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Best Restaurants in Denver

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

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🦞 Seafood

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RiNo

4.7
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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

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🥖 French

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LoDo

4.4
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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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RiNo

4.7
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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

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🍳 Breakfast

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Capitol Hill

4.8
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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

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Uptown

4.3
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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

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☕ Coffee Shop

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Highlands

4.6
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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

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RiNo

4.4
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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

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🍣 Sushi

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Downtown

4.8
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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

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City Park

4.6
Skills You'll Build
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

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LoDo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
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

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Central Park

4.8
Skills You'll Build
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

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Wash Park

4.7
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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

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Highlands

4.4
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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.

A5 Steakhouse

A5 Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

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LoDo

4.5
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A5 Steakhouse offers a sophisticated steak and seafood experience in a stylish setting, renowned for premium cuts and innovative cocktails.

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Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

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🍴 Contemporary

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🍴 Contemporary

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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City Park

🌳 City Park

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails serves creative Ukrainian fare with inventive cocktails in a cozy, modern setting along Colfax Avenue.
Twenty Eight Coffee

Twenty Eight Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

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

Bazille

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥙 Mediterranean

🥖 French

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Bazille offers a cozy, trendy American dining experience inside Cherry Creek Mall with great cocktails and fast service.
Smokin Yard's BBQ

Smokin Yard's BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

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Baker

🛼 Baker

4.7
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Smokin Yard's BBQ serves hearty Southern barbecue classics with a relaxed vibe and a lively bar in Denver’s Baker neighborhood.
Tacos Tequila Whiskey

Tacos Tequila Whiskey

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍗 BBQ

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Tacos Tequila Whiskey elevates street tacos with bold flavors and craft margaritas in a trendy, casual West Highland spot.
ChoLon - Sloan’s Lake

ChoLon - Sloan’s Lake

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

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

The Crypt

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.6
Skills You'll Build
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.
Ajax Downtown

Ajax Downtown

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🍴 Contemporary

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🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍻 Brewpub

🦞 Seafood

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Ajax Downtown serves wood-fired American fare with craft beers, cocktails, and a trendy patio space in downtown's Central area.
Franks Bar-B-Que

Franks Bar-B-Que

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🍗 BBQ

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🍔 American

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Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.6
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Franks Bar-B-Que offers authentic Texas-style meats and sides by the pound or combo plate with full-service BBQ catering.
Guard and Grace

Guard and Grace

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🍴 Contemporary

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

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

City O' City

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
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City O' City serves creative vegetarian and vegan dishes in a bohemian atmosphere catering to all tastes.
DiFranco's

DiFranco's

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🍝 Italian

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Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
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DiFranco's is a quaint locavore cafe with seasonal ingredients and freshly made pastas delivering authentic old-world Italian fare.
Sushi Bay 17

Sushi Bay 17

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🍣 Sushi

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🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

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City Park

🌳 City Park

4.4
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Relaxed spot blending modern decor with fresh sushi offerings and lunch specials, delivering a cozy vibe and lively karaoke room experience.
Uncle

Uncle

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🍜 Ramen

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🍜 Ramen

🍚 Asian Fusion

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
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Changing menu spot known for ramen and pork belly, served from behind a centerpiece chef’s counter in a cozy, trendy Highlands setting.
Green Bus Cafe

Green Bus Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍳 Breakfast

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City Park

🌳 City Park

4.9
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Green Bus Cafe offers exceptional coffee and vegan baked goods in a cozy, trendy Central neighborhood spot with a laid-back vibe.
Goosetown Tavern BBQ

Goosetown Tavern BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

🍻 Brewpub

🍔 American

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
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Goosetown Tavern BBQ is a veteran local bar with hearty BBQ, craft brews, live music, and weekly events in a cozy, casual atmosphere.
Plant Magic Cafe

Plant Magic Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

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Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Plant Magic Cafe offers a cozy, trendy vibe with specialty magic lattes, organic small plates, and a welcoming community hub.
Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que

Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que

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South Denver

🏘️ South Denver

4.6
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Cowboy-style barbecue with brightly hued walls, an open kitchen, and signature smoked meats in South Denver’s vibrant scene.
Mama Jo's Chicken, Biscuits, BBQ

Mama Jo's Chicken, Biscuits, BBQ

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City Park

🌳 City Park

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

Ms. Marji's

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
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Ms. Marji's is a cozy cafe with garden patio, offering great coffee, pastries, and a peaceful vibe in an intimate, eclectic setting.
Taco Uprising

Taco Uprising

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

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

Rosebud Cafe

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🥙 Mediterranean

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥐 Café & Bakery

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Baker

🛼 Baker

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Rosebud Cafe serves Mediterranean-inspired breakfast and lunch with great coffee and tea in a cozy, airy neighborhood spot.
Sunny's

Sunny's

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🍳 Breakfast

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☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥐 Café & Bakery

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Sunny's is a cozy Sunnyside cafe serving scratch-made imaginative breakfasts with great coffee and a casual, trendy vibe.
Hey Kiddo

Hey Kiddo

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.4
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Hey Kiddo is a trendy Berkeley spot in Denver known for its bold modern Asian fusion dishes, standout cocktails, and intimate ambiance with rooftop seating.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

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🌽 Latin American

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
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Fogo de Chão offers upscale Brazilian steakhouse dining featuring endless tableside meat carving and a vibrant salad bar experience.
Rivers and Roads Coffee

Rivers and Roads Coffee

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🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Rivers and Roads Coffee offers excellent coffee and gluten-free baked goods in a modern, cozy space with inviting outdoor seating.
Kealoha's BBQ

Kealoha's BBQ

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Kealoha's BBQ offers authentic Hawaiian BBQ and fried meats with rice, burgers, and shrimp tacos in a lively Central Business District food stand.

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