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Best Restaurants in Denver

Best Restaurants in Denver

From chic rooftop eateries in LoHi to cozy, hidden gems in historic neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Larimer Square, discover Denverโ€™s most-loved spots.

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๐Ÿฅ˜๐Ÿœ Explore by Cuisine

Whether youโ€™re craving sushi, tacos, or artisan pastries, pick your flavor and weโ€™ll guide you to Denverโ€™s tastiest dining destinations.

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Denver Curated Favorites

The top spots weโ€™d recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff.

RESTAURANTFish N Beer

Fish N Beer

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๐Ÿฆž Seafood

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RiNo

4.7
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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.
RESTAURANTChez Maggy

Chez Maggy

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LoDo

4.4
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Chez Maggy is a modern French restaurant known for its refined French cuisine, cozy upscale ambiance, and standout dishes french classics.
RESTAURANTBeckon

Beckon

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๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

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RiNo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Beckon is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Denver's RiNo district, offering intimate chefโ€™s counter dining with seasonal tasting menus.
RESTAURANTAce Eat Serve

Ace Eat Serve

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๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

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Uptown

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Ace Eat Serve brings Pan-Asian flavors, cocktails, and lively ping pong fun in a trendy Central neighborhood spot with a juice bar twist.
RESTAURANTSacred Society

Sacred Society

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Highlands

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Sacred Society is a serene coffee shop and wellness hub serving rich coffee, healthy food, and immersive self-care experiences in West Highlandโ€™s cozy space.
RESTAURANTCorsica Wine Bar

Corsica Wine Bar

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$$$

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๐Ÿท Wine Bar

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RiNo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Corsica Wine Bar offers upscale small plates and curated wines in a cozy, romantic RiNo setting with attentive service and a trendy vibe.
RESTAURANTSushi by Scratch Denver

Sushi by Scratch Denver

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$$$$

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

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Downtown

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Sushi by Scratch delivers an intimate omakase experience with impeccably fresh sushi and expert sake pairings in a cozy, trendy speakeasy atmosphere.
RESTAURANTMolotov Kitschen + Cocktails

Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

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$$$

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๐Ÿด Contemporary

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City Park

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails serves creative Ukrainian fare with inventive cocktails in a cozy, modern setting along Colfax Avenue.
RESTAURANTJovaninaโ€™s Broken Italian

Jovaninaโ€™s Broken Italian

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$$$

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๐Ÿ Italian

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LoDo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Warm Italian eatery in Denver with exposed brick, wood-fired pizzas, housemade pasta, cocktails, and a cozy upscale vibe.
RESTAURANTThe PZA

The PZA

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๐Ÿ• Pizza

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Central Park

4.8
Skills You'll Build
The PZA delivers top-tier New York-style pizza with a cult following, known for quality pies, wings, and a casual, trendy vibe.
RESTAURANTJacks on Pearl

Jacks on Pearl

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$$$$

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๐Ÿฅฉ Steakhouse

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Wash Park

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Jacks on Pearl delivers an upscale steakhouse experience in South Denver with award-winning filet mignon, dry-aged sashimi, and a trendy cozy vibe.
RESTAURANTKumoya

Kumoya

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$$$

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๐Ÿฃ Japanese

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Highlands

4.4
Skills You'll Build
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.

A5 Steakhouse

A5 Steakhouse

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$$$$

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๐Ÿฅฉ Steakhouse

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LoDo

4.5
Skills You'll Build
A5 Steakhouse offers a sophisticated steak and seafood experience in a stylish setting, renowned for premium cuts and innovative cocktails.

Michelin Awarded Restaurants

Indulge in Denverโ€™s most acclaimed fine dining, led by chefs whoโ€™ve earned Michelinโ€™s highest honor.

