1. The Populist
3163 Larimer St (32nd Larimer), Denver, CO
American Restaurant · Curtis Park · 44 tips and reviews
Ian Cairns: Tasting menu is maybe the best food secret in the state for the price. Standouts: the carrots, and the bacon & egg. Wines pairings well worth it too. Quirky lists can be risky, they do it well.
DenverPost: A welcome addition to Curtis Park. Opt for a seven-course tasting menu — $65 for two people, $100 with wine pairings, or main dishes like the braised beef cheeks, or the "broken duck" plate. Read more.
Parker Lyons: Tasting menu is a great value. So delicious!
2. Rioja
8.5
1431 Larimer St (15th St.), Denver, CO
Mediterranean Restaurant · LoDo · 142 tips and reviews
Jamie Rosemergy: Consider the tasting menu -- not as expensive as you might expect, and the opportunity to try so many different flavors makes it well worth it
Pete Wung: Great restaurant. Try the tasting menu, but order an extra portion of the bacon. It is incredible.
Lindsay J: We did the tasting menu and left very happy and very full. :) The artichoke tortellini with the truffle broth was out of this world delicious!
3. Mizuna
7.4
225 E 7th Ave (Grant), Denver, CO
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 22 tips and reviews
eric mortensen: Perfectly cooked Ostrich. Lots of wonderful stuff on the tasting menu. Excellent service.
Emily: I had the chef’s tasting menu with the reserve wine pairing and it was AMAZING. The flavors are well balanced, the presentation is beautiful and the wines are on point.
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.
5. Nocturne
8.6
1330 27th St (Larimer Street), Denver, CO
Jazz and Blues Venue · Curtis Park · 7 tips and reviews
Karen McAuliffe: The sommelier did a perfect pairing for us.. jazz, fine dining and a sommelier. This is an amazing date night and a great place to hang with fellow jazz lovers and have cocktails...
Jason Bellows: Venue looks like a set from The Great Gatsby; stellar cocktails.
Emily: Great cocktails. Food was a little over priced for the quality. I would definitely come back for drinks, but not to eat.
6. Beast + Bottle
719 E 17th Ave (Washington), Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · North Capitol Hill · 37 tips and reviews
Ashley: If you can splurge and get the tasting menu, definitely do. The food was amazing and beautifully presented, but the incredible service and knowledgeable staff (esp the somm) put B + B over the top!
wonderwillow: They butcher their own pig & lamb and vary the offerings daily. Everything was fantastic, including vegetarian option. Cocktails are out of this world. Can't believe how many Amaros they have.
Kate Miller: The best looking serving crew in the city. Come for the food, stay for the babely service.
9. Whole Foods Market
8.7
7400 E. Hampden Ave (at S. Roslyn St.), Denver, CO
Grocery Store · Hampden South · 44 tips and reviews
KARYN German: enjoy their holiday tasting menu tonight. too bad I am here so early
Clayton Myers: The cheese department here is excellent, and the staff is knowledgable. Ask for their help pairing their cheeses with wine and beer.
Cory Tipton: Definitely THE BEST Whole Foods location in Colorado... Great layout, great selection and very open!
10. Coohills
8.1
1400 Wewatta St (at Speer), Denver, CO
French Restaurant · LoDo · 24 tips and reviews
David Gannon: Fantastic food. Attentive service and fun, relaxed atmosphere. I love that it's right on Cherry Creek and the bridge.
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