Denver restaurants you'll love

Top restaurants in Denver, Colorado

Of all cities in Colorado, Denver has the widest variety of trendy restaurants, serving every cuisine you can imagine. The Mile High City's claim to fame may not be its restaurant scene, but it should be! Denver has you covered whether you're having a night out in Five Points or a walk along the 16th Street Mall. Stop by and check out the vibe for yourself if you're new to town. There's no shortage of places for a quick bite to eat or a long, conversation-filled dinner too.

Some of the cuisine you'll find in Denver includes Mexican fare, tapas, fresh seafood, and classic American. Yum! Here, you’ll find Asian foods, high-end dining, pubs aplenty, and a popping nightlife every weekend. For a more relaxing experience, you can’t go wrong with Laramie Square or Uptown, Denver’s most walkable neighborhood.

That’s what's great about Denver's restaurant scene. There aren't many major cities in the US with large pedestrian-friendly areas, a perfect backdrop for bustling restaurants, bars, and brewpubs. Eating at any restaurant in RiNo (the cool name for Five Points) is almost a rite of passage for the young, hip crowd. Looking for a more refined experience? Then Capital Hill, north of downtown, is just right for you.

Must-try Denver restaurants

Zaidy’s Deli & Bakery

600 South Holly Street Suite 114, Denver

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6 MEDIUM SIZED HAMANTASCHEN	$15.00
3 Raspberry, 3 Apricot Hamantaschen
NOODLE KUGEL WITH RAISINS	$6.00
Egg noodles with a touch of raisins baked into a sweeet custard slice
TURKEY CLUB, A DOUBLE DECKER!	$19.50
A TOWERING favorite — Swiss, bacon, onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo on toasted wheat bread. Large enough for 2 meals, but we don’t judge...

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Green Goddess Salad	$13.00
Mixed greens, sunflower seeds, goat cheese, clover sprouts with housemade green goddess dressing
12" The Hunter	$24.00
Organic sourdough, local bison Italian sausage, mozzarella, pickled jalapeno, green chili ranch
Pizza Dough	$4.00
One 275 gram serving of our housemade sourdough pizza dough with heirloom wheat. Can make up to one 12" pizza or use it however you'd like! Limited quantities available.

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Gyro Sandwich	$12.95
thin slices of seasoned ground lamb & beef, shaved to order off the spit rolled in warm pita with tzatziki, diced onions & tomatoes & choice of side
Athenian Salad	$12.95
crisp romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, imported feta, kalamata olives, dolmathes, pepperoncini, hard boiled egg & greek red wine vinaigrette with warm pita bread
Char Grilled Chicken Pita	$13.50
marinated in lemon, garlic & oregano char-grilled rolled in warm pita with tzatziki, diced onions & tomatoes & choice of side

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Wings	$16.00
1 pound of our jumbo wings tossed in your choice of sauce and served with celery and carrots
983 Big Cheesy Burger	$16.50
1st Place People's Choice Denver Burger Battle 2022 - 1/2 pound cricket burger, bacon jalapeno jam, american cheese, crispy panko crusted poblano, mac and cheese, cheddar jalapeno cheetos
Cricket Burger	$11.50
1/2 pound burger, lettuce, tomato, pickle, brioche bun

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BriDer Wagyu French Dip	$17.50
Caramelized Onion - Mustard & Horseradish Aioli - Cheddar - Arugala - Au Jus
2 Piece Chicken	$17.00
SERVED WITH CHOICE OF SMALL PLATE OR SIDE SALAD
Chicken and Pesto	$14.00
Basil Pesto - Mozzarella - Red Pepper

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Strawberry Lemonade	$6.75

[19D] Sesame Chicken	$16.99

[5] Veggie	$0.00

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Bunuelos	$1.50
Colombian fritters made with Costeno cheese
Pastel Gloria	$3.00
Puff pastry filled with caramel sauce and guava.
Arepas de Mozzarella	$3.00
Sweet patty made with corn flour and mozzarella cheese. So soft filled with Mozzarella. (Gluten free)

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Kotlet	$12.00
Ground beef, onions, potatoes, herbs & spices, formed into a patty, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, dill mayo and served on baguette bread.
The Greek	$12.00
Lettuce , avocado, olive , tomatoes, cucumber and ricotta cheese. served with a side of garlic house dressing. *Ⓥ
Khoresht Fesenjan	$18.00
A Traditional Persian stew made with chicken simmered in a pomegranate molasses and walnut sauce. Served with saffron rice.

