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

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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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Stellar Jay

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Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Uchi Denver

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Wildflower

Wildflower

$$$$

🌱 Farm-to-Table

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Wildflower offers area-sourced Italian and Mexican dishes with an upscale ambiance complemented by a robust drink menu in Denver’s Highland neighborhood.
Brew Culture Coffee

Brew Culture Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.7
Brew Culture Coffee delivers expertly crafted brews and kombucha in a bright, cozy spot with local art and live music vibes on West Colfax.
The Delectable Egg LoDo

The Delectable Egg LoDo

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🍔 American

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
The Delectable Egg LoDo serves hearty American breakfasts and lunches in a casual, diner-like setting with great coffee and quick service.
Offshoots at the Gardens Café

Offshoots at the Gardens Café

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Offshoots at the Gardens Café serves fresh, flavorful sandwiches and coffee amidst the lush serenity of the Botanic Gardens with casual, cozy vibes.
Crab & Shell Cajun Seafood

Crab & Shell Cajun Seafood

$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.7
Crab & Shell Cajun Seafood serves bold, flavorful Cajun seafood boils and classic dishes with speedy service and family-friendly vibes in Central Denver.
Hello Darling (Commons Park)

Hello Darling (Commons Park)

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Hello Darling offers a cozy and trendy coffee shop experience with great coffee, cocktails, and a welcoming vibe near Commons Park.
Wild Taco Denver

Wild Taco Denver

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍚 Asian Fusion

🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.3
Wild Taco Denver serves inventive tacos with Asian and Latino influences, vibrant cocktails, and a casual, cozy atmosphere in Central Denver.
Postino 9CO

Postino 9CO

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍷 Wine Bar

Hilltop

🪴 Congress Park

4.6
Postino 9CO offers a trendy, cozy spot for wine lovers and small plates in an upscale Hale neighborhood setting with a huge patio.
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.
Stowaway Kitchen

Stowaway Kitchen

$$

🥞 Brunch

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Stowaway Kitchen serves globally influenced breakfast and lunch with a full espresso bar in a cozy, trendy RiNo café.
Izu-Sushi

Izu-Sushi

$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🥗 Health

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Izu-Sushi serves fresh sushi and noodle dishes in a cozy setting with vibrant red and white decor.
Ash'Kara

Ash'Kara

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.3
Creative Israeli restaurant in Denver's Highland neighborhood offers vegetable-forward Mediterranean dishes crafted with premium, carefully sourced ingredients.
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.
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.
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.
Aloy Modern Thai

Aloy Modern Thai

$$

🍜 Thai

🍜 Thai

🍴 Contemporary

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
Aloy Modern Thai serves contemporary Thai dishes with craft cocktails in a stylish, cozy setting in LoDo.
Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥖 French

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Trompeau Bakery + Cafe serves flaky croissants and rich coffee in a cozy spot, winning fans with French-inspired pastries and warm service downtown.
Little Owl Coffee

Little Owl Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Little Owl Coffee serves expertly crafted coffee and seasonal drinks in a cozy LoHi spot with a trendy vibe and friendly baristas.
A5 Steakhouse

A5 Steakhouse

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🦞 Seafood

🍴 Contemporary

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

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

BRUTØ

$$$$

🥂 Fine Dining

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
BRUTO offers an intimate, Michelin-starred dining experience in Denver with an innovative 11-course tasting menu focused on local and regional sustainable cuisine.
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.
Huckleberry Roasters

Huckleberry Roasters

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Health

S. Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.6
Huckleberry Roasters crafts great coffee and cozy vibes with organic bites in the charming Baker neighborhood, perfect for solo coffee lovers.
The Jerk Pit Smokehouse

The Jerk Pit Smokehouse

$$

🍗 BBQ

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
The Jerk Pit Smokehouse delivers authentic Caribbean barbecue in Highland with smoky brisket, jerk chicken, and vibrant sides in a casual, family-run spot.
Toro Food Concepts

Toro Food Concepts

$$

🌽 Latin American

🌽 Latin American

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Central Park

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8
Toro Food Concepts dishes out fresh, flavorful bowls and empanadas with a Latino-owned twist in Denver’s vibrant Central neighborhood.
Ace Coffee Bar

Ace Coffee Bar

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.6
Ace Coffee Bar offers expertly crafted coffee, fresh pastries, and a welcoming vibe with indoor and outdoor seating perfect for work or relaxation.
Hearth

Hearth

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.9
Hearth offers cozy vibes, exceptional coffee, and artisanal baked goods in West Highlands, perfect for those seeking quality and eco-friendly charm.
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.