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Service is great, from the person who made my reservation over the phone, server, to the person who took our jackets for the coat check! Everyone is welcoming and the vibe is great. We were here for their restaurant week 2026. The beet salad as a starter is amazing, and there are bursts of flavors in this dish. The roasted brussel sprout and turnip was drawning in a creamy sauce and I think if it had less sauce and some honey it would've been better. For main dish I ordered the short rib which had a decent sauce over the polenta. The fried lettuce was too salty. The sole was nice and light but lots of butter. The highlight was the yuzu olive cake which came with strawberries. It was moist, buttery, and so aromatic! I am deducting one star for the saltiness in some of the dishes, otherwise they would be five out of five.
OK - W O W !!! I hopped off the A train at 8PM to find my husband at the bar having a delish drink. We moved the tab to a table and were greeted by a really sweet and extremely knowledgeable server who explained the dining process. We loved hearing that everything is served as shared plates which is our process too. We had some awesome bread while we decided on the rest. We then ordered the octopus, carbonara and asked for some assistance for the veggie. We agreed on the eggplant. Dishes were coursed with perfect timing and all came out almost too beautiful to eat. Ending with the panna cotta and cappuccino was a perfect choice. We will most definitely be back.
This place is in Central Park station so it's very easy to get to. Nice ambiance and I it's a Michelin Guide restaurant. The food is pretty good. We got the Co Fromage Cheese Dip which was very tasty. It came with 4 slices of bread and there was still so much cheese left after eating the 4 slices so we asked for more bread. Anyways my friend ordered the mercantile high five cocktail which was good but came in a very small glass. She also ordered the steak which was good but the sauce made it better. I ordered the chicken which was also tasty. Our waitress Nicky was very friendly and gave great service.
Didnt get to sit in the actual restaurant as they were busy this past Friday night and had no openings. But after some walking around Union Station and the surrounding streets, we were able to sit at their bar area and order some drinks. Its a little weird that in their "waiting" area where the bar is they have multiple small tables that are completely unused. Everyone is crammed around their bar area. They could definitely utilize this area to expand their dining room or at least bar area and serve more guests and at the end help their bottom line out. At the bar they had about 2 bartenders working. Which is fine and all but it was a busy Friday night. Probably about 30 ish people around the bar. They were busy to say the least. With people standing their waiting to order and then just walking away because it was taking too long. We were fortunate enough to snag a couple bar chairs and order some drinks. In about 1.5 hours we only had about 1 drinks each. Got the bar food menu but didn't have enough time to order our food before our reservation at Jax. The bartenders were stretched way too thin. Fortunately we had a nice view of the chefs table to help pass the time. The drinks were not that great. I had their banana drink. Which is a whiskey based drink. I was honestly looking forward to the banana flavors. Had zero hints of banana. It had no other flavor besides whiskey. There was no subtle flavors of anything besides whiskey. My wife had the sweetened cranberry drink. She liked hers. And yes hers was made way better. Really tasted the cranberry and subtle hints of sage and fig. My friend had a chai affagato from them. Took so long the espresso was already room temperature. Fortunately they comped it. Granted I didnt have the full experience that the Mercantile had to offer. But what I did experience left me disappointed.
It was date night and this was the place chosen. We were happy that they had 5:30 reservations available. If you're not familiar with the area, the restaurant can be a little hard to find, thankfully, the valley parking attendant guided us with no issues. We walked in and got greeted by two lovely ladies and got sat in our table. We then got welcomed by our server Nadya (she was fantastic! ). She shared with us the specials of the night, one of them was the drink special, I forgot what it was called, basically it was like an old fashion made with scotch and wooooowy it was delicious. I couldn't tell it was scotch. Nadya explained that the menu is meant to be shared so we ordered 3 vegetarian dishes and one meat (for the meat eater). We went with the bread service (YES!), fried autumn Brussels, charred cabbage, mushroom farroto, and lamb skewers. Everything was delicious and beautiful presentation. My favorite dish of all was the Brussels. We had an excellent time there and loved every bite of food. Thank you Nadya for making our visit pleasant.
