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    ELWAY'S Downtown

    3.7 (716 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Erin S.

    Quick stop in for a drink before a dinner reservation nearby. I have never been to Elway's before and although I did not try any of the food, I'm sure it is divine. I tried the Peach Bourbon Smash and it was an interesting mix of tastes. It was ok and at $21, one drink was plenty for me. I did enjoy the Palisade Peach wedge on the side -- always nice to support local Coloradans. Service and ambiance were great, as expected. I am looking forward to going back and trying the food menu.

    Bloody Mary.. better in person than the pic!
    Brittany C.

    Elway's was on our list because we are Broncos fans visiting from out of state and you know, who doesn't love John Elway? Anyway, we came for brunch on a Sunday and made reservations thru Open Table. Given the time of year, it wasn't very busy. The restaurant gives an upscale but welcoming vibe. Our server Andy let us ask him 1,000 questions about the menu and recommendations and he didn't seem bothered one bit. He actually was very friendly, engaged, honest, and a great server. One of his recommendations was the steak burrito, which coming from CA I wasn't sure I wanted because CA makes great burritos already.. but, I went with it. Oh my gosh.. The steak burrito 5/5.. juicy, good, tons of flavor and lots of steak, needed no sauce at all. Best steak burrito I think I've had. French toast with apple compote 5/5 the chantilly cream and the airy good French toast were great together. Yum. 5/5 Colorado morning breakfast with the turkey sausage option w/a side of avocado 5/5 Out order took a bit to come out so he gave us pastries and fruit to help which was kind and appreciated. I'd also like to note I did ask about the crab Benedict and they gave me the option to order it (it wasn't on this menu anymore). Bloody Mary 5/5... my mom loved it. Great flavor not too spicy, not watery but not thick. One of the best bloody's. Hugo spritz 5/5... okay this was refreshing, a little strong, and comes with a big rosemary garnish which is perfect. I'd order again. We were so pleased with the food, service, and kindness of this restaurant I'd hope to bring my family back when visiting again. Thanks, Andy!

    Ribeye steak
    Josh Y.

    Fantastic ribeye steak. Good service. Great vibes. I was there with a group after a conference event. The restaurant was flexible with us and served a spontaneous group of 10+ people. My steak came out perfect medium rare. It was tender and flavorful. It was much better than the steak I had the next night at the capitol grille. Great steak = great review. I'm very picky about my steaks too. I'd come back sometime.

    Hammed A.

    Elway's Downtown was a good dining experience. Located in the lobby of The Ritz-Carlton, Denver, it is centrally located to many city landmarks and major sporting fields. It is also within walking distance to 16th Street Mall. It is what you'd expect from an upscale steakhouse. However, their menu is diverse as they also offer breakfast and brunch. Unlike some steakhouses, they have a decent dessert menu. The customer service was good. I dined during late lunch, so the dining room was virtually empty. I had very good seating near the wine display. I ordered the steak breakfast burrito which was absolutely delicious. You can order it topped with sausage gravy or Colorado green chili. Overall, a very good experience and I will visit again when in the area.

    Mocktail Spritzer
    Samantha M.

    After a business event, a coup of us wanted to unwind and have a drink. This was my first time checking Elway's out and I definitely want to go back. It's a beautiful space in the gorgeous Ritz Carlton. The service was exceptional and my mocktail hit the spot. I peeked at their menu an d plan to come back the next time I'm in Denver.

    Lamb chop fondue with sweet potatoes
    Cheyenne C.

    I'm not sure if this is the airport one or not but Holy CRAP. We had this restaurant for the first time on Saturday and I haven't stopped talking about it! We had the lamb chop fondue, the corn/ chicken chowder, the Mac n cheese and the steak salad and it was all to die for ! Highly highly recommend checking this place out asap ! The service was so sweet, nice and helpful ! The airport restaurant itself was so nice inside and roomy ! Do yourself a favor and check this place out for the best, seasoned greatly steak and lamb chops !!!

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    Edie A.

    Hadn't been to Elway's at the Ritz in a while. Stopped in for a drink before dinner at another location. Entrance to Elway's is now only through the main lobby. We sat at the bar and were greeted and served immediately. I opted for a slightly dirty vodka Martini with plain olives (Tito's vodka, nothing special). I was surprised when we got the tab and discovered my drink was $23. I didn't even get the caviar-stuffed olives. The ambiance was nice and relaxing, they provided us with a trio of snacks (mixed nuts, potato chips, and wasabi peas), and my friend had never been to Elway's, so the price was more for the experience.

    Elway's steak salad
    Sonja A.

    This was a first to Elway's downtown and boy how impressive is this place? Yes, the food is a bit on the pricey side (a la carte menu) but it is also very, very fantastic. We came here to celebrate my son's birthday in February and the fun part (for me) was as we were greeted by the hostess, she handed my son a signed photo from John Elway (prolly a facsimile). I think I was more stoked than he was. For dinner my son ordered the Rib-eye. I wasn't doing so well so ended up with soup and salad. Neither of us were disappointed. His rib eye was cooked as ordered, medium. I figured it was pretty darn tasty as he polished off all 22oz. I had the soup of the day, which was a Chicken Tortilla and it was excellent. It comes with the usje toppings, cheese, chips and sour cream. Our waitress was fabulous and even though it was busy with many patrons, it didn't seem too loud. Didn't notice anyway. The bathrooms are shared with the hotel and they are kept in excellent condition. Clean is key! The only downside was the parking situation. It being downtown was expected but the garage across the street (south side) had a different way to enter (call a number and speak to an automated agent with Q&A. Like, I just want to park please.) Anyway the garage closed up before we were done with dinner so we had to walk around to the other south side and get help from security. Totally spaced the valet option so definitely will try this next time. And of course would highly recommend doing such.

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    Jack D.

    This is an exquisitely cool bar at the Ritz in the sterile steel empty lot wasteland of downtown Denver. Brilliant service and very cool individual black booths (a good option when not wanting the steak house attached). The chicken wings looked great but sadly lacked the addicting flavor of its rivals. Great wedge salad. Would have liked a steak, but not at $75 thanks at a zenned up sports bar. Definitely this spot about the only option in immediate area for those lost in translation nights.

    Timothy M.

    Overall the experience was very pleasant. The service was incredible and the environment was perfect for a fun night out. As for the food and drinks. The steak and sides were amazing. The cocktails were decent. I would recommend sticking with what's in the menu and not venturing off to a crafted drink. I highly recommend this place to everyone.

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    Tiffany A.

    Beautiful service, beautiful dining. Delicious food & drinks. Located inside the Ritz lobby

    Slavizza G.

    Service was great, we had a bigger group since we were attending a conference, every recommendation was great we got a filet , delicious truffle fries and excellent wine list . Inside the Ritz

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    Leslee was our server and she was fantastic. My wife and I share the same birthday and Leslee made it so special. The ambiance and vibes of the new redesign were on point. The menus and atmosphere really make this feel like the true special restaurant date night. The food is honestly really good portions. The filet and ribeye w/lobster tail really hit the spot.

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