The Wolf's Tailor

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The Wolf's Tailor

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๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

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Highlands

4.7
Skills You'll Build
The Ginger Pig

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The Ginger Pig

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๐Ÿฅก Chinese

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Tennyson

4.4
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MAKfam

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MAKfam

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๐Ÿฅก Chinese

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Baker

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Hop Alley

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Hop Alley

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๐Ÿฅก Chinese

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RiNo

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Glo Noodle House

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Glo Noodle House

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Tennyson

4.7
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Beckon

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Beckon

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๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

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RiNo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
BRUTร˜

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BRUTร˜

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๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

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LoDo

4.7
Skills You'll Build

๐Ÿก Explore by Neighborhood

Pick your Denver neighborhood โ€“ Downtown, RiNo, Highlands, Wash Park โ€“ and explore its best bars, bites, and hidden gems.

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Denver Eats

Enjoy neighborhood flavors, craft cocktails, and laid-back vibes at these must-try Denver Eats hotspots.

Downtown

Ukiyo

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

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Heading

4.6

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Downtown

Guard and Grace

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$$$$

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๐Ÿด Contemporary

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Heading

4.7

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Highlands

Blue Sparrow Coffee

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4.6

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Capitol Hill

Champagne Tiger

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๐Ÿฅž Brunch

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4.8

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Toasts N Roasts

Toasts N Roasts

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โ˜• Coffee Shop

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โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

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Capitol Hill

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Uptown

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Toasts N Roasts serves delicious coffee, breakfast burritos, and avocado toast in a cozy, dog-friendly cafe with great service and local charm.
Chuey FU's Latin-Asian Grub

Chuey FU's Latin-Asian Grub

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๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

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๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

๐ŸŒฝ Latin American

๐Ÿฑ Korean

๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

๐Ÿฒ Vietnamese

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Baker

๐Ÿ›ผ Baker

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Chuey FU's offers funky, casual Latin-Asian street food with Mexican and Korean flair, perfect for laid-back dining with vibrant flavors.
My Neighbor Felix LoHi

My Neighbor Felix LoHi

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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LoHi

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.2
Skills You'll Build
My Neighbor Felix LoHi serves traditional Mexican dishes with creative cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere in a laid-back Highland setting.
Bazille

Bazille

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๐Ÿ” American

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๐Ÿ” American

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿฅ™ Mediterranean

๐Ÿฅ– French

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Cherry Creek

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cherry Creek

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Bazille offers a cozy, trendy American dining experience inside Cherry Creek Mall with great cocktails and fast service.
Hana Matsuri Omakase Glendale

Hana Matsuri Omakase Glendale

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

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๐Ÿฃ Sushi

๐Ÿฃ Japanese

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

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Cherry Creek

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cherry Creek

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Hana Matsuri Omakase Glendale serves impeccable Japanese omakase with fresh fish, attentive service, and a cozy upscale atmosphere in Glendale.
Method Coffee Roasters LoHi

Method Coffee Roasters LoHi

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โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

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Highlands

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Method Coffee Roasters LoHi serves expertly crafted coffee and tea in a cozy, trendy Highland spot perfect for solo visits and study sessions.
Plant Magic Cafe

Plant Magic Cafe

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๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

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๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

โ˜• Coffee Shop

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Capitol Hill

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Uptown

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Plant Magic Cafe offers a cozy, trendy vibe with specialty magic lattes, organic small plates, and a welcoming community hub.
The Osage Cafรฉ & Mercado

The Osage Cafรฉ & Mercado

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๐Ÿ” American

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๐Ÿ” American

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

โ˜• Coffee Shop

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Downtown

๐Ÿ›ผ Baker

4.5
Skills You'll Build
The Osage Cafรฉ & Mercado serves affordable American comfort food with fast service and a cozy atmosphere in Central Denver.
Ms. Marji's

Ms. Marji's

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โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

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Capitol Hill

๐ŸŒณ Capitol Hill

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Ms. Marji's is a cozy cafe with garden patio, offering great coffee, pastries, and a peaceful vibe in an intimate, eclectic setting.
Nanaโ€™s Dim Sum & Dumplings

