Acova

Name: Acova
Address: 3651 Navajo St, Denver, CO, United States, 80211
Telephone: (303) 736-2718
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1339 Reviews

$30 and under

Comfort Food

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 77 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(303) 736-2718

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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–Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 736-2718
Website
http://www.acovarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3651 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211
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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Popular dishes

Acova Wings$14.00
smoke-brined, roasted, and flash fried, choice of chipotle honey or buffalo sauce, served with carrots, celery and ranch
Ahi Tuna Tostada*$8.00
blackened ahi, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo
Calamari Fra Diavolo* ^$12.00
capers, garlic, shallots, calabrian chiles, san marzano sauce, crostinis
Cauliflower Fritto***$8.00
fried and roasted cauliflower, shaved parmesan, citrus oil, buffalo sauce
Crab Cakes*$13.00
two house-made crab cakes, tartar sauce, arugula, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo
Diablo Eggs$9.00
whipped eggs, house hot sauce, fresh herbs, prosciutto crumbs
Elote***$8.00
grilled corn on the cob, aioli, lime powder, cotija, tajin
Nachos**$11.00
white beans, pickled red onions, jalapeño, cilantro, pico de gallo, cheddar, cotija, avocado crema
Potato + Cheese Pierogis**$11.00
bacon, onions, mushrooms, red bell pepper, sour cream, herb butter
Street Tacos$9.00
achiote-braised pork, pickled onions, griddled cotija, jalapeño crema, corn tortillas
Tomatillo Beer Cheese Dip^$10.00
roasted garlic pretzel bites

Salads

+protein: chicken / seared ahi* / smoked or blackened salmon* +$5

Asian Noodle Salad$12.00
mixed greens, rice noodles, carrots, radish, roasted red peppers, red onion, cilantro, peanuts, miso vinaigrette
Brussels Sprout + Kale Salad** ***$12.00
shaved brussels sprouts, kale, apples, granola, bacon honey dressing, dried cranberries, pecorino romano cheese
Cobb** ***$11.00
spring mix, bacon, hard-boiled egg, tomato, cucumber, shredded carrots, avocado, bleu cheese crumbles, ranch, fried onion strings
Grilled Romaine Caesar* ^$13.00
grilled romaine, chipotle caesar dressing, crostinis, sunny side egg, grilled lemon
Quinoa + Arugula***$12.00
chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, pepitas, blood orange dressing, goat cheese, cracked pepper
Side Salad***$6.00
spring mix, carrots, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, radish, choice of dressing

Soups

cup $5 / bowl $7

Pork Posole Green Chili^
Tomato Basil

Sandwiches

choice of: fries, sweet potato fries, chips, side salad, soup

Buffalo Chicken Wrap^$14.00
fried chicken breast, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, spring mix, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, ranch, tortilla wrap
Torta de Jamon^$14.00
Ham, fontina cheese, pickled jalapenos, refried beans, onions, grilled tomato, garlic aioli, ciabatta
Havana Panini^$14.00
braised pork, turkey, pepperjack, pickled red onions, dijonaise, house pickles
Prime Rib^$16.00
poblano peppers, cremini mushrooms, onion, fontina, ciabatta, rosemary au jus
Turkey Brie Panini^$14.00
turkey, bacon, brie, lemon garlic aioli, shaved apple, arugula, sourdough
Veg Out Wrap*** ^$13.00
garlic mushroom, balsamic carrots, avocado, tomato, fried onion strings, mixed greens, chipotle aioli

Burgers

Acova Burger* ^$16.00
blue cheese angus beef patty, grilled onions, balsamic dressing, arugula, tomato, honey bacon, horseradish sour cream, brioche bun
My Burger* ^$15.00
Arugula, tomato, onions, house pickles, brioche bun. Choice of two toppings: brie, swiss, gruyere, cheddar, bleu, bacon, avocado, egg*, mushrooms, fried onion strings (Gluten Free)
Four Corners Veggie Burger*** ^$13.00
tomato, onion, arugula, homemade pickles, chipotle aioli, brioche bun

