Best Contemporary Dining in Denver

Elevated eats, creative plating, and boundary-pushing cuisine—here are Denver’s best contemporary restaurants right now.

Discover Denver’s best contemporary restaurants blending inventive technique with seasonal flair.
These modern kitchens highlight culinary creativity, local ingredients, and polished plating.

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Discover Denver’s best contemporary restaurants blending inventive technique with seasonal flair.

Ajax Downtown

Ajax Downtown

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🥂 LoDo

Downtown

4.4
Ajax Downtown serves wood-fired American fare with craft beers, cocktails, and a trendy patio space in downtown's Central area.
Guard and Grace

Guard and Grace

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$$$$

🏙️ Downtown

Downtown

4.7
Modern steakhouse in Denver offering exquisite chops, small plates, fine wines, a raw bar, and a stylish patio atmosphere.
Hillstone

Hillstone

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🛍️ Cherry Creek

Cherry Creek

4.5
Hillstone serves upscale American fare including burgers, steaks, and sushi in spacious, stylish Cherry Creek surroundings.
Mercantile Dining & Provision

Mercantile Dining & Provision

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🥂 LoDo

LoDo

4.5
Mercantile offers New American dining with artisanal market vibes and a wine library inside Union Station's vibrant hub.
Mizuna

Mizuna

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🌳 Capitol Hill

Cap Hill

4.6
Mizuna delivers creative New American cuisine with exquisite tasting menus in an intimate, cozy setting of Denver’s Cap Hill neighborhood.
Point Easy Denver

Point Easy Denver

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🌳 City Park

Capitol Hill

4.8
Point Easy Denver serves creative small plates and cocktails in a trendy, cozy atmosphere with upscale vibes and family-friendly appeal.
Potager

Potager

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$$$

🌳 Capitol Hill

Central Park

4.7
Potager serves seasonal organic New American dishes in a rustic setting, showcasing market-fresh flavors and a cozy, upscale vibe.
Root Down

Root Down

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$$$

🍸 LoHi

LoHi

4.6
Root Down is a vibrant LoHi spot offering creative American small plates and drinks in a funky art-filled setting.
Satchel's on 6th

Satchel's on 6th

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$$$

🛝 Central Park

Central Park

4.5
Cozy spot in Central Denver serving farm-fresh American dishes with a curated wine list and an inviting, intimate atmosphere.
The Corner Office

The Corner Office

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🏙️ Downtown

Downtown

4.2
The Corner Office offers modern comfort classics and crafted cocktails in a sleek setting near the arts complex.
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These modern kitchens highlight culinary creativity, local ingredients, and polished plating.

Corinne Denver

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Corinne Denver

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🍴 Contemporary

🏙️ Downtown

4.7
Fire Restaurant

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Fire Restaurant

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$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Root Down

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Root Down

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🍴 Contemporary

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Ajax Downtown

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Ajax Downtown

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🍴 Contemporary

🥂 LoDo

4.4
EDGE Restaurant & Bar

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EDGE Restaurant & Bar

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🍴 Contemporary

🏙️ Downtown

4.5

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Perfect for date night or celebrations, these spots combine ambiance with cutting-edge cuisine.

major tom

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major tom

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🍴 Contemporary

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Red Square Euro Bistro

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Red Square Euro Bistro

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🍴 Contemporary

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

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Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

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🍴 Contemporary

🌳 City Park

4.6
Hillstone

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Hillstone

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🍴 Contemporary

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
Guard and Grace

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Guard and Grace

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$$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🏙️ Downtown

4.7
EDGE Restaurant & Bar

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EDGE Restaurant & Bar

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🍴 Contemporary

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Corinne Denver

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Corinne Denver

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🍴 Contemporary

🏙️ Downtown

4.7

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major tom

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🍴 Contemporary

🎨 RiNo

4.8
duo Restaurant

duo Restaurant

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🍔 American

🍸 LoHi

4.5
bartaco

bartaco

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🌮 Mexican

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Zaman Mediterranean Fresh

Zaman Mediterranean Fresh

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🥙 Mediterranean

🛼 Baker

4.8
Yazoo BBQ Company

Yazoo BBQ Company

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🍗 BBQ

🎨 RiNo

4.5
Yardbird Table & Bar

Yardbird Table & Bar

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🍔 American

🎨 RiNo

4.1
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Avanti Food & Beverage

Avanti Food & Beverage

$$

🍽️🍺 Food Hall

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Avanti Food & Beverage offers a trendy bi-level food court with diverse vendors and a rooftop bar, perfect for casual group dining.
Tavernetta

