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

$

$$$

🥖 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

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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

$

$$

🍚 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

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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

$

$$$

🍝 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

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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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Stellar Jay

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Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.4

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Linger

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Aviano Coffee Cherry Creek North

Aviano Coffee Cherry Creek North

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.2
Trendy coffee shop in Cherry Creek serving gourmet espresso drinks and pastries in a modern space with inviting patio seating.
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.
Crema Coffee House

Crema Coffee House

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Crema Coffee House buzzes with a chill hipster vibe, serving expertly crafted coffee and eclectic bites in a cozy setting.
Corinne Denver

Corinne Denver

$$

🍴 Contemporary

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.7
Corinne Denver offers an upscale American dining experience with a warm ambiance in Downtown's stylish Le Méridien hotel.
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.
Dozens

Dozens

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Dozens offers classic morning fare like omelets, salads, and sandwiches in a cozy, casual setting downtown, perfect for breakfast and brunch lovers.
Onefold

Onefold

$$

🥞 Brunch

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍚 Asian Fusion

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Onefold serves scratch-made breakfast and lunch fare infused with global flavors in a spacious, comfortable setting near Union Station.
BRUTØ

BRUTØ

$$$$

🥂 Fine Dining

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
BRUTO offers an intimate, Michelin-starred dining experience in Denver with an innovative 11-course tasting menu focused on local and regional sustainable cuisine.
West Saloon & Kitchen

West Saloon & Kitchen

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🥩 Steakhouse

🍗 BBQ

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Old-fashioned saloon-style spot serving hearty burgers, steaks, and beer with a lively patio in the Central Business District.
Nowhere Coffee

Nowhere Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Highlands

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Nowhere Coffee delights with expertly crafted brews in a cozy, trendy North Denver spot known for community vibes and great coffee.
Mezcaleria Alma

Mezcaleria Alma

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.9
Mezcaleria Alma offers elevated Mexican small plates paired with a vast mezcal selection in a trendy, cozy Highland spot.
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.
Sushi Bay 17

Sushi Bay 17

$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

City Park

🌳 City Park

4.4
Relaxed spot blending modern decor with fresh sushi offerings and lunch specials, delivering a cozy vibe and lively karaoke room experience.
Ms. Marji's

Ms. Marji's

$

☕ 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.
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.
Istanbul Cafe and Bakery

Istanbul Cafe and Bakery

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

☕ Coffee Shop

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.9
Istanbul Cafe and Bakery serves fresh Turkish pastries, baklava, and specialty coffee in a cozy, casual Highland setting loved for breakfast and lunch.
Rioja

Rioja

$$$

🥙 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.
Blue Sparrow Coffee

Blue Sparrow Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8
Blue Sparrow Coffee serves expertly crafted coffee and tea in a cozy, trendy spot with comfy seating and a quiet atmosphere.
Avanti Food & Beverage

Avanti Food & Beverage

$$

🍽️🍺 Food Hall

🍴 Contemporary

🍕 Pizza

🍣 Sushi

🌽 Latin American

🍔 American

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Avanti Food & Beverage offers a trendy bi-level food court with diverse vendors and a rooftop bar, perfect for casual group dining.
La Brewjula Café

La Brewjula Café

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

Sun Valley

🏡 Hilltop

4.9
La Brewjula Café offers exceptional coffee and cozy vibes in a spacious setting, ideal for quiet meetings and casual breakfasts.
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Health

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen serves sustainable, gourmet New American fare focusing on surplus ingredients in a cozy, trendy setting.
Las Margs

Las Margs

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍻 Brewpub

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Las Margs is a lively spot serving vibrant tacos and refreshing margaritas with great happy-hour deals in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
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.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

$$$

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍣 Sushi

🍚 Asian Fusion

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
Modern, clubby spot specializing in sushi and Japanese tapas with inventive cocktails in a lively downtown setting.
20th Street Mexican Cafe

20th Street Mexican Cafe

$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍔 American

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Classic cafe serving hearty Mexican-inspired breakfast and lunch in a cozy, vintage setting with a focus on quick service and comfort food.
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.
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.