r/denverfood

Seeking writers with connections to the cultures and communities of Denver

What are your favorite dog-friendly patios and activities? We’ll be visiting with two small, well-trained dogs in early June. We’re staying near Union Station. Recommendations in that area are appreciated, but we’re open to branching out as well!

looking for a local food cart or truck that is frequently at the same location where I can buy breakfast burritos from

Curious if it sucks to sit at the bar if all the performing is behind you? Anyone done it, is it awkward? Maybe made worse if our group is 5?

Thanks!

I'm not one of those who automatically turns my nose up at chain restaurants. In fact, say what you will, but I've always enjoyed dining at places like Capital Grill and Del Frisco's. In fact, I prefer them to my one and only encounter at A5, which I found to be overpriced and failing to live up to its reputation. Capital Grill has been on the rotation of restaurants I visit when attending shows at DCPA. FWIW my usual pre-DCPA restaurants are Edge, Corinne, Capital Grill, Ocean Prime, Rioja, D'Corazon & Water Grill. Oh, and occasionally Sams.

I hadn't been to Capital Grill for around one year. This visit is making me wonder if they are starting to lose their way - perhaps succumbing to pressure to cut costs. First world problems for sure, but the first thing I noticed when they delivered the bread was, no butter knives. Not just missing from our table - no butter knives on anyone's table. Really? Having to use the large knife to spread butter and then balance it on the small bread plate was plain awkward and not what I expect at a higher-end restaurant. Is this becoming common? If so, I haven't noticed it before.

The second thing that disappointed was the shrinking portion of French onion soup. It now comes in a rather plain white, small soup cup, like you'd expect to see at a dinner. I might overlook it if they had also adjusted the price, but that's not today's world. Actually, I wouldn't overlook it. French onion soup is supposed to be a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.

As I said, first-world problems, but I hate to see a restaurant I've enjoyed in the past start to decline - especially when I'm spending $360 for the two of us. It always starts with the little things.

Hey everyone, I’m heading to Denver this weekend (downtown) with my wife and could use some recommendations for a good dinner spot. Looking for something a bit on the nicer side (date night vibes), but not super upscale where the menu is tiny or overly limited.

My wife really likes having a solid amount of options to choose from, so places with a bigger menu or a good variety would be ideal. Open to pretty much any type of food—just want somewhere with great atmosphere and quality.

Appreciate any suggestions!

Went last night since maybe not having them for 6-8 months. I know I've had it two or three times since the employee ownership.

Portions seemed way down. Way less meat. Way more vegetable. No more long tray with clear top, the entree now comes in a quart box that seems to hold less than the trays did. Dinner also seemed a dollar or two more expensive, but what isn't from 6 months ago?

And even the food itself seemed to have gone a step down. Fried rice wasn't truly fried whereas it had been before. The egg drop soup literally had one or two bites of egg in the whole thing. Only one of my three sauces seemed to actually get properly reduced in the wok. The mongolian beef was literally a quart box with mostly vegetables. The vegetables for both entrees weren't even lightly cooked. Mine were a bunch of pithy pepper pieces! Yum.

Absolutely felt robbed when after the meal me nor the wife didn't have the usual easy meal or more of leftover entree AND we were still kinda hungry!!!

Don't think I'm dropping nearly $60 for mediocre takeout for 2 anymore. Back to great wall or new china for me and the family. First the pandemic kills little dragon's quality now inflation kills Peter's??? GRRRRRRRR

Hey reddit! I got a gal I'd like to impress and would love to hear any first date suggestions. She's a self describe nerd and OG goth. Thanks!

A Veteran Restaurateur Discusses Denver's Tipped Minimum Wage

We are Flip and Howl Burger Kitchen at Little Wolf on 44th and Lowell. I just want to thank everyone for chiming in and helping me with the menu and concept. We understand and appreciate that not everyone has the same idea of the best burger. We did however listen to what you had to say and took it to heart. My name is Chris and I am the "chef" here. If we had an exchange I would love to meet you in person and talk about our ideas. We have an opening menu but I would love to dial it in with the community. Again, thank you so much for the support and suggestions.

My wife and I are looking to book Kizaki and to book the counter. We are flexible on dates. But on Opentable, for "counter" you can only book this as an individual. However I have seen on reddit that couples HAVE sat at the bar together. I am confused. Any advice? We would prefer the bar experience and are curious how others did this.

Best reasonably priced sushi, North Denver Anywhere, In Thornton , Arvada, Westminster, Brownfield, Louisville, Etc used to be NAMIKO but it’s permanently closed!

Went last night and my charge for the sim racing plus food is on my card along with a random $56.16 charge from them. I caught it last night before I even left the bar and they assured me it was just a pre authorization for the initial tab and then it charges the full amount when you close out. Even though the start to my order (what prompted the tab to open) was 2 drinks totaling $16. I have the receipts for my night and there is no combination of items that ends up even close to $56.

Well the charge dropped off last night like I was told it would. Just the $56.16 dropped off.

Then I woke up this morning to it being charged to my card AGAIN. It’s still pending but if it came back I don’t think it’s going to drop off again.

This is insanely frustrating. I’m struggling to make ends meet and saved up enough to have a fun night out. I wasn’t able to buy food until late last night when the charge “dropped off” around 11:30pm as it made my account go negative and now I’m starting off my day with -$40 in my bank account.

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Open to any suggestions, I have yet to find one I really like

I’m looking to book an in-home hibachi chef for a group of ~10 and would love any chef/company recommendations! This is for a celebration, so would love someone who provides a memorable (and delicious!) experience.