Booked reservations. Ambiance was great! Liked the vibe and decor. Drinks were good. Only thing they didn't have my liquor of choice for my drink, so went with a sub. Which was good. Had the tuna taters which were good. Also experienced the Moroccan Meatballs, which were tasty as well. For entree I went with the New York Strip, med rare, with a side of whipped Yukons. Steak was overcooked, so sent it back. They were kind of enough to redo and comped my meal along with a couple of drinks for inconvenience which was more than I expected. I was visited multiple times after my steak was delivered second time to ensure it was cooked to my liking. That was very much appreciated. I've had some meals at some nice steakhouses and they don't even provide that kind of service. Overall experience was not bad for the first time. I will be back for another go. read more

We enjoyed the fun Christmas decorations that grace every wall and surface of this place. It is super festive and fun! It is also very, very loud! We could barely hear each other on a 6 top table. Service was a little slow, but not bad. The salmon I ordered was cooked perfectly! needed a little salt, but the fish was fresh and good. The sauce was good too with fingerling potatoes. Good wine options and fun Christmas cocktails on the menu! read more

Amazing food! Amazing atmosphere! Amazing staff! Go for happy hour and sit at the bar! They had a tuna tatter tot special that was so good!! You need to try the ravioli! read more

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It makes zero sense to me why something like a Caesar salad, which already has a very strong & unique salad dressing on its own, would then be covered in balsamic vinegar. A Caesar salad doesn't need vinegar, and also the salad no longer tastes like a Caesar when it's overpowered by a balsamic. What an illogical choice of the chef here. You're ruining the salad. No salad needs two layers of different kinds of dressings on it. The staff took care of the issue but it doesn't make me want to eat here again. read more

Church and Union - They douse their Caesar salad in balsamic vinegar. - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Take me to church, but only if it's Church & Union. If you're on the hunt for a brunch spot in downtown Denver, look no further. This place has it all: stunning decor, great energy, and a menu that somehow balances classy and inventive. Let's start with the bottomless mimosas, they're generous, effective, and everything you want on a Sunday morning. The steak and eggs hit the spot, and the French toast was also good. Whether you're feeling fancy or just want to lounge with bubbles and good vibes, this place delivers. Highly recommend making a reservation, especially if you're rolling in with a group. read more

Church and Union - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We understand that places can get busy, but our experience was very disappointing from start to finish. We ordered drinks and two appetizers. After receiving them, our drinks were empty for over 30 minutes with no check-in from the server. We never received one of our appetizers, and we later noticed it was delivered to the table next to us instead. The space is a Harry Potter pop-up bar and visually it looked great, but unfortunately that was the only positive part of the experience. The atmosphere itself was very quiet and subdued, and service did not match the theme or setting at all. We didn't see our server again until about an hour later. When they finally returned, we asked for the check. Interestingly, the table next to us also requested their check after receiving our missing appetizer. The server then made an awkward joke asking if we wanted that appetizer to go, which was originally meant for our table. It left both tables confused and uncomfortable. We also noticed multiple tables around us had dirty dishes that were not being cleared in a timely manner. Overall, the experience felt disorganized and inattentive, and despite the great concept and visuals, we would not return. read more

The manager Alex is spectacular. Great drinks. Awesome crowd. Love it here. I got a margarita and the gin and tonic was super strong. read more

TL;DR: Food was disappointing, service was good Came here for an early dinner after doing some activities in the area. Service was really nice and attentive. FOOD: ~Complimentary hummus (3.8/5): was good but very oily ~Confit duck leg (2/5): This duck was unbearably salty. Not sure if they brined the duck, but it was near inedible (coming from someone whose palate leans salty). Tried to mellow it out with the frisee salad, but it didn't help much. We were starving so tried to eat it all. The sauce on it was decent, but also borderline salty. ~Wagyu flank steak (2/5): I assumed this would be Japanese A5, but I think it was American Wagyu. It was so tough and under seasoned. Came in huge slices. If it were cut more thinly, it would have potentially helped. ~Crab cake (2.5/5): The old bay seasoning was too strong and could only take 2 bites ~Fries (3.5/5): Fries are fries ~Lamb Bolognese (4.25/5): without this, we would have been completely upset about our meal. The sauce was flavored well and the meat was nice. The dollops of creme fraiche (?) was a nice balance. Portion was huge read more

