Traveling Mercies has quickly become one of my favorite spots in the Denver area…read more The cocktails are the standout here. Everything is well balanced, thoughtfully put together, and consistently impressive. There's a good mix of classic foundations with more creative twists, and it all works. The food holds its own too. The oysters are always fresh and well shucked, and the smaller bites are just as strong. One of my favorites is the caviar with Ritz crackers, tartar sauce, egg, and chives. It sounds simple but it's done really well. It's definitely on the pricier side, but the quality of both the drinks and food makes it worth it.

Met up with some pals at the Stanley Marketplace last evening to catch up. We ate dinner downstairs…read morethen realized there was another place to Check out! We went up to Traveling Mercies so we could get an after dinner cocktail or two. It is a cute cozy little restaurant and cocktail place and we were seated at a 4 top table quickly. The two gentlemen working last night were so friendly and accommodating! Quick to give drink opinions and recommendations, we liked what we ordered for sure. Good cocktails and good vibes all around. We definitely would like to come back to try other drinks and dinner! I am not an oyster person, but they definitely had more than oysters to eat ;)

Amazing atmosphere, amazing waiter (especially with her being new!) and amazing overall…read moreexperience/service! Although I will say (and hopefully the managers take note on this).. to ruin the experience by turning off the TV's and Music, 10 minutes before the place closes - that's a pretty low class type idea there; it ruins the experience - don't make paying customers feel rushed/ we are on your time or like we are no longer your main priority in pleasing. Tv and music should shut off when your last customer is leaving the door. Besides that Food is absolutely steller - especially during crawfish season! You wouldn't even notice they come frozen; taste the same as fresh/alive. HUGE too. Boil combos are absolutely a bang for your buck compared to other places that offer similar.

Let me just preface by saying I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but my mama wanted to come here for…read moreher birthday, so here we ate. Had the fried shrimp basket and didnt much care for it. Whatever breading they used to fry the shrimp did nothing for flavor and was pretty bland/floury. Service was good as we had a little bit of a larger party. Got our own space on the side of the restaurant which was nice.

Great! Decided to try it and very impressed. Lots of options for both seafood and non-seafood…read moreeaters.

20/10 experience!…read more This is by far my favorite seafood boil spot in Denver... I've been to at least five others. The spice level was just right, the seafood was fresh and plump- none of that "rinky-dink why am I paying for this" stuff! The service was great, and it's a cute spot right off of Colfax. Don't let the construction deter you!

From Asheville NC, a food mecca in itself, we were overwhelmed and amazed by the incredible…read morecomplexity and quality of the food we had. I ordered the ginger chicken comfort bowl and that chicken was spicy through the actual ginger and the way it was combined. Never have had a better ginger dish. Six of us had different things along with appetizers and we are enjoying our leftovers for lunch the day after. Nourishing food, fresh, prepared with care--when we come back to visit the grandchildren, we will be sure to bring everyone out to eat here again. It is very loud in there, but with joyous conversation from everyone, saying a lot about enjoyment of the food, for sure; we had a corner table and with hearing aids we still were able to participate in our family's conversation amidst the cacophony. Think it would be difficult to have heard in a more central table. Walls help reflect sound back toward the table.

It's been a long time coming but Dan Da is hands down my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Colorado…read moreand probably in the US. When you think of Vietnamese, Americans tend to think of Pho, noodle bowls and lemongrass chicken but we need more places the focuses in home cooking and dishes that locals eat. Ingredients are fresh and dishes pack a powerful flavor bomb...I mean wow! The use of shrimp paste and other traditional ingredients really elevate flavors that many Americans are not used to, but you have to try it to understand. Their claypots are a must order and with a side of rice....you'll be eating for days! The star of the night was the pork and calamari claypot which is cooked in shrimp paste and your favorite Vietnamese spices and herbs. You'll finish bowls of rice with this dish, it packs so much flavor that you'll be wanting more. It's a great mix of salty, sweet and umami from the fermented shrimp paste. The Vietnamese curry was thick and packed with succulent shrimp. The veggies at a very nice brightness to balance out the coconut milk. The last dish we had was a shrimp lemon grass in the clay pot and that was also a hit with everyone! Service is amazing and they definitely know how to recommend dishes to match your taste buds. They went out of the way to help everyone and it shows. If you need a new spot, check Dan Da!

Excellent food at an amazing price! Highly recommend for smoked turkey legs and BBC…read more Excellent service too !

I had the fried red snapper, and it was good as advertised! Tender cooked perfectly and very well…read moreseasoned. Joe the owner said he gets them shipped in from Nola, and you can tell by the size of the filet! The collards were fantastic with really good flavor, along with the rich and creamy Mac and cheese! I will definitely put this place in the regular rotation for sure!

