Stellar Jay

Name: Stellar Jay
Address: 240 14th St, Denver, CO, United States, 80202
Telephone: (303) 256-6381
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (276)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

240 14th St, Denver, CO 80202

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Stellar Jay offers a vibrant rooftop dining experience featuring live-fire cooking with shared plates amidst Colorado’s urban and mountain vistas in Downton Civic Center, Denver. The nature-based menu honors ingredients cooked over the open flame and inspired by seasonal harvests.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Dining Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 256-6381
Website
https://stellarjayrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ian Wortham
Catering
Please contact sales@populusdenver.com with your Catering inquiries.
Private party facilities
Please contact sales@populusdenver.com with your Private Events inquiries.

Location
240 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Neighborhood
Denver
Cross street
14th & Court Civc Center Downtown Denver
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
The nearest bus stop is at Court Pl and 14th, where the 9 and the 52 stop. Stellar Jay is a 20 minute Metroride from Union Station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Table
$10.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Experience the energy of the kitchen up close at our exclusive Chef’s Table, located just steps from the open hearth. Designed for those who crave a front-row seat to the action, this intimate table offers a unique view of the culinary team at work—perfect for special occasions or adventurous diners. Available for parties of 7 to 14 guests.

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BREAD SERVICE$9.00
rebel bread co. sourdough, charred onion butter
CRISPY TOTS$12.00
potato, rouille, garlic, herbs, grana padano
STRAWBERRY SALAD$17.00
esoterra greens, smoked strawberry, hazelnut, blue cheese
HAMACHI CRUDO$24.00
aji amarillo, cilantro, radish, mango
BEEF CARPACCIO$25.00
grama grass beef, sunflower emulsion, spring allium, potato

LIVE FIRE

BROKEN ARROW RANCH QUAIL$37.00
wild oregano, plum bagna cauda, spigarello
RUBY TROUT$31.00
spruce gremolata, pickled fingerling potato
CENTENNIAL CUTS STEAK
grass fed beef, fried rosemary, sunchoke crunch
BONE-IN PORK CHOP$41.00
cherry, escabeche, star anise
ROCK RIVER RANCH BISON$145.00
colorado bison, chimichurri, green peppercorn
FLANNERY BEEF$125.00
14-day dry aged 16oz ribeye., fried rosemary, sunchoke crunch

VEGETABLES

SUMMER SQUASH$16.00
costata romanesco zucchini, tahini, feta
CHARRED BRASSICAS$17.00
sprouting brassicas, calabrian chili, cashews
GRILLED CARROTS$16.00
cannellini bean, harissa, pepitas
CHARRED ASPARAGUS$16.00
whipped ceasar, dill, grana padano

COCKTAILS

ORANGE WINE COBBLER$16.00
fino sherry, orange wine, apple
STELLAR 75$18.00
pierre ferrand 1840 cognac, italicus liqueur, earl grey, lemon
SUNSET MULE$16.00
vodka, blood orange ginger beer, lime
PEELED BACK DAQ’$16.00
jamaican rums, banana, demerara sugar, lime
MARKET PRICE MARGARITA$20.00
garden infused tequlia, genepy, fresno, agave, lemon, black salt
MY THAI$18.00
thai tea infused rums, orange liqueur, orgeat, lime
SUMMER JAY NEGRONI$21.00
gin, bitter bianco, sake, blanc vermouth, jasmine
MOHAWKAN OLD-FASHIONED$21.00
mezcal, reposado tequila, mexican amaro, agave, bitters

SPIRIT FREE

EARL GREY SPRITZ$12.00
early grey, lemon, soda
BLUEBIRD SMASH$12.00
mint, blueberry, lime
UNTITLED ART N/A$10.00
italian pilsner
GO BREWING$10.00
new school sour
FREMONT$10.00
n/a ipa

BEER

TELLURIDE BREWING$10.00
pilsner
WESTBOUND & DOWN 'WEST COAST IPA'$10.00
4 NOSES$10.00
raspberry blonde

WINE BY THE GLASS

TULLIA, BRUT, PROSECCO$14.00
it, nv
CHATEAU MONCONTOUR 'BRUT' ROSE. CAB FRANC/GROLLEAU$14.00
loire, fr nv
MURI, PASSING CLOUDS SPARKLING (NO ALCOHOL)$18.00
copenhagen, dn
REMI COUVREUR BRUT CHAMPAGNE$30.00
prouilly champagne, fr nv
FOLK MACHINE ROSE OF GAMAY$15.00
arroyo seco, ca '24
DOMAINE BEGUIDE$15.00
chardonnay, fr ‘22
SANDY COVE$16.00
sauvignon blanc, nz '24
OSTATU RIOJA BLANCO$16.00
macabeo & malvasía, es ’24
I FAVATI “PIETRAMARA”$18.00
fiano di avellino, it ‘22
ELVIO TINTERO$16.00
nebbiolo, it ‘23
DUNITES$18.00
pinot noir, cali ‘23
MARTIN WOODS$20.00
gamay, or ‘23
TIME PLACE WINE CO.$22.00
cabernet sauvignon, ca ‘22

What 276 people are saying

Stellar Jay reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver
Great for scenic views
Denver
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Stellar Jay offers a "unique dining experience" with "stunning city views" from its rooftop bar. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "fantastic service," and "beautiful ambiance." The menu features shareable plates cooked over an open flame. While some find it "expensive," many appreciate the "spectacular" views and "friendly staff."

