The drink menu had good options for seasonal cocktails and the charcuterie board was a well planned…read moresnack plate for a group. The decor is very cute and feminine. I'd go back if a friend really wanted to go and we could sit at the bar, otherwise I was unimpressed with my experience there. 1. The decor/vibes are elegant and classy, but the staff aggressively ask for IDs at the door like bouncers instead of just asking at the time of ordering like a nice bar. Also the paper towels in the bathroom are the cheapest I've ever seen, not matching the facade of the place. They also make you pour your own water, just not elevated service considering the elevated appearance of the place. 2. Someone in my group called ahead the previous week to ask about a reservation accommodating 7 people since they only have reservations for up to 6 available online. When other people in the group arrived, the hostess/waitress was very resistant to us explaining our phone reservation and made us stand there at the front door to discuss instead of just letting us sit in the very empty seating area. After a few minutes of this, they finally let us sit in the wide open area for "an hour" until their actual reservation 1:45 after our arrival. The seating areas were small, so it makes sense they don't offer reservations for 7+, but then their employee shouldn't have told us on the phone that it'd be okay. 3. We watched them turn away a group with a silent infant because it wasn't 21, which just seemed odd. At the end they did bring our group cute cava shots, but I don't feel like that made up for the unwelcoming attitude of the staff.

Great place to slip in and have a cocktail or glass of wine. First time in. The waitstaff are fun…read moreand helpful. We had a combination of cocktails and wine between us and they were all delicious.

Rebecca was great! We all loved her, the food, the drinks and the service. She is so sweet and…read moregreat at her job!

This restaurant is one of my favorites in Denver. If you're looking for something cool & different…read morethis is the place. The decor & vibe was fun, inviting & comfortable - they are known for their wines & bruschetta boards. Parking at this location is on the street. Note, there are also several other Postino locations in Denver. We arrived for lunch on a busy Saturday, however we were seated right away. Our server was friendly & attentive. We ordered the Bruschetta Board to share. To make up the board you choose four out of twelve bruschettas. We chose the Warm Artichoke Spread, this was rich & flavorful, next was the Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil, this was fresh & light. Our third board was the Mushroom & Mascarpone, this was one of my favorites & it was loaded with yummy mushrooms. Finally & definitely my favorite was the Smoked Salmon & Pesto Board. The salmon was heavenly delicious. What a unique meal & great place!

Williams & Graham is probably the most memorable bar I've been to in Denver. We were next door at…read morethe Occidental and only found out about it thru the server. Ambiance is everything you expect a speakeasy to be. It's dark and intimate. The menu is big with a lot of creative options. Service is extremely friendly! I got the Stay Golden cocktail with malt gastrique fries. Both of which were CHEF'S KISS! Too bad I had a flight to catch in the morning or I would've been there all night to try more drinks!

I knew I been here before. They make some unique drinks and I hear the food is good just haven't…read moretried it. Nice speak easy. They had a tough time and couldn't make one of my drinks which you wouldn't expect at a professional classy place but oh well. Cool to go through the book case. Was killing time before an awesome dinner at Wolf's. The drink was the dark crystal

My girlfriend and I recently went to Sunday Vinyl for dinner during the weekend. I made a…read morereservation and we got to our seats very quickly. Shout to the team for having our table ready when we got there even though it was very busy that day. We started off with the Fall Salad and I think it was one of my favorite things we ordered. I had no idea beets can be that delicious! After that, everything else came out: roasted carrots, barramundi, and wagyu flank steak. They also put in an order or pommes frites (French fries) on accident and decided to give it to us on the house. Thanks! The roasted carrots were really good and sweet. You could tell they were quality carrots. The barramundi was another one of my favorites. I'm a fan of fish and they did an excellent job of cooking the barramundi with a great sauce(?) that tasted great with it. I found the wagyu steak flank overcooked and really salty which was disappointing given the price. The pommes frites were cooked well but also extremely salty. Overall, I would recommend Sunday Vinyl if you are trying to take someone to a place that is unique and don't mind paying a bit extra. It is a bit loud in there (we had to raise our voices a bit to hold a conversation) but it is also a vinyl place so you would expect them to show off their music.

Had to try Sunday Vinyl before they close at the end of the month, and I was so glad I did. I'm sad…read moreI won't be able to dine here again, the music, service and food were excellent. The Mccaviar was so good, I never thought of pairing lebneh with caviar and now I think I'll have to replicate this at home. The drinks were delicious as well. I wish I got photos of everything as everything was presented so lovely. Shout out to our server Taylor, she was a joy. Maybe once it reopens in Boulder I'll take the drive to visit again.

