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Dining in Colorado

Dining

12 places in Colorado

From farm-to-table mountain dining to craft brewpub fare, Colorado’s culinary scene punches well above its weight. Whether you want a ranch-style steakhouse or an innovative tasting menu, these are our personally tested picks.

Our Top Picks

Hand-selected favorites from our team

Frasca Food and Wine
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Frasca Food and Wine

Boulder

James Beard Award-winning Friulian-inspired restaurant with an exceptional wine program. Intimate dining room with impeccable service.

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17:00–22:00 Tue–Sat

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Guard and Grace
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Guard and Grace

Denver

Upscale steakhouse in downtown Denver with a creative raw bar, dry-aged steaks, an impressive whiskey list, and a buzzy rooftop patio.

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16:00–22:00 Mon–Sat, 16:00–21:00 Sun

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The Fort Restaurant
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The Fort Restaurant

Morrison

Adobe fortress restaurant near Red Rocks serving frontier-era American cuisine — game meats, bison steaks, rattlesnake cakes, and jalapeño elk. A Colorado institution since 1963.

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17:00–21:00 Wed–Sun

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The Kitchen
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The Kitchen

Boulder

Community-driven farm-to-table restaurant on Pearl Street with seasonal menus, craft cocktails, and a rooftop patio overlooking the Flatirons.

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11:00–22:00 daily

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Acorn
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Acorn

Denver

Wood-fired, oak-driven restaurant in The Source Hotel serving seasonal American cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian influences in a dramatic open-kitchen setting.

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17:00–22:00 daily

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Blackbelly Market
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Blackbelly Market

Boulder

Whole-animal butcher shop and restaurant in East Boulder serving house-cured meats, wood-fired dishes, and rotating seasonal plates.

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17:00–21:00 Tue–Sun

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Cafe Aion
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Cafe Aion

Boulder

Spanish-inspired tapas and paella restaurant on The Hill near CU campus with a charming courtyard, craft sangria, and seasonal small plates.

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17:00–21:30 Tue–Sat

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Linger
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Linger

Denver

Global street-food-inspired restaurant in a converted mortuary on the LoHi strip with a rooftop bar, inventive cocktails, and panoramic downtown views.

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16:00–22:00 Tue–Sat, 10:00–14:00 Sun brunch

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Mercantile Dining & Provision
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Mercantile Dining & Provision

Denver

Alex Seidel's acclaimed restaurant in Union Station serving refined, ingredient-driven American cuisine with house-made pastas and an in-house provisions shop.

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11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 daily

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Rosetta Hall
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Rosetta Hall

Boulder

Multi-vendor food hall on Pearl Street with Korean, Mediterranean, pizza, and cocktail options under one roof. Great for groups who can't agree on a cuisine.

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11:00–22:00 daily

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The Morrison Inn
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The Morrison Inn

Morrison

Historic roadhouse and bar in downtown Morrison serving burgers, steaks, and cold beer since 1918. A pre-show staple for Red Rocks concertgoers.

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11:00–21:00 daily

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Uncle
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Uncle

Denver

Ramen and izakaya-inspired restaurant in RiNo serving rich tonkotsu, creative small plates, Japanese whisky highballs, and house-made gyoza.

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11:30–21:00 daily

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