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.

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Uchi Denver

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🍣 Sushi

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Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.4

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Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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4.3

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Stellar Jay

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Petunia Bakeshop

Petunia Bakeshop

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.8
Petunia Bakeshop charms with fresh pastries, standout croissants, and a cozy vibe in Sloan’s Lake neighborhood.
EDGE Restaurant & Bar

EDGE Restaurant & Bar

$$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 Fine Dining

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🦞 Seafood

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
EDGE Restaurant & Bar serves upscale wood-grilled steaks and inventive entrees with a lively bar in Denver’s Central Business District.
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.
Le Bilboquet Denver

Le Bilboquet Denver

$$$$

🥖 French

🥖 French

🦞 Seafood

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3
Le Bilboquet Denver offers refined French dining with cozy ambiance, signature Cajun chicken, and standout cocktails in Cherry Creek’s upscale setting.
Thump Coffee

Thump Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Thump Coffee serves gourmet espresso drinks and light fare in cozy, artsy vibes, a favorite spot in Cap Hill for coffee lovers and solo work.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

🍗 BBQ

🍣 Japanese

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ serves all-you-can-eat grilled meats with flavorful marinades and a lively atmosphere in Cherry Creek.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🌽 Latin American

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

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

Crema Coffee House

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Crema Coffee House buzzes with a chill hipster vibe, serving expertly crafted coffee and eclectic bites in a cozy setting.
Izakaya Den

Izakaya Den

$$$

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Sushi

🍚 Asian Fusion

South Denver

🏘️ South Denver

4.7
Hip izakaya serving intricate Japanese small plates with fresh sushi and stylish ambiance in a lively South Pearl Street setting.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Tupelo Honey serves Southern classics like fried chicken and po' boys with a lively, casual vibe near Union Station.
Sapor Coffee & Concepts

Sapor Coffee & Concepts

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.8
Sapor Coffee & Concepts serves classic coffee beverages in a bright, industrial space with high ceilings and a cozy, trendy vibe.
Amante Coffee at the Oxford

Amante Coffee at the Oxford

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Amante Coffee at the Oxford serves top-notch coffee and cocktails in a cozy, historic setting with a charming patio and city views.
Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que

Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que

$$

🍗 BBQ

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South Denver

🏘️ South Denver

4.6
Cowboy-style barbecue with brightly hued walls, an open kitchen, and signature smoked meats in South Denver’s vibrant scene.
The Weathervane Cafe

The Weathervane Cafe

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

City Park

🌳 City Park

4.8
The Weathervane Cafe serves expertly crafted espresso drinks and hearty breakfast and lunch fare in a cozy, funky cafe setting.
Fluid Coffee Bar

Fluid Coffee Bar

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Fluid Coffee Bar serves exceptional coffee and breakfast burritos in a cozy, trendy spot inside the Central Business District's Magnolia Hotel.
Fox And The Hen

Fox And The Hen

$$

🥞 Brunch

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Fox And The Hen serves creative breakfast and brunch dishes with fast service, great cocktails, and a cozy, trendy vibe in the Highlands neighborhood.
Frasca

Frasca

$$$$

🥂 Fine Dining

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Boulder

🏔️ Boulder

4.6
Frasca Food and Wine serves refined Northern Italian dishes crafted from local ingredients,
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.
Maci Cafe

Maci Cafe

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Maci Cafe offers a cozy, brick-walled vibe with patio seating, serving espresso drinks, gourmet sandwiches, salads, and fresh pastries.
Flagstaff House

Flagstaff House

$$$$

🍔 American

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Boulder

🏔️ Boulder

4.7
Flagstaff House offers refined American fine dining perched atop Flagstaff Mountain with breathtaking window views, top-notch service, and a romantic, upscale atmosphere.
Lunchboxx

Lunchboxx

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.4
Lunchboxx serves creative sandwiches and fresh sides in a trendy River North Art District spot within Denver Central Market.
Yazoo BBQ Company

Yazoo BBQ Company

$$

🍗 BBQ

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.5
Yazoo BBQ Company delivers authentic pecan wood-smoked barbecue in a cozy RiNo spot with a lively bar and full-service upstairs deck.
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii serves tropical-inspired coffee and snacks in a casual Highlands spot with friendly staff and Hawaiian vibes.
Highlands Cork & Cafe

Highlands Cork & Cafe

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.4
Highlands Cork & Cafe is a cozy spot offering parlor rooms and a garden patio, known for art events, live music, and a welcoming vibe.
Venice

Venice

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🦞 Seafood

🍕 Pizza

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Venice is a white-tablecloth Italian spot crafting gourmet old-world dishes with a romantic, upscale vibe near Union Station.
Café Miriam- City Park

Café Miriam- City Park

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥖 French

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

City Park

🌳 City Park

4.7
Café Miriam offers colorful crepes, coffee, and pastries in a cozy spot near City Park with friendly service and a trendy vibe.
Sunny's

Sunny's

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

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