Noodles Express

While there’s a section on the Noodles Express menu called “America’s Popular,” that’s the least interesting part of this counter-service joint, which opened in February 2020. The bulk of the menu is a long list of Szechuan selections, and that’s where your focus should be. Many of these dishes are heavy on mouth-numbing Szechuan peppercorns […]

Noonan’s Sports Bar & Grill

While its name is a reference to Caddyshack caddy Danny Noonan, this tavern at the Club at Heather Ridge isn’t necessarily themed after the film. Yes, the joint’s house drink is the Danny Noonan, but that’s about as far as it goes. Since Noonan’s is right on the gold course, it has a built-in customer […]

North County

North County is far from the region of coastal California that inspired its name, but don’t tell that to the hordes of hungry people flocking to Lowry for fish tacos, boozy house-bottled sodas and margaritas. The beer-battered swai is a crowd favorite, with honey-lime slaw and a scratch flour tortilla. Other hits are the house […]

North Italia

Luxury cars purr to a stop in front of this Cherry Creek North mainstay at all hours of the day. The drivers valet their vehicles and head into the sleek, airy spot bedecked to meet friends — or make new ones. During the day, North Italia is popular with ladies who lunch, and who do […]

Northfield Stapleton

When Denver decided to build a new airport 25 miles northeast of downtown on what was then almost-untouched prairie, people wondered what would happen to Stapleton, the city’s original airport, and the largely industrial area around it. Well, wonder no more. Stapleton has become one of the most successful new urbanism projects in the country, […]

Novel Strand Brewing Company

Novel Strand specializes in excellent hop-focused and European beers, and the brewery’s building, a corner unit with tall ceilings and windows that make you feel connected to the outside neighborhood, offers a lovely place to drink it all in, day or night.

Novo Roasting Facility

The father-and-sons owners of Novo Coffee — Herb, Jake and Joe Brodsky — are passionate about getting the best cup of coffee possible into the hands of consumers. So they spend a lot of time forging relationships, searching for beans and perfecting the processing of their coffee. This search for perfection leads them to Ethiopia, […]

Now Pho

The difference between good pho and great pho can be as simple as a hint of too much star anise in the broth, a slice of brisket that’s just a little too chewy or a slight lack of beefy flavor. Now Pho strikes a balance of flavors in its pho broth, which has a mild […]

Nuggs Ice Cream Parlor

When brothers Chris and Nick O’Sullivan decided to open Nuggs Ice Cream – the sweet offshoot of their popular mini-chain, Brothers BBQ – they wanted to do things right. So they took an ice cream-making class prior to opening their spot in east Denver and committed to making their ice cream by hand as needed, […]

Number Thirty Eight

Number Thirty Eight, which opened in late 2020, is a massive spot with enough room both inside and on its dog-friendly patio to quell any lingering social distancing concerns. When you check in, you’re given a wristband that connects with your credit card, so you don’t ever have to get out your wallet to order […]

O Lien Kitchen

This Vietnamese spot got its start inside the Viet Hoa supermarket before moving to a brick-and-mortar space in late 2023. While it has standards like pho and rice and noodle bowls, O Lien is also dishing specialties from Huế, including bánh khoái, a fried crepe made of rice flour that has a yellow hue from […]

Oak at Fourteenth

Bryan Dayton and Steve Redzikowski opened Oak at Fourteenth in 2011 and almost immediately suffered a three-month closure because of a fire. But in the years since, Oak has grown to the top of Boulder’s fine dining scene. Today the menu boasts a seasonal approach, with wood-fired foods inspired by the many cultures that make […]

Oblio’s Park Hill

Open since 1996, this neighborhood pizzeria in Park Hill has gone through a couple of changes in ownership. In 2014, it was purchased by one of its original founders, Dawn McKay, and her daughters, Morgan and Tegwin. Known for great kid programming, family-friendly atmosphere and pizza, it’s recently shifted its offerings to include housemade pasta […]

Ocean Prime

Ocean Prime has sailed into the last major space in Larimer Square, and things are going swimmingly for this “modern supper club,” the latest from Cameron Mitchell, an Ohio restaurateur who launched the progenitor of Ocean Prime in Columbus in 2006. The concept may come from the Midwest, but it fits right into Denver, with […]

Odde’s Music Grill

The OMG is your one-stop destination for delectable foods, great drinks, stylish atmosphere, and cool live music in Colorado. You’ll never want to be anywhere else when you dine in and hang out here.

Odell Brewing Sloan’s Lake

Odell built its lake-side location in 2021 and along with plenty of room inside, it boasts a rooftop patio with ample space, quintessentially Denver views of the lake, and a delicious variety of beers that are brewed beneath your feet. It’s also the first Odell location to offer housemade dining options, including pizzas topped with […]