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4.5
Awesome(1333)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Highlands
Booked 12 times today
Bar Dough is a neighborhood restaurant with a modern take on regional Italian cuisine, utilizing the rich agricultural bounty that Colorado has to offer. Acclaimed Chef Stefy DeVita's ever-evolving menu of seasonal dishes, handmade pasta, & wood fired pizza has drawn rave reviews locally and nationally. Our Italian-inspired cocktails, wine list, & non-alcoholic alternatives have been carefully curated to complement our culinary offerings. Bar Dough is a service included restaurant; a 20% service fee will be added to all final bills. 100% of the service fee is distributed to the staff in an equitable manner. ***Please note we reserve both low and high top seating, and do our best to accommodate seating requests whenever possible***
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4.7
Exceptional(461)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Highlands
Booked 3 times today
Sushi Ronin offers a traditional menu focused on Japanese cuisine. Our fish is flown whole daily and broken down before service so we can give our customers the highest quality product. Along with a menu of the freshest sushi, Sushi Ronin's full-service bar offers a variety of wines, cocktails and spirits. Most popular however are its sakes, Japanese beers and whiskeys. It is open daily for dinner except Monday with extended weekend hours. You can also stop by for its Happy Hour specials from 5pm-6:30pm and Tuesday all day Happy Hour to enjoy deals on drinks and small plates.
A photo of Highland Tap & Burger restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(25)
Price: Moderate
• American • Highlands
Booked 3 times today
Highland Tap & Burger is a casual bar and restaurant with a wide selection of beverages, delicious burgers and other tasty appetizers and entrées. Located in the heart of LoHi (Lower Highland), on the outskirts of downtown Denver, it is popular with locals and new-comers alike. The atmosphere at Highland Tap & Burger is comfortable and casual with a stylish, contemporary flair. The spacious patio lets guests enjoy some fresh air while they eat and drink on mild days and nights, and the restaurant is known for its friendly and professional staff. The HTB smashed burger is a crowd favorite at Highland Tap & Burger, and guests can enjoy it and other dishes with a Tap That! Lager or any number of other selections from the extensive beer menu.
A photo of Tavernetta restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(225)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 73 times today
Authentic Italian. Genuine Hospitality. Inspired by the food, wine, and culture of Italy, Tavernetta brings "la dolce vita" style to Denver's bustling Union Station neighborhood with fresh handmade pastas, an Italian directed wine & spirits list and world-class hospitality.Tavernetta's cuisine and wine have been heralded by the James Beard Foundation, the Michelin Guide, World's 50 Best Discovery List, Wine Spectator and more.
A photo of Guard & Grace - Denver restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(6164)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 91 times today
Chef Troy Guard’s largest and most exciting concept, Guard and Grace, is a 9,000 square ft. modern American steakhouse located at 1801 California Street in downtown Denver. The sophisticated new space offers private dining areas, one of Denvers largest patios, an expansive raw bar, a wood burning oven and open kitchen.
A photo of Acova restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2056)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Highlands
Booked 16 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.
A photo of Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4456)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 88 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!
A photo of Osteria Marco restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4950)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 16 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!
A photo of A5 Steakhouse restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(445)
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 Tamayo Restaurant restaurant
4.4
Awesome(4390)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 23 times today
Located in Historic Larimer Square, Tamayo is a chic spot with a vast rooftop deck with sweeping views of the mountains. The innovative Latin menu is carefully crafted by world-renowned Chef Richard Sandoval who is often hailed as the “Father of Modern Mexican Cuisine.” Savory & authentic, the upscale Mexican cuisine at Tamayo will make any meal an unforgettable experience. With a collection of over 100 tequilas and agave-based spirits, Tamayo is also a hotspot for margaritas & hand-crafted cocktails.

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  • Lisa
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had an outstanding experience, thank you. The personnel and Brett did a great job! Very welcoming and made our birthday experience extra special. One piece of feedback would be the plating of the cavier could have been more refined and thoughtful- specifically the serving spoon was too big and the plate was too big for the proportions of cavier and condiments.
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    TavernettaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown / LoDo
    4.7
  • Breanna
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I took my boyfriend here while we were visiting Denver to celebrate his 30th birthday, and I’m so happy with our experience! We enjoyed the octopus appetizer, ny strip and ribeye steaks with whipped potatoes and brussels as sides. Everything was cooked to perfection, and I’m typically not a fan of octopus but it was so tender and well executed I wanted to order a second plate of it. Steaks were perfectly cooked to medium and very flavorful. Brussels were phenomenal. Service was friendly and competent, we loved that the plates were brought out by some of the chefs who also made sure to wish my boyfriend a happy birthday. We finished the meal with an affogato with brown butter ice cream, yum! Only thing I can say is that it was rather chilly inside and we didn’t love the music, but those are easily overlooked by everything else. You’re going to spend money coming here but it’s a must for a special night in Denver!
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    Guard & Grace - DenverPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / LoDo
    4.8
  • Sam
    Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Our server was fantastic, offering great recommendations on wine & food pairings. We shared many plates among five people & it all meshed nicely. Hoping to get back before the restaurant closes permanently in January.
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    Bar DoughPrice: Expensive• Italian• Highlands
    4.5
  • JonathanMVIP
    San Antonio •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    Deliciously well-prepared sushi and great service. We'll be back!
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    Sushi RoninPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Highlands
    4.7
  • chuck
    Denver / Colorado •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 25, 2024
    We were a group of 6. Wings, nachos, and smash burgers were all great!
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    Highland Tap & BurgerPrice: Moderate• American• Highlands
    4.8
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