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    Bastien's

    3.9 (690 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    BASTIEN'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Roasted Brussel Sprouts
    Walker C.

    My fiancée and I came to Bastien's for our anniversary. We have a tradition of going out for steak every year, but this time we were looking for something a little more casual than your typical upscale steakhouse. Bastien's ended up being exactly what we were looking for. The atmosphere is very old-school and welcoming. We weren't very sure how dressed up we needed to be, so I went with a casual button down and she wore a long skirt which made us over dressed compared to most in the restaurant. We saw everything from button-down shirts to T-shirts, shorts, hats, and flip-flops, so you can feel comfortable showing up however you want. We were seated upstairs, which ended up being a really cool space. With the string lights overhead and the circular room overlooking the dining room below. We started with a bottle of Oregon Cabernet Sauvignon, which was surprisingly reasonably priced for a steakhouse. It paired perfectly with our meal and was a great way to kick off the evening. For an appetizer, we ordered the roasted Brussels sprouts. They were prepared with an elote-inspired twist, featuring corn, onion, cotija cheese, and lime crema. I normally love Brussels sprouts, but this was probably the only miss of the evening for me. They weren't bad, just not something I'd order again. Every table also gets complimentary bread and butter. Nothing fancy, but it's always a welcome steakhouse tradition while you're waiting for your meal. For our entrées, my fiancée ordered the filet, and it was solid - perfectly cooked, tender, and probably my favorite steak of the night. Since it was my first visit, I wanted to try Bastien's signature 10-ounce New York strip with the famous sugar rub. I'm usually a filet person, but I wanted the full Bastien's experience. The sugar rub was fun to try. That said, if I had to choose between the two, I'd still take the filet next time. One thing that really sets Bastien's apart is the value. Every steak comes with vegetables (very small portion), your choice of potato, and your choice of soup or salad--all included in the price. That's almost unheard of at steakhouses these days. I had the loaded baked potato, which was excellent, while my fiancée ordered the mashed potatoes, and they were incredibly buttery and delicious. The value here is honestly second to none. Five stars for value alone. To top off the evening, the staff surprised us with a complimentary cheesecake for our anniversary. It was a really thoughtful gesture. Cheesecake isn't usually my first choice for dessert, and my fiancée isn't much of a cheesecake fan, so I ended up eating most of it--but I certainly wasn't complaining. It was delicious. If cheesecake isn't your thing, they also have other desserts available on the menu, but this one was a complimentary gift from the restaurant. Overall, Bastien's delivers exactly what it promises: a relaxed, old-school steakhouse serving quality food at prices that are becoming harder and harder to find. While we'll probably continue choosing some of Denver's more upscale steakhouses for milestone celebrations, Bastien's has earned a future visit from us. Between the quality of the steaks, the generous portions, and the unbeatable value, we'll definitely be back.

    10oz New York Sugar Steak
    Laura M.

    This place is a whole vintage vibe, from its round structure, to its decor, you truly feel like you've stepped back in time. We had a reservation, and were seated within a few minutes of arriving. I ordered a dirty martini, which they also add pickled hot pepper juice to, which gives it a nice zip. They have blue cheese olives (you just have to ask for them, and it's a small up charge). The steaks come with a starter salad, with your choice of dressing. You can order your steak with any preparation, but we were here for the sugar steak we've heard so much about. Let me tell you - it did not disappoint! My steak was cooked to the correct temp (I ordered it rare), the broccoli was good, as was the baked potato. Overall, a delicious meal, I would absolutely come back (and maybe try one of their other steak preparations).

    My dinner
    Mateo E.

    Since my first Bastien's Birthday years ago, this spot has been near and dear to our hearts for special occasion dinners. This Mothers' Day was the latest and possibly the greatest. People either love or hate the 50's decor that Mad Men picked up on decades later. I'm in the former camp and like sitting upstairs most of all. Today, we sat downstairs for the first time. Quiet and cozy with the Rat Pack looking on, the mood was chill, anticipation high. Service is consistently attentive, prompt, and friendly here. Jason greeted us warmly and followed this with soft, warm bread with Anaheim-spiced garlic butter that we could have filled up on and left happy. It's stellar. Drinks arrived quickly: my Great Divide farmhouse ale and a potent White Russian that had mom in silly mode. Mom took her salad to the woodshed. My cup of green Chile corn chowder hit the spot. We were stoked when our server from my last birthday brought our entrees. It felt like home. While the "Sugar Steak" is their calling card and a number of topping combos are available, we went for straight up beef. No regrets. Medium rare? Perfect. Mom's filet mignon torched the one I had at Gallagher's in Las Vegas a week ago--at a much better price. I tried the wagyu coulette (picanha). Unbelievably tender, it's my new Bastien's fave. Side and soup or salad come with your steak--none of the a la carte nickel-and-diming found at most steakhouses nowadays. This sets Bastien's apart. We enjoyed the twice-baked potato and white cheddar mashers. I can vouch for the loaded baked potato and French onion soup, as well. Overall, Bastien's offers unique ambiance, stellar service, solid steaks & value that fancier spots don't have. No BS service fees. It feels like they are here for you, not the other way around. Until next time...

