What a cool and enjoyable environment. Plenty of different places to sit. Inside at tables, at the…read morebar, large covered outdoor tables, relaxing chairs by fire pit. Entertainment a plenty: live music, lots & lots of TVs, cornhole. Summer was our server. She was infectious with her happy demeanor. Our party of three thought the appetizers were so interesting that we made it a smorgasbord of appetizers and drinks for our dining experience. Wish we had a Culinary Dropout in Kansas City (and the cool evenings of Denver in June!)

This chain restaurant that has 15+ locations nationwide, it appears that it's a crowd favorite as…read moremany utter that it consistently offers super friendly service, lively/vibrant atmosphere and creative menu items for both foods and drinks. By now, average foodies have experienced what Culinary Dropout is all about and yet I humbly and honestly admit the fact that I was a virgin until I for the first time experienced it today on July 16, 2026. In a way, it was like celebrating a super belated birthday of someone I know. This Denver location is rightfully located in this one of the newly developed residential areas that used to be a desert (lol!!) With a blink of an eye, all sorts of businesses popped up within the last 5-10 years or so. First and foremost, what a spacious restaurant this is! Very modern with some casual sense but upscale at the same time. All 5 of us were taken all the way back to the u-shaped booths that is at the "Converse sneaker" decorated wall near the restrooms. Our waiter was John. His impeccable friendliness with expert-level server skills was quite notable. His timeliness in giving us a moment or two so we could decide what to drink/eat, checking back on us to see how everything was tasting etc. was almost AI-driven accuracy. For food and drinks, I am just going to speak just for myself. I got... -Vida Verdita which is a non-alcoholic cocktail that has a good amount of kick in it with pineapple with green appearance and -Roasted Salmon; the portion is a bit small and yet overall it tasted good with perfect medium-ness. Vida Verdita is one of the best NA drinks I've ever had in a while. This minimal consequence beverage is $9 as of mid-July 2026. If you want to steer clear of being drunk but want some energized push to get your night going then I highly recommend this NA drink. Roasted Salmon, on the other hand, was lacking exceptional quality for the price of $31. It wasn't bad as it was prepared in the perfect medium texture but I found it a bit boring so if spending $30+ on a mediocre plate is your pet peeve, then this "run of the mill" dish should be avoided. I feel that they should add more ingredients such as broccolini (yes, something green (not just some cilantro leaves) needs to be added to the plate.) In conclusion...did I walk away being super impressed after dining at Culinary Dropout Denver tonight? No, not really. And yet I wasn't disappointed either. Overall, my experience tonight sits somewhere between 3.5 and 4 star level. It was an occasion for our monthly "girls' get-together" and it's my understanding that we will meet at this place next month again. I will thus explore more on the menu by trying something different.

We came here for restaurant week and my husband and I shared everything. We got:…read more - Devils on Horseback - Duck & Potato Croquettes - Rockfish Tom Kha - Pork Osso Buco - Croissant Bread Pudding - Key Lime Curd I really enjoyed everything, but it has been few months and there are a couple of things that were so good I'm still thinking about them. The Rockfish Tom Kha had absolutely incredible flavor. I've never had it as an entree before and they do it very well. The Key Lime Curd was the other top dish for me. It was so tart which is exactly what I wanted. They have a good looking meal for Sunday dinner too and I'd love to come back for it.

I really can't say enough good things about what the Edible Beats team does. Linger was one of the…read morefirst restaurants I ever went to when I moved to Denver, and El Five has always been one of my favorites too, so I finally made it to Root Down and honestly... another win. The space feels very Root Down in the best way. Funky, artsy, a little mid century, but still comfortable and not trying too hard. Then the food starts showing up and suddenly the whole table is passing plates around because everyone keeps saying "wait, try this." We ordered a bunch of things and the smoked carrots were probably the biggest surprise for me. I would absolutely go back just to eat those again. The masa birria, diver scallops, and grilled artichokes and asparagus were all great too. The hanger steak was cooked perfectly and came with duck fat potatoes, which immediately puts me in a good mood. Dessert also fully delivered. The banana cream pie with black sesame whip was one of those desserts where you keep going back for another bite even when you're already full. It just felt like a really thoughtful meal from start to finish. Definitely one of my favorite dinners I've had in a while.

As far as "diners" go, this place was the bomb! Amazing biscuits and gravy and breakfast over all!…read more I lived the pork chops! Good coffee! Great atmosphere and a HUGE menu. Glad we were here on a Thursday night- the line was hella long Saturday morning!

