Best Restaurants in Denver

From chic rooftop eateries in LoHi to cozy, hidden gems in historic neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Larimer Square, discover Denverโ€™s most-loved spots.

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Denver Curated Favorites

The top spots weโ€™d recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff.

Fish N Beer

Fish N Beer

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๐Ÿฆž Seafood

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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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๐Ÿฅ– French

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LoDo

4.4
Chez Maggy is a modern French restaurant in Denverโ€™s Central neighborhood, known for its refined French cuisine, cozy upscale ambiance, and standout dishes.
Beckon

Beckon

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๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

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RiNo

4.7
Beckon is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Denver's RiNo district, offering intimate chefโ€™s counter dining with seasonal tasting menus and expertly curated drink pairings.
Flora House

Flora House

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๐Ÿณ Breakfast

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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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๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

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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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โ˜• Coffee Shop

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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 Highlandโ€™s cozy space.
Corsica Wine Bar

Corsica Wine Bar

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๐Ÿท Wine Bar

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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

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

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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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๐Ÿด Contemporary

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City Park

4.6
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails serves creative Ukrainian fare with inventive cocktails in a cozy, modern setting along Colfax Avenue.
Jovaninaโ€™s

Jovaninaโ€™s

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๐Ÿ Italian

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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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๐Ÿ• Pizza

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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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๐Ÿฅฉ Steakhouse

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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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๐Ÿฃ Japanese

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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.

Michelin Star Restaurants

Indulge in Denverโ€™s most acclaimed fine dining, led by chefs whoโ€™ve earned Michelinโ€™s highest honor.

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Denver's Best Patios

Enjoy golden hour, cocktails, and mountain views at these top-tier outdoor dining destinations in Denver.

LoHi

Ash'Kara

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๐Ÿฅ™ Mediterranean

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4.3

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Jovaninaโ€™s

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๐Ÿ Italian

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RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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4.3

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Linger

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๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

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Ultreia

Ultreia

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๐Ÿฅ™ Mediterranean

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๐Ÿฅ˜ Spanish

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LoDo

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.4
Spanish and Portuguese small plates served in a cozy, mural-lined Union Station spot with great cocktails and lively atmosphere.
Flower Child

Flower Child

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๐Ÿฅ— Health

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๐Ÿฅ— Health

๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

๐Ÿ” American

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Cherry Creek

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cherry Creek

4.5
Flower Child offers fresh, healthy American fare with vegan and gluten-free options in a casual, trendy Cherry Creek setting.
Queen City Collective Coffee

Queen City Collective Coffee

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โ˜• Coffee Shop

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โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

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LoDo

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.9
Queen City Collective Coffee offers a trendy, spacious spot with excellent coffee and pastries, perfect for work or casual meetups in downtown Denver.
Alma Fonda Fina

Alma Fonda Fina

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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๐Ÿด Contemporary

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LoHi

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.8
Alma Fonda Fina offers a cozy, upscale Mexican dining experience in Denverโ€™s Highland neighborhood with creative dishes and craft cocktails.
Gusto

Gusto

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๐Ÿ Italian

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๐Ÿ Italian

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Sloanโ€™s Lake

๐Ÿšฒ Sloanโ€™s Lake

4.5
Gusto serves fresh Italian dishes with great cocktails and a cozy vibe near Sloanโ€™s Lake, perfect for lunch, dinner, and happy hour.
Aloy Modern Thai

Aloy Modern Thai

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๐Ÿœ Thai

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๐Ÿœ Thai

๐Ÿด Contemporary

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LoDo

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.6
Aloy Modern Thai serves contemporary Thai dishes with craft cocktails in a stylish, cozy setting in LoDo.
Las Margs

Las Margs

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿป Brewpub

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Capitol Hill

๐ŸŒณ Capitol Hill

4.5
Las Margs is a lively spot serving vibrant tacos and refreshing margaritas with great happy-hour deals in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
Seafood Landing

Seafood Landing

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๐Ÿฆž Seafood

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๐Ÿฆž Seafood

๐Ÿฆช Oysters

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Highlands

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.7
Seafood Landing offers a fresh seafood market experience with sushi-grade fish and an extensive variety in West Highland.
Ollie & Park's

Ollie & Park's

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๐Ÿด Contemporary

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๐Ÿด Contemporary

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿ” American

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Capitol Hill

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ 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.
Anise, Modern Vietnamese Eatery

