DINING GUIDE
PRICE KEY
(Average Entrée)
$ UNDER $10 ■ $$ $11 TO $15 ■ $$$ $16 TO $25 ■ $$$$ $26 AND HIGHER
Due to mandated dine-in closures at press time, this list features only those businesses serving takeout. For a more extensive list, go to 5280.com.
SYMBOL KEY
25 BEST
Indicates inclusion in our annual list of Denver’s best restaurants, released each October. These selections are at the discretion of 5280 editors and are subject to change.
A
25 BEST Acorn $$ 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. The Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd., 720-542-3721. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
American Elm $$ Berkeley / New American Elevated fare and excellent classic cocktails anchor the menu at this neighborhood spot. 4132 W. 38th Ave., 720-749-3186. Lunch, Dinner
25 BEST Annette $$$ Aurora / New American Acorn’s former sous chef, Caroline Glover, brings a warm dining experience to Stanley Marketplace with Annette. Enjoy a family-style menu featuring seasonal salads, toasts, and wood-grilled fare. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Ste. 108, Aurora, 720-710-9975. Dinner
25 BEST Arcana $$$$ Boulder / American This charming Boulder restaurant explores the roots of American heritage through food. Pair a local cider with the likes of Colorado lamb, red lentil dal, or farmer’s cheese toast. 909 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-444-3885. Dinner
B
Barcelona Wine Bar $$ RiNo / Spanish This trendy wine bar specializes in Spanish wine and tapas. Try the paella mariscos. 2900 Larimer St., 303-816-3300. Dinner
25 BEST Uptown Area / Seasonal A sustainable-sourcing mantra permeates a menu featuring everything from local lamb to cod collars. Look for weekend farmers’ market pop-ups and to-go pastas and meal kits from sister restaurant, Coperta.
