Best American Restaurants in Downtown Denver
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Downtown Denver Restaurants
Booked 62 times todayAwesome! So going to the one in Houston More
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Great job made reservations for large group they were great!!!! More
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Wonderful imaginative dishes. The mushroom pasta was especially great. More
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This is a wonderful restaurant. My Filet was a little overcooked, but I can look beyond that because everything else was perfect. Desserts were wonderful. Will go back ! More
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Rioja is one of the best dining experiences in Denver. The food is excellent and very reasonably priced for its quality. The wait staff are exceptional and can provide excellent food and beverage recommendations. More
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Really appreciated the portion size that didn't leave me taking leftovers home and feeling heavy. This gave me and my partner an opportunity to sample 2 small bites on the menu before our entree. Flora and Fauna cocktail is lovey! Tartare to fish to pasta cooked perfectly and didn't rely on heavy butter or oils for flavor. Instead, creative purees and accents blended to tasty flavor. We will be back! More
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We eat out 100+ times a year, and try 30+ new places a year. I comment less than 5% of the time. All three courses were “lick the plate clean” wonderful. More
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Reliable and really delicious More
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Always my favorite go-to intimate venue in Denver! More
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Probably our favorite dining experience! The food was exceptional and the cocktails were perfectly crafted. Our host for the evening, Tom, was the best! He even gave us a list of his favorite things to do while in Denver! We will definitely be back!! More
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Ate before show at DCPA. Prefix theater menu offered a nice variety. Bone-in rib-eye was seasoned and cooked just right. Sticky toffee pudding was the best I have had. Wait staff was very friendly and attentive, with the manager spending a good deal of time visiting with us. The proximity to the theater is great, only a block away. Their free valet parking for dinner and the show was an extra benefit. More
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Happy hour at Jax is incredible: good menu with reasonable portions and great deals on drinks as well. Our new favorite. More
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All of the small plates SO delicious. Soup dumplings are a MUST. Great wine selection, great staff, highly recommend More
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We were very happy with Max Wine Dive. The food was great and the fact that they make "normal" dishes such as meatloaf and fried chicken available in a form that those with Celiac can eat is HUGE. Our server was exemplary, the light levels were low and intimate. All in all it makes for a very cozy, unintimidating and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Thanks to all More
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AMAZING! I can’t say enough about the food and service! The burrata.....oh my! Definitely a good find and will recommend to those in the area. I’ll be back next time I’m in Denver, no doubt! More
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This restaurant is a special find off 16th Street Mall in Denver. Fabulous food (Lamb Chops particularly); 100s of Russian and other international vodkas; lots of Russian dishes; and service was particularly pleasant. The noise level was high, but it was St. Patrick's Day and this is understandable. Definitely we will enjoy again when we are in Denver. Best restaurant from our standpoint in Denver! More
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One of my favorite restaurants. No matter what time of day, breakfast, lunch or dinner. More
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Had a wonderful meal and place to gather with friends! More
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Excellent and the food was amazing! More
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We loved our experience at the 6A cocktail bar. Sam was incredible at finding the perfect drink based on which flavors we were wanting. The music was fun but not too loud and the ambiance was romantic and classy. More
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A diverse and exceptional menu. Food quality is very good. More
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The food was AMAZING as usual! But what put it over the top was our server, Ricky! He went above and beyond to make our experience perfect!! I’ve been dining at the Chop House for over 20 years, and this was by far the best it’s ever been!!! More
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Perfect for any tea lover! We had an amazing time! More
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The food was average. A couple of the apps weren’t very good. Our server was outstanding. More
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The garlic knot was delicious, the Burata not so much. The presentation was lacking and it was not creamy but rather hard and tasteless. The pickled greens seemed to be out of place on the plate. The two pastas (Cashew Pesto and the Spaghetti with King Crab) absolutely delicious. We had (2) deserts Donuts (dry and had a weird taste) and Chocolate Tartufo (dry and no chocolate taste what so ever). Nicely decoratated restaurant and our server was lovely. More
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Great service from Joel. More
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Jonathon was great! He was very attentive. The food was also very great! More
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Returned after 3 years' absence and found it better than ever. There's now a tasting menu that was very much worth our while. The wine list remains excellent, ecumenical in fact, though with Italian wines duly featured. We won't be gone another three years! More
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We thought it was a place for dinner, but was really a lounge for drinks and snacks. We had a drink and went elsewhere for our meal. More
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Food was great! Not too crowded for server to allow us to talk before taking our orders Excellent wine list More
