Washington Park Grille

Name: Washington Park Grille
Address: 1096 South Gaylord Street, Denver, CO, United States, 80209
Telephone: (303) 777-0707
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

2937 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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The Zagat Survey says, "There's much to like about this Washington Park Italian-New American: "good food", a "great patio" & "cheerful" service & ambiance."
An upscale age-diverse crowd mingles at this popular neighborhood restaurant & gathering place east of Wash Park.
A covered strip on the south and west side with heat and misters makes for convivial outdoor seating (you just might see a neighbor). A beautiful lounge is off to the side. 11 beers on tap, 15 in bottles and an excellent wine list at the elegant U-shaped bar. A roomy & elegant banquet room with its own patio and a presentation compatible 80” HDTV complete this restaurant for every occasion.
Dinners are mid-priced, with a nice selection of grilled seafood & steaks & several fancy pasta dishes. The lunch offerings include sandwiches, pizza, salads & pasta.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2022

8:30 PM

Booked 41 times today

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Takeout

(303) 777-0707

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(303) 777-0707
Website
http://www.washparkgrille.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Rafael Najera
Catering
Available upon request.
Private party facilities
Washington Park Grille offers 2 private rooms accommodating approximately 30 to 50 guests (one with optional patio). We also offer semi-private space in the cocktail lounge which can accommodate up to 30
Private party contact
Jeffrey Estey: (303) 777-0707

Location
1096 South Gaylord Street, Denver, CO 80209
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Cross street
E Mississippi Ave
Parking details
Street parking available.
Public transit
RTD Stop at the corner of Mississippi & Gaylord St. Just Steps from Washington Park Grille.
Entertainment
Live Music in Lounge Every Saturday: 9:00pm - Close. Various Live Music Booked During The Week...Please Check Website for Current Calendar of Events.***IMPORTANT NOTE*** Lounge seating is only available when making reservations through the restaurant, directly. Thank you!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Formaggio del Giorno**$14.00
grilled homemade flatbread, house ricotta with local honey & almonds, pumpkin seed crusted goat cheese, roasted garlic spread, basil pesto cherry tomato, balsamic
Pizzeta Caprese**$14.00
heirloom cherry tomato, fresh mozzarella, grarlic, basil, EVOO, arugula, balsamic
Calamari, Shishitos & Artichoke$14.00
crispy with lemon, arugula, parmesan, spicy marinara, caper anchovy aioli
Lettuce Wraps
quinoa-black bean-cranberry mix, tomato, onion, parmesan, ginger chile sauce
- Chicken or Wild Mushrooms$13.00
- Lobster and Bacon$23.00
Maryland Style Crab Cakes$16.00
remoulade, local microgreens, fresno aioli
Bowl of Shishitos$10.00
chipotle sea salt dust, chipotle aioli dip
Charbroiled Oysters* **$15.00
Rotating Styles; please ask your server for today's style
Octopus Cevich$15.00
avocado, cucumber, radish, jalapeño, onion, grape tomato, cilantro, citrus, tortilla chips

Soups and Salads

French Onion Soup**$8.00
parmesan crouton, browned fontina
Soup of the Day$6.00
Tender Greens and Organic Carrots$8.00
baby red chard, kale, arugula, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, goat cheese, Italian herb-raspberry vinaigrette
Romaine & Local Baby Arugula Caesar**$8.00
sesame croutons, parmesan

Add To any Salad

Half Avocado$3.00
Grilled Chicken$6.00
Buttermilk Fried Chicken$6.00
Shrimp$6.00
Anchovies$2.00
Scottish Salmon*$10.00

Homemade Pasta

Available as substitute on most pastas: "Spaghettied" vegetables for pasta (Gluten Free) $2, Gluten Free Pasta $3

