Dined at Elway's recently as our guests wanted to have steak downtown and it was recommended by several in the area. While located in the Ritz, it was not pretentious at all and actually much more casual than expected. We had no issues getting a reservation for dinner that evening and were seated right away upon arrival. Our server was very nice, albeit she seemed a little off her game when we ordered and pouring our wine. Our food was correct, but I initially wasn't sure if everything would come out correctly, but it did! During the service, the other wait staff didn't get the memo that we had bottled still and sparkling water, so we had to contiunally remind them of that so they wouldn't just fill up our water with tap water. Our server did mention this to the other waitstaff, but I guess they kept forgetting. Typically when you order bottles of wine, the staff will pour it for you, but there were a couple of times when we had to do it ourselves since our server wasn't around. Not that big of a deal, but for a fine dining restaurant, you'd expect that they are more attentive. I also had to ask for a fork when my dinner arrived; they gave everyone else a new fork, but me! The bread at the table includes pretzel bread which is oh so yummy. We also were able to request some gluten free bread which was nice as well. For appetizers, we had the grilled artichoke and crab cakes. The crab cakes were great and while I didn't eat the artichoke, the others in the party thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the filet with blue cheese butter on the side and it was delicious. Cooked perfectly medium rare and a very good portion. Along with the filet, I also had a baked potato as a side. For the table, we had broccoli with cheese sauce, au gratin potatoes, thai brussel sprouts, and creamed corn. Everything was delicious and I actually took my filet and potato to go (which heated up nicely the next day). For dessert, I had the strawberry cheesecake. I was expecting a slide rather than a round piece of cheesecake, but it still satisfied my sweet tooth. Overall, we all really enjoyed the food and while there were some hiccups in the service, it wouldn't stop me from coming back. I wouldn't expect the ultimate fine dining experience, but quality food and good service. read more

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Very unimpressed. Took just over 90 minutes to get our food. Steaks came out warm to the touch with juices that had already started to congeal. No follow-up from staff during our meal. Steaks might have been good, but there is no way to know. Not worth what it cost. Far better option for that kind of money. read more

We've been going to Elway's for the past 7 years. This time we were disappointed. Steaks did not have any flavor, truffle fries were cold. However, the creamed spinach and au gratin potatoes were very good. Service was ok, nothing exceptional. Ambiance is very casual, you can wear just about anything. Dessert looked like a blob of day old pie! read more

ELWAY'S Downtown - This is their key lime pie to go - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Went here for Mother's Day brunch. So upsetting our server was so flustered, they were short staffed and we didn't receive any of the 4 appetizers we ordered. The server was so focused on servicing another larger table. So sad because this was a yearly Mother's Day tradition in our family and sad to say we won't be back again read more

Good food- Service fluctuated between good and bad. Just the two of us came here straight off of a long flight. I read another review that said if there's only 2 of you it's hard to get service. I think they're right. At first we were greeted by two different wait staff saying they'd both be serving us. The bread came out right away along with our drinks. After that it was like making eye contact with someone who was avoiding you- for about half an hour. I was unhappy with the John's salad I had ordered- it used iceberg lettuce. What kind of high-end restaurant serves a salad with iceberg lettuce? We exchanged that for lamb fondue- and had really good service from there on. We ended up ordering- lamb fondue, Brussels hash, asparagus, steak filet, baked potato (that comes with small bowls of all the fixings). We were pleased with our choices- and even with the bizarre service, we would still go back. read more

It was nice to have this restaurant located in the hotel where we were staying. We have eaten here several times. We were here this time during lunch. Menu is limited. I had the BLTA with house French fries. Hubby had the ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH with fresh fruit. A little pricey but the food is delicious and the service is always exceptional. read more

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Another time I wish a half star was possible. Service is amazing, truly. Huge wine/liquor selection with expert help should you want it. Highlight for me was the tempura brussel sprouts. The steak was cooked perfectly but honestly I have had better tasting steaks for a much lower cost. I don't know what it was exactly, maybe just not the best filet that night. Who knows. Dessert was a little underwhelming for me. The "ding dong" was extremely rich but perhaps too much so. The overwhelming cocoa in it actually irritated my mouth I think. Overall it's an expensive restaurant and great for a special night if you want to feel pampered. read more

