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

Fire Restaurant

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Stellar Jay

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Jovanina’s

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Mister Oso RiNo

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The Kitchen American Bistro

The Kitchen American Bistro

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Skills You'll Build
The Kitchen American Bistro serves elevated international dishes and craft cocktails in an upscale, stylish downtown bistro setting.
Bao Brewhouse

Bao Brewhouse

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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🍚 Asian Fusion

🥟 Dim Sum

🥡 Chinese

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.1
Skills You'll Build
Bao Brewhouse is a lively two-level spot with funky vibes, serving Chinese-inspired dishes and craft cocktails in a trendy setting.
Toro

Toro

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🌽 Latin American

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🌽 Latin American

🦞 Seafood

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Toro offers stylish Pan-Latin cuisine with Asian twists, creative cocktails, and a sleek patio in Denver’s upscale Cherry Creek hotel.
The Delectable Egg LoDo

The Delectable Egg LoDo

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🍳 Breakfast

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🍳 Breakfast

🍔 American

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Skills You'll Build
The Delectable Egg LoDo serves hearty American breakfasts and lunches in a casual, diner-like setting with great coffee and quick service.
Buzz Cafe

Buzz Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Buzz Cafe is a chill spot with great coffee, tea, and light bites, set in a converted gas station offering drive-thru and patio seating.
Happy Camper Pizza

Happy Camper Pizza

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🍕 Pizza

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
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Cool, outdoorsy pizza spot with a lively patio, cocktails, and brunch, perfect for relaxed dining and weekend vibes.
Tacos Los Gueros

Tacos Los Gueros

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Tacos Los Gueros delivers quick, flavorful Mexican tacos with standout pastor and barbacoa in a casual West Highland spot.
Pablo's Coffee - Penn Street

Pablo's Coffee - Penn Street

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Pablo's Coffee serves globally roasted beans in a cozy cafe adorned with local art, perfect for coffee lovers seeking quality and ambiance.
Smok Barbecue

Smok Barbecue

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🍗 BBQ

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.5
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Smok Barbecue delivers regional BBQ classics with craft cocktails in a rustic-chic setting within the vibrant RiNo neighborhood.
Coohills

Coohills

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🥖 French

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🥖 French

🥂 Fine Dining

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Coohills serves French-inspired, market-fresh dishes in a chic, upscale space with a lounge and patio vibe.
Mr Peralta Mariscos

Mr Peralta Mariscos

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🦞 Seafood

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🌮 Mexican

🥞 Brunch

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Mr Peralta Mariscos delivers fresh Mexican seafood with bold flavors and a vibrant casual vibe in Sunnyside’s heart.
SuperMegaBien

SuperMegaBien

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🌽 Latin American

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
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Cool hotel restaurant serving Latin American plates on dim-sum-style carts in cozy, trendy digs.
Work & Class

Work & Class

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🍔 American

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RiNo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Work & Class serves homestyle Southern and Latin American dishes with a cozy vibe and standout cocktails in a relaxed setting.
Sushi Bay 17

Sushi Bay 17

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🍣 Sushi

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🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

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City Park

🌳 City Park

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Relaxed spot blending modern decor with fresh sushi offerings and lunch specials, delivering a cozy vibe and lively karaoke room experience.
Urban Farmer Denver

Urban Farmer Denver

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🥩 Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

🍴 Contemporary

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Urban Farmer Denver is a sleek chophouse in The Oxford Hotel focusing on sustainable, colorful steakhouse fare with a trendy vibe.
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.
Novo Coffee

Novo Coffee

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍻 Brewpub

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Novo Coffee serves expertly crafted espresso and pour-overs in a sleek, cozy shop with great snacks and a trendy vibe.
Shells and Sauce

Shells and Sauce

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🍝 Italian

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🍝 Italian

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🦞 Seafood

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Central Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Shells and Sauce is a lively trattoria offering classic and creative Italian dishes, plus brunch and rooftop happy hour.
Corvus Coffee Roasters

Corvus Coffee Roasters

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☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥐 Café & Bakery

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Corvus Coffee Roasters serves expertly sourced single origin coffee, featuring cozy vibes and a trendy spot perfect for coffee aficionados and work sessions.
Copper Door Coffee Roasters

Copper Door Coffee Roasters

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☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

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Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Copper Door Coffee Roasters serves great coffee and tea in a cozy, trendy spot nestled inside the Botanic Gardens with outdoor seating.
Ollie & Park's

Ollie & Park's

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🍴 Contemporary

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🍴 Contemporary

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🦞 Seafood

🥞 Brunch

🍔 American

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Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

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

Le Bilboquet Denver

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🥖 French

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🥖 French

🦞 Seafood

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Le Bilboquet Denver offers refined French dining with cozy ambiance, signature Cajun chicken, and standout cocktails in Cherry Creek’s upscale setting.
Ramen Star

Ramen Star

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🍜 Ramen

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🍜 Ramen

🍚 Asian Fusion

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Ramen Star serves fresh, uniquely flavored ramen and Japanese dishes in a cozy, trendy setting with fast service and a welcoming atmosphere.
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
Skills You'll Build
Tupelo Honey serves Southern classics like fried chicken and po' boys with a lively, casual vibe near Union Station.
Salt Water Social

Salt Water Social

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🦞 Seafood

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🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 Fine Dining

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Salt Water Social serves exquisite seafood and steak in an upscale, trendy Cherry Creek setting with a vibrant cocktail scene and elegant ambiance.
Café Miriam- City Park

Café Miriam- City Park

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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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.
Champagne Tiger

Champagne Tiger

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🥞 Brunch

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🥞 Brunch

🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Champagne Tiger is a trendy, cozy diner serving creative comfort food, cocktails, and live shows in an inclusive space.

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