Entrées

Beef Short Ribs$23.00
mushroom and asparagus risotto, red wine demi-glace
Blackened Salmon*$23.00
cilantro rice, brussels sprout corn hash, pineapple red pepper salsa
Broadway Lobster Mac + Cheese^$20.00
lobster, bacon, cheddar, panko crumbs, prosciutto crisp, chives
Honey Stung Fried Chicken$20.00
buttermilk-battered chicken breast, whipped potatoes, broccolini, sausage gravy, honey cayenne drizzle
New Planet Fish N' Chips$18.00
beer-battered cod, chips, tartar sauce
Pan Seared Scallops* ^$25.00
broccolini, creamy garlic sauce, garlic bread
Tuscan Pasta** ^$19.00
italian sausage, shallots, cherry tomatoes, cremini mushrooms, kale, parmesan
Veg Stuffed Poblano Pepper***$15.00
cilantro rice, tomatillo beer cheese sauce

Desserts

Affogato$7.00
vanilla ice cream, dark chocolate shards, double espresso
Apple Donuts$7.00
lightly breaded and fried apples, vanilla ice cream, strawberries, caramel
Berry Cobbler$8.00
seasonal fruit, streussel topping, vanilla ice cream, caramel
Bread Pudding$7.00
caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream
Flourless Chocolate Torte$6.00
vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce
Ice Cream / Sorbet^$6.00
caramel or chocolate sauce and whipped cream

