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 Favorites

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

Fish N Beer

Fish N Beer

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🦞 Seafood

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

$

$$$

🥖 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.
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.
Flora House

Flora House

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🍳 Breakfast

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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🍚 Asian Fusion

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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☕ Coffee Shop

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 Highland’s cozy space.
Corsica Wine Bar

Corsica Wine Bar

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$$$

🍷 Wine Bar

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

$

$$$$

🍣 Sushi

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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$$$

🍴 Contemporary

City Park

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

Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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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$

🍕 Pizza

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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$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

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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$$$

🍣 Japanese

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.

Michelin Star Restaurants

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The Wolf's Tailor

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🥂 Fine Dining

Highlands

4.7
The Ginger Pig

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The Ginger Pig

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🥡 Chinese

Tennyson

4.4
MAKfam

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MAKfam

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🥡 Chinese

Baker

4.6
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

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La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

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🌮 Mexican

LoDo

4.4
Hop Alley

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Hop Alley

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🥡 Chinese

RiNo

4.6
Glo Noodle House

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Glo Noodle House

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🍜 Ramen

Tennyson

4.7
Beckon

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Beckon

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🥂 Fine Dining

RiNo

4.7
BRUTØ

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BRUTØ

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🥂 Fine Dining

LoDo

4.7
Alma Fonda Fina

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Alma Fonda Fina

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🌮 Mexican

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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Linger

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Hearth

Hearth

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.9
Hearth offers cozy vibes, exceptional coffee, and artisanal baked goods in West Highlands, perfect for those seeking quality and eco-friendly charm.
Urban Farmer Denver

Urban Farmer Denver

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🍴 Contemporary

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

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

Linger

$$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍚 Asian Fusion

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Linger transforms an old mortuary into an energetic spot with rooftop lounge, serving creative global small plates in Denver’s Highland neighborhood.
Queen City Collective Coffee

Queen City Collective Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.9
Queen City Collective Coffee offers a trendy, spacious spot with excellent coffee and pastries, perfect for work or casual meetups in downtown Denver.
Huckleberry Roasters

Huckleberry Roasters

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥐 Café & Bakery

Central Park

🏡 Hilltop

4.7
Huckleberry Roasters crafts top-tier coffee and pastries in a trendy, casual setting with friendly service and a welcoming vibe.
Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Denver

Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Denver

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🦞 Seafood

🍴 Contemporary

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🥂 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.
Wildflower

Wildflower

$$$$

🌱 Farm-to-Table

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Wildflower offers area-sourced Italian and Mexican dishes with an upscale ambiance complemented by a robust drink menu in Denver’s Highland neighborhood.
Metropolis Coffee

Metropolis Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Metropolis Coffee brews exceptional coffee and espresso with a simple menu of pastries in a cozy, trendy Highlands café.
Point Easy Denver

Point Easy Denver

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

🦪 Oysters

🥗 Health

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill

🌳 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.
Hearth – RiNo

Hearth – RiNo

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Hearth offers exceptional coffee and pastries in a cozy, sustainable spot with reusable jars and a quiet, inviting vibe.
Syrup Downtown

Syrup Downtown

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Syrup Downtown offers a hearty breakfast menu with sandwiches and salads, known for fast service and great coffee in a cozy, trendy setting.
Aloy Modern Thai

Aloy Modern Thai

$$

🍜 Thai

🍜 Thai

🍴 Contemporary

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

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

Little Owl Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Little Owl Coffee serves expertly crafted coffee and seasonal drinks in a cozy LoHi spot with a trendy vibe and friendly baristas.
Buzz Cafe

Buzz Cafe

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Buzz Cafe is a chill spot with great coffee, tea, and light bites, set in a converted gas station offering drive-thru and patio seating.
Le Colonial Denver

Le Colonial Denver

$$$

🍲 Vietnamese

🍲 Vietnamese

🥖 French

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥗 Health

🥂 Fine Dining

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.2
Le Colonial Denver offers an elegant Vietnamese dining experience in Cherry Creek with refined flavors, vibrant cocktails, and a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
Water Grill Denver

Water Grill Denver

$$$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Sophisticated Denver seafood spot boasting a daily-updated menu and extensive raw-bar options in an upscale, trendy atmosphere.
Frasca

Frasca

$$$$

🥂 Fine Dining

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Boulder

🏔️ Boulder

4.6
Frasca Food and Wine serves refined Northern Italian dishes crafted from local ingredients,
ChopHouse & Brewery

ChopHouse & Brewery

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🍻 Brewpub

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🍔 American

Downtown

🥂 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.
Go Fish Sushi Denver

Go Fish Sushi Denver

$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.5
Go Fish Sushi Denver is a lively sushi spot offering classic Japanese dishes, tempura, and a curated sake and wine list in a casual setting.
SliceWorks

SliceWorks

$$

🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

🍝 Italian

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
SliceWorks serves New York-style pizzas by the slice or pie, with a casual vibe and an extensive selection of pastas and subs.
Plant Magic Cafe

Plant Magic Cafe

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.8
Plant Magic Cafe offers a cozy, trendy vibe with specialty magic lattes, organic small plates, and a welcoming community hub.
Sushi Den

Sushi Den

$$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍚 Asian Fusion

South Denver

🏘️ South Denver

4.7
Sushi Den serves fresh, daily-imported fish with a lively atmosphere and excellent service, a top choice for sushi lovers on Pearl Street.
Art Club Coffee

Art Club Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

5
Art Club Coffee brews vibrant, creative coffee blends in a welcoming Highland space, perfect for lively mornings and casual meetups.
El Taco De Mexico

El Taco De Mexico

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍳 Breakfast

Downtown

🛼 Baker

4.3
El Taco De Mexico is a beloved spot serving authentic Mexico City-style dishes with quick service and casual vibes in a classic local setting.
Kobe An LoHi

Kobe An LoHi

$$

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.4
Japanese eatery specializing in shabu-shabu and sukiyaki with a cozy vibe and inviting wood interiors, plus a charming enclosed patio.
Café Zuri

Café Zuri

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥖 French

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Café Zuri is a cozy, rustic coffee shop known for gourmet coffee, French pastries, and quiches in a warm local setting.