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Main Dining Room - ELWAY'S Downtown, Denver, CO

ELWAY'S Downtown

4.3 (4306)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
1881 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
Celebrate the essence of Denver's culinary spirit at Elway's Downtown. Nestled in the heart of the Mile High City, we embody the perfect blend of sophistication and warmth. Our commitment to culinary excellence transforms every meal into an unforgettable experience, where the finest cuts meet the spirit of Colorado hospitality day or night. Where elevated dining meets the vibrant pulse of Denver, creating moments that linger long after the last bite.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Always the perfect setting, ELWAY'S Downtown warmly welcomes your celebrations, events, and business gatherings. To begin planning your private event, please contact Kylie.Rosdail@RitzCarlton.com
  • Private party contact
    Kylie Rosdail: (720) 948-8503
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    18th & Curtis St - Complimentary valet courtesy of The Ritz-Carlon, Den
  • Parking details
    Valet services are offered through The Ritz-Carlton, Denver.
  • Public transit
    ELWAY'S Downtown is located within walking distance to multiple bus and light rail stops. We are happy to assist in offering directions.
  • Entertainment
    Live music every Wednesday night from 5pm - 8pm on the patio.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mimosas & Memories with Mom at Elway's Downtown

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mother’s Day in style at Elway’s Downtown Denver, where indulgence meets elegance. Treat Mom to a chef-curated brunch menu featuring decadent flavors and a spectacular dessert buffet crafted by Chef Stella—because she deserves nothing but the best.  ~Decadent Dessert Creations – Savor whole cakes like Strawberry Shortcake and Triple Chocolate Fudge (GF) alongside delicate mousse cakes infused with floral and herbal inspirations like Cherry Bourbon Tart and Strawberry Elderflower Rosemary Choux—each one a masterpiece.  ~Sip & Celebrate – Toast to Mom with bubbly mimosas and handcrafted cocktails in a warm and festive atmosphere.  Make It a Day to Remember – Elevate the celebration with unique experiences:   ~Hats by Parker Thomas – Chic, stylish hats for a fashionable keepsake.  ~Live DJ – The perfect soundtrack for a joyful and elegant brunch.  ~Links by Lou – Permanent jewelry to mark the memory with Mom.  ~Fresh Flowers – Surprise mom with a fresh flower to express your love for her.  ~Complimentary Parking – Enjoy the ease of complimentary parking while you celebrate this special occasion.  Join us for a morning of delightful flavors, cherished moments, and unforgettable experiences at Elway’s Downtown Denver.
    Mimosas & Memories with Mom at Elway's Downtown Photo
  • Dad’s Reserve: A Spirits Dinner at Elway’s

    Jun 11, 2025 only
    ** Purchase Tickets ** - Or Call: 303 312 3107 - Copy and Paste Link: https://bit.ly/DadsReserve Treat Dad with a night thoughtfully designed just for him— with bold local spirits, mouthwatering steaks, and a luxury dining experience to remember for years to come. On Wednesday, June 11, join us for Dad’s Reserve: A Spirits Dinner at Elway’s, an exclusive evening in partnership with Breckenridge Distillery. Enjoy a chef-curated, multi-course dinner showcasing: A5 Steak Tartar with truffle and jalapeño, paired with Breckenridge Bourbon’s caramel warmth; Green Chili Lamb Roulade with tomato and fondue, echoing mountain sunsets, enhanced by Port Cask Whiskey’s fruity depth; Colorado Trout with fennel soubise and caviar beurre blanc, reflecting alpine streams, elevated by Rum Cask Whiskey’s tropical spice; and Seared A5 Wagyu with parsnip and mushrooms, evoking forested peaks, harmonized with PX Cask Whiskey’s sweet complexity. Each course is expertly paired with handcrafted cocktails, with exceptional spirits poured personally by Bret Zareck of Breckenridge Distillery. After dinner, guests will move up to the Plaza Terrace for a cigar and cocktail pairing to end the evening. Each reservation includes dinner and cocktails for two, as well as a custom, locally hand rolled cigar provided by Breckenridge Distillery. Upon departure, each pair will take home a bottle of Breckenridge Bourbon: Denver Broncos Limited Edition to add to their home collection. Each reservation also enters guests into a raffle to win a complimentary distillery tour and tasting for two at the distillery in Breckenridge on a later date. ~ Dinner For Two Reservations may be purchased for $300 (Included 1 personalized bottle) ~ Additional dinner reservations may be added on for $150 per person (Personalized bottle not included) ~ Additional personalized bottles may be purchased for $75 each with advanced notice ~ Complimentary valet parking ** Purchase Tickets ** - Or Call: 303 312 3107 - Copy and Paste Link: https://bit.ly/DadsReserve
    Dad’s Reserve: A Spirits Dinner at Elway’s Photo

Private dining

What 4,306 people are saying

ELWAY'S Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ELWAY'S Downtown offers a mixed dining experience with standout service and a sophisticated atmosphere. While some guests praised the "excellent food and service," others noted inconsistencies in meal preparation and value for price. Highlights include "perfectly cooked steaks," attentive staff, and a welcoming, "relaxing setting," ideal for special occasions.

