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.

I want to like this place. It's cute, cozy, intimate. But damn is it expensive! I get they're…read moretrying to like, be posh and whatnot, but can you throw us a bone here! Have some variety on your menu when it comes to pricing options for drinks and snacks. Happy hour is the only time I can come! Otherwise I might as well go to Mr B's liquor, grab some wine, order some oysters from Misaki to go and sit outside on the playground for a fraction of the cost. Service there is usually good though, but everyone just seems cooler than us.

We have been hearing a lot of good things about Annette's for too long and finally decided to try…read moreit for ourselves. Great atmosphere inside and have a covered patio, which is where we sat. We had a reservation for 5:00 and we got seated at a table on the patio. We luckily were early enough to make it in time for their happy hour menu which had some great choices on it. For our starters we had the curtido chopped salad, with grilled cabbage and beets 7.5/10. We also had the butter lettuce and tarragon which was very good 8/10. For our first appetizer we had the sea island red peas and cauliflower, very good, loved the cauliflower 8.3/10. We also had the burger and fries from the happy hour menu. The burger was cooked well, 8/10, a little too much sauce but homemade ketchup and homemade bun, it's hard to go wrong. If anything the patty was a little thin, but the fries were great and crispy 8.5/10. For our entrees we had the roasted half chicken 7/10. The sauce was just alright and the first piece of chicken was a little dry but the rest of the slices were very good. We also had the pork tenderloin tournedos, pretty straight forward, great prunes and potatoes 7.5/10, the sauce made the dish. Nothing caught our eye for dessert, however we were pretty full and there are a lot of great dessert options at Stanley Marketplace. We enjoyed our time here and will look forward to coming back in the future!

Pricing is deceiving. I looked before we went and prices seemed appropriate. However when we…read moreordered we were told that we should select 8 menu items for a party of 4 because they were small and designed for multi dish sharing. Hence dinner was 2x what the menu implied We ordered 2 dishes that each came with fries. The waitress asked if we wanted to swap in something else. I asked for a veggie and she said no they could t do that and our only option was for bread

Awesome burger, but I really liked the pesto fries (and I don't typically care for pesto). The…read moreburger was still good though. I didn't order it, but I wanted to try this pistachio coffee they had (obviously wasn't going to pair with this meal). They are a close walk from the children's hospital also. The staff was great and attentive. I had zero issues and the food came out quickly. The hotel is super cool with some art and a really cool bar.

Looking for a space to have breakfast - hubby and I and want a nice little quaint spot we found -…read moreThe Common Good hidden in Aurora off of Colfax and the area right behind children's hospital in the Benson Hotel off of Montview. We had an amazing server Paule, who greeted us with such happiness for a Saturday morning even though he was a Ohio State fan - my husband wore his Go Blue Michigan attire. My husband had eggs, sausage, pancake and potatoes- which he enjoyed and a cup of coffee, I had the fried chicken breast sandwich with coleslaw and pickles and potatoes as well. The blueberry lemonade was refreshing. One thing to note is The Common Good needs to invest money in their buns... seems most restaurants are not spending $$ for quality buns and that's important. Overall our server made our meal worthwhile and the Christmas decor makes for holiday cheer!

The food and vibes here are top tier. We ordered the fried chicken skin, small army stew, bossam,…read morelunch box, and some drinks. Army stew is def my fav! The servers are always a lot of fun and they are super attentive. They usually blast kpop music and there's a bunch of tvs playing music videos. It's a really fun spot with really good food. 10/10 would recommend

I have to say--I loved this place! As someone who's big on Korean BBQ, this spot absolutely hits…read morethe mark. The food was well-seasoned, and I appreciated having the option to either let them cook it or grill it myself (which I always prefer so I can get the perfect temperature). We had the short ribs along with another beef option--both were delicious. And when it comes to sides, kimchi with rice is always my go-to, and it didn't disappoint here. The service was also stupendous and everyone polite. That said, be prepared: it's definitely on the pricier side, and they don't offer a military discount, which was a bit of a letdown. Still, the quality of the food and overall experience made it worth the visit.

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.

