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We enjoyed our visit to the Appaloosa Grill. We made a late reservation so we could see the band. Every day of the week, they have live music. We got to see a reggae band who was excellent. People were attentive and friendly. They do add a 20% service charge onto your bill. The waiter let us know about it and asked for more just for him if we wanted. Aside from that, we enjoyed our dinner and the music.
Had a great meal with family during our family trip to Denver. We ordered multiple items for the table and none were a miss. Jadyn was our host and he took good care of us. The food arrived way faster than expected for a table of 7. The place was upbeat with a light early evening crowd. We arrived before the live music began. I hate we missed it.
Brit was an amazing server. If you go to the restaurant, ask to sit at one of the tables she's covering. She was on point. The food was great. The turkey sandwich is love at first bite. Ambiance is American bar feels.
I couldn't wait to write this review! I've been to Appaloosa before, but I've never really relished in the experience. After leaving a concert downtown, hoping to wait out traffic and the ride-share pick up craze- my husband and I wanted to get a quick bite and a drink. There were not many places open past 11pm on a Sunday, let alone serving food. I also came to the unfortunate realization that many of the late night places I use to frequent downtown have closed permanently since quarantine. While walking, I spotted Appaloosa from the corner of my eye. Lo & behold, not only were they open, but the menu was posted on the door with their late night hours going until 1 am. Though I had been before, I was not sure what the hours were, or if the kitchen was open late. We walked in and were greeted by live music and a friendly host. No cover charge, just a quick peak at the I.D. We sat at the bar while the band played jazz that added to the ambiance. Our bartenders were attentive and gave great conversation. We were immediately given menus and asked what we would like to drink. Katelyn took our food order promptly, and she was also funny and charismatic. We ordered the birria tacos, and they were absolutely amazing. The consommé was flavorful and bright, and the birria itself was tender and juicy. The food was so fantastic we forgot about our drinks! Appaloosa was the perfect way to wrap up the weekend, and we will be coming back very soon!
This place deserves much higher rating! What a great late night find for drinks, dinner, and music! Recommended to try from a local bartender and loved it! Some of the best wings I've ever had! Also tried the Denver dip which also was moist and delicious! Fries excellent! Music and service were great! For a high tourist traffic area I was surprised with how great this was even late at night! Will definitely be back!
So the wife and I wanted a snack and drinks. So we stopped by and gave this place a try. The bartender was really nice the place has a cool vibe. The building is really cool. We get wings and sweet potatoes fries. The food was really good and came out really fast. They have a really good beer list. We were out late that night and there were still open so we stoped in again for dinner. Also had live music. I got a buffalo burger with cheddar cheese and it was really good. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of it.! We definitely recommend this place. Cheers !
We decided to try Appaloosa Grill, as it was within walking distance of our hotel. The staff were very nice and welcoming as they seated us took our drink orders. Taylor did a great job of answering our menu questions and taking our specific food requests. She did a great job of being there without being there too much. The food was delicious! My wife had a cheeseburger and fries. She ordered it medium with provolone. It came out perfect. I had a Buffalo burger cooked medium with smoked Gouda and fries. It was cooked perfect as well. The fries were hot and fresh, and salted perfectly. I tried the Pilsner Urquell Czech Lager. It was an easy, refreshing drinker, as pilsners are, that went well with the burger. Appaloosa Grill was a laid back, nice place to hang out after our flight to grab a bite and drink. We would love to come back someday when we visit Denver again.
Overall it was average. The food was good but nothing exceptional, I did really enjoy the side salad. They had some good options for drinks but mine was too sweet. The service was also average (not the most expedient). The bathroom was frustrating. I was told to use one in the main building. It was all the way downstairs and then all the stalls were locked!? Then when I came back up there was a bathroom upstairs after all that they let me use. So that was odd. Overall, I'd say it's an average experience typical for restaurants on 16th St. mall in Denver. However it was very convenient to the Paramount theater where we were going to a show after.
