I hate to write less than a glowing review of O&P, but it's time. Love this place. The bartenders are always awesome, and if you go for happy hour, they will be your servers more than likely. That being said, the rest of the staff, without exception, are some of the least friendly, seemingly miserable, people. And, I don't like unhappy people handling my food. And truth be told, the more miserable the employee, the worse my food actually was. We have been going here quite a bit over the past half year, even bringing our service-oriented friends to check it out. However, I think we'll be scaling back our visits. It breaks my heart, because I truly adore Ben and the other bartenders. However, I don't like paying good money for unhappy. read more

My first visit to Ollie and Park's and it was a delight. My friend and I stopped here for happy hour after spending several hours at the Denver Botanic Gardens (also 5 stars), and we had margaritas (which we had them alter slightly so that they included orange liqueur), crab cakes and tacos! The staff was warm and welcoming as well as accommodating. We sat on the patio and it was lovely. What a wonderful way to end a beautiful day at the gardens - with a full stomach and a refreshing beverage. I would definitely go back, especially when I visit the gardens as it's an easy drive (and you could also walk). read more

Ollie & Park's - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Stepped in on one rainy spring day. Wasn't sure where the main entrance was but did find one through the patio area. There is also one by the 17th Ave which will be lot easier. It was very early so we got seated right away, served right away and got the food quickly. Just had to communicate with the server of time crunch we had for the event for the night. Our server was on top of it. Our server explained of American style tapas, shareable dishes. We got 3 things and they were all excellent. The miso cod was delicious, definitely prepared the asian way. The pear and gorgonzola pillow was unique but definitely will revisit. Im not much of risotto fan but my hot date loved it. I guess we will order that again. Overall, Eric our server was on top of it and we were very happy visiting Ollie & Park's. read more

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One of the true hidden gems left in Denver! I've been to O&P 5+ times now, and have never left disappointed (or hungry). Their Happy Hour is stellar, service is super friendly, and the food and cocktails are excellent -- Especially for a stylish/casual bar vibe. Their Charcuterie Boards put all others to shame, and the Pimento Cheese, Mac Burger, and Truffle Mac & Cheese should all be on your To-Do List. PS -- Don't forget the Whiskey Sour. read more

We've been here, not once, twice, but three times! Rockin' happy hour with great food and drinks. See menu - which we've mainly ordered off of. Got the burger twice, fried green tomatoes all 3 times, short rib tacos twice, crab cake twice . . . I won't go on! Staff is friendly (even those that are there and not working!). Sad to see it not so busy! Negroni and Aperol Spritz are a hit for cocktails too! read more

Ollie & Park's - Menu - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We decided on Ollie and Park's for a date night and it was the perfect place. We made a reservation, the location is quite large and wasn't very full when we went on a week day night. We were greeted right away and sat quickly after. It was clear they were working with a small staff - 1 bartender, 2 or 3 wait staff and a host that was doing double duty. I was quite impressed at how they navigated everything and everyone. We ordered cocktails and... Pear & Gorgonzola pillows Pimento cheese Lamb ragu Tuna crudo Korean BBQ pork belly Neither of us care too much for Gorgonzola cheese but the appetizer was out of this world. It was unique, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The Gorgonzola is wrapped in a homemade pasta and the pear is provided as a compote. I would have eaten my weight in these. But, we decided to try a few other dishes. The Korean bbq pork belly and tuna crudo were my favorite. I did enjoy that the lamb ragu was not overloaded in tomato sauce but that some Tomatoes, peas, and other veggies with a Light sauce and hand made pasta. I would definitely recommend for a business dinner or date night! read more

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Starting with the positives: The staff at Ollie & Parks is SO friendly and accommodating -- truly a highlight of the visit. I also really love the concept of tapas and shared plates. On the food front, the meatballs were yummy, the oysters with pineapple spice topping were tasty and unique, the mussels were fresh and in a flavorful sauce, the blue cheese salad was good, and the crab cake was okay/good. Unfortunately, the rest of the food and experience fell short. Service was very slow -- it took about 20 minutes to get a single glass of wine, which was surprising since the restaurant wasn't full. As for the dishes: * The goat cheese, beet, and arugula salad had great components, but the vinaigrette was so bitter it overpowered the dish. * The calamari was very heavily breaded, with the inside soft and the squid extremely chewy. The sweet tartar sauce also threw me off -- we didn't finish it. * The pork belly had nice seasoning, but the pieces were overly fatty and the pickled veggies didn't balance it well. * The carrots were extremely overcooked to the point of being mushy, almost like sweet potatoes. * The risotto was the most underwhelming dish -- very liquidy in consistency (almost like unmixed yogurt) with chunks of what seemed like imitation crab. It neither tasted nor resembled risotto. Considering the prices aren't low, the misses felt more noticeable. Overall, I hate leaving such a critical review because the people working here were genuinely lovely, but I think it's important for diners to know what to expect. I hope they can make some tweaks because the concept and hospitality really are great! read more

