Restaurants near Denver Zoo

183 restaurants available nearby

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1. Quality Italian- Denver

4.7

Exceptional(2226)

$$$$

• Italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 112 times today

Quality Italian in Denver is open for indoor dining and outdoor patio dining with seating also available in our covered and heated outdoor cabins,Visit us at www.qualityitaliandenver.com for more information.

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2. North Italia – Denver

4.8

Exceptional(3471)

$$$$

• Italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 89 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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3. Culinary Dropout - Denver

4.5

Awesome(581)

$$$$

• Gastro Pub • Mayfair

Booked 38 times today

Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks.

4. Uchi Denver

4.9

Exceptional(2584)

$$$$

• Sushi • River North (Denver)

Booked 160 times today

The award-winning Uchi, which translated from Japanese means “home,” was first opened in Austin, Texas by James Beard Award winner Chef Tyson Cole. Since then, Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese cuisine has been warmly received by visitors from across the country and around the globe. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance for parties of up to 10 guests. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

5. Guard & Grace

4.8

Exceptional(4370)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 110 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.

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6. Water Grill - Denver

4.6

Exceptional(796)

$$$$

• Seafood • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 55 times today

PLEASE NOTE: Valet Parking entrance is on Blake Street between 17th & 16th (on the left).Water Grill is family-owned and operated, and offers an elevated, seasonally-driven seafood experience. Located in Denver’s Lower Downtown neighborhood (LODO), their menu features “first-of-season” seafood and a large selection of finfish, shellfish, lobster, crab, and oysters, all sourced directly from their own seafood distribution company King’s Seafood Distribution. The saltwater tanks are visible from the dining room and feature seasonal items such as Spiny Lobster, Dungeness Crab, King Crabs, and more. Menus are updated twice per day — visit https://www.watergrill.com/denver for daily offerings!

7. STK – Denver

4.3

Awesome(2807)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 50 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

8. Matsuhisa Denver

4.8

Exceptional(2152)

$$$$

• Japanese • Cherry Creek

Booked 86 times today

Featuring Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature new-style Japanese cuisine, Matsuhisa Denver anchors the ground floor of the Steele Creek luxury apartment building in Cherry Creek, Denver’s premier shopping, restaurant, and entertainment district. Our 7,800 square foot dining room is open for dinner service from 5pm nightly. Takeout available nightly from 5-9pm. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s world-famous cuisine draws influence from his classical training in Tokyo and his life abroad in Peru, Argentina, and around the world, showcasing signature dishes such as Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, Black Cod Miso and Whitefish Tiradito.

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9. Le Bilboquet - Denver

4.7

Exceptional(1350)

$$$$

• French • Cherry Creek

Booked 43 times today

Le Bilboquet, bringing a premier French restaurant experience to Denver and Cherry Creek North.This bistro is modeled after the Upper East Side original — a dining room dressed in white linens, with velvet seats, dark wood, and brass finishes. The Denver menu will include traditional and modern French fare, as well as the house special: Cajun Chicken.Le Bilboquet is a 6,000-square-foot location at 3rd and Saint Paul has a premier 70 seat patio, a beautiful lounge, a 32 seat private dining room and a main dining room that can seat up to 110 guests.Reservations over 6 guests in the dining room please inquire at Reservations@lebilboquetdenver.com

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10. Humboldt Kitchen + Bar

4.6

Exceptional(2302)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Uptown

Booked 33 times today

Humboldt Kitchen & Bar is all about bringing our community together for enticing craft cocktails, a bite to eat and authentic hospitality. With a chef-driven menu featuring both small plates and elevated entreés, seasonal craft cocktails, unique local beers and a carefully curated wine list, Humboldt Kitchen + Bar is the ideal place for celebrating, commiserating or sharing some well-deserved time with friends. Executive Chef Brett Bowen brings traditional dishes with bold flavors, for a menu that is both adventurous and familiar. Everything from our cocktails and food to our atmosphere and service are designed for lively conversation and friendly informality. Settle in, relax and enjoy our modern neighborhood kitchen and bar.

Restaurants near Denver Zoo

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183 restaurants available nearby

1. Quality Italian- Denver

2. North Italia – Denver

3. Culinary Dropout - Denver

4. Uchi Denver

5. Guard & Grace

6. Water Grill - Denver

7. STK – Denver

8. Matsuhisa Denver

9. Le Bilboquet - Denver

10. Humboldt Kitchen + Bar

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