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We walked in and the moody trendy vibe was there and we wanted to love Church & Union, but it just wasn't there. Service was beyond slow. We eventually ordered drinks and the people next to us got an appetizer that looked good, I asked the lady next to us what it was and she shared... and said it was okay, but they had been there for an hour and a half! We opted to have a drink and move on to another destination. The drinks were decent but lacked the spice the description stated. Maybe they were short handed? We will likely give them another chance. read more

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Came to Denver for a weekend and finished it off with going to Church and Union. After spending some time hanging out in Estes Park and Georgetown it was time to see what urban food life was like in Denver. This restaurant is lit. Really cool vibe with the words all over walls. Nice urban, cool feel to it. My waiter was incredible and did a great job with service. Recommended the trout, pictured here which was the best trout I've ever had and perfectly tender. Very good restaurant. Has a intermountain west meets southern style type of cooking that I really enjoyed. read more

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I'm racking up the good reviews lately. Another great new restaurant in Denver that gets a five out of five. Church and union is brand new and just blocks away from Union Station. I have already been three times in the last two months, and not a bad word to say. Our first visit was right after opening, we got to Sample the menu and I loved their steak, meatballs, hummus, and they had amazing cocktails. Our second visit was for Thanksgiving, which was awesome. There was a set menu and it was only $75 per person. And you could add a drink pairing if you wished. Everything was delicious whether it was the turkey and fixings or a nice steak like I got. They also had this amazing butternut squash soup to start the meal My last visit was for Brunch. This might've been my favorite because it had my favorite dish: shrimp and grits. This might've been the best shrimp and grits I've ever had. So rich and creamy and delicious with huge shrimps that they did not skim out on . Don't you hate it when you get shrimp and grits at a restaurant and they only give you three shrimp. The portions are always generous here. This was divine. I also must mention the brioche French toast and the avocado toast. Both also a delicious way to start the morning. If you're a bottomless mimosa gal, they have your back here. I got a bloody Mary, which was pretty decent as well. I can't wait to come back for another dinner and another brunch soon. This place slaps. read more

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After an incredible experience at their original location in Charleston, we were incredibly excited to try out their Denver location for our friends bday and we're incredibly pleased! Menu is a little bit different here due to regional ingredients. Ambience is hipster but classy. Casual attire and sophisticated food! What's better than that?! Service was on point attentive, but not smothering. We started with delicious, cocktails, and mock tails. Followed by a few appetizers that were incredibly memorable! The bacon and melon, the Allenati Noah shrimp and Parker rolls were all insane! Beautiful flavors and platting. Dinner was comfort food with large portions. Delicious fried chicken was the highlight for the table closely followed by the pasta. We shared the buttermilk cake for dessert! Loved our experience and look forward to our return for brunch! read more

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The drinks are great. The staff is awesome. Helpful and thoughtful. The food was terrible...just awful.

Came here because their french onion pasta was in an article as one of the best pastas in the country. Honestly, nothing was horrible, but it was all pretty underwhelming. The famous pasta? Fine, probably wouldn't order again. Braised bacon and melon was underwhelming. The trout was good. read more

Church and union is worth every penny. The decor is so cool. The ceiling is covered/painted with words from the book art of war. I mean the entire ceiling. Beautiful art pieces hang on the walls as well. The service from the moment my children and I stepped in we were greeted by the hostess and taken care of by Danny. He was on top of everything. He was bringing us refills before we noticed our glass was empty. He knew the menu very well and gave great suggestions. We had a few appetizers and then the ravioli. The appetizers were way more filling than I expected. We started off with the Nola shrimp it was fantastic. Very flavorful and the sauce from that was used to dip our jalapeño and cheese bread in. Chef kiss good. We also had the meatballs and braised bacon. Both were mouth watering and eye closed bites. I mean I could those meatballs everyday. When my 9 year old who is a picky eater told me how good they were I knew the bite would be memorable. The braised bacon was moist and melted in your mouth. The pickled jalapeño gave it a little kick to see the bite over the top. The ravioli to finish things off were magnificent. I mean the sauce was seasoned well and taste amazing. The ravioli was cooked to perfection and just a wonderful bite. I highly recommend going to church and union the food and the service were AMAZING!!! Keep up the great work! read more

