Denver has quietly become one of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives‘ favorite stops. We pulled every Denver restaurant Guy Fieri has featured on the show, kept the 9 that are still open and still highly rated (4.4 stars and up, hundreds to thousands of real Google reviews), and ranked them by popularity. Here’s where to eat on your next trip.
1. Sam’s No. 3
American, Breakfast · $ · 4.6★ (10,353 Google reviews)
Sam’s No. 3 earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 10,353 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 11, Episode 13 — “Porktastic” (April 11, 2011)
Address: 1500 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: +1 303-534-1927
Website: samsno3.com
See the full Sam’s No. 3 listing →
2. Steuben’s Food Service
American, Sandwich · $$ · 4.4★ (5,943 Google reviews)
Known for American classics, Steuben’s Food Service still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 5,943 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 11, Episode 6 — “Signature Sandwiches” (February 7, 2011)
Address: 523 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Phone: +1 303-830-1001
Website: www.steubens.com
See the full Steuben’s Food Service listing →
3. Blue Pan
Pizza · $$ · 4.7★ (2,899 Google reviews)
The pizza at Blue Pan clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.7-star rating across 2,899 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 31, Episode 11 — “Hometown Inspiration” (April 17, 2020)
Address: 3509 E 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Phone: +1 720-519-0944
Website: bluepandenver.com
See the full Blue Pan listing →
4. The Bagel Delicatessen & Restaurant
Breakfast, Sandwich · $ · 4.7★ (2,572 Google reviews)
The Bagel Delicatessen & Restaurant is one of the area’s go-to spots for a knockout breakfast, with a strong 4.7 stars from 2,572 reviews.
Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 11, Episode 11 — “From Mozz to Matzo Balls” (March 28, 2011)
• Season 23, Episode 18 — “Holiday Hoopla” (December 11, 2015)
Address: 6439 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80222
Phone: +1 303-756-6667
Website: www.bageldeli.com
See the full The Bagel Delicatessen & Restaurant listing →
5. Hops & Pie
Pizza · $$ · 4.7★ (2,473 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for pizza, Hops & Pie keeps a 4.7-star rating across 2,473 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 17, Episode 6 — “Kings and Queens of 'Cue” (May 27, 2013)
Address: 3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212
Phone: +1 303-477-7000
Website: www.hopsandpie.com
See the full Hops & Pie listing →
6. Highland Tavern
American, Mexican, Burger, Sandwich · $$ · 4.6★ (1,744 Google reviews)
Highland Tavern earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 1,744 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 17, Episode 1 — “Tacos and Tots” (April 22, 2013)
• Season 23, Episode 15 — “Amazing Appetizers” (October 23, 2015)
Address: 3400 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211
Phone: +1 303-433-1990
Website: www.highlandtavern.com
See the full Highland Tavern listing →
7. Welton St. Cafe
Southern · 4.5★ (1,454 Google reviews)
Known for Southern home cooking, Welton St. Cafe still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 1,454 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 31, Episode 8 — “Mom and Dad” (March 6, 2020)
Address: 2883 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205
Phone: +1 303-296-6602
Website: weltonstreetcafe.com
See the full Welton St. Cafe listing →
8. il porcellino salumi
Other · $$ · 4.5★ (268 Google reviews)
The a one-of-a-kind menu at il porcellino salumi clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 268 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 31, Episode 10 — “From Beef to Bao” (April 3, 2020)
Address: 216 E Cody Ln, Basalt, CO 81621
Phone: +1 970-718-8106
Website: www.ilporcellinodenver.com
See the full il porcellino salumi listing →
9. Prohibition
Other · 4.6★ (201 Google reviews)
Prohibition is one of the area’s go-to spots for a one-of-a-kind menu, with a strong 4.6 stars from 201 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 17, Episode 7 — “A Festival of Flavor” (June 17, 2013)
Address: 200 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Website: prohibitionclt.com
See the full Prohibition listing →
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