Ok this place is AMAZING! We came here for my husbands birthday and the service was just absolutely fantastic. We had the bone marrow and the clam chowder fritters to start. Let me tell you they were both so good we barely had any room for our entrees. The salmon was great and my husband loved the bison. Lucas is a superstar and makes a mean martini. read more

I almost didn't order the bison bone marrow, and I'm so happy I went with it. You need to order it. Clam chowder fritters I could've done without. They were a little dry for me, but that's totally personal preference. Bison short rip was phenomenal, but the show stopper was the mashed potatoes. So smooth I wish I could bring them to Thanksgiving. You need to get the sticky toffee pudding as well, it was pretty sweet but so good. I liked this place a lot, one thing that threw me off was there was a 7% livable wage fee on the check that wasn't included in the tip. Felt odd to be added on without an explanation and in addition to a tip. read more

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Went here during Denver Restaurant Week with some fellow Yelpies since none of us had tried this place before, and it seemed like a good opportunity to check it out. First, the service was excellent. Staff were attentive, friendly, and everything came out at a good pace. No complaints there. As for the food, we ended up trying pretty much everything on the restaurant week menu, and unfortunately the overall theme seemed to be a lack of seasoning and flavor. For the first course, the standout for me was the bison bone marrow. It was rich, buttery, and easily the most flavorful dish of the round. The lamb bolognese was the weakest of the starters. The lamb itself was tender and the bolognese flavor was present, but it was still a bit bland. The saffron ricotta also felt unnecessary and gave the dish a slightly odd flavor combination. For the second course, we tried the bison short rib, duck confit, and Faroe Island salmon. The bison short rib was very tender, but again under seasoned. The leek and Yukon pommes that came with it had a gummy, almost paste-like texture that wasn't very appealing. The salmon also lacked seasoning and was unfortunately dry but the crispy skin was honestly the best part of that dish. The duck confit probably had the most flavor overall and was cooked well, but the grits served with it seemed undercooked and also needed salt. For dessert, things improved a bit. The sticky toffee pudding was the best of the three and a solid way to end the meal. The mango and ginger sorbet had a nice idea behind it but the fruit flavor came across pretty weak. The flourless chocolate torte was decent, though personally a bit too rich and chocolate heavy for my taste. Overall, great service and a nice opportunity to try the restaurant during restaurant week. read more

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Service at Duo was unmatched, server was very attentive and nice. We got the buttermilk fried chicken, dill gnocchi and salmon. The dill gnocchi was incredible and out of the three was our favorite. Highly recommend this farm to table restaurant!! read more

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We went here for brunch and sat outside. The food was delicious and unique. The service was quick.

We were here for restaurant week as a Yelpie crew ready to taste and discover a new spot! Ambiance was classic and not too fancy. Service was attentive and they coursed about the meal well. Although the dishes looked like they would be flavor packed, the flavor was just not there. Salt would have taken it to a better level. The grits were completely flavorless although they looked like they would be good. Favorites were the toffee pudding and crab fritter. They do add a livable wage tax as well. For the price, I would have higher expectations. read more

Selected Duo for the first restaurant to try for 5280's Denver's Restaurant Week for 2025. This restaurant was selected based on its recommendation from the Westword's 100 Best Restaurants in Denver. Upon entering I really enjoyed the set up and decor which embraced the farm to table menu. My experience was very meh and underwhelming. The dishes selected sounded incredible but were really average on plate. I selected the lamb bolognese as my first course. This was tasty but the pasta was a little undercooked and crunchy. For my main dish, I selected the Lion's Mane Mushrooms. The tempura mushrooms were prepared well, and while the flavors of the squash, pesto, orange and bean dahl were fine, they did not mesh well with the tempura prepared mushrooms. The dish in and of itself was fine, but I was expected more of an incredible experience for $55 rather than just a typical meal I'd expect at some chain restaurant. For dessert, the flourless chocolate torte was the only choice for me. The rosemary ice cream was the best feature of the night. Sad to say, I have had better tortes from other restaurants. Our server was very sweet, but the time between course 1 and course 2 was over a half an hour. Again, forgiving to the server knowing that this was the first night of Restaurant Week. I would try Duo again to see how their regular menu plays out. FYI - there is a liveable wage gratuity for kitchen staff added to all bills. read more

