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.

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.

LoHi

Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.3

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RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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4.3

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Uchi Denver

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🍣 Sushi

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4.6

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Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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The Osage Café & Mercado

The Osage Café & Mercado

$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

Downtown

🛼 Baker

4.5
The Osage Café & Mercado serves affordable American comfort food with fast service and a cozy atmosphere in Central Denver.
Le Bilboquet Denver

Le Bilboquet Denver

$$$$

🥖 French

🥖 French

🦞 Seafood

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3
Le Bilboquet Denver offers refined French dining with cozy ambiance, signature Cajun chicken, and standout cocktails in Cherry Creek’s upscale setting.
Mizuna

Mizuna

$$$$

🍴 Contemporary

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Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Mizuna delivers creative New American cuisine with exquisite tasting menus in an intimate, cozy setting of Denver’s Cap Hill neighborhood.
Cucina Colore

Cucina Colore

$$

🍝 Italian

🍝 Italian

🍴 Contemporary

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3
Cucina Colore offers sleek casual Italian dining with innovative dishes and an extensive wine list in Cherry Creek.
Ace Coffee Bar

Ace Coffee Bar

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.6
Ace Coffee Bar offers expertly crafted coffee, fresh pastries, and a welcoming vibe with indoor and outdoor seating perfect for work or relaxation.
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.
Brew Culture Coffee

Brew Culture Coffee

$

☕ 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.
Izu-Sushi

Izu-Sushi

$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🥗 Health

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Izu-Sushi serves fresh sushi and noodle dishes in a cozy setting with vibrant red and white decor.
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.
The Denver Central Market

The Denver Central Market

$

🍽️🍺 Food Hall

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍕 Pizza

☕ Coffee Shop

🦞 Seafood

🍸 Cocktail Bar

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
An airy market featuring meat, fish, bakery, pizzeria, and more, delivering a vibrant food hall experience.
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.
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.
Novo Coffee

Novo Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥞 Brunch

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥐 Café & Bakery

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Novo Coffee delivers sleek style and expertly crafted espresso drinks with a local roaster's touch and tasty snacks.
Water Grill Denver

Water Grill Denver

$$$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Sophisticated Denver seafood spot boasting a daily-updated menu and extensive raw-bar options in an upscale, trendy atmosphere.
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar

$$$

🦞 Seafood

🦞 Seafood

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
Upscale seafood destination in Denver’s LoDo serving fresh oysters, creative cocktails, and a stylish, relaxed atmosphere.
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.
Colorado Sake Co.

Colorado Sake Co.

$$

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Sushi

🥟 Dim Sum

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Colorado Sake Co. offers a trendy spot with exceptional American-made sake and fresh Japanese small plates in the vibrant RiNo district.
Araujo's Restaurants

Araujo's Restaurants

$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Araujo's Restaurants serves classic Mexican dishes in a festive, family-friendly cantina with combo platters and convenient to-go options.
Procession Coffee

Procession Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Procession Coffee crafts expertly roasted coffee with a cozy, trendy vibe and impeccable service in North Denver’s vibrant scene.
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.
Kike's Red Tacos

Kike's Red Tacos

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Kike's Red Tacos is a lively food truck serving authentic Mexican tacos and quesadillas with fast service and a casual outdoor seating area.
The Drip Cafe

The Drip Cafe

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.5
The Drip Cafe serves quality coffee and supports community with a welcoming vibe and mission-driven approach on Santa Fe Drive.
Green Bus Cafe

Green Bus Cafe

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍳 Breakfast

City Park

🌳 City Park

4.9
Green Bus Cafe offers exceptional coffee and vegan baked goods in a cozy, trendy Central neighborhood spot with a laid-back vibe.
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.
Sacred Society

Sacred Society

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Health

Highlands

🌲 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.
Café Miriam - Uptown

Café Miriam - Uptown

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥖 French

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

5
Café Miriam blends French, Moroccan, and Mexican flavors in a cozy, trendy spot with excellent crepes and coffee in a historic vibe.