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What a beautiful place! This should be a Denver landmark by now. It's so fun and different inside, it makes you feel at ease right when you walk in. The food was great too! The menu just has all the highlights. I was interested in almost every item on the menu. The salads looked delicious too which is always a good sign for me. We got the sugar steak (their staple) as the Wagyu filet, which was divine. And it was cooked to literal perfection at medium rare. It had gorgeous coloring with a dark color on the outside because of the sugar rub and the beautiful pink inside. We were upstairs and the string lighting is adorable. The service was a tad slow (had to ask multiple times for water) and the wine took a bit but otherwise fine. The pricing is extremely reasonable as well. We already booked our next dinner date for a few months out to try their other menu items. Omg and save room for dessert. The list is stacked!!! The crab cakes and bacon wrapped scallops were both phenomenal as well.
My fiancée and I came to Bastien's for our anniversary. We have a tradition of going out for steak every year, but this time we were looking for something a little more casual than your typical upscale steakhouse. Bastien's ended up being exactly what we were looking for. The atmosphere is very old-school and welcoming. We weren't very sure how dressed up we needed to be, so I went with a casual button down and she wore a long skirt which made us over dressed compared to most in the restaurant. We saw everything from button-down shirts to T-shirts, shorts, hats, and flip-flops, so you can feel comfortable showing up however you want. We were seated upstairs, which ended up being a really cool space. With the string lights overhead and the circular room overlooking the dining room below. We started with a bottle of Oregon Cabernet Sauvignon, which was surprisingly reasonably priced for a steakhouse. It paired perfectly with our meal and was a great way to kick off the evening. For an appetizer, we ordered the roasted Brussels sprouts. They were prepared with an elote-inspired twist, featuring corn, onion, cotija cheese, and lime crema. I normally love Brussels sprouts, but this was probably the only miss of the evening for me. They weren't bad, just not something I'd order again. Every table also gets complimentary bread and butter. Nothing fancy, but it's always a welcome steakhouse tradition while you're waiting for your meal. For our entrées, my fiancée ordered the filet, and it was solid - perfectly cooked, tender, and probably my favorite steak of the night. Since it was my first visit, I wanted to try Bastien's signature 10-ounce New York strip with the famous sugar rub. I'm usually a filet person, but I wanted the full Bastien's experience. The sugar rub was fun to try. That said, if I had to choose between the two, I'd still take the filet next time. One thing that really sets Bastien's apart is the value. Every steak comes with vegetables (very small portion), your choice of potato, and your choice of soup or salad--all included in the price. That's almost unheard of at steakhouses these days. I had the loaded baked potato, which was excellent, while my fiancée ordered the mashed potatoes, and they were incredibly buttery and delicious. The value here is honestly second to none. Five stars for value alone. To top off the evening, the staff surprised us with a complimentary cheesecake for our anniversary. It was a really thoughtful gesture. Cheesecake isn't usually my first choice for dessert, and my fiancée isn't much of a cheesecake fan, so I ended up eating most of it--but I certainly wasn't complaining. It was delicious. If cheesecake isn't your thing, they also have other desserts available on the menu, but this one was a complimentary gift from the restaurant. Overall, Bastien's delivers exactly what it promises: a relaxed, old-school steakhouse serving quality food at prices that are becoming harder and harder to find. While we'll probably continue choosing some of Denver's more upscale steakhouses for milestone celebrations, Bastien's has earned a future visit from us. Between the quality of the steaks, the generous portions, and the unbeatable value, we'll definitely be back.
This place is a whole vintage vibe, from its round structure, to its decor, you truly feel like you've stepped back in time. We had a reservation, and were seated within a few minutes of arriving. I ordered a dirty martini, which they also add pickled hot pepper juice to, which gives it a nice zip. They have blue cheese olives (you just have to ask for them, and it's a small up charge). The steaks come with a starter salad, with your choice of dressing. You can order your steak with any preparation, but we were here for the sugar steak we've heard so much about. Let me tell you - it did not disappoint! My steak was cooked to the correct temp (I ordered it rare), the broccoli was good, as was the baked potato. Overall, a delicious meal, I would absolutely come back (and maybe try one of their other steak preparations).
