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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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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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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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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

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• 🍔 American

• Downtown

4.7

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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

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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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Flagstaff House

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• 🍔 American

• 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.

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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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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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Colorado Campfire

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• 🍔 American

• Capitol Hill

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.

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Sexy Pizza

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• 🍕 Pizza

• Highlands

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.

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The Hornet

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• 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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The Patio at Sloans

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• 🍔 American

• Sloan’s Lake

4.2

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The Patio at Sloans offers a casual, dog-friendly spot with great burgers, cocktails, and lakeside vibes on a spacious outdoor patio.

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The Corner Office

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• 🍴 Contemporary

• 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.

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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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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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Work & Class

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• 🍔 American

• RiNo

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.

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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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The Pig & The Sprout

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• 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 PZA

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• 🍕 Pizza

• Central Park

4.8

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The PZA delivers top-tier New York-style pizza with a cult following, known for quality pies, wings, and a casual, trendy vibe.

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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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The Nickel

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• 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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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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Avanti Food & Beverage

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• 🍽️🍺 Food Hall

• Highlands

4.5

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Avanti Food & Beverage offers a trendy bi-level food court with diverse vendors and a rooftop bar, perfect for casual group dining.

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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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Stout Street Social

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• 🍔 American

• Downtown

4.3

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Stout Street Social offers a hip, eclectic menu from clam chowder to sushi rolls in a lively setting near the Convention Center.

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The Kitchen American Bistro

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• Downtown

4.5

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The Kitchen American Bistro serves elevated international dishes and craft cocktails in an upscale, stylish downtown bistro setting.

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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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Acova

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• 🍝 Italian

• LoHi

4.6

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Acova offers contemporary Italian and global dishes with a cozy wooden interior and lively patio in the LoHi neighborhood.

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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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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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