Steakhouse in Denver

3503 E. Colfax Ave., Denver Capitol Hill/Uptown/City Park

303-322-0363

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With its iconic sign, sunken bar and mid-century aesthetic, Bastien's is a holdover from times past — and we wouldn't have it any other way. The family-run business dates back to the 1930s, but the current restaurant was constructed from scratch in 1958. That sign outside the Googie-style building touts the famed Bastien’s sugar steak, but there are many other preparations to choose from. And whether or not you splurge on a full steak dinner, nothing beats sipping Colfax dirty martinis delivered by friendly servers who've been working at this classic for years.

23 articles

Elway's Downtown

1881 Curtis St. Downtown Denver

303-312-3107

Steakhouse, Modern American, Recommended, Best Of, Sponsor

Although the second Elway's lacks the fun factor of the original in Cherry Creek, it's still a good bet for a business dinner -- especially if your group is large enough to fill the League of Evil-like private seating area. And despite its hoity-toity location (it's in the Ritz-Carlton), this Elway's also works for a casual, after-work meetup, particularly if you grab one of the comfy booths and start ordering drinks and app after app (and maybe a burger or two) off the extensive menu.

45 articles

The Fort Restaurant

19192 Highway 8 Morrison

303-697-4771

American, Steakhouse, Recommended, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu, Slideshow

The Fort is a theme restaurant. Sure, it's been called better things (a museum of culinary history, a gastronomic time capsule) and worse things (the fabulous obsession of one of the New West's great hucksters), but it's still a theme restaurant — part Old West reliquary, part Planet Hollywood with cowboys. The servers all wear costumes, the walls are hung with artifacts of the trapper/trader/Indian-fighter culture of Olde Timey Colorado, and the menu is an intellectual exploration of the West's close-to-the-land culinary past. On top of all this, the place itself is, well, a fort, a brick-by-brick replica of Bent's Fort. That all said, the kitchen is not to be underestimated: The Fort handles a piece of meat (be it bison, elk or beef) very, very well, and the appetizer board boasts adventurous bites such as bison tongue, raw bison liver and delectable bone marrow.

36 articles

Lulu's Inn

33355 U.S. 36, Watkins Eastern Colorado

303-261-9672

Bars and Clubs, Steakhouse, Sponsor

1 article

Mickey's Top Sirloin

6950 Broadway North Denver

303-426-5881

Italian, Mexican, Steakhouse, Recommended, Best Of, Sponsor

In 2005 Mickey's replaced its decrepit, decades-old home with a shiny, family-friendly new building on the same lot. The atmosphere is still casual and diner-like, though, and the menu is basically unchanged — which guarantees that you'll get a whole lot of food for just a little bit of money. Most of the fare is solidly Italian and Mexican, especially at lunch; steaks star on the dinner menu. The meat might be choice grade, but the kitchen knows how to make the most of it.

4 articles

The Old Stone Church Restaurant

210 3rd St. Castle Rock

303-688-9000

American, Southwestern, Steakhouse, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu

Still looking like the beautiful place of worship it once was, the Old Stone Church continues to be a mecca for some kind of reverence or another, whether your particular religion be food or wine. The serene, elegant restaurant offers just the kind of joyous occasion that takes the edge off the stresses of the season. Sunday brunch is the obvious best choice for the Church, which counts stained-glass windows, cream-colored walls and white linens among its glorious offerings. Sadly, the original stained-glass window of the Last Supper that once hung in the now-decommissioned building was taken out by the Denver Archdiocese because it was deemed sacrilegious to leave it, but plenty of holy reminders remain, including the much-coveted table in the confessional, which makes for some fine romantic dining. But not on Sundays, when the place is filled with families and church-goers of another sort. They're all there to commune (at a good price) over such innovative goodies as the "soup of the moment," salads, decadent baked goods and more. It's also a great choice for a romantic dinner (try the duck) or appetizer-grazing at the bar.

4 articles

The Summit Steakhouse

2700 S. Havana St. Aurora

303-751-2112

Steakhouse, Bars and Clubs, Sponsor, Menu

For nearly four decades, the Summit Steakhouse in Aurora has catered to a meat-and-potatoes-loving crowd. In some ways, not a lot has changed over the years. Tablecloths and tea lights are still de rigueur. Red roses are given to female guests, and on many nights, a pianist tickles the ivories in the lounge. Entrees such as chicken cordon bleu and Cajun catfish arrive with soup or salad, and steaks that in other steakhouses would be served à la carte come with that soup or salad plus a choice of mashed, baked, twice-baked or au gratin potatoes. Even vegetables arrive the old-fashioned way — that is, drenched in butter. But change is afoot thanks to new owners, who took over in 2013. Let’s just hope that in the process of giving this old-school steakhouse a new vibe, some things remain the same, like the French onion soup, with roasted veal stock and sherry that mark it as one of the best in town.

