Honest dine in review: Hey Michelin guide.... Can we get them a star? 5/5 would come just back for the Shaken rice.... Found this location listed in the Michelin guide and thought... let's try it out? On the third story it's not your average restaurant set up... we were seated next to the kitchen where we got to see the magic! Johny was our waiter who was absolutely killing it! He and his whole staff were engaged, checking in, and even the chefs were bringing us our plates right to our table! Absolutely just one of the best experiences as we order the "Walk With Us" for 2. Walk with us: 5/5 Banchan style servings or tapas as I'm so used to... are ways of giving you the chefs vision of a story they want to paint with food. A taste so unique that I will say... only gets better as you keep going down this experience. Starters throughout the experience have so much flavor and textures that complement each other. The entrees... they get so much better.... Short rib Wagyu galbi that's so scrumptious and a Korean fried chicken that's crispy as can be with a perfectly cooked chicken through and through that's moist and just the perfect definition of a k-fried chicken! I would say my top 3 favorite bites would be: 1. Shaken rice 2. Oyster mushrooms 3. Entree meet: (chicken & beef) tied The chef who brought us the shaken rice explained the meaning behind the dish and what was in it... the back story is so wholesome and unique that it leaves you heartfelt and just happy to be sharing this experience. The oyster mushrooms have so much flavor... you would need to have them because. They mimic beef so well and they have been seasoned to perfection! Entrees.... Yes! They're that good! They will be a challenge to eat because everything else around you is also super good!!! The only thing I wish I would have tried would have been the milk rolls as they looked so good.... Also, he aware that there is a service charge for the walk with us as it is a full show and display of food. Think of it as a tip, but don't be scared to show them some extra love as it's well worth a star in my book. I hope they get one and I can come back and celebrate it! The venue was lively and everyone was so nice! 5/5 this is what you look for in an experience! read more

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This is the best tasting meal in a long time. Wow, just delicious. Service was exceptional. The ambiance was lacking; however and I'll get to that. First, the meal was very reasonably priced. We opted for "Walk with Us". That means each person picks a main course (centerpiece) and then everything else on the menu is included with everyone's meal. It was a lot of food and it was a lot of deliciousness. Some of our favorites: The cucumbers were spicy delicious, kimchi perfect, the grilled mushrooms earthy and tasty. Hey Kiddo is known for its fried chicken and it should be--tender, crisp, crunchy and with 3 dipping sauces. The Wagyu Beef Galbi is served Korean BBQ style, to wrap in a lettuce leaf. Pork Belly tender and meaty. The grilled sea bass, with a butter sauce and mussels tender, tasty and tremendous. Potato Pave must have had 30 layers- incredible presentation and taste. ...and the shaken rice, aka a work of art, when presented, then shaken and eaten. Everything Asian influenced Our server was impressive; he knew a lot about the quirky, but specially selected wines by the bottle and shared his knowledge about several as well as providing a great road map of the food courses. We could not have had a better experience without him. Don't skip on the cocktails--all good with some subtle twists on old classics. Now to the downside. The place is NOISY. We were seated early and the music was deafening already. Just blasting out of multiple speakers. Then as the restaurant filled up, and everyone started yelling at their tablemates, it was just too loud to enjoy the rest of the meal. Hard floors, no soundproofing and a room full of people enjoying themselves makes for a very loud atmosphere. read more

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We really enjoyed the vibes, the food, everything! We did the "walk with us" and the wine pairing. The mushrooms, cucumbers, and the chicken liver mousse were all divine. Everything else was pretty solid. Johnny was a great server. The only issue we had is that halfway through, a big party came in next to us and it got so loud we could barely hear each other. read more

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Amazing experience at Hey Kiddo! This place is perfect for going out with friends and sharing a bunch of delicious food. The cute interior aesthetic is such a vibe, and the service was truly fantastic. The food was incredible across the board. The Pork Ribs & Popcorn Chicken were the definite standouts, and the Red Miso Ice Cream is an absolute must-order dessert. What We Ordered: * Green Cocktail * Cucumber Pickle * Popcorn Chicken * Oysters * Pork Ribs * Hickory Plum Salad * Potato Pave * Kimchi * Red Miso Ice Cream read more

