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    Territory Kitchen and Bar

    3.4 (83 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    Wings and burrata
    Jenna M.

    Yummy food, brand new menu and amazing bar staff! Large selection of whiskeys. New interior

    Cheeseburger w/side salad...sorry, I was thoroughly enjoying this before I thought to take a picture.
    Dave B.

    Ignore any old negative reviews. This place is top notch with a new direction after some staff changes and a menu update. For starters, let's talk about the well-stocked bar with creative, talented bartenders and fresh, artisan ingredients. I'm staying at the hotel it's in and I've had three great experiences. The Street Corn dip with wonton chips was delicious (cilantro micro greens are a new favorite), the Cod Tacos were fresh and tasty (the accompanying fries were crispy perfection), and tonight's cheeseburger and Caesar side salad were over-the-top. The Caesar dressing is house made with delightfully deep, tangy flavor and the burger was absolutely one of the best I've ever had, with house made pickles and sauce, and farmers market-fresh lettuce, tomato, and onion. Along with an expertly-made Manhattan, it was the ending I needed to a very long day. Whether you're local or in town for a conference at the Convention Center, go check out this hidden gem. You won't be disappointed!

    Grilled salmon
    Mary W.

    It is a small place inside a hotel which can be assessed from outside. They are open for dinner and have a full bar. Staff is friendly and pleasant. I ordered grilled salmon with rice and it was delicious. Salmon was juicy and tender, rice pilaf was fluffy and tasty (a little too oily for my taste). Vegetables were nice and tender. It was pretty good for $20. I did had their cheeseburger yesterday and it was great too. One of the bartenders recommended cheesy flatbread, which I'm ordering soon. Update: I ordered cheesy flatbread. It was crispy and cheesy. I would add a little bit of oregano and garlic to a tomato sauce. Otherwise it was great. I love their cheesecake with fresh fruit. Thank you kitchen staff for my delicious meals!

    Reixa C.

    5/15/2016- So glad this restaurant was located inside our hotel, Hilton Garden Inn Downtown. The décor is rustic and a little rugged with hard wood floors, upscale picnic tables, leather couches, Adirondack chairs, painted cow statues outside and some Colorado references. We came in for Happy Hour and sat at the bar. We have being eyeing these Elk Sliders for a few days. We ordered some local beers on draft (half off) and put in the order for Elk Sliders as well as the Pulled Pork Street Tacos. The Elk Sliders were colorado elk patties with dijon slaw, haystack goat cheese, mixed greens, tobacco onions. These were delicious. I liked the combination of the creamy goat cheese with the meaty elk. My favorite were the tacos, slow roasted carnitas with cabbage, cotija cheese and house-made mango salsa on soft corn tortillas. The carnitas were seasoned just right and the mango just added a nice sweet tangy flavor with the crunchiness of the cabbage. We also ordered a side of their Kettle Chips, must order these as a side, perfect side. Service was good. Our bartender looked like he was too tired to make conversation. Luckily, I had great company with my friends and we really enjoyed our time here.

    Beer, elk slider, street taco, sweet potato fries with the most amazing dip. Not pictured--one happy, fat, and full patron!
    Mel B.

    In town for work at the convention center and Territory was right next to it, so I decided to stop in for HH. Good choice on my part! Their HH menu is great. I chose to mix things up and try a couple of different items along with an Epic IPA beer. I ordered one of the elk sliders, one street taco, and an order of the sweet potato fries. OMG THE DIP WITH THE SWEET POTATO FRIES IS MY HERO. OK, phew, that felt good to get off of my chest. Anyways, I spent like 12 bucks, left full and very happy. Also, great service!!

    This is the spinach, artichokes, jalapeño dip.
    Steve T.

