I've been wanting to eat at this place for quite a while now and finally got the chance. Work and Class is more of a tapas style restaurant with small dishes to share. For drinks I started out with an Old Fashioned recommended by our server and it did not disappoint. For food we started out with the Peppers 5 Ways and the The Massive Attack Salad both were excellent. Then went on to have Chickpea Croquettes, Coriander Roasted Colorado Lamb, Jalapeño Cornbread and Girddled Goat Cheese Masa. We finished up with the Butterscotch Pudding. Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. Great atmosphere, smaller space and kind of on the loud side but didn't bother me. The price wasn't to bad either we got out of there for under $100 after tip. read more

Work & Class - Peppers 5 Ways - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I'm a fan of Work & Class's regular menu but this review is specifically for the walk up takeout window during COVID-19. I really enjoy the breakfast burritos and the Sunday fried chicken (especially the hot sauce) is delicious. It's also nice to see some of my favorite Super Mega Bien items like the plantains! Definitely looking forward to going back! read more

Work & Class - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

No frou-frou stuff here, just real solid delicious food at amazing price point and a cozy dining atmosphere. We sat at the kitchen counter and the cooking staff is like a well tuned jazz band, plucking away at the notes of flavor to create an intoxicating array of smells and tastes. Amazing time. read more

Wow, this is a very very popular venue! We got there right after Happy Hour ended at 5pm on a Saturday in March. The place was jam packed, we got lucky and only had to wait 15 minutes for a table. They have a good selection of beers on tap. The layout and look of the restaurant was very trendy and tight. The food was a bunch of small to medium sized plates. I ordered the pulled pork, which was very good, as well as a rice and meat dish along with macaroni and cheese. My wife also had a trout fish dish, which she enjoyed. We also sampled a spinach sales which was A+. The service was fast and the food came out perfect. I would go back! read more

This place might be someone's favorite and that's awesome! I just did not like it. I wish the food and drinks had more flavor but that's just me. Cool spot though esthetically ! read more

I recently went to this place and the food was very good. The atmosphere was electric and the service was spectacular. If your into trendy spots it's a cool choice! read more

Came for an early dinner tonight, and we were expecting a wait of around 30 minutes when we arrived, but they came to take us to our table after only 10. Win! The dining room is kind of crowded, claustrophobic, not very decorated, and super loud, and that's my biggest gripe with this place. Prices are super affordable. I ordered a 1/4 brown butter roasted chicken ($6) and a side of fried plaintains ($5). My boyfriend got the 1/2 pound lamb ($18). The mains are all meats and come with not a leaf of green though, so I wouldn't recommend this place for vegetarians or the health conscious. Everything was tasty, and our waitress was very helpful and accommodating about my food allergies. The plaintains were deliciously crispy and well seasoned with paprika and other spices. Would recommend and come back if I have the chance! read more

Work & Class - 1/2 pound lamb ($18), 1/4 chicken ($6), and side of plaintains ($5) - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Always a great experience at W&C. We've been coming here for a long time now and it never disappoints. Great service, food, and atmosphere. Ps- get the chickpea croquettes they are to die for. read more

We came for happy hour and loved everything we had here! It does fill up fast so if you don't have a reservation, you might have to wait a while to get in but it's worth it! read more

Had a lovely experience here for date night. Very cute place, great location, delicious food. If they're busy, ask for the Wait Drink. Quite possibly the best server I've ever had - I told him to pick my meal, and it didn't disappoint and got me out of my comfort zone. Overall a great experience. read more

What a find... new to me but local have know about it for awhile. Food is eclectic and changing: I had empanadas as a appetizer, Coriander Colorado Lamb and chickpea croquettes as the entree. Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta for dessert. All items we outstanding and service was equal on a very busy night. Small but excellent wine list covers everything nicely. A loud place(in a good, vibrant way). This will be a place I come back to! read more

A 4.5, how? It was average at best. The brisket was very dry, the pork was somehow dry yet sitting in liquid, the chicken was the best meat out of all three and not because of the actual dry chicken, but because of the delicious browned butter. So all the meats were dry. The corn tortillas were average AF. I'm Hispanic and eat corn tortillas religiously, these were ok. The Peppers Five Ways were ok. The pickled peppers were a throwaway, like a crappy giardiniera. The pepper jam had absolutely no place on that plate. It was served with toast and felt like you were eating something you'd have for breakfast because it was really sweet. Also, this place doesn't ring Latin inspired to me and I am Latin. The only thing I would say was Latin were the corn tortillas and empanadas, that's it. Meatballs, cornbread, panna cotta? Not Latin. This place is having an identity crisis and serving average food. I should've known better than to trust a James Beard semi-finalist from 2016. That was 4 years ago. Their food must have gone down hill from then and is evidenced by not being a semi-finalist since. read more

