I was in Denver for a company board meeting, and we needed a place to host a private dinner. Coohills Restaurant was a fantastic choice. Diane and her team were incredibly easy to work with from start to finish, making the planning process seamless. The food was excellent, and the setting, with a lovely view of the river, made the evening feel special without being over the top. What really stood out was the warm, family-run atmosphere. You can tell there's a lot of pride in what they do, with the husband as the chef and the wife running operations. The team is small but clearly works together effortlessly. Highly recommend for anyone planning a private event or hosting a larger group in Denver. read more

Diane and Alexis are amazing to work with! I typically book corporate functions at the restaurant. They are very responsive, provide recommendations and follow-up. Our group always enjoys dining at Coohills. The food is excellent and working with Alexis and Diane is a breeze. read more

We hosted a private event at Coohills. Everything was fabulous. From the food to the customer service to the staffing. Just a perfect evening. Highly recommend. read more

Never too young to build an empire and never too old to chase a new dream. Coohills reminds me you're right where you want to be. Came here to usher in the holiday week and another engagement celebration with dear friends. If you don't find street parking, park in the parking garage and walk right out to the restaurant. Great spot downtown for date night or gathering of friends. Service is good and plenty of seating even on a busy Saturday night. Great cocktails to go with their appetizers. Recommend the Tropic of Capricorn, Fireside Vinyl, China Cwt Sunflower or the classics of Paper Plane and Expresso Martini. They did offer several options for dietary restrictions like gluten free so the babe was ecstatic. Love the blue crab cake which was surprisingly gluten free. Wish they served more than one. Right?!?! I wanted to try the escargot but no one wanted to indulge with me. Online showed a little more variety like gnocchi and rack of lamb. However the menu is pretty straightforward in person. You either have NY steak, chicken or catch of the day. We split the steak and ordered the sautéed mushrooms, carrots and butternut squash as sides. Surprisingly filled up but also got a bill that should have been a 5 course meal....but I strongly believe all the money I spend comes back to me multiplied, cheers! read more

I needed to kill some time before my Cirque du Soleil show at 7pm at Ball Area. As I wanted to avoid a hefty parking fee of $30+ near the site, I chose a parking space in a building on Wewatta and Speer that was more than half of what those expensive parking places charge. Coincidentally, my parking was in the same building as Coohills. I simply couldn't think of any other place to stop and have a little cocktail and a light meal than this French restaurant I once utilized close to 10 years ago. In a way, it was an opportunity for the to re-appreciate this forgotten establishment. I, all of a sudden, got so excited thinking about a delicious French wine and an appetizer plate or two. The time was a little after 5pm. The restaurant was still slow for the regular patron crowd (although there was a party of about 15-20 where they reserved their little room to the right.) I was warmly greeted by the man at the reception desk. Upon telling him that I was by myself where I would just need a bar seating, he immediately escorted me to it. I appeared to be the first diner for the night as if to say that I had the whole bar to myself. It took me for the bar staff to assist me as they appeared to be busy with making cocktails for the large party. I was patient though. Eventually two bartenders (a female and male) took a notice of me and assisted me with the happy hour menu (the regular menu was handed to me by the man who took me to the bar.) They were friendly and welcoming. The male staff walked me through tonight's special. They all sounded good and yet I was only looking to have some light meal (as I didn't want to show up to the Cirque du Soleil show with a full belly), I went with... 1) House EPI Bread with House Butter ($7) and, 2) Wild Mushrooms ($11) And to accompany my light dishes, I went with.... AIX, Cote de Provance Rose ($15 and yet during the happy hour, it was $2 off) I conveyed this to the male bartender. My perfect happy hour time finally began. -House EPI Bread (by the way, EPI appears to mean pain d'epi or wheat stalk bread is a rustic French loaf shaped to resemble a stalk of wheat) was a fantastic choice. Its presentation on a wooden long/skinny board was so French. The house made butter with some seasoning on it was truly the best accompaniment to the freshly baked bread. For a bread, I tend to fancy olive oil with balsamic vinegar more (well, this is more of an Italian way), the butter changed the whole game. As I have never seen a simple loaf of bread so beautifully presented in a very simple form, I am now obsessed with this bread. I finally found a place where they have the best house bread presentation! -Wild Mushrooms is a must item off the menu. A generous amount of garlic is what I tasted. And a noticeable amount of black vinaigrette did a nice harmony like a perfect dance danced by a male/female duo in the dish. This dish pairs so well with the bread. -Rose wine has been something I lately enjoy in my daily life more than ever. I used to undermine this pink wine varietal and I don't even know why that was. It's true; you can hit and miss for a rose wine and yet AIX (which I had seen it at various different liquor stores many times in the past) is more than a solid rose in my personal opinion. To be able to enjoy this rose wine at the price of $13 during the happy hour is a good value at a high-end restaurant like Coohills. The two appetizer dishes filled me up (I had to get a to-go container for the mushrooms though as it's a really good portion which two people can easily share; the same goes with the house bread as well but I finished this one.) I have decided. Coohills is now my go-to solo happy hour spot from now on. Although they do emit the high-end restaurant ambiance, you can casually walk in and have your little "me time" moment with no intimidation. If you've been looking for a restaurant like that, then go to Coohills. They also have a nice patio space; you can sit there as long as the weather cooperates. read more