Tavernetta

$$$

🍝 Italian

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Upscale Italian hot spot Tavernetta dazzles with open kitchen vibes, a cozy fireplace lounge, and expertly crafted dishes in Denver’s Central neighborhood.
The Pig & The Sprout

The Pig & The Sprout

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🍔 American

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
The Pig & The Sprout serves contemporary American dishes and drinks in a lively bi-level space with multiple bars.
Die Die Must Try Beverage Co.

Die Die Must Try Beverage Co.

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☕ Coffee Shop

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.9
Die Die Must Try Beverage Co. serves authentic Singapore-inspired boba teas and coffee in Cherry Creek’s cozy, trendy cafe with fun community vibes.
duo Restaurant

duo Restaurant

$$$

🍔 American

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
duo Restaurant serves creative farm-to-fork New American dishes in a warm, rustic setting with a lively Highland vibe.
Safta

Safta

$$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.5
Safta offers modern Middle Eastern dining in a stylish setting at The Source Hotel, renowned for wood-fired pita and vibrant shared plates.
Red Square Euro Bistro

Red Square Euro Bistro

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Red Square Euro Bistro offers sophisticated Russian dishes and a vast selection of imported and infused vodkas in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
Guard and Grace

Guard and Grace

$$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.7
Modern steakhouse in Denver offering exquisite chops, small plates, fine wines, a raw bar, and a stylish patio atmosphere.
Q House

Q House

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🥡 Chinese

🪴 Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.6
Q House serves refined Chinese dishes and inventive cocktails in a cozy, trendy setting with fast service and a modern vibe.
Mercantile Dining & Provision

Mercantile Dining & Provision

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Mercantile offers New American dining with artisanal market vibes and a wine library inside Union Station's vibrant hub.
Root Down

Root Down

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Root Down is a vibrant LoHi spot offering creative American small plates and drinks in a funky art-filled setting.
Satchel's on 6th

Satchel's on 6th

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🛝 Central Park

🛝 Central Park

4.5
Cozy spot in Central Denver serving farm-fresh American dishes with a curated wine list and an inviting, intimate atmosphere.
EDGE Restaurant & Bar

EDGE Restaurant & Bar

$$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
EDGE Restaurant & Bar serves upscale wood-grilled steaks and inventive entrees with a lively bar in Denver’s Central Business District.
Chez Maggy

Chez Maggy

$$$

🥖 French

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Chez Maggy is a modern French restaurant known for its refined French cuisine, cozy upscale ambiance, and standout dishes french classics.
Hop Alley

Hop Alley

$$$

🥡 Chinese

🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
A hip Chinese restaurant in Denver known for modern shared plates, craft beer, cider, and clever cocktails in a trendy, cozy atmosphere.
Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Denver

Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Denver

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Rodizio Grill offers a Brazilian steakhouse feast with skewered meats carved tableside and an expansive salad bar in a chic downtown setting.
Bull & Bush Brewery

Bull & Bush Brewery

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🍻 Brewpub

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ 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.
Alma Fonda Fina

Alma Fonda Fina

$$$

🌮 Mexican

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.8
Alma Fonda Fina offers a cozy, upscale Mexican dining experience in Denver’s Highland neighborhood with creative dishes and craft cocktails.
Corinne Denver

Corinne Denver

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.7
Corinne Denver offers an upscale American dining experience with a warm ambiance in Downtown's stylish Le Méridien hotel.
Punch Bowl Social

Punch Bowl Social

$$

🍔 American

🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.2
Punch Bowl Social blends Southern American gastropub eats with arcade games, bowling, and karaoke in a lively, game-filled atmosphere.
El Five

El Five

$$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
El Five delivers vibrant Spanish and Eastern Mediterranean small plates in a trendy Highland rooftop setting with stunning city views and lively atmosphere.
Ajax Downtown