Since my first Bastien's Birthday years ago, this spot has been near and dear to our hearts for special occasion dinners. This Mothers' Day was the latest and possibly the greatest. People either love or hate the 50's decor that Mad Men picked up on decades later. I'm in the former camp and like sitting upstairs most of all. Today, we sat downstairs for the first time. Quiet and cozy with the Rat Pack looking on, the mood was chill, anticipation high. Service is consistently attentive, prompt, and friendly here. Jason greeted us warmly and followed this with soft, warm bread with Anaheim-spiced garlic butter that we could have filled up on and left happy. It's stellar. Drinks arrived quickly: my Great Divide farmhouse ale and a potent White Russian that had mom in silly mode. Mom took her salad to the woodshed. My cup of green Chile corn chowder hit the spot. We were stoked when our server from my last birthday brought our entrees. It felt like home. While the "Sugar Steak" is their calling card and a number of topping combos are available, we went for straight up beef. No regrets. Medium rare? Perfect. Mom's filet mignon torched the one I had at Gallagher's in Las Vegas a week ago--at a much better price. I tried the wagyu coulette (picanha). Unbelievably tender, it's my new Bastien's fave. Side and soup or salad come with your steak--none of the a la carte nickel-and-diming found at most steakhouses nowadays. This sets Bastien's apart. We enjoyed the twice-baked potato and white cheddar mashers. I can vouch for the loaded baked potato and French onion soup, as well. Overall, Bastien's offers unique ambiance, stellar service, solid steaks & value that fancier spots don't have. No BS service fees. It feels like they are here for you, not the other way around. Until next time...
Wow, this place was so good!!! I got the sugar steak and the grilled caesar salad. I took one bite into the sugar steak and was so amazed. It had such great flavors oozing out from the steak cut! I got the baked potato and some vegetables on the side. I also opted to get the grilled caesar salad, which was so delicious. I've never had salad grilled before so this was a unique experience, and I might try to do this on my own when I'm cooking. It was so good and it was so interesting to have to cut up my own pieces of the lettuce for the salad, but it worked and it tasted so good. Overall, I loved the food here and the staff members were so friendly. On the wall, you can also see all the news articles and awards this place has won. I definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Denver and would love to go back in the future.
A legendary steakhouse in Denver that serves "sugar fired" locally sourced beef. I recommend the jalapeño cheese app and Caesar salad for starters. For an adult beverage, try the Smoked Manhattan. I had the 12 Oz dry aged ribeye. Finished with a banana coconut cream pie. All delicious and entree prices span the range to fit your budget
Loved it! I had the New York Strip Sugar Steak with the baked potato and the house salad. The house salad was on the smaller side, but was very good. The potato, was a potato. Nothing special, nothing wrong with it either. The steak was cooked to perfection. A perfect rare all the way through. I had to try their signature sugar steak, which was great. I expected some sweetness, but it was even sweeter than I expected. I am glad I tried it, but I will be trying their other toppings next time. The little rolls with butter before dinner was probably the low point. Again, not terrible, but they are sort of hard and the herb butter is not that great. This is splitting hairs though. I will definitely be back. This is a high quality restaurant. The staff were great and it was a great experience.
I've come here several times for dinner for birthdays, date nights etc. This time was for my graduation and all I put was "graduation" in the comment box when I made a reservation and they surprised me with a cheesecake!! This will always be my favorite steakhouse. The sugar steak is the only way to go!
