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

$

$$$

🦞 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

$

$$$$

🥂 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

$

$$$

🍳 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

$

$$

🍚 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

$

$$

☕ 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

$

$$$

🍷 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

$

$$$

🍴 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

$

$$$

🍝 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

$

$

🍕 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

$

$$$$

🥩 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

$

$$$

🍣 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.

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Denver's Best Patios

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

Cap Hill

Fire Restaurant

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🍴 Contemporary

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Uchi Denver

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🍣 Sushi

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4.6

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LoDo

Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.4

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Stellar Jay

Stellar Jay

$$$

🌱 Farm-to-Table

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Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4
Stellar Jay offers a chic rooftop dining experience in Denver with unique cocktails, a nature-inspired menu, and stunning city and mountain views.
East Tao Ramen

East Tao Ramen

$$

🍜 Ramen

🍜 Ramen

🥡 Chinese

🍜 Thai

🍲 Vietnamese

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.3
East Tao Ramen serves diverse Asian dishes with a focus on ramen, blending casual vibes and fast service in Central Denver.
Quality Italian

Quality Italian

$$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🥩 Steakhouse

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Quality Italian offers upscale steakhouse fare with refined Italian dishes and a sleek, contemporary vibe in Cherry Creek’s Halcyon hotel.
Wild Taco Denver

Wild Taco Denver

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍚 Asian Fusion

🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.3
Wild Taco Denver serves inventive tacos with Asian and Latino influences, vibrant cocktails, and a casual, cozy atmosphere in Central Denver.
Sun Valley Kitchen

Sun Valley Kitchen

$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Health

Sloan's Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.6
Sun Valley Kitchen serves affordable breakfast and lunch with fresh, flavorful dishes in a community-centered, relaxed setting.
Shells and Sauce

Shells and Sauce

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🦞 Seafood

Central Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.5
Shells and Sauce is a lively trattoria offering classic and creative Italian dishes, plus brunch and rooftop happy hour.
MAKfam

MAKfam

$$

🥡 Chinese

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Baker

🛼 Baker

4.6
MAKfam delivers bold, authentic Chinese cuisine with a hip-hop vibe in Denver’s Baker neighborhood, featuring standout bao buns and spicy noodles.
Sunny's

Sunny's

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Sunny's is a cozy Sunnyside cafe serving scratch-made imaginative breakfasts with great coffee and a casual, trendy vibe.
The PZA

The PZA

$

🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

🍔 American

Central Park

🛼 Baker

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.
The Wild

The Wild

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
The Wild serves craft cocktails, coffee, and shared plates with a trendy vibe and inviting bar and patio atmosphere.
Odyssey Italian Restaurant

Odyssey Italian Restaurant

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Baker

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Odyssey Italian Restaurant offers classic family recipes in a cozy, dimly lit setting with live music and an extensive wine list near Speer.
La Brewjula Café

La Brewjula Café

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

Sun Valley

🏡 Hilltop

4.9
La Brewjula Café offers exceptional coffee and cozy vibes in a spacious setting, ideal for quiet meetings and casual breakfasts.
BRUTØ

BRUTØ

$$$$

🥂 Fine Dining

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
BRUTO offers an intimate, Michelin-starred dining experience in Denver with an innovative 11-course tasting menu focused on local and regional sustainable cuisine.
Spices Cafe

Spices Cafe

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Spices Cafe serves classic American favorites like burgers and sandwiches in a casual spot with a welcoming patio.
Appaloosa Grill

Appaloosa Grill

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🦞 Seafood

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Appaloosa Grill offers refined American comfort food with live music nightly in a vibrant, employee-owned bar inside the Denver Masonic Building.
Mama Jo's Chicken, Biscuits, BBQ

Mama Jo's Chicken, Biscuits, BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

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City Park

🌳 City Park

4.5
Mama Jo's delivers authentic Southern barbecue and crispy chicken biscuits in a casual Central neighborhood setting, beloved for rich flavors and hearty portions.
Salt Water Social

Salt Water Social

$$$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 Fine Dining

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
Salt Water Social serves exquisite seafood and steak in an upscale, trendy Cherry Creek setting with a vibrant cocktail scene and elegant ambiance.
Hop Alley

Hop Alley

$$$

🥡 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.
Crema Coffee House

Crema Coffee House

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Crema Coffee House buzzes with a chill hipster vibe, serving expertly crafted coffee and eclectic bites in a cozy setting.
Twenty Eight Coffee

Twenty Eight Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

5
Twenty Eight Coffee is a trendy cart offering expertly crafted espresso and matcha drinks with great prices and a casual vibe.
Under The Umbrella

Under The Umbrella

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.5
Under The Umbrella serves fresh breakfast burritos, sandwiches, and coffee in a cozy, walk-up spot with free WiFi and dog-friendly vibes.
The Jerk Pit Smokehouse

The Jerk Pit Smokehouse

$$

🍗 BBQ

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
The Jerk Pit Smokehouse delivers authentic Caribbean barbecue in Highland with smoky brisket, jerk chicken, and vibrant sides in a casual, family-run spot.
Osteria Marco

Osteria Marco

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍕 Pizza

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.3
Osteria Marco crafts cozy basement vibes with authentic Italian pizzas, cured meats, cheeses, and a rich wine selection near Larimer Square.
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.
The Crypt

The Crypt

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.6
The Crypt is a vibrant bar with a spooky vibe offering superb cocktails, live music, vegan-friendly dishes, and a unique atmosphere in Central Denver.
Potager

Potager

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🌱 Farm-to-Table

🍔 American

🍷 Wine Bar

🥂 Fine Dining

🥗 Health

Central Park

🌳 Capitol Hill

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

Mystical Blends Café

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥗 Health

Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.9
Mystical Blends Café is a cozy, trendy coffee shop known for vibrant smoothies, açaí bowls, and standout specialty lattes in Central Denver.