Perfect steaks! Service is amazing (Lara was ours). Clean,intimate and not stuffy at all. Would recommend for a date night or a special occasion. read more

As always Bastien's blows me away with their fantastic steaks, sides and service. Last night my husband and I took two of our friends who have been there before and they are now fans as well. Ed was our server and he was beyond helpful with suggestions, accommodating when I asked to alter my steak toppings and always there if we needed anything. Great service! The steaks were cooked perfectly. Thinking about that mushroom demi glaze is making my mouth water as I type this. You have to get the grilled Caesar salad. That is a MUST! Completely worth the upcharge if you ask me. I almost licked the plate to get the rest of the dressing. Each night they change up their mashed potatoes. Last night they had green chiles in it. Who would have ever thought of that? So fantastic. Great flavor and not spicy at all. The seasonal veggies were all of my favs. Green beans, red bell peppers and broccoli all sautéed with some pepper. Everything was perfect. I cannot say enough nice things about this place. It is one of my favorite go to places for a delicious steak. read more

For many years, my husband was wanting to try Bastien's Steak House. Lots of hype about the "sugar steaks." We finally arrived to celebrate several family members birthdays. The steak was okay, but somewhat disappointing to the hype. Our waitress, while on top of everything, was preserved as pushy on drinks, & expanding our bill. We were ten people. Our bill was going to be large, & her tip would have been significant @ 20% . It was unanimous by most of our family members present, that we would not return ;-(. read more

Romance could be alive here. The inside looks nothing like the area outside. FREE PARKING. This alone is romantic:) you are in Colfax after all where parking could extinguish your budding romance. I digress. I love this place! We mistakenly walked thru the bar door. The restaurant side is the door closest to the street. Little twinkling lights adorn the booths. Accolades from years past and recently about being the best steak house and romantic location. I found out pretty soon that they're very, very reasonably priced. That unfortunately equates to my ribeye with visible tendons. If you're a steak lover you know that tendons means chewy meat. Although this visit is on Groupon for $40. My 20 oz ribeye was $38. So it's still really an excellent deal! I think my practice of using a Groupon going in to a new restaurant serves me well. Oh and they are famous for the sugar rub. I have an aversion to my steak being treated this way. I'm a regular salt and pepper kind o'gal. It's not my night nor this is my place for steaks. Ambience. That's what they have going here. It's romantic. I agree 100%. Two levels of dining area. The first one which is the bigger area are booths arranged in a half circle. The second level dining area same thing but less number of booths and I think a lot more romantic. They serve fish and burger. I will go back for them. I'm looking for something that I will like and I think I won't be disappointed with both. Awesome service. I will be back! P.S that fresh warm bread...and room temp butter...and fresh flower on every table. read more

This place is phenomenal. The atmosphere is classic, the drinks are incredible, the waiters were friendly and seemed to help each other out which led to fantastic service. And of course, the food was amazing. Everything from the appetizer to dessert exceeded expectations. To cap it all off, it was reasonably priced! I will definitely be back soon. read more

Oh. my. goodness. This was one of the best meals I've had in a while! And one of the best evenings! To start out, our server, Tammy, was beyond wonderful. She was polite, friendly, cheerful, prompt, helpful...just all the things! It was our first time to Bastien's, and we can't figure out how we waited so long! Each of us got a steak, but I ordered the New York Strip so I could try the sugar rub, and my husband got the fillet. It's a toss-up as to which was better as both were amazing! The sides were fantastic, and then we topped off the night with the strawberry rhubarb pie...so good! Loved our experience and can't wait to return! read more

Bastien's - Steakhouses Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Definitely a random location but such a perfect down to earth steakhouse. Felt like a great place to celebrate a special occasion without being over the top. The medium rare bacon wrapped filet mignon with a Gorgonzola crust was DELICIOUS. I also really enjoyed the French onion soup. I'd definitely go back and recommend it for a nicer date or family night. read more

