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$$ | Capitol Hill | British
A gastropub that didn't make it the first time around in Cherry Creek, Argyll is definitely better in its second incarnation uptown, with the ideal roomy lounge space that sprawls beyond an inviting bar. The menu, created by beloved local chef John Broening, features tender-inside, crisp-outside fish and steak-fry-style chips so good some people plan their week around them. The menu is expectedly British and a tad on the heavier side—bangers and mash, Scotch eggs, green curry—but there are salads and surprises, such as "spot of tea," a broth with ramen noodles and gooey egg. The lamb burger is a marvel of moistness and flavor, complemented by a yogurt-cucumber relish. Not surprisingly, the beer roster is brilliant and nicely priced; same goes for the whiskeys. Brunch is not to be taken lightly; the corned beef hash is the dish to have.
1035 E. 17th Ave., Denver, Colorado, 80218, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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$$ | South Denver | Mexican
Its location out of the tourist loop, southeast of downtown, doesn't stop the crowds (mostly tourists) from lining up early for this restaurant. The early Western, Naugahyde decor and fantastic jukebox set up an upbeat mood for killer margaritas and some of the best burritos and green chile in town.
457 S. Broadway, Denver, Colorado, 80209, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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$$ | Five Points | American
Years before Coors Field moved in, Breckenridge Brewery set up shop with its top-notch brews and some snacks to go with. It has stayed the course, renaming this location and now offering about three-dozen made-in-Colorado microbrews, as well as a solid roster of big, juicy burgers (which can be made with bison, too), hefty sandwiches (the pulled pork is nice and spicy) and other pub grub befitting a spacious, noisy, TV-filled sports bar.
2220 Blake St., Denver, Colorado, 80205, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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$$ | Downtown | American
If it's martinis and jazz you're after, come to this casually elegant space (larger and snazzier after a move to the historic Baur's Building), which features comfort foods with a twist and small plates. Live music most nights makes this a laid-back spot. The cocktail roster, printed inside old jazz albums, is one of the most intricate around, and the Sunday jazz brunch swings.
1512 Curtis St., Denver, Colorado, 80203, USA
Known For
- Extensive cocktail roster
- Mac-and-cheese
- Sunday jazz brunch
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch
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$$ | Downtown |
This is a cozy, casual spot for live jazz and blues six nights a week downtown. The location, in the historic Baur's Building, offers a classy setting and exceptional acoustics as well as updated takes on classic comfort food before and during shows. DownBeat magazine has named it one of the 150 best jazz clubs in the world.
1512 Curtis St., Denver, Colorado, 80203, USA
Known For
- Extensive cocktail roster
- Excellent mac and cheese
- All ages until 10:30 pm
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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$$ | South Denver | Chinese
Papier-mâché lions greet you at the entrance of this sleek Szechuan stunner, which is probably the best Chinese restaurant within a 500-mile radius. Seafood is the specialty. Try the steamed sea bass in ginger or the spicy, fried Dungeness crab, or spring for the Peking duck. The elegantly appointed dining room, filled with gleaming, lacquered furniture, is spacious and usually filled with families and large groups.
431 S. Broadway, Denver, Colorado, 80209, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sun.
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$$ | Central Denver | French
A real find, this homey bistro serves excellent mussel dishes and provincial French specialties, including beef bourguignon (braised in red wine and garnished with mushrooms and onions), salmon en croûte (wrapped in pastry and baked), and steak au poivre. You can depend on Le Central for fabulous food, great service, and a surprisingly low tab. Weekend brunch is a big favorite.
112 E. 8th Ave., Denver, Colorado, 80203, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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$$ | Central Denver | Indian
The all-you-can-eat lunch buffet ($11.99), with dozens of well-prepared Indian dishes, is the big draw for Denverites at this casually elegant restaurant between downtown and Cherry Creek. Little India's menu has nearly 100 items, but it specializes in curries, vindaloos, and biryanis, all of which are expertly spiced. Be sure to try one of the specialty naans (tandoori-baked flat bread). The sweet mango lassi, a yogurt drink, is delightfully rich.
330 E. 6th Ave., Denver, Colorado, 80202, USA
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$$ | West Denver |
Denver's best Vietnamese restaurant is always crowded with folks trying to get at their crispy egg rolls, shrimp-filled spring rolls, and cheap but hefty noodle bowls. With nearly 200 dishes on the menu—priced and portioned for sharing—this vast eatery has everything Vietnamese covered, including 30-some vegetarian dishes and 10 with succulent frogs' legs. It's best to go at off times to ensure a seat. Reservations are accepted for parties of six or more.