I visited during lunch time on a weekday to take a customer out to lunch. As it was a business meal I was looking for a place where a conversation is possible, food is good, ambiance is nice, and service leaves nothing to desire. I am glad I landed on Mercantile. First off, the ambiance is perfect for a business meal. It's not too crowded or loud and it's nice and airy. There's also outside and inside seating. Food was great. I liked the 2 course lunch options a lot. I opted for the poke and strawberry salad. They were both very well-prepared and without it being heavy. The salad had just the right amount of dressing and the poke had great proportions. I highly recommend bringing your customer, or whoever, to Mercantile for a nice lunch. I'll definitely be back.
Came for a birthday dinner and it was a great experience. The server Alyse was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. She started the meal off right with sparkling wine for the birthday which was a very thoughtful touch. The cocktails were inventive and all of us tried the Sesame, which is Mercantiles take on a whiskey sour. It was well balanced with Woody Creek Rye, sesame (didn't take over flavor of cocktail) along with four other ingredients. It is served with a large cube and I find those to make bourbon drinks the best. We liked everything we ate. The bread service comes with three homemade rolls with soft and pillowy butter. The cabbage had a delicious slightly spicy crunch with mustard seeds and cooked to perfection. I tried beef cheeks which I can't recall that I've eaten before. They were very tender and served with foie gras which is always a delicacy. It also came with truffled polenta and dandelion greens. The dish is rich and filling. The only letdown was the dessert. The tiramisu had a major punch of some alcohol which was overbearing and unneeded in my opinion. The cream they use is divine but 3/4 of the dessert went uneaten. I'd recommend a description if veering away from a traditional take on this normally stellar dessert. The restaurant itself is well run and this is a fine dining establishment I'll return to again.
Sat at the bar and had a great Friday night dinner. The bar area was pretty quiet for a Friday but had a full dining area. We ordered food to share. There was a bit of service mishaps mostly doing with the kitchen but we had a delicious dinner. Every dish was presented beautifully and had such unique scrumptious flavors. It's not the cheapest place to eat, but recommend for a nice special night out.
This is easily one of the best restaurants in Denver. Located inside union station, there is both a cafe section as well as a beautiful dining area. The menu is new American with influences from various different cultures and changes seasonally. I tried a bunch of dishes and nothing was short of perfection. The standouts for me were the truffled gnocchi (they nailed the consistency of the gnocchi and use real truffles), the buffalo burrata (creamiest burrata I've ever had imported straight from champagne), the scallop ceviche (scallops are from hokkaido, Japan and their wild Monterey black cod ( the most buttery and flaky fish over a bed of farro) If you are lucky enough to have Andrew as your waiter, you will know every detail about every dish and impeccable service too! I didn't leave room for dessert on this occasion but they looked equally as good
1 year ago
Nice place to relax and grab a meal while waiting at Union Station. Needed to find a spot where I could relax and charge my phone and found Mercantile, which was perfect. Staff was very pleasant. The quality of their baked goods is exceptional. read more
1 year ago
Pros: Located in the Union Station in the back, near the bathrooms Wonderful staff Beautiful decor Ample seating Lots of baked goods - the chocolate croissant was delicious and flaky Cons: The automatically add 20 percent as a tip to your bill - you can add more if you'd like, they tell you Pro tip: The miso-glazed salmon bowl is incredible. The crispy pickles and jammy eggs paired wonderfully with the perfectly cooked salmon and crispy rice. This was easily the best meal I had in Denver. read more
1 year ago
We were here for the happy hour while in Denver one afternoon. It's located inside Union station. We sat at the bar and got the Mercantile High-five, a couple non alcoholic beet mocktails along with the peach and arugula salad. Everything was delicious! Our server was wonderful. Their menu options for food is quite good. Will definitely stop by when in the vicinity the next time around. read more
4 years ago
