PRICE KEY
Average Entrée
$ under $15
$$ $16 to $20
$$$ $21 to $30
$$$$ $31 and higher
Meat Of The Matter
C Burger—a fast-casual burger-and-fries joint from the team behind Corrida and Bellota—is putting a green twist on American classics. Located inside Sanitas Brewing Co.’s Englewood taproom, the six-month-old concept smashes patties made of regenerative beef sourced from Colorado producers dedicated to minimizing their environmental impact through restorative farming and ranching practices. That means you can savor the rich flavor of a lettuce- and tomato-topped double cheeseburger and support a more resilient ecosystem at the same time. Now that’s delicious.
SYMBOL KEY
● Indicates a restaurant featured in 5280 for the first time (though not necessarily a restaurant that has just opened).
★ Indicates inclusion in 5280’s 2023 list of Denver’s best restaurants. These selections are at the discretion of 5280 editors and are subject to change.
★ A5 STEAKHOUSE $$$$
LoDo / Steak House This unfussy chophouse by the team behind Forget Me Not and Tap and Burger features perfectly seared steaks, hearty sides, and draft cocktails. Never pass up the beef tartare katsu sando and the chickpea fries to start your meal. Reservations accepted. 1600 15th St., 303-623-0534. Dinner
★ AFRICAN GRILL & BAR $$
Lakewood / African Explore a bevy of dishes from across Africa at this warm and inviting restaurant run by the Osei-Fordwuo family. Peanut soups, fried fish, samosas, and jollof rice are just some of the crave-worthy options you’ll order again and again. Reservations accepted. 955 S. Kipling Parkway, Lakewood, 303-985-4497. Lunch, Dinner
★ ANNETTE $$$
Aurora / American James Beard Award–winning chef Caroline Glover’s Annette delivers a lineup of seasonal salads, pastas, wood-fired proteins, and other comforting bites in a modern, inviting space. Don’t skip dessert, particularly if pecan pie is on the menu. Reservations accepted. 2501 Dallas St., Suite 108, Aurora, 720-710-9975. Dinner
★ AUDREY JANE’S PIZZA GARAGE $$
Expect perfect New York–style
