Denver has over 2,000 restaurants serving all cuisines imaginable. Area specialties include Rocky Mountain trout, fresh Colorado beef, lamb and buffalo. And on a side note, Colorado produces more beer than any other state!

Here are a few popular Denver area restaurants, as reported by 5280 Magazine,
to check out:

Cheesecake Factory – A variety of food and exceptional desserts are available.
(303) 595-0333 www.cheesecakefactory.com

Barolo Grill – Italian restaurant with a Tuscan influence. The Barolo Grill features wine importing where you can taste a host of interesting, hard-to-find wines.
(303) 393-1040

Cuba Cuba – offers an authentic Cuban dinner menu.
(303) 605-2822 www.cubacubacafe.com

Capital Grille – an upscale eatery that offers dry aged steaks, an award-winning wine list, fresh seafood, chops and irresistible desserts.
(303) 539- 2500 www.thecapitalgrille.com

Little Anita’s – authentic Mexican food with over 70 items on the menu to choose from.  (303) 691-3337

MAX Burgerworks – “Designer” hamburgers
(303) 534-0944 www.maxburgerworks.com

Chianti (formerly Venice) – authentic Italian cuisine with a menu that rotates frequently, but there is always their signature homemade ravioli parmigiana in a Gorgonzola sauce and fresh tiramisu.
(303) 796-0611 www.veniceristorante.com

Blue Bonnet Cafe and Lounge - This long-standing Mexican food institution is a crowd pleaser.
(303) 778-0147

The Fort – Old-West grub reemerges at Bent Fort, rebuilt in the 1960s by the late Sam Arnold and has served the likes of former President Clinton and G-7 Summit leaders. Featuring fine beef, buffalo, game and other foods.
(303) 595-0333 www.thefort.com