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

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

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$$$

🥖 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

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$$$

🍳 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

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$$

🍚 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

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$$

☕ 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

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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

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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.

Michelin Star Restaurants

Indulge in Denver’s most acclaimed fine dining, led by chefs who’ve earned Michelin’s highest honor.

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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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Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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Stellar Jay

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Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Mister Oso RiNo

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Hop Alley

Hop Alley

$$$

🥡 Chinese

🥡 Chinese

🍴 Contemporary

🍚 Asian Fusion

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
A hip Chinese restaurant in Denver known for modern shared plates, craft beer, cider, and clever cocktails in a trendy, cozy atmosphere.
The Jerk Pit Smokehouse

The Jerk Pit Smokehouse

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🍗 BBQ

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
The Jerk Pit Smokehouse delivers authentic Caribbean barbecue in Highland with smoky brisket, jerk chicken, and vibrant sides in a casual, family-run spot.
Ace Coffee Bar

Ace Coffee Bar

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

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

Hey Kiddo

$$$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

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Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.4
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.
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.
Hearth – RiNo

Hearth – RiNo

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Hearth offers exceptional coffee and pastries in a cozy, sustainable spot with reusable jars and a quiet, inviting vibe.
Urban Farmer Denver

Urban Farmer Denver

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🍴 Contemporary

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Urban Farmer Denver is a sleek chophouse in The Oxford Hotel focusing on sustainable, colorful steakhouse fare with a trendy vibe.
Gusto

Gusto

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.5
Gusto serves fresh Italian dishes with great cocktails and a cozy vibe near Sloan’s Lake, perfect for lunch, dinner, and happy hour.
Doppio Coffee

Doppio Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Doppio Coffee offers expertly crafted espresso drinks, pastries, and light fare in a trendy, cozy cafe with inviting sidewalk seating.
Champagne Tiger

Champagne Tiger

$$

🥞 Brunch

🥞 Brunch

🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8
Champagne Tiger is a trendy, cozy diner serving creative comfort food, cocktails, and live shows in an inclusive space.
The Wild

The Wild

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
The Wild serves craft cocktails, coffee, and shared plates with a trendy vibe and inviting bar and patio atmosphere.
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls offers fresh lobster sandwiches with fast service and a casual, trendy vibe in the Cherry Creek neighborhood.
Alteño

Alteño

$$$

🌮 Mexican

🍴 Contemporary

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
Alteño offers a trendy Mexican dining experience in Cherry Creek with standout dishes like jalapeño cornbread and avocado margaritas.
Offshoots at the Gardens Café

Offshoots at the Gardens Café

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Offshoots at the Gardens Café serves fresh, flavorful sandwiches and coffee amidst the lush serenity of the Botanic Gardens with casual, cozy vibes.
Whittier Cafe

Whittier Cafe

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Capitol Hill

🌳 City Park

4.8
Whittier Cafe is an artsy coffee shop with a lending library and cozy patio, serving espresso drinks and cafe fare in a welcoming vibe.
bartaco

bartaco

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍻 Brewpub

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
bartaco offers a trendy, cozy taco joint with fast service and a great drink selection in the LoHi neighborhood.
West Saloon & Kitchen

West Saloon & Kitchen

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🥩 Steakhouse

🍗 BBQ

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Old-fashioned saloon-style spot serving hearty burgers, steaks, and beer with a lively patio in the Central Business District.
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.
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.
Hooked on Colfax

Hooked on Colfax

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍸 Cocktail Bar

CIty Park

🌳 City Park

4.6
Hooked on Colfax is a laid-back spot with local coffee, breakfast bites, beer, cocktails, and a seasonal patio for relaxed vibes.
Syrup Downtown

Syrup Downtown

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Syrup Downtown offers a hearty breakfast menu with sandwiches and salads, known for fast service and great coffee in a cozy, trendy setting.
Plant Magic Cafe

Plant Magic Cafe

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.8
Plant Magic Cafe offers a cozy, trendy vibe with specialty magic lattes, organic small plates, and a welcoming community hub.
Aquarium Restaurant

Aquarium Restaurant

$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

🥩 Steakhouse

🍸 Cocktail Bar

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Aquarium Restaurant offers a unique dining experience with fresh seafood and steak amidst a massive tropical fish tank setting.
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.
Sakura House

Sakura House

$

🍣 Japanese

🍜 Ramen

🍣 Japanese

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
Sakura House delivers authentic Japanese comfort food with standout ramen, teriyaki, and set meals in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
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.