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20th Street Café Description: A hip restaurant and lounge, 5 degrees
invites patrons to relax in style, enjoy exquisite
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1123 20 Street food, and socialize in a contemporary setting.
Denver, CO 80202
Category: Contemporary, Bars & Clubs, Cocktail Lounge
303-295-9041
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Description: It’s working-class food for everyone at
20th Street, where they’ve been dishing up burgers, 9th Door
eggs, hash and fantastic chicken-fried steak since 1808 Blake Street
1946. Get it hot, get it cheap, and get it fast: This
place caters to anyone with a need for good, old-
Denver, CO 80202
fashioned diner-style cooking and a hole in the belly 303-292-2229
that no sushi, souffle or consomme will fill. Come
early, though, because while they open the doors at Description: A hip restaurant and lounge featuring
6 a.m., they shut them after lunch. award-winning Spanish tapas, creatively and
zestfully infused with flavor. Extensive wine and
Category: American, Breakfast, Diner
specialty drinks. Best of Westwood 2006 and 2007
_________________________________________ (small plates), the 9th Door is ideal for a variety of
business or social gatherings. Join us for a Happy
1515 Restaurant Hour Monday through Friday.
1515 Market Street Category: Bars and nightclubs
Denver, CO 80202 _________________________________________
303-571-0011
AIX Restaurant
Description: Explore the newest flavors of Colorado. 719 East 17th Avenue
The eclectic Colorado cuisine features the finest
local ingredients available along with the freshest Denver, CO 80203
seafood, steak, and poultry. “Award of Excellence” 303-831-1296
Wine Spectator 2001-2005.
Description: A seasonally changing menu presents
Category: American, Contemporary creative Provencal fare with the freshest ingredient.
_________________________________________ This elegant but casual restaurant, with the award
winning food, wine dinners, brunch and happy hour,
has ranked among Denver’s top-rated restaurants for
1876 Restaurant at the Grand 5 years running
Hyatt
Category: French
1750 Welton Street
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Denver, CO 80202
303-296-1876 Altitude at Hyatt Regency
Description: Belly up to the lunch buffet for some of Colorado Convention Center
the best business dining in the city. The cuisine 650 15th Street
style rotates – one day its Mexican, the next its
Italian - - so no one gets bored, but the salads are Denver, CO 80202
always good, and the Servers are as discreet as the 303-486-4434
clientele is important.
Category: American Description: Experience contemporary American
_________________________________________ cuisine in comfortable elegance. Conveniently
situated in the heart of Denver’s downtown business
district. Altitude is the perfect backdrop for
5 degrees conducting business or enjoying a leisurely meal.
1475 Lawrence Street You can enjoy a quick breakfast, samplings from our
limitless lunch buffet or an incredible dinner
Denver, CO 80202 prepared in the open, state-of-the-art kitchen.
303-260-7505
Category: American, Contemporary
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alto Avenue Grill
1320 15th Street 630 East 17th Avenue
Denver, CO 80202 Denver, CO 80203
303-893-2586 303-861-2820
Description: Located next to Larimer square, alto Description: Traditional San Francisco-style grill
specializes in contemporary Northern Italian cuisine, specializing in fresh seafood, grill cuisine, pasta and
fine wines, specialty cocktails and world-class live delicious salads. Private room available. Serving
jazz in a casual, upscale setting. Ideal for private until 11 pm weekdays, and to midnight Sat., Sun. 5-
parties, pre-theater/event dining, dinner, or a 10 pm.
complete entertainment experience. Valet parking
available. Category: American
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Category: Italian
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Baur’s Ristorante
1512 Curtis Street
An’s Lemongrass Grille
Denver, CO 80202
1617 B California Street
303-534-4842
Denver, CO 80202
720-869-0383 Description: Offering flavors of the Mediterranean
from Italy, Greece and Spain in a relaxed, elegant
Description: Come enjoy healthy, quick Vietnamese atmosphere. Located 3 blocks from the Colorado
food with a modern twist. In the heart of downtown Convention Center, in the heart of the theater
Denver. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10:30 am – 7:00 pm district. Casual lunches, fine dining, wine bar,
espresso, dessert. Reserve the opulent Venetian
Category: Vietnamese Room for events and meetings for parties of 10-80.
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Category: Mediterranean
Appaloosa Grill _________________________________________
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535 16 Street
Denver, CO 80202
Bayou Bob’s Restaurant & Bar
720-932-1700 1635 Glenarm Place
Denver, CO 80202
Description: This employee-owned neighborhood 303-573-6828
favorite offers high-quality cuisine, great
atmosphere and live entertainment nightly. Kitchen Description:
open until 1 am seven days.
Category: Cajun, Creole
Category: American, Bars & Clubs, Jazz Club _________________________________________
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BD’s Mongolian Barbeque
Augusta at the Westin Tabor 1620 Wazee Street
Center Denver, CO 80202
1672 Lawrence Street 303-571-1824
Denver, CO 80202
303-572-9100 Description: All you can conquer “create your own
stir fry.” We offer a full bar and excellent service in
an upbeat atmosphere.
Description: Serving downtown Denver’s best
breakfast! Located in upscale hotel, near LoDo,
Category: BBQ
Coors Field and performing arts complex. Voted
best Sunday brunch in Denver.
Category: American, Breakfast/Lunch
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Bella Vista Mexican Restaurant features hearty western cuisine. One private
meeting room hold up to 50 people.
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127 East 20 Avenue *ONLY open to the public during games and events.
Denver, CO 80205 Will work with groups on private events on non-game
days.
303-297-9020
Category: American
Description:
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Category: Mexican
_________________________________________ Bogey’s on the Park
2500 York Street
Benny Blanco’s Slice of the Denver, CO 80202
Bronx 303-291-1354
616 East 13th Street
Denver, CO 80202 Description:
303-831-1346 Category: American
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Description:
Category: Pizza Brauns Bar & Grill
_________________________________________ 1055 Auraria Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
Bistro Vendome 720-932-0707
1430 Larimer Square, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80202 Description: Join us as we celebrate our fifth year
303-825-3232 featuring the best Colorado has to offer! Serving
aged beef, fresh seafood and a variety of classic
Description: Authentic award-winning French bistro, American cuisine. Perfect for any occasion – lunch,
comfortable and hearty cuisine with contemporary dinner, business, or social. Located next to the
presentation. Exquisite patio. Brunch and dinner. Pepsi Center, Brauns is close to everywhere you
need to be.
Category: French
Category: American
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Blake Street Tavern Bravo! Ristorante
2401 Blake Street
1550 Court Place
Denver, CO 80202
Denver, CO 80202
303-675-0505
303-893-3333
Description:
Description: Bravo! Ristorante offers gourmet Italian
Category: American cuisine served by professional singing servers who
_________________________________________ serenade you with opera, operetta, and Broadway
show tunes. Reservations recommended.
Blue Sky Grill Category: Italian
1000 Chopper Circle
Denver, CO 80204
303-405-1100
Description: Located at the southern entrance of
the Pepsi Center and modeled after an 100-year-old
mountain lodge using reclaimed logs from
Yellowstone and Wyoming snow fences. Menu
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1437 California Street
Denver, CO 80202
Breckenridge Brewery/Denver 303-623-4867
2220 Blake Street
Denver, CO 80205 Description: The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. provides
top quality seafood, a fun interactive experience
303-297-3644 and an environment that brings the movie Forest
Gump to life. Bubba Gump offers a variety or
Description: Across from Coors Field. Unique Beer- recipes including kids’ favorites, salads, steaks, tasty
B-Que, award-winning hand-crafted beers, Rocky smoothies, ice cold beer, and of course all kinds of
Mountain feel. Banquet facilities. Open seven days shrimp.
11 am -2 am
Category: Seafood
Category: American, Brew Pubs _________________________________________
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Buca di Beppo
British Bulldog 1400 Market Street
2052 Stout Street Denver, CO 80202
Denver, CO 80205 303-595-3287
303-295-7974
Description: Real immigrant southern Italian family
Description: style dinner served in an atmosphere reminiscent of
1950’s Little Italy.