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The team at Coohills are AMAZING when it comes to hosting private events. i had a VERY last minute private dinner that i needed assistance with for 20+ guests and Alexis and the Coohills team were not only able to host us, they were able to turn around our food and beverage orders seamlessly. The process was fast and efficient and my team was beyond happy with their dining experience. The team is thoughtful and they were able to ensure all of my food restrictions were met for such a large group. They are incredibly easy and fun to work with and are now our go-to private dinner restaurant in Downtown Denver. read more

I hosted a private event with 20 Board members and the space and team were perfect. From pre-planning communication being a total breeze, to the onsite support and level of service, to the amazing food, everything was great. We used the wine room and were comfortably able to fit 20 guests and have a fireside chat in the front of the room. We also started the evening on the patio, which was a great way to enjoy the weather. Although everything was amazing, the real standout is the service. Having. group full of C-level execs making sure that every little detail is thought of and managed, is really important to me, and the team exceeded all expectations. Highly reccommend Coohills for a private events read more

AMAZING food at Coohills last light. Charcuterie board was great; the pâtè was ridiculously good. Perfect Duck Leg Confit with Lentils. House made bread is delicious. Chef Tom Coohill Jr. is one of Denver's very best and Diane Schapiro Coohill runs a great front of the house! Have you been? You need to! read more

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We hosted a large group company gathering at Coohills and had a wonderful evening. The owners, managers, and servers introduced themselves and regularly checked in to ensure everything was running smoothly. The food and service were excellent, making for a truly great night. Thank you, Coohills! read more

Our organization held a dinner here last night (as we have many times before), the Cohills' team was amazing and took great care of us. They were super responsive to a few special needs. Bri was our amazing server. read more

I love this place because of the convenient location, friendly staff, good cocktails and creative dishes. It's nice that they update their menu frequently and really focus on fresh ingredients and high-end entrees. We have been a few times, but these are pics from our most recent visit. The soup of the day was our favorite... definitely recommend splitting it! Only a few steps away from Ball Arena, so a nice place to visit before a concert, although it may be too fancy for children (and some adults). read more

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The team at Coohills has been nothing but amazing to work with. Diane and Alexis are very thoughtful and intentional in every interaction and provide top-notch service. We have done several events with them, and every time they go above and beyond to make sure we are taken care of. No matter the size of the group, they are always extremely accommodating and make sure everyone feels welcome and can enjoy the amazing food and ambiance. I can't recommend them enough to host any of your personal or professional events, or even for just a nice dinner in Downtown. read more

We had our youngest son's rehearsal dinner at Coohills and had the most wonderful time. Everyone who took care of us exceeded our expectations. All our guests were so complimentary of the evening. If you are looking for a special place to dine or have your special event, Coohills is the place to reserve!! read more