Hey Kiddo - Green cocktail Red cocktail Yellow cocktail - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Feeling like a kid because the food tasted like FUN ..!! :) We ordered the chicken liver mousse (the jam/fruit on top made it yummy), shaken rice (bibimbap-style, really fun concept), potato pave (my favorite! soft and layered), and HL milk rolls (super airy and filling). We also got the Hild Elbling Sekt, a sweet white wine. They were able to split a glass of wine into two for us which was so nice of them since I definitely would not be able to finish one entire glass by myself. For a table of two, ordering 4 dishes were more than enough because we had to take some to go. I recommend ordering the potato pave! (Maybe I'm biased because that one is my favorite) The restaurant was on the 3rd floor and it felt really cool stepping into the elevator! Once inside, the space is very cute giving a nice hangout/catchup/date vibe with an open kitchen. Customer service was spot on, everyone was nice and my server provided great recommendations! read more

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A playful, well-executed dining experience with dishes that feel intentional yet fun. Highlights included the chicken liver mousse and shaken rice. Portions were generous. The space itself adds to the experience, tucked away upstairs with an open kitchen and a relaxed, date-friendly atmosphere. read more

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Super interesting concept. Located on third floor of a very unassuming building. A bit industrial vibe. Great service. We decided to do a la carte since some in our party didn't want to eat all of the sides. Everything tasted good. My inly complaint was the pork ribs being too salty and dry. read more

Hey Kiddo - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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4.5 stars. Finally visited Hey Kiddo for a work dinner. Saved it for the special occasion since it's Michelin recommended. Didn't get a chance to try Ok Yeah (3rd floor bar in the same building) but I will next time. I thought service was fine. I think our waiter was either training or in-training but vibes were off. I still enjoyed the overall ambiance, food, and drink. I don't remember what cocktail I had, but it was tasty. My favorite foods were the Chicken Liver Mousse, Lobster Spaghetti, and Bread & Butter, in that order. I wasn't too keen on the Fried Chicken or Shaken Rice, which were supposedly some of the more popular items on the menu and were recommended to us. Overall, would consider coming here again! read more

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Located on the third floor, better to reserve since there might be a long long wait. I felt like a lot of the items were a hit or miss. - Sherry Darling & Open Sesame cocktails Wasn't that great. Sherry darling was a tad bit better than open sesame. - Beef tartare 1.9/5 Looked beautiful, but hard to get the tartare underneath the chips. It tastes too much like pine nuts. They put too much, can't taste the beef. Disappointing. - Grilled Oysters 4.7/5 These were yummy! Only squeeze just a tiny bit of lemon on the oysters. It doesn't really need it. [RECOMMEND] - Potato Pave 1.2/5 Potato... crispy potato... cream sauce.. and weird ikura (salmon roe). The ikura and potato does NOT go together. This dish felt too basic and honestly was not that great. - Chicken Liver Mousse 5/5 THE BEST DISH. The chicken liver mousse is nicely seasoned, on top of a crunchy exterior but pillowy interior toast, and on top are some fruity berries. Everything pairs well. [RECOMMEND] - Shaken Rice 2.6/5 It's basic ingredients with meat masago pickled onions... it was okay. - Red bean ice cream + banana brûlée 3.9/5 Can't taste the red bean in the ice cream. Banana brûlée is genius. Topped with caramel, the entire dessert was a tad too sweet. Banana delicious. Street parking, crowded during busy days. read more

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Let's be blunt. 22% service fee should make your destination a no go in anyone's book. Mandatory charges that aren't gratuity, which supports staff, cooks etc.., will burn your business. Plus $38 bucks for fried chicken and $9 for kimchi? Gtfo. Tell you what, you go ahead and charge that 22% and then understand why the tip area = $0.00. If you have disposable income and want to cater to this nonsense, go for it. Because if this is the average thing to do now, common folk are gonna walk. read more

