We went to Annette for a birthday outing, and it completely lived up to the hype. Everything felt…read morethoughtful. You can tell there's real attention to detail in every dish, and nothing felt overly complicated just for the sake of it. We shared the burger (honestly one of the best we've had), the panzanella salad, and deviled eggs - all impressive. Drinks were excellent - the mezcal negroni, stockyard pony, and house spritz. We ended with the pecan tart and espresso martini. It was just the two of us and we were stuffed when we left. They sat us in their outdoor space and it was so, so nice. We LOVED it. Definitely a place we'll keep coming back to.

First time here, service was great and attentive. Ambiance can be intimate or family style outing…read more The foods are meant to be shared so thats a nice communal aspect. Cons for this paragraph is the wait for the food is ridiculous. Why 45 min at least for any dishes. If you're ordering multiple. They're not coming out all at once. The appetizer orecchiette we got was tasty in regard to the texture. Nicely al dente. But it was extremely salted and extremely sour. Unsure of what flavor profile they want to have. Our server recommended the roasted chicken to be the most seasoned dish. I'm not sure whatever they marinated actually puncture the meat. It was cook well but virtually no flavor. Not any difference if you just boil chicken breast by itself. Everything was really pricey for no reason. Sure it was a good size? But if you compare it to restaurants located in downtown, a similar dish is at least 8-10$ cheaper. $14 for a basket of shoes string fries, $41 for roasted chicken and $43 for steak? On par with coors field at least. My assumption is that any new coming restaurants at the Stanley market is just a test run with a safety net to see if the restaurant actually performs well if it was a stand alone business.

Traveling Mercies has quickly become one of my favorite spots in the Denver area…read more The cocktails are the standout here. Everything is well balanced, thoughtfully put together, and consistently impressive. There's a good mix of classic foundations with more creative twists, and it all works. The food holds its own too. The oysters are always fresh and well shucked, and the smaller bites are just as strong. One of my favorites is the caviar with Ritz crackers, tartar sauce, egg, and chives. It sounds simple but it's done really well. It's definitely on the pricier side, but the quality of both the drinks and food makes it worth it.

Met up with some pals at the Stanley Marketplace last evening to catch up. We ate dinner downstairs…read morethen realized there was another place to Check out! We went up to Traveling Mercies so we could get an after dinner cocktail or two. It is a cute cozy little restaurant and cocktail place and we were seated at a 4 top table quickly. The two gentlemen working last night were so friendly and accommodating! Quick to give drink opinions and recommendations, we liked what we ordered for sure. Good cocktails and good vibes all around. We definitely would like to come back to try other drinks and dinner! I am not an oyster person, but they definitely had more than oysters to eat ;)

The service was great at this restaurant. Cameron gave us some delicious drink and food…read morerecommendations. And was attentive throughout the meal. I got the spicy caliente. It was really tasty. We also absolutely loved the fried chilli rellenos. We will definitely return to try some other dishes.

My spouse and I had tried several times to get into Lady Nómada and finally learned that…read morereservations are essential -- it fills up by happy hour (2-5 PM) and stays busy through dinner. We had a 5:45 PM reservation but the dining room was already full, so we sat at the bar and were immediately offered menus, water, and house-made chips and homemade salsa (Aaaah-mazing salsa!). Service was friendly and welcoming from our server Hunter to the bartenders and food runners -- everyone was happy to chat. We sampled a couple cocktails (Elderflower Prickly Pear and the Spicy Mezcal). If you like mezcal, the Spicy Mezcal is a perfect balance of heat and bright citrus. The prickly pair is too sweet for my taste buds but love the presentation. For my entrée I tried the Nomada's Best of Plate -- a grilled taco, chicken enchilada (I added green chili), and crispy carnitas (I ate these with a tortilla). All three were excellent and distinct; the chicken enchilada was my favorite and likely what I'll order next time. My wife had the crispy carnitas fajitas -- a generous portion and very easy to eat thanks to a thoughtful presentation. Highly recommend -- just be sure to make a reservation.

What a beautiful new cocktail and game bar! The decor is stunning. There's corn hole outdoors for…read morefree and you can play a handful of arcades/pool for quarters. They of course feature golf sims. Drinks were on the pricey side. My drink was interesting but kinda just ok. I'd return for a beer (solidly long list of craft beers) and games!

Stopped by here on a Tuesday afternoon before flying home and wish I'd come here sooner. The place…read moreitself is super cute and some many things to do- arcade, pool table, sit at the bar. We sat at the bar and had some of the most delicious cocktails I've ever had. The bartender- Brynleigh was super cool and welcoming. She made us delicious drinks and we had some great conversation, while we sat at the bar. The drinks were all good and the service was awesome.

Awesome burger, but I really liked the pesto fries (and I don't typically care for pesto). The…read moreburger was still good though. I didn't order it, but I wanted to try this pistachio coffee they had (obviously wasn't going to pair with this meal). They are a close walk from the children's hospital also. The staff was great and attentive. I had zero issues and the food came out quickly. The hotel is super cool with some art and a really cool bar.

Food, service and an abundance of ambience. Beautiful location right next to the hospital campus…read more It's not high-end but the upper side of middle cost for an excellent meal. Artfully played and very tasty. My salmon plat was perfectly cooked.

