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

$

$$$

🥖 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

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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.

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Cap Hill

Stellar Jay

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🌱 Farm-to-Table

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Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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Uchi Denver

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Dozens

Dozens

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Dozens offers classic morning fare like omelets, salads, and sandwiches in a cozy, casual setting downtown, perfect for breakfast and brunch lovers.
Lou's Italian Specialties

Lou's Italian Specialties

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

Capitol Hill

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Lou's Italian Specialties serves hearty sandwiches, panini, and salads in a lively neighborhood deli with specialty grocery items.
BBQ Daddy’s

BBQ Daddy’s

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🍗 BBQ

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.9
BBQ Daddy’s delivers authentic Texas-style barbecue with smoky brisket and rich sauces in a casual Central neighborhood setting.
The Ginger Pig

The Ginger Pig

$$

🥡 Chinese

🥡 Chinese

🍚 Asian Fusion

Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.4
The Ginger Pig offers a vibrant Asian fusion in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood with standout Korean fried chicken and a cozy, trendy vibe.
Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

🥞 Brunch

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Welton Room Bar & Kitchen serves imaginative cocktails and coffee in a trendy, contemporary North Denver setting with upscale vibes.
Moonflower Coffee

Moonflower Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.9
Moonflower Coffee offers unique specialty drinks in a cozy, trendy space with indoor and dog-friendly outdoor seating near Sloan's Lake.
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.
Novo Coffee

Novo Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍻 Brewpub

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Novo Coffee serves expertly crafted espresso and pour-overs in a sleek, cozy shop with great snacks and a trendy vibe.
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

$$

🍔 American

🍻 Brewpub

🍔 American

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery blends stellar craft beers with trendy bistro fare in a bright two-story spot featuring a terrace.
STK Steakhouse

STK Steakhouse

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🦞 Seafood

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥞 Brunch

🥂 Fine Dining

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
STK Steakhouse blends sleek design, modern steakhouse fare, and lively DJ vibes for an upscale dining experience downtown.
Flora

Flora

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Flora offers a cozy, trendy cafe vibe with great coffee, tea, and fast service in a walkable Golden Triangle spot.
Flower Child

Flower Child

$$

🥗 Health

🥗 Health

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍔 American

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
Flower Child offers fresh, healthy American fare with vegan and gluten-free options in a casual, trendy Cherry Creek setting.
Uchi Denver

Uchi Denver

$$$$

🍣 Sushi

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Uchi Denver offers sublime sushi and sashimi paired with a robust drink menu and happy hour in a sleek, contemporary setting.
Mizuna

Mizuna

$$$$

🍴 Contemporary

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Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Mizuna delivers creative New American cuisine with exquisite tasting menus in an intimate, cozy setting of Denver’s Cap Hill neighborhood.
La Mai Thai

La Mai Thai

$

🍜 Thai

🍜 Thai

🍚 Asian Fusion

Edgewater

🍺 Edgewater

4.6
La Mai Thai Kitchen offers authentic Thai dishes with bold flavors, cozy ambiance, and a welcoming setting in the Edgewater neighborhood.
duo Restaurant

duo Restaurant

$$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🌱 Farm-to-Table

🍴 Contemporary

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.5
duo Restaurant serves creative farm-to-fork New American dishes in a warm, rustic setting with a lively Highland vibe.
Mama Jo's Chicken, Biscuits, BBQ

Mama Jo's Chicken, Biscuits, BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

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City Park

🌳 City Park

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

Ocean Prime

$$$$

🦞 Seafood

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

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

Coffeegraph

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

5
Coffeegraph blends unique Asian-inspired syrups and exceptional coffee in a cozy, family-run Berkeley spot with a trendy vibe.
Blue Sparrow Coffee

Blue Sparrow Coffee

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☕ 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.
Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar

Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar

$$

🍜 Thai

🍜 Thai

Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.6
Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar offers elevated, authentic Thai dishes and creative cocktails in a cozy, trendy Uptown setting.
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.
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.
Cart-Driver RiNo

Cart-Driver RiNo

$$

🍝 Italian

🍕 Pizza

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Intimate spot in Denver’s RiNo offering Southern Italian wood-fired pizzas, fresh oysters, and craft cocktails in a cozy, trendy setting.
Roostercat Coffee House

Roostercat Coffee House

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Cafe with brick walls and local art, featuring fire pit patio and waffle sandwiches, open till midnight in Central Denver.