Best Restaurants in Denver

From chic rooftop eateries in LoHi to cozy, hidden gems in historic neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Larimer Square, discover Denverโ€™s most-loved spots.

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Denver Curated Favorites

The top spots weโ€™d recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff.

Fish N Beer

Fish N Beer

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๐Ÿฆž Seafood

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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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๐Ÿฅ– French

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LoDo

4.4
Chez Maggy is a modern French restaurant in Denverโ€™s Central neighborhood, known for its refined French cuisine, cozy upscale ambiance, and standout dishes.
Beckon

Beckon

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๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

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RiNo

4.7
Beckon is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Denver's RiNo district, offering intimate chefโ€™s counter dining with seasonal tasting menus and expertly curated drink pairings.
Flora House

Flora House

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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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๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

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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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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 Highlandโ€™s cozy space.
Corsica Wine Bar

Corsica Wine Bar

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๐Ÿท Wine Bar

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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

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

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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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๐Ÿด Contemporary

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City Park

4.6
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails serves creative Ukrainian fare with inventive cocktails in a cozy, modern setting along Colfax Avenue.
Jovaninaโ€™s

Jovaninaโ€™s

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๐Ÿ Italian

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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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๐Ÿ• Pizza

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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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๐Ÿฅฉ Steakhouse

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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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๐Ÿฃ Japanese

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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.

LoDo

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๐Ÿ Italian

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4.4

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Ash'Kara

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๐Ÿฅ™ Mediterranean

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4.3

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Stellar Jay

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Uchi Denver

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

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Cart-Driver RiNo

Cart-Driver RiNo

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๐Ÿ Italian

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๐Ÿ• Pizza

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RiNo

๐ŸŽจ RiNo

4.7
Intimate spot in Denverโ€™s RiNo offering Southern Italian wood-fired pizzas, fresh oysters, and craft cocktails in a cozy, trendy setting.
Smok Barbecue

Smok Barbecue

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RiNo

๐ŸŽจ RiNo

4.5
Smok Barbecue delivers regional BBQ classics with craft cocktails in a rustic-chic setting within the vibrant RiNo neighborhood.
Tavernetta

Tavernetta

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๐Ÿ Italian

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๐Ÿ Italian

๐Ÿด Contemporary

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LoDo

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.7
Upscale Italian hot spot Tavernetta dazzles with open kitchen vibes, a cozy fireplace lounge, and expertly crafted dishes in Denverโ€™s Central neighborhood.
Rosenberg's Bagels

Rosenberg's Bagels

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๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

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๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

๐Ÿ” American

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Five Points

๐ŸŽจ RiNo

4.5
Rosenberg's serves authentic NY-style bagels, smoked fish, and deli sandwiches with coffee in a vibrant Five Points setting.
Appaloosa Grill

Appaloosa Grill

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๐Ÿ” American

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๐Ÿ” American

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

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Downtown

๐Ÿ™๏ธ Downtown

4.3
Appaloosa Grill offers refined American comfort food with live music nightly in a vibrant, employee-owned bar inside the Denver Masonic Building.
Flora

Flora

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๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

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๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

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๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

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Downtown

๐ŸŒณ Capitol Hill

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

Twenty Eight Coffee

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Capitol Hill

๐ŸŒณ Capitol Hill

5
Twenty Eight Coffee is a trendy cart offering expertly crafted espresso and matcha drinks with great prices and a casual vibe.
Tacos Los Gueros

Tacos Los Gueros

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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Highlands

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.7
Tacos Los Gueros delivers quick, flavorful Mexican tacos with standout pastor and barbacoa in a casual West Highland spot.
Denver Milk Market

Denver Milk Market

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๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿบ Food Hall

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๐Ÿ” American

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿฃ Japanese

๐Ÿฅก Chinese

๐Ÿด Contemporary

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Downtown

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.1
Denver Milk Market is a lively food hall featuring diverse local and global dishes with a vibrant atmosphere and multiple vendors.
Work & Class

Work & Class

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๐Ÿ” American

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๐Ÿ” American

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RiNo

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

Handcraft Espresso

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Downtown

๐Ÿ™๏ธ Downtown

4.8
Handcraft Espresso serves exceptional coffee and cozy vibes in the Central Business District, perfect for a quick bite or peaceful solo break.
Spices Cafe