We recently hosted a private dinner party at Coohills. It was an exceptional experience. The restaurant is well known for its fine dining. And it is indeed terrific. For this private event for a dozen of us, the wine room was the perfect place for the party -a very warm and inviting setting. The food - from hors d'oeuvres to main dishes (3 options - all excellent and very well presented) with salads and vegetables, and a lovely desert - it could not have been better. The Coohills tram is exceptionally pleasant to work with and expert of course in planning the event. The service throughout the evening was superb - great staff. It is absolutely worth doing an event at Coohills. read more

We held our company Christmas dinner at Coohills for 35 people and could not have asked for a better experience. This was a seated, plated dinner with entrées chosen in advance, and from the initial planning through the night of the event, the Coohills team was nothing but professional. Communication was clear, details were handled proactively, and nothing fell through the cracks. Onsite, the staff was attentive, polished, and always available without being intrusive. Service was smooth, timing was spot-on, and every staff member represented the restaurant with pride and professionalism. As the person coordinating the event, I genuinely appreciated how effortless they made it -- they made me look good, and that matters. Coohills is an excellent choice for corporate events, holiday dinners, or any group looking for a refined, well-run experience. read more

We came for the prix fixed valentines dinner and had some house wine. The house wine recommended was actually pretty good for a house wine. The place was definitely busy, given since the holiday! The waiter took good care of us regardless. The food was yummy and we left feeling full. The restaurant gives the vibe of an upper grade restaurant with mood lighting and new century decor. Given the atmosphere, we were expecting the food to be amazing. Maybe this was because of the holiday? We will definitely be back since the service was great, and the food was good. Everything had a nice profile to it. read more

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We held a HH this past week and it was so unbelievable, everything from the service to the food, to the view! Diane and Shay were there every step of the way to make sure we were comfortable and tended to, the staff was attentive and I never had to look for them or wait for a drink or food. The food was so unbelievable that we stayed after and grabbed an entire meal with some friends and then we had a follow up the next morning with the always amazing Alexis and Diane! The service was 10/10, over and beyond. read more

Incredible wine, food, service, company. Cannot believe I've never been here before now. Can't wait to return. The bread pudding was hands down the best thing I've eaten in YEARS. Perhaps DECADES. No joke. read more

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The team at Coohills has been wonderful to partner with for my corporate event needs. Diane and Alexis are very thorough in their planning and the service team is extremely attentive and kind. They are champions at accommodating any dietary restrictions, sticking to a schedule, and always have the best recommendations for menu selections. I've been hosting events here regularly for almost two years and my teammates love the experience and rave about the food! read more

What an incredible dinner! They have so many amazing gluten free options. We ordered the gluten-free crabcakes, which were absolutely incredible. I've never had crabcakes this delicious. We also ordered the aged tofu dinner that was incredibly and surprisingly delicious. We also had the fries and a salad, which all were spectacular. Our waiter Craig was incredible to. we had a really nice anniversary dinner and would highly recommend this place. The service the food the quality the ambience is out of this world. read more

Coohills Restaurant - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Absolutely the best place for drinks and dinner any time, but particularly before an Avs, Nuggets, Broncos or Rockies game. Awesome food, killer drinks and great service. They do a big call out and free shots for each team before the game. The Bartenders lead a cheer and then we all celebrate! Big call out for Schuyler and Jeremy - incredible drinks and service, and amazing tequila knowledge!!! Highly recommend. read more

My husband and I hosted our son and (new) daughter-in-law at a rehearsal dinner at Coohills. I cannot find the words to tell you how wonderful it was: the pre-dinner work with the planning team, the staff at our dinner, the service, and then the extraordinary food and wine. If you are looking for a wonderful meal with great ambience Coohills is for you. We will go back, again and again. read more

Cute inside, good looking menu, and nice staff. However, the steak came rare and cold. It lacked flavor and felt like it was burnt on the outside to make it appear cooked. The lemon drop was sour and gross. However my friend did order the crab cake and said it was amazing. So would say , maybe it's not a steak place but could be good for happy hour. read more

Great restaurant, well located and fun vibe. We stopped by late on a weeknight when the had "beats on the creek" going. Beats on the creek has a band and vendors on the bridge over cherry creek - right in front of Coohills. We enjoyed a late night drink and desserts. Sublime. read more