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We had a fantastic night at Hapa. I took my boo to celebrate his new job, and had to choose carefully as he is a chef and his standards are rather high! Our waiter, Alex I believe his name is, was fabulous. He suggested the perfect Saki, was very friendly yet professional. Ultimately he helped us order two delicious Omakase that we loved. We sent the chef a glass of Saki as a thank you. All of this experience was reasonably priced, and as an added oddity, I am a vegetarian (I do not eat fish) and I absolutely loved the food. Grab your homie, your bae, your friends, and go have a lovely sushi night. I suggest sitting upstairs or out on the sidewalk patio. -Hollis More
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Quiet and easy to have a lunch meeting. Service was good and have a variety of food options. More
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We love this place. Low key. Authentic. Friendly. Small. Good wine and food. Great value. More
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We really enjoyed eating at Aloy. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and mindful of allergies/other dietary restrictions. We came in a large group, and they took care of us very well! More
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Great service. Wonderful healthy food More
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I was surprised that it was packed on a Tuesday night. The food was delicious plentiful, and served fresh and timely. More
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Great food and a fun staff on a busy might. Quite enjoyable More
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Food and ambiance is amazing! More
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I would definitely recommend Rio Grande to a friend, but this location doesn’t have anything on the Rio Grande in Greeley. If you are willing to make the drive go to Greeley, you won’t regret it. More
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Love Euclid Hall! We come here for many special occasions and sometimes just because we wanna. Great service, great food, great drink menu with unusual beers and fun beer-based cocktails. And great food. Oh, did I mention the food? This time we LOVED the soundtrack, which was a heavily female-oriented indie rock playlist. More
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It was great, best bbq in Denver. More
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We escaped the hustle bustle of the city and ended up finding this delightful restaurant with a cozy booth perfect for sharing late afternoon lunch with my husband. Michael our server was exceptional and we look forward to returning SOON! More
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Excellent service and food. More
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Great spot for lunch. A friend and I went and we were torn between two options - when we said we could taste each other's choice, the waitress immediately asked if we wanted to split the two dishes. The grilled escarole salad was a great mix of fresh flavors and texture. More
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Great place. Really good food. Great for families. More
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They make great homemade pasta! Our server provided good information about the food and wine. Let me be clear - EAT HERE. More
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Even though it was Valentine’s Day, the staff were very accommodating. They even sat us in the back lounge and it made for a great evening of visiting with our friends. More
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great food. great service and super friendly. nice interior design too. simple yet classy for a slight island feel. More
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Deep Roots was enjoyable. On the evening we went (a Wednesday), there happened to only be one serving the entire place that had many guests. There were very long stretches inbetween getting food or wine. Since this was my first visit, I can’t say if this it typical service level. If we didn’t have a schedule to keep, it might not have mattered. I will go back to try it again. More
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Great food and atmosphere at this little hidden gem. We loved the shrimp dish we had and the pork dish some of the others had was excellent too. They make a mean margarita as well and the prices were very reasonable for a downtown restaurant. We had a group of 7 and it worked great. Highly recommend trying this cute Latin Bistro! More
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We were visiting from Atlanta and wanted to go out for a nice dinner while we were here. We were blown away by some of the most incredible food and service we have ever had. (And that's saying something because we all work in the industry) Chef Chris Sanders blew us away with a beautiful 5 course meal that left us arguing over which course was the best. The drinks were perfect compliments to the food, and the service was exactly what we wanted. This will be a stop every time we come to Denver. More
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We had a very large party dine at Rialto and had a wonderful experience. The food was great and because we were there during happy hour, the prices were especially good. Our Server, Steve was great. Dining with such a large party with multiple checks can be challenging and take forever. But Steve and the staff really kept things moving along. It was great. I would highly recommend. More
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The mimosas were great. I was disappointed in the food. I got the pig in the city and the pork was dried out. Normally the food is very good. More
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We love Sunday brunch at the Brown Palace. It’s our annual tradition for my husband’s birthday, and every year we look forward to it weeks in advance. And yet, it never seems to disappoint. The seafood is lovely, the champagne flows, the bacon is exceptional and the atmosphere is both fancy and fun. We’ve always had great service, and we love the live music. The dessert section is ridiculously good, almost overwhelming (but if you are gonna be overwhelmed, it should be by dessert). It’s our annual glutinous adventure and we have no regrets! More
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Nice to have fresh, healthy food choices convenient to our hotel. Staff was efficient and courteous. More
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The food was outstanding. We had the dry aged ribeyes. They are well worth the cost. Everything was exceptionally prepared. We also had the Trotter appetizer and a house made charcuterie. A great special occasion meal More
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Venice is one of our all time favorite Italian restaurants! The service, the food and the ambiance are 5 star! It is authentic Italian food in our local community and with several locations too. Love it!!! More