Ravioli of the Day
- Market Price
Italian Campanelle**$21.00
grilled chicken, Italian sausage, onions, wild mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, spicy tomato parmesan cream sauce
Lobster Maccheroni alla Vodka**$25.00
Maine lobster, broccolini, spicy pomodoro sauce, parmesan, toasted bread crumbs
Porcini Rigatoni**$23.00
colorado lamb, pancetta, rosemary pesto gravy, gigante white beans, wild mushrooms, tomato, arugula, parmesan
Bucatini Basil Scampi**$24.00
shrimp, fresh and sundried tomato, red onion, garlic, lemon chili butter
Tuscan Lasagna$21.00
layers of ground veal, Italian sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan and spinach, oven-baked in roasted garlic cream sauce and marinara

Large Salads

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad*$21.00
kale, Napa cabbage, cucumber, baby cauliflower, broccoli & carrot matchsticks, wasabi peas, sesame ginger vinaigrette
Blackened Salmon Roasted Beet$20.00
goat cheese, kale, roasted corn, organic carrots, quinoa almond granola, citrus vinaigrette
The Grille Lobster Chopped Salad$24.00
Tender Belly bacon, gorgonzola, avocado, tomato, hard boiled egg, romaine & tender greens, blue cheese dressing

The Grill

substitute: gluten free bun on your burger $2.75 or a lettuce bun

Chef's Special Catch of the Day*
- Market Price
Colorado Bison Short Rib$29.00
potato gratin, broccolini, baby cauliflower, red chili chocolate glaze
Delmonico Rib Eye Steak*$33.00
foraged mushroom-truffle butter, Yukon mashed potatoes, heirloom cherry tomatoes, spicy baby broccoli, parmesan
Colorado Chicken Piccata$25.00
stuffed with fresh mozzarella & sopressata; crispy potato waffle, lemon-caper sauce, arugula watermelon radish salad
Wasabi Pea Crusted Ahi Tuna*$28.00
sesame soy glaze, wasabi aioli, ginger jalapeño rice, cherry tomatoes, broccolini
Colorado Rack of Lamb*
rosemary pesto crust, madeira-peppercorn reduction, roasted garlic Yukon mashed potatoes, asparagus
- 4 Bone Rack$49.00
- 2 Bone Rack$34.00
Colorado Buffalo Burger* **$17.00
fresh mozzarella, habanero Tender Belly bacon, arugula, balsamic grilled onions, parmesan-truffle fries

