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The Kitchen American Bistro - Denver, Denver, CO

The Kitchen American Bistro - Denver

4.7 (260)
$31 to $50
American
1560 Wazee St., Denver, CO 80202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
The Kitchen American Bistro located in the cross section of the Lodo + Union Station neighborhoods offers an imaginative array of globally-inspired shared plates & killer drinks crafted in a stylish, casual space.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    Corner of 16th Street and Wazee
  • Parking details
    We offer limited validation for parking at The Sugar Cube Building Parking Garage, located at 1555 Blake Street. Up to 2 hours of parking for dinner guests.
  • Public transit
    The 16th Street FREE Mall Ride stops right across the the street from our restaurant. Making it easy and convenient for you to join us from the East or the West end of downtown. We are also just a half a block from Union Station and the RTD Light Rail and Bus Stations.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 260 people are saying

The Kitchen American Bistro - Denver 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Kitchen American Bistro in Denver offers a lively atmosphere with "outstanding service" and "incredible food" that keeps patrons coming back. The menu features "creative selections" and is perfect for sharing, highlighted by the "delicious crab fried rice" and exceptional carrot appetizer. Despite some noise issues, "wonderful staff" ensures a memorable dining experience.
1,762 Reviews
  1. Carly

    Denver / Colorado29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Kitchen is my go-to when I have guests visiting from out of town. Everyone always appreciates the eclectic menu and execution of dishes. We always get the cauliflower and roasted carrots with feta. The carrots have decreased in size year after year, but we still get them because they are THAT GOOD. Some of the meat dishes seem laughably expensive. I do not doubt that the quality of the meat is top-notch; I can't bring myself to pay that much money - $62 for a strip steak and $135 for a ribeye. I accept that inflation is real, and fortunately, many other dishes are fantastic and offer great value, such as the crispy cod and pasta dishes. The service hits that perfect balance between friendly and professional. All in all a great option when choosing where to dine out.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - DenverResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Carly, Thank you for your kind words and for choosing The Kitchen American Bistro - Denver as your go-to when you have guests visiting from out of town. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy our eclectic menu and that our service and dishes hit the mark. We're especially glad that our cauliflower and roasted carrots with feta stand out to you. We look forward to your next visit. Best regards, Josephine & The Kitchen Team

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  2. Dianna

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is always a treat, a go-to for me for a long time.

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  3. Jessica

    New Orleans / Louisiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Ate it all! No left overs needed!!!!
    The Kitchen American Bistro - DenverResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Jessica, Thank you so much for your review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed all the food! -Chris & The Kitchen Team

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  4. Shannon VIP

    Denver / Colorado38 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The Kitchen has always been a favorite of mine. We haven’t been in a few years so we decided to go with friends for my birthday. We were surprised how quiet the restaurant was and there was a strong smell of “sewage” through out the restaurant. While the food was descent, there wasn’t anything great. Staff was just hanging out and usually when there are few customers, service should be amazing! It needs a bit of refresh and I think it’s tough with the location and the people that hang out around the restaurant totally out of their mind. You’d think the restaurant would go above and beyond to get more people through the door.

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  5. Sue

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best server and delicious food. We shared it all like tapas!
    The Kitchen American Bistro - DenverResponded on June 16, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Sue! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at The Kitchen American Bistro - Denver. It's wonderful to know that our delicious food and excellent service met your expectations. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Josephine & The Kitchen Team

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  6. Mel

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful experience as usual. tried a few new dishes and they were great along with some regular menu items.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - DenverResponded on June 15, 2025
    Hey Mel, Thanks for your fantastic review! I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed some of our new dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. -Chris & The Kitchen Team

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  7. Betsy

    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, nice table outside and a good variety on the menu. $17+ glasses of wine is tough. Stay away from the chicken sandwich -it is all batter and a very thin piece of chicken which is very overcooked. The server was fantastic with my friends food allergy and the chef substituted an item and it was beautiful.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - DenverResponded on June 15, 2025
    Hi Betsy, Thank you for taking the time to write a review and sharing your honest feedback with us. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the service you received and we will certainly work with our culinary team to improve on the issues with the chicken sandwich. We look forward to hosting you again. -Chris & The Kitchen Team

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  8. George VIP

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting and creative selections tastefully prepared
    The Kitchen American Bistro - DenverResponded on June 7, 2025
    Hey George, Thanks for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your experience and can't wait to see you again soon. -Chris & The Kitchen Team

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  9. Melanie VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant has a wonderful selection of shared plates with dynamic flavors. There are vegetables, greens, seafood, and meat options, making it very easy to share among the table. I loved the carrot appetizer and the crab fried rice! The atmosphere is lively with a good energy.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - DenverResponded on June 7, 2025
    Hi Melanie, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed your experience at The Kitchen and that you loved all of our shared dishes, especially the Carrots & the Crab Fried Rice. We look forward to welcoming you back to dine with us again soon. -Chris & The Kitchen Team

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  10. Steve VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a great place to grab a creative and tasty lunch. Never been for dinner so can’t comment there but we’ve been twice for lunch and would certainly go again. The food and drinks are creatively executed and the service has been outstanding. This place borderline’s 5stars for me but I reserve those for truly outstanding places in all four categories.

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The Kitchen American Bistro - Denver is rated 4.7 stars by 260 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for The Kitchen American Bistro - Denver

1560 Wazee St., Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of 16th Street and Wazee
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer limited validation for parking at The Sugar Cube Building Parking Garage, located at 1555 Blake Street. Up to 2 hours of parking for dinner guests.
  • Public transit
    The 16th Street FREE Mall Ride stops right across the the street from our restaurant. Making it easy and convenient for you to join us from the East or the West end of downtown. We are also just a half a block from Union Station and the RTD Light Rail and Bus Stations.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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