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.

LoHi

Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.3

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Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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4.4

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RiNo

Uchi Denver

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🍣 Sushi

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4.6

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Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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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.
Little Gingko Asian Cafe

Little Gingko Asian Cafe

$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍣 Japanese

🥡 Chinese

🍚 Asian Fusion

Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Quaint spot serving authentic Chinese and Japanese dishes with quick service and a cozy, casual vibe in the heart of the city.
SuperMegaBien

SuperMegaBien

$$$

🌽 Latin American

🌽 Latin American

🍚 Asian Fusion

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Cool hotel restaurant serving Latin American plates on dim-sum-style carts in cozy, trendy digs.
Chingon - Santa Fe Art District

Chingon - Santa Fe Art District

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Baker

🛼 Baker

5
Chingon offers authentic Mexican cuisine with standout dishes like chicharrones and fresh cocktails, set in a vibrant, art district ambiance.
Mizuna

Mizuna

$$$$

🍴 Contemporary

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Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Mizuna delivers creative New American cuisine with exquisite tasting menus in an intimate, cozy setting of Denver’s Cap Hill neighborhood.
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.
Tavernetta

Tavernetta

$$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍴 Contemporary

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Upscale Italian hot spot Tavernetta dazzles with open kitchen vibes, a cozy fireplace lounge, and expertly crafted dishes in Denver’s Central neighborhood.
Smok Barbecue

Smok Barbecue

$$

🍗 BBQ

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.5
Smok Barbecue delivers regional BBQ classics with craft cocktails in a rustic-chic setting within the vibrant RiNo neighborhood.
Buckhorn Exchange

Buckhorn Exchange

$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🦪 Oysters

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🍔 American

Downtown

🛼 Baker

4.4
Buckhorn Exchange is a storied steakhouse featuring unique game meats like elk, yak, and Rocky Mountain oysters in a historic, taxidermy-filled setting.
Barolo Grill

Barolo Grill

$$$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍷 Wine Bar

🥂 Fine Dining

🌱 Farm-to-Table

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
Barolo Grill serves upscale Northern Italian fare with an extensive wine list in an elegant, romantic Cherry Creek setting.
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

🍸 Cocktail Bar

City Park

🌳 City Park

4.6
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails serves creative Ukrainian fare with inventive cocktails in a cozy, modern setting along Colfax Avenue.
The Corner Office

The Corner Office

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.2
The Corner Office offers modern comfort classics and crafted cocktails in a sleek setting near the arts complex.
ChoLon - Sloan’s Lake

ChoLon - Sloan’s Lake

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

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Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.1
ChoLon Sloan’s Lake delivers fresh Asian fusion dishes featuring crave-worthy dumplings and bao buns in a trendy, welcoming setting.
Sushi by Scratch Denver

Sushi by Scratch Denver

$$$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🥂 Fine Dining

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.8
Sushi by Scratch delivers an intimate omakase experience with impeccably fresh sushi and expert sake pairings in a cozy, trendy speakeasy atmosphere.
Home Away Coffee

Home Away Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

5
Home Away Coffee offers a cozy, bright spot in River North with exceptional espresso, homemade syrups, and a welcoming, dog-friendly vibe.
Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth's Chris Steak House

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🦞 Seafood

🥂 Fine Dining

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.4
Ruth's Chris Steak House serves sizzling, butter-topped steak in an upscale, elegant downtown setting with standout service.
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.
GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo

GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo

$$

🍛 Indian

🍛 Indian

🍔 American

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.9
GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo blends Indian spices with classic American comfort in a trendy, cozy spot with fast service and late-night hours.
Bao Brewhouse

Bao Brewhouse

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍚 Asian Fusion

🥟 Dim Sum

🥡 Chinese

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.1
Bao Brewhouse is a lively two-level spot with funky vibes, serving Chinese-inspired dishes and craft cocktails in a trendy setting.
Guard and Grace

Guard and Grace

$$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.7
Modern steakhouse in Denver offering exquisite chops, small plates, fine wines, a raw bar, and a stylish patio atmosphere.
Nowhere Coffee

Nowhere Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Nowhere Coffee delights with expertly crafted brews in a cozy, trendy North Denver spot known for community vibes and great coffee.
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.
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.
Huckleberry Roasters

Huckleberry Roasters

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Huckleberry Roasters is a modern counter-serve cafe in Dairy Block Market known for its exceptional coffee drinks and fresh baked goods.
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.
Rosenberg's Bagels

Rosenberg's Bagels

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🦞 Seafood

🍔 American

Five Points

🎨 RiNo

4.5
Rosenberg's serves authentic NY-style bagels, smoked fish, and deli sandwiches with coffee in a vibrant Five Points setting.
Ace Eat Serve

Ace Eat Serve

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍚 Asian Fusion

🥡 Chinese

🍜 Thai

🍣 Japanese

🍜 Ramen

Uptown

🍽️ 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.