Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Wheat Ridge

41 restaurants available nearby

1. Cart Driver LoHi

4.7

Exceptional(21)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Whittier

Booked 16 times today

Chefs Jacob Thornton and Louie Betrus and their team have created a menu designed for sharing. Wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta, freshly shucked oysters, and rotating seasonal market plates are perfect for pairing with natural wines, craft cocktails and local beers, and an extensive selection of amaro.

2. Mezcaleria Alma

5.0

Exceptional(76)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi

Booked 50 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.

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3. ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown

4.6

Exceptional(5203)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 55 times today

ChoLon, which translates to "big market,” is named after the largest Chinese-influenced market in Saigon, Vietnam. At ChoLon, Chef Lon Symensma brings to life his extensive culinary travels throughout Southeast Asia. ChoLon's menu features inspired interpretations of traditional dishes found across the region, with presentations ideal for sharing. From dim sum or "small bites" to large family style plates, ChoLon offers authentic flavors for the modern palate. The bar and lounge serves handcrafted, artisanal cocktails developed to complement Symensma’s cuisine. The venue is also ideal for business meetings, presentations, large parties and events. ChoLon’s professional staff will deliver top quality service and a memorable experience.

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4. PARISI | sotto (below Parisi)

4.8

Exceptional(1174)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Highlands

Booked 18 times today

To those of you visiting us for the first time AND those who have been anticipating the return of Firenze a Tavola, benvenuti & bentornati. Enjoy intimate, full-service dining, with coursed meals & a curated wine list in our "old-world" ambiance, "worlds" away from our fast-paced main level. In 2025, we will bring back community table nights & wine dinners. We have revised the concept to include an assortment of new seasonal menus (with some familiar authentic Tuscan favorites) & a few new events! We also OFFICIALLY return to private party bookings with a more streamlined booking process at PARISIsottoDenver.com. Now that Parisi is open on Sunday, you will see events & dining hours pop up on Sundays, too. The hours will vary & will typically be focused on weekends, but you can continue to check our calendar & newsletters for details. Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays will be closed for regular dining.We look forward to offering you a truly Authentic Italian Culinary Experience!

5. A5 Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(469)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • LoHi

Booked 48 times today

A great restaurant meal can be an act of storytelling and transportation. Sliding onto a stool at a bar, being met with a classy and silky martini punctuated with a briny olive, is there to prepare you for a plate of finely-shucked oysters that were bobbing in the Atlantic 36 hours ago. In this moment the noise and cacophony can melt away, your phone finds its way back into your pocket, and we find communion with those of us on our left and right.We place a premium on doing the work to find producers, growers, and ranchers that have values that align with our own. It’s our desire to bring food to your table that speaks to its sense of place and time, and to be able to bring the connection to those producers to a higher level of consciousness.

6. KUMOYA

4.8

Exceptional(301)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • LoHi

Booked 32 times today

KUMOYA, is a Japanese Kitchen and Sushi Restaurant, the passion project of renowned sushi chef Corey Baker in collaboration with Max Mackissock, located in the heart of LoHi. We specialize in traditional sushi and innovative izakaya-style dishes with a modern Japanese twist. Our kappo-style dining concept allows guests to curate their own culinary adventure. Chefs Corey Baker and Max Mackissock draw inspiration from Kaiseki cuisine, celebrating the seasons and micro-seasons inherent in sushi and Japanese cooking, resulting in a dynamic, ever-evolving menu.AT KUMOYA, we prioritize technique, vibrant hospitality, and the use of exceptional ingredients—from the Japanese fish markets of Toyosu and Fukuoka to the finest Japanese and Colorado produce. Join us at Kumoya, where each dish tells a story, and every meal is a journey.

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7. The Capital Grille - Denver

4.8

Exceptional(4761)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 72 times today

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.

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8. Jovanina's Broken Italian

4.7

Exceptional(1349)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 44 times today

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.

9. Bacon Social House - Sunnyside

4.8

Exceptional(1104)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Sunnyside

Booked 27 times today

At Bacon Social House, breaking bread means building bonds over a shared love of brunch. Not to be confused with your average mom-and-pop pancake joint, Bacon rejects the expected to create an unforgettable food experience. Inspired by amped-up takes on American classics, our bacon-forward menu brings decadent flavors that satisfy and surprise. From our signature bacon flight to our churro French toast to piled-high Bloody Marys, there is something on our menu for everyone and every occasion.Join us at Bacon Sunnyside, our flagship location, to start your day off right! Situated in Cobbler’s Corner, this two-floor, mid-century-modern space is a hidden gem in Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood.

10. Sushi Ronin

4.8

Exceptional(462)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Highlands

Booked 19 times today

Sushi Ronin offers a traditional menu focused on Japanese cuisine. Our fish is flown whole daily and broken down before service so we can give our customers the highest quality product. Along with a menu of the freshest sushi, Sushi Ronin's full-service bar offers a variety of wines, cocktails and spirits. Most popular however are its sakes, Japanese beers and whiskeys. It is open daily for dinner except Monday with extended weekend hours. You can also stop by for its Happy Hour specials from 5pm-6:30pm and Tuesday all day Happy Hour to enjoy deals on drinks and small plates.

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Mark
Denver / Colorado •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had an excellent experience as usual at ChoLon downtown. The food was excellent and the service was great. Thank you for a nice night.
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ChoLon Modern Asian - DowntownPrice: Expensive• Asian• Downtown / LoDo
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4.6
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Cody
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Carlos gave us an amazing experience. Food was amazing and so was the wine
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PanzanoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / LoDo
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4.7
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KenVIP
Denver / Colorado •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We were delighted to dine at Parisi Sotto. We had dined many times at our favorite Italian restaurant, Firenze a Tavola, practically since it opened in 2006. Sadly, during the pandemic, Firenze struggled and finally had to close “temporarily”. We were excited last night to dine again in the cosy, romantic basement of the Parisi Pizza, now renamed Parisi Sotto. The dining atmosphere was wonderful with murals of cities in Italy, comfortable tables and soft music. The staff was terrific. Anamaria and Gennaro were very attentive. The dinner was excellent. We began with a bottle of Valpolichella and the bread basket assortment. We then shared the Panzanella di Farro con Burrataas, as a combination appetizer and salad. The burrata was creamy and delicious, and the faro salad was fresh and tasty with the the oil and vinegar dressing. Then we shared the Grigliata Mista for 2, a classic grilled meat dish served with grilled sausages, pork ribs & sirloin steak, accompanied by potato croquettes and sautéed garlic & dandelion greens. They were all well seasoned and delicious. It was quite a bit of food and we brought some home to enjoy at home for lunch! It was a delightful evening and will return often.
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PARISI | sotto (below Parisi)Price: Expensive• Italian• Highlands
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4.8
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KatherineVIP
Denver / Colorado •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 14, 2025
Great table with a spectacular view! We were celebrating a Birthday and everything was perfect! Stephanie was very attentive but not pressing. The filet was cooked perfectly and my scallops were delicious!
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Simms SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Lakewood
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4.5
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Amy
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
The food is always superb, great burgers. Friendly servers.
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Woodie Fisher Kitchen + BarPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / LoDo
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4.4

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41 restaurants available nearby

1. Cart Driver LoHi

2. Mezcaleria Alma

3. ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown

4. PARISI | sotto (below Parisi)

5. A5 Steakhouse

6. KUMOYA

7. The Capital Grille - Denver

8. Jovanina's Broken Italian

9. Bacon Social House - Sunnyside

10. Sushi Ronin

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