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Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in River North (Denver)

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1. Bao Brewhouse
4.6
Exceptional(1047)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 43 times today
Reservations & Dining Spaces:Tap Room (First Floor): Reservations are available only during lunch hours and on Monday evenings. This space operates on a walk-in only basis outside of those times. Service is via QR code, offering Chinese street food-inspired dishes and a rotating selection of local draft beers. Please note: There is a 90-minute dining limit.Tea Room (Second Floor): A more traditional yet lively dining experience with a curated menu, extensive tea selection, wine list, and a tea-centric cocktail program. The ambiance is designed for a fun, social experience, featuring a DJ on Tuesday, Thursday – Saturday for an upbeat atmosphere.🚨 Accessibility Notice: Our restaurant is housed in a historic building with two separate flights of stairs leading to each dining area. Unfortunately, there is no elevator. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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2. The Lobby - Denver
4.5
Awesome(865)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 21 times today
The Lobby is an award winning brunch restaurant and event venue located in the Ball Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Recognized as Denver's Best Bottomless Brunch Drink Deal by Westword for several years running, as well as People's Choice for Best Bloody Mary, The Lobby will not disappoint if you're ready to have a great time with great friends. Our Chef's Southern-inspired menu features Chicken & Waffles, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, freshly baked biscuits and so much more. Whether you choose to dine in the intimate garden-level Colorado Room, the light & spacious Main Dining Room or on the breathtaking Courtyard Patio, the scene is set for one of your best brunch experiences in Denver. The historic 1890 building brings in the old west charm of the mountains with exposed brick walls & stained glass ceiling, with the convenience of being within a mile of all downtown hotels & the convention center. Locals & travelers agree, The Lobby is the best spot to Gather, Feast & Imbibe!
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3. Marco’s Coal Fired
4.9
Exceptional(1249)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 16 times today
Marco’s Coal Fired started with the simple idea that passion makes great pizza. The authentic taste of Italy is served to you through the finest ingredients and traditional techniques of the Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN). Only 00 flour, San Marzano tomatoes, all natural fior di latte or bufala mozzarella, fresh herbs and fresh, all natural, non-processed ingredients are acceptable. Marco's Coal Fired cooks in authentic, Italian hand built wood fired pizza ovens. Come taste Marco's Coal Fired's efforts and see if we don’t have you dreaming of warm Neopolitian nights, no passport required!
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4. Call Me Pearl
4.8
Exceptional(100)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Denver
Booked 4 times today
Call Me Pearl is a space that honors an ethos of gilded celebration, simple joys, and humble hospitality. Here, we celebrate the often lost art of rituals and classics. Our menu features a focused selection of nostalgic favorites and convivial offerings that are equal parts exquisite and approachable. Providing a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like your fondest home cocktail party, Call Me Pearl is an unforgettable indulgence that celebrates timeless beauty and the human experience. You have an open invitation, adding to our collective story of shared memories.
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5. Teachers’ Lounge Food + Drink
4.6
Exceptional(181)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 9 times today
Located in the center of the former Emily Griffith Campus, and just past the lobby of the Slate Hotel by Hilton Tapestry, Teachers' Lounge Food + Drink offers touches of modern elegance in a relaxed and comfortable historic setting. Experience warm, approachable service and a contemporary take on classic dishes, along with bright cocktails, old-school wines, and local brews. Teachers' Lounge also offers an array of relaxing lounge and hotel patio seating to fit any occasion.
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6. Corridor 44
4.5
Awesome(984)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 4 times today
Corridor 44 is Denver's only Champagne bar. Our Champagne list consists of over 115 bottles of Champagne,18 Champagne cocktails & Champagne martinis. We also offer an extensive wine list & a full bar. Our dinner menu offers many small plates, appetizers and also larger dinner entrees.
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7. Bar Red
4.3
Awesome(105)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Bar Red is located just east of Colfax and Glenarm, two blocks from the Colorado Convention Center and directly across Colfax from the Golden Triangle. Bar Red offers Authentic Italian cuisine. Happy hour from 4pm-7pm and dinner from 5pm to close. The menu was prepared by Chef Luke McCoy. Chef Luke is classically trained in French and Italian Cuisine. Chef Luke's signature Seared Salmon Risotto is famous amongst regulars. All of Chef Luke's dishes are meticulously prepared with fresh scratch ingredients ...and his house-made Desserts are to die for. The menu changes weekly with many mainstay dishes to please all foodies. Bar Red also features occasional live music and there is never a cover charge. A semi-private lounge room is also available for large parties. The room has customizable seating and includes a working fireplace to complete the romantic, comfortable setting.
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8. Bazille - Nordstrom Cherry Creek Shopping Center
4.6
Exceptional(137)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cherry Creek
Booked 2 times today
Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (720) 746-4610 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Thank You.

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