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Way too expensive for meh food. Extremely rude and snobby customer service from host and wait staff. Takes forever to get food and cocktails. Very disappointed in everything, was really hoping for a better experience. read more

Came here for company dinner. The service was over the top. The server really knew the menu inside and out. Food was a bit salty, or lack of flavor but the drinks were on fire. It gives a nice cocktail bar vibe tons of seating options. I would come back here for drinks next time! read more

Church and Union - Duck fat old fashion! - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've been waiting for this spot to finally open in Denver, and I'm so excited it now has! Love the vibe -- very trendy, but also sophisticated. Nice long bar, plus lots of comfy tables spaced well apart. The ceiling is all a huge excerpt from Sun Tzu's "Art of War," adding to the cool ambiance. Service is impeccable. They brought in staff from their other locations to help open here, so everything is super smooth. Everyone is friendly and knows their S. Drinks are on point. The Ghost is like a spicy cucumber margarita -- with a bit of cool and a bit of spice and honestly my perfect cocktail. Fantastic food. Southern meets Midwest farm-to-table. The ahi tuna a crispy rice app was a really cool take on the concept, the meatballs were some of my favorites I've ever had, and the local lamb shank fell off the bone and was full of flavor! I'm 100% coming back, especially cause I didn't get to try the bbq shrimp yet! read more

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Decent food but too expensive for what it is. Very meh flavors. But great service and vibes! Went for the Christmas pop up and that was fun but prob won't ever go back. Trout was tasty, but soaked with oil. Tuna tots were ok/good. Whipped ricotta was flavorless. read more

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Solid spot for a large brunch group. The atmosphere is modern and inviting. The food leans upscale and familiar. Everything our group had here was good but not all that memorable. I would view this is as a reliable, mid option. read more

I have watched reels on Instagram for this restaurant and was so excited to try it. Unfortunately, it's a big disappointment. I ordered the shrimp and grits, and it arrived very luke warm, which I found weird because the restaurant was not busy at all. The taste was so so. I ordered a side biscuit, and as you could imagine from the photo, it was grossly overcooked, hard, and quite crunchy. I did not even try to finish it, the butter wouldn't even melt. The one positive was that our server was very nice. And be ready most restaurants have a service charge but I was not expecting a 15% addition for what was told to us did not go to our server. I start my tipping at 20%. So if the 15% does not go to your server, be prepared to tip over your normal. for so so food, ummm I don't think I can go back. read more

Church and Union - Biscuit - quite dry and hard - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Intrigued from the door. The menu looks promising. I chose to sit at the bar with my companion. I order the meatballs app. I was so pleased. Got the fries to accompany them but the meatballs were 10 ties more satisfying. I'm not a fan of the shoestring cut fries. The strawberry shortcake was underwhelming. More like a tart or a wafer than a cake. The bartender/server was pleasant and the decor is super cute. Definitely a trendy spot. read more

A few years ago we went to Charleston and visited Church and Union on a food tour. Given our experience that day, we were super excited to hear the one was opening in Denver. We visited Church and Union in Denver during restaurant week and I wish I could have rated them 5 stars but unfortunately we had quite a few issues. From the beginning, we had made a reservation on open table and they did not check us in so we were notified by open table that we were a no show. This was resolved but not a great experience as we received the notification during dinner. The drinks were great but unfortunately my fiancé received a dirty cup. His drink was comped but for the prices this is a concern. For the food, it was all amazing. When it came time for dessert, it took over 40 minutes for us to receive this course. Additionally, I ordered watermelon sorbet and when it came out it was super spicy. The waiter talked to the chef and he said he had changed it to Chile watermelon. This is something that should have been mentioned. The ambiance was great though and resembled the other Church and Union we had been to. Although it was not the best experience, the waiter did make things right and apologized for the experience. I am hoping that since this was restaurant week that they have ironed out some of the issues. We will be giving them another chance and hope it is a better experience next time around. read more

