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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: Corinne Denver (4.8★), Sam's No. 3 (4.6★), Yard House (4.4★). 28 restaurants tracked in and around Downtown.
Top Local Picks
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Corinne Denver
4.8★(5,988)· $$
1455 California St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Perfectly cooked steaks and creative brunch dishes
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Sam's No. 3
4.6★(10,461)· $
1500 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Classic diner comfort, cherry pie that steals the show
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Yard House
4.4★(6,379)· $$
1555 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Lively craft beer scene with killer comfort food
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Maggiano's Little Italy
4.5★(4,600)· $$
Pavilions Mall, 500 16th St Mall Suite 150, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Jumbo lump crab cakes, handmade pasta perfection
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Savina's Mexican Kitchen - Downtown Denver
4.4★(4,799)· $$
1801 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Grandma savina's green chile, legendary fajitas
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3 Margaritas Downtown Cocina Mexicana
4.5(3,074)·$$$$
519 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Mezcal margaritas and sizzling molcajete magic
5280 Burger Bar
4.3(3,932)·$$$$
500 16th St Mall Suite 160, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Jalapeño cream cheese burgers near the paramount theatre
West Saloon & Kitchen
4.6(1,839)·$$$$
501 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Upscale comfort food, made from scratch daily
Stout Street Social
4.3(3,410)·$$$$
1400 Stout St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Fresh oysters, crispy apps, mountain cocktails
Brooklyn's Finest Pizza
4.5(1,710)·$$$$
825 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Foldable new york style pizza near the airport
Menya Noodle Bar
4.4(2,103)·$$$$
951 16th St Mall #104, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Creamy pork broth ramen, quick downtown escape
Rioja
4.6(2,310)·$$$$
1431 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Spanish wine list meets bold, inventive plating
Panzano
4.5(1,700)·$$$$
909 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Italian fine dining with impeccable service and soul
D'Corazon Mexican Restaurant
4.6(2,482)·$$$$
1530 Blake St unit c, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Hand-rolled tortillas, house-made mole, bold flavors
Thirsty Lion
4.4(4,557)·$$$$
1605 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Downtown denver dining before the game
Range Restaurant
4.5(1,104)·$$$$
918 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Game and beef, cooked to absolute perfection
Tavernetta
4.6(2,511)·$$$$
1889 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Italian cooking, open kitchen, exceptional gelato
Kealoha's BBQ
4.8(322)·$$$$
601 16th St Mall Space B, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Authentic hawaiian plate lunch in denver
Water Grill Denver
4.5(940)
1691 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Fresh oysters and miso cod, impeccable service
Thai Lanna
4.5(391)·$$$$
535 16th St Mall #1, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Underground spot, legendary curries and pho
Qué Rico Mexican Restaurant
4.4(447)·$$$$
500 16th St Mall #184c, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Hand-rolled tortillas, bold red salsa, perfect every time
PokeWorld
4.7(184)·$$$$
110 16th St Mall #100, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Fresh fish, generous bowls, downtown gem
Ajax Downtown
4.4(1,156)·$$$$
1899 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Fluffy eggs and perfectly seared steak, every time
Chez Maggy
4.4(603)
1616 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: French onion soup and steak frites done right
The Velvet Cellar
4.6(404)
1500 Wynkoop St #101, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Intimate wine bar with roasted butternut squash
Casa Tequilas
4.1(340)
934 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Hand-rolled tortillas, top-shelf margaritas, legendary vibes
Kkoki Korean BBQ Denver
4.7(256)·$$$$
2100 16th St Mall #145, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Interactive korean bbq with pristine vibes
Mendocino Farms
4.8(5)
1380 16th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Farm-fresh sandwiches and soups, fast casual
