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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Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.4

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RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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4.3

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Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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Bastien's Restaurant

Bastien's Restaurant

$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🍔 American

🦞 Seafood

City Park

🌳 City Park

4.6
Bastien's Restaurant serves thick-cut, sugar-rubbed steaks in a midcentury American setting with a cozy, historic vibe.
Sushi by Scratch Denver

Sushi by Scratch Denver

$$$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🥂 Fine Dining

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.8
Sushi by Scratch delivers an intimate omakase experience with impeccably fresh sushi and expert sake pairings in a cozy, trendy speakeasy atmosphere.
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.
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.
The Osage Café & Mercado

The Osage Café & Mercado

$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

Downtown

🛼 Baker

4.5
The Osage Café & Mercado serves affordable American comfort food with fast service and a cozy atmosphere in Central Denver.
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.
Tacos Tequila Whiskey

Tacos Tequila Whiskey

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍗 BBQ

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Tacos Tequila Whiskey elevates street tacos with bold flavors and craft margaritas in a trendy, casual West Highland spot.
ELWAY'S Downtown

ELWAY'S Downtown

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🦪 Oysters

🦞 Seafood

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.3
ELWAY'S Downtown offers upscale steakhouse dining with fine wines and cozy ambiance inside The Ritz-Carlton.
Potager

Potager

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🌱 Farm-to-Table

🍔 American

🍷 Wine Bar

🥂 Fine Dining

🥗 Health

Central Park

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Potager serves seasonal organic New American dishes in a rustic setting, showcasing market-fresh flavors and a cozy, upscale vibe.
Lou's Italian Specialties

Lou's Italian Specialties

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

Capitol Hill

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Lou's Italian Specialties serves hearty sandwiches, panini, and salads in a lively neighborhood deli with specialty grocery items.
Yazoo BBQ Company

Yazoo BBQ Company

$$

🍗 BBQ

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.5
Yazoo BBQ Company delivers authentic pecan wood-smoked barbecue in a cozy RiNo spot with a lively bar and full-service upstairs deck.
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.
Ukiyo

Ukiyo

$$$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🥂 Fine Dining

🦞 Seafood

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.6
Ukiyo delivers an intimate omakase journey blending Japanese tradition with Laotian influences in Larimer Square’s refined 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.
20th Street Mexican Cafe

20th Street Mexican Cafe

$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍔 American

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Classic cafe serving hearty Mexican-inspired breakfast and lunch in a cozy, vintage setting with a focus on quick service and comfort food.
Stellar Jay

Stellar Jay

$$$

🌱 Farm-to-Table

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Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4
Stellar Jay offers a chic rooftop dining experience in Denver with unique cocktails, a nature-inspired menu, and stunning city and mountain views.
Huckleberry Roasters

Huckleberry Roasters

$

☕ 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.
On and Off Cafe

On and Off Cafe

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.2
On and Off Cafe offers a cozy, trendy spot known for fast service, great coffee, and a tasty breakfast and lunch menu in the Highlands.
Ajax Downtown

Ajax Downtown

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍻 Brewpub

🦞 Seafood

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Ajax Downtown serves wood-fired American fare with craft beers, cocktails, and a trendy patio space in downtown's Central area.
Art Club Coffee

Art Club Coffee

$

☕ 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 Velvet Cellar

The Velvet Cellar

$$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🥖 French

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.7
The Velvet Cellar offers an upscale, cozy spot with innovative New American dishes and standout cocktails in the heart of downtown.
Secret Garden Bar & Café

Secret Garden Bar & Café

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🍻 Brewpub

Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.4
Secret Garden Bar & Café offers cozy outdoor seating, craft coffee, cocktails, and small plates next to Cheesman Park.
Bao Brewhouse

Bao Brewhouse

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍚 Asian Fusion

🥟 Dim Sum

🥡 Chinese

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.1
Bao Brewhouse is a lively two-level spot with funky vibes, serving Chinese-inspired dishes and craft cocktails in a trendy setting.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

🍗 BBQ

🍣 Japanese

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ serves all-you-can-eat grilled meats with flavorful marinades and a lively atmosphere in Cherry Creek.
Alteño

Alteño

$$$

🌮 Mexican

🍴 Contemporary

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
Alteño offers a trendy Mexican dining experience in Cherry Creek with standout dishes like jalapeño cornbread and avocado margaritas.
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.
Ollie & Park's

Ollie & Park's

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🦞 Seafood

🥞 Brunch

🍔 American

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Ollie & Park's offers a cozy, trendy spot with standout cocktails and delicious tapas, perfect for casual dining or special occasions in Central.