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

$

$

🍕 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.

LoHi

Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.3

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Stellar Jay

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🌱 Farm-to-Table

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Ultreia

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Sapor Coffee & Concepts

Sapor Coffee & Concepts

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.8
Sapor Coffee & Concepts serves classic coffee beverages in a bright, industrial space with high ceilings and a cozy, trendy vibe.
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.
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.
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.
Coohills

Coohills

$$$$

🥖 French

🥖 French

🥂 Fine Dining

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Coohills serves French-inspired, market-fresh dishes in a chic, upscale space with a lounge and patio vibe.
Crema Coffee House

Crema Coffee House

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Crema Coffee House buzzes with a chill hipster vibe, serving expertly crafted coffee and eclectic bites in a cozy setting.
Chingon - Santa Fe Art District

Chingon - Santa Fe Art District

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Baker

🛼 Baker

5
Chingon offers authentic Mexican cuisine with standout dishes like chicharrones and fresh cocktails, set in a vibrant, art district ambiance.
Rosebud Cafe

Rosebud Cafe

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥙 Mediterranean

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥐 Café & Bakery

Baker

🛼 Baker

4.5
Rosebud Cafe serves Mediterranean-inspired breakfast and lunch with great coffee and tea in a cozy, airy neighborhood spot.
Sacred Society

Sacred Society

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Health

Highlands

🌲 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.
duo Restaurant

duo Restaurant

$$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🌱 Farm-to-Table

🍴 Contemporary

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.5
duo Restaurant serves creative farm-to-fork New American dishes in a warm, rustic setting with a lively Highland vibe.
Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

🥞 Brunch

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Welton Room Bar & Kitchen serves imaginative cocktails and coffee in a trendy, contemporary North Denver setting with upscale vibes.
Champagne Tiger

Champagne Tiger

$$

🥞 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.
Brooklyn's Finest Pizza

Brooklyn's Finest Pizza

$$

🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

🍝 Italian

🍔 American

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Brooklyn's Finest Pizza serves authentic New York-style pizza and classic Italian favorites with quick counter service in a cozy setting.
Kawa Ni

Kawa Ni

$$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍚 Asian Fusion

🥡 Chinese

🍱 Korean

🍣 Japanese

🦞 Seafood

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Kawa Ni serves inventive Asian small plates and cocktails in a cozy, trendy space in Highlands, perfect for groups and solo diners.
Whittier Cafe

Whittier Cafe

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Capitol Hill

🌳 City Park

4.8
Whittier Cafe is an artsy coffee shop with a lending library and cozy patio, serving espresso drinks and cafe fare in a welcoming vibe.
801 Chophouse

801 Chophouse

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🦞 Seafood

🥂 Fine Dining

🍷 Wine Bar

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.6
801 Chophouse serves prime beef cuts and seafood paired with an extensive wine list in an elegant, clubby Cherry Creek setting.
Tavernetta

Tavernetta

$$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍴 Contemporary

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Upscale Italian hot spot Tavernetta dazzles with open kitchen vibes, a cozy fireplace lounge, and expertly crafted dishes in Denver’s Central neighborhood.
Petunia Bakeshop

Petunia Bakeshop

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.8
Petunia Bakeshop charms with fresh pastries, standout croissants, and a cozy vibe in Sloan’s Lake neighborhood.
Coffee Sarap

Coffee Sarap

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Coffee Sarap serves Filipino-inspired coffee and pastries with unique flavors like ube and pandan in a cozy, trendy setting near RiNo.
Café Zuri

Café Zuri

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥖 French

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Café Zuri is a cozy, rustic coffee shop known for gourmet coffee, French pastries, and quiches in a warm local setting.
Queen City Collective Coffee

Queen City Collective Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

LoDo

🥂 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.
Kenji Sushi

Kenji Sushi

$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍜 Ramen

Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.3
Kenji Sushi serves artful cooked dishes and sushi with a wide beverage selection in a casual Uptown storefront.
DAE GEE Korean BBQ

DAE GEE Korean BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

🍗 BBQ

🍱 Korean

Capitol Hill

🏡 Hilltop

4.1
DAE GEE Korean BBQ serves all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and comfort fare in a trendy, casual setting with great cocktails and tea.
Toasts N Roasts

Toasts N Roasts

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Toasts N Roasts serves delicious coffee, breakfast burritos, and avocado toast in a cozy, dog-friendly cafe with great service and local charm.
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.
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

$$

🍔 American

🍻 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.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🌽 Latin American

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Fogo de Chão offers upscale Brazilian steakhouse dining featuring endless tableside meat carving and a vibrant salad bar experience.