🔥 Denver’s Hottest New Restaurant Openings
Updated weekly — bookmark this page to stay ahead of the Denver dining scene
Last updated: February 16, 2026
Denver’s restaurant scene is on fire. From James Beard Award-winning chefs opening new concepts to exciting neighborhood spots transforming the local dining landscape, there’s always something new to try. We update this page every week so you never miss an opening.
🆕 Just Opened — February 2026
Uchiko — Cherry Creek North
Opened: February 17, 2026 | 299 Fillmore St, Denver 80206
The most anticipated restaurant opening of 2026. James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole brings Uchiko — the sister concept to his acclaimed Uchi — to a stunning 7,400-square-foot space in Cherry Creek North. Expect non-traditional Japanese cuisine featuring dry-aged fish, robata-grilled meats, and bold seasonal tasting menus. Reservations are already flying.
📍 299 Fillmore St | 🌐 uchiko.uchirestaurants.com
Mar Bella Boqueria — Cherry Creek (Clayton Hotel)
Opened: Winter 2025/2026 | Clayton Hotel & Members Club, Cherry Creek
A Spanish neo-bistro and wine bar from the team behind Michelin-starred Alma Fonda Fina. Tapas, pintxos, and an exceptional wine program in an intimate setting. This is already generating serious buzz among Denver foodies.
📋 Coming Soon — Spring 2026
Ash & Agave — Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Expected: Early 2026
Coastal Mexican meets wood-fired cooking, with a serious mezcal bar program. From the owner of Blue Island Oyster Bar and Oliver’s Italian. This one’s going to be special.
Dear Emilia — Cherry Creek
Expected: 2026
Michelin-awarded Chef Ty Leon is bringing an Emilia Romagna-focused Italian concept to Cherry Creek. Think handmade pastas, Parmigiano Reggiano aged to perfection, and the kind of simple-yet-extraordinary Italian cooking that makes you rethink everything.
🏆 Opened in 2025 — Still Hot
Alteño — Cherry Creek (Clayton Hotel)
Elevated Jalisco-inspired Mexican cuisine with a standout raw bar and masa program. Already a 4.7-star favorite. If you haven’t been yet, fix that.
📍 249 Clayton St | Cherry Creek
Broadway 10 Bar & Chophouse (B10) — Cherry Creek
High-end steaks meets sushi in a gorgeous new space. Classic chophouse vibes with unexpected range.
📍 2345 E 3rd Ave Suite 100
Salt Water Social — Cherry Creek
Seafood-forward with a social dining concept. 4.7 stars and already one of the hottest reservations in the neighborhood.
📍 201 Columbine St
📬 Never Miss an Opening
We update this page every week with the latest restaurant openings, closings, and coming-soon announcements across South Denver. Bookmark it, share it, and check back every Monday for the freshest intel on Denver’s dining scene.
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