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.

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—black-garlic mashed potatoes, shishito tempura—with yuzu sours or smoky mezcal cocktails, all delivered with polished, unobtrusive service for an elevated steakhouse experience.

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Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

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Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

Downtown

4.3
Toro Food Concepts

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Toro Food Concepts

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🌽 Latin American

Central Park

4.8
Toro

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Toro

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🌽 Latin American

Cherry Creek

4.4
Toasts N Roasts

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Toasts N Roasts

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☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

4.7
Thump Coffee

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Thump Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

4.5
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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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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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LoHi

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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4.3

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Cap Hill

Stellar Jay

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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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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
Work & Class

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Work & Class

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🍔 American

RiNo

4.7
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Appaloosa Grill

Appaloosa Grill

$$

🍔 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.
Lunchboxx

Lunchboxx

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🍔 American

🍔 American

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.4
Lunchboxx serves creative sandwiches and fresh sides in a trendy River North Art District spot within Denver Central Market.
Home Away Coffee

Home Away Coffee

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☕ 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.
Rioja

Rioja

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🥙 Mediterranean

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Lodo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
Locally sourced Mediterranean dishes and wines energize the vibrant Larimer Square space of Rioja, a must-visit in Denver's culinary scene.
Ash'Kara

Ash'Kara

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🥙 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.
Toasts N Roasts

Toasts N Roasts

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☕ 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.
Cart-Driver RiNo

Cart-Driver RiNo

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🍝 Italian

🍕 Pizza

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Intimate spot in Denver’s RiNo offering Southern Italian wood-fired pizzas, fresh oysters, and craft cocktails in a cozy, trendy setting.
Kumoya

Kumoya

$$$

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Japanese

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.4
Kumoya delivers an upscale Japanese dining experience in the Highlands with fresh sushi, inventive flavors, and a trendy, cozy ambiance.
Huckleberry Roasters

Huckleberry Roasters

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Huckleberry Roasters is a modern counter-serve cafe in Dairy Block Market known for its exceptional coffee drinks and fresh baked goods.
Ms. Marji's

Ms. Marji's

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Ms. Marji's is a cozy cafe with garden patio, offering great coffee, pastries, and a peaceful vibe in an intimate, eclectic setting.
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.
Flora

Flora

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Flora offers a cozy, trendy cafe vibe with great coffee, tea, and fast service in a walkable Golden Triangle spot.