24 Denver South Restaurants To Try Today

Denver South’s Food Scene Is Booming

The word is out — Denver South’s food scene is booming. With new restaurants and breweries popping up in Centennial, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, and beyond, the region is quickly becoming a must-visit for food lovers. Recent coverage in 5280 and The Denver Post confirms what locals already know: Denver South is full of flavor. Whether you’re planning a business lunch, a celebratory dinner, or just looking for a new go-to, here are 24 staff-approved restaurants that showcase the best of what South Denver has to offer.

As experts on the region, our staff couldn’t help but chime in and share their favorite spots to eat in Denver South. Whether you’re looking for a great spot for a business lunch, a special celebratory dinner, or a local hole-in-the-wall, Denver South has every type of cuisine you could imagine. Here are a few of our staff’s favorites—but be warned, this list will make your mouth water!

24 Staff-Favorite Restaurants in Denver South

Asian Cuisine

• At Nine Thai, Centennial
• Bop & Gogi, Centennial: “If you haven’t tried Bibimbap before, you should. It’s a meal that’s balanced in food groups and flavor profile. I love that there is a spot in Denver South with delicious beef bulgogi bibimbap.” -Alex
• Bopbowl, Centennial
• Bryan’s Dumpling House, Greenwood Village: “I’m currently loving Bryan’s Dumpling House. I enjoy the atmosphere and love the variety of flavors. It’s a fun opportunity to try dim sum, dumplings, bao, and various Asian dishes.” -Becky
• Hong Kong Station, Centennial — “Their hand-pulled noodles are phenomenal, and the food is always fresh and delicious. Don’t miss the Hong Kong-style French toast!” -Brian
• Sukiya Ramen, Greenwood Village and Lone Tree — “In the winter, there are days when all I want is a hot bowl of ramen. Sukiya offers traditional ramens from different regions in Japan and it hits the spot every time.” -Alex

Mexican & Latin American Favorites

• Carrera’s Tacos, Greenwood Village
  
• Pollo Lima, Greenwood Village — “Their Peruvian chicken is amazing. I don’t think you can go wrong with any order from their menu.” -David
  
• Sabroso! Fresh Mexican Grill,, Centennial — “I’ll take a hefty Sabroso breakfast burrito and freshly squeezed orange juice any day! If you’re a no-breakfast kind of person, stop in for their street tacos or a torta.” -Alex

Mediterranean & Middle Eastern

• Fel Fel Mediterranean, Denver
• Sahara, Greenwood Village — “Sahara a go-to for me. I crave their Mediterranean tacos!” -Erin

European-Inspired Dining

• Le French, Denver — “This charming restaurant, founded by Senegalese French Sisters is a great spot for any time of day. Whether you grab a buttery, flaky croissant for the morning or a croque madame for lunch, your first time won’t be your last time here.” -Alex
  
• Via Baci, Lone Tree — “The food is excellent, and it is the perfect location for dinner before a show at the Lone Tree Arts Center.” -Erin

Healthy & Fast-Casual

• Poke One, Lone Tree — “This is my spot for Hawaii Poke. While they offer preset options, they also let you customize your bowl with whichever fish, toppings, and sauce you want.” -Alex
• Vibe Foods Superfood Bar, Lone Tree — “What is more refreshing than an acai bowl or a smoothie? When you want to start your day on the right foot or need a pick-me-up, go to Vibe Foods Superfood Bar for their health-conscious, delicious offerings.” -Alex

 Unique Local Gems

• The Perfect Landing,, Arapahoe County — “The Perfect Landing is terrific. It’s a wonderful asset to Denver South with great food and front row views for takeoffs and landings at Centennial Airport.” -Daniel

Living and working in Denver South means you will always have a new restaurant to try!