Ajax Downtown

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Ajax Downtown serves wood-fired American fare with craft beers, cocktails, and a trendy patio space in downtown's Central area.
STK Steakhouse

STK Steakhouse

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
STK Steakhouse blends sleek design, modern steakhouse fare, and lively DJ vibes for an upscale dining experience downtown.
Alteño

Alteño

$$$

🌮 Mexican

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
Alteño offers a trendy Mexican dining experience in Cherry Creek with standout dishes like jalapeño cornbread and avocado margaritas.
The Corner Office

The Corner Office

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.2
The Corner Office offers modern comfort classics and crafted cocktails in a sleek setting near the arts complex.
Narrative

Narrative

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Narrative serves eclectic global sharing plates and elevated mains with a robust wine list in a chic Cherry Creek setting.
Potager

Potager

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Potager serves seasonal organic New American dishes in a rustic setting, showcasing market-fresh flavors and a cozy, upscale vibe.
Aloy Modern Thai

Aloy Modern Thai

$$

🍜 Thai

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
Aloy Modern Thai serves contemporary Thai dishes with craft cocktails in a stylish, cozy setting in LoDo.
Cucina Colore

Cucina Colore

$$

🍝 Italian

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3
Cucina Colore offers sleek casual Italian dining with innovative dishes and an extensive wine list in Cherry Creek.
Urban Farmer Denver

Urban Farmer Denver

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Urban Farmer Denver is a sleek chophouse in The Oxford Hotel focusing on sustainable, colorful steakhouse fare with a trendy vibe.
Jacks on Pearl

Jacks on Pearl

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.7
Jacks on Pearl delivers an upscale steakhouse experience in South Denver with award-winning filet mignon, dry-aged sashimi, and a trendy cozy vibe.
A5 Steakhouse

A5 Steakhouse

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
A5 Steakhouse offers a sophisticated steak and seafood experience in a stylish setting, renowned for premium cuts and innovative cocktails.
Postino Broadway

Postino Broadway

$$

🍷 Wine Bar

🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.7
Postino Broadway offers a cozy, trendy spot for bruschetta boards, great wines, and cocktails with attentive service in Baker's vibrant scene.
major tom

major tom

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Major Tom offers inventive small plates, exceptional cocktails, and a cozy, trendy atmosphere in the vibrant RiNo district.
Uncle

Uncle

$$

🍜 Ramen

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6
Uncle serves exceptional ramen with bold flavors and fresh sushi in a trendy, casual atmosphere near Speer with fast, friendly service.
Point Easy Denver

Point Easy Denver

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🌳 City Park

🌳 City Park

4.8
Point Easy Denver serves creative small plates and cocktails in a trendy, cozy atmosphere with upscale vibes and family-friendly appeal.
Mizuna

Mizuna

$$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Mizuna delivers creative New American cuisine with exquisite tasting menus in an intimate, cozy setting of Denver’s Cap Hill neighborhood.
Margot

Margot

$$$$

🥂 Fine Dining

🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

5
Margot invites diners to an intimate setting for refined multi-course meals crafted with global inspirations and top-tier ingredients.
Kona Grill - Denver

Kona Grill - Denver

$$

🍔 American

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
Kona Grill mixes sleek style with a broad New American menu, sushi, and cocktails in Cherry Creek Mall's vibrant setting.
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🌳 City Park

🌳 City Park

4.6
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails serves creative Ukrainian fare with inventive cocktails in a cozy, modern setting along Colfax Avenue.
Ollie & Park's

Ollie & Park's

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍽️ Uptown

🍽️ 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.
Hillstone

Hillstone

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
Hillstone serves upscale American fare including burgers, steaks, and sushi in spacious, stylish Cherry Creek surroundings.
ADOBO Restaurant & Bar

ADOBO Restaurant & Bar

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🌲 Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.4
ADOBO Restaurant & Bar serves vibrant Filipino comfort food with craft cocktails and live music in a trendy West Highland spot.
Brasserie Brixton

Brasserie Brixton

$$$

🥖 French

🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Brasserie Brixton serves French cuisine with a modern twist in a hip space with open kitchen and cozy bar vibes.
Fire Restaurant

Fire Restaurant

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Swanky spot in Denver offering New American cuisine with Colorado flair, curated cocktails, rooftop seating, and an upscale atmosphere.

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