I actually spotted Butcher Block Cafe while we were driving to where we were staying because it had…read morethat classic little hole in the wall look that I always end up loving. Later I asked AI to find me a great breakfast spot that wouldn't break the bank, and this place was the number one recommendation. Holy shit... this is one of the best breakfasts, if not the best breakfast I've ever had. Everything we ordered was fantastic. The pancakes were warm, fluffy, and so good they honestly had me wanting to come back every single morning. They're also famous for their homemade cinnamon roll, and now I know why. It was absolutely massive, covered in butter, and did not dissapoint. The real secret star though is the breakfast burrito. Stuffed with meat, eggs, hash browns, and cheese, then topped with their homemade green chili gravy. Holy moly... that gravy is a work of art. I don't even know how to describe it other than I wanted to drink it. The flavor is unbelievable. I ended up eating breakfast here every day of our trip, which is something I literally never do while traveling because I like trying different places. Now here's the crazy part... the prices. This place feels like home and the prices match. I honestly can't remember the last time I saw breakfast this affordable. It feels like stepping back 10 or 15 years. Five people could have a filling breakfast here for about what two people would spend at First Watch or a lot of the trendy breakfast places. The staff was friendly, the food came out fast, and the whole place just has that comfortable local diner feeling that is getting harder and harder to find. Overall, I'll be eating here every single time I visit Denver no matter how far out of the way it is. This place is a national treasure and needs to be protected at all costs. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to spend way too much time trying to recreate that green chili gravy at home... I already know I won't get it right, but I'm gonna try anyways.

Just enough ambiance to make me feel welcome. Service is fast and friendly. Food is just satisfying…read moreenough, but value is way more than my expectations. Huge lot made free parking much easier than nearby places. Owners should turn on some 80's music

We came here for restaurant week and my husband and I shared everything. We got:…read more - Devils on Horseback - Duck & Potato Croquettes - Rockfish Tom Kha - Pork Osso Buco - Croissant Bread Pudding - Key Lime Curd I really enjoyed everything, but it has been few months and there are a couple of things that were so good I'm still thinking about them. The Rockfish Tom Kha had absolutely incredible flavor. I've never had it as an entree before and they do it very well. The Key Lime Curd was the other top dish for me. It was so tart which is exactly what I wanted. They have a good looking meal for Sunday dinner too and I'd love to come back for it.

I really can't say enough good things about what the Edible Beats team does. Linger was one of the…read morefirst restaurants I ever went to when I moved to Denver, and El Five has always been one of my favorites too, so I finally made it to Root Down and honestly... another win. The space feels very Root Down in the best way. Funky, artsy, a little mid century, but still comfortable and not trying too hard. Then the food starts showing up and suddenly the whole table is passing plates around because everyone keeps saying "wait, try this." We ordered a bunch of things and the smoked carrots were probably the biggest surprise for me. I would absolutely go back just to eat those again. The masa birria, diver scallops, and grilled artichokes and asparagus were all great too. The hanger steak was cooked perfectly and came with duck fat potatoes, which immediately puts me in a good mood. Dessert also fully delivered. The banana cream pie with black sesame whip was one of those desserts where you keep going back for another bite even when you're already full. It just felt like a really thoughtful meal from start to finish. Definitely one of my favorite dinners I've had in a while.

This place is hard to put into words because the flavors surprised me in the best possible way. It…read morewasn't even our first choice for our last dinner in Denver, but after searching through several restaurants and needing one with a decent kids' menu, we decided on this one. It was a beautiful evening, so we sat outside, and our waitress was friendly and welcoming. I started with the Spanish Harlem, a refreshing nonalcoholic drink. For the table, we ordered the Piada and the thrice-baked potatoes. The Piada was a delicious bread served with ricotta, balsamic, and olive oil--simple and incredibly flavorful. The thrice baked potatoes were well seasoned and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Everyone seemed to enjoy both dishes as the plates were left empty. For my entrée, I ordered the Cavatelli alla Vodka. It was a wonderful combination of flavors and textures, with tastes that were unfamiliar to me but absolutely delicious. My son wanted to try it, so I shared some with him, and he loved it too. Everyone at the table seemed to thoroughly enjoy their meals. The atmosphere was relaxed, the service was excellent, and the food was memorable.