Wow! We don't often get the chance to go out for fancy/trendy weeknight dinners as parents of toddlers, but boy was I glad I picked this place for our night out!! It was worth every penny! We showed up around 6pm, without a reservation, knowing that was a gamble. We knew this place was popular, but we thought if nothing else we could just grab a drink at the bar & head elsewhere for dinner. However, we were greeted by a super friendly hostess who let us know what our options are. We could head upstairs to the rooftop toddy bar & grab some fried chicken apps up there, and she would put our name down, or we could just wait for a spot at the bar. We opted to go upstairs because we were hungry & thought we might as well check out that space. They had a heated tent complete with fire pits up on the roof, and service a specialized menu of hot toddies, other simple drinks, and some amazing fried chicken and bread options. We got a Hot Toddy & a Hot Buttered and YUM! I am usually not a warm cocktail person, but these were perfectly balanced between flavor & booze, and the heat hit the spot on a chilly night. We also shared some K-town popcorn fried chicken, which was seasoned & sauced PERFECTLY, and some of the bonito & allium bread, which was amazing as well. Right as we were finishing up, our seats were ready - perfect timing! We headed back downstairs & were seated at the bar. We ended up ordering 2 more cocktails, and an assortment of shared plates. Everything was so good - we got the hiramasa sashimi, the shaken chef rice, and the potato pave - all of them were amazing! Combined with our apps, it was definitely enough food. Service was friendly, we got great descriptions of each dish & everyone was helpful with assisting us in ordering, and we were served in a very timely manner. All in all, an amazing use of a date night - everyone should check this place out! read more

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This was a lovely dining experience! My daughter took us here for my birthday. We had the chef's choice. The offerings (waygu beef, kimchi, shaken rice, and more) were amazing! The flavors were exquisite. The staff was very pleasant. My son in law told them what he liked in a cocktail and they whipped him up something that was delicious (we all sipped it). My dessert came with a candle (nice touch!) read more

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Finally came here after wanting to try it forever -- and even my high expectations couldn't ruin this place (hah)! It lived up to them and more (and the prices were honestly more reasonable than I expected). Really cute space -- a lot more cozy and intimate than I expected. A fantastic place to hang out at the bar, too. And the rooftop lounge looks wonderful (although their food menu is limited, so keep that in mind). Great cocktails -- from refreshing to spirit-forward to tiki -- I loved them all. And the fooooood! Oh man, I am coming back 100%! The chicken liver mousse on Texas toast had so many great flavors and textures, the fried popcorn chicken was some of the best I've had, and the dry-aged whole duck (for 2) was phenomenal. I'd love to come back for the char siu pork chop! Only thing I wouldn't get again is the sashimi. It was very good, but for $26, I think I'd just get sushi somewhere else. Stick to the other stuff here! read more

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Hey kiddo is a little hidden if you don't know where you are going. Ive heard such great things about this place and it honestly didn't blow me out of the water. My friend and I both got the tasting menu which was essentially most of the menu, but what they didn't tell us was that they potion sizes were smaller. I think for the price of the tasting menu I would have just ordered a la carte for the menu. The shaken rice and the crispy potatoes were my favorite. read more

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Me and my boyfriend Had a WONDERFUL experience with our first time at Hey Kiddo. We stopped in for a few drinks and apps and the staff was so accommodating to sit us at the bar. Our bartender, Ben, was awesome. He made some speciality cocktails for my bf which he was blown away by. He knew what he was talking about. The service all around was impeccable. I asked for a napkin cause my hands were sticky and someone from the kitchen brought me one and a different bartender got me a hot wet towel. Can't ask for more. We only tried the oysters and the potato pave which were both really delicious. The potato needed a little salt but Ben went and grabbed that for us quickly. The ambiance is lively and the interior is so well done. It's a place you want to hang out. We only wanted to stop for 1 drink but ended up having 5 between us 2. I'm excited to come back and have a full dinner experience but I can imagine we'll be back for drinks and apps at the bar soon too! read more

Hey Kiddo - Potato pave - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Excellent service with very interesting cocktail options. I really liked the pork belly dish and the salad that they had.. I think these two were my favourite! I wish they had better dessert options - I did like their miso ice cream but options would be nice. read more

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The rice and roles alone are worth going back. Service was great and we appreciated the staff's wine knowledge.

