Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Denver / Colorado? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bistro Barbes

5.0

5 (660)

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

Park Hill

About the restaurant

Cancellations after 12pm day of reservation, will be charged $50 per guest. Please be aware that Bistro Barbes is only offering a 4 course Chef's tasting menu for $75 per person. Please contact us if there are any dietary restrictions or allergies because last minutes substitutions may not be available.

Top review

steven

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Took my boyfriend here for his bday and it was an absolutely exceptional curated experience! The food was 11/10, I would have done the wine pairing but we wanted some Negronis (which were also out of this world.). John the owner and chef, took fantastic care of us and cooked, made all the drinks AND made sure that at no point did our water glass drop below 1/3 empty. The tasting menu was everything and the duck was life changing. I think my favorite though was the dessert which was a delicious espresso custard in a house tempered chocolate shell. Will absolutely be going back!! If you have doubts please go and give it a shot! Highly recommended!!

Frasca Food and Wine

4.6

4.6 (1489)

$50 and over

Italian

Boulder

About the restaurant

Frasca is the creation of Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson. Their shared passion for Friuli-Venezia Giulian cuisine and fine wine is reflected in the exquisitely-prepared fare and a comprehensive wine list boasting over 200 varieties. The seasoned and professional staff ensures a memorable evening with their attention to detail, wine pairing, and extensive knowledge of the menu. And the pastoral, elegant dining room evokes the gracious and friendly feeling of traditional Italian Frascas. Warm and welcoming Frasca is the perfect destination for impromptu gatherings, casual dinners, and special occasions.

To purchase a gift card, please go to our website, www.frascafoodandwine.com

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Linda

Dined on 5 Aug 2024

An outstanding experience to savor for a special event. We love Frasca!

Alma Fonda Fina

5.0

5 (56)

$50 and over

Contemporary Mexican

LoHi

About the restaurant

Chef Curiel makes his solo restaurant debut with Alma Fonda Fina, a restaurant dedicated to sharing the integrity, tradition and culturally rich experiences that defined his culinary journey and create a transportive dining experience that embodies the beauty of Mexico. As Chef Curiel continues to push the boundaries of taste and tradition, he pays homage to his roots and uses food as a way to showcase his cultural pride.

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Doreen

Dined 3 days ago

Incredible experience. We dined at Limosneros in Mexico City last year and were hoping for something similar, Alma met all expectations and then some!

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Experience

Dining Room Reservation

Mezcaleria Alma

5.0

5 (39)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

LoHi

About the restaurant

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.

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LindsayVIP

Dined 5 days ago

I have eaten at some pretty fantastic spots over the years, but I haven’t found many that I love in Denver. This changed that! What an amazing meal. We did all different tuna dishes- all were phenomenal. Ox tail taco and burrata were unreal. Burrata may be one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. The only thing we didn’t love was the tres leches cake for dessert. It was a bit dry and trying too hard- not a real milky taste, just got raspberry from the topping. Overall, cannot recommend enough!

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Experience

Chef's Counter

Experience

Dining Room Reservation

PARC Aspen

5.0

5 (238)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Aspen

About the restaurant

PARC Aspen: A Modern Mountain Dining Experience
Nestled in the heart of town, PARC Aspen is a locally owned and operated gem, brought to life by Maryanne & Harley Sefton. Experience the epitome of "Aspen Seasonal" cuisine, where contemporary American dishes are infused with a Euro-French flair. Executive Chef Mark Connell, a culinary wizard with experience at renowned establishments like The French Laundry and Alinea, crafts innovative menus highlighting the freshest local and organic ingredients. Try our famous Stuffed Coq Au Vin and Mushroom & Polenta*

Complementing Chef Connell's creations is a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, meticulously curated by Master Sommelier Jonathan Pullis. With a focus on French selections, this extensive collection offers the perfect pairing for every dish. Over 1,300 varietals to choose from!

Whether you're seeking a vibrant atmosphere in our bar or an elegant fine dining experience, PARC Aspen promises an unforgettable culinary journey.

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MitchellVIP

Dined 3 days ago

One of our Aspen Top 3 favorite Aspen restaurants!

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Experience

Social Hour

Satchel's on 6th

4.9

4.9 (1577)

$50 and over

American

Cherry Creek

About the restaurant

Satchel's on 6th.

Named after the owner’s youngest son, Satchel’s on 6th is the place to eat and drink. Our Chef has created a contemporary, eclectic, New American neighborhood menu using seasonal ingredients that results in refined flavors and inspired plates. We've put our heart and soul into this place and it gives us great pleasure to serve you.
Warm wood tones and exposed brick highlight this cozy, 50 seat space that has made its home on East Denver reinvigorated 6th Avenue. Says Casalini, Our goal is to become the best go-to, indispensable restaurant in the neighborhood. Period. End of story.

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Lisa

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful Neighborhood Eatery, consistently outstanding food, cozy ambiance, good service and creative cocktails & well stocked bar. We are huge fans. All this while remaining unpretentious.

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4.9

4.9 (262)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Steamboat Springs

About the restaurant

Creekside offers homemade food and the friendliest service. Breakfast and lunch are served all day. We use farm fresh eggs and a wide variety of only the freshest local ingredients thanks to our ag partners! We compliment this with tasty coffee, award-winning bloody marys and unique mimosas. In the summertime we host a serene patio with immaculate gardens right beside Soda Creek.

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DanVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Jamie was a wonderful server. Both of our breakfast choices were ample and scrumptious.

Cozobi Fonda Fina

4.9

4.9 (45)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Boulder

About the restaurant

On a mission to share the beauty of Mexican culture through food, Chef Johnny Curiel opens Cozobi Fonda Fina as an encore to his beloved LoHi restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina. Named after Cozobi, the Zapotec god of corn, Cozobi Fonda Fina is rooted in Mexico’s centuries-old corn nixtamalization traditions and wood-fire cooking techniques that define its rich food history.

Top review

Krysten

Dined 1 day ago

Outside Fresca, which is unattainable most of the time, this is the best meal we’ve had in Boulder. We sat at the chef’s counter which was super fun. Can’t recommend highly enough!

Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room

4.9

4.9 (182)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Highlands

About the restaurant

Welcome to Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room in the historic Berkeley neighborhood in West Denver!
We specialize in boutique natural wines from around the globe, local craft beers, and must-have light fare staples like cheese, charcuterie, and local desserts in the comfort of our cozy neighborhood bar. Last call is made 45 minutes prior to closing.

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KimVIP

Dined on 13 Nov 2024

Absolutely amazing as always! My favourite wine bar ever!!!

Cafe Diva - Steamboat Springs

4.9

4.9 (1072)

$50 and over

American

Steamboat Springs

About the restaurant

Open seven days a week for dinner services, Cafe Diva is the place to go for a fine dining experience. It features a range of menu items created by Executive Chef Kate Van Rensselaer Rench, including offerings for vegetarians, vegans and those gluten sensitivities. Cafe Diva offers year round classics like Crab and Tomato Bisque and Venison Tenderloin as well as a variety of creative seasonal dishes.

Cafe Diva also features an extensive wine list and a cozy atmosphere making it an ideal place for a romantic evening with that special someone.

As the weather warms we offer patio seating on a first come first serve basis.

Top review

Carolyn

Dined 1 day ago

So grateful for the separate lactose free menu. It was so helpful. I would recommend Cafe Diva to anyone with gluten or lactose problems.

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Experience

Chef's New Years Eve Tasting Menu

Experience

Valentines Day Chef's Tasting

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