I couldn't wait to write this review! I've been to Appaloosa before, but I've never really relished in the experience. After leaving a concert downtown, hoping to wait out traffic and the ride-share pick up craze- my husband and I wanted to get a quick bite and a drink. There were not many places open past 11pm on a Sunday, let alone serving food. I also came to the unfortunate realization that many of the late night places I use to frequent downtown have closed permanently since quarantine. While walking, I spotted Appaloosa from the corner of my eye. Lo & behold, not only were they open, but the menu was posted on the door with their late night hours going until 1 am. Though I had been before, I was not sure what the hours were, or if the kitchen was open late. We walked in and were greeted by live music and a friendly host. No cover charge, just a quick peak at the I.D. We sat at the bar while the band played jazz that added to the ambiance. Our bartenders were attentive and gave great conversation. We were immediately given menus and asked what we would like to drink. Katelyn took our food order promptly, and she was also funny and charismatic. We ordered the birria tacos, and they were absolutely amazing. The consommé was flavorful and bright, and the birria itself was tender and juicy. The food was so fantastic we forgot about our drinks! Appaloosa was the perfect way to wrap up the weekend, and we will be coming back very soon! read more

Appaloosa Grill - 2 pie dessert (lemon blueberry and peanut butter) - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place deserves much higher rating! What a great late night find for drinks, dinner, and music! Recommended to try from a local bartender and loved it! Some of the best wings I've ever had! Also tried the Denver dip which also was moist and delicious! Fries excellent! Music and service were great! For a high tourist traffic area I was surprised with how great this was even late at night! Will definitely be back! read more

Appaloosa Grill - The Electrolights were Great! - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

So the wife and I wanted a snack and drinks. So we stopped by and gave this place a try. The bartender was really nice the place has a cool vibe. The building is really cool. We get wings and sweet potatoes fries. The food was really good and came out really fast. They have a really good beer list. We were out late that night and there were still open so we stoped in again for dinner. Also had live music. I got a buffalo burger with cheddar cheese and it was really good. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of it.! We definitely recommend this place. Cheers ! read more

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We decided to try Appaloosa Grill, as it was within walking distance of our hotel. The staff were very nice and welcoming as they seated us took our drink orders. Taylor did a great job of answering our menu questions and taking our specific food requests. She did a great job of being there without being there too much. The food was delicious! My wife had a cheeseburger and fries. She ordered it medium with provolone. It came out perfect. I had a Buffalo burger cooked medium with smoked Gouda and fries. It was cooked perfect as well. The fries were hot and fresh, and salted perfectly. I tried the Pilsner Urquell Czech Lager. It was an easy, refreshing drinker, as pilsners are, that went well with the burger. Appaloosa Grill was a laid back, nice place to hang out after our flight to grab a bite and drink. We would love to come back someday when we visit Denver again. read more

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Food was Great, service was Great! However there was a 20% service fee that did not go to the waiter!!! Just raise your price for food instead! Not going back solely because of a fee for? read more

The bartenders were super friendly, yet not overly. It was loud with live music but not too crowded. It was late, I had just worked a 12 hour shift and I needed something. The baked goat cheese was highly recommended and for good reason. It was delicious. I wasn't crazy about the crostini, it wasnt bread like i expected. It would be nice to have a little variety of things to dip. Maybe some other bread, then add carrots, celery and whatever Chef wants to add. read more

Overall it was average. The food was good but nothing exceptional, I did really enjoy the side salad. They had some good options for drinks but mine was too sweet. The service was also average (not the most expedient). The bathroom was frustrating. I was told to use one in the main building. It was all the way downstairs and then all the stalls were locked!? Then when I came back up there was a bathroom upstairs after all that they let me use. So that was odd. Overall, I'd say it's an average experience typical for restaurants on 16th St. mall in Denver. However it was very convenient to the Paramount theater where we were going to a show after. read more

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I hadthe happy hour specials. I enjoyed the carpaccio the bone marrow the scallops. I ordered also the French dip sandwich, hummus, and drinks. The service was friendly. The chef came out to bring our delicious food. They include tip in the bill. read more

