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Hidden gems: restaurants in Denver
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Denver. Ratings are based from 2751 places in Denver
Sam's No. 3
1500 Curtis St 80202-2343
"Great food!!! Their wings are my favorite!! I've been getting them for years!!! Server was really nice and attentive. If you wanna go on a weekend expect a wait, but it's totally worth it!!"
Snooze an AM Eatery
2262 Larimer St 80205-2019
"This lovely joint is a can't miss! Do you enjoy eclectic food and drink with an appropriately bacon focused appreciation? Then this is the place for you. Great staff as well!! It does get busy, so pre..."
Buckhorn Exchange
1000 Osage St 80204-3918
"Been a few times, and it's amazing every time!! The wild game they serve is divine, and the staff really seems to care about providing the best experience possible. One time, my ex and I ended up ther..."
Cherry Cricket
2641 E 2nd Ave 80206-4702
"A beautiful and simple take on the classic diner. Make your own burger from an outlandish selection of proteins and toppings. Shakes are very tasty, some of the best anywhere. Service is cool and laid..."
Linger
2030 W 30th Ave 80211-3882
"What an amazing experience! I took my wife for her birthday and man it blew me away honestly! The menu is kind of confusing but everything I’ve tried made my mouth drop in awe. Very clever menu and..."
Osteria Marco
1453 Larimer St 80202-1704
"What a treat! It was extremely difficult to choose something to order as all of the plates around me looked stunning and delicious. I got the salmon which was the best - it just melted in my mouth lik..."
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th St 80211-3936
"This is my favorite ice cream shop in all of Colorado! A family friend Paul is the one who opened this place. But this review is not biased. I am proud to see how amazing Little Man has done since the..."
Voodoo Doughnut
1520 E Colfax Ave 80218-2582
"I think people are drawn in by the fancy toppings and extravagant presentations, but this time the quality lives up to the hype. I love simplicity and Voodoo does it so well. The "Raised Glazed" is on..."
True Food Kitchen
2800 E 2nd Ave Unit 101 Suite 101 80206-4914
"Amazing all around! The seasonal salad was out of this world amazing! So much going on to tantalize the taste buds. Fish was cooked to perfection. And dessert was a great finish. A tasty meal that lef..."
Root Down
8500 Pena Blvd Concourse C 80249-6205
"Superb service. Our waiter was very conscientious of people's layover times and submitted the orders accordingly from what we overheard. We had a long layover so we were not in a hurry (still, we didn..."
Shanahan's Steakhouse
5085 S Syracuse St 80237-2712
"Seafood tower was impressive and fresh, our steaks cooked to perfection, sides were super flavorful. Not one bad thing to say about Shanahan's. Pricey, but worth every penny. Sean was a great waiter a..."
WaterCourse
837 E 17th Ave 80218-1467
"Oh my, everything was just delicious here. The coffee l, the food, the dessert! Great service, we loved it we will definitely come back!!!"
Venice Ristorante Italiano
1700 Wynkoop St 80202-1042
"The food was absolutely delicious. It is pricey but definitely worth it if you are having a nice date night. The food tastes fresh. The waiter was very attentive and helped make recommendations."
Sassafras American Eatery
3927 W 32nd Ave 80212
"This place is hands down one of the best breakfast spots around. Drinks - they have good quality coffee drinks AND the classic brunch favorites. The variety of mimosas and bloody mary’s pretty much..."
Lucile's Creole Cafe
276 S Logan St 80209-1813
"Great food, super friendly servers! You have to start out with some beignets (pro-tip: try dipping them in your coffee). If you are in any way someone who enjoys a good drink, the jam jar cocktails ar..."
Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs
2148 Larimer St 80205-2017
"A great place for a gourmet dog. A must try. The guys there really know their stuff and will give great suggestions. I had the weekly special, it was a little outside my normal selections... But was w..."
Jelly
600 E 13th Ave Capitol Hill 80203-2613
"Cute, little cafe that has definitely earned it's fame and popularity! Great food selection, amazing coffee and delicious sweets. All the workers are friendly, professional and upbeat. We got there ri..."
Barolo Grill
3030 E 6th Ave 80206-4328
"This is a high end, authentic, Italian Restaurant. The food is delicious and authentic Italian. When the Gnocchi is so flavorful that you want to lick the bowl; you know its great food. The pasta is h..."
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York St 80206-1425
"Amazing tacos and food, will definitely be returning my next time in the area."
Hillstone
303 Josephine St 80206-4206
"Hillstone is scary good. I have been going here for years and have never been let down. They have a fundamental understanding of what makes a restaurant great. It’s not just great food and service w..."