Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Denver

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Denver? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room

5.0

5 (198)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Highlands

About the restaurant

Welcome to Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room in the historic Berkeley neighborhood in West Denver!
We specialize in boutique organic wines from around the globe, local craft beers, and must-have light fare staples like cheese, charcuterie, and local desserts in the comfort of our cozy neighborhood bar. Last call is made 45 minutes prior to closing.

Top review

Christopher

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing wine list and owner was so nice and inviting !! Will be back soon.

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Experience

TWTE - Umbrian Owner/Winemaker, Lorenzo Mattoni

Alma Fonda Fina

4.9

4.9 (479)

$50 and over

Contemporary Mexican

LoHi

About the restaurant

Chef Curiel makes his solo restaurant debut with Alma Fonda Fina, a restaurant dedicated to sharing the integrity, tradition and culturally rich experiences that defined his culinary journey and create a transportive dining experience that embodies the beauty of Mexico. As Chef Curiel continues to push the boundaries of taste and tradition, he pays homage to his roots and uses food as a way to showcase his cultural pride.

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RachelVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing experience and incredible food, will definitely be back!

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Experience

Dining Room Reservation

Cirrus Social Club

4.9

4.9 (79)

$30 and under

Lounge

Congress Park

About the restaurant

Denver's Premiere Cannabis Experience! Now open to the public 4 days a week.

Cirrus is an entirely new experience for Colorado and soon, the world. Share cannabis with the people you love in an environment designed to create joyful moments and fond memories. Whether you're a first-time consumer or as we like to say, "sophisticated stoner", our Flight Attendants will guide you through a sesh experience featuring cannabis, munchies, and beverages.

Cirrus is perfect for: Special Occasions, Date Night, Friends Night, the Adults of the Family, and Guests Visiting Denver!

Learn more on our website.

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Christopher

Dined 4 days ago

Sara was an amazing sesh hostess. We brought our son and his finance here during their visit from Michigan. We had a great time and she was excited at the possibility of fitting in a private event here for their wedding plans. I am enjoying the membership!

Hamburger Mary's - Denver

4.9

4.9 (72)

$30 and under

Burgers

Denver

About the restaurant

Located in the City Park West neighborhood, Hamburger Mary's Denver has over-the-top entertainment with impressive eats. Stop by for a juicy burger, cocktails on our outdoor patios, or one of our events!

Our purple house hides off of the best outdoor patios in Denver! Come by for a burger or a beer and see what it's all about! Although we are known for our entertainment, we focus on food and service. Check out our reviews then come check out Hamburger Mary's

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Victoria

Dined on May 18, 2025

Early birthday/late Mother’s Day celebration. Definitely going back

Kizaki

4.9

4.9 (47)

$50 and over

Sushi

Platt Park

About the restaurant

Kizaki is Chef Toshi Kizaki’s long-awaited solo omakase restaurant, representing the pinnacle of his celebrated career and decades of influence in Denver’s culinary scene. After more than 40 years of success with Sushi Den, Chef Toshi returns to his roots with deep reverence for Edomae-style sushi—a 200-year-old Tokyo tradition that highlights the true character of each ingredient through precise Japanese techniques. Kizaki brings Denver its first authentic Edomae omakase, offering around 20 courses featuring raw, cured, seared, cooked, and dry-aged preparations. Guests can enjoy a full bar along with carefully selected sake, wine, or combined pairings to complement the experience. Omakase at the counter or table is $225 before tax. Drinks, additional sushi, and gratuity are not included. Reservation times are at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Once all guests have arrived, we will transition to Kizaki, where the Omakase experience begins approximately 15 to 20 minutes after the scheduled time.

Top review

EVAN

Dined 5 days ago

Best sushi I have had in Denver and certainly the most traditional true japanese omakase experience in the city.

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Kizaki Omakase

Go Fish - Denver

4.9

4.9 (111)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Baker

About the restaurant

Go Fish Japanese restaurant fits right in amongst the trendy shopping, eating, and drinking destinations on South Broadway - packed with personality and local flavor, this well kept secret is a favorite of locals looking for some quality food to go with a night on the town. If sushi isn't your thing, Go Fish also has a whole menu of Asian goodness and a full bar, serving up traditional drinks as well as the occasional wasabi shot. A must-visit for anyone looking for quality Asian food in Denver.

20% Gratuity will automatically be applied to parties of 6+

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Ryan

Dined on May 25, 2025

Great place for late night food. Good happy hour deals

Mezcaleria Alma

5.0

5 (201)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

LoHi

About the restaurant

Chef Johnny Curiel debuts Mezcaleria Alma in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood, bringing the dynamic spirit of Mexico City to life with CDMX-inspired small plates and an expansive Mexican spirits menu. Located beside Curiel’s first solo restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina, Mezcaleria Alma marks the natural next chapter in Curiel’s culinary journey to share the beauty of Mexico through food. Each dish and drink draws from Curiel’s experiences in one of the world’s most renowned culinary capitals—a city where culture and tradition merge with global inspiration and constant innovation.

While Alma Fonda Fina is a love letter to the home-cooked traditions of Chef Curiel’s childhood—the comfort food found at traditional fondas across Mexico—Mezcaleria Alma embodies the unbridled innovation that defines CDMX.

Top review

leslieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing food, phenomenal service and terrific ambiance. 5 stars all the way

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Experience

Chef's Counter

Experience

Dining Room Reservation

Bruno's Italian Bistro

4.9

4.9 (997)

$30 and under

Italian

Cherry Creek

About the restaurant

We believe Brunos Italian Bistro, could be just the thing you're looking for, offers a enjoyable meal from our pasta dishes, choice of chicken, seafood or steak. Please relax with your choice of a bottle of selected wine, chilled beer or a cocktail.

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KeithVIP

Dined on May 23, 2025

Always delicious food, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. Love Bruno’s

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Denver, CO | Union Station

4.8

4.8 (501)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Downtown / LoDo

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

Top review

ParthivVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always a good time. Very good bbq, especially the meat lovers for 2.

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The Hornet

4.7

4.7 (218)

$30 and under

American

Washington Park

About the restaurant

The Hornet has been serving the community of Denver for more than 25 years now, and it has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Located just a few doors away from Denver's finest independent movie house, The Mayan Theatre, it makes a great stop combo for dinner & a movie. Our happy hour kicks off each day at 4pm and goes until 7pm and features $4 draft beer & wine and also $3 off all appetizers.

Some of the top items on the menu at The Hornet include artichoke heart fritters, cheese and potato pierogis, prime rib french dip, honey stung fried chicken, cubano sandwiches and the lobster mac & cheese. The Hornet has a number of burger options as well. You could even have a private event at the restaurant. It is also nice for a date night.

Brunch get's hopping on weekends from 10am-3pm where award winning bloody marys and mimosas are always affordable. One of Denver's best hidden patios is just off the back of the restaurant and live music i

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Georgina

Dined on May 24, 2025

The chilaquiles’ sauce was very delicious and I would’ve never expected lettuce would go so well with it. A nice surprise was also the eggs on top of the popusa which was a nice twist. The service was great and place had a good ambiance

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