Denver, Colorado is known as the city which has the most number of days of sunshine out of all metropolitan cities in the United States. Besides the sun, however, there is one more thing which shines brightly in this part of the world, the multi-faceted culinary options offered by the best restaurants in this beautiful city. Be it, vegans or meat lovers, diners who prefer a satisfying lunch or a sumptuous dinner, new age cuisine or comfort food to take one back to their childhood memories, there is something on this city’s menus to satisfy your need. What sets this further apart is the warm inclusive atmosphere which greets you as you enjoy your meals. Here is a list of the best restaurants in downtown Denver, Colorado, USA. Read further below to see which options suit you the best.
1. ChoLon
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Fusion Asian cuisine came into being because diners couldn’t decide between delicious Thai food or tasty Chinese dishes. So ChoLon put both specialties on one menu. They even added Japanese favorites like potstickers and tonkatsu clams to present you with a good selection of Asian culinary treats to choose from. Diners will be surprised to see some Korean favorites as well. If you would like to experience Happy Hour at ChoLon, drop in between 2 pm and 6 pm.
ChoLon
Address: 1555 Blake Street, Suite 101, Denver, Colorado
Website: ChoLon
Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 11am - 9pm; Tue - Thu: 11am - 10 pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm
2. Euclid Bar & Kitchen
Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen takes pride in offering quality pub fare otherwise known to patrons as tasty and delicious food to go with a tall glass of beer or some other alcoholic beverage of their choice. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available on the menu to accommodate varied tastes and dietary restrictions. Local patrons normally drop by between 3 pm to 5 pm for Happy Hour and to try the vegetarian versions of bar chow. But if you prefer non-vegetarian dishes, there’s nothing to worry. Poutine dishes are hot favorites with options ranging between pork and duck meat.
Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen
Address: 1317 14th Street, Historic Larimer Square, Denver, Colorado
Website: Euclid Bar & Kitchen
Opening hours: 11:30am - 2am (daily)
3. Osteria Marco
Envisioned as a light-hearted approach to serving delicious Italian dishes, Osteria Marco has become the best casual dining restaurant in LoDo Denver when craving pizza, pasta and the like. If you’re curious to know how goat cheese tastes on pizza, try out the restaurant’s Artisan Pizza. If you’d like your pizza with Italian Prosciutto di Parma or dry-cured ham topped on it, Prosciutto Pizza is highly recommended. For your seafood cravings, check out their antipasti menu and choose between mussels or slices of halibut. Their meals are best enjoyed with wine and cheese on the side.
Osteria Marco
Address: 1453 Larimer Street, Denver, Colorado
Website: Osteria Marco
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm
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4. Afternoon Tea at the Brown Palace
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Occasionally called The Brown Palace, this restaurant earned its popularity for its famed afternoon tea service. Pastries like scones and sandwiches are served alongside the tea for everyone to enjoy. If you drop in for The Brown Palace Signature Tea, you will be treated to an exquisite tea service complete with Devonshire cream, fruit preserves, sandwiches, and other finger food. The restaurant also serves numerous variants of teas like black tea, herbal tea, green tea, and other exotic varieties. For Happy Hour, you can order from a nice array of Atrium cocktails. The best drinks either have bourbon, vodka or tequila mixed in them.
Afternoon Tea at the Brown Palace
Address: 321 17th Street, Denver, Colorado
Website: Afternoon Tea at the Brown Palace
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12pm - 7:30pm; Sun: 12pm - 4pm
5. Panzano
Panzano serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Pasta enthusiasts love their in-house ragu cooked with pieces of Colorado lamb and the hand-cut linguini found in most pasta-based dishes. Gluten-free versions of the ragu, Bolognese Di Manzo and other classic Italian dishes also feature on their menu. If it’s your first time in Denver and if you would like to go on an all-day gluten-free binge, from breakfast to dinner, Panzano is the best place for you to hang out. All their dishes are best enjoyed with a glass of authentic Italian wine.