Category: Bar, English, Irish, Indian, Afghan, Tibetan
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Brothers BBQ
616 Washington Street, Suite 100 Buckhorn Exchange
Denver, CO 80203 1000 Osage Street
720-297-7801 Denver, CO 80204
303-534-9505
Description: Brothers BBQ is locally owned
restaurant proud to offer award-winning BBQ at
Description: Denver’s 113-year-old restaurant and
several convenient Denver Metro locations. Brothers
saloon. Serving prime beef and buffalo steaks, ribs
BBQ’s full service catering department is designed to
and elk in a genuine Old West setting. Private
meet the varied needs of any occasion or budget.
parties (up to 65) on roofgarten terrace. Lunch Mon-
Brother BBQ caters to functions of all sizes ranging
Fri, dinner nightly. Accessible via lightrail or 5-10
from 10 people to 10,000.
minutes by cab.
Category: BBQ
Category: American, Coloradan, Steak Houses
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Broker Restaurant Buenos Aires Grill
821 17th Street, #72 2191 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80202 Denver, CO 80205
303-292-5065 303-296-6709
Description: Romantic dining in a real bank vault.
Description: Argentine-style grilled meats, Spanish-
Complimentary shrimp bowl. Great steaks and fresh
Italian cuisine and tango music make for a unique
seafood. One block from the 16th Street Mall.
and unforgettable dining experience. Beautiful
courtyard patio. Serving lunch, tapas, happy hour,
Category: American
dinner and Sunday brunch. Private banquet room
_________________________________________ available. Located four blocks from Coors Field.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Category: International, Italian, Latin
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Buenos Aires Pizzeria Capitol Bar at Adams Mark
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1307 22 Street 1550 Court Place
Denver, CO 80205 Denver, CO 80202
303-296-6710 303-893-3333
Description: Capitol Bar is an elegant executive
Description: meeting space with classic cocktails, fine cigars,
appetizers, and a view of downtown Denver.
Category: Pizza, South American
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Category: Cocktail Lounge
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Café Berlin
323 14th Street Cava Greens
Denver, CO 80202 303 16th Street
303-377-5896 Denver, CO 80202
720-274-0434
Description: Authentic German cuisine in a casually
elegant atmosphere. Also featuring German beers,
wines and cocktails. Voted “Best of Denver”. Description:
Category: Lunch
Category: German
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Café Colore Celtic Tavern
1512 Larimer Street, R12 1801 Blake Street
Denver, CO 80202 Denver, CO 80202
303-534-6844 303-308-1795
Description:
Description: Café Colore is a contemporary Italian
café in the heart of downtown Denver at 15th and Category: English, Irish
Larimer. We offer alfresco dining with the perfect _________________________________________
vantage point for all the action of downtown. Enjoy
pastas and entrees or a light gourmet pizza.
Cheesecake Factory
Category: Italian 1201 16th Street
_________________________________________ Denver, Co 80202
303-595-0333
Capital Grille
1450 Larimer Street Description: Offers over 200 menu selection and 50
delicious desserts. “There is truly something for
Denver, CO 80202 everyone!” Lunch & dinner seven days a week.
303-539-2500
Category: American
Description: Located on Historic Larimer Street in
the heart of downtown Denver. The Capital Grille
boasts an atmosphere of relaxed elegance, style and
award winning service. Nationally acclaimed for
dry-aging steaks on premise, The Capital Grille also
serves traditional offerings such as chops, large
North Atlantic lobsters, fresh seafood as well as an
award winning wine list featuring over 400 wines.
Category: American, Steak Houses
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opened its doors in 1981 and has since become a
Denver institution. This historic venue is also
available for private functions and our in-house
Cherokee – Dining On 12th talent agency specializes in corporate comedy.
Avenue Category: Comedy, Performing Arts
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1201 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204
Common Grounds LoDo
303-623-0346
1601 17th Street
Description: Located in the heart of the Golden Denver, CO 80202
Triangle. A relaxed atmosphere and great food 303-296-9248
make us the perfect stop before or after any
downtown event. Description:
Category: American Category: Coffeehouse
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Churchill Bar Cook’s Fresh Market
321 17th Street 1600 Glenarm Place
Denver, CO 80202 Denver, CO 80202
303-297-3111 303-893-2277
Description: In the Brown Palace Hotel & Spa. Description: A treasure-filled store packed with good
Denver’s most fashionable cigar bar features area’s things to taste and eat; fantastic breads, pastries,
largest selection of single malt scotches, cigars and oils, vinegar, imported cheeses, innovative prepared
premium spirits. Hours: Mon-Fri 11am – 10:30 pm; foods, delicious sandwiches, gift baskets and much
Sat 11 am – 11:30 pm; Sun 10am – 9:30 pm. more!
Category: Cigar Bars Category: Deli/Soups/Salads
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Colorado Soup Man Corner Bakery Café
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500 16 Street, Suite 136 500 16th Street
Denver, CO 80202 Denver, CO 80202
303-825-7687 303-572-0166
Description: Zagat rated Best Soup. Showcasing 50 Description: We can create the perfect gathering for
varieties of soup from the legendary soup man, Al any type of affair and any number of people.
Yeganeh, the New Yorker who inspired the Seinfeld Meetings or office parties - - breakfast, lunch,
episode. Alongside Yeganeh’s soups is an extensive dinner, a snack, or all of the above. Just give us 24
selection of sandwiches, tossed salads, rice bowls, & hours and we’ll be there, right down to the plates,
real fruit smoothies. Located at 16th & Glenarm in cups and napkins.
the Denver Pavilions. Delivery & catering available.
Category: Bakery
Category: Deli/Soups/Salads
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Comedy Works, Inc.
1226 15th Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-595-3637
Description: Named by USA Today as one of the Top
Five Comedy Clubs in the country, Comedy works
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two media screens in the main room and a jumbo
screen in the VIP room. With its western cowboy
flare, the atmosphere captures the true Wild West,
complete with animal mounts and knobbed wood
Corner Bakery Café furniture.
1147 16th Street
Denver, CO 80202 Category: Bars and Clubs
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303-825-0525
Coyote Ugly Saloon
Description: We can create the perfect gathering for
any type of affair and any number of people.
500 16th Street, Suite 350
Meetings or office parties - - breakfast, lunch, Denver, CO 80202
dinner, a snack, or all of the above. Just give us 24 303-534-8459
hours and we’ll be there, right down to the plates,
cups and napkins. Description: You’ve seen the movie, now check out
the real thing. Located in Denver Pavilions. Private
Category: Bakery event available. Never a cover charge. The most
_________________________________________ famous on the planet. Period.
Corner Office Restaurant & Category: Bars and Clubs
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Martini Bar
1401 Curtis Street Croc’s Mexican Grill
Denver, CO 80202 1630 Market Street
303-825-6500 Denver, CO 80202
303-436-2290
Description: At the Corner Office your assignment is
to enjoy global comfort food and inventive martinis.
Description: Lower downtown’s first choice for
Located on the corner of 14th and Curtis, across from
excellent service, tasty authentic Mexican food and
the DCPA, the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch,
premium sports viewing on several large screen TV’s.
brunch, happy hour, dinner and late night
Voted one of the best business lunches in Denver.
Category: Contemporary, Cocktail Lounge Category: Mexican
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Corridor 44 Cru – A Wine Bar
1433 Larimer Street 1442 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80202 Denver, CO 80202
303-893-0044 303-893-9463
Description: A stylish new Larimer Square Description: Experience and explore the fascinating
establishment featuring a menu of small plates, world of wine, with over 350 selections, 60 premium
sparkling wines by the glass and bottle along with a wines by the glass as well as taster parings and wine
full bar and complete still wine list. flights. Eclectic, wine-friendly cuisine including
shared appetizers, gourmet pizzas and entrees.
Category: Contemporary, International
Three private dining rooms available for buy-outs.
