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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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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
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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
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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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Wash Park

4.7
Skills You'll Build
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.

Michelin Star Restaurants

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Denver's Best Patios

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Cap Hill

Stellar Jay

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Ultreia

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Ash'Kara

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Bar Red

Bar Red

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🍝 Italian

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🍝 Italian

🍕 Pizza

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🦞 Seafood

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Bar Red offers cozy brick-walled vibes with Italian entrees, unique drinks, and occasional live music in an upscale casual setting.
Syrup Downtown

Syrup Downtown

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🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Syrup Downtown offers a hearty breakfast menu with sandwiches and salads, known for fast service and great coffee in a cozy, trendy setting.
Toasts N Roasts

Toasts N Roasts

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🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

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Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Toasts N Roasts serves delicious coffee, breakfast burritos, and avocado toast in a cozy, dog-friendly cafe with great service and local charm.
House 38 Cafe & Juice Bar

House 38 Cafe & Juice Bar

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

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🥗 Health

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Highlands

📚 Tennyson

4.7
Skills You'll Build
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.
Blue Sparrow Coffee

Blue Sparrow Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

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☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Blue Sparrow Coffee is a spacious, modern café known for expertly crafted coffee, cold brews, and refreshing kombucha on tap.
Nocturne

Nocturne

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🥂 Fine Dining

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
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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.
The 9th Door Capitol Hill

The 9th Door Capitol Hill

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🥙 Mediterranean

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🥘 Spanish

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Skills You'll Build
The 9th Door Capitol Hill offers intimate Spanish tapas, innovative dishes, and craft cocktails in a cozy, upscale setting.
Bacon Social House

Bacon Social House

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
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Bacon Social House serves American fare with craft beer and cocktails in a trendy, midcentury-modern Sunnyside spot.
Chivis Tacos

Chivis Tacos

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🌮 Mexican

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City Park

🌳 City Park

4.8
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Chivis Tacos serves authentic, spicy Mexican tacos with a lively salsa bar in a casual Colfax setting loved by locals and visitors alike.
Handcraft Espresso

Handcraft Espresso

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🍳 Breakfast

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Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8
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Handcraft Espresso serves expertly crafted coffee and fresh pastries in a cozy, trendy setting perfect for solo mornings or work breaks.
Kin Nori Bar

Kin Nori Bar

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Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.9
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Kin Nori Bar offers an intimate, high-end sushi experience with expertly crafted nigiri and sashimi, showcasing fresh ingredients in Berkeley’s trendy sushi scene.
Rio on Wazee

Rio on Wazee

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🍔 American

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.2
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Vibrant Mexican spot offering bold Tex-Mex flavors, legendary margaritas, and a festive atmosphere perfect for lively gatherings.
Tammen’s Fish Market

Tammen’s Fish Market

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🦞 Seafood

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

3.4
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Tammen’s Fish Market offers fresh seafood with a focus on poke bowls, tacos, and fish and chips in a bustling RiNo food hall setting.
Ace Coffee Bar

Ace Coffee Bar

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🍳 Breakfast

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Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.6
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Ace Coffee Bar offers expertly crafted coffee, fresh pastries, and a welcoming vibe with indoor and outdoor seating perfect for work or relaxation.
Mercantile Dining & Provision

Mercantile Dining & Provision

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🍴 Contemporary

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🍔 American

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
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Mercantile offers New American dining with artisanal market vibes and a wine library inside Union Station's vibrant hub.
bartaco

bartaco

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
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bartaco offers a trendy, cozy taco joint with fast service and a great drink selection in the LoHi neighborhood.
Syrup City Park

Syrup City Park

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🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

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City Park

🌳 City Park

4.3
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Syrup City Park offers informal brunch and lunch with unique pancakes and savory dishes in a bright, casual setting with patio seating.
Ollie & Park's

Ollie & Park's

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🍴 Contemporary

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🍴 Contemporary

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🦞 Seafood

🥞 Brunch

🍔 American

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Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Ollie & Park's offers a cozy, trendy spot with standout cocktails and delicious tapas, perfect for casual dining or special occasions in Central.
The Hornet

The Hornet

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

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South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.4
Skills You'll Build
The Hornet offers a vibrant atmosphere with globally inspired American dishes, plus lively pool and happy hours on Broadway.
Water Grill Denver

Water Grill Denver

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🦞 Seafood

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Sophisticated Denver seafood spot boasting a daily-updated menu and extensive raw-bar options in an upscale, trendy atmosphere.
Petunia Bakeshop

Petunia Bakeshop

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

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Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Petunia Bakeshop charms with fresh pastries, standout croissants, and a cozy vibe in Sloan’s Lake neighborhood.
Café Miriam- City Park

Café Miriam- City Park

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🥖 French

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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City Park

🌳 City Park

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Café Miriam offers colorful crepes, coffee, and pastries in a cozy spot near City Park with friendly service and a trendy vibe.
Aloy Thai Eatery - Capitol Hill

Aloy Thai Eatery - Capitol Hill

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🍜 Thai

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🍜 Thai

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Aloy Thai Eatery serves fast casual, authentic Thai dishes with bold flavors and generous portions in a casual Capitol Hill setting.
Birdcall

Birdcall

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🍔 American

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
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Birdcall serves up fresh, flavorful fried chicken sandwiches with fast automated service in a lively RiNo spot.
Coffee Sarap

Coffee Sarap

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☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Skills You'll Build
Coffee Sarap serves Filipino-inspired coffee and pastries with unique flavors like ube and pandan in a cozy, trendy setting near RiNo.
Fox And The Hen

Fox And The Hen

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🥞 Brunch

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☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Fox And The Hen serves creative breakfast and brunch dishes with fast service, great cocktails, and a cozy, trendy vibe in the Highlands neighborhood.
Ocean Prime

Ocean Prime

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🦞 Seafood

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Ocean Prime is a luxurious Denver spot offering classic steak and seafood in an elegant setting with a long wine list and refined cocktails.

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