How do I even start. From the very beginning the atmosphere is so welcoming, Chris, our host, immediately started genuine conversation with us and made us feel at home from the start. Our server Zeke was so attentive and never left us waiting. No joke we never had to wait for anything. The food was pipping hot and everything was served so quickly. The food was 10/10, i've never eaten anything better than this menu. We ordered almost everything and shared it all, definitely get the hummus, labneh, the tahini caesar, and the half chicken. absolutely divine. cannot recommend this place enough. read more

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Well that was amazingly delicious! My wife and I loved the food here. We're both big fans of middle eastern/mediterranean food and this was some of the best in Denver hands down. The flavor on everything is elevated and fresh!! We had hummus w/pita, falafel, and fries to start. Amazing falafel! Perfectly crispy outside and pillowy inside. For entrees, I had the lamb gyro which was one of the best I've had. The lamb is perfection and they wrap it in a roti instead of pita which was absolutely the move! The house-made pickled veggies served with it were amazing as well and really balanced the nice waiting of the lamb gyro. My wife got the Caesar salad with chicken Shawarma. That was Incredible as well! Try a side of the Harrissa in the zhug sauces to add a little fresh heat! The restaurant has great ambience with some Moroccan type vibes and a great patio. There is a 20% service charge automatically added to every check which is what it is. But for this level of flavor, it's worth it plus tip! read more

This place started as a 5 star experience and slowly worked its way down to 3. The hummus, fresh pita, shishito peppers, cocktails, and front of house service were all excellent. The bartenders and waitstaff were attentive, friendly, and professional. If I were rating only those things, this would be an easy 5 stars. Then the yellow rice arrived cold and crusty. We sent it back. It came back slightly improved but still not properly hot. After a few bites, we found a piece of plastic in it. The half chicken was a mixed bag. The crispy skin was delicious and well seasoned, but the chicken itself was served only lukewarm. Some pieces were moist and enjoyable, while others, especially toward the end, were noticeably dry. It wasn't bad, but had I known it would be served that way, I probably would have ordered something else. The kitchen issues alone would have dropped this to 4 stars. What pushed it down to 3 stars was the billing. A 20% service charge had already been added, yet the payment process still encouraged an additional tip. If you're not paying close attention, it's very easy to leave 40% on an already expensive meal. Whether intentional or not, it feels confusing and misleading. Even if it's disclosed somewhere on the menu, that doesn't make it customer friendly. Customers should not have to do math or hunt through fine print like a budget airlines to figure out what their meal actually costs. Build your labor costs into the menu price and be transparent. Surprise fees create frustration and leave customers feeling misled, regardless of how many disclaimers are printed. To their credit, they removed a couple of drinks from the bill, and I want to be clear that the staff handled the situation professionally. The problem was not the servers. The problem was a kitchen that missed the mark and a shady billing practice that leaves customers with a bad taste in their mouth at the end of the meal. Great hummus. Great pita. Great cocktails. Great service. Cold rice. Plastic in the food. A chicken dish that didn't quite live up to the hype. Confusing service fees. That's how a restaurant that could have been 5 stars ends up with 3. read more

Treated myself to a solo dinner and my oh my the food (and the music!!) did not disappoint. The gnocchi was my favorite . Unique flavors and a good portion size. It's a but of an untraditional Mediterranean spot, but the food is so good you don't notice! Only reason for 4 stars is the non-negotiable 20% charge that isn't part of gratuity, even though the waitress said that it goes into a pool of money that's used for the staff... read more

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I've wanted to visit Ash'Kara for quite a while, but our experience was, honestly, disappointing. I liked the ambiance, and the service was decent, but the food was a big letdown. Several dishes listed as gluten-free and vegan on the menu online were not actually, which was frustrating. When we arrived, they were offering only the happy hour menu, which further limited our options. We ordered a few supposedly "safe" items, hummus, pickles, olives, and falafel, but in the end I couldn't eat the falafel due to cross-contact concerns. To be honest, I went home and had to find something else to eat! They did have a tasty gluten-free pita option, which I appreciated, but it came with a significant upcharge that wasn't explained up front. I hope they expand their options, especially given how accommodating Mediterranean cuisine can be, and consider adding a dedicated fryer for items like falafel and fries. But as things stand, I'm in no rush to go back. read more