    I dug around and did not find any artichokes. Nor Jalapeños or spinach. Plus it had a sour twang. Thought it was hummus. Asked the waiter and he checked with the chef. His reply was, he blended all the ingredients together. If so, wouldn't it be green. Being spinach and jalapeños. Ordered the pork chops. And it's raw. Last night I had a horrible dinner. Come back tonight to give them another try. And, yes. It's confirmed. They need a new chef. Last night dinner, shrimp scampi with Linguini and buffalo wings for appetizer. The shrimp was advertised tiger shrimp, not. The linguini was about four bites. And soaked in butter. The shrimp was small and over cooked. The buffalo wings was burnt and frozen quality, dry. No taste. Not fresh. Wish I had took pics. I'm here in Denver for business and staying at a Hilton branch. And this restaurant- Territory is in the Hilton Garden Inn and Suites. One of the worst dinner place ever. I would have to say. For those who gave this restaurant a four plus stars. I want to know, did you have one drink to many. The staff here is awesome. The chef needs to go. Oh, try the breakfast. Worst ever. Eggs were powder mix, grey sausages are dry, potatoes are tater tots....really for breakfast. And it was in a covers steamer, all stuck together. Awesome!

    Sangria $4 at happy hour
    Allison M.

    Stopped by here from about 3-5 PM on a Friday and had a great experience! Happy hour is active and runs from 3-6 PM. It includes $3.50 draft beers, $4 wells, $4 wine, and $$4 sangria. They have some food options (e.g., tacos, cheesy tots, meatballs) that range from $7-$8. I had a glass of the sangria and it was delicious! Bobby (bartender) came up with the recipe and it has fruit, wine, brandy, and many other ingredients. I like it when the house sangria is truly made in house! I also got the Southwest Salad (essentially a chicken Caesar salad) for $13 and a side of tots for $5. The staff was friendly without being too much. And it was nice, warm, and bright inside. Definitely a worthwhile stop for happy hour if you're in the convention center area!

    Caesar Salad
    Robyn Y.

    We decided to eat at the Territory Kitchen and Bar since we were staying at the Hilton Garden Inn and it is located in the lobby. We arrived at 5:30 and the bar was packed. Being located on the corner of a busy intersection probably helps but I must add that the food smelled delicious. Buzzing with noise, the bar was full and lively. We opted to sit in the dining room which had a variety of seating options. We sat in a booth as it's easier with the kids. There was a nice balance between the bar and where the dining seats were located. You couldn't hear what was happening in the other room. Our server was attentive and helpful. There is not a children's menu but he did suggest other options. We ended up with a flatbread cheese pizza and chicken fingers. These items were each $7. I ordered the Caesar salad which about half way through, I asked for an additional dressing. The lettuce was crisp, the dressing was because of my own personal preference. The cost was $10. My mom ordered the shrimp scampi and she loved it. Her meal was $17. Overall, the meal was great and so was the service. I would definitely consider having another meal here and would try something new.

    Loaded waffle fries with Ground Elk meat.
    Joshua S.

    On my first night in town, I decided to stop by the Territory Kitchen and Bar since it was located within the Hilton I was staying at. Best decision I have made so far here in Denver. Service was prompt and friendly. However, the stars were definitely the dishes. I ordered the Waffle fries with ground elk meat and it was very tasty! For my entree I ordered the Buffalo Steak with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato's, which pairs amazing with the House Cabernet Sauvignon. The steak was cooked to perfection and steak melted in my mouth. Place has a causal vibe and not too upscale which is fine with me!! Definitely a must go if staying in the area.

    Restaurant connected to Hilton garden
    Chris H.

    The restaurant connected to the Hilton garden hotel so I have been to the breakfast several times. I give this high stars because I enjoy the berries for breakfast at the hotel. Dinner seems ok, not too many people for dinner. Dinner is average and I do enjoy the breakfast more.

