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Tom Starlight, Denver, CO

Tom Starlight

4.7
4.7
40 Reviews
$30 and under
American
We are a vintage inspired cocktail lounge and restaurant, paying homepage to a special place in time through beautiful decor, drinks, and service.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (303) 353-4122

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Catering

    We can provide catering for parties in various ways, but can include plenty of appetizers and open bar available as well.

  • Private party facilities

    We offer a multitude of event space options. We have 7 full sized cabanas and a full lawn, bar, and patio dining with ability to accommodate 200 people outdoors and an additional 50 indoors.

  • Neighborhood

    Whittier

  • Cross street

    Colfax and Pearl

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Best Happy Hour in Denver! 4pm-6pm

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Tue - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Quite simply its the best happy hour in town. Everyday that we are open. Tuesday through Sunday. 4pm-6pm. 5 dollars for all highballs. 5$ mix drinks, 5$ drafts, 5$ every glass of wine! Why? because we think you deserve it, thats why. And because we couldn't call it the best happy hour around unless it was true. Also, this world needs more happiness. And more Fernet Branca. More Woody Creek vodka and gin. Four Roses. Rittenhouse Rye. 400 Conejos. Its serious.

What 40 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Denver Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Denver Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

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  1. Page

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience inside and love the outdoor dining and how they landscaped the areas. The food was good and happy hour great prices. Recommend this to anyone that wants a enjoyable evening with friends or partner.
  2. madamlibrarian

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’m so glad that Tom’s is still around. I absolutely love the chic reboot! The food is good and so are the drinks! The wait staff is friendly and professional! I will definitely be back!
  3. tomh

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tom's Starlight is a jewel on the Fax. I was totally blown away by the excellent preservation of the Mid-Century diner. The staff were all friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to facilitate a fun evening. The menu is interesting and has many delectable items. The food was prepared well and the steak sandwich I ate, was one of the better steak sandwiches I've had. The patio is not to be missed. It is beautiful and has been assembled in a very pleasing style with lots of greenery, fun conversation areas and fire pits. I'm looking forward to spending some warm summer nights enjoying life on Colfax from the marvelous patio. Can't recommend Tom's enough. Not to be missed.
  4. Abbey

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing spacious patio! Def coming back for Sunday brunch!
  5. Phyllis

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibe. The atmosphere is a fresh take on mid-century modern, with the food and drinks remnicent of popular 1960s dishes, yet with a 2023 flare. Great sliders and salmon. The entire staff is polite, helpful, and engaging. A historic Denver site remodeled to be the new "go to" for a new fun and memories.
  6. Delaney

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This is a neighborhood GEM! My friends took me out for a birthday dinner and I couldn't believe it wasn't more packed. The food was great, and the staff really took care of us. Weston and Val stood out in making our experience special. The place has a calm, mid-sixties vibe and the food is very decently priced. Love!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We made reservations for a bachelorette party brunch. There was an issue with open table not showing them the reservation, but they were very willing to accommodate our large group right away. All of the staff was friendly and the food was really good at a great price. Hunter even surprised us all with fresh baked cookies on our way out. The vibes are super cool and chill. Definitely recommend!
  8. BrittneM

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience4
    Have eaten there twice and both times the food is the reason I won’t go back.
  9. Mark

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    They have a great outdoor area for eating and drinks!
  10. ArvidaR

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a combination of condolences for my son’s passing and my birthday with two good friends.
  11. Delaney

    Denver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My roommate and I had a nice Easter brunch here. They were very welcoming and the place had a cozy, informal feel to it. I had the sliders (which were very good) and my friend loved her eggs benedict. The only thing that was a little weird was that we had like three different waiters. There wasn't one person who served us from start to finish, so we weren't sure how to tip or who to flag down if we needed something. We guessed that this may have been because our first waiter had someone training with him and they had too many tables to handle. I did think it was a little odd that he didn't introduce the training person to us. Overall, it was a good experience, and I would recommend it to others!
  12. aggie90

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal patio and staff! Food was delicious! Well done!
  13. rydesza

    Denver

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and creative cocktails! Love the mis mod atmosphere and decor. The staff was really friendly, we enjoyed our visit!
  14. AllisonS

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    .great vibe. ................... ...................
  15. jbre

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    A great tribute to a Denver staple. Can’t wait to try out the patio this summer!
  16. ShawnD

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Love the classic diner decor! Great staff, very efficient and friendly. I would recommend improving your food quality.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fantastic renovation of the space: very Palm Springs with perfect lighting. Service was awesome; everyone was personable without being grating. They were clearly proud of the new place. Tasty drinks. The new patio is going to be the place to be when they open it up in May. Gorgeous. Get ready.
  18. KM5280

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Had a Tom Collins and shared the watermelon salad,—SO had quesadilla and I had the veggie sandwich—all were good. Service from Westin and Andrew at the bar was excellent. Looking forward to the patio when it’s warm.
  19. RichardW

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibes. Great food. Great service. What's not to like.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It was really good overall. Service and presentation on point. I love Palm Springs and anything that reminds me of it. Love the remodel. Reasonably priced. I'm sure I'm thinking of different styles in Palm Springs. I bet in the summer that bar and seating area will be amazing.
  21. Lulu