It took me years of living in Denver to finally try Sam's No. 3. It's exactly what you'd want from…read morea classic diner. The menu has so many options, the portions are generous, and the prices are really reasonable. I ordered the pancakes, eggs, and sausage, and everything was exactly what I was hoping for. One thing that really surprised me was how good I felt afterward. Breakfast food usually leaves me feeling heavy or not so great, but I had no issues at all after eating here. If you're looking for a solid, no-frills breakfast with good food and good prices, go here. This place gets very busy, so service can be slower, but I can definitely see why this place has been a Denver favorite for so long. Classic diner ambiance is always a plus!

Corinne is one of those good go-to spots. When we can't decide where to eat, we know it'll hit…read more This time we sat at the bar for brunch, which we don't do often, and Ryan was our bartender. He set the tone right away! Warm, happy to have us there, easy to talk to. I mentioned to my friend that I was thinking about a bloody mary, and a minute or two later Ryan asked if he should get that bloody started. He'd caught it in passing conversation, not because he was hovering. That's a hard balance to strike and he nailed it all afternoon. The drinks were great. Nothing fancy on my end, a bloody mary, a shaken screwdriver. Not too strong or weak. Sounds simple, but a lot of bartenders can't consistently hit it! We all got eggs your way, simple stuff done well. The roasted fingerling potatoes were crispy outside, fluffy inside, super good!! The strawberry jam was giving homemade, but I didn't confirm. Overall, Ryan made the visit. Calm presence, good company, and there's nothing better than a brunch seat at his bar next to those big open windows!

I have long suspected that restaurants, like people, occasionally wake up convinced the universe…read morehas declared war on their schedule. Corinne, on paper, is a pleasant enough place. It sits conveniently near the Convention Center, possesses a polished dining room, and harbors ambitions that deserve encouragement. On the Fourth of July, however, time itself wandered off to watch fireworks. Six coworkers and I arrived for our 7:30 reservation. We were seated immediately at a comfortable table in the back. The dining room was only about two-thirds full, which made the evening's upcoming mystery all the more impressive. That prompt seating, as it turned out, was the fastest thing that would happen to us all night. Our server greeted us, took drink orders, and brought out some warm Parker House rolls with Amish butter, alongside a bowl of French onion soup. This part was good. The rolls were soft; the soup was rich and comforting. Spirits were high. We ordered our entrees. Then the clocks stopped. Twenty minutes passed. Then forty. Then an hour. At first, we assumed our meals required extraordinary craftsmanship. Perhaps each potato was receiving a heartfelt, individual farewell before being mashed. Maybe the cows for our burgers were being transported from the farm where they source their meat in Wyoming fresh to order. But then we noticed something unsettling: nearly every table around us was waiting, too. Plates were strangely absent across the entire room. We had all been trapped inside an intermission with no second act. Our server, looking more exhausted with every trip from the kitchen, assured us our meals had "just been fired." I believed that he believed it. Ten more minutes drifted by. Our dinners finally appeared roughly ninety minutes after we had ordered. I felt bad for the man. He stayed friendly and professional while serving as the lightning rod for a kitchen catastrophe he had nothing to do with. Sometimes the person carrying the bad news is the one who deserves the most sympathy. The food, at least, tried its best. One of us couldn't stop talking about how excellent the pork chop was. Another declared the salmon outstanding. Three of us ordered the Brush Creek Wagyu burger. Mine arrived a perfect medium-rare. The other two, ordered medium, arrived practically mooing. But after waiting an hour and a half, nobody had the stomach to send them back into the void. They just ate their rare meat and kept quiet. To the restaurant's credit, our server chopped twenty-five percent off the bill without us having to ask. It was a decent, quiet gesture. It acknowledged that the evening had gone entirely off the rails. Corinne clearly has potential. The location is great, the space is nice, and when the food actually makes it to the table, it's mostly quite good. I suspect we simply wandered in on a spectacularly bad holiday evening. Even so, a ninety-minute wait and some undercooked burgers are hard to ignore. I hope our night was the exception, but I'm not entirely sure I'd gamble my evening to find out.

