Discover the Best New Restaurants in Denver

The opening of the Post Brewing Company on 13th Street was a happy event in Boulder. Locals love the new casual dining spot and it’s a great space to go for delicious comfort food cooked with love. As recently featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive Ins & Dives, they are famous for the fried chicken. The chickens are all humanely raised and all natural and chefs brine them for hours before dipping them into buttermilk, seasoning and frying to perfection. Make sure its on your list of new spots to try in the area.

LeRoux is the newest restaurant from Chef Lon Symensma and ChoLon Restaurant Concepts. It’s a fine dining haven located on 16th street in Lower Downtown and the interior is elegant and intimate. Perfect for a date, an important meeting or celebrating a big occasion, this fine-dining spot will wow any guests with the crystal chandeliers, tufted leather seats, tall candles, and delicious European fare. The menu spans small plates, vegetable-centric dishes and entrees of meat and seafood. Meat lovers should definitely opt for the French onion beef short ribs, a decadent braised mix of beef and veal stock.

Acova is an iconic locale in the historic district of the Highlands, or LoHi as the locals call it. It’s an excellent new restaurant Denver has on show and it brings a friendly neighborhood vibe to the former location of Patsy’s. The name means “Nest” in Italian and it does feel like the kind of place you nestle into with friends and family in order to enjoy a cocktail and a menu of eclectic American food. Try the Honey Stung fried chicken, which comes with a honey-cayenne drizzle and sausage gravy - and brunchers shouldn’t miss the $3 Bloody Mary bar on weekends!

Opened by chef Michael Beary, Zocalito Latin Bistro is a new favorite of Denver locals and visitors alike. Beary’s menu highlights the authentic ingredients and true flavors of Oaxaca using the experience of his travel in the region. He works directly with farmers and food artisans to get rare chile peppers and other ingredients. That’s why every dish here has such a standout flavors! Popular menu items include the Seafood Stew and the Korobuta Pork Tenderloin.

Denver diners are already in love with Lower Downtown’s new Italian restaurant, Jovavina. It occupies the historic space next door to the former Blake Street Vault and features an opera house marquee, adorned mirrors, former theater light fixtures and candelabras. The warm atmosphere is the perfect setting for dining on wood- and coal-fired pizzas, pastas, and vegetables. They also serve oysters on the half shell and, for dessert, soft serve in funky flavors like white truffle and cereal.

If you’re looking for an amazing sushi place in town, head to the award-winning Uchi, located in the River North neighborhood of Denver. The name Uchi means “house” in Japanese, and the original location is in Austin, Texas. It is so popular that Chef Tyson Cole thought it might be a hit in Denver, too! The non-traditional take on Japanese cuisine definitely appeals to locals and visitors from around the globe. Try a few small plates, like the Sasami Yaki, The Kosho Crudo or the Pork Belly.

Ever feel in the mood to cook but don’t want to do it at home? Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ has the answer! It’s a popular chain with locations all over the US and now diners can enjoy the first version in Denver! Grab a seat and order from the roster of proteins, including Harami skirt steak in miso marinade, certified Angus kalbi short ribs and more. Then you and your party cook them up over a grill at the center of every table. They also serve noodles, rice dishes and vegetables so you can complement your meat feasts with appropriate sides.