The 38 Essential Restaurants in Denver

"A pioneer in LoDo in the 1990s — back when the neighborhood was just beginning to emerge from a long economic downturn — this seafood spot has evolved (and expanded) with the times while remaining true to the indie spirit it opened with. On the classic side is raw bar fare along with crab cakes, chowder, caviar service, and more; on the seasonal side, there might be seared sea scallops with grilled fennel, charred rapini, kohlrabi puree, and agrumato oil or lobster maltagliati in sage brown butter with whipped ricotta and beech mushrooms. All of it will be sustainably sourced, too, thanks to the longtime efforts of executive chef Sheila Lucero." - Eater Staff