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

$

$$$

🦞 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

$

$$$

🍷 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

$

$$$

🍴 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

$

$

🍕 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

$

$$$$

🥩 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.

RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.3

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Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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Uchi Denver

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Alteño

Alteño

$$$

🌮 Mexican

🍴 Contemporary

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
Alteño offers a trendy Mexican dining experience in Cherry Creek with standout dishes like jalapeño cornbread and avocado margaritas.
Tamayo

Tamayo

$$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🌽 Latin American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥞 Brunch

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.3
Tamayo delivers innovative Mexican cuisine with a chic ambiance and a vast rooftop deck perfect for social dining experiences.
Uncle

Uncle

$$

🍜 Ramen

🍜 Ramen

🍚 Asian Fusion

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Changing menu spot known for ramen and pork belly, served from behind a centerpiece chef’s counter in a cozy, trendy Highlands setting.
Rocky Yama Sushi

Rocky Yama Sushi

$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍜 Ramen

Downtown

🛼 Baker

4.7
Rocky Yama Sushi serves fresh sushi rolls, ramen, and sake in a casual, lively setting with great happy hour deals.
Plant Magic Cafe

Plant Magic Cafe

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.8
Plant Magic Cafe offers a cozy, trendy vibe with specialty magic lattes, organic small plates, and a welcoming community hub.
Sunny's

Sunny's

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Sunny's is a cozy Sunnyside cafe serving scratch-made imaginative breakfasts with great coffee and a casual, trendy vibe.
Okinawa Japanese Cuisine

Okinawa Japanese Cuisine

$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍜 Ramen

Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Okinawa Japanese Cuisine offers modern sushi, traditional rolls, sashimi, and Japanese entrees in a sleek, cozy setting with great cocktails.
Crazy Mountain Brewery

Crazy Mountain Brewery

$$

🍗 BBQ

🍻 Brewpub

🍗 BBQ

Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Crazy Mountain Brewery offers housemade craft beers in an inviting industrial taproom, blending great brews with live music and vibrant community vibes.
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.
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.
Ash'Kara

Ash'Kara

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.3
Creative Israeli restaurant in Denver's Highland neighborhood offers vegetable-forward Mediterranean dishes crafted with premium, carefully sourced ingredients.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

$$$

🍗 BBQ

🍣 Japanese

🍗 BBQ

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ offers interactive yakiniku dining with fresh meats, vibrant cocktails, and a lively yet relaxed atmosphere.
The PZA

The PZA

$

🍕 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.
Stowaway Kitchen

Stowaway Kitchen

$$

🥞 Brunch

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Stowaway Kitchen serves globally influenced breakfast and lunch with a full espresso bar in a cozy, trendy RiNo café.
Novo Coffee

Novo Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍻 Brewpub

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Novo Coffee serves expertly crafted espresso and pour-overs in a sleek, cozy shop with great snacks and a trendy vibe.
Franks Bar-B-Que

Franks Bar-B-Que

$$

🍗 BBQ

🍗 BBQ

🍔 American

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.6
Franks Bar-B-Que offers authentic Texas-style meats and sides by the pound or combo plate with full-service BBQ catering.
Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar

Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar

$$

🍜 Thai

🍜 Thai

Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.6
Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar offers elevated, authentic Thai dishes and creative cocktails in a cozy, trendy Uptown setting.
Chez Maggy

Chez Maggy

$$$

🥖 French

🥖 French

🍴 Contemporary

LoDo

🥂 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

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RiNo

🎨 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.
Glo Noodle House

Glo Noodle House

$$$

🍜 Ramen

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Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.7
Glo Noodle House serves vibrant, flavorful ramen and Asian dishes in a cozy, trendy West Highland setting with great drinks and lively vibes.
Huckleberry Roasters

Huckleberry Roasters

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥐 Café & Bakery

Central Park

🏡 Hilltop

4.7
Huckleberry Roasters crafts top-tier coffee and pastries in a trendy, casual setting with friendly service and a welcoming vibe.
La Pasadita Inn

La Pasadita Inn

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

North Denver

🎨 RiNo

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

Blue Sparrow Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Blue Sparrow Coffee serves classic and specialty drinks with nitro cold brew, kombucha on tap, and fresh pastries in a vibrant RiNo courtyard and rooftop setting.
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.
Taco Uprising

Taco Uprising

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Taco Uprising serves bold, fresh Mexican tacos and cocktails in a trendy, casual spot with a lively indoor/outdoor bar experience.
Huckleberry Roasters

Huckleberry Roasters

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥐 Café & Bakery

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.7
Huckleberry Roasters brews exceptional coffee amid Larimer Square’s cozy, trendy ambiance, perfect for breakfast and solo laptop work.
Urban Farmer Denver

Urban Farmer Denver

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🍴 Contemporary

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Urban Farmer Denver is a sleek chophouse in The Oxford Hotel focusing on sustainable, colorful steakhouse fare with a trendy vibe.