classic British and Indian eats with drink specials and weekend soccer in Denver's vibrant North Denver scene.

Lustre Pearl Denver

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

Heading

4.3
Lustre Pearl Denver offers craft cocktails, great beer, live music, and large screens for sports in a casual, trendy RiNo hangout with weekend BBQ.

Whiskey Bar

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🥃 Whiskey Bar

Heading

4.4
Whiskey Bar offers a cozy spot near Coors Field with a vast whiskey selection, pool, foosball, and a lively, friendly atmosphere.

Scruffy Murphy's

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🎶 Live Music

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4.4
Scruffy Murphy's delivers a lively Irish pub vibe with rustic charm, craft beer, Scotch, live music, and a welcoming beer garden in Denver.

Pairadice

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🎯 Game Bar

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4.7
Pairadice is a welcoming neighborhood bar with a lively patio, great drinks, games like darts and cornhole, and a friendly, community vibe in Denver.