Very impressive! Simple menu with Chef's flare! I started things off with the Steak Tartare Toast. Not crazy about the bread, but the mixture of chopped steak with pickles, chive mixed with lite mustard and caped with an egg yolk. That's was good. My pic is missing a bite off the side so you know. I was told that the pasta is homemade each day and is really good, but it was missing a protein, so I asked for them to add the seared Duck, and they obliged. You can really pick out the truffle flavor and the Duck was an outstanding choice. Definitely worth the up charge. The bar has a full selection of liquor but was missing all the Buffalo Trace Bourbons, including my fav Blantons. But that was enough to deter me from a five star rating. The restaurant itself gives a very welcoming vibe with soft relaxing music and big front windows with long side drapes. Hug ceilings and low hanging big soft lights gives it an upscale feel. For dessert I had the Bourbon Almond Cake . With Butterscotch, apple, and Ice cream, how could you go wrong. I sat at the bar and the service was excellent. I was very happy with my first time visit as I was staying at the hotel Teatro. Highly recommend if you're downtown Denver. Cheers! read more

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Salad was good. Service was poor. Our server said he was dealing with an emergency " upstairs". There was another server who finally helped us ( we were going to the theater and it was empty. I'm not sure why he didn't ask the other server to take over or table. I won't go back read more

Good and bad. First off, we were seated promptly and greeted appropriately. Our orders were taken, drinks and food delivered. Very lovely setting with a large bar - bright and well lit. The food was fresh and good. That's went it went downhill. I was so thirsty and kept looking for our server for a refill. Then I went up and asked someone for a check as we had theater tickets and really were anxious to leave. Nope never saw him again. Tracked down someone at the front and paid. It was quite frustrating read more

Even though it's a hotel restaurant it's delicious! They were a little understaffed but did their best and were very friendly. The worst was just the wait to be seated; the food came out hot and fresh. It's a beautiful area that has a cozy sophisticated feel. The chairs and tables for small groups are more along the lines of a café set up. In my opinion they have the absolute best breakfast potatoes! read more

The Nickel - Entrance - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Decided to try the Nickel before a DCPA show. Named after the nickel fare customers paid to ride the streetcars, much of the decor pays homage to the Denver Tramway trolleys. We sat at the bar, since this is where you can get HH bites and drinks. (HH runs Tues-F, 4-6pm) Our server was amazing and very attentive. She paced our items well, and didn't rush us since we had plenty of time to waste before our show. The small bites are only small in size. They are big on flavor. The corn beignet had a little spicy kick, the crab salad delicately wrapped in a cucumber was citrusy, and the squash blossom was lightly battered with tempura. The Nickel Salad was a generous portion that could be shared. The herb white balsamic dressing was addictive and paired well with the red grapes and blue cheese. The regular menu charcuterie board came with 3 cheeses and 3 meats, fruit, nuts, jam, and perfectly toasted, seasoned baguette slices. Generous pours of wine at $10 a glass for HH were a perfect pairing. I will definitely return to the Nickel at the Hotel Teatro. read more

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The food, drink, service, and atmosphere at the Nickel is worth every penny! The Nickel is located inside the Hotel Teatro. This is a fancy, historic hotel which has been around for 100+ years. The Nickel offers a Happy Hour every Tuesday-Friday from 4-6pm. It is a great place to hang out if you are waiting for a show at the DCPA Arts complex which is just across the street. We ordered little bites on their HH menu (corn beignet, squash, and blue crab salad) all were very good. The bartender/our server described them as an amuse bouche and she was right on with that description. We also selected The Nickel Salad (which can be split. It is large portion on the HH menu). The White Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing is amazingly good on this salad btw! To finalize our meal, we split the regular menu order of the Charcuterie Board - also delicious. Everything was divine, decadent, and reasonably priced. To get the HH prices, you must sit at the bar. This worked out well as our bartender/server was very nice, friendly, and even split out the salad into two portions for us. Great place to go - even if you're not a hotel guest. read more

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Awesome start to a trip to Boetcher. Its very convenient. But the best part is the restaurant food and service. Great prices, great food and happy people. You cannot beat it. read more

My dad stayed at this hotel while he was visiting town. We decided to try this restaurant which is located inside the hotel. We came around 6:30pm and were seating immediately. The menu is small, but they have some staple items. The burger was delicious and cooked to perfection the fries were also super plentiful. I wasn't super hungry so me and my dad decided to share it. My dad also had the beet salad which was a tad small but if you accompany it with something then you will be good. Our waitress Rachel was great, super nice and made sure everything came out in a timely manner. The decor was all very cozy with whiskey barrels surrounding and the chairs were also very comfortable. If you are in the area looking for a good dinner I would give this spot a shot. Overall 5/5 stars. read more

The Nickel - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This is a quaint place with delicious food and great service! I had the sea bass, beet salad, and seared tuna. All so flavorful and excellently plated. read more

Ambiance was nice, service was good, waiter was friendly. The food felt overpriced in comparison to quality, particularly the NY strip.