Bastien's - Filet Mignon Gorgonzola Crusted - Steakhouses Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Excellent. This was my second visit with my grown up kids. Great service from Ed. They had New York strip with the jalapeño sugar glaze, The steak sandwich with the sugar glaze and I had the stroganoff which was exceptional. The noodles were thick home made pasta, the tenderloin was perfectly cooked and I loved the sauce. They have a large selection of bourbon and an extensive beer list. Only one of us made it to dessert. The vibe is brat pack and kind of noisy but we had a great time. 4 dinners about 9 drinks including some top shelf bourbon and one dessert was $300 with tip. this place is a good value because the steaks all come with vegetable potato and soup or salad. Compares favorably with Ruth's or Morton's but the vibe is different and more relaxed. If they say it's spicy, it's spicy. Colorado natives will have no problem with the heat but jalapeño and habanero are what they are. read more

Bastien's - The 16oz New York Sugar Steak, half way through. Perfectly cooked. - Steakhouses Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The good things that this place does, they do exceptionally well! They had the best breadsticks I've ever had. They had a wonderful herbal taste and smell. The grilled Caesar salad was delicious and had a balsamic glaze that added an extra depth to the taste. I got the sugar rub New York steak. The steak was cooked beautifully but the sugar rub was a little disappointing. It added an incredible texture to the steak, but it was lacking flavor. The steak needed some salt to pull the flavor more. I got the sizzling peach pie. This was incredible and it smelled even better! The aroma cannot be over sold! read more

The steak at a steakhouse should be the main attraction. Unfortunately, the bone-in was a sideshow that got thrown away. Their sugar rub was nice. I do prefer a 30-45 dry-aged steak, and I've eaten at Bern's, the #1 steakhouse in America and #3 in the world, so discernment and snobbery go hand-in-hand. The price was reasonable. I would've been more disappointed if I paid REAL steakhouse prices. The bacon-wrapped scallops, tomorrow bisque and grilled Caesar stole the show!!! I'd definitely visit again for double orders of the grilled Caesar and scallops. read more

Bastien's - Grilled Caesar Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Denver, Colorado

NY strip steak was tough as shoe leather and cost $42.00. Server was fantastic but I won't go back.

We booked a reservation for 8pm. We were seated in the bar area. Ambiance is totally different from main dining. If you are making a reservation to have a nice little charm dinner, don't take the bar area. Outdoor sign, some lights are out. As a staple in Denver they should really up keep up with their presentation. We were given complimentary bread by the gentleman that was in the host area. One bread plates upside down. Bread does not taste freshly baked. Tasted more of a frozen or precooked microwaveable bread stick. Very chewy, no moisture or softness. Escargot-- cheese definitely is what you taste. They were not bad but they're not $$$ dining quality. Sugar Steak-- There was still some raw brown sugar on my steak, uneven cooking? One side of my steak had nice char marks, while the other that your can't see was overly burnt and had a bitter taste. Over caramelized burnt sugar. Side of veggies? It was 95% bell peppers and I had 2 slices of carrots and 1 small diced zucchini. Overly peppered veggies. Jalapeño white cheddar mashed potatoes-- Not creamy but has a semi chunky velvet texture. Has potential to be a great side, just not prepared well. Flavor was good. OVERALL-- Would not come back. It's more of a one time experience to do in Denver and never again. read more

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Amazing food. Probably the best green beans and mashed potatoes ever!!! Great food. Great ambiance. Since 1937! read more

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This is the best old steakhouse in Denver with a varied menu of pasta, chicken, and seafood as well. One of my dinner mates was shocked that after growing up in Denver, she had never really known about this wonderful restaurant. I finally tried the sugar steak as a sandwich with mushrooms added, which was so very tasty. The room was beautiful for the holidays, they have a bar with classic cocktails, and like three dining rooms since the building is round designed by an owner in the 50's. Table service was exceptional, too! A must try place for anyone who appreciates comfort. read more

We really enjoyed our experience at Bastien's! Cocktails, appetizers and steaks were yummy! Great service!!

