The Nickel - Hotel Teatro

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   PicklesW

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food4service4ambience4

   Excellent food, and Kim, our server, was great. Very personable and professional, and didn't mind that we needed several wine tasters before settling on exactly which wine we wanted with our meal. She was friendly, cute, great smile, and overall our experience at The Nickel was lovely. No complaints!
   

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   JackieB

   Denver

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   At here before going to see Riverdance at the DCPA. Service was excellent and food was great. Small menu but lots of variety including vegetarian
   

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   AGirlWhoEats

   Denver

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 28, 2023

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   The setting and service are great. The food (breakfast) was "meh." I had the western omelet. 19 clams is a lot for an omelet, even in the rarified world of the Denver restaurant scene, and I expected it to be particularly good. It was okay but overcooked. The potatoes that came with it were quite good. The toast was ... toast. My companion had a smoked salmon benedict for $22 and he thought it was fine, but nothing special. Also, the coffee comes in humongous cups, a peeve of mine because it gets cold so quickly. On the plus side, our server was friendly and efficient and the dining room is really a nice place to spend time. It was nice and quiet at 9 a.m. on a Sunday.
   

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   LouiseS

   Denver

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on May 25, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   terrific food, quick service (we were late and headed to a play), lovely atmosphere,
   

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   BrianR

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   My daughter and I came in for brunch ahead of a performance at the DCPA. The staff was very attentive, the food was amazing, and the Bloody Mary was just what I wanted. Great overall experience.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Denver

   17 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on May 19, 2023

   overall2food3service1ambience3

   We had reservations at 6 o’clock. We were trying to get to a play at 7: 30 x 6 40. No one had brought us our drinks or our appetizer. The appetizer came without enough bread and we had to flag down our waitress in order to get another glass of wine. They were very busy And I understand but they were way overworked and understaffed. The food was mediocre at best. My daughter and I had chicken and my granddaughter had lasagna that she said it was very good. Our bill was $250 and we had to rush through her meal and ask her waiter to please bring our check when she brought our meal. We barely made it into the play before it started. We won’t be going back.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Denver

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall1food2service1ambience4

   My experience started out with the waitress telling me that my drink order wasn’t very exciting, little did she know that I am a recovered alcoholic. We waited throughout the meal to see our waitress again, and the service was very slow. My friends at the table could’ve ordered three drinks in the time it took for our food to come. When the food arrived it was very boring and not terribly good. I won’t be back.
   

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   KCL1

   Denver

   27 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   We had a very good experience at The Nickel, although we felt for the staff: they appear to be suffering what many others are: late of staff. We waited for more than 10 mins at the front of the restaurant to see the hostess, who was apparently bussing tables.:-(
   

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   Tielb214

   Denver

   129 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   129 reviews

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall1food2service2ambience3

   Two previous times we have eaten here and it was terrific. This time was disappointing and not good. We were left waiting 20 minutes after our appetizer was finished before our server came to take our entree order. We then waited 25 minutes for the food - having to ask if it was going to come. We ordered salmon and chicken. The salmon was very good. The chicken was bland with little taste. The whipped potatoes with the chicken were cold. We won’t go back. Really disappointing to pay that much for dinner (~$120) for two of us to have poor service, poor kitchen timing, and cold tasteless food.
   

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    DBee

    Denver

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Nickel was very busy as it was right before a play and the Opera. Despite that it was an enjoyable experience.
    

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    AnitaW

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1

    The food was served cold and tasteless and the dining room was FULL with only two waiters. Our waitress was excellent under the circumstance's but never again will we eat there or recommend it to anyone
    

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    Joanne

    Denver

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    We received a friendly welcome and we’re given a great table. Our waiter was friendly and informative. We will definitely return 😊
    

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    Gr8DinnerSpot

    Denver

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service. Stopped by before show and really enjoyed our time together! They did a great job of making sure we were able to leave on time!
    

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    FoodieWannaBe

    Denver

    66 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We took advantage of the very affordable valet service, making this an easy location to get to (and no worries about tickets!). It's a beautiful restaurant; seats are comfortable and you're not shoved into a table just inches from your neighbors, which we really appreciated. The service was good - but for those in a hurry, make sure to let the staff know. Nice selection of wine, beer, and cocktails. We tried a few appetizers (avocado tartar was quite good but it's really just an avocado-focused veggie plate with focaccia). I ordered the lamb with farro and it was perfect; highly recommend it. My husband had the fish (I can't remember what the fish was but he NEVER eats fish and he loved his. The risotto that accompanied his fish was fine - a little heavy and thick, so not outstanding). Our friend ordered the caprese and said it was terrific. All in all, well worth the visit, and while it's pricey, we'd definitely splurge to go there again.
    

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    chirstopher

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    Restaurant is not what it used to be. Food was average and extremely over priced. Server never refilled our water or explained our charcuterie board. Lamb was cooked to proper temp but the gastrique was not done well. The couscous salad was bland and cold. Vegetable lasagna was thick bell peppers with lack of sauce. Focaccia bread was the worst I have ever had. The only good part was the cocktails but for $18 each that’s ridiculous. For a price tag of $175 dollars with tip that was the most underwhelming meal in years. We canceled our brunch reservation and left early to go to McDonald’s which was worth the $15.
    

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    MaryC

    Denver

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    We returned because of a previous visit being so bad we were given a gift certificate. Morgan was our server this time. She did a nice job. The food was better, and yet nothing to brag about. We did see more help delivering food to tables and the food was hot this time. Thank you for honoring the gift certificate.
    

