We went here for restaurant week, and I wouldn't go here otherwise. The prices are a bit prohibitive for your average diner, and the atmosphere was a trifle snooty. We were at a table near the bar, and the bartender and a waiter kept up a continuous stream of elitist comments about various diners and essentially how they weren't good enough to be eating at Mizuna. The food was pretty delicious though. I had the stuffed duck breast, and the meat was wodnerfully tender and flavorful. My girlfriend had the striped bass, and she said it was amazing as well. Conclusion: Delicious food, but not delicious enough to deserve the full price (outside of restaurant week, our meal would have cost around $120), and a snooty elitist atmospher. I'm glad we tried it out, but I don't think we'll be going back, which is probably A-Ok with the bartender. read more

Don't get me wrong, was good. Service and all was good, but I got the menu tasting and literally was just to taste for 1 second the food because was beyond small. I've had menu tasting in hundreds of restaurants and yes, every plate is very small but you always end up full... not this time though. All the sweets i got were amazing. read more

Finally got back here last week. Unfortunately it's a bit too pricey to be a regular joint, but if your are going to drop a couple hundred bucks on a meal and really good wine, there is no place better to do it. It was even better than I remember from the last time. Each bite of food is completely over the top. Started with the phyllo wrapped rabbit and lobster mac--the female manager/sommelier, who is an incredible asset to the establishment, recommended two great glasses of wine which were perfect. We shared the Bibb salad, then had the Harris Ranch Beef Duo and the Ostrich for entrees--both amazing and paired perfectly with a bottle of Grenache. We enjoyed the chocolate lava cake as we finished our wine and it was just an absolutely incredible experience. Whenever I leave Mizuna I wonder why I even bother going and spending 100 or 150 dollars at other very mediocre yet pretending or wanting to be great restaurants around Denver. I should just comeback here more often and I would feel like I'm spending my money much more wisely--it's "The Real Deal". Keep doing what you're doing Bonanno because it really works! read more

This place was fantastic! I had such a great experience. We had made reservations for a party of five, but my grandparents' flight was delayed so they didn't make it to the restaurant on time. The waitstaff was so understanding and friendly and allowed us to take our table and wait for my grandparents there. They kept serving us drinks and bread and appetizers to keep us from getting hungry while we waited. The 5 minute wait turned into a 2 hour wait and the staff was still very understanding and never complained once. Finally when my grandparents arrived, it was almost closing time and we felt so awful so we apologized and apologized, but our waitress was so kind. She said, "Not to worry. You're totally fine. We'll just hold our kitchen open." We were so grateful for what they had done for us and the food was absolutely fantastic. The experience was definitely top-notch. I will definitely be returning. read more

Ordered the Inauguration Day three course special. Salad, beef Wellington, and tres leche cake. In general they say that airplane food has 50% more salt that typical fare. Well let me tell you that airplane food has nothing on this mizuna meal. The beef Wellington was a salt block. Nearly inedible. The salad wasn't much better but not concerned about that one shortening my life expectancy at least read more

Mizuna is similar in outside appearance to many other restaurants in downtown Denver - if you didn't know it was nice inside, you wouldn't even get out of your car. I don't necessarily mean this as a bad thing, but at first glance you probably wouldn't expect a nice place inside. But if you venture outside your car (which means you made a reservation and used the valet), you're in for a good meal. Not awesome, mind-blowing, have-to-come-back-tomorrow, but very respectable. The style of the restaurant is a little bland - could use some updating. The menu is quite elegant, including duck, ostrich, and fresh-made butter. I had the veal ribeye, which was delicious to say the least. The lobster mac & cheese is a must as an appetizer. Trust me. And while I didn't have every dessert on the menu, they all looked incredible. While they tout a bar, it's not a full bar. I went through asking for several types of rum before finally opting for Mr. Daniels. Our waiter was perfect. Very personable, patient, explained dishes precisely, and made some great recommendations. I'm going with 3 stars mainly because the ambiance of the place leaves a little to be desired. It's almost like they haven't updated the interior because they felt their food would be good enough to stay in business (Which is true..). read more

