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Name: Colt & Gray
Address: 1553 Platte St,Ste 120, Denver, CO, 80202
Telephone: (303) 477-1447
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.77

Colt & Gray

1553 Platte St,Ste 120, Denver, CO, 80202

(303) 477-1447
Store is closed

Colt & Gray Menu

Entrees

Skuna Bay Craft Raised Salmon

Barbequed Quail

Rabbit & Dumplings

Roasted Half Free Range Buddhist Chicken

Colorado Lamb Skewers

Pan roasted Grass Fed Teton Waters Rib Eye

Vegetarian Chef's Selection

Niman Ranch Pork

Teton Valley Grass-fed Beef Burger

Truffle Turkey Burger

Skuna Bay Craft Raised Salmon

Barbequed Quail

Rabbit & Dumplings

Roasted Half Free Range Buddhist Chicken

Colorado Lamb Skewers

Pan roasted Grass Fed Teton Waters Rib Eye

Vegetarian Chef's Selection

Niman Ranch Pork

Teton Valley Grass-fed Beef Burger

Truffle Turkey Burger
Small Plates

Seasonal Soup

Spring Green Salad

Asparagus Salad

Saut?ed Asparagus

Oysters on the Half Shell

Blue Crab

Saut?ed Sweetbreads

Grass Fed Beef Heart Tartare

Squid a la Plancha

Hudson Valley Foie Gras

Roasted Grass Fed Marrow Bones

Seasonal Soup

Spring Green Salad

Asparagus Salad

Saut?ed Asparagus

Oysters on the Half Shell

Blue Crab

Saut?ed Sweetbreads

Grass Fed Beef Heart Tartare

Squid a la Plancha

Hudson Valley Foie Gras

Roasted Grass Fed Marrow Bones
Today's Charcuterie Selections

Corn Meal Bacon

Fennel Lonza

Coppa

Lardo

Prosciutto Cotto

Prosciutto Cotto

Goat Headcheese

Garlic Sausage

Corn Meal Bacon

Fennel Lonza

Coppa

Lardo

Prosciutto Cotto

Prosciutto Cotto

Goat Headcheese

Garlic Sausage
Today's Cheese Selections

Glacier Blue

Bijou

Ossau Iraty

Glacier Blue

Bijou

Ossau Iraty
Bar Snacks & Sides

Fried Oysters

French Fries

Grilled Fava Beans

Blue Cheese Dusted Gougeres

Grilled Padron Peppers

Minted Snap Peas

Crispy Pig Trotter

Bacon Cashew Caramel Corn

Snails with Garlic-Herb Butter

Asparagus Tempura

Fried Oysters

French Fries

Grilled Fava Beans

Blue Cheese Dusted Gougeres

Grilled Padron Peppers

Minted Snap Peas

Crispy Pig Trotter

Bacon Cashew Caramel Corn

Snails with Garlic-Herb Butter

Asparagus Tempura
Desserts

Olive Oil Cake

Chocolate Ellie

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Potted Cheesecake

Chocolate Bread Pudding

Apple Tarte Tatin

Seasonal Ice Creams and Sorbets

Cheese Board

Olive Oil Cake

Chocolate Ellie

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Potted Cheesecake

Chocolate Bread Pudding

Apple Tarte Tatin

Seasonal Ice Creams and Sorbets

Cheese Board

Healthy Meal suggestions for Colt & Gray

Entrees

Skuna Bay Craft Raised Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Barbequed Quail [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rabbit & Dumplings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Half Free Range Buddhist Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Colorado Lamb Skewers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pan roasted Grass Fed Teton Waters Rib Eye [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetarian Chef's Selection [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Niman Ranch Pork [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Teton Valley Grass-fed Beef Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Truffle Turkey Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Skuna Bay Craft Raised Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Barbequed Quail [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rabbit & Dumplings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Half Free Range Buddhist Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Colorado Lamb Skewers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pan roasted Grass Fed Teton Waters Rib Eye [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetarian Chef's Selection [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Niman Ranch Pork [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Teton Valley Grass-fed Beef Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Truffle Turkey Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Small Plates

Seasonal Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spring Green Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Asparagus Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Saut?ed Asparagus [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oysters on the Half Shell [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blue Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Saut?ed Sweetbreads [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grass Fed Beef Heart Tartare [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Squid a la Plancha [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hudson Valley Foie Gras [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Grass Fed Marrow Bones [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seasonal Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spring Green Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Asparagus Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Saut?ed Asparagus [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oysters on the Half Shell [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blue Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Saut?ed Sweetbreads [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grass Fed Beef Heart Tartare [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Squid a la Plancha [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hudson Valley Foie Gras [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Grass Fed Marrow Bones [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Today's Charcuterie Selections

Corn Meal Bacon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fennel Lonza [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coppa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lardo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Prosciutto Cotto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Prosciutto Cotto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Goat Headcheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Garlic Sausage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Corn Meal Bacon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fennel Lonza [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coppa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lardo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Prosciutto Cotto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Prosciutto Cotto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Goat Headcheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Garlic Sausage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Today's Cheese Selections

Glacier Blue [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bijou [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ossau Iraty [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Glacier Blue [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bijou [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ossau Iraty [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Bar Snacks & Sides

Fried Oysters [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

French Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Fava Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blue Cheese Dusted Gougeres [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Padron Peppers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Minted Snap Peas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Pig Trotter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bacon Cashew Caramel Corn [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Snails with Garlic-Herb Butter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Asparagus Tempura [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Oysters [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

French Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Fava Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blue Cheese Dusted Gougeres [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Padron Peppers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Minted Snap Peas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Pig Trotter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bacon Cashew Caramel Corn [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Snails with Garlic-Herb Butter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Asparagus Tempura [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

Olive Oil Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Ellie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sticky Toffee Pudding [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Potted Cheesecake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Bread Pudding [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Apple Tarte Tatin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seasonal Ice Creams and Sorbets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheese Board [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Olive Oil Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Ellie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sticky Toffee Pudding [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Potted Cheesecake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Bread Pudding [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Apple Tarte Tatin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seasonal Ice Creams and Sorbets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheese Board [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Michelle A.

This is a great neighborhood find. The restaurant itself is not big but I think a great date night place. The bar is cozy and warm with a fireplace. Old shows were playing in black and white on a TV behind the bar . I liked the atmoshere . Where else can ypu get Bacon Popcorn? Fun! Will go back for their Brunch and Patio once it warms up in Denver.
(4)
Scott m.

In short: a good restaurant with sophisticated decor, great vibe, exemplary service, and an icon in Denver's growing cocktail scene. Wife and I did brunch here Fall of 2010, and had a nice meal, (duck confit breakfast potatoes were memorable and something I will have to go back for). Been in maybe 6 or 7 times for drinks, and there quite simply no better place for authentic cocktails in the LoHi/Commons Park area. To this day, the best Sazerac I've ever had was enjoyed at the Gray's bar. If you are a local, or just in town for the weekend, make a point to drop by at least for one round to experience some great drink making.
(4)
Ayanna M.

Visual: Nice decor in the style of Colorado chic, very cozy bar area. The patio looks like it would be great in warm weather. Audio: they were playing a mix of classic rock along with some more current modern rock. Neither genres fit the atmosphere or clientele. Staff: They were trying, but they just came across as awkward. Taste: I had some uninteresting gourgeres. My roasted salmon on mixed greens was very tasty however a bit too rich for a salad entree. The cheesecake with salted caramel was excellent! Overall I was disappointed with the food and with the general experience. For the prices, they really need to hit it out of the park. I will give it one more try since I would like for it to be a successful addition to the neighborhood.
(3)
sarah o.

Everything I've had here has been pretty darn good, and the drink menu is ever changing and delicious. If I stayed long enough I think I'd like to drink every one of their cocktails, which is why I have a 2 hour limit here :) The interior is great--very warm and hip without being pretentious. The only down side for me is I try to not eat meat or dairy, and I don't think there's a single thing on the menu that is vegan, and the veggie options are pretty darn sparse as well... Definitely give it a try, this is one of my go-to meet the girls for cocktails after work places.
(4)
Josh d.

This is probably my favorite place in Denver. Not too formal, the service is always great, the food is amazing... My mouth is watering as I write this thinking about the pork trotters. Cocktails are fantastic - the best part about the cocktails? The menu keeps vodka to a minimum... Professionals only... Please... Also some of the best beers I've tasted have come off this place's draft line.
(5)
John M.

We just dined there over Thanksgiving weekend for a mini reunion with friends from California. We were very happy with the service and the food. It was the best service we ever had in Denver. Excellent service at the table. Friendly and personable staff. There was about 3 staff members servicing us. We snacked on Fried Oysters, Blue Cheese Dusted Gourgeres, and Mixed Olives plus some Cheeses & Charcuterie. For the entree we had the Grilled Flank Steak Salad and Chipotle & Fig Marinated Long Farm Pork Chop both are delicious, rich but not a mind blowing taste. The wine is really overpriced but what can you do...a bottle of wine can easily cost more than a meal. Overall a great experience worth repeating.
(4)
R. J.

Great place. Excellent food and awesome ambiance. The gnocchi was out of this world! I'll definitely go back to Colt and Gray. Not to be missed.
(5)
Emily O.

We visited Colt & Gray last night for a birthday dinner and none of us, including the guest of honor, had been there before. We were greeted by an amazing decor that reminded me of some of the restaurants in NYC that I love and comfortable seating. The waitstaff and bartenders were very attentive and appreciated my teasing which I love to do. I ordered a Dark & Stormy which was not on the menu but to my delight they made their own Ginger Beer, and it was delicious. The downside was unfortunately the portions. This is the type of restaurant that has exquisite ingredients and the purpose is to savor the food, yet with Colt & Gray, they cheat you in giving you portions that are unusually small so you cannot savor the food to the fullest intent. Had I known that, I would have eaten a salad before I came to replace the hunger that I had walked in with initially. The food was lovely; the scallops were seared perfectly, the Foie Gras melted in my mouth, and the oysters were superb. Unfortunately, I watched with horror as my friend who ordered the tortellini struggle to politely finish her plate in the amount of time that we were eating. Her tortellini, as delicious as it was, consisted of only four tortellinis. We began to share our food with her as we felt bad that she had spend over $25 for an entree that consisted of four pieces. This should be on the appetizers section of the menu. There were only three scallops, the foie gras despite that it is supposed to be small was ridiculously small, and the fraise salad was not worth the $17 price tag as it was also tiny. We were all happy with the taste but when my friend and I left the restaurant and went home, we immediately stopped for more food as we were both still hungry. All in all, the decor, waitstaff, and the taste were exceptional but I do not recommend coming to this restaurant with an appetite unless you plan on spending a significant amount of money. There plenty of restaurants in the country and Denver that one knows will be a bit more in cost than the norm, yet the food will be completely worth it and you will leave feeling satisfied. With Colt & Gray, you will not be leaving satisfied.
(3)
Matt C.

I was really, really hesitant to try Colt and Gray. I walk by it all the time (and it really is a great location), but it just seems like the kind of place that I'd rather gouge my eyes out than go into. Well, I was wrong. Granted, I was only in for drinks, but I was very impressed. Most places (and even places I like) tend to push people who are just in for a drink out of the way. Well, they offered us patio seats. We decided to sit a bar table, but there wait staff and the host were really friendly and direct with us. They even brought over a bread basket (we didn't order food) because they had an extra one available. Their cocktail specials are a little bit adventourous, so be warned. I'm of the opinion that it's always worth trying something different (becaue really, how much can you do with a gin and tonic?). Between myself and my girlfriend we tried four different cocktails they had on the menu. Again, all were not exactly what I was expecting, but all were very good. I definitely plan on going back for dinner, and will likely update my review. P.S. Gotta love that location.
(3)
Dan K.

The food was fine, but the waiter was absolutely horrible. Forgot our order twice! When re-plating he also swung a steak knife next to my eye. Overall fuck this place, for my money Zengo & Tag offer better food & service anyways.
(1)
Janis S.

Some friends and I went for drinks and dinner on Saturday evening, my first impression was there wasn't any signage outside the building, you just had to know where you were. The patio and inside are beautiful at first glance, however once seated inside the furniture seemed either too big for the space or maybe there were a few too many seats for the space? I witnessed a couple pulling out their table to sit, then pulling it back in once they were comfortable. I found it almost impossible to get up from our table to go to the ladies room without colliding with one of the staff. They also seemed a little short on waiters and heavy on water/food runners. Our waiter was nice enough but not very helpful when asked for suggestions and just seemed generally overwhelmed. The bar service was ridiculously slow for a Saturday night around 7:30. In fact it took so long for our first round of drinks, I had forgotten I ordered a cocktail when it finally arrived. I also found it a bit odd that they didn't have any "pairing suggestions" considering they are a Gastropub. They had a nice beer list but the taps weren't working which might explain why they weren't "pushing" this? The food was good, but seemed every dish could use just a little "something" to make it better. Portions were a little small or out-of-balance for the prices. For example we ordered a "choose 3" charcuterie plate which included 2 types of cheese and one cured meat. One of our cheese selections was served in a wedge that was probably 3-4 ounce, the other cheese was served as four very thin slices, it was the better of the two. Our meat selection, a salami was served as 6 very thin slices smaller than pepperonis at most pizza places. All for $14. We also ordered the duck roll, which missed the mark on flavor and was served cold which made us think it wasn't fresh. The oysters were good but were a bit over powered by garlic. I can't say there was a single dish that was just over-the-top blow me away. To be fair, when we visited Colt and Gray they had only been open for 9 days. I will try it again to see if it has improved and report back.
(2)
Kenneth T.

Open table reservation on sat nite early (6p)- seated promptly. Started with bartenders choice - nice bombay gin base with Campari and aperol and a leopold flavored liquor. Reasonable wine list- tried a pouilly fuse on a hit nite. Charcuterie plate excellent with smallish portions as noted - nice blue based goat cheese plus waiter picked two meats- nice. I had the rabbit which I thought was terrific- taste and presentation. Wife had rock fish which tasted great but looked so bland- a white plate, great-white sauce and white fish- it literally looked like gruel- made me drop a star it was so unpalatable looking (but cooked well). Desert list was so boring we didn't bother. Two amuse bouches ok but not special. Tries hard but not in Denver's upper echelon except for the mixed drinks!
(3)
Aileen D.

I had mixed feelings about having lunch here. Still do. The service is friendly but definitely not in the i'm-your-new buddy way. I loved the space, especially the bar area and all the huge mirrors, very masculine Z Gallerie-ish. The wait time for our meal was a bit longer than normal. The bacon-caramel popcorn appetizer was fun and different - try it. Very addictive. My friend and I split the salmon salad [huge portion and needs a little more goat cheese] and the truffle turkey burger [very good once i became accustomed to the truffle essence] with fries [eum]. Both very good but not necessarily to die for good. But I am curious about several other items on the menu and brunch so I will definitely be back.
(3)
Katy D.

We showed up (without reservations!!) on a Friday night and got a high-top table in the bar. We were a bit surprised there was no wait considering it is a fairly small space and it was the weekend. But, hey, we got in and we were hungry! The place is definitely cool. Dining area is white table cloth (felt more formal), while the bar area (full menu served) has a more laid back feeling without feeling like you were sitting in the bar. Wait staff was outstanding. Attentive without being obnoxious. Drinks were delicious. (They even make their own ice cubes for certain drinks). The food was good. We ordered the burger, turkey burger, and pork chop. Everyone really enjoyed the food. Burgers are some of the best and the pork chop... phenomenal! Even my "I hate pork chops" hubby loved the pork chop. Desserts looked good, but didn't have enough room to test them out. Next time!!
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Nhoi O.

We went there for my birthday so we ordered one of almost everything off the menu. The chef came out and told us he was appreciated our sellve-coursed out meal we had created. The food overall was simple and done right......a bit unexpected (in a good way) which I found kept me exciting through out the whole meal. Also try the cocktails...one of the best place to get cocktails in town.
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Natalie B.

We had heard some great things about this place so we decided to check it out for my birthday. All I can say is Meh. The pork chops were mouth watering and the drink zombie apocalypse was intoxicating! Ok now the "Meh" part. Our waiter was nice but a total space cadet. The busser was more available than our waiter. Our before dinner bread came with our dinner and the table next to us received numerous free tastings from the chef....just a little jealous since we spent $180 for dinner. Our appetizers were very bland and our prosciutto was soooo chewy that I had to run to the bathroom to spit it out. I do not plan on going back or recommend colt and gray to loved ones.
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Laura B.

Brunch here reminded me that Denver can be stylish as San Francisco, if you seek out the right places. Beautiful interior with lush leather seating. Excellent service. Fantastic cocktails. Highlight: the crispy Lemon-ricotta-blueberry pancakes and engaging in a bit of foodie/mixologist snobbery with my best friends in the world.
(5)
Nik B.

Modern, Inviting, Relaxing. Good food, drinks. And with a constantly changing menu, it never gets old.
(4)
Steve B.

5280 says this is the best burger in Denver....yeah right and Burger King has the best French dish...the Croissanwich! Like a burger from Chilis at twice the price! All totaled, 300 bucks for about half a cup of food....great place for lemmings and the easily led. Like eating in a really pretentious and expensive closet...and the bacon pecan Carmel corn sucks and is a bargain at about five dollars for 3/4 of a cup! Or get yourself a box of Orville Reddenbachers Carmel Corn and a bottle of bacon bits and make a hundred dollars worth (in Colt and Gray prices) for you and your friends.
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Ginger J.

I had a business associate in town who is a "foodie" so I took him to Colt & Gray because the food is usually impeccable. We had a great meal - the pork of the day with blue cheese risotto for him and the vegetarian option for me - plus a lovely bottle of wine. When we finished - on a Sunday night - we paid the bill and lingered for about 10 min as we finished our wine. I was quite shocked when the hostess came over, said she had two people waiting for a table, and asked us to leave our table and go into the bar. It was the first time I had ever been asked to leave my table - especially after running up such a hefty tab. My guest - who dines all over the world - said it was the first time this had happened to him as well. I hope this does not become the norm!
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AJ W.

best food in denver, most interesting menu without veering too far off a standard steakhouse flavors
(5)
Erin H.

Wow! This was fantastic. We had a reservation and were seated right away. Linen table cloths gave it a formal feel, but being seated near the bar with perfect view of the AFC championship game brought it back down to earth! The service was phenomenal. Lots of attention from the waiter and busser. The waiter did a great job of explaining the menu, and was never put off by our rather informal group. I had read reviews about the sweetbreads and always wanted to try them. Amazing! Who knew organs could taste so good. Others had the diver scallops and arctic char which were great as well, but why not try something you have never had before! Dessert...orgasmic! We had sticky toffee pudding with bourbon ice cream, apple crisp with white cheddar ice cream and a flourless chocolate cake with a crisp graham cracker and homemade marshmallows (think super fancy, sweet and amazing s'mores!). The service and the food matched the prices! I will definitely go back.
(5)
Julie C.

The decor is a bit stiff, but the food is fantastic. And of course, the cocktails are great. If they have anything with sweetbreads on the menu, go for it, you won't be disappointed.
(5)
Sam W.

Take your wallet and be sure you hit the drive thru on the way. Super pricey and very small portions. I'm giving it a generous 3 b/c if i had tons on money i would eat here more, but in order to fill up you will need to order 4 courses. High quality
(3)
Jon H.

Had brunch there. Loved the decor and atmosphere. The waitstaff was very knowledgeable but slow on replenishing the drinks. The Bloody Mary's were boring. Had the pork chop with red eye gravy and cheese grits. The gravy and grits were great. The pork chop was very tough and chewy. It was a birthday party with eight of us. Everyone seemed to love what they ordered. Heard no complaints. I will go back to try the dinner menu and not order the pork chop.
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Amy R.

The hubs and I went last night for a romantic dinner. The decor was cool, exposed brick paired with industrial features. The space is tight, which leads into problem number one. We had an 8:30 reservation, but when an upset group at the bar said they had been waiting for over an hour for theirs, we decided to ask the hostess how far behind they were since she didn't mention anything when we checked in...20 minutes for a two top. Not too bad, we'll have another drink. So a half hour later, a table opens up in the bar area and I ask her if it's open seating, which leads to problem number two... She gives the affirmative. We approach the table to sit down and a nice host comes over to tell us the table is reserved, but we're welcome to sit by the fireplace and we will have the next table in the bar area that opened up. While cordial, why are these two not talking to one another about available tables? 45 minutes after our 8:30 reservation, we are seated. At the table, we think we're home free since people are clearing out and the server is knowledgable. Alas, we were not. Ordered drinks took two requests and a half hour, the hubs' quail was just okay and while my burger was awesome, the fries were very salty, oh and we weren't served our entrees until 10:30. We get the check and see we were either comped the drinks and starter, but I'm not 100% sure that was intentional since our server didn't apologize or mention the drinks being taken off the bill. The staff is friendly, but our overall feel was they were inexperienced in the basics from miscommunications at the host stand to "bottlenecks" in the kitchen that our server said was the reason for the delayed entrees. Three hours after our reservation, when we were leaving, we decided we wouldn't be back.
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Andrea K.

We eat, and we eat well. John and I went here for brunch yesterday and it was really yummy. Definitely a great place to go for some comfort food. The snow had just started falling and I was in a complete state of coziness nestled up with my cup of french pressed coffee and duck confit hash. It was like a thick beef stew- but the duck is just so moist and almost creamy- absolutely delicious. The confit has carrots and potatoes and some other herbs and spices...I think the carrots added the hint of sweetness in the dish. Just heavenly. It comes with two poached eggs and the yolk is essential to the dish. I could have used one more even. John had the marguez sausage with foie gras fat fried potatoes and frisee with a poached egg. Personally, I thought mine was better- but John thought his was- so there you go. I will say that those fries were incredibly delicious. The coffee (though good) is not as good as Duo or Gaia's. John ordered a bloody mary and I think it had cucumber salt in it or something because there was definitely a sweetness to it that just didn't "go" in my opinion. But the meals themselves definitely stand on their own. Very tasty indeed- especially if you are craving comfort food.
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Mara P.

Met up with friends here as line up at Snooze was far from appealing. The place just opened up 9 wks ago and in a good location at the base of the pedestrian bridge on Platte. Beautiful day to sit outside on the patio. Our server was great. Nice guy with a great smile. We started with coffee (gotta love the french press) and I had the scrambled eggs with smoked trout on rustic bread. It came with a nice side salad and definitely hit the spot. I'd head back and sit on the patio sipping afternoon cocktails..
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Kristen N.

In a sentence, this place is an up-scale, intimate & sophisticated dining experience that truly seems like it would be more at-home in downtown Chicago, but worth the reservations if your parents are in town (even better if they're buying) or impressing someone on a first date. And yes, reservations are needed on the weekends now that Colt & Gray has generated a (small) buzz around the city. We walked in on a Friday night at 7pm and were told there was really no room for even just the two of us, but they were more than happy to serve us at the bar--which turned out for the better because the bartender really took care of us. Do yourself a favor and make friends with Kevin--which is quite easy to do, he is very personable and funny. And for as young-ish as he looks, he knows more about wine & cheese than some fancy-pants people that I know.... The place was buzzing for pretty much the entire 2.5 hours we were there (which was reflected in our bill, sadly), and really seemed to draw from the baby boomers generation and then their children (like myself--late twenties). It is true what some people have mentioned that the dining area is quite small and chairs are positioned quite close to each other--in my opinion, that's what makes the atmosphere intimate and romantic even. It really reminded me of a small, popular restaurant in Paris due to its small size, and then again, probably more suited for Chicago with its price tag and impressive cuisine--both of which make the fact that you can find this in Denver even better! Because of these competing personas, I can see why some would say that the decor is "missing something" or just kinda "off." Personally I thought Colt & Gray found an interesting balance between Colorado rugged (big, wood square beams dotted here and there coupled with a very nice fireplace in the middle of the room) and up-scale sophisticated with its chairs and other decor. An interesting marriage of images that I appreciated. Food & Wine, in my opinion, were great. I am not a foodie and could not pronounce the names of the cheeses and wine selection, but I do like both good cheese and good wine. I was happy with both, and taking cues from Kevin the bartender, we knew which cheeses went better with which wines and jams/mustards; Kevin was really the key to us enjoying the entire experience. Beyond that, he makes, and I do not exaggerate this, some of the best cocktails in Denver. My boyfriend discovered a new way to enjoy a Manhattan (with an orange slice, homemade orange bitters & get this--a puff of flame from 2 matches), and I simply told Kevin what kinds of tastes I was in the mood for and he drummed up a delicious cocktail for me that actually was quite strong, so I really cannot verify what others have said about their drinks tasting watered down. Food-wise, I can say that the plates seemed a bit small for the price, but tasty nonetheless. Beyond all of the above aspects of Colt & Gray that we really found outstanding, the highlight for me was dessert. Truly and honestly, hands down, the BEST, most decadent apple crisp I have ever had in my entire life. period. And I used to live with a roommate who grew up on an apple orchard and made her great-grandmother's recipe from scratch... I am telling you, even for my boyfriend who would rather have another drink than dessert could not put his spoon down. So, head to Colt & Gray for a nice evening alone or bring some out of town folks for a truly enjoyable evening. Even if you do dinner somewhere else (which would probably save you some cash depending), come by this place for post dinner drinks and dessert; Its quiet, but energetic atmosphere would be a great place to end the night. We will definitely be back. The next time we feel the need to splurge a bit again. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars.
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Jessen G.

I would like to echo Chad D's first line... Colt & Gray is really fantastic. The decor is very clever. It feels like an upscale lodge with comfortable unique seating. The chairs are a little unwieldy, but really nice once you get seated. But let's quickly move on to the food. We started with the Burratta and the Fois Gras appetizer. Can I just say- that I'd like to move to wherever they make Burratta, bc only having it at C&G and Il Posto is just not sufficient. Both apps were really flavorful and unique and the presentations were all sorts of colorful. The toast points that came with the Fois were just o.k., but if you sub those out with the fresh baguette that they bring out- it is an amazing dish. I had the gnocchi for dinner with a side of ratatouille. The gnocchi in brown butter were truly divine....and the ratatouille was not over cooked or under-seasoned WOOOOO. The other members of our dinner club had the lobster bangers and mash- which was really yummy and the grilled pork chop and fries. Bottom line- I can't wait to go back and try more items!
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J P.

I have to say, I have a mixed view of this place. On the positives, it has a wonderful outside patio, which on a nice summer nite is great -- but there was only one other table filled inside -- at 7 pm on a Friday! Come on. What made things worse, was that despite the lack of customers, the service was sooo sloooow. Never was offered a refill on iced tea, bread, etc. On the positive side, the food was very good. The arancini on a fava bean puree was delicious as was the burger. Lots of different items on the menu (offal) for those who are more adventurous. Right now, I'm not sure whether or not I'll be back :(
(3)
Kim B.

Mmmm.... Pigs feet. Reminded me of my mothers scrapple on Christmas morning (which is a good thing). Definitely a new favorite spot for a long night of interesting food and drink. House made grapefruit soda and bourbon drinks are another must. The staff was tentative and made us feel welcome. Decor was cozy and clean. Can't wait to try brunch.
(5)
Kristin B.

great atmosphere and location. the menu is not very approachable though
(3)
Gwen G.

My birthday fell on a weekday this year so when a friend wanted to take me to dinner I requested to go to Colt and Gray. I figured at such a "much talked about" restaurant - a middle of the week visit would be a great time to give it a try. They were pleasantly busy (in this economy) so we settled in at the bar and ordered dinner there. No problem, the bartenders were helpful and eager to make sure we felt comfortable. The service was super. The staff bringing our food made sure we were set with everything. As for the food - not so great. Very ordinary. I expected much, much better. Go for the amazingly prepared drinks and have dinner elsewhere. Try the Winter Solstice drink. Looks like dish water in a glass - but after the third one - you'll see it for the beautiful jewel that it is.
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A.j. S.

This restaurant came recommended from our concierge at the Marriott. This was a perfectly lovely meal, but one you might get several places. The half chicken had a wonderful flavor but could have been cooked a little longer to be more tender. The Strip Steak was perfectly cooked, but nothing standing out from other restaurants. The baguettes were fabulous and I greatly appreciated that they serve their bread with soft butter instead of cold. The wine selection is adequate. The vegetable sides were delicious, it is really just on the meat that the review is not worth more stars. The fried potates that accompanied the steak had an unusual flavor that neither of us could readily identify. The waitress said it was just garlic and rosemary, and that may have been all they intended to put on the potatoes, but I cook with rosemary and garlic a great deal and something else was on those potatoes. I liked them, my husband did not. The location is not terribly large, reservations are probably a geat idea.
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Robin W.

I've been here once for dinner and once for brunch. While I think it's a little pricey for what you get, I like the food and the atmosphere. Great location on Platte with a nice patio right next to the walking bridge over I-25.
(3)
Casey M.

i went to colt and gray for restaurant week. reservation was at 8:00, seated at 8:40ish. once we sat down, the server said she was "sending over" some tasty little bites for my date and me to enjoy. we said thanks and went about our business. the cocktails were amazing. but the food was very, very salty at best. everything was salty. quite inedibly salty. when the bill arrived, we were charged for the little treats the server "sent over." we didn't order them... i would go back in the summer to enjoy the patio and cocktails, but i probably won't eat there again.
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Susan T.

Warning - only go to this restaurant if you want to wait around for at least 1/2 hour even if you have a confirmed reservation. Warning - noise level is ridiculous. During our dinner there during restaurant week, we were seated next to a table that was so on top of us, we heard their conversation better than we heard our own! We waiting 1 hour for food as well, and the food was mediocrity at its finest. We complained at the end of our meal to the maitre d who gave us his card and said to call him when we were coming back, and he'd take care of us. By doing what? WE WILL NEVER EVER GO BACK THERE AGAIN. Nothing good about the wait for a table, or the actual food. No bread, but we did have a bread plate and butter knife - maybe for the imaginary bread and butter. With so many great restaurants in Denver, skip this one. Susan T
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Jennifer D.

I've only been for drinks, but they were great! Very inventive cocktails. The bartender was very knowledgeable and offered to make me the kind of Sazerac he mixes for himself (half Rye/half Brandy). His Sazerac was the best I've had even including those I've tried in New Orleans, birthplace of the cocktail. The atmosphere was very sophisticated and classy. I can't wait to go back and try the food.
(4)
La F.

We returned to Colt and Gray last night and brought 2 friends with us. It was not the stellar night we had the last time. Our table was ready even though we arrived a 1/2 hour early . We had intended to get a drink in the bar first - but ended up being able to sit at our table. We all ordered cocktails and they were just as good as the first time. We ordered some charcuterie and had the two amuse bouche's that they brought to our table. One was a shot of what tasted like fresh mowed grass (we did not care for it). Our soup and salad came promptly and the Butternut Squash Soup was wonderful. However we had to wait about 40 minutes for our entrees after the soup and salad. Our waiter did apologize and offered to buy us a dessert for the inconvenience (we spent over $400 between the two couples - would more than one dessert have been appropriate?). I ordered the Mussels again since I could still remember how wonderful they were. They were average this time (actually below average), mostly because they had less than 1/4" of broth in the bottom of the bowl. Mussels should be swimming in broth. There was nothing to dunk my mussels in. I'm sure my mussels sat there boiling the sauce away waiting for our other entrees to be ready. We had two that ordered the Short Rib - they both enjoyed it but one was very fatty and about 1/2 of it was inedible. The pork chop was good. Both couples split a Toffee Pudding which was just as wonderful as the first time. We have talked this restaurant up since our first visit to all of our friends (as well as bought a gift cert for my dad to try it). I don't think I'll do that any longer. It does not warrant the praise. We could have endured the 40 min wait as we had wine and good company but the less than perfect entrees were a big dissappointment.
(3)
Kenneth B.

Kind of average. Fairly limited menu. There are better places to spend your mony
(3)
Bob G.

Great food. Great service. Outstanding bar. The bartenders are true drink artists. The patio is a must on a summer evening.
(5)
Kristin D.

We were very excited to hear another new restaurant in the neighborhood was opening, and even more so when we heard one of the chefs from Root Down was going to be there. The ambience was very mountain chic which I like, although the space is small. The wine list was very reasonable, and the food was ample and delicious. It was a little pricier than I expected, but a overall nice experienece and we will definitely go back!
(4)
Derek R.

Over priced BS restaurant. Someone is smoking crack on the pricing. Seriously. Our group of four wandered here for drinks and light snacks after checking a few places on the other side of the bridge with one hour wait lists. In retrospect those places were packed because they were better than this one! After a cursory inspection of the drink menu we ordered some beers, which we thought were five dollar drafts. Later, when we got the bill we saw that they were nine dollars each. Who ever heard of a nine dollar pint? We also ordered some appetizers off of the daily special menu. The first app was mini Tomato Burgers. Now, if you are going to call something a burger, meat or no, it conjures up a certain expectation. This was the thinnest sliver of a cherry tomato between two little squares of bread and smear of cheese. Three little guys (one bite each) for six dollars. If I want to pay six dollars for a few bites of food I get something quality, like sushi. Next we got the snails with garlic butter on toast. These were OK. At least you could tell what you were paying for and they looked nice, even though once again it was four small bites of food. The third appetizer was the blue cheese gougeres. French pastry dough flavored with blue cheese. These mini marshmallow size puffs were served in a rammekin (small bowl). Six dollars for a cup full of bread? In the end we walked away feeling totally cheated. Paying thirty dollars for two pints and a few bites of food is way too much.
(2)
Danielle H.

Delicious! The frisee salad was a fantastic creation and the chestnut soup was velvet and rich! Very fine dining atmosphere. I can't wait to go back for a hot date with my hubby!
(4)
Natalie W.

We came here for brunch on a Sunday. It was surprisingly quiet, which was nice because we got a table right away. But it started out uncomfortable and remained that way. Our waiter seemed extremely hungover and he was sort of a mess (apron and shirt looked like they hadn't been washed in a few weeks), but he was nice enough. We ordered a couple mimosas and a blood mary. The mimosas were fine, nothing unique. The bloody mary tasted mostly of celery juice, which is cool if you're ordering celery juice. Not so much if you're ordering a bloody mary. I guess they make their own mix from fresh veggies, which is awesome. But the balance of vegetables is off. Maybe they should call it something other than a bloody mary so people aren't expecting the typical spicy, tomato-y, horseradish-y concoction that their hungover bodies are so craving. The food itself wasn't terribly impressive. I had the Croque Madame with tomato soup. It was good, but the sandwich came out a little cold. They got my husband's order wrong, so it took awhile for them to make him what he ordered. Our friend got the pork belly and he said it was good, but not great. Also, something I've noticed at many restaurants also plagues Colt & Gray: when they're slow the staff sort of gathers at the hostess station and talks, looks dreamily out the window, and, um, ignores the patrons. It's possible I'd give C&G another shot, but it would probably be for dinner. I'm a sucker for a great hamburger, so that will be the true test.
(3)
Ali F.

Hubby took me here for my b'day. I like the atmosphere. The wine was fabulous, one of the best rieslings I've had in a while, maybe ever. My husband and I split an appetizer, which was very good (I think it was called a gnumi??). His meal wasn't that great, but mine was fabulous -- roasted pork shoulder with bacon grits. The cheesecake in a jar was really good, too -- creamy and light, which was perfect after a really heavy meal. Oh, and our server was really great, friendly and knowledgeable. So I enjoyed it. The only thing that keeps me rating it higher is the size (I mean, this place is SMALL -- like something in an SNL skit) and also the quantity of selections on the menu. I honestly only chose the pork shoulder b/c there was nothing else that interested me (same w/my husband's choice), and that's never a good feeling -- you don't want to be at a place you know is expensive and feel like you're settling. Mine turned out good, but as I said, my husband's wasn't. So that's a lot of $ not to like something (luckily, I don't eat much, so he polished off mine.). Kevin Taylor's restaurant can get away w/only putting a few things on their menu b/c everything they serve is TO DIE FOR, but this is not Kevin Taylor.
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alex b.

We LOVE this place for happy hour. 5 stars for the 4:30-6:30pm happy hour for sure. The gougeres and fried oysters are our favorite bar snacks. So much TLC goes into the cocktails - they're fantastic. For dinner we've only ever tried the 5280 menu (and sat at the bar), which was delicious but the portions were really quite small. We hear from friends that the dining room isn't nearly as cool as the bar scene, and the service there leaves something to be desired. I can't wait for the next happy hour! Can't recommend the Happy Hour highly enough...
(4)
Jaime B.

The food is delish. I think of it as upscale comfort food. Brunch is fabulous, dinner is very good. The prices aren't a bargain, but they're reasonable. The service is friendly, professional, but kinda slow. The decor is beautiful. But the bar... oh, that bar. In one word: amazing.
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Anita A.

I wouldn't be writing this if they had responded to my email I sent regarding my dinner there. They didn't even attempt to make it right. If you are going to spend a considerable amount on drinks and dining in Denver, I would not do it here. At best, marginal. The $36.00 strip steak was tough and chewy and definitely not worth the price and a disgrace for an establishment such as this to even serve. Also, drinks way too pricey. Just not enough atmosphere nor ambiance...decor the best thing about the place. And you are in very close dining proximity to others. The staff was nice enough, but not exceptional enough to match the prices. They say a fool and his money are soon parted...so, as you watch this happen and really reflect in the days to come, you might find it really doesn't measure up nor deserve any where near 5 stars unless your memory was clouded by too many drinks. This place will take your money in a hurry and you just might regret the experience. Will not recommend and if there are four in your party, you will spend approx. $100 per person. Find somewhere else for "fine dining" where you really can walk out saying you thoroughly enjoyed your evening out. I gave it 2 stars and one of these was for the Interior Designer.
(2)
Patricia F.

We've been to C&G for happy hour about a year ago and the food was creative and delicious. We tried going back a couple times, but it always seemed to be before 5pm during the week when they are closed. We just went there last night and had a great experience. There was a great variety of cocktails to choose from - if you go check out the description of the 'Prescription Julep'. We started with the corn chowder and oh lord was it tasty. Then between each course they would bring a palette cleanser. For the entree my boyfriend got the Spiced Duck Breast which had the greatest seasoning and the sides went seamlessly together. I had the Seared King Salmon which I wasn't too excited about, but I think that's because I've grown less fond of the flavor - although the sides were delish. But I'd have to say our favorite part was the dessert which was the Palisade Peach Cobbler (yum) and the Sticky Toffee Pudding which no doubt was our favorite dessert of all time. If you're on a budget, at least go there for drinks and dessert. We will definitely visit there again in the near future.
(5)
Jess K.

First off, I loved the atmosphere and location. Just off the Highland Street Bridge and just west of Lodo & Riverfront. It appeared to have a dressier affluent mostly 30's clientele. The decor was warm, modern and inviting without that cold pretentious feel you get with some of the newer restaurants I've been to. The staff was courteous without being too attentive and knowledgable when asked questions. Our server was Tyler, very sweet with a nice demeanor. We orderer the Blue Cheese Gourgeres for an appetizer. The portion was about the size of a small cup of soup. They were light in flavor but didn't wow me. We shared the Frisee Salad which I enjoyed. We also shared the Hawaiian Prawn Salad. That was wonderful and light, except for the shrimp heads! For dessert we had probably the best thing I've ever tasted. It was the cheese cake covered with a layer of salted carmel served in a small mason jar. It reminded me of creme brulee but better. If I had to order one thing on the menu, it would be that! Coffee was served in a press and they even give you a sand timer to know when it's ready. I liked that detail. I fell like the portions were a little small for the money, but on the bright side good for the waist line. Overall I really enjoyed everything and will definitely be back!
(4)
Steve O.

