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, all delivered with polished, unobtrusive service for an elevated steakhouse experience.

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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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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Fire Restaurant

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🍴 Contemporary

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Stellar Jay

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Uchi Denver

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Uchi Denver

Uchi Denver

$$$$

🍣 Sushi

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

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

Goosetown Tavern BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

🍗 BBQ

🍻 Brewpub

🍔 American

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Goosetown Tavern BBQ is a veteran local bar with hearty BBQ, craft brews, live music, and weekly events in a cozy, casual atmosphere.
ChoLon - Downtown

ChoLon - Downtown

$$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Chef Lon Symensma crafts elegant Southeast Asian dishes with European flair in a sleek, upscale setting at ChoLon’s downtown location.
Huckleberry Roasters

Huckleberry Roasters

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Huckleberry Roasters is a modern counter-serve cafe in Dairy Block Market known for its exceptional coffee drinks and fresh baked goods.
Istanbul Cafe and Bakery

Istanbul Cafe and Bakery

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

☕ Coffee Shop

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.9
Istanbul Cafe and Bakery serves fresh Turkish pastries, baklava, and specialty coffee in a cozy, casual Highland setting loved for breakfast and lunch.
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.
Plant Magic Cafe

Plant Magic Cafe

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.8
Plant Magic Cafe offers a cozy, trendy vibe with specialty magic lattes, organic small plates, and a welcoming community hub.
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.
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.
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.
Amante Coffee at the Oxford

Amante Coffee at the Oxford

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Downtown

🥂 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.
Hudson Hill

Hudson Hill

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Hudson Hill is an intimate lounge blending cocktails, beer, wine, and nibbles in a casually cosmopolitan, cozy setting.
Onefold

Onefold

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🥞 Brunch

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍚 Asian Fusion

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Onefold serves scratch-made breakfast and lunch fare infused with global flavors in a spacious, comfortable setting near Union Station.
Tasty Pot

Tasty Pot

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍚 Asian Fusion

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.9
Tasty Pot delivers exceptional Taiwanese hot pot with bold flavors, generous portions, and a vibrant LoHi atmosphere, ideal for families and groups.
The Wolf's Tailor

The Wolf's Tailor

$$$$

🥂 Fine Dining

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

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

Middle State Coffee

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☕ 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.
Ms. Marji's

Ms. Marji's

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

Capitol Hill

🌳 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.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

$$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Sushi

🍚 Asian Fusion

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
Modern, clubby spot specializing in sushi and Japanese tapas with inventive cocktails in a lively downtown setting.
The 9th Door Capitol Hill

The 9th Door Capitol Hill

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🥘 Spanish

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
The 9th Door Capitol Hill offers intimate Spanish tapas, innovative dishes, and craft cocktails in a cozy, upscale setting.
GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo

GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo

$$

🍛 Indian

🍛 Indian

🍔 American

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.9
GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo blends Indian spices with classic American comfort in a trendy, cozy spot with fast service and late-night hours.
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.
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.
DiFranco's

DiFranco's

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
DiFranco's is a quaint locavore cafe with seasonal ingredients and freshly made pastas delivering authentic old-world Italian fare.
Gyros town

Gyros town

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🥙 Greek

🥙 Mediterranean

RiNo

🥂 LoDo

4.1
Gyros town offers casual Greek eats with fast service, featuring tender gyros, lamb combos, and a lively food truck vibe.
Mimosas

Mimosas

$$

🥞 Brunch

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.2
Colorful retro spot serving innovative brunch and comfort food, known for lively vibes and a wide mimosa & champagne selection.
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.
Sam's No. 3

Sam's No. 3

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Sam's No. 3 is a lively diner serving hearty comfort food all day, famous for breakfast burritos and green chili in the Central Business District.