Coohills Restaurant - Beats on the creek 2021 menu - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I cannot say enough about the owner and staff and how they treated everyone to a special night to remember tonight. It was a deeply personal and important evening as we celebrated the loss of a dear husband to a very important person in our community. We had a party of over 100 celebrating the evening at Coohills for a private event. Everyone was professional, kind, and went above and beyond to satisfy personal and special food needs requests for me personally and others I saw. And the food and service was outstanding. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. Top notch. read more

My husband and I were able to do a tasting menu after making a special request and the food was AMAZING! I have a ton of allergies: all things cow, gluten, etc... I haven't had a crab cake in years and it melted in my mouth. The rest of the meal was one delicious thing after another & the chef made me special plates to accommodate my allergies. The price points compared with the food & service makes this one of my new Colorado favorites. Jeremy was our server and his knowledge of Bourbon's as well as wines was beyond impressive. The restaurant has a cozy upscale ambiance, though we waited till 7:30 to schedule our meal. I highly recommend! read more

Great location, nice ambiance and the night I went there was a cover band playing. Wine list good by the glass for this single gal. My one reservation was the cold hard commercial tomato they passed off as 'heirloom' , so sad as the burrata was yummy. I asked About it and they passed it off as heirloom. Cardinal sin for an expensive salad in the peak of summer. read more

Coohills Restaurant - Sad tomato - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've loved this place since it opened in 2011 -- and no less now. It's great for some charcuterie and wine (or cocktails) on your way to the Pepsi Center, or a nice romantic dinner, or just an outing with friends on their beautiful patio or in their elegant bar area. One of my favorites here has always been the crab cake that never comes off the menu. It's so packed full of flavor (one of the reasons being they use fish pâté as binding instead of breadcrumbs or flour -- also making it gluten free). Their cheese and meat selection is also always on point (and all the meat is made in house). The entrees never disappoint and are modern French options sourced with local or regional farm-fresh ingredients. You really can't go wrong! read more

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Dinner for a work event. The private room was perfect for our group. Staff was friendly and professional. Menu had options for all dietary restrictions. The shrimp starter was perfectly cooked, salmon entree delicious- well season, nicely cooked. Good option for a group dinner. read more

We had the opportunity to come back to Coohills for dinner on New Years Eve after not being here since before the pandemic. The offering was a beautifully planned four course meal with wine pairings and everything from the customer service to the presentation of the food to quality was 5 stars. We started with the beef tartare which was served with two types of chips made in house. Perfect size for three of us and a teaser of what was to come. We all got the lobster bisque which was hands down the best lobster bisque I've ever had. The broth was a lighter broth but packed with flavor and the chunks of lobster were very generous. Second course was a branzino cooked to perfection. Third course was a bison short rib that melted in your mouth and topped with burgundy snails and served with broccolini. This was hands down the highlight of the dinner. The flavors were so rich and decadent and the paired wine completed the course. Last course for dessert was a ginger molasses cake topped with poached pears and was divine. We are SO happy we choose to have our NYE dinner here and regret not coming back sooner. This is a wonderful contemporary restaurant in our beautiful urban neighborhood. Please come support them! read more