What 1,339 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food3service3ambience4
Seated quickly.. Went for brunch. Food was good but not great. Pros Bacon crispy Eggs cooked to perfection Cons No regular syrup for French Toast
SM
SilasM
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have eaten here twice in the last week. Outstanding both times. Will definitely come again.
RK
RebeccaK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Really nice restaurant. Very busy at lunchtime. The veg out wrap is what I ordered and it was delicious. Highly recommend as a lunch place.
KF
KristiF
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent - a menu filled with GF options that you'd never suspect were GF. Delicious, fresh, always a delight.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are visiting from out of town and made sure that Acova was our first stop! Our whole family is either Celiac or gluten intolerant and Acova hits GF eats out of the park. We all loved our entrees and the desserts were divine. We will be back for sure!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious! We enjoyed the variety of the menu. And our waiter was awesome!! Would definitely recommend!
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mmac
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu, amazing cocktails. Wait staff very attentive and helpful with selections. Nice open air dining. Interesting, tasty vegetarian options.
HP
HannahP
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Love the outside patio with misters and fresh food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So tasty. Very happy.
CG
CharlotteG
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My first time at Acova was to celebrate a birthday. I made reservations as this place is always busy. Definitely going to return. Mike the bartender/waiter for our table (we were in the bar area), was fantastic! He was attentive and was very knowledgeable about the wines etc... The ahi tuna tostada was a treat, and the Asian noodle salad was absolutely delish!
MC
MCDiner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Went on recommendation of a friend as we have sciliac and need gluten free. Overall great experience. Was surprised by needing to put down a credit card for reservation but assumed it was due to very high demand. We were running 10 minutes late so at 5 minutes after our top of the hour rez we got a call from the restaurant asking if we were still planning on coming. This was nice to know they were still expecting us. Arrived and it was only half full although a line had formed for the small patio. Sat down and a menu like card spelled out the rules. I get it, but on Friday night at 5pm……We had to be done by 7pm. I initially commented that we’d be done way before that. But with apps, drinks, main course, and dessert, it was 7pm and started to feel under the gun time wise. Now, nobody told us time was running out, but I felt it hanging over our heads. Drink selection was great, appetizers were plentiful for gluten free and we had calamari—no breading, so make sure you don’t mind staring at the head and legs, but delicious and fresh. I had fish and chips as I’d heard it was amazing. Honestly, it was so good. I spent June in Ireland and had fish and chips at least 6 different places. This was as good as any of those on the Emerald Isle, and if I hadn’t known it was gluten free I could not have detected a difference. My partner had a chicken dish with gluten free breading—again fantastic. They have the gluten free thing down. For desert I had affogato—ice cream with two shots of espresso. Our server was Victoria, who said she was new but we never would have known due to her knowledge, easy warmth, and professionalism. I’d go back and venture beyond the fish and chips.
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Molls
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Our waitress acted like she didn’t want us there, the food took a long time to come out, and the quality/flavor of the food was disappointing and not worth the cost. I wouldn’t go back.
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AimeeS
Denver
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
We found this new restaurant after reading reviews for gluten and dairy free options. We made a reservation at 6:30 and hoped to eat outside but no chance. The wait was going to be an hour long and 2 people left right when we got there with no one else waiting. We were seated and our poor waitress was serving all the tables along with one other server and bus person. She had to ask several times about gluten free food and egg free food from the back. I was glad she asked but she really had no idea what is in the food they serve. They give you a sheet telling you have 2 hours to eat before the next diners. Good thing they did because the service is very slow. It took all tables a long time to get food out which is fine when you have nowhere to be but if you are in a hurry this is not the place for you. The food was really good, but they do use egg in lots of their products if you have an allergy. Lots of good gluten free options available for sure. It has a fun vibe and a great space. The service was slow, but many restaurants are fighting hard to find employees, so patience is needed. It was a great find all in all.
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Melissa
South Dakota
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our server, Zo was the star of our experience. As someone with years of restaurant experience under my belt, the little things don't go unnoticed. When it came to ordering an appetizer, my Dad wanted the nachos - but the girls convinced him to order the pretzel bites. Zo brought us a side of fresh tortilla chips for him to try with the cheese. When we ordered our entrees, burgers with sweet potato fries, he suggest a side of chipotle aioli - as one of his preferred pairings. He brought us each a side, and it was quite good. We ordered a split entree between two people, and he brought us split plates without us having to make the request. Overall the food was good - great flavors, but a few things could have been a bit better. The ambiance was lovely, and the service was excellent.
MY
MitchY
Denver
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is always very good but the staff is what makes Acrobat special. They are warm and friendly and do a great job and they genuinely care.
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MTap
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience2
This was my 2nd time eating at Acova. Unfortunately, it was not as good as the first time. My mother ordered the fish and chips and the fish was so overcooked it was inedible and it took over 20 minutes to have our dessert. The manager and waitress apologized for the issues, which I did appreciate, but overall it was a disappointing experience, especially for a celebratory meal for my birthday.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was awesome. I literally haven’t had quality Mac n cheese in years because of my gluten intolerance and their lobster Mac n cheese was the best thing I’ve ever tasted. AMAZING
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Kacy
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience4
Really wanted to like this place but it was overall a miss. Service was strange- intermittently attentive and inattentive. Wanted more drinks, couldn't find our server anywhere. He knew a lot about a few things on the menu but knew nothing about others things. Food was cold, overcooked, and tasted a bit stale. Drinks were pretty good overall. Ambiance is nice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
The restaurant was very nice and had good vines. The server was kind and helpful. The food did take too long to come out.
MG
MarG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Everything was good. The food was great. The bottle of wine was a little slow arriving to go with the food, but it worked. The big draw back is the noise. It wasn’t that easy to have a comfortable conversation with out raising your voice.
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skieatplay
Denver
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you eat GF, this is the place for you!! Nearly everything on the menu is gluten free or can be made gluten free. And it was so good!! Beef short rib, lobster mac & cheese, and gnocchi app were excellent! And the service is awesome.
EC
EmilyC
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Meghan provided excellent service and recommendations when we were between a few menu items. The ahi tuna tostada was so delicious, and the fish and chips come with a good serving size. Can’t wait to be back in town again to try more of the menu!
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Eileen
Cleveland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service was excellent. We were seated inside by the bar. It was really loud.
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EmIly
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat on the patio and it was great. Good food and good service!
MO
MelodyO
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yummy food, easy to eat tapas style or individual meals. The wine slushies are Amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
Good sounds good on the menu but was less than impressive once received. The chicken I had tasted like it had never been seasoned.
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SCD4
Denver
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience2
We usually love ACOVA but their food and service has gone way down!
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LauraK
Phoenix
96 reviews
vip
5.0
96 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Had the kale salad with blackened salmon, the fish and chips and a turkey and Brie sandwich. All three dishes were delicious. Service was slow but we weren’t in a hurry. This was our first visit and we will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My girlfriend has a gluten allergy and this was the first time we’ve ever been able to enjoy a whole 3 course meal without limitations. We had the Gnocchi appetizer, I had fish and chips, she had the lobster Mac n cheese, and then a free birthday dessert (if it’s the day of your birthday) we chose the berry cobbler. Everything we had was honestly better than any meal I’ve had of these with gluten. We love the options and variety, and on top of that, our server was so nice enough to show us this exposed brick wall outside so she could snap a few pics of us on our date.
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ColoradoFoodie
Denver
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
My first time visiting Acova and was there to meet a friend for happy hour, but will definitely go back! We both had the Pretty Little Thing cocktail and it was yummy along with a shared order of nachos with the braised pork.
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Golden
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
This is a wonderful place. We loved the ambience and service--and the NACHOS most of all!
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cscscs
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Happy hour appetizers and drinks were fantastic! We got 5 different things and none of them disappointed. Will definitely be back
HA
HayleyA
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Decided at random to try this place while we were in town and it was fantastic! Best salad I’ve ever had 🤤
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dining experience for our son’s 15th birthday.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Acova is a favorite eatery in Denver. Healthy comfort food, great ambiance and service. What could be better?!
TC
TamiC
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! Everything was delicious, proportions were spot on and almost everything Gluten Free or available Gluten Free. Apple Donuts are out of this world!
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David
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Everything was tasty, desert serving was large and definitely shareable. Great atmosphere and location.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!
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Karla
Denver
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
NOT only is the food always SO good - the service is amazing!
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Danae
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent fish and chips. I am Gluten intolerant and have missed fried fish.