Loved the vibes here!! Very retro with a sunken bar, great cocktails and the aroma of delicious steak. I am so glad this spot is in my neighborhood so I can be a regular. read more

This place is a diamond in the rough. Past this place many times and wondered and then we finally set a reservation for 6. Our Server Ed was very knowledgeable of all the foods. We ordered the 20 oz bone in rib eye and it was juicy and prepared exactly the way I like it My girl got the Filet mignon medium and it came with some veggies and man o man also got the pasta dish was tasty The burgers were even tasty along with the zesty crunchy fries Will be back to this place which has been around for decades and it shows Absolutely awesome Thanks read more

Always a good staple for our family. Good food and good quality meals. I love the steaks and staff always treats everyone as VIP

Just gonna say, as a borderline hipster millennial, I had my doubts about this place. But hot damn, this is a solid joint. The French onion soup with cognac was amazing. Can't go wrong with a grilled caesar. The bread with herb butter was on point. The roasted veggies and special mashed potatoes were both dope. And finally, and most importantly, the sugar steak was pure fire. I feel geriatric just writing that, but the truth is this place just serves up great old-school grub. Will be going back. read more

My husband made a reservation here for my birthday and since we aren't from the area, we had no idea what to expect. Everything we ate here was incredible! I got the 4x4 which consists of scallops and a filet which I chose to get David style and I chose a twice baked potato as my side. Everything on my plate was beyond good and even though it was a ton of food, I felt like I had to push through and eat almost every bite because of how perfectly prepared it was. My husband got the special which was a top sirloin wagyu style and with the sugar rub. He got the specialty mashed potatoes with green chiles and cottage cheese. The steak was cooked perfectly and it was seasoned perfectly. He also raved about the pecan vinaigrette dressing on his salad. We got the cheesy brussel sprouts as an appetizer and they also were out of this world. We also got several of the drinks and they were all beautifully prepared and quite tasty. We tried two dessert cocktails as well that had a butterscotch liquor in them and if you're a Harry Potter fan, you'll feel like you are gulping down butterbeer! The interior of the restaurant also had an awesome vibe and is a great place for date night. Our waiter was also incredible and made sure we were completely taken care of. This place will always hold a special place in our heart when we look back on our trip to Colorado! read more

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I love this restaurant it's comfortable it's old-school and it's been in the family for years. Presentation of the food is lovely not to mention delicious and the family is so adorable. Every single one of them I would highly recommend this for a great romantic night party just sitting at the bar and having a good time and this is a very very sweet restaurant and again the food is delicious. read more

Amazing service, Food was decadent. Never had sugar steak before and I was surprised on how amazing it was. Laura was our server - best service I have had in a very long time at a restaurant. 5 stars will be back. read more

Bastien's - Old guy, B-day NY cheese cake, Banana cream pie, bread pudding!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is a rare find. When you step in you think your back in the 60's the Interior is so old school. The hostess when we came wasn't friendly at all but we landed up sitting at the bar and the bartender was a rock star slanging drinks and food like nobodies business. They are home to the sugar steak and suggest it in the bone in ribeye I got the chicken and guy next to me got that sizzling steak my mouth instantly watered. I will definitely get next time. The chicken was ok odd pairing of cheese sauce and like a blueberry jam I like that they include sides of choice of potato and Vegis the vegis could use some seasoning but overall wasn't bad experience. Next time I'll make a reservation and order the steak. read more

Bastien's - Steakhouses Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Are waitresses was very rude. After I told I was waiting for my food over hour. And had ask three different people about my second drink. Then she told me and my date that this not the place for us. I felt like I was not welcome due that I was gay and not. White. I've always had a good experience. I will go back and make sure I tell everyone. read more

