Denver Restaurants

As befits a multiethnic crossroads, Denver lays out a dizzying range of eateries. Head for LoDo, the Highland District, the RiNo Art District, or south of the city for the more inventive kitchens. Try Federal Street for cheap ethnic eats—especially Mexican and Vietnamese—and expect authentic takes on classic Italian, French, and Asian cuisines. Throughout Denver, menus at trendy restaurants focus on locally sourced, organic, and healthier options; Denver's top chefs continue to gain the attention of national food magazines and win culinary competitions, but between the increased exposure and the rapid influx of residents, prices have skyrocketed to match or exceed those of larger cities.

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  • 1. Café Brazil

    $$$ | Highland

    This always-packed spot is worth the trip to Highland for such South American fare as shrimp and scallops sautéed with fresh herbs, coconut milk, and hot chilies or feijoada completa, the Brazilian national dish of black-bean stew and smoked meats, accompanied with fried bananas. With its vivid paintings and colorful traditional masks, it always seems to be a festive party here. It's frequented by locals in the know, especially those looking to try one of their 75-plus rums on hand.

    4408 Lowell Blvd., Denver, Colorado, 80211, USA
    303-480–1877

    Known For

    • Cozy bar
    • Extensive rum selection
    • Fresh seafood

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 2. The Nickel

    $$$ | Downtown

    A basic contemporary American menu offers classics done well at the Nickel, the restaurant located in the Hotel Teatro. Enjoy a top-notch burger, an entrée-sized salad, or Mediterranean-style salmon, all while kicking back in sumptuously upholstered chairs. Breakfast and weekend brunch offer some unique options like carrot cake pancakes. The room takes terrific advantage of the natural light that floods the space, making the ambience feel impressive and special. Rooftop bees provide in-house honey.

    1100 14th St., Denver, Colorado, 80202, USA
    720-889--2128

    Known For

    • Tasty short-rib burger
    • Pre- and post-theater dining
    • Barrel-aged cocktails

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Mon. No lunch weekdays, Reservations essential
  • 3. True Food Kitchen

    $$$ | Cherry Creek

    Holistic health guru Dr. Andrew Weil has opened restaurants in select locations in 17 states, and this venture in Cherry Creek, where his intensive focus is on anti-inflammatory preparations and antioxidant ingredients prepared with an international flair, has met with great success. Don't expect all-vegetarian, however; the menu offers plenty of meat, particularly lean bison and turkey, as well as fish, tempeh, and other meat substitutes. Trendy cocktails—cucumber margarita or blueberry acai mojito, for example—and natural sodas add to the appeal for the younger crowds that flock to the communal tables for small plates and thin-crust pizzas. The kids' menu is impressively healthy and appealing with its mini grass-fed burger and chicken teriyaki bowl.

    2800 E. 2nd Ave., Denver, Colorado, 80206, USA
    720-509–7661

    Known For

    • House-made soda and trendy cocktails
    • Healthy desserts
    • Innovative salads and grain-based bowls

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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