Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Denver

“The owner and wife are a strong duo bringing high quality, well thought out dishes, beautiful presentation and great atmosphere.”

“Went here with a small group of 6. They easily accommodated us and the staff was more than helpful with drink and food suggestions.”

“This place is exactly what LoDo has been missing. A new favorite for sure!”

“Absolutely amazing, authentic Greek street food. Imported products and extremely well run by some of the best people.”

“On top of the great food, the staff and owner were some of the nicest people we’ve met. Warm, welcoming, and truly passionate about their food and customers.”

“The prices? Let’s just say they haven’t caught up to how good the food is. :)”

“I've had their birria tarito at least 4 times and each time I feel like it's better than the last. Consistent and delicious!”

“I get treated like family every time i eat here. Delicious food and excellent service.”

“I think this is the best Mexican food I've tried outside of Mexico.”

“These are hands down the best crab legs I've had in Colorado! The TK's special sauce really takes them to another level.”

“The steak Alfredo is delicious, but it needs to scale back on the salt just a little bit.”

“Loved it here!!! Such a chill spot and all the people were super sweet.”

“The chicken cheesesteak is phenomenal. They use flavorful chicken breast meat and good bread.”

“We got the gluten free pizza and a Philly and both were amazing.”

“Walk-in to some country music and amazing smells of fresh pizza was phenomenal!”

“The tonkatsu ramen was rich, flavorful, and one of the best we’ve had—very filling and satisfying.”

“The workers really go out of their way to make you feel cared for, and the food is quite delicious.”

“The staff is very attentive, food is amazing and the atmosphere is exactly what it need to be!”

“Might’ve just found the best pho broth in all of Denver! Endless flavor, meat was plentiful and delicious as well”

“I have had so many bowls of pho in Denver and this one by far has been my very favorite.”

“Vegetarian Pho is delicious. I've been looking for a go-to place in Denver that does flavorful vegetarian broth and tasty tofu, and they do a great job.”

“The service is phenomenal, the food and drinks are amazing and Victor is the best server hands down!!!”

“I’ve been twice and this is one of my favorite mexican spots in Denver now.”

“I think it's our new go-to restaurant in the Park Hill area.”

“The food here is so good! The sesame chicken was out of this world! And the tofu was so tasty its unreal. 10/10 would recommend”

“The sesame chicken and sesame tofu were phenomenal. They were perfectly breaded and the meat was great.”

“I've noticed that the quality is always consistent from one visit to the next, which is impressive, and something that a lot of restaurants struggle.”

“The staff was so sweet to bring out her sushi on one of the giant dragon boats with the steaming dry ice.”

“Perfect for a group of gals or a date night with your hubby!!!!!”

“We had the best experience here for my daughter’s birthday.”

“This place is highly recommended! All the plates I’ve tried are delicious and the fresh squeezed OJ is the best.”

“Great service! The Alameda Skillet is great- the steak was tender and all good bites, no grizzle.”

“I order something different every time I come, and it’s always delicious!”

“We had the carne asada tacos and a cup of elote, everything was flavorful and perfect.”

“It's nice to come to this place and enjoy a delicious corn on the cob”

“They have the best roasted corns 🌽 and corn in a cup.”

“Hands down the best pizza I have ever had! I love this place! Everyone NEEDS to come here at least once!”

“Had a family birthday party here and we were able to sit immediately and got served some AMAZING pizza!!”

“The pizza was great, the service was fantastic. Really enjoyed being there. Unpretentious and friendly restaurant and owner.”

“Amazing as always!!! This is the place to go if you are looking for authentic Iranian food.”

“The owner is very sweet. The food is amazing. The atmosphere and music is just delightful.”

“Mohammad was such a lovely host and was happy to explain the menu for us to introduce us to things off the beaten path.”

“This is our second time dining here - our absolute favorite Mediterranean restaurant. We brought out of town guests and they loved it too.”

