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In its first year open, Uchi is not participating in Denver Restaurant Week

The 2019 Guide to Getting Away From Denver Restaurant Week

These 15 restaurants will be business as usual

by Camila Navarrette and Lucy Beaugard Updated Feb 22, 2019, 10:07am MST

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In its first year open, Uchi is not participating in Denver Restaurant Week

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by Camila Navarrette and Lucy Beaugard Updated Feb 22, 2019, 10:07am MST

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Denver Restaurant Week starts Friday, and with it, hundreds of frenzied restaurants will dish out prix-fixe menus in a massive promotion that spans a little longer than a week. Continuing an Eater tradition, here are 15 spots not participating but sure to please, for those diners who want to avoid all the crowds and have a few more menu options. Bon appétit.

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The Wolf's Tailor

In Sunnyside, the Wolf’s Tailor sticks to its regular offerings throughout Restaurant Week. While menu items can change daily, diners can order some combination of skewers and pastas and enjoy the vibe of Eater Denver’s 2018 Design of the Year winner.

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4058 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211

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Safta Restaurant

Alon Shaya’s latest project at the Source steers clear of set menus and the Restaurant Week hullabaloo. Those who haven't checked out Safta’s signature hummus, salatim, and endless pita should take advantage of potentially smaller crowds this week.

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3330 Brighton Blvd #201, Denver, CO 80216

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A spread of hummus from Safta

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Acorn

The menu at one of RiNo’s lasting destinations will remain unchanged this week. Diners can order the Florida rock shrimp and grits while sitting down to dinner in the food hall without fighting a Restaurant Week rush.

3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216

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Smok Barbecue - Denver

The smoker in all its glory is still the star of the show at Smok, even throughout restaurant week. Popular items include a burnt ends sandwich, mac and cheese, and smoked hot wings.

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3330 Brighton Blvd #202, Denver, CO 80216

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Hop Alley

Hop Alley’s clever, hip spins on Chinese fare are served in dishes meant to be shared, like hong you chao shou dumplings and dong po rou pork belly. This restaurant at the edge of RiNo is eternally busy, but wait times may be a bit lighter during Restaurant Week.

3500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

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Ash'Kara

The Highland hotspot that debuted late last year continues to make news in Denver for its food (rather than its “Bachelor” co-owner). During Restaurant Week, try stars from the regular menu like hummus and house pita, salt spring mussels, and duck tagine.

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2005 W 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

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Señor Bear

The normal happy hour menu is worth checking out this week at Señor Bear; it features pigeon pea escabeche with plantain chips and arepas with pickled onion and braised pork.

3301 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211

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Spuntino

Though Sputino is technically participating in the promos, its $5 amaro pours are a better reason to visit this week. The restaurant stocks a wide selection of the liqueur, including vintage bottles, and even makes its own in house.

2639 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

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Uncle

Hot bowls of ramen here are not on special during Restaurant Week — but wait times may be shorter at the perpetually busy restaurant. Popular ramen options include the spicy chicken with spicy sesame broth, or a ramen with confit duck, arugula, and apple in a shoyu broth.

2215 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

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Cart-Driver

This cozy spot in a RiNo shipping container is always an option for wood-fired pizza, oysters, and Prosecco on tap. Its smooth chicken liver mousse is served with mostardo, mushroom confit, and focaccia.

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2500 Larimer St #100, Denver, CO 80205

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Uchi Denver

For dinner and for happy hour, Uchi’s new Denver outpost is on the list of the hottest restaurants to visit right now. For diners on a budget, happy hour is the best bet as it features deals like $3 sake and $3-$8 small bites.

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2500 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205

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Mercantile Dining and Provision

James Beard Awarded Mercantile at Union Station will serve its regular menu during Restaurant Week. The current seasonal offerings include Jerusalem artichoke confit, smoke Spanish mackerel, and casarecce with braised pork shoulder.

1701 Wynkoop St #155, Denver, CO 80202

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Annette

Annette’s simple, thoughtful menu shines regardless of Restaurant Week. Favorite menu items like the charred endive, octopus patatas bravas, and wood-fired half chicken are available for dinner. Also check out happy hour and brunch.

2501 Dallas St #108, Aurora, CO 80010

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Octopus patatas bravas at Annette

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To the Wind Bistro

No reservations are allowed in this tiny Colfax space that will feel miles away from the madness this week. A couple of sample items from the changing menu are salmon pastrami and bone marrow with an oxtail apricot mostarda.

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3333 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206

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Mizuna

This upscale French spot is known for its old-school dishes like foie gras, escargot, and beef Wellington. For dessert, there’s a chocolate gateau.