Went for dinner and drinks the other night. It was our first time there after hearing good reviews from friends, and they knocked it out of the park. As others have said, the cocktails there are very well done. Even if they weren't I would have ordered a few based on the fact that the current cocktail menu is titled with Blazing Saddles references. (Love that movie). I had the Hedley Lamarr Throughway, a sour gin fizz of sorts, and a Lilly Von Shtupp, a drink with both rum and absinthe that somehow worked. It is twue, they were good. So, 'scuse me while I whip this (review) out. The apps were also good. We shared the sweet corn fritters and the perigourdine salad. I loved the fritters - lots of sweet corn, they weren't at all greasy and the cilantro/mint (?) dipping sauce worked well with them. The salad was also good, especially for someone who really likes duck. For my entree, I had the house cured pork, which apparently changes but is currently a glazed ham with shaved beets, roasted plums and a pan jus. For me, swine is divine and this hit the spot. I'll eat, but am not really fond of, the glazed hams you find in grocery stores. This was the exact opposite. This ham was dense, because it hadn't been injected with saline, and although glazed, was not super sweet, drowning in sugar. In short, this place got two thumbs up from each of us. We'll be back.
(5)
Tyler O.

I wonder if all these reviewers went to the same restaurant... It seems like many Yelpers have taken issue with Colt and Gray's service. I've been there probably 3-4 times over the past year, always at a table and not the bar, and have experienced helpful, friendly, responsive, and knowledgeable service each time. Some people are taken aback by the offal and strange cuts on the menu (including some people I've dined with), and the staff has always been good about putting people at ease and explaining what, exactly, is in everything. The drinks are fantastic. This is one of the best bars in Denver. The Fancy Free cocktail in particular is dangerously good. The food is even more fantastic. The head cheese and ratatouille are standouts, and the bone marrow isn't far behind. There may be technically better restaurants, but this one of the most *fun* dining experiences in Denver.
(5)
Linz C.

i'm going to go ahead and say it.....this may have been one of the best dining experiences i've had in denver! we went on a tuesday night, so it was a little slow which may have been why the service was so fantastic. our server had plenty of time to answer our barrage of questions. i was with 3 others and we decided to get a bunch of small plates and share and we were able to do so in a leisurely manner - order a couple and then see if we wanted more. i don't eat meat but my friends were curious about the heart, tongue and marrow options on the menu and ended up loving all of them. we had delicious oysters. the burrata was AMAZING - super fresh delicious tomatoes and house made mozzarella that was so good i didn't want to share it with anyone. the mussels were good but not as exciting as everything else we had. i also had the frisee salad with egg which was delicious. we were celebrating two birthdays so they brought us each a glass of champagne - it was a nice touch. i enjoyed the overall vibe of the place, the level of service and not feeling rushed. it is a bit on the pricey side (although we did order a good amount of drinks) so i will most likely return for special occasions and not regularly. but i highly recommend it.
(5)
Patrick D.

I only went for Happy Hour but it was fantastic. The Fried Oysters were great and the Whiskey/cokes....fantastic. Dropped a grip, but how often does your big bro from your frat come to town?
(4)
Heather D.

Have only been here once, but the food was amazing- especially the pot of cheesecake for dessert! It was like a molten cheesecake served in a little canning jar, with caramel and sea salt on top. It was probably the best dessert I have ever tasted in my whole life. The atmosphere was very cozy, and our server was very nice and helpful.
(5)
Paul B.

Great bar. Great bartenders serving very creative cocktails with passion. The food is hit-or-miss. The appetizer plate (gougeres) sp? is worth the trip alone! Get them!!!
(3)
Virginia J.

This experience lived up to all the hype and expectation. A truly superb evening from cocktails at the bar beforehand all the way through dessert. Bartenders did a Wonderful job pairing wines for us with our courses, and took our taste preferences into account. My quail was the best I've ever experienced. Desserts (sticky toffee cake as well as cheesecake in a pot) were spot on. There was only one downside to the evening: The waiter brought out the wrong small bites plate for us, he had misheard me. He corrected his error but I was truly annoyed to see that he charged us for both on the receipt. We had experienced such an amazing evening that it wasn't worth getting into a tiff over, but not a classy move on the waiters part. Still, it was overall an absolutely amazing night with memorable dishes served.
(5)
Jeff K.

We had an amazing meal and experience. We have been to most of Denver's best rated places, and would rank this among the city's very best. All the food we tried (fried oysters, charcuterie, kale salad, beef heart, monkfish, cioppino, duck, beef cheeks, toffee pudding, tarte tatin) was perfectly prepared. Service was great, very comfortable space.
(5)
Christie L.

We stopped in for dessert and - without even trying anything else, this place gets 5 stars. We got two desserts, one a chocolate one that was good, but the main attraction was the salted caramel potted cheesecake. It came in this little jar and was the most amazing texture. The bartender and my friend both said they aren't really cheesecake fans, but this is life changing! The salted caramel is to die for.
(5)
Michael S.

The service was great! The $40.00 steak I had must have been picked up at Safeway. This steak was at best a 12.00 steak. Do Not go there for the steak. I feel I was taken to the cleaners.
(3)
Ashley B.

2012 Review #199: If there's one thing I've learned about myself and my eating preferences, it's that sometimes I like to eat alone. And, when I am in the mood to eat alone, or the option is presented to me, I always want to sit at the bar. It just feels very natural to me to sit there, because bartenders are pretty much always cool and the idle chat is often nice. Also, at Colt and Gray, if there's one person I'd like to talk to, it's the bartender. Long ago, I attended a supper club dinner in a modern furniture store and the drinks were cocktail pairings from Colt and Gray. And they were great. So great, that I don't remember them, they were that plentiful and well-crafted. Finally, I wanted to return, and some months ago (on a Friday) tried to make a reservation for 1. No luck. I was bummed. So, when the occasion came to eat out again alone, at the bar, I chose Colt and Gray. I made a reservation (yes, for 1, I have no shame) because I didn't want a repeat of last time, and when I arrived, it was obvious that Tuesdays are the day to come here. Not a soul to be seen hardly. Although the bartender (I think maybe the same one that did the cocktail pairing from a while ago) took a while to acknowledge me, once he did he was very nice. I stared for a while at the extensive menu (you wanted a 1927 old fashioned? Or a 1928?) I settled on the one beer cocktail. Of course, they were out of the beer. But, he assured me, they were concocting a new one, and would I care to try it? He assured me if I didn't like it, he'd get me something else. I agreed. It had something like: grapefruit juice, campari, aperol, and a belgian white. He told me the combination would taste something like an IPA. Amazingly, it tasted like an IPA Shandy, which was right up my ally. I do think, though, that since it didn't have a full beer, or a full shot in it, it was a little small (12 oz glass, but packed full of ice). That was a tad disappointing. I had been eyeing some fried artichoke hearts on the menu online, but sadly, they were not there. The mussel preparation I'd been salivating over had changed. So, I went with blue cheese dusted gougeres and the frisee salad with crispy poached egg and hazel dell mushrooms. The salad, for having mostly ingredients I dislike, was very lovely. The egg was tempura-style fried, and the fat of the yolk added to the dressing. The mushrooms were meaty and fresh. Unfortunately, the gougeres were a little strange; they were about 1 cubic centimeter. Not at all what I expect from a gougere, and that small I think compromises the inner structure required for good gougeres. I still ate them, though, as they were still a pretty tasty snack. Prices for cocktails are pretty fair- all are $10, though in my mind mine was worth about $8. That said, the bartender's kindness and interest in my meal and preferences are exactly why I eat at the bar. They give attention in ways few servers can, and at Colt and Gray I think the bar is the place to be.
(4)
Hanna O.

The boyfriend and I come here every time I come to visit for the drinks and dessert. The sticky toffee pudding and cheesecake is a must try! The bartenders are so nice here and they are so helpful on the best recommendations.
(4)
Heshan W.

I my recent journey across America's great cities, took me to Denver for a while, and I was taken to Colt & Gray by two good friends of mine:) Cold & Gray is a bar/restaurant in downtown Denver known for its sophisticated cocktails and daring, if not creative, dishes; ranging from simple bar food (cold meats, and bourgeoisiey cheeses) to Americana inspired dishes like steak and rotisserie chicken. My group of friends and I decided to share a "samorgasbord" of few cold meats, and awesome "bourgeoisiey cheeses". & WOW, it was amazing. But what truly will bring me back to this place is the service and the experience & knowledge the bartenders have in creating amazing cocktails. We decided on sharing a bottle of "punch", which is a mix of fruits mixes, grenadine, and base alcohols, in our case it was tequila and rum. Again, WOW, one of the best cocktails or "punch" as our bartender called it, that I have ever had in a very long time!!! The ambiance here is very laid back, yet has an air of sophistication because of its rustic "Denver outdoorsy" dark furniture and decor. Go here if your ready to change the way you should be drinking and making your cocktails and go here of course for the friendly service.
(5)
Frank G.

I came here for a serious meal of good eats on my first night in Denver. We had the bone marrow, the beef hearts and the foie gras, all of which were excellent. I had the special (Always get the special!), a pork shoulder, which was very tender, but seemed to be lacking overall. It didn't have the presentation or the flavor variety that their other dishes seemed to have. I recommend the beef cheeks; they're braised for 48 hours! Service was great; they have a lot of staff making sure everyone is taken care of. I really enjoyed reading their list of signature cocktails, all cleverly named in the "Princess Bride" theme. I tried one, then switched to beer to go with my carnivorous food choices. Overall, we had a great time here. It's a nice place, cool and cozy but not pretentious.
(4)
Misty H.

My husband and I ate here last night for our Anniversary. We really enjoyed our dinner! The charcuterie was excellent, the Spaceball's themed drinks were very tasty, my husband's bavette of beef and my orecchiette were excellent! We normally share a dessert, but we couldn't decide between the sticky toffee pudding and olive oil & thyme cake, so we tried both. We were not disappointed with either! I only gave a 4 star rating because the service was rather slow at times and we had to flag down our server to ask for more drinks and some salt for our meals (really? No salt or pepper on the tables??). Also, the prices are larger than the servings. We had a great date night and are glad we decided to give the restaurant a try. There were other interesting things on the menu and we will definitely be back to give them a try!
(4)
Emily J.

After all of the hype this place gets I was not overly impressed. The food is trying to be way pretentious than it needs to be and the drinks are served in the tiniest glasses you will find. That being said, I have always had top notch service at Colt & Gray. My last experience here, which had all the potential to be a 5 star dinner (as I was with 5++ star company) was brought up from 3 stars by our server, Rachel. She was excellent and had a great sense of humor and good recommendations. The food was under par though. I got the salmon, which was still swimming I believe. I know they cook it a certain way so it has varying degrees of done-ness but there was just one on mine-un-done. The lamb was actually pretty good but was drowned in the overly creamy risotto it was served with. Perhaps will go back and take in the patio scene for happy hour when the weather allows but Colt & Gray won't be my new go-to dinner spot any time soon.
(4)
Randall C.

The food was outstanding! Every dish was just wonderful The chef and kitchen staff really know their stuff. Again, absolutely fantastic culinary experience. The service, while good, was not up to the standard of the food, though. Not saying the service was bad, just, with food this good, you also expect the service to be top notch. We arrived at 4:50 in pouring rain. Restaurant doesn't open till 5:00, though, and the doors remained locked until then. We stood outside in the rain while the wait staff looked at us through the windows. Who cares that the customer is soaked to the skin right outside the door, afterall, 5:00 is 5:00, right? Can't have a customer in the restaurant a few minutes early, no telling what kind of bedlam that would cause. Asked to talk to the somelier about a wine selection, and he took about 15 muntes to come to our table. We were the only ones having dinner in the restaurant at that time. Your gonna drop some serious cash on a fine meal, but the somelier is too busy to offer wine suggestions to the only customer in the restaurant? Our particular server did a good job. Except for us and one other party in the bar area, the restaurant was empty until about 6:30. Not trying to be negative. Just offering some hopefully constructive feedback to what is otherwise a very fine restaurant. I would happily go back because the food was so good.
(5)
Monica Thomas T.

Wonderful food and drink!! Great menu for both. Fun and exciting waiting for the dishes to arrive. Waiter Adam is knowledgeable about wine and menu quirky and fun. Well worth the price. Bar downstairs is a hidden treasure.
(5)
Kelly T.

This is one of those bars/restaurants where it seems like most people want to hang out AT the bar to watch the bartender do her thing while she makes some of the most delicious concoctions known to mankind. This is definitely a place to save up your pennies to visit, but I'll tell you what, the two drinks that I had were totally worth it. In fact, they were so worth it, that they got an extra star added where the food might have dinged them. My first drink was called "The Last Word" and I ordered it based on a friend's recommendation. I was not disappointed. It was the perfect gin drink: mildly sweet, a nice little bit of tartness and it didn't taste like I was drinking a juniper bush (I hate those fucking bushes, they give me hives). As we sipped our drinks, I perused the menu and, wait. stop. hold on. Did I just see what I think I saw on the menu? OMGOMGOMG! THEY HAVE COW HEART!!!! To explain, I spent 9 months living in Peru and while there, one of my top five dishes that I la la la loved was anitcuchos, or shishkabob cow heart. I have never once seen it on an American menu, so I instantly ordered it. Unfortunately, it did not hold a candle to even the street anticuchos that I hate in Lima. It shouldn't have been served on bread, IMO, since cow heart has a very distinctive flavor. It was a little tough, but, it's a muscle, so, you know, one would hope it isn't buttery, but it was tougher than other hearts (maybe I was eating the heart of a cow with a broken heart). So, what sort of drink do you order after you've had "The Last Word" and then eaten cow heart? Why something with Unicorn Tears, of course. And by unicorn tears, I mean some sort of house infused absinthe. But I didn't want too much anise flavor, so my bartender (Amy, btw) made me an Aviation, which is also a gin drink, and then drizzled the unicorn tears on top for the most divine cocktail I have ever had. And that folks, is how I landed in the most decidedly refined carnivorous situation of my life until now. Drinking unicorn tears and laughing. My god, I'm an ice queen!
(4)
K G.

Brilliant! Wonderful meal, thoughtful waitstaff with great suggestions and the culinary experience was fantastic. They approach everything on their menu with great care, pride, and attention. I don't get to Denver often but I will surely come back when I get back in town. Cocktails are brilliant.
(5)
Lisette M.

This review is for everything but the food. We got the charcuterie plate with three options--a firm goat cheese, prosciutto, and a chorizo. Everything was amazing, but the portions were laughably small. Each selection was $6. The chorizo was a 1/2-inch thick slice of regular-sized sausage, the cheese was 3 slivers, and the prosciutto was a tiny pile (but the largest portion of the 3). The rest of my experience was so perfect that I can't let that bring me down. Stepping into this place is like stepping into a movie. The bartenders' outfits are snazzy, the music is classy and not so loud as to inhibit conversation, the lighting dimmed as we walked in. It was like they were waiting for us for the scene to start. I was a little disappointed that their online drink menu was out of date. Neither of the two drinks I wanted were on their current menu. Brian, our bartender, asked me to describe them and knew both of the drinks I was talking about. One of them could no longer be made because they don't have basil right now, but the other one--Thurman Manson's Revenge--could still be made. He told me that it didn't have much of an apple flavor like I thought, and I opted to let him concoct a custom cocktail just for me. I'm glad I let him. Watching him create and mix was such an exciting, joyful experience. I could see the passion and attention to detail, and the flair moves were fun. My cocktail had blackberry, bubbly, elderflower, and a few other things and was topped with fresh mint and a grapefruit peel rolled into a rose blossom. My friend had something from the menu that Brian highly recommended and was the ugliest drink I've ever seen--cloudy and grayish mustard-olive in color. But it was amazing. Smokey fruity, sweet, and stiff as hell; it was the most unique drink I've ever had. I loved mine so much I was going to have him create another for me even though I was already very nicely buzzed, but then I heard him describing the Ginger Bee to a woman across the bar. The way he talked about it was so magical that I had to try it. It was like something out of a dream. Fluffy, gentle, refreshing, stiff, and so sweet (as in fluffy little kitten in a flowering meadow sweet, not sugar sweet) that I want to squee just thinking about it. It's like a big hug. I didn't realize quite how much it had impacted me until I started dreaming about it. I hope I can afford to make it back before I ship out. If not, I'll return this fall.
(5)
Drake H.

I'll keep this short. The ambiance is terrific. The service was not good. The oysters were not good, and no explanation given as to their type, saltiness, etc. The cheese was said to be made from the "kitchen" which was also explained to be meat locker of sorts. It was not as described. The fish ordered was not prepared correctly. In final, C&G is not for everyone. You need to study the menu before going and be ready for a very particular kind of meal. If you don't, you will spend good money and be disappointed.
(2)
Frank N.

The food is awesome and the spot has a great view. You can't leave here without trying the Toffee Bread Pudding. It's what brings me back.
(4)
Meredith G.

What a wonderful time I had here last night with 2 of my closest girlfriends. With snow falling outside and the cozy interiors, including a fireplace, it was heaven. We started with a bottle of bubbly and a few of their specialty cocktails. I think for 3 small women we ate a lot and it was all really good. There was house cured duck prosciutto with cheese and beet tartar sampler. Then a salad with a crispy poached egg on top- crazy good. Then we got 2 entrees to share, the Grass Fed Colorado Short Rib and House Made Free Form Ravioli. The short rib while very good, I have had better. The ravioli was fabulous and worth all the butter. Then we got a pre-dessert entree, the Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras. This was my first foie gras experience and I really enjoyed it. Then we got the dessert menu and it was too fabulous of a list to only order 1, so we got 2- the Potted Cheesecake with Salted Caramel and Chocolate Ellie with caramelized banana, bacon, brown butter ice cream. AMAZING!!! I will return for the desserts alone. And to top all this off, when the bill came we saved 30% by making our reservation through savored.com . If you haven't checked that out yet, get on it.
(5)
Corinne A.

Excellent food,excellent service
(5)
Christopher T.

We visited Colt & Gray purely by proximity to a friend's house and and the added bonus of their inclusion in the Denver Passport program. While we sampled quite a few things on the dinner and bar menus, all of which were very good, it was the hand crafted cocktails that really stood out. Personally I'm a bourbon fan and their Spaceballs themed cocktail menu did not disappoint in the least. The Comb the Desert was very good, and the featured drink on the Denver Passport, but the Prince Valium has even better. They were even able to make a personal favorite, a Remember the Maine. While the cocktails were one of the things that stood out the most, it was the service at the bar that really made the experience top notch. Both bartenders, Kevin and Dwight, were the best bartenders I've had the luxury of meeting in my relatively short time back in Colorado. They were both incredibly knowledgeable and their skills crafting cocktail were equally great. What was perhaps the most surprising, the were both incredibly affable and polite. With the push toward hand crafted cocktails gaining momentum I've found that often bartenders can skew to the discourteous and peremptory. These 2 could not have been more welcoming, the reason for moving the review from 4 to 5 stars, and the driving force for my future return.
(5)
Stuti T.

The ambience and decor was very nice! So were the cocktails. But the food was nothing great. I called for the pasta which was not cooked well with the sauce. I could taste the raw taste of the pasta. I doubt I'll go there again.
(3)
Tiffany N.

I recently had brunch here with a friend and I think I just had the curse of ordering the wrong thing. I wasn't really in the mood for anything too crazy and the menu here definitely leans toward more adventurous brunch options (think crispy Foie Gras potatoes or soft scrambled eggs topped with American Sturgeon caviar) so I just order a lot of sides. This included long farm bacon, cheese grits, fresh fruit and 2 eggs cooked the way I wanted. It's damn hard to mess up bacon so that was quite delicious. The cheese grits, too were good, albeit a little greasier than I was expecting. The fresh fruit was awesome. There was a lot of good fruit in there like peaches and grapefruit. The big disappointment really was that I order two eggs poached hard and they came out runny. I know many people will appreciate a perfectly soft poached egg. Unfortunately I'm not one of them as runny yolk has never been something I enjoy. Our server took them back and just brought me scrambled eggs instead which I definitely appreciated but it did kind of throw off the way I ate my mish-mash of selections. Overall I just had the sense of disappointment that a relatively easy meal didn't really live up to its cost for this brunch. However, I will definitely go back and give it another try. Beyond all the interesting dishes on the menu Colt & Gray also offers up awesome brunch beverages like French press coffee pitchers of Brunch Punch cocktails that sound absolutely delightful!
(3)
Chris B.

I was in Denver visiting family. I was very excited to try this place. I did a little research and found Colt & Gray. I consider myself a foodie and live in Portland, OR which is a food lovers dream and this place looked like it should be in PDX. All the menus here are very appealing. The cocktails were great. Creative, strong and tasty. The charcuterie here is amazing. The small plates and the specials for the small plated blew me away. We sampled several between the 4 of us. There was a special soufflÃ© of sweet potato and pig brains that was probably the best thing I've eaten in my life. It came with a fennel, balsamic reduction which was not needed, very strong. The main courses were all awesome. I had the sweetbreads and monkfish. The fish and sweetbreads were cooked perfectly. We also had the beef cheeks with escargot and ciopinno which was all incredible. The desserts were amazing also. If I come across cheap flights to Denver I would go just to go eat dinner at Colt & Gray. This place is that good. Our server was very knowledgable about the menu and preparations. I asked him to pick a glass of wine to go with my dinner and he forgot to to that. But it was no big deal, cause the food and restaurant is amazing. This is a definite hit, and should be on everyone's list to try. If things don't work out in Denver, please, pretty please with sugar on top, come to Portland and open a restaurant here. This is a real treat! I will be back to visit family and Colt & Gray.
(5)
Jarrod P.

We had our company holiday party at Colt & Gray this year and we were so impressed with the food! We ordered ribs as an appetizer, and they were so good they fell off the bone. They were running steak with BÃ©arnaise sauce as a special that evening, which most of our table ordered, and everyone absolutely loved it! The atmosphere was very comfortable, and with the excellent food, it made our company holiday party a memorable one! We'll be back!
(5)
Rebecca G.

Colt & Gray was ok. I have had better food in Denver. The bar is amazing. The mixologists know their drinks and can impress with an outstanding French 75, Sazerac or Vieux Carre. If you are into pre prohibition drinks then sitting at the bar is the perfect place for you. The oysters on the half shall were perfectly chilled and well presented. Stay away from the fried oysters. The batter was too thick and tasted like frozen fish sticks from the box. For a meat lover, the charcuterie was lacking. The prosciotto was the color of bologna and had no flavor. There was little difference in taste between the chorizo and the pork de lyon. My 2 companions were really impressed with the duck liver mousse although I found the taste over powering after the first nibble. This could just be my own aversion to the dish. After ordering 2 charcuterie boards and 2 dozen oysters, we did not sit for a full meal. The flavor of the turkey burger was outstanding and the burgers were all cooked perfectly. Kevin took very good care of our varied tastes in liquor. Ask him to make you a cocktail and you will not be disappointed.
(3)
Megan M.

I cannot speak highly enough of our experience at Colt & Grey this evening. My partner and I weren't sure what to expect, but had heard that they were experts in "nose to tail" cooking, which is right up our alley. We are adventurous eaters, so the menu was right up our alley. However, there were plenty of options for pickier or wary diners as well. My partner ordered the Duroc pork special, which happened to be jowls served with a bean puree and a corn and potato succotash with pickled beets. I eat a LOT of pork, and I can honestly say that this dish was the best I've had in months (maybe longer). The jowls were melt-in-your-mouth velvety and were perfectly complimented by the sides. The bowl it was served in was too small for the dish, though, so it was a bit awkward to get everything out without spilling over the sides. I ordered the crispy pig trotter and the sauteed sweetbreads, both of which were delicious. I probably wouldn't order the pig trotter again, though; while it was very flavorful, I was expecting a bone-in trotter. However, the meat was shredded and fried in what resembled a crab cake. The sweetbreads were glorious, though, and were complimented perfectly by the hazelnuts, greens, and mushrooms that came with. Dessert (olive oil cake) and our cocktails (which were named for Arrested Development--gimmicky in a way that made me so in love) were wonderful, on par with any of Denver's best. Our server was knowledgable, friendly, and handled us exquisitely. I will definitely be back to Colt & Gray!
(5)
Julie H.

I would make this a 3.5 if I could. The bar snacks are great and I recommend the wings and the Carmel corn. The wings are incredibly tasty but the serving is very small and not really enough to share unless you are not hungry (so why even eat?). Now that I think about it, the bar snacks portions are all pretty small. I have to say the thing that really keeps me coming back is the amazing cocktails of Kevin Burke. He is incredibly knowledgeable of the art and history of mixology. Some have said his drink menu is strange or pretentious. If you met him or attended any of his presentations you would know he is an artist looking to improve and be creative. I have never had a negative expierience with the service at C&G. I do prefer to sit at the bar. I came in on a very busy Saturday for a cocktail and dessert. There was no space so they sat us on the sofa by the fire and served us there. With many of my reviews I mention that the food is subjective. I could rave about a piece of lamb and the reader could be a vegitarian or just not like lamb. So, my review would mean nothing. C&G food is pricey so do not head here on a budget. At this price-point, they want you to enjoy your meal and it shows.
(3)
Jeff H.

First off, we would like to say we were blown away by the poor reviews on here...As a server in the fine dining industry for about 15 years these issues don't even seem to even illicit a negative response. Adam was our server last night, and he was absolutely fantastic...attentive and managed our meal very well (coursing out our small plates appropriately). He also helped us find something to do after our meal which was much appreciated. Our food came out perfectly and were absolutely impressed by everything. Again, as a long time fine dining server, it is hard to impress me to the point that I was last night. Colt & Gray was also recommended to me by a chef friend who said it is his favorite restaurant in Denver right now...if that says anything.
(5)
Michael O.

I think this place is Denver's hidden gem. Food is so good. Make sure to save room for dessert. . .sticky toffee pudding alone is worth visiting the restaurant.
(5)
Darcy D.

We really love the atmosphere at Colt and Grey and can't wait to check out their new lounge. Once winter rolls around it's time to hit up Colt and Grey for the rich comfort food they serve. My husband swears by the sweetbreads but I'm just not as adventurous as him. I instead opted for the mussel appetizer which as absolutely amazing. For the main course I had duck breast which was just sweet enough for my liking. Can't wait to go back and try the winter menu.
(5)
Allen C.

Had dinner here tonight and it was one of the best meals I've had in recent memory. Appetizer was great, soup was very good, entree (I had the ribs) was amazing. Dessert was one of the best I've had in a long time.
(5)
sarah b.

Colt and gray, you're okay! So now you know why I never became a poet. But I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The seating arrangement is a little cozy, but it appears they are expanding so that should open things up a little. Our waiter looked a little like doogie hawser but was informed and knowledgeable. It did take a while for us to get our drinks. But they were all intricate apothecary style cocktails from their drink menu.I had a beet salad. I generally don't care for beets but I did eat several of mine(yes of course there were other ingredients) and had a ravioli app as my entree. I enjoyed both items The rest of my crew had the short ribs which they raved about. We got a couple desserts which we also liked. This is a chic place where the mirror frames match the chairs. Yes they really do. And they have one of those 70's era double sided fireplaces. So really. How can you go wrong with that. Colt and gray I'll be back another day!
(4)
Derek W.

Heard people ranting about this place so we decided to stop in. First impression was good. Pleasant atmosphere with classy decor. I will state though that the tables and furniture seem very crowded. We actually had to push our table away quite a way to get out from our seat... almost fell into the fireplace a couple times trying to get out. The wait staff was great! Very professional and friendly. I got the soup to start. It was good. But I would say for the price and the itty bitty portion you get to avoid it and move on to something else. As we started getting our food I started noticing that the portion compared to the price is a tad bit ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, the food was really good. Our table had the beef cheeks, the farm pork, and the lamb filet. I myself had the pork. It had great flavor. The beef cheeks didn't even need a knife to cut, and the lamb was excellent though overpriced. We did do dessert afterwards. Two of us got the Sweet Potato Creme Brulee, the other two got the Chocolate Ellie. I regretted my decision of the creme brulee. It wasn't much of a creme brulee as it seemed like a puree with custard over the top and burnt sugar and marshmallows on the top. The flavor was a bit off and I'm sorry to say but the chili marshmallows were absolutely disgusting. We both had to remove them as they ruined the entire dessert. The other two that had the Chocolate Ellie said it was really good. There was a pear crumble I wish I would have tried instead but it was paired with Blue Cheese ice cream... that didn't sound very good to me at all. The bill in the end was a tad bit insane... oh well I guess. I was hoping for a better experience here but it was a great "try once" place. For prices such as those there are other places I would like to try.
(3)
Alie C.

I went here recently for a birthday celebration where we had the Charcuterie, bone marrow, pork shoulder,lamb and veggie plate. Since moving to denver recently I have been mostly disappointed with the food. Colt & Grey was one of my better dining experiences in Denver. We will definitely be back.
(4)
Josh A.

I'm usually a beer or whisky neat guy, but when I go here, I always get a cocktail. Their bartenders are a rare breed--they have such a wealth of knowledge and skill. I actually sat at the table for a sit down dinner, but it just feels little to stuffy for my liking. I think for the best experience, sit at the bar, have a few cocktails, and order small plates.
(4)
Mike F.

A very good restaurant in downtown Denver. - Service was nicely paced. Welcoming, but not overbearing - The charcuterie board was excellent. One of the meats was a little cold and didn't have much flavor initially, but as it came to room temperature was very nice - The lamb chop and sausage over risotto with blueberries was a very nice main. Savory, sweet, and delicate and hearty at the same time - The cheesecake topped with a thick caramel sauce put me over the top If I'm in the area again, I will be visiting Colt & Gray.
(4)
Andrew B.

This is my favorite restaurant and bar in Denver. I personally like to sit at the bar and have some craft cocktails and house made charcuterie. The service is always friendly and the cocktails and food are top notch. Both the cocktail menu and the food menu change seasonally, but there are some classics that are constantly available. The bar is small enough and quiet enough that you can (and will) have a conversation with those around you. I always meet interesting people when I come here. This is not the place to get cheap eats and drinks, but the value is high. Do yourself a favor, come and pull up a bar stool, order a cocktail and some bites and have a great experience.
(5)
Skyler H.

One of the better steaks that I've had in Denver. Great environment great selection of wine good location I really recommend this place anybody is visiting in town
(5)
Heather H.

Saw it on "Best Thing I Ever Ate....Dessert" on Food Network a couple years ago. Had to go & eat the sticky toffee pudding! Ate there 2 years ago & it was one of the best meals I've ever had. Pork belly was to die for, sticky toffee was orgasmic! The only downside was that the bench was not very comfy. Came back last Saturday with my husband & we brought our 11 year old daughter. The staff was pleasant & went above & beyond and brought my daughter a side of cherries/cranberries because it didn't come with her meal she wanted. Sat in a chair this time & much more comfy! As usual, the food was fantastic & the sticky toffee pudding was exactly like I remembered! Had the pumpkin funnel cake & it lasted about 10 seconds on our table. I highly recommend this place & to take a chance in something you may not usually order.
(5)
Dawn W.

So I really am struggling with this review. I wanted it to be a different experience so badly! I have to start by saying I have wanted to go since they opened and just made it for my first time on Mother's Day 2015. I have recommended it to others and have talked about it enough that one of my vendors gave me a hefty gift card for Christmas to go. So, I have anticipated it, followed the menus and awards, and remodel, and reviews, and wine list, and buzz and the addition of Ste. Ellie, etc. The bar... sigh. (bad sigh) I have to rant a little bit here about a handful of bar tenders being so affected these days - like a real attitude, disingenuous and sometimes just bothered by questions or drink orders. We were all on time, early even... and went to the not crowded bar with four people at it at 1:20 pm. Bottomless mimosa was question no. one - if we ordered the bottomless mimosa at the bar could we have this at our table for our 1:30 reservation. Sigh. Yes. OK. Annoying question no. two that we asked - do you have a bloody mary with bourbon? Sigh. Eye roll almost, "no, but we can make one with bourbon if you want." Sigh. OK It was just odd - feeling like a bother. No smiles, mild 'tude and for no reason, not busy. My husband (who used to work at The Palm) asked WTF - I explained that this is the trend in Denver sadly for a few spots. NOT all - but a few. I was hopeful that once we sat down it would turn around. Sat down, server was nice and knowledgeable - I said I had been looking forward to the charcuterie forever and would like the large one. It never came. Nor did the cinnamon rolls that she mentioned as 'specials'. Entrees came and then we asked about the other items. She did a big and major save here in my book - apologized, forgot to ring in the cinnamon rolls and misunderstood that I wanted to order the charcuterie. They were on the house - she was so very sorry. The charcuterie was lovely - the cinnamon rolls were little perfect soft puffs and the desserts were the highlight of the whole day. Whomever their pastry chef is, well, they are killing it. We had two kids with us and there was no kids menu for Mother's Day Brunch - odd. The pancakes were fine for them so no big deal. I will say, that sometimes it's hard to judge a place by brunch food - it was good. I have had much better and I have had much worst. The ultimate breakfast sandwich with red eye gravy and fries was really good - but was only warm, not hot when we got it and by the time everyone got their entrees. Sad face here. We ordered a side of fries with gravy and they came out hot - and they were amazing. Tripe Chilaquiles - good texture, nicely prepared, red sauce. And the sausage and eggs was probably my favorite - just great, classic breakfast food. I would have given four stars due to the save of our server - but the bar staff was so upsetting that I just couldn't. I would try them again, but with the steep competition in the Denver dining scene it will be awhile. Lena, Work & Class, Central Bistro, The Populist, and The Plimoth have my immediate votes and attention for being both delicious and happy; I am just a fan of hospitable people and good food - at the same time.
(3)
Kristine N.

Came in for some after dinner cocktails and this place is impressive. The service was spot on, so friendly and engaging. We ordered 2 old fashions with wild turkey, they ran out of wild turkey so the bartender suggested a different kind and he did not disappoint! Would love to come back to try the food at some point, everything we saw looked delicious. It's a smaller bar area which made it intimate.
(4)
David M.

Have you ever met a person who changed for the better? I have. And it's not something that happens all that often. Usually, people remain true to their form: For good or for bad. (Me included:). Restaurants...pretty much the same. It's therefore really neat to talk about Colt & Gray because that restaurant has actually improved substantially since it first opened several years ago. In fact, about 5 years ago I struggled to rate it at barely 4 stars. Now it's bordering on 5 stars. First, they've really improved the space. They've expanded into the corner shop next door and it has made all the difference in the world. Whereas it used to feel cramped inside, it now feels very comfortable. Whereas the food always had some thing off about it at each meal, now the plates are well prepared and extremely tasty. Had a delicious duck dinner there last night with friends and everyone was pleased as punch with their food. The hit of the night was the potted cheescake for dessert. In-friggin-credible!!! While everyone talks about their bread pudding with sticky toffee topping, i can't imagine how anything could taste better than that cheesecake, and by the way, I usually hate cheesecake. They also had some pretty good wines by the glass at not ridiculously high prices. Had a glass of Patton Valley Estate Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley that matched the duck perfectly for $15 a glass. For a 90 point wine at a really good restaurant that's not a terrible price to pay. So Colt & Gray...you've got a new happy customer, and since we can easily walk there from our place I think you'll be seeing a lot more of us in the near future.
(4)
Tiffany P.

I really wanted to like this place...and frequent it...but... The slow service eclipsed the fabulous cocktails. The crispy pig trotter was more a bland deep fried mixed meat patty, the foie gras had too much sweet on the plate (which we avoided), the lamb tartare was spot on! The server explained the room temperature $30 aged duck by stating, 'Well, we sous vide everything...then bring it to temp when it's ordered. Did I mention slow service? We may have wanted dessert if we hadn't waited 20 minutes for them to clear our entrees...
(3)
Frances G.

I really enjoyed my time bellied up to the bar at Colt & Gray. The bartenders are personable and attentive and make damn good cocktails. Just stopping by with one drink in mind, we ended up closing down the spot while making new bar buddies, trying their interesting array of appetizers, and being adventurous with exciting drinks, like the Night Putting: Milagro blanco, Tequila, lime, grapefruit, and chili. The space is warm and inviting - just like the staff. With a fireplace situated in center of the room anchoring the cozy vibe, it's definitely an eatery that welcomes an appetite for a good meal and even better company. There is perfect amount of seating and a small bar to keep it intimate, which at first can be intimidating that you won't get a seat, but it wouldn't make sense any other way. Plus, the staff seemed eager to help you find a spot that's perfect for you. Sure, the prices are a tad steep, but you definitely get what you pay for.
(4)
Heather D.

One star for a well mixed drink. Too bad we had to wait 30 minutes for it! And another 20 to get our check. Seems like a nice place, but the service needs help!
(1)
Jennifer B.

By far one of the most romantic dinners of my life! Colt & Gray is one of those places that I've been wanting to enjoy since I moved to CO over three years ago. One Friday night the stars aligned and the BF and I had a magical night here. Once we entered I was immediately transported to another world with crisp white linens, plush furniture and a fireplace that created an elegant environment for an enchanting evening. I would recommend Colt & Gray for couples, although a group of great friends would have a sensational time as well. The food is where Colt & Gray hits it out of the park. Every plate is exquisite and well thought out with every detail in mind, every ingredient adds to each heavenly bite. Being a true lover of all food we went full out and ordered everything our heart desired. We started with a few cocktails that were expertly crafted and simply divine. Followed by a smooth bottle of wine thoughtfully picked with the help of our friendly sommelier. For our first dish we enjoyed the Fried Oysters. I've recently found a love for oysters and eating them fried is equally as enjoyable as enjoying the raw preparation. They were crispy and juicy and were a light way to start our evening. We couldn't pass up the Bacon Cashew Caramel Corn on the menu and had to find out if it was as good as it sounded. The answer is Hell Yes! Bacon flavor throughout each kernel with a few big chunks of bacon mixed in. The cashews were a pleasant addition to the corn and added salty texture and sweetness to an already delectable dish. Do you think we stopped after this? Not a chance, we're still on appetizers! The owner or manager brought over Blue Cheese Dusted Gougeres for us to try. He must have met me in a previous life and known I loved to be catered to. These are like fancified cheese balls that melt in your mouth as soon as they touch your tongue. If you're a blue cheese lover these are a must for you to try. Next up was what you would think is a basic salad, but there is nothing basic about a salad from Colt & Gray. This salad was composed of cauliflower, squash, arugula, crispy onions, and homemade ranch dressing. This salad was a work of art, and deserves a place on the salad wall of fame along with the homemade ranch dressing. Next came the piece de resistance, the Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras, in other words luscious paradise. If you love Foie Gras then you cannot miss a chance to have it here. Seared to perfection with a creamy buttery interior. I couldn't help but savor each succulent bite as if it was my last meal on Earth. We're still not done, I told you we indulged in all our heart desires. I opted for the Scallops served with beets and citrus. Four impeccably seared scallops topped with roasted red beats and slices of citrus. As I composed each bite, every component sang with perfect harmony. My counterpart ordered the Local Duroc Pork, the daily preparation of pork for the evening. Colt & Gray orders a whole pig and butchers the whole pig in house and uses a different cut of pork each night. This is a wonderful concept and allows the chef to be creative every day with new flavors. This night it was an enormous pork chop with the bone in. This dish could have easily been shared between us for a completely satisfying meal. The pork was prepared with love and was cooked just right. Service was impeccable all evening from the manager, to our waiter, to the sommelier. Early on we realized our food was coming out more quickly than we liked and we asked them to pace out the meal more slowly and they delivered in spades. I'm appreciative of the level of service and food we received here and my only hope is that upon my return they take my taste buds on a new adventure.
(5)
Adam J.

