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

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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

$

$$$$

🥩 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.

Cap Hill

Fire Restaurant

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🍴 Contemporary

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Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.3

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Stellar Jay

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Ultreia

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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.
Tacos El Guero

Tacos El Guero

$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

RiNo

🌳 City Park

4.8
Tacos El Guero serves authentic street tacos with bold flavors in a casual Clayton spot known for fast service and friendly vibes.
Aviano Coffee Cherry Creek North

Aviano Coffee Cherry Creek North

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.2
Trendy coffee shop in Cherry Creek serving gourmet espresso drinks and pastries in a modern space with inviting patio seating.
Park Avenue Tacos

Park Avenue Tacos

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Central Park

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Park Avenue Tacos serves fresh, flavorful Mexican street-style tacos with great cocktails and a lively, casual vibe in the Central neighborhood.
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.
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.
Moxie Eatery

Moxie Eatery

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Health

South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.8
Moxie Eatery serves casual American soups, sandwiches, and more in a bright, cozy space from morning till early evening.
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.
Jacks on Pearl

Jacks on Pearl

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🦞 Seafood

🍴 Contemporary

Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ 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.
Seafood Landing

Seafood Landing

$$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

🦪 Oysters

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Seafood Landing offers a fresh seafood market experience with sushi-grade fish and an extensive variety in West Highland.
Blue Sparrow Coffee

Blue Sparrow Coffee

$

☕ 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.
Sushi Den

Sushi Den

$$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍚 Asian Fusion

South Denver

🏘️ South Denver

4.7
Sushi Den serves fresh, daily-imported fish with a lively atmosphere and excellent service, a top choice for sushi lovers on Pearl Street.
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.
ADOBO Restaurant & Bar

ADOBO Restaurant & Bar

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍻 Brewpub

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.4
ADOBO Restaurant & Bar serves vibrant Filipino comfort food with craft cocktails and live music in a trendy West Highland spot.
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.
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.
Ash'Kara

Ash'Kara

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.3
Creative Israeli restaurant in Denver's Highland neighborhood offers vegetable-forward Mediterranean dishes crafted with premium, carefully sourced ingredients.
Brasserie Brixton

Brasserie Brixton

$$$

🥖 French

🥖 French

🍴 Contemporary

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Brasserie Brixton serves French cuisine with a modern twist in a hip space with open kitchen and cozy bar vibes.
Mystical Blends Café

Mystical Blends Café

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥗 Health

Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.9
Mystical Blends Café is a cozy, trendy coffee shop known for vibrant smoothies, açaí bowls, and standout specialty lattes in Central Denver.
Osteria Marco

Osteria Marco

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍕 Pizza

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.3
Osteria Marco crafts cozy basement vibes with authentic Italian pizzas, cured meats, cheeses, and a rich wine selection near Larimer Square.
Red Square Euro Bistro

Red Square Euro Bistro

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Red Square Euro Bistro offers sophisticated Russian dishes and a vast selection of imported and infused vodkas in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.8
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails offers expertly crafted drinks, cozy vibes, and small bites in a trendy West Colfax spot with a welcoming atmosphere.
Toro Food Concepts

Toro Food Concepts

$$

🌽 Latin American

🌽 Latin American

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Central Park

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8
Toro Food Concepts dishes out fresh, flavorful bowls and empanadas with a Latino-owned twist in Denver’s vibrant Central neighborhood.
Pit Fiend Barbecue

Pit Fiend Barbecue

$$

🍗 BBQ

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Pit Fiend Barbecue serves bold Texas-style BBQ with a D&D-themed casual vibe in Denver’s North Denver neighborhood, perfect for meat lovers and game fans.
The Cherry Cricket

The Cherry Cricket

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
The Cherry Cricket is a longtime Cherry Creek favorite known for build-your-own burgers, American classics, and a vast beer selection.
The 9th Door Capitol Hill

The 9th Door Capitol Hill

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🥘 Spanish

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
The 9th Door Capitol Hill offers intimate Spanish tapas, innovative dishes, and craft cocktails in a cozy, upscale setting.
The Bindery

The Bindery

$$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.3
The Bindery offers creative New American dishes and pastries in a cozy, upscale Highland setting with great cocktails and coffee.