This no frills, (cash only) little hole-in-the-wall has been grilling steaks for over 60 years! And it appears to me that the furnishings are the original (rather worn) as well as the old school awesome restaurant sign. Note, this was the only photo I took, we ate our meals so fast before I realized I didn't take any food pics. Almost immediately as you enter thru the front door you place your order at the counter & pay. We ordered our steak meals to go. The counter staff was very busy & the place was crowded. We had the 10 oz NY Strip Dinners, that came with a small Salad, Texas Toast & a Baked Potato or Fries for $24. They were out of fries when we arrived. The salads were plain & just okay, we liked the potatoes, (served with butter and/or sour cream) as well as the toast. The steaks were cooked perfectly & quite flavorful, especially since we ordered them to go & it took about ten minutes to get home. This was an affordable meal that was simple & good. read more

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Good priced place for good steak. My main complaint is the fries needed a lot longer in the fryer. Cash only and great service! I'd recommend going over to the "lounge" side if you're getting a steak read more

Still Cash Only, there is an ATM on site. Couple decades later Columbine is still a solid place for reasonable steak. It's not a fancy place, more of a whole in the wall, but the flavor has been consistently good with that fire-grilled finish years later. Creamy baked potato, side salad and Texas toast is still their signature sides. This place is not for the bougie, as long as you can overlook the decor, I'd recommend giving it a try as a Denver long time staple! We always either get the Porterhouse or the New York, just really depend on appetite of the day. Always got their iced tea too, really refreshing with the steak. If you want a beer with your steam, you'd want to go to the lounge side. Great service on the lounge side. Feel free to add a jalapeño to your steak at no extra cost! read more

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What am I supposed to say about this place? Every year I come back because everyone always rants and raves about it, and every year I am disappointed again. This year, decided to head over for lunch. I love the atmosphere. Clearly Columbine is a Denver Institution. I like the completely unique setting. Its old, which is fine. I have no problem with the old torn booths or minimal customer service. I actually really enjoy it. I also enjoy the incredible simple salad which basically consisted of a quarter of a head of iceberg lettuce and some ranch dressing. It was actually good, and I enjoyed it. The potato would have been nice with sour cream, but I don't know if that was an option or not. Still, it was good. My problem is with the steak. It was terrible. Not as tough as past years, but I ordered rare and was given a well done steak. This is not the sort of place where I feel comfortable returning my steak, so I ate it, but again, they screwed up. For the record, this is probably my 7th or 8th time eating here over the course of the last 15 years, and they always mess up. Every time. Usually the problem is a tough, stringy steak. Not this time, but I still don't get it. How can they always screw up my meal but everyone loves it here? One more story. About 10 years ago, my son was young and learning to cut his own food. We went to Columbine and were served the toughest steak known to man. I insisted that he cut his steak himself. It took him a long time. I cannot blame him, it took me a long time too. Anyway, from that day forward, anytime my young son asked for help cutting his food, I told him to remember the steak from Columbine. He'd say, "if I could cut that steak, I could cut anything." This place serves such bad steak, it teaches life lessons. No idea how this place gets the reviews it gets. Nostalgia really is carrying this place way above its weight class. read more

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Really good divey steak experience. No frills dining room. Service is quite disjointed. Food is really good at good price for quality. Decent beer options in lounge. Definitely a place worth checking out. read more

Honestly confused by this place. It doesn't pretend to be anything it's not: no frills, reasonable prices, simple and limited sides, the decor and interior are very aged and in a way that'll never be fully clean. The steak I had was one of the worst from any restaurant I've ever been to. No seasoning at all and undercooked. They do offer multiple sauces, but that shouldn't be how to add flavor to nothing. I took it home, added salt and pepper, and finished cooking it. Amazing toast and the house-made ranch was good. read more

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A solid well run steakhouse that is affordable and friendly on the wallet (*cash only) It's a steakhouse/dive bar place where you walk in and place the order as to what steak dinner you want right when you enter. They have other things on the menu besides steak but, by the looks of it steak is pretty much the only things people get here. Why not? the cheaper cut of steak with sides is $22 and it tops out at around $30. I got the T-bone steak which is a popular choice and it did not disappoint. It comes with a potato and a small salad + toast. Don't expect service or fine dining. However, expect a decent meal in this cramped place. Drinks are priced well as well, nothing fancy though. Come here for good quality affordable steak, not for the view. read more

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The steaks here are good quality. The service was prompt and friendly. And the atmosphere was downright good read more

Columbine Steak House & Lounge - Almost rare steak. It was cooked nicely! - Steakhouses Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Food was fire The service was even better. I'll recommend this place any day and twice on Sunday.

