The Velvet Cellar

Name: The Velvet Cellar
Address: 1500 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO, United States, 80202
Telephone: (720) 676-9116
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (284)

$31 to $50

American

1500 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Great for fine wines

The Velvet Cellar is a cozy neighborhood spot with a Southern soul and a Colorado heart. The menu leans into comfort with dishes like our slow-roasted pot roast, fish and grits, a bone-in pork chop with apple-bourbon glaze, and seasonal vegetables that taste like they were picked for your plate. It’s thoughtful food without the fuss, paired with a great wine list, dynamic cocktails, and warm hospitality; perfect for a relaxed dinner, a special night out, or just catching up over something delicious.

We are located adjacent to Union Station on the corner of 15th & Wynkoop. Our focus is on consistently good food without the frills and fuss of haute cuisine but delivering on 5-star service.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Southern, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(720) 676-9116
Website
http://www.thevelvetcellar.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jon Simoneau
Private party facilities
We are happy to offer partial or full buyouts for any event. Speak to a manager or email contact@thevelvetcellar.com to inquire.

Location
1500 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
Neighborhood
Denver
Cross street
On the corner of 15th St & Wynkoop St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

$15 Flight Night
Multiple dates available
Every Thursday, we are now offering all of our wine flights for $15 accompanied by any $25 of food! That's the equivalent of 2 glasses of wine!
Wined Up Wednesday! 25% All Bottles of Wine
Multiple dates available
Welcome to Wined Up Wednesday - 25% off ALL bottles of wine every Wednesday! We have sublime food, excellent cocktails, and - if we may be so bold - the finest charcuterie in Denver. Tell your friends and book your table now!

Popular dishes

Chef's Special$9.00
Unique weekly creation from our team in the kitchen
Fried Green Tomato BLT$10.00
Grilled sourdough, fried green tomato, bacon, lettuce, remoulade
SoCo Chicken Sanwich$9.00
Spicy buttermilk marinated chicken thighs, poppyseed coleslaw, pickle, garlic aioli
Slap Burger$9.00
4oz beef patty, whipped herb cream cheese, crispy jalapeño, strawberry onion jam
Royale With Cheese$7.00
4oz beef patty, american cheese, lettuce, pickle, secret sauce
Salt & Vinegar Fries$5.00
Hand cut fries, salt and vinegar seasoning, garlic aioli
Pimento Cheese Dip$8.00
Oven roasted pimento cheese, crispy pita, carrot, celery
Buffalo Cauliflower$12.00
Tempura cauliflower florets, buffalo sauce, buttermilk ranch
Mini Board$16.00
Chef curated selection of meats and cheeses paired with seasonal accompaniments

What 284 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Velvet Cellar offers an inviting atmosphere with "great food and service." Diners rave about the "amazing cocktails" and "excellent wine selection." The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, boasting a "cool vibe" and "unique dishes." While some note occasional service delays, "Courtney's exceptional service" and the "delicious, inventive menu" make it a must-visit.

