Food Larimer Square, Downtown Denver & 16th Street
Rioja
A place to eat in Larimer Square, Downtown Denver & 16th Street, pricey ($$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Dinner.
Why go
Jennifer Jasinski's Mediterranean restaurant on Larimer Square, open since 2004.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Downtown Denver & 16th Street, alongside 2 bars & cafés, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Larimer Square and Larimer Square.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Larimer Square
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Dinner
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Downtown Denver & 16th Street. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Larimer Square
Denver's oldest block, lined with Victorian buildings, string lights, shops and restaurants.
Shopping · Denver · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Larimer Square
Denver's oldest block, Victorian storefronts under strung lights with bars, restaurants and shops.
Shopping · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks
Free fireworks launched from downtown rooftops at 9 p.m. and midnight, best seen along 16th Street.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Sam's No. 3
Diner institution since 1927, known for big breakfasts and green chile.
Food · Denver · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Denver Union Station
Restored 1914 rail station whose Great Hall holds the Terminal Bar and the Cooper Lounge mezzanine bar.
Drinks · 0.4 mi straight-line - 6Denver Union Station
Restored 1914 rail hall with bars, shops and a lounge-like Great Hall at the heart of LoDo.
Sight · Denver · 0.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Rioja is a stop on our Denver New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in Downtown Denver & 16th Street
2 more curated places to eat in Downtown Denver & 16th Street. See the full Downtown Denver & 16th Street guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Denver
Our climate figures for Downtown Denver & 16th Street come from nearby Denver. Average daily highs in Denver run from 44°F in December to 92°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Rioja itself, we suggest: Dinner.
Modelled monthly averages for Denver from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Denver weather by month (covers Downtown Denver & 16th Street).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Rioja, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 39.74787, -104.99938
- Destination
- Downtown Denver & 16th Street, Colorado
Rioja: quick answers
How much time do you need at Rioja?
Plan on about 2 hours at Rioja. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Rioja?
Our pick: Dinner. Insider tip: Ask for an early New Year's Eve seating so you can walk to the 9 p.m. fireworks.
Which TripsCircle routes include Rioja?
Rioja appears on Denver New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Rioja to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Denver & 16th Street.
Plan Downtown Denver & 16th Street
- Downtown Denver & 16th Street travel guide 9 places
- Denver weather (covers Downtown Denver & 16th Street) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown Denver & 16th Street
- Ship Tavern Drinks
- Civic Center Park Sight
- The Brown Palace Hotel Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.