Denver's Network of Independent Restaurants
cuisine: American
1515 Restaurant
Neighborhood: Downtown/LoDo
Cuisine: American
The recipe is simple: use only the best, local, sustainable ingredients, employ cutting-edge chefs to prepare it, and adopt Old World techniques with a New World vision.
Beatrice & Woodsley
Neighborhood: Broadway
Beatrice & Woodsley is the culmination of a passion for expressive social occasion and the restorative qualities of food, drink, and setting that exists somewhere…
Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs
Neighborhood: Downtown/LoDo
Cuisine: American
Gourmet street food moved inside, specializing in wild game and ethnic sausages, served with interesting sides and drinks. Our meats are hormone free, anti-biotic free…
Black Pearl
Neighborhood: South
Cuisine: American
Situated on south pearl, Black Pearl’s contemporary American fare and casual feel is a fixture in the Old South Gaylord area. Dedicated to providing a…
Coral Room
Neighborhood: Highlands
Cuisine: American, Bar, Brunch
Coral Room was established in 2002 and has been a cornerstone in North Denver ever since. Coral Room has brought a creative, comfortable, and fun…
D Bar Desserts
Neighborhood: Uptown
D Bar is designed to be a favorite getaway for those who love dessert, food, wine, and living life. In the short time the “bar”…
Elway’s
Neighborhood: Cherry Creek
Cuisine: American
Uniquely Colorado, Elway’s is the ideal setting for any occasion. Celebrate a birthday or anniversary, entertain business associates, meet friends for cocktails in the bar…
Euclid Hall
Neighborhood: Downtown/LoDo
This American tavern features high quality and innovative pub food from around the world including housemade sausages, po’ boys, poutines and schnitzels. An extensive beer…
Ghost Plate and Tap
Neighborhood: Downtown/LoDo
Cuisine: American, Bar, Breakfast
Located in the spirited Ghost Building, Ghost Plate & Tap is an urban gastro pub at the intersection of 18th and Stout in Denver’s Federal…
Great Northern Tavern
Neighborhood: South
Cuisine: American
Inspired by the old Great Northern Railway spanning most of the upper regions of the United States, the menu features American cuisine served in generous…
Green Russell
Neighborhood: Downtown/LoDo
Green Russell is a chef-driven cocktail bar. The drink menu is meant to be in keeping with Frank Bonanno’s cooking philosophy: fresh ingredients, at the…
H Burger
Neighborhood: Downtown/LoDo
Cuisine: American
From apps to nightcaps, you’ll find only the highest quality ingredients, like locally sourced hormone- and antibiotic-free Angus beef, ground fresh daily. And of course,…
Happy Cakes Bakeshop
Neighborhood: Highlands
Cuisine: American, Bakery, Desserts
Happy Cakes, Denver‘s original gourmet cupcake bakeshop whips up happiness from scratch every day! Our award-winning cupcakes will blow your mind, and there’s more… With…
Ignite
Neighborhood: Downtown/LoDo
In the heart of Denver’s Ballpark area, we welcome you to Ignite, an energetic gathering place with adventurous twists on familiar food and drink! We…
Jonesy’s EatBar
Neighborhood: Uptown
Housed in the original soda fountain of a 1950s-era pharmacy under a restored tin roof, Jonesy’s EatBar forges a vibe as warm and friendly as…
Lou’s Food Bar
Neighborhood: Highlands
Lou’s is a neighborhood joint that serves American country food with a French twist. All of the Bonanno restaurants focus on fresh ingredients, at the…
Max Gill & Grill
Neighborhood: South
Specializing in the freshest seafood and raw bar along with the finest spit-roasted and grilled cuisine, Max Gill & Grill serves up great libations with…
Racines
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Cuisine: American, Breakfast, Brunch
Racines has been Denver’s favorite breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, and late-night place since 1983. Located between the Cherry Creek shopping district and downtown Denver, Racines…
Rialto Cafe
Neighborhood: Downtown/LoDo
Cuisine: American
In the heart of downtown Denver on the popular 16th Street Mall, Rialto Cafe is a stylish, upbeat restaurant and bar featuring expertly prepared American…
