Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Alma Fonda Fina

5.0

5 (52)

$50 and over

Contemporary Mexican

LoHi

About the restaurant

Chef Curiel makes his solo restaurant debut with Alma Fonda Fina, a restaurant dedicated to sharing the integrity, tradition and culturally rich experiences that defined his culinary journey and create a transportive dining experience that embodies the beauty of Mexico. As Chef Curiel continues to push the boundaries of taste and tradition, he pays homage to his roots and uses food as a way to showcase his cultural pride.

Top review

SaraVIP

Dined 4 days ago

One of the best meals I’ve ever had! Everything we ate was wonderful. Service was great. Can’t wait to go back.

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Experience

Dining Room Reservation

Mezcaleria Alma

5.0

5 (38)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

LoHi

About the restaurant

Chef Johnny Curiel debuts Mezcaleria Alma in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood, bringing the dynamic spirit of Mexico City to life with CDMX-inspired small plates and an expansive Mexican spirits menu. Located beside Curiel’s first solo restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina, Mezcaleria Alma marks the natural next chapter in Curiel’s culinary journey to share the beauty of Mexico through food. Each dish and drink draws from Curiel’s experiences in one of the world’s most renowned culinary capitals—a city where culture and tradition merge with global inspiration and constant innovation.

While Alma Fonda Fina is a love letter to the home-cooked traditions of Chef Curiel’s childhood—the comfort food found at traditional fondas across Mexico—Mezcaleria Alma embodies the unbridled innovation that defines CDMX.

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LindsayVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I have eaten at some pretty fantastic spots over the years, but I haven’t found many that I love in Denver. This changed that! What an amazing meal. We did all different tuna dishes- all were phenomenal. Ox tail taco and burrata were unreal. Burrata may be one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. The only thing we didn’t love was the tres leches cake for dessert. It was a bit dry and trying too hard- not a real milky taste, just got raspberry from the topping. Overall, cannot recommend enough!

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Experience

Chef's Counter

Experience

Dining Room Reservation

Frasca Food and Wine

4.6

4.6 (1489)

$50 and over

Italian

Boulder

About the restaurant

Frasca is the creation of Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson. Their shared passion for Friuli-Venezia Giulian cuisine and fine wine is reflected in the exquisitely-prepared fare and a comprehensive wine list boasting over 200 varieties. The seasoned and professional staff ensures a memorable evening with their attention to detail, wine pairing, and extensive knowledge of the menu. And the pastoral, elegant dining room evokes the gracious and friendly feeling of traditional Italian Frascas. Warm and welcoming Frasca is the perfect destination for impromptu gatherings, casual dinners, and special occasions.

To purchase a gift card, please go to our website, www.frascafoodandwine.com

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Linda

Dined on Aug 5, 2024

An outstanding experience to savor for a special event. We love Frasca!

Go Fish - Denver

4.8

4.8 (101)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Baker

About the restaurant

Go Fish Japanese restaurant fits right in amongst the trendy shopping, eating, and drinking destinations on South Broadway - packed with personality and local flavor, this well kept secret is a favorite of locals looking for some quality food to go with a night on the town. If sushi isn't your thing, Go Fish also has a whole menu of Asian goodness and a full bar, serving up traditional drinks as well as the occasional wasabi shot. A must-visit for anyone looking for quality Asian food in Denver.

20% Gratuity will automatically be applied to parties of 6+

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Kim

Dined 7 days ago

We loved it! We plan this event to celebrate my son‘s birthday. The staff were all amazing. I brought in a homemade cake and they kept it a secret with me and added some beautiful gold, flake to the top, and the hostess offered to go to my car with me to get it so we could keep it a secret. In the last year so it’s been more important to me to go to restaurants who have incredibly kind people even more so than the quality of the food that is why I keep going back to Go Fish. And the food is amazing!

Chubby Fish Sushi

4.8

4.8 (77)

$30 and under

Sushi

Northglenn

About the restaurant

Premium All You Can Eat Sushi in Thornton, Colorado!

