We had dinner here and were very happy with our choice. The arancini was really delicious, as was the bavette steak. The chicken marsala was the standout, with homemade ravioli and extremely moist chicken. The cocktails were solid, but not a knockout. Our server was extremely nice and attentive without being overbearing. read more

Very, very loud at 7:00 on a random Tuesday night. Couldn't even have a conversation with my colleagues. The food was average at best. Bruschetta was a piece of seven grain bread, toasted and cut in half with tomato and garlic mixture up top. Homemade ravioli were good but had 5 small pieces for $$$. read more

Just do yourself a favor and get the crème brûlée. Very moody, classic, dark & well styled atmosphere. Wine was good (not hillside of Tuscany but still good!) food was 4.5/5 and well portioned for the price, dessert 5/5, service was excellent. read more

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This was a recommended place and glad we tried it. The steaks were done to perfection. The wine list was nice - we ended up with a terrific bottle of Malbec. The arancini and bruschetta were both okay... didn't quite hit the spot for me. What did were the asparagus and the mashed potatoes. read more

The service was good. Attentive and responsive. We were there for Denver Restaurant Week. The menu had two amazing dishes- the calamari and the cinnamon roll bread pudding were outstanding. The wine pairing with our main courses that the waiter picked were excellent! And the Whiskey whisper was one of the best drinks I have had in a bit. Two dishes I would not have again - Mexican Corn Chowder (too thick and needed something to brighten it up) and the Ube Brûlée(ube flavor did not come through so was just a purple crème brûlée). Overall a very tasty meal. read more

Absolutely beautiful space. The staff is super knowledgeable and attentive. To top it off the food, cocktails and wine list are superb without being too costly. Highly recommend going for a date night or with anyone from out of town. read more

Nice cocktail vibe, we sat at the bar and had very quick and very friendly service. The espresso martini (Best Kept Secret) and Its Coral, Not Pink were delicious! read more

Attended a private event here 1 week ago. It was fantastic! Menu prepared for this large group was excellent with many choices to meet dietary needs. It was delicious. The space was fun and easy to mingle with friends and colleagues. Most important overall was the staff. They were friendly, helpful and very professional. I will come back for another visit. read more

This was our first time here. Beautiful building with exposed brick. Although we had martinis, the wine cellar and selection look amazing. Andy was our server, and was very attentive, in spite of the fact that he had several tables. He was very high energy and very pleasant. We ordered "Colfax, dirty" martinis. I think the bartender was maybe not from here and didn't quite get the reference. BUT Andy brought us some "extra dirt" without us asking. I am on a protein-only diet. Andy and the chef were so very accommodating. I received a "meat only" charcuterie board, and steak, sans frites. they did give me the duck Crackings that are normally in the fries. Absolutely delicious!! At the end of the evening, the owner Chris came over. We had a fantastic conversation. Found out they had their grand opening two days ago. We love being here at the beginning. This is definitely a new favorite place for us. I truly think they are going to be open for years to come. We will be back again and again. Thanks, Chris and team! Thanks for reading everyone!! read more

The Velvet Cellar - Steak, duck cracklings, charcuterie board, no cheese. Right up my alley. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Upon reading the reviews before heading to the cellar for brunch I did not see any reviews for their brunch here goes my review on the velvet, cellars brunch .The Velvet Cellar offers a promising dining experience with room for improvement. During my brunch visit, the service was adequate but inconsistent; while the waiter was less friendly to our table, others received notably warmer attention. Unfortunately, the food arrived cold. It's worth noting that the brunch service is relatively new, having launched 2 or 3 months ago, suggesting they are still refining their offerings. Despite these brunch hiccups, I've heard glowing reviews about their dinner and happy hour menus, which I look forward to trying based on their reputation. While my brunch experience was mixed, I'm optimistic about future visits to explore their acclaimed dinner options and lively happy hour atmosphere. read more

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The ambience was cute but the velvet booths were a little challenging to slide in and out of. We found this restaurant through the Denver restaurant week website. The menu looked great and the calamari was good but the steak was a little tough and the thin fries were over seasoned. The best thing on the menu was the ube brûlée... we also noticed that the restaurant week menu carried many items that they didn't have on their regular menu which is kind interesting as you would want the customers coming in for restaurant week to come back and be regular customers. The staff was great but I'm afraid the food was not good enough for me to return. read more

The Velvet Cellar - Steak frites - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food & service were great! I recommend the charcuterie board as it was plentiful and included artisan cheeses and tasty cured meats! The lollipop chicken were delicious! I had the steak frites and my friends had shrimp and grits and both were nicely done! Good wine choices! Atmosphere was happening but a bit loud at times! Really a nice place you should try!! read more

