We made a reservation on open table during the holiday party. Service was great. We had a few appetizers like the queso and the fried artichoke. They offered to refill our chips for the queso which was much appreciated. We had various entrees from the Caesar salad to the steak and the beef over risotto dish. Everything was delicious. Would love to come back. read more

Excellent food, excellent service. We had the blackened salmon which was cooked to perfection. It's not a huge portion but the flavors are so balanced with rice, shaved Brussels sprouts, and pineapple salsa. The rice was undercooked and the server, Ethan, was professional and efficient in having our meal re-made. A less experienced server would have offered a side of rice. The mistake by the kitchen didn't end up affecting our enjoyment of the meal at all. The buttermilk fried chicken and mashed potatoes were delicious too. And the berry hot margarita had just the right kick! Ethan was attentive throughout the meal. He made customer service look effortless. read more

Acova - Berry hot margarita - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Service was great, ambiance was nice and the food was good as well. My only complaint is that the steak wrap definitely needed more sauce, it was pretty dry. Otherwise everything was amazing. read more

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Definitely recommend this restaurant! We had date night there last night. Great ambiance and the food was delicious. We enjoyed everything we ordered! Service was quick too. read more

Super neighborhood-friendly fun place with very good eats along with a south-of-the-border flare. Would be on the let's-do-it-again calendar if we lived in the area. But worth a drive even if ya don't. Great patio and excellent service made for a neat place to get together with friends. Here's a close-up of their short rib on asparagus risotto. As good as it looks! read more

Acova - Reasonably priced and a fair-sized portion, without the excessive fat that some short ribs sometimes include. - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is AMAZING all the way around incredible food celiac safe and our waitress Abbey was a total delight made our date night very Fun!!! read more

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We came here with our kids, so first off know it's child friendly which is a huge plus. They donate their proceeds from the kids menu to a charity for children. Really sweet. Service was great and a great ambiance. Food itself was great, I highly recommend the cheese and potato pierogis, they were the highlight of the appetizers. If you're a fan of artichoke I recommend he fritters but my wife wasn't too impressed. The nachos were great! Loaded with food. And I loved the tuna tostada. Great flavors. We didn't order entrees or desserts. read more

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Been here many times for many occasions. Brunch, lunches with friends or for business. Dinners, and birthday celebrations. The food is good as is the price point and I like the patio in the summer. Really pretty. read more

Acova's ambiance is warm, inviting and modern. The service is exceptional--our server Meghan was not only friendly, she went out of her way to give us sunscreen (that she carries with her)--we sat outside and I was getting sunburned on my back and shoulders and my stepson on his face and neck--her generosity made out outdoor experience more enjoyable. Now for the food: we love and appreciate how many GF options they have (almost everything). We started with the cinnamon roll--my stepson really liked, and the espresso-lico my partner and I had was very tasty! For brunch/lunch my partner really enjoyed the Bistro Steak Wrap w/sweet potato fries , my stepson loved his Acova Burger he ordered. I originally ordered the Sourdough French Toast (GF) --which unfortunately was a disappointment (and I was craving French Toast)! Apparently, due to the mascarpone on one side of the bread the only "French Toast" looking side (and slight taste) of this brunch dish was that side--the other looked and tastes like untoasted bread--which tasted nothing like French Toast! I definitely would not recommend this brunch dish if you are GF--maybe this might be better if you don't have a GF (celiac) allergy? However, the manager Ryan was eager (and very kind) to make things right. After the second French Toast arriving the same way as before, Ryan suggested the Buffalo Chicken Wrap (GF)--which comes out as three Buffalo Chicken Tacos--which I devoured--sooooo delicious!!!! Regardless if you are GF, have celiac disease or love gluten, Acova has hit the jackpot for accommodating both without loosing the flavor (other than the French Toast) --I do recommend this restaurant. Thanks again Meghan and Ryan! read more

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Hello yum super trendy cute place to catch up with your girls, take parents, or have a date. The server was so awesome and cool, she was a blast! The grilled Cesar was so good, not like something I've had before. And also the friessss I love show string fries I want to go back and try the frozen red wine slushie read more

Acova - Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place is a gem! While the food is fantastic -- from appetizers through dessert -- the prices are really affordable. Also, Nuri is the best and took such great care of us! read more

