Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Downtown / LoDo

We had an amazing dining experience at Rioja! The food was incredibly fresh and flavorful. We started with the picnic plate as an appetizer, and everything on it was absolutely delicious. Their house-made bread deserves a special mention—it was so good that I wish they sold it on its own. For the main course, I had the black-and-white pasta with seafood. The seafood was exceptional, especially the mussels, which were the best I’ve ever had—tender, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The pasta was equally impressive, tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. My husband ordered the grilled Thai pork chop, which was packed with bold, flavorful seasoning and cooked to perfection. All dishes exceeded our expectations, and we left thoroughly impressed. The service was good overall. Justin’s hospitality truly elevated our evening and left us feeling well taken care of. We definitely would love to come back and try other dishes from their menu.

Great food and service. Thoughtful staff that make our birthday evening special.

The food and service were great. I would definitely go back.

What a fantastic night out in Denver! We tried the Stock Show Menu at STK and it was impeccable! First off- you must order the Marshmallow Old Fashioned with your steak- it was a must have pairing. We always love the pull apart buttery bread served in skillets (the blue cheese butter was insanely good!) We had the stock show menu , featuring a yummy Caesar salad to start (served with the thickest slices of bacon I’ve ever seen- photos to come!), perfectly grilled asparagus, to die for Mac n cheese, delicious steak. Their “Cloud” dessert was a work of art! The Butter Cake Cheesecake was hidden under a cloud of pink cotton candy- which they lit on fire to reveal the cheesecake covered in fresh berries. Seriously stunning presentation and it was incredible! The atmosphere was such a vibe- great music, the service was wonderful! This is a must stop if you’re in town for the Western Stock Show (or anytime for a date night or girls night!)

Brutø is next-level dining—seriously, what a ride! From the second you walk in, it’s clear this place isn’t messing around. The vibe? Modern, cozy, and a little edgy, like it knows it’s cool but doesn’t need to try too hard. Even the plates, bowls, and cutlery were so on point that I caught myself thinking, “I need to step up my dinnerware game.” We went big with the 11-course tasting menu, and wow—just wow. Each course was like opening a little gift, perfectly wrapped and full of surprises. Every single dish had a story, a purpose, and a whole lot of heart behind it. You could feel the thought and care that went into not just the food, but the entire experience. The flavors were bold and inventive but somehow still comforting. Oh, and everything? Sustainable in some way, which made me love this place even more. And Lauren, our expert in literally everything…absolute rockstar! She didn’t just bring us food; she brought us into the food. The way she described each dish and wine pairing—like she was giving us the inside scoop on a masterpiece—made the whole night feel like a VIP event. Plus, her energy was infectious. You could tell she loved what she was doing, and it made all the difference. This isn’t just dinner; it’s a full-on experience. Brutø is the kind of place that makes you want to tell everyone you know about it and then book your next visit before you’ve even left. I’m counting the days until I can go back and hopefully see Lauren again. If you’re on the fence—go. Just go. You’ll thank me later.