This feels like a very bougie place to see & be seen but my Denver friend said it would be way more bougie if it was in Dallas (where I'm from). The hotel this is in is way cool - amazing architecture & just a stunning building. We just came for drinks & dessert. Amongst the 3 of us we had the orange wine cobbler (mine, delicious, light, refreshing), mai Thai (not mine, tasted VERY strong, like medicine, I didn't like but my friend did), and the Mohawk an old fashioned (not mine, I'm not a bourbon fan but this was ok, I definitely liked it better than the Mai Thai). Friends had the polenta cake for dessert & said it was delicious. We did walk around a little to see the rest of the place & the view outside is really pretty. Service was helpful and not stuck up for a place that really does look like it's going to be bougie but maybe it's not. The bathrooms are a little interesting - full doors on individual stalls but all unisex with common sink area. I guess I've never had a guy walk right into the stall I just came out of! read more

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I didn't stay at the hotel, but only visited the restaurant, but I didn't inspect the hotel and it was pretty amazing. Great views amazing people staff is really awesome. read more

Stellar Jay - Restaurants Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We had a great date night at Stellar Jay. The ambiance is fashionable, and high end. The food is cooked on an open flame which is evident in the taste of the food. The melon margarita was phenomenal and the food was great! A little pricey for sure but enjoyable! The service was also great. read more

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Scored to check out this place early for something that just opened. Make sure to make a reservation though we were able to come in early anyway since the private event going on that night ended early. Small menu but they have pretty good selection! Server was very detailed and seemed very knowledgeable with the menu so don't be afraid to ask! Started with the melon margarita I suggest it with the tajin and salt! (They will give an option for the rim) Really good. The tequila did not overpower the taste of the melon. It was a perfect mix! Sweet potato: Love how soft the potato is, but the skin is very crispy! Perfectly cooked! If you don't like eating the skin you can easily peel it off. Potato slices were big. Def taste the fried capers adds on flavor!! Fall Squash Katsu: Lightly breaded I thought it was onion rings its actually the squash katsu Def not the same but just as enjoyable! Perfect texture! One out of the 5 pieces was a little tougher (didn't seem to be cooked as long as the other ones) but still didn't ruin our dinner. For the environment, the seats were definitely nice, simple and comfy. Aesthetic was really nice! Very earthy. The place was perfectly lit. The lights were dim but not super dim that you would need a flashlight to read the menu. Don't forget to check out the patio! I think it would really look nice especially when they set up the lights for the holidays! (If they keep it open) Overall really good experience! 9/10! read more

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Hands down the most incredible bar in downtown Denver. I was visiting and had struck out in a few other locations, and this was suggested to me by another bartender. From the moment I walked in the hostess was very friendly, and even though they were really busy, she found me a seat at the bar with an incredible view. These bartenders know what they are doing. I don't usually order a Mai Thai, but I was interested in their recipe with a Thai tea. Let me tell you this was fantastic. I also ordered the carpaccio and the Hamachi and finished off my snacks with the cookie and milk service, which definitely shouldn't be skipped. This whole hotel is just beautiful and you can tell the employees really enjoy working there. Whether you are alone or taking a date I definitely recommend this place- super impressive. read more

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The food was top notch. The service was attention not cloying. The atmosphere is amazing. The Populus Hotel is an amazing building. The patio gives you incredible views of Civic Center. The food is pricy and innovative but it may be too experimental for some tastes. read more

I came on Saturday night after staying at Populus Hotel New Years Eve. You check in on the first floor and take a dedicated elevator to the 13th floor. Stellar Jay occupies most of the floor. There was a 2nd check - in with a coat check. I was seated near one of the windows facing south with a view of the Denver City & County Building. The dining area is a bit dark. My table had a small lamp. The menu includes many flame grilled items. I started with colorful and sweet non-alcoholic beverage, Bluebird Smash. Very nice. Next was the slightly charred Raddichio salad with a large tumbler of their Jaybird Negroni. My entree was two meaty roasted quail. The quail tasted like a tangy chicken with a generous amount of sweet potato. You can walk up to the counter next to the open flame grill to eatch various meats and rainbow trout being cooked. My dessert was a large goblet of Baked Alaska with a flute of Italian Prosecco. The Baked Alaska had shortbread on the bottom, then vanilla ice cream, then meringue that was flame browned on top. A decadent dessert. I went out on the patio that will be a great place to be when warmer. The OpenTable app gives you the option to dine inside, at the bar or the outside lounge. I will be back to try other meats and the rainbow trout. read more

