Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Denver / Colorado? 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!

Canary

5.0

5 (24)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Breckenridge

About the restaurant

Welcome to a world where every detail is crafted with intention, and you’re not just a guest — you’re part of the story. Consider this booking not as a simple reservation, but the start of a journey that can take you anywhere you’d like to go. Will your journey begin with the floral elegance of gin, or the robust embrace of bourbon?
What structure suits your spirit? A bold, stirred classic served neat? Or a lively blend of citrus and sweetness?
To finish: bitter botanicals, ripe fruits, fragrant spices, or delicate flowers?
Watch our bartenders bring this vision to life, presenting a cocktail intended for this singular moment.
This is your night, and we’re here to ensure every moment is magical.

Top review

Nathan

Dined on May 6, 2025

Best drinks in Breckenridge! JC is a magician. Also, one of the few upscale places in town. Highly Recommend!! Nate

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Experience

Imbibe in a world of explorational delight!

Go Fish - Denver

4.9

4.9 (113)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Baker

About the restaurant

Go Fish Japanese restaurant fits right in amongst the trendy shopping, eating, and drinking destinations on South Broadway - packed with personality and local flavor, this well kept secret is a favorite of locals looking for some quality food to go with a night on the town. If sushi isn't your thing, Go Fish also has a whole menu of Asian goodness and a full bar, serving up traditional drinks as well as the occasional wasabi shot. A must-visit for anyone looking for quality Asian food in Denver.

20% Gratuity will automatically be applied to parties of 6+

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JoVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always amazing food and service!!! Always a good time here! It’s our go to and even our 3 young kids love it!

Ukiyo

4.9

4.9 (155)

$50 and over

International

Whittier

About the restaurant

UKIYO is a 12-seat omakase (chef choice) restaurant located on Larimer Square of downtown Denver, curated by chef Phraseuth ‘Paul’ Sananikone. The UKIYO multi-course omakase experience uses Japanese techniques with worldly flavors transforming it into a unique tasting menu where his offerings change based on ingredient seasonality and availability.

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Ariel

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Love the experience. Food was great. I would recommend

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Experience

Kizuna no Tabemono “Food of Connection” Menu 3

4.9

4.9 (92)

$30 and under

Lounge

Congress Park

About the restaurant

Denver's Premiere Cannabis Experience! Now open to the public 4 days a week.

Cirrus is an entirely new experience for Colorado and soon, the world. Share cannabis with the people you love in an environment designed to create joyful moments and fond memories. Whether you're a first-time consumer or as we like to say, "sophisticated stoner", our Flight Attendants will guide you through a sesh experience featuring cannabis, munchies, and beverages.

Cirrus is perfect for: Special Occasions, Date Night, Friends Night, the Adults of the Family, and Guests Visiting Denver!

Learn more on our website.

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sadie

Dined 2 days ago

This place was absolutely amazing, the service was incredible and the atmosphere was perfect!

Sushi Hai

4.8

4.8 (911)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Highlands

About the restaurant

Like the Highland neighborhood we call home, Sushi Hai is refined, with a funky bite to its elegance. Modern with a Japanese flair, and filled with exceptional art created in the neighborhood, this restaurant has a unique style and provides three floors of seating - and every table feels special. We also offer three private Tatami Rooms, which accommodate 8 to 10 diners in traditional Japanese floor-seating.

We at Sushi Hai welcome you to come indulge your senses.

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William

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

We love happy hour at the bar. The bar manager goes above and beyond to ensure a top shelf experience whether food, drink, values available and overall comfort. And his drinks are so fine.

Jing Restaurant-Aspen

4.7

4.7 (568)

$31 to $50

Asian

Aspen

About the restaurant

A favorite of locals and guests alike, Jing (formerly Asie) features a unique menu of modern Asian fusion, contemporary sushi, sashimi, and raw bar dishes. Fresh ingredients, creative cuisine, and an inviting atmosphere that inspire warmth and happiness. Jing delivers an authentic Asian experience right in the heart of downtown Aspen.

Beloved for his original approach to Asian dining, Chef Frank Lu’s techniques and artistry are showcased in signature dishes such as the new style sashimi, homemade dim sum, Japanese hot rock, and Frank's Truffle Kale Fried Rice.

If interested, you should reserve these signature dishes ahead of time, as we often run out: Peking duck, Wagyu tomahawk steak, and whole fish.

