Now Open on Resy: Mercantile, Bamboo Sushi, Fruition, and More

Nestled inside Denver’s Union Station, Mercantile is a two-in-one: a European-style market by day and one of LoDo’s best restaurants by night. Whichever adventure you choose, you’re in for a treat: The market doles out hearty sandwiches, local charcuterie, and more. Meanwhile, the dine-in menu features elevated takes on comfort food.

Dining Status: Open for indoor dining and takeout. Order here for pickup. 

At the Denver outpost of this Portland-based Japanese eatery, you can count on two things: top-notch sushi and a commitment to sustainability. Bamboo Sushi is the world’s first certified sustainable sushi restaurant, meaning you can always check out their dynamic fishery map to see which fish are featured on the menu, where they’re from, and how they’re caught.

Dining Status: Open for indoor and outdoor dining and takeout. Order here for pickup. 

There’s nowhere like the cozy dining room at Fruition, especially once you know that much of the menu is sourced from James Beard Award-winning chef Alex Seidel’s very own farm and creamery in Larkspur. Come for the vibe, and stay for the beloved carbonara, the one dish that (thankfully) never leaves the menu.

Dining Status: Open for indoor dining and takeout. Order here for pickup. 

Owners Amy Keil and Justin Morse bring a taste of France to the Cole neighborhood, with a casual brasserie they built (literally) from the ground up. All the French classics grace the menu — escargot, steak frites, roast chicken — but the most exciting dish is the wontons, made with velvety sausage, wrapped in a crispy fried shell, and drizzled with scallion sauce.

Dining Status: Open for indoor dining. 

Right in the heart of Congress Park, this neighborhood gem has been dishing out homemade pasta for over a decade. You’re here for the from-scratch lasagna, wild mushroom sachetti, and creamy piccata, but here’s a pro tip: Don’t sleep on the calamari.

Dining Status: Open for indoor and outdoor dining. 

This meatery was dreamed up by famed Denver chef Kevin Taylor and his son, executive chef Ryan Taylor. Meats are sourced locally, and grilled to perfection in a hickory-smoked fire. Proteins aside, you’re also in for one of the most stunning dining rooms in the area, with an excellent patio to boot.

Dining Status: Open for indoor and outdoor dining and takeout. Order here for pickup. 

At the South Broadway location of this minichain that worships all things bacon, you’ll enjoy the same goodness that Denver has come to know and love — plus one of the best patios in the area. Breakfast favorites like chicken & waffles and huevos rancheros grace the menu, but no order is complete without a bacon flight of six differently flavored strips.

Dining Status: Open for indoor and outdoor dining and takeout. Order here for pickup. 

In a city with its fair share of steakhouses, STK consistently delivers when it comes to both food and vibe. Going here feels like a celebration, whether you opt for the porterhouse, surf n’ turf … or are just here for the truffle fries.

Dining Status: Open for indoor and outdoor dining and takeout. Order here for pickup. 

One of the best happy hours in town can be found at the Cherry Creek Mall — that is, at the Denver outpost of Kona Grill. Expect tropical cocktails that will transport you, plus fusion food that always manages to hit the spot.

Dining Status: Open for indoor and outdoor dining and takeout. Order here for pickup. 

This family-owned Mexican restaurant is a Denver institution, dishing out soul-warming Tex-Mex favorites. The tortillas are made in-house, the margaritas are strong, and the green chile dishes are renowned for a reason. At the Castle Rock location, you can enjoy it all on their breezy patio.

Dining Status: Open for indoor and outdoor dining and takeout. Order here for pickup.