Denver’s vibrant downtown boasts a diverse culinary scene, with many restaurants offering delightful outdoor seating.

Here are some popular dining options, highlighting some frequently enjoyed dishes and drinks:

Culinary Dropout

4.3 Star Rating – Culinary Dropout
4.3
2500+ Reviews

Culinary Dropout serves modern American comfort food. Popular dishes include Pretzel Bites with Provolone Fondue and 36-Hour Pork Ribs.

The menu also features salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and other entrees, along with a cocktail menu.

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54thirty Rooftop

4.3 Star Rating – 54thirty Rooftop
4.3
2400+ Reviews

54thirty Rooftop serves a variety of dishes, including cocktails, global small plates, and a winter drink menu that highlights warm and spiced cocktails, a curated wine bottle list, and a spectrum of Denver’s favorite craft beers.

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The Fire Restaurant & Lounge

4.0 Star Rating – The Fire Restaurant & Lounge
4.0
1000+ Reviews

The Fire Restaurant & Lounge serves a variety of dishes, including American cuisine, brunch, and cocktails. It is located in the ART Hotel in Denver, Colorado.

The Colorado Lamb Chops are a frequently highlighted dish, praised for their succulent taste and expert preparation.

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Ace Eat Serve

4.1 Star Rating – Ace Eat Serve
4.1
2700+ Reviews

Ace Eat Serve serves a variety of Asian-inspired dishes, including small plates, dumplings, noodles, and entrees.

The restaurant also has a full bar and a large outdoor patio. The Coriander Roasted Colorado Lamb is a popular option, noted for its aromatic spices.

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Avanti Food & Beverage

4.3 Star Rating – Avanti Food & Beverage
4.3
6000+ Reviews

It offers a variety of cuisines, including Amá Modern Mexican for contemporary Mexican dishes and Knockabout Burgers for gourmet burgers. This setup allows visitors to try different foods in one place.

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Ash’Kara

4.3 Star Rating – Ash’Kara
4.3
1200+ Reviews

Ash’Kara in Denver serves modern Mediterranean cuisine, featuring dishes like lamb shawarma, roasted salmon, various hummus options, falafel, and baba ghanoush.

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Room for Milly

4.4 Star Rating – Room for Milly
4.4
300+ Reviews

Room for Milly, located at 1615 Platte St in Denver, is known for its creative cocktails and a menu focused on small plates and bar bites. Popular choices include their Charcuterie Board and the Strawberry Mule cocktail.

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Joy Hill

4.5 Star Rating – Joy Hill
4.5
900+ Reviews

Joy Hill in Denver serves wood-fired pizzas with various toppings, along with appetizers like roasted Brussels sprouts and truffle fries, salads, sandwiches, and desserts, all in a rustic-chic setting with a rooftop patio.

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Postino

4.6 Star Rating – Postino
4.6
1500+ Reviews

Postino on Broadway in Denver offers a selection of bruschetta boards with various toppings, paninis, salads, and soups, alongside a curated list of wines and craft beers. The Pretzel Bites with Provolone Fondue are my favorite.

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McDevitt Taco Supply

4.5 Star Rating – McDevitt Taco Supply
4.5
200+ Reviews

McDevitt Taco Supply at 3560 Brighton Blvd in Denver serves a variety of tacos, quesadillas, and sides, with a focus on flavorful fillings like green chili pork and BBQ options. The Green Chili Pork Tacos are the best, known for their flavorful meat.

*Review counts and average ratings are based on data from Yelp and Google.