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Best Restaurants in Denver

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

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RiNo

4.7
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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

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LoDo

4.4
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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

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RiNo

4.7
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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

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Capitol Hill

4.8
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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

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Uptown

4.3
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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

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Highlands

4.6
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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

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RiNo

4.4
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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

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🍣 Sushi

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Downtown

4.8
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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

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City Park

4.6
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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

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LoDo

4.4
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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

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Central Park

4.8
Skills You'll Build
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

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Wash Park

4.7
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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

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Highlands

4.4
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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.

A5 Steakhouse

A5 Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

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LoDo

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

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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Denver's Best Patios

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

Cap Hill

Fire Restaurant

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RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

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Toasts N Roasts

Toasts N Roasts

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☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

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Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Toasts N Roasts serves delicious coffee, breakfast burritos, and avocado toast in a cozy, dog-friendly cafe with great service and local charm.
20th Street Mexican Cafe

20th Street Mexican Cafe

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍔 American

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Classic cafe serving hearty Mexican-inspired breakfast and lunch in a cozy, vintage setting with a focus on quick service and comfort food.
BRUTØ

BRUTØ

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🥂 Fine Dining

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

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

Twenty Eight Coffee

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

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Twenty Eight Coffee is a trendy cart offering expertly crafted espresso and matcha drinks with great prices and a casual vibe.
Barcelona Wine Bar

Barcelona Wine Bar

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🥙 Mediterranean

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🥘 Spanish

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Barcelona Wine Bar offers tapas, paella, and an extensive Spanish wine list in a cozy industrial setting, a must-visit for RiNo food lovers.
Water Grill Denver

Water Grill Denver

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🦞 Seafood

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
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Sophisticated Denver seafood spot boasting a daily-updated menu and extensive raw-bar options in an upscale, trendy atmosphere.
Root Down

Root Down

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🍴 Contemporary

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🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥗 Health

🍴 Contemporary

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
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Root Down is a vibrant LoHi spot offering creative American small plates and drinks in a funky art-filled setting.
Tavernetta

Tavernetta

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🍝 Italian

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🍝 Italian

🍴 Contemporary

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Upscale Italian hot spot Tavernetta dazzles with open kitchen vibes, a cozy fireplace lounge, and expertly crafted dishes in Denver’s Central neighborhood.
Uncle

Uncle

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🍜 Ramen

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🍜 Ramen

🍚 Asian Fusion

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
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Changing menu spot known for ramen and pork belly, served from behind a centerpiece chef’s counter in a cozy, trendy Highlands setting.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

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🍣 Japanese

🍣 Sushi

🍚 Asian Fusion

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
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Modern, clubby spot specializing in sushi and Japanese tapas with inventive cocktails in a lively downtown setting.
Plant Magic Cafe

Plant Magic Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Plant Magic Cafe offers a cozy, trendy vibe with specialty magic lattes, organic small plates, and a welcoming community hub.
Bamboo Sushi

Bamboo Sushi

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🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
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Bamboo Sushi delivers sustainable sushi and Japanese small plates in a modern, serene setting with inviting patio seating.
Bacon Social House

Bacon Social House

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
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Bacon Social House serves American fare with craft beer and cocktails in a trendy, midcentury-modern Sunnyside spot.
Tasty Pot

Tasty Pot

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

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

Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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🥘 Spanish

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
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Spanish and Portuguese small plates served in a cozy, mural-lined Union Station spot with great cocktails and lively atmosphere.
Alma Fonda Fina

Alma Fonda Fina

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🌮 Mexican

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🍴 Contemporary

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.8
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Alma Fonda Fina offers a cozy, upscale Mexican dining experience in Denver’s Highland neighborhood with creative dishes and craft cocktails.
Mystical Blends Café

Mystical Blends Café

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥗 Health

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Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.9
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Mystical Blends Café is a cozy, trendy coffee shop known for vibrant smoothies, açaí bowls, and standout specialty lattes in Central Denver.
Green Bus Cafe

Green Bus Cafe

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🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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City Park

🌳 City Park

4.9
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Green Bus Cafe offers exceptional coffee and vegan baked goods in a cozy, trendy Central neighborhood spot with a laid-back vibe.
Fox And The Hen

Fox And The Hen

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Fox And The Hen serves creative breakfast and brunch dishes with fast service, great cocktails, and a cozy, trendy vibe in the Highlands neighborhood.
Crema Coffee House

Crema Coffee House

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Crema Coffee House buzzes with a chill hipster vibe, serving expertly crafted coffee and eclectic bites in a cozy setting.
Venice

Venice

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🍝 Italian

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🍝 Italian

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🦞 Seafood

🍕 Pizza

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Venice is a white-tablecloth Italian spot crafting gourmet old-world dishes with a romantic, upscale vibe near Union Station.
Colorado Sake Co.

Colorado Sake Co.

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🍣 Japanese

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🥟 Dim Sum

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Skills You'll Build
Colorado Sake Co. offers a trendy spot with exceptional American-made sake and fresh Japanese small plates in the vibrant RiNo district.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
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Tupelo Honey serves Southern classics like fried chicken and po' boys with a lively, casual vibe near Union Station.
Point Easy Denver

Point Easy Denver

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🍴 Contemporary

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🍴 Contemporary

🦪 Oysters

🥗 Health

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Capitol Hill

🌳 City Park

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Point Easy Denver serves creative small plates and cocktails in a trendy, cozy atmosphere with upscale vibes and family-friendly appeal.
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar

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🦞 Seafood

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
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Upscale seafood destination in Denver’s LoDo serving fresh oysters, creative cocktails, and a stylish, relaxed atmosphere.
Redeemer Pizza

Redeemer Pizza

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🍕 Pizza

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🍕 Pizza

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍔 American

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Redeemer Pizza delivers crispy, saucy New York-style slices with a cozy, trendy vibe in the heart of the River North Art District.
Frasca

Frasca

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🥂 Fine Dining

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Boulder

🏔️ Boulder

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Frasca Food and Wine serves refined Northern Italian dishes crafted from local ingredients,

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