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A photo of Stem Ciders - RiNo restaurant
1. Stem Ciders - RiNo
4.4
Awesome(93)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Denver)
Stem Ciders newest Taproom and community restaurant is open and offering hand crafted hard ciders and curated cocktails complementing elevated, casual cuisine. Full bar, live music, amazing culinary creations topped with amazing service! We allow 2 hours for dining, and ask you to respect that during our busiest times so we can see as many guests that we can. We welcome you to grab another cider and hang outside! Newborns, babies and toddlers are just little humans, and they count as a person in your party.For parties greater than 10ppl up to 20 ppl please call us for reservations. Any parties larger than 20ppl are considered an event, and requests can be made through this link: https://stemciders.com/private-events/Tuesdays - Industry Night! Deals and Specials! Wednesdays - Wine Down Wednesdays! Brunch: Thursday - Friday 12-3pmSat/Sun - 11-3pm
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2. Alma Fonda Fina
5.0
Exceptional(81)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi
Booked 99 times today
Chef Curiel makes his solo restaurant debut with Alma Fonda Fina, a restaurant dedicated to sharing the integrity, tradition and culturally rich experiences that defined his culinary journey and create a transportive dining experience that embodies the beauty of Mexico. As Chef Curiel continues to push the boundaries of taste and tradition, he pays homage to his roots and uses food as a way to showcase his cultural pride.
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3. The Wolf's Tailor
new
4.9
Exceptional(55)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Sunnyside
Booked 20 times today
This journey began in defense of the maker, those that bring to light from darkness, an idea. Our inspiration comes from memory, of travels we’ve taken - it is the thread that helps us bind our creation. Wolf’s is the laboratory where inspiration turns to creation, creation is stitched into a form that when examined takes guests on the creators' journey of exploration. But the quest to create comes not for the supplication of an audience, but for the continual introspective pursuit of pushing the boundaries of what we know as possible.
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4. The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace
4.4
Awesome(4751)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 48 times today
Home of Afternoon Tea & The Palace Bar.Afternoon Tea, a decades-long tradition at The Brown Palace, is set amid the historic grandeur of the Atrium Lobby serenaded by a melodic piano. Guests enjoy a pot of properly brewed English tea accompanied by scones served with Devonshire cream and preserves, savory tea sandwiches, and a delightful array of classic tea pastries.Palace Bar is open Tuesday through Saturday evenings. Sip on classic cocktails, wine, or a refreshing pint with charcuterie and other inventive dishes. Live music by The John Kite Jazz Quartet will complete an unforgettable and lively experience.
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5. Acova
4.7
Exceptional(2062)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Highlands
Booked 30 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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6. Satchel's on 6th
4.9
Exceptional(1579)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Cherry Creek
Booked 10 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.
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7. Ukiyo
4.8
Exceptional(99)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese Speciality • Whittier
Booked 5 times today
UKIYO is a 12-seat omakase (chef choice) restaurant located on Larimer Square of downtown Denver, curated by chef Phraseuth ‘Paul’ Sananikone. The UKIYO multi-course omakase experience uses Japanese techniques with worldly flavors transforming it into a unique tasting menu where his offerings change based on ingredient seasonality and availability.
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8. Wildflower - Denver
4.8
Exceptional(1124)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Highlands
Booked 20 times today
Wildflower is a restaurant that highlights seasonal, locally-sourced, plant-forward shared plates. Wildflower boasts a stunning bar featuring exquisite cocktails & natural wines. The experience draws inspiration from the Western landscape and the traditions of the neighborhood's original Italian and Mexican settlers. Features on the menu such as the "Bouquet of Wildflowers," a chef-driven server-tailored tasting experience, have proven to be successful and highly appreciated by guests.Due to the limited size of the space we kindly ask our guests making reservations to join us for dinner experiences. Accommodations at the bar are available upon a first-come first-seated basis. Reservations at Wildflower made for drinks only are not permitted unless approved by management. Wildflower is a cashless property. To support the continued operation of Wildflower, a 20% Operations Surcharge and 4% BOH Surcharge will be applied to all orders. Gratuity is neither expected nor anticipated.
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9. Coperta
4.7
Exceptional(1646)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Uptown
Booked 26 times today
Ciao, Benevenuto a Coperta! We specialize in the Food and Wine of Rome and Southern Italy. Coperta translates to blanket; we want to surround you with comforting food and hospitality during your experience with us. The Mezzogiorno separates from the South from the North of Italy. We take pride in these regions and the history of their food and culture. We offer a full service bar and extensive Wine List of Southern Italian wines. Our decor is charmingly old school with big windows and tile floors. We would love for you to come to see us!We accept reservations nightly and our bar area is open seating. If you do not see your desired time please give us a call!
