Best Restaurants in Denver

From chic rooftop eateries in LoHi to cozy, hidden gems in historic neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Larimer Square, discover Denverโ€™s most-loved spots.

View of Downtown Denver
Picture of Alma Fonda Fina's Chef Counter

What are you in the mood for?!

Craving sushi, tacos, or handmade pasta? Filter Denverโ€™s best restaurants by cuisine and find exactly what youโ€™re hungry for.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Denver Curated Favorites

The top spots weโ€™d recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff.

Fish N Beer

Fish N Beer

$

$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

โ€“

โ€ข

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

$

$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿฅ– French

โ€“

โ€ข

LoDo

4.4
Chez Maggy is a modern French restaurant in Denverโ€™s Central neighborhood, known for its refined French cuisine, cozy upscale ambiance, and standout dishes.
Beckon

Beckon

$

$$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

โ€“

โ€ข

RiNo

4.7
Beckon is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Denver's RiNo district, offering intimate chefโ€™s counter dining with seasonal tasting menus and expertly curated drink pairings.
Flora House

Flora House

$

$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

โ€“

โ€ข

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

$

$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

โ€“

โ€ข

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

$

$$

โ€ข

โ˜• Coffee Shop

โ€“

โ€ข

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 Highlandโ€™s cozy space.
Corsica Wine Bar

Corsica Wine Bar

$

$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿท Wine Bar

โ€“

โ€ข

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

$

$$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿฃ Sushi

โ€“

โ€ข

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

$

$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿด Contemporary

โ€“

โ€ข

City Park

4.6
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails serves creative Ukrainian fare with inventive cocktails in a cozy, modern setting along Colfax Avenue.
Jovaninaโ€™s

Jovaninaโ€™s

$

$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿ Italian

โ€“

โ€ข

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

$

$

โ€ข

๐Ÿ• Pizza

โ€“

โ€ข

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

$

$$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿฅฉ Steakhouse

โ€“

โ€ข

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

$

$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿฃ Japanese

โ€“

โ€ข

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

Indulge in Denverโ€™s most acclaimed fine dining, led by chefs whoโ€™ve earned Michelinโ€™s highest honor.

View All
No items found.
View All

Denver's Best Patios

Enjoy golden hour, cocktails, and mountain views at these top-tier outdoor dining destinations in Denver.

Cap Hill

Fire Restaurant

$

$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿด Contemporary

โ€“

โ€ข

Heading

4.5

๐Ÿ”ฅ

View

LoDo

Jovaninaโ€™s

$

$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿ Italian

โ€“

โ€ข

Heading

4.4

๐Ÿ”ฅ

View

Cap Hill

Stellar Jay

$

$$$

โ€ข

๐ŸŒฑ Farm-to-Table

โ€“

โ€ข

Heading

4

๐Ÿ”ฅ

View

LoHi

Linger

$

$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

โ€“

โ€ข

Heading

4.5

๐Ÿ”ฅ

View
Value

Cuisine

Scroll

Price

Neighborhood

Scroll

Value
Clear

Category

Neighborhood

Neighborhood

Filter

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Satchel's on 6th

Satchel's on 6th

$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿด Contemporary

โ€“

๐Ÿด Contemporary

๐ŸŒฑ Farm-to-Table

โ€ข

Central Park

๐Ÿ› Central Park

4.5
Cozy spot in Central Denver serving farm-fresh American dishes with a curated wine list and an inviting, intimate atmosphere.
Coffeegraph

Coffeegraph

$

โ€ข

โ˜• Coffee Shop

โ€“

โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

โ€ข

Highlands

๐ŸŒฒ Highlands

5
Coffeegraph blends unique Asian-inspired syrups and exceptional coffee in a cozy, family-run Berkeley spot with a trendy vibe.
Hooked on Colfax

Hooked on Colfax

$

โ€ข

โ˜• Coffee Shop

โ€“

โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

โ€ข

CIty Park

๐ŸŒณ 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.
Brasserie Brixton

Brasserie Brixton

$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿฅ– French

โ€“

๐Ÿฅ– French

๐Ÿด Contemporary

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

โ€ข

RiNo

๐ŸŽจ RiNo

4.7
Brasserie Brixton serves French cuisine with a modern twist in a hip space with open kitchen and cozy bar vibes.
Barolo Grill

Barolo Grill

$$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿ Italian

โ€“

๐Ÿ Italian

๐Ÿท Wine Bar

๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

๐ŸŒฑ Farm-to-Table

โ€ข

Cherry Creek

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cherry Creek

4.7
Barolo Grill serves upscale Northern Italian fare with an extensive wine list in an elegant, romantic Cherry Creek setting.
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿ” American

โ€“

๐Ÿป Brewpub

๐Ÿ” American

โ€ข

Highlands

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.6
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery blends stellar craft beers with trendy bistro fare in a bright two-story spot featuring a terrace.
Las Margs

Las Margs

$$

โ€ข

๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

โ€“

๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿป Brewpub

โ€ข

Capitol Hill

๐ŸŒณ Capitol Hill

4.5
Las Margs is a lively spot serving vibrant tacos and refreshing margaritas with great happy-hour deals in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
Three Sisters Cafe & Catering

Three Sisters Cafe & Catering

$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

โ€“

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

โ˜• Coffee Shop

โ€ข

Downtown

๐Ÿ™๏ธ Downtown

4.5
Three Sisters serves fresh, hearty paninis, wraps, soups & salads in a casual spot with indoor and outdoor seating in the heart of Downtown.
Blue Island Oyster Bar

Blue Island Oyster Bar

$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

โ€“

No items found.

