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

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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.
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.
Flora House

Flora House

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$$$

🍳 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

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$$

🍚 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

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$$

☕ 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

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$$$

🍝 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

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$$$

🍣 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.

Michelin Star Restaurants

Indulge in Denver’s most acclaimed fine dining, led by chefs who’ve earned Michelin’s highest honor.

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The Wolf's Tailor

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🥂 Fine Dining

Highlands

4.7
The Ginger Pig

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The Ginger Pig

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🥡 Chinese

Tennyson

4.4
MAKfam

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MAKfam

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🥡 Chinese

Baker

4.6
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

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La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

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🌮 Mexican

LoDo

4.4
Hop Alley

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Hop Alley

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🥡 Chinese

RiNo

4.6
Glo Noodle House

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Glo Noodle House

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🍜 Ramen

Tennyson

4.7
Beckon

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Beckon

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🥂 Fine Dining

RiNo

4.7
BRUTØ

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BRUTØ

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🥂 Fine Dining

LoDo

4.7
Alma Fonda Fina

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Alma Fonda Fina

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🌮 Mexican

LoHi

4.8
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Denver's Best Patios

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

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Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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Fire Restaurant

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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.
Kunjani Cafe Denver

Kunjani Cafe Denver

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Kunjani Cafe Denver offers carefully sourced coffee and tasty bites in a trendy, cozy space with communal tables and free Wi-Fi in Highland.
Tacos Los Gueros

Tacos Los Gueros

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Tacos Los Gueros delivers quick, flavorful Mexican tacos with standout pastor and barbacoa in a casual West Highland spot.
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.
Doppio Coffee

Doppio Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Doppio Coffee offers expertly crafted espresso drinks, pastries, and light fare in a trendy, cozy cafe with inviting sidewalk seating.
Odie B's Sunnyside

Odie B's Sunnyside

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Odie B's Sunnyside delivers bold, flavorful breakfast and lunch sandwiches with vegan options in a lively, casual Sunnyside setting.
El Five

El Five

$$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🥘 Spanish

🍴 Contemporary

🥙 Mediterranean

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
El Five delivers vibrant Spanish and Eastern Mediterranean small plates in a trendy Highland rooftop setting with stunning city views and lively atmosphere.
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.
Home Away Coffee

Home Away Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

5
Home Away Coffee offers a cozy, bright spot in River North with exceptional espresso, homemade syrups, and a welcoming, dog-friendly vibe.
Toasts N Roasts

Toasts N Roasts

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Toasts N Roasts serves delicious coffee, breakfast burritos, and avocado toast in a cozy, dog-friendly cafe with great service and local charm.
Barcelona Wine Bar

Barcelona Wine Bar

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🥘 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.
Stellar Jay

Stellar Jay

$$$

🌱 Farm-to-Table

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Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4
Stellar Jay offers a chic rooftop dining experience in Denver with unique cocktails, a nature-inspired menu, and stunning city and mountain views.
The Greenwich

The Greenwich

$$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍕 Pizza

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.5
The Greenwich delivers upscale Italian dining with wood-fired pizzas, vibrant cocktails, and cozy ambiance in RiNo’s lively setting.
Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings

Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings

$$

🥟 Dim Sum

🥟 Dim Sum

🥡 Chinese

🍚 Asian Fusion

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings serves creative, flavorful Asian small plates and dumplings in a trendy space with fast service and excellent tea selection.
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.
Three Sisters Cafe & Catering

Three Sisters Cafe & Catering

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Three Sisters serves fresh, hearty paninis, wraps, soups & salads in a casual spot with indoor and outdoor seating in the heart of Downtown.
Rio on Wazee

Rio on Wazee

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍔 American

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.2
Vibrant Mexican spot offering bold Tex-Mex flavors, legendary margaritas, and a festive atmosphere perfect for lively gatherings.
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

🍸 Cocktail Bar

City Park

🌳 City Park

4.6
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails serves creative Ukrainian fare with inventive cocktails in a cozy, modern setting along Colfax Avenue.
Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥖 French

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Trompeau Bakery + Cafe delights with flaky croissants, savory breakfast sandwiches, and rich coffee in a cozy downtown setting.
Jelly Cafe

Jelly Cafe

$$

🥞 Brunch

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Jelly Cafe blends fast service, great coffee, and local specialties in a trendy, cozy brunch spot with outdoor seating.
Pizza Cucina Denver

Pizza Cucina Denver

$$

🍕 Pizza

🍕 Pizza

🥙 Greek

🍔 American

Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.9
Pizza Cucina Denver serves fresh, flavorful pizzas and comfort food in a cozy, casual spot with friendly service and vegetarian options.
ChoLon - Downtown

ChoLon - Downtown

$$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Chef Lon Symensma crafts elegant Southeast Asian dishes with European flair in a sleek, upscale setting at ChoLon’s downtown location.
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.
Postino 9CO

Postino 9CO

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍷 Wine Bar

Hilltop

🪴 Congress Park

4.6
Postino 9CO offers a trendy, cozy spot for wine lovers and small plates in an upscale Hale neighborhood setting with a huge patio.
Aquarium Restaurant

Aquarium Restaurant

$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

🥩 Steakhouse

🍸 Cocktail Bar

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Aquarium Restaurant offers a unique dining experience with fresh seafood and steak amidst a massive tropical fish tank setting.
Toro Food Concepts

Toro Food Concepts

$$

🌽 Latin American

🌽 Latin American

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Central Park

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8
Toro Food Concepts dishes out fresh, flavorful bowls and empanadas with a Latino-owned twist in Denver’s vibrant Central neighborhood.
Little Owl Coffee

Little Owl Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Little Owl Coffee offers craft espresso drinks with carefully sourced beans and fresh pastries in a cozy, casual atmosphere near Central neighborhood.