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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🥘🍜 Explore by Cuisine

Whether you’re craving sushi, tacos, or artisan pastries, pick your flavor and we’ll guide you to Denver’s tastiest dining destinations.

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Denver Curated Favorites

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

RESTAURANTFish 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.
RESTAURANTChez Maggy

Chez Maggy

$

$$$

🥖 French

LoDo

4.4
Chez Maggy is a modern French restaurant known for its refined French cuisine, cozy upscale ambiance, and standout dishes french classics.
RESTAURANTBeckon

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.
RESTAURANTAce 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.
RESTAURANTSacred 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.
RESTAURANTCorsica 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.
RESTAURANTSushi 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.
RESTAURANTMolotov 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.
RESTAURANTJovanina’s Broken Italian

Jovanina’s Broken Italian

$

$$$

🍝 Italian

LoDo

4.4
Warm Italian eatery in Denver with exposed brick, wood-fired pizzas, housemade pasta, cocktails, and a cozy upscale vibe.
RESTAURANTThe 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.
RESTAURANTJacks on Pearl

Jacks on Pearl

$

$$$$

🥩 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.
RESTAURANTKumoya

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.

Michelin Awarded Restaurants

Indulge in Denver’s most acclaimed fine dining, led by chefs who’ve earned Michelin’s highest honor.

The Wolf's Tailor

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The Wolf's Tailor

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🥂 Fine Dining

Highlands

4.7
The Ginger Pig

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The Ginger Pig

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🥡 Chinese

Tennyson

4.4
MAKfam

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MAKfam

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🥡 Chinese

Baker

4.6
Hop Alley

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Hop Alley

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🥡 Chinese

RiNo

4.6
Glo Noodle House

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Glo Noodle House

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🍜 Ramen

Tennyson

4.7
Beckon

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Beckon

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🥂 Fine Dining

RiNo

4.7
BRUTØ

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BRUTØ

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🥂 Fine Dining

LoDo

4.7

🏡 Explore by Neighborhood

Pick your Denver neighborhood – Downtown, RiNo, Highlands, Wash Park – and explore its best bars, bites, and hidden gems.

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Denver Eats

Enjoy neighborhood flavors, craft cocktails, and laid-back vibes at these must-try Denver Eats hotspots.

RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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4.3

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Blue Sparrow Coffee

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4.6

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El Five

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.5

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Ukiyo

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🍣 Sushi

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Acova

Acova

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍴 Contemporary

🍔 American

🍷 Wine Bar

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Acova offers contemporary Italian and global dishes with a cozy wooden interior and lively patio in the LoHi neighborhood.
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.
Avanti Food & Beverage

Avanti Food & Beverage

$$

🍽️🍺 Food Hall

🍴 Contemporary

🍕 Pizza

🍣 Sushi

🌽 Latin American

🍔 American

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Avanti Food & Beverage offers a trendy bi-level food court with diverse vendors and a rooftop bar, perfect for casual group dining.
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.
Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

$$

🥐 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.
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.
Satchel's on 6th

Satchel's on 6th

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

🌱 Farm-to-Table

Central Park

🛝 Central Park

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

Tammen’s Fish Market

$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

3.4
Tammen’s Fish Market offers fresh seafood with a focus on poke bowls, tacos, and fish and chips in a bustling RiNo food hall setting.
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

🍸 Cocktail Bar

City Park

🌳 City Park

4.6
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails serves creative Ukrainian fare with inventive cocktails in a cozy, modern setting along Colfax Avenue.
Kin Nori Bar

Kin Nori Bar

$$$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.9
Kin Nori Bar offers an intimate, high-end sushi experience with expertly crafted nigiri and sashimi, showcasing fresh ingredients in Berkeley’s trendy sushi scene.
Proto's Pizza

Proto's Pizza

$$

🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Proto's Pizza serves bubbly thin-crust pies with creative toppings in a bright, casual setting with a strong neighborhood vibe.
Sapor Coffee & Concepts

Sapor Coffee & Concepts

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.8
Sapor Coffee & Concepts serves classic coffee beverages in a bright, industrial space with high ceilings and a cozy, trendy vibe.
Temaki Den

Temaki Den

$$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Temaki Den offers premium nigiri, sashimi, and hand rolls in a stylish, industrial space with standout sushi and vibrant cocktails.
Colorado Sake Co.