I finally got the opportunity to give Bastien's, along Colfax, a try. Bastien's advertises their sugar steaks, so for my birthday dinner, I split one with my bestie. Warning - they do have a split plate fee of $14. If you order the sugar rub, rare or medium rare is the temperature your meat is cooked to. The medium rare was perfectly cooked and oh, so delicious. At first bite, you think, "who has spilled sugar on my steak?!" But, after a couple more bites, it is absolutely delightful. Since this has been one of the few businesses along Colfax that is nearing its 9th decade in business, Bastien's offer an eclectic cocktail menu with some good, old-fashioned drinks to go with their good, old-fashioned decor. I had the gimlet with my meal and yes, I thought I was on the set of Mad Men after ordering. Service was great, as one would expect in this forum. With a birthday treat to top it off, Bastien's really made my day special. Thanks!
Bastien's continues to be my favorite steakhouse in Denver! Top-notch service, food and drink are superb!
Folks are great, and this is more of a novelty fun place to go. Not your highest quality of beef, but friendly and different!
A classic steakhouse with all the charm! Take a walk back in time with food and service that match the decor. The staff are clearly experience servers with a food critic worthy palate based on their recommendations and descriptions of the dishes. We started with the complimentary rolls which were soft and buttery. Then we started with bacon wrapped scallops, french onion and green chili soups. Both were flavorful and delicious. We each got steak. My husband got the special and I got the classic sugar steak. It was very good but, I thought it would have more unique flavor due to all the hype. I would go back for cocktails and try another steak option.
Wow, where do I begin? I tried making a reservation online last minute (a Friday at like 4:30) but of course nothing was available until 9pm on Resy. My husband suggested I call the place to see if we can sit and eat at the bar. I call and the guy tells me Yes, i can reserve you a table on the bar section but if you just come, it's first come, first serve at the bar. So I accept the bar area table reservation. We arrive and the ambience is so cool and vintage and authentic. We ordered some gin gimlets and a fun seasonal drink called Juniper Harvest w Empress gin, elderflower liqueur, nint, simple syrup and lime. For appetizers, we ordered the escargot. Perfect, with little crostinis and super buttery and cheesy. For mains, I ordered the blackened salmon with string fries (I was dieting and trying to avoid carbs altogether and didn't want the kitchen working extra hard!) And I subbed the grilled Caesar salad as a side (really tasty and perfectly portioned). The blackened salmon was incredible. I knew it from when I cut the first piece that it was cooked perfectly. And the flash fried spinach was TO DIE FOR. INCREDIBLE!!! My hubs ordered the NY Strip and he said it was cooked perfectly and was soooo delicious! He ordered a regular side salad and a twice baked potato which did not disappoint. We cleaned our plates shamelessly. We will definitely return the next time we're in town!!!
8 years ago
What they say is true. The sugar steak is unique and delicious. The decor is fun 50s diner meets Rat Pack martini lounge. And the service is not so great. My husband had been wanting to go to Bastien's for years, so we finally decided to go this past Saturday night. We had a Groupon for 40% off (but didn't tell the server till after we were finished eating, just in case that might somehow affect her service). We were so excited when we walked in, although it was less fancy than I had pictured it and was completely overdressed (apparently jeans and T-shirts are just fine at Bastien's). We had made a reservation and were seated right away at a booth tucked away downstairs. We had warm breadsticks and water at our table, which was nice, because our server took awhile to appear. By the time she showed up, we were ready to order everything - entrees as well as cocktails. Hubby & I both ordered the 10oz sugar steak with salad and herbed mashed potatoes. After a while, we decided to flag down our waitress because we still didn't have our cocktails and we wanted to have them finished by the time our steak came so we could order wine with our dinner (please tell me we aren't the only ones who do this?!). Anyway...she was like, "Oh yeah! Let me see if they're ready!" They were ready. So then we got our drinks at exactly the same time as our food. The steak was cooked just right, and the sugar rub was totally unlike any steak preparation I had had before. It was really yummy, but honestly I enjoyed the mashed potatoes more! Oh and the wedge salad (a $4 upcharge) was awesome. Definitely worth it. Because of the slow timing of the first drinks, we ended up not ordering any wine. So all in all it was about $50 (after the Groupon) plus tip, which is a great deal for a steak dinner for two in Denver. However, neither of us was wow'ed by this longtime Denver staple, so we are going to call it "one and done." read more