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Category: Contemporary
Cowboy Lounge
1941 Market Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-226-1555
Description: The only country western bar in lower
downtown, we offer country music, 70’s and 80’s
dance music, a spacious dance floor, dance lessons,
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Cruise Room Dixons Downtown Grill
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1600 17 Street 1610 16th Street
Denver, CO 80202 Denver, CO 80202
303-825-1107 303-573-6100
Description: Breakfast, lunch and dinner in historic
Description: The award-wining cocktail lounge in The
LoDo. On the 16th Street Mall by Tattered Cover.
Oxford Hotel, frozen in time since its Art Deco
Great patio. Singles/large groups welcome.
facelift in 1933 and fashioned after a lounge on the
Queen Mary. Original chrome and neon reflect onto
wall panels depicting light-hearted “toasts: from Category: American
around the world. _________________________________________
Category: Cocktail Lounge Duo Restaurant
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2413 West 32nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
D’Corazon Mexican Restaurant 303-577-4141
1530 Blake Street
Denver, CO 80202 Description: Duo Restaurant is a hidden treasure for
720-904-8226 those seeking a special dining experience tucked in
one of Denver’s hippest neighborhoods - - Highlands.
Description: Duo offers a relaxed and unassuming style and a
seasonably changing menu. Open daily at 5 pm for
Category: Mexican dinner and brunch Saturday & Sunday from 10-2.
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Category: American, Contemporary
Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge _________________________________________
930 Lincoln Street
Denver, CO 80203 Earls Restaurant
303-839-5100 1600 Glenarm Place, Suite 140
Denver, CO 80202
Description: Named “One of the 100 Great Jazz 303-595-3275
Clubs in the World”. Dazzle offers an intimate
setting featuring local and national talent seven Description: Offering an award-winning international
nights a week. Serving new American comfort food cuisine with two outdoor patios, a private dining
with a twist towards the finer things in life, and an room and a full bar and lounge retreat with a west-
urban Sunday brunch. Dazzle is Denver’s top venue coast atmosphere. Private event space available.
for live jazz. Reservations are accepted and recommended.
Category: American, Jazz Club Category: International
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Denver Chophouse & Brewery El Azteca
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1735 19 Street, Suite 100 303 16th Street, #9
Denver, CO 80202 Denver, CO 80202
303-296-0800 303-534-4222
Description: This downtown restaurant has a diverse Description:
menu featuring legendary steaks, chops, seafood,
Category: Mexican
and an extensive wine list worth “pouring” over.
Category: American, Brew Pubs, Steak Houses
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pig parts. The fixed-price menu changes Monday
through Friday.
Ellyngton’s Category: Southern / Soul Food
321 17th Street _________________________________________
Denver, CO 80202
303-297-3111 Fado Irish Pub
1735 19th Street, Suite 150
Description: In the Brown Palace Hotel & Spa. Denver, CO 80202
Outstanding cuisine and top-notch service for
breakfast and lunch. Sunday brunch features 303-297-0066
extravagant buffets, live jazz and a selection of
champagnes. Mon-Fri 6:30 am – 2 pm; Sat 7 -11 am; Description: True Irish pub imported from Dublin and
Sun 10:30am – 2pm. reassembled next to Coors Field. Traditional Irish
Cuisine and “Always the Perfect Pint!”
Category: American, Breakfast/Lunch
_________________________________________ Category: Irish
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Emily’s Gourmet to Go
1543 Champa Street Flying Dog Brewery
Denver, CO 80202 2401 Blake Street
303-595-0261 Denver, CO 80205
303-292-5027
Description: The soup's always right on at this combo
deli/bakery. Chef/owner Victor Miller makes Description: Flying Dog is Denver’s largest brewery
everything from scratch, and the soups that result and the second largest of over 80 craft breweries
are intensely flavored concoctions that go down well and brewpubs in the state. Featuring labels created
with a hunk of his chewy bread. by world-renowned artist, Ralph Steadman, the
brewery produces ten unique craft beers. The
Category: Deli award winning Flying Dog pack is distributed in 38
_________________________________________ states as well as in Canada.
Category: American, Specialty Tours and Attractions,
ESPN Zone Winery/Brewery Tours
1187 16th Street _________________________________________
Denver, CO 80202
303-595-3776 Fontano’s Chicago Subs
1617 A California Street
Description: Great Food. 100 TVs. Game Arena. Step Denver, CO 80202
into ESPN Zone and you’ve entered a world where
sport is king. It’s non-stop action, high-energy fun, 720-956-1100
and unbelievable food. ESPN Zone takes the concept
of spots entertainment to a whole new level and Description: Chicago tradition steps into Denver.
delivers a dining experience you won’t find Famed Italian subs featuring the Wiseguy, Caputo,
anywhere else. and Blockbuster. Hot specialties includes Italian
beef flavored in its own juices, homemade
Category: American, Sports Bars meatballs, and Italian sausage. Specialty soups and
_________________________________________ salads. Boxed lunches a local catering favorite.
Ethel’s House of Soul Category: Deli/Soups/Salads
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2622 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80205
Gaetano’s Italian
303-295-2125
3760 Tejon Street
Description: Ethel's specializes in heaping plates of Denver, CO 80211
"smothered chicken" and servings from the four basic 303-455-9852
soul-food groups: Dried beans, cornmeal, greens and
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Description: Goosetown Tavern
Category: Italian 3242 East Colfax Avenue
Gallagher’s Steak House Denver, CO 80206
1480 Arapahoe Street 303-399-9703
Denver, CO 80202
Description:
303-825-6555
Category: American
Description: Famous New York steak house _________________________________________
specializing in 21-day, dry-aged prime steaks broiled
over hickory charcoal. Fresh seafood, chicken and
selected chops are available. Great Divide Brewing Co.
Category: Steak Houses
2201 Arapahoe Street
_________________________________________ Denver, CO 80205
303-296-9460
Gelazzi Gelato Italiano Café Description: Visit the Tap Room to taste the craft-
1411 Larimer Street brewed beers of Great Divide. Open from 3:00-8:00
Denver, CO 80202 pm Monday-Friday and 2:00-7:00 pm on Saturday.
Tours take place at 3:00 and 4:00 pm Monday-Friday
303-534-5056 and on the hour on Saturdays between 2:00 and 7:00
pm.
Description: 32 flavors of fresh, imported gelato, but
that’s not all! Gelazzi also serves exotic espresso Category: Brew Pubs, Specialty Tours and Attractions,
drinks, coffees, specialty Hottt Chocolate – liquor Winery/Brewery Tours.
blended with Italian ice cream; all served in a fun, _________________________________________
relaxing atmosphere. Check out our newest
addition, Gelato Pies, great for every occasion!
Green Fine Salad Co.
Category: Italian 1137 16th Street
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Denver, CO 80202
303-279-0173
Giggling Grizzly Description: At Arapahoe on Skyline Park. Ten
1320 20th Street signature salads or the option to design-your-own
Denver, CO 80202 with seven varieties of lettuce; sixty gourmet toss-
ins. Salads are made to order “exhibition-style.”
303-297-8300 Produce never from cans or the freezer.
Description: Category: American, Deli/Soups/Salads
_________________________________________
Category: Brew Pub
_________________________________________ Green Fine Salad Company
110 16th Street
Goodfriends Denver, CO 80202
3100 East Colfax Avenue 303-629-9127
Denver, CO 80202
303-399-1751 Description:
Description: This cheerful fern bar, done by the Category: Deli/Soups/Salads
same people who own Racines and Dixons, has _________________________________________
survived two decades by serving honest food for a
good price in comfortable surroundings. The
guacamole alone is worth a stop.
Gumbo’s Louisiana Style Café
1530 16th Street
Category: American, Brunch Denver, CO 80202
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303-871-2694
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303-595-0680
Description:
Description: Treat yourself to very classy and
Category: Cajun/Creole, Seafood upscale Northern Indian Cuisine, located in
Hard Rock Café downtown Denver, India House will keep you coming
back to try such delicacies as Chicken Tikka Masala
500 16th Street, Suite 120 and the Tandoori Mixed Grill that includes a
Denver, CO 80202 selection of swordfish, lamb, chicken, sekh kebab,
and a large prawn. Extensive wine and martini list,
303-623-3191 full bar, patio seating, and private dining room.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Walk or shuttle
Description: Bringing Rock to the Rockies. Located
from all downtown hotels. Major credit cards
at Denver Pavilions, the Hard Rock features an oak
accepted.
bar with a Harley Davidson and a private party room
with wrap-around windows overlooking the 16th Category: Indian
Street Mall. Featuring memorabilia from Elvis, the _________________________________________
Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Foo
Fighters, Alanis Morrissette, No Doubt and more.
