15 Best Restaurants in Denver

SPICE ROOM brings Indian and Himalayan cooking to Denver’s Bluebird District, with a menu built around scratch-made dishes, house-ground spices, and halal options. The kitchen covers familiar comfort food alongside more adventurous plates, from mushroom Manchurian and lasooni gobi to rajma, aloo, pav bhaji, and samosa chaat.

Alma Fonda Fina serves contemporary Mexican food in a cozy LoHi setting shaped by Chef Johnny Curiel’s cultural heritage and culinary experience. The menu is built for exploration, with bold flavors across dishes such as carne apache, ceviche, roasted sweet potato, frijoles puercos, and lamb birria, alongside cocktails and small plates.

Kona Grill in Denver’s Cherry Creek brings together steaks, seafood, sushi, cocktails, and a lively American-grill atmosphere. Sushi is rolled fresh at the bar, with options such as the Picasso, Rainbow, Crunchy Spicy Tuna, and Las Vegas rolls available across lunch, dinner, and Social Hour.

Happy Camper Pizza turns a Denver meal into a lively social outing, pairing pizza and cocktails with a giant patio, neon lights, disco balls, fire pits, and a 360-degree bar. The relaxed, upbeat atmosphere works particularly well for groups, birthday gatherings, and casual celebrations.

Guard and Grace brings a modern steakhouse sensibility to Denver, with prime, dry-aged and local Wagyu cuts alongside seafood, seasonal dishes and a polished cocktail and wine program. Its casual-elegant setting feels appropriately special without losing its welcoming character.

Postino LoHi occupies the artfully refreshed former Denver Bookbinding Company and pairs a relaxed, characterful setting with wine and shareable food. Bruschetta boards are a signature draw, complemented by cocktails, cider, and a menu that feels satisfying without being overly heavy.

bartaco brings upscale street tacos, fresh sides, specialty cocktails, and beer to a relaxed, coastal-inspired Denver setting. The menu ranges from chicken tinga, pork belly, roasted duck, carne asada, ahi tuna, cauliflower, and Baja fish to family packs with chips and salsa, giving groups plenty of ways to mix and match.

Red Square Euro Bistro brings modern Russian and European cooking to downtown Denver in a relaxed, inviting setting. The menu leans into comforting classics such as pelmeni, pierogi, borscht, cabbage rolls, goulash, schnitzel and beef stroganoff, with refreshing beet salad and distinctive desserts adding variety.

Potager brings seasonal New American cooking to Denver through produce-led plates, organic ingredients, vegan options and a menu designed to change with the season. Small plates and generous dishes make sharing part of the natural rhythm, while the garden patio and warm interior create a comfortable setting for an unhurried dinner.

Wildflower is a small, intimate Denver fine-dining restaurant in LoHi, pairing plant-forward plates with locally sourced ingredients, natural wines and polished cocktails. Its dark, elegant interior creates a quietly celebratory mood, while the kitchen brings creativity to dishes such as crudo and duck.

Atomic Cowboy is a lively Denver food-and-drink destination combining Denver Biscuit Co., Fat Sully’s New York pizza and a full bar under one roof. The menu spans oversized biscuit sandwiches, giant hand-tossed pizza, burgers, salads and late-night comfort food , with local beer and cocktails to match.

True Food Kitchen centers its Denver dining experience on fresh, health-conscious cooking in an easygoing setting. The menu includes vegetable-forward bowls, edamame dumplings, seasonal vegetables, Brussels sprouts and creative pizzas, with options such as the Ancient Grains Bowl with salmon offering a more substantial meal. Drinks include beer and cocktails, including refreshing, lightly sweet choices.

Angelo’s Taverna has served Denver’s neighborhood dining scene since 1974, pairing old-world Italian recipes with contemporary touches. Fresh pasta, house marinara, meatballs, made-to-order pizza, tiramisu and cannoli anchor the menu, while char-grilled oysters and a dedicated oyster bar give the restaurant an unusual point of difference.

Root Down pairs a fresh-from-the-earth, vegetable-forward menu with a highly individual Denver setting. Seasonal flavors, sustainable sourcing and globally inspired combinations appear alongside creative cocktails, with dishes ranging from smoked carrots and masa birria to seafood, braised meats and shareable plates.

Bastien’s Restaurant is a Denver steakhouse with a distinctive retro atmosphere and a menu built around classic comfort. Steaks arrive with options such as baked potatoes, fries, vegetables and salad, while the signature sugar steak brings the restaurant’s most recognizable twist to the table. Burgers, chicken-fried steak, cocktails and generous desserts broaden the appeal.