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These are the top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff, just culinary greatness at different price points.

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Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings

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Little Gingko Asian Cafe

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La Mai Thai Kitchen

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Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar

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Tasty Pot

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Anise, Modern Vietnamese Eatery

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Uncle

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Mizu Izakaya

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SuperMegaBien

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Mecha Noodle Bar

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ChoLon - Sloan’s Lake

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ChoLon - Downtown

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

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Smokin Yard's BBQ

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The Jerk Pit Smokehouse

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Ragin' Hog BBQ

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Pit Fiend Barbecue

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Mama Jo's Chicken, Biscuits, BBQ

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BBQ Daddy’s

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Smokin Yard's BBQ

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Yazoo BBQ Company

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Kealoha's BBQ

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Smok Barbecue

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Post Oak Barbecue

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Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que

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Alteño

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Jacks on Pearl

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Kumoya

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Satchel's on 6th

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Root Down

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Mizuna

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Corinne Denver

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Toro

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Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar

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Blue Island Oyster Bar and Seafood

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Ocean Prime

Best Restaurants in Denver

From chic rooftop eateries in LoHi to cozy, hidden gems in historic neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Larimer Square, discover Denver’s most-loved spots.

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Denver Curated Top 10

The top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff.

The Wolf's Tailor

The Wolf's Tailor

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🥂 Fine Dining

Highlands

4.7
Innovative Denver restaurant featuring wild game, seasonal tasting menus, and cozy industrial ambiance for a unique dining experience.
Fish N Beer

Fish N Beer

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$$$

RiNo

4.7
Fish N Beer serves fresh oysters, grilled fish, and creative seafood dishes in a cozy, retro space with a full bar, perfect for seafood lovers in Denver.
Uchi Denver

Uchi Denver

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🍣 Sushi

RiNo

4.6
Uchi Denver offers sublime sushi and sashimi paired with a robust drink menu and happy hour in a sleek, contemporary setting.
Chez Maggy

Chez Maggy

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🥖 French

LoDo

4.4
Chez Maggy is a modern French restaurant in Denver’s Central neighborhood, known for its refined French cuisine, cozy upscale ambiance, and standout dishes.
A5 Steakhouse

A5 Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

LoDo

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

Beckon

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🥂 Fine Dining

RiNo

4.7
Beckon is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Denver's RiNo district, offering intimate chef’s counter dining with seasonal tasting menus and expertly curated drink pairings.

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bartaco

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🌮 Mexican

LoHi

4.5
Yazoo BBQ Company

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Yazoo BBQ Company

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🍗 BBQ

RiNo

4.5
Wildflower

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Wildflower

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🌱 Farm-to-Table

LoHi

4.7
Water Grill Denver

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Water Grill Denver

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🦞 Seafood

LoDo

4.5
Uncle

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Uncle

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🍜 Ramen

Highlands

4.5
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Denver's Best Patios

Enjoy golden hour, cocktails, and mountain views at these top-tier outdoor dining destinations in Denver.

LoHi

Ash'Kara

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Fire Restaurant

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🍴 Contemporary

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Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Mister Oso RiNo

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Stellar Jay

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Sakura House

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🍣 Japanese

LoDo

4.6
Safta

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Safta

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🥙 Mediterranean

RiNo

4.5
Root Down

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Root Down

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🍴 Contemporary

LoHi

4.6
Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que

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Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que

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🍗 BBQ

South Denver

4.6
Rioja

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Rioja

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🥙 Mediterranean

Lodo

4.6
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Rioja

Rioja

$$$

🥙 Mediterranean

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Lodo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
Locally sourced Mediterranean dishes and wines energize the vibrant Larimer Square space of Rioja, a must-visit in Denver's culinary scene.
Mizu Izakaya

Mizu Izakaya

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🍣 Japanese

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Sushi

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Artsy Japanese tavern serving creative yakitori, sushi, and small plates alongside sake, cocktails, and beer in a trendy setting.
Tavernetta

Tavernetta

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🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍴 Contemporary

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.
Hop Alley

Hop Alley

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🥡 Chinese

🥡 Chinese

🍴 Contemporary

🍚 Asian Fusion

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.
Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings

Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings

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🥟 Dim Sum

🥟 Dim Sum

🥡 Chinese

🍚 Asian Fusion

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings serves creative, flavorful Asian small plates and dumplings in a trendy space with fast service and excellent tea selection.
Post Oak Barbecue

Post Oak Barbecue

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🍗 BBQ

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Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.6
Post Oak Barbecue offers classic Texas-style BBQ with a laid-back vibe in Berkeley, featuring smoky meats and cozy wood-and-brick interiors.
Jovanina’s

Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Warm Italian eatery in Denver with exposed brick, wood-fired pizzas, housemade pasta, cocktails, and a cozy upscale vibe.
Temaki Den

Temaki Den

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🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Temaki Den offers premium nigiri, sashimi, and hand rolls in a stylish, industrial space with standout sushi and vibrant cocktails.
Safta

Safta

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🥙 Mediterranean

🥙 Mediterranean

🍴 Contemporary

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.
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

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🍔 American

🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Health

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen serves sustainable, gourmet New American fare focusing on surplus ingredients in a cozy, trendy setting.
Nocturne

Nocturne

$$$$

🥂 Fine Dining

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Nocturne is a bi-level jazz lounge and eatery in Denver’s River North Art District, offering eclectic plates, crafted cocktails, and live jazz for a stylish, intimate night out.
Glo Noodle House

Glo Noodle House

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🍜 Ramen

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Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.7
Glo Noodle House serves vibrant, flavorful ramen and Asian dishes in a cozy, trendy West Highland setting with great drinks and lively vibes.