Thirsty Lion Gastropub – Denver, CO

Name: Thirsty Lion Gastropub – Denver, CO
Address: 1605 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO, United States, 80202
Telephone: (303) 623-0316
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1243 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Our mission is to evolve the gastropub business by combining the traditional values of European and American pubs, to create a place where friends and family can celebrate life and enjoy handcrafted food, beers and cocktails.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

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(303) 623-0316

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, International
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 623-0316
Website
http://www.thirstyliongastropub.com/colorado
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Keith Castro

Location
1605 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80202
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Cross street
16th St
Parking details
Public parking and on street parking.
Public transit
16th Street Mall Shuttle has a stop across the street.<br />Union Station Transit Center from all parts of the city.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Valentine's Day Weekend Menu
$39.00 per person
Feb 9 - Feb 14, 2023
Happy Valentine's Day! Treat your loved one to our exclusive Valentine's prix fixe menu for $39++/ per person on Thursday, February 9th through Tuesday, February 14th starting daily at 4pm: Choose between our seasonal Black Cherry BBQ Pork Tenderloin, Grilled Atlantic Salmon, or Grilled Ribeye Steak. Each entrée will be accompanied by your choice of a Starter, Dessert, & Featured Wine.

Offers

Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - Fri - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Sat - 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Meeting up with friends after work for drinks is what it’s all about! Join us for Happy Hour every day from 3-6 pm. $1 off pints, $6.95 cocktails, wine, and a food menu starting at $6.95.

Popular dishes

Artichoke Spinach Dip$12.95
Reggiano cream, chopped artichokes, jalapeños and roasted garlic with melted white cheddar and corn tortilla chips
Crispy Calamari$12.95
Dusted with seasoned semolina flour, lightly fried and served with chili lime sauce and lemon thyme aioli
Bacon Wrapped BBQ Prawns$13.95
Served with Black Butte BBQ sauce, Napa slaw and cilantro lime vinaigrette
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenderloins$9.95
Served with Sriracha and peppercorn ranch dipping sauces
Beer Battered Cheese Curds$9.95
Crispy fried cheese curds in tempura batter. Served with sweet jalapeño jam and Sriracha dipping sauce
Spicy Fried Chicken Sliders$10.95
Marinated with jalapeño & buttermilk, dusted in spicy flour, crispy-fried and topped with chipotle Napa slaw and dill pickles
Grilled Burger Sliders*$10.95
Beef sliders served with lettuce, tomato, cheddar, pickles and burger sauce
Oven Baked Soft Pretzel$12.95
Giant pretzel with scratch made beer cheese, jalapeño jam & sweet mustard sauce
Garlic Sesame Edamame$7.95
Soybean pods sautéed with garlic sesame soy glaze
Creamy Queso Dip$8.95
Cheddar, jack and pepper jack cheese, simmered with roasted jalapeños, onion and tomatoes. Served with white corn tortilla chips
Fresh Hand-Cut Fries$5.95
Fresh cut and served with peppercorn ranch and Sriracha fry sauce
Ahi Poke Stack*$13.95
Ahi tuna marinated in soy, Sriracha chili, sweet onions, avocado, nori, scallions, sesame oil and Hawaiian sea salt. Layered with rice, soy ginger and Sriracha aioli with wonton chips
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts$8.95
Sautéed with pepper bacon, red onions, olive oil, seasonings and Reggiano
Spicy Tuna Roll*$11.95
Ahi tuna, Sriracha aioli, soy glaze, cilantro, fried lotus root, pickled jalapeño, radish, green onion and sesame
California Roll$9.95
Crab, avocado, cucumber, soy glaze, sticky rice rolled in nori and sesame
Traditional Scotch Eggs*$8.95
Boiled egg wrapped in pork sausage, breaded and crispy-fried
Spicy Fried Cauliflower**$9.95
Sesame tempura fried with spicy black bean hoisin sauce, toasted cashews, scallions, cilantro and Sriracha aioli

