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.

Salt Water Social

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• 🛍️ 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.

Ajax Downtown

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• 🥂 LoDo

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.

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.

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.

Champagne Tiger

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• 🌳 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.

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.

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.

Spices Cafe

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7

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Spices Cafe serves classic American favorites like burgers and sandwiches in a casual spot with a welcoming patio.

Franks Bar-B-Que

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• 🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.6

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Franks Bar-B-Que offers authentic Texas-style meats and sides by the pound or combo plate with full-service BBQ catering.

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.

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.

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.

Smokin' Dave's BBQ and Brews

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• 🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.6

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Smokin' Dave’s BBQ serves hearty smoked meats and classic Southern sides in a casual, rustic setting with a lively bar.

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.

Hillstone

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5

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Hillstone serves upscale American fare including burgers, steaks, and sushi in spacious, stylish Cherry Creek surroundings.

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.

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.

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.

The Patio at Sloans

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• 🚲 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.

Campus Lounge

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.5

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Campus Lounge is a lively spot featuring New American comfort food, classic cocktails, bar games, and a welcoming patio atmosphere.

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.

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.

Stout Street Social

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• 🏙️ 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.

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.

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.

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.

Blackbird Public House

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.1

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Blackbird Public House offers a trendy, cozy spot with global American eats, cocktails, wine, shuffleboard, and TVs for a lively social vibe.

Del Frisco's Grille

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3

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

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.

The Delectable Egg LoDo

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.5

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The Delectable Egg LoDo serves hearty American breakfasts and lunches in a casual, diner-like setting with great coffee and quick service.

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.

The Pig & The Sprout

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• 🥂 LoDo

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.

Swift's Breakfast House

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• 🛼 Baker

4.5

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Swift's Breakfast House delivers classic American breakfast and lunch in a cozy, no-frills atmosphere with loyal locals and hearty portions.

Narrative

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4

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Narrative serves eclectic global sharing plates and elevated mains with a robust wine list in a chic Cherry Creek setting.

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.

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.

Kentucky Inn

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.4

Skills You'll Build

Kentucky Inn is a cozy dive bar known for great beer, pub grub, and lively sports viewing in a laid-back atmosphere.

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.

Cherry Creek Grill

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5

Skills You'll Build

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

Redeemer Pizza

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• 🎨 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.

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.

Range Restaurant

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.3

Skills You'll Build

Range Restaurant serves New American Western dishes and craft cocktails in a sleek, upscale hotel setting blending local flavors with chic ambiance.

Pete's Kitchen

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.5

Skills You'll Build

Pete's Kitchen serves classic breakfast burritos and gyros in a cozy, family-run diner with a timeless vibe.

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