Had an early dinner at Mizuna on a whim, very nice surprise. We had lobster mac & cheese to start.... Perfection!sat in the backroom wine cellar area, very cozy. Hubby had lamb chops with greens and mushrooms & truffled potato cakes ( potatoes were a dry disappointment) but the rest very good. I had scallops ( a little sandy, but tasty) on gingered carrots which were divine. Wine list was excellent and chocolate desserts were good. service was outstanding. Its pricey, but we plan to go back for sure...great for a special occasion. read more

Loved this place! The food was spot on, as were the drinks. Our waiter was very knowledgable and paired our courses with wine for us. Started with the kale salad. Delicious and I loved the poached egg on top. We ordered the Halibut and Beef Wellington. The halibut was one of the best fish dishes I've had in a long time. It was cooked perfectly and flavored well. The beef wellington was good and cooked well as well, but just couldn't compare to the halibut. Dessert was a chocolate molten cake and butterscotch pot de creme. That was sooooo good. The butterscotch dessert came with cookies that had the best sea salt on them. All of the wines that were picked paired perfectly with our food. Definitely go here, but know it's a little pricey. read more

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We did the chefs tasting consisting of 7 small dishes for $85 a person. It was really good! My favorite was the halibut wrapped in a mustard/broccoli leaf. I loved the aloe Vera sorbet as a pallet cleanser. The wine selection was incredible. The service was also impeccable. I would like to give this 5 stars, but at this price point I expect to love everything. Some things were just a little bit too salty and some were too sweet. It was creative and the presentation was great but nothing blew me away. They did use morels which I was impressed with. I think we will definitely go back and order off their normal menu. That maybe why I wasn't 100% satisfied. This is definitely a great place to go for a special occasion, but expect to drop some money! read more

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Wonderful food, wonderful drinks, wonderful service, wonderful experience. My favorite of the Frank B. Restaurants. Knocked it out of the park 18 years ago and continues to do so. read more

Thank you so much for the amazing experience Mizuna! They assisted my fiancé with our proposal and were so kind and helpful to him. From beginning to end, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The beef Wellington was melt in your mouth deliciousness, loved the wine pairings, and the to go treats of cookies and donuts were such a generous touch. I can't wait to come back again when in Denver. Thank you once again. read more

This is probably hands-down my favorite of Frank's restaurants. I can't even begin to explain how excellent the food is here. It's one of those restaurants where the food is just so delicious, you just want to drop to your knees and praise the chef! Steve, the executive chef is one of the most intelligent, talented, high-end chefs I have ever met in my entire life. He absolutely will ensure a great experience, and accommodate things on the menu that you're interested in. This is truly in the top three restaurants I have ever been to! It's not a huge restaurant, but it is upscale, comfortable, and the food is absolutely unfathomable. I don't know how they do it, but I would definitely recommend coming here. This restaurant is honestly my new addiction! read more

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Great place in Denver. Could be top 5 in the whole state, easily. The chef sent out one of our plates, and had the server tell our friend they were going to send out a new Strip Loin. They did this because it didn't come out how the chef would like it to have (but was cooked pretty well to our eyes), even though they wanted it out with the other plates. Then a whole new serving of strip loin showed up, wow. Love the monthly menus, and creativity of the menu and offerings. Staff was awesome, and we even had one server come over to tell us to enjoy the Lisa Lampanelli show later when he found out we were going to see her after dinner. read more

Probably the best meal I've had....EVER. Definitely the place to go for special occasions. Service was impeccable. Drinks unique and tasty. Appetizers....foie gras was to die for. Baby octopus was also delicious. My scallops were the best I've ever had. Cooked to perfection, they just melted in your mouth. Like buttah. Accompaniments of carrot purée and crispy parsnip thingys were perfect. Loved all the different favors and textures. Lobster Mac and cheese was probably the richest, tastiest, most decadent Mac and cheese Ive ever had. The sommelier was very helpful and suggested the perfect wine based on what we all were having - a lovely dry Riesling from Washington, which I never would have picked. Dessert was also perfect. Warm chocolate cake with malted ice cream and macadamia nut brittle was my favorite of the night. But also banana chocolate creme brûlée was pretty darn tasty. And of course the PB cup...no words to describe. read more