Absolutely love the open atmosphere and exposed wood beams, the decor is classy! We've been here for Happy Hour before games and the appetizers are eclectic, fresh and delectable. We have also come here for special occasions and romantic date nights. The atmosphere is vibrant, upbeat, downtown Denver cool vibe. Our favorites on the menu are the Miso Salmon, Crab Cakes, and the Farmhouse Chicken, but when we eye other patron's tables, their food looks equally as delicious. The service has always been attentive, knowledgeable, polite and welcoming. We highly recommend this amazing restaurant. read more

4 stars but would give it a 4.5 if I could it's just falling slightly short of earning the 5 stars. This place has wonderful staff, Keanna went out of her way to answer all of our questions and point us in the right direction. Her knowledge of the menu was superb and she knew what to pair wine wise with food. To start we went with the chicken drumsticks and a cocktail each. The chicken drumsticks were great, amazing flavor, tender meat. The cocktails are the reason this restaurant isn't getting five stars. Someone might love these drinks but to us they were too sweet and missing the mark. We both thought one of the drinks we tasted tried like orange tictacs (best left in that form). For dinner suggested for us to try the shrimp&grits and the steak grits. Both were phenomenal and I would happily order again. Learning from our mistakes we went the wine route this time. Overall, I would recommend this new spot in town and think it's definitely worth checking out and supporting! read more

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I'm always excited to try new spots and was excited to check this place out. This place is "fine. " Nothing spectacular on the menu, service was not particularly great. Wine list and food pales to Sunday Vinyl right down the street. The whole experience was pretty underwhelming and there are so many better options to get a good bottle of wine in Denver. This place reminds me of a slightly higher quality Applebees. The best analogy I have is someone having a high quality coffee roaster right next to a terrible coffee shop and choosing to go to the lower quality spot. I feel like whatever this wine bar/ restaurant was trying to accomplish fell short and is not even in the same league as places a stones throw near by. I'd be surprised if this place lasts a year read more

The entire ambience was so low key it's the perfect vibe. Food quality was very very good. But our server Steven made everything 10 times more! With recommendations & just on point with his service! Thank you ! read more

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This was a nice stop for an app and a fancy cocktail. The Korean Lollipops were very good!!

We have been going to brunch at the Velvet Cellar every other week for the last 2 months. During the first visit, One of the principles, Chris, came over to take our order. I asked him what the best thing on the menu and he replied, "Let your taste buds direct you." How annoying because everything on the menu looks delicious. Over the five times we went, I have got something different, biscuits and gravy, avocado toast, southwest benedict, French toast, and breakfast sandwich. Each one was great...how annoying that we will have to go back for another brunch (sic). All jokes aside, Do try out Velvet Cellar for a great brunch. read more

The service here is fabulous. Very attentive. The quality of the ingredients is fresh. There is absolutely lots of potential. Maybe let them work the kinks out. Unfortunately the chef is trying to be almost too creative. There was literally something off in every dish we ordered: - scotch olives were ok - burrata had great texture but was under seasoned - the beet salad had hardly any beets (5 small pieces) - salmon couscous was actually pretty good if you didn't partake in the herbed butter drops - lobster creste di gallo sounded amazing, but in reality had a very strange bitterness from their attempt to use a citrus of some sort while being under seasoned (staff did take it back and brought the farmhouse chicken instead and were very nice about that) - garden risotto had wonderful texture but once again under seasoned and a little too mushy without any touch of crunch or other texture - farm house chicken was good, the mashed potatoes too salty and the carrots almost raw that came with it - New York strip was a good piece of meat but the glaze over it was meh. It was recommended that we get it with fries instead of the wedges, but even though the flavor was good they were very greasy. And lastly, we couldn't hear each other at all because of the acoustics. read more

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and Caleb is our server (he is amazing!) both the drink and the app were delicious! I cannot wait to come back!! read more

The Velvet Cellar - The bruschetta and Real Shenanigans - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I picked this restaurant based on the reviews here on Yelp. We flew in from Texas for a concert at Red Rocks. I won't repeat how great the food was, because it was excellent. What stood out for me was our server, Courtney, who went above and beyond to provide excellent service. Chris, one of the owners, stopped by our table early in the evening to check on us. I then watched him seat guests, bus tables and help clean up a spill by a customer. The entire staff worked as a team, doing whatever needed to be done. The attention to detail was remarkable. Lining up stools at the bar top tables is just an example. My only disappointment is that we do not live in Denver so it may be awhile before we get back. I hope my review encourages you to give the Velvet Cellar a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Very disappointed to say the least! Our waitress was great. Burrata was delicious! I was going to order the fish and grits but not recommended by the waitress. I was going to order the poke but they were out of this. Finally decided on the steak and frites. Highly recommended...unfortunately when it was presented the frites were not fresh. Soggy with oil. I cut into the steak came out perfectly med rare. Unfortunately was chewy. Not a culinary memorable experience! Don't waste your time very mediocre! read more