    10oz New York Sugar Steak
    Sabrina H.

    Wow, this place was so good!!! I got the sugar steak and the grilled caesar salad. I took one bite into the sugar steak and was so amazed. It had such great flavors oozing out from the steak cut! I got the baked potato and some vegetables on the side. I also opted to get the grilled caesar salad, which was so delicious. I've never had salad grilled before so this was a unique experience, and I might try to do this on my own when I'm cooking. It was so good and it was so interesting to have to cut up my own pieces of the lettuce for the salad, but it worked and it tasted so good. Overall, I loved the food here and the staff members were so friendly. On the wall, you can also see all the news articles and awards this place has won. I definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Denver and would love to go back in the future.

    Entrance
    Jim T.

    A legendary steakhouse in Denver that serves "sugar fired" locally sourced beef. I recommend the jalapeño cheese app and Caesar salad for starters. For an adult beverage, try the Smoked Manhattan. I had the 12 Oz dry aged ribeye. Finished with a banana coconut cream pie. All delicious and entree prices span the range to fit your budget

    Cheesecake
    Jessica P.

    I've come here several times for dinner for birthdays, date nights etc. This time was for my graduation and all I put was "graduation" in the comment box when I made a reservation and they surprised me with a cheesecake!! This will always be my favorite steakhouse. The sugar steak is the only way to go!

    Stuffed Mushrooms-Yum!
    Vilma S.

    Bastien's continues to be my favorite steakhouse in Denver! Top-notch service, food and drink are superb!

    Cheesecake!
    Ruth C.

    Folks are great, and this is more of a novelty fun place to go. Not your highest quality of beef, but friendly and different!

    New York Strip Sugar Steak with baked potato.
    Danny L.

    Loved it! I had the New York Strip Sugar Steak with the baked potato and the house salad. The house salad was on the smaller side, but was very good. The potato, was a potato. Nothing special, nothing wrong with it either. The steak was cooked to perfection. A perfect rare all the way through. I had to try their signature sugar steak, which was great. I expected some sweetness, but it was even sweeter than I expected. I am glad I tried it, but I will be trying their other toppings next time. The little rolls with butter before dinner was probably the low point. Again, not terrible, but they are sort of hard and the herb butter is not that great. This is splitting hairs though. I will definitely be back. This is a high quality restaurant. The staff were great and it was a great experience.

    Erin S.

    I finally got the opportunity to give Bastien's, along Colfax, a try. Bastien's advertises their sugar steaks, so for my birthday dinner, I split one with my bestie. Warning - they do have a split plate fee of $14. If you order the sugar rub, rare or medium rare is the temperature your meat is cooked to. The medium rare was perfectly cooked and oh, so delicious. At first bite, you think, "who has spilled sugar on my steak?!" But, after a couple more bites, it is absolutely delightful. Since this has been one of the few businesses along Colfax that is nearing its 9th decade in business, Bastien's offer an eclectic cocktail menu with some good, old-fashioned drinks to go with their good, old-fashioned decor. I had the gimlet with my meal and yes, I thought I was on the set of Mad Men after ordering. Service was great, as one would expect in this forum. With a birthday treat to top it off, Bastien's really made my day special. Thanks!

    Pork green chili
    Gina K.

    A classic steakhouse with all the charm! Take a walk back in time with food and service that match the decor. The staff are clearly experience servers with a food critic worthy palate based on their recommendations and descriptions of the dishes. We started with the complimentary rolls which were soft and buttery. Then we started with bacon wrapped scallops, french onion and green chili soups. Both were flavorful and delicious. We each got steak. My husband got the special and I got the classic sugar steak. It was very good but, I thought it would have more unique flavor due to all the hype. I would go back for cocktails and try another steak option.

    Tables available in the bar area
    Rachel O.