Root Down
Neighborhood: Highlands
Cuisine: American, Farm-Table
The restaurant, which is located in a beautifully refurbished 1950s gas station in the Highlands neighborhood, is dedicated to serving globally influenced seasonal food using…
Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown/LoDo
Cuisine: American, Farm-Table
Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar offers a sophisticated yet relaxed environment to diners and wine enthusiasts. Row 14 features New American bistro fare prepared…
Russell’s Smokehouse
Neighborhood: Downtown/LoDo
Cuisine: American
Russell’s Smokehouse, like its namesake Green Russell, pays tribute to the rich geographical history of the city of Denver and more specifically, Larimer Square. While…
Second Home
Neighborhood: Cherry Creek
Cuisine: American
Second Home is proud to offer a long list of artisanal brick-oven pizzas and puts both the main kitchen and a large rotisserie to work,…
Snooze
Neighborhood: Cherry Creek, Downtown/LoDo, South
Cuisine: American, Breakfast, Brunch
Located in the Ballpark Neighborhood Historic District and on Colorado Boulevard, Snooze elevates breakfast from a mere dietary gesture to a fine-dining wonder. The menu…
Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs
Neighborhood: Uptown
Cuisine: American
Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs is a magical dining experience that’s mmm … good! It’s a place where everyone is welcome! Share some delicious dogs of every…
Stoney’s Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Cuisine: American, Bar, Brunch
Stoney’s Bar & Grill is a Colorado themed neighborhood sport bar and restaurant. We serve a variety of locally sources crafted pub fare and brews,…
Table 6
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Cuisine: American
With its small wooden tables, chalkboard menu, and refreshingly open kitchen, Table 6 feels more like an intimate European bistro than one of Denver’s most…
The Avenue Grill
Neighborhood: Uptown
The restaurant, with its traditional wood furnishings, brass fixtures, and nostalgic neon signs, harkens back to an earlier age—an era of swank elegance and high-style…
The Corner Office
Neighborhood: Downtown/LoDo
No hassles or deadlines here. The Corner Office, Downtown Denver, where enjoying good food & great cocktails is your only assignment. Designed with a modern…
The Fort
Neighborhood: Denver Metro Area
Cuisine: American
Housed in an adobe castle on the plains of Colorado, The Fort has long stood as an emblem of Colorado cuisine and the state’s rich…
The Kitchen Denver
Neighborhood: Downtown/LoDo
Cuisine: American, Bar, Desserts, Farm-Table, Seafood, Vegetarian
The Kitchen is a family of farm to table restaurants and a 501(c)3 non-profit with a mission to create community through food. The Kitchen Denver…
The Lobby American Grille
Neighborhood: Downtown/LoDo
Cuisine: American
Located in the Paris Hotel building, The Lobby, an “Inspired American Grille,” has a Victorian feel featuring original exposed brick work and hardwood floors. The…
The Village Cork
Neighborhood: South
Just sit, relax, enjoy your company, and let us guide you to the freshest foods, the most delightful wines, and artisan cheeses from all over…
Vesta Dipping Grill
Neighborhood: Downtown/LoDo
Cuisine: American
At Vesta Dipping Grill, dinners can enjoy world grill cuisines, ethnic entrée’s and choose from over thirty exotic dipping sauces to create one of the…
Vine Street Pub
Neighborhood: Uptown
Cuisine: American
The Vine Street Pub is the third establishment in the Mountain Sun family of brewpubs. Like all Mountain Sun pubs, Vine Street is a gathering…
Washington Park Grille
Neighborhood: South
Cuisine: American
The Zagat Survey says: “There’s much to like about this Washington Park Italian-New American grille:good food, a great patio, and cheerful service and ambience.” Upscale…
Wynkoop Brewing Company
Neighborhood: Downtown/LoDo
Cuisine: American
Colorado’s first brewpub, Wynkoop Brewing Company, was founded in 1988 by a group of urban pioneers led by Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. The brewpub’s hallmarks—acclaimed…