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

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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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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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Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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4.5

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Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.4

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Ajax Downtown

Ajax Downtown

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍻 Brewpub

🦞 Seafood

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Ajax Downtown serves wood-fired American fare with craft beers, cocktails, and a trendy patio space in downtown's Central area.
Onefold

Onefold

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🌮 Mexican

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.5
Onefold delights with farmhouse-style coffee, creative breakfast, and global cafe dishes in a cozy Uptown setting.
Chopstickers

Chopstickers

$$

🥡 Chinese

🥡 Chinese

🍚 Asian Fusion

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Chopstickers delivers fresh, flavorful Asian dumplings and noodles with fast, friendly service in Denver’s bustling Central Business District.
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.
Tammen’s Fish Market

Tammen’s Fish Market

$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

3.4
Tammen’s Fish Market offers fresh seafood with a focus on poke bowls, tacos, and fish and chips in a bustling RiNo food hall setting.
Angelo’s Taverna

Angelo’s Taverna

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🦪 Oysters

🦞 Seafood

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Angelo’s Taverna serves casual Italian dishes, fresh oysters, and cocktails in a cozy, lively setting near Speer.
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.
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.
Senor Bear

Senor Bear

$$

🌽 Latin American

🌽 Latin American

🦞 Seafood

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Senor Bear delivers contemporary Pan-Latin seafood and small plates in a trendy spot with cocktails and a lively patio ambiance.
Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

🥞 Brunch

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Welton Room Bar & Kitchen serves imaginative cocktails and coffee in a trendy, contemporary North Denver setting with upscale vibes.
Luca

Luca

$$$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🥂 Fine Dining

🍷 Wine Bar

🦞 Seafood

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Luca serves high-end regional Italian cuisine with fresh handmade pastas and a cozy, rustic vibe in Capitol Hill.
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.
Barolo Grill

Barolo Grill

$$$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍷 Wine Bar

🥂 Fine Dining

🌱 Farm-to-Table

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
Barolo Grill serves upscale Northern Italian fare with an extensive wine list in an elegant, romantic Cherry Creek setting.
Sun Valley Kitchen

Sun Valley Kitchen

$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Health

Sloan's Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.6
Sun Valley Kitchen serves affordable breakfast and lunch with fresh, flavorful dishes in a community-centered, relaxed setting.
Amá Modern Mexican

Amá Modern Mexican

$$

🌮 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.
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.
Coffeegraph

Coffeegraph

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

5
Coffeegraph blends unique Asian-inspired syrups and exceptional coffee in a cozy, family-run Berkeley spot with a trendy vibe.
Coffee Sarap

Coffee Sarap

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Coffee Sarap serves Filipino-inspired coffee and pastries with unique flavors like ube and pandan in a cozy, trendy setting near RiNo.
Moxie Eatery

Moxie Eatery

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Health

South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.8
Moxie Eatery serves casual American soups, sandwiches, and more in a bright, cozy space from morning till early evening.
Steuben's Uptown

Steuben's Uptown

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.4
Steuben's Uptown serves classic American favorites and cocktails in a lively retro-style diner with a cozy, trendy vibe.
Frasca

Frasca

$$$$

🥂 Fine Dining

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Boulder

🏔️ Boulder

4.6
Frasca Food and Wine serves refined Northern Italian dishes crafted from local ingredients,
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.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

🍗 BBQ

🍣 Japanese

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ serves all-you-can-eat grilled meats with flavorful marinades and a lively atmosphere in Cherry Creek.
Go Fish Sushi Denver

Go Fish Sushi Denver

$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.5
Go Fish Sushi Denver is a lively sushi spot offering classic Japanese dishes, tempura, and a curated sake and wine list in a casual setting.
The Universal

The Universal

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
The Universal offers inventive breakfast and lunch with rotating grits specials in a cozy, casual spot with a full bar in Sunnyside.
Pablo's Coffee - Penn Street

Pablo's Coffee - Penn Street

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Pablo's Coffee serves globally roasted beans in a cozy cafe adorned with local art, perfect for coffee lovers seeking quality and ambiance.
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.