Well my friend and I came downtown for a weekend and wanted to see how the bars changed since our…read morelast time downtown. Over the years we have been trying other places because downtown got so dangerous to walk at night. Wanted to check out this place and we were lucky to get the bartender to actually get up from the chair she was sitting at. There was no one in the bar on Friday nite, should have said it all. We ordered 1 drink paid the over price amount and went on our way to the next spot. Ambiance was a hotel lobby or at least that's what it looked like.

Nice little hotel bar. The bartender was a nice guy. Pretty straightforward, unfortunately no…read morecocktail list but that was ok for me.

Great place in Lowry to grab a quick drink or bite. It…read moredefinitely used to be a former officer's club when Lowry was an Air Force Base. The decor and set up was quite apropos. Had dinner plans at the restaurant nearby, so popped in. The blood orange spritz was a good choice from the Happy Hour menu. The bartender was very friendly and those ordering food off the happy hour menu seemed extremely pleased. Will pop back in another time for sure!

The Officers Club is a great name for this place, especially since it's located on a former Air…read moreForce base. It fits the setting perfectly and gives the spot a little extra character. It's a really solid neighborhood place with a good happy hour and fun daily specials (like Wednesday wine night). The atmosphere can also surprise you in the best way -- when the piano player is there, it adds a really nice touch and makes it a surprisingly romantic date spot. Food-wise, the chicken fingers are some of the best I've had. Crispy, flavorful, and cooked just right. The thin fries are amazing too -- the kind you keep eating long after you're full. The gravy and honey mustard are perfect pairings with the chicken and fries. The BBQ sauce, though, I could personally do without. Overall, a great neighborhood spot with good food, good specials, and a fun atmosphere.

Great service by Jay on a very busy evening with a large dinner event. Service rules and Jay is a…read moreClass-act... Goes out of his way to call every patron by name and serves them well. Marriott needs take care of this young man and keep him around as he does a great job to serve folks well!

I want to order food, but I can't find a menu anywhere and the phone number on the Marriott website…read moredoesn't seem to work. What's the deal? Finally found the menu...apparently it is only avail via QR code, which directs to the following link: https://cdn.flowcode.com/prodassets/Menus_for_QR_Code_FINAL_11.2.22.pdf?ts=1667487442149659378). They need to fix their business if they want to attract people.

After walking around the Stanley Marketplace with my coworker friends on a recent Monday, we…read moredecided to sit down and have lunch at Boychik and it did not disappoint! We decided on sharing a hummus plate with both veggies and pita to start and it was delicious. I had the Greek Salad with chicken as my entree and the others had a chicken shawarma plate and a salmon plate. Everything is fresh and colorful and the portions are large and everything is plated beautifully. It's a modern atmosphere with good energy and service is attentive. I see there are locations in Boulder and Vail and also that catering is available. If I had a Boychik near me, I'd absolutely consider having them cater any of my personal events. If you're in the Stanley Marketplace area, don't miss a meal at Boychik!

Service was great. Friendly and attentive. The food, for me,…read morewas ok. I had the falafel hummus. I found the falafel kind of oily. I've definitely had better. The hummus was good- but didn't blow me away. W Ed also shared the whipped feta. I really loved the olive topping. The pita was soft and warm, which what you want! The space is nice and clean. I liked it, but would choose another option when I'm back at the Stanley.

I love Esters. I've tried a ton of dishes there and honestly nothing has been a disappointment…read more Some of my favorites are Esters nachos, the of the earth pizza, and the chicken Caesar wrap with bbq chicken. Their salads are also always so good. The produce is super fresh and their combos are usually surprising. For example, I just recently had their seasonal green goddess salad and it had farfalle pasta noodles which was so fun. Some of their menu is seasonal, so get what you like before it rotates out! The Oneida park spot is really cute. I love the interior and they have a great covered patio for more all-weather seating. Parking is always fairly easy as you can park in the nearby neighborhoods if needed.

We stopped by Esters Oneida Park on a Friday evening around 6 p.m., and the place was pretty busy…read more There was about a 20-minute wait, but it went by quickly since we were able to grab drinks at the bar and hang out outside while waiting for our table. The whole atmosphere here is very family-friendly. There's a large open outdoor area where kids were running around and playing, and being right next to a soft serve spot makes it even better for families. Inside, it had a great sports bar vibe without feeling overwhelming. They had all the NBA and NHL playoff games on, and I could easily see myself coming back here to catch a game and grab food with friends. The beer selection was also solid, with a nice variety of local breweries and ciders. For food, we started with the roni rolls, which were really good. The portion isn't huge, but it's perfect for sharing between 2-4 people. The menu mentions allowing extra time for them to come out, but ours arrived surprisingly quickly. We also split a half Caesar salad, which was pretty standard but worked well as a lighter course between appetizers and pizza. The highlight was definitely the Catapult pizza -- really flavorful and absolutely worth ordering. Would definitely recommend the pizzas here overall. For dessert, we went with the brownie skillet sundae based on our waiter's recommendation. It's basically like a smaller brownie version of a pizookie. The edges were a little overdone from the hot skillet, but overall it was still really good. If you're a brownie fan or just have a sweet tooth, it's definitely worth trying. Great energy, great setup for families and sports fans alike, and a place I'd happily come back to.