Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!

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+

Top review

JoVIP

Dined 5 days ago

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

Briar Common Brewery

4.9

4.9 (652)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Jefferson Park

About the restaurant

An elevated brewery experience you will not find anywhere else! Ten of our own beers on tap along with an array of perfectly prepared dishes to satisfy the masses!

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Christopher

Dined 5 days ago

Fun pub, roof patio great dining spot though loud, good food, will return

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.

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KatieVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

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

Hamburger Mary's - Denver

4.9

4.9 (82)

$30 and under

Burgers

Denver

About the restaurant

Located in the City Park West neighborhood, Hamburger Mary's Denver has over-the-top entertainment with impressive eats. Stop by for a juicy burger, cocktails on our outdoor patios, or one of our events!

Our purple house hides off of the best outdoor patios in Denver! Come by for a burger or a beer and see what it's all about! Although we are known for our entertainment, we focus on food and service. Check out our reviews then come check out Hamburger Mary's

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Twila

Dined 5 days ago

The food was delicious! The entertainment was fantastic! The entertainers were amazing and friendly!

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!

Provision Castle Rock

4.8

4.8 (275)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Castle Rock

About the restaurant

Provision is a Craft Cocktail bar in the heart of Castle Rock. We have approximately 25-30 cocktails on the menu, and over 160 classics in our black book. Come check out our cozy, vibey new space and join us for exceptionally crafted cocktails and light bites. We’re now taking reservations Wed – Saturday starting at 4:00pm. We can't wait to welcome you to Provision, Castle Rock’s newest evening destination.

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JeffVIP

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Enjoyable evening. Great service from Josh and Samantha at the bar.

Call Me Pearl

4.8

4.8 (101)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Denver

About the restaurant

Call Me Pearl is a space that honors an ethos of gilded celebration, simple joys, and humble hospitality. Here, we celebrate the often lost art of rituals and classics. Our menu features a focused selection of nostalgic favorites and convivial offerings that are equal parts exquisite and approachable. Providing a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like your fondest home cocktail party, Call Me Pearl is an unforgettable indulgence that celebrates timeless beauty and the human experience. You have an open invitation, adding to our collective story of shared memories.

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James

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Great customer service, food & drinks !! Definitely will return in the future.

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Golden Age Film Screening - July 17

Chubby Fish Sushi

4.8

4.8 (120)

$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 on Jun 13, 2025

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

Stüberl @ Ludwigs

4.7

4.7 (37)

$50 and over

American

Vail

About the restaurant

Creative cuisine in a truly unique setting. Located inside the Sonnenalp Hotel, the Stüberl at Ludwig's offers an escape from the everyday. Featuring fine dining menu items from Hamachi to Beef Tenderloin, the Stüberl has something for everyone

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MarkVIP

Dined on Mar 15, 2025

Really fantastic food with service to match. The room transports you to Europe. Best wine list in the valley

HashTAG - Highlands Ranch

4.6

4.6 (9)

$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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MichaelM

Dined on May 26, 2025

The restaurant was very busy and I am glad we had reservations. The food and drinks were great.

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