We went to Mizuna for an anniversary. The venue itself is very nice, cozy and romantic. The staff was kind and welcoming and gave us champagne to start the night. Our waiter didn't bother to introduce himself or talk at all about the tasting menu. He did help us select a wine which was excellent. We got the oxtail ravioli to start, the barramundi and the beef wellington for dinner. The meal was good but not great. The food was beautifully plated but all the dishes were pretty bland. We got the cheesecake for dessert which was again a little bland and covered in a rubbery mirror glaze that didn't add anything to the dish. At this price point and at a fine dining restaurant I expected better. There're several places in Denver and Boulder where you can get a better meal at a lower cost. read more

This place was all around wonderful. My boyfriend took me here to celebrate my birthday and it was such a treat. The staff was very attentive from the time we stepped foot in the door. They greeted us with a friendly hello and wished me a happy birthday, which doesn't sound like a huge deal, but you would be surprised at how many restaurants do not greet their customers or pay attention to details. We had a reservation and were sat immediately with no wait. The food was hands down some of the best food I have had in Denver. We ordered the lobster mac n cheese for an appetizer and it came with huge pieces of lobster and the cheese was creamy and delicious. For our entree we had the salmon and the ostrich. They were both wonderful. We ended with two wonderful desserts, the fig tart and the chocolate cake. We also had a bottle of the most delicious wine. It was fruity yet not too sweet and not too dry. It was a 2011 Macrostie Pinot Nior. The pricing was also very reasonable especially for such an amazing restaurant. From the food to the service the whole experience was amazing. We will be back for another date night shortly. read more

This is a nice restaurant tugged away in the neighborhood. Had the foie gras as appetizer and it was delicious! It was great with the strawberry sauce that it came with. Add in the foie gras ice cream and waffle, it was a perfect combination. The lobster Mac and cheese was good as well. Their bread basket was warm and delicious. One of the bread tastes like a puff pastry and it's also the puff wrapping on the beef Wellington. The beef Wellington was a pleasant surprise. The beef was tender and mixing in with the pasty on the outside made it very tasty. The seared scallops was cooked to perfection but I must say if they paired it with something else other then the red curry sauce , it would have been better . All and all a great dining experience and a nice meal. read more

I really really wanted this place to be good. I so crave excellent food here in Denver. Alas, averhyped and overpriced. Food was bland and poorly executed. I had the tasting menu. This chefs choice menu promises to be a showcase of the kitchen's talent. It reflected very poorly. The first course was a sampler from each chef. They called it the Spoon Course. The "seared" Ahi was dry and tougher than canned tuna. The escargot shriveled and tasted of only garlic. Everything else was good enough not to leave after this first course Course 4, black Cod: tasted as fishy as fish sticks. Wine pairing was daring (Pinot) , fell flat Course 5, short rib: one of the most common French fine dining dishes. This was the worst I've ever had. Dry, stringy, overcooked. I've had better on an airplane This place would not make the grade. read more

My ever lovely wife and I celebrated our 23rd anniversary here, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We chose the 5 course dinner with matching wines which gave us the opportunity to sample a large percentage of the menu. Our waitress got a little tied up at the beginning of the evening, but one of the managers immediately filled in. She pointed out that the owner, Frank Bonnano, was at the restaurant that evening and we saw him busily working away in the kitchen. Love that. Each serving tasted heavenly and demonstrated the creativity of the head chef. Thank-you! read more

Just celebrated our anniversary at Mizuna. We've been big fans of Frank Bonnanno's restaurants for a long time, but Mizuna really outdid themselves tonight. Food was excellent, service was outstanding, and the wine pairings were perfect. They've done a great job of converting 7th Avenue into an outdoor dining district. read more