It was the first day of restaurant week starting in the evening. Britta let us know that if we wanted to do the DRW menu we had the option even though it didn't start until after 4. Feeling very special to have an unplanned date with a friend that ended up to be my first DRW in a long time. Service was amazing (thanks Britta!) Food was delicious - first time having artichoke heart fritters that was oh so divine. The calamari was a pleasant surprise and super tasty with the crusty bread. The short ribs and the risotto were tender, flavorful and juicy. The chimichurri steak was perfectly cooked with a nice char and the side of slight tart and crispy bananas was yummy. The cheesecake was the dessert of the day, nothing to call home for and slightly tough to cut thru but the berry compote made up for it. The Apple donut was yum but wished the apples were baked/fried softer. The dessert were ok but the service, the mains/apps and the atmosphere really made up for our experience. Really amazing job Acova, I LOVE that besides a handful of items not included with DRW, you can pretty much order off of their entire menu! This is unheard off for me for Restaurant Week, usually it's a set menu with 1-3 selection per section and not all of their normal entrées. Definitely worth coming back again!! Still dreaming about those artichoke hearts..... read more

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So good! And so allergen aware and friendly. It was easy to find a dairy-free gluten-free entree that sounded amazing. The decor is cute and the price is justified. I got the salmon and my partner got the steak, and both were incredible, but we both slightly preferred the salmon. Will be back soon! read more

The restaurant is cool and food is pretty good. It's more like a comfort food style , so lots of fried chicken, Mac and cheese, etc. I wanted something a little more healthy so that's my own preference and not necessarily wrong with the restaurant. I will say the wine slushy was awesome! We had the mix with st German floater and it was a sneaky delicious strong drink ! read more

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Really good atmosphere and food. We picked Acova for their gluten free options and they delivered. We definitely recommend!

Great gluten free options and a dream for me with celiac! All of our dishes were delicious and I loved the fish and chips which were marked gluten free on the menu. The fried chicken dish was thin which we weren't expecting, but still great. The frozen wine was great as well. The service was very attentive and the interior was cosy. I would def come back next time im in Denver! read more

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I recently discovered this spot, and ended up having it twice in two weeks! It was a coincidence I was invited by separate friends, but I had no problem going back so soon. The deviled eggs were unique and delicious. It's not very often you find a spin on such a classic and simple dish- but they managed to elevate it somehow. On my first visit, I had the prime rib sandwich, and it did not disappoint! DO NOT sleep on the artichoke heart fritters, they are light and airy, while still being crunchy- I ordered them again on my second visit because they were so good! The ambience is super nice and inviting.. love the art and all of the live plants. They do a great job! read more

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We got a group reservation for NYE just a few days before. We decided to split the lobster Mac and cheese for the table as an app because it is very rich. But, wow was it amazing!! I ordered the chimichurri steak medium as my main dish. It was good more medium well highly recommend ordering it medium rare, if you want it medium. It was delicious but it was over salted. The plantains were some of the best I have had. I could have eaten a plate full of them. I also got The pink drink as my cocktail and it was perfect. It clearly was strong and only realized it when it hit me during my meal. my husband got the winter old fashioned and the Buffalo chicken wrap. He enjoyed both. I tried his Buffalo chicken wrap and it was a bit too spicy (too much Buffalo sauce) for me. read more

Acova - Winter old fashioned - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this place! It had a combination of trendy, intimate, sporty, and sophisticated vibe all in one! Loved the plant decor especially. The servers and hostess were all very kind and go thru every ounce of effort to accommodate to your dining experience to the happiest you can possibly feel! So for our appetizer we got the ahi tuna and Diablo eggs. Ahi tuna was refreshing while the Diablo eggs was a nice balance to it with their teeny spicy kick! I ordered the honey Stung Fried Chicken because of how many people on Yelp seem to praise it, and the waitress recommended it. My friend kept going on about how delicious it was and that it was better than her ribs even tho I liked hers too, haha! Anyways, The taste is exactly how the name sounds. Very scrumptious and crispy and goes extremely well with their mashed potatoes. I can honestly eat the mashed potatoes everyday something about them is so ridiculously good. Good stuff! read more

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Very lucky to have had this place so close to the Airbnb I was staying at while visiting Denver with some friends. Yes, I found it on Yelp and had it Bookmarked in advance, as would any other Yelper. Yes, the reviews and photos sold me.. and they were spot on. Gotta love consistency! I visited on a Friday afternoon during happy hour with four other ladies. We weren't there for a full meal, but rather for a snack and drinks. We all got espresso martinis and they were fire. Some of us got second rounds and yes, the espresso gave us just the kick we needed for a mid-afternoon pick me up. We also got appetizers, just some pretzel bites and fries. The pretzel bites were delicious, came with a cheese dipping sauce, and were $3 off thanks to happy hour (M-F, 3-6pm). A few days later, one of my friends went back for lunch and said that it was tasty too. We sat outside on their lovely patio and were super grateful for the misters and shade, as it was blistering hot that day. Our waitress was also awesome. I can't remember her name but we were playing a game and it was fun that she jumped in and played with us for a second. All in all, I'd definitely come back, especially for the espresso martini and pretzel bites read more