Salads

Southwest Smoked Chicken$13.95
Mesquite smoked chicken, roasted sweet corn, red peppers, avocado, marinated jicama, cherry tomatoes, fresh greens and cabbage tossed with cilantro lime vinaigrette. Topped with Cotija cheese and crispy tortilla strips
Cobb Salad$14.95
Fresh greens, radicchio, arugula, roasted chicken, pepper bacon, avocado, Kalamata olives, Gorgonzola, cherry tomatoes, egg, roasted corn and blue cheese vinaigrette
Seared Ahi Salad**$16.95
Spice rubbed and seared rare on mixed greens, arugula and radicchio with red peppers, cucumbers, Napa cabbage, edamame, Mandarin oranges, fresh mango, crispy wontons, cilantro and wasabi ginger vinaigrette
Roasted Chicken Caesar*$13.95
Roasted chicken, romaine, arugula, radicchio, grana parmesan, ciabatta croutons, parmesan crisp and Caesar dressing
Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa & Roasted Chicken**$14.95
Roasted chicken, brussels sprouts, arugula, quinoa, cranberries, candied walnuts, currants and Asiago cheese with white balsamic and pomegranate vinaigrette
Pork Carnitas Salad Bowl$13.95
Pork carnitas simmered in tomatillo salsa, with steamed rice, Tajin spice crisp greens, sweet chipotle dressing, cabbage, black beans, jicama, cotija cheese, roasted corn, red peppers, avocado, pickled radish, jalapeño, and cilantro
Ahi Poke Bowl* **$15.95
Soy marinated Ahi tuna poke, sushi rice, Napa slaw, avocado, carrot, cucumber, pickled radish and jalapeños, fresh mango, daikon, nori, sesame seeds, ginger soy glaze and Thai peanut vinaigrette
Grilled Steak Salad* **$17.95
Grilled top sirloin with caramelized pears, Gorgonzola, spiced pecans, red bell pepper, mixed greens, arugula, radicchio and blue cheese vinaigrette

Soup

Beer Cheese
Every day
- Cup$5.95
- Bowl$8.95
Clam Chowder
Every Friday
- Cup$5.95
- Bowl$8.95

Sandwiches

Smoked Turkey Club$13.95
Peppered smoked turkey, maple bacon, pepper jack cheese, avocado, tomato, lettuce and chipotle aioli on grilled rustic bianco bread
Green Chili Chicken & Avocado$14.95
Roasted pasilla chilies, avocado, cilantro, jalapeños, pepper jack, cotija cheese, Napa slaw and chipotle aioli on grilled ciabatta
Spicy Fried Chicken$13.95
Marinated with jalapeño and buttermilk, dusted in spicy flour, crispy fried and topped with chipotle Napa slaw and dill pickles
Classic Reuben$15.95
Braised corned beef brisket, peppered sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island on grilled rustic rye
Caprese Chicken**$13.95
Grilled chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomato, spicy pepperoni, sweet pepper tapenade, garlic pesto aioli, arugula and olive oil on grilled ciabatta
French Dip$15.95
Slow roasted beef and melted provolone on parmesan crusted ciabatta with rosemary au jus and horseradish cream

Burgers

Cheeseburger*$13.95
Choice of cheddar, Swiss or pepper jack cheese, with pickles and burger sauce
Pepper Bacon Cheeseburger*$14.50
Choice of cheddar, Swiss or pepper jack cheese, with pepper bacon, pickles and burger sauce
Jalapeño Pepper Jack Burger*$14.95
Melted pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, Tabasco onion strings, fresh guacamole and chipotle aioli
BBQ White Cheddar Burger*$14.95
Black Butte BBQ sauce, white cheddar cheese, crispy onion strings and garlic aioli
Gastropub Burger*$15.95
Gorgonzola infused burger with grilled sweet onion, maple pepper bacon, white cheddar, arugula and horseradish cream
Beyond Burger™$15.95
Plant based protein burger grilled with melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickles, 1000 Island and served on a toasted brioche bun

Kitchen Specialties

Baja Fish Tacos$15.95
With sautéed cod or shrimp, chipotle aioli, cilantro lime slaw, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese and white corn tortillas. Served with Santa Fe bacon black beans
I.P.A. Beer Battered Fish & Chips$16.95
Lagunitas IPA battered, served with Napa slaw, lemon caper tartar sauce and fries
Classic Mac & Cheese$13.95
Cheddar, jack, Swiss and Parmesan, toasted with bread crumbs
Bacon Mac & Cheese$14.95
Peppered bacon, sweet onions and a five cheese blend, toasted with bread crumbs
Spicy Sausage Mac$15.95
Chipotle cream, roasted red peppers, spicy sausage and a four cheese blend, toasted with bread crumbs
Fried Chicken Mac & Cheese$16.95
Cheddar, Jack, Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, cavatappi pasta and toasted bread crumbs topped with jalapeño buttermilk fried chicken
Pork Carnitas Tacos$15.95
Slow roasted pork, roasted tomatillo salsa, chipotle Napa slaw, Cotija, pickled radish, jalapeño and white corn tortillas. Served with Santa Fe bacon black beans
Kung Pao Chicken**$16.95
Spicy soy ginger glaze, peanuts, Szechuan chilies, sambal chili sauce, sticky rice and soy glazed Thai vegetables
Gochujang BBQ Pork & Kimchi Fried Rice*$17.95
Boneless Korean BBQ smoked pork, grilled with gochujang sauce, sautéed kimchi fried rice and a fried egg, sunny side up
Szechuan Orange Chicken$16.95
Tempura chicken in garlic ginger orange sauce, scallions, Szechuan chilies, sticky rice and soy glazed Thai vegetables
Braised Pork Belly Ramen$17.95
Udon noodles, braised pork belly, bok choy, chopped garlic, roasted corn, daikon, carrot, jalapeño, and soft-boiled egg. Simmered with a savory pork broth
Tuscan Romano Chicken$18.95
Pan seared with pecorino Romano, lemon herb beurre blanc, balsamic marinated tomatoes, garlic Parmesan couscous, fresh basil and seasonal vegetables
Grilled Atlantic Salmon*$23.95
Roasted garlic herb butter, fresh lemon and served with jasmine cilantro rice and seasonal vegetables
Grilled Ribeye Steak*$33.95
12oz. Center cut ribeye seasoned with our rub, garlic butter and served with grilled asparagus and chef's accompaniment