3 articles

Sundance Steakhouse & Saloon

2716 E. Mulberry, Fort Collins Northern Colorado

970-484-1600

Steakhouse, Sponsor, Menu

1301 Santa Fe Tavern & Grill

1301 Santa Fe Dr. Central Denver

303-996-8970

American, Barbecue, Mexican, Steakhouse, Recommended, Menu

New owners have brought a new menu along with a new cleanliness regimen to the former dark, divey Hoffbrau, now renamed 1301 Santa Fe Bar & Grill. The rooftop smoking deck and wooden floor of the dining room got a good scrubbing, and the kitchen and interior underwent several much-needed repairs. The result is a comfortable neighborhood joint, with a dark bar for imbibing those happy-hour and late-night specials, and cozy tables where crowds can order off a menu that includes Mexican, Greek and American fare.

2 articles

801 Chophouse

3000 E. First Ave. East Denver

Steakhouse, Bar, Seafood

2 articles

A5 Steakhouse

1600 15th St., Denver LoDo/Ballpark/Commons Park

303-623-0534

Steakhouse, Best Of, Essentials

Denver was long thought of as a cowtown, and the steakhouse was central to the cuisine. While many old-school steakhouses are still slinging meat, A5, which opened in 2021, stands out as a modern, lively take on the classic concept. We love this spot for more than just the steaks (though those are excellent). You’re also here for seafood towers, beef tartare in the form of a katsu sandwich with quail egg, rack of lamb, Japanese milk bread rolls and more, not to mention the upbeat energy that makes it pretty tempting to order a second — or third — martini.

2 articles

The Boardroom Sports Bar & Steakhouse

51 W. Dry Creek Ct. Littleton

303-797-2100

Steakhouse, American, Menu

Boulder ChopHouse & Tavern

921 Walnut St. Boulder

303-443-1188

Steakhouse, Best Of

This offshoot of LoDo's Denver ChopHouse is the best place in Boulder to eat meat – if you dare. There's nothing innovative about the classic steakhouse menu; you'll just find red meat in all its variations (strip, sirloin, porterhouse, filet), seared to perfection. Throw in a wedge salad, a baked potato and a Manhattan, and you've got an iconic American meal.

1 article

Boulder Cork

3295 30th St. Boulder

303-443-9505

American, Seafood, Steakhouse

After forty-plus years, the Boulder Cork remains a Colorado favorite renowned for a menu filled with steak, seafood and pasta dishes, as well as an award-winning wine list and very attentive service. Much of the managing staff has been with the restaurant for more than two decades, and it shows with the quality of care that diners receive. Inside, the atmosphere is upscale Southwestern, an ideal setting for business dinners; outside, the patio offers gorgeous views of the foothills, making this a good place for a romantic evening or special-occasion meal.

1 article

The Broker Restaurant

821 17th St. Downtown Denver

303-292-5065

Steakhouse, Recommended, Menu

Travel back in time to gracious service, elegant surroundings and wine worth drinking. For more than three decades, the Broker has been one of Denver's most romantic spots at night, while classy enough for upscale business dining during the day. The food is old-fashioned in a very good way; try a true classic like beef Wellington, oysters Rockefeller, or Alaskan king crab legs.

5 articles

Buckhorn Exchange

1000 Osage St., Denver Golden Triangle/La Alma

303-534-9505

Steakhouse, Recommended, Best Of, Readers' Choice

The Buckhorn Exchange is a true old-timey spot. Before Henry “Shorty Scout” Zietz opened the Buckhorn in 1893, he rode with Buffalo Bill; in 1905, he fed President Teddy Roosevelt, then headed off with him to hunt big game. The menu is still loaded with big game — meat that also demands a pretty big price tag. If you’re on a nineteenth-century budget, head to the historic bar on the second floor, where you can snack on Rocky Mountain oysters, enjoy entertainment and gaze upon all the taxidermied specimens distantly related to what might arrive on your plate.

18 articles

The Capital Grille

1450 Larimer St. Downtown Denver

303-539-2500

Steakhouse, Seafood, Best Of, Menu, Readers' Choice

30 articles

Carne

2601 Larimer St., Denver Five Points/RiNo

Steakhouse

The sexy, 1970s-inspired dining room of Carne, which opened in July 2024, was designed to be comfortable for everyone — and so is the globally influenced steakhouse menu, offered at a variety of price points. While diners can go all out by ordering from the "baller moves" section of the menu (which offers caviar service and tomahawk steaks for well over $100), they can also opt for a very reasonably priced night out with Peruvian pollo asado or pork ribs marinated in Mexican achiote for well under $30.