"If you don't mind, the kitchen will be closed in 10 minutes, a server will take the order pretty quickly" Thank you for the reminder by a friendly hostess, and I thought it was a very good way to start the dining experience at this restaurant. We got seated right away, and the water was brought to us in a nice glass. Very pleasant surprise. A few minutes later, our order was taken, and our drinks arrived quickly. By this time, I have realized how clean the restaurant was, and we'll appointed throughout. Not overly decorated but just enough to give that sense of casual but classy look. All of the staff were busy interacting with customers and also had the open view of the kitchen even though we were sitting by the window. You can watch how your food is made. By the look of the past Yelp food photos, it appears this restaurant has progressive menus that change often. I ordered Korean kimchee flavored chicken and waffles. This was presented then usual fashion of waffle base with fried chicken strips with egg and garnishes. It was sweet and spicy with Korean flavors. Definitely a big 5. The other dish called Wagyu pastrami was good but the bread was toasted lil too long to a point, started to fall apart. It was served with fries, sauce and ketchup. Food took a while to come out, additional fees by the Union Station special tax and mandatory 20% service fee (tip). We were reminded of not required to tip. Interesting concept but the staff definitely deserved minimum 20% tip. read more
Third time back and upgrading my review as this was the most enjoyable meal of the trip. Third time getting the cod and still 5+/5. I love that each time it was slightly different - garnish, sauce, veggies all different based on what was in season or fresh. This time I got the artichoke heart appetizer and it was fantastic (5/5). I'd get that everytime if possible. Delicately fried and paired with a wonderful sauce. Then the dessert... omg this croissant bread pudding (10/5). One of the best things I've eaten in a while. Visually, looks like a brick. Taste and texture was fantastic - very cinnamon forward and not heavy at all. The cream sauce that came with it was light and a great pairing. Also tried the creme brûlée but it's just a regular creme brûlée. Can't compare with that bread pudding. Service was outstanding as usual. Place gets pretty loud with the acoustics but otherwise a nice big place with ample seating. read more
2 years ago
Oh. My. Wow Bravo to the chef and staff. They made our experience amazing, and we will eat here every time we visit Denver now! Beautifully plated dishes and flavors that blew our foodie minds I swear I don't like beets, but the chef made us a special we didn't order, and now I don't think I can live without them. 10 out of 10 eat at Mercantile when in the area. read more
Cute brunch spot next to Snooze in the Denver Union Station. Vibe is pretty laid back and kid friendly. It looks like a Central Market tbh but with cleaner aesthetics and great lighting. Ended up here because found this place on IG. I got the French Toast which IMO is instagram worthy albeit a bit small for the price. Nonetheless, it tasted amazing, just hoped they were generous with the portions. We also got the focaccia salad(?) on the house because they made a mistake with my order. Service is spot on. We didn't have to call on the staff to get anything filled. Disclaimer: a 20% surcharge is added to all orders so you are not obligated to tip. They do tell that to you when you close the tab read more
1 year ago
Came here for a work lunch meeting on a Thursday right in the new year. They were fully booked at 11:30 as a walk-in so we opted to sit up at the bar-- always a good sign. The lunch menu was a bit more limited than what's offered for dinner but, some good options. We started with the salmon & mushroom toast to share and then we all got different meal for our main lunch course-- fried chicken sandwich, burger & brisket sandwich. Flavors were all ok and everyone agreed that the bread portion was just TOO much in all the meals. Experience: Food ok & service was ok. read more
I always love my trips to Mercantile. I love their food. I feel like sometimes the service can be slow, but I won't rush perfection. It's a pricier spot, but it's also at Union Station, so it's not surprising. They do add an automatic 20% surcharge, and note that they do not expect additional gratuity. The restaurant is pristine and the other side of the space operates more as a coffee/pastry shop rather than a sit-down experience. On my Sunday Brunch visit, I ordered an almond milk latte and the Pork Belly Biscuit. I went with my coworker who was in town. It was all heavenly. Some may notice from my reviews that I am a fan of biscuits, much to the chagrin of my GF/DF way of life. The biscuit was surprisingly not too heavy. It certainly isn't a portion the size of