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

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

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$$$

🍷 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

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$

🍕 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

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$$$$

🥩 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

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$$$

🍣 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.

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Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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4.3

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Fire Restaurant

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🍴 Contemporary

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4.5

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Uchi Denver

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🍣 Sushi

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4.6

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Foraged Restaurant

Foraged Restaurant

$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍚 Asian Fusion

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Foraged Restaurant offers upscale sushi, craft cocktails, and omakase in a trendy bi-level setting with an intimate atmosphere.
Machete Tequila + Tacos

Machete Tequila + Tacos

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Machete Tequila + Tacos serves vibrant tacos with creative fillings and an extensive tequila menu in Cherry Creek’s lively setting.
The Wild

The Wild

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
The Wild serves craft cocktails, coffee, and shared plates with a trendy vibe and inviting bar and patio atmosphere.
The Denver Central Market

The Denver Central Market

$

🍽️🍺 Food Hall

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍕 Pizza

☕ Coffee Shop

🦞 Seafood

🍸 Cocktail Bar

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
An airy market featuring meat, fish, bakery, pizzeria, and more, delivering a vibrant food hall experience.
Coffee Sarap

Coffee Sarap

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☕ 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.
My Neighbor Felix LoHi

My Neighbor Felix LoHi

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.2
My Neighbor Felix LoHi serves traditional Mexican dishes with creative cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere in a laid-back Highland setting.
Crazy Mountain Brewery

Crazy Mountain Brewery

$$

🍗 BBQ

🍻 Brewpub

🍗 BBQ

Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Crazy Mountain Brewery offers housemade craft beers in an inviting industrial taproom, blending great brews with live music and vibrant community vibes.
Hooked on Colfax

Hooked on Colfax

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍸 Cocktail Bar

CIty Park

🌳 City Park

4.6
Hooked on Colfax is a laid-back spot with local coffee, breakfast bites, beer, cocktails, and a seasonal patio for relaxed vibes.
Mercantile Dining & Provision

Mercantile Dining & Provision

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍔 American

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Mercantile offers New American dining with artisanal market vibes and a wine library inside Union Station's vibrant hub.
801 Fish

801 Fish

$$$$

🦞 Seafood

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.4
801 Fish offers an exceptional seafood dining experience in the heart of downtown, famous for oysters, fresh seafood dishes, and elegant ambiance.
Mizuna

Mizuna

$$$$

🍴 Contemporary

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Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Mizuna delivers creative New American cuisine with exquisite tasting menus in an intimate, cozy setting of Denver’s Cap Hill neighborhood.
Ocean Prime

Ocean Prime

$$$$

🦞 Seafood

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
Ocean Prime is a luxurious Denver spot offering classic steak and seafood in an elegant setting with a long wine list and refined cocktails.
Colorado Campfire

Colorado Campfire

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍻 Brewpub

🍗 BBQ

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.4
Colorado Campfire offers rustic vibes with two patios, 70 local draft beers, cocktails, and elevated pub fare in a casual, cozy setting.
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.
Mr Peralta Mariscos

Mr Peralta Mariscos

$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

🌮 Mexican

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

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

SuperMegaBien

$$$

🌽 Latin American

🌽 Latin American

🍚 Asian Fusion

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

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

Root Down

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥗 Health

🍴 Contemporary

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

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

Wildflower

$$$$

🌱 Farm-to-Table

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

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

Highlands Cork & Cafe

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

☕ Coffee Shop

🍷 Wine Bar

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.4
Highlands Cork & Cafe is a cozy spot with parlor rooms, garden patio, and live music, serving coffee, brunch, and drinks in a trendy atmosphere.
Los Chingones RiNo

Los Chingones RiNo

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.3
Edgy RiNo Mexican eatery featuring innovative tacos, creative cocktails, and a lively rooftop patio for an urban dining vibe.
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍷 Wine Bar

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.8
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails blends craft coffee and cocktails with a cozy, trendy vibe in the heart of Sloan’s Lake neighborhood.
The Patio at Sloans

The Patio at Sloans

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.2
The Patio at Sloans offers a casual, dog-friendly spot with great burgers, cocktails, and lakeside vibes on a spacious outdoor patio.
The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🦞 Seafood

🥩 Steakhouse

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Upscale steakhouse in Denver’s Larimer Square serving classic American fare with an elegant clubby atmosphere.
Birdcall

Birdcall

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Birdcall serves up fresh, flavorful fried chicken sandwiches with fast automated service in a lively RiNo spot.
The Cherry Cricket

The Cherry Cricket

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
The Cherry Cricket is a longtime Cherry Creek favorite known for build-your-own burgers, American classics, and a vast beer selection.
Sexy Pizza

Sexy Pizza

$

🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

🍝 Italian

🍔 American

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Sexy Pizza is a local pizzeria known for creative pies and pasta served in a trendy yet casual environment.
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.