Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Denver

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in Denver? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Sweet Ginger Asian Bistro & Sushi

4.9

4.9 (23)

$30 and under

Sushi

Cherry Creek

About the restaurant

Sweet Ginger serves signature dishes from Asia’s diverse culinary cuisine.

Top review

StuartVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Excellent service and delicious food! Highly recommend!

Benzina

4.9

4.9 (674)

$31 to $50

Italian

Park Hill

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

TracyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We haven’t had a bad meal here since it opened. The new menu is yummy! The new additions are so good and the pizza is as fantastic as ever. Chef is amazing and we love that it feels like family when we go!

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4.8

4.8 (2281)

$30 and under

French

Washington Park

About the restaurant

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 you

Reservations 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

Top review

PamelaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We had a delightful brunch on the lovely patio. All of the food was great, and Sergio was a terrific server! We love this place!

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Popular dish

Beef Bourguignon

Bacon Social House - Sunnyside

4.7

4.7 (1149)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Sunnyside

About the restaurant

At Bacon Social House, breaking bread means building bonds over a shared love of brunch. Not to be confused with your average mom-and-pop pancake joint, Bacon rejects the expected to create an unforgettable food experience. Inspired by amped-up takes on American classics, our bacon-forward menu brings decadent flavors that satisfy and surprise. From our signature bacon flight to our churro French toast to piled-high Bloody Marys, there is something on our menu for everyone and every occasion.
Join us at Bacon Sunnyside, our flagship location, to start your day off right! Situated in Cobbler’s Corner, this two-floor, mid-century-modern space is a hidden gem in Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood.

Top review

Tiara

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely wonderful! The food is delicious and the service is phenomenal. The bacon flight is a must try!

Mizu Izakaya and Sushi

4.7

4.7 (795)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Highlands

About the restaurant

2017 Top of the Town, "Best Japanese Restaurant in Denver"
Dipped in the Japanese arts and architecture, the Mizu Izakaya and Sushi restaurant offers an authentic experience of Japanese culture. The restaurant offers contemporary Japanese dining and a comfortable, young and hip atmosphere. The food is served hot and its assortment of dishes are popular among the locals and are nicely complimented by innovative drinks.

Mizu Izakaya and Sushi restaurant, despite being a Sushi place, has a diverse menu and it offers a variety of Japanese dishes. Some of the dishes include King Mushroom Carpaccio, Grilled Whole Squid, Grilled Lamb Chop and Brussels Sprouts. These are some of the favorite dishes for diners at the Mizu Izakaya and Sushi, a place that diners prefer for the quality of their food.

For parties of 6 or more, please call us at 720-372-7100 for a reservation!

Top review

Dylan

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Great place to grab sushi! Great food and good deals

Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO

4.6

4.6 (1549)

$30 and under

American

Downtown / LoDo

About the restaurant

Scratch-kitchen that features globally inspired dishes with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. At the bar, craft cocktails are made with fresh fruit purees, juices, and premium liquors, with a wide range of local craft beer, and a curated selection of wines. Enjoy lunch, dinner, daily happy hour, or weekend brunch while watching the game on one of the flat screens amidst an open kitchen, central bar, and a patio that soaks up the sun. Whether it’s a cozy dinner for two or lunch with the whole office, Thirsty Lion is the perfect destination for any party size, including large groups and events.

Top review

John

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Thirsty Lion is our go-to restaurant before sports events in Denver. Staff is friendly, and the kitchen always turns out tasty, creative fare. Their Korean entrees are exceptional. Large beer and libation menu.

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Experience

Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm!

Experience

Late Night Happy Hour

Señor Bear

4.6

4.6 (678)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Highlands

About the restaurant

Señor Bear is a Latin American-inspired kitchen and bar in the LoHi neighborhood of Denver. We strive to marry the culinary traditions of Latin America with refined, modernized cooking techniques. Our bar program showcases classic Latin spirits, including rum, pisco, tequila, mezcal and cachaça.

Top review

Stacy

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Salad was very salty, but everything else was delicious.

The Lobby - Denver

4.5

4.5 (865)

$30 and under

American

Downtown / LoDo

About the restaurant

The Lobby is an award winning brunch restaurant and event venue located in the Ball Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Recognized as Denver's Best Bottomless Brunch Drink Deal by Westword for several years running, as well as People's Choice for Best Bloody Mary, The Lobby will not disappoint if you're ready to have a great time with great friends. Our Chef's Southern-inspired menu features Chicken & Waffles, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, freshly baked biscuits and so much more.

Whether you choose to dine in the intimate garden-level Colorado Room, the light & spacious Main Dining Room or on the breathtaking Courtyard Patio, the scene is set for one of your best brunch experiences in Denver. The historic 1890 building brings in the old west charm of the mountains with exposed brick walls & stained glass ceiling, with the convenience of being within a mile of all downtown hotels & the convention center.

Locals & travelers agree, The Lobby is the best spot to Gather, Feast & Imbibe!

Top review

Micaela

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

This place had a great ambiance, friendly staff, and delicious food. We will definitely come back.

Highland Tap & Burger

4.5

4.5 (37)

$30 and under

American

Highlands

About the restaurant

Highland Tap & Burger is a casual bar and restaurant with a wide selection of beverages, delicious burgers and other tasty appetizers and entrées. Located in the heart of LoHi (Lower Highland), on the outskirts of downtown Denver, it is popular with locals and new-comers alike.

The atmosphere at Highland Tap & Burger is comfortable and casual with a stylish, contemporary flair. The spacious patio lets guests enjoy some fresh air while they eat and drink on mild days and nights, and the restaurant is known for its friendly and professional staff. The HTB smashed burger is a crowd favorite at Highland Tap & Burger, and guests can enjoy it and other dishes with a Tap That! Lager or any number of other selections from the extensive beer menu.

Top review

Byrt

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Get the bbq smash burger 🔥 service was dope too !!

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Experience

Glenfiddich x Tap & Burger Welcome Cocktail

Wonderyard Garden & Table

4.4

4.4 (108)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Denver

About the restaurant

Wonderyard Garden + Table is a bar-forward restaurant that offers flatbreads, shareable food favorites, and an inventive cocktail & zero-proof program all in a lush garden-themed design. It's the perfect day and night destination experience.

Top review

Franco

Dined 4 days ago

The staff was outstanding! They were so attentive, kind and welcoming. They accommodated more people than expected for my party and handled with so graciously. Thank you all so much!

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Experience

Wine Down Wednesday

Experience

Happy Hour Specials Await!

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