The Velvet Cellar

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.7

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The Velvet Cellar offers an upscale, cozy spot with innovative New American dishes and standout cocktails in the heart of downtown.

Potager

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7

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Potager serves seasonal organic New American dishes in a rustic setting, showcasing market-fresh flavors and a cozy, upscale vibe.

Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.8

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Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen serves fresh biscuit sandwiches and coffee in a cozy, casual space on Pennsylvania Street with a local vibe.

Work & Class

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4.7

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Work & Class serves homestyle Southern and Latin American dishes with a cozy vibe and standout cocktails in a relaxed setting.

Appaloosa Grill

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.3

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Appaloosa Grill offers refined American comfort food with live music nightly in a vibrant, employee-owned bar inside the Denver Masonic Building.

Bastien's Restaurant

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• 🌳 City Park

4.6

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Bastien's Restaurant serves thick-cut, sugar-rubbed steaks in a midcentury American setting with a cozy, historic vibe.

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.6

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Briar Common Brewery + Eatery blends stellar craft beers with trendy bistro fare in a bright two-story spot featuring a terrace.

Pizza Cucina Denver

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.9

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Pizza Cucina Denver serves fresh, flavorful pizzas and comfort food in a cozy, casual spot with friendly service and vegetarian options.

Steuben's Uptown

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• 🍽️ Uptown

4.4

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Steuben's Uptown serves classic American favorites and cocktails in a lively retro-style diner with a cozy, trendy vibe.

ELWAY'S Downtown

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.3

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ELWAY'S Downtown offers upscale steakhouse dining with fine wines and cozy ambiance inside The Ritz-Carlton.

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.4

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Tupelo Honey serves Southern classics like fried chicken and po' boys with a lively, casual vibe near Union Station.

Fox And The Hen

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.6

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Fox And The Hen serves creative breakfast and brunch dishes with fast service, great cocktails, and a cozy, trendy vibe in the Highlands neighborhood.

Denver Milk Market

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.1

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Denver Milk Market is a lively food hall featuring diverse local and global dishes with a vibrant atmosphere and multiple vendors.

The Cookery at Myrtle Hill

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6

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The Cookery at Myrtle Hill serves hearty American breakfast and lunch in a cozy, trendy spot with great coffee and local specialties.

The Corner Office

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.2

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The Corner Office offers modern comfort classics and crafted cocktails in a sleek setting near the arts complex.

Sam's No. 3

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.6

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Sam's No. 3 is a lively diner serving hearty comfort food all day, famous for breakfast burritos and green chili in the Central Business District.

Odie B's Sunnyside

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• 🌲 Highlands

4.6

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Odie B's Sunnyside delivers bold, flavorful breakfast and lunch sandwiches with vegan options in a lively, casual Sunnyside setting.

GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.9

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GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo blends Indian spices with classic American comfort in a trendy, cozy spot with fast service and late-night hours.

Rosenberg's Bagels

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.5

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Rosenberg's serves authentic NY-style bagels, smoked fish, and deli sandwiches with coffee in a vibrant Five Points setting.

Atomic Cowboy

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.6

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Atomic Cowboy serves biscuit-based breakfast, sandwiches, and NY-style pizza in a trendy, warehouse-style bar setting near Colfax.

Moxie Eatery

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• 🎸 South Broadway

4.8

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Moxie Eatery serves casual American soups, sandwiches, and more in a bright, cozy space from morning till early evening.

Lucile's Creole Cafe

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• 🏘️ South Denver

4.7

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Lucile's Creole Cafe serves authentic Cajun-Creole breakfasts and lunches with a cozy, casual vibe in a welcoming setting.

West Saloon & Kitchen

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.5

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Old-fashioned saloon-style spot serving hearty burgers, steaks, and beer with a lively patio in the Central Business District.

Bazille

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4

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Bazille offers a cozy, trendy American dining experience inside Cherry Creek Mall with great cocktails and fast service.

Bull & Bush Brewery

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.6

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Bull & Bush Brewery serves craft beers and hearty pub bites in a cozy British-inspired spot with occasional live jazz and a lively vibe.

Flagstaff House

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• 🏔️ Boulder

4.7

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Flagstaff House offers refined American fine dining perched atop Flagstaff Mountain with breathtaking window views, top-notch service, and a romantic, upscale atmosphere.

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4

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Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill is a beloved Cap Hill lounge with live piano sing-alongs, classic drinks, and a welcoming covered patio.

Chef Zorba's

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.5

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Chef Zorba's serves Greek classics like gyros, moussaka, and huevos in a cozy spot with a sunny patio and a friendly neighborhood vibe.

ChopHouse & Brewery

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.3

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ChopHouse & Brewery offers diverse steaks, house-brewed ales, and small-batch bourbons with a vibrant happy hour vibe in a cozy upscale setting.

Reivers Bar & Grill

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.5

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Reivers Bar & Grill serves updated pub grub and craft brews in a cozy, casual spot with a lively local vibe near Wash Park.

Cherry Creek Grill

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5

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Cherry Creek Grill serves upscale American classics like prime rib and burgers in a cozy, lively setting with a popular patio vibe.

Candlelight Tavern

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6

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Candlelight Tavern is a chill dive bar with bargain drinks, classic burgers, and games like pool and shuffleboard for a relaxed vibe.

Inga's Alpine Tavern

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3

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Inga's Alpine Tavern offers craft cocktails, beer, wine, and creative bites in a hip Swedish ski cabin-inspired setting.

Kona Grill - Denver

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7

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Kona Grill mixes sleek style with a broad New American menu, sushi, and cocktails in Cherry Creek Mall's vibrant setting.

Del Frisco's Grille

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3

Skills You'll Build

Del Frisco's Grille serves upscale steak, seafood, and cocktails in a trendy Cherry Creek setting with a rooftop patio.

Sexy Pizza

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.4

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Sexy Pizza is a local pizzeria known for creative pies and pasta served in a trendy yet casual environment.

The Cherry Cricket

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5

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The Cherry Cricket is a longtime Cherry Creek favorite known for build-your-own burgers, American classics, and a vast beer selection.

Ollie & Park's

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• 🍽️ Uptown

4.7

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Ollie & Park's offers a cozy, trendy spot with standout cocktails and delicious tapas, perfect for casual dining or special occasions in Central.

Mercantile Dining & Provision

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.5

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Mercantile offers New American dining with artisanal market vibes and a wine library inside Union Station's vibrant hub.

Just BE Kitchen - Lohi

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.3

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Just BE Kitchen offers vibrant gluten-free American breakfast and lunch in a bright, casual space with quick counter service.

The Lobby

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4.1

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The Lobby serves American comfort food in a historic setting with a charming courtyard patio, offering a cozy, trendy brunch experience.

Max Gill & Grill

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6

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Max Gill & Grill serves casual surf 'n' turf with daily deals on oysters & sangria, plus a cozy patio vibe on South Gaylord Street.

Goosetown Tavern BBQ

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.3

Skills You'll Build

Goosetown Tavern BBQ is a veteran local bar with hearty BBQ, craft brews, live music, and weekly events in a cozy, casual atmosphere.

Colorado Campfire

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• 🍽️ Uptown

4.4

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Colorado Campfire offers rustic vibes with two patios, 70 local draft beers, cocktails, and elevated pub fare in a casual, cozy setting.

Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

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• 🍽️ Uptown

4.7

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Sullivan Scrap Kitchen serves sustainable, gourmet New American fare focusing on surplus ingredients in a cozy, trendy setting.

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