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Guard & Grace

4.8
4.8
4378 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Chef Troy Guard’s largest and most exciting concept, Guard and Grace, is a 9,000 square ft. modern American steakhouse located at 1801 California Street in downtown Denver. The sophisticated new space offers private dining areas, one of Denvers largest patios, an expansive raw bar, a wood burning oven and open kitchen.

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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 69 times today
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (303) 293-8500

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Troy Guard

  • Private party facilities

    Guard and Grace is a modern steakhouse by Chef/Owner Troy Guard, which offers the finest prime steaks and freshest seafood available. Inviting dining rooms and large lounges offer a wonderful place to dine and socialize.

  • Private party contact

    Jeorgette Jackson: (888) 608-1420

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / LoDo

  • Cross street

    18th Street

  • Parking details

    Valet parking is available for $12 on California St. north of 18th.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Denver / Colorado

    Steakhouse

  • Denver / Colorado

    Most Booked

  • Denver

    Great for fine wines

  • Denver

    Good for special occasions

  • Denver

    Steakhouse

  • Denver

    Most Booked

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  1. JA

    JuliannaA

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my first anniversary with my girlfriend and they made it special. They greeted us with a printed card signed by the staff. They also so gave us a plate with Happy Anniversary written in chocolate. The patrons as well as the the staff told us happy anniversary, through the night. It was one of the best customer service experiences I’ve ever had.

    Guard & GraceResponded 1 day agoWe are so thrilled we were able to make your special occasion that much more special. Thank you for the stars!

  2. JB

    JohnathanB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food, and atmosphere. Staff is the best I have experienced of any restaurant. They make our Anniversary one we will never forget.

    Guard & GraceResponded 1 day agoThank you so much, Jonathan! We love celebrating special occasions with our guests and are thrilled to hear you had such a lovely time.

  3. TP

    TakeP

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and impeccable service as always

    Guard & GraceResponded 1 day agoThank you so much for sharing your experience!

  4. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Joanna was great! It was an expensive special Occasion place but it’s beautiful and the food is great.

    Guard & GraceResponded 1 day agoThank you so much for the shoutouts! We are excited to create many more memorable experiences with you.

  5. JG

    JordanG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything exceeded expectations. I made reservations blindly but I feel like it was the best one I’ve made yet. If you are looking for a fine dinning experience, with a great atmosphere, look no more! You are have found it.

    Guard & GraceResponded 1 day agoThank you, Jordan! We appreciate the awesome review and look forward to serving you in the future.

  6. SW

    StevenW

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really enjoyed our first visit. Great steaks and wedge salads with amazing Brussel sprouts and a very dry baked potato. Service was excellent but it was really loud in the restaurant. I put Guard and Grace in my top 10 restaurants in Denver.

    Guard & GraceResponded 1 day agoThank you for sharing your experience and feedback, Steven. We greatly appreciate it!

  7. W

    Wellers

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Wow! I wish I remembered our waiter's name because he was fantastic. We celebrated a birthday dinner there and it did not disappoint.

    Guard & GraceResponded 1 day agoThank you so much! We appreciate the lovely review.

  8. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing knowledgeable wait staff and amazing food

    Guard & GraceResponded 1 day agoThank you so much for the kind words!

  9. MP

    ModusPwnens

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Came here for a birthday because we had heard so many great things about it. The octopus was chewy, but not worth complaining over— it’s octopus. My filet was extremely over seasoned, which I hadn’t yet discovered when the server came back after the food had just been dropped off. 30 minutes later he stopped by again and 15-20 after that I had a new steak. This time it had no seasoning at all. Okay. At least it’s edible, unlike the first one. I rarely send food back, but I draw the line at a $70 inedible steak, So my partner watches me eat my steak and then we get boxes. After a while we start looking around because we want to order dessert and finally the server brings out cookies on the house for my birthday. Which was nice, but presumptuous because we had actually wanted to order dessert. When the bill came we had been charged for both filets and had to request the server take the other $70 steak off. Highly overrated and undeserving of the accolades. I’ve rarely spent $400 on a meal that I didn’t think was worth every penny and G&G was a huge let down.

    Guard & GraceResponded 6 days agoWe're sorry to hear we were not able to get that steak prepared perfectly for you and the other hiccups in service that may have occurred during your dinner with us. We love to create special moments for our guests and we apologize if we were unable to do that. Should you decide to give us another chance, please reach out beforehand. We would love to make up for this incident. Thank you.