I've been waiting so long to write this review after my short trip to Denver. Out of everything in Denver, this was my ABSOLUTE favorite place to eat and I was so glad I found it through Yelp. Let's begin, shall we? Atmosphere: We wanted to go somewhere nice for dinner and it's usually a traditional where my bf and I go to one nicer restaurant and get all dolled up. We called Bastien's around 6pm on Friday, seeing if they had any reservations. Luckily, they said no wait but they didn't have a promise. So we drove there and it LOOKED really outdated from the outside so we didn't expect too much. Once you walk in, you walk into this bar-like restaurant. Then we saw that there was another opening and we were so shocked and amazed at how PRETTY it was. This is definitely a spot where, "you want to look expensive/good, without it being too much" (yelper's quote). There was a tiny secluded area inside where they strung lights and it was just so pretty. Food: You read it on every single review, so I'll just say it again. Get the SUGAR STEAK. Don't be fooled by the name of it because it's NOT as "sweet" as you may think. The perfect combo with sweetness and flavor definitely puts the icing on this one. We shared a bigger portion of the steak and they were able to split dishes and give us our own entree for only $9 extra. ANOTHER WINNER: get the grilled caesar salad. My bf told me I was crazy for wanting to try a salad, but I know my reviewers and I believe in the reviews.. and I am so glad we did. He definitely ate up his own words because it was the most amazing salad I have ever tried. I never would have known about grilling salads but the flavor of the salad along with it creamy dressing was so beyond us that night. You can get that with a combo as well for only $4 more or make it your own entree. Price: For a steak dinner, along with salad, soup, and two sides, I would expect $70~. We actually made a deal to see who would be closer to the total, and we both said around $70-80~ .... The bill came out to be $55. WHATTTT! We were so surprised and incredibly fortunate for Bastien's because we loved it so much I was willing to go there again the next day, haha. Seriously, just try this place out and ignore all the fancy schmancy steakhouses around. This place is definitely underrated and needs more true steak lovers like you! read more
I like my steaks like I like my men: old school and pink on the inside. In all seriousness, Bastien's has been on my radar for *years* and I was extremely excited to visit the night before Valentine's Day. Why the night before? Less crowds, no prix fixe, not as much fuss. Bastien's was exactly what my husband and I were seeking: retro vibe, kinda romantic without going overboard, tried and true servers who seem to have been working here for decades, and sugar steaks. Definitely order the sugar steak rare -- it's melt in your mouth perfection. Beyond the meat, I highly recommend the shrimp cocktail to start, wedge salad and twice baked potato to go with your entree, and the toasted coconut creme pie for dessert. Oh, and a martini! They're just strong enough to send a shiver down your spine. Whether it's a night with your s.o. or a nice meal with friends/family, Bastien's fits the bill. read more
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Our experience at Bastien's was a bit of a mixed bag. But don't worry, I'll tell you all about t! We ended up here because I was reading one of the news site's health inspection report cards and Bastien's was rated as one of the most cleanly, and I had never heard of it so I hopped on Google. Google let me know that Bastien's is home of the famous sugar steak, and we do love a steak, so my interest was piqued. On that same Google search a Groupon came up so I figured hey, what the heck, and bought it and planned our trip. When we arrived I was very impressed with the interior. Beautifully decorated, Bastien's preserved that old-school cool vibe that makes you imagine people sitting around smoking cigars 70 years ago. We were greeted by a server who seemed less than thrilled to see us, and was annoyed when we needed a minute to consider our drink orders. To be fair, our server seemed very overworked and seemed to have tables in a lot of different areas of the restaurant so was running around a bunch. Once we ordered and got our first round things service wise really improved dramatically