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

$

$$$

🍷 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

$

$$$

🍴 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

$

$$$$

🥩 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.

Michelin Star Restaurants

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Denver's Best Patios

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

LoDo

Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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Stellar Jay

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Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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Corsica Wine Bar

Corsica Wine Bar

$$$

🍷 Wine Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥖 French

🥙 Mediterranean

🍝 Italian

RiNo

🎨 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.
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.
Kealoha's BBQ

Kealoha's BBQ

$

🍗 BBQ

🍗 BBQ

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.8
Kealoha's BBQ offers authentic Hawaiian BBQ and fried meats with rice, burgers, and shrimp tacos in a lively Central Business District food stand.
Cart Driver Lo-Hi

Cart Driver Lo-Hi

$$

🍝 Italian

🍕 Pizza

🍝 Italian

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Unique wood-fired pizzas, fresh oysters, and natural wines create a trendy, cozy dining atmosphere in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood.
Jelly Cafe

Jelly Cafe

$$

🥞 Brunch

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Jelly Cafe blends fast service, great coffee, and local specialties in a trendy, cozy brunch spot with outdoor seating.
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.
Coperta

Coperta

$$$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥂 Fine Dining

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.3
Coperta serves refined Southern Italian dishes with an accomplished chef’s touch in a warm, stylish spot featuring a full bar.
Gaetano's

Gaetano's

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Gaetano's is a lively Italian spot with family roots, serving classic dishes and creative cocktails in a cozy, vibrant setting.
Lo Stella Ristorante

Lo Stella Ristorante

$$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍷 Wine Bar

🦞 Seafood

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.3
Lo Stella Ristorante serves authentic Italian dishes like fresh pasta and pizza with a warm, family-run vibe near Downtown.
Restaurant Olivia

Restaurant Olivia

$$$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🥖 French

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥂 Fine Dining

Capitol Hill

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.7
Restaurant Olivia blends classic French-inspired dishes with modern craft cocktails in a warm, intimate setting.
The Kitchen American Bistro

The Kitchen American Bistro

$$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
The Kitchen American Bistro serves elevated international dishes and craft cocktails in an upscale, stylish downtown bistro setting.
Temaki Den

Temaki Den

$$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Temaki Den offers premium nigiri, sashimi, and hand rolls in a stylish, industrial space with standout sushi and vibrant cocktails.
Bar Dough

Bar Dough

$$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍕 Pizza

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Bar Dough offers modern-rustic Italian dishes with gourmet wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and a robust selection of wine, beer, and cocktails.
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.
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.
La Mai Thai

La Mai Thai

$

🍜 Thai

🍜 Thai

🍚 Asian Fusion

Edgewater

🍺 Edgewater

4.6
La Mai Thai Kitchen offers authentic Thai dishes with bold flavors, cozy ambiance, and a welcoming setting in the Edgewater neighborhood.
Mercantile Dining & Provision

Mercantile Dining & Provision

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍔 American

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Mercantile offers New American dining with artisanal market vibes and a wine library inside Union Station's vibrant hub.
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.
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.
Pit Fiend Barbecue

Pit Fiend Barbecue

$$

🍗 BBQ

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Pit Fiend Barbecue serves bold Texas-style BBQ with a D&D-themed casual vibe in Denver’s North Denver neighborhood, perfect for meat lovers and game fans.
Moonflower Coffee

Moonflower Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.9
Moonflower Coffee offers unique specialty drinks in a cozy, trendy space with indoor and dog-friendly outdoor seating near Sloan's Lake.
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.
Middle State Coffee

Middle State Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍷 Wine Bar

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Middle State Coffee offers expertly crafted coffee and cozy vibes in Highland, perfect for solo sips and casual work sessions.
Maci Cafe

Maci Cafe

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Maci Cafe offers a cozy, brick-walled vibe with patio seating, serving espresso drinks, gourmet sandwiches, salads, and fresh pastries.
Ultreia

Ultreia

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🥘 Spanish

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Spanish and Portuguese small plates served in a cozy, mural-lined Union Station spot with great cocktails and lively atmosphere.
Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings

Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings

$$

🥟 Dim Sum

🥟 Dim Sum

🥡 Chinese

🍚 Asian Fusion

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings serves creative, flavorful Asian small plates and dumplings in a trendy space with fast service and excellent tea selection.
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.