Food is good and priced very reasonably. Service was okay. However the location is much less than desirable. I am glad we went during the day because I am not sure it would have been there when we came out. I would not recommend out of towners go here. read more

Old fashioned steak house that remained in the family. Cooked in front of your eyes to perfection. Irene,the owner is the perfect host. read more

We are visiting Denver and stopped in for dinner and it was a great experience! My dad and I both got the porterhouse steak which came with a salad, baked potato and toast. Great service, and great prices for the amount of food you get! You can tell it is popular with locals. Driving by you would not think that this gem is hiding behind a dim lit building and lit up "steak" sign, but don't let that stop you! read more

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Well it's a different kind of place, more of a dive bar atmosphere where you can get a good steak. What I live about this place is the simplicity of the menu. The food comes out hot, fresh and fast. The staff is a little brisk but not unfriendly. read more

Columbine steakhouse has been around for a long time and it's never disappointed me in all the years that I've enjoyed eating. Their food is always top notch. I love their salads their Texas toast and the steaks of course are delicious. We walked in the building nobody said hello to us, until we started seating ourselves. A waitress did come over and ask us what we would like to drink, and we got our drinks ordered. Our food-was ordered and our food soon came out and it was hot and great, but the waitress only came back once to ask us if we wanted another cocktail we told her no thank you and she never came back didn't even take any of our dirty dishes off of our table so we could enjoy the rest of our meal All in all columbine is a great place to go with a group or with just your mate or friend. It is a good time as long as you let it be a good time. We will continue going there as long as they are there for us to enjoy. Thanks For The Read Until Next Time read more

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Ambiance old but familiar, think family dinner nostalgia. Service 1000 (Gabby was attentive while busy af!) FOOD....no words been to the fanciest of steakhouses in many states but this was the first stop me in my tracks, better than sex meal. It was so simple and flavorful!! I am sold! As a Denver native my wife had tried to bring me here for years. I am so happy I finally caved! 10/10 would recommend!! read more

Columbine Steak House & Lounge - So fire the leftovers are minimal but the satisfied belly's are maximal lol - Steakhouses Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Plenty of food per plate, decent steak at what I thought was a good price. Not sure how $35 worth of food ordered at the counter for take out came to $66 and no receipt in the bag... sus read more

No frills steak with no frills service. A Denver staple for over 60 years, this cash only restaurant/bar serves up steaks and a few other options. Food is served quickly. If you don't want it to be too busy, I suggest going on the weekend before 5pm. Steaks were cooked to order and seasoned with a bit of salt and pepper. Sides include a choice of baked potato or fries, Texas toast, and dinner salad. You can't go wrong with a 10 oz NY Strip Steak at $21. If you want to view sports, a few TVs are on the wall and over the bar. read more

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have been going here since i was little, my mom's favorite steakhouse. Its delicious, service is so good, and a very friendly place. Love it

This place has been around for years and it still is top notch. Never disappoints! Great food for such a reasonable price. Simple menu and process: steak, salad, and mashed potato are spectacular. Got the shrimp to start and it was also yummy. The staff was so so friendly! I love the vibe of the old school steakhouse. I will definitely be back! read more

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My parents surprised us with steak sandwiches from Columbine yesterday and they were sure tasty. All of the takeaways arrived in styrofoam boxes, which admittedly isn't great, but I did appreciate how they separated the steak in tinfoil to keep the toast from getting soggy and the veggies from going limp. Although the steak for the sandwiches was the best cut- I think it was sirloin- it was as flavorful and tender and not at all grizzly. Also the hand cut fries were yummy. read more

