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DINING GUIDE

PRICE KEY (Average Entrée)

$ UNDER $15 ◼ $$ $16 TO $ 20 ◼ $$$ $ 21 TO $ 30 ◼ $$$$ $ 31 AND HIGHER.

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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 5280’s 2022 list of Denver’s best restaurants. These selections are at the discretion of 5280 editors and are subject to change.

A

25 BEST A5

$$$$

Downtown / Steak House The team behind Forget Me Not and Tap and Burger offers a refreshing chophouse experience with a stellar lineup of steaks in a hip, delightfully funky bar and dining room. Reservations accepted. 1600 15th St., 303-623-0534. Dinner

25 BEST Annette

$$$

Aurora / American Caroline Glover brings a warm dining experience to Stanley Marketplace. Enjoy a family-style menu featuring seasonal salads, toasts, and wood-grilled fare. Reservations accepted. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Suite 108, Aurora, 720-710-9975. Dinner

Avanti Food & Beverage Boulder

$$

Boulder / International Current tenants of this food collective on the Pearl Street Mall include Boychik, Pig and Tiger, New Yorkese, Rye Society, Rooted Craft Kitchen, and Pollo Tico. Also try the original LoHi location. 1401 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-343-7757. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

B

Bacon Social House

$$

Littleton / Contemporary This fun, casual restaurant’s beloved namesake ingredient is at the forefront of many of its boldly flavored dishes. Also try the Sunnyside and Rosedale locations. Reservations accepted. 2100 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, 720-750-7107. Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch

25 BEST Bellota

$$

RiNo / Mexican Go for elevated regional Mexican fare like shrimp tacos basted in butter infused with shrimp shells and the popular fried quesadilla de requesón. Also check out the Boulder location. Reservations accepted. The Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd., 720-542-3721. Lunch, Dinner

25 BEST The Bindery

$$$

LoHi / Contemporary Linda Hampsten

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