630 S. Federal Blvd., Denver, Colorado, 80219, USA
Known For
- Seafood dishes
- Exhaustive menu of Vietnamese classics
- Vietnamese iced coffee
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$$ | | Modern American
The Denver Art Museum's restaurant, which serves lunch Tuesday through Sunday and dinner only on Fridays, is the product of local culinary artist chef Kevin Taylor. He fills the menu with colorful dishes like his signature soft-egg ravioli with black truffle butter and shiitake tamales. The prix-fixe menu is popular with local theatergoers. There's also a coffee shop and wine bar, Mad Beans and Wine Cafe, on the second floor of the museum, as well as Mad Greens Inspired Eats, a sandwich and salad spot on Martin Plaza across from the museum's main entrance, with outdoor tables on the plaza between the museum and the Denver Public Library.
100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, Colorado, 80204, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$$ | Downtown |
Greek immigrant Sam Armatas opened his first eatery in Denver in 1927, and his three sons use the same recipes their father did in their updated version of his all-American diner, from the famous red and green chilis to the Coney Island–style hot dogs and creamy rice pudding. The retro diner resembles a fancy Denny's, and the bar is crowded with theatergoers and hipsters after dark. Good luck choosing: the menu is 12 pages long, with Greek and Mexican favorites as well as diner classics. The chunky mashed potatoes rule, as do the pie-based milkshakes, and breakfast, which is served all day, comes fast.
1500 Curtis St., Denver, Colorado, 80202, USA
Known For
- Heavenly milkshakes
- All-day breakfast
- Old-school horseshoe counter
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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$$ | Highland |
Closed Permanently
This casual, modern Mexican eatery with valet parking brings in a young, hip clientele and provides a spectacular view of the city skyline from most of the sunny dining room, bar, and patio. More than 90 tequilas, superior margaritas, and a clever, glass-lined bar area are just a few of the reasons the lovely Lola remains a locals' hangout. Fresh seafood arrives in such dishes as escabeche (marinated, poached fish), ceviche (lime-cooked fish), and salads, in addition to smoked rib eye and pollofrito (fried chicken). A Mexican-style brunch is served weekends.
1575 Boulder St., Denver, Colorado, 80211, USA
Known For
- Mexican-style weekend brunch
- Tableside guacamole
- Heated patio
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential
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$$ | | Modern American
Closed Permanently
The cavernous space in the former foundry now called The Source sports graffiti-style art, exposed brick, and ductwork as its main decor elements, but the lack of warmth is more than made up for in the Acorn's hipness quotient, which comes through in the extensive roster of cleverly assembled sharing plates—things like crispy fried pickles with green goddess aioli and Wagyu beef tartare with truffle cheese—that are large enough to serve as meals themselves. The tables are close, so don't plan to share anything too private, but the chef's line is also a great place to sit and be close to the action, watching the kitchen do its thing while you eat, the wood-fired grill and pizza oven mere feet away.
3350 Brighton Blvd., Denver, Colorado, 80216, USA
Known For
- Eclectic style
- Midday menu
- Roast chicken
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sun.
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$$ | Capitol Hill |
Closed Permanently
A cozy space that's just right for couples and small get-togethers, this Uptown eatery is aptly named for its constantly rotating roster of small plates and handful of entrées that focus on a fish, a couple of meat options, and always one or two vegetarian dishes. The kitchen proclaims a focus on "using the whole animal," with an attempt to introduce diners to new cuts or unusual preparations—they make all the broths and sauces from scraps and bones and offer organ meats in delectable ways. The provenance of each ingredient is shared on a large board behind diners, and the wine program endeavors to match the daring food with little-known varietals; all the wines are available by the glass, three-quarter bottle, or liter pour. The sidewalk patio and intimate bar are great dining options, as well.
719 E. 17th Ave., Denver, Colorado, 80203, USA
Known For
- Precision cooking
- Root beer--braised short ribs
- Unique wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Tues.--Fri., Reservations essential
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$$ | Civic Center |
Closed Permanently
Domo's owners pride themselves on fresh flavors and the painstaking preparation of Japanese country foods, as well as one of the largest sake selections in town. Everything is prepared to order, and it's worth the wait: this is where you can find some of Denver's best seafood, curry dishes, and vegetarian fare. The house specialty is
wanko sushi
—three to five courses of sushi accompanied by rice, soup, and six of Domo's tantalizing side dishes. The restaurant also houses a cultural-education center, a museum, and a Japanese garden.
1365 Osage St., Denver, Colorado, 80204, USA
Known For
- Patio dining
- Multicourse wanko sushi
- On-site museum and Japanese garden
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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$$ | Larimer Square | American
Closed Permanently
The most casual eatery from Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch (Rioja, Stoic & Genuine), Euclid Hall is a tavern in an 1883 building that once housed the beloved old bar Soapy Smith's. The irreverent menu pulls comfort foods from around the world: poutine, schnitzels, po'boys and the like, all homemade and done with the usual Jasinski attention to detail. The beers are arranged with unnecessarily complicated mathematical references to algebra and trigonometry, but the well-rounded selection itself makes perfect sense. They accept reservations for parties of seven or more.
1317 14th St., Denver, Colorado, 80202, USA
Known For
- Group gatherings
- Lively atmosphere
- Beer selection