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What a great time and tasty food we had here! If you're claustrophobic it might not be for you, because from what I understand it's always packed. Fortunately, two in our party waited while we made our way in the rain, and our table for six was waiting when we walked in. Our server was fast to approach for our drink orders. I ordered the Elk Grove Pinot Gris because, well, it's absolutely delicious, though the Pomegranate Cucumber Lime concoction did grab my attention. When our food orders were taken shortly after receiving our drinks, I decided on the ceviche and a side of jalapeno cornbread. Our table also ordered many other dishes, including the fried plantains, rice and beans, and brisket to share. When the dishes were put down in front of us, I admit I laughed a little. In this age of huge portions, these were seriously small plates! The lamb tacos answered the question, "Can tacos be cute?", and the answer is yes! In the tiniest tortillas I've ever seen there was still plenty of lamb to satisfy when enjoyed with our collection of shared sides. Everything I tried at the table was delicious. The ceviche was so tasty with lots of spice, but not too much. This was served with tortilla chips. And the side of jalapeno cornbread, shaped in a tiny little loaf, was crunchy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. Afterwards we ordered the butterscotch pudding, which comes in a small jar with whipped cream, and a slice of coconut key lime pie with blueberries and whipped cream. Thankfully no one at our table was a germophobe because both were passed around for all to devour! So, come here for the food, the noise, and the close quarters with an open mind and empty tummy and order several plates. I promise you'll have fun and you won't leave hungry! read more

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Sat at the bar and had great drinks, great food, and great service! Get the chicken and the Mac & Cheese!

Not sure why it took me this long to write a review. Work & Class is a top 3 favorite in Denver. They offer a variety of dishes that are meant to be shared. I love their Lemon Brown Butter Chicken and their Mac & Cheese. They have great appetizers such as the Peppers Five Ways and Albondigas. Once you sit down, your server will help guide you through portion size to share amongst your party. Tips: No advanced reservations, so put a name down and then either get a drink at the bar or walk to a nearby brewery. Additionally, only go with people who share equally and don't take all the food for themselves! read more

Work & Class - Curry Duck-Lamb Albondigas - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I was in Denver for a few days visiting a friend and we decided we wanted to treat ourselves to a cute meal out. Work & Class is where we landed on. It was a Saturday night and of course pretty busy, I think we waited about 45 minutes and we were seated it was at a large table that was collective seating. There was another pair that sat next to us later but it still felt spacious enough to have our own conversation. We ordered a bunch of veggie sides to share, but the real highlight was the goat. Goat is always chewy but theirs is well prepared and perfectly seasoned! Definitely go for it. They also have yummy cocktails which were the perfect addition to our meal. Staff were great. You know how sometimes you go to those places where servers seem like they aren't even trying but are somehow super engaging, funny, and give great service? Yeah, it's that kind of vibe. read more

Another good choice in denver dining. Took my son and his girl out and everyone loved their food

The dining space is a little cramped and the Boulevardier didn't hit right... but let me tell you about the food The ingredients are humble but the quality and flavor was impeccable. The meat is fall apart tender and juicy; the meat complimented all of the available sides. The goat cheese based Mac and cheese and chickpea croquettes are a must. My husband and I highly suggest Work and Class, go check it out! read more

I love sharing food. I love good food. I love this restaurant! I find it really rare for a restaurant to do really good New American Tapas, but this place manages to do that. I've never been disappointed in the food here. My only issues with this place is they don't take reservations, and the wait can get pretty long. It can get pretty noisy and crowded inside, but if you get the "outdoor seating" it's not really a problem. Green Chili Fries - Very cheesy. A little on the thicker side. Chicken Pot Pie - I loved that they incorporated chipotle into this dish. It gives it a good spice. Tempura Broccoli - One of my favorite items on the happy hour menu! Chickpea Croquette - must get. It's light and fluffy on the inside so it won't leave you stuffed Mac & Cheese - I think this place does mac and cheese justice. I like pairing this dish with a good meat Massive Salad - I usually get the salad just to get tempura broccoli Biscuit - It's like eating the top of a muffin! Cornbread - I prefer the biscuit since it has more texture and crunch Plantains - Sweet and delicious! Meats - All the meats I have gotten have been great. The flavors really come through well. I recommend getting a ton of 1/4 pound so you get a good variety read more