Great atmosphere, friendly staff and awesome food. The Green Chile Bison Burger is delicious.
I put in a pick up order for a Green Chili Bison Burger and broccoli. The order was ready when I arrived and it was a smooth pick up. The burger was unfortunately much drier than I thought and could have used for seasoning. The broccoli was good but too salty. I also wasn't given any utensils or napkins for the order. I probably wouldn't return with so many other choices in the area.
The food scene in down town Denver is happening! This spot was recommended three times and I see why! Cool vibes in this upscale bistro style eatery. Great bar, cost seating areas and inviting staff. They make a righteous Manhattan! The Carpaccio is legit, but that Baked Goat Cheese app. Steals the show! The house roasted Turkey Melt is fantastic with Pablano peppers, Gouda Cheese and Bacon Jam.
If there is one place in Denver I would recommend to anyone visiting it is Appaloosa. My husband and I both agreed that this was the best meal we had over the course of our 5 day visit. We stumbled in during happy hour, so I indulged in a couple of drinks. I don't remember all the specials but rail drinks were $6. I also ordered the bison chili fries from their happy hour menu and HOLY *UCK they are INCREDIBLE! They are a must try. I also had the lobster roll which comes packed with lobster and is served with delicious butter on the side. It does not come with a side like fries or a salad, so you may need to order a couple of items to get full. Don't hesitate to dine here. The staff are friendly and accommodating and the food is 1000/10.
Reviews are mixed. Many enjoy the creative bison dishes, lively atmosphere and live music, good drink and beer selection, and friendly and attentive staff.
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My wife and I knew we needed to revisit and give the Bison Filet a try! That's just what we did for our meal after the Great American Beet Festival. We were sat right away and received top-notch service from our server. Checked on us as much as we needed, answered questions, and kept our waters full. Vibes are the same as they were for our last visit. We did in fact order the bison filet but along with that we also knew we needed to get the Bison Birria Tacos to start. The tacos were delicious with such depth of flavor especially thanks to the consomé. The bison filet was cooked to perfection as we had asked for. Tender with just enough of a flavor difference than a typical steak/filet. Was 100% worth coming back and giving it a try and so glad we also decided to get the tacos too! They did add an auto-gratuity but our server mentioned it prior to the bill and did say that if we didn't tip further that is no problem. read more
Appaloosa grill was a great stop for me while on a quick work conference! Was within walking distance of hotel & located in the heart of downtown Denver which I loved. Easy walk in availability & the servers were extremely nice and accommodating on both of my visits. The cocktails shine here for me! Food isn't bad, but felt like the menu was missing something. My favorite bite was the salad & also the blackened salmon on the side. read more
We enjoyed our visit to the Appaloosa Grill. We made a late reservation so we could see the band. Every day of the week, they have live music. We got to see a reggae band who was excellent. People were attentive and friendly. They do add a 20% service charge onto your bill. The waiter let us know about it and asked for more just for him if we wanted. Aside from that, we enjoyed our dinner and the music. read more
Had a great meal with family during our family trip to Denver. We ordered multiple items for the table and none were a miss. Jadyn was our host and he took good care of us. The food arrived way faster than expected for a table of 7. The place was upbeat with a light early evening crowd. We arrived before the live music began. I hate we missed it. read more
I couldn't wait to write this review! I've been to Appaloosa before, but I've never really relished in the experience. After leaving a concert downtown, hoping to wait out traffic and the ride-share pick up craze- my husband and I wanted to get a quick bite and a drink. There were not many places open past 11pm on a Sunday, let alone serving food. I also came to the unfortunate realization that many of the late night places I use to frequent downtown have closed permanently since quarantine. While walking, I spotted Appaloosa from the corner of my eye. Lo & behold, not only were they open, but the menu was posted on the door with their late night hours going until 1 am. Though I had been before, I was not sure what the hours were, or if the kitchen was open late. We walked in and were greeted by live music and a friendly host. No cover charge, just a quick peak at the I.D. We sat at the bar while the band played jazz that added to the ambiance. Our bartenders were attentive and gave great conversation. We were immediately given menus and asked what we would like to drink. Katelyn took our food order promptly, and she was also funny and charismatic. We ordered the birria tacos, and they were absolutely amazing. The consommé was flavorful and bright, and the birria itself was tender and juicy. The food was so fantastic we forgot about our drinks! Appaloosa was the perfect way to wrap up the weekend, and we will be coming back very soon! read more
