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.

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Denver's Best Patios

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

RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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4.3

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LoHi

Linger

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$$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

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4.5

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Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.3

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Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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Taco Uprising

Taco Uprising

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Taco Uprising serves bold, fresh Mexican tacos and cocktails in a trendy, casual spot with a lively indoor/outdoor bar experience.
Café Miriam - Uptown

Café Miriam - Uptown

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥖 French

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

5
Café Miriam blends French, Moroccan, and Mexican flavors in a cozy, trendy spot with excellent crepes and coffee in a historic vibe.
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.
Thump Coffee

Thump Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

Capitol Hill

🌳 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.
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.
La Pasadita Inn

La Pasadita Inn

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

North Denver

🎨 RiNo

4.7
La Pasadita Inn serves traditional Mexican dishes with fast service and a cozy patio, offering an authentic and unpretentious dining vibe.
The Pig & The Sprout

The Pig & The Sprout

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🍴 Contemporary

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥞 Brunch

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
The Pig & The Sprout serves contemporary American dishes and drinks in a lively bi-level space with multiple bars.
Sexy Pizza

Sexy Pizza

$

🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

🍝 Italian

🍔 American

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Sexy Pizza is a local pizzeria known for creative pies and pasta served in a trendy yet casual environment.
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.
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.
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.
Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark

Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark

$$

🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

🍝 Italian

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.5
Marco's Coal Fired delivers gourmet Neapolitan and NY-style coal-fired pizzas with a lively bar in a colorful setting near Coors Field.
801 Fish

801 Fish

$$$$

🦞 Seafood

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.4
801 Fish offers an exceptional seafood dining experience in the heart of downtown, famous for oysters, fresh seafood dishes, and elegant ambiance.
Handcraft Espresso

Handcraft Espresso

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.8
Handcraft Espresso serves exceptional coffee and cozy vibes in the Central Business District, perfect for a quick bite or peaceful solo break.
Tasty Pot

Tasty Pot

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍚 Asian Fusion

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.9
Tasty Pot delivers exceptional Taiwanese hot pot with bold flavors, generous portions, and a vibrant LoHi atmosphere, ideal for families and groups.
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.
Hot Shot Coffee

Hot Shot Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

North Denver

🌳 City Park

4.7
Hot Shot Coffee offers bold, creative brews and fresh pastries in a cozy, trendy setting with excellent vibes and outdoor seating.
Mecha Noodle Bar

Mecha Noodle Bar

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Mecha Noodle Bar delivers bold Vietnamese-Japanese noodle dishes with creative bao buns and a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere in RiNo.
Matsuhisa Denver

Matsuhisa Denver

$$$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Sushi

🍚 Asian Fusion

🦞 Seafood

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.6
Matsuhisa Denver delivers acclaimed Japanese seafood and tasting menus by Chef Nobu, set in an elegant Cherry Creek dining space.
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.
The Universal

The Universal

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
The Universal offers inventive breakfast and lunch with rotating grits specials in a cozy, casual spot with a full bar in Sunnyside.
Lo Stella Ristorante

Lo Stella Ristorante

$$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍷 Wine Bar

🦞 Seafood

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.3
Lo Stella Ristorante serves authentic Italian dishes like fresh pasta and pizza with a warm, family-run vibe near Downtown.
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.
Vibe Coffee and Wine

Vibe Coffee and Wine

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Vibe Coffee and Wine pairs expertly crafted coffee and cocktails in a trendy, cozy setting with ample lounge seating and a relaxed vibe.
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.
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,
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.
Jacks on Pearl

Jacks on Pearl

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🦞 Seafood

🍴 Contemporary

Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ 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.
Odie B's Sunnyside

Odie B's Sunnyside

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Odie B's Sunnyside delivers bold, flavorful breakfast and lunch sandwiches with vegan options in a lively, casual Sunnyside setting.
Proto's Pizza

Proto's Pizza

$$

🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Proto's Pizza serves bubbly thin-crust pies with creative toppings in a bright, casual setting with a strong neighborhood vibe.
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.
Secret Garden Bar & Café

Secret Garden Bar & Café

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🍻 Brewpub

Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.4
Secret Garden Bar & Café offers cozy outdoor seating, craft coffee, cocktails, and small plates next to Cheesman Park.
Max Gill & Grill

Max Gill & Grill

$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

🦪 Oysters

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍔 American

South Broadway

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6
Max Gill & Grill serves casual surf 'n' turf with daily deals on oysters & sangria, plus a cozy patio vibe on South Gaylord Street.