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Easter Brunch

DENVER

The Berkshire American
13/20
7352 E. 29th Ave.
Denver, CO 80238
303-321-4010
Hip neighborhood spot celebrates America's love affair with bacon. More...

Bistro Vendôme French
14/20
Dining Room at Bistro Vendôme, Denver, CO 1420 Larimer St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-825-3232
Enjoy French comfort food and choose from 65 French wines in a quaint, authentic Parisian-style bistro. More...

black pearl New American
13/20
1529 S. Pearl St.
Denver, CO 80210
303-777-0500
The focus is on seafood and small-estate wines in this sleek neighborhood restaurant on Old South Pearl. More...

Bloom American
13/20
1 W. Flatiron Cir., Ste. 224
Broomfield, CO 80021
720-887-2800
Generous portions served with tasting flights. More...

Briarwood Inn Continental
15/20
1630 Eighth St.
Golden, CO 80401
303-279-3121
A beautiful setting, a first-rate wine list and a prix-fixe menu make this Golden mainstay a must-do experience. More...

Cucina Colore Italian
13/20
3041 E. Third Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
303-393-6917
A hip dining room, notable wine list, and creative contemporary Italian cuisine make this spot a Cherry Creek staple. More...

Denver Chophouse & Brewery Steakhouse
13/20
1735 19th St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-296-0800
Wood-grilled meats and fish plus cask-conditioned beers in a restored train depot. More...

Duo Restaurant Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Duo Restaurant, Denver, CO 2413 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80211
303-477-4141
Seasonally inspired comfort food served in an inviting neighborhood atmosphere. More...

Elway’s Cherry Creek Steakhouse
15/20
Dining Room at Elway’s Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 2500 E. First Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
303-399-5353
Super Bowl-winning quarterback's steakhouse sizzles with style and serious slabs of steer. More...

The Fort American
14/20
Dining Room at The Fort, Morrison, CO 19192 Hwy. 8
Morrison, CO 80465
303-697-4771
Adobe-and-timbers re-creation of the late Bent Fort serving early American food. More...

Izakaya Den Japanese
15/20
Dining Room at Izakaya Den, Denver, CO 1518 S. Pearl St.
Denver, CO 80210
303-777-0691
Lively crowds congregate at this innovative Japanese dining den for saké, sushi and world-spanning cooked dishes. More...

Lola Mexican
13/20
1575 Boulder St.
Denver, CO 80211
720-570-8686
Spirited coastal Mexican menu is a south-of-the-border success in the trendy Lower Highland neighborhood. More...

McCormick's Fish House & Bar Seafood
13/20
1659 Wazee St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-825-1107
A LoDo institution featuring fresh fish and shellfish flown in every day from everywhere, a bargain bar menu and a great lounge scene. More...

Maggiano's Little Italy Italian
12/20
500 16th St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-260-7707
Unpretentious Italian food served à la carte or family-style. More...

NoRTH Italian
13/20
190 Clayton Ln.
Denver, CO 80206
720-941-7700
Modern Italian cuisine in a sleek, cosmopolitan setting with an indoor bar and a summer patio perfect for people-watching. More...

The Oceanaire Seafood Room Seafood
14/20
1400 Arapahoe St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-991-2277
Classy seafood emporium docks in downtown Denver. More...

Olivéa Mediterranean
14/20
719 E. 17th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
303-861-5050
House-made charcuterie is just one of the many draws of executive chef John Broening's restaurant. More...

Opus Restaurant Contemporary
13/20
2575 W. Main St.
Littleton, CO 80120
303-703-6787
A stylish setting for contemporary cuisine high on creativity---sometimes too much so---and an excellent wine list. More...

The Palm Steakhouse
13/20
The Westin Tabor Center
1672 Lawrence St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-825-7256
Known for their USDA Prime beef, this steakhouse chain also serves up quality seafood. More...

Panzano Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Panzano, Denver, CO Hotel Monaco
909 17th St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-296-3525
Modern interpretations of classic Northern Italian dishes amid a cozy and homey setting. More...

Parallel Seventeen Vietnamese
14/20
1600 E. 17th St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-399-0988
Modern Vietnamese small-plates cuisine with a definite French twist. More...

Rioja Mediterranean
15/20
Dining Room at Rioja, Denver, CO 1431 Larimer St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-820-2282
Top toque Jennifer Jasinski adds her own big, bright flavors to the culinary traditions of the Mediterranean. More...

Rodizio Grill Steakhouse
12/20
1801 Wynkoop St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-294-9277
All-you-can-eat steakhouse satisfies hearty appetites. More...

Ship Tavern American
12/20
The Brown Palace Hotel
321 17th St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-297-3111
Nautically themed landlubber's getaway. More...

Yia Yia's Euro Café Contemporary
13/20
8310 E. Belleview Ave.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
303-741-1110
Large portions of fresh and unpretentious contemporary cuisine served in a fantasy setting reminiscent of a European castle. More...

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