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Bistro Barbes, Denver, CO

Bistro Barbes

4.9 (678)
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American
5021 East 28th Ave, Denver, CO 80207

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2 people
10:30 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Cancellations after 12pm day of reservation, will be charged $50 per guest. Please be aware that Bistro Barbes is only offering a 4 course Chef's tasting menu for $90 per person. Please contact us if there are any dietary restrictions or allergies because last minutes substitutions may not be available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Middle Eastern, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jon Robbins
  • Private party facilities
    Several Buy-out Packages are available. Please contact info@bistrobarbes.com for details.
  • Neighborhood
    Park Hill
  • Cross street
    28th Ave. and Elm
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    RTD Line 28 at 29th and Fairfax
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 678 people are saying

Bistro Barbes reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Best Service

  • Denver

    Best Service

  • Denver

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Barbes is a "hidden gem" offering an intimate dining experience in Denver. With a chef trained in a Paris Michelin 3-star, the "exceptional Michelin-level quality of food" is complemented by "expert wine pairings." The "one-man show" provides personalized service, making it a perfect choice for special occasions.
678 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is such a gem. What a dining experience! You won’t find food like this anywhere else in Denver. Choose the wine pairings to complete the experience.

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  2. JonG

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place in Denver!

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  3. Christopher

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always! Duck was perfect and the flavor combinations are fantastic. Thank you again!

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  4. David

    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is almost an experimental restaurant. There was a chef who was the waiter, greeter, preparer etc. The food, service, and ambiance were spectacular. It was tasting menu, no choices, i.e., varied menu BUT everything was amazing. The chef trained in a Paris Michelin 3 star and the food was that good. Wine pairings were expert! We were 1 of 3 couples, there are few tables, maybe 12, so the dining experience is always intimate. This isn't for everyone, but what a great dining experience.

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  5. Nathan VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    John delivered an exceptional dinner with exceptional service last night for us. Extremely accommodating to allergies and a romantic attention to detail. Will definitely be back to dine again.

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  6. thomas

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and they were able to accommodate some allergies around the set menu because I called ahead. Over great experience.

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  7. Elizabeth

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistro Barbés was the ideal place for a date night, special occasion, or simply just a place to treat yourself. The food was delicious, the wine was delectable and the chef was a delight! Consider yourself blessed if you get a chance to order the duck leg confit. Will be recommending this to all our friends!

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  8. Susan VIP

    Denver / Colorado52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistro Barbes delights with distinctive flavor profiles that are perfectly balanced through the meal. The space has a calm and relative quiet that fosters conversation and conviviality. The remarkable service results in pacing that is perfect to fully enjoy the 4-course tasting menu and wine pairings. This is a very special experience to be treasured.

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  9. Drew VIP

    Denver / Colorado15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jon was wonderful. Just a nice one man show. Chef, server and host in all one. Great food. Best meal in a long time.

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  10. Jonathan

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We made a last-minute reservation without doing much research, and I’m so glad we ended up here. We were greeted by the host/waiter/chef/owner, took a seat and discovered they have a single tasting menu with wine pairings if you’re inclined. Dinner went smoothly, with my wife asking for some accommodations to a couple of courses, which were no problem. Dessert was the highlight of an entirely enjoyable meal.

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Bistro Barbes is rated 4.9 stars by 678 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
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5021 East 28th Ave, Denver, CO 80207

Additional information

  • Cross street
    28th Ave. and Elm
  • Neighborhood
    Park Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Middle Eastern, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    RTD Line 28 at 29th and Fairfax
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jon Robbins
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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