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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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Society Sports and Spirits

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🏈 Sports Bar

Heading

4.6
Society Sports and Spirits is a cozy sports bar in Denver with draft brews, cocktails, and pub fare amid brick-lined walls and a lively atmosphere.

Wally's Wisconsin Tavern

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🏈 Sports Bar

Heading

4.3
Wally's Wisconsin Tavern offers cozy Midwestern vibes with classic pub grub, a great beer selection, and lively sports-watching in Denver's Central area.

Henry's Tavern

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🏈 Sports Bar

Heading

4.1
Henry's Tavern offers a lively American sports bar atmosphere with a vast menu, local beers, and plenty of TVs for game day fans.

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

Heading

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

Heading

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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🥃 Whiskey Bar

Heading

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

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

Heading

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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🍺 Taproom

Heading

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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🍸 Cocktail Bar

Heading

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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Heading

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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🍸 Cocktail Bar

Heading

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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🍸 Cocktail Bar

Heading

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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🍸 Cocktail Bar

Heading

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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🍸 Cocktail Bar

Heading

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

Heading

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

Heading

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

Heading

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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🍺 Taproom

Heading

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.