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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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🥂 Fine Dining

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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
Skills You'll Build
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
Skills You'll Build
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
Skills You'll Build
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
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

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

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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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4.6

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Fire Restaurant

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🍴 Contemporary

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4.5

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RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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Café Zuri

Café Zuri

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥖 French

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Café Zuri is a cozy, rustic coffee shop known for gourmet coffee, French pastries, and quiches in a warm local setting.
West Saloon & Kitchen

West Saloon & Kitchen

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🥩 Steakhouse

🍗 BBQ

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Old-fashioned saloon-style spot serving hearty burgers, steaks, and beer with a lively patio in the Central Business District.
Machete Tequila + Tacos

Machete Tequila + Tacos

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Machete Tequila + Tacos serves vibrant tacos with creative fillings and an extensive tequila menu in Cherry Creek’s lively setting.
Cherry Creek Grill

Cherry Creek Grill

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥞 Brunch

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Cherry Creek Grill serves upscale American classics like prime rib and burgers in a cozy, lively setting with a popular patio vibe.
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.
Mama Jo's Chicken, Biscuits, BBQ

Mama Jo's Chicken, Biscuits, BBQ

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🍗 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.
Mystical Blends Café

Mystical Blends Café

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥗 Health

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Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.9
Skills You'll Build
Mystical Blends Café is a cozy, trendy coffee shop known for vibrant smoothies, açaí bowls, and standout specialty lattes in Central Denver.
Kike's Red Tacos

Kike's Red Tacos

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🌮 Mexican

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
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Kike's Red Tacos is a lively food truck serving authentic Mexican tacos and quesadillas with fast service and a casual outdoor seating area.
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍷 Wine Bar

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Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails blends craft coffee and cocktails with a cozy, trendy vibe in the heart of Sloan’s Lake neighborhood.
Blue Sparrow Coffee

Blue Sparrow Coffee

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
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Blue Sparrow Coffee is a spacious, modern café known for expertly crafted coffee, cold brews, and refreshing kombucha on tap.
Wild Taco Denver

Wild Taco Denver

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.3
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Wild Taco Denver serves inventive tacos with Asian and Latino influences, vibrant cocktails, and a casual, cozy atmosphere in Central Denver.
Nozomi

Nozomi

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🍣 Sushi

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🍣 Japanese

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.8
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Nozomi offers refined Japanese dining with fresh nigiri, inventive rolls, and a cozy, trendy ambiance in the Sunnyside neighborhood.
Mr Peralta Mariscos

Mr Peralta Mariscos

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🦞 Seafood

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🌮 Mexican

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
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Mr Peralta Mariscos delivers fresh Mexican seafood with bold flavors and a vibrant casual vibe in Sunnyside’s heart.
Proto's Pizza

Proto's Pizza

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.5
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Proto's Pizza serves bubbly thin-crust pies with creative toppings in a bright, casual setting with a strong neighborhood vibe.
Coffeegraph

Coffeegraph

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

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

Postino Broadway

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🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍴 Contemporary

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍝 Italian

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Baker

🎸 South Broadway

4.7
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Postino Broadway offers a cozy, trendy spot for bruschetta boards, great wines, and cocktails with attentive service in Baker's vibrant scene.
Kealoha's BBQ

Kealoha's BBQ

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.8
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Kealoha's BBQ offers authentic Hawaiian BBQ and fried meats with rice, burgers, and shrimp tacos in a lively Central Business District food stand.
Machete Tequila + Tacos

Machete Tequila + Tacos

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Vibrant bar and grill specializing in creative tacos and extensive tequilas, offering a casual and trendy atmosphere with great cocktails.
Frasca

Frasca

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🥂 Fine Dining

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Boulder

🏔️ Boulder

4.6
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Frasca Food and Wine serves refined Northern Italian dishes crafted from local ingredients,
Ms. Marji's

Ms. Marji's

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Ms. Marji's is a cozy cafe with garden patio, offering great coffee, pastries, and a peaceful vibe in an intimate, eclectic setting.
Work & Class

Work & Class

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🍔 American

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RiNo

4.7
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Work & Class serves homestyle Southern and Latin American dishes with a cozy vibe and standout cocktails in a relaxed setting.
Goosetown Tavern BBQ

Goosetown Tavern BBQ

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🍻 Brewpub

🍔 American

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Goosetown Tavern BBQ is a veteran local bar with hearty BBQ, craft brews, live music, and weekly events in a cozy, casual atmosphere.
The Cherry Cricket

The Cherry Cricket

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
Skills You'll Build
The Cherry Cricket is a longtime Cherry Creek favorite known for build-your-own burgers, American classics, and a vast beer selection.
The Ginger Pig

The Ginger Pig

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🥡 Chinese

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.4
Skills You'll Build
The Ginger Pig offers a vibrant Asian fusion in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood with standout Korean fried chicken and a cozy, trendy vibe.
Corinne Denver

Corinne Denver

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🍴 Contemporary

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.7
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Corinne Denver offers an upscale American dining experience with a warm ambiance in Downtown's stylish Le Méridien hotel.
Full Frame Coffee

Full Frame Coffee

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

5
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Full Frame Coffee serves expertly crafted oat milk lattes and rich coffee in a cozy, quiet setting ideal for a relaxed morning.
Huckleberry Roasters

Huckleberry Roasters

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☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Huckleberry Roasters is a modern counter-serve cafe in Dairy Block Market known for its exceptional coffee drinks and fresh baked goods.

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