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

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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

$

$$$

🍳 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

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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

$

$$$

🍣 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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Stellar Jay

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🌱 Farm-to-Table

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Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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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.
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.
Blue Sparrow Coffee

Blue Sparrow Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Blue Sparrow Coffee serves classic and specialty drinks with nitro cold brew, kombucha on tap, and fresh pastries in a vibrant RiNo courtyard and rooftop setting.
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.
Range Restaurant

Range Restaurant

$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🍔 American

🦞 Seafood

🥩 Steakhouse

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Range Restaurant serves New American Western dishes and craft cocktails in a sleek, upscale hotel setting blending local flavors with chic ambiance.
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.
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar

$$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
Upscale seafood destination in Denver’s LoDo serving fresh oysters, creative cocktails, and a stylish, relaxed atmosphere.
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.
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.
Chuey FU's Latin-Asian Grub

Chuey FU's Latin-Asian Grub

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍚 Asian Fusion

🌽 Latin American

🍱 Korean

🌮 Mexican

🍲 Vietnamese

Baker

🛼 Baker

4.4
Chuey FU's offers funky, casual Latin-Asian street food with Mexican and Korean flair, perfect for laid-back dining with vibrant flavors.
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.
Goosetown Tavern BBQ

Goosetown Tavern BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

🍗 BBQ

🍻 Brewpub

🍔 American

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Goosetown Tavern BBQ is a veteran local bar with hearty BBQ, craft brews, live music, and weekly events in a cozy, casual atmosphere.
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.
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.
Mario’s Speakeasy Pizza

Mario’s Speakeasy Pizza

$$

🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
Mario’s Speakeasy Pizza offers late-night, authentic New York-style slices with a lively bar and rooftop seating, delivering a casual and vibrant urban vibe.
Cafe Daniel

Cafe Daniel

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.9
Cafe Daniel offers a cozy coffee haven with artisanal brews, a casual vibe, and a tempting snack selection for a perfect mid-day escape.
The Delectable Egg LoDo

The Delectable Egg LoDo

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🍔 American

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
The Delectable Egg LoDo serves hearty American breakfasts and lunches in a casual, diner-like setting with great coffee and quick service.
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.
Del Frisco's Grille

Del Frisco's Grille

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🦞 Seafood

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🍔 American

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3
Del Frisco's Grille serves upscale steak, seafood, and cocktails in a trendy Cherry Creek setting with a rooftop patio.
Mercantile Dining & Provision

Mercantile Dining & Provision

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍔 American

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Mercantile offers New American dining with artisanal market vibes and a wine library inside Union Station's vibrant hub.
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.
Hello Darling (Commons Park)

Hello Darling (Commons Park)

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Hello Darling offers a cozy and trendy coffee shop experience with great coffee, cocktails, and a welcoming vibe near Commons Park.
The Drip Cafe

The Drip Cafe

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.5
The Drip Cafe serves quality coffee and supports community with a welcoming vibe and mission-driven approach on Santa Fe Drive.
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.
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.
Dio Mio

Dio Mio

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.3
Dio Mio serves creative pastas and Italian small plates with a modern counter-serve vibe and a full bar in a casual 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.