This place deserves much higher rating! What a great late night find for drinks, dinner, and music! Recommended to try from a local bartender and loved it! Some of the best wings I've ever had! Also tried the Denver dip which also was moist and delicious! Fries excellent! Music and service were great! For a high tourist traffic area I was surprised with how great this was even late at night! Will definitely be back! read more
So the wife and I wanted a snack and drinks. So we stopped by and gave this place a try. The bartender was really nice the place has a cool vibe. The building is really cool. We get wings and sweet potatoes fries. The food was really good and came out really fast. They have a really good beer list. We were out late that night and there were still open so we stoped in again for dinner. Also had live music. I got a buffalo burger with cheddar cheese and it was really good. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of it.! We definitely recommend this place. Cheers ! read more
We decided to try Appaloosa Grill, as it was within walking distance of our hotel. The staff were very nice and welcoming as they seated us took our drink orders. Taylor did a great job of answering our menu questions and taking our specific food requests. She did a great job of being there without being there too much. The food was delicious! My wife had a cheeseburger and fries. She ordered it medium with provolone. It came out perfect. I had a Buffalo burger cooked medium with smoked Gouda and fries. It was cooked perfect as well. The fries were hot and fresh, and salted perfectly. I tried the Pilsner Urquell Czech Lager. It was an easy, refreshing drinker, as pilsners are, that went well with the burger. Appaloosa Grill was a laid back, nice place to hang out after our flight to grab a bite and drink. We would love to come back someday when we visit Denver again. read more
Overall it was average. The food was good but nothing exceptional, I did really enjoy the side salad. They had some good options for drinks but mine was too sweet. The service was also average (not the most expedient). The bathroom was frustrating. I was told to use one in the main building. It was all the way downstairs and then all the stalls were locked!? Then when I came back up there was a bathroom upstairs after all that they let me use. So that was odd. Overall, I'd say it's an average experience typical for restaurants on 16th St. mall in Denver. However it was very convenient to the Paramount theater where we were going to a show after. read more
2 months ago
Great atmosphere, friendly staff and awesome food. The Green Chile Bison Burger is delicious. read more
1 year ago
I put in a pick up order for a Green Chili Bison Burger and broccoli. The order was ready when I arrived and it was a smooth pick up. The burger was unfortunately much drier than I thought and could have used for seasoning. The broccoli was good but too salty. I also wasn't given any utensils or napkins for the order. I probably wouldn't return with so many other choices in the area. read more
The food scene in down town Denver is happening! This spot was recommended three times and I see why! Cool vibes in this upscale bistro style eatery. Great bar, cost seating areas and inviting staff. They make a righteous Manhattan! The Carpaccio is legit, but that Baked Goat Cheese app. Steals the show! The house roasted Turkey Melt is fantastic with Pablano peppers, Gouda Cheese and Bacon Jam. read more
If there is one place in Denver I would recommend to anyone visiting it is Appaloosa. My husband and I both agreed that this was the best meal we had over the course of our 5 day visit. We stumbled in during happy hour, so I indulged in a couple of drinks. I don't remember all the specials but rail drinks were $6. I also ordered the bison chili fries from their happy hour menu and HOLY *UCK they are INCREDIBLE! They are a must try. I also had the lobster roll which comes packed with lobster and is served with delicious butter on the side. It does not come with a side like fries or a salad, so you may need to order a couple of items to get full. Don't hesitate to dine here. The staff are friendly and accommodating and the food is 1000/10. read more