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A true slice of Americana!...We tried it out Friday night after seeing it on a YouTube Best steak in Denver show. The bar wasn't set terribly high and we were out for an experience this Friday night. I had the Porterhouse and she had the Filet Mignon....Hers was better tasting than mine, The overall atmosphere was a mixed crowd. The attire was pretty casual to hoodies. The format is cafeteria style. Great if you want a serious hunk of meat on a budget. It's not a fine dining, first date- night type establishment, but it gets the job done!...We were in and out in an hour. read more

BRING CASH. A Triple D spot. A great steak at a fair price at a small localy owned diner with Two star dining. Small parking lot off a very busy street. Not a group spot due to size. Shared a poterhouse with the wife, salid,baked potato, fries, toast and two drinks $49. Came away stuffed! read more

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This place has been here for a while and it's a gem. The food is great comfort food. We had steak and burgers with homemade fries. The service is excellent and friendly. It has a great home feeling with cozy space to enjoy the remarkable food. We will definitely come back to this great find. read more

I have been here one other time a year or so ago. The steak was excellent. This time, the steak was slightly overcooked and it seemed a little thinner than my prior visit. I'll probably give it one more try. Everyone is very nice and helpful and it's always busy. Not a bad meal for the money (cash only) read more

Excellent except for increased prices. Original grease still in the grill but still good... read more

The t-bone steak and potatoes is my favorite food here at the columbine steak house. I will come here and there because is pricey and only accept cash is fine with me, read more

---- CASH ONLY ---- Good place for a quick lunch. Fast and cordial service. Cheap for a "steakhouse" but the meat quality is marginal. The place is small so I wouldn't recommend big groups. The ambience is quiet but no one was here at 12:15 for lunch. read more

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I have been going there for several years my children went there very often to enjoy their steaks

I'm so glad Columbine opened again! Since being on the top ten list for Denver's best steak houses, this place is a must. The cash only setting with a very small menu is perfect for the meat and potatoes folk looking for just that. It is a smaller place in terms of seating and the decor brings up back to days of old- although the jukebox plays 80s metal so there's that. There are several cuts of meat available for you to choose. If you're in the mood for something other than steak, they do have fish, hamburgers, and shrimp. This place knows how to cook steaks to the temperature requested. It's a you get what you get kinda place and I am here for it. The NY strip and baked potato was a great meal-3 people in the party ordered it and had no complaints! read more

Laid-back atmosphere, friendly and generous staff- best place to go for an affordable yet delicious quality steak dinner.

This is an old fashioned "joint" with a simple menu, meat and potatoes, and plenty of taste. The steaks are good and the prices are reasonable. If you want a slice of Old Denver this is it. CASH ONLY!!! read more

This place is amazing. It's an old school diner, sort of serving cafeteria style, except you can grab a table or sit at the bar and order. We each had a filet which came with a salad and baked potato. It was all so good, and it only cost $25 each. Then we each had a glass of wine. Only $6 a glass. It wasn't fancy but it was good! We will be back! Thanks all! read more

This place was recommended to us by all the locals during our stay in Denver, including our Lyft driver, and we were not disappointed! This place is family-owned and operated, and we got meet Sam (the owner), who was a super cool dude. Our steak was cooked perfectly, and we found the pricing spot on! It could have used some sort of seasoning or marinade, but there's always opportunity to add some steak sauce while you dine. Additionally, the potato was traditional and good as a side, and the toast was certainly toasty. Overall, you can get a solid meal for a fair price at Columbine. There are simple concepts here that can bring joy to patrons. The lounge area has servers, and you can watch sports here. The best part of it all is that there is a jukebox with a nice music selection FOR FREE! We just kept coming back for more tunes to aggrandize the dinner experience. Come support a local business! read more

Columbine steak house is one of those amazing time warp places you stumble upon in your life. So you stand at the counter which is also where they're cooking and order your steak and whatnot. After paying in CASH, you can either sit and wait until they bring your order or go next door to the bar to wait. We grabbed a booth at the next door bar and got a couple drinks at the cash bar. Seriously this was some weird divey flashback to when I lived in Memphis, but the steaks were damn good. It's not cheap, but it's well worth visiting. read more

