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DINING GUIDE

PRICE KEY (Average Entrée)

UNDER $ 10 ▪ $$ $ 11 TO $ 15 ▪ $$$ $ 16 TO $ 25 ▪ $$$$ $ 26 AND HIGHER.

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SYMBOL KEY

NEW

Indicates a restaurant featured in 5280 for the first time (though not necessarily a restaurant that has just opened).

25 BEST

Indicates inclusion in 5280’s 2022 list of Denver’s best restaurants. These selections are at the discretion of 5280 editors and are subject to change.

A

25 BEST A5

$$$$

Downtown / Steak House The team behind Forget Me Not and Tap and Burger offers a refreshing chophouse experience with a stellar lineup of steaks in a hip, delightfully funky bar and dining room. Reservations accepted. 1600 15th St., 303-623-0534. Dinner

African Grill & Bar

$$$

Lakewood / African Head to this cheery African restaurant for rich stews, fried fish, rice dishes, and friendly service. Get the chakalaka, a traditional vegetarian South African stew. 955 S. Kipling Pkwy., Lakewood, 720-229-7778. Lunch, Dinner

25 BEST Annette

$$$

Aurora / American Caroline Glover brings a warm, intimate dining experience to Stanley Marketplace. Enjoy a family-style menu featuring seasonal salads, toasts, and wood-grilled fare. Reservations accepted. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Ste. 108, Aurora. 720-710-9975. Dinner

B

Beckon

$$$$

RiNo / Contemporary Chef Duncan Holmes brings an elevated, intimate dining experience to Larimer Street. The seasonal menu changes frequently, and excellent, thoughtful wine pairings are available. Reservations accepted. 2843 Larimer St., 303-749-0020. Dinner

25 BEST Bellota

$$$

RiNo / Mexican Go for elevated regional Mexican fare like shrimp tacos basted in shrimp-shell-infused butter and the popular fried quesadilla de requesón. Pair your meal with a tequila- or mezcal-based

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