Guidebook for Denver

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Guidebook for Denver

Food Scene

Traditional Mediterranean cuisine -- the baba gannouj and baklava are highlights.
32 locals recommend
Ali Baba Grill
109 N Rubey Dr
32 locals recommend
Traditional Mediterranean cuisine -- the baba gannouj and baklava are highlights.
Avanti is a restaurant incubator -- that is to say, it's a high-end, moderately-priced, cafeteria-style hall where the best up-and-coming restaurants in Denver get their starts. Seven different restaurants and an exciting rooftop bar give you mix of culinary experiments while the bar keeps the booze flowing.
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos Street
651 locals recommend
Avanti is a restaurant incubator -- that is to say, it's a high-end, moderately-priced, cafeteria-style hall where the best up-and-coming restaurants in Denver get their starts. Seven different restaurants and an exciting rooftop bar give you mix of culinary experiments while the bar keeps the booze flowing.
Bar Doughs elevate Italian cuisine in this casual yet polished space. House-made pasta and pizza dough keep customers full and satisfied in the comfort of a contemporary setting. Brunch was recently added.
112 locals recommend
Bar Dough
2227 W 32nd Ave
112 locals recommend
Bar Doughs elevate Italian cuisine in this casual yet polished space. House-made pasta and pizza dough keep customers full and satisfied in the comfort of a contemporary setting. Brunch was recently added.
Duo brings both seasonal and contemporary cuisine to Denver's new generation American dining scene. Weekend brunch is always a hit.
107 locals recommend
duo Restaurant
2413 W 32nd Ave
107 locals recommend
Duo brings both seasonal and contemporary cuisine to Denver's new generation American dining scene. Weekend brunch is always a hit.
This restaurant boasts gourmet burgers made from locally-sourced ingredients and an array of Colorado craft beer - what else do Denverites need?
193 locals recommend
Highland Tap and Burger
2219 W 32nd Ave
193 locals recommend
This restaurant boasts gourmet burgers made from locally-sourced ingredients and an array of Colorado craft beer - what else do Denverites need?
This family business brings sushi and Japanese shabu shabu, a hotpot dish of thinly sliced meat and vegetables boiled in water, to the LoHi area.
29 locals recommend
Kobe An LoHi
3400 Osage St
29 locals recommend
This family business brings sushi and Japanese shabu shabu, a hotpot dish of thinly sliced meat and vegetables boiled in water, to the LoHi area.
Perpetually busy, this hot spot from chef and restaurateur Justin Cucci offers a menu infused with global flavors alongside a fantastic cocktail menu. Go for happy hour and sit on the rooftop!
743 locals recommend
Linger
2030 W 30th Ave
743 locals recommend
Perpetually busy, this hot spot from chef and restaurateur Justin Cucci offers a menu infused with global flavors alongside a fantastic cocktail menu. Go for happy hour and sit on the rooftop!
A frill-free neighborhood bar and steakhouse, this spot set on across from Williams & Graham offers two happy hours from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. to closing for double the fun.
63 locals recommend
LoHi SteakBar
3200 Tejon St
63 locals recommend
A frill-free neighborhood bar and steakhouse, this spot set on across from Williams & Graham offers two happy hours from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. to closing for double the fun.
One of the pioneers of this neighborhood, Lola remains a hot spot for modern Mexican cuisine, great Margaritas, and a rocking brunch.
138 locals recommend
Lola Coastal Mexican
1575 Boulder St
138 locals recommend
One of the pioneers of this neighborhood, Lola remains a hot spot for modern Mexican cuisine, great Margaritas, and a rocking brunch.
This new restaurant inspired by Southern cuisine has some of the best fried chicken in town.
Low Country Kitchen
207 9th Street
This new restaurant inspired by Southern cuisine has some of the best fried chicken in town.
This now classic and ever-popular sandwich shop has an incredible egg salad sandwich and brisket.
52 locals recommend
Masterpiece Deli
52 locals recommend
This now classic and ever-popular sandwich shop has an incredible egg salad sandwich and brisket.
This Japanese izakaya brings sushi and traditional specialties in a contemporary casual setting. The cocktails and sake list alone are worth a visit.
37 locals recommend
Mizu Izakaya
1560 Boulder St
37 locals recommend
This Japanese izakaya brings sushi and traditional specialties in a contemporary casual setting. The cocktails and sake list alone are worth a visit.
Old Major brings contemporary farmhouse cuisine centered around swine, wine, and seafood.
118 locals recommend
Old Major
3316 Tejon St
118 locals recommend
Old Major brings contemporary farmhouse cuisine centered around swine, wine, and seafood.
Root Down brings accessible new American fare with a vegetarian and vegan slant to the neighborhood.
515 locals recommend
Root Down
1600 W 33rd Ave
515 locals recommend
Root Down brings accessible new American fare with a vegetarian and vegan slant to the neighborhood.
The menu at this quaint Italian-inspired eatery changes seasonally and currently features a duck Caombas and Focaccia e Capretto with braised El Regalo Ranch goat.
60 locals recommend
Spuntino
2639 W 32nd Ave
60 locals recommend
The menu at this quaint Italian-inspired eatery changes seasonally and currently features a duck Caombas and Focaccia e Capretto with braised El Regalo Ranch goat.
New sushi destination Sushi Ronin brings contemporary Japanese cuisine to LoHi. Trust chef Cory Baker and go with the omakase choice.
35 locals recommend
Green Fine Salad Co.
1137 16th St Mall
35 locals recommend
New sushi destination Sushi Ronin brings contemporary Japanese cuisine to LoHi. Trust chef Cory Baker and go with the omakase choice.
Eclectic wine, well-curated cheese, and good company.
40 locals recommend