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Buffalo Wedge	$12.00
Halved baby lettuce varieties with buffalo ranch dressing, heirloom cherry tomatoes, smoky walnuts, chive almond cheese, & fresh herbs. G/F \| C/N
Zucchini Fra Diavolo	$12.00
Pan-roasted summer squash varieties in spicy "diavolo" sauce with Rancho Gordo black garbanzos, lupini beans, white bean puree, crispy onion & garlic chips, & fresh herbs.
Roast Beets	$11.00
Tender golden & chioggia beet varieties served with horseradish dressing, mustard-pickled red beet, crisp apple, toasted seeds, & bitter greens. G/F

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CHIPS & GUACAMOLE	$7.00
corn tortilla chips, side homemade guacamole. vegetarian.
CHICKEN BURRITO	$6.50
pulled chicken, 10" flour tortilla, cheese blend, choice of salsa, beans, rice
CHILI & POTATO BURRITO	$6.50
roasted green chili(s) & mashed potato, 10" flour tortilla, cheese blend, choice of salsa, beans, rice. vegetarian.

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D Pad See Eew	$19.00
broccoli, egg, thick rice noodle, sweet soy Allergens: soy, wheat, shellfish, egg
Fried Egg Rolls	$9.00
cabbage, carrot, bean noodle, sweet chili sauce Vegan Allergens: soy, wheat, sesame Cross-Contaminants: coconut, shellfish, fish
D Panang	$20.00
red sweet pepper, carrot, green bean, broccoli, thai basil, thick panang coconut curry w/side of jasmine rice **contains shrimp paste - not a vegan option Allergens: wheat, shellfish, fish, coconut

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Japanese Iced Coffee	$3.25
Middle state coffee roasters Landspeed Raro Ethiopian single origin
Chinese Sausage Fried Rice	$15.49
Lap Chong sausage, 2 fried eggs, scallions, garlic, chili oil, organic tamari soy sauce. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice	$5.00
Valencia oranges, squeezed fresh to order

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# 53	$12.00
Your choice of chicken, ground beef, or shredded beef served with beans and rice (3)
# 20	$15.00
Chile Relleno Plate. Two chile rellenos served crispy smothered in green chili and topped with lettuce and tomatoes. Served with rice & beans (tortillas upon request)
Enchiladas salsa verde(3)	$16.00
Three Chicken enchiladas smothered in Mom's special recipe green Tomatillo sauce with sour cream

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Beans	$4.00
Topped with cotija cheese
Al Pastor	$17.00
Local pork belly, pickled red onion, pineapple, greens, served with tortillas
Barbacoa Taco(2)	$16.00
Slow braised Colorado brisket on corn tortillas. Topped with roasted poblano crema, radish slaw, fresh cilantro, cotija cheese.

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Char Sui Bao	$16.88
Steamed barbecue pork bao bun, oyster sauce, scallion, daikon sprouts, furikake seasoning, sambal hoisin (3 per order) (Contains oyster sauce that can not be omitted) (Contains gluten that cannot be omitted) (Sambal hoisin sauce is SPICY)
Drunken Empress	$16.88
Drunken rice noodles, Lee Ho Fook sauce, egg, red fresno chile, soy sauce, onions, bak-choy, mushrooms, cilantro, Thai basil, mung bean sprouts, daikon sprouts and Tennessee whiskey wine (gluten and oyster sauce in Lee Ho Fook sauce) (veg if "No Lee Ho Fook Sauce")
Sweet-Soy Pork Belly Bao	$16.88
Steamed bao buns, Bao pickled vegetables, cilantro, treasure aioli (2 per order) (Sub lettuce to make gf) Served with shrimp cracklins

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Marinara	$13.95
Classic red sauce with homemade flavor.
Pasta Felese	$18.95
Our signature dish! Artichokes, peas, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and farfalle in a pesto white wine cream sauce.
Beef Bolognese Ragu	$17.95
Slow cooked classic meat sauce from Bologna.

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Spicy Chicken Ramen	$16.25

White Rice	$15.95

Menya Poke Bowl	$17.95

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3 Piece Fingers	$9.00
3 Juicy Hand Breaded Crispy Chicken Fingers, Served with Your Choice of 1 Sauce and House Made Dill Pickle Slices.
5 Piece Fingers	$13.00
5 Juicy Hand Breaded Crispy Chicken Fingers, Served with Your Choice of 1 Sauce and House Made Dill Pickle Slices.
Chicken Club	$14.00
Crispy Chicken Fingers on Garlic Buttered Texas Toast with 2 Slices of Melty American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, House Made Pickle Slices and Cluck Sauce.

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Vanilla Protein Shake	$7.00

Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito	$10.00

Nitro Cold Brew	$6.00

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Cuban	$11.29
Smoked ham, slow roasted pulled pork, swiss, chopped dill pickles, hot cherry peppers, mayo and yellow mustard on baguette
Ridgeline	$11.99
Roasted turkey, cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, romaine lettuce and garlic mayo on baguette
Signature Box Lunch	$14.49
Minimum of 6. A specialty sandwich of your choice – includes pickle spear, chips and freshly baked dessert.