Jamba Juice
Category: American
701 16th Street
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Denver, CO 80202
Harry’s Bar 303-892-1361
818 17th Street Description: Serving up delicious, nutritious,
Denver, CO 80202 energizing smoothies and juices. Each one is filled
303-607-9000 with refreshing fruit flavor and provides 3-6 servings
of fruit to get you on your way to five a day!
Description: The Denver Post writes, “If the late, Boosted with vitamins and minerals and always
great filmmaker Saul Bass designed cocktail lounges served in a fun and uplifting environment.
instead of film-title sequences, he might have come Everything you need to live an active, healthy and
up with something like Harry’s. Harry’s is a mod- happy life.
retro fantasy with colors that would make the Pink
Panther purr, concentric circles that would impress Category: American
Kandinsky and fabrics that would make Huggy Bear _________________________________________
jealous.”
Category: Cocktail Lounge
Jason’s Deli
_________________________________________ 702 16th Street
Denver, CO 80202
House of Marrakesh 303-745-7717
1530 Blake Street
Description: We have been providing quality,
Denver, CO 80202 nutrition, value and convenience for over 30 years.
303-623-3133 We deliver breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along the
Front Range, from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, 7
Description: Experience one of the best Moroccan days a week. Order online.
restaurants in Denver. Come in for a truly wonderful
experience featuring authentic Moroccan cuisine Category: Deli/Soup/Salads
served in a warm, beautiful and inviting
environment. Don’t miss our exciting belly dancers
performing Monday through Saturday nights. Call for
times and reservations.
Category: Moroccan
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India House
1514 Blake Street
Denver, CO 80202
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Denver, CO 80202
303-623-3370
Description: Jimmy John’s is honest, good fast food
Jax Fish House Denver at a decent price. We serve mouth-watering subs
and sandwiches with the freshest ingredients. Bread
1539 17th Street baked in-house, fresh sliced veggies and meats with
Denver, CO 80202 no additives, no vegetable-based fillers and
premium, brand-named condiments. Subs so fast
303-292-5767 (and so good) you’ll freak!
Description: Voted one of the Top Ten Best Category: American, Deli/Soups/Salads
Restaurants in Denver by 5280 and named Best _________________________________________
Seafood Restaurant by Westword and CitySearch, Jax
Fish House is one of Denver’s most popular
destinations for unforgettable food and drink.
Keg Steakhouse & Bar
Buzzing atmosphere, eclectic local art and 1890 Wynkoop Street, Unit 100
knowledgeable, friendly staff make Jax worthy of its Denver, CO 80202
rave reviews.
303-296-0023
Category: Seafood
_________________________________________ Description: Casual, contemporary steakhouse
featuring mouth-watering steaks, slow-roasted prime
rib, daily seafood feature, tasty appetizers and
Jazz at Jack’s desserts. Dinner and late-night dining and bar.
500 16th Street #320
Category: American, Steak House
Denver, CO 80202 _________________________________________
303-433-1000
Description: Denver’s premier jazz room. This
Kiva
intimate, unique and very sexy venue features local 3090 Downing Street
and national talent performing contemporary and Denver, CO 80205
mainstream jazz, Latin and even the blues. Two
daily happy hours, smoke free environment. Home 303-832-5482
of Colorado’s own Dotsero.
Description:
Category: Bars and Clubs, Jazz Cub
_________________________________________ Category: Mexican, Southwestern
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Jet Hotel
1612 Wazee La Fiesta
Denver, CO 80202 2340 Champa Street
303-572-3300 Denver, CO 80205
303-292-2800
Description: 19 Contemporary rooms in the heart of
LoDo, near nightlife and dining. Join us in our lobby, Description: Ravenous crowds from all over town
where subtle lighting, shag rugs and comfortable flock to La Fiesta for their midday meals. They're
lounge seating are conducive to sharing a signature drawn by the convivial vibe of the huge dining room
cocktail or bottle of champagne. Live DJs spin every (this was once a Safeway), the friendly family that
weekend. “The place to see and be seen in Denver! runs the joint (which is open for weekday lunches
only) and the huge portions of delectably cheesy,
Category: Bars and Clubs, Hotels greasy, addictive Colorado-style Mexican food,
_________________________________________ including free chips and salsa, great chiles rellenos
and a hot -- very hot -- green chile packed with
pork, tomatoes and peppers.
Jimmy John’s Gourmet
Sandwiches Category: Mexican
th
622 16 Street
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Category: Mexican
La Fondue Le Rouge
1040 15th Street 1448 Market Street
Denver, CO 80202 Denver, CO 80202
303-534-0404 303-892-5555
Description: A fun place to cook your own food at Description: With its chic atmosphere and
your table. Cheese, seafood, lobster, steak, sophisticated menu, this restaurant/lounge invites
chicken, vegetarian and chocolate fondues. diners to eat, drink, and soothe their senses. Nibble
on eggplant napoleon while nestling into one of the
Category: Continental comfy white sofas, or settle into a plush red booth
_________________________________________ for a sumptuous meal.
Category: Contemporary, Bars and Clubs, French
Las Delicias _________________________________________
439 East 19th Street
Denver, CO 80203 Lime
303-839-5675 1424 Larimer Street, Unit C
Description: Denver, CO 80202
303-893-5463
Category: Mexican
_________________________________________ Description: Look below street level for this Larimer
Square treasure, which serves the town's best
Le Peep margaritas in an equally praiseworthy bar. Lime's
food also commands attention: This is reasonably
999 18th Street, Suite 105 priced but inventive Mexican-American cuisine, from
Denver, CO 80202 deep-fried flour tortillas that start each meal to
303-244-0360 excellent desserts. And be sure to say yes to the
complimentary shot of tequila that comes in a lime.
Description: Voted #1 Breakfast Restaurant by Category: Mexican, American
Consumer Report, offering innovative egg, pancake ____________________________________
and sandwich items. Breakfast and lunch catering
available. A Colorado original for more than 20
years. Little India Restaurant
Category: American, Breakfast/Lunch 1533 Champa Street
_________________________________________ Denver, CO 80202
303-629-5777
La Popluar
Description: Little India is conveniently located half
2033 Lawrence Street a block from the 16th Street Mall and two blocks
Denver, CO 80205 from the Colorado Convention Center and Denver
303-296-1687 Performing Arts Complex. Voted Denver’s Best
Indian Restaurant seven years straight featuring all
the Indian delights you love, plus nice, down-to-
Description: Down in Texas, right on the border
earth service. Open 7 days a week.
between El Paso and Juarez, there's a stand --
actually, a shack -- that sells the best tamales in the Category: Indian
known universe. But they're only slightly better than
the green-chile tamales sold every day at La
Popular. These fat rolls of masa, chicken and whole
chunks of fiery chile come freshly steamed and still
wrapped in their husks for easy eating on the run,
and the rest of La Popular’s limited menu is just as
good.
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Category: American, Bars and Clubs
LoDo’s Bar & Grill M & D’s Café
2000 East 28th Avenue
1946 Market Street
Denver, CO 80205
Denver, CO 80202
303-296-1760
303-293-2290
Description: A Denver favorite for over 28 years with
Description: LoDo’s offers “The Denver Experience” friendly service, relaxed atmosphere and incredible
with a 3000 sq. ft. patio overlooking Coors Field in food. Check out our award-winning BBQ ribs,
the Heart of Lower Downtown, an exciting sports catfish, and peach cobbler.
bar, dance floor, pool tables and an array of tasty
American cuisine. We have the space to meet your Category: BBQ
group’s needs from Vendor Receptions to Staff _________________________________________
Dinners. Can combine with Mattie’s for parties up to
500 sit down / 900 reception.
