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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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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.
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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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Ratio Beerworks

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🍻 Brewery

Heading

4.6
Ratio Beerworks offers a lively industrial taproom with creative craft brews and a dog-friendly courtyard set in RiNo.

Denver Beer Co. South Downing

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🍻 Brewery

Heading

4.4
Denver Beer Co. South Downing is a neighborhood brewery with a vibrant patio, solid craft beer selection, and tasty pub-style eats.

Campus Lounge

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🎯 Game Bar

Heading

4.5
Campus Lounge offers New American comfort food, classic cocktails, a lively patio, and a welcoming neighborhood bar atmosphere.

Origins Sports Bar & Grill

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🏈 Sports Bar

Heading

4.4
Origins Sports Bar & Grill offers a welcoming basement sports bar vibe with wings, trivia nights, 30+ HD TVs, and great drink specials in Denver.

BurnDown

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🏙️ Rooftop

Heading

4.4
BurnDown offers a trendy multi-level bar with rooftop seating, live music, craft cocktails, and a casual vibe on Denver's vibrant South Broadway.

Candlelight Tavern

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🍺 Dive Bar

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4.6
Dive bar tradition with unbeatable burger deals, craft cocktails, and classic games like pool and shuffleboard in a laid-back Denver spot.

Kentucky Inn

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🍺 Dive Bar

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4.4
Kentucky Inn is a cozy neighborhood dive bar with great beer, pub grub, live sports on TV, and a welcoming, unpretentious vibe in Denver.

Roxy on Broadway

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🎶 Live Music

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4.6
Roxy on Broadway blends vintage-modern vibes, innovative shared plates, 1920s-inspired cocktails, and live jazz for an iconic Denver night out.

Latchkey

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🎯 Game Bar

Heading

5
Latchkey is a cozy neighborhood bar in Denver known for great drinks, pool table, photo booth, and a friendly, casual atmosphere.

Stoney's Uptown Joint

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🏈 Sports Bar

Heading

4.5
Stoney's Uptown Joint is a lively sports bar with 70+ HD TVs, a Colorado vibe, hearty American eats, and a pet-friendly patio for a perfect game day.

The 99ers Sports Bar

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🏈 Sports Bar

Heading

4.9
The 99ers Sports Bar offers a vibrant vibe for women’s sports fans, great beer, cocktails, and lively pool games in Denver’s casual Central spot.

Parkers

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🎯 Game Bar

Heading

4.7
Parkers is a lively Denver neighborhood bar known for cold beer, strong cocktails, good vibes, and fun bar games including pool and shuffleboard.

La Bouche

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🍷 Wine Bar

Heading

4.6
La Bouche offers a charming French-inspired wine bar in Denver with exquisite wines, cozy ambiance, and attentive service.

Dew Drop Inn

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

Heading

4.7
Dew Drop Inn delights with craft cocktails, cozy vibes, and a charming patio in Uptown.

Tight End Bar

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🏈 Sports Bar

Heading

4.5
Tight End Bar is Denver’s vibrant gay sports bar known for great beer, lively karaoke, and a welcoming LGBTQ+ community vibe.

Wild Corgi Pub

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🎯 Game Bar

Heading

4.6
Wild Corgi Pub blends cozy neighborhood vibes with stellar bar games, great drinks, and comforting food in Denver's lively Central area.

Charlie's Denver

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🛋️ Lounge

Heading

3.7
Charlie's Denver blends country-western charm with Top-40 dance, welcoming a diverse crowd in a lively LGBTQ+ hotspot.

Squire Lounge

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🍺 Dive Bar

Heading

4.3
Squire Lounge is a retro dive bar on Colfax Ave with outdoor tables, a jukebox, live music, and a relaxed neighborhood vibe.

Bar Kumo

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

Heading

4.9
Bar Kumo offers a cozy, trendy Highland bar with great cocktails, fast service, and a warm atmosphere ideal for solo or intimate visits.

Spirit Hound Distillers

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🥃 Whiskey Bar

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4.8
Spirit Hound Distillers offers craft spirits and cocktails in a dog-friendly, laid-back Highland tasting room with fun events and expert bartenders.

Three Dogs Tavern

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🏈 Sports Bar

Heading

4.2
Cozy neighborhood bar with hardwood floors, an extensive beer list, and creative American pub grub drawing a lively crowd in West Highland.

Jefferson Park Pub

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🎯 Game Bar

Heading

4.7
Jefferson Park Pub offers a cozy local vibe with specialty cocktails, rotating bites, bar games, and great beer amid a lively, casual Denver neighborhood haunt.

The Scapegoat

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🎯 Game Bar

Heading

4.3
The Scapegoat offers a cozy local bar vibe with friendly bartenders, great drink selection, and beloved weekend burritos in Denver's Sunnyside.

Occidental

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🎯 Game Bar

Heading

4.2
Occidental delivers craft cocktails, beer, and food truck eats in a punk-inspired space with arcade games and a lively vibe.

The High Lonesome

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🍺 Dive Bar

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4.5
Classic & modern cocktails with diverse craft beers served in a cozy, dimly lit neighborhood pub in Denver’s Highlands.