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Best Restaurants in Denver

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

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RiNo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
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

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🥖 French

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LoDo

4.4
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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

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RiNo

4.7
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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

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Capitol Hill

4.8
Skills You'll Build
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

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Uptown

4.3
Skills You'll Build
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

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☕ Coffee Shop

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Highlands

4.6
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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

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RiNo

4.4
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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

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🍣 Sushi

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Downtown

4.8
Skills You'll Build
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

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City Park

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails serves creative Ukrainian fare with inventive cocktails in a cozy, modern setting along Colfax Avenue.
Jovanina’s

Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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LoDo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
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

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Central Park

4.8
Skills You'll Build
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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Wash Park

4.7
Skills You'll Build
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

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🍣 Japanese

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Highlands

4.4
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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.

A5 Steakhouse

A5 Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

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LoDo

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

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.

Cap Hill

Stellar Jay

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Uchi Denver

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Linger

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Fire Restaurant

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Jelly Cafe

Jelly Cafe

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🥞 Brunch

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🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Jelly Cafe blends fast service, great coffee, and local specialties in a trendy, cozy brunch spot with outdoor seating.
Lunchboxx

Lunchboxx

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🥐 Café & Bakery

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Lunchboxx serves creative sandwiches and fresh sides in a trendy River North Art District spot within Denver Central Market.
Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery

Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery serves moist scones, buttery pastries, and hearty breakfast sandwiches in a cozy Highland cafe setting.
Postino 9CO

Postino 9CO

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🍝 Italian

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🍝 Italian

🍷 Wine Bar

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Hilltop

🪴 Congress Park

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Postino 9CO offers a trendy, cozy spot for wine lovers and small plates in an upscale Hale neighborhood setting with a huge patio.
801 Chophouse

801 Chophouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

🦞 Seafood

🥂 Fine Dining

🍷 Wine Bar

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.6
Skills You'll Build
801 Chophouse serves prime beef cuts and seafood paired with an extensive wine list in an elegant, clubby Cherry Creek setting.
Mister Oso RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Cool spot in Denver’s RiNo with vine-draped patio serving creative tacos and South American-inspired dishes in a trendy, casual setting.
Odyssey Italian Restaurant

Odyssey Italian Restaurant

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🍝 Italian

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🍝 Italian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Baker

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
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Odyssey Italian Restaurant offers classic family recipes in a cozy, dimly lit setting with live music and an extensive wine list near Speer.
Kike's Red Tacos

Kike's Red Tacos

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🌮 Mexican

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Kike's Red Tacos is a lively food truck serving authentic Mexican tacos and quesadillas with fast service and a casual outdoor seating area.
Wild Taco Denver

Wild Taco Denver

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Wild Taco Denver serves inventive tacos with Asian and Latino influences, vibrant cocktails, and a casual, cozy atmosphere in Central Denver.
Café Zuri

Café Zuri

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥖 French

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
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Café Zuri is a cozy, rustic coffee shop known for gourmet coffee, French pastries, and quiches in a warm local setting.
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

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Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.8
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Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails offers expertly crafted drinks, cozy vibes, and small bites in a trendy West Colfax spot with a welcoming atmosphere.
La Pasadita Inn

La Pasadita Inn

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🌮 Mexican

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North Denver

🎨 RiNo

4.7
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La Pasadita Inn serves traditional Mexican dishes with fast service and a cozy patio, offering an authentic and unpretentious dining vibe.
Sexy Pizza

Sexy Pizza

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🍝 Italian

🍔 American

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Sexy Pizza is a local pizzeria known for creative pies and pasta served in a trendy yet casual environment.
Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🍝 Italian

🥖 French

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill is a beloved Cap Hill lounge with live piano sing-alongs, classic drinks, and a welcoming covered patio.
Mr Peralta Mariscos

Mr Peralta Mariscos

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🦞 Seafood

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🦞 Seafood

🌮 Mexican

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Mr Peralta Mariscos delivers fresh Mexican seafood with bold flavors and a vibrant casual vibe in Sunnyside’s heart.
Appaloosa Grill

Appaloosa Grill

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🍔 American

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🦞 Seafood

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

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

Hop Alley

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🥡 Chinese

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🥡 Chinese

🍴 Contemporary

🍚 Asian Fusion

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Skills You'll Build
A hip Chinese restaurant in Denver known for modern shared plates, craft beer, cider, and clever cocktails in a trendy, cozy atmosphere.
20th Street Mexican Cafe

20th Street Mexican Cafe

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🍔 American

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Classic cafe serving hearty Mexican-inspired breakfast and lunch in a cozy, vintage setting with a focus on quick service and comfort food.
Machete Tequila + Tacos

Machete Tequila + Tacos

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Machete Tequila + Tacos serves vibrant tacos with creative fillings and an extensive tequila menu in Cherry Creek’s lively setting.
Machete Tequila + Tacos

Machete Tequila + Tacos

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Vibrant bar and grill specializing in creative tacos and extensive tequilas, offering a casual and trendy atmosphere with great cocktails.
Los Chingones RiNo

Los Chingones RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Edgy RiNo Mexican eatery featuring innovative tacos, creative cocktails, and a lively rooftop patio for an urban dining vibe.
Metropolis Coffee

Metropolis Coffee

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Metropolis Coffee brews exceptional coffee and espresso with a simple menu of pastries in a cozy, trendy Highlands café.
Alteño

Alteño

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🌮 Mexican

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🍴 Contemporary

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Alteño offers a trendy Mexican dining experience in Cherry Creek with standout dishes like jalapeño cornbread and avocado margaritas.
Cart-Driver RiNo

Cart-Driver RiNo

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🍝 Italian

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Intimate spot in Denver’s RiNo offering Southern Italian wood-fired pizzas, fresh oysters, and craft cocktails in a cozy, trendy setting.
Yazoo BBQ Company

Yazoo BBQ Company

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🍗 BBQ

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

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

Park Avenue Tacos

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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Central Park

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Park Avenue Tacos serves fresh, flavorful Mexican street-style tacos with great cocktails and a lively, casual vibe in the Central neighborhood.
Tacos Los Gueros

Tacos Los Gueros

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Tacos Los Gueros delivers quick, flavorful Mexican tacos with standout pastor and barbacoa in a casual West Highland spot.

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