We do not accept reservations at this time, as we are first come - first serve. Our online waitlist is available from 4:30pm-10:30pm every day on the OpenTable app. We have an 8 guests maximum per group. Please call the restaurant if you have a party larger than 8 people, though we cannot guarantee larger parties will sit down together at same time or same area. Once your group is called, please come back within 10 minutes as we will need to move on to the next group on the waitlist.

Welcome to Chubby Fish Sushi!

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Olivia

Dined 2 days ago

the sushi is great every-time. the appetizers are just average but not bad.

Bruno's Italian Bistro

4.8

4.8 (966)

$30 and under

Italian

Cherry Creek

About the restaurant

We believe Brunos Italian Bistro, could be just the thing you're looking for, offers a enjoyable meal from our pasta dishes, choice of chicken, seafood or steak. Please relax with your choice of a bottle of selected wine, chilled beer or a cocktail.

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RodVIP

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

I’m so pleased to find Bruno’s open for business again. We were loyal, rabid fans when they were at Monaco and Evans, and after dining there last night I’m pleased to see they have not missed a beat. Nick, the owner, remains hands-on in the front of the house, making sure the service is on point, and the food came out perfectly. The sea bass special was outstanding as was everything else at the table. We are coming back again in 3 days.

Yampa River Icehouse

4.9

4.9 (125)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Steamboat Springs

About the restaurant

Please note the time you have been allotted for you and your party to complete your meal! Please don't be late, leave early if it is snowing! Call us with any questions/changes.

There’s a reason we’re perched down by the river. In fact, the view right outside is a nice little reminder that life is better when you go with the flow. The only thing that might make it better are some ice cold drinks, Texas-style smoky ‘cue and the company of your favorite fellow humans. So come in, take a seat, order up somethin’ good, crack open a cold one and let the good times flow like the Yampa.

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DawnVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We thoroughly enjoyed the evening. We were celebrating a birthday and they made it fun. The food was outstanding. Everyone commented on how good the prime rib was. The drinks were also outstanding. We will be back soon as we live in Hayden.

Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room

4.9

4.9 (182)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Highlands

About the restaurant

Welcome to Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room in the historic Berkeley neighborhood in West Denver!
We specialize in boutique natural wines from around the globe, local craft beers, and must-have light fare staples like cheese, charcuterie, and local desserts in the comfort of our cozy neighborhood bar. Last call is made 45 minutes prior to closing.

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KimVIP

Dined on Nov 13, 2024

Absolutely amazing as always! My favourite wine bar ever!!!

SereniTea's Tea Room

4.9

4.9 (143)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

Estes Park

About the restaurant

We are an elegant tea room serving authentic English Afternoon tea. Our space is perfect for a special gathering or celebrations such as bridal shower, birthday party, baby shower, family reunion or small wedding. Beside our signature English afternoon tea , we also have regular cafe menu include Breakfast crepe bar, all day brunch, paninis, charcuterie happy hour, wine and bubbly drinks. Reservation recommended. We have patio so you can enjoy the mountain view!

During summer our tea room open at 10am for crepes, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, pastries, coffee, and cakes. We also have lunch and charcuterie boxes togo.

We cater teas and desserts bar. Contact us for more details.

Top review

Stephen

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Christmas tea was a great experience and well worth it. Food was good, nice presentation, and most importantly, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Tea was very good too!

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Experience

Regular Cafe' Menu

Banzai Sushi - Denver

4.8

4.8 (385)

$30 and under

Japanese

Virginia Vale

About the restaurant

Limited seating available on Opentable, please call restaurant at 303-329-3366 for reservation availability.

An oasis of Japan in the heart of Denver, Colorado.
Banzai Sushi features the highest level of Japanese
cuisine crafted with a creative touch.
We're the home of "100 Rolls". Select from 100 sushi combinations ranging from the usual to the outrageous. There is a sushi roll here for
every taste. Or choose from our innovative lunch and dinner menus featuring fully cooked selections of fish, chicken or beef. All prepared in the time honored cooking traditions of Japan.

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LauraVIP

Dined 1 day ago

One of our “go to” sushi places. The black cod tempura special tonight was delicious!

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