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.

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Toro Food Concepts

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Toro Food Concepts

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🌽 Latin American

Central Park

4.8
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Toro

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🌽 Latin American

Cherry Creek

4.4
Thump Coffee

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Thump Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

4.5
The Wolf's Tailor

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The Wolf's Tailor

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🥂 Fine Dining

Highlands

4.7
The Wild

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The Wild

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

LoDo

4.6
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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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Cap Hill

Fire Restaurant

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🍴 Contemporary

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4.5

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LoDo

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
bartaco

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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
Wildflower

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Wildflower

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🌱 Farm-to-Table

LoHi

4.7
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La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

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🌮 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.
Machete Tequila + Tacos

Machete Tequila + Tacos

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🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Machete Tequila + Tacos serves vibrant tacos with creative fillings and an extensive tequila menu in Cherry Creek’s lively setting.
Ocean Prime

Ocean Prime

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🦞 Seafood

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
Ocean Prime is a luxurious Denver spot offering classic steak and seafood in an elegant setting with a long wine list and refined cocktails.
The PZA

The PZA

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🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

🍔 American

Central Park

🛼 Baker

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.
Frasca

Frasca

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🥂 Fine Dining

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Boulder

🏔️ Boulder

4.6
Frasca Food and Wine serves refined Northern Italian dishes crafted from local ingredients,
Brew Culture Coffee

Brew Culture Coffee

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☕ 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.
Root Down

Root Down

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🍴 Contemporary

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥗 Health

🍴 Contemporary

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Root Down is a vibrant LoHi spot offering creative American small plates and drinks in a funky art-filled setting.
Little Gingko Asian Cafe

Little Gingko Asian Cafe

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🍚 Asian Fusion

🍣 Japanese

🥡 Chinese

🍚 Asian Fusion

Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Quaint spot serving authentic Chinese and Japanese dishes with quick service and a cozy, casual vibe in the heart of the city.
Ollie & Park's

Ollie & Park's

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🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🦞 Seafood

🥞 Brunch

🍔 American

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Ollie & Park's offers a cozy, trendy spot with standout cocktails and delicious tapas, perfect for casual dining or special occasions in Central.
Amá Modern Mexican

Amá Modern Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍳 Breakfast

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.9
Amá Modern Mexican delivers inventive tacos and bowls with fresh, vibrant flavors in a trendy Highland food hall setting.
Appaloosa Grill

Appaloosa Grill

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🍔 American

🍔 American

🦞 Seafood

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

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

Venice

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🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🦞 Seafood

🍕 Pizza

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Venice is a white-tablecloth Italian spot crafting gourmet old-world dishes with a romantic, upscale vibe near Union Station.