I'll start with the positives: First off, the staff is really excellent. They're very attentive, friendly and go the extra mile to keep you happy. It was the best service we'd received in a while. Second, the quality of the ingredients is high. That much is obvious. The negatives: The big problem is that they don't appear to know what to do with the quality ingredients. We ordered two appetizers, salads and four entrees. The majority of the food was just bland. Not a single one of the dishes was particularly distinctive or memorable. Some of the execution was just plain bad: the Scotch olive was greasy, the burrata was flavorless, the beet salad had hardly any beets, the lobster pasta was completely off, the steak in the steak frites was doused in a goupy sauce while the fries were soggy and had their flavor overwhelmed with truffle, the risotto was cooked well but had no flavor. Additionally, the restaurant is extremely loud. It's an open concept, and you can hear everyone around you. This is not the place for a relaxed, intimate dinner. It feels more like a cafeteria. I understand this restaurant is relatively new. It has some potential, and we may try it again in a few months. But the first experience was disappointing. read more

What a wonderful addition to Denver's food and wine scene! Wine selection was phenomenal, food was delicious, service was excellent, and atmosphere was perfect for our group. Well done to the staff and proprietor! We'll be back :) read more

Lucas was an amazing bartender and a well versed Somalia, he makes one of the best old fashioned I've ever had, and the steak frites was the absolute best steak I've ever had. A+ read more

The Velvet Cellar - Steak frites and an awesome old fashioned!!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came here with some friends for their soft opening and it was so cute! The location was nice. The ambience was smooth and upbeat. The service was great and it was a good looking crowd! I highly advise trying the shrimp and grits it was fire!! We'll be back Forsure! read more

If I could give it 10 stars. I would. The service was dynamite, the food was outstanding, and the decor and ambiance were divine. And you absolutely get your money's worth. I HIGHLY recommend it for anyone. read more

We had great service here. My friend and I split a chicken entree. The other had a steak. Plus we ordered a side of French fries. Everything was very good. Will definitely come back here again. read more

Hospitality was incredible!!! Andy was fabulous Amazing wine selection. The plates had depth, heart and could tell it was made with love. We'll definitely be back! read more

I was so impressed by the food and wine selection. Several of the menu items I'll be ordering again when I return - the Charcuterie Board was decked, the Ahi Tuna was absolutely beautiful and incredibly tasty, the Shrimp & Grits were an item I will order on repeat, and the Scotch Olives were something I've never had, but am now wondering where they've been all my life. If you're into cocktails, they looked fun and inventive. The service was great. The front of house staff were all super friendly. You could tell they were genuinely happy to be there. The restaurant is in one of the old red brick historic buildings, so it has great character with exposed brick and wood beams, but some classy touches like the blue velvet booths. It has a great vibe, and it seems like it's going to be a great gathering and hangout place. As far as location, it's located in a sweet spot downtown, right in between Union Station and Ball Arena. It's a great spot to hit up before a game or concert. Parking can be challenging downtown, but there is a good amount of street parking, and a couple of lots/garages nearby. All-and-all, I'm excited that more is happening downtown. I felt safe, and it's getting more energized than it was a year ago. It still has some ways to go to get to where it was pre-pandemic, but there's been a lot of progress! read more

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I have not eaten here but service was good and they had a great wine selection. :) Ambience is nice

We ate here for a team dinner and we were very happy. Great atmosphere, great food, large portions, friendly server, great drinks. We had a great time - everyone walked away happy and satisfied. Will definitely eat here again if we have the chance! read more

While service was initially slow, the food was delicious. I had a brunch egg white omelet with mushrooms and goat cheese. read more

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Had an amazing date here with my girlfriend! Our server was Simonka I believe, she was so sweet, quick, and gave us amazing recommendations! We loved our steak and fries and everything else!! Definitely coming back (very often) read more

Had a great time tonight. Food was terrific and the staff couldn't be better. Ask for Keanna as your server. She is amazing. We can't wait to go back. read more

What a jewel of a restaurant and wine bar. Interesting menu that changes seasonally and a fantastic wine selection! Lovely ambience right off the 16th street mall. Terrific service! We loved the beet salad , the shrimp and grits and the steak frites. All beautifully presented with ample portions. Dessert was a delicious Ube Brûlée. The menu changes next week so we cannot wait to get back and try the new items! read more

Such a good experience here! Food, service, and vibe were top tier! Already looking forward to returning.

Terrific, interesting food. Very friendly staff. Only star off is value-based - it was expensive! If you're up for a special treat, come here, for sure. You'll feel special and have a fun time, eating and drinking really good stuff. read more

The risotto is in my top ten favorites meals... and I've been to Italy. AMAZING. All of my girl friends I went to dinner with wore colorful wigs to celebrate a birthday and the staff was so supportive and welcoming. They gave us champagne and we had an amazing time. Highly recommend if you are in the area to stop by for dinner. read more

What a great find. Excellent wine, great venue and excellent service. Would definitely visit again.