All too often, lunch is a hurried experience of consuming something—anything!—between conference calls, meetings, and presentations. But every once in a great while, the mid-day meal is enjoyed while sitting down and eaten with real silverware. For those seeking a proper lunch, complete with wine options, cocktail offerings, and entree choices, these ten restaurants are happy to oblige.
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High ceilings and huge windows allow this popular 16th Street dinner destination to be flooded with light at lunchtime, when it’s only slightly less busy. Service and food is consistently excellent, with lunch service offering salads and sandwiches as well as smaller portions of many dinner entrees.
Chef Lon Symensma's eatery downtown commands a great lunch crowd ready to eat the addictive soup dumplings. Highlight: The Power Bowl, a rotating noodle bowl that changes weekly and comes with a choice of beverage for $14.
Known for its quirky, affordable, approachable fare, this LoDo restaurant known recently opened its doors for lunch service Tuesday through Friday. Executive chef Theo Adley’s farm-driven, seasonal approach shows up in new items like Alan Benton’s Hot Italian Honeymoon sandwich and the pea shoots salad.
This Larimer Square landmark has been going strong for nearly ten years. Chef Jennifer Jasinski changes several menu items seasonally and along with the changes come new drinks at the bar. Right now, highlights include the asparagus-coconut terrine with jicama, cucumber, kaffir lime, and micro basil and the sautéed shrimp served with thai green curry, coconut rice, roasted carrots, and green papaya salad.
Chef Richard Sandoval offers a modern Mexican feast in Larimer Square. Diners can choose from a range of contemporary takes on tacos and tortas, as well as ceviches, enchiladas and chef’s specials like salmon adobqdo. Bonus: the rooftop patio is amazing.
Executive chef Elise Wiggins has been serving Northern Italian cuisine for ten years, making it a favorite for both locals and for out-of-towners staying at the Hotel Monaco. The three-course, $21 power lunch includes choices such as carbonara alla Panzano and gnocchi al coniglio (yes, that is rabbit!).
This 9000-square-foot modern steakhouse, chef Troy Guard's largest restaurant, is the place to be for a power lunch. The open kitchen serves up a host of beef options—prime-grade or Angus, all locally sourced and aged 28 days—as well as seafood and globally inspired small plates.
Located on the ground floor of the Ritz Carlton, this newly remodeled steakhouse is a go-to for expense-account lunches. Entrée-sized salads include caesars, cobbs and wedges, as well as variants like Asian chicken and John’s salad, an homage to Number 7 himself. Burgers, lobster clubs, prime rib sandwiches and larger entrees round out the lunchtime menu.
This sleek farm-to-table steakhouse is located in the downtown Four Seasons. In keeping with its five-star address, the restaurant ups its lunch game with items such as prosciutto melon soup, seafood cobb salads, chicken confit tacos and Kobe beef burgers.
The high-ceilinged dining room housed at the base of the Spire building is appointed with a huge bar and equally massive wine list. Weekday lunch service offers diners new American bistro fare such as the short rib sandwich, blackened fish tacos, and Alamosa striped bass.
High ceilings and huge windows allow this popular 16th Street dinner destination to be flooded with light at lunchtime, when it’s only slightly less busy. Service and food is consistently excellent, with lunch service offering salads and sandwiches as well as smaller portions of many dinner entrees.
Chef Lon Symensma's eatery downtown commands a great lunch crowd ready to eat the addictive soup dumplings. Highlight: The Power Bowl, a rotating noodle bowl that changes weekly and comes with a choice of beverage for $14.
Known for its quirky, affordable, approachable fare, this LoDo restaurant known recently opened its doors for lunch service Tuesday through Friday. Executive chef Theo Adley’s farm-driven, seasonal approach shows up in new items like Alan Benton’s Hot Italian Honeymoon sandwich and the pea shoots salad.
This Larimer Square landmark has been going strong for nearly ten years. Chef Jennifer Jasinski changes several menu items seasonally and along with the changes come new drinks at the bar. Right now, highlights include the asparagus-coconut terrine with jicama, cucumber, kaffir lime, and micro basil and the sautéed shrimp served with thai green curry, coconut rice, roasted carrots, and green papaya salad.
Chef Richard Sandoval offers a modern Mexican feast in Larimer Square. Diners can choose from a range of contemporary takes on tacos and tortas, as well as ceviches, enchiladas and chef’s specials like salmon adobqdo. Bonus: the rooftop patio is amazing.
Executive chef Elise Wiggins has been serving Northern Italian cuisine for ten years, making it a favorite for both locals and for out-of-towners staying at the Hotel Monaco. The three-course, $21 power lunch includes choices such as carbonara alla Panzano and gnocchi al coniglio (yes, that is rabbit!).
This 9000-square-foot modern steakhouse, chef Troy Guard's largest restaurant, is the place to be for a power lunch. The open kitchen serves up a host of beef options—prime-grade or Angus, all locally sourced and aged 28 days—as well as seafood and globally inspired small plates.
Located on the ground floor of the Ritz Carlton, this newly remodeled steakhouse is a go-to for expense-account lunches. Entrée-sized salads include caesars, cobbs and wedges, as well as variants like Asian chicken and John’s salad, an homage to Number 7 himself. Burgers, lobster clubs, prime rib sandwiches and larger entrees round out the lunchtime menu.
This sleek farm-to-table steakhouse is located in the downtown Four Seasons. In keeping with its five-star address, the restaurant ups its lunch game with items such as prosciutto melon soup, seafood cobb salads, chicken confit tacos and Kobe beef burgers.
The high-ceilinged dining room housed at the base of the Spire building is appointed with a huge bar and equally massive wine list. Weekday lunch service offers diners new American bistro fare such as the short rib sandwich, blackened fish tacos, and Alamosa striped bass.
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