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

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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$$$

🥖 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

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$$$$

🥂 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

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$$$

🍳 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

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🍚 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

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☕ 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

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$$$

🍝 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

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$$$

🍣 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.

Michelin Star Restaurants

Indulge in Denver’s most acclaimed fine dining, led by chefs who’ve earned Michelin’s highest honor.

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The Wolf's Tailor

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The Wolf's Tailor

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🥂 Fine Dining

Highlands

4.7
The Ginger Pig

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The Ginger Pig

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🥡 Chinese

Tennyson

4.4
MAKfam

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MAKfam

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🥡 Chinese

Baker

4.6
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

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La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

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🌮 Mexican

LoDo

4.4
Hop Alley

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Hop Alley

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🥡 Chinese

RiNo

4.6
Glo Noodle House

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🍜 Ramen

Tennyson

4.7
Beckon

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Beckon

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🥂 Fine Dining

RiNo

4.7
BRUTØ

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BRUTØ

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🥂 Fine Dining

LoDo

4.7
Alma Fonda Fina

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Alma Fonda Fina

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🌮 Mexican

LoHi

4.8
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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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🌮 Mexican

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Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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El Five

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🥙 Mediterranean

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Linger

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Senor Bear

Senor Bear

$$

🌽 Latin American

🌽 Latin American

🦞 Seafood

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Senor Bear delivers contemporary Pan-Latin seafood and small plates in a trendy spot with cocktails and a lively patio ambiance.
DAE GEE Korean BBQ

DAE GEE Korean BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

🍗 BBQ

🍱 Korean

Capitol Hill

🏡 Hilltop

4.1
DAE GEE Korean BBQ serves all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and comfort fare in a trendy, casual setting with great cocktails and tea.
Ace Eat Serve

Ace Eat Serve

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍚 Asian Fusion

🥡 Chinese

🍜 Thai

🍣 Japanese

🍜 Ramen

Uptown

🍽️ 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.
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.
Procession Coffee

Procession Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Procession Coffee crafts expertly roasted coffee with a cozy, trendy vibe and impeccable service in North Denver’s vibrant scene.
La Brewjula Café

La Brewjula Café

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

Sun Valley

🏡 Hilltop

4.9
La Brewjula Café offers exceptional coffee and cozy vibes in a spacious setting, ideal for quiet meetings and casual breakfasts.
801 Chophouse

801 Chophouse

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🦞 Seafood

🥂 Fine Dining

🍷 Wine Bar

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.6
801 Chophouse serves prime beef cuts and seafood paired with an extensive wine list in an elegant, clubby Cherry Creek setting.
Amá Modern Mexican

Amá Modern Mexican

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍳 Breakfast

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.9
Amá Modern Mexican delivers inventive tacos and bowls with fresh, vibrant flavors in a trendy Highland food hall setting.
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 Greenwich

The Greenwich

$$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍕 Pizza

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.5
The Greenwich delivers upscale Italian dining with wood-fired pizzas, vibrant cocktails, and cozy ambiance in RiNo’s lively setting.
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.
Café Miriam - Uptown

Café Miriam - Uptown

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥖 French

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

5
Café Miriam blends French, Moroccan, and Mexican flavors in a cozy, trendy spot with excellent crepes and coffee in a historic vibe.
Alteño

Alteño

$$$

🌮 Mexican

🍴 Contemporary

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
Alteño offers a trendy Mexican dining experience in Cherry Creek with standout dishes like jalapeño cornbread and avocado margaritas.
Chopstickers

Chopstickers

$$

🥡 Chinese

🥡 Chinese

🍚 Asian Fusion

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Chopstickers delivers fresh, flavorful Asian dumplings and noodles with fast, friendly service in Denver’s bustling Central Business District.
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.
Sapor Coffee & Concepts

Sapor Coffee & Concepts

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.8
Sapor Coffee & Concepts serves classic coffee beverages in a bright, industrial space with high ceilings and a cozy, trendy vibe.
The Ginger Pig

The Ginger Pig

$$

🥡 Chinese

🥡 Chinese

🍚 Asian Fusion

Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.4
The Ginger Pig offers a vibrant Asian fusion in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood with standout Korean fried chicken and a cozy, trendy vibe.
Kobe An LoHi

Kobe An LoHi

$$

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.4
Japanese eatery specializing in shabu-shabu and sukiyaki with a cozy vibe and inviting wood interiors, plus a charming enclosed patio.
Glo Noodle House

Glo Noodle House

$$$

🍜 Ramen

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Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.7
Glo Noodle House serves vibrant, flavorful ramen and Asian dishes in a cozy, trendy West Highland setting with great drinks and lively vibes.
Gusto

Gusto

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.5
Gusto serves fresh Italian dishes with great cocktails and a cozy vibe near Sloan’s Lake, perfect for lunch, dinner, and happy hour.
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 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.
Smokin' Dave's BBQ and Brews

Smokin' Dave's BBQ and Brews

$$

🍗 BBQ

🍗 BBQ

🍔 American

🦞 Seafood

South Broadway

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.6
Smokin' Dave’s BBQ serves hearty smoked meats and classic Southern sides in a casual, rustic setting with a lively bar.
Odie B's Sunnyside

Odie B's Sunnyside

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Odie B's Sunnyside delivers bold, flavorful breakfast and lunch sandwiches with vegan options in a lively, casual Sunnyside setting.
Ramen Star

Ramen Star

$$

🍜 Ramen

🍜 Ramen

🍚 Asian Fusion

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Ramen Star serves fresh, uniquely flavored ramen and Japanese dishes in a cozy, trendy setting with fast service and a welcoming atmosphere.
Linger

Linger

$$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍚 Asian Fusion

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

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

Colorado Campfire

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍻 Brewpub

🍗 BBQ

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.4
Colorado Campfire offers rustic vibes with two patios, 70 local draft beers, cocktails, and elevated pub fare in a casual, cozy setting.
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.
Spuntino

Spuntino

$$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍛 Indian

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Spuntino blends classic Italian dishes and Indian flavors in a cozy, rustic space with standout cocktails and a curated wine list.
Satchel's on 6th

Satchel's on 6th

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

🌱 Farm-to-Table

Central Park

🛝 Central Park

4.5
Cozy spot in Central Denver serving farm-fresh American dishes with a curated wine list and an inviting, intimate atmosphere.
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls offers fresh lobster sandwiches with fast service and a casual, trendy vibe in the Cherry Creek neighborhood.
Twenty Eight Coffee

Twenty Eight Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

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

Full Frame Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

5
Full Frame Coffee serves expertly crafted oat milk lattes and rich coffee in a cozy, quiet setting ideal for a relaxed morning.