Best Historic Restaurants in Central

34 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace restaurant

1. The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace

4.4

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 41 times today

Home of Afternoon Tea & The Palace Bar.Afternoon Tea, a decades-long tradition at The Brown Palace, is set amid the historic grandeur of the Atrium Lobby serenaded by a melodic piano. Guests enjoy a pot of properly brewed English tea accompanied by scones served with Devonshire cream and preserves, savory tea sandwiches, and a delightful array of classic tea pastries.Palace Bar is open Tuesday through Saturday evenings. Sip on classic cocktails, wine, or a refreshing pint with charcuterie and other inventive dishes. Live music by The John Kite Jazz Quartet will complete an unforgettable and lively experience.

2. Ship Tavern

4.0

Excellent(2256)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 21 times today

Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, "Where the World Registers."Ship Tavern opened in 1934 after the repeal of prohibition making it the oldest restaurant in our hotel. The décor includes a complete mast and crow’s nest, an old ship’s clock, Jamaican rum barrels, and a collection of sailing ship models former hotel owner, Boettcher, acquired on a visit to Cape Cod.Listen to live music and enjoy a lively meal in a vintage pub atmosphere. Savor our famous prime rib, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and steaks. Enjoy our wide selection of beers, wines and unique cocktails. Satisfy your sweet tooth with our delectable desserts.Enjoy John Kite, live on the piano, Friday & Saturday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. In order to accommodate parties of 8 or more guests, please contact us directly 3033128943

3. Restaurant Olivia

4.8

Exceptional(35)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Wash Park

Booked 30 times today

Restaurant Olivia is a pasta-focused restaurant located in Denver’s Wash Park neighborhood. Olivia is the second project from chef Ty Leon, beverage guru Austin Carson, and hospitality maven Heather Morrison. Each evening we open the doors to our restaurant as if it were our home, welcoming guests with warmth and graciousness. We believe you’ll feel our attention to hospitality the minute you step inside.We draw inspiration from classic Italian dishes and the traditions that bring them to life, but we also feature flavors and recipes from around the world. Our food is made with care and intention. We source our ingredients from organic and local producers whenever possible. Our beverage program features expertly-crafted but playful cocktails, alongside an Italian-focused wine list. We look forward to sharing with you our passion for outstanding food and service.

4. Tamayo Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(4396)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 12 times today

Located in Historic Larimer Square, Tamayo is a chic spot with a vast rooftop deck with sweeping views of the mountains. The innovative Latin menu is carefully crafted by world-renowned Chef Richard Sandoval who is often hailed as the “Father of Modern Mexican Cuisine.” Savory & authentic, the upscale Mexican cuisine at Tamayo will make any meal an unforgettable experience. With a collection of over 100 tequilas and agave-based spirits, Tamayo is also a hotspot for margaritas & hand-crafted cocktails.

5. Buckhorn Exchange

4.6

Exceptional(2221)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Central

Booked 28 times today

Welcome to a taste of history! Denver’s original steakhouse, The Buckhorn Exchange is located in the city’s oldest neighborhood, just 5-minutes from downtown Denver -- with a light-rail stop right across the street. This National Historic Landmark and Western Museum has been serving the finest in Old West fare since 1893. Prime grade beef steaks, buffalo prime rib, elk, salmon, quail, game hen, and succulent baby-back pork ribs are just some of the marvelous offerings on the Buckhorn menu. Exotic appetizers such as alligator tail and buffalo sausage are available, and no dinner is complete without the house specialty, Rocky Mountain Oysters.For lunch we serve up a lighter fare including our renowned Grandma Fanny’s pot roast sandwich, enormous beef and buffalo burgers and more!

6. Palace Arms

3.6

Very Good(1184)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 3 times today

Experience Palace Arms where you will dine amongst Napoleonic artifacts and elevated decor. Savor tastes from our locally sourced, farm fresh inspired dinner menu as you sip on one of our hand-crafted specialty cocktails or enjoy a selection from our award-winning wine list that has also been recognized multiple times by Wine Spectator. Executive Chef Kim Moyle continuously breathes new life into our iconic Palace Arms with artful plate presentations and delectable dishes.