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I chose to host my daughter's post graduate celebration here and it was fantastic! Our waitress suggested excellent choices and gave us great service! The food was delicious and their "small" plates went a long way! Benjamin is a master drink meister. He was also our point of contact to make this party a success! A great time was had by all and I thank the staff for making the day special. Highly recommend! read more

There's a new restaurant in Uptown Denver--and I'm already a fan! Ollie and Park's opened last summer in a beautiful, airy space inside the Park 17 building. I was super impressed with their American Tapas concept, standout cocktail program, and the warm hospitality from Ned and Olivia. Let's dig in! What I tried: Grilled Caesar Salad: Lightly chargrilled romaine, shaved parmesan reggiano Pear & Gorgonzola Pillows: With butternut squash purée Tuna Crudo: House ponzu, candied grapefruit zest, toasted sesame, cilantro Sliced Wagyu Sirloin: 6oz Elevation Beef (Boulder, CO), served with bearnaise Roasted Carrots: With quinoa, dates, and carrot jus Pastel de Nata View from Fuji: Tokyo Japanese whiskey, guava, lemon, house cherry bitters, soda Buddy's Rendezvous: Watermelon-infused mezcal, lime, basil, Cointreau, salt Best bites: I've never had a chargrilled Caesar salad before--and now I'm wondering why I waited so long. It might just be my new favorite version. The roasted carrots were also a surprise standout--cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. Both cocktails were light, refreshing, and beautifully balanced. Can't wait to go back and try more tapas and drinks! read more

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Some of the best food I've ever had simply put , the selection of this place is top notch , the service was pleasant and perfectly paced and the patio was so beautiful on this day. What a lovely date night spot !!!!!! read more

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Truly bizarre and unpleasant dining experience. My husband and I went for brunch and were surprised the menu was not tapas style at all despite being billed as such. I tried to order a cocktail and the first 3 I asked for were unavailable so the waitress just made something random off menu. We split a Caesar salad that was fine but it's hard to mess that up. We got the "hash" with short ribs and it was hardly hash. When they brought the hash out I thought they put tortilla strips on top of the potatoes. It was just those crispy, un-fork-able potato chips, a pile of shot ribs salted within an inch of their lives and some eggs. The service was bad. We got checked on once and if I didn't know any better, our waitress was fried or hungover. The decor was underwhelming and disjointed. Overall a waste of money. read more

Ollie & Park's - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I came for dinner with some foodie friends. The restaurant is very aesthetically pleasing and looks quite fancy with its white tables cloths and decor. We arrived at 5pm for our reservation as we like to eat early. I ordered the Pineapple Basil mocktail. It was delicious. The perfect sweet and tart combo. I would recommend adding a spicy kick to it! We orders a hodge podge of dishes to share including the beet salad, burrata, pear and gorgonzola pillows, roasted carrots, calamari, and waygu. We had macarons for dessert. My favorites were the beet salad, burrata, and gorgonzola pillows. The beet salad was refreshing. The burrata was extremely tasty. It is a hot burrata, not a cold burrata! That was surprising and I was pretty neutral on the texture of the cooked cheese but the sauce that was in that dish was very savory and tasty. I could dip bread in that all day. The shining star of the meal was the gorgonzola pillows. The pasta was cooked really well, the gorgonzola was present but not overpowering, and the little bits of sea salt shined through and paired super well with the butternut squash puree that was slightly sweet. A perfect bite. Also, how cute are these little pillow pasta folds! The macarons were delightful and perfectly sweet. The server was super nice and gave good recommendations. We did have to ask for a few things but no biggie. Overall, a good experience! read more

