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Top 10 Dishes to Try in Denver

We dug into real FoodiesLane reviews from across the Mile High City — 25 Denver restaurants and over 100 dishes — to surface the plates foodies are actually talking about. Here are 10 must-try dishes, each backed by a real diner's words.

Curated by the FoodiesLane Team from real diner reviews
1

🍣Amazon Roll · Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Japanese · Denver
1616 16th Street, Denver

A standout sushi roll that leans into bright greens and fresh salmon. The most-reviewed Denver dish on FoodiesLane, and the only one in this list with multiple reviewers backing it up.

Roll has fresh greens and flavor was very unique, felt fresh in the mouth.— FoodiesLane diner review
2

🌮Quesabirria · Machete Tequila + Tacos

Mexican · Denver
1730 Wynkoop Street, Denver

The Wynkoop favorite that pulls in the highest view count of any dish in our Denver data. A must-try if you are working your way through LoDo tacos.

3

🍛Saag Masala with Rice or Naan · GAIA MASALA & BURGER LODO

Indian · Denver
1530 Blake Street, Denver

A LoDo take on a saag classic where reviewers singled out the paneer. Comes with your choice of rice or naan.

It was fresh tasted good, paneer in saag was well done.— FoodiesLane diner review
4

🐟Curry Salmon · Modern Market Eatery

American · Denver
900 16th Street Mall, Denver

The pick for anyone after something on the lighter, healthier side along the 16th Street Mall.

Tasty and fresh, must try if you are looking for something healthy.— FoodiesLane diner review
5

🌮Salmon Poke Tacos · JINYA Ramen Bar - Union Station

Japanese · Denver
1710 Wynkoop Street, Denver

A clever appetizer crossover near Union Station that reviewers called out for its fresh salmon and sauce.

Salmon was fresh, sauce tasted good, nice appetizer option.— FoodiesLane diner review
6

🥬Thai Brussels Sprouts · ChoLon - Downtown

Asian · Denver
1555 Blake Street, Denver

Downtown ChoLon turns a humble side into a fresh, flavor-forward small plate. Reviewers loved it, with one honest note that it runs a touch oily.

Good fresh tasty, little high on oils.— FoodiesLane diner review
7

🐟Pan-Seared Salmon · Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

Southern · Denver
1650 Wewatta Street, Denver

A well-executed pescatarian-friendly plate at this Southern kitchen near the ballpark district.

Good option for pescatarians, fish was well done tasted good.— FoodiesLane diner review
8

🍛Aloo Saag · Mint Indian Restaurant And Lounge

Indian · Denver
1531 Stout Street, Denver

A fresh, comforting potato-and-greens curry downtown that reviewers recommend grabbing when you are in the neighborhood.

Fresh and tasty, can try when you are around.— FoodiesLane diner review
9

🥗Taste of Vegies Dinner · Izakaya Den

Japanese · Denver
1487A South Pearl Street, Denver

A solid vegetarian option on South Pearl Street for anyone steering toward plant-forward plates.

Good and fresh good option if you are looking for veg options.— FoodiesLane diner review
10

🥟Char Siu Bao · Bao Brewhouse

Chinese · Denver
1317 14th Street, Denver

Rounding out the list, a bao-house staple in the 14th Street corridor worth a stop on a downtown food crawl.

Chips were really good.— FoodiesLane diner review

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