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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Uchi Denver

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Uchi Denver

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🍣 Sushi

RiNo

4.6
Two Brothers Cafe

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Two Brothers Cafe

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🍳 Breakfast

Highlands

4.7
Twenty Eight Coffee

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Twenty Eight Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

5
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

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Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

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🍔 American

Downtown

4.4
Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

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Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

Downtown

4.3
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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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Cap Hill

Stellar Jay

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🌱 Farm-to-Table

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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
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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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Hearth – RiNo

Hearth – RiNo

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🥐 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.
Angelo’s Taverna

Angelo’s Taverna

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🍝 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.
Kealoha's BBQ

Kealoha's BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

🍗 BBQ

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.8
Kealoha's BBQ offers authentic Hawaiian BBQ and fried meats with rice, burgers, and shrimp tacos in a lively Central Business District food stand.
Kawa Ni

Kawa Ni

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🍚 Asian Fusion

🍚 Asian Fusion

🥡 Chinese

🍱 Korean

🍣 Japanese

🦞 Seafood

Highlands

🍸 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.
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

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☕ 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.
Pablo's Coffee - Penn Street

Pablo's Coffee - Penn Street

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Pablo's Coffee serves globally roasted beans in a cozy cafe adorned with local art, perfect for coffee lovers seeking quality and ambiance.
Method Coffee Roasters LoHi

Method Coffee Roasters LoHi

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Method Coffee Roasters LoHi serves expertly crafted coffee and tea in a cozy, trendy Highland spot perfect for solo visits and study sessions.
2914 Coffee

2914 Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.7
2914 Coffee serves gourmet coffee and light fare in a cozy, trendy spot with eclectic decor and WiFi, perfect for solo dining or work.
Barcelona Wine Bar

Barcelona Wine Bar

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🥘 Spanish

🥘 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.
Port Side

Port Side

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Port Side offers a casual, trendy coffeehouse vibe with house-roasted beans, espresso drinks, and creative breakfast and lunch bites.
Noble Riot

Noble Riot

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🍷 Wine Bar

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Noble Riot is a vibrant wine bar in Denver's RiNo district, renowned for its natural wines, knowledgeable staff, and standout fried chicken in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
Colorado Sake Co.

Colorado Sake Co.

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🍣 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.