Locals recognize Cherry Creek as a luxurious neighborhood with a well-earned reputation for high-end living. While Cherry Creek has always contained its share of standout shopping options, the food scene truly captivates people. We collaborated with our local agents for the inside scoop on the best of Cherry Creek’s dining scene. Read on to find out where to go for exciting eats and indulgent bites.
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Top 5 Cherry Creek Restaurants
The Cherry Cricket
For 75 years, The Cherry Cricket has served as Denver’s prime choice for burgers. Part of the appeal derives from its consistency and tradition. Even after a fire closed the iconic restaurant for a few months in late 2016, it came back with the same exact character: unfussy and serving feel-good food and brews.
While The Cherry Cricket’s menu features sandwiches and salads with a Mexican flare, most visitors come for the customizable burgers with a choice of 34 different toppings to build from. Go classic with bacon and American cheese, spicy with green chile strips and chipotle aioli, or eccentric with peanut butter and Fritos. Add some frings (half French fries, half onion rings) and a milkshake, and you will walk out of there full and happy.
Machete Tequila and Tacos
There’s no shortage of great tacos in Denver, but our favorites come from Machete. You can’t go wrong with the loaded Arrachera Chile Relleno taco, a house-made corn tortilla brimming with hanger steak and an Oaxaca cheese-stuffed pepper. Or, try the Barbacoa, a poblano tortilla topped with braised Colorado lamb shank and avocado puree. If you want to truly indulge (this is Cherry Creek, after all), get the Langosta, a squid ink tortilla stuffed with smoked avocado, spicy aioli, and a grilled lobster tail.
Wash it all down with one of Machete’s 14 different takes on the classic margarita. Or, keep it neat with a flight of tequilas or mezcals from Machete’s substantial liquor list.
North Italia
At the sleek North Italia, you’ll experience the luxury you expect from a Cherry Creek restaurant. Elegant food? Check. Beautiful dining room with an upscale ambiance? Check. A highly sought-after happy hour? Check. North Italia is the quintessential Cherry Creek restaurant.
North Italia does classic Italian food with a modern twist in mouthwatering plates like Glazed Short Rib Cavatelli, Tagliatelle with Bolognese sauce, and the addictive White Truffle Garlic Bread (order it!). And, because Denver loves a good brunch, their weekend morning options — Glazed Italian Donut French Toast, Breakfast Carbonara Pasta, and Tuscan Bloody Marys — have earned a quality following as well.
Fortune Wok to Table
Fortune Wok to Table represents a major win for Cherry Creek’s food scene. This bi-level Shanghainese spot offers two concepts: a casual, street-style menu on the first level, and a more refined menu on the second. Although the menus aren’t vast, Fortune does each of their dishes very, very well.
On the more relaxed first-floor restaurant, you’ll find dumplings, noodles, and fried rice. The perfectly hand-shaped dumplings are filled with pork, beef, or vegetables. The simple, but delicious noodles and fried rice offer an abundance of fresh flavors. For a more formal dinner, head upstairs where a constantly changing menu will feature incredible gems, such as duck with black mushrooms and Shanghai-style sauced sea bass.
Flower Child
This healthy-minded establishment from Arizona opened up in Cherry Creek right before the pandemic hit. What could’ve been a disastrous opening morphed into a perfect, natural fit for the neighborhood. With its farm fresh ethos, accessible prices, and cheery environment, Flower Child quickly became a favorite go-to for residents. Flower Child’s ambiance gives off a local feel, making you believe it has been around for years.
Flower Child is especially good if you’re eating keto, gluten-free, vegan, or dairy-free, but don’t worry if you’re not — they serve plenty of options for no restriction diets as well.
Find Your Dream Denver Apartment Near These Cherry Creek Restaurants
If you want to live within walking distance of these restaurants, reach out to AptAmigo to find the Cherry Creek apartment of your dreams. With innovative technology and helpful local agents, apartment hunting in Denver is easier than ever. All you need to do is let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll handle the rest. Welcome to the future of apartment hunting!
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* The original version of this article was first published on February 3, 2021.
