Acorn

Top choice in Denver


The oak-fired oven and grill are the shining stars of this superb restaurant, where small plates of innovative and shareable eats make up meals. The menu changes seasonally but dishes like crispy fried pickles, oak-grilled broccolini and smoked-pork posole are hits. If dinner is too pricey, consider a midday meal (2:30pm to 5:30pm) – the menu is limited but more affordable.

Located in the Source, a renovated 19th-century foundry turned high-end urban marketplace.