Denver is the capital of the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado. It is a hub for outdoor recreational activities such as skiing, but also is rich in culture and the arts. Some notable attractions in the city include the Santa Fe Arts District, the Japanese-themed Sakura Square and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. For those looking to dine on American cuisine, Denver has many options.
Strings is a Denver restaurant that specializes in innovative New American fare. Strings is in the city's Uptown neighborhood, and has a stylish atmosphere. Both lunch and dinner are served at the restaurant. The meal specials change on a daily basis. A light patio and bar menu is also available. Some items on the restaurant's menu include roasted half chicken, king salmon ravioli, grilled New York strip salad, soft shell crab sandwiches, chicken salad sandwiches, New York burgers and grilled ribeye of beef. For those with a sweet tooth, the dessert menu has everything from Belgian chocolate mousse cake and strawberry ice cream sundaes to sorbet and cookies.
Strings
1700 Humboldt St.
Denver, CO 80218
303-860-9579
stringsrestaurant.com
The Buckhorn Exchange is a Denver steakhouse just five minutes from downtown, in one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. The Buckhorn Exchange serves All-American, Old West cuisine. It is a historic landmark, established in 1893. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and also offers happy hour Monday through Friday. The menu includes dishes such as pot roast, beef tenderloin steak, Colorado lamb, quail, fried artichoke hearts, barbecued pork ribs, patty melts, smoked turkey sandwiches and bean soup. For more adventurous diners, the restaurant also serves ostrich and yak meals, as well as fried alligator tail.
The Buckhorn Exchange
1000 Osage St.
Denver, CO 80204
303-534-9505
buckhornexchange.com
1515 Restaurant is an upscale downtown Denver eatery that serves contemporary American food, with a European twist. 1515 Restaurant offers many meals that are 100 percent gluten-free. The restaurant concentrates on using organic and locally-sourced ingredients in its meal preparations. The establishment is open every day of the week except for Sunday (lunch is only served Wednesday through Friday). Some standout items on the menu are prime New York strip steak, cooked Colorado lamb, rabbit tenderloin, Colorado watermelon salad, seared diver scallops, Caesar salad, organic chicken burger, seared salmon and buffalo wings. The extensive wine list is composed of more than 100 different wines from all over the planet.
1515 Restaurant
1515 Market St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-571-0011
1515restaurant.com
The Cherry Cricket is a laid-back Denver restaurant open seven days a week. It has been in existence for almost six decades. The vast and diverse menu offers a lot of American comfort food staples, as well as more creative fare. Some of the meals on the menu include turkey burgers, French dip sandwiches, tuna melts, Philly steak sandwiches, Buffalo chicken salad, Mexican hamburgers, chicken fajitas, cole slaw and Midwestern red chili. Happy hour is offered every day between 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and then again between 10 p.m. and midnight.
The Cherry Cricket
2641 E. 2nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
303-322-7666
cherrycricket.com