I ate too much. I was doing alright through the appetizers and entrees, but then the desserts got me. I knew we had to get the sticky toffee pudding from reading other reviews, but then there was also something called fried apple pie, and being a pie man, I couldn't pass that up. The sticky toffee pudding was as good as everyone said, while the fried apple pie was also tasty, and pretty much what it sounds like. My wife couldn't get past the cheddar ice cream, which was indeed a surprising tasting thing. But I thought it lent a nice savory aspect to the dessert. Anyway, before that, we also ate dinner, and we had a very nice time. We were in a small room next to a fireplace. It was quiet and romantic - the perfect spot for a nice date night out. The kitchen sent out three little bites, one for each course. Unfortunately, the first was the worst thing we had all night. Some sort of cauliflower granola on a home made flatbread. Nothing about it worked. The flatbread was teeth-shatteringly crunchy, and the granola added even more crunch and not much flavor. We weren't off to a hot start. But things definitely picked up shortly after. The gougeres are heavenly little fried dough balls dusted with blue cheese. The cheese flavor was subtle, and the dough just melted in your mouth. I could have eaten those all night long. The snail risotto was nice on a cold late fall night. Though the risotto wasn't the most flavorful I've had, the snails were tasty and cooked perfectly. Then there was an intermezzo of some apple jelly thing, which was a nice palate cleanser. Tanya got the vegetarian entree, which was a pear and butternut squash layered... thing. I'd never seen or tasted anything like it. The pear and squash worked well together in their flavors and textures, but to me overall the dish was a bit bland. Though I do appreciate the thought that is put into the vegetarian dishes here. I had the pork cassoulet which was GREAT. Holy moly. It's basically a pork soup with shoulder, sausage, beans, and spinach. Like the server said, it was very soul foody, and it was fantastic. Definitely would eat again. As I mentioned, the atmosphere was very nice, and our server was knowledgeable, prompt, and friendly. Despite all the praise Colt & Gray has gotten over the years, it had never been high on my list of places to try. I'm happy to report that it was everything everyone has said it is. I would absolutely come back here again.
(4)
Jeff D.

I truly enjoyed the place. The staff was very accommodating and the food was about perfect. I had the bone marrow and it was not as good as some I had in the past but the Colorado Lamb servers with a lamb sausage Brussels Sprouts Cranberry and Farro was about as perfect as it gets. I tried to stretch it out as long as possible to extend the enjoyment. The toffee pudding was more of a bread pudding topped with bourbon ice cream and it was a remarkable end to my meal. In Denver I've really enjoyed Fruition, Beast & Bottle, Cholon, Rioja and TAG. I'm adding Colt to the list.
(4)
Thomas A.

Went for the sticky toffee pudding and it did not disappoint. I scraped the entire cast iron skillet clean. I want another one now. I would have liked more caramel or chocolate In the pudding.
(4)
Will J.

My fiance and I came here for some drinks and food late one night andtried some of the tiki drinks. They were decent but not worth the $12 for one. We also had the fried green tomatoes. Not good. Do not order these. The tomatoes were not ripe and were very hard and not cooked all the way through. Also, the sauce that comes with them was bland.
(2)
Ali H.

We had a great time at Colt and Gray. Honestly, we were just looking for a place to get in from the rain on the way to the light rail. We sat at the bar. We loved the bartender! He chatted with us and laughed at our jokes. He made a great Moscow Mule. We didn't formally catch his name, but I think I overheard another patron calling him Dwight. This is kind of a fancy place, cocktails in the $10-12 range. But it gets a lot more accessible when they're all movie themed. (Dumb and Dumber right now).
(4)
Gennifer B.

Were brought 2 waters for a table of four, was told they would bring two more and they were never brought. Waited 30 minutes before receiving our drinks, drinks were half full, server checked in with us only intermittently... never received silverware even after asking several times. Were planning on dinner, but are leaving after a drink and appetizer over an hour later.
(1)
Amanda M.

I really wanted to like this place as I wanted to try it for a long time but I must say, I was not impressed. The atmosphere and service are the only reason I am even giving two stars. Beside that the food was average, small flavorless plates that are way overpriced.
(2)
Allyson M.

In love with the rustic feel of Colt and Gray! The farm-to-table food looked and tasted great. We started with one of the pates which came with pickled veggies and crackers. Yum was all we could say! We then moved onto the Duck Confit for our main course which was fried and just pure awesome! For dessert we had the Chocolate Ellie Cake (ellie, we learned, means flourless) and ice cream! Our server, Nicky, was very attentive and friendly and made great wine suggestions! I will definitely be back to try the Fois Gras as I've heard it's mind-blowing!
(5)
McLain C.

This is a tremendous restaurant with an outstanding bar program (especially downstairs at St. Ellie). We started with some cocktails at St. Ellie. Fabulous atmosphere, execution, and service. Grabbed a Crooked Stave to go and took it upstairs once our table was ready. Started with some charcuterie: Ciccoli, rilletes, coppa, porchetta, and speck. Also had some really good west coast oysters, but I can't recall the varietal. All of these were outstanding. The foie gras or the Colorado lamb tartare would have to be the highlight of the night. That is, if not for the duck breast. I love duck, but it wouldn't have moved to the fore of my ordering thoughts hadn't it been for the recommendations of our cocktail waitress downstairs and our server alike. Turns out to have been as fine a duck breast as I've had. Wow. We finished with some wonderful desserts. Great spot--deserved 4.5 stars.
(4)
oanh p.

I give Five stars (TEN stars even) for the charcuterie and cheese. Both the Penta (Wisconsin blue cheese) and the Robiola (creamy Italian cheese) were delicious. Perfect texture and flavor for each. We tried three salumi options: the lamb prosciutto, truffle salumi and lomo embuchado. Each had their own distinct, well developed flavor. The lomo embuchado had much more kick than I was expecting, loved it but did not expect it to be that spicy given how subtle the other flavors were. They lose one star however for the dessert. I've been wanting to go here for so long after watching the sticky toffee pudding featured on "best thing I ever ate" on the food network. It was good-ish. But certainly no where near the best I've ever eaten, nor did it look anything like the one prepared on tv. The toffee that is poured on top is coagulated because it is pre-prepared and since it wasn't warmed up, it sits on top in a very very visually unappealing manner. It actually looks kind of gross and the cake is dry without it. All in all - go for the charcuterie!!! You will not be disappointed.
(4)
Dan C.

Definitely a favorite. The second time I came here, the bartended even remembered my name. He's very knowledgeable and hooked us up with some secrets.
(5)
Cameron H.

St. Ellie's is a stand out joint and my bartender was a complete pro in hospitality and mixology. I couldn't grab a seat upstairs but the host who was also very kind recommended the speak easy style spot downstairs and I was beyond impressed. Very wonderful drinks and vibe. I think my bartenders name was Jess and she was totally legit. I think I might pull up a chair tonight now that I think about it...cheers to the staff and keep up the good work !
(4)
Karen O.

Mother's Day brunch with no kids menu???Food and presentation was good, not great or memorable. Desserts a bit pricey. Good variety of cocktails. Service mediocre, though staff was friendly. Just ok.
(3)
Jason J.

Overall I found Colt & Gray a pretty average restaurant with pretty average food. I came with a friend for restaurant week, and while we had a good time, the drinks were tasty, but pretty small and overpriced. Bonus points for the entire special cocktail menu being Anchorman themed, though. The presentation of the food was great, but everything (especially dessert) was a little on the bland side. After all the hype I'd heard, I just wasn't very impressed. And don't get me wrong, it's not bad by any stretch. It's good. I just wasn't impressed at all. Service was just fine, and overall it was a good time. Just nothing amazing.
(3)
Andrew M.

Drinks: five stars Food: three stars (if I'm generous) Ambiance: four-to-five Service: four-to-five My dinner here was, unfortunately, really let down by the food. The steak was relatively "meh" -- competently prepared, but nothing too special. The chicken and risotto was, similarly, good. Usually, risotto makes my toes curl. Similar feelings on the apps and sticky toffee pudding (which yelp seems to love? I was underwhelmed). On the upside, the service was excellent, as were the drinks and ambience. I'll be back, but probably just for bar snacks and drinks.
(4)
Leah N.

Have you ever been robbed without a gun?. Tonight I completely felt that way and more. I'm only giving it one star because of the decor and the service which I think is the only thing that saves this place. The food is WAY too overpriced, I was so looking forward to have a nice steak and ordered a filet that was dry and flavorless mind you it was $45 . The sides sucked. I honestly could do a better job at home!! Brussel sprouts had an over bearing flavor and the Broccoli was served like it was just thrown on a plate with zero presentation or creativity to make the plate look somehow be worth 50 bucks. Either the General public does not know good food or they just learned to accept mediocrity !!! I give this place a ZERO rating. If you are thinking about going there please don't waste your time and specially your money. You want a nice steak go to Capital grill at least you are paying high but you would enjoy your night and your meal and don't feel robbed, disappointed and with a bad taste in your mouth!! ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE!! Thank you Colt & Gray for ruining my night.
(1)
Lauren J.

Update!! We ate dinner here finally and it was UH-mazing. Service, food, and drink was all impeccable, and if something wasn't up to snuff it was dealt with accordingly. This is easily my new favorite restaurant. I was a little sad panda when we got there and were told they no longer had a happy hour despite info to the contrary on their Web site. Knocking back AH-Mazing $10 drinks was super easy to do. We had their meat and cheese plate, which was delic. Per the recommendation of Claire Robinson, we got the sticky toffee pudding. The description alone was enough to give me a cavity. To our surprise, not only was it not overwhelmingly sweet, but we could have had like 10 more. SO good!! Can't wait to go back.
(4)
J R.

This place was so great! Max was our very friendly waiter. He was knowledgable and knew stories for everything we ordered. Great server! I ordered the mussels. They were so delicious!! The curry fennel broth they came in was so unbelievably good! Followed up with the Colorado Lamb. Equally as delicious!! Enjoyed an Unemployed in Greenland cocktail and topped it off with Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert. Not one complaint. This place was top notch delicious!
(5)
Maxwell V.

I took my girlfriend here on a date and was NOT disappointed. I had two of the best old fashioneds I've ever had, both reasonably-priced single barrel bourbons. The atmosphere was warm and comfortable, our service was friendly and attentive, and the dishes were unique and delicious. Don't leave without trying the pork cassoulet especially!
(5)
Ted V.

Wow - dry-aged steak / charcuterie / great drinks / and amazing cheese....this place has it going on. ONLY THING - I wish they had a better selection of wines by the glass.
(5)
Jaime L.

Charcuterie is the art of cooking meat that extracts deep flavors from the meat through the preservation process. It dates back to the first century, before there was refrigeration, as a way to preserve meat. Today, charcuterie is seen all over restaurant menus to accompany cheese plates and it is something many restaurants take deep pride in. I love a good meat + cheese plate to snack on for a light lunch or even better, enjoyed over cocktails in the evening hours. Colt and grey in lower highlands has one of the best charcuterie programs in the city; their selections change regularly and feature sausages, pÃ¢tÃ©s, confits, ham, terrines and bacon, all of which are 'painstakingly made in house'. I have been stopping into colt and grey regularly to feed my charcuterie craving and I have yet to be disappointed. A favorite of mine is the braunschweiger, a german style liver sausage that is spreadable and extremely tasty on a cracker with a bit of seedy mustard. Other tasty options include lonza, a dry-cured pork loin with delicate flavors of fennel and orange and the merguez lamb sausage that is loaded with spices. Merguez pairs great with the many cheese options on the menu and are not masked when paired together. Yes, some of the charcuterie offerings might sound a bit outside your comfort zone but I insist you go in with an open mind and try as many as you can. The flavor profiles, textures and seasonings are all so vastly different but most importantly, they are not nearly as scary as they read on the menu. I am glad charcuterie is such a prominent feature on so many restaurant menus; I cannot get enough and have enjoyed tasting my way through so many charcuterie options available today.
(5)
E F.

Do you like salt? If your answer is an unmitigated, enthusiastic "YES!!!!!" then Colt & Gray is the place for you. Let me start off by saying this: I do not have the most delicate of palates. Unlike my husband, I can't taste the difference between tap and filtered water, or even the difference between Coke and Pepsi. I have a pretty high tolerance for sweet & salt. While our server was very genial and accommodating, the ambiance was a touch loud, the drinks were small and overpriced, and the food itself was a little... shall we say... JESUSCHRISTSOBLOODYSALTY. Kale Salad Appetizer: super SALTY dressing. Pasta Entrees: super SALTY sauce. Cheesecake Dessert: I have nobody to blame but myself for being dumb enough to order a cheesecake topped with SALTED caramel. I should have known by then, right? I thought, well, okay, it's salted caramel, but I should still be able to taste the cheesecake, right? No. Wrong. Drinks: Salt level undetectable, but it could just be because my tastebuds had been ruined by then. For the price of dinner, I could have just saved myself the time and bought 600 pounds of Morton's to spoon directly into my mouth. tl;dr: Can someone please buy the chefs at Colt & Gray a functioning top for their salt shaker?
(1)
Tony I.

Great food. Great service. Would def like to try this again soon to see what changes have been made to the menu
(4)
Lynn O.

I was here for my birthday. They were awesome! My friends and I were well taken care of, Steve and Mitch and the kitchen were amazing. The food was delightful! I would recommend Colt & Gray to everyone! Go! Enjoy!
(4)
Sanbra B.

Came in for a Saturday night meal on a hot summer night and sat outside. Service was pretty slow and not very effecient. My server was nice, but how she managed her tables resulted in long waits and inconsistent service. Basically she never heard of multi-tasking and kept having to go inside after every table stop. Menus also rotate so don't rely on the reviews on Yelp...I did that and could not find one thing except for the desserts that everyone was raving about. Even the website does not have an updated menu - Spring menu for summer and 2014 dessert menu (a year old). Whoever is reviewing this as $$$ needs to revisit. The small plates around $13-$25 is more on the pricey side. The wine list was decent and ended up with a good Pinot Gris for the hot day. I ordered a small plate of the scallops and prawns (2 each) with andoulle sausage which was really good. I did not feel like spending much so opted out of any of the larger dishes which range from $30 to $50 and went straight to the desserts. I ordered the Potted Cheesecake Salted Caramel & Orange Tuile which was really good and began to understand what everyone was raving about. So I agree the food is truly exceptional but with ineffecient service and high prices, it's not one to which I will frequent.
(3)
Kevin S.

A fantastic meal from start to finish. Engaging service. Thoughtful staff. Well crafted and composed plates. You all do it right. Thank you.
(5)
Tommy T.

Everything we expected and more. Charcuterie board with all eleven items was superior. The porterhouse for 2 was the best steak I have had in a couple of years. And the Hudson Valley duck breast...forget about it. Amazing and perfectly cooked. Cocktails were phenomenal, service was incredible, ambiance was spot on...this is the real deal. Will be back as often as I can
(5)
Sarah V.

We stopped here for dessert, it is right by my husbands office and he really wanted to try it. We got the Potted Cheesecake Salted Caramel & Orange Tuile, and the Sticky Toffee Pudding Bourbon Ice Cream & Toffee Sauce. Holy moly, it was delicious! Everything was perfect, just perfect! It made for such a great date night dessert, and now we can't wait to go there for dinner too! They have a little bar downstairs that we walked through to check it out, it was really beautiful and not crowded. I would definitely recommend getting dessert here, I'll report back after we do dinner, but I know that will be great too!
(5)
Victoria C.

The drinks were good, but food was mindblowingly bland. The menu was written to be very unique, higher end, and seemed to cater to my taste. The actual execution and flavors were just really off the mark. This was rated very well in 5280 and by denverites reviews, and while I still trust those reviews for kitschy ironic places, I don't think Denver's high end resto scene has caught up to bigger cities yet. Or at least review tastes have not adapted.
(3)
Melissa H.

C&G is feels comfortable and elegant inside and like other reviewers have noted, the cocktails are excellent and the charcuterie options do not disappoint. Unfortunately that is all that I can really remember from our dinner. Our entrees were underwhelming. I had a pasta dish where the pasta probably should've been al dente but it was still a bit too chewy for my taste and the meat (I think it might've been rabbit if I remember correctly) was under proportioned compared to the amount of pasta. The flavors of the dishes were rather bland. Maybe we just prefer dishes with stronger spices and that might just be a personal preference. I would consider returning for drinks and maybe appetizers but my list of places to try is far too long to return for dinner anytime soon.
(3)
Phung L.

Love the ambiance. It's dimly lit, sleek, and modern. Across from where we were seated was a burning fire place. The deboned pigs head I tried was delicious. Foie gras was served two ways: one was fatty and the other was more rich. Smear some of that good stuff all over those tiny slices of baguette, top it off with some deboned pigs head and pickled garnishes and you have yourself a little gourmet Vietnamese banh mi. They even gave us a couple salmon tartar on the house. The entree was ok...I had pork served three ways: sausage, pig trotter, and something else. It was served with potatoes and sauerkraut that was fresh. My friend on the other hand, had the salmon that was just way too smokey. It was absolutely intense! At least her beets were good... Service was good. Can't wait to come here again to try some of their cured meats.
(4)
Lauren J.

First time diner at Colt & Gray last night with my boyfriend. Had a wonderful meal. Our waitress was knowledgable and engaging and helped us though our course selections with wonderful suggestions. We loved the prawns app and The lamb for the evening was a leg cut and was cooked to perfection i was scraping my plate getting every last savory bit. We also tried the new dessert fried apple pie with cheddar ice cream. Pie was classic and done well and the ice cream didnt provide an overwhelming cheese flavor but rather a salty sweet contrast. Overall a wonderful meal sitting by the fire. Looking forward to coming back.
(5)
Michele L.

Amazing, staff, food service. Awesome. My husband and have made this place our new date night go to! They even right their wrongs!
(4)
T.J. S.

Group of four friends, all in our 40's. We visited on a Wednesday night and had a terrific time. We all enjoyed our food (and everyone found something they liked). Found the side dishes inventive and tasty, and the desserts were great. The service fell just short for us -- a bit stiff and inattentive. Love the space. Very comfortable, not too loud, and not trying too hard to be trendy. We will happily return.
(5)
Michael S.

Go there, order a black Manhattan with Peach Street and Amaro Nonino and sit by the fire. Eat dessert. Venture downstairs and watch the bartenders at St Ellie own their trade. Thank me later.
(5)
John H.

I really, REALLY wanted to like this place more. For me, three stars is below average when I go to a place with such high expectations, so I should throw that caveat out there. Our server and the service in general was awesome. Drinks were good. A complimentary tuna tartar was brought out which was awesome. However, nothing I ordered was exceptional. The oysters were good.....but where is the horseradish? The sauce which it came with was not great so it left me desiring more. They were fresh though, I can give them that. Must've come straight outta the rocky mountain streams :) The marrow bone.....hmmm. How do I say this? I have become a big fan of bone marrow. This was not cut in half as per usual but roasted in the bone then accompanied by a spoon. Now, I was not opposed to the spoon move but the lack of searing with some spices added on top left the marrow a little bland. And there wasn't much of it. However, at $6 not a bad deal, I would just prefer to pay $14 and get something exceptional. Lastly, the Ribeye. Decent. Large portion. Good job on the warmth at medium rare. Not amazeballs though. I also only use amazeballs in jest so keep that in mind. Kind of like lol. Anyway, the accompanying sides I was really pumped for, namely the foie gras fried potatoes. However, these could have been fried in anything, I tasted no discernible foie gras. And if that is the case, why can't the foie gras just be spoon fed to me by two beautiful maidens? Hmmm? I'd skip the fanciness on this dish. Service great, cool interior, good location, and glad my company was paying for it because otherwise I would've felt disappointed at the price to wow factor comparison.
(3)
Heather W.

food had its moments - loved the charceuterie and root veg gratin - but pork chop was huge and half fat and hubs said his duck was just ok (came highly recommended)...service was slllllllllow and would have been more vocal if we weren't there enjoying our drinks with friends....sticky toffee pudding was amazing....overall ok but for the money, lots of other choices in denver...doubt we will be back....and super bummed about it.
(3)
Cameron F.

Well wasn't this a nice sassy sophisticated brunch sit down! I'm not exactly sure what to compare the decor to, stressed wood meets classy country estate. We came for brunch and I had their rendition of a fuzzy navel(Vodka, OJ and something else). Not to strong but just the punch to get the day started! I also tried the mushroom quiche, which came out in a cast iron ramekin which was pleasing to the eye. It was a very simple savory dish and certainly left me content. The outdoor seating is located at the foot of the predestination bridge and is perfect for people watching!
(4)
Darika S.

I enjoyed my meal here. I was getting skeptical with the average stars overall, but I'm glad I kept my reservation. I started with a whisky cocktail with lavandar and pear, he got an old fashioned. And their cocktails are themed after Arrested Development which was pretty funny. We picked 3 for the charcuterie plate: a pork tongue (my favorite) which was sliced really thin with a hint of pepper, pork with lard which served in a little cup this one was more of a spread and we got the harder cheese that sounded like it would go best with our whisky cocktails. Next course I got the autumn salad which had a lot of cauliflower mixed with ranch served with cucumbers rolled with carrots and a few pieces of squash. The salad was overall okay. He got the mussels with green coconut curry. I'm pretty sure he would've drank the rest of the sauce at the the end if he could do that sort of thing in public. The mussels were cooked well and mixed with shallots. I went for the turkey burger with truffle sauce for my entree. The burger was prepared well, I had it cheese free and probably need a cheese to make it better. Pickles tasted like they were made fresh The fries were thin, crispy and salty. The ketchup tasted like it was made in house. He got the scallops that were placed on a pumpkin puree served with a beet relish. Three jumbo scallops that were perfectly prepared. We finished with the creme brulee topped with bacon and bananas. There was more bacon than I thought there would be and the crispy layer was thicker than brulees that I've had before. The flavors went well together. The service was outstanding. Definitely dress up for this one. The burger was $14 and least expensive option. There were some entrees that were around $30. Or just go for a drink and app. Bone marrow was also on the menu.
(5)
Jennifer S.

A friend of mine and I tried Colt & Gray out for dinner a little over a week ago and had a great experience. The restaurant is lovely - almost feels like you are in the Northeast - so cozy, comfortable and refined at the same time. The server was professional, the cocktails were well mixed and the food was great. We had the bartender make us a cocktail based on our preferences - he knocked mine out of the park- delicious! For my meal, I enjoyed the house made orecchiette - a great choice after eating so much throughout the day. I wish we could have indulged in dessert, but I ate way to much at breakfast (Snooze) and lunch (Rioja) - a seriously great culinary day!
(4)
Kandi A.

Fun spot for drinks. Head downstairs to have libations before heading elsewhere. The bartenders are fun and the music was all 90's. I couldn't have picked a better station myself. Fun place. Fun vibe. Relaxing tone. Enjoy yourself!
(4)
Jill S.

So, again, only drinks here, but well worth the trip! My friend lured me in with teasings of another former NYer being behind the space. Once I was inside, I could feel my NY roots swell with pride. It feels very Brooklyn vs. Manhattan bar with really beautiful decor and a great drink menu. I posted up with vodka summer sling and watched TCM with the perfect lighting. The bartender was fantastic. Most importantly he mixed a great drink, but was also super cute and helpful. Will definitely be back and can't wait to add some food to the order.
(5)
Brian S.

This place is a *very* Denver restaurant. Wait staff are in dress shirts, occasional ties, and blue jeans. Anyway, we had a rez for the Sunday before Christmas at 5:30. Even at 7p tables were still available, but the place was busy. The great: The bread, served in almost sticks if you can envision that and butter! OMG these were heavenly. I'd almost prefer to come here and have a cocktail or two and the bread. Also, the Roasted Boulder Chicken Breast was excellent. Most everyone at my table really enjoyed their main courses. I did not try the Marrow Bone. The inconsistent: Our server quite frankly. The food service itself is reasonably paced for a 2 hr dinner with dessert (although we passed on dessert) but little things in her service showed up. Like I had an empty wine glass that was taken away and she was nowhere to be found to ask if I wanted another glass of wine. We also learned the burger is NOT on the menu for a good reason - apparently there's now a speakeasy there. But when I asked her more about it, she really had no answer. Odd. She was also slow on the normal "how's everyone's food" check after food was served. Which leads to... The good problem solving: Well my Toasted Oat Farfalle was COLD. To the point where I wondered if it was supposed to be served COLD. Nope. She finally stopped by, I told her it was cold. She took it away. A minute or two later the manager I presume (or head chef?) brought me my now heated food and said "That's our bad. This is on us." The dish itself was a touch salty, but in fairness I asked for no squash, which may counter-balance the cardamom roasted-rabbit. Anyway, kudos to the manager for exceeding my expectations on the problem solving - my food was indeed comp'd. So really this place needs to update their website. Do you have a speakeasy? Or is it a 'true' speakeasy that you need a double-secret probation password to find out about it? Bit more consistent service too (although there was an abundance of people to fill your water and remove plates - that was NOT the problem). Update the menu online a bit too especially when you make a big change like removing the burger(s)! Otherwise, this place could be GREAT. Just not there yet. I do plan on coming back though.
(4)
Julie S.

Took my husband for a birthday dinner and we left feeling like we way overpaid for mediocre food and service. The restaurant was not at all busy on our visit and we had to wait about 10 minutes for our initial drink order to be taken. Service staff remained relatively inattentive throughout our visit. We found it comical after sitting for quite a bit with no food or drinks. We had to practically beg for a second round of $15 pp drinks. My tenderloin filet was done quite nicely and was very tender and my husbands duck was done nicely but nothing special. The side dishes grilled broccoli and cauliflower were marginal. My husband ordered fries thinking that considering the price they would be something done special, but they were just regular fries with ketchup...really? Smashburger does them better. If you are looking for a nice dinner out in Denver there are certainly a lot of better choices.
(3)
Diana W.

Arrested development named cocktails. Seasonal menu. And one time I ordered a whole pigs head here..well half of one. Come here for drinks, dinner, than more drinks.
(4)
Ryan M.

I couldn't have asked for a better anniversary dinner. The staff took great care of us the whole time, even as things got busier throughout the night. Our waitress caught us looking at the bar menu and all we had told her was that the bacon popcorn sounded interesting. The next time she returned to our table, she brought us a little sample since she thought we'd like to try it. She was also very considerate and helpful with my girlfriend's gluten intolerance, helping her navigate the menu. I ordered the lamb, my lady had the trout, and both were incredible. The sommelier was helpful in finding the perfect red wine to compliment our night. I wish I had written this review back when we had gone a few weeks ago since now some of the smaller intricacies escape me, but I still recall feeling completely elated afterwards and very satisfied with my experience.
(5)
Jonathan O.

As should be expected of a restaurant that makes 5280's best list every year, the food is great. Not the best in Denver, but definitely a top-tier restaurant. I would give the upper dining room 4 out of 5 stars when considering the quality to price ratio. The reason it gets 5 stars is the speakeasy underneath called St. Elie. For just $8, you can get one of the best burgers you'll ever have. They also have some of the best cocktails around. They're a bit pricey, but who cares when you just ate gourmet food for $8. The ambiance is fantastic down there too. Definitely check this place out.
(5)
Kristin O.

I went to Colt and gray on a Friday night for a date. I made an 8:30 reservation and we arrived at 8 hoping to sit at the bar and have a drink. The bar was full and the place was packed - it's not very big in there, but they were able to get us a table at 8 instead. We started with cocktails, which were amazing. The cocktail menu was Arrested Development-themed at the time. I had a Nevernude which was a delicious gin drink. The server recommended it and I loved it. Not too sweet, not too tart, but super boozy. My date had a Teamocil which was a whiskey drink. I'm not a whiskey fan but he said it was good - and stiff! After we ordered, the server brought a complimentary app since we ordered a steak that would take a while. He brought deep-fried dough balls dusted in bleu cheese. They were really good and it was nice to have something to tie us over. I ordered the Trout entree. It was good - cooked well, but I did find a few bones in it. It was served on top of a sweet corn, fennel, pancetta that was absolutely delicious. I'd order it again just to eat that! My date ordered the Rib-Eye steak. It was HUGE! And it came with roasted potatoes and a zucchini caesar salad. The steak was cooked perfectly and had a sweet flavor, almost like a maple breakfast sausage. The service was prompt and our waiter was friendly. I would definitely go back. The prices are pretty typical for a nice restaurant. Usually, good food = higher prices.
(4)
marc g.

I have been waiting to try Colt and Gray since hey opened several years ago. Well for my 40th birthday, this last weekend, I finally managed to get myself there and it was everything I anticipated it should be. First, I can see why they have won Westword's best cocktail award in the past as the cocktail menu is refreshing and excellently crafted. I tried 3 different ones and was not disappointed in any of them. Next, the choice of appetizers, while a small list, prepares a diner for a rewarding experience. Specifically not only is the marrow an original idea to include in the menu, but prepared as well as they did, it was the ideal selection to start with. Add to that the manager, Adam, who also is the resident sommelier, was able to pair a perfect brandy with the marrow, making the experience even better. Next, the entrees were amazing. My partner had the Pork wellington which was one of the best I have ever had. It was only overshadowed by my tenderloin, which actually was cooked right. It is such a pleasure to find a place that actually knows how to cook a steak "Pittsburgh style". Lastly the dessert, my partner and I shared the potted cheesecake which was almost too rich to finish (almost). Thus, you put these elements altogether and you have one perfect evening. Thank you much Colt and Gray. The only downside at this place is not something wrong with the restaurant, but with Denverites themselves. Apparently, Denverites pride themselves on looking disheveled when attending a fine restaurant. If I have only one recommendation it would be dress code.
(5)
Alissa R.

I remember when this place opened, I'd walk by it nearly everyday and it just looked so tiny and a bit pretentious. I no longer see it everyday so it doesn't irk me as much, so I decided to give it a try and am very glad I did. We were seated in an awkward booth that basically faced another one with a couple who appeared to be celebrating something special, but we broke the ice with them and agreed it was okay for all of us to stare at each others food. They were a great couple. Instead of ordering entrees we went with an array of small plates. We chose the charcuterie board with three options and it was divine, such large portions of meat and cheese. Another good choice was the steak heart tatare, perfect texture and bursting with flavor. The sauteed asparagus with ham and whipped goat cheese was bountiful and went well with our last dish- the small plate special of the night, grilled salmon collar (we were told there were only four available for the evening, smart way to lure diners toward specials-so exclusive!) Everything was very good, the service was so helpful and knowledgeable. Our server was very prideful about working there, and I really appreciated that. We chose the bartenders choice for drinks and in return received some delicious and original concoctions. I am confused about some of the reviews on here, because this was such an enjoyable experience. I hope to return soon. *all pork and lamb are butchered in-house
(4)
Stephanie E.

I wish I could be more specific with the dish names in this review but the Colt & Gray website is currently featuring their Fall 2013 menu that was last updated in August 7, 2013. I wanted to surprise my boyfriend for his birthday since he's been dying to try Colt & Gray for a while. We both started with a delicious cocktail and three of the charcuterie which were both outstanding. After, we went for the foir gras and we were persuaded to buy a bottle of wine from the Sommelier. My boyfriend enjoyed the foir gras. I've got to say this is as far as we were impressed with the dining experience for the evening. Once the wine was presented to our table and uncorked the waiter cleared my cocktail from the table while I was having a conversation which I did not notice. I had half of my cocktail still left! I am a very slow drinker and like to enjoy a hand crafted cocktail. Just because I had a glass of wine did not make it okay to remove the one I was currently enjoying. We ordered two dishes... I had the duck confit and he had the risotto with some style of bird. Both of our dishes were lukewarm and tasted like cafeteria food... more like hospital or grade school style. Not even close to the quality of university level dining hall food. I ate about 3 bites and was finished. I am one to never leave a bite on the plate so this was a huge disappointment! We decided to give the dessert a shot since this was after all, his birthday dinner. It was a warm toffee like bread pudding with a side of ice-cream which was delicious- we were at least happy to have ended the meal with a smile. If you're looking for a nice cocktail and dessert this is your place. I recommend sitting at the bar. BUT be sure to hold on tight to your cocktail as they might snatch it from you before you're finished. My advice- look somewhere else for the main dish or heck... stay home and spend the money on a fabulous homemade dinner. Point blank OVERRATED!
(2)
C. K.

I can't recommend Colt & Gray enough. Excellent service, excellent ambiance, excellent menu, and consistently amazing food. Rarely do you find a restaurant that excels at every course. Their appetizers are fantastic, entrees are delightful, and desserts to die for. Don't forget to order one of the amazing cocktails. My wife and I have been here numerous times and their menu is always fantastic. While some may argue it's a bit expensive, I would argue it's worth every penny. One of my favorite dining spots in Denver.
(5)
D M.

The service sucked. Over hyped and over priced. We waited 15 mins to get our drinks. One server took our order and then another one delivered the drinks. A third server took our food order and then another person brought the food. Very confusing, and leaves you with the feeling we were eating in a factory assembly line. The kicker was I asked for steak sauce to go with my steak. The server said "we don't have steak sauce here". He then offered to bring me some duck sauce, which he never did. Duck sauce on a steak? WTF?? What kind of restaurant doesn't have steak sauce?
(2)
Charlotte S.

This place is really expensive, but a great choice for a fancy night out. I went with friends for a wine & cheese night and they were able to provide us with a big enough space with 24 hours notice. The cheese plate options are going to cost you $, but are worth it!!! I also LOVED the soup they had that night (noodles + broth + seared pork belly) even though the portion size was small. My companion loved the truffle turkey burger. That said, not sure if the waiter or bartender has the themed cocktail menu memorized. I wanted something sweet and fruity, and asked for a bartenders choice. The waiter fired back that he was shocked there wasn't anything fruity enough for me on their list.... The only drink that looked fruity enough to me had gin, and when I told him I didn't want gin he was defensive and said I "wouldn't even taste it"! I guess I should have told him I don't drink gin because it makes me punch people. I ended up ordering the Steve Holt because I was thirsty.... and he brought out the Sword of Destiny.... Which is not very fruity. When I asked him point blank if it was the Sword of Destiny he denied it and told me there were orange bitters and grapefruit essence in the Steve Holt (surprise-the menu says otherwise). Funny- I'm not a fucking idiot and have been drinking whiskey drinks since I was 15, I can tell when I am served the wrong drink. At that point I really wanted to try the Steve Holt, which was whiskey/pear/lemon, but was afraid I would end up with another faux-old-fashioned Sword of Destiny. I ordered the bartenders choice and told them to make the fruitiest goddamn cocktail the bartender had ever made. After some scoffs from Mr. Waiter again I finally got my dream drink. Seriously- it redeemed the whole night. Lesson learned: dont give in to the waiter and order the bartenders choice. -2 stars for cocktail mismanagement.
(3)
D F.

They know how to make a good drink. Sit at the bar and talk to the mixologists, they are characters (in a good way). Great place to check out on a date night.
(5)
david d.

Staff=A+. Sociable bar tenders =A+. Food is on the pricey side but it worth it. Down stairs is more down to earth lounge, burgers, fries, beer.
(4)
Ty G.

Just about the best restaurant experience I've had in recent memory. Started off with a great bourbon selection. One if the very few places that has Pappy's Bourbon. We started off with a selection of their incredible cartuchiere and cheese. We also added bone marrow to the appetizers - incredible. We followed that with rabbit and foie gras. Desert was also exceptional. If you like great drinks and adventurous eating then this is your place. A really exceptional experience.
(5)
Courtney R.

Yeah it's a little pricey and the service could've been better but the location! Dear lord get the fried brussel spout leaves and the gruyere balls. Our wine was great, beer list was impressive and I'll be back to try a cocktail. Great atmosphere and the bathrooms are gorgeous.
(4)
Annie S.

The bartenders and drinks are both phenomenal. I have gone several times for that experience and will continue to do so. The atmosphere is pleasant and calm, even when they are packed. I know everyone raves about the food, but I was non-plussed. I have only been for dinner twice, mind you, but both times were disappointing. The first time, we started with some charcuterie, which was standard, and the gougeres, which were good. We also had the snails, which were standard (soak anything in garlic butter and it can't be too bad). He had the bass, which was ok and I had the lamb, which I thought was tiny and bland. The second time, I had the marrow bones, which were lacking marrow. The cioppino was small with a complete lack of flair and one of the items didn't taste very fresh. I understand we are land locked here, but if it's not going to taste right, don't serve it. Overall, I would stick with the drinks and maybe a small snack. The barteners are talented, great guys who will happily make custom (and delicious) beverages.
(3)
Ashley D.

We came in for apps and cocktails. Their cocktails were fabulous! And their home-cooked meat and cheese platters were phenom.
(4)
Cyn C.

Based on one trip AND only on the cocktails. These are the classy cocktails. Old timey, made with care and flair, you only need two to be drunk cocktails. So why only three stars? 1) I had a hard time finding a cocktail that I would really enjoy. The menu is sort of limited AND most of them are the "puts hair on your chest" kind of mixed drinks. Also, I'll just admit that I'm a vodka loving girl, and if the bar has mostly gin, whiskey, et al., hard liquor mixed drinks... I'll have a hard time finding one I will drink... and drink. 2) Location. It's not bad, but it's not the best either. I know it's a trendy new location, but I don't see myself going up that way all that often just to grab a drink from this place. That said, the menu did look interesting and not as pricey as i expected. I loved the decor (classy, vintage mod?) which was bright and clean. Service was pretty good, except water service seemed kind of random (why would you come and fill my glass but not my friends' glasses? it's not like you ran out of water, b/c you went and filled the next tables' water glasses. I was so confused. Or maybe I just wasn't drunk enough yet.) But the nice waiter did call us a cab at the end of the night. So I guess I'd really like to leave a 3.5 star review (damn you, Yelp, with your whole star stinginess!)
(3)
Emma G.

Came for restaurant week and had trout and a kale salad. Both were delicious. Our waitress was ok, not super friendly, and definitely talked to my date more than me. The service is good, the food is good, but nothing worth more than what you would pay for restaurant week. My recommendation: go to happy hour, they have killer cocktails for reasonable prices.
(4)
Jared L.

Delicious! Lobster was amazing and the cocktail list was very innovative. Really like this place and will be visiting again. All the food that we had at our table was awesome. This place is worth a shot if you haven't been yet.
(5)
J N.