Was told about this place from a friend. Doesn't look like much from the outside and very classic/rustic inside but the food is Aaaaas-mazzzzing!!! We drove by on a Tue and decided to stop. The older male host is SUPER unpleasant and kinda rude to be honest- normally we wouldn't bother and just leave with an intro like that but I'm glad we didn't let him change our minds. The steak. Seafood gumbo. Hell even the breadsticks were BOMB. Parking is easy and our waiter Cabe was great. I didn't give 5-stars for the rude host. read more

What the heck is a sugar steak you ask? I thought the same thing before eating at Bastien's. This is a family owned restaurant since 1958 so you gotta love that. The interior is what I expected, a throwback eatery which is fine with me; although, I could have used a little more lighting. Staff was excellent. The women's bathroom was clean and stocked, but my husband said the men's bathroom was disgusting. They have cocktails and even fancy them up so kudos for that. Wine list is limited, but the prices do not break the bank. Now we get to the sugar steak. They have different rubs, but we wanted to try the original. The sugar gives a crunch with a slightly sweet taste and then a meaty taste. I think I would have liked more salt in the secret sugar rub. What kind of killed it for me was the quality of steak. The price reflects the quality which I would equate to what you buy at the grocery store. These steaks are not dry aged steaks and maybe that makes sense? The steaks come with a side of broccoli and red peppers which are cooked perfectly and then you have a choice of baked potato, double baked, fries or shoestring potatoes. Then salad or soup and apparently their French onion soup is delish, but when it is 100 degrees, I tend to reach for lettuce. Sides are fine - nothing special, but not bad. OMG we ordered the chocolate cake for dessert and it was soooo good and such a HUGE slice. YUM Bottom line - definitely go and try the sugar steak and order dessert. We will go back and order a burger that looked pretty tasty with a cocktail, beer and dessert. read more

Finally tried this place after decades of driving by it and never trying it due to its unassuming outdoor facade. Both the food and service were fantastic. Great old school steakhouse vibe that is very refreshing compared to the pretentious atmosphere that other steakhouses in the area can have. I also love how a soup/salad and choice of potato are included with your steak order as most steakhouses now a days charge for salads and sides a la carte. My dad and I went together and both got steaks with their "classic sugar rub" I had the dry aged ribeye and he had the NY Strip, both were excellent but with both agreed the ribeye slightly edged the strip. We tried the wedge and Caesar salads and they were both excellent. High recommend for a nice night out. read more

I just had a lovely dinner with my family and couldn't wait to share about our first time there! The sugar steak was everything that you hear it is and the grilled caesar salad amazing, and the pomegranate martini delicious! My server was the absolute BEST, Patrick is his name, he was nice, friendly, informative and a delight to talk to! We even met the manager Jessica and she was so sweet and friendly! We can't wait to go back there and we recommend it to anyone looking to have a beautiful dinner at a fabulous historical restaurant, with excellent customer service! read more

Classic old school steakhouse, a gem. Begin with a cocktail from me the menu, not from the bar specials list ("that's the sweet stuff for the under 30 set," said our waitress). It will be made perfectly, and arrive while you select an appetizer - we enjoyed the artichoke dip for its cheesy goodness. The highlight is, of course, the steak. The house special is the sugar steak, but now that we have had the experience we will likely not order it again as the other choices have so much more going on - Gorgonzola and pistachios on top of NY strip! Yes, please. Salad dressings are housemade. Breadsticks are warm, not too large and served with whipped garlic butter. We walked in early in a Thursday and were seated but next time will call ahead for reservations to ensure we have a table. read more

Bastien's - Gorgeous steak! - Steakhouses Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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So I thought this place was really bleh from it's older appearance and the fact that I've never heard of it before. We went to celebrate my roommate's birthday. Food was all amazing. Meat all cooked well, no matter what dish you got. Our server took the initiative and suggested a super spicy special entree to my two friends, which was delicious. My favorite had to be the appetizers... the bacon wrapped scallops.... I usually am highly disappointed by bacon wrapped foods because the bacon always tends to be soggy or undercooked... they got it exactly right here... crispy bacon, perfectly cooked scallop. This is a place I'll only go to at others' suggestion though.. not my type of food and way too expensive for me!!! read more

