Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated June 05, 2025

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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.

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!

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

Pine Creek Cookhouse

4.8

4.8 (321)

$31 to $50

American

Aspen

About the restaurant

Aspen’s legendary restaurant, the Pine Creek Cookhouse, is nestled at the base of the Elk Mountains.

Alpine gourmet food featuring wild game and fresh fish is brought to life with organic, locally-sourced ingredients. From field to stream our chefs prepare cuisine made from scratch every day. Join us for horseback riding, lunch, dinner, and more! Open Wednesday-Sunday.

Join us Wednesday nights July and August for Live Music and dinner on the patio!

Top review

AdamVIP

Dined today

Best views in the world! The food is likewise amazing—we loved the elk stuffed mushrooms and trout dip. Great service all around.

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Experience

Optional Horseback Experience

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

Top review

Tom

Dined 2 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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Glen Eyrie

4.8

4.8 (1305)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

Colorado Springs

About the restaurant

Escape the ordinary and create memories that will last a lifetime! Afternoon tea in the historic Glen Eyrie Castle is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. We're proud to be a 2024 Diners' Choice Award winner!

Whether you are local or visiting Colorado Springs, we invite you to enjoy our specialty and handcrafted teas as you bask in the ambiance of the magnificent Castle Music Room. Tea service is the perfect way to treat yourself and your loved ones with our soups, salads, sandwiches, canapes, and sweets. Our menu changes seasonally, so be sure to check our website to see the current selections.

Glen Eyrie also offers overnight accommodations! Create your own mini-retreat or a romantic getaway with an overnight stay. Glen Eyrie offers a variety of unique yet affordable guest rooms to fit your needs. Visit our website for more information: https://gleneyrie.org/stay-the-night/

Top review

Gerald

Dined 2 days ago

An exceptional experience reminding my wife and I of our time on high tea in London.

Room for Milly

4.9

4.9 (167)

$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.

Top review

KatieVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Service was excellent & there were lots of cocktail options. Really enjoyed the aesthetic as well!

Toodles Tearoom

4.8

4.8 (115)

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Colorado Springs

About the restaurant

At Toodles Tearoom we create charming English-inspired tea experiences, serving bottomless teapots of our delicious gourmet tea, and providing a charming cottage core aesthetic for our guests. Whether hosting bridal teas, baby showers, corporate events or offering a unique date idea, we're all about connecting over tea.

Indulge in our delightful afternoon tea experience & enjoy unlimited servings of gourmet loose leaf tea from our diverse selection. Our afternoon tea service includes a tempting assortment for each guest: a plate of delightful and savory tea sandwiches bursting with flavor, 2 freshly baked scones with Devonshire cream and a top tier of exquisite desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth. Also, our tea infused signature mocktails are a must try. Delicious & fun!

We look forward to hosting you and your loved ones for life's special moments and helping create lasting memories with friends. Located in downtown Colorado Springs.
Toodles- because we hate to say goodbye!

Top review

Aly

Dined 7 days ago

Such a lovely place! We enjoyed our time at Toodles and will be back for sure!

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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.

Top review

Dave

Dined 3 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

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.

Top review

sadie

Dined 7 days ago

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

Steakhouse at Flying Horse

4.8

4.8 (1030)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Colorado Springs

About the restaurant

Nestled within Flying Horse Resort & Club, featuring sweeping views of our Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course, Pikes Peak, and the Front Range, The Steakhouse at Flying Horse is an elegant, fine dining restaurant in a beautiful Tuscan-style villa and is open to the public for dining.

Enjoy The Steakhouse dinner menu with delicious appetizers, featured prime and grass-fed steaks and chops, fresh seafood and chicken dishes along with shareable side dishes. Accompany any dish with a hand-crafted cocktail from our full-service bar or a bottle of wine from our award-winning list of old and new-world wines. Our exquisite selection of homemade desserts is the perfect ending to any meal.

Top review

Scott

Dined 4 days ago

The Steakhouse at Flying Horse was outstanding for our anniversary dinner. The Petit Filet and the Halibut were delicious as was the Roasted Crudites, and the gluten-free bread was a treat for someone who cannot have wheat. Megan, Thomas, and Abby were delightful and attentive making us feel very special, and the view from our table was stunning. We highly recommend The Steakhouse and look forward to returning. Thank You!

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