Spices Cafe

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๐Ÿ” American

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๐Ÿ” American

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Cap Hill

๐ŸŒณ Capitol Hill

4.7
Spices Cafe serves classic American favorites like burgers and sandwiches in a casual spot with a welcoming patio.
duo Restaurant

duo Restaurant

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๐Ÿ” American

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๐Ÿ” American

๐ŸŒฑ Farm-to-Table

๐Ÿด Contemporary

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๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

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Highlands

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.5
duo Restaurant serves creative farm-to-fork New American dishes in a warm, rustic setting with a lively Highland vibe.
Sushi Hai

Sushi Hai

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

๐Ÿฃ Japanese

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Highlands

๐ŸŒฒ Highlands

4.4
Sushi Hai delivers fresh, expertly crafted sushi with a trendy, multi-level vibe and an underground bar for a unique dining experience.
Cucina Colore

Cucina Colore

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๐Ÿ Italian

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๐Ÿ Italian

๐Ÿด Contemporary

๐Ÿท Wine Bar

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

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Cherry Creek

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cherry Creek

4.3
Cucina Colore offers sleek casual Italian dining with innovative dishes and an extensive wine list in Cherry Creek.
Kawa Ni

Kawa Ni

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๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

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๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

๐Ÿฅก Chinese

๐Ÿฑ Korean

๐Ÿฃ Japanese

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

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Highlands

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.6
Kawa Ni serves inventive Asian small plates and cocktails in a cozy, trendy space in Highlands, perfect for groups and solo diners.
Root Down

Root Down

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๐Ÿด Contemporary

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๐Ÿฅ— Health

๐Ÿด Contemporary

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LoHi

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.6
Root Down is a vibrant LoHi spot offering creative American small plates and drinks in a funky art-filled setting.
City O' City

City O' City

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๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

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๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿท Wine Bar

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Capitol Hill

๐ŸŒณ Capitol Hill

4.5
City O' City serves creative vegetarian and vegan dishes in a bohemian atmosphere catering to all tastes.
Barcelona Wine Bar

Barcelona Wine Bar

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๐Ÿฅ™ Mediterranean

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๐Ÿฅ˜ Spanish

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿท Wine Bar

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RiNo

๐ŸŽจ RiNo

4.5
Barcelona Wine Bar offers tapas, paella, and an extensive Spanish wine list in a cozy industrial setting, a must-visit for RiNo food lovers.
Coffeegraph

Coffeegraph

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Highlands

๐ŸŒฒ Highlands

5
Coffeegraph blends unique Asian-inspired syrups and exceptional coffee in a cozy, family-run Berkeley spot with a trendy vibe.
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

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๐Ÿ” American

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๐Ÿป Brewpub

๐Ÿ” American

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Highlands

๐Ÿธ LoHi

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

Fish N Beer

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๐Ÿฆž Seafood

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๐Ÿฆž Seafood

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RiNo

๐ŸŽจ 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.
Blue Sparrow Coffee

Blue Sparrow Coffee

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Cap Hill

๐ŸŒณ Capitol Hill

4.8
Blue Sparrow Coffee serves expertly crafted coffee and tea in a cozy, trendy spot with comfy seating and a quiet atmosphere.
Machete Tequila + Tacos

Machete Tequila + Tacos

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

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Cherry Creek

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cherry Creek

4.4
Machete Tequila + Tacos serves vibrant tacos with creative fillings and an extensive tequila menu in Cherry Creekโ€™s lively setting.
Matsuhisa Denver

Matsuhisa Denver

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

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๐Ÿฃ Japanese

๐Ÿฃ Sushi

๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

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Cherry Creek

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cherry Creek

4.6
Matsuhisa Denver delivers acclaimed Japanese seafood and tasting menus by Chef Nobu, set in an elegant Cherry Creek dining space.
Foraged Restaurant

Foraged Restaurant

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

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LoDo

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.4
Foraged Restaurant offers upscale sushi, craft cocktails, and omakase in a trendy bi-level setting with an intimate atmosphere.
Temaki Den

Temaki Den

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

๐Ÿฃ Japanese

๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

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RiNo

๐ŸŽจ RiNo

4.8
Temaki Den offers premium nigiri, sashimi, and hand rolls in a stylish, industrial space with standout sushi and vibrant cocktails.