Best Authentic Restaurants in Baker

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1. Punch Bowl Social - Denver

4.3

Awesome(60)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Baker

Booked 3 times today

We're all about good vibes and unforgettable hangs. Whether you're looking for a chill night with friends, belting out karaoke tunes (even if you don't know all the words), or just laughing over a few gutterballs, we've got you covered. With fourteen locations, each offering their own unique adventures, there's always a reason to come through and make some memories with us. Every night brings something new, from our crowd-favorites, Music Bingo and Trivia, to Silent Disco with 3 DJs. Bring your besties or get ready to meet some new ones! Let us host your next event! We've got the beats pumping, drinks flowing, and games ready to go. From full venue buyouts to exclusive gatherings, we have options to fit your every need.

2. MAKfam

4.7

Exceptional(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Baker

MAKfam is walk-in restaurant. Don't see any availability? Come on in, we look forward to serving you!Limited reservations are offered via the OpenTable Visa Dining Collection Program. MAKfam is a love letter to the owners' Chinese American roots, both having been raised by immigrant families who worked in restaurants. It began as a pop-up in NYC & NJ, then evolved as a stall in a Denver food hall. MAKfam is now an elevated counter-service restaurant in the Baker neighborhood serving award-winning Chinese food, natural wines, & craft cocktails. Crab Rangoons & hand-folded chicken & chive potstickers are inspired by Chinatown favorites, made with particular care & big flavor. Chicken wings with tingly málà seasoning & corned beef fried rice offer a familiar-yet inventive take on classics.MAKfam is a 2024 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand winner & Chef Kenneth Wan is the Semi Finalist in the 2024 Emerging Chef category of the James Beard Foundation.

3. Alteño

4.9

Exceptional(140)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Cherry Creek

Booked 62 times today

From the heart of Michelin-starred Chef/Owner Johnny Curiel comes Alteño. Curiel’s newest creation pays homage to his Jaliscan Highland roots and traditions, incorporating a mix of heritage flavors and rustic preparations that spotlight the cuisine and culture of the iconic Los Altos de Jalisco. The spirit of Johnny’s restaurateur father, the original Alteño, is felt in the very soul of the restaurant.The campestre influence woven throughout Alteño is inspired by Johnny’s childhood spent in the mountainous region of Los Altos, known for its rolling hills, historic colonial architecture, and wild, untamed land. Chef Johnny and his partner and wife, Kasie, developed the beverage program balancing top-shelf, native Mexican flavors and agave spirits like raicilla and mezcal, with classic cocktails and a wine list that includes a selection of Mexican, European and American wines overseen by Alteño’s in-house sommelier.

4. Alma Fonda Fina

4.9

Exceptional(509)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi

Booked 98 times today

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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5. Guard & Grace - Denver

4.9

Exceptional(6635)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 120 times today

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.

6. Linger

4.7

Exceptional(7805)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Highlands

Booked 110 times today

Housed in a former mortuary, the decor layers macabre remnants with posh details in a window-flanked space overlooking the charming Lower Highland neighborhood. The drink menu features sips and seasonings as savory as the dishes with which they're paired. While the rooftop patio-outfitted with 1975 GMC RV as bar and repurposed food truck as kitchen- beckons patrons towards adventure.

7. Mezcaleria Alma

5.0

Exceptional(216)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi

Booked 55 times today

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.

8. The Wolf's Tailor

4.8

Exceptional(174)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sunnyside

Booked 20 times today

This journey began in defense of the maker, those that bring to light from darkness, an idea. Our inspiration comes from memory, of travels we’ve taken - it is the thread that helps us bind our creation. Wolf’s is the laboratory where inspiration turns to creation, creation is stitched into a form that when examined takes guests on the creators' journey of exploration. But the quest to create comes not for the supplication of an audience, but for the continual introspective pursuit of pushing the boundaries of what we know as possible.

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9. Corinne Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(2703)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 85 times today

Voted one of the best restaurants in downtown Denver, CO, we cut through the complex to find honesty and effortless simplicity, serving you the food you want with the drinks you crave. Corinne Denver provides an inviting neighborhood environment with a modern design and honest food + drinks, from hearty to healthy. Drop in and stay awhile.

10. BRUTØ

4.7

Exceptional(109)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 15 times today

The heart of BRUTØ lies in our hearth, a live fire sustained by oak wood and manned by our chefs from open to close each and every day. You’ll find that our menu is centered around brutalist ideas, curated thoughtfully and carefully in a way that encourages little to no waste between our tasting counter and our bar program. Our efforts in sustainable practices are showcased through our vast fermentation program and our commitment to locality by way of partnerships with our local farmers and ranchers. BRUTØ's intimate setting offers the opportunity to witness each and every step in the culinary process up close.BRUTØ is located inside of Free Market on the Dairy Block of downtown Denver. The dining room consists of an intimate chef's counter that faces into our open kitchen. Make a reservation to join us for our Chef's Tasting Menu Tuesday-Sunday evenings.

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AshleyVIP
Denver / Colorado •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Good and cocktails are always amazing! The staff is always super friendly and knowledgeable!
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Guard & Grace - DenverPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / LoDo
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4.9
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UbaldoVIP
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The Alma Fonda Fina fam has done it again! Even though Alteno has only been open since March, the food and service are just as incredible as our experience at Alma Fonda Fina when it first opened (before its Michelin Star). Congrats to this team and if you get a chance to get in there before Alteno is on EVERYONE's list, now is the time!
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AlteñoPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Cherry Creek
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4.9
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Tom
Denver / Colorado •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Alma Fonda Fina continues to be one of our favorites! So happy that they continue to maintain quality food with interesting flavors paired with a fun, upbeat atmosphere.
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Alma Fonda FinaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• LoHi
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4.9
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Chase
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 1, 2025
Everything was great, bowling was fun. Live music was good, but a little loud if you’re trying to talk with your friends.
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Punch Bowl Social - DenverPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Baker
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4.3
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Brenda
Nashville •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
It lived up to all the press. Best wings ever. The signature salted egg French toast was perfect for dessert for a 4:00 meal. We liked everything about it. Easy parking, excellent service, ambience, and fun and delicious food. I will look forward to my next visit.
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MAKfamPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Baker
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4.7

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