Prelude + Post

Name: Prelude + Post
Address: 1355 Curtis St., Denver, CO, United States, 80204
Telephone: (720) 227-9984
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4 (2470)

$30 and under

American

1355 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80204

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2 people

Jul 29, 2025

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
(720) 227-9984
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.

Location
1355 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80204
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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Popular dishes

P+P Spritz
Titos Vodka + Lillet Rosé + Prosecco + Fresh Lemon
The Buell Mule
Titos Vodka + Limoncello + Fresh Lime + Ginger Beer
Ginger Basil Smash
Hendrick's Gin + Ginger + Fresh Lime + Orange Bitters
Lavender French 75
Prosecco + New Amsterdam Gin + Lavender + Fresh Lemon
Silver Coin Margarita
Herradura silver tequila + cointreau + agave + fresh lime
Whiskey Ryeball
Old Forester Rye Whiskey + Amaro Montenegro + Fresh Lemon + Q Grapefruit Soda
Bourbon Bramble
Basil Hayden Kentucky Bourbon + Leopold Blackberry Liqueur + Fresh Lemon
Espresso Old Fashioned
Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon + Galliano Espresso Liqueur + Orange Bitters
Vanilla Apple Tart~tini
Absolut Vanilla Vodka + Apple + New Amsterdam Gin + Fresh Lemon
Chocolate Martini
Kaluha + Creme de Cacao + Baileys Irish Cream + New Amsterdamn Vodka
P+P Libation Creation
Our crafty talented bartenders come up with a NEW exclusive drink for each featured show that you won't want to miss! Ask your server/bartender for details!

Red Wines

Pinot Noir - Mark West
medium body + red berry + soft
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$42.00
Red Blend - Apothic
jammy + zesty + soft
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$36.00
Merlot - J. Lohr
fruity + rich + oaky
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$36.00
Malbec - Casillero Del Diablo
medium bodied + peppery+ fruity
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$39.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Louis Martini
Full bodied + dark fruit + round finish
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$52.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - 19 Crimes
rich + full bodied + herbal
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$36.00

Bubbles + Ports

Prosecco
crisp + delicate + mildly sweet
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$42.00
Brut Champagne
rich + dry + vibrant
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$56.00
Port - Dow's Tawny
fruity + sweet + nutty
- Glass$9.00
Port - Dow's Fine Ruby
dry + cocoa + fruity
- Glass$11.00
Port - Dow's 20 Year
nutty + citrus + almond
- Glass$17.00

White Wines

Rose - La Joli Fleur Mediterranee
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$52.00
Riesling - Pacific Rim
sweet + fruity + light
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$36.00
Pinot Grigio - Castello Banfi "Le Rime"
light + ripe fruit + crisp
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$36.00
Sauvignon Blanc - Matua
dry + tart + herbal
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$39.00
Sauvignon Blanc - Casillero del Diablo
acidic + tart + fruity
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$36.00
Chardonnay - Clos Du Bois
medium oaked + apple + citrus + buttery finish
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$42.00
Chardonnay - Proverb
elegant + medium-bodied + soft
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$36.00

Beers

High Noon Vodka Seltzers
Stem Cider
Odell Sippin Blackberry
Odell Hazer Tag
Odell 90 Shilling
Odell IPA
Odell Easy Street Wheat
Coors Edge (Non-Alcoholic)
Bells 2 Hearted IPA
Coors
Coors Banquet
Coors Light
Founders Breakfast Stout
Modelo
Peroni

What 2,470 people are saying

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FAQs

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

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

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2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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
(720) 227-9984
Catering
Private Events, Dinners, Meetings. Please reach out for out Catering Guide.

Prelude + Post

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

Salmon Rillettes

Carrot Cake

Signature Cocktails

P+P Spritz

The Buell Mule

Ginger Basil Smash

Lavender French 75

Silver Coin Margarita

Whiskey Ryeball

Bourbon Bramble

Espresso Old Fashioned

Vanilla Apple Tart~tini

Chocolate Martini

P+P Libation Creation

Red Wines

Pinot Noir - Mark West

Red Blend - Apothic

Merlot - J. Lohr

Malbec - Casillero Del Diablo

Cabernet Sauvignon - Louis Martini

Cabernet Sauvignon - 19 Crimes

Bubbles + Ports

Prosecco

Brut Champagne

Port - Dow's Tawny

Port - Dow's Fine Ruby

Port - Dow's 20 Year

White Wines

Rose - La Joli Fleur Mediterranee

Riesling - Pacific Rim

Pinot Grigio - Castello Banfi "Le Rime"

Sauvignon Blanc - Matua

Sauvignon Blanc - Casillero del Diablo

Chardonnay - Clos Du Bois

Chardonnay - Proverb

Beers

High Noon Vodka Seltzers

Stem Cider

Odell Sippin Blackberry

Odell Hazer Tag

Odell 90 Shilling

Odell IPA

Odell Easy Street Wheat

Coors Edge (Non-Alcoholic)

Bells 2 Hearted IPA

Coors

Coors Banquet

Coors Light

Founders Breakfast Stout

Modelo

Peroni

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