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

$

$$

🍚 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

$

$$$

🍷 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

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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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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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Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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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.
Chivis Tacos

Chivis Tacos

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

City Park

🌳 City Park

4.8
Chivis Tacos serves authentic, spicy Mexican tacos with a lively salsa bar in a casual Colfax setting loved by locals and visitors alike.
Carl's Pizza

Carl's Pizza

$$

🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

🍝 Italian

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Carl's Pizza is a beloved neighborhood spot serving classic Italian pies and hearty pasta in a cozy, no-frills setting in West Highland.
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.
Rio on Wazee

Rio on Wazee

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍔 American

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.2
Vibrant Mexican spot offering bold Tex-Mex flavors, legendary margaritas, and a festive atmosphere perfect for lively gatherings.
Ragin' Hog BBQ

Ragin' Hog BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.7
Ragin' Hog BBQ serves authentic Southern-style smoked meats with housemade sauces in a cozy, casual Berkeley neighborhood spot.
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.
Chez Maggy

Chez Maggy

$$$

🥖 French

🥖 French

🍴 Contemporary

LoDo

🥂 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.
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.
The Den Family Social Club

The Den Family Social Club

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.8
The Den Family Social Club offers a cozy coffee shop with a vibrant indoor playground, perfect for parents to relax while kids play.
major tom

major tom

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

🦪 Oysters

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Major Tom offers inventive small plates, exceptional cocktails, and a cozy, trendy atmosphere in the vibrant RiNo district.
Highlands Cork & Cafe

Highlands Cork & Cafe

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.4
Highlands Cork & Cafe is a cozy spot offering parlor rooms and a garden patio, known for art events, live music, and a welcoming vibe.
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.
Guard and Grace

Guard and Grace

$$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.7
Modern steakhouse in Denver offering exquisite chops, small plates, fine wines, a raw bar, and a stylish patio atmosphere.
Blue Sparrow Coffee

Blue Sparrow Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Blue Sparrow Coffee serves classic and specialty drinks with nitro cold brew, kombucha on tap, and fresh pastries in a vibrant RiNo courtyard and rooftop setting.
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.
Coffee Sarap

Coffee Sarap

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Coffee Sarap serves Filipino-inspired coffee and pastries with unique flavors like ube and pandan in a cozy, trendy setting near RiNo.
Ollie & Park's

Ollie & Park's

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🦞 Seafood

🥞 Brunch

🍔 American

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Ollie & Park's offers a cozy, trendy spot with standout cocktails and delicious tapas, perfect for casual dining or special occasions in Central.
The PZA

The PZA

$

🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

🍔 American

Central Park

🛼 Baker

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.
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.
The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🦞 Seafood

🥩 Steakhouse

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Upscale steakhouse in Denver’s Larimer Square serving classic American fare with an elegant clubby atmosphere.
Point Easy Denver

Point Easy Denver

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

🦪 Oysters

🥗 Health

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill

🌳 City Park

4.8
Point Easy Denver serves creative small plates and cocktails in a trendy, cozy atmosphere with upscale vibes and family-friendly appeal.
801 Fish

801 Fish

$$$$

🦞 Seafood

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.4
801 Fish offers an exceptional seafood dining experience in the heart of downtown, famous for oysters, fresh seafood dishes, and elegant ambiance.
Matsuhisa Denver

Matsuhisa Denver

$$$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Sushi

🍚 Asian Fusion

🦞 Seafood

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.6
Matsuhisa Denver delivers acclaimed Japanese seafood and tasting menus by Chef Nobu, set in an elegant Cherry Creek dining space.
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.
Stout Street Social

Stout Street Social

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🦞 Seafood

🍣 Sushi

🍱 Korean

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Stout Street Social offers a hip, eclectic menu from clam chowder to sushi rolls in a lively setting near the Convention Center.
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.
Okinawa Japanese Cuisine

Okinawa Japanese Cuisine

$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍜 Ramen

Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Okinawa Japanese Cuisine offers modern sushi, traditional rolls, sashimi, and Japanese entrees in a sleek, cozy setting with great cocktails.
Sakura House

Sakura House

$

🍣 Japanese

🍜 Ramen

🍣 Japanese

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
Sakura House delivers authentic Japanese comfort food with standout ramen, teriyaki, and set meals in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
El Taco De Mexico

El Taco De Mexico

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍳 Breakfast

Downtown

🛼 Baker

4.3
El Taco De Mexico is a beloved spot serving authentic Mexico City-style dishes with quick service and casual vibes in a classic local setting.
Whittier Cafe

Whittier Cafe

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Capitol Hill

🌳 City Park

4.8
Whittier Cafe is an artsy coffee shop with a lending library and cozy patio, serving espresso drinks and cafe fare in a welcoming vibe.
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.
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.