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I am a big fan of middle eastern food, so I was excited to try out Ash'Kara. We started off with some drinks. I got the cucumber martini and the house wine. The house which was a Grenache/syrah from Hotchkiss, Colorado. It was pretty good, probably the first time I've had a Colorado wine. I absolutely loved the cucumber martini though! Definitely recommend it and it is on their happy hour menu. Our starter was hummus and babaganoush served with pita bread. The pita bread seemed to have come right out of the oven and onto our plates! Both the hummus and babaganoush were really good! We ordered an extra pita bread so none of the dip went to waste. Next we tried their falafel and a veggie medley. The falafels were really crispy. The sauce it came with paired well with it. Veggies were also tasty! For my main I got the Verlasso Salmon. This was probably my favorite salmon I have had. The sauce it came with was really good and it was fresh and cooked perfectly! I am actually not that into salmon but I figured this restaurant would know how to do it right and they did not disappoint! Lastly we somehow attempted to make room for dessert. I got the baklava and my husband got the cheesecake. Both were delicious. I loved the presentation of all the food too! Our server was attentive. The staff were friendly. The decor is cute inside and we did not have much trouble finding street parking. The 20% service charge did throw us off though. It's the highest one I've yet to see. Since it is not tip or gratuity, it is confusing. Especially if we want to let our waiter know specially that we appreciate his hospitality. read more

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This place was really good! My husband and I shared a bunch of dips and pita for a light lunch and it was exactly what we wanted. We also shared the gettin zhouggy with it cocktail and loved it so much!! read more

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Great service along with very good food from what they call their "Michelin Menu" make for one of the best and least expensive higher-end Middle East restaurant meals in Denver. Made up of different choices you make from a list of appetizers, main courses and desserts, the $45 price tag per person makes for an excellent deal. Truly excellent htipiti (yes, I spelled that correctly if you were wondering:) (you just don't pronounce the "h" sound), along with an outstanding hummus and freshly made pitas still steaming from the oven were our first course. Our entrees were chicken tagine for me, and their vegetarian dish for my honey. She had pomegranate sorbet and I had pistachio baklava for dessert. Turns out the couple of glasses of wine each made up the cost of another meal, so for around $135 plus a 20 percent charge for what they cal al "service fee" that was not a tip ( so we added another 10+% for that since our server was so great), plus tax, the total damage was around $180 for a really enjoyable night out. I think you'd spend more at Safta if you were looking for a comparable meal of that style in what would be a bit more hip ambiance. But nonetheless, a neat place for an excellent deal on a fine meal. Salaam aleichem, David M read more

Ash'Kara - Pistachio baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Food was sooo good. I'd particularly recommend the Labneh and hummus dips, some of the best I've ever had. Pita was piping hot and fresh. Everything was a home run. I'd eat here every day of the week. The service is also very fast and friendly. Cute clean restauraunt. read more

Ash'Kara - Pita with labneh and hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've been making more of an effort to try restaurants outside my neighborhood and places I haven't been to before, and Ash'Kara was a great find. I love Mediterranean food and noticed this spot on the Michelin Guide, so I decided to check it out for lunch. I tried the Ash'Kara gyro and really enjoyed the balance of salt and fat and the lamb shawarma was tender, juicy, and wrapped in their homemade pita, which really stood out. I also ordered the za'atar fries, which were flavorful and a great addition to the meal. Service was friendly and welcoming, and overall it was a really solid lunch experience. I'd definitely come back to try more from the menu. read more

Ash'Kara - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Exceptional dinner this evening with the three course meal. The steak was cooked perfect with the couscous and saffron. The baklava was probably the best I've ever tasted! Overall a great dinner! Cheers! read more

We did restaurant week here but I feel like they changed the menu after we already made a reservation. Overall, it was good but overpriced. The interior was really unique though. read more