Mad Greens Inspired Eats
Category: American, Bars and Clubs, Sports Bars 1600 Stout Street, Suite # 100
_________________________________________
Denver, CO 80202
Los Cabos II 303-468-4173
1525 Champa Street Description: Named Top Salad by Rocky Mountain
Denver, CO 80202 News. Featuring high quality ingredients served
fresh in interesting combinations. Salads, soups, and
303-595-3232 Panini for lunch and dinner at four locations. Open
seven days a week. Delivery and catering available.
Description:
Category: Deli/soups/Salads
Category: South American _________________________________________
_________________________________________
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Luca d’Italia 500 16th Street
711 Grant Street Denver, CO 80202
Denver, CO 80203 303-260-7707
303-832-6600
Description: 1940’s Italian dinner house featuring
Description: grandiose portions of Southern Italian comfort food
in a warm, inviting, house environment. Banquet
Category: Italian rooms available.
_________________________________________
Category: Italian
Lucky Strike Lanes _________________________________________
th
500 16 Street, Suite 340
Denver, CO 80202 Marlowe’s
303-629-9090 501 16th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Description: With custom décor and Hollywood flare, 303-595-3700
Lucky Strike Lanes is Denver’s first bowling lounge.
Featuring 12 state of the art bowling lanes, 4 pool Description: Voted “Denver’s Best Restaurant.”
tables and a 40 foot bar, it’s the place to go for a Featuring steaks, chops, seafood and pasta. We also
group, a party and a hip American menu with a serve lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
twist.
Category: American
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1531 Stout Street, Suite 150
Denver, CO 80202
303-629-6424
McCormick’s Fish House & Bar Description: Voted Denver’s best Pizza and Italian
1659 Wazee (2005). Serving traditional Italian food quickly, in a
hip and contemporary atmosphere. Pizza, pasta,
Denver, CO 80202 Panini, salads and gelato, beer and wine at
303-825-1107 reasonable prices. Close to convention center and
16th Street Mall. We deliver.
Description: Award-winning historic seafood
Category: Italian
restaurant in lower downtown. Open seven days a
week. Banquet and meeting rooms. Breakfast,
_________________________________________
brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Mizuna
Category: Seafood 225 East 7th Avenue
_________________________________________
Denver, CO 80203
303-832-4778
Mercury Café
2199 California Street Description: Rated by Zagat’s as one of the top
Denver, CO 80205 restaurants in the nation. Mizuna is a special spot
303-294-9281 or 303-294-9258 for food lovers. Line-draped tables are clustered
through a soft yellow room where diners savor some
of Denver’s finest food. The open kitchen allows a
Description: For almost thirty years now, Marilyn peek at some of Denver’s top chefs while a
Megenity has hosted the town's most eclectic party knowledgeable wait staff provides focused, attentive
at the Mercury Cafe, her club/cafe/community service.
gathering place. Today it's an institution known as
much for its enlightening entertainment options -- Category: Italian
plays, poetry slams, tango dancing -- as it is for its _________________________________________
healthy, hippie fare. Whether vegan or carnivore,
libertarian or commie, everyone feels at home at
the Merc. Mori Sushi Bar and Tokyo
Category: Coffeehouse, Health/Vegetarian Cuisine
_________________________________________ 2019 Market Street
Denver, CO 80205
Mexico City Lounge 303-298-1864
2115 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80205 Description: Mori is housed in an old VFW post that's
303-296-0563 done double duty as a Japanese restaurant since
1948. And for a place that’s been serving sushi since
the start of Denver's love affair with Asian cuisine,
Description: Its menu boasts that Mexico City has the crew behind the ten-seat bar has a surprisingly
been family-owned for forty years -- and every year modernist take on sushi. The fish is always fresh,
shows in the depth of flavor this modest kitchen and the daily specials always interesting. But Mori is
gives its green chile (offered hot or mild), its fried about more than sushi: There’s a sake bar, as well as
tacos, its steak and breakfast burritos, even that a comprehensive menu of all the Japanese
squeeze bottle of salsa. Although this stretch of standards.
Larimer has become almost unrecognizable over the
past decade, with costly loft projects going up on all Category: Japanese, Sushi
sides, Mexico City remains a down-home cantina full
of guaranteed good food and good times.
Category: Mexican, American
_________________________________________
Mici Hand Crafted Italian
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Morton’s of Chicago Oceanaire
1710 Wynkoop Street 1400 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80202 Denver, CO 80202
303-825-3353 303-991-2277
Description: From the minute you step inside Description: Dive into a sea of ultra-fresh fish,
Morton's dark, dignified space, you feel like you're including steak-cut Alaskan halibut, seasonal
part of a very secret club: the royal order of favorites like Copper River salmon or delicacies like
carnivores. This steakhouse serves food fit for a bluefin tuna. Daily-printed menus will guide you, a
king, in king-sized portions. Order the town's best wine list as a deep as the sea will seduce you, and
martini, and ask your smooth, practiced server to the freshest seafood awaits you at the Oceanaire.
roll out the cart that displays the giant veggies, Private dining available.
spuds, steaks and still-living lobsters that could be
your meal that night. It's all part of the experience Category: Seafood
that adds up to a very fine night of fine dining. _________________________________________
Category: Steak House
_________________________________________
Osteria Marco
1453 Larimer Street
My Brother’s Bar Denver, CO 80201
2376 15th Street 303-534-5855
Denver, CO 80202 Description:
303-455-9991
Category: Italian
Description: Yes, My Brother's Bar has a fascinating _________________________________________
history: oldest still-operating bar in Denver, Neal
Cassady hang-out, yadda yadda, etc. Yes, in its Off 16th
current incarnation it’s a beloved and anachronistic
neighborhood institution that plays classical music, 1450 Glenarm Place
caters to a demographically mixed crowd of crusty Denver, CO 80202
old-timers, serious drinkers, families, artists and 303-573-1450
transplants, and from its stubby galley kitchen offers
a strange diner-slash-taproom-cum-lunchwagon
menu. But when a burger is this good – and the Description: The Crowne Plaza offers a great
kitchen cooks ’em up until 1 a.m. – you just don’t selection of Colorado cuisine. Located off the main
need anything more. lobby, the restaurant serves a la carte and a
breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner.
Category: American, Brewpub
_________________________________________ Category: American, Breakfast /Lunch
_________________________________________
nine75
975 Lincoln Street, Suite k
Old Spaghetti Factory
Denver, CO 80203 1215 18th Street
303-975-0975 Denver, CO 8202
303-295-1865
Description: nine75 is the newest number by Chef
Troy Guard. Chef Troy’s menu features hip, eclectic Description: For years, Old Spaghetti Factories have
comfort food with a twist. Kobe beef burgers, drawn families and friend to enjoy our delicious
chicken pot pie empanadas, grilled cheese, gourmet food, charming atmosphere and friendly service.
macaroni and cheese – are you hungry yet?
Category: Italian
Category: Contemporary
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Description: Unparalleled menu featuring grilled
seafood, steaks, rotisserie prime rib, pork loin, oven-
roasted garlic prawns and braised lamb steak.
Innovative cocktails and a savvy wine list.
P.F. Chang’s China Category: American
Bistro/Downtown _________________________________________
th
1415 15 Street
Denver, CO 80202 Panera Bread
303-260-7222 1330 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203
Description: A unique and harmonious blend of 303-830-7101
traditional Chinese cuisine and gracious American
hospitality in an upscale, contemporary bistro Description: Offering fresh breads, pastries and
setting. A full bar with an extensive wine list, bagels as well as made-to-order sandwiches, soups
available by the glass. Valet parking available. and freshly-tossed salads.
Category: Asian, Chinese
Category: Bakery, Deli/Soups/Salads
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Palace Arms Panzano Restaurant
321 17th Street 909 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202 Denver, CO 80202
303-297-3111 303-296-3535
Description: In the Brown Palace Hotel & Spa. This
Description: Contemporary Northern Italian Cuisine.
four-star restaurant combines internationally
Eclectic American and Italian wines. Crowded fun
acclaimed, award-winning cuisine with gracious
bar, exhibition bakery and kitchen. Gorgeous
personal service in an elegant, Napoleonic-era
ambiance in downtown.
setting. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2pm. Dinner
nightly 6-10 pm. Jackets for men.