2 months ago
1 month ago
Delicious food and good local beers on tap! Very friendly staff. Only reason for the 4 stars is they automatically add a gratuity charge to your bill that gets shared by the staff. The best of me hopes they're still paying their staff a fair and competitive wage... read more
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My wife and I got there about 3pm in time for happy hour. We ordered a couple of sandwiches, turkey and a bison reuben. They were very good. Great local bakery bread and the marble rye for the reuben was spot on. Service was slow and sloppy. We had told her that we would be interested in ordering happy hour drinks and appetizers, but she never came back until we had finished our lunch. She let the bill and after 15 minutes I had to find the manager take the bill. FYI - everyone is charged a 20% service fee so I can see why service is poor. read more
I went to Denver for a conference and had the opportunity to explore their Downtown restuarants. The hotel front desk recommended this place. It was very popular, as I'm sure other hotel's recommended it to their guests too. While there was a long wait, other places had similar situations. The location was very convenient to downtown, yet that came with some size restrictions. They did a good job to arrange seating around their centralized bar area. The wait staff was nice, yet very busy. The bartender was doubling as our waiter even though we were against the back wall. I asked for his recommendation as I didn't want anything too heavy. He suggested the Chile Goat Salad with blackened salmon. It was a decent portion; yet it could have been a little bigger. The salmon was cooked well and a good size. It was a nice meal. read more
1 year ago
Amazing, amazing and amazing food! My wife had a chicken Cesar salad which was delicious and I had the bison Ruben!! Both were fantastic, we also had an appetizer that was great! Will definitely come back when we are in Denver! Thank you for the great food!! read more
4 months ago
DO NOT EAT HERE, unless you like paying the operating cost of the restaurant for the owners. This restaurant operates on communist/socialist principles, charging a 20% service fee calculated from the after-tax amount, to pass on their operating costs to the customer. This charge is hidden and they do not tell you up front when you sit down or before you order. I enjoy a good Bison steak which is why I chose to come here. I looked at the menu online before coming so I already knew what I was going to order without looking at the menu in the restaurant. No where on their web page does it say in bold, on the main page or anywhere you would easily find it, that they charge 20% on the total bill including the tax. I am fine with tipping FOR GOOD SERVICE, AFTER. I have a problem with mandatory hidden fees to pass standard business operating costs of the owner onto the customer. I also do not pay 20% across the board on alcohol. If I order a $30 bottle of wine or a $300 bottle, the server performs the same action to uncork and pour. I do not pay/tip 20% on alcohol just because the bottle cost more. If the owner wants to pass the costs on to the customer, then RAISE THE MENU PRICES and let people decide if they want to pay versus deceiving them with lower listed prices when in fact, the prices are actually 20% higher than what's listed on the menu. DO NOT include hidden service fees that are only brought to light after eating when the bill comes. DINE AT YOUR OWN RISK. I however will never eat here again and will patronize establishments that are open and honest with their customers from the start and do not demand a service fee before any service has actually been conducted and then have the gall to ask for additional tips on top. read more
5 months ago
This place was suggested to us by none other than our Lyft driver, Stella..it's located right down the street from our hotel . Hubby and I came for lunch and it was amazing, I ordered the Bison Reuben and hubby the Denver Dip. Service was on point and the restaurant has a nice vibe. They offer happy hour and specials as well. The only thing that was a little annoying was they add a 20% staff gratuity and then you are told if you want to tip your waitress, it's extra. read more
6 months ago