  10. PB

    PatrickB

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My daughter and I were looking for a dinner location and decided on Guard and Grace. Boy are we glad we did! The food was excellent, steak and Salmon phenomenal. The only thing that surpassed the food was how impeccably Angelica managed to satisfy all the patrons, the service and clairvoyant suggestions by our server Dillion and the double Casamigos that Blake prepared throughout our meal. What a treat it was and we are anxious to return ❤️

    Guard & GraceResponded 7 days agoPatrick, thank you so much for the kind words and all the shoutouts to our team members. We are thrilled you were able to have such a fabulous experience and we cannot wait to create many more memories for you and your daughter whenever you are in Denver! We'll have the Casamigos and cookies waiting :)

  11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant, great food.

    Guard & GraceResponded 6 days agoThank you so much. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We hope on your next visit it will be 5 stars all around! :)

  12. T

    Theresa868

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. A quite pricey, but good. The staff was really on top of everything, considerate, and caring. Our waiter even brought my husband a birthday card!

    Guard & GraceResponded 7 days agoThank you for taking the time to share your experience, Theresa!!

  13. F

    Foody

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal and the server was extremely knowledgeable

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 26, 2022Thank you so much we appreciate you taking the time to share!

  14. LW

    Luv2Wine

    Denver

    87 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Favorite restaurant in Denver! Amazing food, drink & wine! Staff is always friendly and welcoming! Highly recommend for any occasion!

    Guard & GraceResponded 7 days agoThank you so much we greatly appreciate the stars!

  15. J

    Jennwwag

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Guard and Grace is delicious. This meal is a long meal. Be prepared to be there for a while. I think this happens because the food is always fresh and prepared to your likings. Prime Filet is the way to go. Burrata is by far my favorite appetizer. French onion soup wasn’t the greatest but still good. The gnocchi!!!!! Get the gnocchi. Little pillows of happiness. I can say so many great things about the meal. Service is always really nice. Or server was a little long winded this time telling us this long list of specials and what not. She was sweet and attentive but the five minuets of specials we weren’t interested in was difficult to sit thru. The potatoes au gratin were not good. They tasted funky. Not sure how to explain the flavor. And In my opinion slightly undercooked. The potatoes themselves were very firm. Otherwise, very nice meal

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 25, 2022Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Jenn! Sometimes our features take a bit of time to share, but our team always wants to take the time to share them all so no one feels they might have missed out on something. We will also take your feedback on the au gratin into consideration during our quality checks. Thank you again, Jenn and we look forward to creating many more memorable experiences in the future!

  16. N

    Nick

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I had just gotten engaged and we met her family there for a nice dinner! The staff was amazing and served us celebratory champagne and a wonderfully plated desert. Food was amazing and perfectly cooked. It was a bit loud but there isnt much you can do about that.

    Guard & GraceResponded 6 days agoThank you so much, Nick! We are thrilled to hear we continuously create great experiences for you and we cannot wait to create even more.

  17. KS

    KyleS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We would 10/10 recommend Guard and Grace for anybody going out for dinner. Although the entree dish offerings were a tad limited, the variety of side and appetizer offerings were phenomenal. Our waitress was very attentive to our needs (peanut/tree nut allergy) and gave us a full presentation about the menu - very informative.

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 25, 2022Thank you so much, Kyle! We greatly appreciate the review.

  18. DT

    DanaT

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dee, Kevin our waiter and Somallier were amazing. thank you for a wonderful evening. We'll be back!

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 21, 2022Thank you so much, Dana! We will definitely be sharing this with Dee, Kevin, and Connor!

  19. LS

    LisaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I proposed to my girlfriend there and the staff was amazing! Helped me through it all! Ensured my night was very special and memorable! Highly recommend this place! Food was excellent and service I was incredible! Thank you to all the staff that helped make my big day amazing!

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 21, 2022Lisa, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We are thrilled we were able to make your evening so special and you had such a fabulous time. We are so excited to create many more memorable occasions with you!

  20. TV

    TValle

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top notch, from the cocktails to the food to the wait staff. Highly recommend.

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 20, 2022Thank you so much!

  21. d

    denvergirl

    Denver

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were amazing. My only complaint is that the music was so loud in the restaurant it was impossible to have a conversation at our table of 6.

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 20, 2022Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review! For future bookings we do have quieters spaces we can always accommodate in if our main dining room is too loud. Thanks again and we look forward to having you in, in the future!

  22. HC

    HeatherC

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was AMAZING!!! Definitely coming back!!!!

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 20, 2022Thank you, Heather! We look forward to having you in again :)

  23. JP

    JerryP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I went for our Anniversary. They gave us a card and a message on our dessert plate. Very sweet! Our server Samantha and the entire wait staff was amazing! Very attentive to all of our needs and very friendly. The food was excellent and Samantha had great suggestions. Can’t wait to go back.

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 20, 2022Thank you so much, Jerry for the kind words. We are always excited to celebrate special occasions with our guests and we're thrilled we were able to make it such a great experience for you and your husband! We will definitely be sure to share this review with Samantha as well. Thanks again!