Great service, friendly staff, and clean... the food was good but nothing spectacular about any of it. Nothing was bad but nothing stood out either. Prices were typical for a steakhouse but portions were smaller than average. read more

Me and my spouse visited here while in Denver for our anniversary. My wife went ahead and reserved us a table as well as found this place on Yelp! From the moment we walked in, the customer service as well as the decor were simply amazing! Our waiter was the best!! He really ensured that we enjoyed ourselves with our food selection, places to ski around Denver, and cool facts about the city of Denver. The food price was as expected but most of all it was worth every penny. They even gave us an amazing gift at the end. read more

ELWAY'S Downtown - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Overpriced and lacking in quality. Filet was not what I expected. Too chewy and definitely felt like a cheaper cut. Some kind of sauce comes on it as well which I thought was odd. I'm not a fan of any steak sauce unless someone requests it. This came with some sort of sweet tasting sauce on it. read more

Important to note: I went to lunch here and NOT dinner. I'm sure dinner at Elway's is a much different experience. We arrived around 2:30, the restaurant was dead. They had a very limited menu and claimed they only were serving brunch and a limited lunch menu. The steak frites was rather small and overpriced for a lunch item, chicken sandwich was undercooked. However the truffle fries were delicious! Would return, but maybe only for dinner. read more

Located inside Ritz Carlton Denver, this elegant steakhouse serves breakfast and lunch and dinner. I would say it's a solid 5 star for breakfast but 3 star for dinner. For breakfast, they make fresh fruit smoothies, orange juice is one of the best! Each item we ordered was cooked to perfection from kids waffles/pancakes to breakfast potatoes and meat. Our server on both days was excellent. Dinner was a different experience. While the food and wine is pretty pricy, the taste is just ok. I appreciated decent vegetarian options. The bread basket has nice pretzel bread. For starter I tried charred red pepper soup which was very tart. Truffled Beet salad with mozzarella was very good. Hubby ordered filet with blue cheese butter which was not that great. They do offer kids menu which has decent options. For sides we had scalloped potatoes which was good and baked potato which was not that good. Wine mark up is crazy and they offer 1 oz, 3 oz and 6 oz pours. Our server for dinner was 3 star just like the food. read more

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We were celebrating my friends 50TH Birthday while in town for the Broncos game. We were quickly welcomed by the hostess who also took our jackets. As soon as we sat down our server, Tess arrived for drinks and immediately wished our friend a Happy Birthday! Tess was extremely attentive and friendly! Our food was outstanding, we got the spicy steak chili 10/10, caesar salad (very good and shareable) and the Butternut Squash Soup (not my favorite but my friend loved it) fresh bread and butter (always a win). We all got different steaks which were fantastic, cooked to perfection. We all shared sides, Au gratin potatoes, asparagus, and the broccoli and cheese. Finishing off the meal was crème brûlée with fresh fruit and chocolate! The entire experience was amazing and we will be returning our next trip to Denver! Thanks Tess for taking such great care of us! read more

Traditional steakhouse. We tried to order their specialities off the menu. Elways salad was delish. It had a unique dressing apparently that is Elways favorite. Our waiter suggested the steak and potatoes and a side potato. We clearly enjoyed the carbs on this trip. All very good. The steak was a bit heavy on pepper. A neighboring table said that was normal for the establishment. Would visit again.. read more