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great restaurant, service, and choices! We will return!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great dining experience - we were celebrating a birthday and the service and food were both perfect.
    

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    BobP

    Denver

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent meal and service. Also, restaurant lived up to past promises. When it previously had to cancel a reservation it said they would give me a discount on my next dinner, which they graciously did. Superb!
    

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    KarenS

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    The food was tasty, but very slow coming out of the kitchen. It is possible that the server was new, and was a little overwhelmed with the demands of a dinner crowd that needed to be to the theater by a certain hour.
    

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    Unfoodie

    Denver

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Very convenient for a pre-event dinner before the DCPA offerings. The waiter was very friendly and helpful. Somewhat limited food selection, and although the presentations were nicely done, the food itself was average. Example: chicken salad had nice greens, but the chicken filets were overcooked and dry.
    

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    ms48910

    Denver

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2

    So disappointed in our meal at The Nickle. The tartare was just weird: sliced beef rather than ground. My salad was SO small and was not dressed very well so had to ask for more dressing. My fiancé tried the short ribs which had no carbs so he asked for an order of potatoes. $10 on top of a $40 entrée! The food was bland and we also had to ask for au jus to even consider eating it. Table had no salt/pepper. Probably the most annoying thing was our server set our food down and asked how it looked. She never came to to check on us so we had to get up, go to the hostess station after about 10 minutes to have her sent over. By then the food was cold. Poor service, awful food and super expensive. The entire meal came to over $150 for two people. Won't be going back.
    

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    CarolynE

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3

    This was one of our worst dining experiences. We waited over an hour for our entrees. The side dishes were cold and inedible. The entree salad was just large pieces of romaine for $18. The impossible burger was salty with a side of plain lettuce. The entrees are expensive and certainly not worth the price.
    

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    barbG

    Denver

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Service was great, polite and attentive. Food was just okay, but glad the restaurant is open for us to go to.
    

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    csje

    Denver

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Three of us ate at the Nickel before attending a show at the DCPA. I love the ambiance there. The noise level is low so conversations are easily had. The Fettuccine Carbonera with Salmon was tasty and the salmon was cooked well. Two of us had the Pasta salad with Salmon and spring vegetables with a light basil sauce. One of the dishes seemed like it was sitting in a soup broth, the other didn't. They were good, the pasta itself was just average, but the rest of the dish was flavorful. Our server was there when needed, there were no refills on water or drinks though. So I would love to give it an outstanding review - but for the prices, a bit more attention to detail can still be had.
    

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    Mostly the food was underwhelming without a lot of flavor.
    

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    Bonnie

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Decent food, but not worth the price. Branzino with risotto was fine, the cornish hen dish was all sweet (needed some contrast--salt, sour, umami, something). Decent cocktails.
    

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    leahb

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time at The Nickel and I can't wait to go back. Our waiter, Saleem, was wonderful!!!! The food was fantastic!! Highly recommend!
    

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    wright8

    Denver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Nickel has a good variety of good brunch dishes from which to choose. Good atmosphere for groups of friends. Location is close to the Convention and Theater district.
    

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    GoldenBirdBrain

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service is excellent and the food is good. The "Pumpkin Poptart" is so under-rated in name--it is divine!
    

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    Phil

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Nickle is a great place to dine before going to DCPA. Superb service from waitperson Nada Elhali. She was great at recommendations and service. People make a huge difference to one’s experience. We had delicious dinner and evening.
    

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    Suzanne

    Charleston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    The burgers were great, but the pork loin was dry. Service was great. Wonderful location.
    

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    MaryC

    Denver

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4

    Our visit on Saturday, March 18 was not impressive. Soup lukewarm. Waiter inattentive, never refilled, never asked if we needed anything, over an hour wait for food. Main dish lukewarm, pasta dry and oily from sitting. Salad was ridiculously lame. So sorry this review is bad. Great location downtown but oh my!
    

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    SusannaM

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    This was such a cool spot. The food was great. Service was odd but I think our server had social anxiety.
    

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    Josieb66

    Denver

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience3

    As my review shows, the food at brunch was terrible. My omelet was filled with large chunks of ham with very little cheese in it, making it quite dry. My toast had whipped butter (?) slathered on cold pieces of toast, most unappetizing and tasteless. My son’s quesadilla was full of raw onion, not even sautéed, making it unpleasant to eat. The only redeemable feature of the meal were the potatoes, not worth the price we paid. Our server was very friendly and apologetic for our unfortunate meal.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My husband and I dined at The Nickel for breakfast 3 days in a row during our stay at Hotel Teatro and the food was absolutely delicious (the pumpkin pop tart with cream cheese icing was to die for). We were also blessed with the most amazing server each day, Lisa was very attentive and welcoming, and really brightened our mornings with her smile and sweetness.
    

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    Albert

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    Mediocre food and took forever to come despite telling them upon check-in that we had theater tickets.
    

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    Chickengrandma

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    This was a wonderful place to eat if you’re going to a performance at the DCPA. Get there early the service was a little slow. But the food was good.
    

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    JamesB

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The menu is a bit limited but delicious items! Service was great and timely.
    

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    MichaelM

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My Wife and I came for dinner before the ballet. She was unsure of what she wanted, so our server, Dusty, described each dish perfectly, allowing her to decide. She picked the lobster ravioli, which ended up being fantastic. I had the prosciutto wrapped pork loin, which was very tasty, too. For dessert, Dusty recommended the Brown Sugar Pound Cake. The light maple glaze with the candied pecans was another winning choice.
    

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