PRICE KEY (Average Entrée)
$ UNDER $10
$$ $11 TO $15
$$$ $16 TO $25
$$$$ $26 AND HIGHER.
SYMBOL KEY
NEW Indicates a restaurant featured in 5280 for the first time (though not necessarily a restaurant that has just opened).
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Abejas
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Golden / Seasonal Enjoy seasonal American plates at this community restaurant. The ever-changing menu features farm-fresh produce and organic meats, and the bar highlights small wineries and local brewers. Reservations accepted. 807 13th St., Golden, 303-952-9745. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Ace Eat Serve
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Uptown / Asian This Uptown restaurant and ping-pong hall features Asian-inspired cuisine and 11 ping-pong tables. Visit on Thursday or Sunday to enjoy a succulent Peking duck carved tableside. Reservations accepted. 501 E. 17th Ave., 303-800-7705. Dinner
Acreage by Stem Ciders
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Lafayette / Seasonal Stem Ciders’ ciderhouse and eatery pairs its drinks with house-grown produce and sustainable sourcing. Save room for the cider doughnuts. Reservations accepted for parties of nine or more. 1380 Horizon Ave., 720-443-3007. Lunch, Dinner
Adobo at First Draft
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RiNo / Latin Asian Chef Blaine Baggao draws inspiration from his Filipino roots and childhood in Roswell, New Mexico, to produce Latin-Asian specialties inside First Draft Taproom & Kitchen. Don’t miss the ube ice cream. Reservations accepted. 1309 26th St., 720-520-7869. Lunch, Dinner
NEW Apple Blossom
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Downtown / Seasonal At this seasonally focused eatery inside the Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver, siblings Paul and Aileen Reilly serve American comforts like duck gumbo, Colorado lamb rigatoni, and ultra-flaky pastries. Don’t miss the decadently rich and crispy chicken-fried duck livers. Reservations accepted. 822 18th St., 303-301-8999. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Audrey Jane’s Pizza Garage
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Boulder / Pizza Expect perfect New York–style sourdough pies featuring inventive topping combinations at Audrey Jane’s Pizza Garage. Try the This Little Fishie Went to Market, with Italian white anchovies, Brussels sprouts, sweet onions, garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. Reservations not accepted. 2675 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-2032. Lunch, Dinner
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Bellota
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RiNo / Mexican Chef Manny Barella cooks elevated regional Mexican fare inspired by his Monterrey childhood inside the Source. Don’t miss the fried quesadilla de requeson. Reservations accepted. The Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd., 720-542-3721. Lunch, Dinner
Bigsby’s Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant
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RiNo / American This chic urban winery offers more than two dozen wines to choose from, as well as small plates and meat and cheese boards, in a bright, airy space. Order the house-made prosciutto sausage or the Buffalo deviled eggs. Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. 3563 Wazee St., 720-485-3158. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Bittersweet
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Washington Park West / American Chef Olav Peterson’s restaurant has its own 600-square-foot garden. The constantly changing menu takes classic dishes and gives them a fresh twist. Try one of the seasonal pastas. Reservations accepted. 500 E. Alameda Ave., 303-942-0320. Dinner
Blue Ocean
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Hampden South / Chinese This Chinese restaurant also goes by the name Little Chengdu. Try the Lanzhou pulled noodle, a rich beef soup swimming with thin, chewy strands of house-made noodles, or gather your friends and order a sizzling hot pot accompanied by your choice of raw meats and vegetables. Reservations not accepted. 8101 E. Belleview Ave., 303-220-0577. Lunch, Dinner
Brasserie Brixton
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Cole / French Pair the likes of steak frites, pâté with house-baked sourdough, and other comforting French specialties with a glass of wine at this romantic neighborhood bistro. Reservations accepted.