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The service and food was phenomenal. Also the place is huge and wasn't super busy so would be great for a big party/group. Also they have a patio so seems great for brunch or summer vibes! Food: (1) Burrata: so unique, I wasn't expecting it. It's like in a tomato sauce and roasted. Thought it was delicious! (2) Beet salad: perfectly dressed! So fresh and delicious (3) Calamari: loved the breading; light and crispy and the sauce was so good (4) Pear and Gorgonzola pillows: incredible! A squash puree was to die for. The pasta was cooked to perfection. I dipped everything in that puree. (5) Carrots: A little lack luster. Didn't have much flavors and I would have loved it to (6) Wagyu Sirloin: Definitely needed salt. There was zero salt on it and it needed much more chimichurri if you ask me. Actually my least favorite dish even though I was most excited about it on the menu. I also would have loved for it to be sliced thinner instead of 4 giant chunks Overall, most menu items were great and I will be back! read more

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Excellent service here. This is a beautiful restaurant in a fun location with a lot of different food and high quality drink options. Ryan and I came in to try a couple items and some drinks and plan on coming back soon for a full dinner. We came here during the fringe festival so it was nice to pop in here in between shows. I enjoyed the crab cake the most of what we got and Ryan was a fan of the Brie ! He loved his margarita and I went with one of their speciality cocktails that was made perfectly not too sweet and not too tart it was just right. We will definitely be making our way here again soon! read more

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We ordered takeout for my birthday staycation and everything we ordered was delicious. We tried the gorgonzola pillows, steak, short rib tacos, truffle Mac n cheese, goat cheese crostini, and baked brie. It was consumed so quickly that there were no pictures taken. It was great and I will be going in for a full dining experience soon. read more

Jaae was our server for brunch today. This was my first time visiting, and I had heard wonderful things, so I was truly looking forward to the experience. Unfortunately, I left feeling deeply disappointed by the way our group was treated. We were a party of four adult women simply hoping to enjoy good food, good company, and a relaxing morning together. The breakfast pastry we ordered was undercooked and doughy in the center, though the main dishes were delicious. The drinks were inconsistent as well; our mimosas were flat, and we had to request a different champagne to replace them. I'm sharing this feedback in hopes that it helps improve the experience for future guests, as I know how much potential your restaurant has. read more

We went here a little while ago, so I don't remember all of the dishes we got, but I feel like I need to provide some positive balance to my Yelp reviews, so I'm adding this review now :-). The food here was very tasty, and the small dishes make for a nice variety of flavors over a course of a meal. Of course, it's a little pricey given the neighborhood and the type of restaurant, but there were several dishes that we really enjoyed (I can't remember which ones now). The server staff was very helpful, efficient and attentive to my wife's gluten intolerance. The only downside was that it was very loud. There was a large, loud party in the restaurant, and their noise seemed to bounce off the wall and amplify toward us. I can't blame this on my age either. My son also commented several times on how loud it was. read more

i have mixed feelings about this place. starting out with the good: really enjoyed the simple, modern decor and furniture. the host was extremely accommodating, and our server checked in regularly. additionally, my family said they enjoyed the mac burger and crab cake benedict. on to the bad: my breakfast platter was cold when it arrived. the eggs weren't fluffy or flavorful. also, the potatoes were bland and tasteless. definitely not worth $18. drink presentation and table decorations could use improvement. lastly, our water cups came out really wet, and my mom's had milky droplets inside. this has never really happened to me. kinda gross. read more

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DISAPPOINTMENT Went to this restaurant on March 15th, the waitress asked for reservations in an empty restaurant -- she had an attitude the whole time we were there. We ordered breakfast - even though brunch was advertised, there was no brunch menu - it did not arrive for 50 minutes -- the eggs were ice cold, the knife was dull and the prosciutto was tough, so could not cut or eat - asked for another knife - it was even duller, and better food not offered. This place was extremely bad - bad food, horrible wait staff, long wait. Absolutely should get out of the breakfast business and just continue as a bar. read more

I came here for happy hour the other day and it did not disappoint. We basically tried everything on the HH menus so can't comment on their dinner menu. With the exception of the chicken slider (a bit overcooked and dry), everything was wonderful especially given the price point. The menu had a large variety for HH food and the portion sizes were pretty big. We had the tacos, pimento cheese, Mac and cheese, chicken sliders and grilled Caesar salad. I do wish the salad came with croutons instead of bread, but that's my personal preference. Staff was super friendly and attentive. I had the HH wine which was fine, but hey for $5 wine on the patio it wasn't too shabby. I fear the space is a bit too big and there weren't too many customers, but I'm hoping that it changes in the upcoming months. I also appreciate the dishware, which was more upscale than your typical restaurant plates/silverware. read more

