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 Top 10

The top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff.

The Wolf's Tailor

The Wolf's Tailor

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🥂 Fine Dining

Highlands

4.7
Innovative Denver restaurant featuring wild game, seasonal tasting menus, and cozy industrial ambiance for a unique dining experience.
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.
Uchi Denver

Uchi Denver

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🍣 Sushi

RiNo

4.6
Uchi Denver offers sublime sushi and sashimi paired with a robust drink menu and happy hour in a sleek, contemporary setting.
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.
A5 Steakhouse

A5 Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

LoDo

4.5
A5 Steakhouse offers a sophisticated steak and seafood experience in a stylish setting, renowned for premium cuts and innovative cocktails.
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.

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Smokin Yard's BBQ

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Smokin Yard's BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

Baker

4.7
Smok Barbecue

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Smok Barbecue

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🍗 BBQ

RiNo

4.5
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

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Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

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☕ Coffee Shop

Sloan’s Lake

4.8
Sexy Pizza

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Sexy Pizza

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🍕 Pizza

Highlands

4.4
Senor Bear

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Senor Bear

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🌽 Latin American

Highlands

4.5
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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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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.3

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Cap Hill

Fire Restaurant

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🍴 Contemporary

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4.5

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LoDo

Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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4.4

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LoHi

Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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4.5

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RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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4.3

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Cap Hill

Stellar Jay

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🌱 Farm-to-Table

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Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

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Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

Downtown

4.3
Toro Food Concepts

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Toro Food Concepts

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🌽 Latin American

Central Park

4.8
Toro

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Toro

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🌽 Latin American

Cherry Creek

4.4
Thump Coffee

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Thump Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

4.5
The Wolf's Tailor

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The Wolf's Tailor

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🥂 Fine Dining

Highlands

4.7
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Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

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🍻 Brewpub

🍻 Brewpub

🍔 American

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery blends stellar craft beers with trendy bistro fare in a bright two-story spot featuring a terrace.
Xiquita Restaurante y Bar

Xiquita Restaurante y Bar

$$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.6
Xiquita Restaurante y Bar delivers a trendy, cozy experience with authentic Oaxacan flavors and signature house-made corn tortillas in a welcoming Uptown setting.
Mystical Blends Café

Mystical Blends Café

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☕ 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.
Postino LoHi

Postino LoHi

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🍝 Italian

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Italian-inspired Postino LoHi delights with bruschetta, wine selection, and rustic-chic vibes featuring a sunny outdoor patio in Denver’s vibrant Highland neighborhood.
Brasserie Brixton

Brasserie Brixton

$$$

🥖 French

🥖 French

🍴 Contemporary

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Brasserie Brixton serves French cuisine with a modern twist in a hip space with open kitchen and cozy bar vibes.
Champagne Tiger

Champagne Tiger

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🥞 Brunch

🥞 Brunch

🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8
Champagne Tiger is a trendy, cozy diner serving creative comfort food, cocktails, and live shows in an inclusive space.
Mecha Noodle Bar

Mecha Noodle Bar

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Mecha Noodle Bar delivers bold Vietnamese-Japanese noodle dishes with creative bao buns and a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere in RiNo.
Venice

Venice

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🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🦞 Seafood

🍕 Pizza

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Venice is a white-tablecloth Italian spot crafting gourmet old-world dishes with a romantic, upscale vibe near Union Station.
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

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🍔 American

🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Health

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen serves sustainable, gourmet New American fare focusing on surplus ingredients in a cozy, trendy setting.
ChoLon - Sloan’s Lake

ChoLon - Sloan’s Lake

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.1
ChoLon Sloan’s Lake delivers fresh Asian fusion dishes featuring crave-worthy dumplings and bao buns in a trendy, welcoming setting.
Art Club Coffee

Art Club Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

5
Art Club Coffee brews vibrant, creative coffee blends in a welcoming Highland space, perfect for lively mornings and casual meetups.
The Nickel

The Nickel

$$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.2
The Nickel offers a lively American bistro experience inside Hotel Teatro with local, seasonal dishes and a buzzing atmosphere.