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Prelude + Post, Denver, CO

Prelude + Post

4.1
4.1
2431 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1355 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80204

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 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

What 2,431 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prelude + Post offers a convenient and charming dining experience, perfect for pre-theater meals. Guests highlight the "fantastic service" and "great food," with standout dishes like the short ribs and fried goat cheese. The location is "perfect," right next to the Buell Theater, ensuring a seamless transition to your evening's entertainment.

2,431 Reviews
  1. Sue

    Denver3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant. Initially seated next to the door which was both busy and cold. Requested a change and accommodated quickly. Food was good and the atmosphere was very nice. Glad to see the Denver Center reopened the restaurant. Super convenient to get to events there.

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  2. Chris

    Chicago39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at this restaurant many, many times. It is a great place to go before the theater. Service and the food are always very good.

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  3. Sherry

    Denver19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment you enter the restaurant, you greeted by a warm and friendly staff. The Wait staff were attentive and efficient. Management came around to see how everything was going and I was impressed with with their genuine concern. The food was great and our experience was terrific.

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  4. Luvfud

    Phoenix9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I generally really enjoy the food here but this was an exception. The soup (Tuscan) was WAY too salty (and this from a saltaholic!) and I just didn’t care for the very smoky flavor of the bacon. Husband liked it, though. My seasonal (summer?) salad was loaded with too much radicchio which made it quite bitter. Usually I love their salads. I do think this was a one-off and we will certainly be back.

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  5. mark VIP

    Denver19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I booked a 4 top and they put me at a community table. Made for an uncomfortable experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Sondra VIP

    Denver32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect night. Sat at the bar. Had great cocktails, a very interesting, seasonal salad and rainbow trout. Everything was perfect, perfectly prepared and delicious.

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  7. Jeff

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We have been coming here for the last 10 years every time we attend a show at the Performing Arts. This was the worst service that we have experienced!! We ordered a couple of glasses of wine and didn’t receive them until half or dinner was over. We had to ask for them!! Our water glass was a plastic cup! We thought this was a higher standard restaurant! Very disappointed!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Marianne

    Denver10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Simple but great menu. Very nice service where simple requests are accommodated. Very enjoyable to eat before a show near bye.

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  9. Deb

    Denver1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My guest and I got to the restaurant only to discover that it was closed! There was no sign on the door - nothing. Very disappointing experience.

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  10. Mike VIP

    Denver62 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Made reservation but they never opened. Not sure what happened.

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Prelude + Post is rated 4.1 stars by 2431 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 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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