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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.

Denver Curated Favorites

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

Ajax Downtown

Ajax Downtown

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🥂 LoDo

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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

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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

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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

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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.
Mizuna

Mizuna

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🌳 Capitol Hill

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Chef-Driven Concepts

These modern kitchens highlight culinary creativity, local ingredients, and polished plating.

Fire Restaurant

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Fire Restaurant

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🍴 Contemporary

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🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Ajax Downtown

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Ajax Downtown

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🥂 LoDo

4.4
Root Down

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Root Down

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🍸 LoHi

4.6
EDGE Restaurant & Bar

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EDGE Restaurant & Bar

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🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Corinne Denver

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Corinne Denver

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🏙️ Downtown

4.7

Stylish Dining Out

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

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🎨 RiNo

4.8
Red Square Euro Bistro

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Red Square Euro Bistro

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🥂 LoDo

4.7
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

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Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

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🌳 City Park

4.6
Hillstone

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Hillstone

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🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
Guard and Grace

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Guard and Grace

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4.7
EDGE Restaurant & Bar

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EDGE Restaurant & Bar

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4.5
Corinne Denver

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Corinne Denver

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4.7

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major tom

major tom

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🎨 RiNo

4.8
duo Restaurant

duo Restaurant

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🍸 LoHi

4.5
bartaco

bartaco

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🌮 Mexican

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🍸 LoHi

4.5
Zaman Mediterranean Fresh

Zaman Mediterranean Fresh

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🥙 Mediterranean

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🛼 Baker

4.8
Yazoo BBQ Company

Yazoo BBQ Company

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🎨 RiNo

4.5
Yardbird Table & Bar

Yardbird Table & Bar

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🎨 RiNo

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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.
Avanti Food & Beverage

Avanti Food & Beverage

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🍸 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.

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