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Our first time here. We really liked it and would love to go back and try different tapas. We had the Baby Blue Salad, Truffle Mac and Cheese, Pear and Gorgonzola Pillows, and bread plate to start. The Mac and cheese and pillows were amazing. The salad was good but a little too much dressing. The bread and special butter was good except the crust on the bread was almost too hard to eat. For main course we had meatballs, flank steak, carrots, and vegetable risotto. They were all very tasty. There were three of us eating and this was plenty of food. We didn't even quite finish all we had ordered. I would say they could use another server or two. Different people served our food. But the attentiveness of our main server was slow and lacking although I know she was busy with other tables. The decor was beautiful and the chairs were the most amazing. So comfortable. I'd love them at home! read more

Been meaning to check out this place. Eventually found time and went during Denver Restaurant Week on a Thursday. Had the DRW menu and most of it was tasty. I ordered the PEI Mussels for first course, Sliced Wagyu Sirloin for second, and Tiramisu for third. There was a surprisingly large amount of mussels per each order. There were five of us at the table and three of us had the mussels. It was a hit! The sauce was buttery with amazing flavor. The Sirloin was a bit of a dud. Not bad, but nothing to talk about. And, the Tiramisu was good. You could tell it was either chilled or frozen before as it was pretty solid. Some friends had the Shrimp Gnocchi as their second course and it looked like a very small portion. Though for a total of $35 for the DRW menu, it was definitely worth it! Overall, this place is solid and I would definitely go again to get a better feel for a regular day. The service was slow, but that might be because of DRW. The restaurant was pretty packed as well! read more

Ollie & Park's - Tiramisu - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Recently tried this place for dinner and pleasantly surprised. Almost all of the dishes we were impressed with. Given tapas style would anticipate 3-4 dishes per person depending on how hungry you are and which particular dishes you order (some of the salads, burgers were certainly on the larger side) read more

Run to this restaurant! AMAZING! Modern American Tapas--10/10 food and service!! I had a hard time deciding on what to pick and will be going back so I can try their full menu!! The seafood and veggies were so fresh and well prepared! They also had hardy duck pot pie that was out of this world! And the curried cauliflower is something I will get every time I go! This is the perfect mixture of Florida and Colorado dining! Ned and Jason (the owners) have really thought everything through from the menu to the comfortable seating in their restaurant! read more

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We had the lamb ragu with tagliatelle, steak, shrimp gnocchi, and pumpkin ravioli. Everything was served hot and delicious along with some fantastic margaritas. Highly recommend to give this place a try. read more

Upgrading the review to 2-stars as the food was very good. Ranking as 1-star for the 3% credit card fee added to the bill. Stop with the nonsense fees. Include in the cost of the menu items or don't, but tired of the hidden fees. read more

This place was wonderful! We came at an odd time so it was pretty quiet overall. Our server was Hailey and she was excellent. We came during happy hour and got some cocktails, the truffle mac and fries, chicken sliders, short rib tacos and a steak. They even made me ranch/aoli! Everything was so delicious especially for the price point. This may have to be our new regular spot! read more

Ollie & Park's - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food: solid quality and portions. Great burger/fries and pimento cheese app. Staff: bartender was great. Made a great cocktail, attentive and kind. Ambience: nice and clean. Minimal design but comfortable. read more

Was really disappointed in this place. Weird ambiance and interactions with servers. Was told that gluten free would be really hard to accommodate by one waiter, then a second waiter followed up saying that almost everything was gluten free (it's not). The allergens on the menus are marked wrong, which the waiter openly admitted. the food I did have was just ok. Additionally, the only prices listed for the cocktails were the happy hour prices. when I questioned this after seeing the price on the bill of almost double the $, the server just shrugged and said yeah I don't know why they do that. Poor service all around read more

Awesome Happy Hour! Crazy good crab cake. Don't think you can find a better in all of Denver. All are very personable and friendly. Service is great. Very modern and very clean space. read more

