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Acova, Denver, CO

Acova

4.7
4.7
1801 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food
Acova is writing the next chapter of one of Denver’s great neighborhoods. An iconic locale in a historic district, Acova builds on the rich story of “The Northside” (now known as LoHi) by breathing new life into an address with soul. Even its name pays homage to its South Broadway sibling restaurant The Hornet, while tipping a cap to its storied Italian predecessor Patsy’s. The place you bring friends and family from out of town to show them what Denver’s all about. The place you go for that after work cocktail, or your go to date spot, whether it’s your first or 50th date. The place you get the group together on a Saturday night, and where you recover together on a Sunday morning. Acova is the next Highlands institution, bearing vintage flair and contemporary charm that threads the past into the future. Acova brings you back time and again because you are part of this story now, and Acova is part of yours.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 736-2718
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands
  • Cross street
    37th & Navajo
  • Parking details
    Public Pay for Parking Lot at NW corner of 37th & Navajo and street parking available
  • Public transit
    Bus stop at 37th & Navajo for RTD 19 & 52 routes
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,801 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver

    Healthy

1,801 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is excellent! Food is amazing and staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Great place if you have food allergies!

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  2. Aspen

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was so great and understood my dietary needs (celiac). I felt comfortable eating here and all of the food was delicious. Beautiful restaurant as well!

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  3. JandJ2019

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was wonderful but I don't remember her name. Thank you!!

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  4. AlexS

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food! Will be going back often. Couldn’t recommend it enough

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  5. Natalie

    Denver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Great place for celiac/dietary restrictions. Food is tasty.

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  6. Heather

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Nice location, available street parking, good menu.

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  7. BarbaraH

    Denver

    273 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    273 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were in our happy place trying out Acova for the first time. The seasonal cocktails were delish and well balanced. They have TONS of gluten-free options. We enjoyed their fresh take on calamari. It’s kind of like getting mussels with a really flavorful broth that you dip your bread into (yes, GF if desired). The calamari aren’t breaded, but made in perfectly cooked rings. The artichoke appetizer was fried in GF breading. Not one oily piece to be found. Perfect! We will be back, sooner rather than later. You have to try this restaurant.

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  8. Karla

    Denver

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, the food was amazing. Alex (bartender & waiter) is outrageously fun, kind and gives a WONDERFUL experience!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service, and portion sizes for the price. We all left very happy.

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  10. MeganR

    Little Rock

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious brunch with lots of options, particularly for those with dietary restrictions. The ambience was perfect for a chill Sunday morning.

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  11. RachelO

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was wonderful and so accommodating for my friend's toddler!

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  12. DanS

    Denver

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience4
    It was so loud with large groups trying to talk over each other. I was hoarse when we left. Food was very good.

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  13. LisaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great brunch menu. We enjoyed the Sprouts hash - vegetarian option for all of us. Mimosas were good too. It was a birthday celebration, so the server brought out a piece of chocolate cake a la mode for the birthday girl too. I would definitely recommend this place and return.

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  14. Qiyamata

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing food, service, and atmosphere. Never a disappointing experience and doesn’t break the Bank!

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  15. BK222

    Denver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Brunch was disappointing, food was bland, overpriced, and poorly presented.

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  16. MarthaA

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice neighborhood spot - good service. We'll come back!

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  17. StacyM

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service with great food while catching up with friends. We did not feel rushed and had plenty of time to visit while enjoying the great atmosphere. We had great suggestions from our server that we were unique and delicious!

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  18. SamuelH

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service, and overall atmosphere were good.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We booked a reservation for 2 for a birthday dinner. We were greeted and seated immediately. We had what we call “girl dinner” which is 3 shared plates back to back. I’m gluten free (wheat allergy) and my guest is pescatarian. We had the elote first, the aioli and lime powder made it next level. We then shared the crab cakes which were delicious but there are only 3 for $22 which didn’t seem as worth it. We finished off with an order of the artichoke heart fritters which were to die for. Overall there were so many options for both of us and we LOVED our dinner.

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  20. Cher

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The quality of food has changed. I usually order the Turkey panini with brie, the bacon offered was 1 strip, the turkey was was on one side, the brie was on the other half. Sweet potato fries came out burnt (it was replace), red wine was a little vinegar taste (also replaced). Our server was great and gracious.