Excellent local bar/restaurant spot. They have it all -- lunch, happy hour, live bands at night. The food is pretty dang good and bartenders/servers are always awesome, And for once they actually TELL customers about added gratuity! So many spots are so sneaky about it & try to capitalize on greed. Appaloosa does NOT! Good on you all! Their Caesar salad dressing g is excellent! Yes, it comes with a bit of anchovy and it's perfect. This dressing has anchovies as a main ingredient, it surprises me how many people aren't aware of that fact. Another fun fact - Caesar salad was not created where you might think. It was invented in Tijuana, Mexico. But, the chef was Italian so there ya go. They have a nice carpaccio dish too. Oh and a super yum Cooperstown Cabernet barrel finished Rye bourbon whiskey that is to die for. Recommend allll the way! read more
1 year ago
Review of Appaloosa Grill - Denver While visiting Denver, I reviewed several menus near our downtown hotel and decided to give Appaloosa Grill a try. The menu looked great with plenty of variety, and several appetizers sounded wonderful. I was also looking forward to trying one of their bison dishes. Our server, Jack, started off strong--he was attentive and friendly. I decided to start with the Buffalo Bites, described as breaded cauliflower and broccoli served with buffalo sauce. Jack recommended a side of ranch, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill when the appetizer arrived. Another server dropped it off without any plates, and then I noticed the portion size. For $15 (before the automatic 20% Team Service Charge, making it $18 total), the appetizer consisted of only 4 small pieces of cauliflower and 4 small pieces of broccoli. That's it. I was shocked by how skimpy the portion was, especially considering how inexpensive the ingredients are. I brought it to Jack's attention, and even he agreed it was a poor portion size. He kindly offered to see if he could bring a few more pieces, but I didn't feel comfortable after already having to raise the issue. At that point, I lost confidence in ordering a $52 bison filet--if the restaurant was this cheap with cauliflower and broccoli, what could I expect from a high-ticket entrée? Overall, I left disappointed. While the service from Jack was good, the portion size and pricing felt unreasonable, and it left me skeptical about the rest of the menu. read more
4 months ago
Highly recommend, especially for late night delicious filling food, classy cocktails, & desserts. Live music Sat night at 11pm was fun and seating farther enough away that I could talk with my daughter. And they do accept vertical ID's of 21 year olds. Who knew that was a restriction that kept us away from 2 other nice places until we found this great spot! read more
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If you're game, there's game. Flat top elk burger, savory and slightly sweet. Bisons in all fashions, burgered, filleted and... And, bone marrow in a splayed femur. Take an 81 mg aspirin with every spoon, and spare your coronaries. The marrow? Harrowed. But I'd pass, again, given the cost per serving. A little too precious. Excellent waitstaff that eve; she led us well, to great dishes, for five, and sat us comfortably in a padded window side booth. read more
1 year ago
Ate here many years ago and remembered it being good, so I stopped by on a recent trip to downtown Denver. I sat at the bar. The bartender was great and made some good recommendations. They had a great tap list, I just wish they offered flights, or small pours. They did let me sample a couple to decide what I wanted to go with, but I'd prefer the ability to try a variety of the many options they had instead of a pint of something. I ordered the wings. I went with the the green chili rub and it was really good. I was looking for more of a kick so I asked for a side of the house made buffalo sauce. The two together were spicy but not over the top and is definitely the way to go! I also had the Chili Goat salad which was really good. It would be fantastic with Salmon, but because of the wings I didn't add it this time. I'll be sure to get that next time. read more
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535 16th St
Ste 110
Denver, CO 80202
CBD, Central Business District, Northwest
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Does this restaurant have a service charge or mandatory gratuity?
They charge a hidden 20% service fee to pass on the operating costs of paying their employees to the customer. The 20% is calculated on the total bill, including the tax and they will solicit you to pay additional gratuities on top of the 20% when…
I LOVE Appaloosa grill, but ive been trying to go since xmas and they are closed. Sign on door says "closed due to building issues", i wish there was some kind of notice of this on their phone number, website, or yelp? Wasted 3 drives there now.
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Nope no reservations. Small place though. The live music is great!
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