A lot of cities have tried and failed to emulate the top-notch quality that Denver’s steakhouses have to offer. While the Mile High City has transformed a lot from its Wild West origins, one thing has remained constant here — the ritual of making a good steak. For any occasion — be it a date night or a business dinner — the city of Denver is bound to have a steakhouse that fits the bill. This is because of the wide variety of steakhouses here, ranging from laidback restaurants to gourmet dining options. All of them are worth a visit whenever you’re in the city, so feel free to drop by any of these top steakhouses in downtown Denver, Colorado.
1. Guard and Grace
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#1 Steakhouse in Denver for 8 consecutive years doesn’t happen by accident. : @starchefs Honors: @denverwestword
Posted by Guard and Grace on Thursday, April 28, 2022
Guard & Grace is a steakhouse in the downtown area of Denver, Colorado. There are different steaks to choose from, namely prime, wagyu and grass-fed. Make sure to check out the signature hand-cut steaks as well. While the place is known for its meats, customers have suggested and recommended other dishes such as the crispy Brussel sprouts and the truffled gnocchi.
Special occasions are meant to be celebrated here, with the food having consistently great reviews and the wine list providing great options to pair with your entrees. The service is also top-notch.
Guard and Grace
Address: 1801 California St, Denver, CO 80202, United States
Website: Guard and Grace
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 11am - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 4pm - 10pm; Sun - Mon: 4pm - 9:30pm
2. Kevin Taylor's at the Opera House
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We will be open for a la carte dining August 28 and 29, as well as September 4 and 5. For reservations, please call...
Posted by Kevin Taylor's at the Opera House on Monday, August 24, 2015
Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House offers a superb dining experience. You can enjoy a meal here right before an opera performance by Opera Colorado. While the staff is ready to attend to your every need, the food is the highlight here. Make sure to get yourself the Colorado steak tartare. Other entrees you can savour include grilled beef tenderloin and lamb.
A classy, spacious and comfortable place makes it easy to hold a conversation. To make sure you do not miss the main stage, servers are careful to get you in and out with time to spare.
Kevin Taylor's at the Opera House
Address: 1345 Champa St, Denver, CO 80202, United States
Website: Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm (closed on Sat & Sun)
3. Elway's Downtown
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Elway’s has many branches across the city, but its downtown restaurant puts you close to everything Denver has to offer. Before you go exploring, drop by this excellent steakhouse. Here, everyone loves the creamed corn and caesar salad. Anniversaries, birthdays and special occasions are more than enough reason to dine here, as it has an ambience that will suit couples, a family or even a group of friends.
The best part is the delicious food, cooked perfectly and bound to exceed any expectations you have when you walk in. Stand-out items from the menu are the hand-cut USDA prime steaks that will melt like butter in your mouth. Meals are available from breakfast to dinner.
Elway's Downtown
Address: 1881 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202, United States
Website: Elway’s Downtown
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 7am - 8:45pm; Fri - Sat: 7am - 9:45pm
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4. The Capital Grille
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
We’d say this is cooked perfectly, would you agree?
Posted by The Capital Grille on Thursday, January 14, 2021
The Capital Grille is ready to take good care of anyone looking for a good steak. Start your meal with the lobster bisque, a dish the restaurant is widely known for and is sure to not disappoint. For your main dish, you can indulge in quality steaks dry-aged between 18 and 24 days.
Top off your meals with great cocktails or a choice wine from the restaurant’s wide selection. There are also plenty of desserts to die for to cleanse your palate.
The Capital Grille
Address: 1450 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202, United States
Website: The Capital Grille
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 10pm; Sat: 4pm - 10pm; Sun: 4pm - 9pm
5. Quality Italian
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Posted by Quality Italian Denver on Friday, November 20, 2020
This Italian restaurant is located in the Cherry Creek area. The flawlessly executed dishes on this uniquely designed menu are worth every bite. These include different types of bistecca or steak, from classic filet mignon to prime tomahawk. Other top recommendations are the lobster pasta and chicken parm. You can also hold private events here to ensure a classy ambiance and great food.
Quality Italian
Address: 241 Columbine St, Denver, CO 80206, United States
Website: Quality Italian
Opening hours: Sun - Wed: 3pm - 9pm; Thu - Mon: 3pm - 10pm
6. EDGE Restaurant & Bar
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At EDGE, our chefs take their meat very seriously. Showcasing one of our many cuts from our custom-built dry-aged meat...
Posted by EDGE Restaurant & Bar on Tuesday, May 31, 2022
EDGE Restaurant & Bar offers an elegant yet relaxed space where you can dress up with friends. Loyal customers have sworn by the sticky toffee pudding and truffle mac-n-cheese. As for mains, you can choose from a variety of USDA prime steaks and day-aged steaks in different sizes. You can even choose a steak topper to accompany your meat, from lobster to beer battered onion rings.
EDGE Restaurant & Bar
Address: 1111 14th St, Denver, CO 80202, United States
Website: EDGE Restaurant & Bar
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 7am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 7am - 10:30pm
7. Denver ChopHouse
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The meals at Denver ChopHouse will not let your appetite down, so come famished. You can start with the spinach and artichoke dip or with the crispy calamari. After, you can enjoy any of the signature steaks with your choice of side, from vegetables to potatoes. There are also seafood options for those who’d like some variety.
For a well-rounded meal, finish off with a dessert and a drink from the cocktail menu.
Denver ChopHouse
Address: 1735 19th Street Suite 100 Denver, CO 80202
Website: Denver ChopHouse
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm
8. Ocean Prime
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Friday nights call for enjoying our Lamb Lollipops at the #OPLounge #OceanPrime
Posted by Ocean Prime on Friday, June 24, 2022
If you are a surf and turf person, Ocean Prime is definitely a restaurant to visit. The seafood dishes are ensured to be fresh and made with naturally harvested fish. You can enjoy lobster tails or whole lobsters, along with a shellfish tower. Meanwhile, the prime steaks are broiled to perfection. Steak options include filet mignon, New York strip and ribeye.
Cap off your meal with the chocolate cake or a dessert cocktail.
Ocean Prime
Address: 1465 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202, United States
Website: Ocean Prime
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 4pm - 10pm; Sun: 4pm - 9pm
Enjoy the tastiest steaks in Mile High City
A good steak is hard to come by. However, these steakhouses in Denver assure you not only quality meat but also great ambiance, perfect beverages and a variety of steaks to choose from. Don’t forget to drop by one of them if you’re craving a hearty meal.
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