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1. Salt Water Social - Denver
4.3
Awesome(928)
$$$$
• Seafood • Cherry Creek
Booked 34 times today
Salt Water Social is your passport to the seven seas, featuring an array of signature and unique fresh seafood items, complemented by the highest quality beef dishes and elegant, delicious cocktails.Bright, fresh and influenced by the tales of the mermaids, the beautiful and colorful dining room provides an escape from the everyday.Begin your escape today into this cove of craveable delights in Denver, Colorado
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2. North Italia – Denver
4.7
Exceptional(4779)
$$$$
• Italian • Cherry Creek
Booked 114 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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3. Ash and Agave
4.1
Excellent(135)
$$$$
• Mexican • Cherry Creek
Booked 34 times today
Ash and Agave brings the fire-kissed spirit of coastal Mexico to the table at Cherry Creek shopping Center.Wood-fired dishes, bold Riviera flavors, and agave-forward cocktails set the tone for long meals and even longer nights. Come for the smoke, citrus, and heat. Stay for the energy that lingers—just like it does on the Mexican coast. Find us on the Lower Level near Neiman MarcusWhere To Park: East Parking Deck - Enter mall on Lower Level (W1) or Valet Park at the Malls Main Entrance on 1st Avenue
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4. True Food Kitchen - Cherry Creek
4.6
Exceptional(4156)
$$$$
• American • Cherry Creek
Booked 79 times today
True Food Kitchen believes that the food you crave can also make you feel great. Our scratch-made, chef-crafted menu celebrates seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and proudly sourced produce and proteins, creating dishes that are as nourishing as they are crave-worthy.From 100% Grass-Fed Burgers, Pizzas made on an in-house fermented Sourdough Crust, perfectly curated Bowls & Salads, to vibrant cocktails and indulgent shareables, every dish is designed to spark togetherness, joy, and bold satisfaction. Whether you’re joining us for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, True Food Kitchen is the perfect place to connect, celebrate, and discover just how good real food can be.
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5. Florence Supper Club
4.9
Exceptional(101)
$$$$
• Italian • Denver
Booked 14 times today
Florence Supper Club is an Italian-American red sauce joint located in the heart of the Wash Park neighborhood.The atmosphere at Florence Supper Club evokes a bygone era - cozy banquettes, soft lighting, vintage photographs, and a soundtrack that swings from Sinatra to Springsteen. Every detail is designed to make guests feel welcome, whether they’re gathering for a Sunday family dinner or a romantic night out.Menu highlights include clams casino, chicken parmesan, veal marsala, and grilled prime meats dry-aged in house. The beverage menu highlights Italian natural wines, ice cold martinis, and a few playful nods to the East Coast supper clubs of old.
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6. Corinne - Denver
4.4
Awesome(3001)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 53 times today
Voted one of the best restaurants in downtown Denver, CO, we cut through the complex to find honesty and effortless simplicity, serving you the food you want with the drinks you crave. Corinne Denver provides an inviting neighborhood environment with a modern design and honest food + drinks, from hearty to healthy. Drop in and stay awhile.
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7. MAKfam
4.7
Exceptional(18)
$$$$
• Chinese • Baker
MAKfam is walk-in restaurant. Don't see any availability? Come on in, we look forward to serving you!Limited reservations are offered via the OpenTable Visa Dining Collection Program. MAKfam is a love letter to the owners' Chinese American roots, both having been raised by immigrant families who worked in restaurants. It began as a pop-up in NYC & NJ, then evolved as a stall in a Denver food hall. MAKfam is now an elevated counter-service restaurant in the Baker neighborhood serving award-winning Chinese food, natural wines, & craft cocktails. Crab Rangoons & hand-folded chicken & chive potstickers are inspired by Chinatown favorites, made with particular care & big flavor. Chicken wings with tingly málà seasoning & corned beef fried rice offer a familiar-yet inventive take on classics.MAKfam is a 2024 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand winner & Chef Kenneth Wan is the Semi Finalist in the 2024 Emerging Chef category of the James Beard Foundation.
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8. SOL Mexican Cocina - Denver
4.4
Awesome(1932)
$$$$
• Mexican • Cherry Creek
Booked 22 times today
Our restaurants are inspired by the best of coastal Baja California: Warm, welcoming, friendly, inspired by old and new Mexican design. SOL's kitchens feature our unique spin on fresh, healthy, coastal Mexican food, lovingly made from scratch.
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9. Stellar Jay
4.6
Exceptional(445)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Denver
Booked 25 times today
Stellar Jay offers a vibrant rooftop dining experience featuring live-fire cooking with shared plates amidst Colorado’s urban and mountain vistas in Downton Civic Center, Denver. The nature-based menu honors ingredients cooked over the open flame and inspired by seasonal harvests.
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10. Ocean Prime - Denver - Larimer Square
4.8
Exceptional(7808)
$$$$
• Seafood • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 69 times today
Located on Denver's Historic Larimer Square Block, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

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  • Phyllis
    Denver / Colorado •107 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Delicious food and good service — can’t beat this place for spicy food. And it is spicy!! All good.
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    Mister Oso Wash Park$$$$• Contemporary Mexican• Washington Park
    •
    4.6
  • MitchellGold
    Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Bang Up To The Elephant deserves your attention. This place is a totally unique spot in Denver, in a totally unique spot in Denver - from its food to its personality - Bang Up is an awesome joint to find.
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    Bang Up To The Elephant$$$$• Vegetarian / Vegan• Central
    •
    4.7
  • RonaldGold
    Denver / Colorado •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 22, 2026
    Always great sitting on the patio watching the big screen
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    Carmine's McGregor Square$$$$• Italian• Downtown / LoDo
    •
    3.9
  • Megan
    Denver / Colorado •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 15, 2026
    We had dinner here to celebrate my son’s birthday. The menu is fun and had a good variety without having too much to choose from. The food was outstanding. We all chose something different and everyone loved what they chose. The drinks were flowing and the vibe was perfect for his celebration. Our waiter and the restaurant manager were so great to us and really helped us celebrate this milestone birthday. We will definitely be coming back over and over again.
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    Los Chingones DTC$$$$• Mexican• Tech Center / Greenwood Village
    •
    4.3
  • Homer
    Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 19, 2026
    This was a special dinner celebration in honor of the Chinese New Year. MacFam staff are some of the most welcoming, friendly and caring crew. The food was a treat- sesame meatballs, curry green beans, fried eggplant and crab noodles all were delicious. Guests received great bag also. This was a very fun evening. The staff and food are amazing!
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    MAKfam$$$$• Chinese• Baker
    •
    4.7

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