Restaurants in Denver
Denver Restaurant Guide
Denver is a relatively young city, and its culinary scene reflects its age. Chefs there have a focus on locally sourced, organic produce and seasonal ingredients prepared simply for their patrons. The dishes in most Denver restaurants are approachable yet creative, without any of the stuffiness or pretension found in many east coast restaurants.
The critics at Zagat and Fodor's have chosen Mizuna as one of Denver's top restaurants. Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, Mizuna draws on chef-owner Frank Bonnano's Italian heritage for many of the dishes, although there are many classic American dishes served as well. Other top-rated Denver food venues include Rioja in Larimer Square and Restaurant Kevin Taylor in the downtown area.
People with a yearning for street food head to Biker Jim's Restaurant. The restaurant, which still operates food carts and trucks around the city, got its start on the streets of Denver, serving hotdogs that are locally produced and completely nitrate-, antibiotic- and hormone-free. Adventurous diners can be seen eating hotdogs made from wild boar, rattlesnake and pheasant, while the more conservative patrons feast on vegan, duck or bacon-wrapped dogs.
Some Denver dining venues lean towards the unusual. At Vesta Dipping Grill, for instance, it really is all about the sauce. The restaurant serves all of its dishes with a complementary dipping sauce, making Vesta a favorite for families with small children. Beatrice & Woodsley on South Broadway have brought the outdoors inside, with a design and architectural touches that are second only to the food.
Denver's restaurants encompass many world cuisines. Trillium on Larimer Street specializes in Scandinavian cuisine, Cuba Cuba Cafe and Bar in the Golden Triangle neighborhood features authentic Cuban food and Domo Restaurant in Lincoln Park is decidedly Japanese. New Saigon on South Federal Boulevard specializes in unusual Vietnamese dishes, best eaten by adventurous foodies.
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CY Steak
- Central Business District
A five-course dinner treats guests to filet mignon, house-cured organic salmon, and angel food cake drenched in black-cherry sauce
Kinga's Lounge
- City Park West
Family chefs dole out traditional, made-from-scratch Polish food and pour a multitude of European beers and libations amid a spirited lounge
Taita Peruvian Cuisine & Bar
- City Park West
Classic and contemporary Peruvian dishes, such as cooked and uncooked ceviches and bean cakes topped with seafood sauce
Organic Pizza Company
- Central Business District
Crusts made from local brewer's grain hoist certified-organic toppings that also dot fresh salads
Luigi's Italian Restaurant
- Centennial
Traditional Italian recipes of osso buco, roasted chicken, stuffed salmon, and linguine-and-clam pasta made from fresh ingredients
Johnny Carino's
- Multiple Locations
Updated menu pairs signature dishes such as spaghetti skillets and 16-layer lasagna with 15 new items including balsamic barbecue ribs
Hickory House Ribs
- Multiple Locations
Slow-smoked baby back ribs, pork shoulder, and beef coated in a house barbecue sauce that is made onsite
Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill
- Stapleton
Franchise restaurant serves contemporary Asian fusion and American comfort fare such as chicken, seafood, meatloaf & noodle dishes
Tuk Tuk
- Union Square
Classic Pad Thai noodle dish frolics with fusion garlic pork wraps at contemporary eatery with quick & convenient service
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Wild Bangkok's team of chefs employs award-winning expertise gleaned from multiple continents to fashion a menu that offers authentic Thai fare made with healthy, organic, and locally derived ingredients. A full bar shines behind the marigold- and purple-hued dining space, with barkeeps standing by to uncap beers or pour, shake, and stir a variety of classic cocktails. The dining area's shoulder-stimulating booths accommodate both romantic dinners and group outings.
Under the supervision of an experienced chef at Woody’s Wood Fired Tavern, crackling logs not only give pizza dough a crispy crunch, but also create complex, smoky flavors. Chefs top pizzas with specialty combinations, such as the California Dream's basil pesto and artichoke hearts or the Pep Pep Pepperoni's roasted poblanos and jalapeños, and use gluten-free crusts and big, round carrots for those with dietary restrictions. Customers can enjoy the slices by the pie or sample a variety at the shop’s featured all-you-can-eat salad, soup, and pizza bar. Chefs also make space in their wood ovens to slow cook racks of ribs and large shrimp doused with barbecue sauce. These dishes and their hearty half-pound burgers pair well with the 16 drafts on tap, which diners can enjoy during both the happy hour during the week and the reverse happy hour that composes the last hour the restaurant is open.
For the four Denver residents who founded The LocaL, their community is the driving force behind their hearty eats. The team’s commitment to all things local begins in their kitchen, where chefs forge Mexican-inspired cuisine classics for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Throughout the day, the staff brews coffee made with Denver-roasted Pablo’s beans, arranges strips of antibiotic- and hormone-free bacon alongside local eggs, and grills burger patties formed from The Local’s proprietary blend of local beef.
Within their welcoming dining space, cheery green walls and a '50s diner–style counter set the scene for leisurely feeding frenzies. On the outdoor patio, guests can sample the diner’s 12 flavors of housemade ice cream under the protective cover of umbrellas.
