Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated 05 May 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Denver / Colorado? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Izakaya Carbondale

4.9

4.9 (260)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Carbondale

About the restaurant

Thank you for visiting Kenichi Izakaya Carbondale. An Izakaya is a type of informal Japanese pub. At sake breweries during the late 18th century, people in Japan began using sake kegs as stools, and snacks were served. This small plate menu was designed to encourage sharing amongst friends and family. Food is prepared in multiple kitchens and arrives as it is ready to ensure freshness. We make most of our menu in-house, from scratch, and use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

If no reservations are available, please note that we do have walk in apcae at our bar and sushi bar. We hope to see you!

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MonicaVIP

Dined on 1 May 2025

Izakaya is our favorite restaurant and we go there often. Everything was so good , AS USUAL!

The Melting Pot - Colorado Springs

4.9

4.9 (1004)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Colorado Springs

About the restaurant

Colorado Springs favorite celebration restaurant. "The Melting Pot is pure entertainment," declares the NY Times. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two or a gathering of friends for a bridal or baby shower, Girl's Night Out, or birthday The Melting Pot has the recipe to make all your occasions special. Relax in our inviting, warm atmosphere and let our attentive servers guide you through our selection of fondues, sauces and fine wines. Winner of an "Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator magazine.

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Bradley

Dined on 9 May 2025

Made an early Mother's Day dinner with two grandmas and three mothers. Great place to experiment with new cooking styles, and food choices....especially for an 1 year old who was with us. Everyone enjoyed their meal and food choices. Service was very good, but maybe a little slow between the 4 courses. Excellent attention brought by both waiters and the manager.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Denver, CO | Union Station

4.9

4.9 (497)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Downtown / LoDo

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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SarahVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Seth is fantastic! Such a great spot to eat in Denver!

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Ambli Kitchen & Bar

4.9

4.9 (1110)

$31 to $50

International

Colorado Springs

About the restaurant

Where food and culture meet, and the conversation begins!

Ambli Kitchen & Bar is open for Happy Hour & Dinner. Happy Hour is first come first serve seating, and is available only in our Bar & Lounge areas. Reservations are for the Main Dining Room only. Please call for reservations for 5+ people.

All menu items are carefully and intentionally crafted. Along with the deep knowledge and care of our attentive staff who are there act as your culinary guides, you are sure to enjoy an elevated dining experience like no other.

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BettyVIP

Dined on 10 May 2025

Always a delightful experience! Amazing food, inventive and fun to explore different concoctions.

Corrida - Alpenglobe

4.9

4.9 (58)

$50 and over

Spanish

Boulder

About the restaurant

Join us for an under the stars experience in our exclusive, heated rooftop Alpenglobes for a unique & intimate dining experience. Enjoy date night, a family dinner or a business outing. Our globes can host up to 6 guests. There are no pre-set menus & guests will be able to order from our a la carte menu options. Globes will be reserved up to 15 minutes past your reservation time, after which the reservation will be released & charged the cancellation fee. We do reserve the right to charge $50 per person if cancellations are made within less than 24 hours.

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MelissaVIP

Dined on 5 May 2025

Celebrated my husband’s 60th in an Alpenglobe. Had a lovely time and our server Mark made it very special. We enjoyed our meal and would love to come back again someday. Favorite dish was the pulpo and the bread with special house butter. The mocktails were also lovely. Meat was on the rare side, we ordered medium rare but the center was quite rare. (The pass should have checked for this before sending out.) happy we ordered the Iberico ham. Couldn’t see the Flatirons from where we were, but it was still was a lovely experience.

Fox and The Hen

4.9

4.9 (103)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Whittier

About the restaurant

Fox and The Hen is inspired by a love of all things breakfast aka #MorningStuff. Here, we believe all the best things happen in the morning: sunrises, coffee drinks, small breakfast burritos tucked in large breakfast burritos and walks of shame.

Born out of Carrie Baird and Michael Fox’s true love for classic American breakfast served with lighthearted twists and an equal passion of all things boozy-brunch-drinks, Fox & The Hen is your new LoHi all-day breakfast concept.

Our focus is bringing friends and family together, incredibly delicious (and fun!) food, creative beverages and having everyone who leaves the Fox & the Hen feel their day is better than when they came in.

We do not seat incomplete parties, sorry.

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Reggie

Dined 3 days ago

Preston was our waiter. He was there when we needed him, was very attentive, and his recommendations were spot on. Very nice atmosphere.

Canary

4.9

4.9 (24)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Breckenridge

About the restaurant

Welcome to a world where every detail is crafted with intention, and you’re not just a guest — you’re part of the story. Consider this booking not as a simple reservation, but the start of a journey that can take you anywhere you’d like to go. Will your journey begin with the floral elegance of gin, or the robust embrace of bourbon?
What structure suits your spirit? A bold, stirred classic served neat? Or a lively blend of citrus and sweetness?
To finish: bitter botanicals, ripe fruits, fragrant spices, or delicate flowers?
Watch our bartenders bring this vision to life, presenting a cocktail intended for this singular moment.
This is your night, and we’re here to ensure every moment is magical.

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Nathan

Dined on 6 May 2025

Best drinks in Breckenridge! JC is a magician. Also, one of the few upscale places in town. Highly Recommend!! Nate

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Kizaki

4.9

4.9 (27)

$50 and over

Sushi

Platt Park

About the restaurant

Kizaki is Chef Toshi Kizaki’s long-awaited solo omakase restaurant, representing the pinnacle of his celebrated career and decades of influence in Denver’s culinary scene. After more than 40 years of success with Sushi Den, Chef Toshi returns to his roots with deep reverence for Edomae-style sushi—a 200-year-old Tokyo tradition that highlights the true character of each ingredient through precise Japanese techniques. Kizaki brings Denver its first authentic Edomae omakase, offering around 20 courses featuring raw, cured, seared, cooked, and dry-aged preparations. Guests can enjoy a full bar along with carefully selected sake, wine, or combined pairings to complement the experience. Omakase at the counter or table is $225 before tax. Drinks, additional sushi, and gratuity are not included. Reservation times are at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Once all guests have arrived, we will transition to Kizaki, where the Omakase experience begins approximately 15 to 20 minutes after the scheduled time.

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Eric

Dined 2 days ago

They’ve created something very special. Wonderful experience and the food is spectacular. Best dining experience in Denver.

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Kizaki Omakase

MacKenzie's Chop House

4.8

4.8 (3091)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Colorado Springs

About the restaurant

We serve only the finest steaks, chops and seafood combined with innovative cuisine in an upscale, nostalgic environment. MacKenzie’s is perfect for a special occasion or casual gathering and features the finest service in the greater Colorado Springs area. Our cutting edge wine list, extensive martini menu and fine array of single malt scotches all add to the Chophouse tradition.

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Barbara

Dined on 12 May 2025

Excellent food and service that you can always count on!

Fleming's Steakhouse - Denver

4.8

4.8 (2212)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Englewood

About the restaurant

Your Denver Fleming's is located on the northeast corner of I-25 and County Line Road across from the Inverness Golf Course, near Park Meadows Mall. Fleming's in Denver is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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ConnieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Flemings is out go to Resturant! Our server Krystal is also our favorite. We enjoy the food and drinks every time.

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