    Denver

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Fun, Mid Century Mod cocktail club and restaurant. Relaxed, hip, great outdoor patio
  22. BeerSnob

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been here a couple times now for brunch and dinner. The service, food and drinks are always high quality!
  23. RebeccaD

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We visited before a show on a Saturday night. The atmosphere was fun and vibrant. It’s a great place for a quick and easy meal with solid cocktails. You’re not getting super gourmet food, but that’s not what they’re trying to do here. It’s fun and simple with a little elevated/interesting twist. Management/owners were super friendly and running around trying to make sure everyone was happy on a busy weekend. Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies were an awesome touch! Seems like it would be a perfect place for a late night bite or brunch too.
  24. RyanS

    Denver

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Service was good, food was average at brunch-It was ok.
  25. RandyK

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous plane with great food. Always has a great meal and drinks every visit. I highly recommend this iconic place.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the ambiance. Food & service was awesome
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An original place with great potential. I like the idea of an upscale diner where you can get a good cocktail that appeals to couples on a date night rather than families and children. Please keep the kids away. The decor of the restaurant was fun and the food we had was done extremely well. My only suggestion is to not run away from the diner food in the menu. With $12 cocktails, a $20 burger isn’t out of line if its done well…and that option wasn’t even on the menu.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food was pretty good. The service was great. The atmosphere is fantastic. Although, after I got home, I noticed a 6% “living wage fee” on the bill that was not disclosed prior. The prices are already on the high side. Sneaking fees in for higher profit is not the best way to ensure a return visit.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    “ charcuterie“ board was a flopppp do not get.
  30. SarahG

    Denver

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    It was one of the worst meals we have had in a long time. The service was slow, it was very cold inside the restaurant and the food was terrible. The $18 petit fours for dessert were from Trader Joe’s. The meat in the steak sandwich was inedible. The veggie flatbread had uncooked carrots on it. The prices were very high for such awful food. We will not be back.
  31. RayN

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was our first time at Tom’s. So glad we went. Service was excellent, overall great experience!
  32. Jackpot

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful revamp of one of our favorite Colfax spots. Our server, Dalton, was friendly and knowledgeable - he even had us sneak out to peek at the patio, omg! It’s epic and we can’t wait for sunny days with Starlight cocktails! Our table enjoyed a variety of cocktails and they were all amazing! Wealth & Hellness was our fav. My husband had a filet and we all snuck a bite - sauce was incredible! My mom and I each had a caesar. Mine with salmon was perfection! Mom had chicken and it was a little too chargrilled for her taste but overall yummy! Despite the limited menu, there’s something for everyone. Looking forward to returning soon!
  33. JoeS

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    Drinks were good, ordered chicken and waffles twice. The first time it came out and the skin/batter was quite tasty, very cold in the middle. Sent it back. Brought it back out after my partner had already eaten his meal. Same thing. The middle was refrigerator cold. Even had the waitress touch that are and she agreed. Very apologetic but twice?
  34. BennettP

    Denver

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went for brunch. They nailed the mid-century decor with wood, bright orange chairs & booths with green benches. They offer the standard brunch items (eggs benedict, Denver omelet and chicken n waffles, french toast), with sides, salads and drinks. I got the Eggs Benedict on actual toasted english muffins served with red skinned potatoes with a bit of fruit. I complemented it with the Watermelon salad. It was very refreshing. I had wanted a Bellini, but the bartender said the pear puree was not up to the task, so they substituted an Aperol Spritz. Very orange and wonderful.
  35. PaulW

    New York Area

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tom’s was excellent! We went there for the fun midcentury vibe and decor, but were equally impressed with the food and drinks. Tried a few different cocktails and they were all great — some classics, plus some that were new takes on old classics. The food was good too — especially loved the veggie flatbread. We will definitely be going back — highly recommended!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Cool space.. surprised they don’t have more diner food to match the ambiance. it’s more of a higher end diner but they should consider like chicken fried steak, A upscale hamburger not just sliders, food to match the ambience. Overall, it was a great experience and I’ll definitely go back.
  37. VicM

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was great. The service was amazing, def recommend getting the cookies, it’s a good spot to enjoy a few drinks and apps with friends. Honestly their brunch looks even better than their dinner and their dinner was pretty great.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall1food2service3ambience1
    Go back to being a regular diner with chili cheese fries. Please and thank you.
  39. SusieS

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Ambience was excellent. Great for a pre-show dinner!
  40. Josh

    Denver

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were really excited to try the new Tom's following its renovation. The new design is really cool, but more than anything, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. Everything we had was so good. We look forward to returning!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables

FAQs

Tom Starlight offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 353-4122.

Tom Starlight is rated 4.7 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Tom Starlight

601 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203-2019

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Colfax and Pearl

  • Neighborhood

    Whittier

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    American, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (303) 353-4122

  • Catering

    We can provide catering for parties in various ways, but can include plenty of appetizers and open bar available as well.

  • Private party facilities

    We offer a multitude of event space options. We have 7 full sized cabanas and a full lawn, bar, and patio dining with ability to accommodate 200 people outdoors and an additional 50 indoors.

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