Category: Italian
Category: Continental, International
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Paradise Bakery
Palm Restaurant 1001 16th Street, Suite A130
1672 Lawrence Denver, CO 80202
Denver, CO 80202 303-339-4737
303-825-7256
Description: Paradise Bakery & Café offers only the
freshest baked, made from scratch menu items
Description: The Palm is the original American
including gourmet coffees, muffins, award-winning
Steakhouse. Prime steak, jumbo lobster, generous
cookies, famous desserts, crisp salads, bakery fresh
portions. Smiles service and an atmosphere like
sandwiches, homemade soups, and much more. We
nowhere else. Our private dining rooms are perfect
provide exceptional catering with FREE delivery
for any affair. Open for lunch during the week and
downtown. We can customize gift baskets for any
dinner seven days a week.
occasion. Call for corporate discounting.
Category: Seafood, Steak House
Category: Bakery, Deli/Soups/Salads
_________________________________________
Palomino Euro Bistro
1515 Arapaho Street, Tower 3, Ste 150
Denver, CO 80202
303-534-7800 x 208
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Category: Cocktail Lounge
Paramount Café Pizzeria Mundo
th
519 16 Street 1312 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202 Denver, CO 80202
303-893-2000 303-825-6822
Description: Paramount Café is Denver’s best Description: At Pizzeria Mundo, owner John Pool has
gathering spot. Voted best patio & burgers. Happy specialty international pizzas covering the map from
Hour Mon-Fri 4-7 pm. Live music Thursdays at 10 pm, Coney Island to Kathmandu. He's got monthly pizza
16 TVs, 4 pool tables. specials and make-your-own pizzas and mini-pizza
rolls (strombolini) served deep-fried with sausage
Category: American and pepperoni, with olive paste and habanero chile,
_________________________________________ with hot dogs and mozzarella. He's got calzones,
which are more or less pizzas folded in half and
baked. He even has dessert pizzas. And now he has
Paris on the Platte wine and beer, too, which makes this an out-of-this-
1553 Platte Street world pizza joint.
Denver, CO 80202 Category: Pizza
303-455-2451 _________________________________________
Description: Not only is Paris open long after other Players
restaurants have shut their doors, but it opens back
up in time for that first cup of java. While away the
1550 Court Place
wee hours downing espresso and browsing through Denver, CO 80202
used books while munching on sandwiches, salads, 303-893-3333
soups and eclectic pizzas.
Description: In the Adam’s Mark Hotel. If you want
Category: Coffeehouse, Deli
to see your favorite sporting event larger than life,
_________________________________________ or enjoy Starbuck’s coffee and watch the morning
news, come to Players
Paris Wine Bar
Category: American, Sports Bars
1549 Platte Street ______________________________________
Denver, CO 80202
303-217-5805 Prima at Hotel Teatro
1100 14th Street
Description:
Denver, CO 80202
Category: Drinks, Italian 303-228-0770
_________________________________________
Description: Contemporary Italian cuisine by
Peaks Lounge ay Hyatt Regency renowned Denver chef, Kevin Taylor. Handmade
pastas, fresh fish and a modern take on Northern
Colorado Convention Center Italian classics
650 15th Street
Category: Italian
Denver, CO 80202
303-486-4433
Description: Located high atop the downtown Hyatt
Regency Denver, Peaks Lounge is a contemporary
oasis providing the perfect backdrop for
sophisticated gatherings with an unmatched view.
Our gourmet small plate cuisine and desserts are as
luxurious as our cocktails and plush confines.
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American cuisine in Denver’s most luxurious dining
room.
Category: American, Contemporary
Pulcinella Ristorante Rialto Café
934 16th Street
1800 Lawrence Street
Denver, CO 80202
Denver, CO 80202
303-893-2233
303-382-1444
Description: Born in Naples, Italy, Chef Antonio Description: Featuring expertly prepared American
brings the finest of Italian cuisine to Denver for over food, Rialto Café is a stylish, upbeat restaurant and
18 years. Allow your senses to be indulged as you bar ideally located in the heart of downtown
enjoy his personal creations as well as his traditional Denver’s 16th Street Mall. We also have meeting
Italian cuisine. Winner of Wine Spectator’s “Best rooms for groups from 5 to 70 (cocktail/receptions
Award of Excellence”. up to 150) in the Courtyard Marriott as well as room
for up to 35 for private functions on the Rialto
Category: Italian Mezzanine.
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Category: American
_________________________________________
Randolph’s Restaurant in the
Warwick Hotel Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
1776 Grant Street 1525 Blake Street
Denver, CO 80203 Denver, CO 80202
303-623-5432
Description: Continental cuisine in a casually elegant
atmosphere. Seasonal daily specials, pastas, Description: The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant is
seafood, poultry, prime meat. Reasonably priced famous for its flavorful grilled specialties and award-
wine list. winning margaritas. Enjoy daily lunch specials, tasty
soups and salads, as well as a delicious kids and
Category: Continental brunch menu. The lively atmosphere is the perfect
_________________________________________ place for a friendly gathering or a relaxing dinner in
the heart of LoDo.
Red Square Euro Bistro Category: Mexican
1512 Larimer Street, #38R _________________________________________
Denver, CO 80202
303-595-8600 Rioja
1431 Larimer Street
Description: Welcome to Denver’s hippest hub for Denver, CO 80202
delicious post-Soviet cuisine. We’ll warm you with
over 90 chilled vodkas from all over the world. We’ll 303-820-2282
please your palate with exceptional contemporary
cuisine, enjoy a casual lunch on our patio. Description: Chef Jennifer Jasinski’s much acclaimed
Mediterranean-influenced eatery in Historic Larimer
Category: International, Russian Square. Dinner 7 nights a week, lunch Wed-Sun,
_________________________________________ brunch Sat & Sun.
Category: Mediterranean
Restaurant Kevin Taylor
1106 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-820-2600
Description: Four Star, Four Diamond Restaurant
Kevin Taylor is located in the luxury, boutique Hotel
Teatro. Nationally acclaimed chef and restaurateur
Kevin Taylor serves up exquisite, contemporary
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skewers stacked with a variety of rotisserie grilled
meats carved tableside by Brazilian Gauchos.
Category: Continental, Steak Houses, Brazilian
Rise Nightclub
1909 Blake Street
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Denver, CO 80202 1445 Market Street
303-383-1909 Denver, CO 80202
303-446-2233
Description: An 18,000 square foot superclub with 5
full-service bars, 4 dance floors, 2 styles of music, Description: Featuring only the finest aged US prime,
and entertainment, and a 5,000 square foot tropical corn fed beef, fresh seafood, and a free-range
patio. Private parties, corporate events, VIP bottle chicken, veal and lamb, along with garden-fresh
service available. accompaniments. Extensive wine list. Private
dining available.
Category: Bars and Clubs
_________________________________________ Category: Steak Houses
_________________________________________
Rock Bottom Brewery
1001 16th Street
Samba Room
Denver, CO 80202 1460 Larimer Street
303-534-7616 Denver, CO 80202
720-956-1701
Description: You haven’t hit Denver until you’ve hit
Rock Bottom! Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery Description: Evoking memories of a 1960 jet-set Rio
offers an innovative menu complemented by fresh, de Janerio getaway, Samba room specializes in Latin
handcrafted beers, brewed on premise. Handcrafted Fusion cuisine, Bossa Nova dance rhythms and cool
food, great beer & fun. Serious about our food. cocktails.
Crazy about our beer.
Category: Latin
Category: American, Brew Pubs _________________________________________
_________________________________________
Sam’s No. 3 – On Curtis
Rocky Mountain Diner 1500 Curtis Street
800 18th Street Denver, CO 80202
Denver, CO 80202 303-534-1927
303-293-8383
Description: Denver’s favorite comfort food since
Description: Western diner features award winning 1927. Where else but Sam’s No. 3 do you have a full
pan-fried chicken, buffalo meat loaf, chicken-fried Vail coffee espresso bar, breakfast, lunch, dinner,
steak and a selection of outstanding Mexican dishes. and Denver’s famous hammer bar? Contemporary
Full bar and jukebox. Mon-Sat 11 am- 11 pm; Sun comfortable atmosphere with sports on the tubes.