This place is very nostalgic and we had high hopes. The truth the food was just ok - drinks just ok and it felt old and dated. What a beautiful place but the staff was off putting our order was not cooked correctly and the food overall was subpar to say the least. I hope that they figure it out :-(. High hopes at first of becoming a regular spot now we will never come back. Sucks read more

Bastien's - 10oz New York - with special mash potatoes. - Steakhouses Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Originally wrote this review may 2022- Omg what to say about Bastiens? This is our favorite steakhouse in the Denver area. If you're a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright style architecture, this is the place for you. It is gorgeous inside, and three levels! And every level you can view from the main entrance. Very enchanting, in my opinion. The lights and decor they've provided do elevate it, the twinkling lights really make the atmosphere. Okay, on to the food, the seasonal butter and bread accompaniment is always amazing. As of may '22 it consisted of black olives, whipped cream cheese and a few other things I can't recall- however it was fabulous, and both bread sticks and the pan of butter were devoured almost instantly by my husband and I. For apps we got the escargot (buttery and cheesy), their seasonal ahi tuna (slightly spicy with sesame seeds), and the bacon wrapped scallops (delicious, perfectly seared, smokey flavor from the bacon came through perfectly). For entrees I got the NY strip with the sugar rub; it had an almost barbecue flavor to it; but it was really delicious. Mashed potatoes were wonderful, veggies were well cooked and seasoned. My husband got steak as well that he enjoyed throughly. We also got the cacio e Pepe to split, and as much as I hate to say it, I would probably skip on this next time and go for something else. The pasta tasted of good quality and was cooked Al dente but it just wasn't as creamy as I wanted, and the portion was very small. Overall though, I do love this place and look forward to our next meal here. Service has been exceptional every visit. Also worth noting is that I always get one of their seasonal old fashioneds, which has left me impressed every single time. Last year they had a pink pepper style old fashioned which was amazing, this time they had a fruit based flavor that was equally great. If you're a fan of old fashioneds, you just can't go wrong here and you should absolutely try whichever they have at the moment. read more

Bastien's Steakhouse is one of Denver's best kept secrets! The location, just west of Colfax and Colorado Blvd., started out as a drive-in theater in the '30's. The unusual octagonal-shaped restaurant was built in the late '50's. Bastien's remains "old-school", and we love it! About 30 years ago they introduced the "sugar steak"! Bob and I have been recreating this for the last 10 years at home. Basically it is a multi-spice sugar rub that is added to a dry-aged steak before grilling. The sugar in the rub helps caramelize a nice crust on the steak. At Bastien's, you can only order the sugar steak rare or medium-rare. I love this about them. Tonight we both tried different types of steaks. I had the 20 oz bone-in ribeye with Worcestershire mushrooms, while Bob had an 8 oz gorgonzola top sirloin. We both enjoyed our steaks. Both of our salads we're great! Bob had the wedge for an additional fee, while I had the traditional house salad. Bob ordered the double-baked potato. I tried their specialty mashed potato which came with cabbage and bacon bits. I gave the carbs to Bob, and he decided he still preferred the double-baked potato. Bob said the complimentary bread was pretty good, as well. My cocktail was served in a very petite glass, but hit the spot. Our waitress Jeannine was fun and sassy. Did was delivered very quickly, despite it being busy. The ambiance was retro-fabulous! It was a packed house and everyone seemed to be in good spirits. Sometimes you just need a really good steak, and want to save a little money compared to the more modern steakhouses. We made reservations through OpenTable, and I highly recommend it. Tonight, Bastien's participated in Dining Out for Life. 25% of the proceeds went to a great cause! For an additional $25 donation, donations were matched my corporate sponsor. read more

