Ajax Downtown

Name: Ajax Downtown
Address: 1899 16th St, Denver, CO, United States, 80202-5901
Telephone: (303) 323-0017
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (1711)

$31 to $50

American

1899 16th St, Denver, CO 80202-5901

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Innovative
Good for groups

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
(303) 323-0017
Website
http://www.ajaxdowntown.com/
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

Location
1899 16th St, Denver, CO 80202-5901
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

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Popular dishes

Fruit Bowl$12.00
melon, seasonal fruit, berries
Greek Yogurt$12.00
house made granola, blueberries, strawberries, banana, toasted coconut, local honey
Steel Cut Oats$15.00
golden milk, dried apricot, quinoa, blueberry, marcona almonds
Dutch Baby Pancake$16.00
preserved berries, créme chantilly, toasted almonds, powdered sugar
Boursin Omelet$19.00
heirloom tomato jam, arugula, lemon oil
Frittata*$14.00
egg whites, australian feta, chives, radish, frisée + arugula salad, sweety drop pepper
All American*$19.00
two eggs your way, breakfast potatoes, toast & choice of bacon, sausage, or fruit
Wedge Salad$16.00
sprouted lentil, barley berries, chive, radish, dill, chervil, smoked bacon, heirloom cherry tomato, buttermilk dressing
Farm Green Salad$16.00
esoterra field greens, radish, pecorino, pickled green strawberry, garden flowers, grilled ciabatta croutons, asparagus vinaigrette
Grilled Ciabatta + Avocado*$16.00
quinoa + pumpkin crunch, french radish, egg bottarga, extra virgin olive oil
Steak Frites*$26.00
8oz dry aged new york strip , bordelaise sauce, chives, fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$21.00
gochujang, american cheese, chili cucumber, red cabbage, kosho aioli, rosemary fries
Duck Hash*$21.00
confit duck leg, calabrian chile, arugula, crispy potato, chimichurri, duck egg

Ajax Classics

Truffle Fries$12.00
grana padano, parsley
Wagyu Bologneses$36.00
wagyu beef, pancetta, penne, parmesan, herbed breadcrumbs
French Onion Soup$16.00
crostini, provolone, gruyere
Ajax Wagyu Double Cheeseburger$24.00
american cheese, ajax dub sauce, romaine, tomato, fries

Sides

Breakfast Potatoes
Two Eggs*
Breakfast Meats
Bagel
Muffin

Protein

Grilled Chicken$9.00
Steak$12.00
Grilled Trout$12.00

Pastries

Bagel$7.00
plain, everything
Muffin$7.00
Croissant$7.00
Local Ciabatta$7.00

Coffee

Drip Coffee$6.00
Espresso$7.00
Cappucino$7.00
Latte$7.00
Iced Coffee$6.00
Hot Tea$6.00

Juice

Orange
Grapefruit
Cranberry
Apple

What 1,711 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

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ajax Downtown captivates with its "excellent food" and "fantastic service," offering an innovative menu that includes standout dishes like steaks and duck. The ambiance is "10/10" with a welcoming decor and attentive staff. While some dishes could use improvement, the overall experience is delightful, making it "a must visit whenever in Denver."

1,711 Reviews

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Steven
New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ajax was amazing! The service was good, drinks were delicious and the food was excellent.
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David
Denver / Colorado21 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food is excellent. Familiar dishes remixed and made exceptional. Heartily recommend the steaks, the duck and the sourdough. Service was a little cold, like hipster places used to be. Adjust your Rolex and leave a decent tip anyway, because the food really is something special.
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Robert
San Diego2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Halibut Crudo was fishy and salty. Halibut main course was dry. Service was good.
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Darrius VIP
San Antonio12 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Gonna be honest, the food tastes nothing like the original in Aspen. I had the famous Bolognese. It was extremely gritty not the smooth texture that the Aspen location is known for!
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Megan
Washington, D.C. Area30 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This is my second time eating brunch here and both times were poor experiences. The restaurant was empty and yet it still took 30 plus minutes to get an order of avocado toast (how hard is that to prepare?)! The service was ok. Ambiance is great. Food subpar. Took a steak knife to cut through the overdone toast.
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Mark
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Great food. Our server was very inexperienced and poorly trained
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Gloria
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent tomahawk steak. It was seasoned and cook to perfection. Best ever!
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Jill VIP
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
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 on May 5, 2025
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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Katie VIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul48 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
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 on May 5, 2025
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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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 on May 5, 2025
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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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 1711 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

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

Website
http://www.ajaxdowntown.com/
Phone number
(303) 323-0017
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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Ajax Downtown

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

5 innovative restaurants to seek out in Denver

Steak

BIBB SALAD

CHICORY SALAD

Mains

Fruit Bowl$12.00

Greek Yogurt$12.00

Steel Cut Oats$15.00

Dutch Baby Pancake$16.00

Boursin Omelet$19.00

Frittata*$14.00

All American*$19.00

Wedge Salad$16.00

Farm Green Salad$16.00

Grilled Ciabatta + Avocado*$16.00

Steak Frites*$26.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$21.00

Duck Hash*$21.00

Ajax Classics

Truffle Fries$12.00

Wagyu Bologneses$36.00

French Onion Soup$16.00

Ajax Wagyu Double Cheeseburger$24.00

Sides

Breakfast Potatoes

Two Eggs*

Breakfast Meats

Bagel

Muffin

Protein

Grilled Chicken$9.00

Steak$12.00

Grilled Trout$12.00

Pastries

Bagel$7.00

Muffin$7.00

Croissant$7.00

Local Ciabatta$7.00

Coffee

Drip Coffee$6.00

Espresso$7.00

Cappucino$7.00

Latte$7.00

Iced Coffee$6.00

Hot Tea$6.00

Juice

Orange

Grapefruit

Cranberry

Apple

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ajax Downtown offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ajax Downtown restaurant rated?

Is Ajax Downtown currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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