Anise, Modern Vietnamese Eatery

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๐Ÿฒ Vietnamese

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๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

๐Ÿฒ Vietnamese

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Cap Hill

๐ŸŒณ Capitol Hill

4.6
Laid-back spot serving fresh Vietnamese dishes, weekend brunch, and a curated selection of Japanese whiskies in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
Del Frisco's Grille

Del Frisco's Grille

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๐Ÿฅฉ Steakhouse

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๐Ÿฅฉ Steakhouse

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿท Wine Bar

๐Ÿ” American

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Cherry Creek

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cherry Creek

4.3
Del Frisco's Grille serves upscale steak, seafood, and cocktails in a trendy Cherry Creek setting with a rooftop patio.
Machete Tequila + Tacos

Machete Tequila + Tacos

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

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Cherry Creek

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cherry Creek

4.4
Machete Tequila + Tacos serves vibrant tacos with creative fillings and an extensive tequila menu in Cherry Creekโ€™s lively setting.
20th Street Mexican Cafe

20th Street Mexican Cafe

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

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๐Ÿ” American

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Downtown

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.7
Classic cafe serving hearty Mexican-inspired breakfast and lunch in a cozy, vintage setting with a focus on quick service and comfort food.
The Hornet

The Hornet

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๐Ÿ” American

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๐Ÿ” American

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

โ˜• Coffee Shop

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South Broadway

๐ŸŽธ South Broadway

4.4
The Hornet offers a vibrant atmosphere with globally inspired American dishes, plus lively pool and happy hours on Broadway.
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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LoDo

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.4
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal is a hip Mexican spot in Denver serving authentic pozole, tacos, and cocktails in a cozy, dimly-lit setting.
El Taco De Mexico

El Taco De Mexico

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

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Downtown

๐Ÿ›ผ 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.
Copper Door Coffee Roasters

Copper Door Coffee Roasters

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โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

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Congress Park

๐Ÿชด Congress Park

4.4
Copper Door Coffee Roasters serves great coffee and tea in a cozy, trendy spot nestled inside the Botanic Gardens with outdoor seating.
Smokin Yard's BBQ

Smokin Yard's BBQ

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Baker

๐Ÿ›ผ Baker

4.7
Smokin Yard's BBQ serves hearty Southern barbecue classics with a relaxed vibe and a lively bar in Denverโ€™s Baker neighborhood.
Ms. Marji's

Ms. Marji's

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๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

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Capitol Hill

๐ŸŒณ Capitol Hill

4.7
Ms. Marji's is a cozy cafe with garden patio, offering great coffee, pastries, and a peaceful vibe in an intimate, eclectic setting.
Ukiyo

Ukiyo

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

๐Ÿฃ Japanese

๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

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Downtown

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.6
Ukiyo delivers an intimate omakase journey blending Japanese tradition with Laotian influences in Larimer Squareโ€™s refined setting.
Root Down

Root Down

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๐Ÿด Contemporary

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๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

๐Ÿฅ— Health

๐Ÿด Contemporary

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LoHi

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.6
Root Down is a vibrant LoHi spot offering creative American small plates and drinks in a funky art-filled setting.
Amante Coffee at the Oxford

Amante Coffee at the Oxford

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โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

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๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

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Downtown

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.7
Amante Coffee at the Oxford serves top-notch coffee and cocktails in a cozy, historic setting with a charming patio and city views.
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

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๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

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๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

โ˜• Coffee Shop

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Sloanโ€™s Lake

๐Ÿšฒ Sloanโ€™s Lake

4.8
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails offers expertly crafted drinks, cozy vibes, and small bites in a trendy West Colfax spot with a welcoming atmosphere.
Rosenberg's Bagels

Rosenberg's Bagels

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๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

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๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

๐Ÿ” American

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Five Points

๐ŸŽจ RiNo

4.5
Rosenberg's serves authentic NY-style bagels, smoked fish, and deli sandwiches with coffee in a vibrant Five Points setting.
Max Gill & Grill

Max Gill & Grill

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๐Ÿฆž Seafood

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๐Ÿฆž Seafood

๐Ÿฆช Oysters

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿ” American

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South Broadway

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ 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.
Los Chingones RiNo

Los Chingones RiNo

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

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RiNo

๐ŸŽจ RiNo

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

Bar Red

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๐Ÿ Italian

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๐Ÿ Italian

๐Ÿ• Pizza

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿท Wine Bar

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

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Downtown

๐Ÿ™๏ธ Downtown

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