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Came here for brunch on Valentines Day. It was super quiet maybe 1-2 other tables eating. We decided to get the big ass brunch board. It is $38/pp and you get 1 mimosa or Bloody Mary with it. It comes with 4 HUGE very yeasty gooey donuts, half fried chicken, 6 eggs, 2 biscuits and a shit ton of bacon with jam and butter. I wish they did 4 biscuits and 2 donuts because the donuts are huge. There's no way 2 people can eat these 4 donuts. I loooooooved the biscuits. I asked for a side of gravy and yum the gravy was AMAZING with the biscuits and eggs and bacon. I loved the chicken also, all the food was hot and fresh. It's a lot for 2 people- it could honestly feed 4 people very well but depending on how many people eat they charge $38/pp and I assume would up the order for 4. I really want to try the dinner they have some pasta items and filet that looks delicious. The place is dark and moody like a dark bar with writing graffiti like all Over walls. The waiter we had was very attentive and great. They charge 15% service charge on meals automatically that goes to house staff so keep in mind when tipping. Would love to go back and try more things. read more

Church and Union - BIG ASS BRUNCH BOARD - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The mimosa flights were delicious. The homemade fries were hard, which was disappointing because that was the part that I was looking forward to the most. I asked for no dressing and my salad, and as you can see the picture, my salad was doused and dressing. The ambience is nice. Would I be back, maybe. read more

Church and Union - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came here with my partner on a date night -- here are my thoughts! 1. Ambiance--This place is perfect for a second date night if you don't mind shelling ~$75 pp (2 drinks, shared app, 2 entrees). The interior is quite sexy, with thought provoking quotes on the walls which make for great conversation starters. The bill is served in an art of war booklet if that tells you anything. 2. Service --Dinner Service is EXCELLENT, there wasn't a SECOND in which Bo our server didnt ensure our water glasses were brimming, our table was clean of crumbs, and food was cleared. He even packaged our leftovers, going the extra mile and labeling them which was a nice surprise the next morning. Probably some of the best and most attentive service I've experienced in Denver. 3. Food-- this is where I think this restaurant is still getting its sea legs in terms of menu items. TLDR-- the entrees are AWESOME, The following is what we ordered: a) Mile Hight Heat Cocktail: Delicious, and I'm not even a rum and pineapple girl. A slight touch of jalepeno, so wasn't really packing the "heat" -- but it was delicious. b) Moroccan Meatballs: Beautifully cooked, fluffy, with this delicious whipped feta. Sadly the table least favorite since the bbq "spices" didn't really come through, and was very HEAVY on the sauce, which overpowered the flavor of the meatball. It made the bbq profile the star, giving a strong sweet undertone rather than a Moroccan spice twist. I would avoid this if you are not a STRONG bbq sauce fan. The meatballs sauce aside were delicious, I almost wish there was no sauce/much less sauce or even more garlicky lemony gremolata to give the sweetness a contrast. c) Thai Curry Steak Tartare: Texture was spot on and the Thai curry flavor was quite cool, sadly similar to the meatballs with the dish being on the sweeter side. With a tartare you want a nice contrast of bright tangy flavored to contrast with the savory of the beef. Instead you get savory sweet, and you miss that tang. A bit of a missed opportunity dish wise, but if a stronger tang element was added i have no doubt this app would be a star. d) Lamb Burger: Goes to show you don't have to order the fanciest thing on the menu to be like DAMN that is SO GOOD. Burger cooked to perfection, with this delicious Gorgonzola fondue. The red onion Marmelade was a tad sweet, so perhaps less quantity to make it more balanced, but that doesn't change the fact that it was a delicious f'ing burger and I promise you won't be disappointed. Fries also were perfect. e) Braided Ravioli: This was f*cking fantastic. For a restaurant that is not Italian, this ravioli gives spuntino, tavernetta, Rioja, etc a run for their money. First getting a perfectly even cook especially with it being braided isn't always easy on a busy night like Saturday. Each ravioli melted in your mouth... and don't even get me started on the sauce. It had this wonderful richness, with pops of tang due to some capers. It's served in the massive bowl and a heap load of sauce, with delicious crostinis on the side, given the best of both tomato soup/incredible pasta worlds. This is the kind of dish you door dash ignoring the price because it will heal all the bad things in your day. Church and Union is the hot new bombshell on the lodo block, and if you stick to the entrees for now you will have an amazing meal, and a hot date night to boot. read more