Well this was a complete let-down. So obviously a corporate manufactured theme-style restaurant. I thought it might actually be a local place, but it is only local in the fact that they appear to have one restaurant in Denver. I was totally puzzled by the fact that I had a hard time getting reservations thru the online thing, but when we got there it was at least half empty on a decent non-snowy night! WTF? A bad sign in a Friday night..oh, and it never filled up. Our waitress was very nice and attentive at first, but as the meal progressed, she seemed to lose focus and forgot to return for drink orders, so we didn't order more drinks (hello owners?). The food was simply average and not worth the price. For apps the two of us ordered the marrow bones, oysters and a salad. Presumably, the bones are roasted, however there was no roast flavor to them at all. They were good, but not great. The oysters were outstanding! The autumn veg salad had way too much dressing and was really boring. I would expect so much, much more quality from a price point like this. Same with the duck. Well cooked but nothing special. I ordered the pork of the day--i.e, the chef comes up with something to do for all the cuts 'n trims off the pig they cut the cops off of. In other words, you are getting a goulash or a sausage or some other meal of scrap re-branded as a unique dish. What a laugh! I literally got a sausage on a stick, poorly seasoned and dried out. Clearly over-cooked. LA this is not. They did do some things right. The food was served hot and the staff was very nice. However, these alone are not what makes me return to a place... I predict it will be gone in a year. Out of money and replaced by another similar theme. Oh and don't sit by the windows--they don't heat the place enough.
(2)
jean A.

I was recently here again since the remodel. Gone is the weird corner table trap.Had apps upstairs and a cocktail - both were very good. The dÃ©cor looked so great - and by the way this place is a whole lot bigger than it looks. Went downstairs (separate menu) to have a burger and had a lovely barrel-aged negroni and a great burger.This would be a great date place, whether you wanted to be in the more posh upstairs area, or the little basement hideaway bar.
(4)
Susan O.

We braved the sub zero temperatures that locked down Denver the first week of December to celebrate my 50th birthday...and am I glad we did! We shared a few appetizers including the fried oysters and pig trotters - which were so good! For the main course my husband had the beautiful Pan roasted Bone-in Rib-Eye. It was huge and the flavor was divine. I ordered the rabbit dish with homemade pasta (I almost always order something I don't cook at home). The wine list is sufficient - I enjoyed a nice Vouvray with my rabbit - and my husband enjoyed a great pinot with his steak. We were honestly too full to order dessert, but they surprised us with a little something sweet for my birthday....thoughtful and tasty! Our next trip to Colt and Gray we plan to sit in the bar and enjoy the wonderful list of bar snacks!
(4)
Tara B.

I went here on a date with my husband and it didn't disappoint. The food and ambience was great.
(4)
julie n.

My friends and I stopped by to be adventurous and tried every "different" thing we could... Beef Tongue Pastrami Beef Heart Bresaola Lardo Crispy Pig Trotter Fried Tripe with Kimchi Puree Snails with Garlic-Herb Butter SautÃ©ed Sweetbreads Roasted Grass Fed Marrow Bones Quit the order eh? I enjoyed the beef tongue, wasn't tough and sliced super thin) and fried tripe (small portion, sauce wasn't needed). Wasn't a fan of the trotter and the waiter took it off our bill. The sweetbread was gamey but not bad, just can't eat too much of it. The marrow bones were big. The food was interesting. My stomach was not cut out for this as I had a horrible belly ache that night . LOL Service is great and good location.
(3)
Stephen k.

Recently ate here and was impressed with the food. We ordered several different things and each one was well prepared, seasoned, and garnished. The food was a very good value for what was offered. I have frequently eaten less enjoyable dishes that were priced higher. If I had to offer any constructive criticism to the establishment, it would be on service points. The menu was regular printer paper in a nice book. That's isn't my gripe. My gripe is they were out of one of the dishes listed and one of the cheese options had changed. At a restaurant of this caliber, I would think they would take the time to correct such things. The other was our server was not able to easily open a bottle of wine. They are a cocktail centric restaurant with great drinks, but that doesn't excuse them from properly training their servers on the finer points of presenting wine. Overall a really great dinner and I would absolutely go back again. The food was terrific and a value and the server despite having shaky wine service etiquette, was friendly and helpful
(5)
Aaron C.

Heard great things about this place and couldn't have been more excited to try it! May be my expectations were too high but it was one of the worst meals I've had for the amount we paid. The lamb tartare was presented nicely but lacked any flavor. There were dollops of sauce that helped a little but it was MEH. Someone from our group and I ordered the pork special....supposedly similar to a Pad Thai? The pork was outrageously dry. We had to order sauces to give it even a little flavor. The only common ingredient to Pad Thai were the peanuts...and cilantro. Again, the presentation was fantastic but the dish itself was poorly made. Tried a couple other dishes that others ordered and it wasn't as bad...but nothing that special. Extremely disappointed :(
(2)
Scott M.

Went here for a weekend brunch, I'm not a picky eater, but the food was very disappointing. On the plus side the manager comp'd my meal when he saw that I didn't eat much. Bloody Mary's were very weak, barely had any fresh veggies or peppers and the bartender was having a loud conversation with his friends the whole time.
(2)
Leigh S.

Sat at bar...burger and salmon salad...wonderful way to spend a summer Friday evening...
(4)
Jake V.

You're looking up this review on Yelp, so there is a better-than-even chance that you are interested in adventurous foodie-food, and/or cocktails made by bartenders wearing vests who may-or-may-not have fancy mustaches. And you probably would be downright amused by a cocktail menu full of Princess Bride jokes. If things are sounding good so far, read on. Colt & Gray serves adventurous, new-American food across the board. Their menu gives you the name of the guy who raised the pigs that are on the menu. The menu changes seasonally, but we had options like beef heart (we passed) and octopus and clams (which was the highlight of the night). Plenty of house-cured meats and cheeses (the beef tongue pastrami was great), and lots of fancy cocktails with fancy names and fancy prices (they were good, but were also served in fussy little glasses). Service was great, even though one of the servers dropped a plate on a fussy little cocktail glass, which shattered on our table. No harm no foul, and we were rewarded for our troubles with a comp'ed appetizer and free champagne at the end of the meal. Overall, Colt & Gray serves up and ambitious menu, and while some things (octopus) were better than others (fried cheese balls....started with a g...I'm spacing on the name), the ingredients are high-quality and the execution is solid. Colt & Gray can go head-to-head with the likes of Solara and Table 6, and we'll probably be back, though we will probably wait until the menu changes once again with the seasons.
(4)
Spike E.

Simply delicious. It was my first time sitting at the bar and that was why one star goes away. Firstly why in the world would you put the taps directly in the customers face. It kinda ruined the whole adventure until a couple left and we were able slide out from behind this hood ornament. I instantly felt more comfortable and at ease even though the bar is uncomfortably small for the maybe 12 seats and a bartender trapped behind it like a caged animal with nowhere to run. Speaking of the bartender, she was great. Friendly and talkative despite my fathers inability to make a compliment not sound creepy (I hope it s not genetic). Katelyn was very attentive and extremely knowledgeable on local whiskey. I learned a thing or two from her and then we were off after our amazing board of pigs face, pig skin, and just call it what it is please but basically butter called triple cream something or other from France, which was an amazing recommendation from Katelyn. Cool apron young lady! So yeah. The restaurant gets five stars. Just those pesky taps ruined it.
(4)
Kenny N.

Colt and Gray is slowly becoming my Bitter Bar of Denver. I've come here for happy hour, dinner, and drinks several occasions. I have yet to have a negative experience. The bartenders are very helpful with their drink suggestions and my infatuation with green Chartreuse. Try the Bijou #2 when you get the chance. Otherwise, whether you're coming for happy hour or dinner, be sure to try their charcuterie.
(5)
Heather T.

YUM!!! YUM!!! YUM!!!! My husband and I went to brunch yesterday and had an AMAZING meal. This was my second time and my husbands first and now he's sold which is great for me because it will be easy to talk him into eating here again. I ordered the baked eggs in the spicy tomato sauce with mushrooms and pigs cheek (I'm too lazy to look up the actual name of the pork!). The smoky tomato sauce and over easy eggs were a perfect compliment to the grilled buttered bread that came on the side. To be really indulgent, or you might say to be a pig, I ordered the fois gras potatoes which are heaven in a little cast iron ramekin. After asking for more bread to sop up the tomato sauce and eating all the potatoes, I was stuffed, satisfied and didn't eat again for the rest of the day. One because I was full and two because the flavors were so good, I didn't want to taint that with "other" food! My husband ordered the truffled turkey burger which is what I had ordered the first time I went there. His burger was really delicious (better than I remembered mine being) and the fries that came with were also good, albeit a tad on the salty side. My husband was able to get a couple bites of those amazing fois gras potatoes too! We passed on dessert but will definitely be back sooner rather than later.
(5)
David K.

My wife and I went to Colt and Gray for the first time this past week and were impressed. We had a reservation and were seated immediately with a choice of patio or dining room. The restaurant wasn't full but had enough diners to make it feel just busy enough. We were waited on by Hannah who was attentive and extremely knowledgeable of the menu. She gave us some excellent suggestions for the charcuterie including some really nice cheeses. We also had some fried oysters as well as steak and fries topped off with a really nice bottle of barbera d'asti (can't remember the name). I'm very glad we came in since we live close by. I'd highly recommend the restaurant to anyone who will be in the area though.
(4)
Brandi F.

We went for Sunday Brunch (my bf had a craving for blood sausage) and it was delicious. My Baked Eggs had a nice kick to them and were served in a cute little cast iron pot. My bf's Proper English Breakfast was decent - the bacon was a bit overcooked. But the highlight was definitely the Sticky Toffee Pudding (which is mentioned on The Food Network). The atmosphere and decoration is great and the staff was well informed and nice. As a note, this restaurant's entrance is on the right hand of the building - not through the main doors. They need a larger sign, or at least a sign on the main sidewalk to let you know where to go, as we saw other people that were confused, too.
(4)
Lauren D.

Fabulous! Went here for the big 'ol Valentine's Day dinner with reservations I made on Open Table. Had great, prompt, polite service, and superior food. Started with the peeky toe crab appetizer and the flank steak salad I had was delish! We also shared the "Chocolate Ellie" for dessert - aka chocolate flourless cake, soooo rich and creamy. The whole night was very lovely. Excellent ambiance. Inventive cocktail list as well. My only complaint is that the restaurant itself is a little small so you tend to feel like you are sitting on top of the table next to you. But I'd definitely come back again for another occasion, as it is a bit pricey.
(4)
Michael H.

Four of us ate here last night. We expected more than we got, but still I will admit it was decent. We tried from the menu: Winter Solstice cocktail -- cool hand cut ice cube, whisky based Brussel sprouts -- disappointing: not crisp enough, a little mushy Artichoke -- cooked well, sauce mostly mayo Mussels -- several did not open, but sauce was delicious, bread good Turkey burger -- what about the truffle infusion? Missed it. Also noticed on the menu "offal," which in my dictionary means "viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans" ...........hmmm, that sounds tasty. We avoided that section, perhaps to our disadvantage. It was crowded and seemed popular. Service was attentive. Food was good. It was all A-OK, but nothing really stood out as great beyond the giant hand cut ice cube in my drink and the baby French bread loaves made that day. One tip we learned on the way out: they have about 5 reserved parking spots in a fenced area directly north of the restaurant.
(3)
Leah O.

The brunch here is PHENOMENAL. For what you would spend on a bag of apples + pound of coffee at Whole Foods ($25) you get some of the best service in Denver, a perfect overall dining experience, and an insanely creative menu. We sampled from all over the menu- stunning Spanish blue cheese with crostinis, the trio of homemade breads (which were more like muffins made with crack), and French Press coffee. We finished off with our 'main course' brunch items, which spanned the gamut from vegetarian egg bake to fois gras breakfast potatoes. The fois gras breakfast potatoes made vegetarianism look quaint. The service upstaged the food. It came across loud and clear that the entire waitstaff was proud of the restaurant. Our waiter collected adjectives my man was looking for in a cocktail (tangy, savory, sour) and brought back a drink that was an utterly original piece of art. The bathrooms were cozy, the ambiance laid-back (all waiters in jeans, hooray!) but upscale, and the presentation was perfection. We made our reservation for our next brunch before leaving the premises. Congratulations, Colt & Gray, for surpassing all expectations, and for serving up a brunch that left this foodie absolutely giddy.
(5)
Lauren C.

I partially disagree with the reviewer below. I DO think C&G deserves the hype, but for drinks. I haven't experienced enough of the food to weigh in on that. But, the drinks are some of the best and most thoughtfully done in town. The atmosphere is great if people are visiting from out of town and want a "nicer" bar and one-of-a-kind experience. The food is too adventurous for my tween tastes, but if you like caviar, foie gras, and pig ears, this is the place to go.
(4)
D T.

I have been hearing so much about this place in the last year and also that they won a Westword Best of Denver award this year. I finally made it down there on my way to Paris on the Platte. The hostess was snobby, my waitstaff were great! Our server was very helpful with the menu at all times and was very attentive. We had the Blue Cheese Dusted Gougeres followed by Ingrid's Steamed Bouchot Mussels-yummmmmm!!! For the main course we had the Colt & Gray Burger with blue cheese and Ratatouille on the side. Drinks were amazing as well! $50 for two people with drinks..not too shabby. I will definitely be returning!
(4)
Keifer H.

Food is always awesome.
(4)
Krista H.

I've been threatening to go here for years, but as I always tell people, it's sometimes hard to get to ALL the great restaurants in Denver. I guess we're pretty lucky in this town to have such a problem. So last night a girlfriend and I headed to the Highlands where everything was ridiculously packed. Ok, it was 7 on Saturday so our bad, but it worked out. We decided to walk across the bridge and head to Colt & Gray instead. So glad we did. We got there and ordered the Zombie Apocalypse. Holy cow! I'm a pretty big drinker and can definitely hold my own, but even I was taken aback by the strength. It was really tasty, but I totally understood why the menu said a limit of 2. I decided I'd just stick to the one and let the bartenders whip up their own concoction. I have now idea what was in them but both were fantastic. We eventually got hungry and I had been craving iron for a few days. I ordered the steak and frites; The bartender was shocked when I ordered it rare. The steak was cooked perfectly and definitely hit the spot. My friend had the burger, which I've heard was one of the best in town. She said it was super tasty so I might have to get back here and try it. The atmosphere was clean with enough energy to be interesting, but not so loud that you had to scream at each other. The bartenders, as is the trend, were super cool and definitely knew how to mix a drink. All in all I concur that this is a great restaurant in Denver. I will definitely be back and hopefully sooner then later.
(4)
Amy O.

We came to Colt & Gray to use the Denver Passport, which afforded us buy one, get one "Daiquiri Time Outs." We were very skeptical at first because we didn't know what this drink was, and assumed it would be something in the sugary sweet strawberry world. We were promptly educated that we would not be getting the strawberry version that had ruined the original. What we got was a drink rich in history, made simply with rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar. While it was a bit tart for me (on account of the fresh lime) and I'm not a huge rum drinker, I really appreciated learning about the cocktail. In fact, a few strokes on the internet and I found an extensive write up from someone who works(ed?) at Colt & Gray: denveroffthewagon.com/20â€¦ (Not sure if he was the one who made our cocktails.) Anyway, we really enjoyed ourselves here. The environment was hip and relaxed and the service was excellent and friendly.
(5)
H W.

Only a 3 because happy hour is not longer. Contrary to google, they do not open until 5pm- and happy hour is only one hour long. I arrived at 4:30 to attend happy hour and they were not open. They explained the mistake and I went to another place and came back later. The waiter remembered I had been there earlier and was particularly nice. He said it was a common mistake, and they could not fix the page as it was not their page, but google. The food was good and the drinks were great. Atmosphere was alright, but nothing special.
(3)
Dustin F.

Having just left the Truffle Cheese shop, I was excited for a nice charcuterie and bizarre tastes like Head Cheese and maybe even sweet breads -- yes it's true, I have been watching WAY too much Bizarre Foods. Fortunately, the official dining tables were booked, so we sat at the bar with Kevin, our bartender. If you take your drinks seriously, Kevin will awe you with his creations. I had, what I believe to be, the perfect trifecta of drinks - Dark & Stormy, Pimm's Cup, and a Brown Derby. He literally crafts each one by hand with house-made ingredients including homemade ginger syrup. He clearly cares about his art and it comes through brilliantly in the drinks. Back to the food - the menu lives up to any foodies dream - sweat breads, a mix of cured meats and cheeses, bone marrow, and many many more. We had a five piece sampler of charcuterie, head cheese (btw - this is NOT cheese) and the frito misto. The head cheese was unlike I had eaten before - they clearly took their time and created a unique twist on this bizarre eat. It was tasty and meaty (in the best possible way). The mix of meats and cheeses were excellent as well - if not too indulgent! There is no question that I want to return and enjoy some of their other delicacies. The food was great, but the drinks were clearly the star. Oh and btw - the dessert menu looks incredible as well. It is a bit pricey, but is a great experience if you really like to appreciate unique and fine foods.
(4)
Cathy B.

We were very pleased with our dining experience at Colt & Gray after a disappointing dinner at another restaurant the night before. The restaurant itself is small but the decor was very intimate. We had reservations but our table was not ready, so we spent about 15 minutes at the bar grabbing a drink. Since it was restaurant week, we had the option of choosing from two menus. One was designed specifically for restaurant week, and another had items from their signature menu for $52.80 a person. We went with the latter, and could not have made a better choice. We started with two bar bites for $6 each, bacon caramel corn and escargot on baguettes. For our first course, we had the frisee salad and roasted marrow bones. Both were very delicious, especially the frisee salad with a fried poached egg. For our second course, we had the chestnut tortellini and roasted chicken breast. Both were perfectly cooked and delicious. Lastly, we had the sticky toffee pudding which was AMAZING! Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. The only con of the night was that our waitor forgot my espresso order. But the whole evening more than made up for it so it wasn't a big deal. Would definitely come back if I'm ever in Denver again!
(5)
Mikey Y.

This place is totally awesome. I really enjoyed everything about this place. The food was phenomenal, the service was everything you could have asked for, and the location was fantastic. A little on the pricey side, but you only live once. We also ordered appetizers, a small plate, 2 entrees, desert, and a few drinks. Also, the bartenders here facilitate miracles. If you don't know what to get just ask, the servers won't steer you wrong. At all. Loved it. Thanks Colt & Gray, I'll see you again as soon as is humanly possible.
(5)
Dan S.

Colt & Gray is like an eager, if slightly naive, kid; heavy on enthusiasm, a bit short on experience. You rub your chin as you sagely comment that s/he'll grow up to be something, someday. I was surprised to read, in a review, that the chef is formerly of Root Down (also one of my faves), because I found it a step below (hence four stars here). My wife, however, favored Colt & Gray above Root Down. There were some supreme highlights. I loved the Dilled Asparagus Soup, thought the two cheese we tried were terrific (and the combination Charcuterie and Cheese board is a great idea), thoroughly enjoyed the House Cured Bresaola, and found the Fennel Dusted Free Range Chicken excellent. I didn't get much fennel flavor, and the greens were pretty pungent (balsamic vinegar?) but the chicken itself was perfectly done and the carrots and mushrooms went great with them. The Bacon Cashew Carmel Corn was fun, and tasty also - proving that everything is better with bacon, as we all already knew. The Sheep's Milk Ricotta Gnudi, with Spring Herb Pesto & Orange Confit was a revelation. The orange confit was absolute genius in this dish, and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. It was rich, and terrific. For dessert, the Chocolate Ellie was a sentimental favorite, but lived up to the hype - rich, but well done for a flourless cake. The Pineapple Tarte Tartin was essentially a reimagined Pina Colada, and fresh and wonderful. Friends had the Grilled Long Farm Pork Chop with Salad of Bacon, Spaetzle, Arugula and Apple, which was alright, and the Pan Seared Halibut with Minted Pea & Fava Bean Puree, Meyer Lemon Salsa & Crispy Ham, which was great - I loved the puree in particular with a garden-fresh mint flavor. Sounds pretty good, eh? Here's the rub - there were some over the top seasonings - like the pork chop, which may have had the right amount of salt for the weight (it was huge), but concentrated on the outside it was overpowering. Some of the charcuterie (lamb in particular) was also over-seasoned. They were also out of several things we wanted to order (we did have an 8:00 reservation) - the Pate, the Sticky Toffee, the Potted Cheesecake. The service was generally good and friendly, with recommendations. I did find it a bit loud at first, but as the place cleared out it got easier to here each other. Overall, a 4 star for me. I like the combination of lots of French influence with a passion for big, almost over the top flavors; but this dish needs a little more simmer before I think it will truly shine.
(4)
Jessi B.

For dinner, I had the soup of the day, the grassfed burger and the sticky toffee for desert- which were all pretty delicious. Nice atmosphere. The burger was by far the best part of the meal- well seasoned and perfectly cooked. The dessert was decent- I chose the Colt and Gray because I saw the episode of "The Best Thing I ever Ate: Sauces." It was definitely delicious- but not the best dessert I have ever had. I also ordered the "Industrial Toy Boy"- hoping it was a schlitz or an iron city (something I dont see everyday). It was a coors. In a can. Its actually quite funny now- I get the irony. But it would have been nice if our waiter had clued me in on the joke- before I spent $5.50 on a Coors. That I could have gotten from the 7-11 down the block.
(3)
Julia A.

I can't find anything I don't like about Colt & Gray. Although I've been here a couple times before, my most recent visit was this past weekend. No matter the season - this restaurant always seems to have the perfect atmosphere. They have a beautiful patio to enjoy in the summer, and a cozy dining room with a fireplace for the winter. The decor is modern but comfortable, and the room is intimate and welcoming. The service was impeccable. Our waiter was happy to help us select drinks, wine, and guide us through the menu. We started with the tartar, which was amazing. Great texture, subtle flavoring with the mustard and capers. They even made it without eggs for us (allergy). For dinner we had the short rib and the cioppino. Short rib was tender, not too fatty, and served on a bed of polenta. The cioppino was flavorful, full of shrimp, mussels, and clams. I even had to order more bread to sop up the broth. Overall, diner was nothing short of amazing. Can't wait to make another reservation!
(5)
Steve K.

The following feedback was sent to Colt & Gray's email address on their website: I received a $60 gift certificate to Colt & Gray for my birthday from a relative. My son and I came in on 6/23 to use it. It was not busy. We took a bar table and were greeted promptly by Glen. He seemed attentive and patient with our questions about the menu, preparation, and items we were unfamiliar with. We ordered cocktails, which were served promptly. Next, we ordered the fried oysters and the bleu cheese dusted appetizer. They were brought to our table by a runner; also without a long wait. GLEN NEVER CHECKED ON US AGAIN, AND NEVER RETURNED TO OUR TABLE to take an additional drink or dinner order. It seemed that he forgot us, or for some reason deliberately ignored us until we left -- which is what we did. Meanwhile, Glen and the bartender kept busy with the 7 guests AT the bar, just 10 feet away. After 25 - 30 minutes of waiting for ANYONE (of about 7 staff we counted) to continue serving us, or send Glen back to the table, we wrote a note on the back of our $60 gift certificate, left it with the hostess, and went to Amato's Ale House on the other side of the Highlands Bridge. We saw no point in simply paying our bill in cash, and keeping the gift certificate for another visit after the experience we'd just had, and figure we forfeited about $30 - $35 of its value. Something is seriously wrong at Colt & Gray, and I hope for your sake you can fix it. It was a regrettable experience for us, and for the restaurant.
(1)
Jacque B.

The restaurant has potential, but they still need to work out the kinks with a new staff and menu. Excellent Mushroom Farro Soup... finally a hearty soup that isn't cream-based. Server did not know all the ingredients. Roasted Salmon Salad was very fresh, light and perfectly cooked. Turkey Burger was tasty, but came out with cold fries. Stay tuned, as I will try it again... this time for dinner. VERY slow lunch service. With only 4 seated tables in the restaurant it took 1 1/2 hours for our meal (with 2 servers and 2 runners, this seems strange to me)
(3)
Michelle S.

Thank you 5280 for finally leading me in the direction of this awesome little gem. I've been waiting and waiting to go here and tonight was the night. Joined by my bf and his sister we opted for the bar table when making a reservation since it was at 6:00pm or a table was at 9:00pm. Whoever I spoke to on the phone assured me that it was a comfortable place to sit and then it was his favorite spot. He didn't lead us astray, it was comfortable, a little chilly but otherwise great. We all did the 5280 menu and each got a different thing and shared it all. It really is the way to go if you're willing to share because I got the pleasure of tasting 6 things instead of 2! First Course: Gold Potato Gnocchi, Roasted Butternut Squash, Shallots, Pine Nuts, Sage, Brown Butter & Parmesan-heaven in your mouth, I'm not even kidding. My friend said I think I want to take a picture of you when you taste this because you might die just a little (which I did). Brown butter and fried sage and butternut squash can NOT lead you in the wrong direction! Salmon Tartare, JalapeÃ±o, Salmon Roe & Verde Farms Micro-Beet Greens-SO SO SO good. Let's start by me saying that I can't handle spicy, I try and I try but I'm not very good at it. Although I've been getting better I asked Jackie (our kick ass server) if it was hot and she said not at all. When she dropped it off she told me to let her know if it was too hot and she'd bring me something else. That didn't happen because it was amazing. It's the belly of the salmon and it's a little fattier and it's just damn good. Brawn with Pickled Shallots, Whole Grain Mustard & Crostini-the bf got this one because he loves pate and he thought it was great. We both tried a bite of it and while we didn't agree with his review of it we decided that it didn't taste bad at all but the texture wasn't for us. Hooray for trying new things though! Second Course Coq Au Vin with Crispy Pork Belly Lardons & Herbed Spaetzle-anything served with pork belly is bound to be amazing. This dish didn't disappoint in the least. Flavors were awesome, pork belly was crisp and the spaetzle was crispy. Yum Yum. Chestnut Papardelle with Avery New World Porter Braised Pork Shoulder & Crispy Pickled Leeks- This pasta was out of this world. The pork shoulder melted in your mouth and the pickled leeks were great. We all tore into it! House-Made Ricotta Ravioli with Arugula, Hazel Dell Mushrooms, & Guanciale-YUM! I don't even love mushrooms and this was so yummy. It was a very generous portion on top of that and we each got to have about 1.5 raviolis. The arugula with it made the dish (at least for me) and they also melted in your mouth. The mushrooms were fantastic I might just have a new outlook on those little fungi. Dessert- Chocolate Ellie with Toasted Cacao Nibs and CrÃ¨me FraÃ®che-I don't even like chocolate (gasp!) and this was delicious. Great texture and tasted just so good! Seasonal Fruit Pavlova-oh so yummy but dangerous to eat! Attack it with a spoon and it doesn't work that well. Use 2 forks however and you can break it apart without flinging it at your table mates or those sitting around you. The addition of basil on top was just so good. Service was just great, Jackie (our server) and Tyler (the bartender) were extra friendly and made the experience even better. I look forward to heading back here for brunch sometime with the girls.
(5)
Cherie C.

More like 3.5 stars. My cocktail, with creme de violette and lavender, was phenomenal. The other drinks at my table were underwhelming. We'd been recommended to the bar by some excellent bartenders, so perhaps our expectations were high. The charcuterie was a highlight of the evening. We had the house-made country pate, American proscuitto (so good, so buttery in texture), and monte enebro, a delicious and strong Spanish goat cheese. The peach chutney was a perfect complement. The chestnut soup was good, though it had more [delicious] mushroom flavor than chestnut. The beet salad was respectable, with fresh roasted beets quartered and paired with fresh greens, a light dressing, and a warm goat cheese 'fritter' of sorts. My companion's pork was good, though he seemed put off when asked how he would like it cooked. After an awkward moment, the server offered that they recommend it medium, so that's what he requested. We shared a sticky toffee dessert, which was just fine. The bourbon ice cream accompaniment was quite good.
(3)
Linda L.

The food was yummy but the service was not great. Took a while for anyone to come to our table, then apps came at the same time as the food. At least they comped them for our trouble.
(3)
Scott Y.

Stopped by here last week with the girlfriend and couldn't have been more pleased. The place is rather small and therefore quite intimate, which suited us just fine. Our sever was a new girl that was still learning the ropes but was extremely nice and polite. When she did not know something about the menu, she was very prompt in finding out for us. This was helpful multiple times because the lingo on about 1/2 of the menu was beyond me (good thing for smartphones too!). We ordered the meat and cheese platter for starters. It did seem a little pricey for what you get, but at the same time it was delicious and not to filling so we had plenty of room for our main course. We split the Seared Diver Scallops and the Leg of Lamb. Both were phonomanal choices! Lamb was cooked perfectly. The scallops were moist, and tender and crunchy. I can't remember everything that came with these dishes but they complemented the proteins perfectly and we ended up licking our plates clean. Creme Brulee and Toffee Pudding for desert, and we were two extremely happy customers. If I can convince the girlfriend, next time we will be trying the cow hearts and the bone marrow! It seemed like every customer around us had ordered the Cioppino, so that is also on my radar. We'll be back!
(5)
Ferrous C.

My boyfriend and I dropped in here to celebrate a special occasion, and we were surprised at how fresh and tasty the food was. The cocktails are small but potent. The charcuterie were spicy and flavorful. He had the rabbit and dumplings, which was wonderfully savory. I was less impressed by my turkey burger with gruyere, but then again, as far as turkey burgers go it was probably the best one I've had (really, I've learned to just go for the red meat burger, turkey doesn't cut it). We got the bread pudding for desert, and it was rich and flavorful without being tooth-achingly sweet. Recommend.
(4)
Susan L.

We went last night for a special birthday dinner and were SO disappointed. First, the service is AWFUL. We were seated at 7:25 for a 7:15 reservation (with plenty of open tables available) and then waited another full 10 minutes before we were even acknowledged by a server. Still no water or a cocktail, just a "I'll be with you in a bit." The service continued to be slow throughout the evening and was bizarre in that the server offered no suggestions, described no specials... it was like I was ordering grits at Mel's Diner, "What'll it be?" I agree with others that this restaurant is similar to so many small places you find in NYC with one difference: the patrons in NYC know it's rude to offer random menu and drink suggestions to strangers at the next table. Maybe they only did it because our waiter was so bad. Still rude - Denverites, don't do this. Now, the food. I had the Buddhist chicken and my date had the lamb. The chicken was OK. The portion was very small and I was really looking forward to the brussel sprouts but they were bland. What wasn't bland was the sauce. It seems that it had been salted by no less than 5 people (none of them me) and literally was so salty that it burned my tongue and my feet are still swollen this morning. I also had the mixed green salad with beets. It was undressed and they must be conserving the beets because there were just three tiny ones. The lamb was blue. So underdone I was afraid to feed the leftovers to my dogs. The stranger at the next table (still talking) let us know his pork was really underdone, too. He sent his back. We just took ours home to cook. Overall, a poor experience all around. Won't be back.
(1)
Erin M.

I found Colt and Gray to be both comfortable and classy at the same time. Loved the touches such as the cocktail napkins printed with the logos, the naming of the restaurant, the cozy fireplace, the wine cellar display, the way the bartenders were mustachioed with vests and tartan aprons, and the overall vibe of the restaurant (We settled on "rustic loft" as the best description among our group). I also loved everything I ate-the caramel bacon cashew popcorn, the curry cauliflower soup (stole a bite from a friend), the Buddha Chicken with delicious kale (mmm....more bacon) and the sticky toffee pudding that we all agreed lived up to its rep. Why not a 5? the hubs had the burger and his fries were over salted and over crispy (of course I had to taste them to verify this fact) and the service was a little slow at times(including a valet who asked my friend to park her own car.....uh....okay). Not sure this will be a repeat dining experience, but I would definitely send a friend or two their way.
(4)
Jarred F.

We were very excited to give this place a try having watched it being built down the street from our home. Unfortunately we didn't find the experience to be anything worth remembering, in fact I'm having a hard time even recalling the experience it was so forgettable. The exotic menu items entice, but never really made us jump. We wanted to love this place with all it's gastronomic craziness on the menu. Perhaps we tried the wrong mix of apps and entrees but nothing was stupendous and it was expensive. Lots of large pieces of garlic and heavy use of capers. With so many other places to try I don't think we'll be running back. For the price I want to walk away saying 'I can't wait to go back' and this was just not on that level imho.
(2)
Laura L.

I had really high expectations for Colt & Gray and ended up a bit disappointed last night. There's quite a buzz going on about this place right now, and although I really wanted to like it, I walked away feeling like we all spent way too much money for the quality of food. I genuinely hope they were having an off night or maybe I made a misstep with my menu selections, because I always want new restaurants to succeed. We started off with a round of drinks and charcuterie. A word of caution about the cocktails - I had a sip of my sister's rum bash drink and it was over-iced and pretty weak. My boo's grapefruit juice-tequila concoction was also on the weaker side. I'd heard this through the grapevine before I even arrived, so stuck with prosecco because it's really hard to go wrong with that. The bresaola and pecorino were good, and I enjoyed the country-style pate with little pickles, crusty bread, and delicious mustard. I mean it. That mustard is freaking good. From there we ordered some small plates - gnocchi with what I think was pumpkin and spices plus an order of salmon tartare. There was nothing special about the gnocchi for me (perhaps I'm spoiled by Rioja's version) and the salmon tartare actually tasted fishy, so I only had a bite. We split the lamb and thought it was a bit overspiced. I also didn't care for the bed of polenta - the consistency seemed extra runny to me. My brother-in-law had the lobster bangers and mash and totally enjoyed it however! We didn't stay for dessert because we had a play to catch, but it certainly looks promising with regulars like creme brulee, cheesecake, and ice creams and sorbets. Note that the tables are very close together - I got up once to walk around the restaurant and see the bar, and everyone had to move so I could get out and back in. The decor was just not my thing - it seemed like an odd mix of modern and retro: classic white linens, giant black-rimmed mirrors on exposed brick coupled with a rack and faux-flowers over the fireplace? Something just felt a little out of place. Note: the entrance to the restaurant is on 16th street and there's no sign. I guess that means it's hip and trendy, or maybe the sign is still on order? On a positive note, there is an abundance of (young) waitstaff and they were extremely attentive. So, I'm torn. Part of me wants to go back to sample drinks and dessert, but for the $50 per person we ended up spending, I'm not sure I would return for dinner.
(3)
Darin C.

The evenings drinks had a "goonies theme" so I started with a "booby trap" which was delicious. It was a play off a mojito but had ginger in it which gave it that spice or "trap". I had the coppa or cured meat as an appetizer. It went well with the pickled vegetables. The waiter recommended the cioppino. I was a little nervous given that we are landlocked however it was fresh and full of flavor. The prawns were awesome and gave the broth a nice rich flavor. The meal came with grilled bread. I ended this wonderful meal with the sticky toffee. Wow! Lived up to the hipe. Ooeey gooey, rich and creamy!
(5)
Hans O.

I think I had too high expectations about this place since the chef was a former chef from Root Down and Root Down is one of my favorite spots to eat here in Denver. I have mixed feelings about this place; decoration and ambience is quite sophisticated, but it brings me the feeling of having dinner in a community table, yes, the tables are very close to each other. I understand the gastropub label given to Colt and Gray, but with that price tag and having to seat really close next to someone you've never seen is quite bad. I do embrace the idea of having a place that serves organic and uses local produce and meats, and I extremely want to know the origin of whatever they serve and sell, unfortunately Colt and Gray fails in this category. I want to know all the details about the food I'm about to eat before ordering it, especially when talking about a "farm to plate" restaurant. The menu doesn't entice as much other restaurants in that surrounding; but it does have few items that catches my eyes. Since we were in a group of seven, we've ordered few items and shared so we could taste what Colt and Gray is all about; we ordered: 1. Long farm crispy pig trotter: Mixed parts of pigs' foot mixed with some spices, breaded and deep fried. Very greasy with no taste whatsoever. 2. Cheeses and meats: high quality cheeses and meats, but nothing especial. 3. Foie Gras Terrine with Toasted Raisin Brioche & Black Sea Salt, Green Salad & Mustard Vinaigrette: very smooth foie gras, the problem is that the piece of foie gras served was really small. The pairing with foie gras, raisin brioche and figs was spectacular. Dinner: 1. Mixed Green & Ricotta Ravioli with Arugula, Wild Mushrooms and Pancetta: Bleh, this entrÃ©e doesn't have anything that has a strong flavor to stand out from the pasta itself, great ingredients but this plate was missing its main character and body. 2. Roasted Salmon with Mixed Greens, Edamame, Avocado & Seasonal Vegetables, Lemon-Miso Vinaigrette: Salmon was perfectly cooked, mixed greens were crisp and fresh, lemon vinaigrette was very pungent but miso was missing... The salad was standing out, but the salmon portion was stingy. 3. Grilled Flank Steak with Mixed Greens, Blue Cheese, & Seasonal Vegetables, Fresh Herb Vinaigrette: average. 4. Whole Roasted Trout with Guanciali, Sweet Corn, Farro, Preserved Lemon & Roasted Fennel: best dish on the table, trout was moist and with a slight aroma of lemon, but couldn't notice the rest of the ingredients listed... 5. Fennel Dusted Free Range Chicken with Pan Jus, Glazed Carrots, Wild Mushrooms & SautÃ©ed Greens: reminded me of a Mary Calendar's chicken frozen meal with a higher price tag. Chicken was really tender, so tender that I didn't appreciate eating chicken. Overall this place is all about location and not food. I wasn't impressed about anything, from drinks like lavender mojito which was very aromatic but felt like drinking a non-alcoholic drink, to fancy appetizer descriptions, to tasteless entrees... Nice atmosphere but food unfortunately not so great... Better luck somewhere in the Highlands that falls in the organic category. Server was polite, but not very knowledgeable about their menu. When I've asked what were his favorites, he listed the most expensive dishes on the menu, instead of having a truth opinion about what's Colt and Gray stands out for. Be ready to spend a pretty penny to be seen, but not to have a mind blowing experience... You will not get wowed here.
(2)
Zach G.

Went here for my birthday, and I was so glad I did. Service was great, but what really made this place was its superb and meticulous attention to detail. EVERYONE should try the bone marrow. It's served with well chosen accoutrements: a red onion marmalade and some of the best grilled ciabatta I've ever had. For the main course, I had their short ribs, which were excellent, albeit not the best I've ever had. My girlfriend's salad was served with a crispy poached egg, which was a really interesting (and creative) addition. It was delicate, yet somewhat crunchy; I loved the contrast in texture. I wouldn't recommend the beef tongue, it was rather like bad corned beef. Great horseradish sauce, however. For dessert, the Sticky Toffee Pudding with Bourbon Ice Cream practically made me believe in God. Apparently it's been on the Food Network (quite deservedly). All in all, great experience!
(5)
Jennifer W.