Nanaโ€™s Dim Sum & Dumplings

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๐ŸฅŸ Dim Sum

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๐ŸฅŸ Dim Sum

๐Ÿฅก Chinese

๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

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Highlands

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Nanaโ€™s Dim Sum & Dumplings serves creative, flavorful Asian small plates and dumplings in a trendy space with fast service and excellent tea selection.
Watercourse Foods

Watercourse Foods

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๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

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๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

โ˜• Coffee Shop

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Capitol Hill

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Uptown

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Watercourse Foods serves inventive plant-based comfort food in a cozy, plant-filled setting with vegan and vegetarian delights.
Two Brothers Cafe

Two Brothers Cafe

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๐Ÿณ Breakfast

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๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿ” American

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Highlands

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Two Brothers Cafe offers hearty breakfast classics with great coffee and friendly service in a cozy West Highland spot loved by locals.
Kike's Red Tacos

Kike's Red Tacos

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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Highlands

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Kike's Red Tacos is a lively food truck serving authentic Mexican tacos and quesadillas with fast service and a casual outdoor seating area.
Trattoria Stella

Trattoria Stella

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๐Ÿ Italian

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๐Ÿ Italian

๐Ÿท Wine Bar

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

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Capitol Hill

๐Ÿชด Congress Park

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Trattoria Stella serves fresh Italian pastas and vibrant dishes in a colorful brick setting with inviting sidewalk patio dining.
Offshoots at the Gardens Cafรฉ

Offshoots at the Gardens Cafรฉ

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๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

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๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

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Congress Park

๐Ÿชด Congress Park

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Offshoots at the Gardens Cafรฉ serves fresh, flavorful sandwiches and coffee amidst the lush serenity of the Botanic Gardens with casual, cozy vibes.
Goosetown Tavern BBQ

Goosetown Tavern BBQ

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๐Ÿ— BBQ

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๐Ÿ— BBQ

๐Ÿป Brewpub

๐Ÿ” American

๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

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Capitol Hill

๐Ÿชด Congress Park

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Goosetown Tavern BBQ is a veteran local bar with hearty BBQ, craft brews, live music, and weekly events in a cozy, casual atmosphere.
Barolo Grill

Barolo Grill

$$$$

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๐Ÿ Italian

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๐Ÿ Italian

๐Ÿท Wine Bar

๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

๐ŸŒฑ Farm-to-Table

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Cherry Creek

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cherry Creek

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Barolo Grill serves upscale Northern Italian fare with an extensive wine list in an elegant, romantic Cherry Creek setting.
Coohills

Coohills

$$$$

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๐Ÿฅ– French

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๐Ÿฅ– French

๐Ÿฅ‚ Fine Dining

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿท Wine Bar

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Downtown

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Coohills serves French-inspired, market-fresh dishes in a chic, upscale space with a lounge and patio vibe.
Guard and Grace

Guard and Grace

$$$$

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๐Ÿด Contemporary

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๐Ÿด Contemporary

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Downtown

๐Ÿ™๏ธ Downtown

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Modern steakhouse in Denver offering exquisite chops, small plates, fine wines, a raw bar, and a stylish patio atmosphere.
Mama Jo's Chicken, Biscuits, BBQ

Mama Jo's Chicken, Biscuits, BBQ

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City Park

๐ŸŒณ City Park

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Mama Jo's delivers authentic Southern barbecue and crispy chicken biscuits in a casual Central neighborhood setting, beloved for rich flavors and hearty portions.
Cherry Creek Grill

Cherry Creek Grill

$$$

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๐Ÿ” American

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๐Ÿ” American

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿท Wine Bar

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

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Cherry Creek

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cherry Creek

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Cherry Creek Grill serves upscale American classics like prime rib and burgers in a cozy, lively setting with a popular patio vibe.
Mystical Blends Cafรฉ

Mystical Blends Cafรฉ

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โ˜• Coffee Shop

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โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