“The mansaf, especially the lamb, was excellent. The meat was incredibly tender, to the point where the bones came off easily due to how well it was cooked.”

“We had 2 lamb shanks and 1 meat combo (~$24.99 each). All came with a salad, hummus, rice, tzatziki, and a delicious fluffy pita.”

“Loved their breakfast but it was so loud. Service was great, fast and they made sure my drinks are always refilled!”

“We had a great waitress who took fantastic care of us.”

“As the online summary goes, this is a straightforward diner, nestled in a rather unassuming shopping center surrounded by industrial and retail warehouses.”

“Anna is so amazing and so full of joy! Best management I’ve seen in a long time we need more people like her! ❤️”

“Anna is the best. Such a sweetheart. Best customer service ever. The food is always amazing and fresh.”

“This is probably the best breakfast burritos and burritos in colorado! I'm being serious guys.”

“Fantastic food and service at an un-Denver price (meaning reasonable.). Will return !”

“The pakora, the Keema Noodle dish, and the chicken korma were excellent.”

“Absolutely incredible. And bonus for me, lots of great vegan options!”

“The food was phenomenal!! Fresh, flavorful, and generous portions at a price that makes you want to come back again and again.”

“The Lebanese Martini is so perfect I could drain it in one gulp.”

“River was Awesome, food was absolutely amazing definitely recommend this place!!! So authentic!!”

“This may be the best sushi I've had in Colorado: fresh, generously portioned fish, beautifully crispy tempura, and a wonderful variety.”

“The sushi, sashimi, and rolls here are so good. This place is really delicious go-to and everyone is so nice.”

“The lunch deal is amazing. 3 delicious rolls of sushi with a generous amount of fish, soup, and a salad all for 16 dollars.”

“The falafel was crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and the tahini is the best I’ve ever had.”

“It's a lively place with a really great energy, perfect for sharing a delicious meal with loved ones.”

“The lamb kebabs and hummus are the best I’ve ever had.”

“This place hits the spot!! A big bowl of delicious ramen is always nice, especially from here.”

“The Ramen was very tasty and both apps I got (Brussels and egg rolls) were also delicious.”

“The black garlic ramen was AMAZING and the soy garlic chicken was super flavorful and crispy.”

“This is our new date spot 💋 the food was amazing and the chili oil was so good”

“Incredible veggie buns/dumplings but the XLB is also to DIE.”

“We knew it’s a small place and the wait can get long, so we showed up early around 5:30 PM and got seated right away.”

“We especially want to thank our wonderful server, MJ, for taking such great care of us — she was attentive, friendly, and truly made the experience special.”

“The French dip is excellent. Ask for the olive aioli to dip the thinly cut fries.”

“I found the food to be so-so. Nothing bad about per se, just nothing stood out as particularly good.”

“Ordered gluten free salt and pepper tofu rice and it was incredible!”

“I recommend going on a non-weekend day if you don’t want a short wait, or want a quieter visit.”

“The only thing I’d change is lowering the music volume a notch or two so people don’t have to shout to hold a conversation.”

“I would agree this might be the best Torta I have ever eaten in America. Torta pastor, the flavors and textures are amazing.”

“Great food truck for Tortas and Tacos, the best torta I've ever eaten in the USA.”

“In a week I had two tortas and ordered tacos for 8 people. Everything was fantastic.”

“Brought my toddler here and he loved the eggplant fries and our pizza entirely, we ate it all up!”

“Arguably the best pizza in Denver! Seriously, Blue Pan is just great pizza, and you know it’s true when the wait is always 30-90 minutes for a table.”

“The pizza was outstanding—easily some of the best I have ever had.”

“The vibe was very calm and comfortable! Everything was really fresh and delicious! We loved it and will be back.”

“I love kenji sushi- I come here for a quick lunch break and their service is amazing, great sushi for great prices!”

“The servers were very attentive, the gyoza was seared perfectly and the sushi rolls I had (alaska and Hawaiian) were fresh and delicious.”

