Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Art District on Santa Fe

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DenverDenver Suburbs

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AuroraCentralCherry CreekDenverDowntown / LoDoEnglewood

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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40 restaurants available nearby

1. Steuben's

4.6

Exceptional(1342)

££££Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Uptown

Booked 49 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.

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2. Odyssey Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(3339)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Central

Booked 55 times today

Odyssey Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar serves up classic Sicilian and Italian dishes that are described as 'true comfort food' by reviewers. It's a family-operated gem in a 111 year old historical Victorian Mansion that provides a cozy and warm atmosphere, making it perfect for all occasions. The food is consistently praised for its quality and value.

3. Acova

4.8

Exceptional(2117)

££££Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Highlands

Booked 39 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.

4. Salt Water Social - Denver

3.9

Excellent(332)

££££Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cherry Creek

Booked 70 times today

Salt Water Social is your passport to the seven seas, featuring an array of signature and unique fresh seafood items, complemented by the highest quality beef dishes and elegant, delicious cocktails.Bright, fresh and influenced by the tales of the mermaids, the beautiful and colorful dining room provides an escape from the everyday.Begin your escape today into this cove of craveable delights in Denver, Colorado

5. Mezcaleria Alma

5.0

Exceptional(122)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi

Booked 32 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.

6. Hey Kiddo

4.7

Exceptional(79)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Highlands

Booked 19 times today

Hey Kiddo is a good + fun restaurant, serving up thoughtful cuisine by Chefs Kelly Whitaker and Egan Ma in a playful atmosphere; Book your full dinner experience here, but be sure to come early or stay late for a sip at Ok Yeah, our walk-in only cocktail and hand roll bar tucked in the back of the restaurant.

7. Fox and The Hen

4.9

Exceptional(99)

££££Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Whittier

Booked 3 times today

Fox and The Hen is inspired by a love of all things breakfast aka #MorningStuff. Here, we believe all the best things happen in the morning: sunrises, coffee drinks, small breakfast burritos tucked in large breakfast burritos and walks of shame. Born out of Carrie Baird and Michael Fox’s true love for classic American breakfast served with lighthearted twists and an equal passion of all things boozy-brunch-drinks, Fox & The Hen is your new LoHi all-day breakfast concept. Our focus is bringing friends and family together, incredibly delicious (and fun!) food, creative beverages and having everyone who leaves the Fox & the Hen feel their day is better than when they came in.We do not seat incomplete parties, sorry.

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8. Bubba Gump - Denver

3.6

Very Good(321)

££££Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 2 times today

Since 1996, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. has been entertaining guests with a charming down-home style that’s a hit with eaters around the globe. Our menu offers a number of items for the shrimp lover in all of us. Boasting creative seafood dishes inspired straight from the movie Forrest Gump and a fun family atmosphere, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. will have you running to the nearest location you can find!

9. Carmine's On Penn

4.5

Awesome(2715)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wash Park

Booked 24 times today

Carmine's on Penn was established in 1994 as a neighborhood, family-style Italian restaurant. Our atmosphere is casual, festive, and friendly. Our servers bring the menu to life, describing dishes and offering advice on selecting just the right combination of food and beverage. We accept reservations for up to 8 people online. Please include persons of any age in the reservation. For parties of 9 guests or more, kindly call the restaurant directly.A 3.5% Kitchen Living Wage is shared among our kitchen team in an equitable manner.

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10. The Corner Office Restaurant and Martini Bar Denver

4.2

Awesome(3738)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 47 times today

The Corner Office, downtown Denver, is simply great food and outstanding cocktails. Designed with good times and comfort in mind, the bustling bar and energetic dining rooms feature retro-chic interiors infused with intrigue. Progressive global comfort food mixed with international flavors give traditional favorites a fresh twist.

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Michael
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food taste and portion size. Tried it because it was on DDD, did not disappoint. Patio was a bit crowded. Wait staff was a bit slow, but the managers were walking around filling drinks and just very pleasant. After advising waiter we had to catch a plane, the service times seemed to pick-up. Would definitely return.
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Steuben'sPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Uptown
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4.6
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Molly
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We have been to Alma Fonda Fina and fell in love with their food, so we thought we'd give their Mezcaleria Alma a try. Every dish we ordered was absolutely fantastic, unique, and honestly a work of art. The service is incredible and the ambience feels authentic to Mexico City. 10/10 would recommend this to anyone, as it is our new favorite restaurant in the neighborhood!
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Mezcaleria AlmaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• LoHi
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5
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VincentVIP
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My favorite restaurant in Cherry Creek . Food and ambiance is great
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Salt Water Social - DenverPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Cherry Creek
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3.9
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Karina
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Came for pasta Monday and it was a great deal and super good!
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Odyssey Italian Restaurant & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Central
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4.6
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Michelle
Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The appetizers are amazing, the beer is cold and the food is delicious! Never had a bad meal here
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AcovaPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Highlands
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4.8

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