Come on yelp, please give us the option of 1/2 stars, this place really only deserves 2.5 stars---there is such a difference between "meh" and "a-ok"!!! LOVED the ambiance at this place, that it wasn't big and that it had a nice mix of modern with industrial and a twinge of classic thrown in. Great atmosphere and decor. The servers were great, the bartenders, manager, whomever all the others were that kept stopping by to check on us---attentive staff, thank you. The food was "ok". The menu was interesting, which I enjoy, but out of 4 of us, non of us were raving about anything. Ok, so I know that marrow bones are supposed to be a delicacy in some places and so yelpers keep mentioning them, so we tried them. None of us were really catching any flavor from them. Their accoutrements were tasty (the grilled bread was fabulous) the red onion paste was deicious, the fennel was a nice touch and the sea salt too....but those items were all we could taste (and we didn't pile on the extras---or drown out the marrow), though after eating them my lips were shiny and well oiled! No chapstick needed. The gougeres were tasty, but not rave worthy, and super tiny. Oysters, good. Cheese plate, good---who can kill a cheese platter! Short rib, "meh", the Cioppino, I believe the priciest thing on the menu was SO SKIMPY! You are served your darling little Staub cast iron pot and open it up to find it full of shells and a tiny bit of seafood---I was guarding my "meh" short rib with my life after my husband finished the Cioppino in 2 minutes because he was still starving. For dessert I will RAVE, the BEST sticky toffee pudding I've had in a very long time. After living in the UK it's one of the handful of culinary items I wish we'd adopt, and Colt & Gray did it sooooo well---once again in the darling Staub mini cast iron. I think I must get some of those. Lastly, this was the craziest thing, so when we sat down we noticed they had the cutest tiny salt and pepper mills on the table, even the men thought they looked pretty cool, well we wonderd if they were afraid we were going to swipe them because the second our dinners were cleared they came by and grabbed them, we had a little chuckle about this, and then we noticed it happened at each table---and then the second the parties left the table, they were put back! Ha ha ha! I'm loving how protective they are over those cute little things! I actually am on a mission to buy a set now---so 1 star for all the cute mini's (Staub cast iron and the darling S&P shakers!) This place is ok, I'll go back for drinks, apps or dessert but not a main meal.
(3)
Amy H.

1. The kitchen staff drinks Utica Club and they shared it with me. 2. Great Cocktails 3. Amazing food 4. Friendly, educated wait staff. 5. Utica Club!
(5)
Brendan H.

This place knows how to cook a good pork chop. Which is important, since their menu had quite a bit of pork wandering about the page. One of my favorite things, however, was this great palate cleanser that came out before (a very decadent) dessert: A freshly made ginger lime (and lemongrass?) soda. It just cut through dinner and cleared the way for the chocolate cake & brown butter ice cream that came with a flat spear of candy littered with bacon crumbles. *heaven* The drinks were inventive, though honestly I was more entertained by the giant hunks of ice they put in them. I asked the barman to surprise me and was treated to a glass containing burbon, applejack, an egg, bitters and something else... It was one of the most refreshing cocktails I'd ever had, yet still retained the warmth of the whisky. I was quite impressed. The decor was everything a cold wintery night needed, by the way. I felt like the place was wrapping me in a rich brown cashmere scarf. I'll definitely visit again the next time I'm in Denver.
(5)
Rachel S.

Awesome food. Amazing drinks. -My favorite is the Whimpering Barback - Hibiscus Infused Gin, Lime, Almond syrup, & Ginger Beer. Great place to meet some friends for a cocktail and bar snacks (I hear the Blue Cheese Dusted Gougeres are to die for)
(5)
Holly G.

For some reason it took me (and my husband) a very long time to try out Colt & Gray and I have no idea why! We should have started going to this place a long time ago! Regardless, we finally tried it out for Denver Restaurant Week and it was fantastic! Out of the three dinners we ate for DRW, Colt & Gray's was definitely the most notable on my list. Because DRW lets you select from a short list, I had to take a look at the regular menu too (and even ended up ordering the bacon, cashew, caramel popcorn from it). After we nibbled down the delicious popcorn our starters on the DRW menu arrived; I opted for the beet salad (I love beets) and the hubs got soup. Next course! I got the white bean ravioli with sage, brown butter, ricotta salata, and apricot. It was absolutely incredible! I would have never thought to stuff a ravioli with white bean puree! Delicious! Sadly, I think it was only a special entree for DRW but they should really have it on their everyday menu! The hubs enjoyed his salmon pot pie, which I had a bite of and thought it was nicely balanced - not too fishy, not too creamy, not too vegetabley, just right. Then onto dessert we go: we both got the pot de creme which was awesome! But really? How can you go wrong with chocolate? We also got some fantastic cocktails to boot, which we will return for more at Happy Hour soon. I'm looking forward to perhaps enjoying my birthday this year at Colt & Gray, it is definitely a special occasion place with a great atmosphere, super unique cocktails, and delicious food.
(4)
Hilary A.

I've been to Colt and Gray twice and both times I had some way above average dishes. The first time I went was towards the end of summer, we had an appetizer with tomatoes and mozzarella, the mozzarella was AMAZING. I have no idea how they made it, but I would eat it by the tubful if I could. Months and months later I still talk about that mozzarella, in fact I wish I had some right now. If you eat there when they have anything on the menu with mozzarella, get it. The second time we went was last week. Unfortunately there was nothing with the mozzarella on the menu this time. I was not upset for long after taking a bite of the House Made Free Form Ravioli. SO DELICIOUS. No idea what was in it, other then that it was vegetarian, but holy smokes the sauce and the combo of everything was amazing. Highly highly recommend. Being of the non meat eating persuasion, Colt and Gray's menu can be a little hard to stomach at times ( with small plates including beefs hearts and lamb tongue), but I know many people who appreciate this type of cuisine and if they keep making their (few) veggie dishes as delicious as they have been, I will gladly eat at Colt and Gray.
(4)
Becky F.

The intimate setting and simple, yet elegant, southwest dÃ©cor compliments every meal for an overall fantastic dining experience. The staff is knowledgeable and seems to genuinely enjoy the food and their guests alike. Hop heads only... They had Hercules ON TAP! Have not seen this in a restaurant setting and was pleasantly surprised. The bartender was able to recommend beers for every palate! I have not seen this trait in a restaurant before...true connoisseur. The knowledge applied to everyone's alcoholic beverage of choice, but as a beer lover I was truly impressed! Must haves: Blue Cheese Dusted GougÃ¨res - get two orders, one for you and one for the rest of the party. Bacon Cashew Carmel Corn - Yup! You heard me right...BACON and Carmel Corn - HEAVEN!
(4)
James S.

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING!!!!! Oh yeah the dinners are great too. Great place for a special dinner, or for a drink with some fiends.
(5)
Sean C.

The food, appetizers, and drinks were all very well thought out and delicious. The seating and ambiance however reminded me of a crowded bus terminal. I literally thought people on both sides of me were going to reach for my food. No privacy at all. Very loud. I could hear every conversation but the one at our crowded little table with neighbors on both sides. Could not wait to leave. But the food part of the experience was amazing.
(2)
Michael P.

1st table @ 5:30 to sit & things started OK. 4 of us started with "Bar Snacks". The Gourgeres & Caramel corn- great. Had to prompt our server: What is soup? Pork dish? Vegetarian option? We shared a Charcuterie plate (good) & ordered entrees at 6:30. At 7:15 we questioned where are entrees? Server owned it and sent out an intermezzo, a good recovery however another 45 minutes would pass with no sign of our server or entrees. Then we did not have utensils which I ended up getting myself. Lamb (cold), Rock Fish 3oz portion (no flavor). 1 hour 45 minute wait for entrees, they bought us dessert. Bill was $250 we left at 9:30. If they had a manager on the floor i could talk to, I would not have written this.
(1)
Nick L.

Came here for a special occasion and couldn't have been treated better. The waitstaff was wonderful, attentive, informative, and polite. The atmosphere is classy, intimate, unpretentious, and detail-oriented (little tea lights on the booth edges to add depth? Yes, please). Loved everything from the wine rack at the entrance, to the monochromatic walls/decor, to the barely-finished wood flooring that really makes you feel like this place is pure Colorado class at heart. The food was beautifully prepared and delicious; every person in my party (even those that are REALLY tough to please) thoroughly enjoyed their meals. My duck breast was cooked to a perfect medium-rare, unadorned with complicated seasonings or garnishes, and served simply with a zingy barbeque sauce that was more spicy than sweet. And the fries on the side...delicious. Do yourself a favor and explore the offal on the menu. The bone marrow and sweetbreads were nicely prepared. The desserts need no explanation...they're brilliant. The strawberry rhubarb crumble with the basil-mint ice cream was especially impressive. The drinks were among the best I've had at any establishment in Denver, and reasonably priced at $10 a pop. The bartender, Kevin, shows sense of passion and knowledge that is rare among those who practice his craft. He Kevin was willing (and excited) to experiment with different ingredients with me to put together the right drink. The menu items were also very good. Because I was there for a celebration, Kevin also had small liqueur glasses served to my party with a housemade digestif he had been working on in the back. It was apparently a test batch and he wanted us to give him our feedback on how we liked it. Even though it was a rough draft, it was quite good, and a really nice touch to the end of the evening. Overall, this is probably now my favorite restaurant in Denver. The location is great, I can go in jeans (but keep it classy), and I'm impressed every time I stop in. Wish I still lived in Colorado, because I'm gonna miss this place.
(5)
Karen M.

Colt & Gray is classy and sophisticated, with a really nice atmosphere, and a very friendly staff. It's great for date night...girls' night out...or for a drink or two to wind down after work. Recommended drink of choice? Number 6 Dance.
(5)
Graham R.

Wow. Everything was great here, I really had no complaints. Parking was easy, service was great. The food and cocktails were fantastic. I had a Fancy Free cocktail, one of their vintage line. It was perfectly prepared. The bartenders definitely know what they are doing. Here's how good the service was: we went for an anniversary, and they served an amuse-bouche. It had grapefruit in it, which I can't eat due to medication interaction. The waiter noticed and asked what was up, I explained, and he went into the kitchen and had them make me one minus grapefruit (substituting orange). That's the kind of thing that doesn't happen most places. The waiter could have left it alone. The kitchen could have said no. Going the extra mile like that is what makes an experience special, and is the mark of great customer service. Oh, and the food. NOMNOMNOM. Sorry. No, seriously, it's really delicious. For my budget this is definitely a special occasion place, and the food felt special. I had the NY Strip (aka bistecca alla fiorentina) which was just drool-worthy. So flavorful, but not in a way that overpowered the meat taste. And the potatoes were great, crispy and delicious. And you absolutely have to have dessert. The potted cheesecake with salted caramel was just the right amount of decadence. Well done, Colt and Gray. I'll be back soon.
(4)
Gena L.

I also went to Colt and Gray during restaurant week. I have been absolutely dying to try them at brunch, but just can't find anyone to go with that is willing to pay Colt and Gray prices for brunch. So, I took this opportunity to give them a try. To start with, it's a small but stylish space. There is some awkwardness with the sofas being on one side of the table, as you have to pull out the table to be seated. But my understanding is that Colt and Gray is meant to be a gastropub of sorts, and really, having been to a few true gastropubs in my day, the decor is not in line with that at all. I decided to take a similar tact as I took with Euclid Hall, and ordered the oddest things I could. I ordered the beef tongue with horseradish starter, which was supposed to have arugula and yet that was strangely missing, More interesting is that I think it would have helped the dish. The beef tongue was good, with some interesting cured flavor to it, but the horseradish was raw as were the beets, and really not very flavorful. For my entree I ordered the white bean, sage and fennel ravioli with brown butter, preserved lemon and caper sauce. The ravioli were quite good, although I tasted no fennel whatsoever, and the brown butter sauce was absolutely delicious. The capers were a missfire though, as they simply overpowered all the other ingredients... so I picked them out. And I love capers. Lastly I had a minced meat and brioche bread pudding. The bread pudding was packed with raisins, and the minced meat came more in the form of the sauce, which was good and spicy. It also had a side of tasty ice cream. As a side note...Their drinks menu looks interesting. Not in a good way, necessarily. Kind of in the "we are trying really hard here" way. Pretentious combinations, perhaps a little too ambitious at times... but they have Old Speckled Hen, so I will give them a pass. My other note is the service... It's not terrible, but by and large not good enough for their prices. I ordered my initial drink, and that was kind of it. And I am a coffee with dessert kind of gal, so that torqued me a little. All in all, I liked Colt and Gray and do want to go back and try some other things. But that's pretty low on my list. I just think there are better places that are doing more interesting things with food in the same price range.
(3)
Lonnie C.

My dinner tasted similar to Lloyds frozen bbq that you can get at Safeway (although 8x the price). cant speak to the drinks bc mine came back wrong and I didnt order another. good atmosphere there though but thats not what i went for
(1)
Mariel R.

While I didn't stop by for a meal, here are a few things that I enjoyed about Colt & Gray: (1) I loved the decor. Exposed brick, black candelabras, bar stools with white leather that felt like buttah. (2) Amazing mixed drinks. I tried the backyard slinger, which was a mix of fruity, citrus and vodka flavors. One of my dining companions asked the bartender to whip up a tasty whiskey drink and he did not disappoint. The bartender also threw together an alcohol-free 'mocktail' that was raved about as well. (3) The purpose of this visit was to try the steak tartare. The beef here is provided by Our Pastures and the quality of this dish was through the roof. The tar tar was served with a mini pickle spear, an anchovy and deliciously crispy crostini. Amazing. (4) The waiters and bartenders all dressed the part. Bow ties included. This spot has a very romantic atmosphere and would be great for a fun date-night. I am planning to return for dinner!
(5)
E D.

I am giving it three starts but felt like maybe 2 or 2.5 would be more accurate. Overall the place is "okay". The food and service were just okay. We got the Seared Arctic Char which was overcooked and over salted, Roasted Half Free Range Chicken which was very very greasy though had good flavor, and the Brined & Grilled Long Farm Pork Chop which tasted good but over cooked. The only thing that stood out were the Blue Cheese Dusted Gougeres, but the serving was so tiny for 3 people I felt like we should have ordered an serving each rather than to share. My biggest complaint is the seating- You are so close to the people next to you you can hear the conversations without trying and that is extremely off putting. For the price we paid I would expect something far better than what we had. I will probably not be back.
(3)
Topaz A.

Highly over-rated place. I went with a big group and service was pretty good. The bone marrow was great and a very large portion to be an appetizer for 1. The lamb chops were god but only 2 chops and it was about $40. The beef was good but nothnig special and it was also $30 or so. The drinks are ok and bit pricey too. It has a pretty stuffy feel to it and nothing is that exotic or creative or unusual that it justifies the high prices. The ambience is pretty casual too. It is trying to be a very upscale exclusive restaurant in Denver but doesn't really make it. I would go to Rioja over Colt & Gray any day. I probably would try other places before going back here.
(2)
Ed B.

I went to Colt & Gray for a business dinner. I have to say I won't be back when I am paying for it. The space is cool, and the staff very professional. We had a lot of appetizers, drinks, and then I had the trout for dinner. The appetizers tasted great, but were tiny. The drinks good, but pricey. The trout was good, but somewhat forgetable. Maybe I am cheap, but if I spend that much money, I want food I will rave about and a memorable evening. I got neither at Colt & Gray.
(2)
Bodie J.

Food was excellent and amongst the best pork rib I have found. They had an exceptional seasonal vegetarian plate for the veggie at our table and the bartenders ability to concoct drinks pending our moods and tastes were spot-on. I am excited to come back to try the burger and bone marrow app the table next to us was raving about. Great place for a simple whiskey, a date and dinner or a nice business meeting.
(5)
Alexis A.

My friends and I selected Colt & Gray this week for a happy hour get together and unfortunately, it didn't blow me away. I love its location and the patio is fantastic. However, the happy hour menu is pretty limited and when it switches over, the prices just don't justify the food - not to mention the service. This was my second time there and the service was almost enough to make me not go back. From forgetting multiple drink orders to messing up orders, we were all pretty disappointed with the experience. For some reason I am still not ready to give up on C&G altogether, but I definitely won't go there unless it's happy hour. I am just not interested in paying $13 for a glass of wine that takes 20 minutes to come.
(2)
Nina H.

Tucked into a pedestrian path, Colt & Gray is a cozy getaway with warm ambiance centered around a fireplace crackling away in the restaurant's middle. The food was awesome. The winter caprese is inventive, pairing yummy eggplant with mozzerella for a warm salad appy that hits the spot on a cold day. Definitely go for the Frisee salad, which apparently is one of the only dishes that stays on the menu year round -- it really is THAT good! I paired it with the soup, which left me feeling healthy and satisfied. And then the dessert came. Oh, the dessert! Sweet potato beignets. Have you heard of such a thing? I'm a big fan of beignets straight from N'Orleans, and these beat the real deal any day. I absolutely insist on pairing this with the New Orleans punch. Food-gasmic!
(5)
Melissa W.

We have dined at Colt & Gray several times for dinner and once for brunch. We hadn't been in several months and had a hankering to head back. We noticed a few changes as the menu appears more upscale and the drinks are now served in tall glasses without the house carved ice : ( Fortunately the food is still awesome including the guyres bar snacks. Everything we tasted on the updated menu was delicious including the burrata, truffle turkey burger, pork shoulder in tea and cheesecake pot. On our recent visit service started a bit slow but definately picked up. I would certainly recommend Colt & Gray to anyone interested in an fun flavor combinations, great and inventive drinks in an awesome setting!
(4)
Franklin G.

Colt and Gray was a complete delight. It completely lived up to all the hype. Went with a group and bulldozed our way over the appetizer portion of their menu. Every last item was seasoned as well as cooked to perfection. My personal favorite were the mini beet burgers, holy flavor town!! Drinks, great as well. I highly recommend the Rocky Mountain Handshake, a play on the San Francisco Handshake. Well played! Dessert menu hot damn, favorite part of the experience. We tried all of them and each one was better than the last. Caramel cheescake concoction, WOWOWOWOW.. All and all can't wait to do it again.
(4)
Bobby E.

Stopped in here for a friend's going away celebration on the patio. Great service, atmosphere and location, but the drink prices were steep. They don't look too bad at first, but they you realize for the beer list they have fancy sizes which equate to very small, small, and pint (or $3 cans of Hamms). At these prices, their pint costs about as much as a pitcher at cheap bars. Maybe the food is worth it, but I didn't try it. The price will keep me away from this place, but I guess if you have expendable income, you may want to give it chance.
(3)
Scott C.

Maybe I'm being overly demanding but waiting almost an hour to get a simple lunch meal, for each of three visits, says to me: bad service. I'm not kidding. I wrote it down: 43 min, 47 min, 51 min, from order to meal on the table. At lunch. Not dinner. Lunch. Cost was up there as well ($12 burgers, you want fries with that? another $5). Last the food was, ok, but nothing special. Now to be fair: these were ALL lunch experiences, not dinner and they were all a few months ago while the patio (outside) was still open and each of these were outside experiences. That doesn't really make up for the cost and the 'ok' level of food though. I'm going to give it one last chance, and I'll do it with Dinner. Hopefully that will counterbalance and I'll upgrade this review.
(2)
Michael N.

I was really excited to go eat at this place because I have heard many good things about their food and the caliber of their chefs. I was not disappointed. We bought a couple of appetizers to share among the table. The roasted marrow was amazing; it melted in your mouth like butter and was paired with some caramelized onions that were cooked down in a demi-glace. The entire dish just melded and worked. We also had the house made pate which came with stone ground mustard and pickled shallots; it was good, but I felt that the pate could have been better. The highlight of the appetizers for me was the frisee salad. It was just a simple salad with roasted mushrooms and a crispy poached egg. It was a highlight for me because I do not like poached eggs but this was done with precision and care and that is what made it amazing. As for the entrees, I had the pork chop which had spatzle (German noodles), apples, arugula, and bacon. This was done perfectly. It was just a simple dish cooked to a perfect medium and nothing around to complicate it. It is one of the more expensive entrees but it was well worth it. My friends got the steak salad, which is a great portion and his steak was cooked to a perfect medium. Although, I did think that the steak was a little under-seasoned. My other friend got the pan seared halibut which was cooked perfectly and the highlight was the mint puree with fava beans and celery. Finally, for desert we shared the toffee cake with bourbon ice cream. And it was just amazing, it just melted in the mouth and the flavors were spot on. Overall it was an amazing dinner. As far as prices go, appetizers range between 10 and 15. While entrees are between 20 and 30. So if you do two courses with some alcohol it will cost you about 40 to 50 per person. But this place is amazing; the ambiance it great, and the service is friendly and warm. So I do suggest this place for a nice dinner.
(4)
Floyd R.

Best octopus ever. Fun place with great bar, but a little overated and over-priced.
(3)
Nina D.

We tried out Colt & Gray during 52.80. First met up with the boyfriend at the bar and we had some amazing cocktails. They were pricey, but worth it. He had some scotch drink with a huge ice cube and I had a pretty pink gin cocktail. The bartender was extremely knowledgeable of his drinks. We then sat down at a table and ordered a nice bottle of wine. Our server (I think his name was Mitch?) was awesome. Attentive but not overbearing. The fireplace was roaring, ambiance was fantastic. Then came the food. Where was the rest of it?! I started off with a beet salad, which was pretty good, but my poor boyfriend got the soup, and it was about 6 tiny pieces of chicken with a little saucer of broth. I saw the disappointment in his hungry eyes. We then had our entrees (also ridiculously small portions), I got the salmon pot pie, which was a little too runny for my taste. I make a better pot pie then that. My boyfriend got some sort of meat, I can't remember what it was, which isn't a good sign. Dessert was the best part of the meal. I had an Awesome pot de creme. One of the best I've had. He had the minced meat pie and it wasn't for me, but he enjoyed it very much. If the service from the bar and our waiter wasn't so awesome, then this experience would have been terrible. We are really easy to please, so we made the most of it, and drank most of our calories with their good wine selection. Probably won't go back for dinner, I feel like there are too many great spots in Denver to try out, and maybe I won't have to leave hungry..
(3)
Rachel M.

Some very generous friends took us here on a beautiful summer night, and we probably sampled half the menu. Their patio is beautiful and great for people watching. The menu has selections that will appeal to a diverse group and their cocktails are alluring. Some of the appetizers sounded better on paper than they tasted (bleu cheese gougeres are not as amazing as they sound, yet the trotters are a trip to heaven). Their meats are well-seasoned and almost bordered on salty (almost all food seems to be under-salted round these parts). The service could have upped their game a bit more. We had three or four flights of food delivered, and each time we were left without silverware. I wanted to order another drink for the main course but couldn't find my server for ages. Once I did, the drink finally arrived as I took the last bite of my meal. While the food and atmosphere are excellent, I would be hesitant to return if the service did not improve.
(4)
Cliff T.

Now, I don't know if this place deserves all the hype. "Best Burger"? Not quite, but brunch was pretty darn good. I did try the Truffled Turkey Burger and it was the Best turkey burger I've ever had. Turkey is usually too dry to make a juicy burger but this one was awesome. What really stole the show was the Duck Confit Hash with Poached Eggs & Rosemary-Parmesan Bread Crumb. Not to be missed. And while the portion might seem small, believe me, it'll fill you right up. Others in my party had: Merguez Sausage, Crispy Foie Gras Fat Fried Potatoes, Frisee, & Poached eggs; Scrambled Eggs with House Smoked Trout, Grilled Bread, CrÃ¨me Fraiche, & Tobiko; and a fried chicken sandwhich with coleslaw and applesauce (or something like that) which I don't see on the menu now that I right this. Maybe this is for the best since it was the only thing that didn't satisfy it's customer.
(4)
Gary B.

Great, great restaurant. We went for brunch. Highlights: - Delicious charcuterie, much of it cured in-house. We had the country pate and the duck proscuitto, and both were great. - Sausage, fois gras potatoes, and poached eggs were delicious. Again, the sausage was house-made, and the eggs were perfectly poached. - Lemon-ricotta-blueberry pancakes were crispy and perfectly balanced. - Finally, this place is a serious cocktail bar. They have beer and wine, but if you order them here, you're missing the point. They make their own bitters, have an extensive liquor list, and their bartenders know what they're doing. This is a mandatory stop for any mixology fans on a tour of Denver.
(5)
Alley C.

Went for weekend Brunch, and am vegetarian. Good: Fancy, Good tasting food, drinks. Bad: Overpriced, mimosas-small portions, $8. Service: I was glad to have service not "bother" me when I'm chewing but I would have liked my plate removed within 5 minutes after eating (make that 10 minutes). Verdict: I'd rather eat somewhere else, but if I needed to go out for a formal dinner I would consider going again. Not worth $40 brunch if leaving hungry and sober.
(2)
BJ D.

Four of us had looked forward to our evening at C&G, after hearing some positive buzz about the food in this fairly new (7 months) Platte Valley spot. Buzz seemed the right word, because the atmosphere crackled in a positive way with just enough people crowding in to make it feel popular, but not uncomfortable. Getting our cocktails turned out to be an ordeal. We ordered in the bar, but the cocktails never arrived. Finally we were seated, but the order had disappeared, so we ordered again at the table. After getting questions answered about the menu and having the waiter recheck with us several times to see if we were finally ready to order, we had to say that we didn't want to order until we'd enjoyed at least one cocktail. And it STILL took awhile before the cocktails finally arrived. As you might guess, getting a second round was just as difficult. I came to Yelp to write this review because I was irked at the poor price to quantity ratio from their bar. Funny that almost every negative comment here had to do with price and value, including comments about weak drinks. We had no "mixed" drinks. All of our cocktails were martini-type alcohol-only concoctions. And they were spare, indeed. It didn't surprise me to read above about "watered-down" drinks. You can only suspect it with mixed drinks, but it's quite obvious with rocks drinks. Asking the MOD about the skimpy drink quantities, he stated proudly that they carefully measure the ounce-age in every cocktail. Well, I'm all for that. Cost control is essential for a successful restaurant. Almost every successful restaurant measures the pours. The problem is the price per ounce at C&G! Ouch! My partner always drinks the exact same drink: Ketel One on the rocks, without exception. He is not a complainer, and at hundreds of restaurants, I have NEVER heard him complain about a drink size anywhere we've ever been until Colt and Gray. Yes, the food was outstanding, albeit expensive. We don't usually care much about the prices, as long as the food is to par with what's being charged. The atmosphere here is fun, and unlike some of the other reviewers, I liked the tight quarters. It reminded me of many San Francisco or New York spaces. It felt intimate and important. The service was eager and well-meaning, if a little rough around the edges and awkward at times. But it's been a long time since I left a restaurant feeling gypped by the drink prices. If you charge the big price, give the big drink. If the drink is tight, then reflect it in the bill. But when you charge the big drink price, and give a mini drink, people learn quick. Management here should be smarter than that! I'm taking the time to write this because I want C&G to succeed. The food is adventurous and well-executed, and the neighborhood needs a place like this. But the writing is on the wall... it's busy now because they are new and people want to give them a try, but if they don't offer VALUE, they won't survive over the long term.
(3)
Tim D.

The food is great...especially the duck confi hash...it is the best brunch item in Denver!!! Look out for the service on Sundays...it needs help. You may wait a very, very, very, very long time to get help, let alone a check. Good during Fri and Sat however...you will like it.
(3)
Kimber S.

Our fabulous and trendy friend, Mandy-J, brought us to Colt and Gray for dinner last Thursday night. I was very excited after reading many of the reviews here and because it's Mandy-J's new favorite hangout (she has great taste by the way). Let's start with the atmosphere. I absolutely LOVE places like this. Kinda dark, with exposed brick mixed with contemporary finishes like the two-sided fireplace. So cozy and inviting, yet classy and sophisticated at the same time. It's not a huge place, but they used the space very well. Now on to the service. I don't know if it's because Mandy-J is a regular, but we did get the VIP treatment. I have a feeling, though, that even if we were strangers there for the first time, we would have received the same level of attention. And now {cue drumroll}.... the food. We started off with one of C&G's signature cocktails, something made with gin and celery soda. I know, I know, it sounds totally weird, but for some reason it works and it's delicious! Kinda peppery, but almost sweet and with that very clean taste of celery. I would trade in my Bloody Mary hangover remedy for this drink any day. We nibbled on the outragously yummy blue-cheese-dusted gougeres while we waited for our entrees. There were four of us dining and we each ordered something different. The hands-down winner for me was the potato gnocchi with roasted butternut squash. It was creamy, buttery, cheesy - the ultimate comfort food! The flank steak salad and the frisee salad were amazing, too. The only problem I had was with the Colt & Gray cheeseburger, as it was cooked way beyond medium and quite dried out. However, I should note that the chef was gracious enough to customize the toppings to include blue cheese and caramelized onions, which is not offered on the menu. So that made up for a lot. Also, the burger came with the most delicious, hot, crisp, salty frites. Just like in Paris. I can't wait to come back to C&G to try another of their signature cocktails and explore their other menu items. It's a perfect date place, cozy neighborhood haunt, and quaint local business to show off to out of towners.
(4)
Erin S.

very well rounded and delicious menu and great service, but let me just jump to the amazing part: the lamb shank comes with the most delicious thing i've eaten this year so far....marscapone polenta. OMG, i loved it. rich, creamy, tasty, decadent the presentation of my dish was also really fun. the shank was in the polenta with the bone sticking straight up...kind of like a pineapple. no knife required, meat fell right off the bone. had several bites of other dishes at the table. yums I also think Colt and Gray has the most stylish decor of any restaurant I've been to in Denver. modern, cream colored furniture with black accent, exposed brick walls, great lighting. It's really cool, but also really cozy. There is a fireplace - i loved it!
(4)
Edward T.

This place has a chic NYC atmosphere sort of mixed with a rustic cabin. Lots of dark wood and candles and a fireplace. Fantastic place for a date especially when its snowing outside. The space is not big so tables were jammed next to each other just like most NYC restaurants. The best part of my meal was my drink. It was called a firing pin... bourbon and something lemony served with a single fist sized piece of ice. There were some highlights on the $52.80 menu but overall disappointing. My wife loved the gnocchi with butternut squash. My app was the brawn. It was very bland, needed lots of salt. Best thing on the plate was the mustard. My entree was the trout, decent flavor but the portion was humorously small. Roasted salmon salad looked better. Dessert was shared..... the bread pudding was an ok portion for one but not enough to share. We left feeling a bit hungry. Would definitely come back for drinks and maybe try th regular menu.
(3)
Monica L.

A group of six of us had dinner there last night. It was terrific. I really liked the atmosphere. The service was outstanding. The food was excellent. We loved everything we had. In particular, don't miss the beet salad and the French fries.
(4)
Kristi E.

We went here for dinner during Restaurant Week but decided to order off the regular menu. We had the bacon cashew caramel corn to start -- it was good but not outstanding. Burnt bacon bits didn't add to the flavor. The fried oysters were wonderful and cleverly served on the half shell over "ice" which was actually rock salt. Points for presentation! My husband enjoyed the cioppino for his entree. It was chock full of seafood and served in a cute little cast iron pot. I had the grilled octopus salad which was tasty. The octopus was well-prepared but the salad was underdressed. We had the apple crumble with white cheddar ice cream for dessert. Again, points for cuteness as it was served in another little cast iron pot. The crumble was delicious! What keeps this from being a four star review - the service was just okay. Our waiter was pleasant but we had to ask for bread. Waters weren't refilled for quite some time. And the busgirl actually took away the seafood fork the waiter had brought out before my husband's cioppino was served. The service was fine but could use some polish! I would give this place another try -- there were still a few intriguing items on the menu I would like to sample!
(3)
Laura B.

I am taking it up one star for brunch. WOW! I went with the duck confit hash with poached eggs that came with a side salad. It was amazing with large pieces of duck throughout. The eggs were also perfectly poached! (so annoying when they are not). I would go back over and over for this dish alone. My sis had the truffle turkey burger and it was just as good with the perfect amount of truffle flavor (not too overpowering). I am still not happy with the prices on the wine....lowest price is $9 a glass....$8 mimosas....Hard to justify when so many great restaurants have great brunch drink specials. However, the duck will still be quacking my name!
(4)
Meaux C.

Colt & Gray how I love thee, let me count the ways..... (setting the stage, a wonderful friend took me out for drinks for my birthday) 1. Amazing, funny talented bartender - I didn't realize at it the time but was the storied Kevin Burke - if I had known I would have asked for your autograph for my bf, he is a huge fan! The service was spot on, friendly, interested, informed without being pretentious (I think Denver restaurants in general are doing a great job of nailing this vibe - I want staff that can tell me ALL about the food and drink without being judgmental if I haven't heard of the great new thing). 2. The drinks. After the opening "Unicorn Tears" salvo - explaining they had to be tears of joy or they would be too salty we ordered a round of the sour beer - I don't remember the brewery - but delicious cold and refreshing. I then moved on to the cocktail menu and a Vegan Beefeater - What a delicious Summer drink - slightly tart, refreshing with a nice herby finish - so delish!!!! I love fruity summer drinks that aren't sweet - I do not like super sweet alcohol. This cocktail had a perfect balance. My final drink was apparently something new and hadn't made it on the menu yet - I know it was like a pims cup BUT included strawberries and st germain (I LOVE ME SOME ST. GERMAINE!). I saw the bartender muddle the strawberries and then strain to remove seeds - the result was a vibrantly red, icy cold beautiful cocktail garnished with a sprig of bruised mint. Sipping it was an adventure - first the mint hit your nose, then a burst of strawberry tart with an underlying hint of black licorice - but more pleasant like fennel. OMG!!!!! 3. The food was lovely. We were only having snacks not a full on dinner. Lots of interesting choices - like many places Colt and Gray is making offal high class with things like Beef heart, marrow and sweetbreads. I say if we are going to kill 'em for the steak we should make use of the rest of it!!!!! We had the escargot, sweetbreads and radishes - All were pretty delicious but probably my least favorite was the escargot. It was very tender but a tad too salty. I would have liked a little more garlic or something to balance the richness of the generously buttered toast. Colt & Gray was my friend's first experience with Sweetbreads - and what a fabulous first experience it was!!!!!! First off sweetbreads can be nasty if overcooked - think about your Aunt Etta's overdone chicken gizzards - but when handled gently they are kinda like veal in color and delicately textured. These were presented beautifully with little bits of asparagus, I think edamame and mushrooms with a brown pan sauce reduction. Finally, as a nod to Summer the radishes - nothing fancy here - big beautiful radishes with a side of lightly salted, whipped butter for dipping. Totally elevated the radishes to a decadent treat. I think radishes are one of the new "It" foods - they seem to be popping up everywhere. So apparently Colt & Gray I love thee three ways - service, food and drinks. Its a perfect trifecta. I will definitely return to Colt and Gray - yes it is pricey, but what a treat! I need some more of those cocktails!
(5)
Monica L.

Went there for brunch today. Food is ok, but the service is mind-boggling. I have been there a few times before and had the same experience. I felt like we were bothering the waiter. He seemed confused by our order and instead of asking questions, just awkwardly brought out the wrong things at the wrong time. We've given this place the last try. Go for fun cocktails but if you expect good service and great food, find somewhere else.
(2)
Marc B.

Went here for 5280--which they did not openly advertise but still made it available as an option. Went through a round of drinks and went the sea route. The drinks were good, but not impressive; as was the food. I was particularly pleased with the Lamb Ragu and the Creme BrulÃ©e--they added a few extra flings that made it memorable. The over sized mirrors and manor-style decor made for a good overall dining experience. I had wanted to eat here for over 2 years, but was always hesitant due to the very pricey menu and thought that a 5280-type approach was a good approach--which it most certainly was. As a whole though, I was relatively unimpressed as most of the cocktails and dishes were comparable to other hip restaurants at half the fare. I loved the meal and the experience, but doubt I'll return. If I'm paying that much, I want my experience to be exceptional.
(3)
heather s.

This place is one of the most amazing places for excellent food, excellent service and good grief-the drinks are amazingly addictive! Wow! Unfortunately, the website menu was different that what the menu actually offered when we went. It apparently had not been updated, which was a downer to two of the people I was dining with. However, everything on their menu that we had was perfect in my opinion. I highly recommend this place for any and all. It's awesome to sit outside in the summer on their patio.
(5)
Jennifer M.

I will likely get some flak for this review, but I hated Colt & Gray. This place is for hard-core meat lovers only - and I mean exotic meat items, like gelatinous bone marrow and pork fat on toast. It's gnarly. I will speak only to the food I ate because my husband seemed to like his food, although the carnivorian circus seemed to freak even him out a little. Cocktails are mostly made with gin - FYI. I guess they're trying to do some sort of retro steakhouse guys night vibe. I had a wine that the waiter recommended -- a rose that tasted OK at first, but became more and more acidic as I ate. The bread was good, but nothing to rave about. For an appetizer, we shared a cheese & charcuterie plate that was very expensive and nothing special at all. It came with a few thrown together accompaniments that were nothing great. For the meal, I had a cucumber soup with "crab" that literally had 4 tiny morsels of crab on top (like one mouthful of crab) - and the crab was chewy. The soup had no flavor - I kept adding salt, but nothing helped. Then my mess of an entree arrived - I had the homemade pasta with arugula and tomatoes. The pasta was super chewy and overworked. And never in a million years did I expect this dish to be spicy, but it was. It was covered in cayenne and had red pepper flakes in it, so it was a one-two punch of heat. I took two bites and couldn't go on. Thankfully, our waiter noticed and offered to bring me something else. I said no thanks and he took it off the bill. But no one took away the food for a really long time. This is a constant problem in restaurants. When someone is done with their food, take away the freakin plate!! Tables are super close together - we got stuck in the awkward table in the back where you're pretty much seated with the people next to you. They were arguing, we were having a crappy meal, it was awkward as hell because we could clearly hear each other. With so many great restaurants in Denver, I won't be going back to Colt & Gray.
(2)
Zach K.

I was pleasantly surprised with our dinner last night. Everyone enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. I am just upset that I didn't order the lamb chops, son of a. The marrow bones were unique and amazing. You have to have a palate for that type of appetizer but I thought it was great. The lobster bangers and mash was over hyped and not as great as I thought it would be. I think what finally put us over the top in favor of this place was the manhattan drink and our server Jackie O. She was GREAT!!
(4)
Kim M.

Went to C&G in the Fall - the outside patio is very cool setting. It bills itself as a gastropub, but the setting is more like a high end polished restaurant. Gastropubs are usually more casual. The food had mixed reviews... Pork Chop was tasty but recommend the Chicken dish. You should stay away from the ravioli as it is flavorless and uninspiring - probably the worst ravioli dish I've ever had. The wait staff was great and accommodating - they tried to serve me another dish since the ravioli was so disappointing. I will try the restaurant again but will avoid ordering the ravioli.
(3)
Rho K.

Ugh...I really, really want to give this place 5 stars, because the quality of the food and cocktails is well worth it, but after my last visit I don't know if I can. This review is a combination of my last 2 experiences here because they were vastly different, at least as far as service is concerned. I highly recommend sitting/dining/drinking at the bar and ONLY the bar. It's like some old mad alcoholic scientist's secret lair and their collection of small-batch and specialty spirits and liqueurs is incredible! They have Old Tom gin! The bartenders I met were awesome dudes who really had a passion for food and booze. And if I remember correctly, one of the bartenders also worked in the kitchen. We had a lot of fun letting them concoct drinks for us and they fucking killed it. Their beverage program rules! The food here is amazing. The blue cheese gougeres are perfect, like a mouthful of sex. Their charcuterie and cheese options are always top-notch and not to be missed. On my last visit, I ordered the burrata & heirloom tomato salad and it was fucking incredible. Also heard from the dude that the bone marrow is boner-inducing. I've never ordered their entrees, but they keep the options simple which is great. Now, for the bad news--on my last visit here we decided to sit outside on their patio. It was kind of awkward because it's on a slant, but the weather was awesome so why not? Oh I know. Because our server out here was fucking clueless. This guy must've been riding a mystical unicorn to Valhalla in a Xanax-swept daydream because he was definitely not "with-it". We ordered a lot of small plates at the same time and he suggested that we course them out. OK, great idea--his only solid move of the evening and the rest was constipation city. He rarely checked on us after that so we were waiting for quite a while between "courses". He fucked up my drink order and while we were waiting for one more small plate, he came up to us after disappearing for a long time and asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu. Uhh...no dude, we're still waiting on one more small plate. He just kind of nodded until the wheels started turning and said, "Oh THEY didn't bring it out to you?!" Uhh...no dude. We told him not to worry about it and when he came back with the check he said, "Ooops I forgot to write it down! My bad! Fuck your face!" OK he didn't say that exactly, but he might as well have. The moral of this story is: spare yourselves the pain of an expensive meal with shitty service and just chill at the bar. YOU'RE WELCOME.
(4)
Michael L.

