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    Bastien's

    4.0 (677 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BASTIEN'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    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!

    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!

    Stuffed Mushrooms-Yum!
    Vilma S.

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

    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!

    Ashley A.

    Hostess wasn't friendly, but the ambiance was a classic vibe and clean. Food was good, steak was cooked to perfection-wasn't really feeling their sugar rub.. I wouldn't order that again but the dry aged ribeye was delicious! Loved the twice baked potato and the French onion soup! No wait time. Only one restroom.

    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.

    Classic Neon Sign
    Edie A.

    Bastien's has been a Denver icon since the 1930s. It is known for its sugar steak, so I split the 10-oz NY Strip with the birthday girl. Head's up, there is a split plate fee of $14, but each person gets a choice of potato and salad. The sugar rub was initially sweet but calmed down once your palate adjusted. Many cocktail options included classics such as a Tom Collins, Gimlet, and White Russian. Service was attentive, although busy as it got later. A lovely NY-style slice of cheesecake was brought out for the birthday celebration. Follow the iconic neon sign on Colfax and step back into time in this mid-century design.

    4x4 (that's already down to 4x2 because I couldn't wait!)
    Eileen D.

    When my son asked what I wanted for dinner, I said steak. He absolutely delivered by choosing Bastien's! Granted, the company was stupendous with my son and his fiancee, but there was a vibe here that really left us just plain happy. There's nothing silly about the place, it wasnt that. I believe Bastien's is a Denver institution, been around for decades. It's on the border of a neighborhood and when you walk in, it says, maybe, 1950s in a warm, welcoming, wood trim way. We were seated upstairs, which, as temps rise outside might not be the best seats in the house as they are working on boosting their AC capabilities, but this evening, our booth was just right. Our waitress was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly, without hovering or being intrusive. We started with cocktails -- a standard Old Fashioned, a throwback Sloe Gin Fizz, and Bastien's take on a dirty martini called the Filthy Martini (in addition to olive juice, it has pepperoncini juice). They all were great, and that last one has quite a pucker! We moved on to Escargot, which was not served in snail shells and was not swimming in butter, but was topped with a nice cheesy crust and came with bread slices. Salads here were beautifully presented and not overly dressed, which was nice. They are just the right size and make up of all things fresh so you can eat it all (and you'll want to) without getting full before the main course. And now for the steak -- I had the 4x4, which is a 4-ounce filet with four bacon-wrapped scallops. The scallops were a nice size, somewhere between the size of a quarter and a half-dollar, but I'm guessing they're usually more consistently larger, as instead of four, I got six! All the better for sharing! They were delicious. My steak was perfectly cooked medium-rare and served with delicious fresh green beans and the potato special of the evening, which I dont remember much about. Mashed. Others had the 16-oz NY Strip, one with the house famous sugar rub and the other with a coffee rub with avocado chimichurri. The sugar rub was neither overwhelmingly sweet nor super impressive, just a nice thing to try, and the steak was divine! The avocado chimichurri was AMAZING! It has a little bit of a zing to it, so maybe there is some jalapeño in there? And the steak was cooked just right! We had a nice red wine with dinner. The wine list is not overly extensive, just large enough for a variety of choices without making your head spin. I wish there were one or two more red blend options (Daou is not my fave). Dessert was creme brulee topped with a strawberry garnish. Lovely and luscious! Rather than a glass sheet of sugar across the top, it seemed like a large grain sugar was sprinkled over top then broiled, and the result was almost a cobblestone effect of sugar. I LOVE this approach. [Aside: my daughter just returned from France with a picture of the creme brulee she had. The approach was the same -- but Bastien's looked better.] The custard was creamy and light and just enough for us to share on top of already being stuffed. I can't remember when I've had such a relaxing, delicious, fun dining experience. It's a little on the high-end side, but absolutely worth it. I cant wait to go back!

    Cheesecake
    Emily S.

    Super friendly service, fun cozy atmosphere, and an amazing meal! We loved the sugar steak. It was amazing for a celebratory date night - just a wonderful nostalgic experience.

    Three Cheese Stuffed Gnocchi
    Shelby S.

    We came to Bastien's tonight for our anniversary meal and we were, just as we expected, satisfied. To start off the place is beautifully lit, perfect for intimacy, but also light enough that you can still see. We brought our daughter along with us and they had a kids menu for her to select from making everything easy. The bread and the butter were absolutely delicious and the perfect way to start off our dinner. 10/10 We ordered the three cheese gnocchi and it was also so delicious, it came with so many flavors and had a creaminess to it that was to die for 10/10. I got a 16 oz Sugar Steak with mashed potatoes and a house salad. I selected Italian for my dressing, but I do wish that I hadn't because it didn't pair well for me with a lot of the flavors in the salad. The salad was still delicious and fresh. As far as the mashed potatoes go, I like a creamier potato, but these were still very yummy and had flavor. Last but not least, the sugar steak. The cut of meat was delicious, it was cooked to perfection, but I am not a sugar steak girl. I prefer my meat very savory. HOWEVER, I was still very intrigued and enjoyed this steak. It almost felt like a play on bbq to me, but elevated. 9/10 We closed the night with cheesecake to celebrate, on the house and it was soooo delicious. The raspberry notes matched with the chocolate cream really made it a 10/10. Our server was amazing. She was so attentive, knowledgeable, and truly a joy to have. We will definitely be back.

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    Great good and service, love Bastien's! Sugar steak is amazing, highly recommended!!!!!

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    Good food. Decent prices poor snotty service which is odd because this place is not fancy Reliable food

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    The steaks were perfectly cooked. Ambience is a kick, but the space is noisy. Still, it had a great energy

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    Great steaks and outstanding service! Love this place! The menu has plenty to choose from. Be sure to ask for Lara as your server.

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    Amazing atmosphere. Best high end steak restaurant in Denver. Sugar steak should be on everyone's bucket list

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    Excellent steaks, great service. A Denver Icon tgat should not be missed. Great ambiance!

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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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