I put in a pick up order for a Green Chili Bison Burger and broccoli. The order was ready when I arrived and it was a smooth pick up. The burger was unfortunately much drier than I thought and could have used for seasoning. The broccoli was good but too salty. I also wasn't given any utensils or napkins for the order. I probably wouldn't return with so many other choices in the area. read more

Appaloosa Grill - Green Chile Bison Burger and broccoli - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food scene in down town Denver is happening! This spot was recommended three times and I see why! Cool vibes in this upscale bistro style eatery. Great bar, cost seating areas and inviting staff. They make a righteous Manhattan! The Carpaccio is legit, but that Baked Goat Cheese app. Steals the show! The house roasted Turkey Melt is fantastic with Pablano peppers, Gouda Cheese and Bacon Jam. read more

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If there is one place in Denver I would recommend to anyone visiting it is Appaloosa. My husband and I both agreed that this was the best meal we had over the course of our 5 day visit. We stumbled in during happy hour, so I indulged in a couple of drinks. I don't remember all the specials but rail drinks were $6. I also ordered the bison chili fries from their happy hour menu and HOLY *UCK they are INCREDIBLE! They are a must try. I also had the lobster roll which comes packed with lobster and is served with delicious butter on the side. It does not come with a side like fries or a salad, so you may need to order a couple of items to get full. Don't hesitate to dine here. The staff are friendly and accommodating and the food is 1000/10. read more

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In from out of town. Looking for dinner late. Hotel recommended Appaloosa. Zero expectations just happy to have a kitchen open past 10pm. Shocked at how good the food was. Every bite I took was phenomenal. When our server dropped our salad he asked if we needed salt or pepper. My wife always adds pepper to her salad but I snarked that it depends on if the food is properly seasoned from the kitchen! No table salt or pepper needed on any dish. Live band was not too loud. Service was attentive and not overwhelming. 11/10 recommend. read more

The 20% charge is a choice the company makes that takes away from the servers/bartenders who work hard for their tips. Sorry, but I'm not paying 40% on a meal because the restaurant doesn't want to pay servers fairly. As a small business owner who doesn't get to pass the buck to the customer, I can't understand why these companies get to take advantage of customers and think there are no consequences. I won't go out of my way to go here again. Sorry to the server who did a great job but had to share the 20% fee with the rest of the kitchen. read more

Visiting F&F in CO, so wanted to eat different things. Decided to try b/c of bison and things on the menu. Hubs got the Bison Pastrami Reuben - he said good as far as reubens go, but couldn't tell the bison part of it. Baby got wings these were really good. I pulled off the good parts which were a little dry (the way I like it), and let her gnaw on the rest of it. She ate like 4 of them, on top of some of the veggie sticks. I got the Bison Pappardelle - pasta cooked well, and pretty tasty, but not enough meat. Mostly tomatoes. Ricotta on top was delish. But otherwise a little disappointing. Also got the Bison Bone Marrow - YUM. Could have used a sprinkle of Hawaiian Salt on top (how we eat it), but that's just a personal preference. Use to cow, so this bison bone was HUGE. Choke marrow YUM. Baby was grinding the bread so waitress offered to bring more...but I was full so didn't need it. Had a local beer that was delish. Was offered another that tasted like perfume. The waitress took it back though, so that was good. Overall pretty fun - kinda dark and noisy, but it was a Friday night and maybe we are just too old to be there. Restrooms are downstairs which is a little bit of a hike especially when Baby wants to tag along. Don't like the autograt for House... restaurant should just pay them more. Grat should be for the servers/bussers...and not for us to add on an additional % just to make everyone feel special. Not a fan. read more

Delicious food and good local beers on tap! Very friendly staff. Only reason for the 4 stars is they automatically add a gratuity charge to your bill that gets shared by the staff. The best of me hopes they're still paying their staff a fair and competitive wage... read more

