Appaloosa Grill

**Firstly, for transparency: There is a 20% Team service fee added to all checks.** Excellent food, and wonderfully sweet server, Kristen C! Their Connecticut Lobster Roll, Bison Burger w/ Colorado Chili, Fish & Chips (pictured and featuring sweet potato fries), all very tasty and enjoyed by me and my friends... Also, their seasonal mocktail - Yum! The live music was great, too. Thank you for a beautiful experience, despite the service fee, before tip, I will still be back. I hope all enjoy this fine establishment. Be blessed, all friends! 💜

When we arrived, it was between lunch and dinner time, so the restaurant was empty, just us and another table being served. The menu had plenty of good options and the food we chose was good. It was my first time trying bison and it was good, close to beef, though with a different taste. One thing I didn’t like was that when we received our bill, it already included a 20% charge, which felt high. On top of that, our waiter was pushing us to add even more for himself, which I didn’t appreciate. Overall, it was a good experience.

I recently tried the flat top elk burger for the first time and wasn't a fan—it just didn’t suit my taste. On the bright side, the sweet potato fries were excellent, and the raspberry crème brûlée was also a standout. The Caesar salad was just okay. The bison burger was decent but nothing special. My son had the homemade mac and cheese, which we found a bit bland and lacking in flavor. That said, the service was great—our waitress was very sweet and attentive, which made the experience more enjoyable overall.

This week, I found myself in Denver, Colorado, and my first stop was Appaloosa Grill. I wanted to give this place a 4.5-star rating—the food was great—but one major issue brought it way down for me: mandatory tipping. I started with a Horse’s Neck. It was just okay. For my main, I ordered the NY strip and fries. The steak was cooked perfectly and was well-seasoned. The French fries were awesome—crispy, flavorful, just how I like them. Service was okay, not amazing, but not bad either. What really soured the experience was being automatically charged a tip while sitting alone at the bar. I understand adding gratuity for large parties, but for a solo diner? That’s just not right. It takes away the choice to reward good service on your own terms. Because of that policy, I’m giving Appaloosa Grill 2.5 stars. Great food, but the forced tipping is a deal-breaker for me—and I imagine for many others too.

When I arrived in Denver for a work conference, I was super hungry and walked to the closest place I could once I checked into the hotel. I got lucky and it happened to be happy hour so I got a pretty good discount on my food. I ordered lamb chops and bacon wrapped scallops. The scallops couldn't have been any better - 10/10. The lamb chops were cooked well but I didn't much care for the sauce on them. It wasn't bad, just not great either. I think the happy hour pricing for these items was on par with how much they should cost so I probably wouldn't buy them regular price. I sat at the bar since I was solo and the bartender was quick to greet me and take my order. She was very nice, but she stressed me out throughout my entire meal. She was SOO busy, and clanking around the bar so much it was hard to enjoy myself. She didn't have time to talk to anyone at all, she was full speed throughout my entire visit. I don't know why there wasn't anyone there to help her. She seemed like she was stress buzzing around and it definitely impacted my experience. Besides that, I had asked if it was possible to split my check into two, one with the food and one with the alcohol and she said yes, but BOTH tickets would be required to tip 20%. Because of this policy, I chose not to get any drinks here. I don't mind the 20% charge per person, but I'm not paying it twice when it's really one order.

The drinks are strong and the food is fast to come out. We had awesome service and are looking back to returning for more lobster rolls and veggie burgers!!@

