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Ajax Downtown, Denver, CO

Ajax Downtown

4.3
4.3
1707 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
1899 16th St, Denver, CO 80202-5901

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Ajax Downtown honors the art of cooking over open flames with a live-fire kitchen that ignites all the senses. Breathe the rich, savory essence of mesquite charcoal, hear the hiss and crackle of smoldering flames, and taste the distinctive flavors that only cooking with fire, smoke, and ash can impart.

Experience the vibrant spirit of Aspen in the heart of the Union Station neighborhood. Ajax Downtown is a lively local hangout where friendships are forged and good times come naturally over house made cocktails, hand-selected wines, and curated local craft beers on tap.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jared Becker
  • Catering
    Ajax Downtown features multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces within the Limelight Denver Hotel. Please see our Private Dining page for more information or give us a call.
  • Private party facilities
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    16th Street and Wewatta
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Located directly across from Denver's Union Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Brunch & Bouquet for Mom

    $100.00 per party

    May 11, 2025 only
    Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day she’ll actually sit down for—starting with a brunch as lovely as she is. Think fresh flowers, bubbly toasts, and dishes made with love (and zero cleanup). (Please select regular reservation if you do not wish to purchase a bouquet)

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What 1,707 people are saying

Ajax Downtown 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ajax Downtown offers an inviting dining experience with "excellent food" and "amazing service." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff" and the "innovative, accessible, and tasty" menu. The atmosphere is praised as "quiet and beautiful," perfect for both business lunches and relaxed brunches. The restaurant's standout features include a "unique menu" and "delicious cocktails." Despite some inconsistencies in food preparation and service speed, the overall dining experience remains satisfying for many visitors.

1,707 Reviews
  1. Jill VIP

    Denver3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service at Ajax was fantastic, our waiter was very friendly and attentive. They also did not have the music blaring so it kept the noise level down and they have great big comfy chairs. Ambiance is 10/10. We mostly ordered fish and it was ok, I get the feeling this place excels in the meat department so will try that next time.
    Ajax DowntownResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Jill! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and ambiance at Ajax Downtown. We're sorry to hear that our fish dishes didn't quite hit the mark for you. We take pride in our culinary offerings and your input helps us to continually improve. We look forward to serving you again soon and hope to impress you with our meat department next time! Dana Hamilton Restaurant Manager, Ajax Downtown

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  2. Katie VIP

    Minneapolis47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance is wonderful! The decor, lighting, attention to detail is all on point. There was a corporate party on the bar side and the noise level was still a good talking level, sitting in the dining room. Our server was wonderful in giving honest suggestions and setting really great expectations for the items that we were ordering. We started with the charge shrimp served with Romasco sauce, mushroom and goat cheese tart served in a puff pastry, and then we shared the pork chop with an Aleppo  pepper sauce, grilled cabbage, and potatoes. Honestly, we had to order it as second time because the first round was too tough. Though a long wait, it was very much worth it, and the manager was very kind, making sure that we were happy with our selection.. The side of carrots with Lebnah was killer because the sticky drizzle made a caramel and the pistachios added a good crunch 10/10. The broccolini was served with crème fraîche and togarashi seasoning. Good char We ended the night with the chocolate bomb, which has a nougat like cookie in the center, chocolate mousse, and a hard chocolate shell. There’s a little essence of orange in the whipped cream on the side and a great crunch of hazelnut. This dessert hit all of the texture element, and the flavor was great!
    Ajax DowntownResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Katie, Thanks for the glowing review! We're delighted you enjoyed our ambiance, food, and service. We're glad our team could make your evening special. We appreciate your feedback on our pork chop, and will continue to strive for excellence in all aspects. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team AJAX Downtown

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  3. Elaine

    New York City10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our meal started out well with a complimentary glass of champagne for our Anniversary and an excellent trout appetizer. I ordered the pork chops which were so dry they were inedible. I was told it would take 25 minutes to cook another one which is probably why the first was overcooked. They offered me 2 sides instead because they said another entree would take too long to cook. Very disappointing.
    Ajax DowntownResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Elaine, We're sorry to hear about your experience at Ajax Downtown. We strive to provide our guests with exceptional food and service, and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We're sorry the pork chops were not up to par and the wait was not acceptable. We appreciate your compliment about our complimentary champagne and trout crudo, but we're sorry we couldn't make it a memorable occasion. We'll take your feedback into consideration as we continuously work to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Best, The Management Team Ajax Downtown

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  4. Ira

    West Palm Beach4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a business lunch in a quiet corner table. Waiter let us talk before ordering 2 guests asked for substitutions-not a problem. It is a limited menu , no fish, but the food was well-prepared.

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  5. Jim VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I enjoyed the happy hour menu for drinks and food. The quality and quantity were outstanding.

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  6. Andrew VIP

    Denver51 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Was just ok. First visit since it bacame Ajax. Sunday brunch . Read some reviews before visiting and one that stood out was "eggs were not cooked as ordered". Sure enough, one in my party ordered eggs over medium, I wasn't going to chance it so I went with eggs scrambled. The over medium eggs came out extremely runny. Server was a bit pushy to order drinks, food and clearing plates. The place was very quiet so maybe she had time to be attentive. Eggs cooked medium is defined as "whites that are fully cooked and a yolk that is partially set but still slightly runny in the center" these eggs had no partially set center yolk. I'll be back for lunch or dinner and see how that goes.

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  7. RaMara

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks and the atmosphere was amazing! The team there really took great care to ensure our visit was outstanding.

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  8. Kimberly

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food are excellent. We enjoyed our experience very much.

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  9. Lynn VIP

    Kansas City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is innovative, accessible, and tasty. The service is quite knowledgeable and accomodating.

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  10. Bill VIP

    Austin22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific Saturday brunch. The Dutch Baby pancake was delicious. Greek yogurt with loads of fresh fruit and granola was also terrific, as was the frittata. Generous portions, great service, quiet vibe, and beautiful space. All very well done

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FAQs

Ajax Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 323-0017.

Ajax Downtown is rated 4.3 stars by 1707 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Denver / Colorado
  4. Denver
  5. Downtown / LoDo

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ajax Downtown

1899 16th St, Denver, CO 80202-5901

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    16th Street and Wewatta
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Located directly across from Denver's Union Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jared Becker
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Ajax Downtown features multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces within the Limelight Denver Hotel. Please see our Private Dining page for more information or give us a call.
  • Private party facilities
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