Odie B's Sunnyside

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• 🌲 Highlands

4.6

Odie B's Sunnyside delivers bold, flavorful breakfast and lunch sandwiches with vegan options in a lively, casual Sunnyside setting.

Punch Bowl Social

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• 🎸 South Broadway

4.2

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

Kentucky Inn

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.4

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

Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

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• 🍽️ Uptown

4.7

Sullivan Scrap Kitchen serves sustainable, gourmet New American fare focusing on surplus ingredients in a cozy, trendy setting.

20th Street Mexican Cafe

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4.7

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

EDGE Restaurant & Bar

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.5

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

Lucile's Creole Cafe

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• 🏘️ South Denver

4.7

Lucile's Creole Cafe serves authentic Cajun-Creole breakfasts and lunches with a cozy, casual vibe in a welcoming setting.

ChopHouse & Brewery

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.3

ChopHouse & Brewery offers diverse steaks, house-brewed ales, and small-batch bourbons with a vibrant happy hour vibe in a cozy upscale setting.

Ajax Downtown

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.4

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

Steuben's Uptown

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• 🍽️ Uptown

4.4

Steuben's Uptown serves classic American favorites and cocktails in a lively retro-style diner with a cozy, trendy vibe.

Narrative

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4

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

The PZA

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• 🛼 Baker

4.8

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

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.4

Tupelo Honey serves Southern classics like fried chicken and po' boys with a lively, casual vibe near Union Station.

Ollie & Park's

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• 🍽️ Uptown

4.7

Ollie & Park's offers a cozy, trendy spot with standout cocktails and delicious tapas, perfect for casual dining or special occasions in Central.

Campus Lounge

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.5

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

The Corner Office

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.2

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

The Velvet Cellar

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.7

The Velvet Cellar offers an upscale, cozy spot with innovative New American dishes and standout cocktails in the heart of downtown.

Bull & Bush Brewery

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.6

Bull & Bush Brewery serves craft beers and hearty pub bites in a cozy British-inspired spot with occasional live jazz and a lively vibe.

Range Restaurant

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.3

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

Bastien's Restaurant

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• 🌳 City Park

4.6

Bastien's Restaurant serves thick-cut, sugar-rubbed steaks in a midcentury American setting with a cozy, historic vibe.

The Universal

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• 🌲 Highlands

4.6

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

The Lobby

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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.

Lunchboxx

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.4

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

Appaloosa Grill

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.3

Appaloosa Grill offers refined American comfort food with live music nightly in a vibrant, employee-owned bar inside the Denver Masonic Building.

Spices Cafe

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7

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

Champagne Tiger

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8

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

Colorado Campfire

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• 🍽️ Uptown

4.4

Colorado Campfire offers rustic vibes with two patios, 70 local draft beers, cocktails, and elevated pub fare in a casual, cozy setting.

The Kitchen American Bistro

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.5

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

The Pig & The Sprout

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.4

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

Mercantile Dining & Provision

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.5

Mercantile offers New American dining with artisanal market vibes and a wine library inside Union Station's vibrant hub.

Chef Zorba's

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.5

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

Reivers Bar & Grill

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.5

Reivers Bar & Grill serves updated pub grub and craft brews in a cozy, casual spot with a lively local vibe near Wash Park.

Flower Child

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5

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

The Original

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.4

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

Pete's Kitchen

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.5

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

Del Frisco's Grille

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3

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

Blackbird Public House

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.1

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

Denver Milk Market

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.1

Denver Milk Market is a lively food hall featuring diverse local and global dishes with a vibrant atmosphere and multiple vendors.

Max Gill & Grill

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6

Max Gill & Grill serves casual surf 'n' turf with daily deals on oysters & sangria, plus a cozy patio vibe on South Gaylord Street.

GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.9

GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo blends Indian spices with classic American comfort in a trendy, cozy spot with fast service and late-night hours.

Hillstone

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5

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

Denver Beer Co. South Downing

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.4

Denver Beer Co. South Downing offers a vibrant brewery experience with tasty craft beers, delicious pub food, and a lively patio atmosphere.

West Saloon & Kitchen

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.5

Old-fashioned saloon-style spot serving hearty burgers, steaks, and beer with a lively patio in the Central Business District.

Fox And The Hen

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.6

Fox And The Hen serves creative breakfast and brunch dishes with fast service, great cocktails, and a cozy, trendy vibe in the Highlands neighborhood.

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4

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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