Love this spot since I was a kid.. comfy, old school design.. best Bloody Marys..and Beer, in 1997…read morethe twin brothers decided to add an addition to the restaurant, which was a brewery! Now there Sons run this beautiful historic brewery/restaurant, putting of course there little twist on it.. The service is great! Parking is easy.. food is so delicious! They have a ribeye night Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday night until it's gone! which is always an inspiration.. Brunch is great, Saturday and Sunday til 3:00! Lots of history here, don't miss out! I'd be surprised if you didn't enjoy yourselves!

These guys are legit. The whole experience stole our hearts - and tastebuds! Staff - amaze balls…read more Patrons around us - also amaze balls. And we haven't even touched the atmosphere, food or beers. Fifty stars. We will be dreaming about their Extra Special Bangers and Mash for months to come. I typically pass - an easy pass - on mashed potatoes. Not this time. These were extra special, for sure. Add really good green chili to them and boom, you've got a keeper. Weekly specials will also give your brain a run for its money - as in so many great choices. I had a fruity sour beer and then switched over to a cocktail. They do both well. My guy had several IPAs and thought each outdid the last. We sat at the bar and eased into the easy flow of conversation with folks around us, sang happy birthday to Chris down a few chairs and enjoyed friendly banter with staff. So much to look at and all easily authentic. I forgot we were in Denver for several hours. Priceless. We will be back. I will be saving my appetite for several future trips. #suchagoodfind

We came here and it happened to be happy hours - they have good deals! Got the $2 oyster, big…read morepretzel, and $5 beer - would come back. We shared the fish & chips and the fish tacos. I really enjoyed the fish and chips. They also had the world cup on the large TVs. Great sports bar or if you just want to catch up with your friends. Friendly staff and great service!

I am glad I waited it out. The hostess was dealing w a…read moreperson who was making a reservation of sorts. I almost left because I was waiting like 5-7 mins to be greeted and see if they had a table available. I was staying at the connected hotel so the convenience persevered. I went just to have a beer and app while I look for a "real" place to eat. Many yelp reviews and Google searches kept bringing this place up so I stayed. They had a decent variety of oysters. I ordered 6 and they were good. First time eating a west coast oyster. I learned I prefer EC ones. The burger was delicious and the service once seated was good. The server was attentive and helpful in pointing out recommendations from the menu. It was a busy lively scene but not over the top.

Came here with my sister and brother in law and absolutely loved everything. We ordered the chicken…read morepot pie, lamb mixote and salmon and all were amazing. Additionally, our server, Ryan C. went above and beyond and sat down with us to accomodate dietary restrictions for my brother in law and was very thorough with what he could offer for alternative food options. His quality of service was exceptional and was greatly appreciated. Sitting on the patio was a vibe as well and is an excellent place to grab drinks. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great spot in Five Points.

Had an excellent experience at Work & Class. The shared-plates concept works really well here, and…read morehonestly everything we ordered was very good. After reading other reviews and checking out photos beforehand, I knew the Colorado lamb was a must-order. It's not something I usually go for, but it ended up being my favorite dish of the night. Absolutely worth the hype. We also ordered the birria short rib and hickory smoked picanha, and both were solid choices. The shrimp and corn grits were amazing, and I really loved the aged cheddar mac and cheese. Other dishes like the chickpea croquettes and the chili relleno were also pretty good and rounded out the meal nicely. The wait staff was fantastic. Super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The restaurant itself has a cool, lively vibe. The only minor downside was that the outdoor heaters were a bit too hot, but that's a very small nitpick. Overall, an easy 5 out of 5 stars. Great food, great service, and a place I'd happily come back to.

Staff here are fantastic! The happy hour food menu is great. Can't miss on the beer either. Will…read moredefinitely make it a regular thing.

We found this brewery online after seeing its excellent ratings and decided to give it a try before…read moreour Mile High Stadium tour, which was conveniently located just down the road. It turned out to be a great decision. We were lucky enough to visit during their weekend brunch specials, offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. I ordered the crispy cheese burrito, which was generously sized and very flavorful. I also enjoyed a flight of craft beers that showcased a wide variety of styles, from Mexican lagers to rich stouts. My son was equally pleased with his fish sandwich and fries. The service was friendly, fast, and efficient, and the food arrived quickly after ordering. The brewery offers several seating options, including patio seating, an upstairs patio, and bar seating. Since it was around 90°F that day, we appreciated being able to relax comfortably inside the air conditioning. Overall, we had a very enjoyable experience. The food, beer selection, and service were all excellent, and I would definitely return if I'm back in the area.