Our date night at Cart-Driver was divine. The atmosphere and vibe is warm and cozy, but upscale…read more Cocktails were excellent - we had an espresso martini and The Floor is Guava. The Floor is Guava was fruity and flavorful, but not too sweet. We started with some east coast oysters - they tasted very fresh and perfect amount of brine. I loved using the house hot sauce with them and wish I had a bottle for home. Next was the farm greens salad, which was so bright and balanced. The breadcrumbs topped it off right! Perfect starter to have ahead of pizza. We ordered the Peppers pizza and Meatball pizza. You can't go wrong with either, but Peppers was both of our favorite with the heat from the Calabrian chili. While we loved everything, it's worth noting it took 40 minutes to get our pizzas. While this was surprising for thin crust, the menu said they like to course things out for the experience, so beware if you are in a hurry.

While visiting the area, a local said there was no good pizza to be found in Denver but I would say…read morethis pizza was pretty satisfying. Staff were friendly and it was a quick 5 minutes or so for the pizza to be grilled. The restaurant is in a shipping container and has a cozy interior. I am a big fan of the taste of grilled pizza and their dough was just right - tasted great the next day as leftovers too. The tomato sauce had a vibrant taste and the cheese was good, although I think they probably could use even better mozzarella. It was a tad expensive ($18) for what was basically a personal-sized cheese pizza but other than that good experience.

El Five was hands-down one of the most memorable dining experiences we've had in Denver…read more From the moment we arrived, the panoramic skyline views stole the show. Whether you're seated at the bar or near the windows, the city stretches out in front of you and gets even more stunning as the sun sets and the lights come on. The food was just as impressive as the view. We sampled several small plates and entrées, and every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. Highlights included the seafood paella loaded with shrimp, clams, and fish, crispy bites topped with vibrant garnishes, fresh seafood dishes, and one of the best espresso martinis I've had in a long time. The menu encourages sharing, which made it fun to try a variety of flavors. The atmosphere is energetic and upscale while still feeling welcoming. The open bar area, artistic décor, and floor-to-ceiling windows create a unique vibe that feels perfect for a date night, celebration, or special occasion. Service was excellent throughout the evening. Our server was knowledgeable, attentive, and helped guide us through the menu without making us feel rushed. We sat at the bar and even got some complimentary items to try from the chefs! It was definitely a unique experience. If you're visiting Denver and looking for a restaurant that combines incredible food, craft cocktails, and unforgettable views, El Five deserves a spot at the top of your list. Make a reservation in advance and request a window seat if possible. Definitely one of our favorite dining experiences in Colorado.

Full disclosure: I went in with the recommendation that this place is a great spot for a drink and…read morea view, but the food is overrated. I'd say needs and expectations were met and slightly exceeded. Our server was fantastic, very personable and engaging. The drinks were great. I tried their house marg with the salt foam and loved that, a unique experience compared to a salted rim. We sat outside and had a great view of downtown. I assume seating on the other side would give you a view of the mountains but we didn't explore. For the food, we just ordered 2 starters: eggplant fries and patatas bravas. The potatoes were dry and starchy and not crispy like I would hope and expect for the dish, would not order again. The eggplant fries on the other hand were amazing - crispy with a sweet glaze and perfectly tender on the inside. I would come back just for these fries. The seafood dishes looked and smelled amazing as we saw other tables get them and I'd come back to order other dishes just because the views, drinks, and service were so great.

Friendly staff, great music, and creative, tasty drinks. The bartender made me a fantastic black…read moreManhattan with their house amaro blend. I wish this place were in my hometown, I'd for sure be a regular. Highly recommend.

Went with a couple friends, great atmosphere! The drinks were yummy and they had a good variety. We…read moreonly did one round, and that felt satisfying. They only had bar bites, so we didn't get food. These guys know how to make a cocktail. So delicious and has good amount of alcohol. Definitely recommended!!

