5 Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Denver

5 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Foundry at Trilogy® Lake Norman restaurant

1. The Foundry at Trilogy® Lake Norman

4.7

Exceptional(1180)

Price: Moderate

• American • Denver

Booked 14 times today

At The Foundry, we forge exceptional food and drink every day. The culinary team takes raw ingredients and crafts beautifully finished, bespoke plates, perfect for casual lunch or an anniversary dinner. Featuring local and regional house-crafted selections, the restaurant emphasizes healthy, freshly made and flavorful fare with a Southern twist, all pairing deliciously well with the Club’s signature drink, the Back Porch Sweet Tea. The experience at The Foundry is centered on three tried-and-true food and beverage tenets: it’s socially driven, locally inspired, and stylishly crafted.

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2. Fin & Fino - Birkdale Village

4.6

Exceptional(330)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Huntersville

Booked 23 times today

Fin & Fino is a social seafood house located in the heart of Birkdale Village! Our menu features raw bar offerings, house-made pasta, fresh fish, delicious proteins, and seasonal produce. With an emphasis on small plates, our menu is built for sharing and has something for everyone!Led by Brittany “BK” Kellum, our talented bar team is constantly shaking up creative new cocktails, experimenting with spirits both rare and familiar. Every drink we serve is balanced and expertly crafted with made-in-house ingredients, and our unique menu ensures that each visit to Fin is a memorable experience.Looking for something special? Go for "The Treatment" and let our kitchen work their magic, curating a feast just for you! Our team will guide you through a tasting tour of dishes both on and off our menu. For every guest who chooses 'The Treatment,' $5 is donated to a partnering charity.

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3. Red Rocks Cafe - Birkdale Village

4.5

Awesome(2666)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Huntersville

Booked 16 times today

Red Rocks Cafe - Birkdale Village, with its comfortable booths, low lighting, intimate feel and jazzy background music, offers a touch of class and a comfortable atmosphere that appeals to everyone. The lively restaurant scene is enhanced by a popular bar and covered patio overlooking the shops at each of the locations. The menu boasts of quality with a variety of steak, seafood, poultry and pasta entrees. Each entrée is named for a famous (or not so famous) customer and adds a personal touch to the varied selection.

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4. Choplin's Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(1980)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Cornelius

Booked 6 times today

Chef Wesley E. Choplin graduated from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York in 1997.Chef Wes, as he is fondly known in the industry, has been a sought after chef from his early years at world renowned Pinehurst Golf & Country Club. He quickly became popular for his "outside the box" mentality and later being recruited by many of North Carolina's best restaurants the last 25 years, ultimately becoming the renowned Chef that he is today. His passion for being a culinary artist is truly unmatched.With Anthony Bourdaine's mentorship at CIA, Chef Wes Choplin has surpassed and achieved many of his culinary goals and received awards for his talent and community service throughout North Carolina. Today, he is the Executive Chef and Owner of Choplin's Restaurant, a true institute, 14 years strong in the Lake Norman area which has gained popularity in the many surrounding cities.

5. Port City Club

4.0

Excellent(494)

Price: Expensive

• American • Cornelius

Booked 2 times today

Port City Club has closed and has reopened under new Ownership as LakeHouse Wine Bar and Grill Call at 704-765-1565 or visit our website for information and reservations. WWW.lakehouselkn.com

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. The Foundry at Trilogy® Lake Norman

2. Fin & Fino - Birkdale Village

3. Red Rocks Cafe - Birkdale Village

4. Choplin's Restaurant

5. Port City Club

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