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Best Restaurants in Northwest

209 restaurants analyzed · Denver

Northwest Denver's residential neighborhoods across I-25 from downtown include some of the city's best restaurant areas, particularly the Highland/LoHi corridor. The dining here skews younger and more creative than downtown.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• Nocturne A · Restaurant with live jazz, Cocktail bar
• Mercantile A · Restaurant, Bakery
• Rioja A · Contemporary American restaurant, Mediterranean-influenced
• Alma Fonda Fina A · Mexican restaurant, Chef-driven
• The Wolf's Tailor A · Fine dining restaurant, Tasting menu
• Uchi Denver A · Japanese fine dining, Sushi
• The Capital Grille A · Steakhouse, Seafood
• Stowaway Kitchen A · Brunch restaurant, Cafe
• Safta A · Restaurant, Mediterranean
• Temaki Den A · Sushi restaurant, Japanese
• EDGE Restaurant & Bar A · Steakhouse restaurant, Bar
• Blue Pan Pizza A · Pizza restaurant, Casual dining
• Tavernetta A · Italian restaurant, Wine bar
• Rupert's at the Edge A- · Brunch restaurant, American restaurant
• Ultreia A- · Tapas restaurant, Spanish restaurant
• Root Down A- · New American, Brunch
• Hudson Hill A- · Cocktail bar and coffee shop, Wine bar
• Bastien's Restaurant A- · Steakhouse, American
• duo Restaurant A- · New American, Brunch
• Panzano A- · Italian restaurant, Bar
• Potager A- · New American restaurant, Farm-to-table
• El Jefe Denver A- · Mexican restaurant, Bar
• Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar A- · Seafood restaurant, Oyster bar
• Walter's303 Pizzeria - Uptown A- · Pizzeria, Bar
• The Plimoth A- · New American restaurant, Seasonal
• The Universal A- · Breakfast & brunch, Lunch
• Range Restaurant A- · New American restaurant, Steakhouse
• Hops & Pie A- · Pizza restaurant, Bar & grill
• Bar Dough A- · Italian restaurant, Brunch
• Red Square Euro Bistro A- · European restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Sunny's A- · Breakfast & brunch, Coffee
• Linger A- · Restaurant, Rooftop bar
• Dozens A- · Breakfast & Brunch, American
• El Five A- · Restaurant, Rooftop views
• Cuba Cuba Cafe & Bar A- · Cuban restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Water Grill Denver A- · Seafood restaurant, Raw bar
• Vine Street Pub & Brewery A- · Brewpub, Brewery
• SPICE ROOM A- · Indian & Nepalese restaurant, Dine-in
• Federal Bar and Grill A- · Bar & grill, Sports bar
• Patzcuaro's Mexican Restaurant A- · Mexican restaurant, Casual dining
• Billy's Inn A- · Bar & grill, Neighborhood restaurant
• Highland Tavern A- · Bar & grill, Sports bar
• Rocky Yama Sushi A- · Sushi restaurant, Japanese
• Blue Pan Pizza A- · Pizza restaurant, Detroit style pizza
• Post Oak Barbecue A- · Barbecue restaurant, Bar
• Cerebral Brewing - Congress Park A- · Brewery taproom, Bar
• The Bindery A- · Restaurant, Bakery
• Cart-Driver RiNo A- · Pizzeria, Wine bar
• Death & Co Denver A- · Cocktail bar, Restaurant
• Venice A- · Italian restaurant, Wine bar
• Taqueria La Familia A- · Mexican taqueria, Casual dining
• Fish N Beer B+ · Seafood restaurant, Oyster bar
• Aloy Thai Eatery - Capitol Hill B+ · Thai restaurant, Fast-casual
• Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings B+ · Dim sum restaurant, Chinese
• City O' City B+ · Vegetarian and vegan restaurant, Bakery
• Odie B's Sunnyside B+ · Casual restaurant, Brunch
• Hop Alley B+ · Restaurant, Bar
• Happy Camper Pizza B+ · Pizza restaurant, Bar
• The 9th Door Capitol Hill B+ · Tapas restaurant, Spanish restaurant
• The Denver Central Market B+ · Food hall, Bakery
• Pony Up B+ · Bar and restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Spuntino B+ · Restaurant, Italian
• Waldschänke Ciders & Coffee B+ · Cidery and coffee roastery, Cider bar
• Work & Class B+ · Restaurant, Bar
• Steuben's Uptown B+ · American comfort food, Diner-style
• American Elm B+ · Modern American restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Javier's Diner B+ · Mexican diner, Breakfast
• The Original B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant
• La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal B+ · Mexican restaurant, Bar
• The Walnut Room B+ · Pizza restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Gaetano's B+ · Italian restaurant, Brunch
• The Grateful Gnome Sandwich Shoppe & Brewery B+ · Brewpub, Sandwich shop
• Briar Common Brewery + Eatery B+ · Brewpub, Brewery
• Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark B+ · Pizza restaurant, Italian restaurant
• Ratio Beerworks B+ · Brewery taproom, Craft beer
• Brooklyn's Finest Pizza B+ · Pizza restaurant, Italian-American
• ChoLon - Downtown B+ · Restaurant, Bar
• Fox And The Hen B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant
• Wild Corgi Pub B+ · Pub & grill, Bar
• Uncle B+ · Ramen restaurant, Asian restaurant
• Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands B+ · Brunch restaurant, American restaurant
• Chef Zorba's B+ · Greek diner, Breakfast
• JINYA Ramen Bar - Union Station B+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese restaurant
• Shells and Sauce B+ · Italian restaurant, Wine bar
• Atomic Cowboy home of Denver Biscuit Co & Fat Sully's NY Pizza B+ · Restaurant-bar hybrid, Breakfast restaurant
• Cherry Cricket - Downtown B+ · Burger restaurant, American
• My Brother's Bar B+ · Historic bar and burger joint, Bar
• D'Corazon Mexican Restaurant B+ · Mexican restaurant, Casual dining
• Phở-natic Vietnamese Restaurant B+ · Vietnamese restaurant, Pho
• Sushi Hai B+ · Sushi restaurant, Japanese restaurant
• Domo Japanese Country Food Restaurant B+ · Japanese restaurant, Sushi restaurant
• Snooze, an A.M. Eatery B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast
• Sera's Ramen Enclave B+ · Ramen restaurant, Asian
• Barcelona Wine Bar B+ · Tapas restaurant, Spanish restaurant
• Tacos Tequila Whiskey B+ · Mexican restaurant, Taco restaurant
• el Camino B+ · Mexican restaurant, Bar
• Earls Kitchen + Bar B+ · Restaurant, Bar
• Swift's Breakfast House B+ · Breakfast diner, American
• Maggiano's Little Italy B+ · Italian restaurant, Family restaurant
• The Delectable Egg LoDo B+ · Breakfast & brunch, American
• TOKIO B+ · Japanese restaurant, Ramen shop
• Stoney's Uptown Joint B+ · Sports bar & grill, American restaurant
• Federales Tacos & Tequila - RiNo, Denver B+ · Taco restaurant, Tequila bar
• Fire Restaurant & Lounge B+ · Restaurant, Bar
• Fire On The Mountain B+ · Wings and American eats, Casual dining
• Cozy Cottage B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant
• Urban Farmer Denver B+ · Steakhouse, Seafood
• Welton Street Cafe B+ · Soul food restaurant, Southern
• Pepper Asian Bistro II B+ · Asian fusion restaurant, Chinese
• Chuey FU's Latin-Asian Grub B+ · Asian-Latin fusion restaurant, Bar
• The Pig & The Sprout B+ · New American restaurant, American restaurant
• Atomic Cowboy home of Denver Biscuit Co & Fat Sully's NY Pizza B+ · Casual American restaurant, Breakfast & brunch
• Park & Co B+ · Hamburger restaurant, Bar
• Acova B+ · Brunch and American restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Ajax Downtown B+ · Restaurant, American
• Tocabe, An American Indian Eatery B+ · Native American eatery, Fast casual
• Postino LoHi B+ · Wine bar restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Corinne Denver B+ · American restaurant, Bar
• Himchuli - Highlands Indian & Nepali Cuisine B+ · Indian & Nepalese restaurant, Buffet
• West Saloon & Kitchen B+ · Casual American restaurant, Bar
• Bacon Social House - Sunny Side B+ · Brunch restaurant, American restaurant
• Two Brothers Cafe B+ · Breakfast and lunch diner, Family restaurant
• Barolo Grill B+ · Italian fine dining, Wine-focused
• Pepper Asian Bistro B+ · Asian fusion restaurant, Chinese
• Menya Noodle Bar B+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese
• Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar B+ · Southern restaurant, American
• Recess Beer Garden B+ · Beer garden, Bar & grill
• Machete Tequila + Tacos B+ · Mexican restaurant, Tequila bar
• Tamales By La Casita B · Tamale shop, Mexican restaurant
• India Express Denver B · Indian restaurant, Caterer
• Williams & Graham B · Cocktail bar, Speakeasy
• Brooklyn's Finest Pizza B · Pizza restaurant, Slice shop
• Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen B · Breakfast restaurant, Coffee shop
• Buckhorn Exchange B · Historic steakhouse, Game meats
• Hamburguesas Don Jesús B · Hamburger restaurant, Mexican street food
• Chuladas B · Mexican restaurant, Breakfast spot
• DiFranco's B · Italian restaurant, Pasta shop
• PARISI pizzeria, trattoria e vino B · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant
• Hopdoddy Burger Bar B · Burger restaurant, Bar
• Onefold Uptown B · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast
• SliceWorks B · Pizza restaurant, Italian restaurant
• Wellness Sushi B · Vegan sushi restaurant, Japanese-inspired
