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1. Izakaya Den
4.8
Exceptional(2034)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Platt Park
Booked 75 times today
Izakaya Den is Sushi Den's modern little sister, modeled after the lively after-hours establishments found throughout Japan. The restaurant is located on bustling South Pearl Street and is the second restaurant of the Kizaki brothers, founders and owners of award-winning Sushi Den. The menu is currently shared with Sushi Den, featuring premium sashimi and nigiri, as well as traditional Japanese fare such as udon and Wagyu kushiyaki. With modern seating options including the sushi counter and sky bar, guests enjoy the award-winning architecture and fresh fish shipped daily directly from Japan.
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2. Salt Water Social - Denver
3.9
Excellent(465)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Cherry Creek
Booked 44 times today
Salt Water Social is your passport to the seven seas, featuring an array of signature and unique fresh seafood items, complemented by the highest quality beef dishes and elegant, delicious cocktails.Bright, fresh and influenced by the tales of the mermaids, the beautiful and colorful dining room provides an escape from the everyday.Begin your escape today into this cove of craveable delights in Denver, Colorado
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3. Culinary Dropout - Denver
4.6
Exceptional(1360)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mayfair
Booked 48 times today
Reserve your spot to experience 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.
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4. Local Jones
4.5
Awesome(471)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cherry Creek
Booked 16 times today
Local Jones is a bustling New American Restaurant and Neighborhood Bar in the Cherry Creek neighborhood of Denver. Friends and soon to be friends come together to celebrate the things we cherish: great food, great wine, great company from morning to night. We take hospitality to heart by ensuring all of our guests feel at home and leave satisfied, nourished and inspired. HAPPY HOUR: Enjoy Local Jones Happy Hour Monday - Friday from 2 to 5 pm! | VINYL BRUNCH: Vinyl Brunch Sundays is where the cocktails flow as the vinyl spins weekly from 10 am to 2 pm.
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5. Undici Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(1560)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Englewood
Booked 10 times today
Updated Italian classics in contemporary surroundings. Old-school elegance, including table linens, sets the stage for Italian classics, cocktails & wines. Bring your friends, family & co-workers to enjoy a great meal & reconnect. Full bar-Banquet room-Extensive wine selection-Happy Hour 3-6
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6. narrative.
4.5
Awesome(1392)
Price: Expensive
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Cherry Creek
Booked 43 times today
Narrative offers storied food and drink under the direction of our Executive Chef Charles Albright. His modern American menu features global influences, shareable plates, and unique flavor profiles. An upscale cocktail menu and award-winning wine program are the perfect pairing for any occasion to truly tailor your experience. Ask about our Private Dining Room or Chef's Table to book a custom experience, whether it's a personal celebration or professional business event, we look forward to hosting you at narrative!
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7. Bon Ami
4.8
Exceptional(2267)
Price: Moderate
• French • Washington Park
Booked 31 times today
Bon Ami- Bistro and Creperie, a restaurant in the West Washington Park neighborhood of Denver, offers authentic French cuisine in a casual bistro setting. The Dinner and Brunch are served every day. Both Brunch and Dinner menus offer a variety of savory crepes and French bistro classics - Escargot, Mussels, Croque Monsieur, Crispy Chicken and Frites, Beef Bourguignon, French Onion Soup, Steak and Frites…Monday through Friday 4 pm till 6 pm join us for a Happy Hour, enjoy half price on all bottles of wine and stay for our intimate twilight lit patio. (Please note Dinner menu opens up at 5pm).No outside food or beverages are allowed in the restaurant. We would like to kindly ask to include babies and toddlers into your reservation so that we could adequately plan our service. Thank youReservations will be asked to provide card information and will be charged for "no show" or last minute cancelations (no less than 12 hours of your reservation). Thank you for understanding
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8. Benihana - Denver, CO
4.2
Awesome(4464)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Tech Center / Greenwood Village
Booked 83 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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9. Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver
4.7
Exceptional(3097)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Cherry Creek
Booked 50 times today
We’re more than oysters - we’re Colorado's best seafood restaurant! Opened 2017, this is Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood's flagship location. Our approach is to create honest food and drinks and serve them in a comfortable, casual environment. The restaurant’s culture is inspired by memories of growing up in coastal towns with families of oyster farmers and fishermen. Like them, we strive to bring you superb hospitality and delicious food with a commitment to the freshest seafood at reasonable prices. To ensure this commitment of quality, we’ve partnered with Chris Quartuccio of Blue Island Shellfish Farms in Long Island, NY to bring you nearly daily shipments of seasonal oysters and seafood, offering favorites such as Steamed Mussels, Lobster Rolls, Clam Chowder, Crab Cakes, and fish like halibut, Atlantic cod and salmon, to name a few. We invite you in for dock-to-dish dining at its best!
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10. MAKfam
4.6
Exceptional(10)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Baker
MAKfam is walk-in restaurant. Don't see any availability? Come on in, we look forward to serving you!Limited reservations are offered via the OpenTable Visa Dining Collection Program. MAKfam is a love letter to the owners' Chinese American roots, both having been raised by immigrant families who worked in restaurants. It began as a pop-up in NYC & NJ, then evolved as a stall in a Denver food hall. MAKfam is now an elevated counter-service restaurant in the Baker neighborhood serving award-winning Chinese food, natural wines, & craft cocktails. Crab Rangoons & hand-folded chicken & chive potstickers are inspired by Chinatown favorites, made with particular care & big flavor. Chicken wings with tingly málà seasoning & corned beef fried rice offer a familiar-yet inventive take on classics.MAKfam is a 2024 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand winner & Chef Kenneth Wan is the Semi Finalist in the 2024 Emerging Chef category of the James Beard Foundation.

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