This is the first negative review I have ever written. I was taught that if you have nothing nice to say that you should shut up. I feel like I owe it to the public to let them know what they are in for at this place. I had been to Mizuna years ago and was so excited to go back. Unfortunately the food was mediocre and the restaurant had a horrible smell. The presentation was nice. That is the only nice thing I can say. There is a 22% mandatory gratuity which I would be more than happy to pay if it went to my server but it doesn't. The Bonano group uses gratuity to pay the salaries of staff who are typically salaried. We tried the tasting menu at $135 per person. This was a huge disappointment. I cannot say enough to steer you away from this restaurant. There are restaurants in Denver that are so much better. If you are looking for an amazing experience try Rioja. They take care of their servers and the experience will be 1000 times better. read more

Tasting menu prepared by Philip Costas and served by Frank Bonanno himself. The dishes were playful and were executed flawlessly. Wonderful and attentive Sommelier and staff. Amazing food- Best dining experience ever. read more

Before I moved to Manhattan, Mizuna was my favorite restaurant and at the time Frank Bonanno could do no wrong at any of his restaurants. While I lived in New York, little compared to my experience at Frank's restaurants. However, since my return to Denver, something drastic has happened. It started with Marko, where I had a pizza that was so salty, it was inedible and service frankly sucked. On to Mizuna. It should be a crime to overcook foie gras especially at eighteen dollars per serving. Mine was grainy it was so well done and reminded me of calf's liver. The fish I ordered was just okay but the white bean cassoulet was under-cooked and the sauce tasted like watery chicken stock. On to Lucca. When the waiter tells you that the pork fat served with the bread is "really cool," you know you're in trouble. I've had it before and it has always tasted like a mouth full of grease and not very pork-like. What happened to good old fashioned butter or seasoned butter at best. Again the sauces were watery and lacked the flavor Frank is famous for. He even worked the kitchen that night. With prices that have significantly increased since my return, I'm afraid I just can't go back and waste good money for less than average food. What happened Frank??? read more

Where to begin ... I was so wanting to love Mizuna. It has gotten great reviews from both friends and various food critics, however, the experience fell very short. Let me start by saying my husband picked Mizuna to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary and the first big dinner out since having our second child. He booked a reservation using Open Table, the only slot available 8:00 pm - a perfect time to go for a nice romantic dinner. In the notes section of the reservation, he noted that it was our anniversary. We arrived a bit early for our reservation and were promptly seated. No acknowledgement of our special day and very little acknowledgement that we actually had a reservation. Once at our table we were handed our menus, but were never given any explanation of the menu options. Our waiter did give the spiel of fresh ingredients and monthly menu changes, but never offered the tasting menu or wine pairing. We had read a lot about the tasting menu and were really excited to try it out. When we asked our waiter about the tasting, he did explain it, but really didn't do much to sell it (at $130/person for tasting, wine and cheese, you would think that it would be a good up sell). I did tell the waiter that I had a shell fish allergy and asked if the tasting would be possible. I do not expect special treatment, but have had great luck with various restaurants making exceptions to accommodate. Mizuna would have none of it, the tasting menu was not possible. That's fine, the menu seemed to have plenty of other options. We orders apps, salad, a main course and a bottle of wine. The wrong bottle was brought to the table and once the mistake was corrected, the bottle was presented with no explanation of what we were about to drink. I started with the quiche and it was good, not great - just good. My husband had the macaroni and cheese with lobster, again good, but not great. We both had the mixed greens salad, which was very good. For our main course I ordered the veal with twice baked potatoes and wilted greens, and my husband had the sea scallops with tomato bisque and crab cake. However, we waited almost 35 minutes between finishing our salads and getting our main course. We watched two other couples that arrived well after we did eat their entire meal while we waited. We we were a bit annoyed about the wait, but didn't make too much of a deal since we were enjoying out time out. When our food finally arrived, it was delivered with little to no fan fare. Honestly, the main courses also mediocre. My twice baked potatoes were over cooked and dry. The veal was okay, but nothing spectacular. My husbands scallops were inconsistent and average. We tried to make the best of not having the tasting menu and ordered the cheese plate between dinner and dessert. The cheeses were good, but the accompaniments were lacking. In talking with our waiter he did ask if we were there for a special occasion. To be honest, we did not divulge this bit of information expecting to get something for free, but rather to acknowledge our special day and enjoy the celebration. When it came time for dessert, we were not offered the dessert menu. Instead we were given a complimentary dessert and some dessert wine. I will say it was a nice gestures, but I was hoping that dessert would save the meal. Three hours after our arrival, we departed Mizuna very disappointed. It was not the fine dinning experience that we had hoped for. The entire night lacked a well rounded culinary experience. In watching the dining room, I never saw any front of house staff check in with patron, the wine presentation was lacking and the wait staff seemed to lack passion for the food they were serving. A good staff goes just as far as good food. Both were lacking in our case. Would like to say that we would give it a second chance, but after dropping almost $300, I don't think I am willing to try again. read more

