Food Scene
Hands down best sushi restaurant in town. I’ve been going to sushi Den since I moved to Denver in 2002. Amazing ambiance and great service. A little far from downtown but so worth the trip.
328 locals recommend
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StHands down best sushi restaurant in town. I’ve been going to sushi Den since I moved to Denver in 2002. Amazing ambiance and great service. A little far from downtown but so worth the trip.
If you are looking for low key delicious Mexican favorites this is the place to go. All female staff, authentic Mexican food... my favorite is the specials breakfast with their homemade delicious horchata. Refries beans to die for!
72 locals recommend
El Taco De Mexico
714 Santa Fe DrIf you are looking for low key delicious Mexican favorites this is the place to go. All female staff, authentic Mexican food... my favorite is the specials breakfast with their homemade delicious horchata. Refries beans to die for!
American contemporary with what I would call French flair. The roared chicken and porch chop are delicious. Shrimp and grits appetizer is a must. One of our favorite date night restaurants.
102 locals recommend
Acorn
3350 Brighton BlvdAmerican contemporary with what I would call French flair. The roared chicken and porch chop are delicious. Shrimp and grits appetizer is a must. One of our favorite date night restaurants.
Latin American Dim Sum and yes you read that right. Their menu will take you on a Latin American culinary excursion. The flan is delicious, best vanilla flan I’ve ever had. If you’re up something different, it’s a must go to.
47 locals recommend
SuperMegaBien
1260 25th StLatin American Dim Sum and yes you read that right. Their menu will take you on a Latin American culinary excursion. The flan is delicious, best vanilla flan I’ve ever had. If you’re up something different, it’s a must go to.
This restaurant is beautiful and amazingly clean. The food is delicious and beautiful. This place touches all my senses. The octopus is perfect so is the Branzino. Their brunch is also really good. This one in my mind is a must go to restaurant in the Highlands.
26 locals recommend
The Bindery
1817 Central StThis restaurant is beautiful and amazingly clean. The food is delicious and beautiful. This place touches all my senses. The octopus is perfect so is the Branzino. Their brunch is also really good. This one in my mind is a must go to restaurant in the Highlands.
Delicious creole cuisine in a very relaxed setting. Small and cozy, very close to the studio. Their gumbo is delicious and I thought I didn’t like gumbo!
48 locals recommend
NOLA Voodoo Tavern
2231 Bruce Randolph AveDelicious creole cuisine in a very relaxed setting. Small and cozy, very close to the studio. Their gumbo is delicious and I thought I didn’t like gumbo!
I have a very personal connection to this place, a friend and I finished this space and opened the first coffee shop in historic 5 Points. Their coffee is good and you’re also supporting a local business. They are now serving alcohol as well.
60 locals recommend
Coffee at The Point
710 E 26th AveI have a very personal connection to this place, a friend and I finished this space and opened the first coffee shop in historic 5 Points. Their coffee is good and you’re also supporting a local business. They are now serving alcohol as well.
Victorian block, beautiful setting. Nice boutiques, restaurants and nightlife. Or just go for coffee and pastries at The Market, a downtown gem.
287 locals recommend
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StVictorian block, beautiful setting. Nice boutiques, restaurants and nightlife. Or just go for coffee and pastries at The Market, a downtown gem.
Lunch, cocktail and dessert! All in one place. Checkout the Art Alley before or after.
6 locals recommend
Denver Central Market
8500 Peña BlvdLunch, cocktail and dessert! All in one place. Checkout the Art Alley before or after.
Mona’s has the Best smothered porch chops in town. If you’re a pork lover like I am you must try this dish. I always order the same thing but my friends say the fried chicken and catfish are also pretty good. They also have Jamaican fried bread, also a must have.
42 locals recommend
Welton St. Cafe Home of Mona's
2258 Welton StMona’s has the Best smothered porch chops in town. If you’re a pork lover like I am you must try this dish. I always order the same thing but my friends say the fried chicken and catfish are also pretty good. They also have Jamaican fried bread, also a must have.
My Favorite Cocktail Bars
I love crafty artesanal cocktails. I’m always looking for the next best-creative cocktail composition.
If you’re looking for good crafty cocktails in a speak easy-like setting you most go to Ste. Ellie. They also have delicious snacks and very good happy hour. Cozy after dinner cocktail bar.
15 locals recommend
Ste Ellie
1553 Platte StIf you’re looking for good crafty cocktails in a speak easy-like setting you most go to Ste. Ellie. They also have delicious snacks and very good happy hour. Cozy after dinner cocktail bar.
At the Ramble hotel, beautiful bar. It reminds me of something out the Great Gatsby. They have some crazy mixology going on some of their cocktails. I also find the setting very romantic. if you’re up for an adventure check this place out!
83 locals recommend
Death & Co Denver
1280 25th StAt the Ramble hotel, beautiful bar. It reminds me of something out the Great Gatsby. They have some crazy mixology going on some of their cocktails. I also find the setting very romantic. if you’re up for an adventure check this place out!