Ash'Kara - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We enjoyed a fantastic dinner last night at Ash'kara in Denver's LoHi neighborhood. Having last dined here before their Michelin Bib Gourmand award win, we weren't surprised to find that the restaurant continues to offer remarkable food. We all agreed the highlight of the meal was the Grilled Trout. Perfectly cooked and served on a lebelebi stew with butternut squash, chickpeas, and rapini relish. Lebelebi is a traditional traditional Tunisian dish with lots of garlic, cumin, and harissa, and typically thickened using day-old bread. A close second was the Roasted Chicken Tagine served with a saffron red pepper base, potato, carrot, coconut cream, spiced rice and roti. Delicious! One minor quibble was the host's somewhat harsh reminder when we arrived about the next reservation at 8:30 PM, which we attribute to their heightened popularity following the Michelin award. We didn't object to the message itself, merely the manner of its delivery. read more

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Great flavors, slow service -- excited to return for the full menu I've had Ash'Kara on my "must-try" list for a while, so when we were in the area for an appointment, we decided it was the perfect chance to finally check it out. The dining room was surprisingly empty for the early evening (maybe three tables seated) so we were seated right away. We quickly learned why: it was happy hour, and unlike most places that let you order from both the happy hour and full menu, Ash'Kara only serves their happy hour items during that window. So instead of a full meal, we ended up ordering a variety of small bites. We tried several kebabs and the Mezze Platter, which was a nice mix of dips and spreads. But the absolute standout -- the dish I'm still thinking about -- was the Carrot Kibbeh Nayyeh. It's hard to explain... almost like a whipped, spiced cheese? Whatever magic is happening in that bowl, it was incredible. I genuinely wished I could've licked it clean. If you go, get this. The downside was the service. Even though the restaurant was nearly empty, it took quite a while for anyone to come by, take our order, bring food, or even check in when we wanted another round of drinks. Everyone was friendly, just not very attentive, especially given how quiet the dining room was. That said, the flavors were strong enough that I definitely want to come back during regular dinner hours. I'd love to try the full menu and hopefully experience smoother service when the team is in more of a dinner-service rhythm. Would absolutely give Ash'Kara another shot -- that Carrot Kibbeh Nayyeh alone deserves a return visit. read more

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This place is super cute! I made resys for a sunday night and we were able to get seated very quickly. Im not sure how the wait would be without resys. The service here is good as well, our server asked if it was our first time (which it was) and he explained to us everything was family style. The dips were very delicious, slightly small, but good. The pita bread was soft and warm. I LOVE the olives. You can really taste the orange. The lamb shank was very good wrapped in the roti, but I dont think it comes with enough rotis. I ended up eating a lot of the lamb on its own and it was slightly too salty. The zataar fries are nice and crispy but some of the fries had wayyyyyyyy too much seasoning and was VERY salty. I tried to shake the salt off which helped. Overall, a pretty good dinner experience. I think things are good, but on the expensive end. read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in Denver. We've been a couple of times and loved it both times. Between our two trips with friends, we all shared: - Hummus with marinated feta - Saganaki - Whipped Labneh - Htipiti - Roasted Cauliflower Tagine - Oven roasted leeks - Falafel - Fried Halloumi & Panisse - Hummus with Mushroom Conserva - Carrot Kibbeh Nayyeh - Lamb Kebab - Zaatar French Fries - Caesar Salad - Wood-fired Pita - Paratha Roti The hummus with mushrooms, tagine, Carrot Kibbeh Nayyeh, and lamb kebab would be my must orders. Everything is delicious though so you can't go wrong. Our second visit was for happy hour which is a great way to save some money. My number one recommendation is to go with a group and share everything so you can try more. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing. We had decided to just see where we should go eat and were able to be seated without a reservation! My fiancée and I have had Mediterranean food previously, but this place was just so much better. The food is super flavorful and we loved the warm bread. We also tried some drinks which were also really good! We can't wait to go back and try more of the food they have to offer! read more

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I enjoyed the warm space with subtle music and relaxed atmosphere. The neighborhood is great to walkabout after the meal. We just about ordered all the HH items and the standouts were the lamb kebab, Service was ok. read more

