Dining Guide
SYMBOL KEY
NEW
Indicates a restaurant featured in 5280 for the first time (though not necessarily a restaurant that has just opened).
25 BEST
Indicates inclusion in our annual list of Denver’s best restaurants, released each October. These selections are at the discretion of 5280 editors and are subject to change.
PRICE KEY
(Average Entrée)
$under $10
$$$11 to $15
$$$$16 to $25
$$$$$26 and higher
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25 BEST
12 at Madison $$
Congress Park / American With a menu offering 18 small plates meant for sharing (plus one large-format dish meant to feed two to four people), Jeff Osaka’s cozy restaurant is ideal for dining with a small group. Don’t miss the French dip. Reservations accepted. 1160 Madison St., 720-216-0190. Dinner
25 BEST
Acorn $$
RiNo / New American Contemporary American cuisine with Southern and Moroccan notes is served from an oak-fired oven and grill at this mainstay inside the Source. Don’t miss the bar’s inventive cocktails. Reservations accepted. The Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd., 720-542-3721. Lunch, Dinner
American Elm $$
Berkeley / American Elevated American fare and classic cocktails anchor the menu at this neighborhood spot, where you can get $2 oysters and $3 shrimp cocktail every day. Don’t miss the steak and frites with bone marrow butter. Reservations accepted. 4132 W. 38th Ave., 720-749-3186. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
25 BEST
Annette $$$
Aurora / American Acorn’s former sous chef, Caroline Glover, brings a warm dining experience to Stanley Marketplace. Enjoy a family-style menu featuring seasonal salads, toasts, and wood-grilled fare. Reservations accepted. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora, Ste. 108, 720-710-9975. Dinner, Brunch
25 BEST
Arcana $$$$
Boulder / American This charming Boulder restaurant aims to explore the roots of American heritage through food. Pair a cider with the Colorado lamb or the farmer’s cheese toast. Reservations accepted. 909 Walnut St., 303-444-3885. Dinner, Brunch
Ash’Kara $$$
LoHi / Middle Eastern Chef Daniel Asher offers a playful take on Middle Eastern cuisine at this plant-bedecked eatery. Reservations accepted. 2005 W. 33rd Ave., 303-537-4407. Dinner, Brunch
Avanti Food & Beverage $$
Highland / International Visit this collective eatery to sample tenants such as Street Feud, Meta Asian Kitchen, Bistro Georgette, and more. 3200 Pecos St., 720-269-4778. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
B
Bamboo Sushi $$$
LoHi / Sushi This Portland-born sustainable sushi spot will make you feel
