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    4.4 (64 reviews)
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    Claudia R.

    Shared a few different plates with some girlfriends on a Friday night. The place has a really cool, darkly lit atmosphere with eclectic vibes. The food was good, but not necessarily out of this world. Our favorite dish was the fish, although I don't remember exactly what it was called.

    Bread & ButterBear
    Aurie J.

    I had been hearing great things online, we decided to try it out finally, the ambiance is fine, the service is also fine, however the food was very disappointing. The onion tart that we had been hearing so much about was the biggest disappointment, the crust was way too sweet, I would of liked the onion/onion jam filling to really be the only sweetness of the tart, the onions are already so sweet I don't think the crust needed to be that sweet as it overpowered the dish or it should have been listed in desserts. The happy hour leek dip should have been warm, it being cold threw us off and both me and my husband agreed that if it was warm it would have been great. The red snapper crudo was my fav dish but isn't something I'll be craving. The bread and butter was good. The ricotta tortellini was pretty good but the sauce the morels were cooked in tasted like straight beef bouillon and over powered the morels. The crab tagliatelle was horrendous, the pasta was odd, the texture was that of a pasta that had been pre-cooked to just before al dente and then refrigerated and then flash warmed in boiling water before serving it to us, it was hard and chewy and almost the consistency of plastic, the crab, which I can tell was crab claw meat was waterlogged, and the breadcrumbs on top made the texture of the pasta, even more inedible. The drinks were ok, but all in all we were super disappointed. The food and drink was presented beautifully mind you, but the flavors left much to be desired. I'm sorry, I do not get the hype.

    Fried artichoke hearts
    Alex K.

    Best bite in Denver! We sat at the bar and the chefs were fun to watch and chat with. The food was all great but the standouts were the French Onion Tartlet (I'm going to dream about this) the rice pudding and the flan.

    Lauren A.

    I loved trying out this new spot in denver! (We went in January 2026). Service was great, and everything came out quickly. Attention to detail was definitely there, and it was a fun ambiance for a date or girls night. Food was delicious!

    Alana Z.

    I had a great experience with my girls here. I don't think there was anything that I didn't enjoy! We started with Bread and ButterBear, Burrata, Seremoni Rockfish Crudo, Waygu TarTare. We then had the Crab Tagliatelle, Ricotta Agnolotti and Lamb Shank. For dessert, we had the Carolina Gold Rice Pudding and BearPop. The ButterBear was super cute and tasty. The bread was super soft! The Burrata was surprising with the chili crunch. It paired really well! The crudo was tasty as was the tartare. I really enjoyed the crispy Cheddar Crisps. The tangy, salty cheese from the crisp cut the fat from the tartare well. The pastas were both good. I could probably have eaten an entire serving of the Crab Tagliatelle myself, haha. I thought it was really yummy. I think my favorite part of the meal was dessert. The Rice Pudding was so good! The coconut milk, the miso caramel popped sorghum, and the rhubarb compote were such a lovely combination on the rice pudding. I want to go back just for that dessert! The BearPop was also delightfully refreshing! The passionfruit paired super well with the Black Garlic Salsa Macha. Sweet and salty is timeless. Service was wonderful! I would definitely come back!

    Lamp shank
    Ali W.

    We were super impressed overall! We loved everything. The burrata had a chili crunch, which was such a different combo for me, but it was truly delicious. The crab tagliatelle was good but for me it was a little too fishy, even though I love crab. The ricotta Agnolotti was my favorite! Perfectly balanced and rich at the same time. The bread and butter was delicious. The butter is seasonal; this time it was garlic and I could not complain. The Wagyu tartare was fresh and the cheddar crisps made it the perfect pairing. The rockfresh Crudo was good, but for me it was a little too acidic. We really loved the lamb shank. It was fall off the bone and had a beautiful fava hummus sauce with it. Service was phenomenal. The cocktails were also really good, but I loved the Pinot Noir! And I'm not even a big fan of Pinot Noir. It's a pretty unique one that taste more like a cab franc. The ambience is really welcoming and the lighting is perfect. A little dark where it needs to be but perfectly lit tables. We will be back!

    12 once steak and Black Code fish.