other biscuits that you might find around town, but this is enough food to keep me satiated for a while. My friend ordered multiple sides to create her ideal breakfast and the waiter took it in stride. Some places aren't so cool about it, but he didn't even bat an eyelash at her order of potatoes, chili crisp, and gravy. We were thrilled by it all. I have also been for lunch, and I would highly recommend the Shrimp Bowl. I went with another gluten-free friend for lunch. We both ended up getting the shrimp bowl and it was lovely. I loved the chili crisp! It was so flavorful and delicious. I would definitely go back there to meet for lunch but would add that it helps to plan more than an hour during the lunch rush. Our server was prompt, but the food definitely took a while. Again, worth the wait, but definitely a wait. read more
4 years ago
The food was very good. Came at lunch for 3 at 1240 pm on a Tuesday for a birthday and honestly it was pretty packed! Food: salad 5/5: friend truly enjoyed the salad, said it was very light and fresh burger: 4/5: tbh, i recommend it. it was very good but not the best burger i've had but i preferred it over the other things we ordered. it was juicy, cheese was good. they did forget my onions (they come on it) so I had to ask for those on the side, but they were definitely worth it so happy i asked for those. the fries were very good. Salmon bowl 3/5: my partner said it was good but needed more sauce / flavor. it was mostly rice than anything and the piece of salmon was on the small side. I did really love the cofeee, black. the flavor was super good - kinda like cherry/chocolatey I love that it's in union station so you can walk around and feel the vibe after! Overall great experience. read more
4 years ago
Delightful!! This is the first place we ate at when arriving to Denver, it's great because if you take the train from the airport into Union station this restaurant is located inside! We just randomly selected to eat here and I'm so happy we did! It was decorated comfortable, nice but not snobby. We were there on sat around lunch time and I'm thinking got their brunch menu, it was a smaller menu with more breakfast items. We ended up getting shrimp and grits and mushroom toast, both were excellent! Elevated versions with lovely greens on both! Finished both plates easily and finished up with a almond croissant, also delicious! This was a great first taste of Denver! read more
4 years ago
Solid 3.5/5 for me. Food was overall good. Definitely a place for special occasions given the automatic 20% gratuity and higher priced dishes. Worth a try and location in convenient for many travelers. Onto the food: Caramelle pasta dish: 6 pieces or full portion for $~30. Pretty dish and good pasta. The only thing I didn't like about the pasta was the ends of each caramelle. The ends were rather thick where they pinch the pasta. The texture and thickness wasn't to my liking. I ended up cutting off the ends torward the end of my meal. Everything else about the dish was fine though. Oyster Mushrooms: Good fried mushrooms. The dish had texture, some crunch and the sauce was creamy and sweet. Good dish to try. The sweetness of the sauce began to overpower the dish over time a bit. Brussel sprouts: Opted for some more greens and ordered the brussel sprouts. Tossed with bacon and cheese, what's not to like. read more
Very nice restaurant in Union Station. It's at the end of the hallway to the right past the public bathrooms. The restaurant looks 'train station' nostalgic with checkered black and white tile floors. We arrived a little after 6:00 for a reservation and I thought the place looked empty. It filled up fast, and got very loud within the hour. The food was all very good. For starters we had the bread, whipped ricotta with peaches, baby gem salads, oysters and grilled zucchini. For entrees we got two of the half chickens, two trout (trouts?), the pork dish and the ribeye. All the food was very good. Travis was our server, he was perfect. Professional. Knew what he was doing, freshened our settings, and kept us moving along at a pace we wanted. The water service was amazing - my sparkling cup remained filled the entire time (they use a system of long stems for bubbly and short for still). Brace yourself on the price, the food is expensive. Maybe a tad too high. We were about $650 for six people for the food and a round of drinks. 20% gratuity is added and the line is "nothing more is required but would be appreciated" - or something to that effect. read more
