Denver Westword: Whether you like your burgers classically naked or fancified with feather-light shavings of foie gras, Highland Tap has the best ones around. Their all Angus and 100 patties are cooked to perfection.
Mark Hoener: The mushroom luva with foie gras was outstanding. However, do not Wikipedia what it is until after you had it.
Jessica Dimmer: Rocky Mt. Burger was delish. Good food. Good atmosphere for a weeknight. So glad to have finally found a good place to eat!
3. Mizuna
7.5
225 E 7th Ave (Grant), Denver, CO
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 22 tips and reviews
Josh: SO GOOD. I'm not a pasta guy but the tortellini appetizer is the best... Foie gras a close second. The Swiss chard that comes with the ostrich is superb.
Denver Westword: From classics like the lobster mac-and-cheese to variation after variation on foie gras, duck and salmon to cream-filled beignets, the plates coming out of Mizuna's kitchen never fail to satisfy. Read more.
Madelynne Brown: Wow! The white bread was our favorite all around with a yummy salty crust. And the shrimp were cooked perfectly.
4. La Merise
8.8
2700 E 3rd Ave (Clayton St), Denver, CO
French Restaurant · Cherry Creek North · 13 tips and reviews
Sarah Procopio: The banana chocolate crepe is amazing!
Shir Levy: My husband made a reservation for my birthday. Mussels with garlic white wine sauce were excellent. Salmon gravlax and onion soup were also delicious. Lamb chops were tasty. Excellent service.
David Fogel: The food is good. The service is good and the ambience is awesome. Truly a wonderful romantic spot for brunch or dinner. It is nice to have a French restaurant in the heart of Denver.
5. 801 Chophouse
8.3
3000 E 1st Ave, Denver, CO
Steakhouse · Cherry Creek · 8 tips and reviews
Sara Wolcott: Delish! Try the marrow bone appetizers, new York strip, all the potatoes were awesome!
Brad Friedman: Great food. Great service. Wonderful dining experience. Expensive, but worth it.
Kat Harper: Free valet and hour is always great but better to be a little early because the bar is happening! Love the charcuterie board and the oysters. Great little steakhouse!
7. Linger
8.5
2030 W 30th Ave (btwn 16th St & Umatilla St), Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Highland · 243 tips and reviews
Connie Chiu: Gorgeous rooftop with views. The food is delicious! Duck bao, chicken pastries, beet salad, lamb kabobs, and Korean taco are tasty. The staff is amazing, shots and foie gras toast on the house.
Janna Dailey: My husband and I loved everything we tried - Mongolian BBQ Duck Buns, Dragon Buns, Devil's on Horseback (bacon wrapped dates), and Pork Tenderloin & Pupusas.
Denver Westword: Try their veggie burger! All four locations stock the same patty.
10. Izakaya Den
8.9
1487 S Pearl St (at E Florida Ave), Denver, CO
Sushi Restaurant · Old South Pearl · 58 tips and reviews
H. Colbert (@hrsch): Love, love, love this place. You have to sit on the second floor, it’s gorgeous. The green tea tiramisu and wagyu roll are next level. New Salmon roll is also a winner.
Paige Albiniak: Order the crispy tuna. It's the best! Read more.
Ariel Knobbe: Oh, the twix dessert. Fabulous!
11. Sushi Sasa
8.9
2401 15th St (at Platte St), Denver, CO
Sushi Restaurant · Highland · 79 tips and reviews
Mark: Diablo, spicy tuna, and catepillar, and dragon rolls are spectacular. Ykc is skippable.
Denver Westword: Winner of Westword's Best of Denver 2010 - Best Expense-Account Lunch!
Denver Westword: Even the simplest tekka maki is a work of art!
12. Coohills
7.9
1400 Wewatta St (at Speer), Denver, CO
French Restaurant · LoDo · 24 tips and reviews
Ashley Carter: Delicious cocktails. Summer thyme and the lemon's easy is as delicious as it is cutely named.
Thrillist: Your game-plan: Start with the parsley-oiled "spot prawns," continue with the pizzoccheri Raka Farms mushroom with garlic/ chives/ veal jus and end with their stacked chocolate mint cake. Read more.
Phil Miller: food was great and was in a group event of 50 people. portions were small
13. Elway's
8.0
1881 Curtis St (at 19th St.), Denver, CO
Steakhouse · Central Business District · 45 tips and reviews
Jacqueline C: Started with lamb appitizer, with cheese fondue, the filet medium rare and shared sides of duck confiet fried rice and creamed spinach! !
Denver Westword: Voted Best Sushi in a Non-Sushi Restaurant in Westword's Best of Denver 2011!
Paulina Szafranski: The apple pecan crumble with a glass of 30 year port. Delicious!
15. Churchill Bar
7.1
321 17th St, Denver, CO
Hotel Bar · Central Business District · 16 tips and reviews
Denver Westword: The menu offers a solid sampling of burgers, upscale sandwiches and salads with a few haute touches, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is even better. Read more.
Denver Westword: Winner of Westword's Best of Denver 2010 - Best Classic Cocktail!
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