Denver Restaurants

As befits a multiethnic crossroads, Denver lays out a dizzying range of eateries. Head for LoDo, the Highland District, the RiNo Art District, or south of the city for the more inventive kitchens. Try Federal Street for cheap ethnic eats—especially Mexican and Vietnamese—and expect authentic takes on classic Italian, French, and Asian cuisines. Throughout Denver, menus at trendy restaurants focus on locally sourced, organic, and healthier options; Denver's top chefs continue to gain the attention of national food magazines and win culinary competitions, but between the increased exposure and the rapid influx of residents, prices have skyrocketed to match or exceed those of larger cities.

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  • 1. Dazzle at Baur's

    $$ | Downtown

    If it's martinis and jazz you're after, come to this casually elegant space (larger and snazzier after a move to the historic Baur's Building), which features comfort foods with a twist and small plates. Live music most nights makes this a laid-back spot. The cocktail roster, printed inside old jazz albums, is one of the most intricate around, and the Sunday jazz brunch swings.

    1512 Curtis St., Denver, Colorado, 80203, USA
    303-839–5100

    Known For

    • Extensive cocktail roster
    • Mac-and-cheese
    • Sunday jazz brunch

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch, Credit cards accepted
  • 2. Dazzle at Baur's

    $$ | Downtown

    This is a cozy, casual spot for live jazz and blues six nights a week downtown. The location, in the historic Baur's Building, offers a classy setting and exceptional acoustics as well as updated takes on classic comfort food before and during shows. DownBeat magazine has named it one of the 150 best jazz clubs in the world.

    1512 Curtis St., Denver, Colorado, 80203, USA
    303-839–5100

    Known For

    • Extensive cocktail roster
    • Excellent mac and cheese
    • All ages until 10:30 pm

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 3. The Squeaky Bean

    $$$$ | LoDo | Modern American

    The original location was a tiny storefront in the Highland, but it was obvious early on that the popular Bean, with herbs and produce from its own gardens and a deceptively simple yet inventive menu, was going to grow. Now situated in the historic Saddlery Building in LoDo, the spacious dining room balances contemporary furnishings with a vintage setting and serves a seasonal menu that also changes monthly and is heavy on bold, bright flavors: mint and cumin on lamb with pappardelle, or yellow curry and rhubarb atop halibut. It's worthwhile to at least check out the impressive cheese cart for dessert. Service is brisk and attentive and the wine list is remarkably well priced and includes many by-the-glass options.

    1500 Wynkoop St., Suite 101, Denver, Colorado, 80202, USA
    303-623–2665

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun., Reservations essential
  • 4. Vesta Dipping Grill

    $$$$ | LoDo | Modern American

    Both the remodeled building and the interior space designed to house this modern grill, named after Vesta, the Roman hearth goddess, have won national architectural awards, and it's easy to see why: the sensual swirls of fabric and copper throughout the room make diners feel as though they're inside a giant work of art, and the clever, secluded banquettes are among the most sought-after seats in town. The menu is clever, too, and the competent grill masters in the kitchen put out expertly cooked meats, fish, and vegetables, all of which can be paired with some of the more than two-dozen dipping sauces that get their inspiration from chutneys, salsas, mother sauces, and barbecue. The wine list is as cool as the clientele.

    1822 Blake St., Denver, Colorado, 80202, USA
    303-296–1970

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential
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