Pizza

Margherita$16.95
Roma and cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, basil, fresh mozzarella and four cheese blend
Pepperoni & Four Cheese$15.95
Italian pepperoni, Roma tomato sauce and four cheese blend
Pepperoni, Spicy Sausage & Prosciutto$17.95
A combination of cured Italian meats, Roma tomato sauce and four cheese blend
Blacke Butte BBQ Chicken$16.95
Grilled chicken breast, Black Butte BBQ sauce, red onion, cilantro, fontina, smoked mozzarella and provolone
Chipotle Chicken$16.95
Smoked chicken, roasted corn, black beans, red bell peppers, jalapeño, chipotle tomato sauce, cheddar and jack cheese, cilantro and tortilla strips
The Works$17.95
Spicy Italian sausage, Italian pepperoni, prosciutto, sun-dried tomato, Mama Lil's peppers, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, Roma tomato sauce, four cheese blend and fresh basil

What 1,243 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Expensive
Orlando
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food3service1ambience3
Bartender provided horrible service. Needed to flag her down so many times. You also put the tip option on the machine starting at 18% which is crazy. She didn't deserve 10. Very disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience3
This was a different experience than our previous trip,
SS
SteveS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first visit to Denver, took train from airport to Union Station and the Thirsty Lion had a menu that met everyone's needs. They had a place for us to store our luggage and enjoy a delicious dinner. Our server Mauricio, was very friendly and helpful with the menu. I would highly recommend the Thirsty Lion.
CM
CM23
Denver
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience3
Worst dinner experience due to the service won’t be back
R
Rich
Charlotte
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience2
Waited over 25 mins after being seated for draft beers. Server brought every other table water, never brought us any.
P
Plum
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot next door to Union Station! Everything was great and I will definitely go back to try their brunch menu!!
T
Taylor
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was DELICIOUS! Service was wonderful and ambiance was lovely.
C
Cackerman67
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great surprise find right in the heart of LoDo as we were killing time before heading to the airport. The huevos rancheros, and other brunch/lunch items were excellent.
JP
JeffP
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated right away, got out drinks quickly and received our food in a reasonable amount of time. To top it off, Natalie was very nice and gave us good service. Can't wait to come back!!
JC
JohnC
Denver
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Great place to go prior to a hockey game.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to good eat, have a creative cocktail, watch games, and hang with friends. Friendly, efficient service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great place for friends getting to gether.
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Screamers
Denver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun, energetic spot.
1
1960ally
Denver
33 reviews
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Went on New Years Eve. Had 2 great drinks, a Manhattan & a Margarita. California roll was delicious. Fish & Chips entree was good fish but not very good french fries. Pad Thai was good but not terrific. All in all I would recommend this place if you are looking for more of a bar atmosphere & not a high end restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
Pad Thai was great! Service was good. Idk why I booked a month in advance and got a 4:45 spot. I was hoping for 5:30 pm. Ava crowd had left by 5 pm. Maybe ooen tabke needs to regroup on their planning…. Noise was quite loud even though not much crowd Brydon 5:15 Also, 2 tvs next to each other playing the sane football game and the next tv playing another sport b try playing every other tv with same game and middle tv with something else. game.
BZ
BobZ
Charleston
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Loved the pork fries shrimp.
WB
WarrenB
Denver
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Attended before the Nuggets game. Everyone was very nice and service was great. We ordered 3 appetizers to share and there wasn’t much to share.
JR
JrRyan
Minneapolis
15 reviews
1.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Although this platform allowed me to make a reservation, I arrived and the restaurant was closed!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We arrived at our reservation time and the doors were locked. The lights and tvs were on but doors were locked. We had to find another place to eat.
v
veronica
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
The restaurant was ok. They called last call at 8:30 and the whole place smelled like a man’s belly button. Other than that it was great.
BP
BluffPark
Raleigh
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Have been twice to Happy Hour here in past week (love the menu and value). Drinks and service are always pleasant but both times the food is coming out cold and has to be sent back. Not sure if servers aren't being notified food is ready or if they are just too busy (although we were one of just a few tables last night). Hope they can get that issue sorted out.
SJ
