Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Dunton Kitchen

5.0

5 (23)

$31 to $50

Austrian

Telluride

About the restaurant

Welcome to Dunton Kitchen, where Tyrolean-inspired simplicity meets unforgettable flavors with a brand-new menu for the summer season! Under the guidance of Executive Chef Jason Brumfiel, each dish celebrates the rich culinary heritage of the Alps with a fresh, modern twist. The intimate dining room offers a cozy ambiance complemented by warm, professional service. Our full bar, overseen by Food & Beverage Manager Jarrad Lee, offers an exceptional selection of handcrafted and classic cocktails, fine wines, amari, vermouths and premium spirits—perfect for any occasion

For the month of June, we will be open weekly on Thursday-Saturday for dinner. Reservations are recommended for dinner in the dining room currently with service from 5-9pm Thursdays thru Saturdays. New this summer, we invite you to join us for Sunday Brunch from 10am-2pm, buffet style service for $25/person. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Top review

Maria

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Super quaint place to eat and the food was excellent. Dunton Kitchen is a hidden gem with a cozy, quiet atmosphere that’s perfect for a relaxed meal. While the menu is limited, each dish is thoughtfully prepared and delicious. The real standout is the service—friendly, attentive, and genuine. With just a few tables, it never feels crowded, making it a great spot to unwind and enjoy a quality dining experience.

Canary

4.9

4.9 (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.

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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!

Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room

5.0

5 (198)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Highlands

About the restaurant

Welcome to Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room in the historic Berkeley neighborhood in West Denver!
We specialize in boutique organic wines from around the globe, local craft beers, and must-have light fare staples like cheese, charcuterie, and local desserts in the comfort of our cozy neighborhood bar. Last call is made 45 minutes prior to closing.

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Christopher

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Amazing wine list and owner was so nice and inviting !! Will be back soon.

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Experience

TWTE - Umbrian Owner/Winemaker, Lorenzo Mattoni

Alma Fonda Fina

4.9

4.9 (525)

$50 and over

Contemporary Mexican

LoHi

About the restaurant

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.

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loriVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The food was exceptional! Great creative flavors. Loved the avocado margarita!!wonderful service!!

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Experience

Dining Room Reservation

Black Cat

5.0

5 (2773)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Boulder

About the restaurant

Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead is a unique dining experience! Enjoy a barn patio table or one of our 7 intimate, private garden cabanas with wood stoves, gorgeous views, and a beautiful 4-Course chef tasting menu (dietary restrictions accommodated) created by James Beard nominated chef Eric Skokan at our historic farmstead. Our 500-acre full-scale diversified organic farm supplies the majority of ingredients for your meal; from vegetables & herbs to pork & lamb to grains.

Open Wed-Saturdays. Reservations are required. $165/per person++

For parties over 8 people and private events, email us at events@blackcatboulder.com.

Reservations are released 3 months in advance. We often have tables that are not available online, like a chef's table in the kitchen. Call us at 303-444-5500 if interested. We would love to hear from you about how we can make your evening with us extra special. We look forward to having you join us at the farm.

Jill, Eric and the Black Cat team

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Tom

Dined 3 days ago

Incredible farm to table experience with homegrown fruits and vegetables presented in a wonderfully creative fashion. Fabulous service with attention to detail. Chef Eric is a wealth of knowledge and very willing to share it. The setting is magnificent and we enjoyed a beautiful sunset. You will genuinely feel that you are eating where your food is grown…how often does that happen? Highly recommend Black Cat for any occasion, but especially for special celebrations.

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Cirrus Social Club

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 on Jun 28, 2025

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

Red Square Euro Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1625)

$30 and under

European

Downtown / LoDo

About the restaurant

Red Square is a warm and friendly restaurant that offers contemporary Russian and European cuisine. Our full bar features over 100 vodkas from around the world plus twenty house-made infusions, as well as an extensive wine list.

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Cassandra

Dined today

Everything we tried was amazing. So fresh, juicy, and flavors that just explode. Stroganoff, kieve and numerous apps later we rolled ourselves out of there and into a car back to the hotel sated and excited to visit again.

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Popular dish

Chicken Kiev

Popular dish

Red Square Stroganoff

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Classic Beef Stroganoff

The Hornet

4.8

4.8 (223)

$30 and under

American

Washington Park

About the restaurant

The Hornet has been serving the community of Denver for more than 25 years now, and it has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Located just a few doors away from Denver's finest independent movie house, The Mayan Theatre, it makes a great stop combo for dinner & a movie. Our happy hour kicks off each day at 4pm and goes until 7pm and features $4 draft beer & wine and also $3 off all appetizers.

Some of the top items on the menu at The Hornet include artichoke heart fritters, cheese and potato pierogis, prime rib french dip, honey stung fried chicken, cubano sandwiches and the lobster mac & cheese. The Hornet has a number of burger options as well. You could even have a private event at the restaurant. It is also nice for a date night.

Brunch get's hopping on weekends from 10am-3pm where award winning bloody marys and mimosas are always affordable. One of Denver's best hidden patios is just off the back of the restaurant and live music i

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Mary

Dined 5 days ago

Fish taco, pork tacos and Pupusa were made with fresh ingredients and so tasty. The happy hour is a super deal …drafts are $4 including Guiness. We were there on mojito Monday $5. Great value!

Kizaki

5.0

5 (60)

$50 and over

Sushi

Platt Park

About the restaurant

Kizaki is Chef Toshi Kizaki’s long-awaited solo omakase restaurant, representing the pinnacle of his celebrated career and decades of influence in Denver’s culinary scene. After more than 40 years of success with Sushi Den, Chef Toshi returns to his roots with deep reverence for Edomae-style sushi—a 200-year-old Tokyo tradition that highlights the true character of each ingredient through precise Japanese techniques. Kizaki brings Denver its first authentic Edomae omakase, offering around 20 courses featuring raw, cured, seared, cooked, and dry-aged preparations. Guests can enjoy a full bar along with carefully selected sake, wine, or combined pairings to complement the experience. Omakase at the counter or table is $225 before tax. Drinks, additional sushi, and gratuity are not included. Reservation times are at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Once all guests have arrived, we will transition to Kizaki, where the Omakase experience begins approximately 15 to 20 minutes after the scheduled time.

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Dave

Dined 4 days ago

The was my second visit to Kizaki. Everything was truly outstanding and I found it to be impeccable on all levels. I have now been to both time slots and personally I prefer the 5:00 seating. I will certainly go again but will for a couple of months for a seasonal food change. If you are looking for exceptional experience, this is not to be missed.

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Experience

Kizaki Omakase

Mezcaleria Alma

5.0

5 (221)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

LoHi

About the restaurant

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.

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LyndseyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

This is our new favorite place in town. Amazing service, food, drinks, and atmosphere. Thank you for an unforgettable experience every time.

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Chef's Counter

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Dining Room Reservation

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