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I stumbled upon Duo while looking for a Sunday brunch without a waitlist a mile long, and was so pleasantly surprised with the experience! Everything looks amazing on their menu, but I loved the spring hash and the egg in a basket. I will definitely be back to try their dinner menu. read more

Came here for restaurant week a couple months ago and everything was very tasty! It's the perfect farm to table restaurant to visit if you are in the area. Our service was very nice and answered all of our questions. We got one of everyone off the restaurant week menu to be able to try a wide verity for things. Everything was super delicious and we were super full by the time we left. I want to come back to check out their regular menu! read more

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I've never had a bad meal here!!! Everything is so fresh, seasoned perfectly, and the sauces! Oh My!!! Had Valentines 4 course meal. We ordered opposites and shared. Elk was amazing and the gnocchi and buffalo was excellent! You must try Tyler's amazing dishes! read more

Food looked great, but the seasoning and technique were disappointing. I ordered the Lion's mane mushrooms and they were tough, overcooked, and lacked flavor. The quinoa cakes they were presented on top of lacked seasoning as well. I ordered the sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The ice cream and sauce were delicious. The cake itself lacked flavor. read more

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I went in with high expectations because of all the hype of this farm to table restaurant, sadly, there were more misses than hits. I realize opening night of Restaurant Week can be challenging so I am a forgiving dinner in those circumstances. We were seated quickly and our server took our drink order right away. She also informed us of the kitchen's preference to take our order for all three courses at once and they would time the meal, so that was great. My cocktail, the Wise Man, was a smooth blend of tequila, mezcal, lime, sparkling wine, and sage. This is where things started to stall. The restaurant was not full at the time, but tickets were backing up in the kitchen. It took about twenty minutes to get our appetizer course, which was reasonable even though mine was a mostly cold course of smoked trout toast (very good, highly recommend). It took another forty-five minutes before we got our entrees. I went with the special from their regular menu, the Duo of Lamb - two pomegranate lamb ribs and a lamb meatball on a bed of saffron couscous. There was an interesting cinnamon like spice on the dish that overpowered most of the items (I believe it was the urfa biber labneh). The flourless chocolate torte was rich like a brownie and the rosemary ice cream and cardamom poached pear were a nice complement. Head's up. Duo also charges a living wage for kitchen staff. The food was fine but not necessarily something I would crave or go back for. Perhaps it was just an off night. read more

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Went here on a Sunday afternoon with a reservation and had no issues with it! We were also given the option to sit inside as the reservation was for the patio. We ordered the brisket Benedict (replaced the potatoes for a salad) and the French toast and everything was eaten! The restaurant had a french toast and really like that they have a small patio section. The service was fast and easy and liked our server! read more

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We had a birthday celebration for my best friend of 35 years at Duo, it was a blast. So fresh and so balanced, you can tell they take a lot of pride in their creations. Top notch. If I could give it 11 stars I would! Love how they have an open kitchen so I can see how the magic happens. Excellent service and drinks as well, they even brought out a lil b-day treat for my friend. read more

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If you enjoy a trendy, liberal, woke, and progressive dining atmosphere, Duo Restaurant will be right up your alley. It definitely caters to a certain Denver crowd that appreciates that vibe. When we walked in, we noticed a strong sewage-like smell that was hard to ignore, which set a rough tone for the evening. Thankfully, the staff was very friendly and the food itself was excellent, with creative dishes, fresh ingredients, and nice presentation. What really threw me off was the 7% "Cost of Living" surcharge automatically added to the bill. While I understand restaurants have rising expenses, it feels unfair to pass that directly to customers instead of including it in menu prices. Transparency goes a long way, and this fee left a bad taste after an otherwise good meal. In short: good food and kind staff, but questionable add-ons and an atmosphere that might not appeal to everyone. read more