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A friend and I went for brunch and it was great. It's a beautiful decor. I thought the carafe of mimosas was a good deal for a couple of people and you can each choose the juice you want. They started us out with a little amuse bouche and I got the breakfast sandwich that was delicious. Our service was excellent too. read more

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It's a quaint spot close to Union Station. Dark & moody vibe. Tasty drinks and even better food. Bartender was attentive and welcoming. The house hummus should be packaged for mass distribution. I can eat that with anything. The Moroccan meatballs were killer too! read more

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My new fav restaurant in Denver! I went to the location in Charleston years ago and was blown away, so I was super excited the Denver location lived up to the hype! Definitely recommend for a date night or special occasion. Service was great. A bit loud and dark, but amazing atmosphere! Hand braided ravioli is incredible and the filet mignon melts in your mouth. 10/10! read more

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Finally had our late Valentine's Day dinner, or early anniversary dinner. Tonight we checked out @churchanduniondenver As usual, everything was incredible and worth the hype. The charcuterie board, while pricey, was well worth it and even after eating it a second time at home, there are still left overs! The the tuna crudo was so fresh; tender where it should be and crunchy where it needed to be. They also served a house made hummus as a starter which was a perfect surprise. Entrees were the Red Troat with spinach gnudi and charred leeks and the featured Lamb Chops with Brussels, pomegranate and celery root. Banoffee and a Hennessy espresso martini for dessert. read more

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This fun and inviting restaurant is pretty new and just started offering brunch at the beginning of November. I was super excited to try it. The interior is welcoming and a bit funky with the words from "Art of War" covering the walls. They even bring you your check in an "Art of War" book. It was a lovely place to settle in for an afternoon. The server was welcoming and professional. Honestly, the service was outstanding. The food on the other hand could have been better. We were celebrating that day so I had a grapefruit and a pineapple mimosa. I had them by the glass as I was only intending to have one but it was so refreshing that I had to order a second one. The mimosas also come by a carafe or you can enjoy bottomless with an entree. Both the grapefruit and pineapple were fresh fruit and equally flavorful. The juice comes separately so you can be the master mixologist of your own cocktail. This is appealing to me as some places make the mimosa with too much juice. For my entre I ordered the Applewood bacon omelet. With home fries and toast. The omelet came overdone to the point that it was dry and one step away from burnt. The Applewood bacon was misleading as it was Canadian bacon. Which was a disappointment. The home fries were good but the toast was almost burnt and uneatable. It was a birthday celebration but the food lacked the celebratory vibe and expectation for such a lovely venue. read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped in here for dinner on a chat, GPT Denver, evening, date, and the atmosphere was amazing. However, my meal was not right, the manager and staff took care of it very professionally and gave us a gift card to try again. We came back in the morning for brunch, which was amazing and I highly recommend this spot. read more

Church and Union - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Church & Union has mastered setting the price high enough that the guest and reviewers are too ashamed to review it honestly. Four of us tonight and none of us said we would return. Vibe/Ambiance: 4-stars Service: 1-star Food: 2-stars Value: I would like a refund First of all, abandon this "team service" model. At Church & Union it is executed as "team failure." You sit down and a seasoned server assaults you with a rehearsed speech of the menu. Later, you find out that not only is he not your server but everything he told you is actually on the menu. It's like having a random guy ring your door bell and take ten minutes to describe what your own house looks like. Both events are utter wastes of time and not helpful. Once he showed up, our waiter was immediately identified as poorly trained. Not only did he lack all knowledge of the bar, wine menu and signature drinks, he was easily coaxed into admitting the restaurant has not allowed him to taste all the dishes that he is responsible for representing. Effectively, he has been rendered a mobile self-service kiosk in a "fine dining" restaurant. The servers wear black shirts on black pants with a black tie. It's a nice touch in the black graffiti space...except not one of them has been trained to wear their gold tie clips correctly and the ties get dragged on the food and the table. More than just a uniform issue, a good deal of this is a simple lack of training to serve from the left and take from the right, not lean over the table for all seats. It would be ideal to keep this review short like Sun Su's Art of War so I will touch briefly on the underperforming menu that lacks a cohesive theme. The appetizers individually are the highlights but when served together, they do NOT complement each other, instead they actually exist in opposition. DO NOT BOTHER ORDERING STEAKS HERE. The temps are all wrong, the prices are Shannahans level but the cuts, flavor and sizzle are lacking. Plus the house J-1 sauce is odd enough to imprint negatively. Lastly, desserts are a top-to-bottom fail. Not only are they uninspiring but they arrive to the table not cold, not hot and clearly not fresh. I am not ashamed, like other diners and reviewers, to admit this was a $600 flush of money and not worth the experience without major improvements. There is insult to the injury as well. ALL of this was pointed out to our waiter and received no care or manager attention. PLUS, get the "added kitchen fee" off the menu. If you feel the kitchen needs better wages, pay them and price your food accordingly. This practice is shameful and assumes the public is just stupid. Based on the 4-star and 5-star reviews of Church & Union, the Denver public may just be proving that point. read more

