We went to Annette for a birthday outing, and it completely lived up to the hype. Everything felt…read morethoughtful. You can tell there's real attention to detail in every dish, and nothing felt overly complicated just for the sake of it. We shared the burger (honestly one of the best we've had), the panzanella salad, and deviled eggs - all impressive. Drinks were excellent - the mezcal negroni, stockyard pony, and house spritz. We ended with the pecan tart and espresso martini. It was just the two of us and we were stuffed when we left. They sat us in their outdoor space and it was so, so nice. We LOVED it. Definitely a place we'll keep coming back to.

I recently dined at Annette, a charming little restaurant nestled in the Stanley Marketplace across…read morefrom Cheluna Brewery. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a great spot for a relaxed evening with someone you love. We tried a few dishes, and I have to say, everything was excellent, but the carrots and linguine stood out as our favorites. If you're planning a date night, I highly recommend making a reservation since it can get busy. The staff was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall enjoyable experience. We left feeling satisfied and happy, and I can't wait to return to explore more of their menu!

Traveling Mercies has quickly become one of my favorite spots in the Denver area…read more The cocktails are the standout here. Everything is well balanced, thoughtfully put together, and consistently impressive. There's a good mix of classic foundations with more creative twists, and it all works. The food holds its own too. The oysters are always fresh and well shucked, and the smaller bites are just as strong. One of my favorites is the caviar with Ritz crackers, tartar sauce, egg, and chives. It sounds simple but it's done really well. It's definitely on the pricier side, but the quality of both the drinks and food makes it worth it.

Met up with some pals at the Stanley Marketplace last evening to catch up. We ate dinner downstairs…read morethen realized there was another place to Check out! We went up to Traveling Mercies so we could get an after dinner cocktail or two. It is a cute cozy little restaurant and cocktail place and we were seated at a 4 top table quickly. The two gentlemen working last night were so friendly and accommodating! Quick to give drink opinions and recommendations, we liked what we ordered for sure. Good cocktails and good vibes all around. We definitely would like to come back to try other drinks and dinner! I am not an oyster person, but they definitely had more than oysters to eat ;)

My spouse and I had tried several times to get into Lady Nómada and finally learned that…read morereservations are essential -- it fills up by happy hour (2-5 PM) and stays busy through dinner. We had a 5:45 PM reservation but the dining room was already full, so we sat at the bar and were immediately offered menus, water, and house-made chips and homemade salsa (Aaaah-mazing salsa!). Service was friendly and welcoming from our server Hunter to the bartenders and food runners -- everyone was happy to chat. We sampled a couple cocktails (Elderflower Prickly Pear and the Spicy Mezcal). If you like mezcal, the Spicy Mezcal is a perfect balance of heat and bright citrus. The prickly pair is too sweet for my taste buds but love the presentation. For my entrée I tried the Nomada's Best of Plate -- a grilled taco, chicken enchilada (I added green chili), and crispy carnitas (I ate these with a tortilla). All three were excellent and distinct; the chicken enchilada was my favorite and likely what I'll order next time. My wife had the crispy carnitas fajitas -- a generous portion and very easy to eat thanks to a thoughtful presentation. Highly recommend -- just be sure to make a reservation.

Was staying at a hotel closeby and felt like fajitas…read more The vibe was really nice and the restaurant was decorated nicely. I was by myself, and the waiter walked right by me numerous times and finally after about 15 minutes he comes over and wants to take my order... whoa... how about a drink and some chips and salsa first. So, several minutes later, they show up and he wants to take the order. I said let me enjoy these for a bit and come back in about 10 minutes. The salsa was really good but pretty spicy. So, he comes back and takes the order. I had the steak fajitas. They were not what I was expecting. The steak was ok, but not too many veggies, and just a small amout of cheese. The rice was white rice which seemed strange. Beans were ok. An extra plate for the tortillas would have been nice. I asked for a drink refill and it took at least 20 minutes. I got pretty annoyed. He finally said something like "I've been really busy" or something like that. It was a bit mumbly and I didn't bother to ask. I won't be back.

Stopped by here on a Tuesday afternoon before flying home and wish I'd come here sooner. The place…read moreitself is super cute and some many things to do- arcade, pool table, sit at the bar. We sat at the bar and had some of the most delicious cocktails I've ever had. The bartender- Brynleigh was super cool and welcoming. She made us delicious drinks and we had some great conversation, while we sat at the bar. The drinks were all good and the service was awesome.

This place seems to be pretty much brand new. It's pretty big indoor/outdoor area located at…read moreStanley marketplace. The first thing we noticed when we walked in were the pool tables. There was no place to get quarters so we had to make our way up to the tiny little bar area in the back left corner. It was hard to get the bartenders attention because it was quite busy. So instead of grabbing a drink and asking for change, we just exchanged a few one dollar bills for some quarters. Pool was fun and cheap at only $1 per play. They were missing chalk and the table next to me was missing a few balls which was a surprise due to how new these tables were. They seemed a little understaffed which resulted in less than optimal customer service which is why we headed out shortly after.

We had such a great brunch at The Common Good! It's located inside the Benson Hotel, and they offer…read morecomplimentary valet parking for two hours if you're dining at The Common Good, which was such a nice perk. The restaurant itself is super cute and has a really nice atmosphere. The food was delicious! I got the All-American Breakfast, while my boyfriend got the Smothered Burrito, and we both really enjoyed our meals. I also got the iced Salted Butterscotch Latte, which was SO good and definitely a highlight. The staff was very friendly, and we had a great waiter who made the experience even better. Overall, this was a great brunch spot, and we would definitely come back!

