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

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$$$

🍷 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

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$$$

🍴 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

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$$$$

🥩 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.

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Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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4.5

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Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.4

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Uchi Denver

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Sushi Bay 17

Sushi Bay 17

$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

City Park

🌳 City Park

4.4
Relaxed spot blending modern decor with fresh sushi offerings and lunch specials, delivering a cozy vibe and lively karaoke room experience.
Smokin Yard's BBQ

Smokin Yard's BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

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Baker

🛼 Baker

4.7
Smokin Yard's BBQ serves hearty Southern barbecue classics with a relaxed vibe and a lively bar in Denver’s Baker neighborhood.
Salt Water Social

Salt Water Social

$$$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 Fine Dining

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
Salt Water Social serves exquisite seafood and steak in an upscale, trendy Cherry Creek setting with a vibrant cocktail scene and elegant ambiance.
Mr Peralta Mariscos

Mr Peralta Mariscos

$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

🌮 Mexican

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

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

Gyros town

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🥙 Greek

🥙 Mediterranean

RiNo

🥂 LoDo

4.1
Gyros town offers casual Greek eats with fast service, featuring tender gyros, lamb combos, and a lively food truck vibe.
Franks Bar-B-Que

Franks Bar-B-Que

$$

🍗 BBQ

🍗 BBQ

🍔 American

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.6
Franks Bar-B-Que offers authentic Texas-style meats and sides by the pound or combo plate with full-service BBQ catering.
Takiza

Takiza

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🦞 Seafood

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.3
Takiza delivers authentic, richly flavored Mexican tacos with standout cocktails and a lively atmosphere in a trendy LoDo setting.
Coohills

Coohills

$$$$

🥖 French

🥖 French

🥂 Fine Dining

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Coohills serves French-inspired, market-fresh dishes in a chic, upscale space with a lounge and patio vibe.
SuperMegaBien

SuperMegaBien

$$$

🌽 Latin American

🌽 Latin American

🍚 Asian Fusion

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Cool hotel restaurant serving Latin American plates on dim-sum-style carts in cozy, trendy digs.
Shells and Sauce

Shells and Sauce

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🦞 Seafood

Central Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.5
Shells and Sauce is a lively trattoria offering classic and creative Italian dishes, plus brunch and rooftop happy hour.
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.
Q House

Q House

$$

🥡 Chinese

🥡 Chinese

🍴 Contemporary

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.6
Q House serves refined Chinese dishes and inventive cocktails in a cozy, trendy setting with fast service and a modern vibe.
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 Patio at Sloans

The Patio at Sloans

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.2
The Patio at Sloans offers a casual, dog-friendly spot with great burgers, cocktails, and lakeside vibes on a spacious outdoor patio.
Los Chingones RiNo

Los Chingones RiNo

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.3
Edgy RiNo Mexican eatery featuring innovative tacos, creative cocktails, and a lively rooftop patio for an urban dining vibe.
Fluid Coffee Bar

Fluid Coffee Bar

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Fluid Coffee Bar serves exceptional coffee and breakfast burritos in a cozy, trendy spot inside the Central Business District's Magnolia Hotel.
Brooklyn's Finest Pizza

Brooklyn's Finest Pizza

$$

🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

🍝 Italian

🍔 American

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Brooklyn's Finest Pizza serves authentic New York-style pizza and classic Italian favorites with quick counter service in a cozy setting.
Chef Zorba's

Chef Zorba's

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🥙 Greek

🍳 Breakfast

🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.5
Chef Zorba's serves Greek classics like gyros, moussaka, and huevos in a cozy spot with a sunny patio and a friendly neighborhood vibe.
Kunjani Cafe Denver

Kunjani Cafe Denver

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Kunjani Cafe Denver offers carefully sourced coffee and tasty bites in a trendy, cozy space with communal tables and free Wi-Fi in Highland.
MAKfam

MAKfam

$$

🥡 Chinese

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Baker

🛼 Baker

4.6
MAKfam delivers bold, authentic Chinese cuisine with a hip-hop vibe in Denver’s Baker neighborhood, featuring standout bao buns and spicy noodles.
Secret Garden Bar & Café

Secret Garden Bar & Café

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🍻 Brewpub

Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.4
Secret Garden Bar & Café offers cozy outdoor seating, craft coffee, cocktails, and small plates next to Cheesman Park.
Dozens

Dozens

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Dozens offers classic morning fare like omelets, salads, and sandwiches in a cozy, casual setting downtown, perfect for breakfast and brunch lovers.
Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥖 French

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Trompeau Bakery + Cafe delights with flaky croissants, savory breakfast sandwiches, and rich coffee in a cozy downtown setting.
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.
Fire Restaurant

Fire Restaurant

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Swanky spot in Denver offering New American cuisine with Colorado flair, curated cocktails, rooftop seating, and an upscale atmosphere.
Buckhorn Exchange

Buckhorn Exchange

$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🦪 Oysters

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🍔 American

Downtown

🛼 Baker

4.4
Buckhorn Exchange is a storied steakhouse featuring unique game meats like elk, yak, and Rocky Mountain oysters in a historic, taxidermy-filled setting.
ChopHouse & Brewery

ChopHouse & Brewery

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🍻 Brewpub

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🍔 American

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.3
ChopHouse & Brewery offers diverse steaks, house-brewed ales, and small-batch bourbons with a vibrant happy hour vibe in a cozy upscale setting.