Cooper Lounge
1701 Wynkoop StBeautiful setting in Union Station, delicious crafty cocktails.
Sightseeing
Great view of the city. Awesome rooftop if you care to watch a game while in town.
179 locals recommend
ViewHouse Ballpark
2015 Market StGreat view of the city. Awesome rooftop if you care to watch a game while in town.
If you are unable to attend a concert at Red Rocks at least go and take a look, take a short hike or just have a picnic on a non-event day. The setting is beautiful, nothing I write could possibly describe the awesomeness of Red Rocks. Just go!
10 locals recommend
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
18300 West Alameda ParkwayIf you are unable to attend a concert at Red Rocks at least go and take a look, take a short hike or just have a picnic on a non-event day. The setting is beautiful, nothing I write could possibly describe the awesomeness of Red Rocks. Just go!
The rock formations are out of this world. You’ll definitely need a car to get to this one and also Red Rocks. Take a day to hike around this park, you will not regret it.
99 locals recommend
Roxborough State Park
4751 Roxborough DrThe rock formations are out of this world. You’ll definitely need a car to get to this one and also Red Rocks. Take a day to hike around this park, you will not regret it.
Beautiful rock formations, summer and spring are best times to visit but sometimes we get great days in the fall where you can also enjoy a visit too.
82 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
Beautiful rock formations, summer and spring are best times to visit but sometimes we get great days in the fall where you can also enjoy a visit too.
Amazing view of the city and also mountains. Buffalo Bill grave also on Lookout mountain. Awesome for a romantic picnic with your plus one.
245 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain
Amazing view of the city and also mountains. Buffalo Bill grave also on Lookout mountain. Awesome for a romantic picnic with your plus one.
The station is beautiful, our big reveal was done here and after wedding celebrations. Make a reservation at Cooper Lounge, beautiful bar with crafty cocktails.
56 locals recommend
Union Station
The station is beautiful, our big reveal was done here and after wedding celebrations. Make a reservation at Cooper Lounge, beautiful bar with crafty cocktails.
The museum is an architectural master piece, it’s also very close to the Denver Library, Colorado State Capital, Civic Center and Historic Colorado Center.
Denver Art Museum
100 West 14th Avenue ParkwayThe museum is an architectural master piece, it’s also very close to the Denver Library, Colorado State Capital, Civic Center and Historic Colorado Center.
Must visit if you are a history junkie and want to learn more about Colorado’s past.
212 locals recommend
History Colorado Center
1200 N BroadwayMust visit if you are a history junkie and want to learn more about Colorado’s past.
Pedestrian plaza and shopping center, you’ll find everything you need here. You can walk from Union Station and you can also take the free shuttle.
6 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallPedestrian plaza and shopping center, you’ll find everything you need here. You can walk from Union Station and you can also take the free shuttle.
Nightlife
Please visit https://www.denver.org/things-to-do/music-nightlife/dance-clubs/
For a complete list of Denver’s nightlife spots.
Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th StGreat spot for dinner while also enjoying live music.
LIVE AT JACK'S
500 16th St MallHerman's Hideaway
1578 S BroadwayThe Hi-Dive
7 S BroadwayHerb's Jazz & Blues
2057 Larimer StBreakfast
This category for egg lovers!
Super cool diner style breakfast restaurant. The pineapple pancakes are delicious!
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveSuper cool diner style breakfast restaurant. The pineapple pancakes are delicious!
The breakfast/brunch here is delicious, the rustic toast is my mom’s favorite.
74 locals recommend
Stowaway Kitchen
2528 Walnut StThe breakfast/brunch here is delicious, the rustic toast is my mom’s favorite.
Simple Mexican breakfast. I’ve been going to this place since 2002 and keep ordering the same thing “special breakfast” + horchata. It comes with ham, bacon, potatoes, Spanish rice and refried beans. Female owned and all female staff. With all the new people moving to Denver this spot is getting crowded, be ready to wait in line.
72 locals recommend
El Taco De Mexico
714 Santa Fe DrSimple Mexican breakfast. I’ve been going to this place since 2002 and keep ordering the same thing “special breakfast” + horchata. It comes with ham, bacon, potatoes, Spanish rice and refried beans. Female owned and all female staff. With all the new people moving to Denver this spot is getting crowded, be ready to wait in line.
Beer
I’m not a beer drinker but have found a couple cool spots.
First Draft Taproom & Kitchen
1309 26th StGreat Divide Brewing Co. Event Space
3403 Brighton BlvdSpangalang Brewery
2736 Welton StGuests Gavorites
The restaurants on this category are all recommendations from previous Airbnb guests.
“We went Angelo’s Taverna last night and it was so delicious!! We had oysters pizza and ravioli.” - Simone, August 2020
116 locals recommend
Angelo’s Taverna
620 E 6th Ave“We went Angelo’s Taverna last night and it was so delicious!! We had oysters pizza and ravioli.” - Simone, August 2020