Definitely recommended. We started with: Hild Ebling sparkler from Deutschland. Chicken liver mousse. Light and very tasty with nuts and fruit. Beef tartare. Korean flavor in the beef. So good. On to: Outward Shell Creek valdiguie 2024. Light and fruity. A very good wine. Fried chicken. OMG. Excellent. This was so delicious. Service plus Average noise on a slow night + Cloth napkins + Paper menus no QR + Made In flatware, hefty + Made In tableware, clean design + Stölzle stemware - 22% service charge. Just build it into the price and say "no tipping". $242.43 USD for dinner for 2 read more

How lucky is Denver? We have yet another fantastic asian influenced restaurant to toot our horns about. Came in for date night with the hubs. Unfortunately it was on a night the bar only area was closed. No problem though since the main dining area had an extensive selection of cocktails and wines. We did not know what to order. The bites all sounded so good. We decided on the prix fixe menu since $95 a person is a "steal" compared to omakases around town. i will say this: NEVER IN MY LIFE had I been this full. The dishes kept coming out. I'm a pretty big eater when we go out but the dishes were plentiful and portions were big. We were able to try some cold dishes but the big dish we had was the short rib. Everything seasoned to perfection. Tasted like nothing I'd had lately. Service was great. Pacing of the prix fixe was on point (I hate when there's a lull in dishes coming out; I dont want my stomach to tell my brain it's full! ). They had a great selection of korean sake as well. Great new spot. read more

I've heard nothing but amazing things about Hey Kiddo since they opened, and it took me way too long to finally go. I finally went with and WOW! The hype is absolutely real! Located on the top floors of an unassuming building on Tennyson St., the restaurant offers great views and sunsets that are a total 10/10. Pro tip: make a reservation! What I tried: Sashimi plate K-Town popcorn fried chicken Dry-aged half duck (Sonora pancake, ssamjang) Rotating vegetable Bread (cultured butter, bonito, allium) Hey Mama (mezcal, genepy, vermouth, coconut) El Segundo (blanco tequila, sake, raspberry, cider, egg white) Shook Ones (rhum agricole, coconut, yellow chartreuse, pebble ice) Best bites: While the drinks were fantastic since they have an exceptional bar program, the food completely stole the show. The K-fried chicken was perfectly crispy, seasoned just right, and paired with dipping sauces that tied it all together. And the duck? That damn duck was perfection. 11/10. No notes. read more

Here's the deal: - Great location / rooftop vibe - Great Marketing & Branding - Intriguing menu - Good service - Tasty food ...but there's one thing missing - the value. After dining in, my fiancé and I both feel the food is overpriced. Without the guide badge they couldn't charge this much. We've been to guide and michelin restaurants all over the world, and we were really excited to try Hey Kiddo right in our neighborhood. The food is delicious and somewhat unique - but compared to other guide restaurants it's not at michelin tier for us, and certainly not worth the price. In my personal opinion they're trying too hard, just be a bomb chicken/rib spot and charge a fair price. Here's a picture of the big dessert. And by the way, they automatically add on 22% gratuity to the bill. read more

Hey Kiddo - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

New favorite dinner spot in Denver. Pricey so we went for my birthday and the dinner rolls + popcorn chicken are the perfect apps, then fried rice + steak and mushrooms were some of the best. Loved my dirty martini too!! read more

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We had a little trouble finding this place as the street numbers are peculiar and it wasn't visible from where the driver dropped us off. I called the restaurant and the host went out on the balcony and waved his arms so we could see where to go. I liked how they used polaroids to show the specials of the day. This turned out to be my favorite meal while I was in Denver. We ordered 4 things to share. Started with the popcorn chicken, which was nicely crunchy and came with several dipping sauces. The mushrooms had a great flavor, but the texture reminded me of octopus. Potato pave was delicious, something I'd never had before but I liked the presentation, the outer crunch, and the sauce. The pork belly was the best I'd ever had. read more

