Chili Shack
First franchise location of Denver-based green chili restaurant chain. Franchisee Deanna Solano is opening three locations in Southwest Denver, with Littleton confirmed and additional spots being explored in Englewood, Lakewood, and Columbine Valley.
Freshwater Saloon
Historic 3,000-square-foot saloon being restored and refurbished by new owners. Building previously served as general store, feed store, bar, and restaurant. Closed in 2023 due to structural and code issues. Renovations include new roof, updated flooring, and cosmetic improvements.
Nanu’s Kitchen
Authentic Indian cuisine restaurant opening in Jefferson Marketplace center. 3,293-square-foot space. Owner also operates Curry Kingdom, Curry Kitchen, and Namaste India Restaurant and Bar in metro area. Design by Perkins&Will.
The Flaming Grill
Indian fusion restaurant concept preparing to open in downtown Denver. Has applied for Retail Food License and awaiting customer inspections. Describes itself as ‘where Indian flavors meet a modern fusion twist’.
The Stockton
Fine-dining Western steakhouse opening in historic Livestock Exchange building at National Western Center. Will feature Colorado-sourced beef (75-80% from in-state ranches), full kitchen, bar, dining room, concrete patio, and repurposed bank vault as wine cellar/dry-aging room. Operated by acclaimed restaurateur Bryan Dayton of Half Eaten Cookie Hospitality.
Chicken Riot
Chicken concept advancing through Denver’s development review pipeline. Building plans approved, tenant finish application submitted for interior renovations including new kitchen equipment. 658 sq ft space with 12 interior seats, projected 70 meals per day with 80% carryout. Proposed hours Wednesday-Sunday 11 AM-7 PM.
Savina’s Mexican Kitchen
Savina’s Mexican Kitchen is expanding to Loveland, moving into the former Pinocchio’s Incredible Italian space. The restaurant serves scratch-made Mexican dishes including chile rellenos, flautas, enchiladas, and mesquite-grilled fajitas, with their hallmark green chile. Also offers weekend brunch service.
Hopscotch Beer Garden
Large outdoor-focused beer garden spanning 17,000+ square feet at Denargo Market in RiNo district. Features bar, patio, event space, turf field for lawn games, and heated tent structure. Operated by DrinkDenver with draft beer, wine, kombucha, cocktails and food trucks.
Carboy Winery and Angelo’s Taverna
Combined winery tasting room and Italian restaurant opening at former Old Chicago location. Will serve Italian dishes including pasta, pizzas, and fresh oysters. Opening coincides with Carboy’s 10th anniversary.
Tiki Bird
New restaurant by owners of Péche in Palisade. Currently undergoing major renovations including asbestos mitigation and structural improvements. Will have same quality as Péche but with a ‘fun’ concept.