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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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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
Skills You'll Build
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
Skills You'll Build
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
Skills You'll Build
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
Skills You'll Build
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

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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

Stellar Jay

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Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🍝 Italian

🥖 French

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill is a beloved Cap Hill lounge with live piano sing-alongs, classic drinks, and a welcoming covered patio.
Chef Zorba's

Chef Zorba's

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🥙 Mediterranean

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🥙 Greek

🍳 Breakfast

🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

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Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Chef Zorba's serves Greek classics like gyros, moussaka, and huevos in a cozy spot with a sunny patio and a friendly neighborhood vibe.
Panzano

Panzano

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🍝 Italian

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🍝 Italian

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Panzano offers polished yet approachable Italian dining with sustainable North Italian dishes in a sleek hotel setting.
Wildflower

Wildflower

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🌱 Farm-to-Table

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

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

Bar Red

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🍝 Italian

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🍝 Italian

🍕 Pizza

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🦞 Seafood

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Bar Red offers cozy brick-walled vibes with Italian entrees, unique drinks, and occasional live music in an upscale casual setting.
Mecha Noodle Bar

Mecha Noodle Bar

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
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Mecha Noodle Bar delivers bold Vietnamese-Japanese noodle dishes with creative bao buns and a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere in RiNo.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

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🍳 Breakfast

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🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery offers vibrant, retro breakfast and lunch with creative dishes, cocktails, and a fun atmosphere near Union Station.
Pigtrain Coffee Company

Pigtrain Coffee Company

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.2
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Pigtrain Coffee serves specialty coffee and pastries in a unique train station setting with inviting outdoor seating.
Copper Door Coffee Roasters

Copper Door Coffee Roasters

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Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.4
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Copper Door Coffee Roasters serves great coffee and tea in a cozy, trendy spot nestled inside the Botanic Gardens with outdoor seating.
The Universal

The Universal

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🥞 Brunch

🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
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The Universal offers inventive breakfast and lunch with rotating grits specials in a cozy, casual spot with a full bar in Sunnyside.
Fifth Coffee House

Fifth Coffee House

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Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

5
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Fifth Coffee House is a vibrant, Black-owned coffee shop with curated music, cozy vibes, and a community-focused space in North Denver.
Acova

Acova

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🍝 Italian

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🍴 Contemporary

🍔 American

🍷 Wine Bar

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
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Acova offers contemporary Italian and global dishes with a cozy wooden interior and lively patio in the LoHi neighborhood.
Mizu Izakaya

Mizu Izakaya

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🍣 Japanese

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🍣 Japanese

🍣 Sushi

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.4
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Artsy Japanese tavern serving creative yakitori, sushi, and small plates alongside sake, cocktails, and beer in a trendy setting.
20th Street Mexican Cafe

20th Street Mexican Cafe

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🌮 Mexican

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🍳 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.
Café Miriam - Uptown

Café Miriam - Uptown

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥖 French

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

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Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

5
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Café Miriam blends French, Moroccan, and Mexican flavors in a cozy, trendy spot with excellent crepes and coffee in a historic vibe.
The Weathervane Cafe

The Weathervane Cafe

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☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.8
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The Weathervane Cafe serves expertly crafted espresso drinks and fresh breakfast and lunch fare in a cozy, funky spot with rooftop seating.
Café Miriam- City Park

Café Miriam- City Park

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🥖 French

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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City Park

🌳 City Park

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Café Miriam offers colorful crepes, coffee, and pastries in a cozy spot near City Park with friendly service and a trendy vibe.
Ajax Downtown

Ajax Downtown

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🍴 Contemporary

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🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍻 Brewpub

🦞 Seafood

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Ajax Downtown serves wood-fired American fare with craft beers, cocktails, and a trendy patio space in downtown's Central area.
Lunchboxx

Lunchboxx

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Lunchboxx serves creative sandwiches and fresh sides in a trendy River North Art District spot within Denver Central Market.
Work & Class

Work & Class

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🍔 American

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RiNo

4.7
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Work & Class serves homestyle Southern and Latin American dishes with a cozy vibe and standout cocktails in a relaxed setting.
Gaetano's

Gaetano's

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🍝 Italian

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🍝 Italian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Gaetano's is a lively Italian spot with family roots, serving classic dishes and creative cocktails in a cozy, vibrant setting.
Ash'Kara

Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

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

Fluid Coffee Bar

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🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Fluid Coffee Bar serves exceptional coffee and breakfast burritos in a cozy, trendy spot inside the Central Business District's Magnolia Hotel.
Fox And The Hen

Fox And The Hen

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☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 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.
Seafood Landing

Seafood Landing

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🦞 Seafood

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🦪 Oysters

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.7
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Seafood Landing offers a fresh seafood market experience with sushi-grade fish and an extensive variety in West Highland.
Kawa Ni

Kawa Ni

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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🍚 Asian Fusion

🥡 Chinese

🍱 Korean

🍣 Japanese

🦞 Seafood

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Kawa Ni serves inventive Asian small plates and cocktails in a cozy, trendy space in Highlands, perfect for groups and solo diners.
The Denver Central Market

The Denver Central Market

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍕 Pizza

☕ Coffee Shop

🦞 Seafood

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
An airy market featuring meat, fish, bakery, pizzeria, and more, delivering a vibrant food hall experience.

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