
12 special-occasion worthy restaurants in Denver

by Linnea Covington
Updated December 18, 2023
Supersized fajita platters, dainty high tea spreads, and spectacular sushi—there’s so much special-occasion food to salivate over in Denver. Despite its famous mountain backdrop, the city’s celebration restaurants are anything but rugged.
Whether you’re marking a game-changing promotion or the next phase of a relationship, these places are fluent in all things festive. Read on for a guide to 12 celebration-worthy spots to book in Denver right now.
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Ramon
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Marsha
Dined 5 days ago
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Gabriela
Dined 2 days ago
4.5 (4920)
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
Downtown / LoDo
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Leslie
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Leslie
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EILEENVIP
Dined 2 days ago
4.5 (4434)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
Downtown / LoDo
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Paulina
Dined 5 days ago
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Paulina
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TerryVIP
Dined 5 days ago
4.9 (6518)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Downtown / LoDo
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MelissaVIP
Dined 2 days ago
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MelissaVIP
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4.5 (5230)
$31 to $50
Asian
Downtown / LoDo
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Brandon
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Brandon
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4.6 (4131)
$50 and over
Comfort Food
Cherry Creek
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Carol
Dined on Feb 4, 2023
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Carol
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