Very solid experience with a large group of 10. The wait staff was excellent and the ambience was great. Food was generally very satisfying around. The beef tartare was my favorite thing we had with a different twist than I'm used to with almost a creamy texture. I absolutely loved this. For dinner, had the mussels, short rib, and a chocolate tart for dessert. The short rib was delicious in flavor although not having that fall off the bone that I'm used to. It was well presented and good none the less. Enjoyable experience and definitely would do it again while visiting Denver. Thanks for the great service folks! read more

Ajax Downtown - Short rib - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I have frequented Ajax about a dozen times. I live walking distance so it is very conveniently located for me. Ambiance is dark and intimate. Very nice decor especially for a hotel restaurant. This meal took place on 1/20/26. The service is always very attentive and courteous. Staff knows the menu very well and they typically make great suggestions. However on this particular night the waiter should have suggested we do not order the oysters. It's possible he did not know about their "state", so this really is the kitchen's / executive chef's fault not the waiter, who that evening provided very great service. To the meal , there was three of us , we ordered two salads and 6 oysters, and cauliflower as side and I had the Berkshire pork . 2 of us had the pork and 1 of us ordered the aged ribeye . 2 of us ate half a dozen oysters . They were pretty briny but I did not think much of it a the time being that Ajax is a great steakhouse . However that evening at about 3am in the morning I felt extremely ill. Luckily, was not full blown food poisoning but my stomach was in knots that entire night and most of the next day, even after uncomfortable visits to the bathroom that night my stomach was hurting all night/morning to the point I couldn't fall back asleep. Initially I thought maybe it was the mixture of two wheat beers with salads , and pork , and cauliflower and oysters, (to many different foods) that was until today when I spoke to my buddy who also had the oysters and said he had a similar horrible experience . We both were very ill that evening and into the following morning. We are now absolutely sure, it was the oysters as we both recalled them having too much liquid and Briney flavor that could have indicated they have spoiled and gone Bad . They should Have not served them at all or at least tested one before sending out if they were older supply. Any place that serves raw seafood must be held at a higher standard when it comes to serving it , as spoiled seafood can have serious consequences. The pork was delicious but I will def never be ordering seafood from there again. read more

Ajax Downtown - BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP* - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Ajax Denver Downtown has excellent food -- everything we ordered for dinner was very tasty and well executed. What really stood out in a positive way was our dinner server, who we had both nights. They were fantastic: attentive, friendly, and clearly invested in making sure we had a great experience. Service during dinner was consistently great. Unfortunately, our brunch to-go experience was handled extremely poorly due to management. One morning, we placed a to-go brunch order because we didn't have time to dine in. The receptionist told us there would be about a 45-minute wait, took down our order, room number, and phone number, and said we would be called when it was ready. After waiting over an hour, I returned to pick up the order. The manager, Dana, told me there was no order at all -- not in the system, not written down, nothing. She insisted the order was never placed and offered no explanation for what happened. When I expressed frustration after already waiting an hour, I was told to simply repeat the order and wait another 30 minutes. When I questioned why I should wait again, her response was dismissive and rude, including "Do you want the food or not?" followed by sarcastic, philosophical comments about not being able to go back in time and "starting fresh." There was no apology, no accountability, and no attempt to make things right -- just deflection and attitude. It was shocking behavior for a restaurant of this quality and price point. The food and servers deserve a lot of praise, but the management experience significantly hurt what should have been a smooth and enjoyable visit read more

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We had an amazing meal at AJAX. We shared the focaccia as an appetizer and then shared the dry aged ribeye and Brussels as our main. The steak was delicious (and covered in a chimichurri)! Biggest complaint was the table was a two top and felt a little too big / not cozy enough for the two of us. read more

Ajax Downtown - Ribeye - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The portions here are huge for breakfast. Through my Chase benefits for staying at the hotel, we receive breakfast daily during our stay and a $100 credit at Ajax. So, we tried most of the breakfast items, and our favorites are the duck hash and the duck for dinner. The truffle fries are good too! The steak tartare was really salty to me but my partner enjoyed it. The grilled shrimp was okay. I don't recommend the iced latte. I don't think it was an espresso over ice when they gave it to me. It was more like iced coffee and they gave me milk(?) on the side. I'm not too sure but it's not what I expected it to be. The service was great, and everyone was kind and friendly. They removed an alcoholic beverage from our check when the fire alarm went off since we had to vacate the building for a couple of minutes during dinner. read more

