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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
Skills You'll Build
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

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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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Uchi Denver

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Linger

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Stellar Jay

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La Pasadita Inn

La Pasadita Inn

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

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North Denver

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
La Pasadita Inn serves traditional Mexican dishes with fast service and a cozy patio, offering an authentic and unpretentious dining vibe.
The Den Family Social Club

The Den Family Social Club

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☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.8
Skills You'll Build
The Den Family Social Club offers a cozy coffee shop with a vibrant indoor playground, perfect for parents to relax while kids play.
ChopHouse & Brewery

ChopHouse & Brewery

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🥩 Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

🍻 Brewpub

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🍔 American

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.3
Skills You'll Build
ChopHouse & Brewery offers diverse steaks, house-brewed ales, and small-batch bourbons with a vibrant happy hour vibe in a cozy upscale setting.
Barcelona Wine Bar

Barcelona Wine Bar

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🥙 Mediterranean

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🥘 Spanish

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Barcelona Wine Bar offers tapas, paella, and an extensive Spanish wine list in a cozy industrial setting, a must-visit for RiNo food lovers.
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Health

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen serves sustainable, gourmet New American fare focusing on surplus ingredients in a cozy, trendy setting.
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

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🌮 Mexican

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
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La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal is a hip Mexican spot in Denver serving authentic pozole, tacos, and cocktails in a cozy, dimly-lit setting.
Ace Coffee Bar

Ace Coffee Bar

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🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

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Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Ace Coffee Bar offers expertly crafted coffee, fresh pastries, and a welcoming vibe with indoor and outdoor seating perfect for work or relaxation.
Whittier Cafe

Whittier Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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Capitol Hill

🌳 City Park

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Whittier Cafe is an artsy coffee shop with a lending library and cozy patio, serving espresso drinks and cafe fare in a welcoming vibe.
Green Bus Cafe

Green Bus Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍳 Breakfast

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City Park

🌳 City Park

4.9
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Green Bus Cafe offers exceptional coffee and vegan baked goods in a cozy, trendy Central neighborhood spot with a laid-back vibe.
Twenty Eight Coffee

Twenty Eight Coffee

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

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

Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
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Linger transforms an old mortuary into an energetic spot with rooftop lounge, serving creative global small plates in Denver’s Highland neighborhood.
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.
Alteño

Alteño

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🌮 Mexican

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🍴 Contemporary

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
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Alteño offers a trendy Mexican dining experience in Cherry Creek with standout dishes like jalapeño cornbread and avocado margaritas.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

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🍣 Japanese

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.7
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ offers interactive yakiniku dining with fresh meats, vibrant cocktails, and a lively yet relaxed atmosphere.
The Weathervane Cafe

The Weathervane Cafe

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🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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City Park

🌳 City Park

4.8
Skills You'll Build
The Weathervane Cafe serves expertly crafted espresso drinks and hearty breakfast and lunch fare in a cozy, funky cafe setting.
The Cherry Cricket

The Cherry Cricket

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🍔 American

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
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The Cherry Cricket is a longtime Cherry Creek favorite known for build-your-own burgers, American classics, and a vast beer selection.
Chingon - Santa Fe Art District

Chingon - Santa Fe Art District

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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Baker

🛼 Baker

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Chingon offers authentic Mexican cuisine with standout dishes like chicharrones and fresh cocktails, set in a vibrant, art district ambiance.
Hop Alley

Hop Alley

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🥡 Chinese

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🍴 Contemporary

🍚 Asian Fusion

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Skills You'll Build
A hip Chinese restaurant in Denver known for modern shared plates, craft beer, cider, and clever cocktails in a trendy, cozy atmosphere.
Toasts N Roasts

Toasts N Roasts

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🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

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Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Toasts N Roasts serves delicious coffee, breakfast burritos, and avocado toast in a cozy, dog-friendly cafe with great service and local charm.
Wildflower

Wildflower

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🌱 Farm-to-Table

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.7
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Wildflower offers area-sourced Italian and Mexican dishes with an upscale ambiance complemented by a robust drink menu in Denver’s Highland neighborhood.
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.
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.
Lo Stella Ristorante

Lo Stella Ristorante

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🍝 Italian

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🍝 Italian

🍷 Wine Bar

🦞 Seafood

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.3
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Lo Stella Ristorante serves authentic Italian dishes like fresh pasta and pizza with a warm, family-run vibe near Downtown.
Metropolis Coffee

Metropolis Coffee

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
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Metropolis Coffee brews exceptional coffee and espresso with a simple menu of pastries in a cozy, trendy Highlands café.
ChoLon - Downtown

ChoLon - Downtown

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
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Chef Lon Symensma crafts elegant Southeast Asian dishes with European flair in a sleek, upscale setting at ChoLon’s downtown location.
Rocky Yama Sushi

Rocky Yama Sushi

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🍣 Sushi

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🍣 Japanese

🍜 Ramen

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Downtown

🛼 Baker

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Rocky Yama Sushi serves fresh sushi rolls, ramen, and sake in a casual, lively setting with great happy hour deals.
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
Skills You'll Build
Mama Jo's delivers authentic Southern barbecue and crispy chicken biscuits in a casual Central neighborhood setting, beloved for rich flavors and hearty portions.

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