Acova - Espresso martini - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I enjoyed the food from this place. It was fresh and easy to get. I got my food to go so I didn't stay but the scenery outside and ambiance was friendly . read more

I'm not sure why restaurant owners don't consult sound engineers when building a restaurant. People come to places like this, where the food is okay, not quite as good as the menu promises, to be together and talk. But not only are the acoustics so bad that the restaurant patrons themselves produce a horrible din of white noise that washes out into the streets of Denver when you open the door, but they play drunk Norah Jones at 1000 dB AT BREAKFAST! I couldn't hear a damned thing. As for food, the home fries are good, but none of it was that great. I guess we were there because a family member is celiac, but I don't see any reason to go here otherwise. My family members liked it, but the food wasn't worth subjecting myself to the ambience. read more

I really needed to finish this review, and it's been WAY too long since I've visited Acova. From what I remember, haha, the drinks (see the photo I posted from when I visited) and the food was amazing. The Tomatillo Beer Cheese Dip with roasted garlic pretzel bites was so good I wanted to drink the left over dip out of the bowl! And the Espresso-Lico was one of the best espresso martini-ish drinks I've ever had. I REALLY need to make my way back here very soon. Every time I think about that dip I want to move back to the Highlands to be that much closer to Acova! read more

Acova - Espresso-lico - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I absolutely loved this spot - it's perfect for a birthday dinner, family gathering, or a date. It's really rare that Denver has a restaurant so versatile these days! Our server Meghan was absolutely amazing, and got our checks for a large party sorted out really quick. Honestly, she's the best server I've had in a long time - so props to having good people here! I had the turkey panini, we shared a bunch of apps (the standout was the artichoke hearts and the crostini), and most of my party had ice cream for dessert. Enjoyed it here and will absolutely be back! read more

Had to get a espresso martini to start the bday festivities. Added a prime rib sandwich with pozole as my side. The pozole was delicious and spicy! The prime rib was very filling and flavorful. Highly recommend! Alex the bartender is amazing serves great drinks. Great vibes as usual. Must go if you haven't tried read more

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This was like Disneyland if you have celiac, I came here knowing they had some gluten-free options here, but I had no idea how much there was! This place was a 100 star experience for celiac! The restaurant was very smartly decorated, I loved the vibe and it felt very modern. They have TWO dedicated gluten free fryers, which meant I could have french fries. They also had so many gluten free options like fried chicken and fish and chips. They even had gluten free apple donuts. I ate way too much obviously. The gluten free fried chicken was incredible, it had like lovely dip and a spicy honey glaze. The fried donuts were really good (the cobbler was ok). The food was legitimately delicious. The biggest downside is I live in Southern California and I cannot eat here all the time. Our server was so knowledgeable about the cross contact measures, told the kitchen I had celiac and I really enjoyed my meal. Even if you don't have celiac this place is great, has good food and a nice vibe overall. Gotta come check it out. read more

We had a tasty lunch here a couple of weeks ago. The restaurant is super cute, there are tons of gluten free and vegetarian menu items (all clearly marked), the staff are very friendly, and the food is fresh and delicious. So many choices, I don't think you can go wrong. We were a party of three and we tried the pupusa appetizer, the miso noodle salad, and the Acova burger on a gluten free bun. Everything was absolutely delicious! read more

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Went on a Wednesday night and thought it was odd how busy they were for a weekday. But we got stayed immediately and our service was great. I wanted to order the steak but they ran out that night and my server suggested I try the beef short rib and it was out of this world I highly recommend you try the short rib! My partner got one of the sandwiches and said it was good but nothing to rave about. On Wednesdays they have a sangria special and it was very good I only wish I had a little more fruit in mine but I don't think that's how they do it there. read more

What hip spot! I met here for a business meeting we tried the ahi tuna appetizer and it's was really tasty! The welcoming server kept my tea full. The lunch portions were big. My friend got the Caesar steak salad and it was big, I got the Cuban panini, so good!! I ate half because the portions were big. I'd love to come back for happy hour! read more

Wow! I am so happy I tried this place. I have heard such great things and was more than impressed. The restaurant is picturesque, has plenty of seating and is very clean. Our waitress was kind and prompt. And the food... WOW! The short rib and risotto was everything I expected and more. The wine glaze that comes with it.. amazing. It was so good I recommended my sister go there asap with her group of friends, and she has the same review read more

Acova - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place is so good with so many gluten free options! It's a pretty casual atmosphere with plenty of seating inside and out. I got the Chicken Thyme Sandwich gluten free and oh my goodness, I haven't had a good fried chicken in years. This was so incredibly crunchy and flavorful plus THE BUN HELD UP! I was very impressed and will definitely be coming back. We also had the Artichoke Heart Fritters and Pupusa Revuelta as starters. Everything was very tasty and the service was great. read more