Appaloosa Grill in Denver is hands-down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. From the atmosphere to the people, the food to the music — everything about this place was exceptional. My friend and I stopped in around 9:00 PM, and as soon as we walked in, we were welcomed by the warm sounds of a live jazz band playing. The energy was incredible — smooth, soulful, and the perfect backdrop to our evening. It set the tone for what would become an unforgettable night. Heather, the Assistant General Manager, is a true gem. Her hospitality and kindness were unmatched. She checked in with us personally, made sure everything was going smoothly, and genuinely made us feel like honored guests. My friend is in a wheelchair, and Heather made sure he was comfortable and accommodated without hesitation — something that sadly isn’t always the case at other places. Her professionalism and warmth elevated the entire experience. At the bar, Brock and Kelly were absolutely fantastic. Even though I was only drinking water, they still treated me like any other guest, striking up great conversation and offering awesome vibes. My friend had a couple of shots, and they were poured perfectly. It was clear both bartenders were not just skilled, but genuinely passionate about creating a welcoming atmosphere. It felt like we were regulars even though it was our first time there. We ordered the sweet potato fries to share, and wow — they were easily the best I’ve had. Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. But what really made them next-level were the house-made sauces. The garlic aioli was rich and full of flavor, the ranch was fresh and creamy, and even the ketchup was made in-house — and it blew me away. You can taste when something is made from scratch, and everything we had at Appaloosa Grill reflected that kind of care and quality. Then, out of nowhere, Heather surprised me with a warm butter cake — completely on the house. I wasn’t expecting it at all, and it honestly made my night. It was soft, rich, and just the right amount of sweet — the kind of dessert you remember long after the meal is over. That little act of kindness turned an already great night into something truly special. Between the amazing live jazz, the made-from-scratch food, and the incredibly thoughtful staff, this place goes above and beyond. Appaloosa Grill isn’t just a restaurant — it’s an experience. Huge shoutout to Heather, Brock, and Kelly for making us feel like more than just customers. We’ll definitely be back, and I’ll be recommending this place to everyone I know. Don’t miss out on this Denver treasure.

Food was amazing, service was amazing. Took my daughter there for her 21st birthday!!! We had the best time ever. Live music, it was awesome. Thank you for the incredible night and wonderful food and service.

We stayed at the Homewood Suites down the street, the hotel staff recommended this place. Average run of the mill pub, but with 10/10 food and services. Everything we ordered wias delicious but I'm going to highlight that Bison Chili We ordered it with fries and made some chili fries. The place doesn't disappoint.

I went to Denver for a conference and had the opportunity to explore their Downtown restuarants. The hotel front desk recommended this place. It was very popular, as I'm sure other hotel's recommended it to their guests too. While there was a long wait, other places had similar situations. The location was very convenient to downtown, yet that came with some size restrictions. They did a good job to arrange seating around their centralized bar area. The wait staff was nice, yet very busy. The bartender was doubling as our waiter even though we were against the back wall. I asked for his recommendation as I didn't want anything too heavy. He suggested the Chile Goat Salad with blackened salmon. It was a decent portion; yet it could have been a little bigger. The salmon was cooked well and a good size. It was a nice meal.

Great food and services but it's over priced unfortunately. I got a wild mushroom papadelle with blacken chicken. They do a 20% service charge for all staff. My bill was $35 for 1 entree. Maybe it's just me but for 1 pasta dish is a little pricey for me. And 16th street is still under construction for the 3 year I feel like so get here was difficult as well The place was very clean and I would come back in my friends wanted to go. I would recommend to go here.

Really solid option in the area if you're wanting more than fast food. The wings were delicious, cooked to perfection and the sauce was just as good. The chicken burger was good except the spicy aioli wasn't very spicy but other than that overall good experience. Great selection of beers and the service was really good.

Excellent local bar/restaurant spot. They have it all -- lunch, happy hour, live bands at night. The food is pretty dang good and bartenders/servers are always awesome, And for once they actually TELL customers about added gratuity! So many spots are so sneaky about it & try to capitalize on greed. Appaloosa does NOT! Good on you all! Their Caesar salad dressing g is excellent! Yes, it comes with a bit of anchovy and it's perfect. This dressing has anchovies as a main ingredient, it surprises me how many people aren't aware of that fact. Another fun fact - Caesar salad was not created where you might think. It was invented in Tijuana, Mexico. But, the chef was Italian so there ya go. They have a nice carpaccio dish too. Oh and a super yum Cooperstown Cabernet barrel finished Rye bourbon whiskey that is to die for. Recommend allll the way!