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I was excited to try this new penthouse bar and I was not disappoint. The food had so many options, especially as a non meat eater there were plenty of vegetable options. The service was above and beyond. The staff was so friendly and offered great suggestions. If you can get a seat next to a window it's a really cool view of the city. I will definitely be back. read more

Food excellent with attention to detail! Drinks perfect fresh juices & on point Bartenders! Sat in the Bar for dinner where they have a great lil cocktail seating area as well as the bar with a view. Bartenders are Amazing, personable, very knowledgeable and attentive!!!! Ambiance excellent, stylish & retro decor ! read more

Stellar Jay - Beets & Trout dish - Restaurants Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great food, service and desserts Kinda loud acoustics to hear the server but other then that, great read more

I don't usually leave reviews, but I felt like this one was worth sharing. Overall, the experience was mostly positive -- the service was great, and our server was especially attentive and kind. That said, the ribeye I ordered was a real disappointment. It was tough, had quite a bit of cartilage throughout, and just didn't live up to expectations. I actually noticed, when we arrived for our 4:30 reservation, that the chef seemed concerned about the steaks on the top row -- they already looked brown, which wasn't a great sign. Unfortunately, it seems like I got one of those. How they managed to get a ribeye to taste like a bad overcooked roast is beyond me. I let our server know, and while they handled it professionally, someone who I assume was the manager briefly looked at the plate, asked if I needed a refill, and then walked off without addressing the issue. Also, a small side note: I was told the steaks aren't sourced from Colorado -- not a huge deal, but the way it was mentioned felt a bit odd. (Different server walked up and said this randomly.) All in all, a good place with potential, but I'd skip the ribeye. read more

Original and tasty drinks. We also really enjoyed the hamachi crudo starter. Although we only came for drinks and an appetizer, we will be back for dinner soon. The views and ambiance are unmatched in Denver. read more

Amazing views, super uber romantic. The cocktails are not light, you definitely get your moneys worth. Staff was friendly and super knowledgeable of the full menu. Started with the roasted radicchio salad, the tempura mushrooms and the spelt pasta--the salad and mushrooms were tops--we literally ordered another round! For the main entree we went with the Colorado Beef and the Quail...holy mother of goodness, the quail was hands down THE BEST. The combo of saltiness on the meat, with the puréed cauliflower and bbq sauce was chef's kiss fabulous! We ended the night with a baked Alaska, that was a welcomed different take on the traditional baked Alaska. Lemon cake, with a pie crunch, lemon yogurt sorbet and a creamy delicious meringue as a topper--wow. I was floored with the various flavors. Fantastic job!! read more

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Took my family here we are all seafood lovers, Stellar Jay absolutely blew our minds away. Spectacular rooftop views! The food came in large portions and was so fresh! We loved it so much we are going to make this one of our regular spots! read more

Should drop the Stellar and just become Jays. We waited an hour and half for our food to come and then they proceeded to tell us they did not have the food we ordered and they could provide us with a smaller steak. The food just started arriving randomly so some people finished eating by the time we got ours. The ribeye was seasoned well but terrible quality meat especially for $105 for just steak. When we voiced our concerns they just brushed us off. Terrible customer service. The only thing good is the view. read more

Service was terrible and the menu odd and limited. The only thing is that the place is kind of "cool", "instagrammable"

WAY over-priced! For example, we got the 16-oz ribeye for $125 and at least 1/8 of it was gristle?! And the cocktails are $14-18! That's NYC pricing! On the other hand, we also had the trout and the quail, which were cooked to perfection and seasoned just right. Both were excellent. We finished with tart cherry sorbet, nestled in lemon-infused powdered sugar, which was a delicious ending! Our server was also great. It was worth a one-time dine, but we wouldn't go again at this price point. If you go, maybe just get cocktails on the fabulous patio and eat elsewhere. read more

Architecturally lackluster downtown Denver has gained a stylish new addition. The stunning exterior façade is a refreshing addition. On a recent visit I tried out the upstairs rooftop bar and restaurant. Cocktails were good and carefully crafted. While some of the appetizers, the steak tartare and the mushrooms were exceptional, the main course was a bit lackluster. We were not told that entrées have an à la card side option. So eating slightly tough kebabs by themselves was only OK. To their defense, an additional order of a side item was brought quickly. The interior is interesting however a bit underwhelming in comparison to the exterior of the building. The terrace has one of the, if not the best view from this viewpoint of Denver. My suggestion would be however, even in the winter to have a possibility to have cocktails outside. Other luxury hotels have cozy fire pits, and heaters, and people will gladly spend 20 some dollars for their cocktails. read more