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The foods good. Nothing super amazing. The onions and peanut sauce on the leeks was so good. The leeks themselves were a bit tough and not exactly easy to chew through. The inner leeks were far more palatable. The burger was the star! I literally cannot say enough about it. I added bacon and got the truffle fries, so incredible! Service was great our waitress was excellent. She even suggested the burger. She was around almost every time we needed something. Lighting is low and noise was kind of loud so fair warning there. I'd definitely come back! read more

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Our hotel gave us two $10 off coupons for this restaurant. Our waiter said we could use both in one sitting. We were here for happy hour and we got the Ajax Wagyu double cheeseburger ($18) with truffle fries($9) and the Coal oven baked sourdough. ($12). Everything was so tasty and delicious. Our fries were not very hot so I asked if they could heat them up. They did and we ended up eating them all! read more

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Great location add on the limelight hotel. Amazing cocktails and solid food. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to stay and or place for cocktails and or dinner. Great place! read more

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Enjoyed breakfast here around 8:30am on a Wednesday morning after staying the night at Limelight. I got a latte and the "All American." Everything was quick and service was excellent. If I wasn't dilly dallying, I could have easily been in and out of there in 15-20 minutes! Great breakfast. read more

Ajax Downtown - All American* and Latte - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I came here for brunch with a few friends. We had reservations, but had to wait a bit to be seated. I enjoyed my meal and the service was good. read more

Ajax Downtown - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My wife and I ate at Ajax last night for the first time. We had a reservation, and we were seated immediately, having arrived right on time. Our drink orders were taken right away. My drink was pretty small, but it tasted perfect. It took the waiter forever to come back to take our food order. But it was Valentine's Day, so it seemed like it was okay to have a slow, casual dinner. He eventually came over and I ordered a dozen oysters for us to share. My wife ordered roasted duck. I ordered the short rib. We got the oysters, which were all really small, but they were good. But they cost $46, which seemed really out of sync for what new got. Another staff member brought my wife's dinner, which she placed between us. We didn't think anything of it, but it was a clue. I told my wife to go ahead and start her dinner. There was no point in her waiting for me to be served. It would just get cold. It looked really good. She started right away and told me it was already cold. Eventually I got tired of waiting for my dinner, so I started to get up. My wife signaled for me to sit back down. The waiter came over. I told him I was getting pretty hungry for my dinner. He looked confused. He came back to the table a little while later and told us that he had neglected to click a button on his tablet to confirm my order. He was very apologetic about it and said that he would make it right. Heck, it's short rib, so you know it's already cooked. Short rib takes hours to cook. It was actually a pretty long time until my dinner arrived. We both ordered another cocktail. It finally arrived just when my wife finished eating her dinner. I may be mistaken, but I thought that the menu had said short rib. What I was served was pastrami short rib. It was really salty. I wouldn't order that one again. Well, the bill arrived, and they had taken my wife's dinner off of the bill, but mine was still there. Honestly, I won't go back because there were just too many negative things going on that night, and to us. I hope everyone else had a really nice dinner. read more

Despite the food and drinks being overly expensive, the service and ambiance were amazing! I also felt that the food menu was somewhat limited... however they did have a bazillion drink options! read more

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I was sad to see Citizen Rail go but wowza! The food here is fantastic. The Sea Scallop Udon was... I don't know how to say this without saound weird but... it was a revelation and had me wondering how I could do something similar at home (not sure it's possible!) We will be back again and again! read more

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If a bunch of people who knew nothing about operating a restaurant got together to open a restaurant, this would be it. Once you get past the attractive interior design inside the Limelight Hotel, you will discover a limited and undesirable menu, the worst management imaginable, employees who don't know what they're doing, long waits for a table and food, and mediocre taste. And you will pay heavily for the experience. A salad with chicken is $25! It seems that the only way this place survives is because hotel guests are given free or discounted meals. Otherwise I can't imagine anybody would come here twice! Do yourself a favor and go to one of the many well-managed restaurants in the area. read more

One of my new favs! Loved the ambiance of this restaurant. Open kitchen and meat storage area is near tables which is cool. I absolutely loved the seasonal appetizers and desserts! Can't wait to go back for another visit. read more

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Ajax Downtown is now the restaurant in the Limelight Hotel. The restaurant opened in early August of 2024, after a renovation of the former Citizen Rail. We were fans of the former restaurant and are excited about this new venue! The restaurant serves modern American cuisine for breakfast lunch and dinner. Jamie and I dined on their opening night. We were very pleased with the drinks and entrées we ordered! Jamie got the boxcar cold brew and tonic, and I got the garden gimlet. Both drinks were tasty and, spirit free. For dinner, we had the roasted beef entrée and the Seabass. Both were excellent, and indicative of the quality of the restaurant's executive chef Becker. Our servers were very friendly, particularly on their opening night. The ambience is subtle and enjoyable, with booth seating, which we really enjoy. Table seating is also available. Across the way from the restaurant is the bar in the corner, which was a happening place. After dining, we reviewed the breakfast menu, which is similar to the menu that the venue had before it was reset as Ajax downtown. We will definitely be back for breakfast! Check out Ajax downtown. It's highly recommended! read more