We loved everything we ate and that Albariño was so %#*!;$&@ crisp and refreshing!!!!! We had the chef bread and butter, beet salad. This was course 1. Heaven on earth especially that goat cheese. Then we traversed the flank steak which was sliced in such a way that was perfectly easy to eat and resembled the flat irons ..genius..., and fried green tomato. We weren't sure if we have eaten a fried green tomato before but we decided that if we did, it wasn't as good as this one, because this one was just so good. We finished our journey with some healthy carrots and then dove head first into a melting cheese delicious godlit pool of scalloped potatoes. Eating the scalloped potato felt like how I imagine our bottle of wine felt as it nestled into its cozy ice bath. Our server Hope was the star of the place. She was amazing and the only server for as far as the eye could see. I don't know what led to this understaff situation but she killed it. Now let me express some concern as well. When you pay the bill with a credit card, the tip line says "Additional tip" not just "tip" like normal. This confused me as I thought long and hard: was this a place with a tip pre-included? I'm not opposed to that! However I didn't think it was, and then I concluded this was not a place with the pre-included tip. So why the word additional? As if I already gave a tip...and then had a place to make an additional one? Maybe i'm crazy Frankie with too much Albariño . But my point here is that the service was really good, and I would hate to think that others might be confused and leave less because of the wording there in this day and age where it's not uncommon to have a gratuity built in. So ya anyway thank you Ollie and thank you Park and thank you Hope and thank you kitchen staff and bartender too. We will be back xoxoooooo Frankie read more

Ollie & Park's - I love albarino - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I can't say enough amazing things about Hope and Richie. We had a retirement party on 11/25 and they were the absolute best. Attentive, knowledgeable, helpful and kind. I will tell every one I know to have parties/gatherings there!!! read more

The service was ok, not great but not bad. The food was really not well done. The steak frites was advertised as a filet with a Béarnaise sauce- it was a sirloin cooked all the way thru with vinegar and chopped pickles. The scalloped potatoes were swimming in oil and a pasty goop. For what it was, it was also overpriced. Kuddos to the person who did their marking pictures of the food bc what the kitchen actually puts out is hot garbage and looks so unappealing. read more

Food was good. It was restaurant week and the fixed menu was good. The french fries and calamari was very oily and greasy. Service was deplorable. Not sure I would go back. read more

We had an amazing date night at Ollie and parks, pictured here were the pear and Gorgonzola pillows with butternut squash purée. The volcanic sea salt sprinkled on the fresh pasta pockets were absolutely perfect, and the crab cake was too good to wait for a picture. Our server Richie provided excellent explanations for all of the dishes as well as a very descriptive offering for daily specials. Ambience was top notch, presentation was exceptional, and the service was unparalleled. This neighborhood gem is not to be missed. Yet another "new favorite restaurant" review. Hats off guys! read more

Ollie & Park's - Pear Gorgonzola pillows - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My wife and I may have been the first people to experience happy hour here and for that I thank them very much! Service, food and the ambience are top notch and should be experienced! Such a great add to the uptown neighborhood read more

Ollie & Park's - Pimento cheese plate - SLAPS - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've been to this relatively new spot a couple times in the past 30 days. The food is very good. We had the miso cod, shrimp ceviche, tuna credo, crab cake and pimento cheese (served with grilled artisan bread...awesome!). The staff is friendly, welcoming and competent. Both times I visited it was a week night and the place was nearly empty, which is hard to explain. Yes, it's new. Yes, there's not a ton of parking and it's all street parking. But it's a lovely experience once you're inside. Assuming it catches on, you'd be smart to get there and enjoy it soon while getting a reservation isn't a challenge. It's a gem. read more

Always AMAZING, food, staff and atmosphere! We had a family dinner there and service was awesome!

I don't know why this place has good reviews. My friends and I went last night and they told us they couldn't make ANY cocktails dispite having a full bar and a cocktail list. They said they were "out of ingredients" to make any cocktail??? The food was below average. I got a salad and it made my stomach hurt after. It was dead silent with no music, the ambiance was terrible. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME! Save your money and go somewhere else! read more

Incredible happy hour. Easy to get seated without a reservation. Great natural lighting ( a must for these long winter days) and incredible customer service! The only thing I wouldn't get again is the Mac Burger - not so flavorful, needed a little more salt. But this place is solid! Can't wait to come back when we're in the neighborhood! read more