Fantastic Italian spot with nice atmosphere and very kind staff. They have their own beer which is pretty good too. Good value for the quality of food. 25/30 read more

Acova - Honey Stung Fried Chicken - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food, service, and ambiance were on point! One of the best gluten free restaurants I've been to. I couldn't believe that the biscuit was gluten free, I had to double check with the bar tender! The whole restaurant is gluten free so there's no worries about cross contamination, how wonderful! read more

This place has a lot of good reviews. Still we can only report what our viewpoint is and today we visited this restaurant after a music event. We did take several photos which I'll also post. It is difficult to rate this place because it presents as a modern upbeat place to enjoy unique food. Rating it just 3 stars tells you that the food is okay but just did not hit the spot. First, it was busy and that had us excited as busy places usually reveal awesome food. But for us not today! I ordered the basic. This was eggs, potatoes, a meat (I picked polish sausage), arugula and ciabatta (a thin Italian bread). The ciabatta was flat and hard to eat even with the supplied butter. The potatoes were dry and just okay. The eggs were nicely done. The sausage was spicy and a bit over cooked. It was tasty and unique but simply off to my liking. The arugula was a small amount with tomato bits and this was decent if a rather small amount. Overall my meal was disappointing. Another meal was a turkey panini again made with flat ciabatta. It had a side of a Caesar salad. The greens were nice but the Caesar dressing was more like a vinaigrette as reported by those eating it. Now all of this food was decent enough. It's edible but for us it missed the boat. Another at our table ordered some sort of a wrap with sweet potato fries. That looked good but I did not sample it. It is tough to say I'm not likely returning but the menu suggests there can be some good meals here. So we might return and hope for the best next time though I wouldn't count on it. Thankfully the service was fine and the place was clean and attractive. read more

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Loved this spot! They have a really great menu with a good verity of different types of influences of food. This spot is lively and loud (about 73db's, so prepare for that if you are concerned). We were greeted right away and were sat a few minutes later ( we made a reservation on OpenTable). We ordered the Gnocchi, honey chicken with Mash, the Salmon and apple doughnuts! For some reason, the sausage gravy on my honey chicken was a bit cold.. but it was all delicious none the less. The circular bowl they serve the apple doughnuts in makes it hard to eat it out of so make sure you get plates. Tip: parking is on the street so you might want to plan ahead so you can search for a spot. Also make a reservation on OpenTable, it gets busy. OpenTable required a credit card to hold my reservation. read more

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Met up several friends for a Saturday evening dinner at Acova. Great ambiance for catching up with friends and having a lively conversation. Many different dining options including for me as a vegetarian. Enjoyed it all and the vibe was great. All around, it was a great experience and I would definitely return. read more

I love Acova. It is definitely in my top 3 favorites in the hood. The vibe is casual - or can be nice for a date night, girls brunch, celebration- you name it. They have an incredible patio and their menu is very diverse- I really like the sandwiches/paninis- and in the summer time the frozen wine slushes- my gosh they are my favorite thing in the entire world. Service is always great too! read more

Overall, we had such a pleasant experience at Acova on a Sunday at 1:30pm. It was easy to make a large group reservation via phone and to alter it as well. During the time we went you could order from both the brunch and lunch menu until 3pm which was a nice mix! Our server was absolutely wonderful, if I'm not mistaken her name was Meghan and she has the answers to everything and more! She was funny, extremely attentive, and made 10/10 recommendations. I would rate the service 5/5. As for the food, everyone enjoyed their meals for sure, I'd say somethings could use a bit more flavor, BUT that wouldn't deter me from coming back again. Side note, the apple donuts with ice cream are AMAZING. The restaurant itself is very homey inside, has a nice bar, and comfortable seating. Street parking is around the restaurant and wasn't too hard to find within a block. overall, we had an excellent brunch birthday! read more

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Service was good, food not so much.... I've been to Acova multiple times and have had some delicious food. On July 20, for my husband's birthday, we went for brunch and it was very disappointing. First, our drinks - a mimosa and bellini --were just ok. And since cocktails these days run in the teens, one expects better. But my real complaint was for my breakfast, the Brunch Chick, one of the more expensive items. The chicken itself was fine - could have been a bit more crispy, but ok. The biscuit was completely inedible, rock hard. I asked for over easy eggs and got over hard eggs. The potatoes, which i had asked to be fried crispy, were really not. Interestingly, my husband's dish was done pretty well. We will not give up on Acova, but will definitely not return for brunch. read more

Great for happy hour or dinner anytime. The menu has a good variety of dishes. It was not too busy at 5 but continued to have people arrive constantly. The patio is heated and is great to relax with friends. The host and bartenders ate friendly and attentive. I tried the nachos with chicken and a mojito. read more