This is in the hotel Teatro, which is where I stayed during my trip to Denver, CO. It had good reviews on Yelp. So, I had to check it out. If you stay at the hotel, they give you these $10 vouchers to dine at the Nickel, depending on how many days you stay at the place. Great technique to have you eat from their restaurant. I tried a few items from their breakfast or brunch menu during my stay at the hotel. The seasonal toaster strudel was enjoyable, but the nickel salad was just alright. Nothing was amazing here. The service was just average, too. It could've been better. read more

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For $85 Xmas eve brunch we were served completely raw prime rib. Dry eggs over cooked bacon and french fries. No omelette station. No eggs Benedict. This was a complete disappointment. I won't be giving this place another chance. The service was average at best. read more

The Nickel - Raw prime rib. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The Nickel in the Hotel Teatro used to be a good option for dining before a show at the nearby DCPA. If you ate dinner there, valet parking was free and most of the food was well executed. Things have changed. You now pay $25 to park (plus valet tip) even if eating dinner. We sampled 2 white wines, both tasted poor so I ordered a blood orange cocktail instead. It looked pretty, but every sip provided a strong whiff of an unpleasant-smelling egg white foam on top. Ech. I left most of it untouched. No bread was offered. Our tiny "side salads" consisted of a few lettuce leaves and lots of sliced grapes (in salad?) with crumbles of dry, tasteless cheese. Only one dressing was available--also unpleasant-tasting. A friend ordered croquettes with speck. She received one. My burger was good but it was served with the kind of crinkle fries you buy by the bag at the supermarket. We were still hungry at the end of the meal so we ordered ice cream. It's hard to screw up Haagen-Dazs. Our waiter was charming and attentive; clearly this stingy and disappointing meal was not his fault. They are really cutting corners at the Nickel. We won't be back. read more

The food is SO good! The bar tender was so attentive. I'm so sad they no longer sell the special oatmeal for breakfast! That stuff is legendary! I LOVE the oval tables that don't make you feel crowded. I'll leave some photos for you as well. I was in 905. The room was a little rough (faucets, towel holder, etc.), but I loved the balcony! Especially, with the night air! read more

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I came in on. Sunday morning g with my mom and we just had mimosas and yogurt parfaits. But what really impressed me was the service and the pleasant attitude of the staff from the host to the server. Also very chill read more

We had an amazing Father's Day brunch. Our server was super friendly and attentive. The food was fresh and one of the best brunches we've had in a long time. We also appreciated the vibe as it was welcoming and a great place to have a conversation as it wasn't loud. Best breakfast burrito and the cappuccino was fantastic! We'll definitely come back next time we're in Denver. read more

The Nickel - Western omelette on the left and breakfast burrito on the right with vanilla cappuccinos. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Was a pleasant surprise! I haven't been to the Nickel in a very long time but I am glad I decided to give it another try. It's located inside hotel Teatro, and within the walking distance from DPAC. Great menu that has tons of different options for everyone. My salmon salad was absolutely delicious: super fresh and perfectly seasoned. Drinks were really good as well. I definitely recommend checking it out if you are in downtown Denver. read more

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The best beet salad ever. Thanks to Olivia the service was excellent. Drinks from the bar on point. We ordered all three desserts; the lemon vanilla creme brûlée, blueberry cheesecake cannoli, and chocolate chip brownie with vanilla ice cream, all divine. read more

We stayed at this Hotel while in Denver so naturally we had breakfast at The Nickel. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious. My favorite items from the menu were the French Toast and the Bacon. We also tried the omelette and burrito which were good. Coffee is excellent as well. read more

The Nickel - French Toast is amazing as well as the bacon! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Nickel has one thing that nobody else has that I know of. Pecan Bourbon French Toast Casserole! This killer casserole is creamy. No need for syrup! What else? That crunch courtesy of some candied pecans is undeniably unique and so divine! I can't stop eating! Pair it with some crunchy bacon and leave with a smile on your face and a memory of this French toast casserole seared in your mind forever! read more

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I stayed at this hotel earlier this month and just wanted something easy for breakfast so I figured why not try out the hotel restaurant. The servers there were super nice and it wasn't busy so they were always on top of getting me anything I needed. They made me a vanilla latte that was so good I even got another one to go. The breakfast menu was interesting and I wasn't feeling too adventurous so I went with standard breakfast which was good. I had no complaints! read more