    Wow, where do I begin? I tried making a reservation online last minute (a Friday at like 4:30) but of course nothing was available until 9pm on Resy. My husband suggested I call the place to see if we can sit and eat at the bar. I call and the guy tells me Yes, i can reserve you a table on the bar section but if you just come, it's first come, first serve at the bar. So I accept the bar area table reservation. We arrive and the ambience is so cool and vintage and authentic. We ordered some gin gimlets and a fun seasonal drink called Juniper Harvest w Empress gin, elderflower liqueur, nint, simple syrup and lime. For appetizers, we ordered the escargot. Perfect, with little crostinis and super buttery and cheesy. For mains, I ordered the blackened salmon with string fries (I was dieting and trying to avoid carbs altogether and didn't want the kitchen working extra hard!) And I subbed the grilled Caesar salad as a side (really tasty and perfectly portioned). The blackened salmon was incredible. I knew it from when I cut the first piece that it was cooked perfectly. And the flash fried spinach was TO DIE FOR. INCREDIBLE!!! My hubs ordered the NY Strip and he said it was cooked perfectly and was soooo delicious! He ordered a regular side salad and a twice baked potato which did not disappoint. We cleaned our plates shamelessly. We will definitely return the next time we're in town!!!

    Aurelia R.

    Bastien's was a fun spot located in the City Park/Colfax neighborhood. We were seated in the upstairs area, and it was perfect since we had our baby with us. My husband and I had heard about the sugar steaks and were excited to give it a taste. The steaks were great cuts and had great char/flavor with the sugar rub. The shoe string fries were okay, but when I stop by again, I would opt in for the steak fries-- I do wish they had a bit more salt. Lastly, I opted for the French onion soup, which was tasty, but also wished it had a bit more cheese, however, the flavor was great. We ended the night with a coconut banana pie, which is basically a banana cream pie with toasted coconut on top. This was one of the first restaurants we attended after I gave birth and it was well worth the steak!

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    Ask the Community - Bastien's

    Can they accommodate large groups? Say like 14-15?

    I would imagine with enough advance notice they could.

    Does Bastien's have a kids menu?

    Yes we do.

    Do they serve prime rib?

    No I do not think it is a normal item. Maybe on special occasions but I'm not aware of any.

    What is the best spot at Bastiens for a table? Upstairs or main room?

    All areas are great!

    Do they do take-out?

    I am sure they do. It is a great place. Go there!

    Is there a happy hour?

    No there is not a happy hour

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    $$$

    I visited for the first time on a Saturday evening. It was moderately busy but they seemed very…read morewell-staffed. We were immediately greeted and seated. The establishment has a fun vibe and is tastefully decorated. The live dj was fun to watch and listen to. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and even the wine list. They made great recommendations for food and drink pairings. They were very attentive and friendly throughout our whole visit. The bread that is provided as a starter was light and fluffy. It came with a great whipped butter and olive oil. I ordered the lobster pasta and it was amazing. It was a little spicy for me, but the tomatoes added freshness to the bite. They added a lot of lobster so the price felt fitting. My partner got the Australian steak. The meat was very tender and perfectly cooked. We also got the Brussel sprout which were cooked perfectly and very flavorful. We ordered a chocolate lava cake for dessert which was delicious. The cake was moist and melty on the inside. The berries and ice cream added a lot of flavor and freshness to it. They validated our parking for the garage next door which was a pleasant surprise. We really enjoyed our visit here

    Visited STK Steakhouse on 7/26/26. The ambiance was great, and the DJ created a fun atmosphere with…read moregood music. Unfortunately, everything else was disappointing. We ordered fried calamari, a medium-rare steak with fries and Brussels sprouts, four cocktails, and bottled still water. The service got off to a bad start. When our appetizer arrived, the waiter failed to notice that we had no utensils. After about five minutes of trying to get our waiter's attention, another server stopped by. In a joking way, I asked her to "try the calamari," hoping she'd realize we were missing utensils. Instead, she reached toward the food with her hand. I stopped her and pointed out that we didn't have any silverware. Her response was that calamari is "finger food" and should be eaten by hand. That's not the level of service I'd expect from an upscale restaurant charging premium prices. Things only got worse. Our waiter then refilled our glasses with tap water without asking, mixing it with the bottled water we had ordered. The steak, ordered medium-rare, arrived cooked closer to medium-well. The cocktails were also underwhelming--at $33 each, they were tiny, packed with ice, and felt more like a shot than a proper cocktail. Overall, STK is an overpriced, overhyped restaurant that doesn't deliver the quality or service its prices suggest. While the atmosphere was enjoyable, it wasn't enough to make up for the poor service, mishandled food and drinks, and disappointing meal. I won't be returning. Next day went to EDGE at 4 Seasons-amazing food and service.

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    The ambiance, service, and attention to detail all create the restaurant's reputation as a sexy and sophisticated hotspot in downtown Denver
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    Appaloosa Grill

    Appaloosa Grill

    3.9
    (1.3k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    I couldn't wait to write this review! I've been to Appaloosa before, but I've never really relished…read morein 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!

    Had a great burger here! Well cooked and tasty!…read more Was with a big party so hard to hear each other because of the Friday night band. I also did not like how far away the restroom was considering not just the distance, but also the stairs from the main dining room. But the service was good, and every one was very friendly. Good food.

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