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Sushi Den
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.9(1,767)Platt Park - 2
Guard & Grace - Denver
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(6,728)Downtown / LoDo - 3
Linger
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.6(7,829)Highlands - 4
Le Colonial - Denver
Price: Expensive•Vietnamese•4.7(478)Cherry Creek - 5
North Italia – Denver
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(4,556)Cherry Creek
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Alma Fonda Fina
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.9(579)LoHi - 2
STK – Denver
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(4,144)Downtown / LoDo - 3
Ship Rock Grille
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(330)Morrison - 4
Kona Grill - Denver
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4(2,317)Cherry Creek - 5
Church and Union - Denver
Price: Expensive•American•4.4(232)Downtown / LoDo
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Rioja
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(10,611)Downtown / LoDo - 2
Barolo Grill
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(4,048)Cherry Creek - 3
Tamayo Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.6(4,472)Downtown / LoDo - 4
Happy Camper Pizza
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.8(2,336)Downtown / LoDo - 5
Ocean Prime - Denver - Larimer Square
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.7(7,704)Downtown / LoDo
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The Capital Grille - Denver
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(4,855)Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.801 Chophouse - Denver
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(2,799)Experience only the finest, aged, USDA prime steaks and attentive, personable service in an authentic New York style steakhouse right in the heart of Cherry Creek. Combined with a daily fresh sheet that includes Maine lobster, innovative side dishes, small-batch bourbons and scotches, and an award-winning wine selection from around the world, you're sure to have an amazing culinary experience you won't find anywhere else in Denver. 801 Chophouse in Denver is open and is accepting reservations online, as well.
Guard & Grace - Denver
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(6,728)Chef Troy Guard’s largest and most exciting concept, Guard and Grace, is a 9,000 square ft. modern American steakhouse located at 1801 California Street in downtown Denver. The sophisticated new space offers private dining areas, one of Denvers largest patios, an expansive raw bar, a wood burning oven and open kitchen.Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Denver, CO | Union Station
Price: Expensive•Japanese•4.9(505)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!
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Denver
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(1,928)Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Denver, CO serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.Rioja
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(10,611)Chef Jennifer Jasinski's creatively inspired food is influenced by local seasonal products. Rioja is simple, pure food that emphasizes bright flavors and textures. The wines are a collection of fun interesting varietals that complement the cuisine.
Jovanina's Broken Italian
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,446)Jovanina’s offers a fresh, modern take on Italian cuisine sourcing the best local and regional ingredients by the season. Handmade pastas and our rustic, wood-fired ovens are the heart of our menu. We provide vibrant, vegetable-forward dishes, seafood, steaks, and chops, presented in a spirited, inviting setting. We pride ourselves on hospitality and consider ourselves amongst the best of Denver when it comes to taking care of our guests. Our bar is focused toward classic crafted cocktails, barrel-aged spirits, and seasonal liqueurs. We offer a local beer selection and an extensive wine list housed in our wine cellar Sotto Voce.The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace
Price: Very Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.7(4,961)Home of Afternoon Tea & Atrium Cocktails
Experience the iconic Afternoon Tea at The Brown Palace, a cherished tradition held in the elegant Atrium Lobby with live piano music. Enjoy properly brewed English tea, fresh scones with Devonshire cream, tea sandwiches, and classic pastries.
Tea Service Hours:
Monday–Friday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
In the evenings, the Atrium transforms for cocktails with live jazz by The John Kite Quartet. Enjoy classic drinks, wine, and sharable plates in a lively, unforgettable setting.
Cocktail Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Denver
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.8(538)Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!Tupelo Honey - Denver
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Southern•4.7(3,052)Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. Steps from historic Denver Union Station, we craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual.
Reservations are recommended, and we welcome walk-ins where possible! All guests with pets must be sat outside in designated areas per DPHE, and only when our patio is open. Our Patio is north-facing and weather dependent, please call the restaurant ahead of time to inquire whether the patio is open or not.
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- MMarkDenver / Colorado •13 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe arrived a bit early but were seated right away. There was an adequate number of choices and there were vegetarian choices. We both really liked our entrees (pasta dish and lentil stew) and dessert (cheesecake and beignets). Our server was attentive but not too attentive. Overall the ambiance and food were excellent. Highly recommend.More infoRiojaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown / LoDo•4.7
- JJarrodVIPIndiana •4 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoFood was excellent. Service was really good. My two complaints are the price was very high and our waitress didn’t give me happy hour discounts and brought me a double drink and charged without asking.More infoOcean Prime - Denver - Larimer SquarePrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown / LoDo•4.7
- RRyanDenver / Colorado •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoOur new favorite Restaurant!! Amazing service and food!!!More infoBao BrewhousePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Downtown / LoDo•4.6
- RReikoDeactivated - Italy •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoThe food was amazing - like I was in Italy. Loved it - pasta so fresh. Everything 10/10More infoJovanina's Broken ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / LoDo•4.7
- KKennethExclusive •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoThis is the second time we’ve been to Elways and they always go above and beyond and the food is always delicious. Highly recommendMore infoELWAY'S DowntownPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / LoDo•4.3
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Located just an hour’s drive from the trifecta of ski resorts—Aspen, Vail and Breckenridge—and nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains; Denver is scaling the ranks of the country’s most desirable places to live. And while Colorado’s capital city is a world class hub of winter recreations, a booming restaurant scene is on the rise, too. Brunch waits now rival those of its coastal counterparts. Sounds a little weird given Denver’s land-locked nature, but sushi is also popular here. Downtown, you’ll find Italian Trattorias, sprawling beer gardens, and a slew of coffee shops that range from pour over bars to laid-back, locals-only spots. Larimer Square forms the heart of downtown’s historic district and houses upscale restaurants fit for special occasions. On the outskirts of town, Red Rocks Amphitheater draws festival crowds for its outdoor acoustics and epic views.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown Denver is Three Saints Revival
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown Denver are The Kitchen American Bistro - Denver, Rioja and Tamayo Restaurant
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown Denver are Rioja, Church and Union - Denver and The Kitchen American Bistro - Denver
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown Denver are Bar Red, Stoic & Genuine and Three Saints Revival
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown Denver are Three Saints Revival, Happy Camper Pizza and Jovanina's Broken Italian
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