Wife and I had lunch here. Saturday around 1:00. The 16th Street Mall construction was a PIA but whatever. Wasn't very busy so we sat at the bar and ordered an amber beer for me and a saison for the wife. Bartender, Terry, was prompt, friendly and professional. Not a lot of chit-chat. Just business. The beers were great! Must have been 25 craft beer options. No big brands. The "vibe" is low key. Old bar from the 1880's which was gorgeous I ordered the Bison Reuben and wife ordered the Chicken Avocado Burger. It came out very quickly which made me wonder...."Hmmm. Are they premade in the back?" No. Both were fresh made and DELICIOUS! The pastrami on the Reuben was absolutely amazing! The sauce was perfect and the cheese was gooey and creamy. The fried avocado on the chicken sandwich was the bomb! The dinner menu looks amazing and we may have to go back to try it out. Kudos to Appaloosa! Give it a go!

If you're game, there's game. Flat top elk burger, savory and slightly sweet. Bisons in all fashions, burgered, filleted and... And, bone marrow in a splayed femur. Take an 81 mg aspirin with every spoon, and spare your coronaries. The marrow? Harrowed. But I'd pass, again, given the cost per serving. A little too precious. Excellent waitstaff that eve; she led us well, to great dishes, for five, and sat us comfortably in a padded window side booth.

This is the second time I've been here and the second time I have absolutely loved my food. Tonight I got the vegetable tian with a side of blackened salmon and sweet potato fries. Ho-ly moly this is the best meal I've had out in a long time! Every bite was a dream and now any time I'm craving grilled vegetables, a perfectly cooked piece of salmon, and drool worthy sweet potato fries, I will be driving down here to get them. My server was very nice, speedy, and was efficient! This place always has great live music and a cozy feel. 10/10 recommend.

This was a pleasant discovery. We stumbled upon this gem the happy hour menu was awesome! The lamb chop was so good and such an awesome deal that we ordered more! We also got 2 chops on our order instead of 2 as stated on the menu. Will definitely go here for happy hour next time we are in Denver!

We were looking for a late night spot and came across Appaloosa. At the door the security guard and his friend recommended the Bison bone marrow and the carpaccio and let me tell you! They did not miss! The food was amazing! Both of his recommendations were delicious and we also tried the bison chili which was greet! Safe to say I will be eating here every time I'm in Denver! Our server was great! A good selection of beer and live music! We loved this place!

I was genuinely so impressed by this place! We stopped in kind of on a desperate whim if I'm being completely honest and I'm so glad we did. We got in to Denver late at night and needed a late night bite to eat. My partner showed me pictures of the restaurant and for some reason I didn't love the look of it, so I was iffy, but we decided to stop in anyways. No reservation, nothing. When we walked in I was immediately happy we followed our guts(literally). The restaurant is dark and moody, a nice spot for a date or cool night out with friends. There was an AMAZING jazz band playing, setting the mood for an incredible meal. We ordered the buffalo wings(hard to mess up), beef carpaccio, Denver dip (French dip), Mac and cheese and Caesar salad. No complaints. The portions were portioning!! lol no skimpy plates at this place. The kitchen serves until 12:30 EVERY NIGHT! I was so surprised by the quality of the food because I tend to find that the later a kitchen stays open the quality of the food tends to go down, but this was not one of those places. Honorable mention for our server Mike. He was awesome and attentive, thank you Mike. We'll be back next time we're in Denver.

Got recommended to come here and I see why. Had quick amazing service! Everyone on staff was very friendly! Food was awesome steak cooked to perfection! Drinks were pretty great too! Killer spot to grab some lunch! Place was pretty chill but seems to get very busy on nights as they have live events every night! Just a warning if you don't like mandatory gratuity they do it. 20% charged to your bill automatically then server will say feel free to tip me as well, only downside id say, as being down town I get it but didn't happen other spots I went to! That's my only slight complaint or warning

I went there after arriving in Denver late at night around 11:30 pm. Uber driver recommended it. The security guard (aka ID Checker) was vey nice and checked on me while I was inside and gave me a rundown of the bands that perform this week. My server was nice and the food came out relatively in about 10 mins which was ideal bc I was tired. I ordered the Bison burger which the server said is their staple. It was juicy and flavorful. I wanted it medium and it came out slightly over cooked but it was midnight and it was still good. They had a live band which I didn't watch but sounded good. The Nuggets had just beat the Lakers and this place was busy for a Monday night. Good vibe I would come back.

