The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in Denver

20 restaurants in Denver, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

1. 1

   The Wolf's Tailor

   2 Michelin stars 2025 · James Beard semifinalist 2026

   American

   4058 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211

2. 2

   Yuan Wonton

   James Beard winner 2026

   Chinese

   2878 Fairfax St, Denver, CO 80207

3. 3

   Kizaki

   James Beard semifinalist 2026 · 1 Michelin star 2025

   Japanese

   1551 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210

4. 4

   Alma Fonda Fina

   1 Michelin star 2025 · James Beard finalist 2026

   Mexican

   2556 15th St, Denver, CO 80211

5. 5

   Beckon

   1 Michelin star 2025

   American, Bars & drinks

   2843 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

6. 6

   Brutø

   1 Michelin star 2025

   Mexican, Cafe & bakery, Spanish

   1801 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202

7. 7

   Mezcaleria Alma

   1 Michelin star 2025

   Mexican, Bars & drinks

   2550 15th St, Denver, CO 80211

8. 8

   Margot

   1 Michelin star 2025

9. 9

   Ash'Kara

   Bib Gourmand 2025

   Mediterranean, Bars & drinks

   2005 W 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

10. 10

    Glo Noodle House

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    Bars & drinks, Asian fusion

    4450 W 38th Ave, Ste 130, Denver, CO 80212

11. 11

    Hop Alley

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    Chinese, Bars & drinks, Asian fusion

    3500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

12. 12

    La Diabla Pozole Y Mezcal

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    Mexican, Bars & drinks

    2233 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

13. 13

    MAKfam

    Bib Gourmand 2025 · James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Chinese, Bars & drinks, Asian fusion

    39 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80223

14. 14

    Mister Oso

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    Mexican, Latin American, Bars & drinks

    3163 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

15. 15

    Tavernetta

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    Italian

    1889 16th St, Denver, CO 80202

16. 16

    The Ginger Pig

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    Chinese, Thai, Bars & drinks

    4262 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80211

17. 17

    Barolo Grill

    James Beard finalist 2026

    Italian, Bars & drinks

    3030 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80206

18. 18

    Yacht Club

    James Beard finalist 2026

    American, Bars & drinks

    3701 N Williams St, Denver, CO 80205

19. 19

    El Taco De Mexico

    James Beard winner 2020

    Mexican, American

    714 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

20. 20

    Lady Jane

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Bars & drinks

    2021 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

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Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed September 2026.