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The Velvet Cellar

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• 🍔 American

• Downtown

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.

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Salt Water Social

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• 🦞 Seafood

• Cherry Creek

4.7

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Salt Water Social serves exquisite seafood and steak in an upscale, trendy Cherry Creek setting with a vibrant cocktail scene and elegant ambiance.

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Moxie Eatery

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• 🍔 American

• 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.

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Bastien's Restaurant

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• 🥩 Steakhouse

• 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.

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The Nickel

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• 🍔 American

• Downtown

4.2

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The Nickel offers a lively American bistro experience inside Hotel Teatro with local, seasonal dishes and a buzzing atmosphere.

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Sam's No. 3

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• 🍔 American

• 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.

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The Hornet

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• 🍔 American

• South Broadway

4.4

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The Hornet offers a vibrant atmosphere with globally inspired American dishes, plus lively pool and happy hours on Broadway.

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Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

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• 🍔 American

• Downtown

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.

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Lunchboxx

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• 🍔 American

• RiNo

4.4

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Lunchboxx serves creative sandwiches and fresh sides in a trendy River North Art District spot within Denver Central Market.

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Champagne Tiger

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• 🥞 Brunch

• Capitol Hill

4.8

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Champagne Tiger is a trendy, cozy diner serving creative comfort food, cocktails, and live shows in an inclusive space.

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duo Restaurant

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• 🍔 American

• Highlands

4.5

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duo Restaurant serves creative farm-to-fork New American dishes in a warm, rustic setting with a lively Highland vibe.

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Birdcall

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• 🍔 American

• RiNo

4.6

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Birdcall serves up fresh, flavorful fried chicken sandwiches with fast automated service in a lively RiNo spot.

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Flower Child

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• 🥗 Health

• Cherry Creek

4.5

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Flower Child offers fresh, healthy American fare with vegan and gluten-free options in a casual, trendy Cherry Creek setting.

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Ollie & Park's

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• 🍴 Contemporary

• Capitol Hill

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.

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The Osage Café & Mercado

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• 🍔 American

• Downtown

4.5

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The Osage Café & Mercado serves affordable American comfort food with fast service and a cozy atmosphere in Central Denver.

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The Pig & The Sprout

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• 🍔 American

• Downtown

4.4

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The Pig & The Sprout serves contemporary American dishes and drinks in a lively bi-level space with multiple bars.

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The Original

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• 🥞 Brunch

• Downtown

4.4

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The Original serves hearty chicken waffles, rustic steak plates, and burgers with fries in a laid-back, spacious setting.

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Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

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• 🍔 American

• 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.

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West Saloon & Kitchen

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• 🍔 American

• Downtown

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.

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Ajax Downtown

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• 🍔 American

• Downtown

4.4

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Ajax Downtown serves wood-fired American fare with craft beers, cocktails, and a trendy patio space in downtown's Central area.

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Cherry Creek Grill

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• 🍔 American

• 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.

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Punch Bowl Social

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• 🍔 American

• Baker

4.2

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Punch Bowl Social blends Southern American gastropub eats with arcade games, bowling, and karaoke in a lively, game-filled atmosphere.

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Appaloosa Grill

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• 🍔 American

• 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.

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Steuben's Uptown

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• 🍔 American

• 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.

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Denver Milk Market

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• 🍽️🍺 Food Hall

• Downtown

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.

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Smokin Yard's BBQ

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• 🍗 BBQ

• Baker

4.7

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Smokin Yard's BBQ serves authentic Southern BBQ classics with hearty sides and a lively bar in Denver’s Baker neighborhood.

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Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

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• 🍻 Brewpub

• Highlands

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.

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Brooklyn's Finest Pizza

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• 🍕 Pizza

• Downtown

4.5

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Brooklyn's Finest Pizza serves authentic New York-style pizza and classic Italian favorites with quick counter service in a cozy setting.

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Rio on Wazee

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• 🌮 Mexican

• Downtown

4.2

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Vibrant Mexican spot offering bold Tex-Mex flavors, legendary margaritas, and a festive atmosphere perfect for lively gatherings.

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Redeemer Pizza

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• 🍕 Pizza

• RiNo

4.3

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Redeemer Pizza delivers crispy, saucy New York-style slices with a cozy, trendy vibe in the heart of the River North Art District.

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