    AcovaResponded on November 7, 2023

    Hi Cher, Sorry to see your lunch was not up to standard, that is not normal for us. That panini is still our top seller and I want to buy your next one for you. Please do reach out or come back soon. John H - GM of Acova

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  21. CeliacKat

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Noise level noonish on a Sunday - very loud! The way I reserved I expected we would be seated on the side with the booths, which help a little bit with the noise. Maybe I should have asked. We were seated in a boothish area on the bar side and it was too noisy for us. If you are seated with only brunch menus be sure to ask for the lunch menu if you don't receive one and want non breakfast/brunch items.

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  22. Skunk9

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Fast service and great cocktails. They actually serve a burger rare when ordered as such. Would go back.

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  23. JillM

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great vibe at this restaurant. For our table of four, we tried a little bit of everything - drinks, appetizers, entrees, and dessert. The ahi tuna tostada is fantastic as an appetizer. Thoroughly enjoyed the honey stung fried chicken. My only complaint from the evening was when the restaurant ran out of the mix for the berry hot margarita and we could not order a second one.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience2
    Our book club has been meeting here once a month for months now. This last time, they wouldn’t split checks and it was such a mess that we won’t be returning. We’re finding a new place to go, which is too bad because we liked Acova and the food is always good. Change is good, too.

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  25. Kathy

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    ACOVA can accommodate gluten-free food needs from 98% of their menu. YAY! Their food is EXCELLENT -- gluten-free on not; the SERVICE is amiable and attentive, but not overly attentive; the atmosphere is low-key and fun! Acova is one of my favorite restaurants, and I travel from East Denver to do so. Everyone I recommend to Acova feels the same! Try the "Mac and Cheese with Lobster." To-die-For.

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  26. gailbro

    Denver

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at Acova and we were very impressed! Friendly attentive servers and wonderful food!

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  27. Patsy

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Waitstaff Meghan was wonderful! (So was the fried chicken!)

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  28. GrantS

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this spot, always great food and service. Plus the Halloween decorations were a bonus.

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  29. dott

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Perfect spot for casual dinner with friends. Food was good, very nice drink menu and service was great.

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  30. DLAjr

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and outstanding service. Definitely recommend.

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  31. LisaD

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The menu is great with lot of variety. We loved the ambiance and the service was fantastic. Highly recommend eating here!

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  32. birthdayguy

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal, great hostess and server. Wonderful evening!

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  33. TroyN

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Second time dining at Acova and I was maybe more impressed this time! No particular reason that I can put a finger on but every dish was excellent (especially the elote - who knew some corn on the cob could be so special?), service was great, and there was a good crowd last night. Very cool when a restaurant can maintain or improve their standards over the years. Will be back!

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  34. Emmy

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best gluten free food we’ve ever had. Great service! Loved it all.

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  35. NicoleW

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AhhhMAZING! Food was absolutely delicious! Atmosphere is so chill. Awesome service. Everything was fresh and hot. Presentation was top tier. My boss struggles to find places that offer gluten free options so she was over the moon! Will definitely be going back!

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  36. Brunch

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful setting for brunch. Good gluten free options for my dining partner who has Celiac’s disease. The plantain breakfast dish is excellent!

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  37. SteveS

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal in every way, especially for the gluten free options for my daughter with celiac.

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  38. DanW

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very attentive wait staff! Good variety on the menu.

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  39. Cole

    Denver

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for a birthday and everything was great. The server was super nice and informative and all the food was great

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went with friends to Acova for the first time. The food and service were top notch. Nathan was attentive but didn't hover and had great recommendations, providing excellent service. Cocktails were excellent. The honey stung chicken didn't disappoint. After dining at a string of restaurants in the Front Range with subpar food and mediocre (at best) service, Acova was a delight.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Acova using the Order Online button. Acova also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Acova also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 736-2718.

Acova is rated 4.7 stars by 1801 OpenTable diners.

Acova does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Acova

3651 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211

Additional information

  • Cross street
    37th & Navajo
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Pay for Parking Lot at NW corner of 37th & Navajo and street parking available
  • Public transit
    Bus stop at 37th & Navajo for RTD 19 & 52 routes
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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