4,306 Reviews
  1. Christina VIP

    Baja California4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had read some reviews that were negative, but we were staying in the hotel and wanted to stay on property. Our server Michael was awesome, and I felt bad for him… he was trying so hard to make up for the delay in our food being served. We ordered very quickly upon being seated at 5 PM ( we were the only guests in the restaurant)… it took almost 1 hour for our food to arrive . If the food had been good, we wouldn’t have posted this review. The NY strip was overcooked, the side of “roasted cauliflower were floating in about a cup of oil/butter etc. The Potatoes au Gratin were virtually inedible. The potatoes were gray( meaning they had sat around long enough that they oxidized). A glob of cheese on top. Yuck This was a very expensive dinner and for the glass of wine and Michael’s service to be the only good thing was very disappointing. Do better @Elways

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  2. Dory VIP

    Naples21 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Easily the worst dining experience we’ve ever had. Lost our appetite and ended up leaving before even ordering food after watching the manager diligently picking at his teeth in the center of the restaurant and flicking everything off his toothpick onto the ground. Our server was kind, but atmosphere was that of a Waffle House. Even the glassware was dirty.

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  3. Sarah VIP

    Denver28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent visit to Elway's (party of 6, business lunch). Our server Michael was fantastic.
    ELWAY'S DowntownResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Sarah! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party had an excellent visit to ELWAY'S Downtown. It's wonderful to know that our service met your expectations. We always strive to provide a fantastic dining experience for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back for more enjoyable experiences. Cheers!

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  4. Bill VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service in a relaxing setting Enjoy the experience
    ELWAY'S DowntownResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Bill, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both the food and service at ELWAY'S Downtown. It's always a pleasure to know that our efforts to create a relaxing environment are appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Ronnie

    Denver3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was adequate and slow and the restaurant was not busy when we arrived to explain the pace. They did try to ease the frustration by paying for desserts and a round of drinks but bill for 3 of us was still over $300. It was very loud foir not being packed and restaurant looked disheveled. Food? Where do I start...forgot the ham on the eggs benedict, one of the egg yolks was popped before making it to the plate so there was yolk trail on the plate and no yolk in one of the eggs, duck was extremely dry, potatos were cold and seemed old or refried. Quality for this caliber of restaurant was just not there. I will not recommend this restaurant to anyone and will not return.
    ELWAY'S DowntownResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Ronnie, We're really sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at ELWAY'S Downtown. We strive to provide a great experience for all our guests and it seems we fell short this time. We apologize for the slow service and the noise level. We also regret to hear about the quality of food and the disappointment with your eggs benedict. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us to improve. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance to make it right in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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  6. Tom

    Denver1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Easter brunch - food was literally bad. Seemed like there surprised they were serving brunch.
    ELWAY'S DowntownResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Tom, We're really sorry to hear about your disappointing Easter brunch experience. At ELWAY'S Downtown, we strive to provide delicious food and it seems we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to make your experience better. Best, The Management Team

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  7. Gina

    Denver2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter brunch was a disaster here. Elways is usually an amazing place, but not sure what happened on this date exactly. There were staff moving all around, but nothing seemed to be getting done. I waited over two hours for entrees to be served. Other tables were coming up to management complaining of the same thing.
    ELWAY'S DowntownResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Gina. We're really sorry to hear about your experience at ELWAY'S Downtown. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We sincerely apologize for the long wait and the inconvenience caused by the staff. We will definitely work on improving our service to ensure such situations don't happen again. We appreciate your feedback and hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Elway's Downtown Management Team

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  8. Terry VIP

    Denver9 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    we ordered an artichoke and it was very tough, the caeser salad had too much anchovy and garlic, the salmon was too fishy I couldn't eat it. It was a real disappointment. Cassy was our waitress and she was great and the manager came over and apologized but quite frankly, they should have taken the salad, artichoke and salmon off the bill. It will be a long time before we go back.
    ELWAY'S DowntownResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Terry, We're sorry to hear that your experience at ELWAY'S Downtown didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our cuisine and it's disappointing to hear that the artichoke salad, salmon and caesar salad didn't hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our menu and service. We're glad to know that our team was great and the manager visited to apologize. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, ELWAY'S Downtown Management Team

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  9. Kyle

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Matthew was our waiter and was amazing. He was genuine and cared for us very well.
    ELWAY'S DowntownResponded on April 17, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Kyle! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at ELWAY'S Downtown. It's wonderful to know that our team was able to provide you with a memorable experience. We always strive to provide genuine care and attention to our guests, and your feedback tells us we're on the right track. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Ray

    Denver3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Went out for my birthday, got sat in the bar area. “10 oz” steak was really small. Waiter got half of our order wrong, all of the sides were cold. Very mediocre for a “high end steakhouse” several steakhouses in Denver are better, the bar is set really low
    ELWAY'S DowntownResponded on April 17, 2025
    Hello Ray, We're sorry to hear that your experience at ELWAY'S Downtown didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food and service, and it's disappointing to hear that we fell short on your birthday. We also apologize for the mix-up with your order and the cold sides. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to improve with each and every dining experience. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, The Management Team

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FAQs

ELWAY'S Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 312-3107.

ELWAY'S Downtown is rated 4.3 stars by 4306 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Denver / Colorado
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  5. Downtown / LoDo

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for ELWAY'S Downtown

1881 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    18th & Curtis St - Complimentary valet courtesy of The Ritz-Carlon, Den
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet services are offered through The Ritz-Carlton, Denver.
  • Public transit
    ELWAY'S Downtown is located within walking distance to multiple bus and light rail stops. We are happy to assist in offering directions.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music every Wednesday night from 5pm - 8pm on the patio.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Always the perfect setting, ELWAY'S Downtown warmly welcomes your celebrations, events, and business gatherings. To begin planning your private event, please contact Kylie.Rosdail@RitzCarlton.com
  • Private party contact
    Kylie Rosdail: (720) 948-8503
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