While seeking an exceptional location for lunch in Southeast Denver today, my assistant recommended…read moreCulinary Dropout, and it proved to be a magnificent discovery from start to finish! Upon arrival, I was immediately captivated by the venue's exterior, which features stunning, artful murals and inviting outdoor seating options. Stepping inside, the ambiance is remarkably fresh, pristine, and stylish. The decor is thoughtfully curated with charming, unique design touches, and the private seating areas offer a serene, perfectly comfortable atmosphere for a midday meal. The hospitality was top-tier in every respect. Our waitress, Summer, was so exceptionally warm, attentive, and gracious that I simply had to ask for her name. To begin, I ordered a Bloody Mary, which was expertly crafted, crisp, and utterly divine. I was also deeply impressed by their remarkably well-appointed wine list. For my main course, I selected the Smokehouse Hash. I was delighted when it arrived with impressive speed. It was a complete culinary triumph rich, beautifully seasoned, and prepared to absolute perfection. Between the spotless environment, vibrant artistic aesthetic, sublime cuisine, and Summer's stellar service, Culinary Dropout earns absolute full marks from me. A thoroughly marvelous experience I shall most certainly be returning

Food very good Service is good ambiance is very good…read more I love eating here. It's my #1 spot

If you want a yummy unique Denver biscuit breakfast experience -- this is your spot. Located inside…read morethe Stanley marketplace, you'll find Denver Biscuit Company. Not sure if you can make reservations, but the hubby and I walked-in without one. We chose to sit at the bar. I kid you not, the couple next to us ordered their food and it came out in less than 5 minutes. We were all impressed. The bar tender was our server, he made us delicious mimosas. They have an extensive drink list btw. If I was feeling extra fun, I would've ordered an espresso martini. Now to the main course, I opted for something different, "the K-Mack" which includes a Korean fried buttermilk chicken with a cabbage slaw and green onions. It was so good. My mouth is watering thinking about it again haha. Aside from our delicious brunch, the restaurant vibe screams Denver. Lots of decor, plants, art, different kind of seating. It's fun. It's welcoming. It's so Denver and I'm here for it.

It's been a few years since i've been to Denver but I remember stopping here last time I was in…read moretown. The staff were cool & friendly. Generally service was great. I ordered the pink pony club drink from the specials menu & the ellsworth w/ a side of hash browns for my entree. The sandwich was as good as I remember, however I didn't care for the hash browns. I love that they offer sweet and savory biscuits options and if biscuits aren't your thing they have quite a few other options for food.

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.

I recently dined at Annette, a charming little restaurant nestled in the Stanley Marketplace across…read morefrom Cheluna Brewery. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a great spot for a relaxed evening with someone you love. We tried a few dishes, and I have to say, everything was excellent, but the carrots and linguine stood out as our favorites. If you're planning a date night, I highly recommend making a reservation since it can get busy. The staff was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall enjoyable experience. We left feeling satisfied and happy, and I can't wait to return to explore more of their menu!

This was our first time visiting this restaurant and the food was amazing as well as the service…read moreand the cozy atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and attentive to the needs of the guests. We had such an excellent experience with our family celebrating a milestone at this establishment that it made the whole experience of the food and the friendly hospitality absolutely amazing!! Thank you Cattivella

Everything was just ok... food, service, atmosphere. Nothing stood out. We ordered off of the happy…read morehour menu and it was nothing to write home about; all standard Americanized Italian food. We had to ask for one persons food as it was completely forgotten and didn't come out until everyone was finished. It gave us extra time to chat with our friends but not the meal experience we were hoping for!

We had such a great brunch at The Common Good! It's located inside the Benson Hotel, and they offer…read morecomplimentary valet parking for two hours if you're dining at The Common Good, which was such a nice perk. The restaurant itself is super cute and has a really nice atmosphere. The food was delicious! I got the All-American Breakfast, while my boyfriend got the Smothered Burrito, and we both really enjoyed our meals. I also got the iced Salted Butterscotch Latte, which was SO good and definitely a highlight. The staff was very friendly, and we had a great waiter who made the experience even better. Overall, this was a great brunch spot, and we would definitely come back!

Oh my GOODNESS!!! I cannot say good things about this place!!! I was looking for a good brunch spot…read morein Aurora and stumbled across this location. I am a very healthy eater vegetarian. My boyfriend is not vegetarian so we like to find places that offer both options. I am blown away by this menu. I am blown away by the quality of food good portions for the cost and it's located in a gorgeous hotel called the Benson Hotel. The ambience is phenomenal. I want to have a birthday party here. I was so impressed. The service was wonderful. We had a very nice Gentleman helping our table love the decor that the hospitality software I will absolutely return!

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.

I admit, I was disappointed by my first visit to Esters. I was excited to try their famed pizzas,…read morebut a gluten-free crust alone was $18, before even adding any toppings! My son had a very small kids' pizza, while my husband ordered the salmon salad and complained that the salmon tasted canned. I ended up with just a drink, as there was essentially nothing gluten free and vegan on the menu I could eat. The service and ambiance were perfectly fine, but overall, the experience was very average given all the hype. I'm in no rush to return. Update: The owner's response explains the sourcing and pricing, but doesn't really address the substance of my review. These claims don't change the fact that an $18 gluten-free crust before toppings, a very small kids' pizza, and essentially no options that were both gluten-free and vegan made for a disappointing experience. Likewise, I didn't claim the salmon *was* canned, I said my husband thought it tasted canned. It certainly was flaked and looked like it came straight out of a can. I'm glad the restaurant supports local producers, but unfortunately that still doesn't make this particular dining experience any better for us.

