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 Top 10

The top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff.

The Wolf's Tailor

The Wolf's Tailor

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🥂 Fine Dining

Highlands

4.7
Innovative Denver restaurant featuring wild game, seasonal tasting menus, and cozy industrial ambiance for a unique dining experience.
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.
Uchi Denver

Uchi Denver

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🍣 Sushi

RiNo

4.6
Uchi Denver offers sublime sushi and sashimi paired with a robust drink menu and happy hour in a sleek, contemporary setting.
Chez Maggy

Chez Maggy

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🥖 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.
A5 Steakhouse

A5 Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

LoDo

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

Beckon

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🥂 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.

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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Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

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Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

Downtown

4.3
Trattoria Stella

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Trattoria Stella

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🍝 Italian

Capitol Hill

4.5
Toro Food Concepts

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Toro Food Concepts

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🌽 Latin American

Central Park

4.8
Toro

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Toro

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🌽 Latin American

Cherry Creek

4.4
Toasts N Roasts

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Toasts N Roasts

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☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

4.7
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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

Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.3

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Cap Hill

Fire Restaurant

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🍴 Contemporary

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4.5

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Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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4.4

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Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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4.5

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RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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4.3

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Cap Hill

Stellar Jay

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Craving sushi, tacos, or handmade pasta? Filter Denver’s best restaurants by cuisine and find exactly what you’re hungry for.

duo Restaurant

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duo Restaurant

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🍔 American

Highlands

4.5
bartaco

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🌮 Mexican

LoHi

4.5
Yazoo BBQ Company

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Yazoo BBQ Company

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🍗 BBQ

RiNo

4.5
Xiquita Restaurante y Bar

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Xiquita Restaurante y Bar

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🌮 Mexican

Uptown

4.6
Work & Class

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Work & Class

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🍔 American

RiNo

4.7
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The Patio at Sloans

The Patio at Sloans

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🍔 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.
Le Bilboquet Denver

Le Bilboquet Denver

$$$$

🥖 French

🥖 French

🦞 Seafood

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3
Le Bilboquet Denver offers refined French dining with cozy ambiance, signature Cajun chicken, and standout cocktails in Cherry Creek’s upscale setting.
West Saloon & Kitchen

West Saloon & Kitchen

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🍔 American

🍔 American

🥩 Steakhouse

🍗 BBQ

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Old-fashioned saloon-style spot serving hearty burgers, steaks, and beer with a lively patio in the Central Business District.
The Universal

The Universal

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🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

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

Ramen Star

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🍜 Ramen

🍜 Ramen

🍚 Asian Fusion

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Ramen Star serves fresh, uniquely flavored ramen and Japanese dishes in a cozy, trendy setting with fast service and a welcoming atmosphere.
The Wild

The Wild

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🍸 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.
Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥖 French

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Trompeau Bakery + Cafe serves flaky croissants and rich coffee in a cozy spot, winning fans with French-inspired pastries and warm service downtown.
Petunia Bakeshop

Petunia Bakeshop

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.8
Petunia Bakeshop charms with fresh pastries, standout croissants, and a cozy vibe in Sloan’s Lake neighborhood.
Rio on Wazee

Rio on Wazee

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🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍔 American

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.2
Vibrant Mexican spot offering bold Tex-Mex flavors, legendary margaritas, and a festive atmosphere perfect for lively gatherings.
Anise, Modern Vietnamese Eatery

Anise, Modern Vietnamese Eatery

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🍲 Vietnamese

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍲 Vietnamese

Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Laid-back spot serving fresh Vietnamese dishes, weekend brunch, and a curated selection of Japanese whiskies in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
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.
ADOBO Restaurant & Bar

ADOBO Restaurant & Bar

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🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍻 Brewpub

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.4
ADOBO Restaurant & Bar serves vibrant Filipino comfort food with craft cocktails and live music in a trendy West Highland spot.