1. Smök
8.7
3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO
BBQ Joint · Five Points · 9 tips and reviews
Marc: Smoke Sheet: Great brisket, burnt ends, spare ribs, turkey, creamed corn, mac n cheese, fries, and okra.
Sandra Rubinchik: Fan faves were the brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage, cornbread, mac n cheese and deliberately pronouncing it “Smök” in a Swedish accent all night.
Maximum Burger: Extraordinary BBQ: burnt ends sandwich, Nashville hot chicken, fries, wings... exceptionally friendly as well. $15/ entree was a bit rich for the genre though
3. ChoLon
8.9
1555 Blake St, Denver, CO
Asian Restaurant · LoDo · 117 tips and reviews
Maximum Burger: Pricey with only modest portions (ie poor value) but excellent steamed buns, pork belly, spare ribs and even cocktails. Convenient location
Shannon Vogel: We really enjoyed several small plates and sharing a large plate so that we had plenty of room for dessert!
Denver Westword: Voted Best Overall Wine List in Westword's Best of Denver 2011!
4. South Garden
7.7
8000 E Quincy Ave Unit 2400, Denver, CO
Chinese Restaurant · Hampden South · 6 tips and reviews
Annie Peak: I love this place. The people are so warm and friendly. The best service I've had in a long time!!! Good is good too
Scott Baltzell: Found this, while shopping next door, at Micro Center. Great food. Quality meat, it's used, even for lunch menu items. I try to eat here every time I'm in Denver. House Meal, is a lot of food
Daniela Dani: The pu pu platter is just awesome. And the spicy is very spicy.
6. P.F. Chang's
8.0
1415 15th St, Denver, CO
Chinese Restaurant · LoDo · 17 tips and reviews
Lee Ann Peters: I love P.F. Changs at flat irons. The happy hour is amazing. Love the lettuce wraps, calamari w salt & pepper & Mongolian beef yum.
Len Edgerly: Vegetable lettuce wrap never disappoints.
Jacob E: First time I've been here, so far it not going too well. The table is very sticky and the lights have dusty stuff hanging off.
7. Imperial Dragon
7.7
1200 S Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO
Chinese Restaurant · Mar Lee · 8 tips and reviews
Greg Anderson: Wonderful food and good all around place for family, dates, and friends. True hands down it is the best in Denver.
Chris Stephens: Deep fried Kung Pao chicken is my favorite.
Westcoastless Crew: We finally found a good Chinese restaurant in our neighborhood! Delicious food and friendly staff!
8. Highland Tavern
8.2
3400 Navajo St (at 34th Ave.), Denver, CO
Pub · Highland · 57 tips and reviews
Thrillist: This spot sports a ping pong table, a killer patio, and an incredible brunch. The move here is the Pig and Grits, a dish with twice-cooked smoked pork, buttermilk grits, and a slow poached egg. Read more.
Sebastian: Bar does not smell like vomit
Nicole Askari: This bar smells like vomit.
12. Famous Dave's
7.6
7557 E 36th Ave (at Syracuse St.), Denver, CO
BBQ Joint · Stapleton · 37 tips and reviews
Rheu Daniel: Sweet & Zesty + Devil's Spit is tasty. Also can't go wrong with the grilled pineapple.
Amelia Horswill: Ask the waitstaff for sugestions on what to order and what sauces to use!
Nyx Givens: Sign up for their PIG (pretty important guest) email list. You get a coupon when you sign up, and they tell you about their coupons and specials. Great food at an even better price.
15. The District
7.1
1320 E 17th Ave (Lafayette), Denver, CO
American Restaurant · City Park West · 14 tips and reviews
Lindsey Jester: Penny is the greatest bar lady. The fries are out of this world.
Sam Herbert: I really want to love this place, but the food just isn't that great... The indoor/outdoor seating is nice, but I mostly come for the nice service and bottomless brunch.
Kell Peplau-Kaiser: Where do I start? Great ambiance, opened late, good drinks, great location, and an awesome menu!