Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in University Hills

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1. Shells and Sauce

4.7

Exceptional(3083)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 29 times today

General Manager, Oscar Venegas and Executive Chef Marcus Jimenez are serving authentic Italian American food in the heart of Congress Park. Shells and Sauce brings Old Country taste to a cozy neighborhood restaurant. If you’re craving home-made lasagna, meat or fish, Shells and Sauce has a variety of savory appetizers and entrees to chose from. We also boast an extensive wine list to pair with anything you choose, and we offer delicious desserts to top off your evening. Whether you sit on our rooftop or in our main dining room to watch our open kitchen, Shells and Sauce is a great place to entertain friends or family in an inviting setting. Step into our kitchen and let us share our passion for food!

2. Osteria Alberico

4.6

Exceptional(197)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Englewood

Booked 32 times today

Osteria Alberico is a neighborhood Italian haven in Englewood, Colorado. Led by Chef Russell Stippich, the restaurant celebrates Italy’s culinary traditions with Napoletana-style pizza, rustic pastas, and rotating proteins. The inviting atmosphere features an open layout with wood-wrapped banquette seating, deep red leather booths, and a rich soapstone bar. Textures of Italy are present in the white painted brick, custom-forged brass dome light fixtures, and stained wood paneling. Osteria Alberico boasts a comprehensive beverage program, offering a curated selection of Italian wines from benchmark producers and a full bar with classic cocktails, Italian spirits, and amaro. We look forward to welcoming you in!

3. Izakaya Den

4.8

Exceptional(1938)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Platt Park

Booked 75 times today

Izakaya Den is Denver’s popular Japanese gastropub, modeled after the lively after hours establishments found throughout Japan. The restaurant is located on South Pearl Street and is the second restaurant of the Kizaki brothers, founders and owners of Sushi Den. The menu is arranged in a tapas style, serving traditional Japanese small plates along with dishes infused with international flavors and textures. The more traditional Japanese offerings include sashimi and nigiri, sourced from daily fish shipments from around the globe, along with dumplings and noodle dishes. The global cuisine experiments with a bevy of different flavors including unique items such as Grilled Panzanella Salad (jumbo lump crab, toasted focaccia, local goat cheese, pistachios, plum wine vinaigrette), Kobe Beef Sliders (seared foie gras, pomme frittes). A gluten-free menu is also available along with a popular weekday happy hour from 5 to 6:30 pm.

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4. North Italia – Denver

4.7

Exceptional(4372)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 136 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

5. Salt Water Social - Denver

3.7

Very Good(155)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cherry Creek

Booked 60 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

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6. Shanahan's Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(9337)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Tech Center / Greenwood Village

Booked 61 times today

Shanahan's is the modern interpretation of the classic steakhouse. From the museum appearance of its exterior to the European lighting design of the interior, the space has art features of glass, steel, stone and granite that provide a timeless ambiance. Comfortable banquette seating in our Lounge area is available to book through the website. Shanahan's is a steak and seafood restaurant serving U.S.D.A prime aged Midwestern beef with a signature "Bone-In" cut selection that is not available at most steakhouses. Our seafood is all flown in fresh daily to ensure the highest quality and exceptional flavors. All fish are responsibly sourced from sustainable fisheries which mirror our commitment to the environment.

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7. 801 Chophouse - Denver

4.8

Exceptional(2651)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 47 times today

Experience only the finest, aged, USDA prime steaks and attentive, personable service in an authentic New York style steakhouse right in the heart of Cherry Creek. Combined with a daily fresh sheet that includes Maine lobster, innovative side dishes, small-batch bourbons and scotches, and an award-winning wine selection from around the world, you're sure to have an amazing culinary experience you won't find anywhere else in Denver. 801 Chophouse in Denver is open and is accepting reservations online, as well.

8. Matsuhisa Denver

4.9

Exceptional(2780)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Cherry Creek

Booked 58 times today

Featuring Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature new-style Japanese cuisine, Matsuhisa Denver anchors the ground floor of the Steele Creek luxury apartment building in Cherry Creek, Denver’s premier shopping, restaurant, and entertainment district. Our 7,800 square foot dining room is open for dinner service from 5pm nightly. Takeout available nightly from 5-9pm. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s world-famous cuisine draws influence from his classical training in Tokyo and his life abroad in Peru, Argentina, and around the world, showcasing signature dishes such as Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, Black Cod Miso and Whitefish Tiradito.

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9. Washington Park Grille

4.4

Awesome(3374)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Washington Park

Booked 25 times today

The Zagat Survey says, "There's much to like about this Washington Park Italian-New American: "good food", a "great patio" & "cheerful" service & ambiance." An upscale age-diverse crowd mingles at this popular neighborhood restaurant & gathering place east of Wash Park. A covered strip on the south and west side with heat and misters makes for convivial outdoor seating (you just might see a neighbor). A beautiful lounge is off to the side. Elegant U-shaped bar. Romantic dining room with cozy interior. A spacious & stylish banquet room with its own patio and a presentation compatible 80” HDTV complete this restaurant for every occasion.Dinners are mid-priced, with a nice selection of grilled seafood & steaks & several fancy pasta dishes. The lunch offerings include sandwiches, pizza, salads & pasta.

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10. Benihana - Denver, CO

4.1

Excellent(4363)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Tech Center / Greenwood Village

Booked 108 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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Reeju
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our server(male, dark hair ponytail, tail) and chef were amazing and picked the perfect omakase for us and timed the courses perfectly!
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Izakaya DenPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Platt Park
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4.8
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Jeff
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food is great, service is great, love the free valet parking. The lighting could be better as people were constantly reading menus with their cell phone flashlights.
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Shanahan's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Tech Center / Greenwood Village
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4.8
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SusanVIP
Denver / Colorado •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Consistently great food and service. Special dessert, pecan cheesecake, was a bonus!
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Shells and SaucePrice: Moderate• Italian• Cherry Creek
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4.7
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STACYVIP
Denver / Colorado •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Noth never disappoints! On this occasion, the restaurant was extremely busy and getting started with service took 15 minutes or so, which is unusual. Maybe they were short waitstaff? Once our service was engaged everything rolled along very smoothly and our server Jordyn W was excellent! Our meals were cooked to perfection and delicious.
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North Italia – DenverPrice: Moderate• Italian• Cherry Creek
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4.7
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DeeVIP
Denver / Colorado •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We are so excited to have a quality restaurant near our home in south Denver! It was lightly snowing, and Osteria Alberico was warm and had a nice ambiance, assisted by the twinkling of holiday lights outside. Our waiter, Jeremy, was appropriately attentive and very helpful in accommodating food allergies. The Pasta Neri or "black noodles" was incredible, as was the New York strip. Complex flavors throughout. Gluten-free pasta offerings are a bonus.They also made a great Manhattan. Its great to have such a nice dining experience 5 minutes from home!
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Osteria AlbericoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Englewood
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4.6

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194 restaurants available nearby

1. Shells and Sauce

2. Osteria Alberico

3. Izakaya Den

4. North Italia – Denver

5. Salt Water Social - Denver

6. Shanahan's Steakhouse

7. 801 Chophouse - Denver

8. Matsuhisa Denver

9. Washington Park Grille

10. Benihana - Denver, CO

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