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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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Nob Hill Inn

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$

🍺 Dive Bar

Heading

4.5
Nob Hill Inn is a cozy dive bar on Colfax Ave, known for strong drinks, karaoke nights, and a welcoming local crowd.

Retrograde

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🧊 Speakeasy

Heading

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

Heading

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.

Don's Club Tavern

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🍺 Dive Bar

Heading

4.4
Don's Club Tavern is a classic dive bar with vintage vibes, pool tables, craft cocktails, and a laid-back outdoor patio in Denver's Speer area.

Salita

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

Heading

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.

Highland Tap & Burger

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🏈 Sports Bar

Heading

4.2
Highland Tap & Burger blends local brews, gourmet burgers, and modern bar fare in a roomy, flat-screen-lined setting.

Three Dogs Tavern

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🎯 Game Bar

Heading

4.2
Three Dogs Tavern is a cozy West Highland bar with hardwood floors, pressed tin ceilings, a vast beer menu, and hearty American pub fare.

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

Heading

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.

Sidecar Lounge 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

Heading

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

Heading

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.

American Bonded

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🥃 Whiskey Bar

Heading

4.2
American Bonded is a laid-back whiskey bar in Denver with craft cocktails, Southern-inspired eats, a lively rooftop, and live music vibes.

Millers & Rossi

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🛋️ Lounge

Heading

4.4
Millers & Rossi is a dim-lit, hip lounge in Denver's RiNo, known for craft cocktails, karaoke nights, and a cozy, trendy vibe.