Such a cute spot...not to big not to small! My husband and I came for brunch, and it did not disappoint. Biscuits and gravy and smoked trout toast...so good!! Service was spot on, and the dinner me u looked amazing as well. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Interesting place. Very cool venue, waitress was fabulous, entrees were delicious, as were dessert and wine. Appetizers left something to be desired (prawns were way too salty, salad was way too bitter) but otherwise very solid meal & very solid spot read more

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I went here with a group of 6 for brunch. We had reservations and were seated right away. I ordered the biscuits and gravy and thought they were really good. The table ordered coffee and didn't realize we'd be charged by the pot until the bill came. We had a couple of misses....I ordered a mimosa that I didn't get and there was an issue with the bill, but overall good. read more

Duo Restaurant - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Finally had the opportunity to try this place in my neighborhood for brunch. Service was a bit slow but attentive. Place was busy so not too surprising. The restaurant was hot and stuffy, it's winter we're wearing sweaters and boots and we were sweating. I find this to be common in Denver for some reason. I got the croque madame, loved everything about it except the sauce. It was watery and had no flavor. Not sure what it was but not béchamel. My friend had another egg dish, her portion was twice my size, very inconsistent. Would give it another try because the brunch menu looked good. read more

My husband and I went to Duo for brunch on Sunday. We made reservations, which is a must on the weekends. It was packed. Our server was very friendly and the food is amazing. The food took a while to come out but like I said, it was very busy. That is my only complaint. The restaurant is cozy and the exposed brick gives it an industrial feel. read more

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Nice cute spot in LoHi. Convenient location and good French and south inspired options for brunch - cider pork Benedict Really good for what it is. I wish the pork had more layers of flavors. The dressing was awesome - croque madame 100%. Highly recommend! Dressing was yummy too - scone Pastry available for brunch too. A nice plus Friendly service read more

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Food was amazing! I had the biscuits and gravy for brunch. Can't wait to go there for a dinner. Only thing that wasn't great imo was the coffee read more

This will be a mixed review. We had dinner there Sat. 4/26/25. The atmosphere was nice. The food was delicious. We had the Bison and the Scallops for main entrees. Apps were good. Where Duo really falls on its face is the service. It was awful. Especially for a place where the entrees are $40+ each. It was just so painfully slow. Everything took forever. We figured out that if a server ever showed up, we should be ready to order everything at once, or we might never see them again. We asked for bread and ordered apps, main course, and wine. After what seemed like an eternity and was probably 15-20 minutes, and no bread, I asked a different server to please bring the bread. I'll admit I snapped at her. It was just so unpleasant sitting there and being ignored for so long. This is where the story takes turn for the better. BIG SHOUT OUT to this server, Chelsea, who not even our server. Our server was a dud. Chelsea, by contrast, was super helpful and responsive and kind. She single-handedly flipped the experience from lousy to great. I apologized for snapping and she apologized for the bad service. Turns out Chelsea is a chef and a sommelier at a different restaurant. She was just pulling a few shifts at Duo. Once she got involved, the service improved, and as I mentioned, the food was excellent. I've read a few of the other reviews, a lot of them mention bad (slow) service, so I guess this place has a problem with that. I don't know if I would go back there. Maybe they'll train some better servers. read more

