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Sushi Den
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.9(1,723)Platt Park - 2
Linger
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.7(7,791)Highlands - 3
Guard & Grace - Denver
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(6,610)Downtown / LoDo - 4
North Italia – Denver
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(4,504)Cherry Creek - 5
Seasons 52 - Lone Tree
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(8,188)Centennial
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Alma Fonda Fina
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.9(482)LoHi - 2
STK – Denver
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(4,102)Downtown / LoDo - 3
Kona Grill - Denver
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•3.9(2,285)Cherry Creek - 4
Ship Rock Grille
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(240)Morrison - 5
The Wolf's Tailor
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(161)Sunnyside
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El Five
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.6(4,408)Highlands - 2
Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(4,598)Downtown / LoDo - 3
Urban Farmer
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(2,205)Downtown / LoDo - 4
Barolo Grill
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(4,012)Cherry Creek - 5
narrative.
Price: Expensive•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.5(1,392)Cherry Creek
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Mezcaleria Alma
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•5(202)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.Alma Fonda Fina
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.9(482)Chef Curiel makes his solo restaurant debut with Alma Fonda Fina, a restaurant dedicated to sharing the integrity, tradition and culturally rich experiences that defined his culinary journey and create a transportive dining experience that embodies the beauty of Mexico. As Chef Curiel continues to push the boundaries of taste and tradition, he pays homage to his roots and uses food as a way to showcase his cultural pride.
Mizuna
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(2,450)Beautiful little Mizuna is consistently rated among the best restaurants in the country. A neighborhood eatery firmly rooted in French cooking techniques, Mizuna aims to marry tight, professional service with culinary mastery. With a menu that changes monthly to reflect the bounty of each season (on land and by sea), Mizuna is the flagship restaurant to Bonanno Concepts, Frank Bonanno’s chef driven restaurant family, dedicated to satisfying meals, outstanding service, education, and community.Benzina
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(663)Local neighborhood Italian restaurant serving seasonal salads, family-style appetizers, Neapolitan-inspired pizza, handmade pastas, entrees prepared on a Mibrasa Charcoal Oven, and classic desserts, alongside complementing cocktails, local breweries and approachable domestic and international wines. The restaurant is set in a converted gas station with bocce courts and urban planters alongside an outdoor dining patio.
Room for Milly
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(165)Modern cocktails and design. We wanted to create a space to share with our friends. Reflecting love of travel, color, a little bit fancy mixed with irreverent intellectuals and a good story.Bistro Barbes
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.9(675)Cancellations after 12pm day of reservation, will be charged $50 per guest. Please be aware that Bistro Barbes is only offering a 4 course Chef's tasting menu for $90 per person. Please contact us if there are any dietary restrictions or allergies because last minutes substitutions may not be available.
Matsuhisa Denver
Price: Expensive•Japanese•4.9(2,886)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.Williams & Graham
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,055)Williams & Graham is an internationally recognized and awarded craft cocktail bar hidden behind a bookshelf. We have been recognized as a World's Top 50 Bar and Top Cocktail Bar in the US (2x). We offer a rich ambiance, wide variety of drinks, delicious food served until 1am nightly, and genuine hospitality.
We take reservations Sunday through Thursday with walk-in availability. We accept a limited amount of reservations on Friday & Saturday allowing more space for walk-in guests. Due to limited capacity and high demand, all reservations have a set maximum time of 2 hours to enjoy food and drink. Thank you for your understanding and consistent support!
This is a 21 and up environment, we apologize for the inconvenience but we will not be able to permit entry for anyone under the legal drinking age.
We look forward to sharing a drink with you soon!
Bruno's Italian Bistro
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(998)We believe Brunos Italian Bistro, could be just the thing you're looking for, offers a enjoyable meal from our pasta dishes, choice of chicken, seafood or steak. Please relax with your choice of a bottle of selected wine, chilled beer or a cocktail.Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Denver, CO | Union Station
Price: Expensive•Japanese•4.8(501)Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.
Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!
Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
See what locals rave about in Denver
- BBrittanyLos Angeles •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoStaff was incredibly accommodating and assisted us with special touches to enhance our business dinner. Thank you so much G&G team! Wine was wonderful, food was delicious, and space was beautiful. Thank you to our wonderful server Brian.More infoGuard & Grace - DenverPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / LoDo•4.9
- GgayVIPDenver / Colorado •60 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFood was great, especially the pastas. Service was spotty, which made the 23% auto added gratuity hard to swallow!More infoCopertaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Uptown•4.6
- EEricVIPHouston •107 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoOur waitress I believe Sheries was great and our group really enjoyed our evening. Food was great and thanks again for everythingMore infoEarls Kitchen + Bar - Downtown DenverPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / LoDo•4.4
- CCourtneyDenver / Colorado •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoLovely location, great service, and wonderful tea and goodies!More infoThe Grand Atrium at the Brown PalacePrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Downtown / LoDo•4.6
- AAlecKansas City / Kansas •5 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 4, 2025Group work dinner. Everyone enjoyed their dinner. Mixed drinks were made wellMore infoShip TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / LoDo•4.4
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