My boyfriend and I just moved to Denver from Boston and have been looking for a replacement for the fabulous Eastern Standard classic cocktail bar menu. Colt & Gray is definitely our top contender. We went for Happy Hour on a Friday Night and it was fantastic. Sat outside and when the wind started to pick up the waiter turned on the outdoor heaters before we even thought to ask. Drank only cocktails offered on the Happy Hour menu but we were not disappointed. $5 cocktails and $3 appetizers are definitely going to get me to come back.
(4)
Drina C.

AMAZING! We saw this place recommended in Denver Magazine as one of the top 25 restaurants. So glad we came! The atmosphere is nice and chill, not too dark or too crowded. The menu was concise and delicious. The wine...yum! Definitely recommending this hidden treasure to friends!!
(5)
yelper s.

The good: The food was very good. We had the blue-cheese dusted gougeres (I could eat those all day), the cheese & charcuterie platter, roasted asparagus, Brussels sprouts, beef marrow bones, and sticky toffee pudding. All very good. (Although my husband said his favorite was dessert ... and he's so not a dessert person!) All in all, delicious, very well prepared, the kind of menu that it's hard to select from. The pastry menu was especially delicious looking. The drinks -- they have a great beer selection. We stuck with beer and cocktails. The cocktail I had was delicious ... but it came in a smallish glass with a HUGE chunk of ice in it. It was cool/old fashioned to have the ice, chipped off a block, but it made me suspect I was getting half a cocktail for $9 and the ice kept bonking me in the nose when I tried to sip my drink. The ambience -- this was disappointing to us. Like a hotel restaurant trying to do vintage French/ski lodge. It was FREEZING in the room. They have a fireplace but nothing doing there. When we asked about the temperature, the server shut the door but it was still cold. Also we had a reservation, and there were empty 4-tops (and other couples were sitting at similar), but they put us in a two-top crowded into the banquette. For the "gastropub" atmosphere I expected, people were very dressed up and in a couple cases, Kardashianesque. The service was competent but a little scattered - not bad, but we were eating late, and it was very plain that the staff were ready to leave. They would serve us and then go lounge around the hostess stand, talking, looking exhausted and looking out the window. I don't begrudge them a break after a long night; just wish the restaurant offered them a place to do it that didn't make us feel like we were unwelcome guests lingering at the party. Our waiter was also clearly disappointed that we didn't order an entree, even though our bill was well over $100 for two. I so wanted to love the place, but I don't know. Maybe for drinks and snacks at the bar??
(3)
Marisa M.

After two visits to Colt & Gray, I still don't have much of an opinion either way. The food and cocktails are both good (but not spectacular by any stretch), however I can't what figure out what it is about this spot that keeps me from really liking it. Maybe it is that the space feels a bit crowded or maybe it is that nothing on the menu jumps out at me, but I just can't get on the Colt & Gray bandwagon. I wouldn't be opposed to giving it a third shot, but I won't be running back either.
(3)
Anna R.

I love surprising tastes that shock my palette, and Colt & Gray is FULL of them! Living in Riverfront Park, I like things I can walk to, and be comfy at on the regular (Sasa, Protos, ect). This place is SO warm! The bartender asked me my favorite flavors and made me the most surprising and amazing tasting martini! I couldn't NOT have the Foie Gras Fat Fried Potatoes! I love both, and as a combo... "FML, I am going to be spending a ton of time here", I thought! I had the truffled turkey burger, and as a sucker for turkey burgers anyway, I was absolutely blown away! Juicy, not dry, delish bun, amazing in every way possible. I was so afraid of getting full, that it was distracting me from seeing a couple of friends a couple of tables away wanting to say hey! Haha! The outdoor patio is gorgeous, clean, and amazing for these mellow summer nights! Brunch on the patio reminds me of the little beach town in San Diego I am from (a little more upscale, but the warm inviting, neighborhood feeling). I have a feeling that in the winter it will be warm and welcoming! Love it, and I am sure that most guests will agree.
(4)
Sophie C.

We heard and read reviews and wanted to try this restaurant. BOOOOOO, Colt & Gray! The prices are absolutely atrocious compared to what you get. First of all the restaurant is cold, and I was wearing long-sleeves, long pants, socks, and boots. Ridiculous! What do you want me in a parka? Pay the heating bill! (My friend was cold too.) Then, depending on your table, you may be required to perform an acrobatic maneuver to get to your reserved table. Hmmmm perhaps change the set up or at least trim the tablecloths. (The people next to us complained about this too.) The host even made a comment that he always has to help...HELLO,GET A CLUE!!! No explanation on what we ordered or asked if we had questions. The beer we requested (which was on the menu) was out. No apologies. What is our next choice. Ridiculous - been out for over a week - change the menu or the beer vendor. The dinner entrees come when we are still eating out appetizer. No worries. The so-called amazing waitstaff moves everything on our table for our entrees to barely fit (aka dishes are literally on top of each other) and get cold as we finish our appetizers. BTW, the restaurant isn't busy at this point. Then we start our entrees (at least five minutes after they were placed on our table) with our salad forks, and a couple minutes later we are brought the accurate silverware. SERIOUSLY? I vocalized this is unacceptable to my waiter, and I believe he responded...ohumm. I have and could make both of our entrees and the appetizers easily (What all we had...its all so forgettable...beef cheeks, "fish stew".... So, either the service, ambiance, and food should be off the charts or the prices should be...FAIL and FAIL. Neither of us will ever eat here again nor will we recommend it to the 25 people flying in to speak (that we are in charge of next weekend for a major Denver event). SAVE YOURSELF!!! This place is pompous, overpriced, and not that good. There are plenty of places in Denver that are significantly better with food, service, ambiance, and price. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!
(2)
Todd H.

This restaurant is easily one of my favorites. The food is always fresh and I'm always surprised by something new. Plus, it's right by my house in the Highlands, so you can walk the Platte after a great dinner. So worth it!
(4)
Michael R.

Went to colt & gray a couple days ago during the Great American Beer Fest and we were taking my girlfriends father out for a nice dinner. Although this is a fine dining place they did not do a good job executing the service. We never received bread and butter at any point in the meal even though tables around us certainly did, we had no silverware when our entrees arrived, our server was playing with her ponytail and touching her hair while telling us about the menu, and after going to the restroom I had two separate staff member cut me off and make me step to the side while they flew by. All that is forgivable, I understand things happen and things can not go perfect every time. I never write negative reviews but after we revived the bill, I was charged 27$ for a scallop entree that was listed as 22$ on the menu and on the website. That was just the nudge that pushed me over the edge, I would have expressed my unhappiness at the time, but obviously that isn't an option when taking my girlfriends father out for a nice dinner. I still tip 20 percent because I get it, but colt and gray, please go back and refund my bill the 5 dollars you overcharged me on 10/11/13.. It's the least you can do. To the kitchen::: the food was fantastic
(1)
Francisco R.

My Girl Friend took me to this place for dinner on my Birthday in June this year... Not knowing i had been there before with some friends for drinks and food at there bar.. But if i had told her that she would have never picked this place... I liked the place the first time i was there, i just didn't like the feel of it ( a little to pretentious for my taste) But when i was there with my girl friend and got to experience the full treatment of sitting at the table with service and the romantic company of your significant other, i fell in love. I've worked in restaurants since i was 13 going from place to place and even landing in Europe working for some of the best Chefs in Spain. This place took me back to that.... Definitely a place i could work at ( and that isn't something i would say about just any place) The service was great and the food was right on. Everything was well seasoned and even the salad (which most places fail to notice when it comes to seasoning) had just the right tough of salt and acidity. The place is pricy, but you know what your getting... you don't go to a place like this on a budget or look at the prices making your choices based on what something costs... it just ruins the whole experience and clouds your judgement on what this place offers... What you get here i not just great food or good service, you get a great experience which is why you go to eat a place like this... My only complaint is that the menu was the same after about 4 months from my first visit... with a place like this i really like to see seasonal ideas and creativity... but that in it self isn't enough for me not to like this place... i will definitely be back.....
(5)
W. O.

After reading all the reviews and hearing how good this place was, maybe I set my expectations too high. We went for dinner. The patio is fantastic, the service excellent, but I thought the food was just okay for the price. I will give it another try, but based on my first visit would have to say I was disappointed and won't be rushing back.
(3)
Ben M.

This place is good - it just isn't great. Unfortunately its priced to compete with Mizuna, Frasca, and Fruition - it is not on par with these restaurants. Nothing really stood out as disappointing, but at the other restaurants mentioned above everything stands out as exceptional. For a couple bucks less - this place could have gotten another star.
(3)
Brad F.

We ate at Colt & Gray last night for Laurie's birthday. This was our first visit, so we tried lots of different things. We enjoyed the food and the service was great! We tried and enjoyed the bite size chicken wings and the caramel corn with bacon. Now that was an interesting taste sensation. Laurie had pasta, Brandon had free range chicken and I had the New York Strip. Everyone liked what they had. My steak had been marinated in herbs and had a great taste to it. Even dessert was good and we tried a variety of different things. I would certainly go back for more!
(4)
Rachael N.

Yay for their AMAZING cocktails! A truly beautiful mix of some real old-timey classics (egg creams were a hit over the winter!) and more updated favorites. They have a lot of house-made add-ins...orange marmalade with a house-made ginger ale and tequlia was absolute heaven! We arrived around five since this place is tiny- probably seats no more than 30 in the dining room, probably 20 more in the bar area. They do make excellent use of the space. Server and manager very attentive without being hovering. Beet salad with goat cheese fritter was melt in your mouth delicious. I had the lamb shank with marscapone polenta- a popular dish around town right now and I have it often. This was definitely the best! The reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars was how we felt a bit bullied at the end of the meal. As a server, I am well aware of the general view of two women dining together- they're cheap and stay forever talking. However, we racked up a $150 bill between the two of us and had only been there for an hour and a half when they started giving us the full court press. I realize it's a small place, but come on! I think $75/hour rent is reasonable. We felt rushed and insulted. However, the food and drinks will keep me coming back, although next time, maybe just for HH- 4:30-6:30.
(4)
Brenda B.

This place is amazing! Staff was very friendly! I LOVED the pink peppercorn ice cream!
(4)
Ray W.

Great place to eat. Denver stepped up a notch in the rating scale in my books after visiting here. Service was great and our server made a nice reco on wine when they had just sold out of our selection. We were here during 5280 week and felt they did a great job managing flow and service. We didn't feel rushed or as though our food was any different than if we were there any other time. My night was filled with the winter vegetable salad, braised shirt rib with crispy polenta hash and pot de creme. Of course i sampled from other choices made by our group as well. I definitely enjoyed my food and felt preparation was spot on and flavor was on point. Looking forward to coming back and getting the marrow next time.
(5)
Courtney R.

Yeah it's a little pricey and the service could've been better but the location! Dear lord get the fried brussel spout leaves and the gruyere balls. Our wine was great, beer list was impressive and I'll be back to try a cocktail. Great atmosphere and the bathrooms are gorgeous.
(4)
Josh d.

This is probably my favorite place in Denver. Not too formal, the service is always great, the food is amazing... My mouth is watering as I write this thinking about the pork trotters. Cocktails are fantastic - the best part about the cocktails? The menu keeps vodka to a minimum... Professionals only... Please... Also some of the best beers I've tasted have come off this place's draft line.
(5)
Jacque B.

The restaurant has potential, but they still need to work out the kinks with a new staff and menu. Excellent Mushroom Farro Soup... finally a hearty soup that isn't cream-based. Server did not know all the ingredients. Roasted Salmon Salad was very fresh, light and perfectly cooked. Turkey Burger was tasty, but came out with cold fries. Stay tuned, as I will try it again... this time for dinner. VERY slow lunch service. With only 4 seated tables in the restaurant it took 1 1/2 hours for our meal (with 2 servers and 2 runners, this seems strange to me)
(3)
Drake H.

I'll keep this short. The ambiance is terrific. The service was not good. The oysters were not good, and no explanation given as to their type, saltiness, etc. The cheese was said to be made from the "kitchen" which was also explained to be meat locker of sorts. It was not as described. The fish ordered was not prepared correctly. In final, C&G is not for everyone. You need to study the menu before going and be ready for a very particular kind of meal. If you don't, you will spend good money and be disappointed.
(2)
Frank N.

The food is awesome and the spot has a great view. You can't leave here without trying the Toffee Bread Pudding. It's what brings me back.
(4)
Meredith G.

What a wonderful time I had here last night with 2 of my closest girlfriends. With snow falling outside and the cozy interiors, including a fireplace, it was heaven. We started with a bottle of bubbly and a few of their specialty cocktails. I think for 3 small women we ate a lot and it was all really good. There was house cured duck prosciutto with cheese and beet tartar sampler. Then a salad with a crispy poached egg on top- crazy good. Then we got 2 entrees to share, the Grass Fed Colorado Short Rib and House Made Free Form Ravioli. The short rib while very good, I have had better. The ravioli was fabulous and worth all the butter. Then we got a pre-dessert entree, the Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras. This was my first foie gras experience and I really enjoyed it. Then we got the dessert menu and it was too fabulous of a list to only order 1, so we got 2- the Potted Cheesecake with Salted Caramel and Chocolate Ellie with caramelized banana, bacon, brown butter ice cream. AMAZING!!! I will return for the desserts alone. And to top all this off, when the bill came we saved 30% by making our reservation through savored.com . If you haven't checked that out yet, get on it.
(5)
Corinne A.

Excellent food,excellent service
(5)
Christopher T.

We visited Colt & Gray purely by proximity to a friend's house and and the added bonus of their inclusion in the Denver Passport program. While we sampled quite a few things on the dinner and bar menus, all of which were very good, it was the hand crafted cocktails that really stood out. Personally I'm a bourbon fan and their Spaceballs themed cocktail menu did not disappoint in the least. The Comb the Desert was very good, and the featured drink on the Denver Passport, but the Prince Valium has even better. They were even able to make a personal favorite, a Remember the Maine. While the cocktails were one of the things that stood out the most, it was the service at the bar that really made the experience top notch. Both bartenders, Kevin and Dwight, were the best bartenders I've had the luxury of meeting in my relatively short time back in Colorado. They were both incredibly knowledgeable and their skills crafting cocktail were equally great. What was perhaps the most surprising, the were both incredibly affable and polite. With the push toward hand crafted cocktails gaining momentum I've found that often bartenders can skew to the discourteous and peremptory. These 2 could not have been more welcoming, the reason for moving the review from 4 to 5 stars, and the driving force for my future return.
(5)
Stuti T.

The ambience and decor was very nice! So were the cocktails. But the food was nothing great. I called for the pasta which was not cooked well with the sauce. I could taste the raw taste of the pasta. I doubt I'll go there again.
(3)
Tiffany N.

I recently had brunch here with a friend and I think I just had the curse of ordering the wrong thing. I wasn't really in the mood for anything too crazy and the menu here definitely leans toward more adventurous brunch options (think crispy Foie Gras potatoes or soft scrambled eggs topped with American Sturgeon caviar) so I just order a lot of sides. This included long farm bacon, cheese grits, fresh fruit and 2 eggs cooked the way I wanted. It's damn hard to mess up bacon so that was quite delicious. The cheese grits, too were good, albeit a little greasier than I was expecting. The fresh fruit was awesome. There was a lot of good fruit in there like peaches and grapefruit. The big disappointment really was that I order two eggs poached hard and they came out runny. I know many people will appreciate a perfectly soft poached egg. Unfortunately I'm not one of them as runny yolk has never been something I enjoy. Our server took them back and just brought me scrambled eggs instead which I definitely appreciated but it did kind of throw off the way I ate my mish-mash of selections. Overall I just had the sense of disappointment that a relatively easy meal didn't really live up to its cost for this brunch. However, I will definitely go back and give it another try. Beyond all the interesting dishes on the menu Colt & Gray also offers up awesome brunch beverages like French press coffee pitchers of Brunch Punch cocktails that sound absolutely delightful!
(3)
Chris B.

I was in Denver visiting family. I was very excited to try this place. I did a little research and found Colt & Gray. I consider myself a foodie and live in Portland, OR which is a food lovers dream and this place looked like it should be in PDX. All the menus here are very appealing. The cocktails were great. Creative, strong and tasty. The charcuterie here is amazing. The small plates and the specials for the small plated blew me away. We sampled several between the 4 of us. There was a special soufflÃ© of sweet potato and pig brains that was probably the best thing I've eaten in my life. It came with a fennel, balsamic reduction which was not needed, very strong. The main courses were all awesome. I had the sweetbreads and monkfish. The fish and sweetbreads were cooked perfectly. We also had the beef cheeks with escargot and ciopinno which was all incredible. The desserts were amazing also. If I come across cheap flights to Denver I would go just to go eat dinner at Colt & Gray. This place is that good. Our server was very knowledgable about the menu and preparations. I asked him to pick a glass of wine to go with my dinner and he forgot to to that. But it was no big deal, cause the food and restaurant is amazing. This is a definite hit, and should be on everyone's list to try. If things don't work out in Denver, please, pretty please with sugar on top, come to Portland and open a restaurant here. This is a real treat! I will be back to visit family and Colt & Gray.
(5)
Jarrod P.

We had our company holiday party at Colt & Gray this year and we were so impressed with the food! We ordered ribs as an appetizer, and they were so good they fell off the bone. They were running steak with BÃ©arnaise sauce as a special that evening, which most of our table ordered, and everyone absolutely loved it! The atmosphere was very comfortable, and with the excellent food, it made our company holiday party a memorable one! We'll be back!
(5)
Rebecca G.

Colt & Gray was ok. I have had better food in Denver. The bar is amazing. The mixologists know their drinks and can impress with an outstanding French 75, Sazerac or Vieux Carre. If you are into pre prohibition drinks then sitting at the bar is the perfect place for you. The oysters on the half shall were perfectly chilled and well presented. Stay away from the fried oysters. The batter was too thick and tasted like frozen fish sticks from the box. For a meat lover, the charcuterie was lacking. The prosciotto was the color of bologna and had no flavor. There was little difference in taste between the chorizo and the pork de lyon. My 2 companions were really impressed with the duck liver mousse although I found the taste over powering after the first nibble. This could just be my own aversion to the dish. After ordering 2 charcuterie boards and 2 dozen oysters, we did not sit for a full meal. The flavor of the turkey burger was outstanding and the burgers were all cooked perfectly. Kevin took very good care of our varied tastes in liquor. Ask him to make you a cocktail and you will not be disappointed.
(3)
Megan M.

I cannot speak highly enough of our experience at Colt & Grey this evening. My partner and I weren't sure what to expect, but had heard that they were experts in "nose to tail" cooking, which is right up our alley. We are adventurous eaters, so the menu was right up our alley. However, there were plenty of options for pickier or wary diners as well. My partner ordered the Duroc pork special, which happened to be jowls served with a bean puree and a corn and potato succotash with pickled beets. I eat a LOT of pork, and I can honestly say that this dish was the best I've had in months (maybe longer). The jowls were melt-in-your-mouth velvety and were perfectly complimented by the sides. The bowl it was served in was too small for the dish, though, so it was a bit awkward to get everything out without spilling over the sides. I ordered the crispy pig trotter and the sauteed sweetbreads, both of which were delicious. I probably wouldn't order the pig trotter again, though; while it was very flavorful, I was expecting a bone-in trotter. However, the meat was shredded and fried in what resembled a crab cake. The sweetbreads were glorious, though, and were complimented perfectly by the hazelnuts, greens, and mushrooms that came with. Dessert (olive oil cake) and our cocktails (which were named for Arrested Development--gimmicky in a way that made me so in love) were wonderful, on par with any of Denver's best. Our server was knowledgable, friendly, and handled us exquisitely. I will definitely be back to Colt & Gray!
(5)
Julie H.

I would make this a 3.5 if I could. The bar snacks are great and I recommend the wings and the Carmel corn. The wings are incredibly tasty but the serving is very small and not really enough to share unless you are not hungry (so why even eat?). Now that I think about it, the bar snacks portions are all pretty small. I have to say the thing that really keeps me coming back is the amazing cocktails of Kevin Burke. He is incredibly knowledgeable of the art and history of mixology. Some have said his drink menu is strange or pretentious. If you met him or attended any of his presentations you would know he is an artist looking to improve and be creative. I have never had a negative expierience with the service at C&G. I do prefer to sit at the bar. I came in on a very busy Saturday for a cocktail and dessert. There was no space so they sat us on the sofa by the fire and served us there. With many of my reviews I mention that the food is subjective. I could rave about a piece of lamb and the reader could be a vegitarian or just not like lamb. So, my review would mean nothing. C&G food is pricey so do not head here on a budget. At this price-point, they want you to enjoy your meal and it shows.
(3)
Jeff H.

First off, we would like to say we were blown away by the poor reviews on here...As a server in the fine dining industry for about 15 years these issues don't even seem to even illicit a negative response. Adam was our server last night, and he was absolutely fantastic...attentive and managed our meal very well (coursing out our small plates appropriately). He also helped us find something to do after our meal which was much appreciated. Our food came out perfectly and were absolutely impressed by everything. Again, as a long time fine dining server, it is hard to impress me to the point that I was last night. Colt & Gray was also recommended to me by a chef friend who said it is his favorite restaurant in Denver right now...if that says anything.
(5)
Michael O.

I think this place is Denver's hidden gem. Food is so good. Make sure to save room for dessert. . .sticky toffee pudding alone is worth visiting the restaurant.
(5)
Darcy D.

We really love the atmosphere at Colt and Grey and can't wait to check out their new lounge. Once winter rolls around it's time to hit up Colt and Grey for the rich comfort food they serve. My husband swears by the sweetbreads but I'm just not as adventurous as him. I instead opted for the mussel appetizer which as absolutely amazing. For the main course I had duck breast which was just sweet enough for my liking. Can't wait to go back and try the winter menu.
(5)
Allen C.

Had dinner here tonight and it was one of the best meals I've had in recent memory. Appetizer was great, soup was very good, entree (I had the ribs) was amazing. Dessert was one of the best I've had in a long time.
(5)
sarah b.

Colt and gray, you're okay! So now you know why I never became a poet. But I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The seating arrangement is a little cozy, but it appears they are expanding so that should open things up a little. Our waiter looked a little like doogie hawser but was informed and knowledgeable. It did take a while for us to get our drinks. But they were all intricate apothecary style cocktails from their drink menu.I had a beet salad. I generally don't care for beets but I did eat several of mine(yes of course there were other ingredients) and had a ravioli app as my entree. I enjoyed both items The rest of my crew had the short ribs which they raved about. We got a couple desserts which we also liked. This is a chic place where the mirror frames match the chairs. Yes they really do. And they have one of those 70's era double sided fireplaces. So really. How can you go wrong with that. Colt and gray I'll be back another day!
(4)
Derek W.

Heard people ranting about this place so we decided to stop in. First impression was good. Pleasant atmosphere with classy decor. I will state though that the tables and furniture seem very crowded. We actually had to push our table away quite a way to get out from our seat... almost fell into the fireplace a couple times trying to get out. The wait staff was great! Very professional and friendly. I got the soup to start. It was good. But I would say for the price and the itty bitty portion you get to avoid it and move on to something else. As we started getting our food I started noticing that the portion compared to the price is a tad bit ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, the food was really good. Our table had the beef cheeks, the farm pork, and the lamb filet. I myself had the pork. It had great flavor. The beef cheeks didn't even need a knife to cut, and the lamb was excellent though overpriced. We did do dessert afterwards. Two of us got the Sweet Potato Creme Brulee, the other two got the Chocolate Ellie. I regretted my decision of the creme brulee. It wasn't much of a creme brulee as it seemed like a puree with custard over the top and burnt sugar and marshmallows on the top. The flavor was a bit off and I'm sorry to say but the chili marshmallows were absolutely disgusting. We both had to remove them as they ruined the entire dessert. The other two that had the Chocolate Ellie said it was really good. There was a pear crumble I wish I would have tried instead but it was paired with Blue Cheese ice cream... that didn't sound very good to me at all. The bill in the end was a tad bit insane... oh well I guess. I was hoping for a better experience here but it was a great "try once" place. For prices such as those there are other places I would like to try.
(3)
Alie C.

I went here recently for a birthday celebration where we had the Charcuterie, bone marrow, pork shoulder,lamb and veggie plate. Since moving to denver recently I have been mostly disappointed with the food. Colt & Grey was one of my better dining experiences in Denver. We will definitely be back.
(4)
Josh A.

I'm usually a beer or whisky neat guy, but when I go here, I always get a cocktail. Their bartenders are a rare breed--they have such a wealth of knowledge and skill. I actually sat at the table for a sit down dinner, but it just feels little to stuffy for my liking. I think for the best experience, sit at the bar, have a few cocktails, and order small plates.
(4)
Amy O.

We came to Colt & Gray to use the Denver Passport, which afforded us buy one, get one "Daiquiri Time Outs." We were very skeptical at first because we didn't know what this drink was, and assumed it would be something in the sugary sweet strawberry world. We were promptly educated that we would not be getting the strawberry version that had ruined the original. What we got was a drink rich in history, made simply with rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar. While it was a bit tart for me (on account of the fresh lime) and I'm not a huge rum drinker, I really appreciated learning about the cocktail. In fact, a few strokes on the internet and I found an extensive write up from someone who works(ed?) at Colt & Gray: denveroffthewagon.com/20â€¦ (Not sure if he was the one who made our cocktails.) Anyway, we really enjoyed ourselves here. The environment was hip and relaxed and the service was excellent and friendly.
(5)
H W.

Only a 3 because happy hour is not longer. Contrary to google, they do not open until 5pm- and happy hour is only one hour long. I arrived at 4:30 to attend happy hour and they were not open. They explained the mistake and I went to another place and came back later. The waiter remembered I had been there earlier and was particularly nice. He said it was a common mistake, and they could not fix the page as it was not their page, but google. The food was good and the drinks were great. Atmosphere was alright, but nothing special.
(3)
Dustin F.

Having just left the Truffle Cheese shop, I was excited for a nice charcuterie and bizarre tastes like Head Cheese and maybe even sweet breads -- yes it's true, I have been watching WAY too much Bizarre Foods. Fortunately, the official dining tables were booked, so we sat at the bar with Kevin, our bartender. If you take your drinks seriously, Kevin will awe you with his creations. I had, what I believe to be, the perfect trifecta of drinks - Dark & Stormy, Pimm's Cup, and a Brown Derby. He literally crafts each one by hand with house-made ingredients including homemade ginger syrup. He clearly cares about his art and it comes through brilliantly in the drinks. Back to the food - the menu lives up to any foodies dream - sweat breads, a mix of cured meats and cheeses, bone marrow, and many many more. We had a five piece sampler of charcuterie, head cheese (btw - this is NOT cheese) and the frito misto. The head cheese was unlike I had eaten before - they clearly took their time and created a unique twist on this bizarre eat. It was tasty and meaty (in the best possible way). The mix of meats and cheeses were excellent as well - if not too indulgent! There is no question that I want to return and enjoy some of their other delicacies. The food was great, but the drinks were clearly the star. Oh and btw - the dessert menu looks incredible as well. It is a bit pricey, but is a great experience if you really like to appreciate unique and fine foods.
(4)
Dan S.

Colt & Gray is like an eager, if slightly naive, kid; heavy on enthusiasm, a bit short on experience. You rub your chin as you sagely comment that s/he'll grow up to be something, someday. I was surprised to read, in a review, that the chef is formerly of Root Down (also one of my faves), because I found it a step below (hence four stars here). My wife, however, favored Colt & Gray above Root Down. There were some supreme highlights. I loved the Dilled Asparagus Soup, thought the two cheese we tried were terrific (and the combination Charcuterie and Cheese board is a great idea), thoroughly enjoyed the House Cured Bresaola, and found the Fennel Dusted Free Range Chicken excellent. I didn't get much fennel flavor, and the greens were pretty pungent (balsamic vinegar?) but the chicken itself was perfectly done and the carrots and mushrooms went great with them. The Bacon Cashew Carmel Corn was fun, and tasty also - proving that everything is better with bacon, as we all already knew. The Sheep's Milk Ricotta Gnudi, with Spring Herb Pesto & Orange Confit was a revelation. The orange confit was absolute genius in this dish, and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. It was rich, and terrific. For dessert, the Chocolate Ellie was a sentimental favorite, but lived up to the hype - rich, but well done for a flourless cake. The Pineapple Tarte Tartin was essentially a reimagined Pina Colada, and fresh and wonderful. Friends had the Grilled Long Farm Pork Chop with Salad of Bacon, Spaetzle, Arugula and Apple, which was alright, and the Pan Seared Halibut with Minted Pea & Fava Bean Puree, Meyer Lemon Salsa & Crispy Ham, which was great - I loved the puree in particular with a garden-fresh mint flavor. Sounds pretty good, eh? Here's the rub - there were some over the top seasonings - like the pork chop, which may have had the right amount of salt for the weight (it was huge), but concentrated on the outside it was overpowering. Some of the charcuterie (lamb in particular) was also over-seasoned. They were also out of several things we wanted to order (we did have an 8:00 reservation) - the Pate, the Sticky Toffee, the Potted Cheesecake. The service was generally good and friendly, with recommendations. I did find it a bit loud at first, but as the place cleared out it got easier to here each other. Overall, a 4 star for me. I like the combination of lots of French influence with a passion for big, almost over the top flavors; but this dish needs a little more simmer before I think it will truly shine.
(4)
Jessi B.

For dinner, I had the soup of the day, the grassfed burger and the sticky toffee for desert- which were all pretty delicious. Nice atmosphere. The burger was by far the best part of the meal- well seasoned and perfectly cooked. The dessert was decent- I chose the Colt and Gray because I saw the episode of "The Best Thing I ever Ate: Sauces." It was definitely delicious- but not the best dessert I have ever had. I also ordered the "Industrial Toy Boy"- hoping it was a schlitz or an iron city (something I dont see everyday). It was a coors. In a can. Its actually quite funny now- I get the irony. But it would have been nice if our waiter had clued me in on the joke- before I spent $5.50 on a Coors. That I could have gotten from the 7-11 down the block.
(3)
Cathy B.

We were very pleased with our dining experience at Colt & Gray after a disappointing dinner at another restaurant the night before. The restaurant itself is small but the decor was very intimate. We had reservations but our table was not ready, so we spent about 15 minutes at the bar grabbing a drink. Since it was restaurant week, we had the option of choosing from two menus. One was designed specifically for restaurant week, and another had items from their signature menu for $52.80 a person. We went with the latter, and could not have made a better choice. We started with two bar bites for $6 each, bacon caramel corn and escargot on baguettes. For our first course, we had the frisee salad and roasted marrow bones. Both were very delicious, especially the frisee salad with a fried poached egg. For our second course, we had the chestnut tortellini and roasted chicken breast. Both were perfectly cooked and delicious. Lastly, we had the sticky toffee pudding which was AMAZING! Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. The only con of the night was that our waitor forgot my espresso order. But the whole evening more than made up for it so it wasn't a big deal. Would definitely come back if I'm ever in Denver again!
(5)
Julia A.

I can't find anything I don't like about Colt & Gray. Although I've been here a couple times before, my most recent visit was this past weekend. No matter the season - this restaurant always seems to have the perfect atmosphere. They have a beautiful patio to enjoy in the summer, and a cozy dining room with a fireplace for the winter. The decor is modern but comfortable, and the room is intimate and welcoming. The service was impeccable. Our waiter was happy to help us select drinks, wine, and guide us through the menu. We started with the tartar, which was amazing. Great texture, subtle flavoring with the mustard and capers. They even made it without eggs for us (allergy). For dinner we had the short rib and the cioppino. Short rib was tender, not too fatty, and served on a bed of polenta. The cioppino was flavorful, full of shrimp, mussels, and clams. I even had to order more bread to sop up the broth. Overall, diner was nothing short of amazing. Can't wait to make another reservation!
(5)
Lauren D.

Fabulous! Went here for the big 'ol Valentine's Day dinner with reservations I made on Open Table. Had great, prompt, polite service, and superior food. Started with the peeky toe crab appetizer and the flank steak salad I had was delish! We also shared the "Chocolate Ellie" for dessert - aka chocolate flourless cake, soooo rich and creamy. The whole night was very lovely. Excellent ambiance. Inventive cocktail list as well. My only complaint is that the restaurant itself is a little small so you tend to feel like you are sitting on top of the table next to you. But I'd definitely come back again for another occasion, as it is a bit pricey.
(4)
Michelle S.

Thank you 5280 for finally leading me in the direction of this awesome little gem. I've been waiting and waiting to go here and tonight was the night. Joined by my bf and his sister we opted for the bar table when making a reservation since it was at 6:00pm or a table was at 9:00pm. Whoever I spoke to on the phone assured me that it was a comfortable place to sit and then it was his favorite spot. He didn't lead us astray, it was comfortable, a little chilly but otherwise great. We all did the 5280 menu and each got a different thing and shared it all. It really is the way to go if you're willing to share because I got the pleasure of tasting 6 things instead of 2! First Course: Gold Potato Gnocchi, Roasted Butternut Squash, Shallots, Pine Nuts, Sage, Brown Butter & Parmesan-heaven in your mouth, I'm not even kidding. My friend said I think I want to take a picture of you when you taste this because you might die just a little (which I did). Brown butter and fried sage and butternut squash can NOT lead you in the wrong direction! Salmon Tartare, JalapeÃ±o, Salmon Roe & Verde Farms Micro-Beet Greens-SO SO SO good. Let's start by me saying that I can't handle spicy, I try and I try but I'm not very good at it. Although I've been getting better I asked Jackie (our kick ass server) if it was hot and she said not at all. When she dropped it off she told me to let her know if it was too hot and she'd bring me something else. That didn't happen because it was amazing. It's the belly of the salmon and it's a little fattier and it's just damn good. Brawn with Pickled Shallots, Whole Grain Mustard & Crostini-the bf got this one because he loves pate and he thought it was great. We both tried a bite of it and while we didn't agree with his review of it we decided that it didn't taste bad at all but the texture wasn't for us. Hooray for trying new things though! Second Course Coq Au Vin with Crispy Pork Belly Lardons & Herbed Spaetzle-anything served with pork belly is bound to be amazing. This dish didn't disappoint in the least. Flavors were awesome, pork belly was crisp and the spaetzle was crispy. Yum Yum. Chestnut Papardelle with Avery New World Porter Braised Pork Shoulder & Crispy Pickled Leeks- This pasta was out of this world. The pork shoulder melted in your mouth and the pickled leeks were great. We all tore into it! House-Made Ricotta Ravioli with Arugula, Hazel Dell Mushrooms, & Guanciale-YUM! I don't even love mushrooms and this was so yummy. It was a very generous portion on top of that and we each got to have about 1.5 raviolis. The arugula with it made the dish (at least for me) and they also melted in your mouth. The mushrooms were fantastic I might just have a new outlook on those little fungi. Dessert- Chocolate Ellie with Toasted Cacao Nibs and CrÃ¨me FraÃ®che-I don't even like chocolate (gasp!) and this was delicious. Great texture and tasted just so good! Seasonal Fruit Pavlova-oh so yummy but dangerous to eat! Attack it with a spoon and it doesn't work that well. Use 2 forks however and you can break it apart without flinging it at your table mates or those sitting around you. The addition of basil on top was just so good. Service was just great, Jackie (our server) and Tyler (the bartender) were extra friendly and made the experience even better. I look forward to heading back here for brunch sometime with the girls.
(5)
Cherie C.

More like 3.5 stars. My cocktail, with creme de violette and lavender, was phenomenal. The other drinks at my table were underwhelming. We'd been recommended to the bar by some excellent bartenders, so perhaps our expectations were high. The charcuterie was a highlight of the evening. We had the house-made country pate, American proscuitto (so good, so buttery in texture), and monte enebro, a delicious and strong Spanish goat cheese. The peach chutney was a perfect complement. The chestnut soup was good, though it had more [delicious] mushroom flavor than chestnut. The beet salad was respectable, with fresh roasted beets quartered and paired with fresh greens, a light dressing, and a warm goat cheese 'fritter' of sorts. My companion's pork was good, though he seemed put off when asked how he would like it cooked. After an awkward moment, the server offered that they recommend it medium, so that's what he requested. We shared a sticky toffee dessert, which was just fine. The bourbon ice cream accompaniment was quite good.
(3)
Linda L.

The food was yummy but the service was not great. Took a while for anyone to come to our table, then apps came at the same time as the food. At least they comped them for our trouble.
(3)
Scott Y.

Stopped by here last week with the girlfriend and couldn't have been more pleased. The place is rather small and therefore quite intimate, which suited us just fine. Our sever was a new girl that was still learning the ropes but was extremely nice and polite. When she did not know something about the menu, she was very prompt in finding out for us. This was helpful multiple times because the lingo on about 1/2 of the menu was beyond me (good thing for smartphones too!). We ordered the meat and cheese platter for starters. It did seem a little pricey for what you get, but at the same time it was delicious and not to filling so we had plenty of room for our main course. We split the Seared Diver Scallops and the Leg of Lamb. Both were phonomanal choices! Lamb was cooked perfectly. The scallops were moist, and tender and crunchy. I can't remember everything that came with these dishes but they complemented the proteins perfectly and we ended up licking our plates clean. Creme Brulee and Toffee Pudding for desert, and we were two extremely happy customers. If I can convince the girlfriend, next time we will be trying the cow hearts and the bone marrow! It seemed like every customer around us had ordered the Cioppino, so that is also on my radar. We'll be back!
(5)
Susan L.

We went last night for a special birthday dinner and were SO disappointed. First, the service is AWFUL. We were seated at 7:25 for a 7:15 reservation (with plenty of open tables available) and then waited another full 10 minutes before we were even acknowledged by a server. Still no water or a cocktail, just a "I'll be with you in a bit." The service continued to be slow throughout the evening and was bizarre in that the server offered no suggestions, described no specials... it was like I was ordering grits at Mel's Diner, "What'll it be?" I agree with others that this restaurant is similar to so many small places you find in NYC with one difference: the patrons in NYC know it's rude to offer random menu and drink suggestions to strangers at the next table. Maybe they only did it because our waiter was so bad. Still rude - Denverites, don't do this. Now, the food. I had the Buddhist chicken and my date had the lamb. The chicken was OK. The portion was very small and I was really looking forward to the brussel sprouts but they were bland. What wasn't bland was the sauce. It seems that it had been salted by no less than 5 people (none of them me) and literally was so salty that it burned my tongue and my feet are still swollen this morning. I also had the mixed green salad with beets. It was undressed and they must be conserving the beets because there were just three tiny ones. The lamb was blue. So underdone I was afraid to feed the leftovers to my dogs. The stranger at the next table (still talking) let us know his pork was really underdone, too. He sent his back. We just took ours home to cook. Overall, a poor experience all around. Won't be back.
(1)
Ferrous C.

