Despite the tuxedo-clad wait staff this place is upscale without seeming overly pretentious. Inviting leather couches surround a cozy fireplace, making its cigar lounge a special place for enjoying a fine single malt scotch. All of their steaks come in generous portions and are large enough to share. Seafood options like salmon, tuna and lobster are worth trying. But most impressive of all is the wine list, which is extensive enough to come with CliffsNotes! Whether you're wanting to have an intimate romantic dinner or a fancy business meal, the restaurant even offers private dining and boardroom meeting facilities.
This restaurant is one of the more popular places to go for sushi in Denver. Its menu also offers tempura, teriyaki, and a variety of traditional Japanese soups like Udon, but the sushi is the best bet. The atmosphere is often lively with patrons crowding just inside the door, friendly hostesses, waiters and waitresses buzzing around, and plenty of noise coming from the dining room. The Sushi Den is known for bringing out the local trendsetters and is the place to be seen. Lunchtime, however, is more relaxed and quiet.
A long time LoDo breakfast haven, The Delectable Egg offers a dizzying array of egg creations. Ranging from pan-fried, scrambled, poached, and baked variations this morning hot spot can meet anyone's egg desires. Try the scrambled egg pita, the baked egg frittata, or just smother any old egg with chili. You can also order pancakes, French toast and your very own omelette variations. If you get up late, sandwiches and salads are available for lunch.
Denver's preferred spots for local sports fans, Sports Column, offers five big screen televisions along with flowing booze and great grub. The typical bar food menu offers big portions at small prices, making it perfect for groups. Bronco fans fill up the room on Sundays in autumn, so beware of showing other team allegiances. The rooftop patio bar provides refuge from the sports scene and a dance floor draws an older crowd on Friday and Saturday nights. Rip roaring fun for all!
Having won accolades around town, Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs is one of the best fast food restaurants in the city. Known for their 'gourmet hot dogs', the menu at Jim's is full of tantalizing treats. You can make your own hot dog and personalize it in your own way, but look out for German Veal, Duck Cilantro, Rattlesnake & Pheasant! You can top your preparations with special sauces too or accompany it with a tasty side-dish like fries and salad. Patrons can quench their thirst with craft beers, cocktails or shakes and cappuccinos. If you're in a hurry, they even offer take out. The restaurant is open till 3a on Fridays and Saturdays, so night revelers can put their late night hunger pangs to rest.
If there's any place that takes pizza making seriously, then it is Marco's Coal-Fired Pizza. Delivering the best quality of pizzas, this pizzeria is hard to match-up to. One of the things that Marco's is also famous for, is their gluten-free pizza base! Ambiance, staff and food have everyone raving about this place. Â
Get ready to be serenaded by Gabriel's Restaurant & Tuscan Bar snuggled in a grand old Victorian house and serving fabulous Northern Italian fare and fine wine. This charming restaurant has been wowing locals for the past 25 years with its cozy ambiance, savory dishes and beautiful vistas of the mountains. A beautiful place for special occasions, especially romantic dinners with that special someone. Come and see for yourself and then include yourself in their growing fan list. Dilettare!
Considered to be one of the city's best burger places, the aptly named Crave offers some seriously loaded burgers. Add to that, fresh ingredients and some extremely creative combinations, and you have a burger selection that's hard to resist. Some of their unique creations include Dim Sum Daffy, Nutty Professor and Love Stinks. Besides this, they also offer a choice of salads and sandwiches. Pair up your gigantic treats with an old-school milkshake to complete the pig out. There's beers as well. Check website for more.