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Wayward - Permanently Closed

4.4

107 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Wayward's mission is to embody a vibrant, progressive future for the food and beverage industry in Denver and surrounding Colorado region. By constantly challenging convention and embracing change we strive to be a new breed of evolved restaurant. Wayward’s goal is to challenge the senses, blending a progressive approach to food and beverages with still honoring the finest traditions of dining.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Organic
Hours of operation
Happy Hour: Tuesday - Friday: 4:00pm - 6:30pm Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Phone number
(720) 449-8300
Website
http://www.waywarddenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Talia Diele
Private party facilities
Wayward is a responsibly sourced restaurant in downtown Denver, in the Riverfront Park area. We source sustainable ingredients from local farmers and butchers in order to serve the highest product. Please contact us for more information about reserving one of our Private Dining rooms.
Private party contact
Rachael Wilson: (844) 579-5755

Location
1610 Little Raven St, Denver, CO 80202-6175
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Parking details
Street parking on Little Raven is all 2 hour free parking. There are also pay lots directly across the pedestrian bridge in the Davita building for $5.00
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Buddha Bowl$10.00
tropical smoothie, coconut, chia seeds, cashews, winter citrus
Insert Salad Here$11.00
cranberry vinaigrette, squash, pine nut crumbs, crispy farro, cacio pecora
Lox'd & Loaded$12.00
beet cured lox, everything cracker, pickled onion, capers, creme fraiché
The Brimley$9.00
sweet potato oatmeal, buckwheat, pear date butter
Dutch Bae$8.00
roasted apple, buttermilk ice cream, blackberries
Egg Pie$10.00
broccoli & cheddar, house salad, breakfast potatoes
Corn Burrito$13.00
braised pork tamale, fried egg, tomatillo salsa, creme fraiché, pickled onion
Churry up Already$12.00
chickpeas, potato, baked eggs, cilantro, toast
Sorry I've Benedict$12.00
braised pork cheek, chili hollandaise, potato cake, greens
Boom Chica Waff$15.00
fried chicken, blue cornmeal waffle, Nashville hot syrup, honey butter
Hangover Burger*$15.00
bacon jam, pork roll, over-easy egg, cheddar, house salad, chips
Big Pimpin'*$17.00
steak, root vegetable & potato hash, seared greens, over-easy egg, chimichurri
Can I Speak to a Manager$13.00
two eggs your way, bacon, tomato, toast, hash browns, house salad

Sides & Sweets

Two Eggs$3.00
Yogurt & Granola$4.00
Three Slices of Bacon$4.00
House Sausage$4.00
Lox$7.00
Breakfast Potatoes$3.00
White or Wheat Toast$2.00
Two Biscuits$4.00
Coffee Cake$5.00
Daily Doughnut$4.00

Drinks

Last call is at 3:15

Everything She Wants$9.00
A little floral, a little bubbly, a touch bitter & sweet. St. Germain and Cardamaro shine bright
Easy (Like Sunday Morning)$12.00
a Pimm's cocktail, refreshing a balanced
Cure for the Cure$10.00
Ratio's lime gose paired with coconut milk, Tanq 10, basil and celery. Frothy and energizing
Stuck with You$9.00
Luxardo Amaretto and Morlacco cherry liqueur play nice for a tart, bubbly and lovely brunch beverage
Brunch Punch
gin & apertivo with a pineapple and citrus smack
- per mouth$8.00
Michelada$5.00
house bloody mix, lime, Call to Arms Ballroom Beer
Bottle Service$100.00
Tequila Ocho Plata & mixers. 4 or more ppl, please
Mimosa$7.00
Bubbles and OJ in a big glass. Don't become a mimosional wreck. We reserve the right to limit service
- Bottomless$16.00