My boyfriend and I dropped in here to celebrate a special occasion, and we were surprised at how fresh and tasty the food was. The cocktails are small but potent. The charcuterie were spicy and flavorful. He had the rabbit and dumplings, which was wonderfully savory. I was less impressed by my turkey burger with gruyere, but then again, as far as turkey burgers go it was probably the best one I've had (really, I've learned to just go for the red meat burger, turkey doesn't cut it). We got the bread pudding for desert, and it was rich and flavorful without being tooth-achingly sweet. Recommend.
(4)
Erin M.

I found Colt and Gray to be both comfortable and classy at the same time. Loved the touches such as the cocktail napkins printed with the logos, the naming of the restaurant, the cozy fireplace, the wine cellar display, the way the bartenders were mustachioed with vests and tartan aprons, and the overall vibe of the restaurant (We settled on "rustic loft" as the best description among our group). I also loved everything I ate-the caramel bacon cashew popcorn, the curry cauliflower soup (stole a bite from a friend), the Buddha Chicken with delicious kale (mmm....more bacon) and the sticky toffee pudding that we all agreed lived up to its rep. Why not a 5? the hubs had the burger and his fries were over salted and over crispy (of course I had to taste them to verify this fact) and the service was a little slow at times(including a valet who asked my friend to park her own car.....uh....okay). Not sure this will be a repeat dining experience, but I would definitely send a friend or two their way.
(4)
Laura L.

I had really high expectations for Colt & Gray and ended up a bit disappointed last night. There's quite a buzz going on about this place right now, and although I really wanted to like it, I walked away feeling like we all spent way too much money for the quality of food. I genuinely hope they were having an off night or maybe I made a misstep with my menu selections, because I always want new restaurants to succeed. We started off with a round of drinks and charcuterie. A word of caution about the cocktails - I had a sip of my sister's rum bash drink and it was over-iced and pretty weak. My boo's grapefruit juice-tequila concoction was also on the weaker side. I'd heard this through the grapevine before I even arrived, so stuck with prosecco because it's really hard to go wrong with that. The bresaola and pecorino were good, and I enjoyed the country-style pate with little pickles, crusty bread, and delicious mustard. I mean it. That mustard is freaking good. From there we ordered some small plates - gnocchi with what I think was pumpkin and spices plus an order of salmon tartare. There was nothing special about the gnocchi for me (perhaps I'm spoiled by Rioja's version) and the salmon tartare actually tasted fishy, so I only had a bite. We split the lamb and thought it was a bit overspiced. I also didn't care for the bed of polenta - the consistency seemed extra runny to me. My brother-in-law had the lobster bangers and mash and totally enjoyed it however! We didn't stay for dessert because we had a play to catch, but it certainly looks promising with regulars like creme brulee, cheesecake, and ice creams and sorbets. Note that the tables are very close together - I got up once to walk around the restaurant and see the bar, and everyone had to move so I could get out and back in. The decor was just not my thing - it seemed like an odd mix of modern and retro: classic white linens, giant black-rimmed mirrors on exposed brick coupled with a rack and faux-flowers over the fireplace? Something just felt a little out of place. Note: the entrance to the restaurant is on 16th street and there's no sign. I guess that means it's hip and trendy, or maybe the sign is still on order? On a positive note, there is an abundance of (young) waitstaff and they were extremely attentive. So, I'm torn. Part of me wants to go back to sample drinks and dessert, but for the $50 per person we ended up spending, I'm not sure I would return for dinner.
(3)
Darin C.

The evenings drinks had a "goonies theme" so I started with a "booby trap" which was delicious. It was a play off a mojito but had ginger in it which gave it that spice or "trap". I had the coppa or cured meat as an appetizer. It went well with the pickled vegetables. The waiter recommended the cioppino. I was a little nervous given that we are landlocked however it was fresh and full of flavor. The prawns were awesome and gave the broth a nice rich flavor. The meal came with grilled bread. I ended this wonderful meal with the sticky toffee. Wow! Lived up to the hipe. Ooeey gooey, rich and creamy!
(5)
Hans O.

I think I had too high expectations about this place since the chef was a former chef from Root Down and Root Down is one of my favorite spots to eat here in Denver. I have mixed feelings about this place; decoration and ambience is quite sophisticated, but it brings me the feeling of having dinner in a community table, yes, the tables are very close to each other. I understand the gastropub label given to Colt and Gray, but with that price tag and having to seat really close next to someone you've never seen is quite bad. I do embrace the idea of having a place that serves organic and uses local produce and meats, and I extremely want to know the origin of whatever they serve and sell, unfortunately Colt and Gray fails in this category. I want to know all the details about the food I'm about to eat before ordering it, especially when talking about a "farm to plate" restaurant. The menu doesn't entice as much other restaurants in that surrounding; but it does have few items that catches my eyes. Since we were in a group of seven, we've ordered few items and shared so we could taste what Colt and Gray is all about; we ordered: 1. Long farm crispy pig trotter: Mixed parts of pigs' foot mixed with some spices, breaded and deep fried. Very greasy with no taste whatsoever. 2. Cheeses and meats: high quality cheeses and meats, but nothing especial. 3. Foie Gras Terrine with Toasted Raisin Brioche & Black Sea Salt, Green Salad & Mustard Vinaigrette: very smooth foie gras, the problem is that the piece of foie gras served was really small. The pairing with foie gras, raisin brioche and figs was spectacular. Dinner: 1. Mixed Green & Ricotta Ravioli with Arugula, Wild Mushrooms and Pancetta: Bleh, this entrÃ©e doesn't have anything that has a strong flavor to stand out from the pasta itself, great ingredients but this plate was missing its main character and body. 2. Roasted Salmon with Mixed Greens, Edamame, Avocado & Seasonal Vegetables, Lemon-Miso Vinaigrette: Salmon was perfectly cooked, mixed greens were crisp and fresh, lemon vinaigrette was very pungent but miso was missing... The salad was standing out, but the salmon portion was stingy. 3. Grilled Flank Steak with Mixed Greens, Blue Cheese, & Seasonal Vegetables, Fresh Herb Vinaigrette: average. 4. Whole Roasted Trout with Guanciali, Sweet Corn, Farro, Preserved Lemon & Roasted Fennel: best dish on the table, trout was moist and with a slight aroma of lemon, but couldn't notice the rest of the ingredients listed... 5. Fennel Dusted Free Range Chicken with Pan Jus, Glazed Carrots, Wild Mushrooms & SautÃ©ed Greens: reminded me of a Mary Calendar's chicken frozen meal with a higher price tag. Chicken was really tender, so tender that I didn't appreciate eating chicken. Overall this place is all about location and not food. I wasn't impressed about anything, from drinks like lavender mojito which was very aromatic but felt like drinking a non-alcoholic drink, to fancy appetizer descriptions, to tasteless entrees... Nice atmosphere but food unfortunately not so great... Better luck somewhere in the Highlands that falls in the organic category. Server was polite, but not very knowledgeable about their menu. When I've asked what were his favorites, he listed the most expensive dishes on the menu, instead of having a truth opinion about what's Colt and Gray stands out for. Be ready to spend a pretty penny to be seen, but not to have a mind blowing experience... You will not get wowed here.
(2)
Jarred F.

We were very excited to give this place a try having watched it being built down the street from our home. Unfortunately we didn't find the experience to be anything worth remembering, in fact I'm having a hard time even recalling the experience it was so forgettable. The exotic menu items entice, but never really made us jump. We wanted to love this place with all it's gastronomic craziness on the menu. Perhaps we tried the wrong mix of apps and entrees but nothing was stupendous and it was expensive. Lots of large pieces of garlic and heavy use of capers. With so many other places to try I don't think we'll be running back. For the price I want to walk away saying 'I can't wait to go back' and this was just not on that level imho.
(2)
Michelle A.

This is a great neighborhood find. The restaurant itself is not big but I think a great date night place. The bar is cozy and warm with a fireplace. Old shows were playing in black and white on a TV behind the bar . I liked the atmoshere . Where else can ypu get Bacon Popcorn? Fun! Will go back for their Brunch and Patio once it warms up in Denver.
(4)
Zach G.

Went here for my birthday, and I was so glad I did. Service was great, but what really made this place was its superb and meticulous attention to detail. EVERYONE should try the bone marrow. It's served with well chosen accoutrements: a red onion marmalade and some of the best grilled ciabatta I've ever had. For the main course, I had their short ribs, which were excellent, albeit not the best I've ever had. My girlfriend's salad was served with a crispy poached egg, which was a really interesting (and creative) addition. It was delicate, yet somewhat crunchy; I loved the contrast in texture. I wouldn't recommend the beef tongue, it was rather like bad corned beef. Great horseradish sauce, however. For dessert, the Sticky Toffee Pudding with Bourbon Ice Cream practically made me believe in God. Apparently it's been on the Food Network (quite deservedly). All in all, great experience!
(5)
Jennifer W.

Come on yelp, please give us the option of 1/2 stars, this place really only deserves 2.5 stars---there is such a difference between "meh" and "a-ok"!!! LOVED the ambiance at this place, that it wasn't big and that it had a nice mix of modern with industrial and a twinge of classic thrown in. Great atmosphere and decor. The servers were great, the bartenders, manager, whomever all the others were that kept stopping by to check on us---attentive staff, thank you. The food was "ok". The menu was interesting, which I enjoy, but out of 4 of us, non of us were raving about anything. Ok, so I know that marrow bones are supposed to be a delicacy in some places and so yelpers keep mentioning them, so we tried them. None of us were really catching any flavor from them. Their accoutrements were tasty (the grilled bread was fabulous) the red onion paste was deicious, the fennel was a nice touch and the sea salt too....but those items were all we could taste (and we didn't pile on the extras---or drown out the marrow), though after eating them my lips were shiny and well oiled! No chapstick needed. The gougeres were tasty, but not rave worthy, and super tiny. Oysters, good. Cheese plate, good---who can kill a cheese platter! Short rib, "meh", the Cioppino, I believe the priciest thing on the menu was SO SKIMPY! You are served your darling little Staub cast iron pot and open it up to find it full of shells and a tiny bit of seafood---I was guarding my "meh" short rib with my life after my husband finished the Cioppino in 2 minutes because he was still starving. For dessert I will RAVE, the BEST sticky toffee pudding I've had in a very long time. After living in the UK it's one of the handful of culinary items I wish we'd adopt, and Colt & Gray did it sooooo well---once again in the darling Staub mini cast iron. I think I must get some of those. Lastly, this was the craziest thing, so when we sat down we noticed they had the cutest tiny salt and pepper mills on the table, even the men thought they looked pretty cool, well we wonderd if they were afraid we were going to swipe them because the second our dinners were cleared they came by and grabbed them, we had a little chuckle about this, and then we noticed it happened at each table---and then the second the parties left the table, they were put back! Ha ha ha! I'm loving how protective they are over those cute little things! I actually am on a mission to buy a set now---so 1 star for all the cute mini's (Staub cast iron and the darling S&P shakers!) This place is ok, I'll go back for drinks, apps or dessert but not a main meal.
(3)
Amy H.

1. The kitchen staff drinks Utica Club and they shared it with me. 2. Great Cocktails 3. Amazing food 4. Friendly, educated wait staff. 5. Utica Club!
(5)
James S.

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING!!!!! Oh yeah the dinners are great too. Great place for a special dinner, or for a drink with some fiends.
(5)
Sean C.

The food, appetizers, and drinks were all very well thought out and delicious. The seating and ambiance however reminded me of a crowded bus terminal. I literally thought people on both sides of me were going to reach for my food. No privacy at all. Very loud. I could hear every conversation but the one at our crowded little table with neighbors on both sides. Could not wait to leave. But the food part of the experience was amazing.
(2)
Brendan H.

This place knows how to cook a good pork chop. Which is important, since their menu had quite a bit of pork wandering about the page. One of my favorite things, however, was this great palate cleanser that came out before (a very decadent) dessert: A freshly made ginger lime (and lemongrass?) soda. It just cut through dinner and cleared the way for the chocolate cake & brown butter ice cream that came with a flat spear of candy littered with bacon crumbles. *heaven* The drinks were inventive, though honestly I was more entertained by the giant hunks of ice they put in them. I asked the barman to surprise me and was treated to a glass containing burbon, applejack, an egg, bitters and something else... It was one of the most refreshing cocktails I'd ever had, yet still retained the warmth of the whisky. I was quite impressed. The decor was everything a cold wintery night needed, by the way. I felt like the place was wrapping me in a rich brown cashmere scarf. I'll definitely visit again the next time I'm in Denver.
(5)
Rachel S.

Awesome food. Amazing drinks. -My favorite is the Whimpering Barback - Hibiscus Infused Gin, Lime, Almond syrup, & Ginger Beer. Great place to meet some friends for a cocktail and bar snacks (I hear the Blue Cheese Dusted Gougeres are to die for)
(5)
Holly G.

For some reason it took me (and my husband) a very long time to try out Colt & Gray and I have no idea why! We should have started going to this place a long time ago! Regardless, we finally tried it out for Denver Restaurant Week and it was fantastic! Out of the three dinners we ate for DRW, Colt & Gray's was definitely the most notable on my list. Because DRW lets you select from a short list, I had to take a look at the regular menu too (and even ended up ordering the bacon, cashew, caramel popcorn from it). After we nibbled down the delicious popcorn our starters on the DRW menu arrived; I opted for the beet salad (I love beets) and the hubs got soup. Next course! I got the white bean ravioli with sage, brown butter, ricotta salata, and apricot. It was absolutely incredible! I would have never thought to stuff a ravioli with white bean puree! Delicious! Sadly, I think it was only a special entree for DRW but they should really have it on their everyday menu! The hubs enjoyed his salmon pot pie, which I had a bite of and thought it was nicely balanced - not too fishy, not too creamy, not too vegetabley, just right. Then onto dessert we go: we both got the pot de creme which was awesome! But really? How can you go wrong with chocolate? We also got some fantastic cocktails to boot, which we will return for more at Happy Hour soon. I'm looking forward to perhaps enjoying my birthday this year at Colt & Gray, it is definitely a special occasion place with a great atmosphere, super unique cocktails, and delicious food.
(4)
Hilary A.

I've been to Colt and Gray twice and both times I had some way above average dishes. The first time I went was towards the end of summer, we had an appetizer with tomatoes and mozzarella, the mozzarella was AMAZING. I have no idea how they made it, but I would eat it by the tubful if I could. Months and months later I still talk about that mozzarella, in fact I wish I had some right now. If you eat there when they have anything on the menu with mozzarella, get it. The second time we went was last week. Unfortunately there was nothing with the mozzarella on the menu this time. I was not upset for long after taking a bite of the House Made Free Form Ravioli. SO DELICIOUS. No idea what was in it, other then that it was vegetarian, but holy smokes the sauce and the combo of everything was amazing. Highly highly recommend. Being of the non meat eating persuasion, Colt and Gray's menu can be a little hard to stomach at times ( with small plates including beefs hearts and lamb tongue), but I know many people who appreciate this type of cuisine and if they keep making their (few) veggie dishes as delicious as they have been, I will gladly eat at Colt and Gray.
(4)
Becky F.

The intimate setting and simple, yet elegant, southwest dÃ©cor compliments every meal for an overall fantastic dining experience. The staff is knowledgeable and seems to genuinely enjoy the food and their guests alike. Hop heads only... They had Hercules ON TAP! Have not seen this in a restaurant setting and was pleasantly surprised. The bartender was able to recommend beers for every palate! I have not seen this trait in a restaurant before...true connoisseur. The knowledge applied to everyone's alcoholic beverage of choice, but as a beer lover I was truly impressed! Must haves: Blue Cheese Dusted GougÃ¨res - get two orders, one for you and one for the rest of the party. Bacon Cashew Carmel Corn - Yup! You heard me right...BACON and Carmel Corn - HEAVEN!
(4)
Nick L.

Came here for a special occasion and couldn't have been treated better. The waitstaff was wonderful, attentive, informative, and polite. The atmosphere is classy, intimate, unpretentious, and detail-oriented (little tea lights on the booth edges to add depth? Yes, please). Loved everything from the wine rack at the entrance, to the monochromatic walls/decor, to the barely-finished wood flooring that really makes you feel like this place is pure Colorado class at heart. The food was beautifully prepared and delicious; every person in my party (even those that are REALLY tough to please) thoroughly enjoyed their meals. My duck breast was cooked to a perfect medium-rare, unadorned with complicated seasonings or garnishes, and served simply with a zingy barbeque sauce that was more spicy than sweet. And the fries on the side...delicious. Do yourself a favor and explore the offal on the menu. The bone marrow and sweetbreads were nicely prepared. The desserts need no explanation...they're brilliant. The strawberry rhubarb crumble with the basil-mint ice cream was especially impressive. The drinks were among the best I've had at any establishment in Denver, and reasonably priced at $10 a pop. The bartender, Kevin, shows sense of passion and knowledge that is rare among those who practice his craft. He Kevin was willing (and excited) to experiment with different ingredients with me to put together the right drink. The menu items were also very good. Because I was there for a celebration, Kevin also had small liqueur glasses served to my party with a housemade digestif he had been working on in the back. It was apparently a test batch and he wanted us to give him our feedback on how we liked it. Even though it was a rough draft, it was quite good, and a really nice touch to the end of the evening. Overall, this is probably now my favorite restaurant in Denver. The location is great, I can go in jeans (but keep it classy), and I'm impressed every time I stop in. Wish I still lived in Colorado, because I'm gonna miss this place.
(5)
Karen M.

Colt & Gray is classy and sophisticated, with a really nice atmosphere, and a very friendly staff. It's great for date night...girls' night out...or for a drink or two to wind down after work. Recommended drink of choice? Number 6 Dance.
(5)
Graham R.

Wow. Everything was great here, I really had no complaints. Parking was easy, service was great. The food and cocktails were fantastic. I had a Fancy Free cocktail, one of their vintage line. It was perfectly prepared. The bartenders definitely know what they are doing. Here's how good the service was: we went for an anniversary, and they served an amuse-bouche. It had grapefruit in it, which I can't eat due to medication interaction. The waiter noticed and asked what was up, I explained, and he went into the kitchen and had them make me one minus grapefruit (substituting orange). That's the kind of thing that doesn't happen most places. The waiter could have left it alone. The kitchen could have said no. Going the extra mile like that is what makes an experience special, and is the mark of great customer service. Oh, and the food. NOMNOMNOM. Sorry. No, seriously, it's really delicious. For my budget this is definitely a special occasion place, and the food felt special. I had the NY Strip (aka bistecca alla fiorentina) which was just drool-worthy. So flavorful, but not in a way that overpowered the meat taste. And the potatoes were great, crispy and delicious. And you absolutely have to have dessert. The potted cheesecake with salted caramel was just the right amount of decadence. Well done, Colt and Gray. I'll be back soon.
(4)
Gena L.

I also went to Colt and Gray during restaurant week. I have been absolutely dying to try them at brunch, but just can't find anyone to go with that is willing to pay Colt and Gray prices for brunch. So, I took this opportunity to give them a try. To start with, it's a small but stylish space. There is some awkwardness with the sofas being on one side of the table, as you have to pull out the table to be seated. But my understanding is that Colt and Gray is meant to be a gastropub of sorts, and really, having been to a few true gastropubs in my day, the decor is not in line with that at all. I decided to take a similar tact as I took with Euclid Hall, and ordered the oddest things I could. I ordered the beef tongue with horseradish starter, which was supposed to have arugula and yet that was strangely missing, More interesting is that I think it would have helped the dish. The beef tongue was good, with some interesting cured flavor to it, but the horseradish was raw as were the beets, and really not very flavorful. For my entree I ordered the white bean, sage and fennel ravioli with brown butter, preserved lemon and caper sauce. The ravioli were quite good, although I tasted no fennel whatsoever, and the brown butter sauce was absolutely delicious. The capers were a missfire though, as they simply overpowered all the other ingredients... so I picked them out. And I love capers. Lastly I had a minced meat and brioche bread pudding. The bread pudding was packed with raisins, and the minced meat came more in the form of the sauce, which was good and spicy. It also had a side of tasty ice cream. As a side note...Their drinks menu looks interesting. Not in a good way, necessarily. Kind of in the "we are trying really hard here" way. Pretentious combinations, perhaps a little too ambitious at times... but they have Old Speckled Hen, so I will give them a pass. My other note is the service... It's not terrible, but by and large not good enough for their prices. I ordered my initial drink, and that was kind of it. And I am a coffee with dessert kind of gal, so that torqued me a little. All in all, I liked Colt and Gray and do want to go back and try some other things. But that's pretty low on my list. I just think there are better places that are doing more interesting things with food in the same price range.
(3)
Lonnie C.

My dinner tasted similar to Lloyds frozen bbq that you can get at Safeway (although 8x the price). cant speak to the drinks bc mine came back wrong and I didnt order another. good atmosphere there though but thats not what i went for
(1)
Mariel R.

While I didn't stop by for a meal, here are a few things that I enjoyed about Colt & Gray: (1) I loved the decor. Exposed brick, black candelabras, bar stools with white leather that felt like buttah. (2) Amazing mixed drinks. I tried the backyard slinger, which was a mix of fruity, citrus and vodka flavors. One of my dining companions asked the bartender to whip up a tasty whiskey drink and he did not disappoint. The bartender also threw together an alcohol-free 'mocktail' that was raved about as well. (3) The purpose of this visit was to try the steak tartare. The beef here is provided by Our Pastures and the quality of this dish was through the roof. The tar tar was served with a mini pickle spear, an anchovy and deliciously crispy crostini. Amazing. (4) The waiters and bartenders all dressed the part. Bow ties included. This spot has a very romantic atmosphere and would be great for a fun date-night. I am planning to return for dinner!
(5)
Michael P.

1st table @ 5:30 to sit & things started OK. 4 of us started with "Bar Snacks". The Gourgeres & Caramel corn- great. Had to prompt our server: What is soup? Pork dish? Vegetarian option? We shared a Charcuterie plate (good) & ordered entrees at 6:30. At 7:15 we questioned where are entrees? Server owned it and sent out an intermezzo, a good recovery however another 45 minutes would pass with no sign of our server or entrees. Then we did not have utensils which I ended up getting myself. Lamb (cold), Rock Fish 3oz portion (no flavor). 1 hour 45 minute wait for entrees, they bought us dessert. Bill was $250 we left at 9:30. If they had a manager on the floor i could talk to, I would not have written this.
(1)
D M.

The service sucked. Over hyped and over priced. We waited 15 mins to get our drinks. One server took our order and then another one delivered the drinks. A third server took our food order and then another person brought the food. Very confusing, and leaves you with the feeling we were eating in a factory assembly line. The kicker was I asked for steak sauce to go with my steak. The server said "we don't have steak sauce here". He then offered to bring me some duck sauce, which he never did. Duck sauce on a steak? WTF?? What kind of restaurant doesn't have steak sauce?
(2)
E D.

I am giving it three starts but felt like maybe 2 or 2.5 would be more accurate. Overall the place is "okay". The food and service were just okay. We got the Seared Arctic Char which was overcooked and over salted, Roasted Half Free Range Chicken which was very very greasy though had good flavor, and the Brined & Grilled Long Farm Pork Chop which tasted good but over cooked. The only thing that stood out were the Blue Cheese Dusted Gougeres, but the serving was so tiny for 3 people I felt like we should have ordered an serving each rather than to share. My biggest complaint is the seating- You are so close to the people next to you you can hear the conversations without trying and that is extremely off putting. For the price we paid I would expect something far better than what we had. I will probably not be back.
(3)
Topaz A.

Highly over-rated place. I went with a big group and service was pretty good. The bone marrow was great and a very large portion to be an appetizer for 1. The lamb chops were god but only 2 chops and it was about $40. The beef was good but nothnig special and it was also $30 or so. The drinks are ok and bit pricey too. It has a pretty stuffy feel to it and nothing is that exotic or creative or unusual that it justifies the high prices. The ambience is pretty casual too. It is trying to be a very upscale exclusive restaurant in Denver but doesn't really make it. I would go to Rioja over Colt & Gray any day. I probably would try other places before going back here.
(2)
Ed B.

I went to Colt & Gray for a business dinner. I have to say I won't be back when I am paying for it. The space is cool, and the staff very professional. We had a lot of appetizers, drinks, and then I had the trout for dinner. The appetizers tasted great, but were tiny. The drinks good, but pricey. The trout was good, but somewhat forgetable. Maybe I am cheap, but if I spend that much money, I want food I will rave about and a memorable evening. I got neither at Colt & Gray.
(2)
Alexis A.

My friends and I selected Colt & Gray this week for a happy hour get together and unfortunately, it didn't blow me away. I love its location and the patio is fantastic. However, the happy hour menu is pretty limited and when it switches over, the prices just don't justify the food - not to mention the service. This was my second time there and the service was almost enough to make me not go back. From forgetting multiple drink orders to messing up orders, we were all pretty disappointed with the experience. For some reason I am still not ready to give up on C&G altogether, but I definitely won't go there unless it's happy hour. I am just not interested in paying $13 for a glass of wine that takes 20 minutes to come.
(2)
Scott m.

In short: a good restaurant with sophisticated decor, great vibe, exemplary service, and an icon in Denver's growing cocktail scene. Wife and I did brunch here Fall of 2010, and had a nice meal, (duck confit breakfast potatoes were memorable and something I will have to go back for). Been in maybe 6 or 7 times for drinks, and there quite simply no better place for authentic cocktails in the LoHi/Commons Park area. To this day, the best Sazerac I've ever had was enjoyed at the Gray's bar. If you are a local, or just in town for the weekend, make a point to drop by at least for one round to experience some great drink making.
(4)
Nina H.

Tucked into a pedestrian path, Colt & Gray is a cozy getaway with warm ambiance centered around a fireplace crackling away in the restaurant's middle. The food was awesome. The winter caprese is inventive, pairing yummy eggplant with mozzerella for a warm salad appy that hits the spot on a cold day. Definitely go for the Frisee salad, which apparently is one of the only dishes that stays on the menu year round -- it really is THAT good! I paired it with the soup, which left me feeling healthy and satisfied. And then the dessert came. Oh, the dessert! Sweet potato beignets. Have you heard of such a thing? I'm a big fan of beignets straight from N'Orleans, and these beat the real deal any day. I absolutely insist on pairing this with the New Orleans punch. Food-gasmic!
(5)
Melissa W.

We have dined at Colt & Gray several times for dinner and once for brunch. We hadn't been in several months and had a hankering to head back. We noticed a few changes as the menu appears more upscale and the drinks are now served in tall glasses without the house carved ice : ( Fortunately the food is still awesome including the guyres bar snacks. Everything we tasted on the updated menu was delicious including the burrata, truffle turkey burger, pork shoulder in tea and cheesecake pot. On our recent visit service started a bit slow but definately picked up. I would certainly recommend Colt & Gray to anyone interested in an fun flavor combinations, great and inventive drinks in an awesome setting!
(4)
Michael N.

I was really excited to go eat at this place because I have heard many good things about their food and the caliber of their chefs. I was not disappointed. We bought a couple of appetizers to share among the table. The roasted marrow was amazing; it melted in your mouth like butter and was paired with some caramelized onions that were cooked down in a demi-glace. The entire dish just melded and worked. We also had the house made pate which came with stone ground mustard and pickled shallots; it was good, but I felt that the pate could have been better. The highlight of the appetizers for me was the frisee salad. It was just a simple salad with roasted mushrooms and a crispy poached egg. It was a highlight for me because I do not like poached eggs but this was done with precision and care and that is what made it amazing. As for the entrees, I had the pork chop which had spatzle (German noodles), apples, arugula, and bacon. This was done perfectly. It was just a simple dish cooked to a perfect medium and nothing around to complicate it. It is one of the more expensive entrees but it was well worth it. My friends got the steak salad, which is a great portion and his steak was cooked to a perfect medium. Although, I did think that the steak was a little under-seasoned. My other friend got the pan seared halibut which was cooked perfectly and the highlight was the mint puree with fava beans and celery. Finally, for desert we shared the toffee cake with bourbon ice cream. And it was just amazing, it just melted in the mouth and the flavors were spot on. Overall it was an amazing dinner. As far as prices go, appetizers range between 10 and 15. While entrees are between 20 and 30. So if you do two courses with some alcohol it will cost you about 40 to 50 per person. But this place is amazing; the ambiance it great, and the service is friendly and warm. So I do suggest this place for a nice dinner.
(4)
Floyd R.

Best octopus ever. Fun place with great bar, but a little overated and over-priced.
(3)
Nina D.

We tried out Colt & Gray during 52.80. First met up with the boyfriend at the bar and we had some amazing cocktails. They were pricey, but worth it. He had some scotch drink with a huge ice cube and I had a pretty pink gin cocktail. The bartender was extremely knowledgeable of his drinks. We then sat down at a table and ordered a nice bottle of wine. Our server (I think his name was Mitch?) was awesome. Attentive but not overbearing. The fireplace was roaring, ambiance was fantastic. Then came the food. Where was the rest of it?! I started off with a beet salad, which was pretty good, but my poor boyfriend got the soup, and it was about 6 tiny pieces of chicken with a little saucer of broth. I saw the disappointment in his hungry eyes. We then had our entrees (also ridiculously small portions), I got the salmon pot pie, which was a little too runny for my taste. I make a better pot pie then that. My boyfriend got some sort of meat, I can't remember what it was, which isn't a good sign. Dessert was the best part of the meal. I had an Awesome pot de creme. One of the best I've had. He had the minced meat pie and it wasn't for me, but he enjoyed it very much. If the service from the bar and our waiter wasn't so awesome, then this experience would have been terrible. We are really easy to please, so we made the most of it, and drank most of our calories with their good wine selection. Probably won't go back for dinner, I feel like there are too many great spots in Denver to try out, and maybe I won't have to leave hungry..
(3)
Rachel M.

Some very generous friends took us here on a beautiful summer night, and we probably sampled half the menu. Their patio is beautiful and great for people watching. The menu has selections that will appeal to a diverse group and their cocktails are alluring. Some of the appetizers sounded better on paper than they tasted (bleu cheese gougeres are not as amazing as they sound, yet the trotters are a trip to heaven). Their meats are well-seasoned and almost bordered on salty (almost all food seems to be under-salted round these parts). The service could have upped their game a bit more. We had three or four flights of food delivered, and each time we were left without silverware. I wanted to order another drink for the main course but couldn't find my server for ages. Once I did, the drink finally arrived as I took the last bite of my meal. While the food and atmosphere are excellent, I would be hesitant to return if the service did not improve.
(4)
Cliff T.

Now, I don't know if this place deserves all the hype. "Best Burger"? Not quite, but brunch was pretty darn good. I did try the Truffled Turkey Burger and it was the Best turkey burger I've ever had. Turkey is usually too dry to make a juicy burger but this one was awesome. What really stole the show was the Duck Confit Hash with Poached Eggs & Rosemary-Parmesan Bread Crumb. Not to be missed. And while the portion might seem small, believe me, it'll fill you right up. Others in my party had: Merguez Sausage, Crispy Foie Gras Fat Fried Potatoes, Frisee, & Poached eggs; Scrambled Eggs with House Smoked Trout, Grilled Bread, CrÃ¨me Fraiche, & Tobiko; and a fried chicken sandwhich with coleslaw and applesauce (or something like that) which I don't see on the menu now that I right this. Maybe this is for the best since it was the only thing that didn't satisfy it's customer.
(4)
Gary B.

Great, great restaurant. We went for brunch. Highlights: - Delicious charcuterie, much of it cured in-house. We had the country pate and the duck proscuitto, and both were great. - Sausage, fois gras potatoes, and poached eggs were delicious. Again, the sausage was house-made, and the eggs were perfectly poached. - Lemon-ricotta-blueberry pancakes were crispy and perfectly balanced. - Finally, this place is a serious cocktail bar. They have beer and wine, but if you order them here, you're missing the point. They make their own bitters, have an extensive liquor list, and their bartenders know what they're doing. This is a mandatory stop for any mixology fans on a tour of Denver.
(5)
Alley C.

Went for weekend Brunch, and am vegetarian. Good: Fancy, Good tasting food, drinks. Bad: Overpriced, mimosas-small portions, $8. Service: I was glad to have service not "bother" me when I'm chewing but I would have liked my plate removed within 5 minutes after eating (make that 10 minutes). Verdict: I'd rather eat somewhere else, but if I needed to go out for a formal dinner I would consider going again. Not worth $40 brunch if leaving hungry and sober.
(2)
BJ D.

Four of us had looked forward to our evening at C&G, after hearing some positive buzz about the food in this fairly new (7 months) Platte Valley spot. Buzz seemed the right word, because the atmosphere crackled in a positive way with just enough people crowding in to make it feel popular, but not uncomfortable. Getting our cocktails turned out to be an ordeal. We ordered in the bar, but the cocktails never arrived. Finally we were seated, but the order had disappeared, so we ordered again at the table. After getting questions answered about the menu and having the waiter recheck with us several times to see if we were finally ready to order, we had to say that we didn't want to order until we'd enjoyed at least one cocktail. And it STILL took awhile before the cocktails finally arrived. As you might guess, getting a second round was just as difficult. I came to Yelp to write this review because I was irked at the poor price to quantity ratio from their bar. Funny that almost every negative comment here had to do with price and value, including comments about weak drinks. We had no "mixed" drinks. All of our cocktails were martini-type alcohol-only concoctions. And they were spare, indeed. It didn't surprise me to read above about "watered-down" drinks. You can only suspect it with mixed drinks, but it's quite obvious with rocks drinks. Asking the MOD about the skimpy drink quantities, he stated proudly that they carefully measure the ounce-age in every cocktail. Well, I'm all for that. Cost control is essential for a successful restaurant. Almost every successful restaurant measures the pours. The problem is the price per ounce at C&G! Ouch! My partner always drinks the exact same drink: Ketel One on the rocks, without exception. He is not a complainer, and at hundreds of restaurants, I have NEVER heard him complain about a drink size anywhere we've ever been until Colt and Gray. Yes, the food was outstanding, albeit expensive. We don't usually care much about the prices, as long as the food is to par with what's being charged. The atmosphere here is fun, and unlike some of the other reviewers, I liked the tight quarters. It reminded me of many San Francisco or New York spaces. It felt intimate and important. The service was eager and well-meaning, if a little rough around the edges and awkward at times. But it's been a long time since I left a restaurant feeling gypped by the drink prices. If you charge the big price, give the big drink. If the drink is tight, then reflect it in the bill. But when you charge the big drink price, and give a mini drink, people learn quick. Management here should be smarter than that! I'm taking the time to write this because I want C&G to succeed. The food is adventurous and well-executed, and the neighborhood needs a place like this. But the writing is on the wall... it's busy now because they are new and people want to give them a try, but if they don't offer VALUE, they won't survive over the long term.
(3)
Tim D.

The food is great...especially the duck confi hash...it is the best brunch item in Denver!!! Look out for the service on Sundays...it needs help. You may wait a very, very, very, very long time to get help, let alone a check. Good during Fri and Sat however...you will like it.
(3)
Kimber S.

Our fabulous and trendy friend, Mandy-J, brought us to Colt and Gray for dinner last Thursday night. I was very excited after reading many of the reviews here and because it's Mandy-J's new favorite hangout (she has great taste by the way). Let's start with the atmosphere. I absolutely LOVE places like this. Kinda dark, with exposed brick mixed with contemporary finishes like the two-sided fireplace. So cozy and inviting, yet classy and sophisticated at the same time. It's not a huge place, but they used the space very well. Now on to the service. I don't know if it's because Mandy-J is a regular, but we did get the VIP treatment. I have a feeling, though, that even if we were strangers there for the first time, we would have received the same level of attention. And now {cue drumroll}.... the food. We started off with one of C&G's signature cocktails, something made with gin and celery soda. I know, I know, it sounds totally weird, but for some reason it works and it's delicious! Kinda peppery, but almost sweet and with that very clean taste of celery. I would trade in my Bloody Mary hangover remedy for this drink any day. We nibbled on the outragously yummy blue-cheese-dusted gougeres while we waited for our entrees. There were four of us dining and we each ordered something different. The hands-down winner for me was the potato gnocchi with roasted butternut squash. It was creamy, buttery, cheesy - the ultimate comfort food! The flank steak salad and the frisee salad were amazing, too. The only problem I had was with the Colt & Gray cheeseburger, as it was cooked way beyond medium and quite dried out. However, I should note that the chef was gracious enough to customize the toppings to include blue cheese and caramelized onions, which is not offered on the menu. So that made up for a lot. Also, the burger came with the most delicious, hot, crisp, salty frites. Just like in Paris. I can't wait to come back to C&G to try another of their signature cocktails and explore their other menu items. It's a perfect date place, cozy neighborhood haunt, and quaint local business to show off to out of towners.
(4)
Erin S.

very well rounded and delicious menu and great service, but let me just jump to the amazing part: the lamb shank comes with the most delicious thing i've eaten this year so far....marscapone polenta. OMG, i loved it. rich, creamy, tasty, decadent the presentation of my dish was also really fun. the shank was in the polenta with the bone sticking straight up...kind of like a pineapple. no knife required, meat fell right off the bone. had several bites of other dishes at the table. yums I also think Colt and Gray has the most stylish decor of any restaurant I've been to in Denver. modern, cream colored furniture with black accent, exposed brick walls, great lighting. It's really cool, but also really cozy. There is a fireplace - i loved it!
(4)
Laura B.

I am taking it up one star for brunch. WOW! I went with the duck confit hash with poached eggs that came with a side salad. It was amazing with large pieces of duck throughout. The eggs were also perfectly poached! (so annoying when they are not). I would go back over and over for this dish alone. My sis had the truffle turkey burger and it was just as good with the perfect amount of truffle flavor (not too overpowering). I am still not happy with the prices on the wine....lowest price is $9 a glass....$8 mimosas....Hard to justify when so many great restaurants have great brunch drink specials. However, the duck will still be quacking my name!
(4)
Edward T.

This place has a chic NYC atmosphere sort of mixed with a rustic cabin. Lots of dark wood and candles and a fireplace. Fantastic place for a date especially when its snowing outside. The space is not big so tables were jammed next to each other just like most NYC restaurants. The best part of my meal was my drink. It was called a firing pin... bourbon and something lemony served with a single fist sized piece of ice. There were some highlights on the $52.80 menu but overall disappointing. My wife loved the gnocchi with butternut squash. My app was the brawn. It was very bland, needed lots of salt. Best thing on the plate was the mustard. My entree was the trout, decent flavor but the portion was humorously small. Roasted salmon salad looked better. Dessert was shared..... the bread pudding was an ok portion for one but not enough to share. We left feeling a bit hungry. Would definitely come back for drinks and maybe try th regular menu.
(3)
Monica L.

A group of six of us had dinner there last night. It was terrific. I really liked the atmosphere. The service was outstanding. The food was excellent. We loved everything we had. In particular, don't miss the beet salad and the French fries.
(4)
Kristi E.