The Nickel - 2 Egg Breakfast - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Overall we had a pleasant experience at the nickel. The atmosphere was clean and inviting, the food was tasty, and the service was excellent. We had 5pm dinner reservations, but we showed up closer to 4pm. We were greeted right away and promptly seated at the corner booth. Best seats in the house because you can see the entire restaurant from there and there's a cozy feeling. It also felt exclusive because there is only 1 corner booth table. The manager presented my wife and I with complimentary champagne! Initially I wondered why, and then I remembered that I mentioned that it was our 12th anniversary. A totally unexpected surprised for us. We loved the gesture, even though my wife can't drink alcohol. No problem though, I drank for both of us and it was delicious. We started with calamari appetizer, which was served with a saffron mayo-based sauce and a chimichurri sauce. The calamari was sliced very thin. We prefer thicker slices and cooked more tender, but the thin slices were appropriate for the way it was cooked. Had they sliced it thicker and cooked it the same way, it would have been way too chewy. The saffron sauce was very nice and we finished it. The chimichurri sauce tasted good, but I wanted a piece of steak to pour it over. There was not too much breading, but we would have preferred less. It actually would have been perfect amount of breading if the calamari were sliced thicker. My wife ordered the salmon and I ordered the duck. Beautiful presentation on both thoughtfully composed entrees. The salmon dish was decent. Skin cooked crisp and presented facing up. We asked for medium salmon, but it was more like medium-well. It still tasted good. Better salmon could be found at restaurants like ocean prime, but that's a pretty high bar. The squid ink risotto should have been cooked longer because it had too much texture; the center of each grain was just on the edge of undercooked. The duck was a perfect medium to medium-rare doneness. The duck skin was marvelously crispy with rendered fat. Espresso carrots were very good too, and something I never encountered before. I also ordered a vesper martini cocktail. It tasted great. Something I noticed is that they don't use bottom shelf liquor to make their featured cocktails. I love this because I always feel self-conscious whenever I order a cocktail from the menu and then ask them to do something like replace the seagram's gin with tanqueray. Our waitress was very nice, friendly, and professional. The prices were decent, considering the location of the restaurant, the quality of the food, and the quantity of food. read more

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I stayed at the Teatro hotel for a conference and The Nickel is located in the hotel. We stopped in for a cocktail prior to our company dinner and the bartender was amazing! Very engaging, new his business and very well trained in the arts. He had a special book of cocktail recipes he is developing and we worked on one together. Ask for the Elmer Fudd, you will not be disappointed. The atmosphere is very classy, and quiet. We also had breakfast and it was outstanding! read more

The Nickel - Elmer Fudd? French 75 with blueberry carrot syrup. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I really enjoy this restaurant because of the comfortable atmosphere, great wait staff, and of course the quality of the food. We enjoyed several breakfast options including a mix of sides. I ventured to try the peanut butter banana and bacon oatmeal - very tasty. The charcuterie board and beet salad were also very good for a light lunch. I was celebrating my birthday and our waitress surprised me with a delicious pumpkin filled pastry - so unexpected but certainly appreciated and enjoyed! read more

Nice enough ambience and service, but both the menu and much of the food is lackluster, especially for the price.

Came here twice on the same day because we stayed at the Teatro Hotel and had bizarre experiences. When we came in during the afternoon, we just ordered coffee to do some work on our laptops. The waiter was dismissive and didn't check up on us at all throughout the rest of the time even though there were barely any customers during that time. We ended up leaving a decent tip despite that. Latte was good though. When we came back for dinner, that same waiter was magically wonderful to us. Must be the magic of tipping. We were constantly checked up on and had great service. The steak was pretty good quality and I enjoyed the cocktail. The next morning we ended up eating here for breakfast since we had the breakfast credits. Stood at the entrance for awhile with no one at the front to greet us and someone from the hotels front desk had to help us by going into the nickels kitchen to grab someone to help us. All was jolly until we ordered our food and we waited almost an hour just to get our orders wrong. Luckily they fixed it pretty quick but I noticed tables that were seated after us got their order faster when we just offered plain eggs. We were not checked up on at all that morning. Very bizarre and not consistent of a service. Hotels service was MUCH better than the dining service. read more

The Nickel - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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wonderful service and nice bar atmosphere...although not too busy as the whole of Denver is at an Avs game. the steak was delicious and perfectly cooked with vegetables and a purple potato puree. Paired perfectly with a delicious glass of Chianti. A nice sorbet was the perfect ending. Definitely would come back. read more

A very pretty place to sit with big windows on a busy downtown corner, and excellent, attentive service...and awful food. Mushroom risotto was a mass of gray glop on the plate with random pieces of overcooked chicken strewn about, and the spring salad was a plateful of green lettuce leaves drenched in greasy green dressing with a few grape halves scattered on top--both nearly inedible. This attractive and disappointing restaurant seems to have such potential, so close to the DCPA...but that's its downfall I suppose: it's packed with pre-show diners from 5:30 to 7:15, and then empty by the 7:30 curtain. How can you run a fine restaurant on that schedule? Still, the food could be elevated to at least edible. read more