Ajax Downtown - Roasted sea bass on a bed of diced olives with a fennel puree in front. Yum!! - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food was great. Hamburger, Dutch pancake, ciabatta dish etc. Were exceptional. Big portions offset the high price. VERY good fries. The 4 rather than 5 rating was because the waiter was rough bordering on rude. He seemed overwhelmed by the job. NOT a people person, more like a side street auto mechanic. read more

Ajax is connected to the hotel Limelight, where we stayed, which made it easy to get to. We ate in the bar and the food was absolutely delicious! I shared a Wagyu Cheeseburger and Coal Oven Baked Sourdough with burrata on top. The service was fantastic. Everyone was friendly and gladly answered any questions we had about food. They also made great recommendations on what to do in Denver and how to get around. The bar area was lovely, modern and clean. read more

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We arrived at 7:15 AM on a Friday and there were already a few people seated. Despite the place being mostly empty, we were still seated at the smallest table against the wall with no view. A single patron came in later and was given a 4 top by the window. Our server took a minute to come greet us. I asked about the lattes - no flavoring, just espresso and milk. Opted for black coffee and it was solid. I told the server we were ready to order and he said he'd be back. It would've been nice to have him just take the order as we were pretty hungry. Service was as expected for prepared to order food and arrived nice and hot. The duck hash had a nice balance of flavors and textures. The Dutch baby was pretty small and I'll probably need to grab second breakfast in a couple hours. Overall, the menu is creative and the food is delicious. I'd like to see a larger Dutch baby for a 5 star rating. read more

Ajax Downtown - Duck Hash and Dutch Baby Pancake - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We visited this restaurant one night for a late dinner during our stay at Hotel Limelight and it did not disappoint. Their menu is great for sharing, so we ordered a few things to try. Everything was delicious and very professionally plated, giving it fine dining feels for sure. We were happy to see a variety of vegetarian items in the menu as well. read more

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Ajax is a great option for happy hour. They have an extensive list of cocktails, wine, liquor and beer. Additionally , if you are looking for non alcoholic options for beer and cocktails they have a whole list. Our favorite option and something you can't find often is two glasses of vueve and truffle fries on their happy hour for $50. We take advantage of this deal as much as we can! Looking at their menu prices, it's a little pricier than other options in the area but given it is located in the Limelight hotel, I believe it is justified. The bar is our favorite location in the restaurant, it's great for people watching. The service is overall good but sometimes the bartenders seem occupied with other things but overall a great option for happy hour. read more

Ajax Downtown - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

One of Denver's newest restaurants has quickly become a must-visit spot with its swanky interior and enticing aromas from open-flame cooking. The moment you step inside, you're enveloped by the delicious smells that instantly whet your appetite. They have an incredible happy hour, with some of the best small plates offered at half price--an excellent way to try a variety of dishes without breaking the bank. We started with the PATÈ + FOIE, and I have to say, it was probably one of the best pâtés I've ever had (and I've tried a lot in my foodie lifetime). It had a unique flavor, almost reminiscent of sausage, and the foie gras was incredibly creamy and rich with flavor. Next, we tried the COAL SIMMERED BANGS ISLAND MUSSELS. While the flavor combinations were spot on, the mussels themselves, unfortunately, lacked freshness, which was a bit of a letdown. The SEA SCALLOP UDON was unique in that the udon noodle was actually made from sea scallop. With four of us sharing, it ended up being just one bite each, but it lacked the wow factor that we were all hoping for. The OVEN BAKED SOURDOUGH was a delightful twist on traditional bread service. Paired with tomato jam and stracciatella, it almost felt like a bite of pizza--fresh, flavorful, and comforting. The standout for me was the STRAPPONI. The noodles were perfectly cooked and had a fresh, handmade quality to them, paired beautifully with the squash and beurre sauce. My second favorite was the ROASTED DUCK BREAST, cooked to perfection with a tender, juicy bite each time. The peach curry added just the right amount of sweetness, making it a memorable dish. However, the MESQUITE GRILLED 1/2 CHICKEN, a recommendation from our server, was a disappointment. The chicken was overcooked, resulting in a dry and tough texture that fell short of expectations. A special shoutout to our server, who was excellent throughout our meal, providing great recommendations and attentive service. Overall, this restaurant offers a mixed bag, with some dishes that truly stand out and others that need refinement. However, it's worth checking out for the ambiance, happy hour deals, and the dishes that do hit the mark. read more

