These days, you can’t drive a mile in Denver without hitting a new restaurant, whether it’s a beer-centric joint or a polished take on French cuisine... Read More
These days, you can’t drive a mile in Denver without hitting a new restaurant, whether it’s a beer-centric joint or a polished take on French cuisine from industry veterans. Gone are the days when the city was an innovative-cuisine wasteland; Denver chefs have stepped up their game. While there are still quirks to work out—service can be slow, it’s true—this former cow town has come into its own as a veritable food destination.
Light-years away from the uptight, white-tablecloth restaurants of other urban centers, Denver’s upscale-casual scene is like no other. The focus is all on the food at local favorites like Acorn, where oak-fired meats, top-notch ingredients, and a serious cocktail menu guarantee a meal to remember. Asian fusion is having a moment, with Portland-based chef Gregory Gourdet’s brand-new Departure revitalizing the dining scene in the Cherry Creek neighborhood and Denver’s own Tommy Lee turning heads at what some say is the best restaurant in town: Hop Alley. Chefs are also making waves with creative seafood dishes, from an enticing grilled-octopus appetizer at Bar Dough to a top-notch omakase dinner at newcomer Sushi Ronin.
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Denver Central Market
A brand new food hall with 11 different vendors, the Central Market brings together a who's who list of the Denver dining scene while providing a one... Read More
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Little Man Ice Cream
Worth the walk into the Highlands neighborhood and conveniently located across from a park, this cheery ice cream shop in the shape of a giant milk jug... Read More
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Mercantile Dining & Provision
At one of Union Station's flagship restaurants, chef Alex Seidel takes on elevated Mediterranean-inspired comfort food without all the pretense. Indulge... Read More
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Sushi Ronin
Lower Highland-based Sushi Ronin might be one of the newest sushi joints in Denver, but it's already turning heads for its well-executed omakase dinners... Read More
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Tacos Tequila Whiskey
With two locations in Denver, this Mexican hot spot—often called Pinche Tacos—began as a food truck before its devoted fans demanded that chef and owner... Read More
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The Populist
One of the earliest restaurants to find a home in the still rough-around-the-edges River North Art District, the Populist creates unforgettable evening... Read More
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Vert Kitchen
A small, bustling French cafe serving breakfast and lunch in the Washington Park neighborhood, Vert Kitchen lures locals with delicious, inventive... Read More
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Work & Class
Hungry locals pack into this no-reservations Latin Ballpark restaurant for a high-energy, casual meal of meat by the pound served with an array of... Read More
