Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Denver / Colorado? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Dunton Kitchen

5.0

5 (18)

$31 to $50

Austrian

Telluride

About the restaurant

Welcome to Dunton Kitchen, where Tyrolean-inspired simplicity meets unforgettable flavors. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Jason Brumfiel, each dish celebrates the rich culinary heritage of the Alps with a fresh, modern twist. The intimate dining room offers a cozy ambiance complemented by warm, professional service. Our full bar, overseen by Dining Room Manager Jarrad Lee, offers an exceptional selection of handcrafted and classic cocktails, fine wines, amari, vermouths and premium spirits—perfect for any occasion

Reservations are required for dinner in the dining room with service from 5-8:30pm Wednesdays thru Sundays Join us from 12-5pm daily for a refreshing après-ski menu, and savor delicious bites as you unwind after a day on the slopes, bar closes at 9pm, inviting you to indulge in an exceptional dining experience that captures the heart of Tyrol in every bite

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KathleenVIP

Dined on Apr 3, 2025

Food was excellent as was the service. I highly recommend Dunton Kitchen.

Black Cat

5.0

5 (2766)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Boulder

About the restaurant

Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead is a unique dining experience! Enjoy one of our 7 intimate, private garden cabanas with wood stoves, gorgeous views, and a beautiful 4-Course chef tasting menu (dietary restrictions accommodated) created by James Beard nominated chef Eric Skokan at our historic farmstead. Our 500-acre full-scale diversified organic farm supplies the majority of ingredients for your meal; from vegetables & herbs to pork & lamb to grains.

Open Wed-Saturdays. Reservations are required. $155/per person++

For parties over 8 people and private events, email us at events@blackcatboulder.com.

Reservations are released 3 months in advance. We often have tables that are not available online, like a chef's table in the kitchen. Call us at 303-444-5500 if interested. We would love to hear from you about how we can make your evening with us extra special. We look forward to having you join us at the farm.

Jill, Eric and the Black Cat team

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Jeff

Dined 3 days ago

One of the most magical dining experiences of our life. Private, super cozy dining cabana right on the farm where a majority of the food is grown. Gourmet five-course surprise menu with every dish created as a masterpiece. Servers were super attentive to all of our needs, very friendly, and down-to-earth. This is one of the most unique and special dining experiences that Colorado has to offer.

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Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead

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Mezcaleria Alma

5.0

5 (165)

$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.

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MonicaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing! Some of the best food my husband and I have ever eaten! Service was also amazing!

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Creekside Cafe

5.0

5 (325)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Steamboat Springs

About the restaurant

Creekside offers homemade food and the friendliest service. Breakfast and lunch are served all day. We use farm fresh eggs and a wide variety of only the freshest local ingredients thanks to our ag partners! We compliment this with tasty coffee, award-winning bloody marys and unique mimosas. In the summertime we host a serene patio with immaculate gardens right beside Soda Creek.

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Edward

Dined 4 days ago

Love this place! Great ambiance & sitting outside along the creek in summer is awesome!

Alma Fonda Fina

5.0

5 (366)

$50 and over

Contemporary Mexican

LoHi

About the restaurant

Chef Curiel makes his solo restaurant debut with Alma Fonda Fina, a restaurant dedicated to sharing the integrity, tradition and culturally rich experiences that defined his culinary journey and create a transportive dining experience that embodies the beauty of Mexico. As Chef Curiel continues to push the boundaries of taste and tradition, he pays homage to his roots and uses food as a way to showcase his cultural pride.

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Eleanor

Dined 1 day ago

Food was exceptional. Really enjoyed eating at the chef’s table and learning about the food. Rico was great!

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Cafe Diva - Steamboat Springs

4.9

4.9 (1174)

$50 and over

American

Steamboat Springs

About the restaurant

Open seven days a week for dinner services, Cafe Diva is the place to go for a fine dining experience. It features a range of menu items created by Executive Chef Kate Van Rensselaer Rench, including offerings for vegetarians, vegans and those gluten sensitivities. Cafe Diva offers year round classics like Crab and Tomato Bisque and Venison Tenderloin as well as a variety of creative seasonal dishes.