  24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Dustin was great he paced our meal out beautifully and was extremely warm and inviting.

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 19, 2022Thank you so much for the lovely words. We will definitely pass along this review to Dustin. Thanks again :)

  25. D

    Dylanv

    Denver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience. The food was delicious and everything was prepared to perfection. Wine selection was unbelievable and service was impeccable. Perfect place for a date or special occasion.
  26. B

    Brett

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Guard and Grace! The food is consistently great and every single time we go the service is phenomenal. This has been a go to spot to celebrate special occasions, such as birthdays and anniversaries, and the wait & kitchen staff always make you feel special and help you celebrate.

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 19, 2022Brett, we appreciate the kind words and all the stars. Thank you so much!

  27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    South Dakota

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Conner was an excellent server. Best food and service I have received in years. He customized every part of our dinner. One of a kind experience.

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 19, 2022Thanks so much! We appreciate the stars and we will definitely pass the message along to Connor!

  28. NN

    NeilN

    Denver

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Im usually very satisfied at G&G, but this time I was a little disappointed in my entrée. The short rib poutine. It was just ok, and had a weird lavendar/ pine taste. And it was quite expensive. Usually theyre food is off the charts, so this was a surprise. The server was excellent though.

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 19, 2022Thank you so much for providing feedback, Neil. We always take feedback of this nature into consideration, so we will definitely look further into this. Thank you again.

  29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 19, 2022Thank you so much!

  30. L

    Lindsann

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. Service from Arthur was phenomenal. Nice guy, good sense of humor, he sold us on one of the specials - A5 Wagyu $75/2 oz. We split one order of that and each had a 4 oz Wagyu Filet, as well. The A5 was good and we were happy we tried it but we both preferred our filets more. We ordered a bottle (plus a couple more gasses) of the Stafford Hill P.N. I arrived a little early and had my favorite cocktail, the Colfax & Holly (the gorgonzola and prosciutto stuffed olive is my favorite part). Octopus was outstanding as always, Also great were the french onion soup, wedge salad and scalloped potatoes. The sticky toffee dessert was good but the cake was a little drier than when I've had it previously - that delicious raspberry sauce helped though :-) Thank you G&G, and especially Arthur for the perfect evening!
  31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating a colleague who knocked it out of the park.

    Guard & GraceResponded 7 days agoThank you so much!

  32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great, food was fantastic, and was a perfect evening for us.

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 19, 2022Thank you so much for the kind words. We appreciate it!

  33. BB

    BrianB

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Some menu items were not worth the price, but overall the food was pretty good and most of the items were high quality.

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 19, 2022Thank you, Brian. We hope on your next visit in it will be 5 stars all around!

  34. NC

    NickolasC

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    It was just OK for a very expensive steakhouse.

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 21, 2022We're so sorry you did not have a 5 star experience all around. Should you decide to give us another chance please reach out beforehand so we can ensure you have the true Guard and Grace experience and witness firsthand why we're Denver's number 1 steakhouse! Thank you.

  35. s

    shannahauss

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    G&G always hits the spot! Service is always fantastic, food is consistent and delicious! Don't sleep on the seafood here! The steak is of course fantastic but the Alaskan Cod dish (their signature) is mouthwateringly delicious and portion plentiful.

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 15, 2022Shanna, thank you so much for the kind words and all the stars!

  36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible.

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 15, 2022Thank you!

  37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just amazing There's nothing bad on the menu. Get a little of everything and go for an adventure

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 13, 2022We appreciate the stars! Thank you so much.

  38. AM

    AnthonyM

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great night dining out at Guard & Grace!

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 15, 2022We appreciate all the stars, Anthony!

  39. B

    B5280

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Guard & Grace is our go to for date night and special family dinners. The food and service is always phenomenal! Joanna provides the best experience/service we’ve had at any restaurant in the entire world!

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 13, 2022Thank you so much for the kind words and the shoutout to Joanna! We will definitely pass the message along and appreciate your continued patronage to Guard and Grace. We look forward to creating many more amazing and memorable experiences for you and any of your guests. Thanks again!

  40. C

    Char

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Joanna made our experience excellent! Such great customer service & amazing food n drinks!

    Guard & GraceResponded on November 15, 2022Thank you so much, Char!!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Guard & Grace is rated 4.8 stars by 4378 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 69 times today
Google Map for Guard & Grace

1801 California Street, Denver, CO 80202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    18th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / LoDo

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Valet parking is available for $12 on California St. north of 18th.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Troy Guard

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (303) 293-8500

  • Private party facilities

    Guard and Grace is a modern steakhouse by Chef/Owner Troy Guard, which offers the finest prime steaks and freshest seafood available. Inviting dining rooms and large lounges offer a wonderful place to dine and socialize.

  • Private party contact

    Jeorgette Jackson: (888) 608-1420

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