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.

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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Uchi Denver

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🍣 Sushi

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4.6

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Stellar Jay

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Temaki Den

Temaki Den

$$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

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

Max Gill & Grill

$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

🦪 Oysters

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍔 American

South Broadway

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6
Max Gill & Grill serves casual surf 'n' turf with daily deals on oysters & sangria, plus a cozy patio vibe on South Gaylord Street.
Postino LoHi

Postino LoHi

$$

🍝 Italian

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Italian-inspired Postino LoHi delights with bruschetta, wine selection, and rustic-chic vibes featuring a sunny outdoor patio in Denver’s vibrant Highland neighborhood.
West Saloon & Kitchen

West Saloon & Kitchen

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🥩 Steakhouse

🍗 BBQ

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Old-fashioned saloon-style spot serving hearty burgers, steaks, and beer with a lively patio in the Central Business District.
Bar Red

Bar Red

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍕 Pizza

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🦞 Seafood

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Bar Red offers cozy brick-walled vibes with Italian entrees, unique drinks, and occasional live music in an upscale casual setting.
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.
Quality Italian

Quality Italian

$$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🥩 Steakhouse

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Quality Italian offers upscale steakhouse fare with refined Italian dishes and a sleek, contemporary vibe in Cherry Creek’s Halcyon hotel.
The Universal

The Universal

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
The Universal offers inventive breakfast and lunch with rotating grits specials in a cozy, casual spot with a full bar in Sunnyside.
Cafe Daniel

Cafe Daniel

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.9
Cafe Daniel offers a cozy coffee haven with artisanal brews, a casual vibe, and a tempting snack selection for a perfect mid-day escape.
Kin Nori Bar

Kin Nori Bar

$$$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.9
Kin Nori Bar offers an intimate, high-end sushi experience with expertly crafted nigiri and sashimi, showcasing fresh ingredients in Berkeley’s trendy sushi scene.
Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.6
Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina delivers festive Mexican cuisine with a Michoacán twist, craft cocktails, and lively weekend brunch in a cozy, trendy setting.
The French Press - 12th & Madison

The French Press - 12th & Madison

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥗 Health

Central Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
The French Press blends cozy vibes with quality coffee and hearty breakfast and lunch dishes, a beloved local cafe in Central neighborhood.
Postino Broadway

Postino Broadway

$$

🍷 Wine Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍴 Contemporary

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍝 Italian

Baker

🎸 South Broadway

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

Hillstone

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍔 American

🥩 Steakhouse

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🦞 Seafood

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
Hillstone serves upscale American fare including burgers, steaks, and sushi in spacious, stylish Cherry Creek surroundings.
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.
Mercantile Dining & Provision

Mercantile Dining & Provision

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍔 American

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Mercantile offers New American dining with artisanal market vibes and a wine library inside Union Station's vibrant hub.
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.
Pablo's Coffee - Penn Street

Pablo's Coffee - Penn Street

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Pablo's Coffee serves globally roasted beans in a cozy cafe adorned with local art, perfect for coffee lovers seeking quality and ambiance.
Machete Tequila + Tacos

Machete Tequila + Tacos

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Machete Tequila + Tacos serves vibrant tacos with creative fillings and an extensive tequila menu in Cherry Creek’s lively setting.
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.
Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery

Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery serves moist scones, buttery pastries, and hearty breakfast sandwiches in a cozy Highland cafe setting.
Handcraft Espresso

Handcraft Espresso

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8
Handcraft Espresso serves expertly crafted coffee and fresh pastries in a cozy, trendy setting perfect for solo mornings or work breaks.
Proto's Pizza

Proto's Pizza

$$

🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

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

Istanbul Cafe and Bakery

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

☕ Coffee Shop

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.9
Istanbul Cafe and Bakery serves fresh Turkish pastries, baklava, and specialty coffee in a cozy, casual Highland setting loved for breakfast and lunch.
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.
Liang's Thai Food

Liang's Thai Food

$

🍜 Thai

🍜 Thai

Downtown

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Liang's Thai Food is a beloved casual spot offering authentic Thai street food with spicy, fresh dishes and generous portions downtown.