La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal - Get the bone marrow tacos but skip the pozole

2233 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

A5 - upscale steak spot with a much more reasonably priced happy hour.

1600 15th St, Denver, CO 80202

Fish N Beer - fresh seafood and great bites. Make a reservation though!

3510 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

Bistro La Roux - upscale French cuisine

1510 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202

Yum Cha - Asian-American fusion with French influences

1520 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202

All of these places fill up fast, so make a reservation or call ahead.

Uchi - we love the sushi here, the happy hour, and the non-sushi bites.

2500 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205

Sushi Den - this sushi spot flies their fish in fresh from Japan.

1487 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210

Hop Alley - upscale Asian bites and great cocktails.

3500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

Potager - this restaurant features a frequently changing menu, fresh ingredients and the best wine pairing you've ever tried.

1109 Ogden St, Denver, CO 80218

Safta - this vibrant Israeli spot is nestled in a hotel, but has incredible bites and flavors. Also very vegetarian/vegan friendly!

3330 Brighton Blvd #201, Denver, CO 80216

Molotov - upscale and unique Ukrainian bites with an ever-changing menu!

3333 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206

Our favorite spots:

Café Miriam - low key brunch spot with amazing crepes and coffee

2217 E 21st Ave, Denver, CO 80205

Rise and Shine - this NC-based chain offers excellent biscuits and affordable pricing.

76 S Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80209

Ash'Kara - this unique spot offers an Israeli twist on traditional brunch, as well as excellent cocktails and mimosas!

2005 W 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

Popular spots: these spots tend to get packed, so make reservations if you can!

Snooze AM Eatery - This popular spot always has a line out the door. Its known for retro vibes and cocktails.

1701 Wynkoop St #150, Denver, CO 80202

Denver Biscuit Company - this hotspot has huge biscuits and southern-inspired bites.

3237 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206

Pickpocket - vegan spot featuring amazing Mediterranean cuisine for reasonable prices. Its located in a club called "Stay Tuned" so it is easy to miss if you're not looking for it.

2162 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

Somebody People - this vegan modern eatery features an incredible menu. You won't miss the meat! We love the Feed Me and the Sunday Supper, but book a reservation in advance.

1165 S Broadway #104, Denver, CO 80210

Also on this list under different headings with great veg/vegan options are: Jaya, Ash'Kara, Safta, Hop Alley, and Uchi

No reservation needed for these places!

SUVIPA - unique Thai food featuring special ingredients. Don't miss the holy basil chicken with crunchy noodles.

1015 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219

La Calle Taqueria Y Carnitas - truly authentic tacos, and we love the beef tongue.

1565 W Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80223

Meat and Eat Bistro - authentic Szechuan cuisine. We love the spicy crispy chicken, fried greenbeans, and eggplant.

10021 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231

Jaya Asian Grill - pan-Asian cuisine with a twist. Don't miss the golden eggplant, eggplant and tofu, the fried chicken, or pretty much anything else on this menu.

1699 S Colorado Blvd B, Denver, CO 80222

Señor Burrito - huge burritos with Denver flavors, especially the green chili smother!

12 E 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80203