Restaurants near University of Colorado Denver

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Tamayo Restaurant

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 39 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.

2. Osteria Marco

4.6

Exceptional(4948)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 41 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!

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3. EDGE Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3366)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 45 times today

EDGE restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Denver offers a range of premium steaks from Colorado and beyond, alongside an extensive wine selection. Experience elevated bites at EDGE Bar paired with the finest spirits, vintage wines and handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday in this rich yet refined ambiance.

4. Bao Brewhouse

4.5

Awesome(937)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 50 times today

(RESERVATIONS FOR THE TAP ROOM ARE ONLY AVAILABLE DURING LUNCH HOURS and MONDAY EVENINGS)(ONE AND A HALF HOUR TIME LIMIT)Bao Brewhouse is a multi-concept restaurant, the first floor is known as the Tap Room, in which you will find service via QR codes, WALK-IN'S ONLY, Chinese street food inspired fare and a local rotating draft list. The second floor is known as our Tea Room, there you will find a more traditional dining experience with a twist. The Tea Room menu and ambiance lend to more curated and intimate affair, with a vast tea selection ranging from herbal to puer, a thoughtfully selected wine list with a tea-centric cocktail program to satisfy even the most adventurous of palates. The Tea room has a DJ every Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday giving the room a not-so-stuffy feeling.**Please note** Bao Brewhouse holds two separate flights of stairs to enter each of the two dining rooms. The building does NOT have an elevator. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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5. Jovanina's Broken Italian

4.7

Exceptional(1333)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 30 times today

Jovanina’s offers a fresh, modern take on Italian cuisine sourcing the best local and regional ingredients by the season. Handmade pastas and our rustic, wood-fired ovens are the heart of our menu. We provide vibrant, vegetable-forward dishes, seafood, steaks, and chops, presented in a spirited, inviting setting. We pride ourselves on hospitality and consider ourselves amongst the best of Denver when it comes to taking care of our guests. Our bar is focused toward classic crafted cocktails, barrel-aged spirits, and seasonal liqueurs. We offer a local beer selection and an extensive wine list housed in our wine cellar Sotto Voce.

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6. The Corner Office Restaurant and Martini Bar Denver

4.2

Awesome(3674)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 41 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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7. Ocean Prime - Denver - Larimer Square

4.8

Exceptional(7519)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 62 times today

Located on Denver's Historic Larimer Square Block, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

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8. ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown

4.6

Exceptional(5177)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 41 times today

ChoLon, which translates to "big market,” is named after the largest Chinese-influenced market in Saigon, Vietnam. At ChoLon, Chef Lon Symensma brings to life his extensive culinary travels throughout Southeast Asia. ChoLon's menu features inspired interpretations of traditional dishes found across the region, with presentations ideal for sharing. From dim sum or "small bites" to large family style plates, ChoLon offers authentic flavors for the modern palate. The bar and lounge serves handcrafted, artisanal cocktails developed to complement Symensma’s cuisine. The venue is also ideal for business meetings, presentations, large parties and events. ChoLon’s professional staff will deliver top quality service and a memorable experience.

9. Prelude + Post

4.1

Excellent(2350)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 23 times today

Formally known as Limelight Supper Club, PRELUDE + POST is centrally located within the Denver Center for Performing Arts, it is a popular gathering place for theater attendees and downtown diners alike for pre-theater dinner and post theater dessert and night caps.PRELUDE + POST server a tapas style menu for a social dining experience. Meaning all seating is community. Reservations guarantee seats, but not an exclusive table. Grab a drink and bring it straight to your seats (for all Theatre Houses)

10. The Regular

4.6

Exceptional(232)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Latin • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 14 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Denver, The Regular brings an elegant and approachable concept to the city.With local roots inspired by global flavors, Chef Brian De Souza and Syd Younggreen arrive to the scene with an innovative a la carte menu with influences from their experiences throughout the world. You can find menu items like Peruvian-inspired tapas, ceviche, tartare, and locally-sourced proteins.The menu is complemented by a refreshing craft cocktail selection and impressive wine list, recently recognized for a Wine Spectator Award. Our daily Happy Hour offerings include $10 select wines and draft beer, spritzes, and sangria. Spice up your next happy hour, let us take care of your weeknight dinner, celebrate a special night, or everything in between; we invite you to come be our Regular.

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ElizabethVIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The only reason I marked down service was because they brought the bill before asking if we wanted dessert, which we did.
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EDGE Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / LoDo
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Denver / Colorado •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our new favorite place for brunch before the theater. Great food, generous portions and attentive service.
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The Corner Office Restaurant and Martini Bar DenverPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown / LoDo
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Valerie
Denver / Colorado •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
The service in the beginning was not good! Didn’t get waitedonfor 20 minutes. But then another server took over and it was great
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Bao BrewhousePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Downtown / LoDo
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YokoVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •89 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
All staff friendly and professional. Super efficient too. Didn’t wait at all to sit, order and served. Love the ambiance and the food is so beautifully presented and taste just as good as it looks. Reasonably priced for such a creative high end food. My favorite Mexican restaurant in all of Denver.
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Tamayo RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown / LoDo
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4.4
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janet
Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We will definitely be back. Such good food. We loved the burrata. Excellent. Good service.
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Osteria MarcoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / LoDo
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4.6

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Tamayo Restaurant

2. Osteria Marco

3. EDGE Restaurant & Bar

4. Bao Brewhouse

5. Jovanina's Broken Italian

6. The Corner Office Restaurant and Martini Bar Denver

7. Ocean Prime - Denver - Larimer Square

8. ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown

9. Prelude + Post

10. The Regular

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