Ash'Kara - Warm surroundings. - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Right when you walk in there is an immediate appreciation for the atmosphere! We had a high top table close to the bar - our server was amazing - knowledgeable of the menu and did not steer us wrong! The dips are something you can't stop eating and I'd come back for time and time again! Hummus and Labneh - get the extra pita bread! The chicken and carrots were two of our main dishes and they were perfection! The steak and potatoes were also very good - just a little overcooked on some pieces but the flavor was outstanding. Coming back as we hear they have a fantastic hap read more

Ash'Kara - Wood Fired Carrots and NY Strip - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Charming ambience, especially for a date night or dinner with friends we've been here so many times. I'll start with the best part - their Pita will be some of the best you'll ever have in the US. They have their own pita oven and will serve you the freshest most amazing pita you'll keep asking for more. Their small plates are pretty amazing, we love all of their dips and falafels. Pretty amazing cocktails too. Being a vegetarian, I didn't really love their main course that I've tried so far. I am full mostly with all the small plates so it's well worth it. My husband and friends do love the Non-vegetarian main course items. Tip: They're on InKind app, so make use of the discount especially since Ash'Kara is on the expensive side and has a 20% service charge. read more

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The food was fine, however due to unethical and convoluted food and menu prices I cannot justify giving them more than 1 star. They have a forced "not a tip" 20% service charge automatically added on the bill pre-tax, thus obfuscating their menu prices. If this resturant wants to be considered a valid option, simply add 20% to all menu items and then state that no tips are allowed. Furthermore, there's a lot of political signage in this resturant. So if that bothers you as well, beware. read more

Ash'Kara - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We came here for dinner and the highlight of the night was hands down the hummus - probably the best we've ever had. They offer a variety of sides to pair with it, which made it even more fun and delicious. For entrees, we tried the Za'atar Roasted Chicken and the NY Strip Steak. Both were fine, but nothing that really stood out - I could've skipped them, but it was still worth trying once. Overall, I'm not sure I'd return specifically for dinner, but I'd definitely come back for happy hour or just to enjoy that amazing hummus again. read more

Ash'Kara - Ste NY Strip - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The food here was fantastic- amazing flavor, great portion sizes and reasonable prices! I feel like they've taken the feedback about the portion sizes and improved on it. I came here for my birthday so we ordered a few apps to share and each got our lunch bowls and left satisfied! For the Mezze, we got the hummus since it was such a fan favorite in the comments, htipiti, and the babaganoush. Our table went back and forth with which of those 3 we liked the best. My 11 month old was also enjoying the pita, babaganoush and hummus so it was a hit all around! My one complaint was the slow service like everyone else had mentioned, so just be sure you're giving yourself plenty of time and don't expect it to be a quick in and out! read more

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The food here is 10/10 - not a single bite that isn't delicious! Namely, the chicken tangine and roasted carrots are must orders, as are the sesame crackers with the mezze trio. It is almost always busy, so a reservation is likely needed. The service is good, and the ambiance is nice but definitely has a Colorado-casual feel. read more

Ash'Kara - Mixed Pickles Sesame Crackers Mezze Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Came here for lunch with the fam and it was so good! We got the peppermint tea and a non alcoholic spritz to start and they were really refreshing. For starters, we got the hummus and the olives! The hummus is delicious and the olives are a must! The olives were so fresh and the sauce pairs really well. We got the kofte sandwich, the lamb shawarma, chicken shawarma wrap, falafel bowl, and the fries! Everything was so fresh and yummy! Our favorites were the lamb shawarma and fries! Will definitely be back because we want to check out their dinner and dessert menu! The only thing we weren't crazy about was the 20% service fee and then the highlighted note that stated it wasn't technically gratuity because we felt compelled to tip again. Would rather see those costs built in to the cost of food or just not have the statement about the gratuity. read more

This restaurant was fantastic, I wish I lived closed closer so I could enjoy it more! I had the Branzino and carrots. Both were impeccable! The service was super, even for how busy it was. The ambiance was very nice and I just liked the vibe. I will most certainly go again! read more

