Yardbird Table & Bar

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.1

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Yardbird Table & Bar serves upscale Southern comfort food with standout fried chicken and waffles in a trendy, cozy RiNo setting.

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.

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.7

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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery serves creative, seasonal breakfast and lunch fare with cocktails in a lively, retro-inspired setting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kentucky Inn

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.4

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

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.

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.

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.

Buckhorn Exchange

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• 🛼 Baker

4.4

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Buckhorn Exchange is a storied steakhouse featuring unique game meats like elk, yak, and Rocky Mountain oysters in a historic, taxidermy-filled setting.

The Universal

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• 🌲 Highlands

4.6

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The Universal offers inventive breakfast and lunch with rotating grits specials in a cozy, casual spot with a full bar in Sunnyside.

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.

Pete's Kitchen

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.5

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

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.

Origins Sports Bar & Grill

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.4

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Origins Sports Bar & Grill offers a vibrant basement vibe with 30+ HD TVs, all-you-can-eat wings, and weekly trivia nights for an unbeatable sports hangout.

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.

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.

Punch Bowl Social

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• 🎸 South Broadway

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

EDGE Restaurant & Bar

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.5

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EDGE Restaurant & Bar serves upscale wood-grilled steaks and inventive entrees with a lively bar in Denver’s Central Business District.

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.

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.

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.

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 Osage Café & Mercado

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• 🛼 Baker

4.5

Skills You'll Build

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

Rio on Wazee

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.2

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

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.

Chef Zorba's

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.5

Skills You'll Build

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

The Brutal Poodle

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• 🎸 South Broadway

4.7

Skills You'll Build

The Brutal Poodle serves inventive gastropub grub, classic cocktails, and craft beer in a quirky, energetic rock-themed bar on South Broadway.

20th Street Mexican Cafe

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.7

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Classic cafe serving hearty Mexican-inspired breakfast and lunch in a cozy, vintage setting with a focus on quick service and comfort food.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.2

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Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar serves fresh American classics with a trendy vibe and stellar cocktails in a cozy, upscale setting near Downtown.

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.

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 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.

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Best American Restaurants in Denver

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