My favorite restaurant! Made a reservation on Open Table and our hostess seated us immediately at…read morethe booth we requested. Our server, Malik, was so professional, courteous, engaging, gave us great suggestions and our meal experience was even better with him as our server! We ordered the Happy Hour cocktails of lemon drop martinis and a regular martini. Ordered a half-dozen of the Pearl oysters and they were so yummy, we ordered another half-dozen. Well-presented and delicious! We then ordered the Nantucket Risotto (only been on the menu for 2 weeks), the Blue Island Diver's Platter (ask for the octopus), a Happy Hour Crispy Slider and Fish Taco. We combined this with a glass of white wine and red wine. The meal was absolutely fabulous and we then finished this spectacular meal with sharing a key lime pie. Once again, Malik made this meal even better with his genuine smile, attentiveness and efficiency. Make sure you sign up for their Loyalty Rewards program and they offer a great inexpensive weekday 3-course Power Lunch.

Went in on Saturday night for the late night oyster deal…read more The service has been hit or miss. Sometimes it's good other times absolutely terrible. I will say for the oyster deal it has been good, but sometimes the oysters aren't cleaned well. Again a hit and miss. The ambiance is nice and soothing, very ocean blue. We have also tried some sides and other entrees. The shrimp entree was good but lacked some salt. The burger was amazing with the bacon jam and always have the best shoestring fries. I also got an order of the crispy rice that has a salmon and a tuna. The salmon was way too sweet and had a fishy aftertaste that I disliked. The truffle tuna was definitely the better one of the two. However, the rice itself was absolutely mushy and not necessarily crispy. It also didn't have the best flavor. Desserts tried were the olive oil orange cake and the brownie. both are OK and nice and sweet, but not something I would spend money on Overall, truly think this place is a hit and miss. Just depends on the night.

Came in expecting a decent meal and ended up with a standout experience thanks to our server, Myra…read more It's only her third day and she's already absolutely crushing it--attentive, kind, and on top of everything without missing a beat. You can tell she actually cares, which is rare these days. Food was delicious, atmosphere was on point, and the whole experience would've been great on its own--but Myra really made it memorable. Give this place a try--and if you get Myra, you're in good hands.

The food was HOT, FAST, and SO GOOD!! Our server "Roorio"…read morebrought us extra ice teas when our drinks were half full. Excellent service!

From the outside, it had a unique outer decor with a sea theme to fit for the variety of seafood…read morethat they sell. The menu is massive. I couldn't read most of it which was fine since I'm allergic to shellfish so most items are eliminated. I ordered the smothered burrito and it was quite good. It's huge but comes with enough of everything. The taco was also tasty. I enjoyed the large slice of avocado. The fries were just okay. They were pretty soft but the chicharrones were good. Maybe if you throw them in the air fryer it'll taste better.

Delicious! Many different food items. The menu has over 100 different choices listed. The sopas are…read morephenomenal!

We actually made a special trip out after seeing this food truck on Facebook--and overall, it was a…read moregood experience, just not quite what we expected. I ordered the hot lobster with butter. It was definitely tasty, but it came out more warm than hot, which was a little disappointing. Flavor-wise it was good, just not something I'd rave about or go out of my way for again. Not sure the point of the 'slaw' as a base as it really wasn't edible. That said, the tater tots were delicious--crispy, well-seasoned, and honestly one of the highlights of the meal. Also worth noting, the wait time was short, which was a nice surprise. It is a bit on the pricey side for a food truck, but when you compare it to lobster dishes at a nicer sit-down restaurant, it's probably pretty comparable. Overall, glad we tried it, but it didn't totally live up to the hype for us.

Zero Stars. Got an $11 bowl of Bisque and $25 (!!!) lobster roll…read more Bisque has ZERO FLAVOR... It only tasted like cream. There was zero herbs or anything in it... did not even taste like lobster. Lobster Roll was small lobster claws, ok flavor so the lobster was cooked properly... the bun was a grocery store el-cheapo quality. Tasted like the hotdog buns 8 for $1.99 at any store. Not even a good bun for $25!? Wasted $40!

A brand new buffet opened up in Aurora, so I just had to check it out!…read more The business shares a large parking lot with the surrounding businesses. So there's plenty of parking you just might have to walk a little further to get to the door. We were greeted and seated immediately. We placed our drink orders and then we were off to the buffet. It was set up like any other buffet, there was an Asian station with the traditional Asian foods, a fried station with your typical American foods, and even a dim sum station hidden in the back. They also had a Mongolian Grill where you could create your own! And they had a couple rolls of sushi out for grabs. The flavor of the foods with nothing out of the ordinary, pretty standard and tasted normal. So I think for the variety of options you get and the price that you pay is worth it. I didn't get to try the Mongolian Grill, but I definitely wanna go back and give it a shot. They also had a soft served ice cream, machine, and a chocolate fondue station. They also offered fruits for dessert as well. With all of the options they have available. I think you could definitely find something for everybody. If I'm in the area, I'll definitely go back!

I was here a few months ago after they had just opened. We came on a weeknight and it was packed. I…read morethought the food was pretty good. A lot of choices at the buffet. No fried chicken. They do have a cotton candy machine that cost s extra. I would eat here again.