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1. Degree Brewpub

4.3

Awesome(249)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / LoDo

Degree Brewpub is an urban gathering place unique among restaurants in downtown Denver that blends new school with old school. All meals are easily paired with one of our wines by the glass, a selection of Colorado craft beers, or a specially-crafted cocktail made from local spirits.Whether it’s a lunch break or a night out before going to Ball Arena, our comfortable ambiance has made Degree a standout destination and is a short walk from the Convention Center, Larimer Square, LoDo, 16th Street Mall, and Elitch Gardens.

2. Coohills

4.6

Exceptional(1207)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 3 times today

With a focus on local, regional, and farm-fresh ingredients, Coohills Restaurant and Bar is reminiscent of what you might find in casual bars and restaurants in Europe. The open kitchen and uniquely modern interior, designed by award-winning architects Semple Brown, underscores Coohills' style! Located in the Lower Downtown (LoDo) neighborhood, we invite you to pull up to the community table, tuck in at your own intimate table for two or more, or enjoy our outdoor terrace for a spirited drink. Coohills includes a main dining room, private dining room, community space, bar and beautiful outdoor terrace, providing a breathtaking view of the infamous Colorado sunsets. Coohills comfortably seats up to 200 people and can host up to 400 people for a stand up reception. We offer Happy Hour, Dinner Service and are happy to host your upcoming Private Events

3. Tavernetta Denver

4.7

Exceptional(522)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 91 times today

Authentic Italian. Genuine Hospitality. Inspired by the food, wine, and culture of Italy, Tavernetta brings "la dolce vita" style to Denver's bustling Union Station neighborhood with fresh handmade pastas, an Italian directed wine & spirits list and world-class hospitality.Tavernetta's cuisine and wine have been heralded by the James Beard Foundation, the Michelin Guide, World's 50 Best Discovery List, Wine Spectator and more.

4. Rioja

4.7

Exceptional(10570)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 60 times today

Chef Jennifer Jasinski's creatively inspired food is influenced by local seasonal products. Rioja is simple, pure food that emphasizes bright flavors and textures. The wines are a collection of fun interesting varietals that complement the cuisine.

5. Osteria Marco

4.6

Exceptional(5059)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 59 times today

Chef-driven, artisan Italian nestled in the heart of iconic Larimer Square. Osteria Marco is fine dining quality in a casual setting. We believe in craftsmanship and artistry—pizzas hand tossed to order, pasta hand rolled daily, cheese (like our famous burrata) and salumi crafted on site. Bartenders muddle and infuse; wines evolve to reflect the variety of the Italian countryside and climate. Descend the grand staircase, hunker down and, really... try the burrata. Don't forget to join us for Drag Bingo Brunch every Sunday alongside bottomless mimosas and a scratch Italian brunch!

6. Bao Brewhouse

4.6

Exceptional(1043)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 34 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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7. The Capital Grille - Denver

4.9

Exceptional(4829)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 62 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.

8. Tamayo Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(4445)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 31 times today

Tamayo is a true expression of Chef Richard Sandoval’s deep-rooted love for authentic Mexican cuisine, inspired by his abeula and shaped by his childhood in Mexico City. Since 2001, Tamayo has acted as both as a geographical cornerstone of Larimer Square, but also a metaphorical one for Chef Richard. With its history and legacy, Tamayo stands alone, but also acts as a creative incubator for new techniques and campaigns that have reached the world in Chef Sandoval’s locations. We love Denver, and are happy to help support what modern Mexican food means here, as we have for nearly 25 years.

9. A5 Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(550)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • LoHi

Booked 28 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.

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10. Jovanina's Broken Italian

4.7

Exceptional(1424)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 25 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.

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Dan
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5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
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CraigVIP
Denver / Colorado •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
Coohills is a "special occasion" place for us as we attend events at Ball Arena. Whenever we attend an event, we book a reservation. The food is excellent - we love the offerings on a focused menu that are executed at a high level. The bar is excellent as well. We always look froward to events at Ball Arena because we know we will also have a great dining experience. We will return and to me repeat customers are the mark of a great place and a great experience.
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CoohillsPrice: Expensive• French• Downtown / LoDo
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