Dining Guide
SYMBOL KEY
NEW
Indicates a restaurant featured in 5280 for the first time (though not necessarily a restaurant that has just opened).
25 BEST
Indicates inclusion in our annual list of Denver’s best restaurants, released each October. These selections are at the discretion of 5280 editors and are subject to change.
PRICE KEY (Average Entrée)
$ under $10
$$ $11 to $15
$$$ $16 to $25
$$$$ $26 and higher
A
25 BEST 12 at Madison $$
Congress Park / American With 18 seasonal small plates meant for sharing and one large format dish for two to four people, Jeff Osaka’s cozy restaurant is ideal for dining with a small group. Reservations accepted. 1160 Madison St., 720-216-0190. Dinner, Brunch
Ace Eat Serve $$
Uptown Area / Asian This restaurant and ping-pong hall features Asian-inspired cuisine. Reservations Accepted. 501 E. 17th Ave., 303-800-7705. Dinner
25 BEST Acorn $$
RiNo / American Contemporary American cuisine is served from an oak-fired oven and grill. Reservations accepted. The Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd., 720-542-3721. Lunch, Dinner
25 BEST Annette $$
Aurora / American Caroline Glover brings a warm dining experience to Stanley Marketplace with Annette. Enjoy a family-style menu featuring seasonal salads, toasts, and wood-grilled fare. Reservations accepted. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Ste. 108, Aurora, 720-710-9975. Dinner, Brunch
25 BEST Arcana $$$$
Boulder / American This charming restaurant aims to explore the roots of American heritage through food. Pair a cider with the Colorado trout or the Caribou Ranch steak. Reservations accepted. 909 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-444-3885. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Ash’Kara $$$
LoHi / Middle Eastern Chef Daniel Asher offers a playful take on Middle Eastern cuisine at this colorful, plant-bedecked eatery. Try the falafel. Reservations accepted. 2005 W. 33rd, 303-537-4407. Dinner, Brunch
Avanti Food & Beverage $$
Highland / Global Visit this collective eatery to sample new and exciting restaurant ideas. 3200 Pecos St., 720-269-4778. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
B
Bamboo Sushi $$$
LoHi / Sushi This Portland-born sustainable sushi spot will let you feel good about each bite of sashimi you take. Reservations accepted. 715 17th St., 303-284-6600. Dinner, Brunch
25 BEST Bar Dough $$$
Highland / Italian Tuck into wood-fired pizzas and comforting pastas from chef-owner Max Mackissock and executive chef Carrie Baird. Reservations accepted. 2227 W. 32nd Ave., 720-668-8506. Dinner, Brunch
Barcelona Wine Bar $$
RiNo / Spanish This buzzing RiNo wine bar specializes in Spanish wines and tapas. Try the paella mariscos. Reservations accepted. 2900 Larimer St., 303-816-3300. Dinner, Brunch
Barolo Grill $$$$
Cherry Creek / Italian Barolo Grill’s wait staff takes an annual trip to Italy to learn about the cuisine. Try the agnolotti del plin. Reservations accepted. 3030 E. Sixth Ave., 303-393-1040. Dinner
25 BEST Basta $$$
Boulder / Italian This wood-fired eatery offers bold flavors and pizzas made from house-milled grains. Try the tuna panna cotta if it’s on the menu. Reservations accepted. 3601 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-997-8775. Dinner
Beast & Bottle $$$$
Uptown Area / Seasonal The “farm to fork” mantra permeates a menu featuring everything from local lamb to giant octopus. Reservations accepted. 719 E. 17th Ave., 303-623-3223. Dinner, Brunch
Beatrice & Woodsley $$$
Speer / American Small-plate dishes offer a modern, eclectic mix of regional American cuisine. Reservations accepted. 38 S. Broadway, 303-777-3505. Dinner, Brunch
Beckon $$$$
Five Points / Contemporary Chef Duncan Holmes and the team behind next door’s Call bring an elevated, intimate dining experience to Larimer Street. The Scandinavian-influenced menu changes seasonally, and wine, beer, and cider pairings are available. Reservations required. 2843 Larimer St., Dinner
NEW Best Philly Steak $$
Arvada / Fusion A casual joint specializing in cheesesteaks. Try the K-Town Special with sweet bulgogi beef, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and sesame seed dressing. Reservations not accepted. 6350 Sheridan Blvd., Arvada, 720-667-4702. Lunch, Dinner
Biju’s Little Curry Shop $
$ RiNo / Indian Get your fill of southern Indian food at this curry shop. Multiple locations. Reservations not accepted. 1441 26th St., 303-292-3500. Lunch, Dinner
The Bindery $$$$
LoHi / Contemporary Linda Hampsten Fox’s eatery, market, and bakery offers worldly fare inspired by her travels. Reservations accepted. 1817 Central St.,303-993-2364. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Bistro Barbès $$$
Park Hill / Contemporary Jon Robbins offers a menu inspired by the French, North African, and Middle Eastern flavors of Barbès, the Paris neighborhood where he spent three years. Reservations accepted. 5021 E. 28th Ave., 720-398-8085. Dinner
Bistro Vendôme $$$
Downtown / French This romantic spot on Larimer Square conjures up Paris with crusty bread, excellent coffee, and a tranquil patio. Weekend brunch is particularly good. Reservations accepted. 1420 Larimer St., 303-825-3232. Dinner, Brunch
Bittersweet $$$$
Washington Park West / American Chef Olav Peterson’s constantly changing menu takes classic dishes and gives them a fresh twist. Reservations accepted. 500 E. Alameda Ave., 303-942-0320. Dinner
25 BEST Black Cat Farm Table Bistro $$$$
Boulder / French Diners can be assured that the produce, dairy, and meats served in the cozy dining room are sourced from executive chef Eric Skokan’s Boulder County farm. Reservations accepted. 1964 13th St., Boulder, 303-444-5500. Dinner
25 BEST Blackbelly $$$
Boulder / Contemporary Chef Hosea Rosenberg’s menu focuses