Celebrating a birthday, the experience with Mizuna was absolutely amazing! The customer service was above and beyond, the food outstanding and the options wonderful. I will absolutely be back! read more

One of the best restaurants in Denver, hands down. We come here for special occasions as it's a bit out of our typical price range but every time is better then the last. Most recently we were here this week for a birthday and it was everything we expected and more. The ambiance is classy, high end and romantic. The service is top notch and the staff is very knowledgeable and informative of the food and drink menu. As a younger couple, we really appreciate when staff treats us well (I feel at some places the waiter just assumes we can't afford to be there). Immediately upon sitting down we notice a nice birthday card that they had placed there and someone quickly brought a celebratory glass of champagne for us to enjoy. They had a great scotch selection for my boyfriend and the wine list was equally as impressive. We were feeling adventurous and tried the escargot and duo of foie gras, absolutely stunning and tasted even better. They have a constantly changing menu and every entree we've tried has been great but the Beef Wellington is our favorite. There is complementary valet and they will even bring your car around while you close out. Highly recommended for a near perfect dining experience. read more

Now THAT'S what I'm talking about for a nice dinner out! Stellar service and food. We chose the $75.00 per person, choose one for every course meal and all the food was amazeballs. I like having multiple options unlike a lot of other prix-fix meals. We found ourselves saying lots of "Man I wish we had more money so we could come here all the time" Seriously, next big-time event in your life, birthday, engagement, new job, anniversary, whatever, use it to come to Mizuna. The menu and service will not disappoint. Good job. read more

I saved up some money, and took the bf here for a special occasion night on the town. It's small, intimate, romantic, and the service was impeccable. So refreshing after growing up in Boulder. The wine suggestions were perfect, the food was amazing, and it was almost surreal. We had lobster mac and cheese (definitely as good as everyone says), but it's been a year so I don't remember what we got for dinner :( We both think of this place from time to time, and when we feel like really splurging, we will be back. read more

I don't know how it compares to other French spots in Denver but coming from the East Coast, I wasn't overly impressed. Everything we ordered was tasty and service was good but, on the whole, nothing extraordinary. Nice wine selection. read more

I would have rated this place higher if we got more food for the money. And I'm not just saying that because I am an American who is used to huge portions... I am a small eater and only was full after an appetizer, a salad, an entree, and a dessert eaten ALL TO MYSELF. Normally I would never even finish just an entree by itself. My husband and I ordered course by course, and by the time we got to our entrees we actually asked (and ordered) what their largest dishes were. That added up to a crazy huge bill ($15 entree, $12 salad, $35 entree, $10 dessert, you get it). Even though we had a gift card that covered 2/3 of the bill, I still felt ripped off. That being said, the flavors were good and the dishes were unique. I am gluten free and the waiter was very educated on the subject and very helpful. They can alter almost everything on the menu to be GF so you can still try a lot. Also the service was very good and on par with an upscale restaurant. WITH THE EXCEPTION of the very inappropriate sommelier. I had one glass of wine with dinner. When he came by to ask if I wanted another glass and I said no, he said "come on... don't be a lightweight!" I could not believe that. Even though we were both around the same age (and maybe he thought it was ok to joke with me) I would NEVER expect this type of comment in an upscale restaurant. That alone made me not want to come back. And I won't. read more

I will never be fancy enough for this restaurant. It is NICE (especially for this part of town) and the service is impeccable - it's almost distracting if you're trying to have an intimate conversation. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, but they have a hard time making recommendations because everything on the menu is fresh and delicious. It's a fairly small space, so definitely make a reservation - the bar is tiny, so there isn't a lot of room to wait. You can't go wrong with any of the wines or entrees, and on top of being tasty, the portions are exactly the right size. read more