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I attended a private work event at this restaurant. We got complimentary validated valet parking (I think bc we ate at elways? Or cuz it was prepaid by work?) to the ritz Carlton that the restaurant is located in. Otherwise metered street parking is available We got our own private room with a large dining table Here's what I tried: Complimentary bread: tasty with the butter! Lamb fondue: this was a huge hit- the lamb was so tender and tasty! Group favorite Tuna tartar: this was a tiny portion but sooo good. The guac was delicious as well Truffle fries: this was aiight, probably wouldn't get again Asparagus: nothing special about this one, not much flavor Au gratin potatoes: this was ok, very oniony Lobster mac and cheese: huge disappointment, not very flavorful, wouldn't get again 16 oz rib eye cooked medium rare with peppercorn sauce ($69?)this was deeeeelicious! Cooked to perfection. Peppercorn sauce amazing as well Lobster tail with butter ($38?): this was really tasty too!! I tried my friends sirloin which was delicious as well Mock tails were sugary and not bad Key lime pie: meh not really my thing Cheesecake: super tasty!! Chocolate cake: not bad Chocolate chip cookie: the best of the desserts! Definitely would come here for suuuuper special occasions! read more

Came for NYE dinner & it was super fun! They had a dj and a photo booth in the lobby. Our server was amazing and knowledgeable. I ordered Veuve and he explained the story of Widow Clicquot and was passionate about sharing it. All of the appetizers especially the artichoke were so good. I ordered the salmon which had so much flavor and was actually so big I couldn't finish it. The vibe was perfect for NYE! Def recommend read more

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We came here for a celebration dinner and was taken back a bit by the great level of service. The food was delicious, I had the Salmon which was absolutely amazing. It had some shrimp on top and a great sized serving. I ended the meal with a great slice of strawberry cheesecake which looked just as good as it taste read more

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Service was pretty good especially considering they were short staffed. They probably should not have sat the customers when they're selling prime and service at a premium. My steak was cold, baked potato was room temp and broccoli was warm. Most likely it sat awhile before someone could serve it. They comped my wine which was nice but an expensive meal for something I could make better at home. Ambiance is nothing special. read more

Everything I ate at Elway's was great!!! The Lamb chop Fondue would of been great as a meal by itself, but that was just fir starters!! read more

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Anniversary Dinner Date destination of the year!!! Made reservations on OpenTable with special request and the staff and everyone were very attentive and made us feel like our special day was all that mattered! From complimentary valet, to the hostess, to our waiter, and even the manager... everyone was more than welcoming, friendly, and examples of the best customer service! The Chicken and Corn Chowder was out of this world!!! Definitely suggest it as an appetizer and the portion was HUGE! The steaks are highly recommended here but be prepared for a lot of char! I like it but some may be skeptics. For dessert they surprised us with a complimentary brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and customized chocolates which added a beautiful touch to an already beautiful evening. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a nice evening over amazing food and cocktails! read more

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It was OK. Appetizers were good. It took a long time for the Entrees to arrive, and they were warm, but not hot. No one checked on us during the long wait for our main course. We didn't have enough time for dessert, so we left. I don't think we will be going back. read more

We went to this restaurant for my sons birthday- he is a big Broncos fan. When the bill came, we split the bill three ways. My card was denied , and I've been waiting 4 days for the pending status to drop off. I found out tonight that the staff charged my card for the right amount, ( 158) then for 278.00, which was denied. They also screwed up the charge card on my ex husband. Food was good, not great for the price you pay. When I spoke with two different managers they were not helpful. My 278.00 was in limbo for 4 days - I didn't have access to it. I would not return again due to this experience. read more

Came here for a catered event, but the choices were expansive. In short, everything was really good. This is a top-notch steak house. They also cooked salmon perfectly medium rare when asked, and it's smothered with crab. All the sides were excellent and desert, too. The apps included lobster sliders (could have used more lobster and less slider). The ahi on crackers were good and not at all fishy. The wait staff is beyond accommodating and on top of things. We ate at a nearby famous steakhouse chain, and Elway's was better. read more

I only had drinks here, so I can't review the food. The drinks were excellent though. And the service was great. Terry was our main server for our large group happy hours. He remembered my drink the next day, which I think is a nice gesture. So friendly and nice. Great atmosphere and service! read more

When I provided feedback about my lunch experience, Elway's invited me back to try again, and they succeeded wonderfully. The evening dining experience was terrific from beginning to end. Restaurants, like all of us, can make mistakes. Kudos to Elway's for being open to feedback and correcting their mistake. I'm grateful. read more