225 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203

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The Wolf's Tailor

4058 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211

In Sunnyside, the Wolf’s Tailor sticks to its regular offerings throughout Restaurant Week. While menu items can change daily, diners can order some combination of skewers and pastas and enjoy the vibe of Eater Denver’s 2018 Design of the Year winner.

Open in Google Maps

4058 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211

Visit Website

Safta Restaurant

3330 Brighton Blvd #201, Denver, CO 80216

Alon Shaya’s latest project at the Source steers clear of set menus and the Restaurant Week hullabaloo. Those who haven't checked out Safta’s signature hummus, salatim, and endless pita should take advantage of potentially smaller crowds this week.

Open in Google Maps

3330 Brighton Blvd #201, Denver, CO 80216

Visit Website

A spread of hummus from Safta

Acorn

3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216

The menu at one of RiNo’s lasting destinations will remain unchanged this week. Diners can order the Florida rock shrimp and grits while sitting down to dinner in the food hall without fighting a Restaurant Week rush.

3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216

Visit Website

Smok Barbecue - Denver

3330 Brighton Blvd #202, Denver, CO 80216

The smoker in all its glory is still the star of the show at Smok, even throughout restaurant week. Popular items include a burnt ends sandwich, mac and cheese, and smoked hot wings.

Open in Google Maps

3330 Brighton Blvd #202, Denver, CO 80216

Visit Website

Hop Alley

3500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

Hop Alley’s clever, hip spins on Chinese fare are served in dishes meant to be shared, like hong you chao shou dumplings and dong po rou pork belly. This restaurant at the edge of RiNo is eternally busy, but wait times may be a bit lighter during Restaurant Week.

3500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

Visit Website

Ash'Kara

2005 W 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

The Highland hotspot that debuted late last year continues to make news in Denver for its food (rather than its “Bachelor” co-owner). During Restaurant Week, try stars from the regular menu like hummus and house pita, salt spring mussels, and duck tagine.

Open in Google Maps

2005 W 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

Visit Website

Señor Bear

3301 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211

The normal happy hour menu is worth checking out this week at Señor Bear; it features pigeon pea escabeche with plantain chips and arepas with pickled onion and braised pork.

3301 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211

Visit Website

Spuntino

2639 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

Though Sputino is technically participating in the promos, its $5 amaro pours are a better reason to visit this week. The restaurant stocks a wide selection of the liqueur, including vintage bottles, and even makes its own in house.

2639 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

Visit Website

Uncle

2215 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

Hot bowls of ramen here are not on special during Restaurant Week — but wait times may be shorter at the perpetually busy restaurant. Popular ramen options include the spicy chicken with spicy sesame broth, or a ramen with confit duck, arugula, and apple in a shoyu broth.

2215 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

Visit Website

Cart-Driver

2500 Larimer St #100, Denver, CO 80205

This cozy spot in a RiNo shipping container is always an option for wood-fired pizza, oysters, and Prosecco on tap. Its smooth chicken liver mousse is served with mostardo, mushroom confit, and focaccia.

Open in Google Maps

2500 Larimer St #100, Denver, CO 80205

Visit Website

Uchi Denver

2500 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205

For dinner and for happy hour, Uchi’s new Denver outpost is on the list of the hottest restaurants to visit right now. For diners on a budget, happy hour is the best bet as it features deals like $3 sake and $3-$8 small bites.

Open in Google Maps

2500 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205

Visit Website

Mercantile Dining and Provision

1701 Wynkoop St #155, Denver, CO 80202

James Beard Awarded Mercantile at Union Station will serve its regular menu during Restaurant Week. The current seasonal offerings include Jerusalem artichoke confit, smoke Spanish mackerel, and casarecce with braised pork shoulder.

1701 Wynkoop St #155, Denver, CO 80202

Visit Website

Annette

2501 Dallas St #108, Aurora, CO 80010

Annette’s simple, thoughtful menu shines regardless of Restaurant Week. Favorite menu items like the charred endive, octopus patatas bravas, and wood-fired half chicken are available for dinner. Also check out happy hour and brunch.

2501 Dallas St #108, Aurora, CO 80010

Visit Website

Octopus patatas bravas at Annette

To the Wind Bistro

3333 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206

No reservations are allowed in this tiny Colfax space that will feel miles away from the madness this week. A couple of sample items from the changing menu are salmon pastrami and bone marrow with an oxtail apricot mostarda.

Open in Google Maps

3333 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206

Visit Website

Mizuna

225 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203

This upscale French spot is known for its old-school dishes like foie gras, escargot, and beef Wellington. For dessert, there’s a chocolate gateau.

225 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203

Visit Website

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