Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in University Hills

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Kini's

4.8

Exceptional(534)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Cherry Creek

Booked 22 times today

From the team behind Quality Italian.Kini’s is a new restaurant in Cherry Creek featuring light, Mediterranean dishes, approachable wines, and a regionally-inspired cocktail list with something for everyone. The dining room is designed to transport guests to an idyllic summer night in a quaint Greek island town, and our Isle Room is perfect for private events and large parties.

2. Shells and Sauce

4.7

Exceptional(3048)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 30 times today

General Manager, Oscar Venegas and Executive Chef Marcus Jimenez are serving authentic Italian American food in the heart of Congress Park. Shells and Sauce brings Old Country taste to a cozy neighborhood restaurant. If you’re craving home-made lasagna, meat or fish, Shells and Sauce has a variety of savory appetizers and entrees to chose from. We also boast an extensive wine list to pair with anything you choose, and we offer delicious desserts to top off your evening. Whether you sit on our rooftop or in our main dining room to watch our open kitchen, Shells and Sauce is a great place to entertain friends or family in an inviting setting. Step into our kitchen and let us share our passion for food!

3. Cafe Mercato

4.5

Awesome(1159)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 4 times today

Café Mercato, located in Denver, is a modern Italian restaurant, owned and operated by Giancarlo Macchiarella of Locanda del BorgoMercato’s light and airy atmosphere and design permeates throughout the modern space. With a large open kitchen and large wine “library”, you will feel right at home sipping on a glass of select wine while watching the chefs create your meal.The menu at Café Mercato is based on Southern Italian fare with a lighter approach. All of the pastas and sausages are made in-house, as well as gelato and desserts. Enjoy homemade pizza from our over imported from Italy and other selections from our wood-fire grill. Come visit us with your family and friends for our “family-style” specials, happy hour, Bon appétit!

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4. Guard & Grace - Denver

4.8

Exceptional(6094)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 119 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.

5. Linger

4.6

Exceptional(7626)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Highlands

Booked 72 times today

Housed in a former mortuary, the decor layers macabre remnants with posh details in a window-flanked space overlooking the charming Lower Highland neighborhood. The drink menu features sips and seasonings as savory as the dishes with which they're paired. While the rooftop patio-outfitted with 1975 GMC RV as bar and repurposed food truck as kitchen- beckons patrons towards adventure.

6. El Five

4.7

Exceptional(4150)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Highlands

Booked 91 times today

Nestled high above LoHi on the fifth floor of 2930 Umatilla, El Five boasts spectacular, unobstructed views of the downtown Denver skyline. The menu is an homage to the Mediterranean and features small plates built on bold flavors found throughout the region: Spain, North Africa, the Middle East. Inside, the space is understated and sensual, flanked by a large, open-air patio for sun-kissed Colorado nights. As the newest restaurant in the Edible Beats family, El Five celebrates the confluence of flavors, ideas and geographies made possible by a subtle shift in perspective.

7. Stellar Jay

4.5

Awesome(65)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Denver

Booked 26 times today

Stellar Jay offers a vibrant rooftop dining experience featuring live-fire cooking with shared plates amidst Colorado’s urban and mountain vistas in Downton Civic Center, Denver. The nature-based menu honors ingredients cooked over the open flame and inspired by seasonal harvests.

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8. Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(216)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Downtown / LoDo

Sullivan Scrap Kitchen is a brunch restaurant in uptown Denver. We focus on delicious local cuisine, while reducing food waste and promoting sustainability in the restaurant industry. The rotating seasonal menu is based on what our local farmers and ranchers have to offer. Some of our favorites include local grass-fed beef burgers, house-made bread, vegan and vegetarian options, craft beer, local wine and cocktails. Certified with Denver's Green Business Network and Green DenverChef Terence Rogers Top 25 influential List Colorado Biz Journal 2023Denver Post's Hidden Gem 20235280 and Denver Post's Best Brunch Spot Bon Appetit Head of Table Award Winner 2021Best Hamburger Westword 2020 and 2022

9. BRUTØ

new

4.7

Exceptional(15)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 4 times today

The heart of BRUTØ lies in our hearth, a live fire sustained by oak wood and manned by our chefs from open to close each and every day. You’ll find that our menu is centered around brutalist ideas, curated thoughtfully and carefully in a way that encourages little to no waste between our tasting counter and our bar program. Our efforts in sustainable practices are showcased through our vast fermentation program and our commitment to locality by way of partnerships with our local farmers and ranchers. BRUTØ's intimate setting offers the opportunity to witness each and every step in the culinary process up close.BRUTØ is located inside of Free Market on the Dairy Block of downtown Denver. The dining room consists of an intimate chef's counter that faces into our open kitchen. Make a reservation to join us for our Chef's Tasting Menu Tuesday-Sunday evenings.

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10. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille - Park Meadows

4.8

Exceptional(6889)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Highlands Ranch / Lone Tree

Booked 94 times today

Located in the Park Meadows Retail Resort, Perry’s Park Meadows is bringing our award-winning menus, iconic signatures, tableside presentations and impeccable service to the Mile High City. Our spacious main dining room can host up to 175 guests, inviting all to join in the Perry’s experience complemented by our lively color palette with details of ravishing glass structures and a warm, inviting ambience that is unmatched in its design.Perry’s open-kitchen concept allows guests to catch glimpses of chefs putting Perry’s twists on Steakhouse signatures, as guests dine amongst our two-story-high wine tower featuring Perry’s carefully-curated selection from vineyards around the world. Guests can join us in Bar 79 for glasses and bottles of these wines, or raise their glass with handcrafted cocktails on the outdoor patio as they soak up crisp mountain air, all while savoring our full menu.

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David
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience. Both the service and food were amazing.
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Guard & Grace - DenverPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / LoDo
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4.8
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Stacy
New York City •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This has been our neighborhood go to since 2020. This time we grazed through most of the appetizers. The meatballs were fabulous and the beet and green apple salad counted as dessert.
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Cafe MercatoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cherry Creek
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4.5
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Laurenvip
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
My friend and K really enjoyed Linger! We ordered the pork belly bao, sweet fries, and charred edamame for a shared dinner. All of the food was packed with flavor and delicious. She ordered an old fashioned and I ordered the Thai tea cocktail. She enjoyed her old fashioned and said it was very orange forward, I was unfortunately not a fan of my cocktail but I think only because of personal preference. Overall I still would give it a 5/5. Ambiance was great but it was a tad loud. Looking forward to going back and trying more things!
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LingerPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Highlands
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4.6
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Stevevip
Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food is always top notch at this place, but: Menu has really been reduced, not much selection. Prices are getting super high now- they had a chef’s special which was a great value, but they eliminated that for some reason.
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Kini'sPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Cherry Creek
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4.8
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Catherine
Tucson •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Our server was a female and she was very attentive and friendly. We ate chicken Marsala and salmon with stuffed shrimp ( one of the specials offered that night). The food was outstanding! One of our favorite places to dine when we come to Denver.
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Shells and SaucePrice: Moderate• Italian• Cherry Creek
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4.7

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Kini's

2. Shells and Sauce

3. Cafe Mercato

4. Guard & Grace - Denver

5. Linger

6. El Five

7. Stellar Jay

8. Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

9. BRUTØ

10. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille - Park Meadows

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