Cafe Diva also features an extensive wine list and a cozy atmosphere making it an ideal place for a romantic evening with that special someone.

As the weather warms we offer patio seating on a first come first serve basis.

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Mette

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Phenomenal - Chef Kate and her team have the perfect balance of genuine connection, personalization, and attention to detail. The long history and committed staff is proof that they are doing hospitality and culinary right. We savored every bite of Chef Kate’s ingenuity, and appreciated the sommelier’s suggested glass of wine that paired just perfectly. Casey was a gem and master of the dining room. Thank you everyone for a memorable evening. We will be in again!

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Alteño

4.9

4.9 (58)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Cherry Creek

About the restaurant

From the heart of Michelin-starred Chef/Owner Johnny Curiel comes Alteño. Curiel’s newest creation pays homage to his Jaliscan Highland roots and traditions, incorporating a mix of heritage flavors and rustic preparations that spotlight the cuisine and culture of the iconic Los Altos de Jalisco. The spirit of Johnny’s restaurateur father, the original Alteño, is felt in the very soul of the restaurant.

The campestre influence woven throughout Alteño is inspired by Johnny’s childhood spent in the mountainous region of Los Altos, known for its rolling hills, historic colonial architecture, and wild, untamed land. Chef Johnny and his partner and wife, Kasie, developed the beverage program balancing top-shelf, native Mexican flavors and agave spirits like raicilla and mezcal, with classic cocktails and a wine list that includes a selection of Mexican, European and American wines overseen by Alteño’s in-house sommelier.

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MelanieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Wow! This is such a fantastic restaurant! Everything we ate was so interesting and well done, as well as very filling. The service was so meticulous but also very warm and friendly. I will definitely be back!!

Ambli DTC

4.9

4.9 (912)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Tech Center / Greenwood Village

About the restaurant

Ambli Global at Belleview Station is open for Lunch, HH and Dinner! We have a Globally inspired Chef driven menu with influences from Indian, Asian, East African and Latin American cuisine. This great food is paired with the deep knowledge and care of our attentive staff who are there to elevate your dining experience and who act as your culinary guides. Our Cocktails are balanced and feature seasonal, fresh squeezed juices. Our Wines are specifically selected to with our cuisine. Ambli is the place where food and culture meet and the conversation begins.

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LisenVIP

Dined 1 day ago

So delicious! Flavors that wake up your taste buds. Excellent service!

Bistro Nautile

4.9

4.9 (240)

$31 to $50

French

Fort Collins

About the restaurant

Bistro Nautile is a French-Influenced bistro owned and operated locally by three Fort Collins restaurateurs who care about food and the people that eat it. Our focus is on truly farm-fresh and sustainably sourced ingredients, meticulously prepared and presented in a comfortable atmosphere by servers who are equal parts professional and entertaining. Please join us for a dining experience where we will count you as a friend and hope that by the end of your time with us, you will have the same affection for our craft that we do.

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kim

Dined 7 days ago

The food was delicious. We had mussels and crab cakes a delicious salad and a wonderful chocolate dessert. Our waitress Rain was perfect! Love this place

Izakaya Carbondale

4.9

4.9 (256)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Carbondale

About the restaurant

Thank you for visiting Kenichi Izakaya Carbondale. An Izakaya is a type of informal Japanese pub. At sake breweries during the late 18th century, people in Japan began using sake kegs as stools, and snacks were served. This small plate menu was designed to encourage sharing amongst friends and family. Food is prepared in multiple kitchens and arrives as it is ready to ensure freshness. We make most of our menu in-house, from scratch, and use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

If no reservations are available, please note that we do have walk in apcae at our bar and sushi bar. We hope to see you!

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Pamela

Dined 3 days ago

We always enjoy eating here. The food is amazing and atmosphere is lively.

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