CAUTION: manager punishes customers for complaining about an ill-conceived, poorly executed seating…read morepolicy. I was a first-timer with five other fun, chill ladies 50+ on Cinco de Mayo. Three of us had driven from significant distances. Two were late, due to crazy snow. Our friend had made reservations for the high-top table IN THE BAR AREA. Upon arrival, the hostess DID mention to our organizer that the table was ours until 6. That sounded odd, but certainly they wouldn't expect us to leave if we're still eating and drinking, right? We were having a great time, and being gracious despite a few issues, like my friend getting a strangely colored margarita that tasted bad -- unlike her first, or any of the others in the entire restaurant. She explained and asked for it to be remade. Another girl brings it back again, making her re-explain. She begrudgingly took it back and replaced it. At 5:40, as people started bugging out, our snow-delayed friend arrived and our waitress took her food order, along with another friend's order for a pitcher of beer. They arrived quickly. At 5:50, we got a visit from manager Alex, asking us to wrap things up and leave. We were confused, and asked why this was necessary, since we were in the BAR section, had just been served food and beer, and people were leaving. Alex was not amenable to applying practicality to the situation. My friend who'd just been served her pitcher of beer asked which option she was supposed to exercise...pay for and leave her full pitcher, or slam it and then drive home to Boulder. Alex didn't like that, and reluctantly offered to comp the quesadilla and beer -- like it was some grand gesture. As we gathered our things, more customers left, leaving four seats open around the actual bar. EUREKA! We didn't have to leave! My friend and I sat in two, and two others sat across from us. We knew we'd find one more, and we did. Cool, right? Nope. Alex confronts me and says, I noticed you guys moved to the bar. (I thought I was being punked.) So I reply, "Yes, is there a problem with us taking available seats after having to leave our table?" He says something about us being rude. To which I said, "I'm not being rude. If you're referring to us talking amongst each other about how this situation was handled, we have the right to speak." He then informed us he was cutting us off. I wasn't one of the ones comped, and we weren't drunk. He just didn't like that we pushed back. He left, and seconds later, the drink I'd ordered before this "chat" was placed in front of me. When Alex saw it, he pulled bartender Hunter aside and had words with him. Which made matters worse, because Hunter is so kind, and he knew we were cool. Anyway, I happily sipped my drink, and we started watching the Avs. We weren't obnoxious, but it was loud, and since we were seated across the bar from each other, we needed to shout a bit. Around this time, we noticed the table we'd been forced to vacate was STILL EMPTY -- 20 minutes after being booted from it. The table right next to it? Also empty. A few minutes later, we noticed he'd moved some girls who'd been at the bar since our arrival TO OUR TABLE. Obviously to make it look like the party that wanted it had shown up. So I took a pic of that with my phone. And a video of how many seats and tables were open. Nobody knew what I was doing, or cared, except Alex, who'd been spying on us. He comes back AGAIN, suddenly claiming our "BEHAVIOR" is a problem. Despite us trying to reason with him about what this experience was like for us as customers, he tells us to leave. I have been kicked out of two bars in my life. Once justifiably at age 22, and again on this day, age 60. All because of a manager on a power trip. We ended up going to Mezcal four miles away where the food and the service were exemplary, and we were welcomed! Lady Nomada? Lady, No-thank-you. You can't defend a policy like that, take a food and drink order right before the time limit, take our table and then harass us for not liking it. There are too many cantinas out there to treat people this way.

Obsessed with Postino's board & bottle! I know, it's a tough day/time with it being…read moreMondays/Tuesdays later in the evening, but if your schedule permits and you can work this in, it's such a fantastic deal! And the bruschetta are always sooo good, as well as the vast majority of the wine options! I can't say I've ever been disappointed. The staff is always very helpful and knowledgeable if you can describe to them what kind of wine you want and like. As for the bruschetta, like I mentioned, they are all good, even the ones that aren't my personal preferances they stiill aren't bad, but my absolute favorite is the artichoke. I usually get two of them because it is so creamy and delicious. I also like the salami a lot, probably my second, and the lox/salmon is good, too. PS, you can also recork your bottle if you aren't a pro wine drinker for the board & bottle special. It's truly a no-brainer for the price to go ahead and get that bottle and 4 slices for a mere $25. I've tried a few other things here, as well, I can't say anything bad! And the place is often packed so that says a lot.

Postino always has a solid selection on their menu and really creative designs in their…read morerestaurants. I've visited each one around the Denver Metro area, and I love their level of consistency, but also staying unique. Recently, some friends and I stopped in for a happy hour drink and some small bites. The weather was warm so we sat out on the patio and once the sun, our waiter turned the heaters on to keep it comfortable. Everyone enjoyed their food and for the most part, the wine choices were on point as well. The one drawback I would say was our service was not the most attentive. Our server also did not know much about the wine choices, but having had very different experiences at other restaurants I think this may have been a one off situation.

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!

The Officers Club is a great name for this place, especially since it's located on a former Air…read moreForce base. It fits the setting perfectly and gives the spot a little extra character. It's a really solid neighborhood place with a good happy hour and fun daily specials (like Wednesday wine night). The atmosphere can also surprise you in the best way -- when the piano player is there, it adds a really nice touch and makes it a surprisingly romantic date spot. Food-wise, the chicken fingers are some of the best I've had. Crispy, flavorful, and cooked just right. The thin fries are amazing too -- the kind you keep eating long after you're full. The gravy and honey mustard are perfect pairings with the chicken and fries. The BBQ sauce, though, I could personally do without. Overall, a great neighborhood spot with good food, good specials, and a fun atmosphere.

Ate here for breakfast 2 days in a row the buffet was so good! The staff was super friendly and…read morehelpful, always had a full drink and never had to ask for anything. The buffet was upscale and immaculately clean. The omelet station was one of the best I've ever had. Everything was kept fresh and presentable and they had a great selection. If you're staying at the Gaylord, this is your breakfast spot!

We made a same day reservation and were seated promptly even with an early arrival. Love that as a…read morelocal resident you can enroll in their membership program and get 10% off when dining and free parking if staying less than 4 hours. We ordered the truffle fries, wings, bison meat loaf, and the braised short rib. Our group had 0 complaints about the food. Everything arrived hot and fresh, super flavorful. Sadly I missed taking pics of the mains because we dived in too fast! Ansari and Anthony were attentive as well. They checked in the appropriate amount of times and were great to chat with.

Went here for St Patrick's Day with some friends. My friends had the corned beef and cabbage (rave…read morereviews, smelled awesome). I am a vegetarian so they went out of their way to get me a dish of cabbage, potatoes and carrots (wonderful). The service was excellent, my waiter Neal was tremendous, was able to enjoy a fun "holiday" and enjoy the festivities. We sat on the patio, it was perfect!

My group of friends and I have been meeting up here for years, every several months when we're all…read morein town. We like going here because of its central location to where we live and not having to hassle with parking. It's a great watering hole for all seasons. During the summer, we enjoy the spacious patio. During the winter, we slide into a cozy booth. The service is always friendly. The food is always good for shared appetizers in our little group. For an early evening gathering, it's a perfect little spot to congregate for conversation.