Restaurant in Denver, United States
Credentialed American, strong wine, easy to book.
Urban Farmer is a reliable $$$ American and Pacific Northwestern restaurant in Denver's LoDo neighborhood, recognized by Opinionated About Dining three consecutive years. The wine program is a genuine strength, with 1,225 bottles at accessible $$ pricing. Easier to book than Denver's tasting-menu destinations, it's a sound choice for first-timers, hotel guests, and wine-focused dinners.
If you're weighing American farm-to-table at the $$$ price point in Denver, Urban Farmer sits in a more accessible position than Brutø or The Wolf's Tailor while still drawing Opinionated About Dining recognition three consecutive years (Recommended 2023, #618 in 2024, #735 in 2025). That trajectory matters: it tells you the kitchen is consistent enough to earn repeat notice, and consistent is exactly what you want from a hotel restaurant at 1659 Wazee St in LoDo. For a first visit to Denver's more serious dining tier, this is a lower-stakes entry point than the tasting-menu formats further up the price ladder.
The concept is American and Pacific Northwestern, which means the menu is built around regionally sourced proteins and produce. At the $$$ cuisine tier, you're paying for that sourcing story: the expectation is that ingredients are traceable, seasonal, and handled with enough technique to justify the price. Chef Erik Gamas runs the kitchen, and the Pacific Northwestern influence points toward an emphasis on proteins with clear provenance — the kind of menu where the sourcing is the selling point rather than a marketing footnote. If you care about where your steak or seafood came from, that framing should resonate. If you're looking for cuisine with a sharper point of view, Beckon or Annette offer more distinctive expressions of Colorado cooking.
The wine program is a genuine asset. Wine Director Hannah Raddant oversees a list of 1,225 bottles with 150 selections available, priced at the $$ tier — meaning you'll find range without the aggressive markups that characterize lists at comparable price points. Oregon and California are the stated strengths, which aligns logically with the Pacific Northwestern menu direction. For context: a $$ wine list at a $$$ cuisine restaurant is a better deal than the reverse, and it makes Urban Farmer a reasonable choice for a wine-focused dinner without committing to $100+ bottles.
Urban Farmer is easy to book. The OAD ranking and hotel-restaurant format mean walk-in availability is more realistic here than at Denver's independent tasting-menu destinations. That said, weekend dinner slots , particularly Friday and Saturday , will fill faster than weekday windows. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 7 am to 9:30 pm, which gives you genuine flexibility: breakfast and lunch are available daily, making this a practical option if your Denver schedule doesn't allow for a dedicated dinner reservation. For first-timers staying in or near LoDo, the all-day format is a real convenience. Book 3–5 days out for weekday dinners; 7–10 days for weekend evenings to be safe.
Urban Farmer is the right call if you want a credentialed American restaurant with a strong wine program, are staying in or near LoDo, and prefer a booking experience without the lead time of Denver's more competitive reservations. It's also a sound choice for groups that include non-adventurous eaters , the American and Pacific Northwestern format is approachable without being generic. Solo diners will find the hotel-restaurant setting comfortable and the all-day hours convenient.
It's a less obvious fit if you're specifically seeking Denver's most ambitious cooking. For that, The Wolf's Tailor and Brutø both operate at the $$$$ level with tasting-menu formats that signal higher culinary ambition. Urban Farmer sits below those in price and format, which is a feature rather than a flaw , depending on what you're optimizing for. For broader Denver planning, see our full Denver restaurants guide, our Denver hotels guide, and our Denver bars guide. If wine is a priority on your trip, our Denver wineries guide and our Denver experiences guide are worth a look.
For context on what $$$ American with a Pacific Northwestern lean looks like at the leading of the national category, the benchmark is sourcing-driven restaurants like Single Thread Farm in Healdsburg or the produce-first ethos you find at Lazy Bear in San Francisco. Urban Farmer is not playing at that level of ambition, but it is doing something more grounded: consistent, well-sourced American cooking in a format that works for business dinners, hotel guests, and first-time visitors who want a reliable $$$ experience without navigating tasting-menu logistics. That's a narrower brief than Le Bernardin or Alinea, but it's a brief Urban Farmer has earned credentials for executing.
Urban Farmer is at 1659 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80202 , in LoDo, walkable from Union Station. Open daily 7 am to 9:30 pm. Cuisine is American and Pacific Northwestern, priced at $$$ for a two-course meal (above $66, not including beverages or tip). The wine list runs 1,225 bottles at 150 selections, priced at the $$ tier with Oregon and California as primary strengths. Owned by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust. Booking is easy relative to Denver's competitive reservation scene.
