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

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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

$

$$$

🍝 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.

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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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Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.4

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Stellar Jay

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🌱 Farm-to-Table

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Ash'Kara

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Postino 9CO

Postino 9CO

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍷 Wine Bar

Hilltop

🪴 Congress Park

4.6
Postino 9CO offers a trendy, cozy spot for wine lovers and small plates in an upscale Hale neighborhood setting with a huge patio.
Blue Island Oyster Bar

Blue Island Oyster Bar

$$

🦞 Seafood

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ 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.
Pita Central

Pita Central

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🥙 Greek

🥙 Mediterranean

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.9
Pita Central serves fresh, authentic Greek dishes with fast service and a welcoming vibe in the Highland neighborhood.
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.
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.
Fox And The Hen

Fox And The Hen

$$

🥞 Brunch

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🍸 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.
Bar Red

Bar Red

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍕 Pizza

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🦞 Seafood

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Bar Red offers cozy brick-walled vibes with Italian entrees, unique drinks, and occasional live music in an upscale casual setting.
Fish N Beer

Fish N Beer

$$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

RiNo

🎨 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.
Ajax Downtown

Ajax Downtown

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍻 Brewpub

🦞 Seafood

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Ajax Downtown serves wood-fired American fare with craft beers, cocktails, and a trendy patio space in downtown's Central area.
Bar Dough

Bar Dough

$$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍕 Pizza

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Bar Dough offers modern-rustic Italian dishes with gourmet wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and a robust selection of wine, beer, and cocktails.
Nozomi

Nozomi

$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.8
Nozomi offers refined Japanese dining with fresh nigiri, inventive rolls, and a cozy, trendy ambiance in the Sunnyside neighborhood.
Smokin Yard's BBQ

Smokin Yard's BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

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Baker

🛼 Baker

4.7
Smokin Yard's BBQ serves hearty Southern barbecue classics with a relaxed vibe and a lively bar in Denver’s Baker neighborhood.
Xiquita Restaurante y Bar

Xiquita Restaurante y Bar

$$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.6
Xiquita Restaurante y Bar delivers a trendy, cozy experience with authentic Oaxacan flavors and signature house-made corn tortillas in a welcoming Uptown setting.
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.8
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails offers expertly crafted drinks, cozy vibes, and small bites in a trendy West Colfax spot with a welcoming atmosphere.
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

$$

🍔 American

🍻 Brewpub

🍔 American

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery blends stellar craft beers with trendy bistro fare in a bright two-story spot featuring a terrace.
Tamayo

Tamayo

$$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🌽 Latin American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥞 Brunch

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.3
Tamayo delivers innovative Mexican cuisine with a chic ambiance and a vast rooftop deck perfect for social dining experiences.
Okinawa Japanese Cuisine

Okinawa Japanese Cuisine

$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍜 Ramen

Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Okinawa Japanese Cuisine offers modern sushi, traditional rolls, sashimi, and Japanese entrees in a sleek, cozy setting with great cocktails.
Blue Sparrow Coffee

Blue Sparrow Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Blue Sparrow Coffee is a spacious, modern café known for expertly crafted coffee, cold brews, and refreshing kombucha on tap.
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.2
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar serves fresh American classics with a trendy vibe and stellar cocktails in a cozy, upscale setting near Downtown.
Toro

Toro

$$$

🌽 Latin American

🌽 Latin American

🦞 Seafood

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Toro offers stylish Pan-Latin cuisine with Asian twists, creative cocktails, and a sleek patio in Denver’s upscale Cherry Creek hotel.
Huckleberry Roasters

Huckleberry Roasters

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☕ 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.
Encanto Cocina & Cantina

Encanto Cocina & Cantina

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥞 Brunch

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.8
Encanto Cocina & Cantina blends authentic Mexican flavors with a vibrant, cozy atmosphere and standout cocktails in a lively neighborhood hub.
Cherry Bean - Coffee

Cherry Bean - Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Sun-filled neighborhood coffee spot with gourmet brews, smoothies, breakfast eats, free Wi-Fi, and a cozy trendy vibe in Sunnyside.
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.
House 38 Cafe & Juice Bar

House 38 Cafe & Juice Bar

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Health

Highlands

📚 Tennyson

4.7
House 38 Cafe & Juice Bar delivers fresh juices, smoothies, and cozy café vibes in West Highland’s Plaza 38 for healthy bites and great coffee.
Elemental Bakery & Coffeehouse

Elemental Bakery & Coffeehouse

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

North Denver

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Elemental Bakery & Coffeehouse delights with fresh pastries, artisan bread, and balanced coffee in a bright, welcoming Clayton neighborhood spot.
Crab & Shell Cajun Seafood

Crab & Shell Cajun Seafood

$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.7
Crab & Shell Cajun Seafood serves bold, flavorful Cajun seafood boils and classic dishes with speedy service and family-friendly vibes in Central Denver.