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We were in the pub during a busier time with St Patrick's Day weekend and a Nuggets game that night and I thought we had great service. We also have had the edamame and it was delicious and I would highly recommend it! This pub/grill is a great location and perfect for groups, couples or families with older children. More
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Love the market salad bar! More
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So nice that they offer parking for shows and complimentary cocktails for theatre goers....portions are large so you basically have lots of leftovers! More
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Yummy for the tummy! Excellent service and very much appreciated. More
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Best Ruben in town More
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We love this place! Best Mongolian style food ever! The staff is really friendly and the cooks make the kids laugh and entertain. Highly recommend! Wednesday night is kids night... More
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Good restaurant for great food! Get the meatball appetizer! More
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Love this restaurant! Now, one of my new favorites in Denver. The food is authentic, the service is stellar, love the fun atmosphere and decor is gorgeous. I highly recommend The Rhein Haus! More
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Our waiter Patrick was awesome! Had the whole family out for lunch and we had a great time. They were out of a couple of food items but overall it was a fantastic experience with great music and ambiance. We’ll be back! More
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We hit Happy Our and they have great prices on food and drinks and everything was good! More
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Fun atmosphere!! More
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Food was excellent. Nice ambience. Surprised how many empty tables and completely empty bar on a Sat night. Cons: food was slow. And I swear there was a sign at parking garage entrance saying “we validate parking.” Upon leaving, wait staff said no, and man with sign was strangely gone. Hmmm. More
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Food was very very good. Visited for restaurant week & were so happy we did! Fry bread street tacos & Christmas style enchiladas were ~muy bueno~. One of us was accidentally given the wrong dessert (we both ordered beignets) but the fruity flan was still tasty. Those chocolate beignets though... they were sent straight from heaven. No doubt we will be back! More
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Great atmosphere and the meatball grinder was delicious. More
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A unique find in downtown! Great cocktails and varied menu in a very nice environment off the beaten path. More
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Our group of 5 was actually seated early. Service was excellent, as was the food. Server was very accommodating to recommend wine and provide separate checks. It was a very enjoyable evening that we hope to repeat soon. More
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A few friends and I went for a girls night during Denver Restaurant Week. The whole menu looked delicious. I had the pimento cheese bites (YUM) and the fried chicken burger which was so much better than I even expected it to be. I'd definitely recommend the smores brownie for dessert, as well as the caramel pretzel milkshake. More
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Ceviche was delicious and there is a huge selection of tequilas. More
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Stopped by before volleyball tournament at convention center- great aesthetic , friendly service , pretty and tasty drinks, everyone enjoyed the food! More
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The service was awesome and everyone was so friendly! The food and drinks were AMAZING, and they even had a sign at our table with our name on it! More
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Great place to catch dinner before walking First Friday Art Walk on Santa Fe Drive. More
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Emily was awesome!! Thank you! More
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One of my favorite places to have dinner and great margaritas!! More
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The Nickel was terrific for dinner. Ambiance, food, service all were on point. I would happily go again when in Denver More
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Very positive. More
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Returning for sure! Restaurant Week Denver brought this lovely place to ouyr attention. We dine out about every 2 weeks; and we tend to return to places we`ve been before. So Restaurant Week is a huge enticement to expand our places to go to. I loved what I ate & drank. And besides the dishes we tasted, I` m now intrigued by the regular menu. Tasting menus are right up our alley. And with wine pairings!! we'll definitely return often. More
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Great food and great atmosphere! The view of the fish in the aquarium keeps the kiddos entertained! More
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We have been going to Ship Tavern for over 60 years, celebrating special occasions or when the spirit moves us. We've always been delighted with the experience. This last time was no different... More
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Great ambiance, drinks, and food! More
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We had a wonderful anniversary dinner. The food was amazing and the wine was exceptionally paired. We will definitely return. More
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Delicious food Casual comfortable setting Restaurant week. Great prices Appetizers Artichoke excellent Salmon and chicken piccata delicious Would def return More
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great location near hotels and the Colorado Convention Center More
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Limited menu. Out of the ribeye our party of four were craving. Pleasant attentive server. Pricey limited beer selection. Bass dinner was very good More
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The fish tacos were disappointing as they were like nuggets without much relish. I prefer corn tortilla chips to flour so that was disappointing too. Enjoyed the Irish dancing and waiter was good. More
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This is a private club that was open to the public during restaurant week. They did a nice job with the prix fixe dinner and included a complimentary glass of champagne. More
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Discover Denver
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.