Perfecta.....we've been here a few times now and I have not been disappointed even once at their menus and service. The best dish that we order every time we go there is the lobster Mac n Cheese!!!! I could probably eat that dish for dessert as well. read more

"Life is better with Butter!" that's what the chef signed our Mizuna book with at the end of the night. We've heard plenty about this place but experiencing it was just that much better... As usual we asked for wine pairings for each dish.... and it was perfect. From the freshly baked olive bread with three different butters to stat off with... we started with some delicious Seared Foie Gras, Walnut Stuffed Gnocchi with Braised Rabbit [both are MUST haves!!!] We continued on by splitting a Frisee Salad with Roasted Figs and Duck Cracklin' and shaved Foie Gras... YUM! But why so skimpy on the Cracklin? It's the best part.. and oh so delicious. For entrees we got the Striped Bass and the Ostrich.. both were full of flavor and soooo tender and delicious. The chestnut bread pudding that came with the ostrich was SOOOOOO creamy and delicious! YAY. We ended the night with White Chocolate Mousse Crepes with Banana Foam [heavenly!!!!] and Some Cream Filled Beignets.. the beignets were too heavy and hard and there was NO cream on the inside [sniff sniff] All in all the dinner was amazing :] Must try his other two restos now... Bones & Luca D'Italia :D They're on our to-go list!! read more

I was so excited to try Mizuna and I am really glad I did. I went this past Friday night with foodie friends so I was totally stoked for an awesome dinner and some good obsessing about food. Overall I think Mizuna is in my top ten Denver restaurants, but I was not necessarily blown away. Here is what we had: - Apps - Lobster Mac and Cheese, of course; Wagyu beef slider type things; truffle quiche. These were all really good. The mac and cheese had tons of lobster which was nice, but I prefer my mac and cheese crusty on top and this was not. The sliders were fabulous. I liked the quiche but it didn't blow my mind or anything. - Mains - I had the halibut; also at the table we had an ostrich, one lamb, and a veal. I loved my halibut, it was light but rich at the same time, and the potatoes on the side were amazing. The general consensus was that the lamb was the best. - Dessert - I don't even remember what my friends ordered, something with bananas, crepes, and white chocolate foam that they loved. I saved my stomach space for a chocolate butterscotch souffle with homemade graham crackers and marshmellow goop. It was like an upscale s'more and the graham crackers convinced me I should learn how to make my own because they were unlike any graham cracker I've ever had. I must say they've got the crack part right, holy cats they were like crack to me. As far as the vibe went, I was surprised that it seemed younger than I'd expect from how expensive it is which I liked. Also, the service was great even though we weren't drinking (I always feel like in a fancy place if you don't drink you will have worse service). It did help that we talked triathlon with our waiter which was too funny to me. It was very expensive but not ridiculous, especially considering how much food we consumed (I sported an awesome food baby walking out of there!!). I would go back, after they change the menu next month. But I'd hope they still have the souffle!!! read more

Went here and had a very nice dinner. We opted for the chef's tasting which is 7 courses for $125 a person. First course was kind of a 4 amuse plate consisting of a duck liver pâté on a crouton, a caviar dish, a article char and cucumber dish, and a nice prosciutto and apple dish. All were good. Prosciutto dish was my fave. The second course was a foie gras dish that tasted a bit like German potato salad. Also quite tasty. The third course was a fantastic escargot tortellini. Easily the best dish of the meal. Very good. Fourth course was a shrimp and white bean dish that I didn't think was all that amazing. I just felt like it was a pretty simple dish that didn't really blow me away. The fifth was a lamb dish that had potato and squash. It was a nicely balanced dish. The sixth was a goat cheese and fig cheese plate. Eh, whatever. Last was a pear tart with saffron ice cream. The pears were meh, the ice cream was great. Anyways, service was very good. My gripe with this place is the price. I don't mind paying for a top quality meal. Here's the thing though, there wasn't a lot on this tasting that warrants the price tag. Shrimp, lamb, and escargot for that price?? Also, at the risk of sounding like a dickhole, I have eaten at more high profile restaurants with clearly better food for less money. In fact, the only tasting I have had that was more expensive than here in my life was commander's palace in new orleans and to put it kindly there is no comparison. I dunno, maybe there is some inflation because of the lack of true fine dining in Denver. Anyway, very nice meal, but I would recommend just ordering off the menu here. read more