Timely seating for our reservation and drinks came out in good time. Costco bread rolls & jalapeño cheddar bread. Appetizers: wedge salad swimming in dressing, excellent roasted artichoke. Then we got a refresh of drinks and waited.... And waited... and waited. Steaks came - I have only sent something back once in my life but decided the fully charred on one side and raw in the middle $60 tenderloin was, unfortunately, ruined. Another tenderloin ordered at the table was good but a medium rare when ordered as a medium. Bone in strip was ok, a little chewy (after bringing out the wrong steak which the server noticed on his own). Best steak was the rib eye. Sides: skip the weird battered and fried brussels- they were whole big sprouts, oily and inedible. Again oily and disappointing potatoes au gratin. Nice sautéed mushrooms and baked potato. Then we waited again. Asked for the check. The waiter knew we were clearly disappointed. Offered a free dessert since a birthday in the group was noted during the reservation. Then proceeded to chat with another table for 15 min. Long enough that my very laid back husband got up, interrupted and asked again for the check as our kids slumped at the table. Waiter offered the dessert to go. He graciously took a round of drinks and my ashen steak off the check. It was clear they over sold the seats for available help in the kitchen, the waiter reported this happens after Broncos home games so be wary and check the timing. Hope we caught them on a bad day but for the very, very expensive price we will certainly not be giving it another chance. The are plenty of other steakhouses in Denver. read more

This is one where I wish there were half-star ratings. The food tonight was decent. The steak was competently prepared although maybe more medium than medium rare, but you know what? it was absolutely delicious, so no issues there. Could be my eyes. I'm getting older and the lighting matched the mood. I also got the Brussels Sprouts. You guys, those were really good. My big issue here was service and price. I don't mind paying for a meal, and do enjoy fine dining. I sat at the bar (single rider, didn't want to take up a table) and the staff was extremely pleasant, but not attentive. The food took quite a bit of time to arrive, but again it was well prepared. The larger issue was price. For what I paid, I would have expected better and faster service. I'm not sure if it's because the location is in the Ritz, but there are some absolutely incredible eateries both east and west of this place that blow their food offerings out of the park while offering a much more reasonable price. I am glad I went, but I do not intend to return. read more

The food was really good! However the one star was that I had to fight gnats the entire time we dined. Not ok Ritz-Carlton. We had the two egg breakfast and the Colorado. The breakfast potatoes were very good. The fruit had a good presentation. The orange juice came out very cold like I love! read more

ELWAY'S Downtown - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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BBBOOOOOORRRIIINNNGGG. About 7 years ago I wrote a review and talked all about how good the tenderloin and Caesar salad with extra anchovies was for lunch at Elway's. Went in yesterday and had the identical experience 7 years later. Having had this Groundhog Day experience has convinced me that Elway's serves up just about the cheapest and best steak meal in Denver. For under $25 you get a truly delicious 7 oz tenderloin and an excellent Caesar salad accompanied by a seine net sized bucket of anchovies--if ya want 'em. That's enough salt and protein to last you for about a month 'o meals. And hey, it's in the Ritz downtown so we're talking about some definite stylin' going on. Along with too many lawyers (uh, that would be more than 1:), some suits and hi-top-booted women, and finishing up with some vacationing couples, Elway's certainly knows how to put on the Ritz . . . uh, so to speak. Check it out when you want what turns out to be a great deal on a sweet piece of meat. Yours, carnivorously, David "Medium Rare" M. read more

The ambiance was perfect. I had the sea bass and it was wonderful- a little oily but good! My husband had the short rib and he said it was delicious. I was a little bummed out that the short rib wasn't gluten free because it looked amazing! Our server was very kind and attentive. 4 stars because I wish they had more options for people with dietary restrictions. read more