• Vital Root B · Vegetarian-forward casual restaurant, Gluten-free friendly
• Dave's Hot Chicken B · Fast-casual chicken, Halal-friendly
• Tattered Cover Book Store & Café Colfax B · Cafe, Bookstore
• Kiké’s Red Tacos B · Mexican taqueria, Birria specialist
• Jelly Cafe B · Brunch restaurant, Cafe
• Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ B · Japanese barbecue (yakiniku), All-you-can-eat option
• Bourbon Grill B · Casual grill, Sandwich shop
• bartaco B · Taco restaurant, Mexican-inspired
• Birdcall B · Fast-casual chicken, Fried chicken
• Café Miriam- City Park B · Brunch restaurant, Cafe
• Quiero Arepas B · Food hall Venezuelan arepas counter, Gluten-free friendly
• Illegal Pete's - Colfax B · Mexican fast-casual, Burrito shop
• Yahya's Mediterranean Grill & Pastries B · Mediterranean restaurant, Middle Eastern
• Denver Beer Co. Platte Street B · Brewery taproom, Bar
• Lazo Empanadas - Ballpark B · Counter-service empanada shop, Latin American
• Sexy Pizza B · Pizzeria, By-the-slice
• SPICE ROOM B · Indian & Nepalese restaurant, Dine-in
• The Corner Beet B · Vegetarian cafe and juice bar, Vegan-friendly
• Gyroz B · Greek fast-casual, Mediterranean
• Shish Kabob Grill (Sahtain!) B · Middle Eastern restaurant, Mediterranean
• Thirsty Lion B · Gastropub, Sports bar
• Mizu Izakaya B · Izakaya and sushi, Ramen
• The British Bulldog B · Pub, Sports bar
• Rocky Top Tavern B · Bar & grill, Neighborhood bar
• Curry & Grill 2 B · Indian & Nepalese restaurant, Bar
• Yard House B · Bar & grill, Sports bar
• Araujo's Restaurants B · Mexican restaurant, Breakfast spot
• Stoney's Bar and Grill B · Sports bar, Bar & grill
• Senor Bear B · Restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Savina's Mexican Kitchen - Downtown Denver B · Mexican restaurant, Sit-down dining
• Phở & Bar B · Vietnamese restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Improper City B · Food hall bar and coffeehouse, Cocktail bar
• Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill B · Bar & grill, Piano bar
• Mexico City Restaurant and Lounge B · Mexican restaurant, Taco restaurant
• Pete's Kitchen B · Diner, Breakfast
• Colorado Campfire B · Bar & grill, American restaurant
• Mercury Cafe B · Restaurant and live music venue, Cafe
• Sam's No. 3 B · Diner, Breakfast
• Oskar Blues Grill & Brew - Denver B · Bar & grill, Brewpub
• Little India Restaurant & Bar Highlands B · Indian restaurant, Buffet (variable/seasonal)
• The Hampton Social - Denver B- · Seafood-forward American restaurant, Brunch
• SliceWorks B- · Pizza restaurant, Italian-American
• Ragin' Hog BBQ B- · Barbecue restaurant, American
• Bierstadt Lagerhaus B- · Brewpub, German-style beers
• Leevers Locavore B- · Grocery market with in-store dining, Pizza
• Lechuga's Italian Restaurant B- · Italian restaurant, Pizzeria
• Illegal Pete's Lodo B- · Fast-casual Mexican, Burritos
• Watercourse Foods B- · Vegan restaurant, Bakery
• Smok Barbecue B- · Barbecue restaurant, Counter-service
• 3 Margaritas Downtown Cocina Mexicana B- · Mexican restaurant, Bar
• Encanto Cocina & Cantina B- · Mexican restaurant, Cantina
• Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sloans Lake C+ · Dinner theater, Restaurant
• The Black Box C+ · Live music venue, Night club
• Gaia Masala & Burger C+ · Fusion restaurant, Indian
• Sie FilmCenter C+ · Independent movie theater with bar, Cinema
• Pizza Alley C+ · Pizzeria, Casual dining
• Illegal Pete's Northside C+ · Mexican fast-casual with bar, Burrito restaurant
• Denver Cat Company C · Cat cafe, Coffee
• Bombshells Restaurant & Bar Denver C · Sports bar restaurant, American
• Viewhouse Ballpark C · Bar & grill, Sports bar
• Blazing Bird (Downtown) C- · Fast-casual chicken and burgers, Wings
• Curtis Park Creamery C- · Counter-service Mexican, Takeout
• Tom's Watch Bar - Coors Field C- · Sports bar, American restaurant
• Rumours Karaoke Cafe C- · Karaoke bar, Restaurant
• Tap Fourteen - Rooftop Beer Garden D · Rooftop bar, Beer garden
• Your Mom's House Denver D · Live music venue, Cocktail bar
• Hayati Mediterranean Grill D · Mediterranean restaurant, Middle Eastern

Top Cuisines

• American — 89 restaurants
• Mexican — 13 restaurants
• Latin American — 12 restaurants
• Japanese — 11 restaurants
• Pizza — 11 restaurants
• Italian — 9 restaurants
• Mediterranean — 5 restaurants
• Indian — 4 restaurants
• Southeast Asian — 4 restaurants
• Contemporary American — 3 restaurants