Love love love this place! Near Union Station is this gem of a restaurant. The salmon with fried rice was to die for! Great wine list! And they sell provisions, as they call them. We decided to purchase some spice mixes. Hubby had the Italian sub with fried pickles, which I will also vouch for and service by Sarah, who was excellent from start to finish. The host offered to hang our jackets. Have not had that offer ever I don't think. Can you say classy? read more
1 year ago
Mercantile at Union Station is a must-visit in Denver! The food is fresh, creative, and delicious, and the atmosphere inside Union Station is unbeatable. Great service and a perfect spot for any meal...highly recommend! read more
4 years ago
Came to this restaurant after seeing how many reviewers there were and how they had unique menu items. They automatically add on gratuity to your bill any size party. I think for the price point and expectation of culinary "wowness," the flavors were not impressive. It was a good meal but not great enough to return and my friend agreed. Beef Tartare 3/5 - lacked flavor. Parppardelle & Spaghetti also unfortunately were just okay. Typically the cacio & pepe is one of our favorites flavors but this dish was missing something. Glad we were able to experience this restaurant to try it for ourselves. read more
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This restaurant has been on my list since moving to Denver, and what great time to try it out during their special Valentine's course dinner. First off the ambience and decor were nice and felt very high class. The servers and staff were very attentive and friendly. They were knowledgeable of the menu and checked on us frequently. On to the food...I was disappointed since it was 125/person and the bill totalled a little over $320 including tax and the 20% service fee. If you want to spend the best 300-400 dollars on a course meal, I highly recommend heading over to Matsuhisa at Cherry Creek and get their Omakase, my gf and I were blown away by the flavors. I have to mention this just because if you're going to spend $300 dollars on a menu, then it better be good. Luckily my gf and Iove to spend on experiences and this will be another one for us to remember. Let's get straight to the point, I only enjoyed 2 dishes. The main course was the duck which was dish #6, it was perfectly cook and the crispy skin worked wonders. My gf doesn't eat meat so they created a roasted endive in the same orange/mandarin based sauce. The endive did not pair well with the mandarin because it literally ended up tasting close to vomit. The orange peel was overpowering and left a bad taste. The shaved salad which had a nice vinaigrette was ok, but choice of veggies weren't. You had some celery, carrots and cucumbers. We saw other tables pick around and not enjoy it as well. As a matter of fact, there were two couples to the next of us not finish it and saw displeasure on their faces. The cod was well cooked and flaky but was lacking any saltiness, umami and pretty much flavor. Due to the lack of any strong flavors, the toasted almonds overpowered the dish. Now on to which might be the fanciest plate by writing: the ravioli with egg yolk white wine cream sauce topped with truffles. This was terrible, the ravioli was undercooked and the truffles....oh boy. I've had shaved black winter truffles in pasta in NYC and at a Italian restaurant at Latimer Square, those were mind blowingly good. Sad to say, this was a disgrace as the truffles must not be fresh and we're very dry even after mixing it in the sauce. Truffles are supposed to melt in your mouth and the actual truffle flavor must have had left the building because of how dry it was. It had the texture of undercook lasagna or any flat noodle. The other dishes were mediocre at best. TLDR: would probably try their ala carte but avoid Andy future course dinners because it was not worth the $300 I spent that night and my longest yelp review to date. read more
Nice food at Union Station. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3.5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 (entrees and full portion of pastas ~$35) Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: maybe Highlights: - Pappardelle: delicious fresh wide spinach pasta with a tasty ground pork and sweet pepper ragu. Fave of the night. 4.5 stars - Squash blossoms: delicately fried and filled perfectly. 4.5 stars - Meatballs with green chili and mornay sauce: delectable meat and combo of sauces. 4.25 stars - Cod: well cooked and nice butter sauce, but didn't expect it to be as breaded with the description being parsley coated. 4 stars - Pot de creme: solid chocolatey goodness. 4 stars - Parker house rolls: warm and good as usual. 4 stars - Wine prices were reasonable. Got a bottle that was only 1.5xs what you'd pay from the store. Midlights: - Rigatoni: tasted fine and enjoyed the sweet corn, but wasn't expecting the jet black pasta. 3.5 stars - Rib eye: decent cut of meat, however needed a bit more flavor to the meat and black garlic was overpowering. 3.5 stars - Atmosphere: underwhelming and not much personality. Lowlights: - They weren't doing outdoor seating that night but I'm not sure why--weather was fine. Enjoyed our meal though some items more than others. read more