SteveJ
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great dinner! The food was served quickly and was very good! The drinks, amazing! Alyssa our waitress was a delight, ask for her when you go there!
R
Rubicon2008
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
This was our first time here, and it was really good. They made my wife's hamburger wrong twice and took it off our bill without us even asking. That to me is quality customer service! Thank you Thirsty Lion management.
SS
ScottS
Chicago
42 reviews
2.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience5
The service was terrible, even by Covid standards. The food and drinks were great, but took forever to arrive. The issue was primarily with our server and not the kitchen/bar staff as other tables seemed to have better experiences.
M
Ma9194
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
The meal was excellent and there was a great selection. The only thing I would change is to have a little less spice on the ahi tuna in the ahi tuna salad. We went on a night when there were lots of hockey fans for the game. Our service and food were still fantastic.
WD
WesD
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great! Service was very great, food was great and the atmosphere was perfect for the football game and catching up with old friends!
DF
DeborahF
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place for pregame Avalanche. Appetizers, Drinks and Staff are all terrific!!
c
casualdiners
Chicago
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Celebrating Veterans Day. So very impressed that Thirsty Lion honored vets with complimentary entree and drink. Kudos to patriotism!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food4service3ambience4
Great little spot! Food is always good & it’s located in a fun area.
MA
MeredithA
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
We eat here whenever we're going to Ball Arena. It gets quite loud when there's an Avs game, but the energy makes it a lot of fun. The food is always delicious! Biggest issue is that they seem to be quite short staffed, and that hasn't gotten better over the last year. They could really use an extra server or two and an extra bartender. It's not cool to get your first drink at the same time your meal arrives.
DS
DougS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food and service were great! We were having a wonderful time until some nimrod manager changed the tv we were watching from the Avalanche to a Celtics game. Really? What kind of person does that in a restaurant less than a mile from where the Avalanche play? My wife was staring hard at him trying to make him understand what a rude thing he was doing.
BM
BohdanM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
The waitress was rude and unprofessional. Told us to hurry up with the order cause she has a lot of other people waiting. Food wasn’t good as well. We ordered medium rare ribeye and got totally burned steak instead. We asked for redo but the waitress told us that it’s the way it should look like and the next one will be the same. Then we asked for a burger instead. But in the end of the day we got charged for the steak AND the burger! Even though we didn’t eat steak at all! Would not recommend and definitely won’t be back again. Wasting time and money!
MS
MackS
Denver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
The food and atmosphere was good. Service was a little slow, with a few things missed in our initial order, while we never received one appetizer after we reminded the waitress, we still had a good time and enjoyed everything!
LK
LeeK
Denver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food quality was excellent. Happy hour cocktails were very weak. Specialty cocktails were very good. Service was very friendly but we had to wait 20 minutes to reorder drinks. Place was barely half full.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the cauliflower! The fish and chips were very fresh and a great margarita to honwith it.
PJ
PamJ
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was so delicious and was also affordable. Waitress was fantastic! Location is great and atmosphere was great for watching baseball game.
DZ
DeniseZ
Denver
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great, reasonably priced happy hour options.
JP
JenniferP
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had reservations at The Thirsty Lion before getting on the Red Rocks shuttle bus. This place was FABULOUS! The deal that is included w/the shuttle bus is a no brainer. Definitely recommend!!
l
lesleygoth
Denver
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience4
Food was great as always but service was unusually slow. Other than that, always a great place!
CH
CodyH
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience4
The atmosphere was very nice, modern feel. Our waitress was over the top nice and catered to our every need. But the food was not worth it at all. I order a steak served with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies. The steak was bland and majorly over cooked. The vegetables tasted almost freezer burnt, not fresh at all. The plate was not worth $40.

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Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

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Thirsty Lion Gastropub – Denver, CO is rated 4.4 stars by 1243 OpenTable diners.

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