I've been here several times, and it's always a good experience! Their menu strikes the balance…read morebetween classic and innovative, and everything is delicious. From apps, to mains, to pizzas- they've got something for everyone. Their cocktail & drink list is also great! I also love the space because it feels modern and cozy, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. I never feel rushed- it feels like a perfect semi-casual date night or girls night staple.

My husband took me there to try a new place and OMG... we LOVED it. The food was so fresh, and full…read moreof flavor. We had the caviar with the potato chips and it was SO good... we're already talking about going back just for that. The pasta and drinks were delicious, my husband asked for a second drink (it was that good), and the kitchen surprised us with an asparagus dish that was super refreshing, tender but crunchy! Writing this is honestly making me crave the pâté again. The only thing I'd change is the bread was a little less toasted and not burnt. Overall, highly recommend. So delicious it is a definitely a spot we'll be back to soon.

Perfect fine-dine spot for a lovely date night. We were initially expecting a lot more vegetarian…read moreoptions but they were only doing their 3-course meals that day. We got the Cure farm spicy green salad - the vinaigrette was absolutely delicious. The dates added a nice sweet touch to the whole dish. Perfect start to the meal Rigatoni alla vodka - the sauce was terrific and the rigatoni was well-made The grilled bison (but vegetarian - with the trumpet mushrooms) - the sauce and spice rub on the mushrooms were good but the mushroom hadn't absorbed the flavors very well. Our drinks were the '23 Tyler pinot noir (recommended pairing with the third course) and the FIG-gure-it-out cocktail. Both were smooth and the cocktail was well-made. I was expecting it to be less sweet but it was delicious nevertheless. Our server was wonderful and was very accommodating of our dietary restrictions.

The dinner was good. Some highlights and not as good:…read more - The artichoke fritters that were pretty yummy. Even folks that don't like artichokes liked them. - the fish tostada was great! - Tomato soup was super and the grilled cheese to go with was super. - Affagato was the best we've had in a while. - The apple donuts had to be one of the better desserts I've had in a long time. The bad: - Pablano soup was really salty. That's all I've got. It was a good meal and a better dessert.

Acova is my go to lunch spot on teh North West side of town…read more I have clients up this way and a number in boulder so its an easy place to meet in the middle. It helps that Acova has a nice clean space with plenty of room and manageable noise levels. The service does not miss a beat and the menu is wide ranging enough that it keeps my frequent visits fresh and satisfies any kind of client want.

How do I put an out-of-this world birthday dinner experience into words? Here it goes…read more. We were welcomed by a lovely hostess after walking through Wildflower's doors. She greeted me happy birthday which was nice and personal. I quickly noticed how nice the restaurant smelled. The dark green interior colors gave off a nice vibe, upscale and classy. We were seated right away. There was a hand written birthday card waiting for me at the table, from the restaurant, that was such a sweet surprise. Now to the main event. The food and service. My husband and I ordered: Mikan Buri Crudo, Foccacia, Ricotta Cavatelli, and Moulard Duck. All four dishes blew our mind. We forced ourselves to eat slow-er because we didn't want the amazing experience to end!! Our favorite dish of the night was the Mikan Buri Crudo. It had the best yellowtail we've ever had. It was a melt in your mouth type of dish. Perfectly paired with a citrus sauce, pineapple and other amazing ingredients ... I would travel and come back to wildflower for that dish alone. If you love fresh seafood and Crudo, I strongly suggest trying it. The duck probably comes in second to me. It was cooked perfectly. The service provided by wildflower's team stood out to me and my husband. Our water glasses were constantly refilled, table was cleaned in between dishes. While my went to the bathroom, one of our servers came and refolded his napkin then placed it back on the table. It's the little details and effort for me!!! I also loved their pink and white dishes. Everything felt so elegant. It was a perfect way to celebrate my birthday. Thank you, Wildflower team for this outstanding experience. You set the bar high and other restaurants should take notes.