10am -9 pm. Critically acclaimed by every major Denver
Newspaper. Come eat! Family operated for three
Category: American, Coloradoan generations.
_________________________________________
Category: American, Breakfast/Lunch, Mexican
Rodizio Grill – The Brazilian
Steakhouse
1801 Wynkoop
Denver, CO 80202
303-294-9277
Description: An authentic Brazilian steakhouse
featuring a parade of waiters holding three foot long
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four different clubs. That’s the South of Colfax
Nightlife District, an experience you don’t want to
miss! All of our venues are available for private
parties.
Ship Tavern
321 17th Street Category: Bars and Clubs
Denver, CO 80202 _________________________________________
303-297-3111
Snooze
Description: The oldest restaurant in the Brown 2262 Larimer Street
Palace hotel, the Ship Tavern opened in 1934. A Denver, CO 80205
casual menu featuring Denver’s best prime rib
(voted so in 1991), Rocky Mountain trout and buffalo 303-297-0700
burger, complements the Ship Tavern’s vast
selection of beers, microbrews, and wine. Piano Description:
entertainment each Wednesday through Saturday
evening. Category: Breakfast
_________________________________________
Category: American, Coloradoan
_________________________________________ Sports Column
1930 Blake Street
Sing Sing Denver, CO 80202
1735 19th Street 303-296-1930
Denver, CO 80202
303-291-0880 Description: Voted Best Sports Bar in Denver by Fox
Sports Net and Top 20 Sports Bars in America by
Description: Denver’s only rock ‘n roll dueling piano Sports Illustrated. Outdoor rooftop patio. Nine big
bar; sing, clap and laugh along. It’s a non-stop party screens. Full menu served late. Open 11am – 2am
all night long. daily. Banquet space available.
Category: Bars and Clubs Category: American, Sports Bars
_________________________________________ _________________________________________
Sonoda’s Downtown Steuben’s
1620 Market Street 523 East 17th Avenue
Denver, Co 80202 Denver, CO 80203
303-595-9500 303-830-1001
Description: Award-winning Japanese cuisine Description: Created by the team behind Vesta
offering quality sushi and seafood. Dipping Grill, Steuben’s is an everyday neighborhood
restaurant serving regional American food.
Category: Sushi Signature items include the lobster roll, deviled
_________________________________________ eggs, the Cubano, fried chicken, and green chili
cheeseburger. Come see why Bon Appetit, The New
York Times, and 5280 have all been raving about us.
South of Colfax Nightlife District
1155 Sherman Street Category: American
Denver, CO 80203
303-832-8628
Description: Bordered by Lincoln, Speer and Colfax
and comprised of nightlife venues all within walking
distance of one another, this is Denver’s hottest club
district. Imagine paying just one entrance fee on a
Friday or Saturday night and enjoying House and
Reggae, Hip Hop and R& B, Tip 40, Drum & Bass,
Salsa and Meringue, live Blues and Jazz, and more at
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Strata at Hyatt Regency Sushi Han
1512 Larimer Street, Unit # 20
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, CO 80202
650 15th Street
303-820-3331
Denver, CO 80202
303-486-4435 Description: Conveniently located in Writer Square,
Sushi Han has a relaxing atmosphere where the
Description: Strata Bar features an open and stylish locals gather for fresh, tasty sushi and delicious
cocktail area, capturing the eclectic downtown Japanese dishes. We also have a full bar with
Denver scene through a four-story glass wall. Relax extensive wine list available by the bottle of the
in style as you meet friends for drinks before hitting glass.
the town, or catch ip on the day’s events after work
with martinis and appetizers. Category: Asian, Sushi
_________________________________________
Category: Bars and Clubs, Cocktail Lounge
_________________________________________
Sushi Sasa
2401 15th Street, #80
Strings Restaurant
Denver, CO 80202
1700 Humboldt Street
303-433-7272
Denver, CO 80218
303-831-7310 Description: “Kokoro bebop" -- that's what chef
Wayne Conwell's doing at the very hip, ultra-modern
Description: One of Denver’s oldest and hippest Sushi Sasa. "Kokoro" from the heart of traditional
restaurants, specializing in new American cuisine, Japanese culture, "bebop" from his tendency to riff
offering creative, seasonal daily specials. The on and reinterpret Japanese soul food. More than
contemporary yet casual atmosphere offers great that, he's adding to the canon of Japanese cuisine,
service and a unique menu. bringing in the influences of Italian and French food,
as well as an intimate understanding of American
Category: American, Contemporary tastes. The menu is fusion without being fusion, new
_________________________________________ but classic -- and all of the sushi is superb. Bring the
gold card and don't forget to make reservations.
Sullivan’s Steak House Category: Japanese, Sushi
1745 Wazee _________________________________________
Denver, CO 80202
303-295-2664 Swanky’s
1938 Blake Street
Description: Amazing steaks, perfectly chilled Denver, CO 80202
martinis, great hospitality and live music… the 303-297-2399
quintessential night on the town.
Category: American, Steak Houses Description: A surprisingly fun bar that caters
_________________________________________ primarily to the baseball crowd and other beer-
swilling types, Swanky's also serves very good Cajun-
style food. The maque choux, a spicy corn casserole
Supreme Court & Nightclub not normally seen in these parts, is a treat.
1550 Court Place Category: Cajun/Creole
Denver, CO 80202
303-352-2479
Description: Offers a wonderful lunch and dinner
menu, happy hour, drink specials, live entertainment
and dancing.
Category: American, Bars and Clubs
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Tamayo The Delectable Egg
1400 Larimer Street 1625 Court Place
Denver, CO 80202 Denver, CO 80202
720-946-1433 303-934-0003
Description: The Delectable Egg is consistently
Description: Chef-owner Richard Sandoval creates a
recognized as one of Denver’s top Breakfast and
menu reminiscent of his Mexican heritage in the
Lunch establishments noted for friendly
heart of downtown Denver.
neighborhood atmosphere and a menu that boasts
Category: Mexican farm fresh, all natural ingredients. The delectable
_________________________________________ egg attracts a vibrant mix of local residents,
business professionals and out of town visitors.
Ted’s Montana Grill Category: American, Breakfast/Lunch
1401 Larimer Street _________________________________________
Denver, CO 80202
303-893-0654 The Delectable Egg
1642 Market Street
Description: At Ted’s Montana Grill, turn-of-the Denver, CO 80202
century and made-from-scratch go hand-in-hand. 303-892-5720
We are cooking comfort food for the 21st century in
our warm and genuine steakhouse setting.
Description: The Delectable Egg is consistently
Everything is fresh-made when you order. Join us
recognized as one of Denver’s top Breakfast and
for lunch or dinner or visit us online at
Lunch establishments noted for friendly
www.tedsmontanagrill.com.
neighborhood atmosphere and a menu that boasts
Category: Steak Houses farm fresh, all natural ingredients. The delectable
_________________________________________ egg attracts a vibrant mix of local residents,
business professionals and out of town visitors.
Theorie Restaurant & Lounge Category: American, Breakfast/Lunch
1920 Market Street _________________________________________
Denver, CO 80202
303-296-2255 The Dish Bistro
400 East 20th Avenue
Description: Denver, CO 80202
303-863-7473
Category: New American
_________________________________________ Description:
The Church Category: International
1160 Lincoln Street
Denver, CO 80203
303-832-2383
Description: Located in the South of Colfax Nightlife
District, The Church is where beautiful people,
beautiful music and a beautiful vibe come together
within a spectacular setting of stained glass art,
Gothic architecture, 70’ ceilings, a sushi bar,
multiple dance floors in 10 rooms & 3 floors. Voted
“best nightclub in the country,” two years in a row!