Panzano
Address: Kimpton Hotel Monaco, 909 17th Street, Denver, Colorado
Website: Panzano
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 6:30am - 10pm; Fri: 6:30am - 11pm; Sat: 8am - 11pm; Sun: 8am - 9pm
6. The Kitchen
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
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A chain of restaurants with a branch in LoDo Denver, The Kitchen is known for its fusion cuisine. Their lunch menu includes crispy fish lettuce tacos and pork carnitas sandwiches, both of which attracts Mexican cuisine enthusiasts. The main course for lunch features seafood fare like steamed mussels and pan-seared salmon. Their main dishes are best enjoyed with a side of garlic fries or charred Chinese broccoli covered in gochujang dressing and topped with caramelized lemon. Weekends are made special here with their brunch fare, particularly their Gulf shrimp and grits combo and their signature farmer’s breakfast. All dishes feature only farm-fresh ingredients.
The Kitchen
Address: 1560 Wazee Street, Denver, Colorado
Website: The Kitchen
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 6pm; Sat - Sun: 10am - 6pm
7. Guard and Grace
Guard and Grace take pride in serving the best wood-fire grilled steaks and ribs, this side of Denver. If you are confused as to which steak to order, this food joint will simply narrow your choices to three - prime, Angus or grass-fed. You’re in for a treat if you’re a fan of filet mignon as it has all versions of the best-selling dish. Entrees like the Alaskan black cod and the whole Alamosa striped bass expand your options further if you feel like ordering some fish for the night instead. Treats like loaded baked potatoes, miso charred cauliflower, black truffle mac and cheese are highly recommended side dishes to complete your meal.
Guard and Grace
Address: Lobby Area CenturyLink Building, 1801 California Street 150, Denver, Colorado
Website: Guard and Grace
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri: 11am - 11pm; Sat: 5pm - 11pm; Sun: 4pm - 9pm
8. Bistro Vendome
Just when you thought French cuisine is mostly about bread and pastries, you chance upon Bistro Vendome here at Denver. Sure, they have some plates of quiche, sliced baguettes, and sandwiches on their menu. Then you can also order a sumptuous dinner of grilled Berkshire pork chop with greens for your main course. Speaking of greens, having the salad with the watercress, arugula and dandelion greens would be great as a side dish. In case you drop by Happy Hour around 3 pm to 4 pm, have some beer with steamed mussels sprinkled with bacon bits.
Bistro Vendome
Address: 1420 Larimer St, Denver, Colorado
Website: Bistro Vendome
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 4pm - 10pm; Fri: 4pm - 11pm; Sat: 10am - 11pm; Sun: 10am - 9pm
9. TAG Restaurant
Fusion cuisine at its most creative! TAG Restaurant is getting tagged (pun intended!) online for presenting several versions of sushi with a twist. The angry volcano roll is a good way to start tasting a unique version of the classic Japanese dish. Or you can go straight to trying out the taco sushi and get a kick with that crunchy shell dipped in hot wasabi cream. The dish is best enjoyed during Happy Hour with some cocktail or wine. For dessert, having a little plate of their popular peanut butter mille-feuille would awaken your sweet tooth to end your dining experience on a positive note.
TAG Restaurant
Address: 1441 Larimer Street, Denver, Colorado
Website: TAG Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:30am - 10pm; Fri: 11:30am - 11pm; Sat: 5pm - 11pm; Sun: 5pm - 9pm
10. Marco's Coal Fired
If a restaurant earns itself good word-of-mouth for serving Italian cuisine fresh off the coal-fired oven, chances are its expertise also lies in serving the best pizzas in Colorado. With Denver being one of its branches (the other being at Englewood), locals are treated to a mouth-watering array of pizzas. They even allow you to assemble your own pizza based on the recommended ingredients. That includes the option to create your own gluten-free pizza to go with the gluten-free dishes in store for you. For the authentic Italian pizza experience, going through the Pizza Napolitana section of the menu is highly recommended.
Marco's Coal Fired
Address: 2129 Larimer Street, Denver, Colorado
Website: Marco’s Coal Fired
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm
Enjoy the culinary options that LoDo Denver has to offer
From Asian favorites to traditional Italian cuisine to fusion cuisine, it’s all about finding that complete, fulfilling meal. These restaurants are best enjoyed in the company of family and friends as most servings will make you realize. Now all that is left for you to do is enjoy downtown Denver any time your cravings kick in. Have fun!
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