Bao Brewhouse

Name: Bao Brewhouse
Address: 1317 14th St, Denver, CO, United States, 80202-1703
Telephone: (720) 324-8675
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

615 Reviews

$30 and under

Chinese

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(RESERVATIONS FOR THE TAP ROOM ARE ONLY AVAILABLE DURING LUNCH HOURS and MONDAY EVENINGS)
(ONE AND A HALF HOUR TIME LIMIT)

Bao Brewhouse is a multi-concept restaurant, the first floor is known as the Tap Room, in which you will find service via QR codes, WALK-IN'S ONLY, Chinese street food inspired fare and a local rotating draft list.
The second floor is known as our Tea Room, there you will find a more traditional dining experience with a twist. The Tea Room menu and ambiance lend to more curated and intimate affair, with a vast tea selection ranging from herbal to puer, a thoughtfully selected wine list with a tea-centric cocktail program to satisfy even the most adventurous of palates. The Tea room has a DJ every Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday giving the room a not-so-stuffy feeling.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tap Room Tue, Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Tea Room Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(720) 324-8675
Website
http://www.baobrewhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
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Location
1317 14th St, Denver, CO 80202-1703
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Cross street
Larimer Square and 14th
Parking details
Street or garage parking.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

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What 615 people are saying

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

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

615 Reviews

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Sierra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my brother here for his very first dinner in Denver and we had an amazing time!! The food was incredible per usual, the staff was very helpful and friendly. Our server was Caleb and while chatting, he recommended that we check out a new bar that was next door and it ended up being the perfect end to our evening. We wouldn't have had such a delightful experience if it wasn't for him! Bao Brewhouse never disappoints!!! It will always be one of my favorite spots in town!!!
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ChristinaB
Denver
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food2service4ambience3
Overpriced for the quality of food. Upon arrival we were a few minutes early and as it was being discussed it was overheard, make them wait, they are early.” True, and we were happy to wait, better customer service is to not share those negative thoughts out loud so customers can hear.
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Togt
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food3service1ambience3
Horrible service. Didnt get one item we ordered, couldn’t get an itemized receipt. Server was in training but never had his trainer come check on us. Had to ask for spoons - utensils by going up to bar.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had Kobe beef dumplings, Miso-Mongolian steak fried rice, and the wagyu NY steak, it was all amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was super good and came out pretty quickly! Definitely will come back again. My only complaint was that the music was too loud so it was hard to have conversations
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a group of five during our last visit at Bao Brewhouse and it was most everyone’s first time there. Conversation about the ambience was pleasant and inviting with the exception of the sound level. We were in a booth which lent to a more advantageous scenario, but it was still hard to hear one another across the table. We ordered the following: Shrimp (chips) crackling - a crowd pleaser at all times Char Sui Bao buns - Super delicious, dense in protein and flavor inside and out! This dish smells like a home cooked Filipino Adobo! YUM! 🫶🏽 Yang Kwei Fei - this dish is amazingly well rounded with wide flat noodles, micro greens, bean sprouts, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, pork belly and smoked duck! “Chef’s kiss!” 💋 If I didn’t fill up on everything else I would’ve eaten this entire dish on my own! The flavor combination of oyster sauce, basil, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger satisfied all of my Asian cuisine cravings! The ultimate comfort food for this one! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I love the Bao Brewhouse and, since it’s on my restaurant rotation, I will definitely be back soon!!!
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Gigith3diner
Denver
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, cocktails and service. Highly recommend for a fun night out of family style dining with couples or group of friends
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very allergy conscious, which was greatly appreciated (severe nut allergy). It’s tough to find Chinese food that we feel confident in, and Bao Brewhouse is at the top of that list. Fast and friendly service, great food, fun ambiance. One of our new favorite date night spots!
Bao BrewhouseResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to have earned your confidence and become one of your favorite date night spots. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Maria
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the place. Really pretty and the food is AMAZING!!!
Bao BrewhouseResponded 5 days ago
We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us! We hope to to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future!
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TiffanyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The location is right off Larimer with a paid parking lot across the street an pretty easy to get to. The staff were all friendly and the food was amazing. You order through an app so it is not traditional service but was still good. It is pricey but not for downtown.
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MiaO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best boas we have had in a while! Would suggest this to all our friends.
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David
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great food. Had a dj so pretty loud upstairs but a very fun atmosphere.
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IRISK
Denver
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was good. Happy hour menu. Decent service. Would go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Server was weird and seemed like he was trying to make advances.
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JLane
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
Had the rudest server for my birthday. Food took forever to come out, kinda felt like a scam of them pushing the family meal food on you when you order the all you can eat. Also EVERYONE GOT SICK AFTER EATING THERE. Worst dining experience I’ve ever had in Denver.
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Bigfamfam
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Food was good. I didn’t like having to order through the app. If I went back I would go for dinner so we could sit upstairs.
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Easygoing00
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience1
Our reservation, which was made 3 weeks in advance, was lost so we had to eat in downstairs bar (clearly not the same experience). Food was decent but overpriced. Server started out great but seemed to lose interest in moving us through our meal so we ended waiting for her to return to the table to order entrees, drinks, and close out. She did not clear away plates or glasses regularly so items ended up stacked for a while. Would not return.
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Perry
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great food. Great environment. Music was alittle loud. Good was pricey but was still good food quality.
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JulieB
Denver
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great upbeat atmosphere with DJ playing in the background. Beautifully decorated, private booths are very nice. Food was very good - a slight twist on some of the staples in Chinese food