The service was top notch. It was a busy night but my waiter did a great job. I had the chicken sandwich. It was solid and the fries were good as well. They have tons of happy hour specials, so I indulged in a local beer and it was delicious. Would return.

$50 for 2 hamburgers. Undisclosed service charge of 20% and the server requests a tip too!

We went here on a Saturday night and the atmosphere was amazing. It very much felt like a pub and the live music was great. Our drinks were poured strong and our food came out quick. The limoncello drops are not for people that don't like a strong cocktail!! The Reuben was to die for with the apple sauerkraut and thousand Island dressing. The Green Chile bison burger was fabulous, and the chicken sandwich with tempura avocado was good but not as flavorful as the other dishes - still worth an order, though. Definitely a place to come back to when visiting downtown Denver.

Great service here! I was a little concerned by the menu, pricey, hipster gourmet burgers are a quick path to a bad review from me. Much to my surprise and delight, the burgers were outstanding (though I asked for medium rare and got a very well done burger, as did my girlfriend)... but a bit greasy. They toasted the buns and threw in butter to boot. Bleh! But my green chile bison burger was delightfully spicy without being a case of heartburn, the four cheese macaroni was pretty decent (was nice to taste the smoked cheese in there), and the bison chili Colorado was a winner. Total bill was extremely reasonable even after my girlfriend had a couple of drinks AND them adding a 20% service charge (essentially a mandatory tip). Nice to be surprised like this. Appaloosa can get the fifth star by toning the grease levels on the burger down a bit, and making sure that if a customer asks for medium rare they actually get medium rare. J.Ja

We ate here last weekend and thought the food was really great. It was crowded but we were seated immediately and our food came out quickly. The service just could have been a little friendlier. They weren't rude by any means, just seemed maybe overwhelmed. We started with the fried avocados and they were fantastic. Then I had the lobster roll. It was good, but I've definitely had better. It was a ton of lobster though! My boyfriend had the bison chili and really liked it. Will definitely give this place another shot when we are back in town.

This area doesn't offer a lot of late night eats. We were staying nearby at the Brown Palace, where everything was closed, and we found Appaloosa. We were warmly welcomed by the host, who directed us to the left side of the restaurant if we wanted to talk, or the right side with live music if we wanted to party. Gotta love options! I ordered the green salad with seared ahi tuna, a small bison green chili Colorado, and a lemon drop martini. My husband ordered the green chili bison burger. We really enjoyed our food! Everything was fresh and tasty. Our server first brought my salad without the tuna, and it took us a while to get her attention to send it back. That took a long time, too. I didn't order a second drink because no one came back after that, and we waited for what seemed like an eternity to get our check. I believe the restaurant was closing, but every time we tried to wave down any server at all, they looked away. I'm glad this place was open and the food was delicious, but service just wasn't great.

Loved the Borracho Avocado! Lots of Vegetarian, Gluten Free and Vegan options! Large selection of beer including many local ones. Nice Happy Hour choices/prices. Friendly service at the bar with nice suggestions and the ability to make whatever you desire. Neighborhood bar feel.

Good sized happy hour menu with some creative and elevated bar food options. Good beer menu and other drinks too. Food was more like a three star but service was great, easy to get to off the 16th street mall and worth another shot so will give it a 4/5.