Came here for a special occasion dinner and would definitely recommend it for that. To start the night, we grabbed a drink on the rooftop bar which has an amazing view of the mountains. Go during sunset to get the best view. We took our drinks downstairs for our reservation. Our reserved table still has people at it so they sat us at the bar and provided a free glass of champagne, which was very nice. We didn't have to wait long. The server had great recommendations for drinks and food. Enjoyed each dish, but the rolls were may favorite. We had no room for dessert there so asked if we could get it to go, but unfortunately they don't do any takeout so we will have to try it next time. Great space to take a small group to share a couple dishes. read more

So we have been sitting at our table for 47 minutes and haven't had our first dish yet. It took them 15 from being seated for someone to even check on us. I'll update if the food is really good. Holly crap though, as someone that loves the cocktail bar this is bad. Wait our first app finally arrived. 7:30 rese, ordered at 7:45, 8:20 for our gravy and salad. Salad was awesome. Soup came out cold. I mentioned it. She put it to her arm and said it wasn't. Agree to disagree. The server came out and apologized and comp'd our beer. +.5 stars Oh shit got distracted telling a story, its now 8:46 and the next dish hasn't come out. My friends are getting embarrassed because I mentioned the soup. Does anyone know if you can leave a tast... Wait nm. Our food just came out. God damnit its all pretty good. Steak/ribs solid 4/5. Shaken rice 3.5. Duck 3. Layered potato thing 3.75. Kimchi/pickles 4. Had this locked in at a 1 overall but approaching 3 territory. Ok yeah - is a solid 5/5 cocktail bar, hostess was nice, server was nice despite my bullshit. Final score 2.5/5 (rounded up to 3 stars on yelp because I'm not a complete asshole). Also the music is good. read more

I was fighting between a 3 and 4 star so for me it hits somewhere in the middle. Came here on a Thursday with a friend and we did make a reservation a few days in advanced, you do have to put down you card and make a payment to reserve you reservation. It looks like an apartment from the outside, I did pass it a few times before I realized. Very cute spot! You go through a door glass and take an elevator up. They have intimate two person booths which I loved! Our waitress was amazing and on top of it. They have a vast drink menu however they are strange drinks, and the menu is 20 pages. Way too much while the menu is less than a page. The have a chef's tasting menu or a regular menu. The regular menu was very minimal and interesting. They do also have some specials on a Polaroid which was so cute! We order a few of the must try items. The oysters were to die for! So fresh and tasty. The creme brulee was also unique and a great way to end the meal. The bread seemed a bit over down as well as the chicken poppers. Both were too crunchy to the point where we couldn't eat the chicken at the bottom. Same with the bread the edges were hard. I would like to come back and try a few other things on the menu because Hey Kiddo were so highly recommended. Hopefully I can up the review after trying a few more things. I would recommend for a date night or get together just make sure that you look up the menu a head of time. Overall, 3.4/5 read more

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This place does not disappoint, live up the name for Michelin guide restaurant. A contemporary Korean modern twist tailor to American taste. The dishes are mostly bite size tapas. So you get to order different things to share. The wagyu beef galbi is devine, very tender and well marinated. The chicken liver mousse served on a toasted toast that's already cut to four pieces, easy to just pull apart to eat. Shaken rice served in a traditional Korean tin lunch box container and shaken in front of you when serving, it taste a bit like kimchi fried rice. Service is great, we sat on the bar and the bar tender is so attentive and they are amazing making drinks tailor to your taste. read more

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All I can say is WOW! It was an absolute experience to say the least. Woudlve ordered the entire menu honestly if we had another person. They have a 10 course prefix menu that it $75 which is a steal. I have to say the chicken liver mousse was jaw dropping. The waygu steak was perfectly cooked. Got the veggies that were done to perfection. The mushrooms tasted like steak WILD! Order the popcorn chicken thank me later. Had the crudo that was ahi tuna and lord have mercy that was dangerously good. Service was impeccable. Ambiance was 50/10 anytime you have this sort of food coming out the kitchen and they have hip hop music is going to win me over 100% of the time. Potatoepave was a done up version of scalloped potatoes and it was outstanding! Their fried rice was immaculate as well definitely try its Everything on this menu is delicious. They have seasonal drinks as well. Many pictures didn't make the cut. End of day MUST TRY. read more