Appaloosa Grill - Bison Pastrami Reuben - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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My wife and I got there about 3pm in time for happy hour. We ordered a couple of sandwiches, turkey and a bison reuben. They were very good. Great local bakery bread and the marble rye for the reuben was spot on. Service was slow and sloppy. We had told her that we would be interested in ordering happy hour drinks and appetizers, but she never came back until we had finished our lunch. She let the bill and after 15 minutes I had to find the manager take the bill. FYI - everyone is charged a 20% service fee so I can see why service is poor. read more

Appaloosa Grill - Turkey sandwich a side salad. - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I went to Denver for a conference and had the opportunity to explore their Downtown restuarants. The hotel front desk recommended this place. It was very popular, as I'm sure other hotel's recommended it to their guests too. While there was a long wait, other places had similar situations. The location was very convenient to downtown, yet that came with some size restrictions. They did a good job to arrange seating around their centralized bar area. The wait staff was nice, yet very busy. The bartender was doubling as our waiter even though we were against the back wall. I asked for his recommendation as I didn't want anything too heavy. He suggested the Chile Goat Salad with blackened salmon. It was a decent portion; yet it could have been a little bigger. The salmon was cooked well and a good size. It was a nice meal. read more

Appaloosa Grill - CHILE GOAT SALAD WITH BLACKENED SALMON - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Amazing, amazing and amazing food! My wife had a chicken Cesar salad which was delicious and I had the bison Ruben!! Both were fantastic, we also had an appetizer that was great! Will definitely come back when we are in Denver! Thank you for the great food!! read more

Appaloosa Grill - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place was suggested to us by none other than our Lyft driver, Stella..it's located right down the street from our hotel . Hubby and I came for lunch and it was amazing, I ordered the Bison Reuben and hubby the Denver Dip. Service was on point and the restaurant has a nice vibe. They offer happy hour and specials as well. The only thing that was a little annoying was they add a 20% staff gratuity and then you are told if you want to tip your waitress, it's extra. read more

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Review of Appaloosa Grill - Denver While visiting Denver, I reviewed several menus near our downtown hotel and decided to give Appaloosa Grill a try. The menu looked great with plenty of variety, and several appetizers sounded wonderful. I was also looking forward to trying one of their bison dishes. Our server, Jack, started off strong--he was attentive and friendly. I decided to start with the Buffalo Bites, described as breaded cauliflower and broccoli served with buffalo sauce. Jack recommended a side of ranch, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill when the appetizer arrived. Another server dropped it off without any plates, and then I noticed the portion size. For $15 (before the automatic 20% Team Service Charge, making it $18 total), the appetizer consisted of only 4 small pieces of cauliflower and 4 small pieces of broccoli. That's it. I was shocked by how skimpy the portion was, especially considering how inexpensive the ingredients are. I brought it to Jack's attention, and even he agreed it was a poor portion size. He kindly offered to see if he could bring a few more pieces, but I didn't feel comfortable after already having to raise the issue. At that point, I lost confidence in ordering a $52 bison filet--if the restaurant was this cheap with cauliflower and broccoli, what could I expect from a high-ticket entrée? Overall, I left disappointed. While the service from Jack was good, the portion size and pricing felt unreasonable, and it left me skeptical about the rest of the menu. read more

Appaloosa Grill - Buffalo Bites - disappointed in the portion size for the $15.00 plus 20% service charge - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I fell into Appaloosa Grill late on a Sunday night and was pleasantly surprised by the food and atmosphere. A band was prepping to play as I ordered some food from the bar. There was plenty of beef on the menu but the lobster roll was the winner for me...chunks of lobster and not overly seasoned. Great service and ambience...and the band was the good too. read more

Excellent local bar/restaurant spot. They have it all -- lunch, happy hour, live bands at night. The food is pretty dang good and bartenders/servers are always awesome, And for once they actually TELL customers about added gratuity! So many spots are so sneaky about it & try to capitalize on greed. Appaloosa does NOT! Good on you all! Their Caesar salad dressing g is excellent! Yes, it comes with a bit of anchovy and it's perfect. This dressing has anchovies as a main ingredient, it surprises me how many people aren't aware of that fact. Another fun fact - Caesar salad was not created where you might think. It was invented in Tijuana, Mexico. But, the chef was Italian so there ya go. They have a nice carpaccio dish too. Oh and a super yum Cooperstown Cabernet barrel finished Rye bourbon whiskey that is to die for. Recommend allll the way! read more

