Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated July 05, 2025

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PARC Aspen

4.9

4.9 (322)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Aspen

About the restaurant

PARC Aspen: A Modern Mountain Dining Experience

PARC Aspen is a locally owned and operated gem, brought to life by Maryanne & Harley Sefton. Experience the epitome of "Aspen Seasonal" cuisine, where contemporary American dishes are infused with a Euro-French flair. Executive Chef Mark Connell, a culinary wizard with experience at renowned establishments like The French Laundry and Alinea, crafts innovative menus highlighting the freshest local ingredients. Try our famous Mushroom & Polenta or Organic Salmon. Complementing Chef Connell's creations is a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, meticulously curated with our guests in mind. With a focus on French selections, this extensive collection offers the perfect pairing for every dish. Over 1,300 varietals to choose from! Whether you're seeking a vibrant atmosphere in our bar or an elegant fine dining experience, PARC Aspen promises an unforgettable culinary journey.

Top review

Christine

Dined 5 days ago

Fabulous service from the staff and the food was exceptional. Nice ambiance and location.

Sugarbeet

4.9

4.9 (2420)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Longmont

About the restaurant

Our locally owned restaurant offers a refreshing collection of Seasonal American Cuisine in an intimate and contemporary setting. Our seasonally changing menu emphasizes our creativity and passion for using the freshest ingredients possible and supporting local growers and ranchers. Join us for a memorable evening of delicious food with friends. In addition to our warm and inviting dining rooms, we have outdoor seating on our patios when weather permits. We can accommodate your next group function and can help you with a personalized menu for your event. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Winston

Dined on Jul 22, 2025

This was our 4th time to dine at Sugarbeet and our meals were excellent - again! Service is always great.

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4.9

4.9 (205)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Whittier

About the restaurant

Point Easy accepts reservations through it’s website www.pointeasydenver.com.

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Annie

Dined on Jul 18, 2025

Great spot to go with girlfriends, on a date, or with family. Menu is great for adults and adventurous eaters. Everything was delicious!

Mizuna

4.9

4.9 (2475)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Central

About the restaurant

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.

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Dale

Dined 7 days ago

We had another wonderful time at Mizuna! Welly Wednesday was a perfect aeries of delightful dishes and the staff was highly professional and friendly, as always.

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Experience

Welly Wednesday!

Experience

Grapes in the Greenhouse

Experience

Mizuna Loves Luca Dinner Date

Table 79

4.9

4.9 (1779)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Steamboat Springs

About the restaurant

Table 79 is located right in the heart of beautiful downtown Steamboat Springs. We offer a one-of-a-kind dining experience that blends American and international cuisine with the freshest local ingredients. Our goal is to provide our guests with an unforgettable dining experience in a modern and sophisticated atmosphere. Our chefs are passionate about creating unique flavor combinations that showcase the best of Colorado's local produce and meats. At Table 79 Food Bar, we believe that the dining experience is about more than just food. Come visit us today! Reservations are recommended. Walk-ins are welcome.

Please visit table79steamboat.com to book reservations and view our menus. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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AdrianaVIP

Dined on Jul 22, 2025

Consistently great food and service EVERY time we go there for dinner or HH. The $99 4- Course dinner for two was excellent this time. We definitely recommend this restaurant and plan to continue enjoying dinners here.

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Popular dish

Portobello Fries

Popular dish

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Popular dish

Tuna Poke

Brass Kitchen and Bar

4.9

4.9 (314)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Steamboat Springs

About the restaurant

Brass Kitchen & Bar is located on Yampa Street in Downtown Steamboat Springs. Chef Ryan Fowler reimagines continental classics as healthful, modern American plates. A diverse selection of artisanal spirits, wines and beers on tap offer the perfect pairing. A staff of career restaurant professionals conveys the hospitality for which Steamboat Springs is famous in an upbeat contemporary, yet warmly inviting space. Conceived as a place where friends and all members of the family are welcome, quality and affordability are core values. Favorites include Cassoulet and Hofbrau Dunkelweiss, and Sriracha Braised Pork Cheeks with dry Riesling or Mezcal.

Happy Hour, 3:30 to 5:30 pm daily, is a time, when locals gather to toast the day's outdoor adventures. The full menu and all beverage are available at a 25% discount.

We welcome your reservation, or invite you to drop by. Bar and table seating is available.

No show reservations will be charged A $25 per person fee.

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JoeVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and great service. Staff is very pleasant and attentive.

Primrose - Steamboat

4.8

4.8 (1273)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Steamboat Springs

About the restaurant

Chef-driven cuisine, featuring hand-cut steaks, jet-fresh seafood, curated wines and crafted cocktails - Primrose is Steamboat's newest upscale, "mountain casual" hot-spot with something inspired for everyone in your group...or just the two of you, for the perfect date night! Soul satisfying, Mountain certified.

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JimVIP

Dined on Jul 22, 2025

Our servers were excellent - patient and knowledgeable. The food and cocktails were outstanding! I recommend sitting outside.

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Experience

A journey to Hundred Acre

Experience

Best of Both Worlds - Adam Lee and Morét Brealynn

Jack’s on Pearl Wood Fire Grill Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (724)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Platt Park

About the restaurant

An American Contemporary Menu with a Little Southern Influence!

Offering two distinct dining experiences, Jack’s on Pearl gives you options for your fine dining experience. Our main floor is set with white tablecloth dining featuring prime steaks, pecan shrimp, lemongrass scallops and an on-site oyster bar. Our second floor features a more casual setting and large outdoor patio.
Both floors feature 12 local draft beers on tap, creative cocktails, and a robust wine list.

Sit back, relax and enjoy.

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TVIP

Dined 1 day ago

This restaurant exceeds in all areas. The food and service are simply outstanding. The flavours are unique and wonderful and work so well together. The sea bass, the scallops and of course any of the steaks frankly, all of the food is just great. Thk you

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Popular dish

Seafood and Mushroom Risotto

Popular dish

Spicy Lobster and Shrimp Linguine

Wildflower - Denver

4.9

4.9 (1274)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Highlands

About the restaurant

Wildflower is a restaurant that highlights seasonal, locally-sourced, plant-forward shared plates. Wildflower boasts a stunning bar featuring exquisite cocktails & natural wines. The experience draws inspiration from the Western landscape and the traditions of the neighborhood's original Italian and Mexican settlers. Features on the menu such as the "Bouquet of Wildflowers," a chef-driven server-tailored tasting experience, have proven to be successful and highly appreciated by guests.

Due to the limited size of the space we kindly ask our guests making reservations to join us for dinner experiences. Accommodations at the bar are available upon a first-come first-seated basis. Reservations at Wildflower made for drinks only are not permitted unless approved by management. Wildflower is a cashless property. To support the continued operation of Wildflower, a 20% Operations Surcharge and 4% BOH Surcharge will be applied to all orders. Gratuity is neither expected nor anticipated.

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Tanna

Dined 2 days ago

This was an incredible dining experience from start to finish! All of the food was wonderful, the drinks were delicious, and the ambiance was so lovely. Our servers and food runners were very knowledgeable about the food and seemed proud to serve it. I would recommend this to everyone and will absolutely be returning to dine again. Thank you!

Juniper Restaurant in the Vail Valley

4.8

4.8 (2625)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Edwards

About the restaurant

Experience The Confluence of Seasonal and Contemporary Cuisine on the Eagle River, just minutes from Beaver Creek and Vail Resorts.

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JimVIP

Dined 4 days ago

wonderful people, wonderful food and it didn’t break the bank.