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10. Bao Brewhouse
4.5
Awesome(946)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 28 times today
(RESERVATIONS FOR THE TAP ROOM ARE ONLY AVAILABLE DURING LUNCH HOURS and MONDAY EVENINGS)(ONE AND A HALF HOUR TIME LIMIT)Bao Brewhouse is a multi-concept restaurant, the first floor is known as the Tap Room, in which you will find service via QR codes, WALK-IN'S ONLY, Chinese street food inspired fare and a local rotating draft list. The second floor is known as our Tea Room, there you will find a more traditional dining experience with a twist. The Tea Room menu and ambiance lend to more curated and intimate affair, with a vast tea selection ranging from herbal to puer, a thoughtfully selected wine list with a tea-centric cocktail program to satisfy even the most adventurous of palates. The Tea room has a DJ every Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday giving the room a not-so-stuffy feeling.**Please note** Bao Brewhouse holds two separate flights of stairs to enter each of the two dining rooms. The building does NOT have an elevator. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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  • Stacey
    Denver / Colorado •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The service was spot on; our food came out quickly and everything was well executed. The fish and chips were particularly delicious the fish really fresh, the fries and the coating crisp without being oily. Nice wine by the glass selection especially fun to have some good interesting whites. The dessert menu is probably the best value in Denver. Will definitely eat there again.
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    AcovaPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Highlands
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    4.7
  • Jackeline
    Denver / Colorado •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Thank our lucky stars we have finally tried Alma fonda fina!!! This place lived up to its expectations and more; The ambiance and decor had substance but weren't to overwhelming or distracting, it's a cozy vibe and everyone seems elated to be there. Now for the food... There were so many times throughout the night that it almost brought me to tears. It was SO good and the dishes were all humble mexican dishes with only slight additions that knocked it out of this world with flavor, there were also some dishes that i would typically not try or ask for certain things removed but that didn't even matter in this case it was all so good.The staff were amazing from the time we stepped in we were taken care of, our cup was never empty they knew when to check in on us or give recommendations. I would 1000% recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting to experience there own Anton ego momemt because that is what I experienced, this place brought me back to childhood; to an amazing nostalgic moment I can't wait to experience again.
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    Alma Fonda FinaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• LoHi
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    5
  • Jonathan
    Denver / Colorado •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We've tried to get a table here for years and on a whim got on open table for my wife's birthday. Our experience and expectations were exceeds! Service impeccable, food a great adventure, and expert wine pairings. This is worth a special occasion splurge.
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    The Wolf's TailorPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Sunnyside
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    4.9
  • PaulCVIP
    Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    High Tea in the Atrium was the best. Great atmosphere and Christmas decor, wonderful piano music and even better strolling carolers followed by the jazz combo playing Christmas tunes. Price was high but the experience could not be duplicated. That said, I miss the smartly uniformed doormen and found it took quite a while to get a drink and we were seated at least 30 minutes late. Also, the newly renovated Ellington's is disappointing with such poor acoustics and "all white" decor. Sorry to say that the hotel as a whole is no longer the best in Denver.
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    The Grand Atrium at the Brown PalacePrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Downtown / LoDo
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    4.4
  • Kori
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 16, 2024
    We had a great time playing music bingo! Great staff
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    Stem Ciders - RiNoPrice: Moderate• American• River North (Denver)
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    4.4

Discover best cozy restaurants in River North (Denver)

Discover the charm of cozy dining in Denver's vibrant River North neighborhood. Our selection of cozy restaurants offers a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for those seeking a relaxed dining experience. Each establishment reflects the unique spirit of Denver, combining rustic decor with modern comforts to create a truly intimate ambiance. These restaurants are renowned for their exceptional service and commitment to providing a memorable meal, whether you're in the mood for innovative American cuisine or international flavors. River North is a culinary hotspot in Denver, known for its diverse dining scene and artistic flair. Visitors can expect a blend of casual eateries and sophisticated dining options, all maintaining a cozy vibe that's perfect for a night out with friends or a romantic dinner. Experience the best of Denver's cozy restaurants and enjoy a meal that not only satisfies your palate but also encapsulates the heartwarming essence of River North.

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