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JohnVIP

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

I thought their new style sushi dishes were very good, the dumplings, except for the soup dumplings were so so. Soup dumplings were excellent. The service was outstanding. It was a little expensive, but it’s Aspen, but even for Aspen, it’s a little too expensive.

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Lobster Dumplings

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Truffle Shrimp Dumplings

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Orange Chicken Dumplings

Alpenrose Gondola Experience

4.6

4.6 (167)

$31 to $50

German

Vail

About the restaurant

There's nothing that quite compares to the experience of sharing a meal.

The Raclette Grill & Fondue Combo is designed for a fun and delicious family dinner.
A variety of foods can be cooked at one time, opening up the door for creativity and encouraging entertaining.
While food sizzles under the grill, meat or vegetables can be searing on top, and a bubbling pot of beef broth is ready and waiting for you and your guests to dip in their creations.

Check the menu here: https://www.alpenrose-vail.com/menu/#fondue-gondola

Join us for a unique private Gondola Dining Experience, located on the back patio of Alpenrose Restaurant in Vail, CO. Please note: It is a stationed Gondola, not a moving gondola.

Our gondola cabins were recruited in South Tyrol, shipped to Austria for interior design and improvements, to the Black Forest for the final touches on the outside and after a long journey eventually found its way to Vail, CO.

Top review

Dined on Apr 3, 2025

We did the gondola experience. Set price and we had to cook out food. Should have done the standard restaurant. It look good

Eleven18 Latin Tapas Bar

4.6

4.6 (75)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Colorado Springs

About the restaurant

Eleven18 Latin Tapas Bar is a chef-owned concept from nationally recognized Chef Brother Luck, delivering bold Latin flavors, refined cocktails, and a lively downtown energy perfect for evening dining. Whether you're looking to impress on date night, unwind after work, or gather with friends, Eleven18 sets the stage for unforgettable nights.

Driven by a culinary team inspired by Chef Brother Luck’s vision, the menu features creative, Latin-inspired small plates and shareable dishes—highlighted by our signature paellas and elevated takes on street food favorites. The bar program matches the energy, offering inventive cocktails and curated wines designed to elevate the experience.

Settle in at the chef’s counter, grab a table with friends, or post up at the bar—wherever you land, Eleven18 delivers flavor, atmosphere, and hospitality in every moment.

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JeffVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

The food was amazing, from the presentation to the taste, everything was so good and yummy! I recommend this restaurant to any tapas lovers and for any diner wanting to explore unique flavors. I did the wine pairing and was very pleased. This was among the very best tapas restaurants that we have ever dined.

The Range

4.1

4.1 (44)

$30 and under

American

Steamboat Springs

About the restaurant

Adjacent to Skeeter’s Ice Rink and with stunning views of Steamboat Resort, The Range Food & Drink Hall has the feel of an indoor/outdoor lunch and après lounge along with a fittingly wide range of cuisine options to meet everyone’s palate.

The Range features four different dining options. Twister Tacos serves street-style tacos, Sunshine Bowl warms l with a variety of ramen bowls, Pioneer Pies features pizza, and Why Not Sandwich Shop offers fresh salads and sandwiches.

Escape to a truly unique mountain experience with our custom cedar Stranahan's barrels! Perfect for up to four guests. Enjoy seamless ordering through our QR code menu, with food and beverages delivered straight to your barrel by our staff. Barrels are available on a first-come, first-serve basis until 3:30 PM—after that, reservations are required. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable way to savor the scenery and elevate your day!

Come join us at The Range after hitting the trails or enjoying a scenic gondola ride!

Top review

NewLife7

Dined on Mar 5, 2025

Really awesome experience. Great view. Great food. Quiet and warm inside the barrel. Overall, fantastic dinner. We will return another time.

FIRE - The ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0

4 (1060)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown / LoDo

About the restaurant

FIRE, a restaurant in the ART Hotel offers approachable American dishes with a creative modern twist. Serving locally sourced ingredients at the highest quality with an elevated service, complemented by an award-winning wine program and signature craft cocktails.

For parties of six or more, a 25% gratuity will be added to the bill, and we are happy to accommodate up to six separate checks. We greatly appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you.

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Penwell

Dined 4 days ago

The food was amazing , came for our friend’s birthday. We’ll visit again.

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Experience

Brunch

Experience

FIRE Social Hour 2-5PM

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Sunset Sessions

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