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1. Ash'Kara
4.6
Exceptional(1193)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Highlands
Booked 36 times today
Ash’Kara explores the continuous evolution of Mediterranean cuisine, with ingredients and flavors from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
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2. The Hampton Social - Denver
4.4
Awesome(402)
$$$$
• American • LoHi
Booked 47 times today
Welcome to The Hampton Social - Denver! 🍷The Hampton Social is a coastal-inspired restaurant and bar in Denver, Colorado. The restaurant offers a menu of American cuisine, including seafood, steaks, salads, and pizzas. The restaurant also has a full bar with a wide selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, and beers. The Hampton Social is a popular spot for brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour menu. The restaurant is located in the LoHi neighborhood of Denver, and it has a large patio with views of the city skyline.
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3. My Neighbor Felix
4.5
Awesome(159)
$$$$
• Mexican • LoHi
Booked 54 times today
My Neighbor Felix is a pan-Mexican kitchen + bar serving up fresh cuisine inspired by all seven regions of Mexico and craft margaritas & cocktails in a chic space with friendly vibes.
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4. Spuntino
4.9
Exceptional(2243)
$$$$
• Italian • Highlands
Booked 23 times today
If you are booking an earlier reservation (up to 7:15pm) please be mindful of our need to reseat your table with later reservations. If you would like to dine for longer than the time listed for your party size when you book, please either take a later reservation or you are more the welcome to call us to chat about options. If you are unable to find the reservation you are looking for, don't hesitate to call us directly! If we are fully booked, you are always welcome to call ahead (5-10 minutes out) for any available seats to dine at our bar or last-minute openings. If you are running late or if your reservation plans change at all, please call. We can only hold your table for up to 10 minutes without hearing from you. We are a small restaurant full of lovely, dedicated people and communicating with us candidly is always the best way. We look very much forward to your visit!
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5. KUMOYA
4.7
Exceptional(621)
$$$$
• Japanese • LoHi
Booked 51 times today
KUMOYA, is a Japanese Kitchen and Sushi Restaurant, the passion project of renowned sushi chef Corey Baker in collaboration with Max Mackissock, located in the heart of LoHi. We specialize in traditional sushi and innovative izakaya-style dishes with a modern Japanese twist. Our kappo-style dining concept allows guests to curate their own culinary adventure. Chefs Corey Baker and Max Mackissock draw inspiration from Kaiseki cuisine, celebrating the seasons and micro-seasons inherent in sushi and Japanese cooking, resulting in a dynamic, ever-evolving menu.AT KUMOYA, we prioritize technique, vibrant hospitality, and the use of exceptional ingredients—from the Japanese fish markets of Toyosu and Fukuoka to the finest Japanese and Colorado produce. Join us at Kumoya, where each dish tells a story, and every meal is a journey.
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6. Señor Bear
4.6
Exceptional(726)
$$$$
• Latin American • Highlands
Booked 24 times today
Señor Bear is a Latin American-inspired kitchen and bar in the LoHi neighborhood of Denver. We strive to marry the culinary traditions of Latin America with refined, modernized cooking techniques. Our bar program showcases classic Latin spirits, including rum, pisco, tequila, mezcal and cachaça.
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7. Mizu Izakaya and Sushi
4.6
Exceptional(871)
$$$$
• Japanese • Highlands
Booked 45 times today
2017 Top of the Town, "Best Japanese Restaurant in Denver"Dipped in the Japanese arts and architecture, the Mizu Izakaya and Sushi restaurant offers an authentic experience of Japanese culture. The restaurant offers contemporary Japanese dining and a comfortable, young and hip atmosphere. The food is served hot and its assortment of dishes are popular among the locals and are nicely complimented by innovative drinks.Mizu Izakaya and Sushi restaurant, despite being a Sushi place, has a diverse menu and it offers a variety of Japanese dishes. Some of the dishes include King Mushroom Carpaccio, Grilled Whole Squid, Grilled Lamb Chop and Brussels Sprouts. These are some of the favorite dishes for diners at the Mizu Izakaya and Sushi, a place that diners prefer for the quality of their food.For parties of 6 or more, please call us at 720-372-7100 for a reservation!
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8. Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar
4.7
Exceptional(4856)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 58 times today
Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar in Downtown Denver provides first class Italian cuisine! Facilitating all of your event needs, from private receptions, corporate events, anniversaries and birthdays. Our amazing wine list showcases 500 Italian wines and 300 worldwide wines. At the moment we do not offer valet parking, however The Crawford offers valet parking and is available in front of Union Station. Please note, we are not affiliated with The Crawfords' Valet Parking or the parking garages around our location, thank you; Ciao!
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9. Happy Camper Pizza - Denver
4.8
Exceptional(2457)
$$$$
• Pizzeria • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 113 times today
A chic, outdoorsy pizza haven located in LoHI. Happy Camper boasts a décor that includes disco balls, neon lights, warm wooden accents and a giant outdoor patio. We invite you to indulge in our creative cocktails and extensive beer selection; paired with specialty pizzas and mouth-watering appetizers. Come for the food.  Stay for the vibes.On Mondays - Thursdays only, we are pet-friendly. We look forward to meeting your furry friends soon!
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10. STK - Denver
4.2
Awesome(4524)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 63 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

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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
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    4.7

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