The Truffle Table
2556 15th St
40 locals recommend
Eclectic wine, well-curated cheese, and good company.
A casual breakfast, lunch, and dinner destination, Uber Eats offers everything from sausages to burgers, sandwiches, and even tacos. Whatever you do, don't miss the tater tots.
8 locals recommend
Uber Eats
8 locals recommend
A casual breakfast, lunch, and dinner destination, Uber Eats offers everything from sausages to burgers, sandwiches, and even tacos. Whatever you do, don't miss the tater tots.
The best ramen in the city by many accounts, this casual spot owned by Tommy Lee remains one of the most coveted seats around. Go early or late to avoid the wait and be sure to try the Kimchi Ramen.
319 locals recommend
Uncle
2215 W 32nd Ave
319 locals recommend
The best ramen in the city by many accounts, this casual spot owned by Tommy Lee remains one of the most coveted seats around. Go early or late to avoid the wait and be sure to try the Kimchi Ramen.
A rotisserie-centric casual restaurant. The soup, salad, and sandwich place boasts 18 pull tap options including beer, cocktails, wine, and house-made sodas.
27 locals recommend
Brider
1644 Platte St
27 locals recommend
A rotisserie-centric casual restaurant. The soup, salad, and sandwich place boasts 18 pull tap options including beer, cocktails, wine, and house-made sodas.
The neighborhood restaurant specializes in New American cuisine with an emphasis on nose-to-tail utilization. If you still have room after going whole-hog, try the potted cheesecake or sticky toffee pudding.
35 locals recommend
Colt & Gray
1553 Platte St
35 locals recommend
The neighborhood restaurant specializes in New American cuisine with an emphasis on nose-to-tail utilization. If you still have room after going whole-hog, try the potted cheesecake or sticky toffee pudding.
Habit Carbon, the hybrid donut dispensary and beverage cafe, adds some cheek and creativity to the Platte food scene. Donuts are sold until midnight while the cafe is open until 2 a.m., making Habit Carbon the perfect stop for late night munchies.
22 locals recommend
Habit Doughnut Dispensary
1553 Platte St
22 locals recommend
Habit Carbon, the hybrid donut dispensary and beverage cafe, adds some cheek and creativity to the Platte food scene. Donuts are sold until midnight while the cafe is open until 2 a.m., making Habit Carbon the perfect stop for late night munchies.
House of Commons Tea Room brings a sense of English hospitality to Denver. The tearoom takes its name from the nearby Commons Park and its inspiration from London tearooms.
7 locals recommend
The House of Commons
Platte Street
7 locals recommend
House of Commons Tea Room brings a sense of English hospitality to Denver. The tearoom takes its name from the nearby Commons Park and its inspiration from London tearooms.
The ice cream parlor offers an array of 20 house-made flavors - including gluten-free and dairy-free flavor options. The creamery additionally serves sundaes, malts, and housemade waffle cones.
8 locals recommend
Inside Scoop Creamery
1535 Platte St
8 locals recommend
The ice cream parlor offers an array of 20 house-made flavors - including gluten-free and dairy-free flavor options. The creamery additionally serves sundaes, malts, and housemade waffle cones.
The Highlands burger joint delivers quality meals and brews at an affordable price. Make sure to try the old-school onion rings.
101 locals recommend
My Brother's Bar
2376 15th St
101 locals recommend
The Highlands burger joint delivers quality meals and brews at an affordable price. Make sure to try the old-school onion rings.
East-coast style pizza in the Rocky Mountains. Unique dishes like the Low Rider with Polidori bacon and fresh pineapple keep customers coming back.
38 locals recommend
Proto's Pizza-Denver
2401 15th St
38 locals recommend
East-coast style pizza in the Rocky Mountains. Unique dishes like the Low Rider with Polidori bacon and fresh pineapple keep customers coming back.
The award-winning restaurant has made waves in both the Denver and national restaurant scene within its first year since opening. Frequent diners praise the diablo roll and tempura dishes.
106 locals recommend
Sushi Sasa
2401 15th St
106 locals recommend
The award-winning restaurant has made waves in both the Denver and national restaurant scene within its first year since opening. Frequent diners praise the diablo roll and tempura dishes.
Little Man Ice Cream, with its 28 ft tall, 14,000 lb. cream can ice cream stand, exciting flavors, and outdoor events every night of the summer is definitely a Denver institution. Pro Tip: If you want the ice cream but want to skip the line, head to Milkbox Ice Cream in Union Station. (Same ice cream, no line.)
538 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th St
538 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream, with its 28 ft tall, 14,000 lb. cream can ice cream stand, exciting flavors, and outdoor events every night of the summer is definitely a Denver institution. Pro Tip: If you want the ice cream but want to skip the line, head to Milkbox Ice Cream in Union Station. (Same ice cream, no line.)
Sweet crepes, savory crepes...this place is great, and on the same corner as the apartment!
Crepes n' Crepes
3000 Zuni Street
Sweet crepes, savory crepes...this place is great, and on the same corner as the apartment!
Craft beer and American grub served in casual digs with a huge patio, featuring picnic tables and games.
190 locals recommend
Recess Beer Garden
2715 17th St
190 locals recommend
Craft beer and American grub served in casual digs with a huge patio, featuring picnic tables and games.
Are chicken wings your thing? Go here. Casual counter-serve spot offering chicken wings, sandwiches, and comfort food in a colorful hut.
115 locals recommend
Fire On The Mountain Buffalo Wings - Denver
3801 West 32nd Avenue
115 locals recommend
Are chicken wings your thing? Go here. Casual counter-serve spot offering chicken wings, sandwiches, and comfort food in a colorful hut.