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Awesome service beautiful atmosphere and open kitchen plus the best Greek yogurt granola berries and Bousin omelette! read more

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I was thouroughly disappointed in my meal. I was walking by and a saw the menu posted outside, which I enjoy, to see what the restauramt serves. WAGYU BOLOGNESE got my attention. But $36 for this dish also got my attention. (I just looked at the online menu and it has been reduced to $32). I love a good bolgnese! For that price I assumed they make a house fresh pasta. No. The penne pasta was just like I would get out of a box off a store shelf. The bolognese sauce itself, was just ok. I can do better at home. With a $36 price tag, my expectations were set higher than dried pasta out of a box. I sat at the bar and I received excellent service! The restaurant seems to go after the business traveler staying at the hotel with a corporate expense account, not the local resident spending personal money. The receipt had the hotel name, not the restaurant name. read more

FABULOUS food. Absolutely delicious from start to finish. Can't give five stars bc there was really poor service. We ordered drinks right off the bat -- they didn't even arrive until we were well into the second course. Waiter was nice but totally MIA. We would go back on a less busy evening. read more

Went before an event at Ball Arena, and was less than impressed. Cocktails were great, only reason they get 2 stars. Appetizers took 25-30 minutes after ordering and we had to leave before the entrees arrived 1.5 hrs after being seated. The restaurant was less than half full for the entire experience and a table that sat 30-45 minutes after us got their food as we were leaving. Having worked in the industry for 16+ years the most disappointing part was how the manager avoided coming over to speak with us directly, just communicated thru the server. Definitely won't be back anytime soon which is unfortunate because the drinks were great and the menu looks interesting. read more

Service was great. Food was good but not perfect. Ordered Duck rillettes, good amount also. They serve it with "3" pieces of bread, not big either for two people! Our server noticed we finished and said for $2 more dollars we could get another serving of bread. I just think this is so picayune. Our dinners were good, I thought the price was a bit much. read more

Date night for me and the Mrs. Warm welcome at the host stand and really liked the layout and energy of the restaurant. Menu was fantastic with a little something for everyone. I could have ordered every app. Wife had the short rib cannelloni, I had the ribeye. We split the cauliflower and the mushroom apps. Mushrooms were really tasty. Perfectly cooked with a rich, but not overpowering sauce. I liked the cauliflower but wife didn't love it. Strong char taste if you like that kind of thing. My wife loved the cannelloni, great flavor, not too heavy. Felt decadent. My ribeye came out cold, which was a bummer because the presentation was gorgeous. I hesitated sending it back but it was genuinely cold and I hate that. They heated & replated. It was just meh. I should have ordered the pork chop. There was a really nice parsnip purée that kept me interested, but otherwise the dish was a bust. We both had a couple of glasses of the Fabelist Cabernet, which was quite tasty. Service was ok but I found our server a little casual for the price tag. She also seemed to chill some after I sent back my entree. Based on the plate being hot as hell and the food being cold, I assumed it sat under the heat lamp for a while. She should have been able to figure that out before serving it. All in all it was good, but the ribeye kinda ruined it for me. Maybe we go back so I can try that pork chop. But maybe not. read more

Food was absolutely nothing to get excited about. Frittata was bland and uninspired. Overpriced! Also- I have never experienced so many dropped plates and metal cups during dining. So odd. Improve the food and menu, train the wait staff and lose the attitude. read more

Great atmosphere, our server had a really fun but calm demeanor, the menu had wonderful diverse surprise ingredients (even from my microscopic country) and there's a beautiful open front kitchen where...it seemed like every chef was very handsome and had a great mustache. Business plan or coincidence, I don't know, but I would definitely go back for that succulent duck and the ...really nice view. read more

Quite possibly one of the the worst experiences in Denver . I understand that it was Valentine's Day but they were so ill prepared. We had 8P.M.reservations , when we got there the hostess said they were running 15 minutes behind which is understandable. We sat at the bar to have drinks and decided to stay there. We started to order when the bartender stopped us to tell us that three of the 8 entrees were no longer available. This was 8:15 . The poor hostess was running around by herself clearing tables and trying to seat people without any help. Everything took 40 minutes to receive . The bartenders did not engage andwere even throwing the kitchen under the bus. The Steak Tartare had a ground paste texture to it but the French onion soup was very good . The kicker was when we ordered focaccia after the place had cleared out and it took 40 minutes. How was the chef so unprepared on one of the busiest nights of the year? Sad Valentine's Day. read more