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Saag(Spinach)	$0.00
It’s hard not to love the rich, thick creamy Saag(spinach). Saag is a traditional north Indian dish. The terms palak and saag are sometimes used interchangeably. We'd suggest a Riesling wine. (Dairy Free Upon Request)
Tikka Masala	$0.00
Chicken Tikka Masala is thought to have been created by a Bangladeshi chef in Glasgow in the 1960s. Masala is a tomato based sauce that is creamy, earthy, and seasoned with indian spices. One of our most popular dishes. Pairs well with Pinot Grigio or IPA Beer. (Dairy Free Upon Request)
Garlic Naan	$3.99
A chewy naan bread covered in fresh minced garlic and cilantro. Garlic naan breads are so soft and perfect for mopping up curries, you'll find it hard to stop at one bread. This is the perfect accompaniment to any spicy meal. It is made with basic ingredients like flour, oil, yeast, egg, butter, milk.

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Churro Con Nieve	$8.00

Chips & Guacamole	$6.50

Quesabirria Maiz	$7.00

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The Sinatra	$15.50
It's our classic Chopped Cheese sandwich. Ground beef with grilled onions and melted American cheese topped with lettuce, tomato, mayo and ketchup.
Hudson Hash	$15.00
Cajun seasoned Chopped Cheese. Ground beef with grilled onions and mushrooms topped with melted pepper jack cheese served over our tasty hash brown potatoes with an over medium egg.
The Yonkers	$17.00
Mojo flavored ground beef with grilled onions and ham, topped with melted Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, lettuce and tomato.

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Bagel & Cream Cheese	$5.00
bagel served with whipped cream cheese
Classic Breakfast Sandwich	$6.25
scrambled eggs, sausage and cheddar cheese on an english muffin
Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito	$7.75
scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, cheddar cheese and green chili sauce in a flour tortilla

Denver restaurants you'll love

Top restaurants in Denver, Colorado

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Must-try Denver restaurants

Zaidy’s Deli & Bakery

Joy Hill - Platt Park

Chef Zorba's Restaurant

Cherry Cricket - Ballpark

Brider

Pho 92 DIA

LaTinto Cafe

Urban Cafe and Restaurant - 601 BROADWAY UNIT 115

Gladys

Colfax Tacos Ogden - 1505 Ogden St

Aloy Modern Thai // Denver

Onefold - Union Station

Los Dos Potrillos - Cocina Y Cantina

El Jefe - 2450 West 44th

Bǎo Brewhouse

The Cherry Tomato

Menya Ramen & Poke

Cluck Chicken

Side Pony

Yampa Sandwich Co - Denver/Uptown - 17th & Glenarm

Spice Room - Colfax Ave

CABRON CARBÓN Taqueria & Galeria - 1043 Broadway

Chopped Cheese, Burgers, Hot dogs, Soft Serve, Brunch, Corn Dogs, Pretzel Bites, Pickle Chips, sandwiches

Little Finch - 16th Street Mall

Famous Philly CheeseSteak - Oneida

Quiero Arepas - Avanti Denver

Ebisu Ramen and Sushi @ Junction Food and Drink

Poke House - Denver

Mono GoGo

Asiancajun

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REG Original Cheesesteak	$9.29
Grilled onions, chopped steak, white american cheese
LG Pepper Cheesesteak	$12.29
Grilled bell peppers and onions, chopped steak, white american cheese
LG Works Cheesesteak	$12.29
Grilled onions mushrooms and bell peppers, chopped steak, white american cheese

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La Original VEGAN	$11.99
VEGAN. Seasoned black beans, avocado and sweet plantains.
Passion Fruit Juice	$5.00
House made passion fruit juice. All natural fruit pulp and organic sugar.
Pollo Guisado	$12.99
Stewed, shredded chicken breast, black beans and cheese.

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*Crunch garden roll, 20% off Lunch special	$8.80
long bean tempura, green onion tempura, avocado, house green garlic aioli (contains cilantro)
*Salmon & Mango Salsa Roll	$18.50
plain salmon, shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, mango salsa, sweet soy sauce
*Spicy tuna on crispy rice	$16.00
Spicy tuna, crispy rice (deep fried), avocado, mango salsa (, Serrano pepper, cilantro, crunch mix (fried garlic, fried onion), sweet soy sauce

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Aloha Chicken Bowl	$12.49
Juicy marinated grilled chicken with teriyaki sauce. Served over white rice, lettuce, and your choice of mac salad OR steamed veggies.
Small Bowl	$13.75
Choice of 2 protein.
Chicken Katsu Bowl	$12.49
Juicy marinated chicken, breaded and deep-fried with a side of katsu sauce. Served over white rice, lettuce, and your choice of mac salad OR steamed veggies.

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The Boil	$95.00
Crawfish , Shrimp, Baby Clams, Mussels, Snow Crab and 2 orders of corn potatoes and sausage.
Shrimp W/ Head	$16.00
Per Pound
Shrimp And Snowcrab Boil	$35.00
1 lb of shrimp with one cluster of snowcrab and an order of corn potatoes and sausage.