What 107 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

106 Reviews

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Crystal
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wayward was a pleasant surprise find! The atmosphere is moderate and trendy with lots of open spaces and different seating available to accommodate small and large parties. The food was fantastic! So many delicious options to choose from with lots of variety! The service was also wonderful, never felt rushed at all. They offer bottomless mimosas with their brunch and they do a good job of keeping on top of them. Would definitely recommend to others!
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SusanB
Denver
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
A lovely brunch at Wayward. Bottomless mimosas were great. Service was excellent.
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aliseb
Chicago
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience3
Overall good experience. Appreciated the creative menu items. No entrees come with sides or especially large portions so make sure to order some separate sides to share around. The service was to the point - Nothing wrong, but nothing overly accommodating. Good for a neighborhood easy place to pop in.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience3
Bottomless mimosas were tasty, although it took 20 minutes for the 1st round to be delivered. Food was good, but menu is a little hipster so a couple older people in my group found it hard. Location is great and atmosphere is very nice. I would go again.
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BaileyW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was great and service was fast and efficient . Also their coffee was delicious
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the drinks!! Loved the food!! Best service at our table!! A bit slow at the bar.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve now been to Wayward for happy hour and brunch - both experiences surprised me in the best way possible! The food was absolutely delicious, the wait staff went above and beyond, and the atmosphere was chill (not too busy/ crowded and I didn’t feel like I had to yell over other people).
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Strawberry123
London
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was good, especially the Ragu. Wait staff was amazing! Anton handled everything so well, even a peculiar food allergy. Will come again. Fun night.
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RicR
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The two things I love about Wayward is that you can actually talk and hear yourself think AND their unique food prep. Every preparation they serve is unique and typically more complex than anything I would tackle at home.... and EXCELLENT.
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Woo1
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2018
overall3food4service1ambience4
Food was good once it came out, but it took forever. Also, the server was pretty bad. We ordered a coffee and had to ask for it again 20 minutes later because it never arrived. Additionally, we only saw the server about 3 times at our table. I had to ask another server for our check, and ask the manager for some other things as well. Could be a cool place if they get their act together.
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AshH
Central Coast
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2018
overall1food2service1ambience3
Brunch: walking in, the place looked nice...Food was bland, service was BAD. Sat around for 30 minutes with empty drinks, then finally asked if they could find our waitress since we hadn't even seen her in a long while. Still took another 10 minutes to get anything. Food all came out at very different times, so that the first person was nearly finished by the time the last got their meal. Eggs were cold. Then to top it off, we also got to wait another 15 minutes after asking for the check just so we could pay and get out of there! There are so many great places in the Denver area, there is no reason to waste time and money here.
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Elaine
Denver
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great menu with chef inspired dishes. Wonderful space perfect for happy hour, date night, etc. Would highly recommend!
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KC303
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Came here for my birthday brunch and had an awesome time! Had minor food complaints from my friends (i.e. the waffles for the chicken & waffles plate were dry/rubbery) but the mimosas were great and the service generally was fantastic! super accommodating of our group, and we didn't have to wait for the table at all! loved the punny food names and how bright/open the space was. will definitely return!
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CarlaS
Raleigh
55 reviews
vip
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
We went on Saturday lunch. Place was pretty empty and quiet by 2:30pm. Made for a nice environment after a busy morning.
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BaoDown
Denver
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was decent. Great music playlist during our Sunday brunch.
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FayLee
Denver
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience3
The spouse and I had the steelhead trout and lamb shank with a kale and brussel salad to start, all quite tasty, especially the lamb. Finished with the red velvet dessert, also very good. Had pre-dinner cocktails, Gun-Bun red sublime blend with dinner (wish we could have ordered a bottle), and the Double Duty cocktail with dessert, all very good. Only down side was the prices, which were a bit high.
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AshleyT
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
Awesome dinner. The sweet potato gnocchi was out of this world. My only complaint was the dessert was a little lack luster. It felt like a glorified banana muffin, I was a little disappointed. But the service was on point and my entree was really tasty. I like the overall creativity of the menu and lots of vegetarian options.
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NYPhilly
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2018
overall3food4service5ambience4
Restaurant is said to be popular but we went for brunch and it was not as special as we expected.
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gmfur
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
The people were lovely and accommodating. The food was extraordinary especially the lamb. We shared 3 plates between which was plenty. The last being the lamb large plate. That dish was sublime.
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RandyL
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Talia Diele is a great chef, very creative! Her version of clam chowder with fresh clams, potato gnocchi, house made crackers was excellent. Peter Gordon is a perfect host and GM. Staff was friendly and very attentive. Jordan and Stacy greeted us when we arrived. Enjoyed a drink that Tina prepared prior to our dinner. Our server Abigail did a great job with our large party. Really enjoyed our experience at Wayward!
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WesM
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here for Valentine’s Day dinner with my wife. It was spectacular. We’re both foodies but don’t spend this much on dinner very often. But when we do we want it to blow us away. Wayward absolutely delivered.
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Dana
Denver
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great food except the Churry Up Already was like a pot of soup. Everything else was delicious.
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Alongfortheride
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2018
overall3food3service5ambience3
The service was EXCELLENT and we could not have asked for a more attentive and knowledgable server. The food and ambiance should be better. We're hopeful this restaurant gets better with time.
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Dolly
Denver
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was quick and the food was great !
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2018
overall2food2service1ambience5
The service was terrible- they were EXTREMELY slow and the restaurant barely had any customers so did not make sense. They were not helpful when asking questions (gave incorrect info) and did not check in on us. The food was way overpriced for the quality. Decent food but not worth the high prices
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Queen4LifeLora
Denver
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining at Wayward was a fantastic experience. Our server, Anton, was tentative and informative. Our meal was delicious and thoughtful.
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parrothead
Denver
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience3
Somewhat limited menu, but each item was very good. Some unique presentations. I appreciate that
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DenverGreg
Denver
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant has delicious food, great service, and fun cocktails. It's highly underrated.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was great and unique. Recommend anyone to go here if they haven’t yet!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely time at the Wayward- the service was phenomenal, the restaurant was so well decorated and the ambiance was perfect and the food was incredible. We had a very important business dinner, which sometimes can be uncomfortable if the restaurant has issues- our experience at the Wayward couldn't have been more accommodating, light and fun- giving way to a very productive dinner with our associates from out of town. I would HIGHLY recommend this place.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
Outstanding service that would bring me back even if the food would not have been sub par. We ordered a drink we didn't end up liking and asking for something new (my least favorite thing to do) was warmly accommodated with something delicious. Kale salad I could eat once a day for at least a year and not get sick of it.
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ColoScorp
Denver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Wayward! The servers are so friendly and on top of things. They are currently serving from their Fall menu, so I definitely suggest getting the Steelhead Trout or Chicken. My favorite is the Brussel & Kale salad....it’s all the right stuff! We’ve been a couple times now for dinner and have not been disappointed. It wouldn’t hurt to start your evening nibbling on the Potato Croquette, either! YUM!
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RRUU
Denver
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was decent and service was fast, but the menu didn't describe dishes very well. I had "eggs in a glass" which turned out to be a lukewarm mess of onions, eggs and some kind of cheese that wasn't fully described. Not too many low carb or vegetarian options.
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Ryan
Charleston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time visiting and wow! Though the menu is small, the food is out of this world. Great selections for wine and whiskey as well.
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Matt
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food and service, price is right. What else can you ask for!
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JohnB
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
The manager and staff did a great job getting us to our table when they opened and served in enough time to slip into the pop-up bar for a festive cocktail before we had to dash off to a show at the DCPA - unfortunately our waitress in the Miracle was not very attentive, but the drinks we had were very charming and we are glad we were able to have the experience during the holidays - THANK YOU!!
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JoshH
Denver
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience4
Disappointed that you cant order drinks from the pop-up Christmas bar in the restaurant, and that eating in the restaurant does not privide any benefit for going to the pop-up bar without waiting on the 5 hr list. Was willing to spend money in both sides, but could not wait for the bar. Seems like there should be a better way. The food pretends to be local farm to table, but in all its just good food not great. I did see plenty of group options so i would come back with a latge group.
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Karmah2
Denver
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dee-luscious!! Excellent appetizer offering and entree was stupendously tasty...gnocchi!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2017
overall4food4service3ambience4
We had a great experience, good food, great drinks, even better happy hour ... only bummer was I sat for 15 minutes before a wait staff member came over to say hi/take drink orders and we were in the dining room. But we will be back!
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Foodie
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
A great dinner with family. Food choices from small plates to large plates were very good. Only downside was the noise level made it a very challenging to hear everyone at the long table.
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Wayward - Permanently Closed is rated 4.4 stars by 107 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

1610 Little Raven St, Denver, CO 80202-6175

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of operation
Happy Hour: Tuesday - Friday: 4:00pm - 6:30pm Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Organic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking on Little Raven is all 2 hour free parking. There are also pay lots directly across the pedestrian bridge in the Davita building for $5.00
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Talia Diele
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.waywarddenver.com/
Phone number
(720) 449-8300
Private party facilities
Wayward is a responsibly sourced restaurant in downtown Denver, in the Riverfront Park area. We source sustainable ingredients from local farmers and butchers in order to serve the highest product. Please contact us for more information about reserving one of our Private Dining rooms.
Private party contact
Rachael Wilson: (844) 579-5755

Wayward - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Additional information

Entrees

Buddha Bowl$10.00

Insert Salad Here$11.00

Lox'd & Loaded$12.00

The Brimley$9.00

Dutch Bae$8.00

Egg Pie$10.00

Corn Burrito$13.00

Churry up Already$12.00

Sorry I've Benedict$12.00

Boom Chica Waff$15.00

Hangover Burger*$15.00

Big Pimpin'*$17.00

Can I Speak to a Manager$13.00

Sides & Sweets

Two Eggs$3.00

Yogurt & Granola$4.00

Three Slices of Bacon$4.00

House Sausage$4.00

Lox$7.00

Breakfast Potatoes$3.00

White or Wheat Toast$2.00

Two Biscuits$4.00

Coffee Cake$5.00

Daily Doughnut$4.00

Drinks

Everything She Wants$9.00

Easy (Like Sunday Morning)$12.00

Cure for the Cure$10.00

Stuck with You$9.00

Brunch Punch

Michelada$5.00

Bottle Service$100.00

Mimosa$7.00

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How is Wayward - Permanently Closed restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

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