📍 250 Steele St · Cherry Creek · 4.9★ Google

Indian Restaurant Near Me — Denver Curry House Cherry Creek

If you're in central or east Denver, Denver Curry House at 250 Steele Street is your closest authentic Indian and Nepali restaurant. Open daily for dine-in, takeout, delivery, and happy hour. Halal, vegan, and vegetarian friendly.

Get Directions Call 720-638-9350

Quick Info

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Address

250 Steele Street
Cherry Creek
Denver, CO 80206

Hours

Tue–Sun: 11am–9:30pm
Mon: 4pm–9:30pm
Happy hour: 4–6pm & 8pm–close

Rating

4.9 stars on Google
250+ reviews
Yelp Top 10 Denver

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Parking

Free parking lot
behind the building
Street parking available

Indian Restaurant Near Your Neighborhood

We're the closest authentic Indian restaurant for most of central and east Denver. Click your neighborhood for drive times and recommendations.

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Why Diners Choose Denver Curry House

⭐ Top-rated on Google

4.9 stars across 250+ reviews. We respond to every review — positive or negative — because we care what diners think.

🔥 Real tandoor cooking

Our clay tandoor runs at 800°F. That's what gives our naan its blister and our tandoori dishes their smoke. Most Denver Indian restaurants have switched to cheaper alternatives. We haven't.

☪️ 100% halal meat

Every chicken, lamb, and goat dish uses halal-certified meat. No pork on premises. One of the few halal Indian restaurants in Cherry Creek.

🌱 Real vegan menu

Not a token tofu dish — a full vegan section with dal, chana, aloo gobi, palak tofu, vegetable biryani, and three momo varieties.

🍸 South Asian cocktail bar

The Katmandu Cream uses ghee-washed whiskey. The Everest blends saffron gin with cardamom. No other Indian restaurant in Cherry Creek has this.

⏰ Happy hour every day

4–6pm AND 8pm to close, every day. $5 momo, $5 samosa, $5 beers, $10 cocktails. Cherry Creek's most accessible happy hour.

How to Choose a Good Indian Restaurant Near You

If you're new to Indian dining or new to Denver, here's what to look for:

  1. Check if they cook in a real tandoor. Look for blistered naan and visible char on tandoor dishes. No char = no tandoor = compromise.
  2. Read the menu breadth. A menu with just 15 dishes that are all variations of the same sauce is taking shortcuts. Real Indian menus have 50+ dishes across North Indian, South Indian, and street food.
  3. Check Google reviews for specifics. Reviews that mention specific dishes by name (butter chicken, biryani, naan) are trustworthy. Generic "great food!" reviews can be fake.
  4. Confirm halal sourcing if needed. Most legitimate halal Indian restaurants will show you certification documents on request.
  5. Look at the dining room. Is it well-maintained? Are tables clean? Restaurants that care about food usually care about ambiance.
  6. Test their service. Do they respond to reservations and orders quickly? Are servers knowledgeable about the menu?

By all six criteria, Denver Curry House is one of the best Indian restaurants in central Denver. See our detailed why-us page for full reasoning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the closest Indian restaurant in Denver?

Denver Curry House at 250 Steele Street in Cherry Creek is the closest authentic Indian restaurant for most of central and east Denver.

How do I find a good Indian restaurant near me?

Look for: real tandoor cooking, house-ground spices, 4.5+ Google rating, halal certification if needed, and a broad menu beyond just butter chicken.

Is there Indian food delivery near me?

Yes — we deliver via Toast (best price), DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub across most of central and east Denver. See our delivery page.

What are your hours?

Tuesday–Sunday 11am–9:30pm, Monday 4pm–9:30pm. Happy hour daily 4–6pm and 8pm to close.

Is parking available?

Yes — free parking lot behind the restaurant, plus street parking on Steele Street and side streets.

Do you take reservations?

Yes — reserve via OpenTable or call 720-638-9350. Walk-ins welcome.

Are you family-friendly?

Yes — high chairs available, kids menu options, and most curries can be adjusted to mild spice levels.

Your Closest Authentic Indian Restaurant

250 Steele Street · Cherry Creek · 4.9★ Google · Open daily

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