Rioja
Sample the house-made mini-goat cheese biscuits at Rioja and enjoy chef Jennifer Jasinski's Mediterranean-inspired creations. This is the place to eat in Denver--especially the bacon and pork belly appetizer--according to Food and Wine magazine.
Rioja
1433 Larimer St.
Denver, CO 80202-1733
(303) 820-2282
riojadenver.com
Table 6
Try the butternut squash dumplings or the chicken pot pie at Table 6. Esquire Magazine raves, "Chef Scott Parker's inexpensive menu is pure homemade goodness."
Table 6
609 Corona St.
Denver, CO 80218
(303) 831-8800
table6denver.com
Fruition
Savor the signature Crock Pot Veal Cheeks at Fruition and you won't be disappointed. The Denver Post heartily recommends Fruition's "refined, elegant comfort food."
Fruition
1313 E. Sixth Ave.
Denver, CO 80218
(303) 831-1962
fruitionrestaurant.com
Restaurant Kevin Taylor at the Hotel Teatro
Chef/owner Kevin Taylor creates contemporary Mediterranean food with flair in an elegantly appointed dining room.
Restaurant Kevin Taylor at the Hotel Teatro
1106 14th St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 820-2600
Palace Arms at the Brown Palace Hotel
Soak up the ambiance of the royal blue and gold dining room at the Brown Palace Hotel. The setting may be classic, but the cuisine is innovative.
Palace Arms
321 17th St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 297-3111
brownpalace.com
Elway's at the Ritz-Carlton
Elway's at the Ritz-Carlton paved the way for the modern steakhouse in Denver, reports Denver Magazine. Enjoy prime steaks in an upscale, sophisticated atmosphere.
Elway's
881 Curtis St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 312-3800
elways.com
Sushi Sasa
Sample Sushi Sasa's raw and cooked delights for "the best sushi in Denver," according to Westword.
Sushi Sasa
2401 15th St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 433-7272
sushisasadenver.com
Vesta Dipping Grill
Choose grilled scallops, pork chops or Colorado lamb loin and select from more than 40 unique dipping sauces to accompany your entrée.
Vesta Dipping Grill
1822 Blake St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 296-1970
vestagrill.com
The Denver Post gives the "updated comfort food" with Asian touches and excellent service at Mizuna a big thumbs up.
Mizuna
225 E. Seventh Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-4778
mizunadenver.com
Highlands Garden Cafe
Savor delicious grilled quail or pan-seared salmon at Highlands Garden Café. After dessert, take a stroll and admire the architecture in one of Denver's oldest neighborhoods.
Highlands Garden Café
3927 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80212-1739
(303) 458-5920
highlandsgardencafe.com