โ€ข

Cherry Creek

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cherry Creek

4.6
Blue Island Oyster Bar offers polished seafood and a raw bar in a nautical setting, featuring craft cocktails and beer in Denver's Cherry Creek.
Work & Class

Work & Class

$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿ” American

โ€“

๐Ÿ” American

โ€ข

RiNo

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

Cart-Driver RiNo

$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿ Italian

โ€“

๐Ÿ• Pizza

โ€ข

RiNo

๐ŸŽจ RiNo

4.7
Intimate spot in Denverโ€™s RiNo offering Southern Italian wood-fired pizzas, fresh oysters, and craft cocktails in a cozy, trendy setting.
Rhein Haus

Rhein Haus

$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿฅจ German

โ€“

No items found.

โ€ข

Lodo

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.3
Rhein Haus offers a vibrant German-style beer hall experience in downtown Denver with unique brews, hearty sausages, housemade pretzels, and bocce courts.
Franks Bar-B-Que

Franks Bar-B-Que

$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿ— BBQ

โ€“

๐Ÿ— BBQ

๐Ÿ” American

โ€ข

Sloanโ€™s Lake

๐Ÿšฒ Sloanโ€™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.
Wildflower

Wildflower

$$$$

โ€ข

๐ŸŒฑ Farm-to-Table

โ€“

No items found.

โ€ข

LoHi

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.7
Wildflower offers area-sourced Italian and Mexican dishes with an upscale ambiance complemented by a robust drink menu in Denverโ€™s Highland neighborhood.
Full Frame Coffee

Full Frame Coffee

$

โ€ข

โ˜• Coffee Shop

โ€“

โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

โ€ข

Downtown

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

5
Full Frame Coffee serves expertly crafted oat milk lattes and rich coffee in a cozy, quiet setting ideal for a relaxed morning.
Fire Restaurant

Fire Restaurant

$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿด Contemporary

โ€“

๐Ÿด Contemporary

โ€ข

Cap Hill

๐ŸŒณ Capitol Hill

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

Tamayo

$$$

โ€ข

๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

โ€“

๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

๐ŸŒฝ Latin American

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

โ€ข

LoDo

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.3
Tamayo delivers innovative Mexican cuisine with a chic ambiance and a vast rooftop deck perfect for social dining experiences.
Thump Coffee

Thump Coffee

$

โ€ข

โ˜• Coffee Shop

โ€“

โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

โ€ข

Capitol Hill

๐ŸŒณ Capitol Hill

4.5
Thump Coffee serves gourmet espresso drinks and light fare in cozy, artsy vibes, a favorite spot in Cap Hill for coffee lovers and solo work.
Kobe An LoHi

Kobe An LoHi

$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿฃ Japanese

โ€“

๐Ÿฃ Japanese

๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

โ€ข

Highlands

๐ŸŒฒ Highlands

4.4
Japanese eatery specializing in shabu-shabu and sukiyaki with a cozy vibe and inviting wood interiors, plus a charming enclosed patio.
Trattoria Stella

Trattoria Stella

$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿ Italian

โ€“

๐Ÿ Italian

๐Ÿท Wine Bar

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

โ€ข

Capitol Hill

๐Ÿชด Congress Park

4.5
Trattoria Stella serves fresh Italian pastas and vibrant dishes in a colorful brick setting with inviting sidewalk patio dining.
Narrative

Narrative

$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿด Contemporary

โ€“

๐Ÿด Contemporary

๐Ÿท Wine Bar

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

โ€ข

Cherry Creek

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cherry Creek

4.4
Narrative serves eclectic global sharing plates and elevated mains with a robust wine list in a chic Cherry Creek setting.
Smok Barbecue

Smok Barbecue

$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿ— BBQ

โ€“

No items found.

โ€ข

RiNo

๐ŸŽจ RiNo

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

Hearth

$

โ€ข

โ˜• Coffee Shop

โ€“

โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

โ€ข

Highlands

๐ŸŒฒ Highlands

4.9
Hearth offers cozy vibes, exceptional coffee, and artisanal baked goods in West Highlands, perfect for those seeking quality and eco-friendly charm.
Tacos El Guero

Tacos El Guero

$

โ€ข

๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

โ€“

๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

โ€ข

RiNo

๐ŸŒณ City Park

4.8
Tacos El Guero serves authentic street tacos with bold flavors in a casual Clayton spot known for fast service and friendly vibes.
Sun Valley Kitchen

Sun Valley Kitchen

$

โ€ข

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

โ€“

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿฅ— Health

โ€ข

Sloan's Lake

๐Ÿšฒ Sloanโ€™s Lake

4.6
Sun Valley Kitchen serves affordable breakfast and lunch with fresh, flavorful dishes in a community-centered, relaxed setting.
Kawa Ni

Kawa Ni

$$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

โ€“

๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

๐Ÿฅก Chinese

๐Ÿฑ Korean

๐Ÿฃ Japanese

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

โ€ข

Highlands

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.6
Kawa Ni serves inventive Asian small plates and cocktails in a cozy, trendy space in Highlands, perfect for groups and solo diners.
Chuey FU's Latin-Asian Grub

Chuey FU's Latin-Asian Grub

$$

โ€ข

๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

โ€“

๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

๐ŸŒฝ Latin American

๐Ÿฑ Korean

๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

๐Ÿฒ Vietnamese

โ€ข

Baker

๐Ÿ›ผ Baker

4.4
Chuey FU's offers funky, casual Latin-Asian street food with Mexican and Korean flair, perfect for laid-back dining with vibrant flavors.