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This jumped out as a good spot to visit for a quick bite to split and a beer. Ended up being a very solid choice. They are currently being affected by the nearby construction but are very much open. Due to timing of us showing up it wasn't fully dead but was not busy. We snagged some bar seats as my wife works in the liquor business and appreciates seeing what places have for offerings. The bartender was friendly and service was quick. They had a good variety of brews available and a full bar as well. I had a great imperial stout and my wife had a key lime sour, both happy with our choices. Food wise we chose to split an order of lemon pepper wings as well as a cup of their bison chili. Wings were seasoned well and crispy while the bison chili was tasty and nice to grab due to never seeing bison on menus back home. The chili was tasty but for my wife it did have a kick of spice, she managed to eat some and enjoyed what she had. I would say overall it was a good dining experience, not the best of our trip. Price was quite a bit but I would say basically expected. Yet I would say for a full experience we would need to return. A bison filet is tempting and they do advertise live music nightly so grab a bite, a beer and listen to some music. Give this place a try for yourself, they likely need some extra patrons with the ongoing construction nearby. read more

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Juicy delicious burgers, the absolutely freaking best mozzarella sticks I have ever had in life and great service! If I were back in Denver I'd be back for sure! read more

If you're game, there's game. Flat top elk burger, savory and slightly sweet. Bisons in all fashions, burgered, filleted and... And, bone marrow in a splayed femur. Take an 81 mg aspirin with every spoon, and spare your coronaries. The marrow? Harrowed. But I'd pass, again, given the cost per serving. A little too precious. Excellent waitstaff that eve; she led us well, to great dishes, for five, and sat us comfortably in a padded window side booth. read more

Appaloosa Grill - The split femur bone marrow - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Stopped by on a Friday night for some drinks and light bites. Our server was friendly and attentive and our drinks were good. Had a side of truffle fries that were slightly disappointing, lacking flavor and very oily. The overall ambiance was great however, when live music started it was quite loud and hard to hear other people at the table, not the most ideal for setting for conversation. read more

Food was great. Our server Tika was polite and on point. Cool spot for midday meal. I can eat here again. read more

Appaloosa Grill - Denver Dip with Brussel Sprouts - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Ate here many years ago and remembered it being good, so I stopped by on a recent trip to downtown Denver. I sat at the bar. The bartender was great and made some good recommendations. They had a great tap list, I just wish they offered flights, or small pours. They did let me sample a couple to decide what I wanted to go with, but I'd prefer the ability to try a variety of the many options they had instead of a pint of something. I ordered the wings. I went with the the green chili rub and it was really good. I was looking for more of a kick so I asked for a side of the house made buffalo sauce. The two together were spicy but not over the top and is definitely the way to go! I also had the Chili Goat salad which was really good. It would be fantastic with Salmon, but because of the wings I didn't add it this time. I'll be sure to get that next time. read more

Appaloosa Grill - Wings with green chili rub and the Chili Goat salad. - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The beer selection is very extensive. Lots of variety for beer. The food menu was limited and kinda pricey for what you got. The bartender was fine, not overly friendly. Its an okay spot, nothing to really rave about. They do have live music a lot after 9pm so that was cool. Vibe was just general bar vibe. read more

We had just a great dining experience here. The food was great. The service was great. The live music was cool. We went there late after getting to our hotel after the 80 mile drive from Denver airport to downtown, as it was a couple blocks from our hotel, and couldn't have been happier with everything. This might not have stuck out as a flashy or unique place we had to visit, with no previous knowledge. But knowing more now I would definitely make a point to eat there! Read up on them on their website. Sounds like good ownership, good background. We wanted to go back and eat there again while in Denver but sadly didn't get to. We'll remember it for next time! read more

