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1. STK – Denver
4.3
Awesome(4010)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 62 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.
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2. Bao Brewhouse
4.6
Exceptional(997)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 37 times today
Reservations & Dining Spaces:Tap Room (First Floor): Reservations are available only during lunch hours and on Monday evenings. This space operates on a walk-in only basis outside of those times. Service is via QR code, offering Chinese street food-inspired dishes and a rotating selection of local draft beers. Please note: There is a 90-minute dining limit.Tea Room (Second Floor): A more traditional yet lively dining experience with a curated menu, extensive tea selection, wine list, and a tea-centric cocktail program. The ambiance is designed for a fun, social experience, featuring a DJ on Tuesday, Thursday – Saturday for an upbeat atmosphere.🚨 Accessibility Notice: Our restaurant is housed in a historic building with two separate flights of stairs leading to each dining area. Unfortunately, there is no elevator. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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3. Water Grill - Denver
4.6
Exceptional(1692)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 32 times today
Even though you’re 1,000 miles away from any ocean, a quality seafood experience is within reach. Located in Lower Downtown (LoDo) just blocks from the Colorado Convention Center, Coors Field and Union Station, Water Grill Denver is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish. New product arrives multiple times each week from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our menus change daily. Consistently rated as one of Denver’s top seafood restaurants, starting December 2024, Water Grill Denver also offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for parties of 10 to 110 for your next business meeting and special event.
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4. Rioja
4.8
Exceptional(10508)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 42 times today
Chef Jennifer Jasinski's creatively inspired food is influenced by local seasonal products. Rioja is simple, pure food that emphasizes bright flavors and textures. The wines are a collection of fun interesting varietals that complement the cuisine.
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5. Osteria Marco
4.5
Awesome(5004)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 50 times today
Chef-driven, artisan Italian nestled in the heart of iconic Larimer Square. Osteria Marco is fine dining quality in a casual setting. We believe in craftsmanship and artistry—pizzas hand tossed to order, pasta hand rolled daily, cheese (like our famous burrata) and salumi crafted on site. Bartenders muddle and infuse; wines evolve to reflect the variety of the Italian countryside and climate. Descend the grand staircase, hunker down and, really... try the burrata. Don't forget to join us for Drag Bingo Brunch every Sunday alongside bottomless mimosas and a scratch Italian brunch!
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6. ELWAY'S Downtown
4.3
Awesome(4290)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 21 times today
Celebrate the essence of Denver's culinary spirit at Elway's Downtown. Nestled in the heart of the Mile High City, we embody the perfect blend of sophistication and warmth. Our commitment to culinary excellence transforms every meal into an unforgettable experience, where the finest cuts meet the spirit of Colorado hospitality day or night. Where elevated dining meets the vibrant pulse of Denver, creating moments that linger long after the last bite.
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7. EDGE Restaurant & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(3421)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 20 times today
EDGE restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Denver offers a range of premium steaks from Colorado and beyond, alongside an extensive wine selection. Experience elevated bites at EDGE Bar paired with the finest spirits, vintage wines and handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday in this rich yet refined ambiance.
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8. Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar
4.7
Exceptional(4544)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 43 times today
Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar in Downtown Denver provides first class Italian cuisine! Facilitating all of your event needs, from private receptions, corporate events, anniversaries and birthdays. Our amazing wine list showcases 500 Italian wines and 300 worldwide wines. At the moment we do not offer valet parking, however The Crawford offers valet parking and is available in front of Union Station. Please note, we are not affiliated with The Crawfords' Valet Parking or the parking garages around our location, thank you; Ciao!
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9. The Capital Grille - Denver
4.8
Exceptional(4799)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 57 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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10. Panzano
4.7
Exceptional(5778)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 25 times today
Award-winning Panzano offer the best in contemporary Northern Italian cuisine featuring local, organic, sustainable ingredients with uncompromising service and an award-winning wine list in a stylized urban setting inspired by the Italian streetscapes and terracotta tile roofs of Renaissance Florence.

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