Duo Restaurant - Main dining room. Semi-open kitchen in the back. - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Came here for restaurant week and it did not disappoint! While the hostess didn't have the best attitude (and serious RBF), our server was incredibly nice and very attentive. Small space in what appears to be a very old building this we had a small table for two with a tiny bit of a lean from the old floor but not unreasonable or with annoying wobble. Drink #1 = the Dapper Apple (Leopold Bros. New York apple whiskey / Bear Creek spiced rum / salted caramel syrup / lemon / apple cider) = too sweet for my taste but a nice play on sweet and tart. Drink #2 = athletic club (Woody Creek bourbon / Velvet Falernum / Green Chartreuse / sweet vermouth) = SO SMOOTH. Great for any whiskey lover. App #1 = halibut collar (with bok choy / herb pistou / chili pepper vinaigrette) Delicious but have to watch out for bones with this cut. App #2 = apple celery root bisque (saba / fried sage / pickled sun chokes) = Pleasant and smooth; almost like a palette cleanser with hint of sweet Bonus app #3 = smoked white fish toast (Red Rock cod / butter brioche / trout roe / chive creme fraiche / pickled shallots) = Delicious smoked flavor; only would have preferred more of a crostini for a crunchy texture against the fish topping. Main #1 = bison short ribs (red wine braised / garlic pomme puree / roasted tomato / horseradish butter broccoli) = drool worthy. Garlicky mash with broccolini. The Demi glaze omg! Main #2 = red trout (With Shiitake mushrooms / cabbage / tamari dashi / Fresno ginger relish / rice puff) = Cooked to perfection with crispy skin and a harmonious broth. Dessert #1 = chocolate Frangelico tart (mascarpone whip / hazelnut praline / citrus glaze) = Decadent but light chocolate with a crispy crust and fluffy whip. Dessert #2 = lemon bar (vanilla meringue / candied pecans / blueberry lavender sauce) = Super tart for me (would have preferred a bit more of a crust to filling ratio for balance) but good flavor; the sauce was particularly on point (I wish I could recreate this to go on lemon pancakes!!!) Would've given it five stars except for there was a pretty funky and off-putting smell when we arrived (perhaps bad mop water???) couldn't quite place where the smell derived from but it was potent throughout the whole restaurant, the entire time. Hopefully just a fluke and rare scent-occurrence. Overall, I would happily dine here again! read more

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Booked a reservation here for when a friend came in town for work. Let me preface with the friend's brother is a Jame Beard Nominated chef so, he knows all the ins and outs of restaurants and I only dine with him as highly rated places. When we arrived, were seated quickly and the restaurant was about 1/4 full, as the night went on a few more tables filled up but, was by no means full. The waitress gave us an excessive amount of time to decide in our drinks before taking out drink order. We ordered drinks and then she came back for our app order (Hello, take both at once!) then she aired so long to revisit our table between the delivery of apps to the entree order that we were told all of our entrees were no longer available and the few tables before us had orders all that was left. So, two tables that came in after us, were able to place their ordered before us. Again, the place was not sold out from a seat perspective but, some how you are sold out of two different entrees. That is called piss poor planning, you didn't order enough food for reservations that you had on the books. Because there were no other entrees I was able to eat, I ended up getting a second serving of an app I already had. Luckily the gnocchi app was amazing. There are too many other places to experience in Denver. I will never coming back here again! And I don't recommend others go either, unless you are prepared to be disappointed. read more

Duo Restaurant - Bourbon cocktail - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Excellent service and food quality, we were in Denver for a week and eat there two times. The staff is passionate about the experience you have and is evident in the food and cocktails. We will definitely go back when we are in Denver again. read more

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Delish--recommend all these entrees. We got seated at the bar right away without reservation. Bartender was attentive. Bloody Mary not pictured was also best I've had. read more

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Definitely my new favourite brunch place in Denver. Cute restaurant, fast service, delicious food and you don't have to remember to make a reservation 3 weeks in advance. What's not to love? We tried the "sweet Sunday" which is a variation of eggs Benedict with the most delicious mushrooms I have ever had, sweet potatos and Swiss chard on grilled ciabatta served with roasted potatoes that will blow your mind. I normally sub out potatos for salad but so glad I didn't, they were unbelievably crispy and seasoned so well!! Don't even get me started on the banana foster French toast made with banana bread and topped with nuts, bananas and syrupy goodness. Waitstaff we're super attentive and food was served within 10 minutes of ordering. I am shocked this place isn't busier than it is! read more

Duo Restaurant - Banana foster French toast - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Wow! Absolutely recommend stopping by Duo for a dinner and I highly recommend coming hungry! We started with an appetizer (bacon wrapped asparagus) that was delicious and perfect to split between two people. For my main, I ordered the Airline Chicken (on recommendation from the server) and it was amazing! It was an extremely healthy portion so you definitely won't feel like you didn't get enough food. Plus I love how it came with both a grain and vegetable so you felt like you were getting a full meal. My friend had the Za'atar Lamb Meatballs for her main and she also loved it (again great portion sizes). We finished with the white chocolate - early grey tiramisu and it was definitely good, but not something I would probably order again but mostly because I don't love white chocolate. Finally, this place was great with my severe peanut & shellfish allergy. They are a seasonal menu so if you have allergies, and are here previously, I always recommend double checking because you don't know when they might add something you cannot eat. read more

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Exceptional! Duo always delivers flavorful dishes. I got the Trout and my husband got the pork chop. Both were excellent! This should be your next restaurant to hit up. read more

Wow! What an AMAZING brunch! This place is phenomenal. Highly recommend the Bloody Mary's and the egg sandwich with fennel sausage. Delish!