I finally got around to writing this review and even now I am dreaming of coming back here! I made a dinner reservation for 9pm on a Monday with my partner as we heard they have live music at night. This was easily one of our favorite dinner spots during our visit to Denver. Many of their dishes seemed interesting and so we got a few to try out. Drinks are not pictured as I got so excited I had forgotten. Bison Bone Marrow 5/5 - this was absolutely delicious and I ended up ordering it twice! The tomatoes were soft and sweet and nicely roasted but the star here really is the bone marrow. I could've easily eaten a bowl of it. I wish the bread had been softer and warmer but I think that type of bread is usually served crunchier so I still enjoyed it. Flat Top Elk Burger 5/5 - this was only my second time having elk and it was delicious. I don't know what the standard for it is but I think this place does it exceptionally well. The jam they smeared on it was exciting too and gave the meat a nice sweetness to the meat! Wild Mushroom Pappardelle 5/5 - I really enjoy mushroom pastas and this was an easy 5/5 rating for me. I think the choice of pasta noodles were smart as well and made the dish look very pretty. If I could come back, this would be something else I'd order again on top of the bone marrow. Not pictured but their drinks were delicious and shoutout to my server (I wish I got her name) who was very kind and patient as my partner and I had so many questions about the menu. She was very energetic and had such positive energy I think it really just added to the exciting atmosphere of the restaurant. Aside from their food, the musicians we saw that night were amazing. I loved the funky jazz music they performed. If you're visiting Denver and looking for a casual dinner spot with great food and music, this is it!

Passing though Denver, and staying downtown, I chose to walk around 16th Street and look for a place to eat. Appaloosa Grill looked good from the outside, so I gave it shot. Somewhat cramped inside, but the service and food made up for the difference. I originally wanted to sit at a booth, but the maitre d said not booths were available, despite me looking around and seeing half a dozen empty booths. Oh well. They sat me at the bar where I found the bartender a joy to talk with. He was previously employed as a death metal singer, but was the absolute nicest bartender I've ever met. I ordered the Tempura Avocado Chicken Sandwich with a side of Green Chili and devoured them both. Swigged it back with a local brew they had on tap and considered it a good night out. This place is worth a shot!

What an amazing spot downtown to grab dinner or drinks any day of the week. They have live music EVERY NIGHT! You can't go wrong with any of the food here. Most dishes are meat focused but there are also several vegetarian options! The service is great as well. You can sit at the bar for full service or grab a table.

This place is a hidden gem on 16 Street Mall!!! They have live music every night of the week!!! We came in and got their warm goat cheese dip and it was delicious in every bite. I also got the French dip and it was so freaking good!!!!! We also got the bone marrow which you can do A SHOT OF BOURBON out of the bone once you're done!!! How fun is this?!?? They have a variety of local beers on tap and it just overall seems like everyone has the best time working there! I can't wait to come back for a date night and to listen to some live music!

Overall, this evening we had an average experience at this bar down on 16th Street. Our host was friendly, our server was politefully awkward, and the beers we tried just weren't our favorite. Our plan was just to stop in grab a couple drinks and make our way down the street to try something else new while traveling through on vacation. When we told our server our plans he appeared frustrated we'd come in to check the place out at all. The bar was nice as a whole, so try it out if you'd like, but I wouldn't come in expecting an experience comparable to the total on your check.

I enjoyed this place. Service was solid and attentive. All the food was very tasty and enjoyable. I ate the green chili buffalo burger and really enjoyed it. My buddy could not quit bragging about his salad and bison fillet, "very good." The music was blues and fun. I was tired, so no pics, and small sentences

I liked the vibe of this place! Loved all of the booth seating and the view of 16th Street! Great spot for people watching lol and all of the staff was very welcoming and helpful! BAKED GOAT CHEESE: I wouldn't normally get this, but my bf got it so I had some, and it was actually really good! I'd recommend if you're considering getting it! GREEN CHILE BISON BURGER: It was a good burger, but you couldn't really taste the green chile, so it was disappointing in that regard. But definitely a good regular burger. DENVER DIP: Honestly never had a French dip sandwich before, so idk how it compares, but I thought it was alright. I like mushrooms, but I don't think it worked here. Didn't taste the green chiles either. TRUFFLE FRIES: Some of the best truffle fries I've ever had! Honestly, my favorite thing I ate here! A must get!

We came here on a whim as a late night dining option. There was live music, which isn't my favorite thing, but it wasn't so loud that you couldn't hear your party speak. My boyfriend ordered the rueben and I had the Buffalo wings. The Rueben was really unique and had an apple kraut on top. I don't like Ruebens, and even I enjoyed trying this. The Buffalo wings were delicious. Perfectly spicy and cooled with bleu cheese. I had a spicy margarita that I probably wouldn't recommend. It was mostly tasteless. The service was not great. Everyone was friendly, but it took forever to get anyone to come over to our table.

GREAT BISON STEAK... Great Service .. Nice Ambiance.... Live Music... Nice Beer Selection

Great food but service is really off. Green chile bison burgers and reuben are terrific. salads are solid if a bit underdressed. Both times we went, the servers pushed HARD to upsell us on items. It's great that the staff pool tips with the back of the house (it's only fair, and very common where we live). However, our server tonight misleadingly told us that the 20% service fee "goes to the restaurant" and we needed to add extra gratuity if we wanted to tip her (WTF). I'm positive that statement is not true. If it were, we'd be talking wage theft, not tip pooling. The owners really need to stop their staff from lying to customers. Maybe tip pooling is unusual in Denver, but as a customer and onetime service worker who is quite familiar with the practice, I can say that pooling is exactly what I'm hoping will happen when I tip or pay a service fee. And I can't imagine adding a cent more when the most salient part of the service is getting the hard sell on a steak or being cajoled to buy a dessert 3 or 4 additional times after I say I'm not interested.

Made a reservation for 5:30 pm for two people, paid the $10, gave it to the band we would never see and asked for a quiet booth-like setting. The uncaring hostess clearly didn't get the memo and tried to seat us at the crappiest table in the joint, out in the open in front of the kitchen door. When asked for something else she suddenly became even more uncaring which I wasn't sure was possible. She sat us at a wobbly high top jammed into the corner where there wasn't even enough room to sit and went back to her podium to care even less. We literally could not sit at the table she gave us so we had to move and just picked an open table. So not a great first impression. Our waiter helped. He was super attentive and fast. Ordered drinks and carpacciio which both came out fast. Carpacciio was good but the 4 little pieces of bread served with it exploded into crumbs upon any impact. Entree was fish and chips and the Denver dip. Waiter kept the drinks coming. Fish and chips were good. Denver dip had a very bad meat to bread ratio that didn't hold up to dipping. Meat in the dip bowl, soggy untoasted bread in the mouth. Now this is a place that has a reputation of having one of the best French dips in town - I have exactly no idea what people are talking about based upon my experience. Great French fries. This seems like a common theme here. Good fries and meh everything else. Great service got them 2 stars instead of one.

Never had an Elk Burger before so when I saw it on their menu (posted on the door) I felt this needs to be one of my Colorado experiences! The place is very casual and not too big and it's not fancy. It's one of those eateries where you come to eat more than enjoying the ambience. Menu is accessible by QR code and service was fast. They do put a 20% service charge on the bill, just fyi. Alas the burger turned out to be very disappointing. It's not the elk meat that's bad; it's the way it was prepared. Restaurant burgers are tastier thank most homemade burgers because they can char the outside a bit more to make the flavor come out. This burger's meat was like microwave cooked, the arugula was wilted, and the buns were cold. The sweet potato fries ended up being my dinner. Will have to look for my Colorado experience somewhere else.

I was so excited to try this place. It was so close to being great. Last time I was in Denver I was pregnant, so I was really looking forward to their cocktails. We spent something like $100 on Ubers so we could drink and not worry about driving on our one special night out. Imagine how disappointing it was to arrive and find out they didn't have a cocktail menu. Only a QR code. I refuse to pour over a complicated menu on a tiny digital device. That is not a relaxing good time. And I refuse to be the kind of asshole who brings out a smartphone at a restaurant. So they lost what was going to be a lot of our business. The food was great. I'm sure the cocktails would have been too. But next time I'm in Denver I will call ahead to make sure the place I'm looking to go will actually give me a menu.

My wife and I were in a different part of the city and found this on Yelp. My wife loves lobster rolls and since this place had it .. she enjoyed it plenty of lobster (warm in butter so if you a cold in mayo lover not here). I had the skirt steak done perfectly with beans slaw and small soft tortillas. Some hot peppers wow it really hit the spot. If you looking for white tablecloths this is not that place. If you are looking for a lively crowd good food and friendly service this is the place.

Overall, I felt the service was rude as if they were annoyed that someone was there. The QR code coaster wasn't working, and when asked for a menu, I received two short, rude comments from the bartender and the host. Unfortunately, I was in a rush to leave as my ride was waiting and now noticed they overcharged me by $12. The food was OK, but $8 to add on a small portion chicken to a salad?

Ordered a 14oz bison ribeye steak ... Garlic mashed taters ... Luv the vibe... Live band ... Pretty attentive service. Otherwise, it ran $76 including the automatic 20% tip... That gets split among all staff. I added $2 to make it about a 23-24%... I'm not counting pennies as I was happy with all aspects of service & 5he final results. So why just 4 stars? Well, it's not cheap... I could have had a Diamond Jim Brady bone cut Prime grade Prime Rib at Lawry's for similar or less which included a nice salad + 2 sides, bread & a nicer global experience. On that note... I'm almost inclined to drop my rating to 3 stars on the critical point of value? Three is not bad ... It's "fair minded" compared to superior all around experiences elsewhere... So 3 it is.

By randomly choosing this dinner date after a convention day. Big shout out to "Georgia"

Went to eat at the bar with friends before a show around the corner at paramount theatre. Wings were good. We ordered truffle fries but they were nothing special. Didn't know where the truffle was. Tasted more like plain fries and they weren't hot. The baked goat cheese dip, small size from the happy hour menu, was pretty good. I really enjoyed the wagyu beef carpaccio. Nice combination of oil, flavors and cheese on top. I'd say bar service was average, not too attentive. The food did come out really fast though which was nice. I'd say for what I expected the menu was wider and more unique than I thought it would be. I'd probably go back again before a show.

Best Bison Chili I have ever had! This is a cup size and was plenty of food to start with. Really cool place - sat at the bar. Staff was friendly and provide good recommendations.

Really good food and cool ambience. Local sourced food. Was downtown for a conference and went with our group for dinner. Everyone really enjoyed it. Low key, good service, good food and drinks.

Oh the friendliness on an Easter Day. Thank you for being open. This place is known for its wild game servings. So I acquiesced and asked Amber for her suggestions. So it was the goat-cheese chicken. I missed that on the menu with all the steakie choices. So glad I ordered this hearty meal. It is freshly prepared. Indulge in a gelato afterwards before you take your food-coma induced nap.

Great place on the 16th street mall to grab a drink and a steak while enjoying some live music. Just be warned it can get pretty loud while dining during a show if you're trying to maintain a conversation.

Excellent highly recommend great food and service. If in Denver give them a try you won't be sorry.

Came here for a quick bite late last night 1/18. My hubby and I just flew in to Denver, and needed a drink! We decided to try this spit out, and I'm so glad we did. There was a live band playing really good music, and the vibe was just what we needed. My hubby ordered the new stout, and I ordered the limoncello drop. We also ordered the bison burgers. One word...DELICIOUS!! Our waiter suggested the goat cheese cheesecake for dessert. I was hesitant, but maaaaaan I'm glad I tried it! So delicious! Overall a great experience!

Food was mediocre. Our waiter was nice but got our order wrong. Maybe because he couldn't hear us over the obnoxiously loud music or he didn't write anything down. Who knows. The 20% service fee should be verbally disclosed before you order. That amount is ridiculous. Won't be back.

Wow, wow, wow. Friday night my group drove up to Denver & Estes park. It's Monday and I've finally found a place worthy of a review. When you come here you aren't looking at a long wait (we were seated immediately without a reservation) And your server will give you a brief rundown of the spot including how it's a locally owned restaurant in a city where they're becoming rarer and rarer. We had amazing Service from Georgia she was checking on us often to make sure everything was great. But now for the real deal. I ordered the Bison Ribeye Medium rare topped with garlic butter & a side of truffle fries. I've never had a steak that tasted so much like home before. The whole thing melted away in my mouth, there was not even fat or sinew left on my plate. I would recommend scarfing your fries first because eating them after you finish your steak will leave you a little sad you didn't order a second steak! The atmosphere was clean & neat with some fun rock playing in the background! Definitely will be making another round next time I'm in Denver!! If I can edit my post later I will add photos (I took them on Lapse so they need to "develop")

Came out for hubby's seminar-this was the first place we visit to eat- had lots of delicious food to choice from- I had the tempura chicken sandwich with sweet potatoes fries and hubby had the fish and chips- The sandwich was yummy- chicken was perfect not dry like some Places you would go to - sweet potato fries were crisp Fish and chips were tasty and meaty- their sauces were home Made- loved the flavor of their ketchup and the ranch dressing was amazballs!! I highly recommend this place -plus the great service we got from our waiter

On June 30, 2022 around 7:32 pm (one check-in); my brother, dad, and I had dinner in the Appaloosa Grill. We were hanging out in the heart of the 16th Street Mall sipping beer in Henry's Tavern across the street when the Yelp app led us here for dinner. It was the pictures of the lobster rolls that were influential in the decision. However, we would order other items. The Appaloosa Grill is a bar and restaurant that benefits from a fantastic location at the crossroads of the 16th Street Mall and Welton Street that is in the shadows of the Colorado Convention Center, Daniel & Fishers Tower, Denver Pavilions, and the heart of Downtown. So, it is no surprise that when we walked in there was a thirty minute wait. Because it is in the heart of Downtown that was no problem. We waited it out across the street in The Outdoor Space.  When we walked in, the host led us into the room on the right. This was a dimly lit room that some would say is "divy." It was so dim that I would say that if your on a date that it can be intimate. That is if the band is off and the noise level is low. The room was just dim enough that there was little effort reading the menu. Looking at the menu, I contemplated ordering the fish & chips. Upon some pre-ordering research, I saw that they only featured two patties. So, I ordered the steak and fries ($26. Might be $28 now). The frites were garlic parmesan french fries. With it, I ordered a Coke instead of an adult beverage from the bar in the adjacent room that is far brighter with the sunlight that Welton Street brings in. Perhaps if it was later in the night and the band was playing or we returned from a Colorado Rockies game, I would order one. The steak and frites was pretty good. This was large chunks of beef flank steak over garlic parmesan french fries and topped with chopped parsley. From our dining adventure here, there is another word to describe the business. That is "historic." In similar style to many of the buildings along the 16th Street Mall, this one seems to proceed black and white TV. The business itself in this historic building dates back to April 2001. This is when Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper opened up this establishment. His ownership lasted a couple of years. In July 2005, it started the transition to employee ownership when two employees slash Oakhurst Band Members took it over. Later on they would sell interest to numerous employees making Appaloosa Grill an employee owned business.    Throughout the years, the Appaloosa Grill would also be known as "The Horse." Speaking of horses, they have a jackassery policy. And to tell you the truth, kind of a sketchy room. At the end of the meal, our friendly and hard working Waitress who deserved a great tip informed us that there is a mandatory 20% service charge and to feel free to tip her. What?! A hard working Waitress deserves the same reward as a rude lazy Waitress (for the record, I did not witness that here)? And a hard working patron is supposed to tip on top of tipping? This is a poor policy that should not be brought to the patron's attention after the meal. Unlike the flavorful steak and frites this sketchy policy left a sourful taste. Unfortunately this was our last impression of the Appaloosa Grill.