Church and Union

1433 17th St. Downtown Denver

720-446-5366

Modern American, Steakhouse

The fourth outpost of Church and Union — and the first outside of Tennessee and the Carolinas — opened near Union Station in September 2024 after many delays and much anticipation. The spot isn't a carbon copy of its southeastern siblings: The space is chock-full of art, and the menu includes a long list of Denver-exclusive sides to pair with steaks. Diners who'd rather pass on red meat have plenty of other options, like Colorado trout with extra-crispy skin served with nutty brown butter, charred leaks and spinach gnudi.

Columbine Steak House & Lounge

300 Federal Blvd. West Denver

303-936-9110

Steakhouse, Recommended, Best Of, Essentials

An image of a steak and a martini glass tops the bright-yellow sign on Federal Boulevard where Columbine Steak House has been serving up cuts of beef, burgers and fries since 1961. And not much has changed since then at this no-frills joint. Guests opting to sit in the main dining room order at the counter, where you specify what cut you want and how you like it cooked before your steak is kissed by flames and served with a simple side salad, Texas toast and a baked potato. There’s also a lounge side with full service where you can settle in with a strong drink. Whatever you do, leave the coat and tie at home…and don’t forget to bring cash.

7 articles

Corrida

1023 Walnut St. Boulder

303-444-1333

Spanish, Steakhouse, Recommended, Slideshow

This Spanish-style eatery is known as much for its killer rooftop views of the Flatirons as its stellar food and drink. In 2021, the restaurant partnered with the Savory Institute’s Land to Market regenerative agriculture program, through which it sources sustainably raised beef for its steak-focused menu; that’s rounded out by a vast array of tapas and pintxos to keep nibblers happy. Outstanding gin tonics, an impressive wine list and a surprising selection of vermouth by the glass make this an ideal place to relax over sips and snacks, or go all out for a truly indulgent dining experience.

10 articles

Cowbobas

940 S. Federal Blvd. Southwest Denver

303-934-3301

Steakhouse, Vietnamese, Best Of, Menu

Cowbobas is an improbable combination of a cowboy steakhouse and Vietnamese boba tea shop. The entrees are mostly steaks (the most expensive is a 22-ounce porterhouse for $22), but don't miss the boba smoothie happy hour, when ordering a tapioca-spiked shake to go will set you back just a couple of dollars. Service is extremely friendly, if occasionally haphazard, but a meal here is always a welcome trip to the culinary melting pot.

7 articles

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

8100 E. Orchard Rd. Greenwood Village

303-796-0100

Steakhouse, Best Of

Del Frisco's exists for one reason and one reason only: to bring huge whacks of 100 percent American corn-fed beef to diners with big appetites and bigger wallets. A swank joint tinged with candlelight and cigar smoke (amid an air of DTC deal-making), Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse is thick with fat-cat atmosphere. Abundant dark wood and killer martinis give off a definite men's-club vibe, as does a price tag that's not for the faint of wallet. Jazz musicians perform every night except Sunday. If you come, bring your gold card, wear your best suit, and be prepared to eat like a Great White in a room full of sharks.

47 articles

Deno's Moutain Bistro

78911 US HWY 40, Winter Park Mountains

970-726-5332

Bar, Bistro, Brunch, Burgers, Greek, Mediterranean, Pizza, Seafood, Steakhouse, Menu

Winter Park's original chophouse & watering hole! Originally constructed in the early 1900's of log, stone and brick, the building was a stage coach stop. Sometime in the 1940's, it was converted into a restaurant called the Village Inn, then later the Swiss House of Fondue and the name stuck. In 1976, a young kitchen manager named Deno Kutrumbos bought the restaurant, naming it Deno's Swiss House and Coachman Tavern. Over the past four decades Deno has transformed the old building into a historic icon, satisfying thousands of patrons over the years. In 2007, Nick Kutrumbos, then later in 2009, Teddy Kutrumbos become partners with their father. Together they are paving the way for new generations of customers by improving what their father passed on. This second generation business is the longest running family restaurant in Winter Park. We believe that dining at Deno's should not only be full of flavor but also be an experience. We take pride in the details of our service and food while offering our customers great value. After a long day in the mountains, our goal is to provide a warm inviting atmosphere, intended to create long lasting memories.