This is my favorite steakhouse and The owners are always there . It's old school customer service. I love it! If you want atmospheres go to a fancy steakhouse. If you want great steak at a great price come here. . read more

The staff and clientele interactions are more interesting than the food here. This is essentially a budget self service steakhouse experience that has clearly been embraced by the neighborhood folks. If ordering a steak dinner, walk in and order with the folks running the grill to tell them the cut, temp and type of potato (baked or fried). As you move forward in a truncated cafeteria line, the person staffing the register asks what you ordered and the dressing for your salad as they take a prepared bowl of lettuce out of a refrigerator and plop on the dressing. They will ask if you'd like a drink which is extra. The food is fine, nothing out of the ordinary. It is a straightforward steak, potato and lettuce filled salad affair that is filling. You can make all of this easily better at home for a lot less money if you want to expend the energy. I ordered my steak medium rare and it was well done. And the people who ordered after me were served first. They call you out to come and get your order by the steak you order. My name was sirloin, for instance. What if there were 5 sirloins? Maybe sirloin 1, then sirloin 2? It was kind of funny to be treated so impersonally but I wasn't offended. The staff will clear your table. Regulars stop in. Your leftover bones are absconded and put in a plastic bag, presumably for dogs, by people stopping by and chatting up the owner. read more

This is a place I simply love. Some people don't and I get that. You don't come for the luxury ambiance. You don't come for the five-star service. Some might even say, you don't come for the food. "Well, what the f**k else is left?!?" That's a hard question to answer. Columbine is what I describe as a neighborhood (heavy on the hood) spot. The decor is dated and reminds me of other bars for the neighborhood working class. There's a few small TVs to watch the game or sometimes Maury ("you're not the father!"). There's a jukebox should you wish to add some tunes to your meal and an ATM because it's cash only. There's usually room at the bar except when the Broncos play and the general seating on the grill side turns over quickly. I prefer the bar side with the TVs where I can relax with a pitcher of beer and not be rushed, ever. It's fun just watching the crowd here. The service is attentive at the bar. My mug is never empty and my order has never been wrong. The bartenders chit-chat with the guests and are pretty good about making sure you have everything you need (e.g. silverware, condiments, toast and the must-have grilled jalapeños). Most of them are friendly. Timing between salad and entree is decent and can be on the short side. That's better than taking too long, I guess. The steaks are not aged, this isn't that kind of place. They cannot rival the ones found at Peter Luger's, Old Homestead or Gene and Georgetti's. However, they are good. Seasoned, perfectly cooked to medium-rare (closer to rare which I appreciate!) and the porterhouse is large with a large filet. Every steak comes with salad, choice of potato, toast and if you want (I DO!) jalapeños. So the decor is meh, the service is good but not luxurious and the steaks are okay. Why do I love this place? Those that have been here before will immediately respond, "it's cheap!" They're right, of course. A pitcher and a porterhouse will run around two Jackson's. But there's cheaper places that I don't like nearly as much. There's definitely prettier places. So why? You know, maybe answering the question isn't as important as knowing it doesn't matter. I will keep coming here despite the shortcomings because...because...ah Hell, who cares! read more

Neighborhood eatery and bar. The steaks are great! Don't come for the ambiance! If you want a great T-Bone steak cooked the way you like it with a salad, potato, and drink for under $30, this is the place!! I'm hooked!! read more

I had heard Columbine is a great place for a steak dinner, so we finally stopped in. We walked in the door and a gentleman that works there suggested we sit in the lounge because it is cooler and has a server. I guess it is more cafeteria style in the main room. We all got T-bone steaks and loaded baked potatoes. The steak was cooked perfectly and the baked potato was amazing. Also you get a dinner salad. A ton of food for $22. This place is awesome. read more

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Quick service and good steak for reasonable price. Small neighborhood resturant that has been there for many years. That alone qualifys it for a good rating in addition to my comments. read more