CO · Fancy
The 10 best fancy restaurants in Denver.
The birthday restaurant is the one people cite for years. That is the bar. Not the balloon. Not the complimentary dessert. The meal. Harry's list is ranked by Harry Score, and when you're paying for the scene, the card says so.
What earns the price
Expensive ≠ good. Harry has opinions.| Top two price tiers | Only restaurants priced in the top two tiers. The price tier Harry falls back to when a source says nothing is the second-lowest, so every place here is priced high by a real source. |
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| Harry Score 75+ | A higher floor than Harry's other lists: at these prices the room has to be clearly better than fine. Critic coverage feeds the score, so a Michelin or broadsheet trail counts. |
| No warnings | Anything Harry rates a tourist tax or a false economy is out. A room that's mostly paying for the scene can stay if the food scores, and its card carries that verdict. |
Harry's ten — Denver
Ranked by Harry Score.- 01Beckon
2843 Larimer St, Denver
4.7 across 539 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and World's 50 Best.
Occasion WorthyHarry
92
Worth It
77
- 02Tavernetta
italian — 1889 16th St Mall, Denver
4.6 across 2.7k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and Eater 38.
Occasion WorthyHarry
89
Worth It
75
- 03Guard and Grace
steakhouse · seafood — 1801 California St, Denver
4.7 across 4.6k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; listed in the Michelin Guide.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
Paying for the SceneHarry
87
Worth It
75
- 04Barolo Grill
italian — 3030 E 6th Ave, Denver
4.7 across 1.2k Google reviews; named by Michelin Guide and Eater 38.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
Paying for the SceneHarry
87
Worth It
74
- 05Izakaya Den
japanese — 1487A S Pearl St, Denver
4.7 across 1.3k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; hip eatery crafting traditional, intricate Japanese small plate fare in a stylish space.
Occasion WorthyHarry
86
Worth It
76
- 06Restaurant Olivia
french — 290 S Downing St, Denver
4.7 across 896 Google reviews; named by Michelin Guide and Eater 38.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
Paying for the SceneHarry
86
Worth It
74
- 07The Capital Grille
steakhouse · seafood — 1450 Larimer St, Denver
4.7 across 2.4k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby,….
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
Paying for the SceneHarry
86
Worth It
74
- 08Sushi Den
sushi · seafood — 1487 S Pearl St, Denver
4.7 across 5.3k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fish is flown in daily from Tokyo at this hopping Japanese venue with takeout options.
Occasion WorthyHarry
85
Worth It
76
- 09Jacks on Pearl
1475 S Pearl St, Denver
4.7 across 455 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.9.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
Paying for the SceneHarry
85
Worth It
74
- 10The Plimoth
american — 2335 E 28th Ave, Denver
4.7 across 755 Google reviews; eatery with a local, seasonal New American menu & rustic decor like reclaimed-wood….
Caveat: Only Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.
Occasion WorthyHarry
84
Worth It
75
How this list is built Restaurants across Denver in the top two price tiers with a Harry Score of 75 or more. Nothing Harry rates a tourist tax or a false economy. Chains with several branches get one entry. Ranked by Harry Score. No restaurant pays to appear. Scores last recomputed .