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. New Saigon

    $$ | West Denver

    Denver's best Vietnamese restaurant is always crowded with folks trying to get at their crispy egg rolls, shrimp-filled spring rolls, and cheap but hefty noodle bowls. With nearly 200 dishes on the menu—priced and portioned for sharing—this vast eatery has everything Vietnamese covered, including 30-some vegetarian dishes and 10 with succulent frogs' legs. It's best to go at off times to ensure a seat. Reservations are accepted for parties of six or more.

    630 S. Federal Blvd., Denver, Colorado, 80219, USA
    303-936–4954

    Known For

    • Seafood dishes
    • Exhaustive menu of Vietnamese classics
    • Vietnamese iced coffee
  • 4. Sam's No. 3

    $$ | Downtown

    Greek immigrant Sam Armatas opened his first eatery in Denver in 1927, and his three sons use the same recipes their father did in their updated version of his all-American diner, from the famous red and green chilis to the Coney Island–style hot dogs and creamy rice pudding. The retro diner resembles a fancy Denny's, and the bar is crowded with theatergoers and hipsters after dark. Good luck choosing: the menu is 12 pages long, with Greek and Mexican favorites as well as diner classics. The chunky mashed potatoes rule, as do the pie-based milkshakes, and breakfast, which is served all day, comes fast.

    1500 Curtis St., Denver, Colorado, 80202, USA
    303-534–1927

    Known For

    • Heavenly milkshakes
    • All-day breakfast
    • Old-school horseshoe counter

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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