276 Reviews

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Dana VIP
Las Vegas73 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. The ambience is amazing, the food was delicious and the service fast and efficient. The strawberry salad is my favorite salad. We loved the bread, drinks and everything else. We enjoy the shareable family style meal. The patio has a beautiful view. Can't wait to be back!
Stellar JayResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for the review, Dana! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Stellar Jay. It's wonderful to know that our ambience, food, and service met your expectations. We're glad you loved our strawberry salad and our shareable family-style meal. We're also glad you enjoyed the views from our patio. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team
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Peter
Denver / Colorado1 review
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Very poor service. Had to stop another service member to find our waiter. Was told he went home. No one said anything to us. Very poor inattentive service. Where was the manager? A good manager will notice these things. Food was mediocre at best. Nothing interesting? For the prices they charge and the hype they give certainty not worth the money I paid. Very disappointing.....it was my wife's birthday! Service took for ever. Had to ask to get water refills? This is a once and done for us. This is why hotel restaurants get bad reputations. Unfortunately, this is just another mediocre hotel restaurant with a weak food program and unprofessional staff. Your staff will make or break you! Hire the right people....it's a matter of life or death of a restaurant! The view was outstanding!
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Rachel
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There's no question the atmosphere is five-star; amazing architecture, views, lighting, seating, sound, all of it! Our server Trevor was perfect--- a seasoned professional. We ordered the strawberry salad, the tots, the trout, and every single one of the (5)vegetable side dishes... three of us shared, and that was plenty/perfect. We wrapped up with the delicious pistachio dessert;, a perfect share for three people. Everything was excellent... with a myriad of pop-out flavors and spices!! I only knocked one star off of the value rating because the wine glass pours could be a bit more generous. We ended up buying a bottle to solve that problem ;), but had we known, we never would have ordered the individual glass. The whole Experience would have been perfect if it had not been for a family that brought in six kids (about 9 years old and under), who sat the kids at their OWN booth directly next to ours. They were not eating dinner, and were bouncing off the walls, climbing all over the furniture, table, and wall, pointing the table lamp lights in our eyes, and shrieking at the top of their voices. This was at 10:00 p.m. on a Friday (until midnight!). I don't think the restaurant did a very good job of managing the situation. We were told (by a manager?) that "children are allowed", which in and of itself was not the issue; this clearly indicated that the employee was missing the point. They did not address or resolve our concern about the disruption. Really poor management on that aspect of the evening. Particularly as we had just spent a lot of time and money. Children should adhere to the same social responsibilities that adults have in a shared space, and the restaurant manager should have addressed with the parents. Other than that hiccup, the night was nearly perfect. We finally escaped that unpleasant experience by settling our tab and enjoying the rest of our nightcap on the outside patio, taking in the night views. I highly recommend Stellar Jay's.
Stellar JayResponded 1 day ago
Hello Rachel, Thank you for your review of your recent visit to Stellar Jay. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our atmosphere, ambiance, and service. It's great to know that you enjoyed our strawberry salad, trout, and a variety of our vegetable sides. We appreciate your feedback regarding the noise from children sitting nearby. We understand how this could have affected your experience. We're always looking for ways to improve and your comments will definitely help us do that. We hope to see you back at Stellar Jay. Best regards, The Management Team
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Jane VIP
Denver / Colorado47 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved everything about this restaurant. The food was outstanding. However, if you or the group you’re dining with don’t like to share, I think you might not like it. The plates are meant to be shared and it was perfect for that. The wait staff was very helpful in explaining the dishes. The service was great. I can’t wait to go back again.
Stellar JayResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for the feedback, Jane! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the food and service at Stellar Jay. We take pride in our attention to detail and are glad that you appreciated it. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team
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Michael VIP
Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pleasantly trendy. Unique dining experience where they cook exclusively over a massive wood burning grill. Great ambiance on the top floor with a rooftop bar with great city views. I would recommend and would go back again. That’s the true test.
Stellar JayResponded 1 day ago
Hello Michael, Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the unique dining experience and our live fire cooking methods at Stellar Jay. It's great to know that you appreciated the ambiance of Stellar Jay, with our bar providing you with the perfect view of the city. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team
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Betty
Denver / Colorado6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The strawberry salad and squash dish were exceptional. The fruit mock cocktail - delicious. And finally, the sour cherry sorbet with lemon fluff was outstanding.
Stellar JayResponded 1 day ago
Hello Betty, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our strawberry salad, squash dish, and sour cherry sorbet. We're especially glad to hear that you appreciated our mocktail selection and the sour cherry sorbet. We strive to provide exceptional food and service, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team
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Maria VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can’t imagine why anyone would give this place a bad review. It was fantastic! The setting the service and the food wow! The views from the rooftop around sunset were spectacular as a bonus. We loved it. I’d come back in a moments notice.
Stellar JayResponded 1 day ago
Hi Maria, We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience at Stellar Jay! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our setting, service, and food. We're also glad you appreciated the views of the city from our rooftop. We strive to provide a unique and memorable experience for our guests, and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another wonderful meal. Best, The Management Team
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Brian
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on July 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Limited entre menu. Our server was fantastic. A manager also came by and checked in. We’ll be back. Thanks.
Stellar JayResponded 1 day ago
Hi Brian, Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with our service and that our team & management made an impression on you. We're also glad to know that you enjoyed our menu selection. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to Stellar Jay. Best, The Management Team
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Anna
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on July 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Perfect spot for summer date night in Denver! Everything we ordered was delicious and flavorful. Our favorite part was the espresso martinis and the views!
Stellar JayResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for the feedback, Anna! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic date night at Stellar Jay. It's great to know that our espresso martinis and views added to your experience. We're always striving to create the best possible experience for our guests and your comments will help us do just that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Mangement Team
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Jac
Denver / Colorado4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An exquisite dining experience. Nestled amongst several Denver landmarks, the rooftop dining experience is a much needed add to the Denver culinary scene. Casually elegant they provide killer cocktails and wonderful wines (though a restaurant of this stature would benefit from an on staff sommelier.) Our entrees were melt in your mouth - the quail and the rib-eye were perfection. Without exaggeration - the best we’ve had bar none. In addition, the chef was more than happy to engage with us regarding his open flame techniques. The outdoor patio enjoyed before or after dinner is a wonderful extension of the restaurant with lovely views of the sunset, mountains and city. This is a world class experience for all occasions. Five stars plus.
Stellar JayResponded 1 day ago
Hi Jac, We're thrilled to hear about your wonderful dining experience at Stellar Jay! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our quail, rib-eye, and our chef's open flame techniques. We're also delighted that our rooftop location added to your experience. We strive to provide a unique and elegant atmosphere, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. We're glad to hear that we exceeded your expectations. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team
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FAQs