๐Ÿฅ— Health

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Congress Park

๐Ÿชด Congress Park

4.9
Skills You'll Build
Mystical Blends Cafรฉ is a cozy, trendy coffee shop known for vibrant smoothies, aรงaรญ bowls, and standout specialty lattes in Central Denver.
Appaloosa Grill

Appaloosa Grill

$$

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๐Ÿ” American

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๐Ÿ” American

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

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Downtown

๐Ÿ™๏ธ Downtown

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Appaloosa Grill offers refined American comfort food with live music nightly in a vibrant, employee-owned bar inside the Denver Masonic Building.
Tacos Los Gueros

Tacos Los Gueros

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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Highlands

๐Ÿธ LoHi

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Tacos Los Gueros delivers quick, flavorful Mexican tacos with standout pastor and barbacoa in a casual West Highland spot.
Ni Tuyo

Ni Tuyo

$$

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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Capitol Hill

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Wash Park

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Ni Tuyo offers elevated Mexican dining with vibrant flavors, craft cocktails, and a trendy yet cozy atmosphere near University Park.
Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

$$

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๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

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๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿฅž Brunch

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RiNo

๐ŸŽจ RiNo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Welton Room Bar & Kitchen serves imaginative cocktails and coffee in a trendy, contemporary North Denver setting with upscale vibes.
Wild Taco Denver

Wild Taco Denver

$$

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๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

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๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

๐Ÿฅ— Vegan & Vegetarian

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

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Downtown

๐ŸŒณ Capitol Hill

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Wild Taco Denver serves inventive tacos with Asian and Latino influences, vibrant cocktails, and a casual, cozy atmosphere in Central Denver.
Bar Red

Bar Red

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๐Ÿ Italian

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๐Ÿ Italian

๐Ÿ• Pizza

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿท Wine Bar

๐Ÿฆž Seafood

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Downtown

๐Ÿ™๏ธ Downtown

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Bar Red offers cozy brick-walled vibes with Italian entrees, unique drinks, and occasional live music in an upscale casual setting.
ChopHouse & Brewery

ChopHouse & Brewery

$$$$

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๐Ÿฅฉ Steakhouse

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๐Ÿฅฉ Steakhouse

๐Ÿป Brewpub

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

๐Ÿท Wine Bar

๐Ÿ” American

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Downtown

๐Ÿฅ‚ LoDo

4.3
Skills You'll Build
ChopHouse & Brewery offers diverse steaks, house-brewed ales, and small-batch bourbons with a vibrant happy hour vibe in a cozy upscale setting.
Anise

Anise

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๐Ÿฒ Vietnamese

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๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

๐Ÿฒ Vietnamese

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Cap Hill

๐ŸŒณ Capitol Hill

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Laid-back spot serving fresh Vietnamese dishes, weekend brunch, and a curated selection of Japanese whiskies in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
Moonflower Coffee

Moonflower Coffee

$

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โ˜• Coffee Shop

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โ˜• Coffee Shop

๐Ÿณ Breakfast

๐Ÿฅ Cafรฉ & Bakery

โ€ข

Sloanโ€™s Lake

๐Ÿšฒ Sloanโ€™s Lake

4.9
Skills You'll Build
Moonflower Coffee offers unique specialty drinks in a cozy, trendy space with indoor and dog-friendly outdoor seating near Sloan's Lake.
Kobe An LoHi

Kobe An LoHi

$$

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๐Ÿฃ Japanese

โ€“

๐Ÿฃ Japanese

๐Ÿš Asian Fusion

โ€ข

Highlands

๐ŸŒฒ Highlands

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Japanese eatery specializing in shabu-shabu and sukiyaki with a cozy vibe and inviting wood interiors, plus a charming enclosed patio.
HAZEL

HAZEL

$$

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๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

โ€“

๐Ÿธ Cocktail Bar

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South Broadway

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Wash Park

4.4
Skills You'll Build
HAZEL is a cozy, trendy bar known for great cocktails, a lively atmosphere, and a unique local art vibe on South Pearl Street.

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