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

$

$$$

🦞 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

$

$$$

🍷 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

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$$$

🍴 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

$

$

🍕 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

$

$$$

🍣 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.

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.

LoHi

Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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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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Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.4

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Fire Restaurant

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🍴 Contemporary

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Bar Red

Bar Red

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍕 Pizza

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🦞 Seafood

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Bar Red offers cozy brick-walled vibes with Italian entrees, unique drinks, and occasional live music in an upscale casual setting.
City O' City

City O' City

$$

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
City O' City serves creative vegetarian and vegan dishes in a bohemian atmosphere catering to all tastes.
Lunchboxx

Lunchboxx

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.4
Lunchboxx serves creative sandwiches and fresh sides in a trendy River North Art District spot within Denver Central Market.
Hearth – RiNo

Hearth – RiNo

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Hearth offers exceptional coffee and pastries in a cozy, sustainable spot with reusable jars and a quiet, inviting vibe.
Bao Brewhouse

Bao Brewhouse

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍚 Asian Fusion

🥟 Dim Sum

🥡 Chinese

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.1
Bao Brewhouse is a lively two-level spot with funky vibes, serving Chinese-inspired dishes and craft cocktails in a trendy setting.
Franks Bar-B-Que

Franks Bar-B-Que

$$

🍗 BBQ

🍗 BBQ

🍔 American

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.6
Franks Bar-B-Que offers authentic Texas-style meats and sides by the pound or combo plate with full-service BBQ catering.
Work & Class

Work & Class

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

RiNo

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

Kumoya

$$$

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Japanese

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.4
Kumoya delivers an upscale Japanese dining experience in the Highlands with fresh sushi, inventive flavors, and a trendy, cozy ambiance.
Odie B's Sunnyside

Odie B's Sunnyside

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Odie B's Sunnyside delivers bold, flavorful breakfast and lunch sandwiches with vegan options in a lively, casual Sunnyside setting.
Fire Restaurant

Fire Restaurant

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Swanky spot in Denver offering New American cuisine with Colorado flair, curated cocktails, rooftop seating, and an upscale atmosphere.
Barcelona Wine Bar

Barcelona Wine Bar

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🥘 Spanish

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.5
Barcelona Wine Bar offers tapas, paella, and an extensive Spanish wine list in a cozy industrial setting, a must-visit for RiNo food lovers.
Queen City Collective Coffee

Queen City Collective Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.9
Queen City Collective Coffee offers a trendy, spacious spot with excellent coffee and pastries, perfect for work or casual meetups in downtown Denver.
Point Easy Denver

Point Easy Denver

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

🦪 Oysters

🥗 Health

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill

🌳 City Park

4.8
Point Easy Denver serves creative small plates and cocktails in a trendy, cozy atmosphere with upscale vibes and family-friendly appeal.
Little Owl Coffee

Little Owl Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Little Owl Coffee offers craft espresso drinks with carefully sourced beans and fresh pastries in a cozy, casual atmosphere near Central neighborhood.
Middle State Coffee

Middle State Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍷 Wine Bar

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Middle State Coffee offers expertly crafted coffee and cozy vibes in Highland, perfect for solo sips and casual work sessions.
Appaloosa Grill

Appaloosa Grill

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🦞 Seafood

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Appaloosa Grill offers refined American comfort food with live music nightly in a vibrant, employee-owned bar inside the Denver Masonic Building.
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.
Doppio Coffee

Doppio Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Doppio Coffee offers expertly crafted espresso drinks, pastries, and light fare in a trendy, cozy cafe with inviting sidewalk seating.
Offshoots at the Gardens Café

Offshoots at the Gardens Café

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Offshoots at the Gardens Café serves fresh, flavorful sandwiches and coffee amidst the lush serenity of the Botanic Gardens with casual, cozy vibes.
Postino Broadway

Postino Broadway

$$

🍷 Wine Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍴 Contemporary

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍝 Italian

Baker

🎸 South Broadway

4.7
Postino Broadway offers a cozy, trendy spot for bruschetta boards, great wines, and cocktails with attentive service in Baker's vibrant scene.
Secret Garden Bar & Café

Secret Garden Bar & Café

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🍻 Brewpub

Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.4
Secret Garden Bar & Café offers cozy outdoor seating, craft coffee, cocktails, and small plates next to Cheesman Park.
Brew Culture Coffee

Brew Culture Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.7
Brew Culture Coffee delivers expertly crafted brews and kombucha in a bright, cozy spot with local art and live music vibes on West Colfax.
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.2
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar serves fresh American classics with a trendy vibe and stellar cocktails in a cozy, upscale setting near Downtown.
Yazoo BBQ Company

Yazoo BBQ Company

$$

🍗 BBQ

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.5
Yazoo BBQ Company delivers authentic pecan wood-smoked barbecue in a cozy RiNo spot with a lively bar and full-service upstairs deck.
Post Oak Barbecue

Post Oak Barbecue

$$

🍗 BBQ

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Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.6
Post Oak Barbecue offers classic Texas-style BBQ with a laid-back vibe in Berkeley, featuring smoky meats and cozy wood-and-brick interiors.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

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