DINING GUIDE
PRICE KEY (Average Entrée) ▪ $ UNDER $10 ▪ $$ $11 TO $15 ▪ $$$ $16 TO $25 ▪ $$$$ $26 AND HIGHER
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NEW
Indicates a restaurant featured in 5280 for the first time (though not necessarily a restaurant that has just opened).
25 BEST
Indicates inclusion in our annual list of Denver’s best restaurants, released each October. These selections are at the discretion of 5280 editors and are subject to change.
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12 at Madison $$
Congress Park / New American With a menu offering 18 small plates meant for sharing (plus one large-format dish meant to feed two to four people), Jeff Osaka’s cozy restaurant is ideal for dining with a small group. Order the French dip with green pepper jus. Reservations accepted. 1160 Madison St., 720-216-0190. Dinner
25 BEST
Acorn $$
RiNo / New American Contemporary American cuisine with Southern and Moroccan notes is served from an oak-fired oven and grill at this mainstay inside the Source. Don’t miss the bar’s inventive cocktails. Reservations accepted. The Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd., 720-542-3721. Lunch, Dinner
Acreage by Stem Ciders $$
Lafayette / Seasonal Stem Cider’s ciderhouse and eatery pairs its drinks with house-grown produce and sustainable sourcing by chef Eric Lee. Don’t miss the cider donuts. Reservations accepted. 1380 Horizon Ave., Unit A, Lafayette, 720-443-3007. Lunch, Dinner
25 BEST
Annette $$$
Aurora / New American Acorn’s former sous chef, Caroline Glover, brings a warm dining experience to Stanley Marketplace with Annette. Enjoy a family-style menu featuring seasonal salads, toasts, and wood-grilled fare. Reservations accepted. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Ste. 108, Aurora, 720-710-9975. Dinner, Brunch
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Aoi Sushi and Izakaya $$
Boulder / Japanese This neighborhood spot from Sushi Zanmai veterans Keiko and Yuki Aoi serves expertly crafted sushi and comforting Japanese pub fare in an intimate setting. Reservations accepted. 3303 30th St., Boulder, 303-449-5394. Lunch, Dinner
25 BEST
Arcana $$$$
Boulder / American This charming restaurant aims to explore the roots of American heritage through food. Pair a cider with the Colorado lamb or the farmer’s cheese toast. Reservations accepted. 909 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-444-3885. Dinner, Brunch
Avanti Food & Beverage $$
Highland / International Current tenants of this hip food collective include Street Feud, Brava! Pizzeria Della Strada, Meta Asian Kitchen, Quiero Arepas,
