duo Restaurant

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• 🍸 LoHi

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.

Nola Jane Restaurant & Bar

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.3

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Nola Jane offers a cozy spot with exposed-brick charm, serving bold Louisiana-inspired dishes and craft cocktails in Central neighborhood.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Flower Child

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• 🛍️ 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.

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.

Goosetown Tavern BBQ

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.3

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Acova

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• 🍸 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rio on Wazee

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.2

Skills You'll Build

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

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.

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 Original

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• 🥂 LoDo

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.

Ajax Downtown

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.4

Skills You'll Build

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

The Kitchen American Bistro

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.5

Skills You'll Build

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

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.

The Brutal Poodle

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• 🎸 South Broadway

4.7

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

Avanti Food & Beverage

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.5

Skills You'll Build

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

The Corner Office

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.2

Skills You'll Build

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

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.

ELWAY'S Downtown

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.3

Skills You'll Build

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

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.7

Skills You'll Build

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

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.

Lunchboxx

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.4

Skills You'll Build

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

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