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

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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.
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

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$$$

🍷 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

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$

🍕 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.

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Denver's Best Patios

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

LoDo

Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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Uchi Denver

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4.6

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Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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Stellar Jay

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Sushi Bay 17

Sushi Bay 17

$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

City Park

🌳 City Park

4.4
Relaxed spot blending modern decor with fresh sushi offerings and lunch specials, delivering a cozy vibe and lively karaoke room experience.
On and Off Cafe

On and Off Cafe

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.2
On and Off Cafe offers a cozy, trendy spot known for fast service, great coffee, and a tasty breakfast and lunch menu in the Highlands.
Ultreia

Ultreia

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🥘 Spanish

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Spanish and Portuguese small plates served in a cozy, mural-lined Union Station spot with great cocktails and lively atmosphere.
Aviano Coffee Cherry Creek North

Aviano Coffee Cherry Creek North

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.2
Trendy coffee shop in Cherry Creek serving gourmet espresso drinks and pastries in a modern space with inviting patio seating.
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

$$

🌮 Mexican

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal is a hip Mexican spot in Denver serving authentic pozole, tacos, and cocktails in a cozy, dimly-lit setting.
Range Restaurant

Range Restaurant

$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🍔 American

🦞 Seafood

🥩 Steakhouse

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Range Restaurant serves New American Western dishes and craft cocktails in a sleek, upscale hotel setting blending local flavors with chic ambiance.
Alma Fonda Fina

Alma Fonda Fina

$$$

🌮 Mexican

🍴 Contemporary

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.8
Alma Fonda Fina offers a cozy, upscale Mexican dining experience in Denver’s Highland neighborhood with creative dishes and craft cocktails.
Dozens

Dozens

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Dozens offers classic morning fare like omelets, salads, and sandwiches in a cozy, casual setting downtown, perfect for breakfast and brunch lovers.
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.
Kobe An LoHi

Kobe An LoHi

$$

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

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

Corner Bakery Cafe

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

☕ Coffee Shop

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.2
Corner Bakery Cafe serves classic sandwiches, pasta, and pastries in a casual, counter-service setting with fast and friendly service.
The Wild

The Wild

$$

🍸 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.
Izu-Sushi

Izu-Sushi

$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🥗 Health

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Izu-Sushi serves fresh sushi and noodle dishes in a cozy setting with vibrant red and white decor.
Cherry Bean - Coffee

Cherry Bean - Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Sun-filled neighborhood coffee spot with gourmet brews, smoothies, breakfast eats, free Wi-Fi, and a cozy trendy vibe in Sunnyside.
The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🦞 Seafood

🥩 Steakhouse

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Upscale steakhouse in Denver’s Larimer Square serving classic American fare with an elegant clubby atmosphere.
Bazille

Bazille

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥙 Mediterranean

🥖 French

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Bazille offers a cozy, trendy American dining experience inside Cherry Creek Mall with great cocktails and fast service.
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

$$

🍔 American

🍻 Brewpub

🍔 American

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery blends stellar craft beers with trendy bistro fare in a bright two-story spot featuring a terrace.
Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark

Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark

$$

🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

🍝 Italian

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.5
Marco's Coal Fired delivers gourmet Neapolitan and NY-style coal-fired pizzas with a lively bar in a colorful setting near Coors Field.
Sexy Pizza

Sexy Pizza

$

🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

🍝 Italian

🍔 American

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Sexy Pizza is a local pizzeria known for creative pies and pasta served in a trendy yet casual environment.
Kenji Sushi

Kenji Sushi

$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍜 Ramen

Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.3
Kenji Sushi serves artful cooked dishes and sushi with a wide beverage selection in a casual Uptown storefront.
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.
GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo

GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo

$$

🍛 Indian

🍛 Indian

🍔 American

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.9
GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo blends Indian spices with classic American comfort in a trendy, cozy spot with fast service and late-night hours.
The Ginger Pig

The Ginger Pig

$$

🥡 Chinese

🥡 Chinese

🍚 Asian Fusion

Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.4
The Ginger Pig offers a vibrant Asian fusion in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood with standout Korean fried chicken and a cozy, trendy vibe.
Just BE Kitchen - Lohi

Just BE Kitchen - Lohi

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥗 Health

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.3
Just BE Kitchen offers vibrant gluten-free American breakfast and lunch in a bright, casual space with quick counter service.
Stout Street Social

Stout Street Social

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🦞 Seafood

🍣 Sushi

🍱 Korean

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Stout Street Social offers a hip, eclectic menu from clam chowder to sushi rolls in a lively setting near the Convention Center.
Gyros town

Gyros town

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🥙 Greek

🥙 Mediterranean

RiNo

🥂 LoDo

4.1
Gyros town offers casual Greek eats with fast service, featuring tender gyros, lamb combos, and a lively food truck vibe.
A5 Steakhouse

A5 Steakhouse

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🦞 Seafood

🍴 Contemporary

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

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