“The broth in the traditional pho is absolutely incredible—I could drink it every day.”

“Whether you want takeout or dine in- this will be the best pho experience!”

“This is hands down my favorite Pho place in Colorado.”

“The naengmyeon tasted just like what I would get in Seoul, and the stir-fried squid was delicious.”

“The food here was amazing! Kotean Bbq is always fun, because of the way you prepare it, but the taste of everything here left me so delighted.”

“The service was incredible, they were friendly and explained everything we were eating. Wait to go back!”

“Andrea provided outstanding service. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit.”

“The food was delicious. We had que birria tacos and the carnitas with cheese and beans taco (I forgot the name 😊). The food was amazing the service was excellent.”

“While music was playing in the background, just loud enough where we could enjoy it but also still have a conversation.”

“Authentic Italian food, absolutely delicious. Vodka Pene was the best I’ve had in my life.”

“Jose took such great care of us. We loved our experience and would highly recommend.”

“I called the restaurant and the man who answered took responsibility and said I will run your pasta order to you myself right now.”

“This charming spot, known for its delicious New Haven style pizza created a perfect ambiance for a memorable date night!”

“The pizza was absolutely incredible. Our favorite was the Spicy G deep dish—flavorful, perfectly cooked, and so satisfying.”

“Samson was the best server our group has had in a long time.”

“Not only were there ample portions of extraordinarily delicious down-home Mexican cooking, this restaurant was quiet enough to hear one another speak.”

“Great Mexican food at very reasonable prices, this is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Denver.”

“The smothered burrito is very good. Meal comes with delicious chips and salsa.”

“Foo was incredible — not only did he serve amazing sushi, but he also kept us entertained with magic tricks and great jokes the entire time.”

“As a vegetarian, this is the best place for sushi!”

“The steak was not only chewy, I ordered medium rare steak and it was medium, and there was bones in it.”

“The t bone steak is amazing and priced perfectly, chilli rellano burger amazing; patty melt is amazing and finally Reuben amazing!!!!!!!!!!”

“If you love Greek food. This is your last stop for the best Gyro plate you've ever eaten.”

“Almost 5 decades for a reason. Real people. Real food. Absolutely perfect.”

“Kirsten was super cool and helped us get the best meal! Shoutout to Kirsten for making the experience super chill”

“The Thai Chicken Salad is the BEST!! Kirsten was so attentive while taking my order. She brought our meal to us and was so sweet.”

“The chicken is so good! I got the garlic parm tenders and they were the best I’ve ever had.”

“Excellent value for the price which is hard to find in Denver.”

“I was really sad to hear the location in Stanley closed up, but decided it wasn't too far to visit this location.”

“Loved the glass charcoal display, the kids corner, the friendly staff, and convenient location.”

“Some of the best traditional Mexican food you can get here in Colorado.”

“Ask for Ulises! From the moment I walked in, the service was amazing.”

“Amazing Happy Hour! Try the nachos for $7 (add chicken for $3)!”

“The pho was good and all the cocktails were a straight ten dollars, which is just amazing.”

“I used to rave about this place—it was a go-to spot I’d recommend to everyone. But after my most recent visit, I honestly don’t think I’ll be back.”

“Frustrating to see a place you once loved take such a nosedive. I don’t know what changed—new management, new kitchen staff?”

“The food was good, but took a very long time to come out. Our server was trying their best but was obviously overwhelmed.”

“We live in the neighborhood and come here often. It’s the best patio around and super kid friendly.”

“The Sausage Mushroom pasta is quite possibly the best pasta dish I’ve ever had.”

“It’s now our favorite place. Will be back everytime we come to Denver area!”

“When I asked the server, I was told they gave us the dessert instead of the side.”

“My friend (omnivore) and I (vegan) tried Pupusas Paradise 3 today and we were so impressed!”