Oh my GOODNESS!!! I cannot say good things about this place!!! I was looking for a good brunch spot…read morein Aurora and stumbled across this location. I am a very healthy eater vegetarian. My boyfriend is not vegetarian so we like to find places that offer both options. I am blown away by this menu. I am blown away by the quality of food good portions for the cost and it's located in a gorgeous hotel called the Benson Hotel. The ambience is phenomenal. I want to have a birthday party here. I was so impressed. The service was wonderful. We had a very nice Gentleman helping our table love the decor that the hospitality software I will absolutely return!

Well my friend and I came downtown for a weekend and wanted to see how the bars changed since our…read morelast time downtown. Over the years we have been trying other places because downtown got so dangerous to walk at night. Wanted to check out this place and we were lucky to get the bartender to actually get up from the chair she was sitting at. There was no one in the bar on Friday nite, should have said it all. We ordered 1 drink paid the over price amount and went on our way to the next spot. Ambiance was a hotel lobby or at least that's what it looked like.

Nice little hotel bar. The bartender was a nice guy. Pretty straightforward, unfortunately no…read morecocktail list but that was ok for me.

Great place in Lowry to grab a quick drink or bite. It…read moredefinitely used to be a former officer's club when Lowry was an Air Force Base. The decor and set up was quite apropos. Had dinner plans at the restaurant nearby, so popped in. The blood orange spritz was a good choice from the Happy Hour menu. The bartender was very friendly and those ordering food off the happy hour menu seemed extremely pleased. Will pop back in another time for sure!

I went another night with a friend to do their fish and chips special on Thursdays. The turnover…read morerate of the waitstaff at this establishment is usually high. The poor service I received last time has turned around this visit when we had David tend to our table. I have seen him here before and can attest to how well he does his job. I usually get a dirty gin martini with my truffle fries BUT it was not hitting the same taste buds that day. David suggested I try their Gin old fashioned with it, and BOY WAS HE ON POINT. My friend and I both enjoyed our food. It was unfortunate that the pianist cancelled that night BUT, it didn't diminish the approachable upscale ambiance of the restaurant. This is a staple location to me.

Great service by Jay on a very busy evening with a large dinner event. Service rules and Jay is a…read moreClass-act... Goes out of his way to call every patron by name and serves them well. Marriott needs take care of this young man and keep him around as he does a great job to serve folks well!

I want to order food, but I can't find a menu anywhere and the phone number on the Marriott website…read moredoesn't seem to work. What's the deal? Finally found the menu...apparently it is only avail via QR code, which directs to the following link: https://cdn.flowcode.com/prodassets/Menus_for_QR_Code_FINAL_11.2.22.pdf?ts=1667487442149659378). They need to fix their business if they want to attract people.

After walking around the Stanley Marketplace with my coworker friends on a recent Monday, we…read moredecided to sit down and have lunch at Boychik and it did not disappoint! We decided on sharing a hummus plate with both veggies and pita to start and it was delicious. I had the Greek Salad with chicken as my entree and the others had a chicken shawarma plate and a salmon plate. Everything is fresh and colorful and the portions are large and everything is plated beautifully. It's a modern atmosphere with good energy and service is attentive. I see there are locations in Boulder and Vail and also that catering is available. If I had a Boychik near me, I'd absolutely consider having them cater any of my personal events. If you're in the Stanley Marketplace area, don't miss a meal at Boychik!

My boyfriend and I came here for lunch before heading to the airport and oh my gosh we're we…read moreimpressed! Our waitress (unfortunately I don't remember her name) was very attentive. Our drinks and food came out insanely fast. Everything tasted so fresh. If I could recommend anything, it would be the lamb gyro humus bowl and then get a side of the whipped feta with pita! Unfortunately, I don't live in the area, but if I did, I'd be a frequenter!

I love Esters. I've tried a ton of dishes there and honestly nothing has been a disappointment…read more Some of my favorites are Esters nachos, the of the earth pizza, and the chicken Caesar wrap with bbq chicken. Their salads are also always so good. The produce is super fresh and their combos are usually surprising. For example, I just recently had their seasonal green goddess salad and it had farfalle pasta noodles which was so fun. Some of their menu is seasonal, so get what you like before it rotates out! The Oneida park spot is really cute. I love the interior and they have a great covered patio for more all-weather seating. Parking is always fairly easy as you can park in the nearby neighborhoods if needed.

I admit, I was disappointed by my first visit to Esters. I was excited to try their famed pizzas,…read morebut a gluten-free crust alone was $18, before even adding any toppings! My son had a very small kids' pizza, while my husband ordered the salmon salad and complained that the salmon tasted canned. I ended up with just a drink, as there was essentially nothing gluten free and vegan on the menu I could eat. The service and ambiance were perfectly fine, but overall, the experience was very average given all the hype. I'm in no rush to return. Update: The owner's response explains the sourcing and pricing, but doesn't really address the substance of my review. These claims don't change the fact that an $18 gluten-free crust before toppings, a very small kids' pizza, and essentially no options that were both gluten-free and vegan made for a disappointing experience. Likewise, I didn't claim the salmon *was* canned, I said my husband thought it tasted canned. It certainly was flaked and looked like it came straight out of a can. I'm glad the restaurant supports local producers, but unfortunately that still doesn't make this particular dining experience any better for us.