Best Restaurants in Denver

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

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Denver Curated Favorites

The top spots weโ€™d recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff.

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.
Chez Maggy

Chez Maggy

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LoDo

4.4
Chez Maggy is a modern French restaurant in Denverโ€™s Central neighborhood, known for its refined French cuisine, cozy upscale ambiance, and standout dishes.
Beckon

Beckon

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RiNo

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

Flora House

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Capitol Hill

4.8
Flora House Denver offers charming Victorian B&B rooms with Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, a garden, and hot tub near City Park and Botanic Gardens.
Ace Eat Serve

Ace Eat Serve

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Uptown

4.3
Ace Eat Serve brings Pan-Asian flavors, cocktails, and lively ping pong fun in a trendy Central neighborhood spot with a juice bar twist.
Sacred Society

Sacred Society

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Highlands

4.6
Sacred Society is a serene coffee shop and wellness hub serving rich coffee, healthy food, and immersive self-care experiences in West Highlandโ€™s cozy space.
Corsica Wine Bar

Corsica Wine Bar

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RiNo

4.4
Corsica Wine Bar offers upscale small plates and curated wines in a cozy, romantic RiNo setting with attentive service and a trendy vibe.
Sushi by Scratch Denver

Sushi by Scratch Denver

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

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Downtown

4.8
Sushi by Scratch delivers an intimate omakase experience with impeccably fresh sushi and expert sake pairings in a cozy, trendy speakeasy atmosphere.
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

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๐Ÿด Contemporary

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City Park

4.6
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails serves creative Ukrainian fare with inventive cocktails in a cozy, modern setting along Colfax Avenue.
Jovaninaโ€™s

Jovaninaโ€™s

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๐Ÿ Italian

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LoDo

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

The PZA

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๐Ÿ• Pizza

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Central Park

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.
Jacks on Pearl

Jacks on Pearl

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๐Ÿฅฉ Steakhouse

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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.
Kumoya

Kumoya

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๐Ÿฃ Japanese

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Highlands

4.4
Kumoya delivers an upscale Japanese dining experience in the Highlands with fresh sushi, inventive flavors, and a trendy, cozy ambiance.

Japanese Precision Meets American Wagyu in LoDo

A5 Steakhouse in LoDo brings Japanese precision to American Wagyu, serving buttery dry-aged ribeye and other premium cuts in a sleek, teak-lined dining room. Pair inventive sides with yuzu sours or smoky mezcal cocktails, all delivered with polished, unobtrusive service for an elevated steakhouse experience.

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The Wolf's Tailor

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The Wolf's Tailor

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๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

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Highlands

4.7
The Ginger Pig

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The Ginger Pig

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๐Ÿฅก Chinese

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Tennyson

4.4
MAKfam

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MAKfam

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๐Ÿฅก Chinese

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Baker

4.6
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

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La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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LoDo

4.4
Hop Alley

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Hop Alley

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๐Ÿฅก Chinese

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RiNo

4.6
Glo Noodle House

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Glo Noodle House

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๐Ÿœ Ramen

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Tennyson

4.7
Beckon

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Beckon

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๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

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RiNo

4.7
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BRUTร˜

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๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

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LoDo

4.7
Alma Fonda Fina

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Alma Fonda Fina

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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LoHi

4.8
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Denver's Best Patios

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

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Uchi Denver

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

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4.6

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Linger

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๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

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4.5

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RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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4.3

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Ash'Kara

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๐Ÿฅ™ Mediterranean

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Mystical Blends Cafรฉ

Mystical Blends Cafรฉ

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๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

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๐Ÿฅ— Health

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Congress Park

๐Ÿชด Congress Park

4.9
Mystical Blends Cafรฉ is a cozy, trendy coffee shop known for vibrant smoothies, aรงaรญ bowls, and standout specialty lattes in Central Denver.
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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LoDo

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.4
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal is a hip Mexican spot in Denver serving authentic pozole, tacos, and cocktails in a cozy, dimly-lit setting.
Work & Class

Work & Class

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๐Ÿ” American

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๐Ÿ” American

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RiNo

4.7
Work & Class serves homestyle Southern and Latin American dishes with a cozy vibe and standout cocktails in a relaxed setting.
Aloy Modern Thai

Aloy Modern Thai

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LoDo

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

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

Onefold

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

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Uptown

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Uptown

4.5
Onefold delights with farmhouse-style coffee, creative breakfast, and global cafe dishes in a cozy Uptown setting.
Offshoots at the Gardens Cafรฉ

Offshoots at the Gardens Cafรฉ

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๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

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Congress Park

๐Ÿชด Congress Park

4.3
Offshoots at the Gardens Cafรฉ serves fresh, flavorful sandwiches and coffee amidst the lush serenity of the Botanic Gardens with casual, cozy vibes.
Thump Coffee