Overall, we really enjoyed Mercantile Dining & Provision! The space is very nice, with tons of natural light. Service was excellent, with friendly, knowledgeable servers and food paced very well. The vibe teeters on being "fancy," but doesn't fully commit to such pretense, with an accessible menu that tweaks some familiar dishes just enough to make it feel slightly elevated when plated well. It's a place you could enjoy for a casual meal (like we did), while also catering perfectly for someone looking for a nicer night out. I only ordered one cocktail, but it was a good twist on an Old Fashioned, called the Transatlantic Trade. We kept the food order pretty basic with their beef tartare, bucatini carbonara, and the Mercantile Burger; all of which were wonderful. The burger was standout, though! Ultimately, Mercantile is a spot that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend or return to if I were looking for good food in a nice atmosphere. read more
2 years ago
What a gem inside the Union Square Historic Building!!! Chef Alex cuisine was exquisite and GM Mike was on top of every detail. The kitchen ran like a well oiled machine. We had the Burrata as an appetizer. This plate had the perfect textures and balance. Amazing! Then we continued with some sea salt bread with apple butter and sea salt butter. Everything blend well with the butter and bread. Continue with our main course Filet mignon with potatoes au gratin and scallops. Both plates melted in our mouth. The bar tender chose our wines to complement our meal. It was an extraordinary experience. read more
1 year ago
Food was really good and ambience was gorgeous. The food is very rich and flavorful so definitely something to do once in a while. read more
I had an amazing experience! The bartender, Sam, helped guide me through a few bourbons I never had but wanted to try, including a Colorado bourbon. He and Jered provided excellent service! I ordered the Beef Tartare with red curry, house whipped ricotta and cured egg yolk and a 14-day dry-aged duck breast. The tartare was delicious, and the duck was one of the best things I've ever eaten! I closed my eyes and chewed slowly for each bite! This restaurant is a MUST when in Denver! read more
We haven't been here in ages (and have no excuse since we live close-by). We sat at the bar - and used our Denver passport for two for one bubbles. Both bartenders were great, very attentive, and friendly. We started with the bone marrow toast and the heirloom salad - both were delicious. For my main course I had the duck - it was cooked perfectly - and came with farro and a sunchoke purée with cherries (so delicious). Bob had the gnocchi - which was perfectly portioned and also delicious. We finished with the bread pudding - which they make with croissants - and it's lightly fried/looks a bit different than traditional bread pudding - but was delicious. We will be back again to try more of the menu! read more
The staff were very knowledgeable and professional. A sommelier is also available to help out on what wine to choose. She chose an excellent wine for us after telling her what we liked. The food is delicious. I ordered the duck and I wish the waitress had told me how small it was going to be. We ended up ordering extra bread. It was all very tasty but I had to grab a slice of pizza on the way home. I had already been there long enough to not want to order anything more. Especially considering the price. I think it would be great to have wine events here given the fact there's a sommelier on site and the walls of wine. If that does end up happening I'd love to check it out! read more
1 year ago
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1701 Wynkoop St
Ste 155
Denver, CO 80202
Lodo, Northwest
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(720) 460-3733
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Are they open for sit down dinner? And do we need to make reservations. Not sure of covid restrictions. Visiting Denver
Is it super busy for Sunday lunch? Planning a graduation celebration but worried about the no-res policy. Also, is it a loud space? Thank you!!
We went on a Sunday a couple of weeks ago for my graduation celebration and it was PERFECT! Not crowded by any means (large space) and they were so friendly and accommodating!
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