Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Parker

"Since the day this jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring shrine to Japanese cuisine opened in 1985 in Platt Park, diners have waxed poetic, often waiting for hours on the sidewalk to snag a coveted seat in the stunningly appointed space. And it’s easy to see why: Owners and brothers Yasu and Toshi Kizaki source impeccably fresh fish from Japan and then masterfully create painterly mosaics that are as breathtaking to eat as they are to ogle. If you can score stools at the sushi bar, you’ll get dinner and spectacular knife skill theatrics."

"For more than 30 years, Sushi Den has been preparing Denver’s best and freshest sushi. Despite Colorado’s landlocked geography, owner Toshi Kizaki prides himself on having one of the few restaurants in the country that buys its fish from a Japanese fish market. His younger brother, who is stationed at Nagahama Fish Market in Japan, selects each fish personally before it arrives in Denver just 24 hours later."

"Pearl St. With 4.5 stars out of 1,761 reviews on Yelp, the Japanese sushi bar and cocktail lounge has proved to be a local favorite."

"This popular Chinese restaurant is always busy with loyal customers seeking to indulge in what is said to be the best dim sum and seafood dishes in town. Don’t let the strip mall location deceive you, because once you enter, you’re greeted with the smell of fresh dim sum at Denver’s best dim sum place. Don’t believe the hype?"

"This sprawling dining room is a party during weekend brunch, with dim sum carts rolling out small plates of traditional Chinese cakes, buns, dumplings and noodles. It’s best experienced with a group for optimal tasting and sharing."

"Denver may not have its own Chinatown like some bigger cities, but that doesn’t mean we’re lacking in stellar Chinese cuisine."

"This Speer neighborhood restaurant may be more than halfway into its fourth decade, but based on the 30-minute-plus wait you’re likely to face on any given night, it’s got another four in it (not to mention a new-ish sibling in Littleton, attached to Carboy winery, that opened in 2016). A maze-like floor plan and stained-glass windows give it a charming, well-worn quality, while the menu marries a classic oyster bar with a neighborhood Italian joint. Once you’ve had your fill of bivalves—raw on the half-shell or char-grilled and topped with garlic, butter, and Pecorino cheese (among other options)—you can move onto pizzas and pastas, all of which are made from scratch daily."

"Sixth Ave., is another prime choice, with Yelpers giving the bar and Italian eatery, which is known for its seafood and wine, 4.5 stars out of 993 reviews."

"Late last year, three Mizuna vets—chef Ty Leon, barman Austin Carson, and hospitality ace Heather Morrison—transformed Cafe Marmotte on South Downing Street into a charming yet modern trattoria inspired by Morrison’s eponymous (and equally charming) 10-year-old daughter, who loves Leon’s glorious handmade pastas almost as much as we do. His modern Italian offerings run the gamut from take-and-bake lasagna family meals to dine-in and takeout tasting menus, all designed to go with Carson’s wild grape French 75s or fig old fashioneds. With Morrison running the floor, Olivia is the full package—a neighborhood spot where every meal feels like a celebration."

"Austin Carson, Heather Morrison, and Ty Leon bought Cafe Marmotte near Wash Park in late 2019, and reopened to much well deserved buzz in January 2020 as Restaurant Olivia. While it’s normally tough to score a reservation, now you can get a taste of what they’re cooking up curbside. In addition to a to-go menu of prepared dishes, you can also grab to go kits featuring Leon’s impeccable handmade pastas and a choice of sauce."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user en:Chensiyuan used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Due to the pandemic, the restaurant is undergoing some adjustments to accommodate their guests."

"Max Gill and Grill is an upscale neighborhood bar located among the shops on Old South Gaylord Street. It’s a beautiful space with a laid-back feel and they specialize in serving t..."

"It’s no secret that some of Denver’s best restaurants lie along south Federal Boulevard section known as Little Saigon, with New Saigon being one of the must-try spots. This no-frills Vietnamese eatery has been serving up the city’s best banh mi sandwiches since 1987, and everyone knows it. Featuring many of the classic flavors like BBQ beef and pork, cilantro, jalapenos, part of what makes their sandwiches special are the fresh baguettes and house-made sauce."

"New management took over this decades-old Vietnamese institution on South Federal Boulevard a couple of years ago, but you wouldn’t know it from a visit: The casual, comfy vibe hasn’t changed in any material way, and neither has the enormous menu, covering everything from rice paper wraps and noodle bowls, to seafood-crammed clay pots and DIY fire pots, to stir-fried frog’s legs and snails."

"Always crushed but never rushed — perhaps because the menu’s so wide-ranging that most guests need half an hour just to figure out what to order — one of Denver’s oldest Vietnamese restaurants also happens to be one of its best bets for lunchtime chef sightings. Pro tip: There’s usually at least one platter of wrap-your-own, rice-paper rolls on their tables."

"Lively, family-friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads, with a full bar. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 303-450-9528"

"A pioneer in LoDo in the 1990s — back when the neighborhood was just beginning to emerge from a long economic downturn — this seafood spot has evolved (and expanded) with the times while remaining true to the buoyant indie spirit it opened with. On the classic side are raw bar items galore along with crab cakes, chowder, caviar service, and so on; on the seasonal side, there might be Korean-spiced chicken-fried oysters, halibut roasted in parchment paper with spring veggies, or furikake-crusted big eye tuna with ginger fried rice. And all of it will be sustainably sourced, thanks to the longtime efforts of executive chef Sheila Lucero."

"Founder Dave Query ignited Denver’s seafood scene with the opening of this oceanic restaurant and oyster bar in Lower Downtown (LoDo) that has since spawned offshoots across Colorado and beyond. From its rambunctiously energetic vibe, offset by a subtle nautical theme, to its fiercely seasonal menu of sustainable seafood sourced from passionate purveyors, it’s a fan favorite for slurping pristine oysters, although the rest of the menu — crab legs, lobster, clam chowder, charred Spanish octopus and Alaskan halibut — is every bit as crowd-pleasing, as are the spirit-forward cocktails and compelling wines and craft beers."

"I know, I know…I never would have dreamed of bringing my kids to Jax in LoDo. And, perhaps that location is kid-friendly, but it is fancy enough that I think you have to have the right kind of kid…mine aren’t quite there yet. But, we recently visited their second location just off Colorado Boulevard, and it was surprisingly kid-friendly with a child at nearly every table."

"As reliably as ever, this Aurora strip-mall stalwart serves up Sichuan and other regional specialties with soul to rival their spice. Mapo tofu, Shanghai-style smoked fish, twice-cooked pork, hand-ripped cabbage with garlic and chiles, and rice-noodle soup thick with meat and pickled veggies count among the crowd favorites — but a glance around neighboring tables provides clues to many others. This is as good a place as any to order by looking around and pointing."