Denver ChopHouse & Brewery

1735 19th St., Suite 100 Downtown Denver

303-296-0800

Steakhouse, Best Of, Menu

Rock Bottom Restaurants steamrolled Denver years ago with its train-inspired microbrewery. But there's much more here than beer, including a snazzy dining room and a roster of well-executed dishes. There's nothing innovative about the classic steakhouse menu; you'll just find red meat in all its variations (strip, sirloin, porterhouse, filet), seared to perfection. Throw in a wedge salad, a baked potato and a Manhattan, and you've got an iconic American meal.

11 articles

Denver ChopHouse & Brewery

8500 Pena Blvd., Terminal A East Denver

303-645-3757

Steakhouse

The ChopHouse is a homegrown chain that took its concept to the airport in 2009. Its outpost on Concourse A is a dark-wooded space with a bar often packed by travelers sipping one of the handcrafted beers on tap or glasses of cabernet while taking down a salad or burger with fries or onion rings. Those who can't nab a spot at the bar -- or who have ample time before their flights -- opt for the dining area's linen-draped tables, using expense accounts to order up seafood or a strip of tenderloin, thick, tender and medium-rare.

6 articles

Diamond Cabaret & Steakhouse

1222 Glenarm Place Downtown Denver

303-571-4242

Bars and Clubs, Performing Arts Venues, Adult, Steakhouse, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow

The Diamond Cabaret is the epitome of a gentlemen's club with high-end drinks, higher-end dancers, and a staff that treats the 25 to 50-year-old crowd with respect. Diamond hosts countless benefits throughout the year, as well as specialty nights of all shapes and sizes, bringing in DJs from across the U.S. to keep the party bumping. While the main floor is 21-and-up, there's a club for the 18+ crowd upstairs, and a VIP section in the rear for those who'd like a little privacy.

10 articles

Eddie Merlot's

10110 E. Dry Creek Rd., Englewood Southwest Denver

720-744-2622

Steakhouse

1 article

Eddie V's Prime Seafood

5111 DTC Parkway Greenwood Village

720-826-7488

Seafood, Steakhouse, Menu

EDGE Restaurant & Bar

1111 14th St. Downtown Denver

303-389-3050

Steakhouse, Recommended, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

The Four Seasons opened in Denver in the fall of 2010, another sign of the city's evolution from a cowtown to a tourist destination, complete with moneyed visitors who now had a place to stay if the Ritz was booked. And with the opening of EDGE, the sleek restaurant in the Four Seasons, they also have a place to eat. The expansive, high-ceilinged space is partitioned by banquette-lined walls, with dark furniture under the golden lighting; a pair of glassed-in, conference-room-like private dining enclaves are hung with what look like stock photos of figs, and the rest of the art appears to have been plucked from a corporate boardroom. The servers are incredibly attentive, filling water glasses after each sip, gently steering you through the pricey menu, clearing plates almost before you've put down your fork. In short, EDGE looks like it could be any elegant restaurant in any luxury hotel in any city in the world. But the menu comes with a Colorado twist: It's game-focused, filled out with steak, lamb and bison, with sides and sauces to match. And at the end of the meal, you get a little chocolate cow lollipop.

67 articles

Elway's DIA

8500 Pena Blvd., Terminal B East Denver

303-342-7777

Modern American, Steakhouse, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

Cutting it close is the way to go when traveling by air; time wasted while wedged into an uncomfortable airport chair is time you'll never get back — unless you choose to while away your extra travel time at Elway's. If it's your first day on vacation, you won't mind splurging on steak and eggs, a Colorado whiskey or a $19 burrito — the latter worth every penny because it's stuffed with enough chicken-fried steak to easily feed two adults. Business travelers will feel at ease surrounded by dark wood and other suits and ties, and an expense account means you can spring for that twenty-ounce prime rib dinner. With surroundings so swank and food so good, you might choose to miss your plane.

8 articles

Emil-Lene's Sirloin House

16000 E. Smith Rd. Aurora

303-366-6674

Steakhouse, Restaurants, Recommended, Menu

Emil-Lene's is a Colorado institution, where the Wild West cowboy history of cattle and hats and six-guns isn't just a theme, but something served right up on the plate alongside the giant steaks, sides of spaghetti and relish trays of crunchy veggies on a bed of ice. The Kucher (now Krause) family has owned this steakhouse since the late '50s, and while there's no hitching post out front to tie up your Toyota to, there is an old Conestoga wagon. Even though the diners boast more bald spots than Stetsons these days, the grub remains a cowtown classic, the atmosphere down-home (complete with a tree in the middle of one dining area) and the kitchen a genuine throwback to the days when beef was always what was for dinner.

5 articles

Flatz Restaurant

500 Flatiron Blvd., Broomfield Northwest Denver Suburbs

303-465-0153

American, Seafood, Steakhouse

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