The Very Best Women-Owned Restaurants in Denver, CO
The restaurant biz has long been a male-dominated industry, but women-owned restaurants are on the rise in Denver and throughout the country! When you want to experience delicious food and support the talented women in the restaurant industry, we have just the spots for you. You’ll eat well and have an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Check out our list of fabulous women-owned restaurants in Denver, CO below!
Bistro Vendome
1705 1420 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 825-3232
If you’ve been dreaming of dining in the Left Bank of Paris, you can stay in Larimer Square. Bistro Vendome has taken French dining to a new level with an artsy dining room and garden patio. Enjoy favorites such as roasted chicken and crispy duck confit. An impressive wine menu is available, and cocktails can be made from the full bar, too.
Rioja
1431 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 820-2282
Rioja is found in Larimer Square and is well-known for its Mediterranean dishes. The ingredients are locally sourced, and the menu changes regularly. Various tasting menus appear throughout the year, offering four courses, including dessert. From octopus to steak, there’s something for everyone on the menu. The bustling dining room and ever-growing wine menu are waiting for you!
Stoic and Genuine
1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 640-3474
Stoic & Genuine gets plenty of traffic since it is located in Union Station. While you can’t make reservations, waiting for a table is well worth it. The spot is spacious and features an open kitchen to see all of the dishes come together. They focus primarily on seafood, providing everything from crudo to lobster rolls. Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday where you can find amazing deals on oysters, beer, and wine. Spend some time in the dining room or on their beautiful patio.
SuperMegaBien
1260 25th St, Denver, CO 80205
(720) 269-4695
SuperMegaBien is everything that you could ask for from a hotel restaurant. Located in The Ramble Hotel, the place offers a cozy feel with intimate seating. Enjoy small plates that you can share or opt for some of the family-style dishes that everyone can dig into. Braised lamb and roasted duck are among some of their favorite dishes. You’ll also find plenty of local beers on tap.
Work and Class
2500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-0700
Work & Class lives by a motto: “Square meal, stiff drink, and fair price.” The kind of meal you get will be up to you, though there’s a fusion of southern and Latin cuisine happening here. Enjoy everything from lamb fritters to chipotle chicken pot pies. The cocktails are flavorful, and we highly recommend exploring one of their barrel-aged ones as that is what they are known for. With a relaxed feel throughout, you’ll love spending your time here.
The Bindery
1817 Central St, Denver, CO 80211
(303) 993-2364
The Bindery is a bustling spot that serves as both a market and a place to dine. Pastries are abundant, and you’ll always find creative meals being produced in the kitchen. You’ll find that the hip, airy ambiance is the kind of place you’ll want to meet friends at for a delicious meal. Grab a sandwich or the daily pasta and wash it down with one of their fun cocktails from the bar.
Just BE Kitchen
2364 15th St, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 284-6652
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or an early dinner at Just BE, where you’ll find an all-American menu that is gluten-free. Just step right up to the counter to place your order. Then, find a seat in the small but adorable dining room. Enjoy everything from breakfast burritos to soups. And don’t forget to check out the specialty lattes as well as the grab-and-go bakery bags so that you can finish off your meal with something sweet.
Chicken Rebel
3618 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211
(720) 710-6620
Chicken Rebel manages to take chicken to an all-new level. You’ll find everything from fried chicken sandwiches to burritos on the menu. The dipping sauces are quite incredible and are packed with flavor. Plus, there’s a sweet tooth section on the menu where you can get some fun desserts like Nutella peanut butter stuffed French toast. The interior offers plenty of seating and has an industrial feel. It can easily accommodate even the larger parties you may want to dine with.
Cattivella
10195 E 29th Dr. Suite 110, Denver, CO 80238
(303) 645-3779
Cattivella is an upscale Italian eatery found in the Eastbridge Town Center. There’s a chef counter to watch everything happening in the kitchen as well as plenty of seating both inside and outside. The bar has plenty of beer and wine options, but we happen to love the signature cocktails, complete with a house-made limoncello. The wood-fired menu always impresses, though you can never go wrong with any of the pasta dishes.
Annette
2501 Dallas St #108, Aurora, CO 80010
(720) 710-9975
Annette is a gastropub conveniently located at Stanley Marketplace. The spot is cozy with a trendy interior. From snacks to full meals, you’ll love the innovative dishes that come out of the kitchen. We love the house popcorn when we’re sipping on cocktails. When we’re feeling a bit hungrier, the chicken liver pate always seems to hit the spot. The place isn’t open every day, so be sure to check their hours before heading over.
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Restaurant recommendations kindly provided by: Haley Paez | @milehighandhungry
Haley Paez is the food lover behind one of Denver’s best food Instagram accounts and blog – @milehighandhungry. With over 50K followers, she updates locals and travelers on the best eats in town. Even though she is not a Denver native, since moving here from a food capital – Chicago – her love for culture, cuisine, and community came with her and blossomed into this Instagram page.
She tells Denver’s story through the lens of food. All the creative artisans that put themselves on plates are often untold and she brings them and their treasures to life via pictures and video. As someone who grew up with a desire to travel, she accomplished this by trying the food of far away places right in her neighborhood. Therefore, her page shows a wide variety of cuisines to show that traveling doesn’t always take place on planes, instead it finds a way to come through on our plates as well. Follow her on instagram @milehighandhungry to join her journey through the Denver food scene and beyond!
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