Best Casual Restaurants in Denver

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AuroraBakerCentennialCentralCherry CreekDenver

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

174 restaurants available nearby

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1. Salt Water Social - Denver

3.9

Excellent(335)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cherry Creek

Booked 66 times today

Salt Water Social is your passport to the seven seas, featuring an array of signature and unique fresh seafood items, complemented by the highest quality beef dishes and elegant, delicious cocktails.Bright, fresh and influenced by the tales of the mermaids, the beautiful and colorful dining room provides an escape from the everyday.Begin your escape today into this cove of craveable delights in Denver, Colorado

2. Local Jones

4.5

Awesome(447)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cherry Creek

Booked 24 times today

Local Jones is a bustling New American Restaurant and Neighborhood Bar in the Cherry Creek neighborhood of Denver. Friends and soon to be friends come together to celebrate the things we cherish: great food, great wine, great company from morning to night. We take hospitality to heart by ensuring all of our guests feel at home and leave satisfied, nourished and inspired. HAPPY HOUR: Enjoy Local Jones Happy Hour Monday - Friday from 2 to 5 pm! | VINYL BRUNCH: Vinyl Brunch Sundays is where the cocktails flow as the vinyl spins weekly from 10 am to 2 pm.

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3. Mister Oso Wash Park

4.7

Exceptional(203)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Washington Park

Booked 20 times today

Our team explores the playful and flavorful menu at Mister Oso with rotating taco dishes, Peruvian ceviche, our award-winning coconut rice, and one of a kind churros.The vibrant atmosphere lends itself perfectly to a night out with friends, casual date night, family gathering, or a weekend brunch get-together. The transportive vibes are enhanced with tropical plants, decor, and an agave-spirits cocktail bar. Our non-alcoholic agua fresca mocktails ensure that everyone gets to enjoy a delicious, hand-crafted beverage.

4. Bon Ami

4.8

Exceptional(2196)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Washington Park

Booked 28 times today

Bon Ami- Bistro and Creperie, a restaurant in the West Washington Park neighborhood of Denver, offers authentic French cuisine in a casual bistro setting. The Dinner and Brunch are served every day. Both Brunch and Dinner menus offer a variety of savory crepes and French bistro classics - Escargot, Mussels, Croque Monsieur, Crispy Chicken and Frites, Beef Bourguignon, French Onion Soup, Steak and Frites…Monday through Friday 4 pm till 6 pm join us for a Happy Hour, enjoy half price on all bottles of wine and stay for our intimate twilight lit patio. (Please note Dinner menu opens up at 5pm).No outside food or beverages are allowed in the restaurant. We would like to kindly ask to include babies and toddlers into your reservation so that we could adequately plan our service. Thank youReservations will be asked to provide card information and will be charged for "no show" or last minute cancelations (no less than 12 hours of your reservation). Thank you for understanding

5. Undici Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(1533)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Englewood

Booked 26 times today

Updated Italian classics in contemporary surroundings. Old-school elegance, including table linens, sets the stage for Italian classics, cocktails & wines. Bring your friends, family & co-workers to enjoy a great meal & reconnect. Full bar-Banquet room-Extensive wine selection-Happy Hour 3-6

6. The Delorean

4.2

Awesome(17)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Overland

Booked 4 times today

Travel back to the 1980's at The Delorean where you will be fully immersed in 80's art, culture, and music while enjoying elevated cocktails and snacks!

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7. True Food Kitchen - Cherry Creek

4.6

Exceptional(3804)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cherry Creek

Booked 86 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Denver for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in Denver at Cherry Creek North, at the corner of East 2nd Avenue and Detroit Street. Across from Orvis, next to See Eyewear. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

8. Bacon Social House - South Broadway

4.7

Exceptional(82)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Englewood

Booked 20 times today

At Bacon Social House, breaking bread means building bonds over a shared love of brunch. Not to be confused with your average mom-and-pop pancake joint, Bacon rejects the expected to create an unforgettable food experience. Inspired by amped-up takes on American classics, our bacon-forward menu brings decadent flavors that satisfy and surprise. From our signature bacon flight to our churro French toast to piled-high Bloody Marys, there is something on our menu for everyone and every occasion.Get in on the bacon action at our South Broadway location! Located in the heart of Denver, Bacon South Broadway is a high-energy, vibrant space that will leave you feeling nourished, refreshed, and ready to take on your day.

9. MAKfam

4.7

Exceptional(7)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Baker

Booked 1 time today

MAKfam is primarily a walk-in restaurant that offers limited reservations for weekday lunches only. The majority of our tables are open for walk-ins – please come in even if you don’t see availability at your preferred time.MAKfam is a love letter to the owners' Chinese American roots, both having been raised by immigrant families who worked in restaurants. It began as a pop-up in NYC & NJ, then evolved as a stall in a Denver food hall. MAKfam is now an elevated counter-service restaurant in the Baker neighborhood serving award-winning Chinese food, natural wines, & craft cocktails. Crab Rangoons & hand-folded chicken & chive potstickers are inspired by Chinatown favorites, made with particular care & big flavor. Chicken wings with tingly málà seasoning & corned beef fried rice offer a familiar-yet inventive take on classics.MAKfam is a 2024 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand winner & Chef Kenneth Wan is the Semi Finalist in the 2024 Emerging Chef category of the James Beard Foundation.

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10. Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver

4.7

Exceptional(3045)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cherry Creek

Booked 50 times today

We’re more than oysters - we’re Colorado's best seafood restaurant! Opened 2017, this is Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood's flagship location. Our approach is to create honest food and drinks and serve them in a comfortable, casual environment. The restaurant’s culture is inspired by memories of growing up in coastal towns with families of oyster farmers and fishermen. Like them, we strive to bring you superb hospitality and delicious food with a commitment to the freshest seafood at reasonable prices. To ensure this commitment of quality, we’ve partnered with Chris Quartuccio of Blue Island Shellfish Farms in Long Island, NY to bring you nearly daily shipments of seasonal oysters and seafood, offering favorites such as Steamed Mussels, Lobster Rolls, Clam Chowder, Crab Cakes, and fish like halibut, Atlantic cod and salmon, to name a few. We invite you in for dock-to-dish dining at its best!

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TakeVIP
Las Vegas •23 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
We really enjoyed our dinner. The staff was extremely attentive and the ambience was just great. The food was very tasty and we enjoyed everything we had. In particular the Caesar salad was one of the best I’ve had anywhere; the dressing was light and tasty with just the appropriate amount of dressing. The lettuce was crisp and fresh and I was really quite impressed with this. I’ve been to many restaurants but the exceptional preparation of the Caesar salad and the ingredients were truly worth mentioning. The pasta dish was excellent. It was cooked perfectly and the flavors were subtle but quite impressive and enjoyable. The chocolate chip cookies were really excellent and a great finale to the meal.
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Local JonesPrice: Moderate• American• Cherry Creek
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4.5
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AngelaVIP
New York City •43 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
My go to place when visiting wash park. The mussels were SO good and the Brussels sprouts amazing!!! Great service as well.
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Bon AmiPrice: Moderate• French• Washington Park
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4.8
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Thomas
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and service were both exceptional! Can't wait to go back!
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Mister Oso Wash ParkPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Washington Park
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4.7
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John
Kansas City / Kansas •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
First Time eating here and we will definitely be back! Everything we ate was delicious. Highly recommend the meatballs and the butternut squash ravioli.
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Undici RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Englewood
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4.7
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VincentVIP
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My favorite restaurant in Cherry Creek . Food and ambiance is great
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Salt Water Social - DenverPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Cherry Creek
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3.9

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