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Saturday night walk-ins who sat at the bar and had our expectations exceeded in every way. First, the third floor setting is bright and airy with a sophisticated, relaxed vibe. Perfect for tapas. The large bar with counter seating was helmed by expert mixologists who were just as informed on the food quality and gave stellar recommendations. Bravo. Food: - Chicken Liver Pate on Texas Toast - wonderful! Comes already sliced into quarters so doesn't require a mess to divvy up. I loved the fried chicken crunch mixed in (like panko) to give it a different texture. Sizable portion - Popcorn Chicken - really good by itself, comes with an eel sauce. You can also pay like $1 each to get a honey-mustard infused with garlic or habanero sweet chili mango sriracha that was excellent. - Wagyu Steak - incredibly delicious, good size, comes sliced and tastes like bulgogi. Super tender - highly recommend. - Shaken Rice - one of my favorites, they mix a bunch of stuff with rice, including egg yolk, and you're left with a mixture inside a kids' lunch box. Super flavorful, would have ordered a second had we not been full. Don't skip an opportunity to try their cocktails. The menu looked really good and we were probably the only patrons without a drink. Overall, highly recommend this place and would come back. read more

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We recently chose to experience Hey Kiddo -- that's the best way to describe this restaurant. It is an experience, and a delightful one at that. It's on the third floor of 4337 Tennyson -- so it's not obvious from a leisurely drive down the street. But oh my, upon stepping off the 3rd floor elevator the vibe conveys "Fun". And it does not disappoint. It was very busy on this Thursday night, even if it had just opened for the evening. We hadn't made a reservation, so we opted to sit at the bar rather than wait. We may choose sitting at the bar from here on. It was that much fun. The bartenders were very helpful, very courteous and very talented. No... they were mixologists. I know now from seeing them in action. They were equally adept at advising on the menu choices. We chose to start with popcorn chicken, upon one of our mixologists' recommendation. Oh my... it is very very good. Not just ordinary fried chicken. Then, after discussing the menu a bit further, we decided on a surf 'n turf kind of meal (dishes are easily shareable and our meals came on a single platter). I chose the lobster, my spouse the wagyu beef short ribs, accompanied by shaken rice. My descriptions won't do them justice, just know it's some of the very best food we've had. Between the atmosphere, the staff, the amazing food, it now shoots to the top of our very favorite restaurants anywhere. read more

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Fantastic every time. This is our preferred high end food spot in Denver. Cocktails are on point. Best pork belly I think I've had in my life (that crunch)! And the space is always lovely. Staff are polite and clear. Only bummer about leaving a review is more traffic to battle - but they deserve every ounce of the business. read more

Had one of my birthday dinners here with some friends and it was a very boisterous energetic space! There was a DJ in house since it was raining did a lot of noise and trying to talk to our guests, but it did set a fun environment. Small but fun menu with innovative, memorable dishes. Not much for vegetarians. The pave potatoes, fried chicken, and the fried rice were incredible! I would definitely come back read more

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Came for Ok Yeah but ended up eating at Hey Kiddo while waiting for our spot to open up. Sat in the front lobby area where we got a drink with a name that included something about bears haha the cocktail menu was large and super unique with lots of different liquors and flavor profiles. For some strange reason, Denver is obsessed with aquavit so you can find that here, too. Ordered the caesar and pop corn chicken to split with my friend and both were very good. The caesar was very traditional and my only complaint is for it being "shareable" it was smaller than a typical side salad, even. Big bummer. When we got to Ok Yeah we were excited to see the garage door open and no menu!! All the drinks are custom and uniquely made to you and your tastes. I even got to make a request that they use barware that was on display elsewhere in the bar. Had two cocktails with bourbon that didn't disappoint. Because they're custom and craft cocktails you can expect to spend even more than you normally would, so like, $16+ per drink. So, something to keep in mind when coming here but for sure recommend! read more

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A must eat when in Denver! The staff was as lovely and passionate as all the dishes we all ordered! It's family-style. read more