The Nickel is an overpriced, low quality production. Spent the evening in the lovely Hotel Teatro, as guests we were given a $20 dining credit. (Should've spent it on drinks cuz the Nickel is trash). We decided the Nickel was the worst meal of our five day trip, and we love most breakfasts. Tried the Denver Benedict and Rancher Hash only to leave both entrees barely nibbled on. The dishes left a nasty soapy taste on the food, and the steak had an overly undercooked fatty flavor in each bite. We were severely disappointed in the Nickel since the atmosphere was nice and the menu/presentation seemed of a higher quality. Definitely would not eat at this place again, was overpriced and the quality just was not there. read more

The Nickel - Breakfast menu - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had such a great experience. The food was amazing but our server Jake made the night phenomenal. We will be coming back.

Four words: build. your. own. charcuterie. But seriously the charcuterie is amazing. They have a wonderful selection with many local options. You can pick out the meats, cheeses, and other items. We started our meal with this and the beet appetizer. The beet had a red beet puree topped with golden beets. Along, with the appetizers, we also got the steak and frites. Everything was well prepared and a good size portion for the price. We came before walking over to the Boettcher to see a show and it was very busy. We were lucky to snag a place at the bar but I would recommend making reservations. read more

The Nickel - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Room service delight! Fresh carrot cake pancakes that did not need any syrup. I scraped off a bit of the cream cheese topping bc it was super sweet, but yummmmmy! A mimosa and great coffee to top it off. read more

The Nickel - Carrot cake pancakes - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great restaurant inside Teatro Hotel and right across the street from The Four Seasons. Atmosphere is great and the majority of the breakfast was good too. Coffee was really good. I got the banana bread french toast and honestly, it was too much. The denseness of the bread already and then the candied nuts, the sugared bananas and the peanut butter sauce, I ate one piece and couldn't do more. It would be so much better with a nice thick regular bread with all the toppings. I don't suggest this entree. The avocado toast, omelet, roasted potatoes were all really good though. read more

Dinner here was a bit of a miss for our group of eight. Quite a few ordered the pasta and about half didn't like it....they said it was too dry. One person didn't get her bill until she asked, I didn't get the wine I ordered. Might've just been an off night. read more

Have been doing a lot in DCPA this year and trying new restaurants nearby. Have been totally disappointed with all of them except, Nickel. Nickel has not failed to please, twice. One of the best burgers I've ever had. I ordered the "Arline" chicken the second visit, it was perfectly cooked with a salty, deep brown skin accompanied by a caper sauce, not too rich or, thin. There's a touch of whimsy to the plate, several fresh, multi-colored carrots (orange, purée le and blue!), how fun was that! The fries with the burger are fried twice leaving them brown and extra crispy. My friend had an "Impossible" burger, the best he's had as well. Afterwards, the brownie, perfectly baked with crunchy crust and a perfect, gooey center. It comes with homemade vanilla ice cream. I have one regret and one complaint. Will not share my brownie ever again! The salads are ginormous, could not take what was left with me. I do not know how someone could eat the entire thing (and have room for the brownie afterwards!). Seriously, it must be for sharing. Will ask for less the next time. Service was excellent, noise not an issue at all. read more

Great atmosphere. Great Food. (We at breakfast) server was excellent friendly and professional: we hit the jackpot with this one. The architecture and design was beautiful and unique!. read more

Unexpected amazing breakfast. From the perfect super dry capucchino to the amazing food. We did not intentionally come here, but we are glad we stumbled upon this place. read more

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This was our first time to The Nickel, we wanted a fancy dinner for our fancy date night and it was perfect! The drinks were yummy, the food was interesting and very good. The service was friendly and extremely accommodating. Highly recommend! Especially if you have a show at the theater district, a 3 minute walk away! read more

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Delicious. Good to a bit but it was worth it. The two eggs and bacon bfast was good and would be ordered again.

So disappointed in our meal at The Nickle. The tartare was just weird: sliced beef rather than ground. My salad was SO small and was not dressed very well so had to ask for more dressing. My fiancé tried the short ribs which had no carbs so he asked for an order of potatoes. $10 on top of a $40 entrée! The food was bland and we also had to ask for au jus to even consider eating it. Table had no salt/pepper. Probably the most annoying thing was our server set our food down and asked how it looked. She never came to to check on us so we had to get up, go to the hostess station after about 10 minutes to have her sent over. By then the food was cold. Poor service, awful food and super expensive. The entire meal came to over $150 for two people. Won't be going back. read more