While Denver was once known as a steakhouse town, that reputation gave way over a decade ago as the city tried to shed its cowtown image. But A5 is no step backward. Instead, it offers just the right balance of retro-inspired design elements with a modern approach to sourcing. A5 is primed for special occasions and blow-your-budget meals, but it’s also conducive to after-work drinks, so don't be intimidated by the "steakhouse" label. This is a place you’ll want to bite into, whether you’re looking for a porterhouse or just a properly made Manhattan. ($$$$)
read moreSeñor Bear is a contemporary Latin American restaurant serving up fresh dishes like Albacore Tuna Ceviche and Argentinean empanadas. Don’t skip out on their fresh and fruity summer cocktails either!
read moreMister Oso has a range of creative options like the "Mint to Be" margarita or "Mezcal marg!" This Latin-inspired hideaway will make you feel like you stepped out of Denver, if only for the evening.
read moreWhen Culinary Creative, the restaurant group behind Bar Dough, Ash'kara and Señor Bear, among others, put its power behind a sumptuous Cherry Creek cocktail bar that opened in March 2021, expectations were high. And they’ve only been exceeded. Forget Me Not, with its lively patio, is a stunner in the summer and offers fun, balanced cocktails year-round that breathe new life into a sometimes stuffy neighborhood.
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