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Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen $$
Downtown / Pub Innovative pub food is on the menu,
including house-made sausages. Reservations accepted.
1317 14th St., 303-595-4255. Lunch, DinnerF
Finn’s Manor $
RiNo / Global The indoor bar serves a wide selection
of cocktails, while food trucks offer a diverse variety of
bites, from fried chicken sandwiches to Puerto Rican
fare. 2927 Larimer St. DinnerFish N Beer $$$
RiNo / Seafood Kevin Morrison (founder of Tacos
Tequila Whiskey) offers approachable, fresh seafood
and a local beer list at this casual oysterette. Reserva-
tions not accepted. 3510 Larimer St., 303-248-3497.
Dinner, Brunch25 BEST Frasca Food and Wine $$$$
Boulder / Italian Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson
and master sommelier Bobby Stuckey’s fine-dining
mecca has racked up scores of accolades over the years
(including nods from the James Beard Foundation). The
elegant Friulano cuisine, deep wine list, and impeccable
service always wows. Reservations accepted. 1738 Pearl
St., Boulder, 303-442-6966. DinnerFruition Restaurant $$$
Country Club / American James Beard Award-
winning chef Alex Seidel’s tiny kitchen focuses on
seasonal dishes that are big on flavor. Reservations
accepted. 1313 E. Sixth Ave., 303-831-1962. DinnerG
Guard and Grace $$$$
Downtown / Steak House Chef Troy Guard’s modern
steak house offers a chic setting for his innovative fare,
which includes a raw bar and delicate salads. Reserva-
tions accepted. 1801 California St., 303-293-8500.
Lunch, DinnerGyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ $$$
Downtown / Japanese This Japanese-based chain
boasts table-top grills on which diners cook proteins
like marinated Harami skirt steak. Reservations
accepted. 1998 18th St., 720-726-4068. Lunch, DinnerH
Hearth & Dram $$$$
Downtown / American This modern saloon features
more than 350 whiskies and an ever-changing menu
anchored around wood-fire cooking. Reservations
accepted. 1801 Wewatta St., 303-623-0979. Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner25 BEST Hop Alley $$$
RiNo / Asian This hip neighborhood hangout serves
dishes rooted in Chinese tradition with a touch of
distinctive flair. Reservations accepted. 3500 Larimer St.,
720-379-8340. DinnerI
Il Posto $$$$
RiNo / Italian Sample Andrea Frizzi’s imaginative Italian
cuisine in sleek, urban environs. Reservations accepted.
2601 Larimer St., 303-394-0100. Lunch, DinnerIvy on Seventh $$
Speer / American A bright eatery serving seasonal,
European-inspired brunch and lunch dishes. Reserva-
tions accepted. 410 E. 7th, 720-828-8180. Breakfast,
Lunch, BrunchIzakaya Den $$
Platt Park / Japanese It’s been dubbed Sushi Den II,
but Izakaya Den is more than a replica of its popular
cousin. You can still order ultrafresh sushi and sashimi,
but the most exciting dishes come in the form of small
plates. Reservations accepted. 1487-A S. Pearl St.,
303-777-0691. Lunch, DinnerJ
Jamaican Grill $$
Lincoln Park / Caribbean This family-owned restau-
rant serves classic dishes like jerk chicken, fried
plantains, and rice and peas, accompanied by a menu
of rum-infused cocktails. Reservations accepted. 709 W.
8th Ave., 303-623-0013. Lunch, Dinner