Restaurants in RiNo (River North) (rino)

Hop Alley ★ 4.6

Modern Chinese$$$rino

Hop Alley in Denver is Tommy Lee's modern Chinese dining room on Larimer in RiNo since 2015, a Michelin Bib Gourmand that runs Sichuan and northern Chinese plates with Colorado proteins.

Signature: Mapo tofu, Cumin lamb noodles, Tea-smoked duck

Order: The cumin lamb noodles and the tea-smoked duck, both menu signatures since opening; the mapo tofu is the heat benchmark.

Tip: Book the bar counter to watch the wok station. Lee's bao counter Uncle is two blocks away if you want noodles after.

3500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205 Book →

Beckon ★ 4.8

Tasting menu$$$$rino

Beckon in Denver is Duncan Holmes's 18-seat chef's counter on Larimer in RiNo since 2018, a Michelin-recognised tasting room behind sister bistro Call.

Signature: Multi-course chef's counter tasting, Seasonal Colorado tasting, Wine pairing

Order: The tasting menu only; one seating per night. Pair with the Vermouth-and-Vinous Vines flight; the wine list is the city's most adventurous.

Tip: Tickets release one month out at 12 noon on a Wednesday via Tock; sell out in minutes. Try the bar at Call next door for walk-ins.

2845 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205 Book →

Uchi ★ 4.6

Modern Japanese$$$$rino

Uchi in Denver is Tyson Cole's Hai Hospitality sushi room in RiNo since 2019, the Austin original's third location with the same omakase template and modern Japanese plates.

Signature: Hama chili, Maguro sashimi, Brussels sprouts

Order: The hama chili and the maguro sashimi to start, both signatures of the Uchi template; sit at the sushi bar for the chef's hand-built omakase.

Tip: Happy hour at the bar runs Sunday-Friday with a $5 sushi list; cheapest way into a Hai Hospitality kitchen.

2500 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205 Book →

Casual Dining in RiNo (River North) (rino)

Snooze A.M. Eatery ★ 4.2

Breakfast$$rino

Snooze A.M. Eatery in Denver is Jon Schlegel's mod-flagship breakfast room on Larimer since 2006, the Front Range chain start before it grew nationally.

Signature: Pancake flight, Sweet Potato Pancakes, Breakfast Pot Pie

Order: A pancake flight (sample four cakes) and the Bella! Bella! Benedict; the breakfast pot pie is a Denver original.

Tip: The 90-minute weekend wait is normal at the original; new locations across LoDo and South Broadway absorb the overflow.

2262 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205 Book →

The Greenwich ★ 4.2

Modern American$$rino

The Greenwich in Denver is Caleb Schiff and Lucas Whyland's RiNo dining room since 2019, with a wood-fire kitchen and an in-house cocktail bar that runs late.

Signature: Wood-fired vegetables, Pasta, Cocktails

Order: The wood-fired vegetables and a daily pasta; the cocktail program runs deep on agave spirits.

Tip: The bar takes walk-ins; reservations recommended for Friday and Saturday. Closed Mondays.

2540 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205 Book →

Work and Class ★ 4.5

Latin American$$rino

Work and Class in Denver is Tony Maciag and Tabatha Knop's family-style Latin American room on Larimer in RiNo since 2014, a James Beard semifinalist for Best New Restaurant.

Signature: Roasted chicken, Steak frites, Cubano

Order: The roasted half chicken with chimichurri or the steak frites; meats are sold by the half- or whole-pound at the counter.

Tip: Walk-in only; weekend nights hit 60-minute waits by 7 pm. The bar pours one of the city's best mezcal lists.

2500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205 Book →

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