Food was okay, service was subpar. Food came out before drinks, wine served after main course was done. The atmosphere was awesome and was overall an okay experience. I just expected the service to be top tier for the price we paid. The food was also good but not great. I felt like things were masked by sauce and fried-ness. I will try one more time before I stop coming here read more

Dined here last evening on a cold May night. The patio was closed, so obviously we ate inside. Perfect booth for four of us. The service was truly great. The cocktails were all different. I had a great Mai tai made with infuse Thai tea. Yum! Food quite good. Shared plates is the way to go. We ordered 7 different items for 4 of us. I liked the trout the best. Gnocchi was really good. All in all. We will be back. read more

We really enjoyed our meal at Stellar Jay. Upon arriving at the hotel the staff was very nice and directed us to the elevators that require a fob, so they assist with sending you up to the rooftop. There are 13 floors, which other people joked about being unlucky, and then our elevator bolted to a stop and got stuck on floor 11. Unfortunately the service/bell button was not working but we were able to use the other emergency button to get in contact with the elevator customer service line who helped resolve the issue. It was a bit frightening and difficult to communicate with the customer service rep because of the volume of the music in the elevator but was resolved fairly quickly. New hotel probs. We were seated quickly for our 8pm reservation in the lounge area at a table (I'd recommend the standard seating not in the lounge if ordering dinner, it was okay but the tables are pretty small if ordering multiple dishes and the tables are a bit lower than a standard table), the restaurant and views are beautiful at night, and we loved the cocktails we ordered. For food we got the grilled radicchio salad, bison and venison skewers, sweet potatoes, steak, and grilled escarole. Portion sizes were larger than I was expecting and it was a lot of food for 2 people but delicious. We got the s'mores for dessert which were also yummy. Staff was all very nice and at tentative. Would love to go back another time for a special occasion or with friends to try more of the menu!! read more

An architectural landmark building with amazing views Of the city through oval windows ... and the food was AMAZING! Tempura oyster mushrooms crispy and light not greasy at all, the trout was fresh and flavorful and the gnocchi was pillowy! Great cocktails and friendly service! We loved every minute of it for a special birthday dinner! read more

I have been waiting to try this place for months. When my friend decide to do her b-day dinner there i was so excited. The restaurant atmosphere and view is amazing. But I really expect the food and service to be exceptional. After ordering we waited a hour and they told us they went out of the 22oz steak and they can only offer us 18oz. Than we wait for over another half a hour before our food even came out. One of my friend order few sides as her app and meal, all her food came out at the same time. Luckily she didn't wait for everyone else foods because her food would of been completely cold. The flavor of our steak was good but the steak was extremely tough meat. I could of gotten better cut of steak at Costco. I waited so long for my food I actually was feeling very nauseous when the food arrive. When everyone at the table ask the statues of their food more than 3 time, you know you should probably offer some free bread or sides because everyone is starving. Such a disappointing experience. read more

Great dining experience. Sit at the bar for a fantastic view and outstanding service. Austin, Alex, Matteo and Frederick are a great bartending team! read more

I had my hopes very high from the photos and what I have heard so I went to celebrate a work promotion last night and was a bit disappointed. I could not believe on such a gorgeous night they weren't seating anyone outside (although they said we could step you on the balcony if we wanted to so see photo attached). Don't get me wrong the service was great and they even brought us some complimentary Prosecco to celebrate. That being said, the prickly pear cocktail I had was only ok and needed a straw or something since the ice kept falling into my face and the bread service we ordered was certainly old and so hard to chew we didn't finish it. Only harsh here due to this places price point and bread at a place like this I really would expect to be delicious. The butter that came with it I will say was amazing and I gave it 4 stars because I still plan on returning when the weather is nicer out in hopes to sit outside for dinner. Although, if that is not an option in the summer it will be quite disappointing as you can't see the gorgeous view from most of the tables inside. read more

Stellar Jay - View from the restaurant! - Restaurants Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The hotel in general feels like you are in an actual big city. Great views. Wonderful atmosphere. Food and cocktails were great. I'll be visiting often and the rooftop terrace in summer will be really fun. A wonderful addition to Denver. Hit. read more