Drinks & Nightlife

A quirky bar with a fantastic patio, Forest Room 5 offers eclectic drinks and bar snacks to a loyal crowd that returns religiously.
245 locals recommend
Forest Room 5
2532 15th St
245 locals recommend
A quirky bar with a fantastic patio, Forest Room 5 offers eclectic drinks and bar snacks to a loyal crowd that returns religiously.
This Phoenix-born bar brings approachable wines along with well-paired small plates in a contemporary space. Stop by Monday or Tuesday for a $20 deal on a bottle of wine and an order of bruschetta.
155 locals recommend
Postino LoHi
2715 17th St
155 locals recommend
This Phoenix-born bar brings approachable wines along with well-paired small plates in a contemporary space. Stop by Monday or Tuesday for a $20 deal on a bottle of wine and an order of bruschetta.
The most celebrated cocktail bar in Denver, this speakeasy led by barman Sean Kenyon brings fantastic crafted cocktails and top-notch hospitality.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon St
427 locals recommend
The most celebrated cocktail bar in Denver, this speakeasy led by barman Sean Kenyon brings fantastic crafted cocktails and top-notch hospitality.
The brewery, bar, and restaurant offers a classic take on Denver's burgeoning beer scene: a focus on specialty brews crafted to be enjoyed under the Colorado sun. Check out their speciality brews like the Princess Yum Yum and Graham Cracker Porter on the open air patio.
240 locals recommend
Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte St
240 locals recommend
The brewery, bar, and restaurant offers a classic take on Denver's burgeoning beer scene: a focus on specialty brews crafted to be enjoyed under the Colorado sun. Check out their speciality brews like the Princess Yum Yum and Graham Cracker Porter on the open air patio.
Colt & Gray's sister bar is tucked behind an unassuming glass door that hides a high-end yet friendly neighborhood bar. The basement bar totes a speakeasy vibe and celebrated selection of cocktails.
15 locals recommend
Ste Ellie
1553 Platte St
15 locals recommend
Colt & Gray's sister bar is tucked behind an unassuming glass door that hides a high-end yet friendly neighborhood bar. The basement bar totes a speakeasy vibe and celebrated selection of cocktails.
Classic, industrial-chic brewery and taproom.
103 locals recommend
Zuni Street Brewing Company
2355 West 29th Avenue
103 locals recommend
Classic, industrial-chic brewery and taproom.
German-style microbrewery and taproom.
148 locals recommend
Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Denver
2540 19th St
148 locals recommend
German-style microbrewery and taproom.
French-style craft beers and taproom.
73 locals recommend
Diebolt Brewing Company
3855 Mariposa St
73 locals recommend
French-style craft beers and taproom.
38 locals recommend
Factotum Brewhouse
3845 Lipan St
38 locals recommend
Buzzy, industrial brewery and taproom.
84 locals recommend
Little Machine Beer
2924 W 20th Ave
84 locals recommend
Buzzy, industrial brewery and taproom.
Chic spot for house beers and modern eats.
75 locals recommend
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery
2298 Clay St
75 locals recommend
Chic spot for house beers and modern eats.