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

$

$

🍕 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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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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Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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4.4

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Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.4

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Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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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.
Chivis Tacos

Chivis Tacos

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌮 Mexican

City Park

🌳 City Park

4.8
Chivis Tacos serves authentic, spicy Mexican tacos with a lively salsa bar in a casual Colfax setting loved by locals and visitors alike.
Buzz Cafe

Buzz Cafe

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Buzz Cafe is a chill spot with great coffee, tea, and light bites, set in a converted gas station offering drive-thru and patio seating.
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.
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.
Fluid Coffee Bar

Fluid Coffee Bar

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Fluid Coffee Bar serves exceptional coffee and breakfast burritos in a cozy, trendy spot inside the Central Business District's Magnolia Hotel.
Two Brothers Cafe

Two Brothers Cafe

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

☕ Coffee Shop

🍔 American

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Two Brothers Cafe offers hearty breakfast classics with great coffee and friendly service in a cozy West Highland spot loved by locals.
La Mai Thai

La Mai Thai

$

🍜 Thai

🍜 Thai

🍚 Asian Fusion

Edgewater

🍺 Edgewater

4.6
La Mai Thai Kitchen offers authentic Thai dishes with bold flavors, cozy ambiance, and a welcoming setting in the Edgewater neighborhood.
City O' City

City O' City

$$

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
City O' City serves creative vegetarian and vegan dishes in a bohemian atmosphere catering to all tastes.
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.
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.
major tom

major tom

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍴 Contemporary

🦪 Oysters

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Major Tom offers inventive small plates, exceptional cocktails, and a cozy, trendy atmosphere in the vibrant RiNo district.
Mystical Blends Café

Mystical Blends Café

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥗 Health

Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.9
Mystical Blends Café is a cozy, trendy coffee shop known for vibrant smoothies, açaí bowls, and standout specialty lattes in Central Denver.
Hearth – RiNo

Hearth – RiNo

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Hearth offers exceptional coffee and pastries in a cozy, sustainable spot with reusable jars and a quiet, inviting vibe.
Hooked on Colfax

Hooked on Colfax

$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍸 Cocktail Bar

CIty Park

🌳 City Park

4.6
Hooked on Colfax is a laid-back spot with local coffee, breakfast bites, beer, cocktails, and a seasonal patio for relaxed vibes.
Pita Central

Pita Central

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🥙 Greek

🥙 Mediterranean

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.9
Pita Central serves fresh, authentic Greek dishes with fast service and a welcoming vibe in the Highland neighborhood.
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.
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.
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.
The Patio at Sloans

The Patio at Sloans

$$

🍔 American

🍔 American

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.2
The Patio at Sloans offers a casual, dog-friendly spot with great burgers, cocktails, and lakeside vibes on a spacious outdoor patio.
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.
Mimosas

Mimosas

$$

🥞 Brunch

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.2
Colorful retro spot serving innovative brunch and comfort food, known for lively vibes and a wide mimosa & champagne selection.
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,
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.
Jacks on Pearl

Jacks on Pearl

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥩 Steakhouse

🦞 Seafood

🍴 Contemporary

Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ 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.
Port Side

Port Side

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Port Side offers a casual, trendy coffeehouse vibe with house-roasted beans, espresso drinks, and creative breakfast and lunch bites.
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.