Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Denver / Colorado

Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Uptown

Price
Cuisine
Regions
Areas
Top Rated
Dining Options
Seating options
Accessibility

45 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Cart Driver LoHi restaurant
1. Cart Driver LoHi
5.0
Exceptional(30)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Whittier
Booked 16 times today
Chefs Jacob Thornton and Louie Betrus and their team have created a menu designed for sharing. Wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta, freshly shucked oysters, and rotating seasonal market plates are perfect for pairing with natural wines, craft cocktails and local beers, and an extensive selection of amaro.
A photo of Steuben's restaurant
2. Steuben's
4.6
Exceptional(1328)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Uptown
Booked 58 times today
Steuben’s is named after a restaurant in Boston that my Great Uncles, Max and Joe, opened in 1945. Steuben's became a famous Boston restaurant, nightclub, and hotspot from the 1940’s to the 1960’s on Boylston Street. The Vienna Room, The Cave, and The Blue Room were all part of the Steuben's space and hosted Big Band, Jazz, and Swing groups with The Rat Pack, proms and sweet sixteens, and more. In its prime, Steuben’s was the center of the Boston dining and nightlife scene.
A photo of ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown restaurant
3. ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown
4.6
Exceptional(5215)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 32 times today
ChoLon, which translates to "big market,” is named after the largest Chinese-influenced market in Saigon, Vietnam. At ChoLon, Chef Lon Symensma brings to life his extensive culinary travels throughout Southeast Asia. ChoLon's menu features inspired interpretations of traditional dishes found across the region, with presentations ideal for sharing. From dim sum or "small bites" to large family style plates, ChoLon offers authentic flavors for the modern palate. The bar and lounge serves handcrafted, artisanal cocktails developed to complement Symensma’s cuisine. The venue is also ideal for business meetings, presentations, large parties and events. ChoLon’s professional staff will deliver top quality service and a memorable experience.
A photo of Mezcaleria Alma restaurant
4. Mezcaleria Alma
5.0
Exceptional(95)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi
Booked 31 times today
Chef Johnny Curiel debuts Mezcaleria Alma in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood, bringing the dynamic spirit of Mexico City to life with CDMX-inspired small plates and an expansive Mexican spirits menu. Located beside Curiel’s first solo restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina, Mezcaleria Alma marks the natural next chapter in Curiel’s culinary journey to share the beauty of Mexico through food. Each dish and drink draws from Curiel’s experiences in one of the world’s most renowned culinary capitals—a city where culture and tradition merge with global inspiration and constant innovation. While Alma Fonda Fina is a love letter to the home-cooked traditions of Chef Curiel’s childhood—the comfort food found at traditional fondas across Mexico—Mezcaleria Alma embodies the unbridled innovation that defines CDMX.
A photo of Culinary Dropout - Denver restaurant
5. Culinary Dropout - Denver
4.5
Awesome(1285)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mayfair
Booked 50 times today
Culinary Dropout in Denver is a must-visit for its classic meals done right, including crowd favorites like pretzel bites and fried chicken. As one reviewer put it, it's a place with 'good home comfort food with a vibrant ambiance and great service'. Others loved the 'fun vibe' and 'interesting food and drink menu', making it a great place for a date night or a gathering with friends. The restaurant's laid-back vibe and exceptional food and drinks make it worth the drive.
A photo of Jovanina's Broken Italian restaurant
6. Jovanina's Broken Italian
4.8
Exceptional(1369)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 16 times today
Jovanina’s offers a fresh, modern take on Italian cuisine sourcing the best local and regional ingredients by the season. Handmade pastas and our rustic, wood-fired ovens are the heart of our menu. We provide vibrant, vegetable-forward dishes, seafood, steaks, and chops, presented in a spirited, inviting setting. We pride ourselves on hospitality and consider ourselves amongst the best of Denver when it comes to taking care of our guests. Our bar is focused toward classic crafted cocktails, barrel-aged spirits, and seasonal liqueurs. We offer a local beer selection and an extensive wine list housed in our wine cellar Sotto Voce.
A photo of A5 Steakhouse restaurant
7. A5 Steakhouse
4.6
Exceptional(484)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • LoHi
Booked 27 times today
A great restaurant meal can be an act of storytelling and transportation. Sliding onto a stool at a bar, being met with a classy and silky martini punctuated with a briny olive, is there to prepare you for a plate of finely-shucked oysters that were bobbing in the Atlantic 36 hours ago. In this moment the noise and cacophony can melt away, your phone finds its way back into your pocket, and we find communion with those of us on our left and right.We place a premium on doing the work to find producers, growers, and ranchers that have values that align with our own. It’s our desire to bring food to your table that speaks to its sense of place and time, and to be able to bring the connection to those producers to a higher level of consciousness.
A photo of The Capital Grille - Denver restaurant
8. The Capital Grille - Denver
4.8
Exceptional(4777)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 35 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.
A photo of Panzano restaurant
9. Panzano
4.7
Exceptional(5774)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 5 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.
A photo of Acova restaurant
10. Acova
4.8
Exceptional(2101)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Highlands
Booked 36 times today
Acova is writing the next chapter of one of Denver’s great neighborhoods. An iconic locale in a historic district, Acova builds on the rich story of “The Northside” (now known as LoHi) by breathing new life into an address with soul. Even its name pays homage to its South Broadway sibling restaurant The Hornet, while tipping a cap to its storied Italian predecessor Patsy’s. The place you bring friends and family from out of town to show them what Denver’s all about. The place you go for that after work cocktail, or your go to date spot, whether it’s your first or 50th date. The place you get the group together on a Saturday night, and where you recover together on a Sunday morning. Acova is the next Highlands institution, bearing vintage flair and contemporary charm that threads the past into the future. Acova brings you back time and again because you are part of this story now, and Acova is part of yours.

How is content generated

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you

Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Uptown

Discover the charm of Uptown Denver's dining scene, where a curated selection of restaurants truly embodies the "worth the drive" status. Each venue in this vibrant locale pairs unique culinary creations with impeccable service, ensuring a memorable dining experience. From innovative farm-to-table eateries to upscale gastronomic delights, the diversity of cuisine in Uptown Denver caters to all palates and preferences. These establishments not only highlight the expertise and creativity of their chefs but also emphasize a commitment to quality and authenticity that resonates well with both locals and visitors alike. The ambiance of these restaurants ranges from cozy, intimate settings to lively, sophisticated atmospheres, perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a food enthusiast seeking culinary adventures or simply looking for a delightful meal out, Uptown Denver's restaurant scene is a destination that promises satisfaction and surprises at every turn. This focus on exceptional dining experiences helps to maintain Uptown Denver's reputation as a culinary hotspot worth exploring.

Explore OpenTable

Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Restaurant Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo