Brazen Neighborhood Eatery

We dined here in late December right when they opened for dinner. The ambiance was pretty quiet and mellow with a cozy feel. They had the fire pit lit on the patio which was charming but a bit too cold to enjoy. The menu is for sharing so we started off with the beet salad which we all loved. It was dressed perfectly and the beets were cooked just right. The lamb ragu was very tasty with the fresh herbs but a bit heavy on the salt. The meatballs were packed with interesting things (I think pinenuts was one of them) and came in a small skillet with creamy polenta. They definitely satisfied but I think there needed to be a bit more tomato sauce with it. The meatballs don't need to be outshined, just enhanced a bit with extra sauce. The house made ricotta gnocchi was very hearty and satisfying. It had a burst of flavors with it including the oyster mushrooms which we thought went very well with the dish. The panna cotta was very tasty with it's berry sauce on top. The patio was festively lit and the dining room was warm and cozy. Service was swift and efficient.

Trendy, intimate, and innovative, Brazen is the sort of place you go to celebrate a special occasion and leave completely satisfied. I’ve never had bad food here, and the cocktail menu is simply sublime. Make sure to try a mix of small and large plates - the charcuterie is fantastic. The rotating menu makes it hard to know what will be on deck when you come in, but I’ve always gotten some great recommendations from the servers, and I’ve never been disappointed. Make sure to save room for dessert - the s’mores are a novelty, but super delicious and unlike anything you’ll get anywhere else. Great patio seating in the summer, too - just make sure you’re not in a hurry when you come because they don’t take reservations!

Superb food quality, presentation, and service! This is one of Denver's top-tier eateries. The menu changes seasonally. Small plates for sharing. Perfect for a date night!

In all truthfulness, we only stopped in for drinks. But the restaurant was intimate and modern. The patio was large and nice as well. The bartender was very friendly and made very good drinks. While we didn’t eat, the menu looked like it had a good mix of eclectic meals/appetizers. All in all, a great experience.

A little pricey but a really great place to eat. The food was so great and honestly, well worth the cost. The best dishes we ordered were the chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, and chilaquile. Certainly worth the trip!

I came in because the food looked great on the menu. The food was fantastic, we had the poke, beet salad, Caesar salad and the salmon entree. The service was beyond underwhelming. I understand that the restaurant was busy and apparently there was some sort of computer problem, so I could excuse the 10 minutes it took before I had to ask for water and then finally get served. The bartender did bring shots of tequila to my date for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, our server rarely came back to check on us, and forgot to fire our entree. The food was great but the experience itself was one that I do not care to repeat.

I had tried the sliders with pulled pork and coleslaw. Very crisp and tenderizing. Next I had the 6oz steak and fries. They were seasoned with Thyme . The honey mustard sauce they provided was very delicious. I had then tried the blueberry lemonade drink. Very very luscious on the tongue. I had then tried what is know as a creme soda shot the bartender had made. Could not even taste the liquor but could tell it had just the right amount of flavor of both. The peach crisp ice cream was so flavorful: Really did hit the spot would definitely recommend this place for a good night at out after a long day of work to unwind and relax. The service for phenomenal paid attention to my needs and refilled my drinks. Even a wonderful date night would be fantastic for a young couple to unwind and chill with great food wonderful drinks and amazing customer service. 5 stars all around

My god the portions have changed in the last year at this place. Last time I got the chilaquiles was in January and I was left so ill that I have not eaten at Brazen for about 10 months. Literally the most sick I have been after eating food out in 2017. We really like the idea of a natural higher-quality food restaurant so I didn't leave a bad review or say anything at the time. Now I get about 10 chips (and what seems to be raw white egg on the top) on something that probably is not edible because you cannot eat raw eggs. What would Chef Gordon Ramsay say? Looks like dog food. Interesting way to spend $13