Coohills Restaurant - Bison Short Rib - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I am from California and was looking for a venue to host my 50th birthday party in Downtown Denver for about 30 people on Saturday Feb 19, 2022. I had contacted many restaurants and Coohills was simply the best. They were quick to respond and they were able to accommodate a food allergy within our group. The booking process was professional and detailed with many great suggestions. The restaurant is in a great location for photos, with the bridge, walkway, parklike setting nearby. The restaurant has lots of natural light with the floor to ceiling windows and just a great overall vibe to it!! Upon our arrival the banquet captain, Chris greeted us and kept pace with our group throughout. Jeremy and the other staff were more than friendly and were able incorporate my music playlist (was not part of the original plan) into the room speakers. We also hired a magician to perform and the restaurant was able assist and accommodate him with what he needed to setup. Tom Coohill (chef and owner) also came out to greet us prior to the start of our event and informed he would be taking care of us. Very nice touch! The food was amazing!!! The salads were delightful with just the right amount of salad dressing. We ordered steak, chicken and fish family style and our entire group raved about each one was tasteful and we loved the complimenting sauces. The broccolini, glazed carrots and potatoes were our vegetable side dishes and were prepared perfectly!! Our desserts were fruit tart, chocolate mouse and bread pudding and again each one was delicious. Even after our departure, our whole group continued to rave about the restaurant staff and food and kept asking me how did I find them. At the conclusion of our event, Diane Coohill (owner) came into the room to meet me and thank us. (another nice touch!) I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant and their staff. The prices are totally worth the service and atmosphere. I highly recommend this restaurant and a huge "Thank You" to the owners and entire staff, for making my 50th Birthday a truly memorable and enjoyable experience! 5+ stars :) :) :) :) :) read more

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Recently went here for a work event and everything was incredible. There was a bunch of delicious appetizers: Arancini, fried goat cheese, crab cakes, steak, chicken skewers and Tater tots but the real star was a cheese and tarragon pizza. They also had delicious pumpkin cheesecakes and carrot cake. Wait staff was incredibly attentive and amazing! read more

If you want a romantic dinner out at a French restaurant, do not come here. It is a bar that serves overpriced American fare. The atmosphere and waitstaff are all casual. My husband had called to reserve a special table to celebrate an occasion. There was nothing special about this place except for the prices. $17 drinks, $26 appetizers. The only French menu item was the Burgundy snails, which they didn't have. Our second choice was the tasting menu, which they also couldn't provide. I had the strawberry risotto which was warm at best and quite bland. I'm pretty sure they precook things like the scalloped potatoes and risotto and then microwave food before service. They were both mildly warm and had cold spots. The crab cakes and sea bass were good. But a single crab cake is not worth $26. read more

Coohills Restaurant - Menu 4/1/22 - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Excellent food , extremely good service. Great dessert are a must . I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Enjoyed the evening // overall 3.5 star rank on par with prior Yelp review average at time of reservation Service was good Our food choices were small plates Taste was +4stars Presentation +5 Stars. A.K.A. "Food Art" tad pricey for the portions for 2 stars "Pricey Proud of the Food Art' Thus an overall 3.5 star rank that is average of all prior reviews on Yelp when we selected the restaurant. The manager's comment helped me see the fat finger selection that previously had a 2star - and we added clarity to the review read more

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Went for a business dinner party. Great service and desserts. The steak was cooked precisely to medium rare. The mushrooms in a pan were amazing read more

Dan & I decided to host our wedding at Coohills after we had our tasting. What a delight! French cuisine in downtown Denver - and enough space for our 140 guests. We got married on the bridge with a cocktail/appetizers hour afterward inside the bar area - then dinner in the dining room with passed wines - and dancing on the bridge. The staff was SUPERB. VERY attentive and easy-going. They knew how to take care of our guests and made us feel like royalty. We now go there for drinks & french fries as often as we can because it's home. Thank you to Shayla, Tori, Tom & Diane for making this BIG day so perfect. We couldn't have chosen a better venue. read more

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Came in for dinner before the nuggets game and was completely blown away by this restaurant. Everything was top notch! I really couldn't recommend this restaurant more read more

Worst service I've ever received. The bartenders were rude and impatient although we were paying customers. I've never felt so uncomfortable in a restaurant. The owner should really reconsider his bar staff considering it's empty in here. read more

Very beautiful dining room and atmosphere Music was nice and relaxing. I enjoyed my butter lettuce salad and my crab cake was very tasty My gf wasn't so happy with her short ribs. I didn't taste them. She said they were a bit dry and she wasn't happy with the, foreign to us, pig skin. The chef told us the name of what it was but I can't remember. My gf called it 'disgusting' ! You might like it though. The service was impeccable !! Thank you beautiful Erica with the Dutch features. I love coming here in the summer where they have outdoor concerts and apps and a variety of beverages for sale. It is tooooooo fun !!! See you at a show ! read more

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