Guard and Grace
Steak house · Central Business District
1801 California St, Denver, CO 80202
Highlights
Modern steakhouse serving chops, raw bar, & fine wines
Modern steakhouse serving chops, raw bar, & fine wines
"Swanky and splashy in all the right places, Troy Guard’s downtown destination lures corporate high-rollers and happy couples in equal measure for celebrations centered on sterling seafood towers and the full panoply of cuts — prime ribeyes, grass-fed filets, wagyu tomahawks. But the chef-driven menu has plenty more to offer: Among its greatest hits are the oak-fired carrots with herbed yogurt, carrot-top salad, and pistachio crumble; the grilled octopus with chorizo, romesco, and white bean-celery salad in sherry vinaigrette; and the triple chocolate-chip cookies." - Ruth Tobias
"Dinner at Troy Guard’s swish downtown steakhouse is the stuff of celebration year-round, but on Christmas Eve it’ll be ultra-spectacular, with surprise specials to round out the regular roster of seafood towers, charcuterie samplers, tomahawk chops, and so on. What’s more, Guard and Grace is offering takeout feasts for those who prefer to leave cooking for a crowd to the professionals: Priced between $395 and $499 to serve six, they’re built around a choice of prime rib, beef tenderloin, or soy- and miso-glazed black cod accompanied by numerous sides (oak-grilled carrots with chervil-cashew emulsion and truffled mac-and-cheese, for example) as well as a Yule log for dessert; cocktail kits and select bottles of wine are sold separately." - Eater Staff
"Renowned Denver chef Troy Guard’s modern take on the steakhouse has made Guard & Grace one of Denver’s most upscale eateries. Located at 18th and California, it’s the ideal place to enjoy dinner and drinks before or after a performance at the DCPA. With a sleek curved bar, floor to ceiling picture windows, and an expansive wall of wine, it’s the epitome of understated elegance. Slip into one of G&G’s blue velvet banquettes and order up a Manhattan: their take features Angel’s Envy Bourbon Finished in Port Barrels, sweet vermouth, a dash of herbal Italian liqueur, and walnut bitters poured over an oversized ice cube. A strong bourbon drink demands a meal that can hold its own – try the braised Colorado lamb or a filet mignon topped in decadent crab Oscar." - Vox Creative
"Guard and Grace occupies an enviable location at the base of the 56-floor Brookfield Building in downtown Denver. Expectations at this restaurant in one of the city's tallest skyscrapers are deservedly high, as this ultra-sleek space delivers day and night. The vast space is stunning, with an oak fire roaring in the open kitchen, a floor-to ceiling wine room and a sophisticated blend of modernity and rusticity. Steaks are the obvious draw but a full seafood bar is a close second. Artichoke and spinach dip is a rich and flavorful starter before tucking in to filet mignon with lime smashed potatoes and chili butter. Chocolate Luxardo cherry cheesecake sided by a scoop of honey Bourbon ice cream is nothing short of indulgent." - Michelin Inspector
"Chops are tops at Troy Guard’s downtown haunt for high rollers, but there’s much more to explore on a menu where longtime signatures include the oak-fired carrots, grilled octopus, and triple–chocolate chip cookies. The glassed-in wine cellar at the entrance welcomes enophiles to the evening ahead." - Eater Staff