I met a friend at Ash'Kara and we both really loved the experience. We started with some Baba Ganoush and some Pita which was delicious. She had a falafel bowl and I had a lamb shawarma. Everything was so well seasoned and the service was on point. All in All and amazing meal. If you want some fantastic middle eastern food you should definitely check out Ash'Kara! read more

Went to Ash'Kara for restaurant week and had decent expectations after getting may recommendations from friends. We got the three-course prix fixe menu. They tried to be accommodating to a dairy allergy which was nice. We got the Hummus, Roasted Chicken, and the Spice Cake. The Hummus was fine. The Roasted Chicken was disappointingly bland. I really wanted to like it, but it was just a little flavorless. The servers were nice, but took us a bit to order. This was probably because it's usually busier during DRW. The saving grace was the Spice Cake. This was one of the best moist cake I've ever had. I think it became one of my favorite cakes ever. It was moist but still fluffy and dense in the best way. I would give them another try, but I'm not clawing at the bit to come back. Editing after the Reply: This visit was back in March 2025, when DRW was happening. read more

Amazing experience here! Such a cute restaurant with inside and outside dining! We loved the live hanging plants and the over all esthetics of the restaurant. Service was excellent! We were starving so we ordered olives (I have craved these ever since) and a hummus/ veggie plate to go with our unsweetened teas! The teas were all delicious and I am now ruined and won't be able to eat store bought hummus ever again. All three of us ordered the Ash'Kara gyro. Two with gf pita and one with their in-house made pita. Delicious and you should definitely order one when you visit!!! The indoor oven where they make their pita, among other things, is beautiful! I highly recommend Ash'Kara!! We will go back! read more

Missing photo of the lamb. Went to happy hour at the LoHi location, and was not disappointed. I got to experience the Boulder location when it first opened through a friend. I was hoping for a similar experience this time around. All of the flavors that I had experience prior still rings true this time. The falafel is perfect on the inside with a lovely, crunchy texture and not too over fried. The sauce at the falafel came on was delicious as well. A lot of people over fry falafel and end up ruining everything, however, this place does it right. I have never had fried halloumi before. This was a mess for me. There wasn't really a whole lot of flavoring on the halloumi. It was just like fried cheese. And top of that it was super salty. It came with a cubed, starch fried thing, that was also just super salty. The hummus was great, as always, and the pita bread is made fresh and arrived warm. I will say I wish the pita had been cooked a little longer as the insides of the Peto were still a bit. Dowie and the pita was missing characteristic trademarks of a lightly toasted outside. The flavor profile of the pita and hummus are amazing. We also ordered the lamb, and this exceeded expectations. The lamb wasn't overpowering in terms of the normal lamb experience. There was a cucumber almost Yuzu like sauce with it, and I felt at this complimented it very well. I went during happy hour, so I wasn't expecting good service. The servers were all very nice and the pacing was great. I love that they include a 20% tip automatically. read more

Ash'Kara - Fried halloumi - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Not overly impressed. Service was great, ambiance great, but the food I thought was just okay, was not wowed by anything. For the price I personally would go elsewhere. The 20% mandatory service charge is transparent but also stupid. Please raise your prices and pay your employees instead of this. Customers would be happier paying more for food than seeing a 20% service charge. Your servers would also get better tips this way. Optics. read more

In Denver and looking for a good Mediterranean spot for lunch. We have tried to get in at AshKara for dinner on previous trips, unsuccessfully. Today we will try them for lunch. We are not super hungry, so a light lunch will suffice. I ordered the Ash gyro sandwich with lamb shawarma, lemon pepper tahini, feta, tzasaki, pickle onions and cucumbers. There was a small side dish of pickled veggies. The pita was big and full of fresh ingredients. The sauce was good and the sandwich was not over-dressed. The side of pickles were delicious. We also ordered the lamb bowl with greens, pickled onions, tomato and cucumbers, cardamon and tumeric spiced rice. The lamb had good flavor and not dry. The bowl was fine, just not a WOW factor. We had looked at the menu and viewed many more interesting dishes on the dinner menu. The lunch menu is generally more limited. The food here was good, solid and tasty but not maybe a fair measure of AshKara. On a future trip to Denver, we would like to give them a chance to dazzle us with their dinner selections. We will just need to call earlier for dinner reservations. read more

