Stoic & Genuine

"This Union Station stunner is an oceanic oasis at the edge of the Rockies, right down to the wraparound octopus mural. Led by Jennifer Jasinski, the kitchen runs on a parallel track: classic coastal comforts such as lobster rolls, shrimp po'boys, and fish and chips on the one hand, refined seasonal dishes like scallop bruschetta and octopus “mortadella” in candied lemon vinaigrette on the other." - Ruth Tobias, Eater Staff

"Clam chowder is all about balance: neither too thin nor too thick, with just the right amount of sweetness from the shellfish and salt from the pork. The crew at Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch’s Union Station seafood spot knows how it’s done — and the same goes for a side of cast-iron cornbread." - Rebecca Treon, Gigi Sukin, Ruth Tobias

"A multiple award winner at the Denver Burger Battle, the cheeseburger at Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch’s Union Station seafood restaurant is a double-stacked classic built as follows: bun, beef, cheese, beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, bun." - Camila Navarrette, Josie Sexton, Paul Albani-Burgio, Ruth Tobias

"A multiple award winner at the Denver Burger Battle, the cheeseburger at Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch’s Union Station seafood restaurant is a double-stacked classic built as follows: bun, beef, cheese, beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, bun." - Camila Navarrette, Josie Sexton, Paul Albani-Burgio, Ruth Tobias

"Located inside Union Station, chef Jennifer Jasinski’s restaurant cooks up a seafood happy-hour with a modern twist. Alongside $2 oysters, flown in fresh from both coasts, guests can dig into inventive small plates like octopus mortadella and mussels cooked in a chorizo-beer broth. Diners can pair their small plates with a glass of one of the $4 house wines or a $3 Utica Club beer. Happy hour is served Sunday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m." - Nisa Sedaghat