What 2,937 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

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KellyS
San Diego
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall2food2service3ambience2
Soda was flat and weak and they couldn’t fix it. They cram too many people in that space so it’s feels over crowded. Tables are sticky. Food was ok, but they could source better ingredients. Tomatoes had no flavor. Won’t go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was good and service was good. It was busy and a few things fell through the cracks. Biggest complaint was all the action in the bathroom with the cocaine use and sex. That was interesting 🧐
MM
MarianneM
Denver
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were awesome as always. Never disappointed. Thanks. We’ll be back
S
Sara
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite restaurant! Food is always excellent. I had the chicken sandwich and it was cooked perfectly. Service was also great. Sal was friendly and prompt. The bloody mary was the right amount of spicy.
AM
AnneM
Atlanta
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and large portions
B
Brooke
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend recommended the salmon salad and it is by far the best salad I've ever had. Would highly recommend and will for sure be going back for it again. And the service was outstanding. Great restaurant.
KN
KaseyN
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
They were out of multiple "Specials" i.e. Halibut. Service was extremely sold, multiple tables got up and left prior to receiving food. We waited almost an hr for food, then the steaks were all cooked wrong and food was cold. The drawn butter for the grilled artichokes was rancid and had a blue cheese quality that was very off putting. Later in the evening all our guests that ate the drawn butter at all were ill. Saddest part is this was for a special birthday, the place could care less. The ambiance and location is very nice and could be a great place that was recommended - Unfortunately our experience was a disaster on multiple levels.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Not sure what happened but this place is not what it used to be.
JK
JohnK
Denver
15 reviews
vip
1.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
Lost our order. Waited 1 + hours for food. Food was not very good. Not sure what happened at this restaurant
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
Horrible service and the tuna I received was inedible! Big yikes!!
SH
ShelleyH
Denver
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience3
It took over an hour for the server to get our food order in - he seemed high and after talking to the manager not much changed. I go there a lot - very disappointing.
PW
PatrickW
Denver
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Daughter going to DU - No pizza???
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall3food5service4ambience2
The seating wasn’t the best. Sitting at a table in between a booth and table on the other side felt like I was sitting in traffic.
MS
MorganS
Denver
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This has been a neighborhood staple for a long time, and it continues to serve excellent food and provide a really great dinner that is elevated from 'normal'.
RL
RLJB
Denver
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
The food has really been declining lately and sorry to say that this used to be my go to place but not any more. The service was good but the food...not good. I was a bit embarrassed to have brought new colleagues here and that none of us had a dish we liked.
N
Nicole
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you're looking for a wonderfully delicious eatery tucked away in a beautiful neighborhood with nice ambiance, Washington Park Grille is the place for you!!! I had a great experience overall and Toni our waitress was equally fabulous.
KA
KevinAsbjornson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I invited a business colleague from Switzerland for Saturday brunch at Wash Park Grille and appreciated the customer service, helpfulness of the staff and the option of sitting indoors or outdoors. We first enjoyed mimosas before selecting the the Wash Park Grill eggs Benedict with grilled potatoes, which is an excellent choice for a weekend brunch. South Gaylord Street is an excellent location to introduce international visitors to Denver which is located in a historical neighborhood of Denver with plenty of pedestrian friendly sidewalks to window shop the exceptional collections of independently owned stores by entrepreneurs who understand customer service.
EI
EILEENF
Denver
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Surprisingly amazing for both excellent food and the live music! I love the lounge seating with sofas for comfortable tables and roomy experience while enjoying the great band.
k
ken1
Denver
29 reviews
vip
2.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience3
Service was excellent - Fernando- and so was the appetizer, but the chicken piccata was surprisingly bad - overcooked, tasteless sauce, and shriveled potatoes. Disappointing
LM
LilyM
Denver
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Delicious food and great service. Bring back the maple Manhattan which was amazing, but they took it off the menu. Why??? I ordered the DIA which was marginal
P
Piper
Denver
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love Wash Park Grille! The food is always outstanding, and Grace, our server was really wonderful as well. Great place for business lunch!
BC
BarbaraC
Calgary
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience2
JUST DISAPPOINTING!!! Joined a friend for dinner on Monday. We were hoping it would be a delicious dinning experience however, it was anything but. I ordered the lamb. It was advertised as "FULL RACK" with Roasted Yukon gold mashed potatoes, asparagus, and baby cauliflower. (sounds good!!!) What arrived at the table was 2 fatty lamb loin chops with broccolini, 2 asparagus and a very small amount of potatoes. NOT WHAT I ORDERED!
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parker02
Denver
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
our waitress was outstanding, the drinks were great and so was the food.
LN
LaurieN
Denver
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved Fernando the waiter he was awesome!
JB
JackieB
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Lovely service and tasty food, great desserts for special birthday lunch with girlfriends. Love this place😍
FM
FoodMatters
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Reliable quality with attentive service and comfortable surroundings
S
Samantha
Austin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Made a reservation and apparently they sat me so i could get my points but actually were having an event and couldn’t seat me and my party at all. Walked my mother in law around wash park for 40 minutes. That was fun
D
Delicious
Denver
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I received outstanding food and service as usual!
j
jewelatdinner
Denver
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very delicious food!
AH
AbigailH
Denver
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food was good. We had the chargrilled oysters. We were pleasantly surprised by how good they were. We also tried some of the specials. I had the king salmon. It was over cooked but otherwise a very tasty presentation. I would definitely go back.
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scottb
Denver
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Dogs inside ?!? No thanks.
TA
TeriA
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waiter accommodating to 4 ladies catching up. No pressure to move through quickly. Delish salads,and sandwiches. Not too noisy. Parking is the only issue.
PB
PamelaB
Denver
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Will probably not go again on a Sat night. Too noisy
D
Disappointed
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience1
There were flies everywhere and when we asked if they could help get rid of them or move us to a different table, they put a long sticky tape strip right above our table/food. The food was not good, nor was it worth waiting forever for and dealing with the bug situation.
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Saddlervisitor
Denver
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food4service3ambience4
Better than average. Small tables and crowded. Sound level made it difficult to hear.
LK
LesK
Denver
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Menu is old and tired. Doesn’t change and needs an update. The ahi tuna salad was expensive, small, and the tuna was dry and overcooked.
CN
ColoNative47
Denver
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
The daily ravioli was excellent but the GF version of the Ahi Tuna salad was only mediocre. Service, as usual, was excellent and we were able to site outside, as requested.
L
Lclibr
Denver
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding in every way!
J
John
Denver
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
Most of the reviews online are old. It used to be very good. It’s a great location for drinks but the food and service is mediocre at best. Very disappointing!
B
Bets
New Mexico
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent first, and now not last, dinner at WA Park Grill Ask for Salvador as your waiter!!! The best!!! Food was 5 Star too Will be back soon !!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Washington Park Grille using the Order Online button. Washington Park Grille also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 777-0707.

Washington Park Grille is rated 4.4 stars by 2937 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2022

8:30 PM

Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(303) 777-0707

Other options

Order online

1096 South Gaylord Street, Denver, CO 80209

Additional information

Cross street
E Mississippi Ave
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking available.
Public transit
RTD Stop at the corner of Mississippi & Gaylord St. Just Steps from Washington Park Grille.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Rafael Najera
Entertainment
Live Music in Lounge Every Saturday: 9:00pm - Close. Various Live Music Booked During The Week...Please Check Website for Current Calendar of Events.***IMPORTANT NOTE*** Lounge seating is only available when making reservations through the restaurant, directly. Thank you!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.washparkgrille.com/
Phone number
(303) 777-0707
Catering
Available upon request.
Private party facilities
Washington Park Grille offers 2 private rooms accommodating approximately 30 to 50 guests (one with optional patio). We also offer semi-private space in the cocktail lounge which can accommodate up to 30
Private party contact
Jeffrey Estey: (303) 777-0707

Washington Park Grille

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Private dining

Additional information

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad

Tuscan Lasagna

French Onion Soup

Appetizers

Formaggio del Giorno**$14.00

Pizzeta Caprese**$14.00

Calamari, Shishitos & Artichoke$14.00

Lettuce Wraps

Maryland Style Crab Cakes$16.00

Bowl of Shishitos$10.00

Charbroiled Oysters* **$15.00

Octopus Cevich$15.00

Soups and Salads

French Onion Soup**$8.00

Soup of the Day$6.00

Tender Greens and Organic Carrots$8.00

Romaine & Local Baby Arugula Caesar**$8.00

Add To any Salad

Half Avocado$3.00

Grilled Chicken$6.00

Buttermilk Fried Chicken$6.00

Shrimp$6.00

Anchovies$2.00

Scottish Salmon*$10.00

Homemade Pasta

Ravioli of the Day

Italian Campanelle**$21.00

Lobster Maccheroni alla Vodka**$25.00

Porcini Rigatoni**$23.00

Bucatini Basil Scampi**$24.00

Tuscan Lasagna$21.00

Large Salads

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad*$21.00

Blackened Salmon Roasted Beet$20.00

The Grille Lobster Chopped Salad$24.00

The Grill

Chef's Special Catch of the Day*

Colorado Bison Short Rib$29.00

Delmonico Rib Eye Steak*$33.00

Colorado Chicken Piccata$25.00

Wasabi Pea Crusted Ahi Tuna*$28.00

Colorado Rack of Lamb*

Colorado Buffalo Burger* **$17.00

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