Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Congress Park

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AuroraBakerCentralCherry CreekDenverDowntown / LoDo

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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40 restaurants available nearby

1. Steuben's

4.6

Exceptional(1333)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Uptown

Booked 33 times today

Steuben’s is named after a restaurant in Boston that my Great Uncles, Max and Joe, opened in 1945. Steuben's became a famous Boston restaurant, nightclub, and hotspot from the 1940’s to the 1960’s on Boylston Street. The Vienna Room, The Cave, and The Blue Room were all part of the Steuben's space and hosted Big Band, Jazz, and Swing groups with The Rat Pack, proms and sweet sixteens, and more. In its prime, Steuben’s was the center of the Boston dining and nightlife scene.

2. Acova

4.8

Exceptional(2104)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Highlands

Booked 43 times today

Acova is writing the next chapter of one of Denver’s great neighborhoods. An iconic locale in a historic district, Acova builds on the rich story of “The Northside” (now known as LoHi) by breathing new life into an address with soul. Even its name pays homage to its South Broadway sibling restaurant The Hornet, while tipping a cap to its storied Italian predecessor Patsy’s. The place you bring friends and family from out of town to show them what Denver’s all about. The place you go for that after work cocktail, or your go to date spot, whether it’s your first or 50th date. The place you get the group together on a Saturday night, and where you recover together on a Sunday morning. Acova is the next Highlands institution, bearing vintage flair and contemporary charm that threads the past into the future. Acova brings you back time and again because you are part of this story now, and Acova is part of yours.

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3. Odyssey Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(3328)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Central

Booked 74 times today

Odyssey Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar serves up classic Sicilian and Italian dishes that are described as 'true comfort food' by reviewers. It's a family-operated gem in a 111 year old historical Victorian Mansion that provides a cozy and warm atmosphere, making it perfect for all occasions. The food is consistently praised for its quality and value.

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4. Culinary Dropout - Denver

4.5

Awesome(1288)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mayfair

Booked 30 times today

Culinary Dropout in Denver is all about comfort food, from their crowd-pleasing pretzel bites to their famous fried chicken. As one review put it, 'Good home comfort food with a vibrant ambiance and great service'. The menu is full of classic dishes that are always consistent and 'always amazing', as another reviewer noted. The ambiance is laid-back and fun, making it a go-to spot for comfort food that reminds you of home.

5. Shells and Sauce

4.7

Exceptional(3089)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 12 times today

Shells and Sauce is the epitome of comfort food, serving up authentic Italian American dishes. As one reviewer said, it's a 'neighborhood gem with a flair for Italian cuisine'. With dishes like home-made lasagna and red wine glazed pork osso bucco, it's the kind of place that reminds you of a treasured NYC hole-in-the-wall restaurant. The staff is consistently friendly and the ambiance is warm and inviting.

6. Mezcaleria Alma

5.0

Exceptional(105)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi

Booked 53 times today

Chef Johnny Curiel debuts Mezcaleria Alma in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood, bringing the dynamic spirit of Mexico City to life with CDMX-inspired small plates and an expansive Mexican spirits menu. Located beside Curiel’s first solo restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina, Mezcaleria Alma marks the natural next chapter in Curiel’s culinary journey to share the beauty of Mexico through food. Each dish and drink draws from Curiel’s experiences in one of the world’s most renowned culinary capitals—a city where culture and tradition merge with global inspiration and constant innovation. While Alma Fonda Fina is a love letter to the home-cooked traditions of Chef Curiel’s childhood—the comfort food found at traditional fondas across Mexico—Mezcaleria Alma embodies the unbridled innovation that defines CDMX.

7. Fox and The Hen

4.8

Exceptional(98)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Whittier

Booked 4 times today

Fox and The Hen is inspired by a love of all things breakfast aka #MorningStuff. Here, we believe all the best things happen in the morning: sunrises, coffee drinks, small breakfast burritos tucked in large breakfast burritos and walks of shame. Born out of Carrie Baird and Michael Fox’s true love for classic American breakfast served with lighthearted twists and an equal passion of all things boozy-brunch-drinks, Fox & The Hen is your new LoHi all-day breakfast concept. Our focus is bringing friends and family together, incredibly delicious (and fun!) food, creative beverages and having everyone who leaves the Fox & the Hen feel their day is better than when they came in.We do not seat incomplete parties, sorry.

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8. Hamburger Mary's - Denver

4.8

Exceptional(49)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Denver

Booked 6 times today

Located in the City Park West neighborhood, Hamburger Mary's Denver has over-the-top entertainment with impressive eats. Stop by for a juicy burger, cocktails on our outdoor patios, or one of our events!Our purple house hides off of the best outdoor patios in Denver! Come by for a burger or a beer and see what it's all about! Although we are known for our entertainment, we focus on food and service. Check out our reviews then come check out Hamburger Mary's

9. Satchel's on 6th

4.8

Exceptional(1602)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Cherry Creek

Booked 16 times today

Satchel's on 6th.Named after the owner’s youngest son, Satchel’s on 6th is the place to eat and drink. Our Chef has created a contemporary, eclectic, New American neighborhood menu using seasonal ingredients that results in refined flavors and inspired plates. We've put our heart and soul into this place and it gives us great pleasure to serve you. Warm wood tones and exposed brick highlight this cozy, 50 seat space that has made its home on East Denver reinvigorated 6th Avenue. Says Casalini, Our goal is to become the best go-to, indispensable restaurant in the neighborhood. Period. End of story.

10. Carmine's On Penn

4.5

Awesome(2704)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wash Park

Booked 13 times today

Carmine's on Penn was established in 1994 as a neighborhood, family-style Italian restaurant. Our atmosphere is casual, festive, and friendly. Our servers bring the menu to life, describing dishes and offering advice on selecting just the right combination of food and beverage. We accept reservations for up to 8 people online. Please include persons of any age in the reservation. For parties of 9 guests or more, kindly call the restaurant directly.A 3.5% Kitchen Living Wage is shared among our kitchen team in an equitable manner.

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Jeffrey
Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Junior, our server, was fantastic! Attentive and patient, knowledgeable and fun. The food was great and a good time was had by all!
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Steuben'sPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Uptown
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4.6
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Sharin
Denver / Colorado •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious food. Loved the deep fried artichoke’s!Fun atmosphere, nice crowd. Lots of action but still very easy to talk and hear my friends. They brought me a free birthday dessert, very nice touch. Great waitress, very friendly. Will definitely go back.
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AcovaPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Highlands
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4.8
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Andrew
Fort Lauderdale •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The service from our waiter was exceptional, pleasant and warm, they spent time and went through the menu and gave their personal favorite, whilst highlighting the dishes of the day. The food was great and service was as well, it’s a great place for social meets as the atmosphere at the restaurant was flowing with people from all ages. This place is a must try.
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Shells and SaucePrice: Moderate• Italian• Cherry Creek
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4.7
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Jeanne
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Staff was delightful, professional, and very helpful. They created a delicious workaround for dietary restrictions. Yum! Thank you!
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Culinary Dropout - DenverPrice: Moderate• American• Mayfair
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4.5
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LourdesVIP
Denver / Colorado •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Kohki was a delight and the food was amazing! Loved the limoncello as well.
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Odyssey Italian Restaurant & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Central
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4.6

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