“We highly recommend this place 10/10, literally the best food we had in Denver ! It is also very affordable with generous amount of food.”

“I had an excellent experience at “Yemen Grill Cafe on Evans Ave”. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, clean, and inviting.”

“The hummus was smooth as butter and simply delicious. I ordered an extra to bring home and I am excited to go back for more!!”

“The chicken tender 3 piece was the perfect size for my 6 year old.”

“I normally don’t recommend it, but let’s start with the customer service Outstanding!!!”

“Why are you too much salt? I still don’t understand how to people everyday eat too much salty wow I can’t eat all chicken.”

“This place is fantastic! Went for a late lunch and was greeted by a friendly young lady.”

“This place has ruined me for other Mexican restaurants! The food was so authentic and delicious.”

“The food was soo delicious and our server was very kind and friendly.”

“The donut bites were phenomenal, the Molly Hot Brown was excellent and the Egg & Everything Loaded Toast was incredible.”

“Shout out Joe for great service & the barista makes a perfect London Fog & yummy Chai Latte!”

“Derek was an incredible server! I had the best pancakes I've ever had!”

“We have a new favorite Asian restaurant on Cap Hill.”

“The food came to the table quick and everything was prepared fresh and delicious.”

“Amazing food and always fast (15-20 mins no matter how busy it is).”

“I love the chicken right rice bowl. So delicious, and the oat cookie has to be one of the best cookies I've ever had in my life.”

“Nene provided outstanding customer service. She brought out freshly made ingredients, worked quickly, and was incredibly personable.”

“It’s just the perfect place for family and friends , everyone there are so friendly and helpful.”

“Service was awesome. I was in a bit of a hurry and the staff helped out the best they could.”

“This is the kind of place you stumble into after a pumpkin-pie-themed 5K and think, yeah… this will do.”

“The staff were kind and attentive and the food was most excellent!”

“I added chicken (extra $) to the pizza salad and it was fantastic.”

“It took 25 minutes and the guy who ordered way before us was still hadn’t gotten his sandwich by the time our food came out.”

“Burger was not cooked at all, despite requesting it cooked all the way through, it was pure pink meat”

“Not sure why there are so many. They serve dumplings. They're ok. Nothing to rave about.”

“Located in the Cherry Creek neighborhood of Denver with some of the best Chinese food.”

“Service was 10/10, but honestly there was no way they could upstage the dumplings or noodles.”

“Sat in the bar area, watched the games and had excellent service with Luke and the other bartenders and servers.”

“My eggplant parm was a bit tough, but the Greek salad was delicious.”

“I ordered the gluten free chicken Alfredo which was delicious.”

“The prices are fair for the quality of food you get, and I think it’s a fantastic spot for a tasty burger.”

“I had the veggie burger exactly as they made it and it was wonderful.”

“Location and vibe were excellent being so close to renowned Union Station.”

“The two times I’ve gone before (Loxahatchee location) everything came out extremely fresh and delicious. The Denver, not so much.”

“The team was friendly and attentive. The dining space was clean, with restrooms in excellent condition.”

“Loved the experience and happy to find a place nearby that felt like a value and like we were welcome and wanted there, we'll be back!”

“Our waitress Allie gets a. She was smiling, put our order right in, and returned with our margaritas with the sweetest smile.”

“The Blackened Cod was amazing (also Sisco approved) but the Apple Cilantro Steak was a very close second.”

“The tacos were excellent, but small. If you're a hungry guy, better get at least three.”

“The owner always remembers my order and is so kind. They have the best pho and dumplings!”

“This is mine and my families favorite pho spot. Authentic, great service, and consistent.”

“This place is a every time. We have been coming here regularly for years, and could never get tired of it.”

“The manager Antonio always greets us and asks us how we are and makes us feel welcome and at home, he is amazing!”

“Luis is an amazing waiter. The food was super tasty and served piping hot!”

“The customer service is excellent. I’ve been here time and time again and they never fail to exceed my expectations.”