Work & Class - Tempura broccoli, green chili fries, chicken pot pie - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is tiny and even with a reservation you have to wait crammed up at the bar in the front while dodging waitresses with food. After that insanity we were seated at a table out in the greenhouse type room. The menu is interesting and we ate family style off of a couple of things on the menu. My favorites were the half a lemon chicken and goat. I really liked the salad that cut through all the intense meats. The jalapeno corn bread was okay a bit dry and the Cajun chicken had little to no flavor compared to the lemon. The waiter was helpful and he was very attentive the whole time which was nice. Bathrooms were clean. read more

Work & Class - Cider. - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Hard to nail this one except it was an excellent experience. The wait person said order small amounts and share. We did, and I loved it all. We had lamb and beef meatballs, broccoli spinach salad, pork spareribs, and plantains. Outstanding!!!! The tab was real reasonable too, which makes it even better. You might have a wait but they will phone or notify you when the place is ready. read more

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Food: A- The Colorado lamb is a must order. We typically don't like lamb but they did a fantastic job. Shrimp and grits were so good. The ice cream sandwich was disappointing because the cookies were way too hard so the sandwich fell apart. Drinks: D. Interesting sounding, but execution was what you would expect at a college party. Service: A. Quick and friendly. read more

This is one of our favorite restaurants in Denver. The food is always incredible and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. It's a perfect spot for a laid-back date night. read more

The BBQ is amazing! so are the sides. This is a very chill vibe but very foodie too. The menu is fun with mixing and matching and so easy to share. The only problem is no reservations, but go early and have an excellent cocktail. read more

5 stars for location, service, value, great tasting food, and great fresh quality ingredients! The restaurant itself was quite small and intimate. I believe their max capacity is 45 interior. They have outdoor seating also that is a community type seating. There goes your anti social card. Anyway, there's happy hour from 4pm-6pm where they have small plates and apps on the menu and some drinks. Lamb/duck abondigas- lamb and duck meatballs in red sauce with yoghurt. This is ok. I smell the lamb a tiny bit, the quality of the meat was fine and tender. Broccoli tempura - very good and hearty. Part of the happy hour deal. The aioli sauce was a great addition. Jalapeño cornbread - this was ok. A little dry for my liking. Green chili cheese fries - must have. The chili sauce was not overpowering and just soaks the fries in to tender perfection. Then there's the cheese to bind all the different textures of crunch and softness. Rotisserie chicken - MUST HAVE!!! Incredible taste, crispy skin, juicy meat, PERFECTION! All for $6 for a wing/breast?!?! Wow!!! Will define return when I'm back in Denver! Stay classy! read more

Work & Class - Duck lamb abondigas, chile relleno, broccoli tempura - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The lamb dish I had here was excellent, and I always find the service very friendly as well. If you're very hungry, the portions aren't the biggest, but if you're regular hungry you should be fine. The happy hour is also worth checking out, there are both drinks and bites at a great price. Hope you stick around a good long time. read more

It's pretty hard not to like Work & Class. Who doesn't like wood-grilled food? Well, at Work & Class, it's especially good. We ordered a half chicken, some pulled pork, fries, potato puree and a few other things. The chicken was perfect. You can get it with some sort of magical butter sauce or spicy. I ordered it with both... kind of a hybrid and it was amaze. The rest of the food was super solid. Our waiter was kind of all business but he was a efficient. Would have been nice to have a little small talk, though. Not a lot of laughs coming from that guy. All in all, great food in a great atmosphere... right on the coolest block of LoHI. read more

Good service. We sat at the communal table which worked out well. The restaurant space was tight and a little claustrophobic. It was a fun surprise to figure out who worked there and who didn't. Everyone was dressed differently. The focus on the menu was meat. Lots and lots of meat. And booze. The peppers five ways was extremely spicy. Don't expect anything in that appetizer to be mild, although maybe we just got lucky. The albondigas were awesome, as were the drinks. The dirty rice was amazing - a must get side dish. The whole fish was ok. The roasted goat was also a little underwhelming. Fun experience. read more

I love Work & Class. The fact that there is almost always a wait is annoying to me, but I get it--it's a small and delicious spot! They should open a second location w more space. I love the goat and short ribs, they are hard to beat. Their sides are delicious and usually rotations but that cornbread is awesome, and the Massive Attack salad is my favorite. I always recommend this place! read more