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I was really excited to try this place for date night. It met all my expectations and was so much fun. I couldn't get a reservation but their website said they had lots of room for walk ins. When we showed up around 6:30pm the restaurant was on a wait but they had room in the "back bar" which was Ok Yeah, their speakeasy. If you get offered the back bar, take it. It was amazing. Made to order cocktails and some sushi hand rolls. Soooo good. Once a spot opened up in the main restaurant, we moved out there and got to try to menu at the main bar, which was also delicious. Great service. The fried chicken was the highlight. The only thing I would recommend is passing on the caviar gravy. It was a $20 add on and not very good. But I can't wait to visit again and try the other sauces with the fried chicken. read more

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I checked out the bar in the back of Hey Kiddo called Ok Yeah and it is a must try. With only a few seats (maybe 14-15?) in the entire bar, be prepared to wait a few minutes or make a reservation well in advance. To start, the bar tenders brought over a taste of a welcome drink. There is no drink menu!! They ask you about your favorite spirits, flavors, and cocktails and the bartender creates a custom drink just for you! I explained that I love gin, tart cocktails, and only a bit of sweetness. Curtis, the bartender, knew exactly what to make. He made me a "pegu club" which he explained was created in Rangoon in the 19th century. Gin, cointreau, lime, simple syrup, some other ingredients I can't remember, and a double strain made this one of the best drinks I've ever had! read more

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A fantastic surprise. A friend of mine whom I trust with my life had this on his list and I was in the area so I hopped in. Bam! Everything was on point. Service sweet, design funky and airy, the menu unique and the food bangin! I got the homegrown for a cocktail which was fresh and herbaceous. Then of course the chicken liver mousse which looked just like a birthday present that you can eat. Next the bread and butter which didn't look remarkable from the menu but I'm a bread person so had to ask and it was highly recommended, for a good reason: it slaps people. The butter was oozing out amidst a nest of greenery and flavor. But my most favorite was the potato pave with what? Roe and chicken gravy?! You bet! The gravy was crazy good and the fresh dill and roe added the perfect flavors. For dessert I went with the red mochi ice cream with lingonberry which was a "I want sweet but not too sweet" lovers dream. The perfect quantity and flavors. Go now, try everything! read more

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It was hard for me to find the restaurant, but once I arrived, the ambiance was nice. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Initially was some confusion because they told me I would get their full food menu at their back room speakeasy, but when I was seated there, they only had 2-3 small dishes I could choose from. Ended up getting moved out to the main restaurant bar, which was good. Their milk bread was incredible, definitely recommend it. I ordered a dozen oysters and every single one of them had multiple pieces of shell fragments in them. In my opinion, for a place of this level (price/reputation), it's completely unacceptable to have such a bad oyster shucking performance. The short rib entree was very tasty. read more

Came here on a friend's recommendation and loved it! The ambiance is intimate with little nooks built in for couples. The service was immaculate, with great recommendations when we were ordering. For just the two of us, we had a hard time not ordering the entire menu. We tried the tartare that had this incredible combination of crisp shoestring potatoes on top for texture contrast. The fried chicken had three very different sauces that made it even more fun to eat. The breading was perfect and the chicken very tender. The Wagyu short rib was cooked perfectly. And then the shaken rice-- it reminded me of bibimbap, but presentation and flavor was great. **whatever you do, you HAVE to order the bread. It's very unassumingly located in the bottom right corner of the menu. But it's the most soft and pillowy milk bread rolls I've ever had paired with butter and bonito flakes. And last but not least-- dessert! We were so stuffed but had to try the ice cream. The red miso added depth to the ice cream, and the toppings of lingonberry, chocolate & caramel were so complementary. We did the "full send it" recipe which also came with a brûléed banana and cone pieces-- amazing read more

I came with a group of five and our table was ready right when we arrived. A few people were interested in doing the tasting menu, but everyone at the table has to do that. We ended up ordering all of the main courses and a few sides, and just shared all of that. My favorites were probably the bread, rice, popcorn chicken, and short rib. The drinks were also really good. Our server was great and very accommodating, including splitting the food on the bill, five ways, and separating out our drinks. read more

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