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    Full bar
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    4.3(632 reviews)
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    Date night with another couple and were excited to try Briar Common Brewery. First - super cool…read morebuilding. Love the vibes, the interior decor and second floor + outdoor patio options. We didn't take advantage of the patio vibes or rooftop deck with a fire pit, but this is still on our list! While waiting for a table, we cozied up to the bar and ordered drinks. One of the bartenders noticed I ordered the hibiscus margarita and asked me, offhandedly, if I was a fan of spice. Yes, please. With that, he cancelled my order and made me something "not on the menu" but what I called the "Patrick special." So good. Thanks, sir! We ordered burgers and shared their buffalo cauliflower starter. This, my friend, was absolutely amazing. Loved the buffalo spice paired with the bleu cheese. Easy way to enjoy some veggies. And along the same theme, I ordered the Buff and Bleu burger. This was so good, so flavorful and so messy. Don't judge me, but I resorted to using my fork, lol! It was so well balanced. Will have again. Parking here means street parking, but there were plenty of open spots on a Saturday night. The walk was nice. We can't wait to return, maybe on a game day, or maybe to enjoy Sunday brunch on the rooftop. Maybe a sunset for another date night. With this level of yumminess, the possibilities are endless.

    We came to Briar Common the day after moving to Denver, and it ended up being exactly the kind of…read morespot we needed after a long weekend of hauling boxes and settling in. Great location, relaxed vibes, especially on a Sunday evening. The beer was solid, but the food stole the show (mostly across the board). Most of our group was happy with their dishes. I had the steak sandwich with a side salad, and the sandwich was top tier. I'm a sucker for a good sandwich, and this one absolutely hit the spot. It was also pretty large, which made it more of a fork-and-knife situation than a handheld one, but no complaints there. A few people in our party upgraded their sides to the sweet potato fries, which were next level. Perfect balance of crispiness with a hint of sweetness that made them stand out. One miss in the group was the mac and cheese; my sister ordered it and wasn't a fan, felt it was too liquidy/runny and underwhelming compared to everything else we tried. Only minor knock overall was that the kitchen was pretty slow, especially considering it wasn't very busy late on a Sunday evening. Not a dealbreaker, but something worth noting if you're in a hurry. Overall, great first Denver meal; good beer, mostly good food, and a relaxed spot that made for a solid welcome to the city.

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    4.3(2.9k reviews)
    0.5 miLodo, Northwest
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    10/10 would absolutely recommend. Joe we love you thank you for amazing service! We had it all,…read morethe lamb burger, the donuts, the tortellini, the chicken salad sandwich, Benedict's and the best margaritas in Denver. The food, the service - I couldn't have asked for a better experience after a prior evening letdown. I'm not a chicken lover but the chicken salad sandwich was phenomenal. It was well balanced and the focaccia delic. My absolute favorite were the donuts, I could swim in that compote. Every dish was spot on and I'd absolutely return. Thanks for the Texas inspired margaritas Joe

    We came here with a huge party and it was a fun experience! The servers kept our waters topped up…read moreand we had a really interesting experience eating all the food. The server gave us a lot of info like telling us which food dishes were James beard award winning. The breads were yummy but very small and the server came around to distribute it to us individually. We tried the fresh bacon first -- it's basically a piece of pork belly in a garbanzo bean mush with butter / oil around it. I liked the bean mush the most, it added a lot of flavor to the pork. The pork is actually pretty similar to a piece of Kalua pork, we were eating with some Hawaiians and they thought it was just like kalua pork minus rice. I ordered the artichoke tortellini but it was extemely rich and I was a bit shocked by how creamy it was. Served with small pieces of artichoke hearts and some cheese. I found it was best if you ate it with a bit of the broth as it adds a lot of flavor that balances the super creamy tortellini. I loved the dessert-- it's basically a chocolate cake with raspberry sauce. Some of my table mates ordered the peas and carrots dessert and it looked really interesting kind of like a salad. I took off a star because they seemed to keep clearing only half the table and taking away our silverware without giving more. We found ourselves short of utensils a few times! There could also be more clear signage about where the bathroom is.

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