7. Ellyngton's

3.8

Excellent(1596)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 16 times today

One of Denver’s most iconic brunch restaurants is back!Our new menu is a fusion of classic favorites with innovative twists. Indulge in one of our signature egg benedicts that are poached to perfection or delight your taste buds with our caviar waffle bites. Elevate your experience with bottomless mimosas or craft your perfect signature bloody mary with our interactive cart.Sundays will be filled with live music to add extra flair to your brunch affair!

8. range

4.5

Awesome(1593)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 21 times today

Located within the new Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center Hotel at the historic Colorado National Bank building, range offers cuisine that celebrates the cultural heritage and adventurous spirit of the American West, prepared with a modern day sophistication.range features a bar offering a wide selection of local beers, liquors and wines, a private dining room and a wood fired oven, in which much of the fare will be prepared. In addition to offering daily featured dishes, the menu changes seasonally and offers a large selection of shareable plates in addition to entrees and side dishes.range also offers free valet for all guests.

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9. Woodie Fisher Kitchen + Bar

4.5

Awesome(130)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 39 times today

The oldest remaining structure in Denver’s iconic Union Station neighborhood, historic Hose House No. 1 was one of the first fire stations in Denver. Established as a volunteer fire station in 1881, before the City of Denver created a paid fire department, it has been lovingly restored and re-imagined as an iconic, inclusive kitchen & bar.Named after one of Denver’s earliest fire foremen, Redwood “Woodie” Fisher, Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar reflects the historic building’s symbol of heritage, quality, and character. Those same values return to the historic Hose House through intentional, thoughtful design and menu items that will surprise, intrigue, and welcome.Located on the corner of 20th and Chestnut on the edge of Denver’s Union Station, Lower downtown and Ballpark neighborhoods, Woodie Fisher is an ideal location for baseball fans, city explorers, and local neighbors.

A photo of Ocean Prime - Denver - Larimer Square restaurant

10. Ocean Prime - Denver - Larimer Square

4.8

Exceptional(7539)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 51 times today

Located on Denver's Historic Larimer Square Block, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

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MVIP
Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The staff went out of their way to make us feel extremely welcome and invited us back to their reopening after remodel. If you have a chance to grab their brunch before they close for remodel, do so! Manny was a tremendous server. Seek him out if you can.
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Tamayo RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown / LoDo
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4.4
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SteveVIP
Denver / Colorado •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing food and the service is top notch. A bit pricey but you feel like they are working for it. The warm bread they serve with the 1st course is unbelievable - I ordered some to go. All their pasta dishes were excellent. We had the tasting menu, no regrets. I can’t wait to go again.
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Restaurant OliviaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Wash Park
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4.8
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Rachel
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
As a divorced woman without her son for the first Christmas ever, thank you to the staff at Ship Tavern for making my Christmas dinner with my friend special. Your exquisite hotel, lovely dining experience, and attentive staff made every moment pleasing from the valet, host, server, to the table busser that I made blush by saying Merry Christmas. Thank you for making me want to go back to savor some more while feeling included in the magic!
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Ship TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / LoDo
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PaulCVIP
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
High Tea in the Atrium was the best. Great atmosphere and Christmas decor, wonderful piano music and even better strolling carolers followed by the jazz combo playing Christmas tunes. Price was high but the experience could not be duplicated. That said, I miss the smartly uniformed doormen and found it took quite a while to get a drink and we were seated at least 30 minutes late. Also, the newly renovated Ellington's is disappointing with such poor acoustics and "all white" decor. Sorry to say that the hotel as a whole is no longer the best in Denver.
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The Grand Atrium at the Brown PalacePrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Downtown / LoDo
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4.4
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KathleenVIP
Las Vegas •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Food was delicious and prepared perfectly. Server was pushy and somewhat impatient. Ambiance fun and noise level was conducive to table conversations.
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Buckhorn ExchangePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Central
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4.6

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace

2. Ship Tavern

3. Restaurant Olivia

4. Tamayo Restaurant

5. Buckhorn Exchange

6. Palace Arms

7. Ellyngton's

8. range

9. Woodie Fisher Kitchen + Bar

10. Ocean Prime - Denver - Larimer Square

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