Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Mezcaleria Alma

5.0

5 (38)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

LoHi

About the restaurant

Chef Johnny Curiel debuts Mezcaleria Alma in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood, bringing the dynamic spirit of Mexico City to life with CDMX-inspired small plates and an expansive Mexican spirits menu. Located beside Curiel’s first solo restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina, Mezcaleria Alma marks the natural next chapter in Curiel’s culinary journey to share the beauty of Mexico through food. Each dish and drink draws from Curiel’s experiences in one of the world’s most renowned culinary capitals—a city where culture and tradition merge with global inspiration and constant innovation.

While Alma Fonda Fina is a love letter to the home-cooked traditions of Chef Curiel’s childhood—the comfort food found at traditional fondas across Mexico—Mezcaleria Alma embodies the unbridled innovation that defines CDMX.

Top review

LindsayVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I have eaten at some pretty fantastic spots over the years, but I haven’t found many that I love in Denver. This changed that! What an amazing meal. We did all different tuna dishes- all were phenomenal. Ox tail taco and burrata were unreal. Burrata may be one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. The only thing we didn’t love was the tres leches cake for dessert. It was a bit dry and trying too hard- not a real milky taste, just got raspberry from the topping. Overall, cannot recommend enough!

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Chef's Counter

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Dining Room Reservation

Kucu - Hotel Indigo Silverthorne

4.8

4.8 (94)

$31 to $50

Southwest

Dillon

About the restaurant

Southwestern inspired restaurant and tequila bar opened in Silverthorne, January, 2022. Located inside of Hotel Indigo, we open at 7am every day and serve breakfast and dinner along with happy hour specials. With bison, poblanos and cactus, our menu features ancient ingredients in modern dishes. We feature over 200 tequilas, mezcals and sotols behind the bar. Stop in today to try something new in Summit County!

Finalist Best Margarita Summit County 2024, 2023 and 2022!

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PeteVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great happy hour selection although limited. Wonderful burgers. Don’t expect a lot of Mexican options…there are some but this is not a “Mexican” restaurant but it is very good!

Catch Steak Aspen

4.7

4.7 (803)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Aspen

About the restaurant

Positioned beside the mountains, Catch Steak Aspen combines the authority of a classic steakhouse with the energetic vibe of a Catch Hospitality Group property. The intimate outpost of this New York and Los Angeles staple is spread throughout two levels, including an outdoor terrace with sweeping views of Aspen Mountain. The menu featured a curated collection of the world's best cuts and Catch-style dishes for a more approachable steakhouse experience.

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Paul

Dined 2 days ago

Vegan chicken parmesan is still excellent. Fun vibe, good dining. Keep adding vegan options, and we'll keep coming back. Would love to see a dessert like the incredible vegan pistachio cheesecake that Catch-LA has, with luxardo cherries & coconut sorbet. Nice to see the same great staff & management like Tracy. See you next time.

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Popular dish

32oz Prime Porterhouse

Popular dish

Caesar Salad

Popular dish

Vegetarian Chicken Parm

The Restaurant at Chasing Rabbits Vail

4.6

4.6 (360)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Vail

About the restaurant

Impeccable design gives way to modern Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant setting at Chasing Rabbit’s restaurant, bringing the sea to the mountains. The menu offers a fresh take on Mediterranean dishes with a Colorado flare.

Valid ID (Passport or Drivers License) is required for alcohol consumption

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DavidVIP

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

The food is amazing; the service unparalleled and the ambience superb.

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Popular dish

Braised Rabbit Bolognese

Kachina Cantina- Denver

4.5

4.5 (704)

$30 and under

Mexican / Southwestern

Downtown / LoDo

About the restaurant

Modern cantina providing an escape in the LoDo district of Denver. Kachina's inspiration is found in the Four Corners region of Southwest America and Baja Mexico.

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Bridget

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

We had a very nice time and dishes that pleased each one of us. Happy hour was a nice perk when we arrived too.

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4.5

4.5 (60)

$30 and under

American

Golden

About the restaurant

Dining at The Buffalo Rose is more than a delightful culinary experience, it is also a trip back in time to the American West just as it was in the late 19th century. A visit to Golden simply isn’t complete without a stop in at The Pulse of Golden Since 1859.
Our beautiful collection of new and recently renovated historic buildings are located in the very heart of downtown Golden, directly beneath the “Howdy Folks – Welcome to Golden” sign, so we’re really easy to find.
Come on in, grab bite, and feel the pulse of Golden, Colorado.

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David

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

We have been going to the Rose for years. Fantastic indoor bar area with a retractable roof. Great cocktails and beer selection. Staff is friendly and usually quick. Food is good. It’s mostly bar food, but what else would you want at a bar.

Bao Brewhouse

4.5

4.5 (939)

$30 and under

Chinese

Downtown / LoDo

About the restaurant

(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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Bridget

Dined 3 days ago

The staff went out of their way to accommodate me and my family! They were all so kind, and the food was amazing. Impeccable service and atmosphere. We loved it!

Fogo de Chao – Denver

4.2

4.2 (2551)

$30 and under

Brazilian

Downtown / LoDo

About the restaurant

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

Top review

William

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent food accompanied with great service, would highly recommend for a large group who enjoys meat!

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Experience

Bar Fogo Wagyu & Wine

Experience

All Day Happy Hour

Madre Cocina y Lounge

3.8

3.8 (31)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Fort Collins

About the restaurant

Welcome to Madre Cocina Y Lounge, where every meal is a celebration of flavor and tradition. Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere that blends authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern Twist. Whether you're here to savor a delicious meal or unwind with a handcrafted cocktail, we promise an unforgettable dining experience that will leave you craving more.

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Carley

Dined 6 days ago

Beautiful new spot in FoCo! Great cocktails, vibe and food!

Notes Eatery

3.2

3.2 (30)

$30 and under

American

Colorado Springs

About the restaurant

Noteworthy Breakfast, Dinner, & Drinks in Colorado Springs
Notes Eatery In Colorado Springs, Where Delightful Breakfast, Brunch And Dinner Options Await You Daily. Browse Our Unique Menu And Reserve Your Table For An Unforgettable Dining Experience!

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Bev

Dined 6 days ago

It was a nice experience. Food was good without being pretentious. Our server was not as attentive as I thought he should have been for the price of the meal. Overall it was a good place for a large party to have a meal and spend time together.

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