Thump Coffee

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Capitol Hill

๐ŸŒณ Capitol Hill

4.5
Thump Coffee serves gourmet espresso drinks and light fare in cozy, artsy vibes, a favorite spot in Cap Hill for coffee lovers and solo work.
Sakura House

Sakura House

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๐Ÿฃ Japanese

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LoDo

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.6
Sakura House delivers authentic Japanese comfort food with standout ramen, teriyaki, and set meals in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
Mimosas

Mimosas

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๐Ÿฅž Brunch

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๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

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๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

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RiNo

๐ŸŽจ RiNo

4.2
Colorful retro spot serving innovative brunch and comfort food, known for lively vibes and a wide mimosa & champagne selection.
Jacks on Pearl

Jacks on Pearl

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๐Ÿฅฉ Steakhouse

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๐Ÿฅฉ Steakhouse

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

๐Ÿด Contemporary

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Wash Park

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ 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.
Franks Bar-B-Que

Franks Bar-B-Que

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Sloanโ€™s Lake

๐Ÿšฒ Sloanโ€™s Lake

4.6
Franks Bar-B-Que offers authentic Texas-style meats and sides by the pound or combo plate with full-service BBQ catering.
Ash'Kara

Ash'Kara

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LoHi

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.3
Creative Israeli restaurant in Denver's Highland neighborhood offers vegetable-forward Mediterranean dishes crafted with premium, carefully sourced ingredients.
Temaki Den

Temaki Den

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

๐Ÿฃ Japanese

๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

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RiNo

๐ŸŽจ RiNo

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

Blue Island Oyster Bar

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๐Ÿฆž Seafood

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Cherry Creek

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cherry Creek

4.6
Blue Island Oyster Bar offers polished seafood and a raw bar in a nautical setting, featuring craft cocktails and beer in Denver's Cherry Creek.
Cherry Bean - Coffee

Cherry Bean - Coffee

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Highlands

๐ŸŒฒ Highlands

4.6
Sun-filled neighborhood coffee spot with gourmet brews, smoothies, breakfast eats, free Wi-Fi, and a cozy trendy vibe in Sunnyside.
Noble Riot

Noble Riot

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๐Ÿท Wine Bar

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RiNo

๐ŸŽจ RiNo

4.6
Noble Riot is a vibrant wine bar in Denver's RiNo district, renowned for its natural wines, knowledgeable staff, and standout fried chicken in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
Punch Bowl Social

Punch Bowl Social

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๐Ÿ” American

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๐Ÿ” American

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๐Ÿด Contemporary

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

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Baker

๐ŸŽธ South Broadway

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

Fox And The Hen

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๐Ÿฅž Brunch

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๐Ÿฅž Brunch

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๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

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Highlands

๐Ÿธ 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.
Amรก Modern Mexican

Amรก Modern Mexican

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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Highlands

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.9
Amรก Modern Mexican delivers inventive tacos and bowls with fresh, vibrant flavors in a trendy Highland food hall setting.
Urban Farmer Denver

Urban Farmer Denver

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๐Ÿฅฉ Steakhouse

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๐Ÿฅฉ Steakhouse

๐Ÿด Contemporary

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿท Wine Bar

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Downtown

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

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

Metropolis Coffee

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LoHi

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.5
Metropolis Coffee brews exceptional coffee and espresso with a simple menu of pastries in a cozy, trendy Highlands cafรฉ.
Frasca

Frasca

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๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

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Boulder

๐Ÿ”๏ธ Boulder

4.6
Frasca Food and Wine serves refined Northern Italian dishes crafted from local ingredients,
The Hornet

The Hornet

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๐Ÿ” American

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๐Ÿ” American

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

โ˜• Coffee Shop

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South Broadway

๐ŸŽธ South Broadway

4.4
The Hornet offers a vibrant atmosphere with globally inspired American dishes, plus lively pool and happy hours on Broadway.
Ukiyo

Ukiyo

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

๐Ÿฃ Japanese

๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

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Downtown

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.6
Ukiyo delivers an intimate omakase journey blending Japanese tradition with Laotian influences in Larimer Squareโ€™s refined setting.
Marioโ€™s Speakeasy Pizza

Marioโ€™s Speakeasy Pizza

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๐Ÿ• Pizza

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๐Ÿ• Pizza

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LoDo

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.6
Marioโ€™s Speakeasy Pizza offers late-night, authentic New York-style slices with a lively bar and rooftop seating, delivering a casual and vibrant urban vibe.
The Original

The Original

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๐Ÿฅž Brunch

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๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿ” American

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

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Downtown

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.4
The Original serves hearty chicken waffles, rustic steak plates, and burgers with fries in a laid-back, spacious setting.
Machete Tequila + Tacos

Machete Tequila + Tacos

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

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LoDo

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.4
Vibrant bar and grill specializing in creative tacos and extensive tequilas, offering a casual and trendy atmosphere with great cocktails.