Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

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.

Top review

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.

Chubby Fish Sushi

4.8

4.8 (117)

$30 and under

Sushi

Northglenn

About the restaurant

Premium All You Can Eat Sushi in Thornton, Colorado!

We do not accept reservations at this time, as we are first come - first serve. Our online waitlist is available from 4:30pm-10:30pm every day on the OpenTable app. We have an 8 guests maximum per group. Please call the restaurant if you have a party larger than 8 people, though we cannot guarantee larger parties will sit down together at same time or same area. Once your group is called, please come back within 10 minutes as we will need to move on to the next group on the waitlist.

Welcome to Chubby Fish Sushi!

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Leslie

Dined 7 days ago

love that they have anime playing, lots of options, it can get very loud

Kenichi Snowmass

4.7

4.7 (244)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Snowmass

About the restaurant

There is another Kenichi nearby in Aspen, ensure you are booking at the correct restaurant!

We are excited to bring the Kenichi name to Snowmass Village. A local favorite, serving contemporary Asian cuisine and world-class sushi in a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.

Taking inspiration from traditional Japanese design, with solid walnut and moving images projected onto shoji screens, we invite you to come dine with us in our beautiful restaurant.

Enjoy our Private Tatami room for larger parties. Treat your palate to our extensive wine list and allow our staff to pair our exquisite cuisine with one of the largest sake lists in the country.

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ChristineVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Kenichi never disappoints. Greentail and Blake rolls are phenomenal. Music ambiance is loud and repetitive. But service and food are great!

MAKfam

4.7

4.7 (10)

$30 and under

Chinese

Baker

About the restaurant

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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Brenda

Dined on May 5, 2025

It lived up to all the press. Best wings ever. The signature salted egg French toast was perfect for dessert for a 4:00 meal. We liked everything about it. Easy parking, excellent service, ambience, and fun and delicious food. I will look forward to my next visit.

Mister Oso Boulder

4.7

4.7 (11)

$30 and under

Mexican

Boulder

About the restaurant

Our team continues to explore the playful and flavorful menu at Mister Oso with rotating taco dishes, Peruvian cebiche, and crudo, as well as crave-worthy vegetarian offerings. The vibrant energetic atmosphere lends itself perfectly to a night out with friends or casual date night. The transportive vibes are enhanced with the tropical plants and decor as the seasonal menu and agave-spirits cocktail bar afford a micro vacation from the bustle of Boulder. Our inventive Non-Alcoholic Agua Fresca cocktail program ensures that everyone gets to enjoy a delicious, hand-crafted beverage.

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RoseVIP

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

The food was good and full of interesting flavors. I have never had a spicy Caesar salad before! The service was excellent. Cool decor. We had such a good time trying this new place.

Jing Restaurant-Aspen

4.6

4.6 (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 2 days ago

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

Fortissimo Dueling Pianos

4.4

4.4 (6)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Denver

About the restaurant

Experience the magic of live music at Fortissimo, Denver’s only dueling piano venue. At Fortissimo, we source as many foods and beers as we can from local Colorado farmers and brewers, explore our extensive cocktail menu, and try our new food offerings.

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Bryant

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

First time here and it was a date night. Great atmosphere and so much fun.

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Experience

Early Show | Solo Piano Performance 6:00 - 8:15 PM

Experience

Friday Dueling Piano Show | 8:30pm Showtime

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Saturday Dueling Show | 8:30pm Showtime

Ay Papi

4.3

4.3 (77)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Cherry Creek

About the restaurant

A vibrant and energetic cocktail bar, where Latin inspiration meets the party vibes of Cuba through the lens of Miami!

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PamVIP

Dined on May 23, 2025

Staff was fantastic and drinks were fun and delicious! Vibe was upbeat and welcoming! Highly recommend! We didn’t have food!

FIRE - The ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0

4 (1059)

$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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DebbieVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We have a lovely Father's Day brunch at Fire. The service was attentive and our custom omelets were perfection. Creative cocktails and plentiful coffee. A memorable meal in a beautiful, art-filled hotel.

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Experience

Brunch

Experience

FIRE Social Hour 2-5PM

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Sunset Sessions

Revel at The Hythe Vail

3.8

3.8 (110)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Vail

About the restaurant

Set against the stunning backdrop of Vail, Colorado, Revel Restaurant at The Hythe invites you to embark on a reimagined alpine dining experience this winter.

At the helm of this innovative kitchen is Chef de Cuisine Kanoe Kamanu, a celebrated talent from Hawaii and the top winner of the Taste of Vail 2024. With a passion for sourcing local ingredients and a commitment to sustainability, Chef Kamanu infuses her dishes with the warmth of the islands and the boldness of mountain flavors. Her culinary prowess has recently been featured on the cover of the Vail Valley Eat magazine’s Summer 2024 edition, highlighting her signature creation, the refreshing watermelon salad.

Join us this winter at Revel, where every dish tells a story, every flavor resonates with the spirit of the Rockies, and each visit becomes part of an inspiring tapestry of community, heritage, and unforgettable moments.

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Jose

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

Great service by Steve in the table and excelente taste

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