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Wait staff service was sub par, dumplings were slow to come out and when they did they were room temp. Drinks were great, host was extremely polite and checked on us after we were seated. Noodles and other appetizers were also very delicious.
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LizT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food and quick service! Only giving service 4 stars bc we have to order from our phones and for our party of 4 to have 1 ticket it all had to be from the same phone
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Sara
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Good service, mediocre food. I don't believe it was worth the hype. The down stairs restaurant is better.
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Chloe
Denver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food5service4ambience3
Cute ambiance and the food was good. Small, pricy plates but that was pretty much what I was expecting. What I was not expecting was a dj playing super loud club music. It was not really the vibe we were looking for. Another ultra trendy restaurant in Denver we won't be back to.
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azfoodie10
Phoenix
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time visiting Bao House. The cocktails were on point! The tea was also a very nice experience. Our server suggested a popular items and we went with the recommendations. For starters we had the Kobe beef dumplings, they were delicious! The short rib spicy noodle entree was amazing! It has so many flavors! So many more items to go back and try!
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Corrie
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience5
The different menus are confusing. Wish it was more clear
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience4
Our waiter was great, but we had multiple food allergies at the table and we were served food that made people sick. Super frustrating when we specified allergies before ordering, when ordering specific dishes, and when the food arrived at our table — and were apparently misinformed. For anyone with food allergies, stay away. There’s a disconnect between servers and kitchen, and you’ll suffer the consequences.
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Justin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience1
After seeing a tiktok of this "endless dumplings" place me and my partner had to check it out. The upstairs portion or the "teahouse" area is very warm, very loud when the DJ is playing, and has no airflow. The dumplings are conflicting. The first 8 you get are really good but then the rest are overly greasy and the soup within the dumpling either is non existent or minimal. I recommend popping a tums before going because your stomach is going to have at least 20 table spoons of grease once you are done here.
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Andy
Denver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
The dumplings and the wings were good. If you want to sit in the tap room, you'll want a reservation if you want a table. They seem to save those for parties of three or more though. They include a 4% "tax" that is really a mandatory gratuity percentage, but it's masked behind the sales tax line item. You have to really dig to find out why the taxes are so high. I wish that was more transparent, as it is misleading to lump it in with the sales and use tax.
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Susan
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Bao Brewhouse has a very cool interior and the food is crazy good.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
We were looking forward to the food and it definitely fell flat. Dumplings were okay, one of them was very bland and needed salt. Fried rice was okay..was mostly a bowl of green onions. For over $100 for 2 people, two types of dumplings and we shared a fried rice, seems ridiculous for the food being mediocre at best. Cool vibe inside and service was good though.
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JasonT
Denver
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always enjoy Bao! Specialty cocktails, unusual dumpling options and a unique menu. We had the big on the pig and Kobe beef dumplings for apps and Yang Kwei Fei and fried rice with shrimp and everything was amazing. As was the service. Will definitely go back.
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GoodTimeCharlie
Denver
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sampled a variety of dishes, and everything was excellent. Jules helped us order the right number of plates--a most helpful recommendation.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience3
Really enjoyed the food! Service needs a lot of work! Show some Aloha people!
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Josh
Denver
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food! Was such a fun experience in the tea room and great energy. Taylor, the GM, greeted us multiple times during our experience.
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LauraF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for the Tuesday all-you-can-eat dumplings. When comparing the price of a regular night order of 5 dumplings to the price of the special, we got way more than our money’s worth out of the dumplings, and they were delicious. My husband enjoyed the Tuna Tartare and we each had a cocktail—each of those were delicious as well. We made reservations weeks ago, and booked the first available Tuesday, so we had to wait a bit but overall it was worth the wait. We’ll be back!
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SarahC
Key West
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fabulous experience! The food is served family style and our server gave us two excellent recommendations from their very full menu! Jenny was our server and Kaitlyn was our bartender and both ladies were entertaining, and we had a great time chatting with them. The food was delicious. The ambience is great, and the decor is just as fun. You can't go wrong here! These ladies will take care of you!
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EricG
Las Vegas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food flavors were outstanding! DJ and music level was over the top to where it affected the table conversation.
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Yosh
Denver
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Everything we tried was very good. The porkbelly fried rice was a little dry in some parts, but overall taste was great. Cocktails are a bit skimpy and prices were ok maybe a little pricey for casual dinning. Overall, I thought it was very good and will probably be back soon.
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DavidN
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was excellent, server was very nice and knowledgeable. Felt wait was a little long for having a reservation.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
FOOD WAS AMAZING! So flavorful! Tons of delicious options. Dumplings were to DIE FOR!! Also enjoyed their hot teas and cocktails. Service was great! Will 100% be back!
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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
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bao Brewhouse using the Order Online button. Bao Brewhouse also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 324-8675.

Bao Brewhouse is rated 4.3 stars by 615 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

Sep 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1317 14th St, Denver, CO 80202-1703

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Larimer Square and 14th
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of operation
Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tap Room Tue, Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Tea Room Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street or garage parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
http://www.baobrewhouse.com/
Phone number
(720) 324-8675
Private party facilities
Ready to elevate your event game? Let's chat, plan, and party!

Bao Brewhouse

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Char Sui Bao

Shrimp Chips

Shrimp Cracklins

Menu

What 615 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Bao Brewhouse offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bao Brewhouse restaurant rated?

Is Bao Brewhouse currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information