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Downtown · The Center of It All
Best Restaurants near Downtown
Downtown Denver's restaurant scene has improved significantly. Larimer Square alone has enough good options to fill a full weekend, and the 16th Street Mall corridor has gotten better than its reputation.
Top picks: Sam's No. 3 (4.6★), Yard House (4.4★), Maggiano's Little Italy (4.5★). 31 restaurants tracked in and around Downtown.
Top Local Picks
BreakfastOpen
Sam's No. 3
4.6★(10,408)· $
1500 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Classic diner comfort, cherry pie that steals the show
Sports BarOpen
Yard House
4.4★(6,379)· $$
1555 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Lively craft beer scene with killer comfort food
ItalianOpen
Maggiano's Little Italy
4.5★(4,577)· $$
Pavilions Mall, 500 16th St Mall Suite 150, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Jumbo lump crab cakes, handmade pasta perfection
BrunchOpen
Earls Kitchen + Bar
4.6★(3,693)· $$
1600 Glenarm Pl #140, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Elevated global comfort food, flawless service
MexicanOpen
Savina's Mexican Kitchen - Downtown Denver
4.4★(4,799)· $$
1801 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Grandma savina's green chile, legendary fajitas
More restaurants near Downtown
3 Margaritas Downtown Cocina Mexicana
4.5(3,043)·$$$$
519 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Mezcal margaritas and sizzling molcajete magic
5280 Burger Bar
4.3(3,932)·$$$$
500 16th St Mall Suite 160, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Jalapeño cream cheese burgers near the paramount theatre
Otra Vez Cantina
4.3(3,759)·$$$$
610 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Excellent salsa, fresh chips, strawberry margaritas
West Saloon & Kitchen
4.6(1,778)·$$$$
501 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Upscale comfort food, made from scratch daily
Appaloosa Grill
4.3(3,200)·$$$$
535 16th St Mall #110, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Bison-forward Colorado cooking with live music nightly
16th Street
4.2(6,453)
16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80265, USA
Known for: Downtown dining and shopping with free shuttle rides
Stout Street Social
4.3(3,369)·$$$$
1400 Stout St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Fresh oysters, crispy apps, mountain cocktails
Henry's Tavern
4.1(3,387)·$$$$
500 16th St Mall Suite 184B, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Wings that actually live up to the hype
Brooklyn's Finest Pizza
4.5(1,710)·$$$$
825 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Foldable new york style pizza near the airport
Menya Noodle Bar
4.4(2,103)·$$$$
951 16th St Mall #104, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Creamy pork broth ramen, quick downtown escape
Rioja
4.6(2,310)·$$$$
1431 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Spanish wine list meets bold, inventive plating
Panzano
4.5(1,700)·$$$$
909 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Italian fine dining with impeccable service and soul
D'Corazon Mexican Restaurant
4.6(2,482)·$$$$
1530 Blake St unit c, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Hand-rolled tortillas, house-made mole, bold flavors
Thirsty Lion
4.4(4,537)·$$$$
1605 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Downtown denver dining before the game
Range Restaurant
4.5(1,104)·$$$$
918 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Game and beef, cooked to absolute perfection
Blue Agave Grill
4.3(1,754)·$$$$
1201 16th St Mall # 104, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Best margaritas in denver, handcrafted with care
Kealoha's BBQ
4.8(322)·$$$$
601 16th St Mall Space B, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Authentic hawaiian plate lunch in denver
FTW Denver
4.4(455)
500 16th St Mall #340, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Arcade games, bowling, and killer cubanos
Thai Lanna
4.5(391)·$$$$
535 16th St Mall #1, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Underground spot, legendary curries and pho
Qué Rico Mexican Restaurant
4.4(447)·$$$$
500 16th St Mall #184c, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Hand-rolled tortillas, bold red salsa, perfect every time
PokeWorld
4.7(182)·$$$$
110 16th St Mall #100, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Fresh fish, generous bowls, downtown gem
Ajax Downtown
4.4(1,151)·$$$$
1899 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Fluffy eggs and perfectly seared steak, every time
Chez Maggy
4.4(603)
1616 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: French onion soup and steak frites done right
Casa Tequilas
4.1(340)
934 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Hand-rolled tortillas, top-shelf margaritas, legendary vibes
Flight Club Denver
4.5(449)
1959 16th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Darts, drinks, and shareable bites done right
Kkoki Korean BBQ Denver
4.7(256)·$$$$
2100 16th St Mall #145, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Interactive korean bbq with pristine vibes