Very simple, you have to try the pork and the lamb. The lamb is simply amazing, cut into small pieces, it has great flavor and filet tenderness. Even if you don't care for lamb, consider trying this. It will probably change your mind. With the pork, they give you a couple of homemade tortillas which are delicious. The pork is slightly salt but goes amazingly well with the tortillas provided. The tempura broccoli was fantastic. I would skip the peppers 5 ways next time. For $14 dollars I was a little disappointed. Oh well, I love peppers, so I had to try it. The waiter was amazing and brought us out a spoon sample of their butterscotch pudding dessert. After tasting the butterscotch I might head back here just for that alone. Yes it was that good. I really enjoyed this restaurant! My favorite so far out of 5 highly reviewed yelp restaurants in Five Points. read more

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First time at this restaurant. Simple little place that offers a by the pound serving of BBQ They have a happy hour between the hours of 4-6 weekly. Tried two small happy hour apps and a couple drinks. The pork sliders are okay. Good tender pork. Nice little bun. A little underwhelming in the flavor department. Also tried the chipotle chicken pot pie. The puff pastry is only on the top of the cast iron pan it is served in so only half a pie essentially. The flavor is okay. Once again. Little underwhelming where there was little to no chipotle flavor within the pie. The drinks are a simple. Some pre-made mix was a dash of house speed rack liquor. For an entree wife and I ordered a whole buffalo style chicken. Small chicken for $22 but it was pretty good. Just enough buffalo flavoring to be noticed. The side of blue cheese or ranch dip was basically white colored water. Really added nothing to the meal. The apple Brussel sprout side was harsh (not hash) to say the least. The brussel sprouts were inedible. But the apple walnut sauce were very good. All in all a seemingly okay place I would have to come back and see what some of the other options are on the menu. read more

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Absolutely fantastic. A must try for anyone needing a good dinner and drinks. We stopped for one night on our way up further north and multiple people ordered extra after trying it! read more

Excellent service, excellent food. The two of us had smoked salmon brioche, 1/2 lb coriander lamb, 2 smashed potatoes and 1 roasted vegetables combined with some very good beer. Ambiance was great. A total 5-star evening. read more

This was my favorite restaurant in Denver. I tried all the the dishes under the Meats selection EXCEPT the trout, the carnitas, braised brisket and roasted lamb were all tender and really good. The rotisserie chicken was decent but pairing with the the chimichurri sauce from the roasted veggies, it turned it up a notch in flavor definitely. From the meats though, the brisket was the best for me, i loved the flavors it gave off. For the sides, as mentioned earlier, the roasted veggies were a good offset to all the meat. I did like the dirty rice with sausage and peppers, eating that with the brisket made it feel like a complete meal. read more

Nice tapas style food. Highly highly reccomend the carnitas--they give you cabbage and tortillas to make little tacos; they are delicious. I also tried the pork&lamb meatballs, crawfish chowder, dirty rice, brown butter 1/4 chicken, and platanos maduros. The carnitas, chicken, and platanos were outstanding. (Chicken was shockingly tender and tasty!) The dirty rice and meatballs were good but not overwhelmingly impressive. The crawfish chowder was just alright. Pretty good but did not hold a light to the rest...thought I really appreciated the GF croutons!! Most of the menu was GF I do not reccomend their coffee. It comes in a cute french press which you have to press yourself (a little odd) and it was extremely acidic, which completely ruined the coffee. read more

WORK & CLASS!! We have been going here for years and the food, service, and ambiance are all great. Get the trout.

When I tell you this is an amazing dinner spot, I mean it with my whole soul. The food is incredible, the atmosphere is energetic and cozy with excellent service. We lived in Denver for three years, and this was the place we'd always try to go for date night or when people from out of town visited. Even when fly in now, this is THE place we want to come. The whole fried catfish, bomb. My personal favorites include that, the plantains, the Mac, and for dessert-- not sure if they still have it but the toffee pudding AND skillet brownie together are an elite combo. Do yourself a favor and come here! read more

Went for some drinks with the boys. Service was great. Happy hour was alright. Ambiance great.

I give it 3.5 stars. The staff is very friendly and the food and cocktails are great, but it's not a "must do" dinner spot. It's loud and trendy and clean like you'd expect, but I'm growing weary of these places that get 4.5 star reviews when they're really only 3.5 to 4. It's not a criticism of this restaurant, but of the Yelpiverse. Maybe I've been spoiled. Maybe I'm turning into a curmudgeon. Maybe Yelp has simply ran its course... read more

It's expensive. But that's their deal. The food is good but not great. The chicken is the best meat imo and I can make that at home. The place is cool but it's Rino so there's street parking to consider. read more