The menu is American with Pacific Northwestern influence, which means sourced proteins and seasonal produce are the focus. Chef Erik Gamas's kitchen is built around ingredient provenance, so lean toward meat and seafood preparations over anything that buries the main ingredient. The wine list's Oregon and California strengths pair naturally with the regional menu direction , ask Wine Director Hannah Raddant's team for guidance if you're unsure.
Urban Farmer is one of Denver's easier bookings. For weekday lunches and dinners, 3–5 days out is typically sufficient. Weekend dinners (Friday and Saturday) move faster , aim for 7–10 days ahead. The OAD ranking attracts attention, but the hotel-restaurant format and all-day hours mean availability is more generous than at Denver's independent tasting-menu destinations.
Dinner is the stronger value at the $$$ price point, where the kitchen has more room to show what it can do with sourced ingredients and the wine program becomes more relevant. Lunch is a practical option if your schedule is tight , the hours run 7 am to 9:30 pm daily , but the Pacific Northwestern menu direction and wine list depth favor an unhurried evening visit.
Yes. The hotel-restaurant setting is comfortable for solo diners , no awkwardness about single covers, reasonable ambient energy, and all-day hours that let you arrive at an off-peak time if you prefer a quieter room. At the $$$ price point, it's a considered solo spend, but the wine list's $$ pricing means you can add a glass without inflating the bill significantly.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. For more culinary ambition at higher prices, The Wolf's Tailor and Brutø both operate at $$$$. For better value at the $$ tier, Alma Fonda Fina delivers a strong Mexican program with lower spend. Annette and Beckon are worth considering if you want a more distinctive take on Colorado-influenced cooking at a comparable or lower price point.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Farmer | Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #735 (2025); WINE: Wine Strengths: Oregon, California Pricing: $$ i Wine pricing: Based on the list\'s general markup and high and low price points:$ has many bottles < $50;$$ has a range of pricing;$$$ has many $100+ bottles Selections: 150 Inventory: 1,225 CUISINE: Cuisine Types: American, Pacific Northwestern Pricing: $$$ i Cuisine pricing: The cost of a typical two-course meal, not including tip or beverages.$ is < $40;$$ is $40–$65;$$$ is $66+. Meals: Lunch and Dinner STAFF: People Hannah Raddant:Wine Director Wine Director: Hannah Raddant Chef: Erik Gamas General Manager: Dragan Andrejic Owner: Pebblebrook Hotel Trust; Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #618 (2024); Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended (2023) | Easy | — | |
| The Wolf's Tailor | New American, Contemporary | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Tavernetta | Italian | Unknown | — | |
| Brutø | Contemporary | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Alma Fonda Fina | Mexican | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Safta | Israeli Cuisine | Unknown | — |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
The menu is American and Pacific Northwestern, which signals regionally sourced proteins and produce as the core focus. Wine Director Hannah Raddant oversees a 1,225-bottle list with Oregon and California as strengths, so pairing a glass or bottle is worth the effort here. At the $$$ cuisine price point (two courses over $66), lean into proteins rather than lighter plates to get full value from the format.
A few days out is usually enough. Urban Farmer is a hotel restaurant (Pebblebrook Hotel Trust) in LoDo, which means it runs higher volume than Denver's independent spots and walk-in availability is more realistic. OAD-ranked but not a hard-to-get reservation — booking 3 to 5 days ahead covers you for weekends.
Both lunch and dinner are on the menu, and the kitchen runs from 7 am to 9:30 pm daily. Dinner makes more sense if you're spending $$$ and want to work through the wine list properly. Lunch suits the location well if you're near Union Station and want a credentialed midday option without a long commitment.
Yes. The hotel-restaurant format and LoDo location mean solo diners are a normal part of the room, not an afterthought. The wine list at $$ pricing with 150 selections gives solo guests enough range to drink well by the glass. It's a lower-friction solo experience than Denver's tighter independent rooms.
Brutø is the right comparison if you want more culinary ambition at a similar price point, but it's harder to book and less forgiving for casual visits. Tavernetta fits if you want Italian rather than American, with a comparable wine focus. The Wolf's Tailor is the move if you want the most sourcing-forward cooking in Denver, though the format is more demanding. Urban Farmer is the practical middle ground: OAD-ranked, consistent, and easy to secure.
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