Colorado Sake Co.

$$

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Sushi

🥟 Dim Sum

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Colorado Sake Co. offers a trendy spot with exceptional American-made sake and fresh Japanese small plates in the vibrant RiNo district.
OTOTO

OTOTO

$$

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Sushi

🍜 Ramen

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6
Hip and sleek Japanese spot serving traditional small plates, skewers, sashimi, and cocktails with a cozy, upscale vibe.
Jelly Cafe

Jelly Cafe

$$

🥞 Brunch

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Jelly Cafe blends fast service, great coffee, and local specialties in a trendy, cozy brunch spot with outdoor seating.
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.
Margot

Margot

$$$$

🥂 Fine Dining

🥂 Fine Dining

🍴 Contemporary

🌱 Farm-to-Table

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

5
Margot invites diners to an intimate setting for refined multi-course meals crafted with global inspirations and top-tier ingredients.
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.
Crab & Shell Cajun Seafood

Crab & Shell Cajun Seafood

$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.7
Crab & Shell Cajun Seafood serves bold, flavorful Cajun seafood boils and classic dishes with speedy service and family-friendly vibes in Central Denver.
Method Coffee Roasters

Method Coffee Roasters

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Baker

🛼 Baker

4.2
Method Coffee Roasters offers exceptional coffee and cozy vibes with a trendy atmosphere perfect for solo visits or casual hangouts.
Metropolis Coffee

Metropolis Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Metropolis Coffee brews exceptional coffee and espresso with a simple menu of pastries in a cozy, trendy Highlands café.
Atomic Cowboy

Atomic Cowboy

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍔 American

Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.6
Atomic Cowboy serves biscuit-based breakfast, sandwiches, and NY-style pizza in a trendy, warehouse-style bar setting near Colfax.
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.
Mama Jo's Chicken, Biscuits, BBQ

Mama Jo's Chicken, Biscuits, BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

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City Park

🌳 City Park

4.5
Mama Jo's delivers authentic Southern barbecue and crispy chicken biscuits in a casual Central neighborhood setting, beloved for rich flavors and hearty portions.
Red Square Euro Bistro

Red Square Euro Bistro

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Red Square Euro Bistro offers sophisticated Russian dishes and a vast selection of imported and infused vodkas in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
ChoLon - Downtown

ChoLon - Downtown

$$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Chef Lon Symensma crafts elegant Southeast Asian dishes with European flair in a sleek, upscale setting at ChoLon’s downtown location.
Café Miriam - Uptown

Café Miriam - Uptown

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥖 French

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

5
Café Miriam blends French, Moroccan, and Mexican flavors in a cozy, trendy spot with excellent crepes and coffee in a historic vibe.
Smokin' Dave's BBQ and Brews

Smokin' Dave's BBQ and Brews

$$

🍗 BBQ

🍗 BBQ

🍔 American

🦞 Seafood

South Broadway

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.6
Smokin' Dave’s BBQ serves hearty smoked meats and classic Southern sides in a casual, rustic setting with a lively bar.
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.
Osteria Marco

Osteria Marco

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍕 Pizza

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.3
Osteria Marco crafts cozy basement vibes with authentic Italian pizzas, cured meats, cheeses, and a rich wine selection near Larimer Square.
Kalamata Mediterranean food

Kalamata Mediterranean food

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🥙 Mediterranean

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍕 Pizza

Downtown

🛼 Baker

4.2
Kalamata Mediterranean food serves authentic Mediterranean dishes with generous portions and casual vibes in a convenient Central neighborhood spot.
Angelo’s Taverna

Angelo’s Taverna

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🦪 Oysters

🦞 Seafood

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Angelo’s Taverna serves casual Italian dishes, fresh oysters, and cocktails in a cozy, lively setting near Speer.