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
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

FAQs

Acova does offer 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 4.6 stars by 1339 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 77 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(303) 736-2718

Other options

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–Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
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

Website
http://www.acovarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(303) 736-2718

Acova

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

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Appetizers

Acova Wings$14.00

Ahi Tuna Tostada*$8.00

Calamari Fra Diavolo* ^$12.00

Cauliflower Fritto***$8.00

Crab Cakes*$13.00

Diablo Eggs$9.00

Elote***$8.00

Nachos**$11.00

Potato + Cheese Pierogis**$11.00

Street Tacos$9.00

Tomatillo Beer Cheese Dip^$10.00

Salads

Asian Noodle Salad$12.00

Brussels Sprout + Kale Salad** ***$12.00

Cobb** ***$11.00

Grilled Romaine Caesar* ^$13.00

Quinoa + Arugula***$12.00

Side Salad***$6.00

Soups

Pork Posole Green Chili^

Tomato Basil

Sandwiches

Buffalo Chicken Wrap^$14.00

Torta de Jamon^$14.00

Havana Panini^$14.00

Prime Rib^$16.00

Turkey Brie Panini^$14.00

Veg Out Wrap*** ^$13.00

Burgers

Acova Burger* ^$16.00

My Burger* ^$15.00

Four Corners Veggie Burger*** ^$13.00

Entrées

Beef Short Ribs$23.00

Blackened Salmon*$23.00

Broadway Lobster Mac + Cheese^$20.00

Honey Stung Fried Chicken$20.00

New Planet Fish N' Chips$18.00

Pan Seared Scallops* ^$25.00

Tuscan Pasta** ^$19.00

Veg Stuffed Poblano Pepper***$15.00

Desserts

Affogato$7.00

Apple Donuts$7.00

Berry Cobbler$8.00

Bread Pudding$7.00

Flourless Chocolate Torte$6.00

Ice Cream / Sorbet^$6.00

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Brussels Sprout + Kale Salad *$12.00

Cobb *$11.00