We found this to be a so-so kinda of restaurant for food and service. It took a while for our food order to be delivered and was not very crowded. Our hamburger was under cooked and chicken was very dry. This is a one and done for us at Church & Union. read more

Definitely not the Christmas dinner experience I expected! This was my first and last time at Church and Union. Upon arrival for a 6pm reservation, the first host ignored us and walked away. A few minutes later, someone appeared and checked us in before walking away without telling us how long we had to wait. We were finally seated after 10 minutes, at a small table next to large party. This made absolutely no sense since there were other tables available. After being seated, the waiter ignored us. He went to the tables next to ours but NEVER came to our table to acknowledge our presence, bring water, nothing. We left. Why stay at a place where you're clearly not welcomed or appreciated when you're spending your money?! And to make matters worse, were no Christmas decorations - at a place advertising 'Christmas Dinner!' read more

Merry Christmas! Or at least it was until we attended their Christmas Dinner Buffet. It was so horrendous...from their tacky holiday decor in the basement to the clueless hostess that continuously called us "you guys" to the waitress who couldn't stop apologizing since apparently even she knew an abismal experience this was from start to finish, the buffet didnt serve half the food advertised and even their pricing was a guess as it was advertised as $60/head, then $65/head to $90/head. The meats were dry and the raw bar was scary. You know it's worse than you originally thought when, without being prodded, your server picks up your bar tab and drops $75 worth of gift cards. You simply can't make this up. What a total and complete embarrassment. read more

Church and Union - And our table was the best in the house. - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Seated at 7:40 for a 7pm reservation Server didn't come to our table until 8:10 Entrees served at 8:40 (cold) They put a 15% service charge on the bill, which they don't point out when you finally get your bill. read more

Overall a fun dinner spot but don't know if I'll be back. Food seems like items try to be "elevated" with flavor and miss the mark or are a bit off. Favorite dish was the tuna tartar. The mochi style bread was a good thought. My friends got the homemade ravioli which were great in texture but could do without the mint. read more

Church and Union - Tuna tartar - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food was good and it's a cool space but the service was terrible. Waited thirty minutes to get our cocktails. They were good and wanted a second one but didn't want to wait another 30 minutes. First course came out timely. Then we waited 45 minutes for our entrees. Wife asked to see the list for a glass of wine. Then waiter never came back until our dinner was over so she never even got to order one. Then the bill shows up. They don't say anything but I notice there is a 15% service charge already added. For a table of four. You shouldn't add a service charge for a small table and if you do you need to point it out when you delivery the bill. Overall the experience ruined what was good food. We will not be returning and I'd suggest you steer clear as well read more

My boyfriend and I came here for Valentine's day and will not be visiting a second time. Made a reservation 3 weeks out and weren't seated until 20 minutes after our reservation time. Once we were finally seated, they put us at a "communal table" next to another couple. We asked who I assume to be a male manager helping the hosts out if they usually sit reservations at communal tables and he said "it depends on the night" not giving us the option to move and not offering a solution as to how we would avoid being sat with strangers in the future. The food was very aesthetic but quality was mediocre. drinks were good. Allison was our waitress and she was fantastic, the only good part of the night! They were out of 1 of the 3 desserts they offered on this Valentine's day pre set menu ($100 minimum per head). Upon request, they did comp part of the bill which was very kind. read more