The choice this day was burgers!…read more It was about lunch time after a morning of moving. Went around noon ish was not busy for a Wednesday service fast and host super friendly kept checking on us. Got some burgers and it was good. Perfect size not too big to be overly food and not too small and filling. Came with fries which was also good. Im a fries girly and approve. My daughter got the adult mac n cheese she enjoyed it and i took a couple bites which i thought was good as well. My son got the bowl, tho he enjoyed the top half the bottom half he couldn't finish he said the rice was drenched in the teriyaki sauce. Burger for the win my son friends got burgers as well. Great ambiance. Nice inside plenty of seating in door and out. Very chill Definitely would go again and try something else. Would probably have a drink or 2 next time

Afternoon on the patio…read more Family stop on the way to Golden / Red Rocks. A little chilly, but comfortable in the sunny afternoon. 5: craft beer IPA selection 4.0: Double Smashburger - potato bread 3.5: French Dip (meat too tough) 4.0: Fries +Cornhole on the patio! Quick service

Had a pretty bizarre experience here. We came in at 7:45pm on a Saturday (3 of us) and were told we…read morecould sit but the kitchen had to shut down for 45 minutes. Ok no big deal I guess - it didn't look very busy, but these things happen. We were sat and our server took our drink order right away. The cocktails were very good - I tried the Living on a Pear which was very refreshing and the rest of our party had the 1858 which they liked a lot. Once we got our drinks no one came by for 30 minutes and I had to flag someone down to bring us some water. At 30 minutes we asked if chips and guac was an option while the kitchen was "temporarily not serving food" but the server said all the fryers were full with fries so no they can't do that. Ok... so we continued to wait. It was around the 45 minute mark we were able to order so they were true to their word. This is what we ordered: - Pork Belly Bacon Scoops - these were just ok. The fries were nothing to write home about and there wasn't a lot of toppings. The pork belly bits were very small and kind of hard and chewy. The sauce was decent, but just not enough of it. - Li'l Wig - I'm sad to say this was one of the worst burgers I've ever had. I requested medium rare and I don't know what the patty is made out of it, but it resembled more like meatloaf than a burger. It was very dense and had a strong gamey taste, reminded me more of bison or venison. Idk, it was just not very good. I only took a few bites and left the rest. The brioche bun was tasty and so was the W sauce. The fries were really good and had a nice crunch. I wish the appetizer used those fries instead. The service was inconsistent. We were barely checked on until the very end when we had a few different people come by and refill waters / bring the check. We never saw our original server again. It is a nice vibe inside, great lighting and decor with both indoor and outdoor seating, but I don't think I'll be returning. The bill was $133 for 3 drinks, 1 app, and 3 burgers. Felt pretty let down leaving still hungry and over $150 in the hole (after tip). Hoping it was just a fluke and other people have better experiences there.

We have some history with this place on Colfax from when it was the Elm and how it's changed names…read moreand hands over the years. We stopped in recently on a Sunday evening and we were glad we did. They have an interesting wine and cocktail list and we took advantage of the 4.00 beer with entree. Service was laid back,friendly, and fast. Exactly what you want with teenagers. Portions were appropriate and prices are about what you'd expect for the area. Ambiance was light and breezy, with chill music playing overhead that wasn't too loud. I'll come back here for a happy hour with friends or to celebrate an occasion without hesitation!

I ordered a Medium Rare Burger and the Bar Tender Lady said "They'll cook it the way you want it."…read moreI asked if the Chef cooked more on the Rare Side or Done Side I was very disappointed in the burger. After 2 small bites, I threw the rest in the trash. The French Fries were very Tasty as was the Blue Cheese Dressing. I will go back ;-(

Get the fried food. The onion rings alone were over the top--crispy and flakey on the crust and…read morecrisp and juicy on the inside. Server was on her own but did a great job, always attentive and helpful. This place is unique and their rating is deserved.

We had a longer wait than originally anticipated but the meal was worth the wait! The waitress was…read morevery friendly and made great suggestions. The ambience was really fun even with specialty coasters. The burger was incredible! I had the Ted's Smashed Burger made from Bison and it was one of the best burgers I've had. You can't go wrong with their bison burgers!

Went on a Tuesday night for dinner and it wasnt too busy. Its located in Southlands which is nice…read moreand busy, but the wait was minimal. Ambiance is pretty chill, minus the kids that were screaming, but that's not on the place! We decided to get the 50/50 Fries and Onion Rings. The onion rings were a hit! However the fries were a miss. It was a bit soggy and almost cold. We decided to split the bison short rib. Carrots were bland but the potatoes were good and came with a side of gravy. The meat itself was okay, just a bit too fatty for my liking. Overall it was an okay experience, may or may not try it again!