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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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Foraged Restaurant

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🍣 Sushi

LoDo

4.4
Foraged Restaurant offers upscale sushi, craft cocktails, and omakase in a trendy bi-level setting with an intimate atmosphere.
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Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar

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🍣 Sushi

LoDo

4.5
Modern sushi spot with creative rolls and a lively atmosphere, delivering a fresh take on Japanese cuisine in an upscale casual setting.
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Matsuhisa Denver

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🍣 Sushi

Cherry Creek

4.6
Matsuhisa Denver delivers acclaimed Japanese seafood and tasting menus by Chef Nobu, set in an elegant Cherry Creek dining space.
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Temaki Den

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🍣 Sushi

RiNo

4.8
Temaki Den offers premium nigiri, sashimi, and hand rolls in a stylish, industrial space with standout sushi and vibrant cocktails.
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Blue Sushi Sake Grill

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🍣 Sushi

LoDo

4.6
Modern, clubby spot specializing in sushi and Japanese tapas with inventive cocktails in a lively downtown setting.
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Sushi Den

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🍣 Sushi

South Denver

4.7
Sushi Den serves fresh, daily-imported fish with a lively atmosphere and excellent service, a top choice for sushi lovers on Pearl Street.
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Kobe An LoHi

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🍣 Japanese

Highlands

4.4
Japanese eatery specializing in shabu-shabu and sukiyaki with a cozy vibe and inviting wood interiors, plus a charming enclosed patio.
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Liang's Thai Food

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🍜 Thai

Downtown

4.8
Liang's Thai Food is a beloved casual spot offering authentic Thai street food with spicy, fresh dishes and generous portions downtown.
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Sakura House

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🍣 Japanese

LoDo

4.6
Sakura House delivers authentic Japanese comfort food with standout ramen, teriyaki, and set meals in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
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Ramen Star

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🍜 Ramen

Highlands

4.5
Ramen Star serves fresh, uniquely flavored ramen and Japanese dishes in a cozy, trendy setting with fast service and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings

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🥟 Dim Sum

Highlands

4.6
Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings serves creative, flavorful Asian small plates and dumplings in a trendy space with fast service and excellent tea selection.
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Little Gingko Asian Cafe

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🍚 Asian Fusion

Cap Hill

4.7
Quaint spot serving authentic Chinese and Japanese dishes with quick service and a cozy, casual vibe in the heart of the city.
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La Mai Thai

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🍜 Thai

Edgewater

4.6
La Mai Thai Kitchen offers authentic Thai dishes with bold flavors, cozy ambiance, and a welcoming setting in the Edgewater neighborhood.
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Som Dee Thai

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🍜 Thai

Uptown

4.6
Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar offers elevated, authentic Thai dishes and creative cocktails in a cozy, trendy Uptown setting.
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Tasty Pot

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🍚 Asian Fusion

Highlands

4.9
Tasty Pot delivers exceptional Taiwanese hot pot with bold flavors, generous portions, and a vibrant LoHi atmosphere, ideal for families and groups.
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Anise

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🍲 Vietnamese

Cap Hill

4.6
Laid-back spot serving fresh Vietnamese dishes, weekend brunch, and a curated selection of Japanese whiskies in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
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Uncle

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🍜 Ramen

Highlands

4.5
Changing menu spot known for ramen and pork belly, served from behind a centerpiece chef’s counter in a cozy, trendy Highlands setting.
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Mizu Izakaya

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🍣 Japanese

Highlands

4.4
Artsy Japanese tavern serving creative yakitori, sushi, and small plates alongside sake, cocktails, and beer in a trendy setting.
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SuperMegaBien

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🌽 Latin American

RiNo

4.6
Cool hotel restaurant serving Latin American plates on dim-sum-style carts in cozy, trendy digs.
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Mecha Noodle Bar

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🍚 Asian Fusion

RiNo

4.6
Mecha Noodle Bar delivers bold Vietnamese-Japanese noodle dishes with creative bao buns and a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere in RiNo.
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ChoLon - Sloan’s Lake

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🍚 Asian Fusion

Sloan’s Lake

4.1
ChoLon Sloan’s Lake delivers fresh Asian fusion dishes featuring crave-worthy dumplings and bao buns in a trendy, welcoming setting.
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ChoLon - Downtown

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🍚 Asian Fusion

LoDo

4.4
Chef Lon Symensma crafts elegant Southeast Asian dishes with European flair in a sleek, upscale setting at ChoLon’s downtown location.
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

Downtown

4.7
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ offers interactive yakiniku dining with fresh meats, vibrant cocktails, and a lively yet relaxed atmosphere.
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Smokin Yard's BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

Baker

4.7
Smokin Yard's BBQ serves hearty Southern barbecue classics with a relaxed vibe and a lively bar in Denver’s Baker neighborhood.
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The Jerk Pit Smokehouse

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🍗 BBQ

Highlands

4.6
The Jerk Pit Smokehouse delivers authentic Caribbean barbecue in Highland with smoky brisket, jerk chicken, and vibrant sides in a casual, family-run spot.
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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 Downtown 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.

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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Belles & Boots

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🤠 Western Bar

Heading

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

Heading

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

Heading

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

Heading

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

Heading

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.

Rare Bird Roof Top Bar

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4.4
Rare Bird Roof Top Bar offers stunning Denver views with crafted cocktails and a lively rooftop vibe, perfect for summer meetups in Cherry Creek.

54thirty Rooftop

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

Heading

4.6
Open-air rooftop lounge atop Le Méridien with panoramic city views, fire pits, craft cocktails, and a trendy nightlife vibe in Denver's CBD.

Death & Co

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4.6
Death & Co Denver offers a sophisticated cocktail experience with expert mixology in a stylish, lively lounge inside The Ramble Hotel.

Sorry Gorgeous

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🏙️ Rooftop

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4.2
Sorry Gorgeous is a trendy rooftop bar in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood offering striking city views, creative cocktails, and vibrant nightlife vibes.