though, and we had a really pleasant rest of the evening with our server. We started with the Brussel Sprouts appetizer, and at $12 for a vegetable I was excited to see what they came up with. The brussel sprouts have excellent flavor, but were very heavily drenched in balsamic and topped with cheese making them very soggy. I think of brussel sprouts as a refreshing, crispy, and usually lemony appetizer and these were heavy and left my tongue sore from all of the salt in the balsamic afterwards. They may fit better to someone else's taste as they were a very hearty dish but for me taking the crisp out of brussel sprouts is a no-go. We both ordered the 10 oz sugar steak which comes with a potato option as well as soup or salad. I started with soup, as it was a pork chili, and my husband opted for salad. His was a very generic house salad, nothing out of the ordinary. Though the pork was beautifully cooked in the chili, the flavor itself was missing. Zero spice or kick and almost bland. So far I was very unimpressed with Bastien's. Then came that steak. They really are home of the famous sugar steak, because the rub they use on it is just phenomenal and completely unique. Honestly, it tasted amazing. It was also cooked to absolute perfection. Their twice baked potato was also perfectly cooked and flavored, slightly crispy on the outside and the consistency of almost mashed potatoes on the inside. They really have perfected this dish. We left the dinner on a good note, full of that super yummy sugar steak. Our bill was $110, some of it taken off because of the Groupon, but with tip (please tip on the full amount when you have a Groupon, people) it still came to $80 with drinks. Though the steak was amazing, this just didn't feel like a $100 dinner to us. I can't see myself coming back, but if I did I would get in, hit that sugar steak, and leave. It felt like the only thing here that we had that was worth the money. If you've never tried it I recommend you do the same. Also, if you are a martini drinker they mix it at the table for you so be sure to order one of those! read more
Everything was just perfect. I'll try to elaborate. Spinach and artichoke was amazing--just the perfect amount of jalapeño. Even if you don't like spicy food, try it. Entrees...where do I begin! I tried the signature sugar steak, and it was super rich and tasty. Both sweet and salty, just divine. My friend had the jalapeño steak, and it was equally amazing. Cooked perfect to order. Desserts. Wow. Bread pudding with strawberry. Better than sex chocolate cake. Try anything, they were all amazing. In all honestly this place is a great find. Retro feel and superb food with something new restaurants just don't have--old fashioned TLC. Please try this place, I will definitely be back. read more
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Deal on travelzoo $24 for $40 of food & drink. We wanted a place to go for our anniversary dinner & we saw the travelzoo deal, then looked on yelp for reviews...4 Star! We're in! Exterior not the best, it's on Colfax which is up & coming but hasn't necessarily yet. The building is cool, it's round. It's way nicer inside, so look past the exterior & location and try his place out! Let's start with the bread. 2 rolls & some really awesome jalapeño, balsamic cheddar butter, to die for! Appetizer, we opted for the baked Brie, let's just say I almost licked the plate clean...amazing! Soups, I had French onion and he had tomato bisque. Both great. Main course I got the 4x4 which is a filet with 4 bacon wrapped scallops. I also had it "tryst" style which added balsamic, spinach & Gorgonzola. It was all amazing I would highly recommend. I had the jalapeño mashed potatoes (too spicy for me) and it comes with veggies. The bf had a sugar steak, this is their signature steak. At first bite he said it tasted like a pancake with maple syrup but as he got more into it the spices started kickin in & he really enjoyed it. Service was as good, could be a little more friendly but that's ok. read more
4 years ago
We had the most WONDERFUL anniversary dinner here tonight. We were seated promptly and every single part of the experience was perfect!!! We had a great bottle of French wine, the sugar steak ribeye and also the filet mignon (with the devil's sauce), the special mashed potatoes and a twice-baked potato, French onion soup and the grilled Caesar salad.....everything was incredible!!! Our server, Patrick, made our night so special which was very much appreciated!! Our wedding song "At Last" just happened to play during dinner. The complimentary dessert was the icing on the cake!! What a GREAT experience!! It was our first visit, but definitely won't be our last. Thank you, Bastien's!! read more