I haven't been years but I distinctly remember the lobster mac and cheese...first time I've ever had and by far one of the best. It's not the traditional mac and cheese but with those generous portions of lobster, everything else is gravy. Service is impeccable - unhurried, accommodating and very knowledgeable. My party had the 5 course tasting menu paired with the wine pairings. That's the way to go here. Definitely worth the money. read more

This is a fine restaurant, but nothing special. The 2-star review reflects how well this place actually measures up to what it represents itself to be. It sells you an upscale experience at a 5-star price, but fails where it matters: the food itself (specifically in terms of quality, portions, and creativity). The ambiance, the wait staff, and presentation all live up to the 5-star expectation. The place feels special when you are seated. The menu is extremely limited (eg, 7 entrees, 3 of which are fish). No big deal, since this is consistent with high-end restaurants typically offering a limited yet carefully assembled and perfected selection of dishes. The prices are high. That's fine. That $21 macaroni and cheese appetizer must be amazing, right? And how could a $43 Beef Wellington possibly disappoint? And so the anticipation mounts. And then the punchline arrives. A tiny bowl of macaroni and cheese with 4 chunks of lobster that all tastes like it's been drenched in butter. Sure it's delicious, but it's far from special. It literally tastes like pasta in butter. Perhaps 10 bites of it. For $21. This is when that sense of bait-and-switch starts to set in. This is not the "best mac n cheese in town" you've been sold. It's not even close. The remaining experience reinforces our newly acquired suspicions: that this is all about convincing you that you're experiencing something special without actually delivering on substance. Lines such as "this cocktail is inspired by penicillin" and "the chef extracts the chlorophyll from spinach to make this green paste" are delivered by the server with a completely straight face. The mashed potatoes are served in adorable square cups that have lids on them so the server can unveil them after setting down your plate. This bit of fanfare seems a lame attempt at compensating for - or perhaps distracting from - the reality of the 5 spoonfuls of relatively bland mashed potatoes in front of you. The Beef Wellington was very good. But $28 good at best, not $43 good. We left feeling duped because this place puts up a front of being special yet utterly fails to deliver on that promise with the most important aspect of the dining experience: the food itself. The menu is basic and uninspired. The portions are laughable. The quality of ingredients and preparation, while good, are not spectacular. Total cost incl tip: $212 for 2 apps, 2 entrees, 2 cocktails, and 2 beers. read more

This used to be a favorite place to splurge in Denver CO but my last experience was the second in a row that has shown a steady decline in food, service and quite frankly the general vibe. The food is still well presented and the aged cocktails are tasty but this restaurant's food and the unenthusiastic staff and open kitchen staff really bring down the experience. Food-wise everything has a purée at the bottom but they are flavorless and evening their classics like beef Wellington just don't have the same flavor as they did 2 years ago. Service was rushed and then the server disappeared and after the mains we decided against dessert and to just call it a night. Not what we were expecting for a date night as we have had many great ones there before. As I said this is the second poor experience in a row so that's that. We're done. From magnificent to mediocre all around. Oh except our bus/ water guy who was super nice and attentive. read more

I had the beef wellington cooked medium. I liked the the main but the sweet potato alight was salty for me. I had the lobster mac and cheese which we shared. I also had the warm chocolate cake and the ice cream on top evened out the chocolate. I was so stuffed by the end. The service was great though! read more

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Sat at the bar and had 5 small plates. My preference best to worst: foie gras, short ribs, lobster mac n cheese, veal sweetbreads, and a salad. 4 of the 5 were really top notch and all were unique in some way - not the ordinary preparation. And don't skip the Old Smashy Rye cocktail. read more