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Prelude + Post, Denver, CO

Prelude + Post

4 (2470)
$30 and under
American
1355 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80204

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Formally known as Limelight Supper Club, PRELUDE + POST is centrally located within the Denver Center for Performing Arts, it is a popular gathering place for theater attendees and downtown diners alike for pre-theater dinner and post theater dessert and night caps.
PRELUDE + POST server a contemporary American style menu for a social dining experience. Meaning all seating is community. Reservations guarantee seats, but not an exclusive table.
Grab a drink and bring it straight to your seats (for all Theatre Houses)

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Esmer Gonzalez-Mejia
  • Catering
    Private Events, Dinners, Meetings. Please reach out for out Catering Guide.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    14th and Curtis Streets, in the Denver Performing Arts Center
  • Parking details
    Enter the Denver Performing Arts Complex Parking Garage on Arapahoe between 14th and 13th or under the Complex on 13th Street. Take the elevators to the main level (3), and immediately turn to right. <br />
  • Public transit
    We are two blocks from the Colorado Convention Center and Lightrail stops.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,470 people are saying

Prelude + Post reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.6Value

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Review summary

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Prelude + Post is a prime choice for theatergoers, conveniently located near DCPA. Guests appreciate its "fantastic service" and "creative menu." While some mention portion sizes are small, the "delicious food" and "attentive staff" consistently earn praise. Ideal for pre-show dining, its ambiance could improve, but its proximity makes it a staple.
2,470 Reviews
  1. Jill

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and service! We shared the artisan rolls, Caesar salad, and short rib...unfortunately, there was no room left for dessert. The food was delicious, and the waitstaff could. not have been more friendly and attentive!

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  2. randy

    Denver / Colorado11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Skip the omelette… dry and tasteless. Guess this place is best for drinks and cheese board. Very convenient for a DCPA show! Much better choices in the area now.

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  3. Rhonda

    Utah17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for brunch before the musical at the Buell. I have not eaten here before and enjoyed my veggie omelette and crispy bacon on the side. My friend had eggs the way she wanted and bacon. We split a fruit salad. the Lavender French 75's were great too. Really a nice lunch/brunch before our matinee show. then I came back at intermission and picked up a tea with steamed milk to sip on in the 2nd half of the show. Great location and Damion our waiter/bartender was good.

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  4. Kim VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We decided to eat here before a play at the Buell Theater. The drinks were not good. Not any of them. And our meals took a long time from when we ordered them. Our waitress was nice, and offered to comp the drinks. My salmon entree was good. I suspect they need to iron out some bar and timing kinks for theater goers.

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  5. Angela

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, food very good but be aware portions are on the smaller side, drinks very good. Also very accommodating for theater goers.

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  6. sharon VIP

    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love sharing the small plates. All were tasty and well prepared. Great place to dine before the show!

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  7. Bridgette

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was barely mediocre. Ambiance was lacking...felt like eating in a cafeteria. Will not return, however service was good.

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  8. Kim

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Was disappointed when I saw that the high tops are communal tables. My party of 3 was seated next to a larger and, very loud, group. My party couldn't even carry on a conversation. When I asked to move to a table I was told no. A table was finally "found" for us amongst the mostly empty tables. I have eaten here numerous times before a play and have always been pleased with the food, this time was a different story. The charcuterie board was disappointing. The meat all looked dry around the edges, the cheese selection was uninspired, and there were only 6 toast rounds for the entire board. I ordered the seasonal blood orange salad, and the oranges that were on the salad were in no way blood oranges. Felt like the salad was not as advertised. Overall, the food was disappointing. Our primary server was very pleasant and attentive. However, the man who delivered all of our food just plopped the plates down and walked away. When he did that with the charcuterie board, quite a few pieces of the cubed cheddar fell off the board and onto the table. There was no opps or apology. This visit was very disappointing given how good past visits have been. Would be wary of going back.

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  9. Christine VIP

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on July 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was absolutely terrible. The salads were wilted and not worth the price. I had a beet salad, which was a pile of some kind of greens and four tiny pieces of beat. My dining partners each had salads which were equally poor. Very expensive and not worth the price. They also have no ability to add chicken or protein to a salad, which is just ridiculous. The bright spot was our server Katherine, who was lovely.

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  10. Bill VIP

    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is not very good. Only go there because of convenient to Elli or theaters in area. Service is good

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Prelude + Post is rated 4 stars by 2470 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Prelude + Post

1355 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80204

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    14th and Curtis Streets, in the Denver Performing Arts Center
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Enter the Denver Performing Arts Complex Parking Garage on Arapahoe between 14th and 13th or under the Complex on 13th Street. Take the elevators to the main level (3), and immediately turn to right. <br />
  • Public transit
    We are two blocks from the Colorado Convention Center and Lightrail stops.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Esmer Gonzalez-Mejia
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Private Events, Dinners, Meetings. Please reach out for out Catering Guide.
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