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This is my husband and my favorite place to eat out. Not in the most glorious part of town but well worth the stop. When you walk in, you feel like you are going to be sitting next to the rat pack. The place is very '60's/'70's. The front bar is neat. The bartender has been there for quite some time and she knows just what to recommend. Last time we went I had a duty martini with blue cheese olive and truffle. Seriously delicious. My husband had an old fashioned and a mule that he loved. We sat at our table after cocktails and as always, the service was spot on. Our waitress was attentive and gave great recommendations. The ambiance at this restaurant is seriously too cool. It's a round building with three levels. The steaks hands down are best in town. we also went for his birthday and the waitress heard me say happy birthday and she didn't skip a beat, brought him a birthday plate after our meal. Very sweet. Try this place out, you won't be disappointed. read more
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Excellent food and service! I've always been a well-done to medium well steak eater. That changed with the SugarSteak! Absolute great steak. The Duck is a great meal too. Been there twice now. Great both times. read more
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Incredible food and service, reasonable prices. I never thought the highlight of my meal would be a salad, but the grilled Caesar is not to be missed. I've had the rib eye with sugar rub, NY strip with white cheddar and onions and they seem to always have a solid special mashed potato (ie. Cream cheese jalapeño, horseradish cheddar). I've had a Groupon a couple times I've been here and never gotten any grief about it. A very low key, but classy place to have a great meal or celebrate. My favorite steakhouse by far! I will make the trek from Parker, no question. read more
Upon much Yelp research for a steakhouse in Denver for my birthday dinner I stumbled on this place. Was surprised impressed to find that you could get an 8 oz filet for $33 somewhere, considering everywhere else I looked was almost double that and didn't include sides!! Super surprised at reviews that complained that the decor is outdated - I loved it and found it super charming! We collectively tried several martinis, but the lemon drop was my favorite. The bacon wrapped scallops were so good, and I'm not usually a fan of scallops but the bacon gave them such a nice texture. Got a grilled caesar salad with my meal and i was impressed for a Caesar salad! I got the filet with the jalapeño style - oh my GOD, this changed my life. It was so smokey and delicious. The potato of the day was some version of mashed with cheese and garlic, also creamy and delicious. For dessert, we just had to try the coconut banana cream pie - it was one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth. And it was HUGE. Honestly, I was very impressed that two of us were able to have this incredible meal for $150 (before tip). Almost unheard of at a nice steakhouse and a meal this great. I'll be dreaming about this meal for awhile, and will definitely have to return! read more
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This is a steakhouse with a unique decor, reminiscent of the rat pack meets the jetson's. The food is delicious and reasonably priced for the quality. Our waitress was attentive and fast, albeit a bit surly. However not enough to keep me from returning when another "special occasion" arises. We had the mussels in white wine to start and each had a 4 by 4 as our mains. Both dishes tasted nice, however were poorly described in the menu. Turns out the mussels are in a cream sauce, not a wine sauce. And not only are the scallops wrapped in bacon, but so is the filet (I personally don't have a problem with that one). I have an allergy to dairy and cream wasn't even mentioned in the mussels dish. Plus, restaurants should know what they are serving. I guess I'll have to be more careful next time... read more
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When I walked in I was immediately impressed with the ambience and decor. We had a reservation for a group of 8 and we were quickly seated. Our server was very helpful and our orders were taken quickly. Everyone found something they wanted and the food was delicious. read more
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Can they accommodate large groups? Say like 14-15?
I would imagine with enough advance notice they could.
Do they serve prime rib?
No I do not think it is a normal item. Maybe on special occasions but I'm not aware of any.
What is the best spot at Bastiens for a table? Upstairs or main room?
All areas are great!
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