Ash'Kara - Lamb shawarma with greens and spiced rice. - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We went to the happy hour and got lots of yummy and reasonably priced options! The patio is lovely and the atmosphere was peaceful. The food was delicious! We are looking forward to coming back to try the dinner menu! read more

Ashkara is one of my favorite restaurants in Denver. It's also one of the many restaurants I recommend people should try when they come to visit. I've been twice with friends and family and was able to try much of the menu. So far I have tried: - Hummus with marinated feta - Saganaki - Whipped Labneh - Htipiti - Roasted Cauliflower Tagine - Oven roasted leeks - Falafel - Fried Halloumi & Panisse - Hummus with Mushroom Conserva - Carrot Kibbeh Nayyeh - Lamb Kebab - Zaatar French Fries - Caesar Salad - Wood-fired Pita - Paratha Roti Everything I've tried has been good but here are my favorites: - Hummus with Mushroom Conserva - Falafel - Carrot Kibbeh Nayyeh - Roasted Cauliflower Tagine The service is acceptable--nothing remarkable. And the bone is trendy and hip, modern. read more

*3.5 I am a bit shocked to see that somehow I apparently haven't reviewed Ash'Kara. I've been several times over the last couple of years, and while I still think the place deserves its due, I've come to feel it's a bit overhyped. The first time I visited with a friend during HH and we got a number of dips and drinks before moving on to the entree menu, and everything we had was fantastic. The visits after that had less responsive service, the small portion sizes were even more apparent (the cost of pitas across a group in particular), but on the whole, things were still good and the ambiance fun. Recently, I took some friends who were visiting for lunch. I thought that would be a good opportunity for them to experience the place while also accounting for the scheduling logistics of the visit. The lunch offerings are more limited--there are still dips, but otherwise the menu is focused primarily on wraps and plates. We each got a variation on the wrap sandwich, a salad entree to share and two dips. Ultimately, that boiled down to over $50/person. The service was actually pretty subpar (server wasn't seemingly very informed on the menu and was often missing/non-responsive), but as noted tip is already added, so that was what it was. I wouldn't say the food was bad (the baba ghanouj was definitely oversalted), but also nothing was all that impressive. And for the price point, honestly I expect more. I think Ash'Kara does some things well (those damnable pitas!), but I don't feel like they consistently fire on all cylinders, which given the cost associated has left me a bit disappointed. read more

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The owner replied that the service charges are upfront and they don't expect additional gratuity. Pay your workers better because they clearly need tips based on how this was communicated to us. Raise your menu prices. Can't wait to see what happens when the Denver community finds out the owners pocket the charge (look at the mass lawsuit at A5) read more

Ash'Kara - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Went there for happy hour and it was delicious. Portions were small but they did the job. There wasn't anyone there at the time so bartender was very attentive. It's very cute inside and would probably bring somebody from out of town here read more

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This is one of the best restaurants in Denver hands down. The patio is super chill on a summer evening and the music is the right volume to allow for robust conversation. The staff are super chill and they make it easy to help you work out plates that can combine for a large group of people to share. You can easily keep with a budget if you're careful about the types of plates that you order. Bravo! read more

Ash'Kara - Mezze Trio - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This is my favorite lunch spot in the Highlands. Love the sweet potato bowl. Also a fantastic happy hour with delish food including their hummus. Great for dinner too. One of my go to spots. read more

Ash'Kara - Sweet potato bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

4.5* We really enjoyed the food here. Hummus and pita were super tasty, the steak was well cooked, and the salad was flavorful and interesting. Patio was a relaxing spot to enjoy a meal. Service was friendly, but uneven and slow. I sent back a glass of wine that was bad and they forgot to remove it from my bill. Then the table next to us was served their entrees about 15-20 minutes before ours, despite us arriving first. Wouldn't have been a huge deal except that we had our son with us who had less patience than we do. All in all a great time and meal and I would return for sure. read more