284 Reviews

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Don
St. Louis4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For our 20th anniversary, it was outstanding. Nothing bad, everything excellent. I HIGHLY recommend.
The Velvet CellarResponded 4 days ago
Thank you Don for the 5 star-review! We're so happy to hear that your 20th anniversary was made spectacular at our locally owned spot! We can't wait to host you again for all your future celebrations!
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Debbie
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and the best wait staff…she was attentive and made great recommendations!
The Velvet CellarResponded 6 days ago
Debbie, thank you for your positive feedback on Aimee! We love that you enjoyed your visit and the food. We can't wait to host you again.
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Jason
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was alright but nothing special. Server failed to put out n entire food order. They did take late items off the bill. Nice spot but overpriced for what it is.
The Velvet CellarResponded on June 18, 2025
Hi Jason, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn’t fully meet expectations. While we're glad our team resolved the issue with the late items on your bill, we understand how disappointing it can be when a meal doesn't go as planned. Your comments about the food and pricing have been noted and will be shared with our kitchen and management teams as we continuously work to improve. We appreciate your honest input and hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide the quality and service we're known for. Best regards, Deanna AGM
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Jena
Unspecified1 review
2.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food is way overpriced for the quality. The mashed potatoes tasted like they came from a box and the vegetables were just steamed with no flavor. There was seemingly one server for the whole restaurant, she was really nice, but she seemed to know she was spread too thin. The cocktails were great but the food was so bland. The music choice was weird, and the atmosphere was lacking.
The Velvet CellarResponded on June 9, 2025
Hi Jena - We are really sorry you didn't enjoy your experience with us. We have worked exceptionally hard in an attempt to deliver a great product to Denver and it sounds like you really did not enjoy anything. I'd like you to know that our potato mash does not come from a box, our vegetables are sauteed to order, and while we try to meet everyone's discerning palate, we understand that it's a very lofty goal to achieve. We will do better to make our choice of music more normal and our atmosphere enticing, in the hopes that you will enjoy your next time with us.
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April VIP
Denver / Colorado20 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time at The Velvet Cellar and it was even better than the first. We celebrated one of my friend’s birthday there and everyone was impressed.
The Velvet CellarResponded on June 18, 2025
Thank you so much April for choosing The Velvet Cellar to celebrate such a special occasion! We're thrilled to hear that your second visit was even better than your first and that we were able to make your friend's birthday celebration a memorable one. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more celebrations in the future!
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Roland
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an all around amazing experience. We will definitely be back
The Velvet CellarResponded on June 18, 2025
Thank you so much Roland for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at The Velvet Cellar. It's always a pleasure to serve guests like you, and we're glad we could make your visit memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Andrea
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, the service, the atmosphere was amazing. Will be definitely coming back 😊
The Velvet CellarResponded on June 18, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Andrea! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Velvet Cellar. It's fantastic to know that our food, service, and atmosphere met your expectations. We appreciate your high ratings and your kind words. We're looking forward to your next visit. See you soon!
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Stacee
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved Velvet Cellar and our server Courtney. Courtney answered any and all questions we had & made sure we were getting exactly what we were looking for. The food was by far some of the best we’ve ever had. We are still talking about it the next day!
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Rob VIP
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was amazing. She was welcoming, kind, and engaging. She made the night!
The Velvet CellarResponded on June 18, 2025
Thanks for visiting us, Rob! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at The Velvet Cellar. It's wonderful to know that our team made the night special for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Alyssa
Denver / Colorado1 review
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our dining experience here, the food was delicious, however the service was particularly slow, even though it didn't appear that the restaurant was at full capacity. It was likely due to a very large party next to us - so understandable.
The Velvet CellarResponded on June 18, 2025
Hi Alyssa, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Velvet Cellar. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found it delicious. We're sorry to hear about the slower service you experienced during your visit. We always aim to provide our guests with prompt and efficient service, and we understand that we may have fallen short in this instance. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we hope that despite the circumstances, your next visit will be more enjoyable. Best regards, The Management Team
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FAQs

The Velvet Cellar is rated 4.6 stars by 284 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

1500 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
On the corner of 15th St & Wynkoop St
Neighborhood
Denver
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Southern, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jon Simoneau
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thevelvetcellar.net/
Phone number
(720) 676-9116
Private party facilities
We are happy to offer partial or full buyouts for any event. Speak to a manager or email contact@thevelvetcellar.com to inquire.

The Velvet Cellar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

$15 Flight Night

Wined Up Wednesday! 25% All Bottles of Wine

Popular dishes

Steak Frites

Top Sirloin

12 oz Ribeye

Menu

Drinks

Wine$10.00

Happy Hour Cocktails$9.00

Beer$7.00

Well Spirits$7.00

Food

Chef's Special$9.00

Fried Green Tomato BLT$10.00

SoCo Chicken Sanwich$9.00

Slap Burger$9.00

Royale With Cheese$7.00

Salt & Vinegar Fries$5.00

Pimento Cheese Dip$8.00

Buffalo Cauliflower$12.00

Mini Board$16.00

What 284 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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