Stellar Jay is rated 4.5 stars by 276 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 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

240 14th St, Denver, CO 80202

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
14th & Court Civc Center Downtown Denver
Neighborhood
Denver
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Dining Bar, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
The nearest bus stop is at Court Pl and 14th, where the 9 and the 52 stop. Stellar Jay is a 20 minute Metroride from Union Station.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ian Wortham
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
https://stellarjayrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(303) 256-6381
Catering
Please contact sales@populusdenver.com with your Catering inquiries.
Private party facilities
Please contact sales@populusdenver.com with your Private Events inquiries.

Stellar Jay

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Chef's Table

SMALL PLATES

BREAD SERVICE$9.00

CRISPY TOTS$12.00

STRAWBERRY SALAD$17.00

HAMACHI CRUDO$24.00

BEEF CARPACCIO$25.00

LIVE FIRE

BROKEN ARROW RANCH QUAIL$37.00

RUBY TROUT$31.00

CENTENNIAL CUTS STEAK

BONE-IN PORK CHOP$41.00

ROCK RIVER RANCH BISON$145.00

FLANNERY BEEF$125.00

VEGETABLES

SUMMER SQUASH$16.00

CHARRED BRASSICAS$17.00

GRILLED CARROTS$16.00

CHARRED ASPARAGUS$16.00

COCKTAILS

ORANGE WINE COBBLER$16.00

STELLAR 75$18.00

SUNSET MULE$16.00

PEELED BACK DAQ’$16.00

MARKET PRICE MARGARITA$20.00

MY THAI$18.00

SUMMER JAY NEGRONI$21.00

MOHAWKAN OLD-FASHIONED$21.00

SPIRIT FREE

EARL GREY SPRITZ$12.00

BLUEBIRD SMASH$12.00

UNTITLED ART N/A$10.00

GO BREWING$10.00

FREMONT$10.00

BEER

TELLURIDE BREWING$10.00

WESTBOUND & DOWN 'WEST COAST IPA'$10.00

4 NOSES$10.00

WINE BY THE GLASS

TULLIA, BRUT, PROSECCO$14.00

CHATEAU MONCONTOUR 'BRUT' ROSE. CAB FRANC/GROLLEAU$14.00

MURI, PASSING CLOUDS SPARKLING (NO ALCOHOL)$18.00

REMI COUVREUR BRUT CHAMPAGNE$30.00

FOLK MACHINE ROSE OF GAMAY$15.00

DOMAINE BEGUIDE$15.00

SANDY COVE$16.00

OSTATU RIOJA BLANCO$16.00

I FAVATI “PIETRAMARA”$18.00

ELVIO TINTERO$16.00

DUNITES$18.00

MARTIN WOODS$20.00

TIME PLACE WINE CO.$22.00

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