The Hornet

Name: The Hornet
Address: 76 N Broadway, Denver, CO, United States, 80203
Telephone: (303) 777-7676
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (222)

$30 and under

American

76 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Good for groups

The Hornet has been serving the community of Denver for more than 25 years now, and it has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Located just a few doors away from Denver's finest independent movie house, The Mayan Theatre, it makes a great stop combo for dinner & a movie. Our happy hour kicks off each day at 4pm and goes until 7pm and features $4 draft beer & wine and also $3 off all appetizers.

Some of the top items on the menu at The Hornet include artichoke heart fritters, cheese and potato pierogis, prime rib french dip, honey stung fried chicken, cubano sandwiches and the lobster mac & cheese. The Hornet has a number of burger options as well. You could even have a private event at the restaurant. It is also nice for a date night.

Brunch get's hopping on weekends from 10am-3pm where award winning bloody marys and mimosas are always affordable. One of Denver's best hidden patios is just off the back of the restaurant and live music i

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 777-7676
Website
http://www.hornetrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We host private events for 30-75 people with low food & beverage minimums. Please inquire with a manager.

Location
76 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Cross street
1st & Broadway
Parking details
Free parking is available directly behind the restaurant on the west side of the alley. There is a pay lot on the east side of the alley and metered street parking for many blocks.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 222 people are saying

The Hornet reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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Denver
Best Value
Denver
American

Review summary

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The Hornet offers an extensive, varied menu with "great food" and "great service." Diners enjoy the "neighborhood vibe" and accommodating staff, who are attentive to dietary needs. Highlights include tacos, ahi tostadas, and "phenomenal" gluten-free options. The ambiance is praised for being "conducive to a great dining experience."

222 Reviews

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Jennifer
Denver / Colorado4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food at The Hornet never fails. The bread pudding French toast was delicious. We all cleaned our plates.
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Scott
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We hadn't eaten there in several years, but it was great to eat there once again. The Latin bunch menu was fantastic.
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Pamela VIP
Denver / Colorado210 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the Hornet, and our server, Megan was really great at taking care of all six of us. Highly recommend the tacos and the ahi tostadas!
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Kathy VIP
Denver / Colorado15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch menu, food, and service. My friend and I had a lot to catch up about. The Hornet's staff never rushed our lunch nor our lingering. GREAT food. GREAT service. Thank you!!
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Georgina
Las Vegas14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chilaquiles’ sauce was very delicious and I would’ve never expected lettuce would go so well with it. A nice surprise was also the eggs on top of the popusa which was a nice twist. The service was great and place had a good ambiance
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Linda
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive staff. they even called ahead to check on special needs of requests, plus they called me after we left to report that a pair of airpods was left on the table!
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Susie VIP
Kansas City / Kansas7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious! Waitress was super professional. We really enjoyed our pre-Mother’s Day dinner!
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Gretchen VIP
Denver / Colorado5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Saturday lunch/brunch spot. Has a friendly neighborhood vibe with great drinks and menu. I appreciate that they have both their brunch menu and lunch menu available. Definetly something for everyone.
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Cathy VIP
Denver / Colorado13 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The waitress did not ask me how I would like my burger cooked, and I forgot to tell her. So instead of a medium rare burger, it was pretty well done, dry and hard. Customers should always be asked for beef orders.
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Jaci
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a party of 13 and they accommodated us very well. Food was really good, nice staff, and cool place to hang!
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FAQs

The Hornet offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 777-7676.

The Hornet is rated 4.8 stars by 222 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 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

76 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

Additional information

Cross street
1st & Broadway
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Free parking is available directly behind the restaurant on the west side of the alley. There is a pay lot on the east side of the alley and metered street parking for many blocks.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hornetrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(303) 777-7676
Private party facilities
We host private events for 30-75 people with low food & beverage minimums. Please inquire with a manager.

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