My husband made a reservation for 3/19 a month in advance on 2/16. Today Elway's called and said they moved our reservation to the bar because they have a big party coming in. No one wants to eat at a bar top when they made a reservation for a table....much less for an important event like our 10 year anniversary. My husband talked to Josephine and explained it was for a special occasion...she said there was nothing they could do. I disagree, you can honor your reservations. I am so disappointed with the way they treat their guests. I wouldn't recommend counting on Elway's for a celebration....they may just cancel your reservation. read more

We went here for our 1 year anniversary. First off I would like to say that our waiter Tommy was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Not only was her super attentive but he was so kind that it was actually the best experience I have ever had. He made the whole experience just a 10/10. He was wonderful! And not to mention the food was delicious! And the whole ambience was just great. A wonderful place to eat. And if you can get Tommy as your waiter. read more

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I don't know if its because I have had alot of steaks in my life or what but I wasn't overly impressed. The service was good but the food was just okay. I ordered the ribeye which was cooked medium with a char on the outside. It was cooked well but the quality of meat was not. The crab fried rice didn't have much crab and the crab cakes were filled with fillers. Overall it was a good meal but I had higher hopes. read more

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Enjoyed breakfast at Elways twice during my stay at the RC-Denver. The space is a large modern steakhouse-wine bar. There's an impressive semi-circular multi story glass wine rack in center rear of the dining room. The crab eggs benedict is savory and perfectly prepared. Whoever whipped up the hollandaise sauce is a master! Nice job..perfect eggs benedict. Sweet juicy fruit and good coffee brew made the breakfast supremely delicious. Thanks to Charlie (our server). Charlie was extremely polite, efficient, and a terrific waiter. I'll return to Elways for another delicious meal. read more

ELWAY'S Downtown - I broke the yoke before snapping the pic..Sorry! Crab eggs benedict is delicious. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Had such a beautiful meal here. Went for breakfast a few weeks ago while in town for work. I was greeted by Jillian who was just fantastic. She was personable, sweet, and makes a killer Bloody Mary. I had some toast and the truffle fries (delish). I was so impressed by the food and service. I will def be back to chat with Jillian, she was the highlight of my trip! read more

We had an amazing experience at Elways Downtown location in the Ritz-Carlton! We were staying overnight in Denver for our "babymoon" and happened to mention that to them ahead of time, and they packed our table with stuffed animals and favors for the baby! On top of that they sent us home with dessert on the house! I had the special salmon and my husband had the 8oz filet and we were both incredibly happy with our meals and the sides and appetizers we ordered as well. Staff was super friendly and lovely, especially our server Anna who made our night so special! Will definitely make the drive to return for special occasions in the future! read more

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This place has lost its nostalgia. I would like to see the inside updated as well as the menu. The food was good just not great. I was here around 10 years ago and it was quite the experience. This last visit was OK just not what it used to be. Staff were friendly and attentive. read more

On our way to Beaver Creek to ski as part of our way to celebrate our 25th anniversary, we dine at Elway's downtown Denver, the food absolutely delicious, the service fantastic, two week later we also dine at Elway's in Vail, the menu is slightly different, but the food was also very good, the service definitely much better in Denver. Ambience different obviously due to the locations.. read more

ELWAY'S Downtown - Our 25th anniversary at Elway's downtown Denver, absolutely everything was perfect! Fantastic service and truly delicious food. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Everything about Elway's is DELICIOUS. Every app and entree just got better. The lamb was the best I've ever tasted. The salmon was so very good. The food came out hot and you didn't have to wait long for the food. Everyone loved their food no complaints. It's a little pricey but worth it. I would definitely do a group dinner here again. read more

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I have been an Elways fan for decades - Vail, Cherry Creek and the Ritz locations. Service was very nice and attentive - food was both overpriced and mediocre. I understand that the costs of operating high end restaurants have gone up substantially over the past 2 years but this seems a bit over the top in increases. The lamb chop fondue - an always favorite of mine - came out medium well and dry. My wife sea bass was a bit off and really salty. She sent it back and ordered a lobster tail in its place. Coupled with seeming exorbitantly overpriced and mediocre quality - we would be hard pressed to return. read more