Tidbit!!! The Dirty Martini Bucatini is the anchor of the menu at the spirited sister restaurant of…read moreOdie B's. Loved the perfectly chewy ropes of bucatini tangled with crumbled blue cheese, Castelvetrano olives -- and vodka sauce? This should've been a weird disaster, but wound up being our table's favorite dish. Every dish is a commitment to the genuinely unexpected. There was something delightfully more than just salt, pepper and fry behind the eggroll-sized mozarella sticks. Then there was the fig gelato, flanked by warm pear -- and oh my gosh, the apple tart! We had to go back and reread the menu to realize that the caramel really was spicy! This kitchen really finds the funky note in a dish and leans into it. Come ready to share. Every item comes in a "single" and a "mingle" size, which was great for our table of four. We would order 1-2 mingle-sized items, pass them around, and argue about who gets the last forkful. The rough edge is perhaps the service, but this spot is new and finding its rhythm. We found the handoff between counter and floor to be clunky, since it felt like pressure to order in order to be seated, not to order drinks and wait for a table. Maybe this works in a larger space. Maybe they just need to smooth out the flow. Either way, the people are sweet, and the food delicious.

You can tell they made an effort on interior decorations…read more Handful of tables and bar seating Overall impression: TINY portions on TINY plates but big prices Big mozarella stick: not actually that big. like 6 inches but fatter than normal. Over fried. Gave us tiny plates so crumbs went everywhere Braised beef pasta: super weird flavor. tangy mustard mushroom sauce. 3 tiny pieces of braised beef. tiny portion Duck pasta: I thought I was eating mac and cheese; I don't even know what the actual name was and kept calling it mac and cheese. Tasted like basic mac and cheese with breadcrumbs. I think we had 4 tiny pieces of shredded duck overall. TINY portion. Overall not a happy customer. $20 for an appetizer portion of pasta that is nothing special.

Truly an amazing spot. You can't go wrong with any dish but a few did stand out to us. The tostada…read morede Turo is phenomenal- a must get, the carne Apache was a major highlight & the bARRIGA DE CERDO was delicious as well. The Aguachile De Erizo was a bit fishy to me - I'm blaming my pallete not the dish, and the Pescadilla De "Marlin" wasn't out of this work imo. Overall tho, everything from the food, service (shoutout to chef fish!), drinks (colada !!!!) atmosphere was phenomenal. This spot is a MUST visit in Denver.

What a phenomenal dinner - I was lucky to come in a group of four so got to try the majority of the…read moremenu, and while every dish was delicious, the aguachile de erizo (uni, scallops, mandarin aguachile, cripsy ginger, chile seco oil) was a standout with a unique contrast of sweet from the mandarin with the spicy chilis, and multiple texture levels from the mandarins, scallops and uni melding together into a symphony of flavors. I don't drink alcohol so didn't try their extensive mezcal list, but their non-alcoholic colada was my favorite drink of the year so far. With lyres white cane, pineapple, coconut, epazote and lime, it was not too-sweet elevation of the colada to a truly memorable level. Service was very personable and quick, and while the restaurant is small, had a great atmostphere for small groups (there is only one table that fits 4). I will return every time I'm in Denver.

In the middle of all the craziness with COVID-19 I decided to do a beer and cookie pairing to keep…read moremy occupied and sane. I've been staying at home, but was out of some of the beer I wanted to use. I went out for another errand and happened to pass by Cask and Craft. Hmmm...this sounds interesting. Plus it's a local shop, and I'm all about supporting local, particularly during this time. I pulled up Cask and Craft's website and was super happy to see the list of precautions they are taking to keep their customers safe. Some of these precautions include only 2 people in the shop at a time, use provided hand sanitizer when you enter, and even curbside pick up/delivery. Since I was sitting in front of the store, I figured I'd just go in, get what I needed, and quickly head home. I was greeted and asked to use the hand sanitizer upon entering - yes, thank you. I then explained from a distance that I was looking for a dark beer, preferably a stout. I was escorted to the back of the store and shown the fridge with all the dark beer. WOW! big selection. I had the choice of 6 packs, 4 packs, or mix and match. This was perfect for me because I needed 5 beers. I ended up selecting Jackie O's Java the Stout. When I brought up my 5 pack, the owner told me it was a great beer (one of his favorite dark beers) and that it was a solid choice. He was not wrong. This beer is awesome, and paired so well with my peanut butter cookie pairing. So good. I will definitely be back to Cask and Craft. Their shop is filled with all different types of wine, liquor, and beer. It's organized so nicely, and the shop itself has this comforting vibe when you walk in. I'm so appreciative of everything they are doing to keep customers safe and for the recommendations they give.

This store is located next to the Italian restaurant we went to eat. The staff named BB King made…read moreme feel like home. Watch out! I'll bring my pillow next time! The store staff practices social distancing and makes sure all customers use fh sanitizer provided at the entrance. Awesome! Never ever shop and touch anything with unsanitized hands. The store is immaculate and organized! I got two bottles as a gift to Hubby's niece.