Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Black Cat

5.0

5 (2766)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Boulder

About the restaurant

Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead is a unique dining experience! Enjoy 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. $155/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

Top review

AmyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

What a wonderful evening, superb service, thoughtful and delicious dishes, so special. Thank you Eric and team!

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Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead (JA)

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Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead

Dunton Kitchen

5.0

5 (18)

$31 to $50

Austrian

Telluride

About the restaurant

Welcome to Dunton Kitchen, where Tyrolean-inspired simplicity meets unforgettable flavors. 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 Dining Room Manager Jarrad Lee, offers an exceptional selection of handcrafted and classic cocktails, fine wines, amari, vermouths and premium spirits—perfect for any occasion

Reservations are required for dinner in the dining room with service from 5-8:30pm Wednesdays thru Sundays Join us from 12-5pm daily for a refreshing après-ski menu, and savor delicious bites as you unwind after a day on the slopes, bar closes at 9pm, inviting you to indulge in an exceptional dining experience that captures the heart of Tyrol in every bite

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KathleenVIP

Dined on Apr 3, 2025

Food was excellent as was the service. I highly recommend Dunton Kitchen.

HashTAG - Highlands Ranch

5.0

5 (7)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Littleton

About the restaurant

A word synonymous with generating buzz – from more than just the coffee! Troy Guard’s first ever breakfast concept serves up egg yolks and sunshine in a fun, lively, family-friendly atmosphere. Moms, Dads and Hipsters alike will enjoy washing it all down with one of our many boozy breakfast libations (don’t miss the screwdriver slushie)!

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CrisVIP

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Great breakfast place Server was excellent Orders came out quickly and everyone enjoyed their meal.

Kizaki

4.9

4.9 (22)

$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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Silvia

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful experience and amazing food! I’ll be coming here again

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Kizaki Omakase

Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room

5.0

5 (196)

$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 natural 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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Kay

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Such a lovely, romantic place. Jen has a wonderful variety of wines, and can tell you about each of them. Put this place on your list. I think you’ll love it!

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TWTE - Umbrian Owner/Winemaker, Lorenzo Mattoni

Mezcaleria Alma

5.0

5 (178)

$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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Aaron

Dined 2 days ago

Sitting at the chef's bar was a wonderful experience. Seeing the chef's do their magic and serve at the same time was a fun experience. Food was incredible.

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Chef's Counter

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Dining Room Reservation

Corrida - Alpenglobe

4.9

4.9 (58)

$50 and over

Spanish

Boulder

About the restaurant

Join us for an under the stars experience in our exclusive, heated rooftop Alpenglobes for a unique & intimate dining experience. Enjoy date night, a family dinner or a business outing. Our globes can host up to 6 guests. There are no pre-set menus & guests will be able to order from our a la carte menu options. Globes will be reserved up to 15 minutes past your reservation time, after which the reservation will be released & charged the cancellation fee. We do reserve the right to charge $50 per person if cancellations are made within less than 24 hours.

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MelissaVIP

Dined on May 5, 2025

Celebrated my husband’s 60th in an Alpenglobe. Had a lovely time and our server Mark made it very special. We enjoyed our meal and would love to come back again someday. Favorite dish was the pulpo and the bread with special house butter. The mocktails were also lovely. Meat was on the rare side, we ordered medium rare but the center was quite rare. (The pass should have checked for this before sending out.) happy we ordered the Iberico ham. Couldn’t see the Flatirons from where we were, but it was still was a lovely experience.

Creekside Cafe

5.0

5 (327)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Steamboat Springs

About the restaurant

Creekside offers homemade food and the friendliest service. Breakfast and lunch are served all day. We use farm fresh eggs and a wide variety of only the freshest local ingredients thanks to our ag partners! We compliment this with tasty coffee, award-winning bloody marys and unique mimosas. In the summertime we host a serene patio with immaculate gardens right beside Soda Creek.

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Kathi

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Great food and really nice service! We love this place! The ambiance is amazing too, outside or inside but we love the outdoors the best!

Alma Fonda Fina

5.0

5 (415)

$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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Alyson

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely amazing food, service and experience!!

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Dining Room Reservation

Room for Milly

5.0

5 (165)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

LoHi

About the restaurant

Modern cocktails and design. We wanted to create a space to share with our friends. Reflecting love of travel, color, a little bit fancy mixed with irreverent intellectuals and a good story.

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laurel

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Room for Milly was a great experience for my meetup group, our server Guillermo was very attentive and kind and the drinks were wonderful!

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