Appaloosa Grill - Live music - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I had dinner here with a friend while in town for a conference and it was pretty busy on a Thursday night, but we were able to get a table without a reservation around 6PM. The beer list was good and I enjoyed the Summer Lager; it was perfect for a hot summer day. For my entree I had the Green Chili Bison Burger with sweet potato fries. The burger was flavorful and nicely cooked medium as ordered. Service was good; our server explained the 20% service charge is split among everyone, including kitchen staff, etc. so if we wanted to specifically tip her we needed to add a tip on top of that. This seems a little strange; I sure hope they are paying servers more than the usual rate for servers if they truly are getting far less in tips. Otherwise, it seems to be pressing customers to basically tip 30-40% with the 20% included and then another 10-20% on top. Atmosphere was casual, classic western, and it was somewhat loud once full but not too loud to easily talk. read more

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Service was very hospitable but the food was a huge miss. One of the only restaurants open past 10pm on a Sunday, so we took our chances. We ordered their Mac and cheese as it's what's they are known for and it was extremely bland. The wings were flavorless, and tasted like they were previously frozen. The owner pays their employees minimum wage and ambushes you with a "team service charge" of 20% which goes to all the workers evenly... The team is great! Deserve higher than minimum wage. Food is trash. Not worth the large bill. read more

Really solid option in the area if you're wanting more than fast food. The wings were delicious, cooked to perfection and the sauce was just as good. The chicken burger was good except the spicy aioli wasn't very spicy but other than that overall good experience. Great selection of beers and the service was really good. read more

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We stayed at the Homewood Suites down the street, the hotel staff recommended this place. Average run of the mill pub, but with 10/10 food and services. Everything we ordered wias delicious but I'm going to highlight that Bison Chili We ordered it with fries and made some chili fries. The place doesn't disappoint. read more

Friendly service, good food with live music in downtown Denver. I didn't necessarily enjoy the "pan sauce" that came on my dish, but I don't hold that against them... too much since the bison chili was excellent. I don't care for places with a 20% staff "service charge" that's split between all employees (MY personal preference). If I'd known that before we ordered I might have chosen a different place. It was explained when it was time to pay. So if that's important to you too, you should know in advance. read more

Appaloosa Grill - Pan sauce - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Solid spot if youre on 16th!! It's super lively with lively music on some weekend nights but also chill enough for a happy hour after work!! Their menu is big and has so many options. Everything I've had has been so good. The staff are so friendly ans attentive also!! read more

I recently went here for happy hour and was disappointed. For one, the drinks were weak. Two, the appetizers lacked flavor and three it needs serious updating inside the space. There is nothing special about this place, except for the fact that it is on the strip and can fit many people. Our wait staff was kind and patient which is appreciative however, not enough when the food does not match. I would not go back read more

This week, I found myself in Denver, Colorado, and my first stop was Appaloosa Grill. I wanted to give this place a 4.5-star rating--the food was great--but one major issue brought it way down for me: mandatory tipping. I started with a Horse's Neck. It was just okay. For my main, I ordered the NY strip and fries. The steak was cooked perfectly and was well-seasoned. The French fries were awesome--crispy, flavorful, just how I like them. Service was okay, not amazing, but not bad either. What really soured the experience was being automatically charged a tip while sitting alone at the bar. I understand adding gratuity for large parties, but for a solo diner? That's just not right. It takes away the choice to reward good service on your own terms. Because of that policy, I'm giving Appaloosa Grill 2.5 stars. Great food, but the forced tipping is a deal-breaker for me--and I imagine for many others too. read more

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This was a pleasant discovery. We stumbled upon this gem the happy hour menu was awesome! The lamb chop was so good and such an awesome deal that we ordered more! We also got 2 chops on our order instead of 2 as stated on the menu. Will definitely go here for happy hour next time we are in Denver! read more

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This menu was a little different and I was hesitant but our food ended up being great. Unique bison choices on the menu. We tried the bison birria tacos and bison chili. Both were surprisingly delicious. Although we had the tacos as an appetizer, they're great as an entree. For my main entree, I had the grilled salmon which was also good. The salmon was perfectly cooked. Our waitress was so nice and helpful with the menu choices (I wish I could remember her name). read more

Appaloosa Grill - Grilled Salmon - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado