Best Vegan Restaurants in University Hills

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1. Bang Up To The Elephant

4.9

Exceptional(259)

Price: Moderate

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Central

Booked 8 times today

Bang Up to the Elephant blends the intimacy of indoor dining with the natural enchantment of the outdoors, providing a sultry space for escape and rejuvenation. The restaurant’s namesake, a Victorian-era phrase for 'properly done,' is reflected in every detail, from its spirited atmosphere to its thoughtfully prepared dishes, creating one of the more unique dining experiences in Denver.Prioritizing the well-being of our life-sustaining oceans and land, the restaurant serves 100% plant-based dishes that are considerately crafted. Bang Up to the Elephant’s lush ambiance embodies our passion for focused and always-evolving menus that are globally inspired. With adventurous spices and heat, our ingredients are always vegan, fresh-from-scratch, and carefully sourced.Amidst the tree–lined heart of our historically artistic Capitol Hill neighborhood, the restaurant hosts local art and entertainers through ongoing events – a must-visit for Denver's socially vibrant dining and arts scene.

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2. True Food Kitchen - Cherry Creek

4.5

Awesome(3736)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cherry Creek

Booked 91 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.

3. Izakaya Den

4.8

Exceptional(1928)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Platt Park

Booked 40 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.

4. Local Jones

4.4

Awesome(425)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cherry Creek

Booked 33 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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5. Culinary Dropout - Denver

4.5

Awesome(1238)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mayfair

Booked 64 times today

Reserve your spot to experience classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey, you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks.

6. Kini's

4.8

Exceptional(538)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Cherry Creek

Booked 1 time today

From the team behind Quality Italian.Kini’s is a new restaurant in Cherry Creek featuring light, Mediterranean dishes, approachable wines, and a regionally-inspired cocktail list with something for everyone. The dining room is designed to transport guests to an idyllic summer night in a quaint Greek island town, and our Isle Room is perfect for private events and large parties.

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7. Toro Latin Kitchen + Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(1088)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Cherry Creek

Booked 30 times today

In the tradition of Central and South American convivial dining culture, Toro Denver features a ceviche bar, small plates, steaks and other family-style entrees, plus, hand-muddled cocktails and local beer and wine. Relaxed and inviting, Toro invites you to share in authentic Latin ingredients, international flavors, and artful dishes at our Cherry Creek Denver restaurant.

8. Carmine's On Penn

4.6

Exceptional(2696)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Washington Park

Booked 21 times today

Carmine's on Penn was established in 1994 as a neighborhood, family-style Italian restaurant. Our atmosphere is casual, festive, and friendly. Our servers bring the menu to life, describing dishes and offering advice on selecting just the right combination of food and beverage. We accept reservations for up to 8 people online. Please include persons of any age in the reservation. For parties of 9 guests or more, kindly call the restaurant directly.A 3.5% Kitchen Living Wage is shared among our kitchen team in an equitable manner.

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9. Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Landmark in Greenwood Village

4.7

Exceptional(2189)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Tech Center / Greenwood Village

Booked 76 times today

The name Hapa is derived from the Hawaiian term that describes a harmonious blend of Asian and American cultures. Like our name, our food reflects this dynamic combination. The menu is based on traditional Japanese cooking fundamentals which are then amplified, muted, or mixed with influences from many different styles of cooking until they are something completely new: they're Hapa. We have stretched the boundaries of creativity to develop dishes that defy all the rules while holding true to our roots. We hope you will find our menu innovative, uninhibited, and distinctly fun!

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10. One Barrel - American Bistro & Wine Bar

4.7

Exceptional(568)

Price: Expensive

• American • Englewood

Booked 1 time today

One Barrel has prepared intriguing gourmet dinner menus that will delight foodies as well as those of you who just love good-tasting food. We're confident you wont get bored with our selections; we will be serving a rotating seasonal menu with daily specials. The One Barrel standards will allow nothing less than fresh, high-quality offerings, including Colorado ingredients as much as possible. Due to Covid-19 we will do our best to have all we can in stock but our menu will be limited and on first come first serve. We are taking safety precautions very seriously and asks all our guests to do the same. We're now open for lunch during the week, happy hour and dinner. We are thrilled to be back open and we can't wait to see everyone's smiling faces!

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meganVIP
Denver / Colorado •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Luca was amazing!! The food was great, as always, and we had 2 littles with us and everyone was so accommodating.
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Izakaya DenPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Platt Park
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4.8
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Laura
Denver / Colorado •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing from the second we walked in!! Granted, it was 11am for brunch but everything was WONDERFUL. Casual, relaxed, trendy…not over board. If the AARP set feel super comfortable, they’ve nailed it 😁 The Feta and Tahini appetizer… OMG! You have to get it. First time eating there, I’m in love.
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Culinary Dropout - DenverPrice: Moderate• American• Mayfair
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4.5
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DavidVIP
Denver / Colorado •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
As always, Local Jones serves up unique and ever-changing dishes in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. It's not cheap, but you receive value for the money. High on our recommendation list to both residents and visitors.
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Local JonesPrice: Moderate• American• Cherry Creek
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4.4
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Alex
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
True food never disappoints, and this experience was no exception. The food was delicious, perfectly cooked, and came out so fast! Our server Jesse was delightful, personable and made our experience even better:) True food is always at the top of our list when dining in Denver for any occasion.
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True Food Kitchen - Cherry CreekPrice: Moderate• American• Cherry Creek
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4.5
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Katie
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
We had the best experience! This restaurant is so much fun and a great atmosphere, delicious drinks, and unique tasty food. We had a large group for a birthday party and they were so accommodating. We got our drinks and apps quickly and all the food was amazing. The ambience has a tropical club vibe without it being loud tacky. Great place for a group to have a good time! Be aware, parking is VERY difficult to find!
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Bang Up To The ElephantPrice: Moderate• Vegetarian / Vegan• Central
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4.9

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60 restaurants available nearby

1. Bang Up To The Elephant

2. True Food Kitchen - Cherry Creek

3. Izakaya Den

4. Local Jones

5. Culinary Dropout - Denver

6. Kini's

7. Toro Latin Kitchen + Lounge

8. Carmine's On Penn

9. Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Landmark in Greenwood Village

10. One Barrel - American Bistro & Wine Bar

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