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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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Tap Fourteen

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🏙️ Rooftop

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4.4
Tap Fourteen offers a lively rooftop beer garden with local brews, great cocktails, games, live music, and stunning city views in Denver.

BEZEL Bar

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

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4.5
BEZEL Bar offers a trendy, cozy spot in Denver with great cocktails, small plates, and an inviting atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.

Tom's Watch Bar - Coors Field

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🏈 Sports Bar

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4.8
Tom's Watch Bar offers lively sports viewing on multiple screens, classic bar food, and freshly brewed beer in Denver's vibrant LoDo neighborhood.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

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4.2
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is a clubby bar with outdoor seating, creative comfort food, and a renowned whiskey selection in North Denver.

Matchbox

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🎤 Karaoke

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4.4
Industrial-chic Matchbox bar draws hipsters with a bocce court, happy hour specials, and a lively, trendy RiNo vibe.

Belles & Boots

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🤠 Western Bar

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4.5
Belles & Boots is a lively Denver bar boasting rooftop seating, live country music, a mechanical bull, and great cocktails for a fun night out.

Bierstadt Lagerhaus

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🍻 Brewery

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4.4
Bierstadt Lagerhaus specializes in traditional German lagers and offers a lively brewery and taproom experience in Denver's vibrant River North Art District.

Improper City

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🍺 Taproom

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4.6
Improper City is a vibrant, hip outdoor bar in Denver’s RiNo with food trucks, craft cocktails, lively games, and a bustling night scene.

Forest Room 5

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4.2
Forest Room 5 blends rustic charm with artsy vibes, featuring fire pits, a flowing creek, and standout cocktails in Denver's Highland neighborhood.

Union Lodge No.1

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4.8
Cool bar delivering 19th-century-inspired craft cocktails in a glamorous, Prohibition-era setting with a cozy, intimate vibe in Downtown Denver.

The Woods

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

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4.1
Modern rooftop bar at The Woods blends mountain views with New Belgium brews and beer-inspired bites in Denver's RiNo arts district.

Bang Up To The Elephant

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4.3
Bang Up To The Elephant offers Caribbean-inspired vegan dishes and tropical cocktails in a light, plant-filled space with a trendy, casual vibe.

Adrift

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4.4
Tropical tiki bar in Denver serving rum-focused island cocktails and Polynesian-inspired bites in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.

EDGE Restaurant & Bar

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4.5
EDGE Restaurant & Bar offers a wood-grilled steakhouse experience with a vibrant bar scene located in Denver’s Four Seasons Hotel.

The Thin Man

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4.6
The Thin Man is a lively Denver bar known for its funky decor, downstairs patio, house-infused vodka, and vibrant music scene.

The Electric Cure

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4.3
Trendy tiki bar in Edgewater with spooky vibes, creative cocktails, and a fun atmosphere that’s perfect for adventurous nightlife seekers.

The Cooper Lounge

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

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4.2
The Cooper Lounge offers a swanky setting atop Union Station with craft cocktails, wine, and upscale snacks amid a luxe 1920s-inspired atmosphere.

Churchill Bar

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

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4.4
Luxurious cigar bar at Denver’s Brown Palace Hotel with cozy sofas, dark wood, premium cocktails, and an upscale, intimate atmosphere.

Sunday Vinyl

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🍷 Wine Bar

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4.6
Sunday Vinyl blends upscale vibes with an impressive wine list, vinyl records, and creative cocktails for a lively Denver night out.

B&GC

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🧊 Speakeasy

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4.3
B&GC in Cherry Creek is a cozy, upscale speakeasy known for expertly crafted cocktails, intimate vibe, and exceptional hospitality.

My Brother's Bar

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4.5
Laid-back Denver bar offering classic burgers and beers with a cozy vibe and classical music setting.

Cruise Room

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

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4.7
The Cruise Room is a legendary lounge in Denver with iconic art deco vibes, craft cocktails, and a cozy yet trendy atmosphere.

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

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4.4
Old-time lounge with live piano sing-alongs, classic drinks, and a lively covered patio for an authentic Denver night out.

Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row

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3.7
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row Denver offers lively nightlife with bold brunch, rooftop seating, and country rock vibes in downtown Denver.

Williams & Graham

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🧊 Speakeasy

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4.6
Historic prohibition-era speakeasy in a cozy bookstore setting offering expertly crafted cocktails, small plates, and a lively, intimate vibe.