I came in with a group of friends over the weekend, and while the food could have been excellent, at least half of what we ordered came out cold and we had to ask to have it reheated. They obliged and thanked us for our understanding. Fine. Our server accidentally rang in a martini that no one ordered, and asked if anyone wanted it. We said yes with the assumption that because it was her mistake, it would have been taken off the bill. It was not, and neither were any of the items that came out cold. She had to re-ring in two burgers because they had to be remade after they came out cold, and then she failed to take them off the bill, charging us for four instead of two. She fixed this mistake when we pointed it out, so not the end of the world, but I do not feel that they sufficiently tried to make up for any of the mistakes that were made. read more

I could not be more disappointed with the service we received at your restaurant this evening. We had a 6:00 PM reservation and arrived right on time. The hostess was busy trying to accommodate three women who did not have a reservation, and it wasn't until around 6:15 that she finally acknowledged us. We were not seated until approximately 6:20. Shortly thereafter, those same three women -- who did not have a reservation -- were seated directly next to us. Our server took their order before even approaching our table, despite us clearly stating that we were ready to order. Nearly ten minutes later, around 6:35, she finally came over to take our order. When we explained that we had a reservation and needed to be finished around 7:15 PM to make it to the Paul McCartney concert, she told us there was "no way" she could get us out in time. Frankly, that is unacceptable. I'm not sure if their team fully understands what the purpose of a reservation is supposed to be, but this experience made it very clear that our business was not valued. I can guarantee that we will never be returning to ajax again. read more

I really like happy hour here. The menu and size portions are fantastic. The ambiance is low key/hip and the sparkling wine (rose, yum!) is properly chilled. True, they don't have a robust offering for HH drinks, but you can't win them all. Still, this place is a solid option and I will return. read more

Ummm there are no words. I did not come here for dinner. I came while waiting for a friend to get a drink and because I could not get into Tavernetta (my fav place). I ordered the house wine and oven baked sourdough. I am not kidding when I say this is the most delicious thing I have ever eaten. It's impossible to describe. Even if you're just coming for happy hour, get this sourdough read more

Ajax Downtown - Oven baked sourdough - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Service was good. So was food quality. However, the portions were tiny given the prices. As an example, a $40+ duck breast entree came with exactly two slices of duck breast. We won't be returning. read more

The menu is kinda dumb. Getting really tired of every single restaurant trying to put their own spin on everything. No one's got a shrimp cocktail anymore. No. It's chilled shrimp and compressed apples. It's like they just put ingredients playlists on shuffle and the some pretentious beardy guy gaslights you into thinking it's fancy just because an egomaniac wannabe chef influencer "created" it read more

It's implausible how great this restaurant is! The food is exotic & romantic but approachable & delicious. Denver has missed the mark for us foodies but Ajaz fulfills hope that a best meal can be had near home instead of halfway across the country. A dry-aging room, an open-concept kicthen, and ingredients we rarely see on menus in the USofA. We visited with a group on a Saturday night and every table was taken but the place didn't feel crowded or loud. The service is unmatched. We have struggled to see passionate personas in restaurants since the Pandemic and every employee that passed by or assisted with our group appeared to be enjoying their time at work as much as patrons were enjoying themselves. A spirited manager came by to check on us and was genuinely happy to see us despite not knowing who we were. Our server was kindhearted, knowledgeable, and made every detail matter. Her name started with a K I think. Keep her! Do whatever you can so she can wait on us every time we visit. If you are reading this review and live in Denver or plan to visit, you don't want to miss the chance to have dinner here. The location is great too! read more

Sorry Ajax. We wanted to love you. Came down for our anniversary dinner and for the price, you just didn't meet expectations. The halibut crudo was really delicious. Beautifully plated. For mains We got the duck breast, pork chop and creamed spinach. There was too large of a gap between appetizer and main and all the main dishes came out barely warm. The creamed spinach was gloopy and cold, we left most of it. The chow chow served with the duck breast was wonderful. The duck was cooked nicely. Again, barely warm made it much less than it could have been. The pork chop was pretty good. It was served with plums, shaved jalapeño and a forest of basil. After picking through the basil I found the pork chop was cooked inconsistently with some bites dry and others very tasty. Here's the thing. The mains were "ok" -but for the price point, I want better than ok. Our server did the best he could considering that he appeared to have the entire half of the restaurant. He told us that they worked as team service but he was the only one we saw. There were others on the floor but no one came to fill water glasses or ask if we needed another round. Dropping the ball on the basics. read more

Owen is fantastic. He was very friendly, great conversationalist and gave me amazing recommendations. I came to Colorado for my birthday and he really made it special. read more