3 Best French Restaurants in Denver, CO

“Bistro Vendôme offers a cozy and welcoming place to enjoy French food with a modern twist. Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch are the founders of this restaurant. Jeremy Wolgamott is the executive chef of Bistro Vendôme. The menu is filled with delicious French dishes, made lighter and more up-to-date. Their warm bistro-style meals go perfectly with drinks from the full bar, which includes French wines from all the main wine regions. Their Vin Maison wine program lets you try different wines with your meal. The main dining room can seat up to 65 guests, and there's a private room for up to 20 people for a special dinner. They also offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Bistro Vendôme is all about great food, friendly service, and a true French dining experience. The Theater Room seats 40 people or fits 24 for a mix of cocktails and dinner. This room has an 85” Smart TV with Apple AirPlay and HDMI, plus its own sound system. You can also rent the whole restaurant for private events up to 80 guests in colder months, and up to 120 with the outdoor patio in warmer months. Gift cards are available if you want to treat someone special.”

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“La Merise French Bistro provides gourmet French dishes in a cozy setting with outdoor seating. The atmosphere feels like Paris, and the menu features well-priced French comfort food made with seasonal ingredients, exotic meats, seafood, and fresh produce. La Merise French Bistro has a dedicated team of over 45 members and has proudly served more than 125,000 customers. They serve brunch items like crepes, omelets, pancakes, and French toast. They create daily specials that highlight fresh seasonal produce, unique meats, and flavorful seafood with classic French charm. Their dinner menu includes appetizers like oysters and escargots, plus main dishes such as steak au poivre, lamb chops, beef bourguignon, pork medallions, and chicken croquettes. They offer over 75 dishes and have a wine list with more than 200 options. On Sunday nights, you can enjoy half-priced wine bottles. Crème brûlée, beef bourguignon, and chicken croquettes are guest favorites. Dine-in, takeout, and reservations are available.”

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“Coohills offers French-inspired, fresh market-based dishes in a modern, upscale dining room, lounge, and patio. Chef-Owner Tom Coohill trained with top chefs in France, Germany, and Los Angeles. They work with local farmers to get fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, and meats. The menu changes with the seasons and includes fresh salads, hot bread, homemade pâtés and charcuterie, signature pies, pasta, and fish dishes. All desserts like ice cream, pastries, and the famous Marjolaine cake are made in-house. The comfortable and stylish space allows diners to choose how they want to enjoy their meal. They can sit at the friendly community table, watch the chefs from the kitchen counter, relax in a cozy spot for two or more, or enjoy drinks and small dishes outside with a beautiful view of the Rocky Mountains. You can dine in, order takeout, make reservations, or enjoy outdoor seating.”

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