Beckon ★ 4.8
Beckon in Denver is Duncan Holmes's 18-seat chef's counter on Larimer in RiNo since 2018, a Michelin-recognised tasting room running an 11-course Colorado-driven menu.
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The Wolf's Tailor ★ 4.7
The Wolf's Tailor in Denver is Kelly Whitaker's tasting-menu room in Sunnyside since 2017, a James Beard Mountain finalist with East-meets-West live-fire courses.
Frasca Food and Wine ★ 4.9
Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder is Bobby Stuckey and Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson's James Beard-winning Friulian dining room since 2004, a 40-minute drive north of Denver.
Tavernetta ★ 4.7
Tavernetta in Denver is Bobby Stuckey and Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson's regional Italian dining room in Union Station since 2017, the city sister to Boulder's Frasca.
Matsuhisa Denver ★ 4.6
Matsuhisa Denver is Nobu Matsuhisa's Cherry Creek dining room since 2009, the chef's Colorado location running the canonical Nobu-style Japanese-Peruvian omakase.
Sushi Den ★ 4.8
Sushi Den in Denver is Toshi and Yasu Kizaki's South Pearl sushi house since 1984, with fish flown daily from Toyosu Market via the brothers' Japanese supply chain.
Guard and Grace ★ 4.5
Guard and Grace in Denver is Troy Guard's modern downtown steakhouse since 2014, with an in-house dry-ageing program and a Colorado wagyu and bison selection.
Uchi Denver ★ 4.6
Uchi Denver is Tyson Cole's Hai Hospitality sushi room in RiNo since 2019, the Austin original's third location running the Uchi omakase template with Colorado seasonal accents.
Mizu Izakaya ★ 4.5
Mizu Izakaya in Denver is Wing Lai's modern Japanese dining room in Riverfront Park since 2018, with a robata grill, omakase counter and a Japanese whisky list.
Barolo Grill ★ 4.5
Barolo Grill in Denver is Blair Taylor's Cherry Creek Italian dining room since 1992, the kitchen that built the city's Italian wine cellar and runs an annual Piemonte buying trip.
Fine Dining in Denver, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in Denver?
Peak food season in Denver is year-round.
What time do people eat in Denver?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in Denver?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in Denver?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Denver rewards trust.