    Last time I was at this Restaurant a year ago which it did not disappoint. Went back again with 5 guys. It is still the same. The food, service and ambiance are the best in town.

    French onion crudo
    Samantha M.

    This place was such a vibe! Loved the dark ambience with neon lighting and perfect over table lights to shine on the star of the show, the food. The plates are perfect for sharing between two. Everything we got was delicious but I have to recommend the French onion tartlet and tuna crudo. Servers were great!

    Tuna
    Natalia S.

    One of my favorite openings of 2025 for a hip date night in RiNo. It comes from Chefs Harrison Porter and Rema Maaliki (who worked at Mercantile, Brasserie Brixton, Wolf's Tailor, and Alma). Tucked right into the heart of RiNo, this one's giving me all the date-night vibes: gorgeous atmosphere, a warm + friendly team, fun cocktails, and a food menu that's equal parts creative and craveable. Some of my favorites when I went (but the menu changes seasonally): tuna crudo that's perfectly balanced, tomato & melon starter with a sneaky jalapeño kick, chive & potato pierogis with charred leek butter, the prime NY strip, and the passion fruit ice cream popsicle with a spicy chili crunch.

    Jennifer B.

    I really wanted to love LOVE this place as it's been on my list to try since it opened. Everything we ordered was flavorful, but it was almost as if each dish was trying too hard to be so complex and different. Everything was beyond rich and there were no lighter dishes to offer balance. We started with the bread and butter and hamachi and also had the french onion tartlet and pierogis. For our main, we shared the black cod chowdah. By the end of the meal, I felt so uncomfortably full and puffy. Would be nice to see a simple salad or some other greenery on the menu. We didn't have anything bad, per se, just seemed like everything was over the top. In addition, the place was beyond loud. I could not hear anything my dining partner was saying. Service was very friendly and attentive. We both had a few glasses of wine, though they were a bit on the pricier side for what you received. I plan on checking them out again once they change menus for the next season.

    French onion dish
    Melanie S.

    Food was all pretty good! I wouldn't say it was my favorite place in Denver, but we had a great spread of mostly small plates and one large plate for my table of 4. The place is located down the stairs which makes it have a night club like vibe. My mom loved the snapper crudo, I loved the burrata. Our service was kinda slow, but we also went late at 8pm

    Bread and ButterBear
    Katie T.

    Everything at BearLeek from the food, ambiance, and service is on point. I love how intimate and alternative and the vibes of the restaurant are. It's perfect for date night or a fun night out with friends. The open kitchen concept is very neat as you can see your food be prepared right before your eyes. Now for the food: you can tell there is so much intention and thought behind each menu item. Each dish I had was delicious and innovative. It was familiar yet had a unique twist on it. Everything not only tasted delicious but also was beautifully presented. I believe they have a rotating menu which ensures there is always something new based on the availability of ingredients and the creativity of the chefs. The Bread and ButterBear tasted like the best version of sweet brioche hawaiian rolls. And the bear shaped butter is absolutely adorable. The cracker that came with the burrata was so crispy and thin and seasoned well with strong fennel notes. It paired perfectly with the creamy burrata and spicy chili crisp. The pierogi was creamy and rich from the potato filling and squash sauce but the sweetness from the chestnut conserva perfectly cuts through each bite. I'm from out of state but already know this will be on my list of places to return to when I'm back in the area.

    Bread and butter
    Jessica A.

    I had high hopes for this place as reviews were raving and I thought it was decent, but nothing we got was mind blowing--except the burrata dish. The flavors in that were unlike anything I've ever had! You can't go wrong with the bread and butter either. We had the pierogies which were pretty basic and somewhat cold, along with the hamachi crudo which was just ok. The fish didn't really do it for me (and trust me I love a good tuna sashimi) and the sauce wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping. We also had the tartare and it wasn't anything I'd get again. They served it with potato chips, but they only give you a small handful. The wine and service were awesome, they were attentive and friendly and it felt very professional. I've been to this place before when it was ramen and the lighting felt like a cafeteria, so it is much better now. I've heard so many good things, so I want to go back and try other items on the menu, but overall my experience was mediocre for the price.

    You can wear a dark shade of exhaustion or a pair of fascinated eyes going to Bear Leek. Either way you'll be feed well.

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