Category: Bars and Clubs
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The Funky Buddha Lounge Tiffany Rose
776 Lincoln 1550 Court Place
Denver, CO 80203 Denver, CO 80202
303-832-5075 303-893-3333
Description: If you’re looking for the perfect Description: With a warm atmosphere, Tiffany Rose
neighborhood lounge with a relaxing feel in a stylish is a great place to relax, listen to soothing music and
setting, this is it! Located in the South of Colfax have a drink.
Nightlife District, we offer great appetizers, a
wonderful martini list, and heated rooftop patio all Category: Bars and Clubs
wrapped up in this Buddha-inspired lounge with a _________________________________________
cozy and intimate appeal.
Category: Bars and Clubs Tom’s Home Cookin’
_________________________________________ 800 East 26th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
The Market 303-388-8035
1445 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80202 Description:
303-534-5140 Category: American, Barbecue, Cajun/Creole,
Southern/Soul Food
Description: After twenty years, the Market qualifies _________________________________________
as a Denver institution -- but it's still a hundred years
younger than the buildings that surround it along
Larimer Square. That means the scenery -- both Trattoria Colorado
permanent and pedestrian -- can't be beat, which is 1550 Court Place
why this is the town's top stop for people-watching. Denver, CO 80202
Grab a quick cup of coffee and a croissant or
sandwich, park yourself in a seat by the window or 303-893-3333
on the sidewalk patio and prepare to stay the day.
Description: Trattoria Colorado has a relaxing family
Category: American, Bakery, Breakfast, Coffeehouse, Deli, atmosphere with wonderful gourmet food, fabulous
Diner
buffets. We also feature Colorado’s best Sunday
____________________________________ brunch.
The Shelter/Milk Category: American, Seafood
_________________________________________
1037 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
Trinity Grille
303-572-8700
1801 Broadway
Description: Enjoy two clubs in one location. In Milk Denver, CO 80202
sit back and relax in the Jazz Room where you’ll 303-293-2288
enjoy great live music from Denver’s most talented
musicians, mingle in the intimate setting of the Description:
retro-designed Clockwork Orange Room and its cool
vibe or go vertical to the GrooveTop, a rooftop Category: American, Coloradoan
lounge with a 360 degree view of Denver. The
Shelter is “the ultimate lounge experience,” with a
stylish free-flowing layout that sports four bars, live
bands and a large urban patio. Either way, you can’t
go wrong.
Category: Bars and Clubs
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Trios Enoteca Description: World grill cuisine. Ethnic entrees and
exotic dipping sauces served in a relaxed urban
1730 Wynkoop environment in the heart of LoDo
Denver, CO 80202
Category: International
303-293-2887 _________________________________________
Description: A sophisticated yet casual atmosphere
where you can enjoy our extensive selection of wine Via Italian Trattoria and Bar
by the glass or bottle, and our award-winning menu 1801 Wynkoop Street, Suite 150
offering a large variety of appetizers and tapas. Live Denver, CO 80202
jazz/blues every night featuring local musicians.
Located across from Union Station. 303-295-1488
Category: Wine & Cigar Bars Description: Via offers a modern twist on traditional
_________________________________________ Italian dishes in a classy and hip new setting.
Features a full bar, great wine list and amazing
Two-Fisted Mario’s Italian cuisine.
1626 Market Street Category: Italian
Denver, CO 80202 _________________________________________
303-623-3523
Vinyl
Description: Two-Fisted Mario's rocks and rolls from 1082 Broadway
mid-day until midnight and beyond. One reason for Denver, CO 80203
the crowds: Two-Fisted Mario's (and Mario's Double
Daughter's Salotto, right next door) are hip, designed 303-860-8469
in a cool, organically divey way. But decor isn’t
everything; food is. And Mario's offers a near-perfect Description: Located in the South of Colfax Nightlife
imitation of the East Coast, New York-knockoff, thin- District, Vinyl consists of 5 rooms and 4 floors of
crust pizza. Even better, it sells a slice for under two high-energy beats, a state-of-the-art sound system,
bucks and serves until three in the morning. International DJs, live music, fire pits and a rooftop
Remember to buy more than you can eat; the Two- patio with incredible views of Denver.
Fisted cheese pie makes a great cold breakfast.
Category: Bars and Clubs
Category: Pizza _________________________________________
____________________________________
Wazee Supper Club
Venice Ristorante and Wine Bar 1600 15th Street
1700 Wynkoop Street Denver, CO 80202
Denver, CO 80202 303-623-9518
303-534-2222
Description: Boasting “the best pizza in the civilized
Description: First class Italian cuisine with an world,” we also offer other tasty alternatives such as
amazing wine list showcasing 800 Italian wines and top-notch appetizers, salads, sandwiches, strombolis
300 international wines. We can facilitate private and burgers. One of the few places in town that
reception needs from business functions to serves food until 1:00 am, so drop in and hang out!
anniversaries and birthdays.
Category: Italian
Category: Italian
_________________________________________
Vesta Dipping Grill
1822 Blake Street, Suite D
Denver, CO 80202
303-296-1970
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Willie G’s Seafood & Steaks serves solid Japanese food, bento-style to go and in
noodle bowls if you eat in.
1585 Lawrence Street
Denver, CO 80202 Category: Japanese/Sushi
_________________________________________
303-575-9000
Description: Located in the heart of downtown Willie
Yum Yum
G’s offers an unforgettable dining experience. Enjoy Denver Pavilions
Denver’s finest seafood and steaks in a casually 500 16th Street
elegant atmosphere.
Denver, CO 80202
Category: Seafood, Steak Houses 303-330-8087
_________________________________________
Description: A bakery boutique with fresh baked
Wynkoop Brewing Company good for yummy occasions! We treat each other
with the utmost of care. We specialize in cupcakes
1634 18th Street and special occasion cakes for weddings, graduation,
Denver, CO 80202 showers, birthdays, anniversaries and corporate
303-297-2700 gifts. We also feature cheesecakes, cookies,
brownies and muffins. We’ll cater your next special
event!
Description: The largest brew pub in the US is
located in historic downtown. Featuring fresh beer, Category: Bakery
hearty pub fare, elegant pool hall upstairs and live ________________________________________
comedy in the basement. The Wynkoop is a local
favorite and always busy and festive. Kids menu &
banquet space available. Free brewery tours. Sat 1- Zaidy’s Deli
5 pm. 1512 Lawrence Street
Category: American, Brew Pubs Denver, CO 80202
_________________________________________ 303-893-3600
Yazoo Barbeque Company Description: Zaidy’s has returned downtown, where
it started. The menu is the same as at the Cherry
2150 Broadway Creek Zaidy’s, and the service is of a similarly
Denver, CO 80205 friendly, patient and slightly flustered style. But
303-296-3334 here you can eat your Nova lox and capers, your
salami, egg and onion pancake in a subterranean
space with comfortable. This is just the place to
Description: Yazoo owner Don Hines brings a little of
settle in behind a big plate of potato latkes, a pot of
the Deep South to the heart of downtown Denver. All
coffee and a knish and get down to the very serious
of his barbecue meats are done dry, with sauce
business of having breakfast.
offered on the side. The pulled pork is amazingly
redolent of powerful pecan and hickory smoke, and Category: Breakfast, Deli
Hines uses only a dry rub to add flavor during the _________________________________________
long, low and slow cooking process. There’s a trick
to getting good grub at Yazoo, though, and that’s to
come early: When the kitchen is empty, Yazoo closes Zengo Restaurant
for the night.
1610 Little Raven Street
Category: Barbecue Denver, CO 80202
____________________________________
720-904-0965
Yoko’s Express Description: The atmosphere is elegant, yet festive-
th the perfect venue for corporate or social gatherings.
1255 19 Street Alan Yu and Chef-Owner Richard Sandoval have
Denver, CO 80205 created a vibrant urban oasis and a menu
303-292-2323 highlighting the fresh and bold flavors of Latin
America and Asia. Private group dining is always
special. Serving dinner dailt.
Description: Quick, inexpensive and proficient, this
little spot on the outside perimeter of Sakura Square
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Category: Asian, Mexican, Sushi
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