Very nice farm to table restaurant. Nicely appointed decor, with beautiful brick walls. Comfortable, relaxed setting. Although it can get loud. Visited for Restaurant Week and was impressed. The mussels and chorizo was absolutely delicious. The lamb meatball with couscous was disappointing -- lacked flavor and the menu warned about the dangers of consuming raw or undercooked meat. True to form the lamb meat was more raw than cooked - bright red tartare like. I would not order that again. Wife loved the red trout. Desserts were good, bread pudding a pleasant way to end the meal. Good wine list. Service was alright, just didn't seem to click with our server. . Street parking. read more

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Incredible food - but never going back. We had the most bizarre experience last night along with many other diners there. One of the servers was clearly under the influence of something. She was crying, dropping plates, coming back multiple times to ask what we ordered. We had to go to the bar 3 times to get our drinks from the bartender because she kept forgetting to bring them out. She was incredibly apologetic - to a point where every time she came to our table she broke down crying and apologizing. This did not just happen to our table, but every table she was waiting on. We felt terribly for the girl who claimed she had worked a double shift and had a 5 month old baby at home. The worst part about the whole experience was the lack of assistance she had from her coworkers who were clearly aware of the situation. For a high end restaurant with the average cost of an entree being ~$38, the customers should expect great service that meets the quality of the food. We kept hoping that her manager would send her home and another server could step in, but that never happened. Not only did her team not show up for her, but they did not show up for the restaurant as a whole. An unfortunate circumstance to say the least. read more

Delicious breakfast and Alyssa was a sweetheart. I got the sweet Sunday which was delicious. This place had mastered the crispy potato. I don't know how they do it but I would kill to find out. We sat outside and the weather was good but it's beautiful inside as well. I got a side of the sausage which was a patty sausage (my favorite) and it was insanely good. I would absolutely come back here to try other dishes. There's free parking everywhere and the surrounding area is really cool. read more

Wait here for Christmas Eve dinner with a few friends after Christmas in color at Waterworld, which sidenote is amazing! There was no wait and the ambience was perfect for the holiday. The food was delicious and served in a timely manner. We loved our cocktails and welcoming service from all the service crew at this restaurant, the food was delicious and met. Our specific dietary needs and palette preferences! Parking was pretty easy on the street and it was really easy to find. read more

Duo Restaurant - Mushroom entree - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The food was EXCELLENT. I ordered the chorizo scramble- wow! However, service was slooooowwwww. In addition, I know the "new norm" are back of house "livable wages" but this place charged 7%. I'm irritated even when these fees are 1-2%, but it is NOT the consumers responsibility to pay your employees. At 7% fee plus tip... your bill comes out to 27% more. For the fee alone... I likely won't be back. There's plenty of other great food with better service around. read more

Have been here countless times and every time I'm so happy with the food and experience. Most recently we went and both got the fried chicken dish. It was creative delicious and very flavorful. Also am obsessed with their breakfast. Highly recommend this restaurant and their chefs! read more

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SUBLIME! Food and service were amazing. My favorite part is the ambiance- very inviting and warm. Definitely will be coming here again!

This place is fantastic! Excellent food, excellent service...perfect spot in the highlands...we found a parking spot within a block so don't be scared off by that. We had the smoked trout appetizer, and scallops...everything was perfectly prepared and incredible depth of flavor. You will not be disappointed!!! read more

We had a wonderful anniversary dinner early on a Saturday evening. We enjoyed the small plates. The food was creative, delicious and just amazing. The service, Aline (?), was a pro and charming. The place's ambience is warm and inviting. That equals 5 stars. Congrats to all at Duo. Oh and that ice cream. Wow. read more