Wildflower is a beautiful restaurant located in the LoHi/Highlands area. Parking is all street…read moreparallel parking which is free so I hope you know how to parallel park if you are planning on going! Upon walking up to the restaurant, it does not seem like much but it is very nice inside. The food and drinks were very tasty. I would highly recommend the chef's choice (omakase style). It is a bit pricey but the food was plentiful and it was nice to just have everything provided without having to choose what to eat especially if you are going there as a business dinner like I did. Drink choices are unique and there were options for mocktails as well. I took off a point because although our server was very helpful and knowledgeable, he was talking about the food and other things a bit too much where my customers and our higher ups were getting irritated. I think some training there would be helpful. Overall, I had a good experience there and would recommend checking it out for a nice dinner at a place with good ambiance.

Bear Leek was so good. The atmosphere is great, the music and lighting are perfect, and everyone…read moreworking there was incredibly friendly. My friend and I sat at the bar and had such a fun night. The ricotta agnolotti was easily my favorite dish. It was a 10/10. We also got the French onion tartlet, which I loved. If you like caramelized onions, you have to order it. It was sweet and savory and almost tasted like an onion dessert (in the best way possible). The bread and butter was also delish. There were only two dishes I wasn't crazy about, but that was definitely more of a personal preference on my end. One was an artichoke dish where you ate the whole artichoke. I realized I just don't love that texture. The other was a tuna tartare with cheese. The combination wasn't really for me, and the tuna was a little fishier than I prefer. My friend loved both, though. I also love that the menu is seasonal, so there's always a reason to come back. Overall, this is an easy five stars, and I can't wait to come back and try more!!!

The halibut was really unimpressive, overcooked, and priced more than it was ultimately worth. The…read moretuna dish was mindblowing, a really exceptional combination of flavors and textures. The duck fat Madeleines with chicken liver and marmalade were also really nice. The artichokes had a great texture but the accompanying sauces were lackluster. The French onion tart was really not good lol. Service was good until the entree which took a long time to arrive. The pacing of dishes was otherwise on point. It was a million decibels inside at all times, the baren walls could have used literally any method of sound dampening. Also, and this is a wild one, but the passion fruit gummies given with the check tasted like a blood clot. Immediate taste of iron. Idk of this has to do with how they are made or stored but you have got to do something about that if you want it to be a nice after dinner treat because what the hell was that flavor? I would worry it was just me but my date thought the same thing. Overall, it wasn't wallet destroyingly expensive and I would give them a second shot. Honestly I'd come back just for the tuna, wow that was nice.

Interesting meal at Wolf's Tailor. Several awesome plates, from rhubarb/tuna to delicious ciabatta…read more Outstanding use of local ingredients and beautiful presentations. Wow moments - an ice cream cone, miniature "popcorn", and delicious cocktails. But... the food tonight overall didn't live up to the 2-star billing. My first issue: I left hungry. And I'm not a big dude. 165 soaking wet. That really shouldn't happen. We've been to a bunch of two-stars in NY, DC, Tokyo, and Paris, and they mostly program in a heartier, larger main at some point that lets the guest fill up. The wagyu was tasty but... it was probably 3oz of steak. Second: the service was over the top. We had two trainees tonight, and man were they trying hard. The descriptions bordered on melodrama, and they really struggled with interrupting and trying to subtly hurry along one of the slower eaters among us. That really shouldn't happen at this level. Too much service; it shouldn't be noticed when it's done right. We love the Michelin guide. Wolf's Tailor is a gem, and it certainly deserves a star. But the overall experience fell short of two tonight. I hate to include it here, but we had a better meal at Beckon (1 star) a couple nights ago.

We were looking for a very special dining experience to celebrate my sister's birthday. Wolf's…read moreTailor went beyond our expectations! From being welcomed at the front door and led through the garden to the elegant but homey entrance, we felt genuinely welcomed. The open kitchen was staffed with relaxed but focused and happy appearing professionals. They all made eye contact with us and greeted us in to the contemporary dining room. The seating was comfortable and in spite of an open kitchen, the staff was quiet and professional. The attentive servers were extremely informative of all the dishes and beverages. We were fortunate to meet and be served by the GM who clearly has a passion for creating a full-circle dining experience. We learned where the ingredients were sourced and grown and nuances of preparations down to the smallest of the honey butter served with mouth-watering sourdough bread. I highly recommend reserving the special outdoor cabanas with fireplaces to enhance the experience. This will be a favorite place of mine while visiting Denver.