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Old school charm and delicious steak definitely did not disappoint! We started off with a fantastic cocktail a bar. The Mrs. Had a delicious martini and I had fantastic drink featuring 4 Roses Single Malt, cherry juice, and lime. We went upstairs for dinner. Fantastic Mid Century architecture and we were so fortunate to get Tammy as our waitress. She was classy, knowledgeable, and fast! I had the Tomahawk Pork chop special which was 1st Class, 5 star delicious and my wife had the Filet prepared Black and Tan style. Delicious! We will be back to this awesome blast from the past Denver Steakhouse! It was an experience! read more

I rediscovered this steakhouse that has been around for more than 50 years. It is still family-owned and still producing great steaks at moderate prices. The service is good. The atmosphere is kitschy in that there hasn't been many changes in the decor over the years. A Marilyn Monroe photo has a prominent place on the lower dining room wall. The parking lot is not big enough for the restaurant but more often than not it is adequate for the number of customers present. The bar is well stocked and reasonably affordable and for wine, you get a generous pour. This is a good choice for those who want a good steak at a price below the high-end franchise steak houses. read more

If you want to feel like an old school mobster having a Bitchin steak, this is your joint. The sugar-crusted steak was simply the best. On the hidden menu, you'll find the lingonberry-crusted steak. That bastard was slapping too. read more

Home of the sugar steak...yes! I could eat this steak every night of the week! Probably the best steak I have ever had! I love the old school vibe of this classic steakhouse. This joint is kind of pricy for what you get and I think there are probably other steakhouses out there that can compete, but for the experience and the vibe it's pretty cool! My parents had date night here back in their day, so I had to go because I've heard them talk about this place for decades; I just don't think the sides are anything to get excited about nor the appetizers, it's really the steak, the sugar steak and it's good, but you have to like your steak rare or medium rare to get the sugar steak experience. The service was good, the sugar steak was great, my husband had salmon, it was good too, everything else was just mediocre. I would come back for the steak though! read more

Bastien's - Salmon - Steakhouses Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Everything was delicious! Good old fashioned steak house. You can tell they care about their food and their customers.

I recently ate at Bastien's with my folks. We shared a bone in ribeye and a NY strip, both with the sugar glaze. We also enjoyed split pea soup. The steaks came with a baked potato and steak fries. The steaks were excellent, and the fries and potato satisfying. The premium wine list delivers extremely high quality for 1/3 of the cost you would find elsewhere. Finally, the atmosphere is cozy. It's like silk pajamas; relaxed and cozy, but also delicate. read more

Always support local denver staples, that's the motto We came here over "mickeys top sirloin" because the ambiance seemed more appropriate for date night. We arrived at about 6pm and there was no host to be found. After waiting 10 minutes a man walked up to us and casually asked if we had a reservation. We didn't- and without hesitation he told us it would be 50-90minutes for a table "if"we decided to dine here. We put our name in and opted to try to get a bar seat to eat sooner. The bartender-(never told me her name) told us we could sit at a table in the bar. After 20 minutes at the bar table we noticed other people being served at the bar top, despite never being greeted for even a drink order. We move to the bar because we are starving. Immediately she asks it's what to drink- we order two signature cocktails with the name "Van Gogh..." Watching her pour 360 vodka into the shaker was how I knew it wasn't Van Gogh vodka- but when I tasted the drink it was clearly a knockoff brand and as a martini- tasted like rubbing alcohol. She went on a rampage about how Van Gogh was not distributing anymore and still charged me for the drink. Hungry, we ordered the Brussels sprout appetizer which was COVERED IN MELTED CHEESE? Yuck. Three strikes before we even ordered. The staff was just plain rude to us. Apprehensive but still hungry and committed, we ordered steaks. They were just ok, not cooked wrong, or messed up, but certainly not worth the price, or hassle of dealing with this bartenders bad day. Rude staff, and lies on the menu about ingredients on a bar menu, have me wondering- if I paid for filet, but got sirloin. Because they "took that off the menu". read more