We went here for dinner during Restaurant Week but decided to order off the regular menu. We had the bacon cashew caramel corn to start -- it was good but not outstanding. Burnt bacon bits didn't add to the flavor. The fried oysters were wonderful and cleverly served on the half shell over "ice" which was actually rock salt. Points for presentation! My husband enjoyed the cioppino for his entree. It was chock full of seafood and served in a cute little cast iron pot. I had the grilled octopus salad which was tasty. The octopus was well-prepared but the salad was underdressed. We had the apple crumble with white cheddar ice cream for dessert. Again, points for cuteness as it was served in another little cast iron pot. The crumble was delicious! What keeps this from being a four star review - the service was just okay. Our waiter was pleasant but we had to ask for bread. Waters weren't refilled for quite some time. And the busgirl actually took away the seafood fork the waiter had brought out before my husband's cioppino was served. The service was fine but could use some polish! I would give this place another try -- there were still a few intriguing items on the menu I would like to sample!
(3)
Bobby E.

Stopped in here for a friend's going away celebration on the patio. Great service, atmosphere and location, but the drink prices were steep. They don't look too bad at first, but they you realize for the beer list they have fancy sizes which equate to very small, small, and pint (or $3 cans of Hamms). At these prices, their pint costs about as much as a pitcher at cheap bars. Maybe the food is worth it, but I didn't try it. The price will keep me away from this place, but I guess if you have expendable income, you may want to give it chance.
(3)
Meaux C.

Colt & Gray how I love thee, let me count the ways..... (setting the stage, a wonderful friend took me out for drinks for my birthday) 1. Amazing, funny talented bartender - I didn't realize at it the time but was the storied Kevin Burke - if I had known I would have asked for your autograph for my bf, he is a huge fan! The service was spot on, friendly, interested, informed without being pretentious (I think Denver restaurants in general are doing a great job of nailing this vibe - I want staff that can tell me ALL about the food and drink without being judgmental if I haven't heard of the great new thing). 2. The drinks. After the opening "Unicorn Tears" salvo - explaining they had to be tears of joy or they would be too salty we ordered a round of the sour beer - I don't remember the brewery - but delicious cold and refreshing. I then moved on to the cocktail menu and a Vegan Beefeater - What a delicious Summer drink - slightly tart, refreshing with a nice herby finish - so delish!!!! I love fruity summer drinks that aren't sweet - I do not like super sweet alcohol. This cocktail had a perfect balance. My final drink was apparently something new and hadn't made it on the menu yet - I know it was like a pims cup BUT included strawberries and st germain (I LOVE ME SOME ST. GERMAINE!). I saw the bartender muddle the strawberries and then strain to remove seeds - the result was a vibrantly red, icy cold beautiful cocktail garnished with a sprig of bruised mint. Sipping it was an adventure - first the mint hit your nose, then a burst of strawberry tart with an underlying hint of black licorice - but more pleasant like fennel. OMG!!!!! 3. The food was lovely. We were only having snacks not a full on dinner. Lots of interesting choices - like many places Colt and Gray is making offal high class with things like Beef heart, marrow and sweetbreads. I say if we are going to kill 'em for the steak we should make use of the rest of it!!!!! We had the escargot, sweetbreads and radishes - All were pretty delicious but probably my least favorite was the escargot. It was very tender but a tad too salty. I would have liked a little more garlic or something to balance the richness of the generously buttered toast. Colt & Gray was my friend's first experience with Sweetbreads - and what a fabulous first experience it was!!!!!! First off sweetbreads can be nasty if overcooked - think about your Aunt Etta's overdone chicken gizzards - but when handled gently they are kinda like veal in color and delicately textured. These were presented beautifully with little bits of asparagus, I think edamame and mushrooms with a brown pan sauce reduction. Finally, as a nod to Summer the radishes - nothing fancy here - big beautiful radishes with a side of lightly salted, whipped butter for dipping. Totally elevated the radishes to a decadent treat. I think radishes are one of the new "It" foods - they seem to be popping up everywhere. So apparently Colt & Gray I love thee three ways - service, food and drinks. Its a perfect trifecta. I will definitely return to Colt and Gray - yes it is pricey, but what a treat! I need some more of those cocktails!
(5)
Scott C.

Maybe I'm being overly demanding but waiting almost an hour to get a simple lunch meal, for each of three visits, says to me: bad service. I'm not kidding. I wrote it down: 43 min, 47 min, 51 min, from order to meal on the table. At lunch. Not dinner. Lunch. Cost was up there as well ($12 burgers, you want fries with that? another $5). Last the food was, ok, but nothing special. Now to be fair: these were ALL lunch experiences, not dinner and they were all a few months ago while the patio (outside) was still open and each of these were outside experiences. That doesn't really make up for the cost and the 'ok' level of food though. I'm going to give it one last chance, and I'll do it with Dinner. Hopefully that will counterbalance and I'll upgrade this review.
(2)
Ray W.

Great place to eat. Denver stepped up a notch in the rating scale in my books after visiting here. Service was great and our server made a nice reco on wine when they had just sold out of our selection. We were here during 5280 week and felt they did a great job managing flow and service. We didn't feel rushed or as though our food was any different than if we were there any other time. My night was filled with the winter vegetable salad, braised shirt rib with crispy polenta hash and pot de creme. Of course i sampled from other choices made by our group as well. I definitely enjoyed my food and felt preparation was spot on and flavor was on point. Looking forward to coming back and getting the marrow next time.
(5)
Ayanna M.

Visual: Nice decor in the style of Colorado chic, very cozy bar area. The patio looks like it would be great in warm weather. Audio: they were playing a mix of classic rock along with some more current modern rock. Neither genres fit the atmosphere or clientele. Staff: They were trying, but they just came across as awkward. Taste: I had some uninteresting gourgeres. My roasted salmon on mixed greens was very tasty however a bit too rich for a salad entree. The cheesecake with salted caramel was excellent! Overall I was disappointed with the food and with the general experience. For the prices, they really need to hit it out of the park. I will give it one more try since I would like for it to be a successful addition to the neighborhood.
(3)
sarah o.

Everything I've had here has been pretty darn good, and the drink menu is ever changing and delicious. If I stayed long enough I think I'd like to drink every one of their cocktails, which is why I have a 2 hour limit here :) The interior is great--very warm and hip without being pretentious. The only down side for me is I try to not eat meat or dairy, and I don't think there's a single thing on the menu that is vegan, and the veggie options are pretty darn sparse as well... Definitely give it a try, this is one of my go-to meet the girls for cocktails after work places.
(4)
Emily O.

We visited Colt & Gray last night for a birthday dinner and none of us, including the guest of honor, had been there before. We were greeted by an amazing decor that reminded me of some of the restaurants in NYC that I love and comfortable seating. The waitstaff and bartenders were very attentive and appreciated my teasing which I love to do. I ordered a Dark & Stormy which was not on the menu but to my delight they made their own Ginger Beer, and it was delicious. The downside was unfortunately the portions. This is the type of restaurant that has exquisite ingredients and the purpose is to savor the food, yet with Colt & Gray, they cheat you in giving you portions that are unusually small so you cannot savor the food to the fullest intent. Had I known that, I would have eaten a salad before I came to replace the hunger that I had walked in with initially. The food was lovely; the scallops were seared perfectly, the Foie Gras melted in my mouth, and the oysters were superb. Unfortunately, I watched with horror as my friend who ordered the tortellini struggle to politely finish her plate in the amount of time that we were eating. Her tortellini, as delicious as it was, consisted of only four tortellinis. We began to share our food with her as we felt bad that she had spend over $25 for an entree that consisted of four pieces. This should be on the appetizers section of the menu. There were only three scallops, the foie gras despite that it is supposed to be small was ridiculously small, and the fraise salad was not worth the $17 price tag as it was also tiny. We were all happy with the taste but when my friend and I left the restaurant and went home, we immediately stopped for more food as we were both still hungry. All in all, the decor, waitstaff, and the taste were exceptional but I do not recommend coming to this restaurant with an appetite unless you plan on spending a significant amount of money. There plenty of restaurants in the country and Denver that one knows will be a bit more in cost than the norm, yet the food will be completely worth it and you will leave feeling satisfied. With Colt & Gray, you will not be leaving satisfied.
(3)
Matt C.

I was really, really hesitant to try Colt and Gray. I walk by it all the time (and it really is a great location), but it just seems like the kind of place that I'd rather gouge my eyes out than go into. Well, I was wrong. Granted, I was only in for drinks, but I was very impressed. Most places (and even places I like) tend to push people who are just in for a drink out of the way. Well, they offered us patio seats. We decided to sit a bar table, but there wait staff and the host were really friendly and direct with us. They even brought over a bread basket (we didn't order food) because they had an extra one available. Their cocktail specials are a little bit adventourous, so be warned. I'm of the opinion that it's always worth trying something different (becaue really, how much can you do with a gin and tonic?). Between myself and my girlfriend we tried four different cocktails they had on the menu. Again, all were not exactly what I was expecting, but all were very good. I definitely plan on going back for dinner, and will likely update my review. P.S. Gotta love that location.
(3)
Dan K.

The food was fine, but the waiter was absolutely horrible. Forgot our order twice! When re-plating he also swung a steak knife next to my eye. Overall fuck this place, for my money Zengo & Tag offer better food & service anyways.
(1)
Janis S.

Some friends and I went for drinks and dinner on Saturday evening, my first impression was there wasn't any signage outside the building, you just had to know where you were. The patio and inside are beautiful at first glance, however once seated inside the furniture seemed either too big for the space or maybe there were a few too many seats for the space? I witnessed a couple pulling out their table to sit, then pulling it back in once they were comfortable. I found it almost impossible to get up from our table to go to the ladies room without colliding with one of the staff. They also seemed a little short on waiters and heavy on water/food runners. Our waiter was nice enough but not very helpful when asked for suggestions and just seemed generally overwhelmed. The bar service was ridiculously slow for a Saturday night around 7:30. In fact it took so long for our first round of drinks, I had forgotten I ordered a cocktail when it finally arrived. I also found it a bit odd that they didn't have any "pairing suggestions" considering they are a Gastropub. They had a nice beer list but the taps weren't working which might explain why they weren't "pushing" this? The food was good, but seemed every dish could use just a little "something" to make it better. Portions were a little small or out-of-balance for the prices. For example we ordered a "choose 3" charcuterie plate which included 2 types of cheese and one cured meat. One of our cheese selections was served in a wedge that was probably 3-4 ounce, the other cheese was served as four very thin slices, it was the better of the two. Our meat selection, a salami was served as 6 very thin slices smaller than pepperonis at most pizza places. All for $14. We also ordered the duck roll, which missed the mark on flavor and was served cold which made us think it wasn't fresh. The oysters were good but were a bit over powered by garlic. I can't say there was a single dish that was just over-the-top blow me away. To be fair, when we visited Colt and Gray they had only been open for 9 days. I will try it again to see if it has improved and report back.
(2)
Kenneth T.

Open table reservation on sat nite early (6p)- seated promptly. Started with bartenders choice - nice bombay gin base with Campari and aperol and a leopold flavored liquor. Reasonable wine list- tried a pouilly fuse on a hit nite. Charcuterie plate excellent with smallish portions as noted - nice blue based goat cheese plus waiter picked two meats- nice. I had the rabbit which I thought was terrific- taste and presentation. Wife had rock fish which tasted great but looked so bland- a white plate, great-white sauce and white fish- it literally looked like gruel- made me drop a star it was so unpalatable looking (but cooked well). Desert list was so boring we didn't bother. Two amuse bouches ok but not special. Tries hard but not in Denver's upper echelon except for the mixed drinks!
(3)
Aileen D.

I had mixed feelings about having lunch here. Still do. The service is friendly but definitely not in the i'm-your-new buddy way. I loved the space, especially the bar area and all the huge mirrors, very masculine Z Gallerie-ish. The wait time for our meal was a bit longer than normal. The bacon-caramel popcorn appetizer was fun and different - try it. Very addictive. My friend and I split the salmon salad [huge portion and needs a little more goat cheese] and the truffle turkey burger [very good once i became accustomed to the truffle essence] with fries [eum]. Both very good but not necessarily to die for good. But I am curious about several other items on the menu and brunch so I will definitely be back.
(3)
John M.

We just dined there over Thanksgiving weekend for a mini reunion with friends from California. We were very happy with the service and the food. It was the best service we ever had in Denver. Excellent service at the table. Friendly and personable staff. There was about 3 staff members servicing us. We snacked on Fried Oysters, Blue Cheese Dusted Gourgeres, and Mixed Olives plus some Cheeses & Charcuterie. For the entree we had the Grilled Flank Steak Salad and Chipotle & Fig Marinated Long Farm Pork Chop both are delicious, rich but not a mind blowing taste. The wine is really overpriced but what can you do...a bottle of wine can easily cost more than a meal. Overall a great experience worth repeating.
(4)
R. J.

Great place. Excellent food and awesome ambiance. The gnocchi was out of this world! I'll definitely go back to Colt and Gray. Not to be missed.
(5)
Mikey Y.

This place is totally awesome. I really enjoyed everything about this place. The food was phenomenal, the service was everything you could have asked for, and the location was fantastic. A little on the pricey side, but you only live once. We also ordered appetizers, a small plate, 2 entrees, desert, and a few drinks. Also, the bartenders here facilitate miracles. If you don't know what to get just ask, the servers won't steer you wrong. At all. Loved it. Thanks Colt & Gray, I'll see you again as soon as is humanly possible.
(5)
Kenny N.

Colt and Gray is slowly becoming my Bitter Bar of Denver. I've come here for happy hour, dinner, and drinks several occasions. I have yet to have a negative experience. The bartenders are very helpful with their drink suggestions and my infatuation with green Chartreuse. Try the Bijou #2 when you get the chance. Otherwise, whether you're coming for happy hour or dinner, be sure to try their charcuterie.
(5)
Steve K.

The following feedback was sent to Colt & Gray's email address on their website: I received a $60 gift certificate to Colt & Gray for my birthday from a relative. My son and I came in on 6/23 to use it. It was not busy. We took a bar table and were greeted promptly by Glen. He seemed attentive and patient with our questions about the menu, preparation, and items we were unfamiliar with. We ordered cocktails, which were served promptly. Next, we ordered the fried oysters and the bleu cheese dusted appetizer. They were brought to our table by a runner; also without a long wait. GLEN NEVER CHECKED ON US AGAIN, AND NEVER RETURNED TO OUR TABLE to take an additional drink or dinner order. It seemed that he forgot us, or for some reason deliberately ignored us until we left -- which is what we did. Meanwhile, Glen and the bartender kept busy with the 7 guests AT the bar, just 10 feet away. After 25 - 30 minutes of waiting for ANYONE (of about 7 staff we counted) to continue serving us, or send Glen back to the table, we wrote a note on the back of our $60 gift certificate, left it with the hostess, and went to Amato's Ale House on the other side of the Highlands Bridge. We saw no point in simply paying our bill in cash, and keeping the gift certificate for another visit after the experience we'd just had, and figure we forfeited about $30 - $35 of its value. Something is seriously wrong at Colt & Gray, and I hope for your sake you can fix it. It was a regrettable experience for us, and for the restaurant.
(1)
Katy D.

We showed up (without reservations!!) on a Friday night and got a high-top table in the bar. We were a bit surprised there was no wait considering it is a fairly small space and it was the weekend. But, hey, we got in and we were hungry! The place is definitely cool. Dining area is white table cloth (felt more formal), while the bar area (full menu served) has a more laid back feeling without feeling like you were sitting in the bar. Wait staff was outstanding. Attentive without being obnoxious. Drinks were delicious. (They even make their own ice cubes for certain drinks). The food was good. We ordered the burger, turkey burger, and pork chop. Everyone really enjoyed the food. Burgers are some of the best and the pork chop... phenomenal! Even my "I hate pork chops" hubby loved the pork chop. Desserts looked good, but didn't have enough room to test them out. Next time!!
(4)
Nhoi O.

We went there for my birthday so we ordered one of almost everything off the menu. The chef came out and told us he was appreciated our sellve-coursed out meal we had created. The food overall was simple and done right......a bit unexpected (in a good way) which I found kept me exciting through out the whole meal. Also try the cocktails...one of the best place to get cocktails in town.
(4)
Natalie B.

We had heard some great things about this place so we decided to check it out for my birthday. All I can say is Meh. The pork chops were mouth watering and the drink zombie apocalypse was intoxicating! Ok now the "Meh" part. Our waiter was nice but a total space cadet. The busser was more available than our waiter. Our before dinner bread came with our dinner and the table next to us received numerous free tastings from the chef....just a little jealous since we spent $180 for dinner. Our appetizers were very bland and our prosciutto was soooo chewy that I had to run to the bathroom to spit it out. I do not plan on going back or recommend colt and gray to loved ones.
(2)
Laura B.

Brunch here reminded me that Denver can be stylish as San Francisco, if you seek out the right places. Beautiful interior with lush leather seating. Excellent service. Fantastic cocktails. Highlight: the crispy Lemon-ricotta-blueberry pancakes and engaging in a bit of foodie/mixologist snobbery with my best friends in the world.
(5)
Nik B.

Modern, Inviting, Relaxing. Good food, drinks. And with a constantly changing menu, it never gets old.
(4)
Steve B.

5280 says this is the best burger in Denver....yeah right and Burger King has the best French dish...the Croissanwich! Like a burger from Chilis at twice the price! All totaled, 300 bucks for about half a cup of food....great place for lemmings and the easily led. Like eating in a really pretentious and expensive closet...and the bacon pecan Carmel corn sucks and is a bargain at about five dollars for 3/4 of a cup! Or get yourself a box of Orville Reddenbachers Carmel Corn and a bottle of bacon bits and make a hundred dollars worth (in Colt and Gray prices) for you and your friends.
(2)
Ginger J.

I had a business associate in town who is a "foodie" so I took him to Colt & Gray because the food is usually impeccable. We had a great meal - the pork of the day with blue cheese risotto for him and the vegetarian option for me - plus a lovely bottle of wine. When we finished - on a Sunday night - we paid the bill and lingered for about 10 min as we finished our wine. I was quite shocked when the hostess came over, said she had two people waiting for a table, and asked us to leave our table and go into the bar. It was the first time I had ever been asked to leave my table - especially after running up such a hefty tab. My guest - who dines all over the world - said it was the first time this had happened to him as well. I hope this does not become the norm!
(3)
AJ W.

best food in denver, most interesting menu without veering too far off a standard steakhouse flavors
(5)
Erin H.

Wow! This was fantastic. We had a reservation and were seated right away. Linen table cloths gave it a formal feel, but being seated near the bar with perfect view of the AFC championship game brought it back down to earth! The service was phenomenal. Lots of attention from the waiter and busser. The waiter did a great job of explaining the menu, and was never put off by our rather informal group. I had read reviews about the sweetbreads and always wanted to try them. Amazing! Who knew organs could taste so good. Others had the diver scallops and arctic char which were great as well, but why not try something you have never had before! Dessert...orgasmic! We had sticky toffee pudding with bourbon ice cream, apple crisp with white cheddar ice cream and a flourless chocolate cake with a crisp graham cracker and homemade marshmallows (think super fancy, sweet and amazing s'mores!). The service and the food matched the prices! I will definitely go back.
(5)
Julie C.

The decor is a bit stiff, but the food is fantastic. And of course, the cocktails are great. If they have anything with sweetbreads on the menu, go for it, you won't be disappointed.
(5)
Marisa M.

After two visits to Colt & Gray, I still don't have much of an opinion either way. The food and cocktails are both good (but not spectacular by any stretch), however I can't what figure out what it is about this spot that keeps me from really liking it. Maybe it is that the space feels a bit crowded or maybe it is that nothing on the menu jumps out at me, but I just can't get on the Colt & Gray bandwagon. I wouldn't be opposed to giving it a third shot, but I won't be running back either.
(3)
Amy R.

The hubs and I went last night for a romantic dinner. The decor was cool, exposed brick paired with industrial features. The space is tight, which leads into problem number one. We had an 8:30 reservation, but when an upset group at the bar said they had been waiting for over an hour for theirs, we decided to ask the hostess how far behind they were since she didn't mention anything when we checked in...20 minutes for a two top. Not too bad, we'll have another drink. So a half hour later, a table opens up in the bar area and I ask her if it's open seating, which leads to problem number two... She gives the affirmative. We approach the table to sit down and a nice host comes over to tell us the table is reserved, but we're welcome to sit by the fireplace and we will have the next table in the bar area that opened up. While cordial, why are these two not talking to one another about available tables? 45 minutes after our 8:30 reservation, we are seated. At the table, we think we're home free since people are clearing out and the server is knowledgable. Alas, we were not. Ordered drinks took two requests and a half hour, the hubs' quail was just okay and while my burger was awesome, the fries were very salty, oh and we weren't served our entrees until 10:30. We get the check and see we were either comped the drinks and starter, but I'm not 100% sure that was intentional since our server didn't apologize or mention the drinks being taken off the bill. The staff is friendly, but our overall feel was they were inexperienced in the basics from miscommunications at the host stand to "bottlenecks" in the kitchen that our server said was the reason for the delayed entrees. Three hours after our reservation, when we were leaving, we decided we wouldn't be back.
(2)
Steve O.

Went for dinner and drinks the other night. It was our first time there after hearing good reviews from friends, and they knocked it out of the park. As others have said, the cocktails there are very well done. Even if they weren't I would have ordered a few based on the fact that the current cocktail menu is titled with Blazing Saddles references. (Love that movie). I had the Hedley Lamarr Throughway, a sour gin fizz of sorts, and a Lilly Von Shtupp, a drink with both rum and absinthe that somehow worked. It is twue, they were good. So, 'scuse me while I whip this (review) out. The apps were also good. We shared the sweet corn fritters and the perigourdine salad. I loved the fritters - lots of sweet corn, they weren't at all greasy and the cilantro/mint (?) dipping sauce worked well with them. The salad was also good, especially for someone who really likes duck. For my entree, I had the house cured pork, which apparently changes but is currently a glazed ham with shaved beets, roasted plums and a pan jus. For me, swine is divine and this hit the spot. I'll eat, but am not really fond of, the glazed hams you find in grocery stores. This was the exact opposite. This ham was dense, because it hadn't been injected with saline, and although glazed, was not super sweet, drowning in sugar. In short, this place got two thumbs up from each of us. We'll be back.
(5)
Tyler O.

I wonder if all these reviewers went to the same restaurant... It seems like many Yelpers have taken issue with Colt and Gray's service. I've been there probably 3-4 times over the past year, always at a table and not the bar, and have experienced helpful, friendly, responsive, and knowledgeable service each time. Some people are taken aback by the offal and strange cuts on the menu (including some people I've dined with), and the staff has always been good about putting people at ease and explaining what, exactly, is in everything. The drinks are fantastic. This is one of the best bars in Denver. The Fancy Free cocktail in particular is dangerously good. The food is even more fantastic. The head cheese and ratatouille are standouts, and the bone marrow isn't far behind. There may be technically better restaurants, but this one of the most *fun* dining experiences in Denver.
(5)
Linz C.

i'm going to go ahead and say it.....this may have been one of the best dining experiences i've had in denver! we went on a tuesday night, so it was a little slow which may have been why the service was so fantastic. our server had plenty of time to answer our barrage of questions. i was with 3 others and we decided to get a bunch of small plates and share and we were able to do so in a leisurely manner - order a couple and then see if we wanted more. i don't eat meat but my friends were curious about the heart, tongue and marrow options on the menu and ended up loving all of them. we had delicious oysters. the burrata was AMAZING - super fresh delicious tomatoes and house made mozzarella that was so good i didn't want to share it with anyone. the mussels were good but not as exciting as everything else we had. i also had the frisee salad with egg which was delicious. we were celebrating two birthdays so they brought us each a glass of champagne - it was a nice touch. i enjoyed the overall vibe of the place, the level of service and not feeling rushed. it is a bit on the pricey side (although we did order a good amount of drinks) so i will most likely return for special occasions and not regularly. but i highly recommend it.
(5)
Patrick D.

I only went for Happy Hour but it was fantastic. The Fried Oysters were great and the Whiskey/cokes....fantastic. Dropped a grip, but how often does your big bro from your frat come to town?
(4)
Heather D.

Have only been here once, but the food was amazing- especially the pot of cheesecake for dessert! It was like a molten cheesecake served in a little canning jar, with caramel and sea salt on top. It was probably the best dessert I have ever tasted in my whole life. The atmosphere was very cozy, and our server was very nice and helpful.
(5)
Sam W.

Take your wallet and be sure you hit the drive thru on the way. Super pricey and very small portions. I'm giving it a generous 3 b/c if i had tons on money i would eat here more, but in order to fill up you will need to order 4 courses. High quality
(3)
Virginia J.

This experience lived up to all the hype and expectation. A truly superb evening from cocktails at the bar beforehand all the way through dessert. Bartenders did a Wonderful job pairing wines for us with our courses, and took our taste preferences into account. My quail was the best I've ever experienced. Desserts (sticky toffee cake as well as cheesecake in a pot) were spot on. There was only one downside to the evening: The waiter brought out the wrong small bites plate for us, he had misheard me. He corrected his error but I was truly annoyed to see that he charged us for both on the receipt. We had experienced such an amazing evening that it wasn't worth getting into a tiff over, but not a classy move on the waiters part. Still, it was overall an absolutely amazing night with memorable dishes served.
(5)
Jeff K.

We had an amazing meal and experience. We have been to most of Denver's best rated places, and would rank this among the city's very best. All the food we tried (fried oysters, charcuterie, kale salad, beef heart, monkfish, cioppino, duck, beef cheeks, toffee pudding, tarte tatin) was perfectly prepared. Service was great, very comfortable space.
(5)
Monica L.

Went there for brunch today. Food is ok, but the service is mind-boggling. I have been there a few times before and had the same experience. I felt like we were bothering the waiter. He seemed confused by our order and instead of asking questions, just awkwardly brought out the wrong things at the wrong time. We've given this place the last try. Go for fun cocktails but if you expect good service and great food, find somewhere else.
(2)
Marc B.

Went here for 5280--which they did not openly advertise but still made it available as an option. Went through a round of drinks and went the sea route. The drinks were good, but not impressive; as was the food. I was particularly pleased with the Lamb Ragu and the Creme BrulÃ©e--they added a few extra flings that made it memorable. The over sized mirrors and manor-style decor made for a good overall dining experience. I had wanted to eat here for over 2 years, but was always hesitant due to the very pricey menu and thought that a 5280-type approach was a good approach--which it most certainly was. As a whole though, I was relatively unimpressed as most of the cocktails and dishes were comparable to other hip restaurants at half the fare. I loved the meal and the experience, but doubt I'll return. If I'm paying that much, I want my experience to be exceptional.
(3)
Jon H.

Had brunch there. Loved the decor and atmosphere. The waitstaff was very knowledgeable but slow on replenishing the drinks. The Bloody Mary's were boring. Had the pork chop with red eye gravy and cheese grits. The gravy and grits were great. The pork chop was very tough and chewy. It was a birthday party with eight of us. Everyone seemed to love what they ordered. Heard no complaints. I will go back to try the dinner menu and not order the pork chop.
(3)
Jennifer M.

I will likely get some flak for this review, but I hated Colt & Gray. This place is for hard-core meat lovers only - and I mean exotic meat items, like gelatinous bone marrow and pork fat on toast. It's gnarly. I will speak only to the food I ate because my husband seemed to like his food, although the carnivorian circus seemed to freak even him out a little. Cocktails are mostly made with gin - FYI. I guess they're trying to do some sort of retro steakhouse guys night vibe. I had a wine that the waiter recommended -- a rose that tasted OK at first, but became more and more acidic as I ate. The bread was good, but nothing to rave about. For an appetizer, we shared a cheese & charcuterie plate that was very expensive and nothing special at all. It came with a few thrown together accompaniments that were nothing great. For the meal, I had a cucumber soup with "crab" that literally had 4 tiny morsels of crab on top (like one mouthful of crab) - and the crab was chewy. The soup had no flavor - I kept adding salt, but nothing helped. Then my mess of an entree arrived - I had the homemade pasta with arugula and tomatoes. The pasta was super chewy and overworked. And never in a million years did I expect this dish to be spicy, but it was. It was covered in cayenne and had red pepper flakes in it, so it was a one-two punch of heat. I took two bites and couldn't go on. Thankfully, our waiter noticed and offered to bring me something else. I said no thanks and he took it off the bill. But no one took away the food for a really long time. This is a constant problem in restaurants. When someone is done with their food, take away the freakin plate!! Tables are super close together - we got stuck in the awkward table in the back where you're pretty much seated with the people next to you. They were arguing, we were having a crappy meal, it was awkward as hell because we could clearly hear each other. With so many great restaurants in Denver, I won't be going back to Colt & Gray.
(2)
Rho K.

Ugh...I really, really want to give this place 5 stars, because the quality of the food and cocktails is well worth it, but after my last visit I don't know if I can. This review is a combination of my last 2 experiences here because they were vastly different, at least as far as service is concerned. I highly recommend sitting/dining/drinking at the bar and ONLY the bar. It's like some old mad alcoholic scientist's secret lair and their collection of small-batch and specialty spirits and liqueurs is incredible! They have Old Tom gin! The bartenders I met were awesome dudes who really had a passion for food and booze. And if I remember correctly, one of the bartenders also worked in the kitchen. We had a lot of fun letting them concoct drinks for us and they fucking killed it. Their beverage program rules! The food here is amazing. The blue cheese gougeres are perfect, like a mouthful of sex. Their charcuterie and cheese options are always top-notch and not to be missed. On my last visit, I ordered the burrata & heirloom tomato salad and it was fucking incredible. Also heard from the dude that the bone marrow is boner-inducing. I've never ordered their entrees, but they keep the options simple which is great. Now, for the bad news--on my last visit here we decided to sit outside on their patio. It was kind of awkward because it's on a slant, but the weather was awesome so why not? Oh I know. Because our server out here was fucking clueless. This guy must've been riding a mystical unicorn to Valhalla in a Xanax-swept daydream because he was definitely not "with-it". We ordered a lot of small plates at the same time and he suggested that we course them out. OK, great idea--his only solid move of the evening and the rest was constipation city. He rarely checked on us after that so we were waiting for quite a while between "courses". He fucked up my drink order and while we were waiting for one more small plate, he came up to us after disappearing for a long time and asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu. Uhh...no dude, we're still waiting on one more small plate. He just kind of nodded until the wheels started turning and said, "Oh THEY didn't bring it out to you?!" Uhh...no dude. We told him not to worry about it and when he came back with the check he said, "Ooops I forgot to write it down! My bad! Fuck your face!" OK he didn't say that exactly, but he might as well have. The moral of this story is: spare yourselves the pain of an expensive meal with shitty service and just chill at the bar. YOU'RE WELCOME.
(4)
Michael L.

My boyfriend and I just moved to Denver from Boston and have been looking for a replacement for the fabulous Eastern Standard classic cocktail bar menu. Colt & Gray is definitely our top contender. We went for Happy Hour on a Friday Night and it was fantastic. Sat outside and when the wind started to pick up the waiter turned on the outdoor heaters before we even thought to ask. Drank only cocktails offered on the Happy Hour menu but we were not disappointed. $5 cocktails and $3 appetizers are definitely going to get me to come back.
(4)
Drina C.

AMAZING! We saw this place recommended in Denver Magazine as one of the top 25 restaurants. So glad we came! The atmosphere is nice and chill, not too dark or too crowded. The menu was concise and delicious. The wine...yum! Definitely recommending this hidden treasure to friends!!
(5)
yelper s.

The good: The food was very good. We had the blue-cheese dusted gougeres (I could eat those all day), the cheese & charcuterie platter, roasted asparagus, Brussels sprouts, beef marrow bones, and sticky toffee pudding. All very good. (Although my husband said his favorite was dessert ... and he's so not a dessert person!) All in all, delicious, very well prepared, the kind of menu that it's hard to select from. The pastry menu was especially delicious looking. The drinks -- they have a great beer selection. We stuck with beer and cocktails. The cocktail I had was delicious ... but it came in a smallish glass with a HUGE chunk of ice in it. It was cool/old fashioned to have the ice, chipped off a block, but it made me suspect I was getting half a cocktail for $9 and the ice kept bonking me in the nose when I tried to sip my drink. The ambience -- this was disappointing to us. Like a hotel restaurant trying to do vintage French/ski lodge. It was FREEZING in the room. They have a fireplace but nothing doing there. When we asked about the temperature, the server shut the door but it was still cold. Also we had a reservation, and there were empty 4-tops (and other couples were sitting at similar), but they put us in a two-top crowded into the banquette. For the "gastropub" atmosphere I expected, people were very dressed up and in a couple cases, Kardashianesque. The service was competent but a little scattered - not bad, but we were eating late, and it was very plain that the staff were ready to leave. They would serve us and then go lounge around the hostess stand, talking, looking exhausted and looking out the window. I don't begrudge them a break after a long night; just wish the restaurant offered them a place to do it that didn't make us feel like we were unwelcome guests lingering at the party. Our waiter was also clearly disappointed that we didn't order an entree, even though our bill was well over $100 for two. I so wanted to love the place, but I don't know. Maybe for drinks and snacks at the bar??
(3)
Sophie C.

We heard and read reviews and wanted to try this restaurant. BOOOOOO, Colt & Gray! The prices are absolutely atrocious compared to what you get. First of all the restaurant is cold, and I was wearing long-sleeves, long pants, socks, and boots. Ridiculous! What do you want me in a parka? Pay the heating bill! (My friend was cold too.) Then, depending on your table, you may be required to perform an acrobatic maneuver to get to your reserved table. Hmmmm perhaps change the set up or at least trim the tablecloths. (The people next to us complained about this too.) The host even made a comment that he always has to help...HELLO,GET A CLUE!!! No explanation on what we ordered or asked if we had questions. The beer we requested (which was on the menu) was out. No apologies. What is our next choice. Ridiculous - been out for over a week - change the menu or the beer vendor. The dinner entrees come when we are still eating out appetizer. No worries. The so-called amazing waitstaff moves everything on our table for our entrees to barely fit (aka dishes are literally on top of each other) and get cold as we finish our appetizers. BTW, the restaurant isn't busy at this point. Then we start our entrees (at least five minutes after they were placed on our table) with our salad forks, and a couple minutes later we are brought the accurate silverware. SERIOUSLY? I vocalized this is unacceptable to my waiter, and I believe he responded...ohumm. I have and could make both of our entrees and the appetizers easily (What all we had...its all so forgettable...beef cheeks, "fish stew".... So, either the service, ambiance, and food should be off the charts or the prices should be...FAIL and FAIL. Neither of us will ever eat here again nor will we recommend it to the 25 people flying in to speak (that we are in charge of next weekend for a major Denver event). SAVE YOURSELF!!! This place is pompous, overpriced, and not that good. There are plenty of places in Denver that are significantly better with food, service, ambiance, and price. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!
(2)
Todd H.

This restaurant is easily one of my favorites. The food is always fresh and I'm always surprised by something new. Plus, it's right by my house in the Highlands, so you can walk the Platte after a great dinner. So worth it!
(4)
Michael R.

Went to colt & gray a couple days ago during the Great American Beer Fest and we were taking my girlfriends father out for a nice dinner. Although this is a fine dining place they did not do a good job executing the service. We never received bread and butter at any point in the meal even though tables around us certainly did, we had no silverware when our entrees arrived, our server was playing with her ponytail and touching her hair while telling us about the menu, and after going to the restroom I had two separate staff member cut me off and make me step to the side while they flew by. All that is forgivable, I understand things happen and things can not go perfect every time. I never write negative reviews but after we revived the bill, I was charged 27$ for a scallop entree that was listed as 22$ on the menu and on the website. That was just the nudge that pushed me over the edge, I would have expressed my unhappiness at the time, but obviously that isn't an option when taking my girlfriends father out for a nice dinner. I still tip 20 percent because I get it, but colt and gray, please go back and refund my bill the 5 dollars you overcharged me on 10/11/13.. It's the least you can do. To the kitchen::: the food was fantastic
(1)
Anna R.

I love surprising tastes that shock my palette, and Colt & Gray is FULL of them! Living in Riverfront Park, I like things I can walk to, and be comfy at on the regular (Sasa, Protos, ect). This place is SO warm! The bartender asked me my favorite flavors and made me the most surprising and amazing tasting martini! I couldn't NOT have the Foie Gras Fat Fried Potatoes! I love both, and as a combo... "FML, I am going to be spending a ton of time here", I thought! I had the truffled turkey burger, and as a sucker for turkey burgers anyway, I was absolutely blown away! Juicy, not dry, delish bun, amazing in every way possible. I was so afraid of getting full, that it was distracting me from seeing a couple of friends a couple of tables away wanting to say hey! Haha! The outdoor patio is gorgeous, clean, and amazing for these mellow summer nights! Brunch on the patio reminds me of the little beach town in San Diego I am from (a little more upscale, but the warm inviting, neighborhood feeling). I have a feeling that in the winter it will be warm and welcoming! Love it, and I am sure that most guests will agree.
(4)
Paul B.

Great bar. Great bartenders serving very creative cocktails with passion. The food is hit-or-miss. The appetizer plate (gougeres) sp? is worth the trip alone! Get them!!!
(3)
Francisco R.

My Girl Friend took me to this place for dinner on my Birthday in June this year... Not knowing i had been there before with some friends for drinks and food at there bar.. But if i had told her that she would have never picked this place... I liked the place the first time i was there, i just didn't like the feel of it ( a little to pretentious for my taste) But when i was there with my girl friend and got to experience the full treatment of sitting at the table with service and the romantic company of your significant other, i fell in love. I've worked in restaurants since i was 13 going from place to place and even landing in Europe working for some of the best Chefs in Spain. This place took me back to that.... Definitely a place i could work at ( and that isn't something i would say about just any place) The service was great and the food was right on. Everything was well seasoned and even the salad (which most places fail to notice when it comes to seasoning) had just the right tough of salt and acidity. The place is pricy, but you know what your getting... you don't go to a place like this on a budget or look at the prices making your choices based on what something costs... it just ruins the whole experience and clouds your judgement on what this place offers... What you get here i not just great food or good service, you get a great experience which is why you go to eat a place like this... My only complaint is that the menu was the same after about 4 months from my first visit... with a place like this i really like to see seasonal ideas and creativity... but that in it self isn't enough for me not to like this place... i will definitely be back.....
(5)
W. O.

After reading all the reviews and hearing how good this place was, maybe I set my expectations too high. We went for dinner. The patio is fantastic, the service excellent, but I thought the food was just okay for the price. I will give it another try, but based on my first visit would have to say I was disappointed and won't be rushing back.
(3)
Rachael N.

Yay for their AMAZING cocktails! A truly beautiful mix of some real old-timey classics (egg creams were a hit over the winter!) and more updated favorites. They have a lot of house-made add-ins...orange marmalade with a house-made ginger ale and tequlia was absolute heaven! We arrived around five since this place is tiny- probably seats no more than 30 in the dining room, probably 20 more in the bar area. They do make excellent use of the space. Server and manager very attentive without being hovering. Beet salad with goat cheese fritter was melt in your mouth delicious. I had the lamb shank with marscapone polenta- a popular dish around town right now and I have it often. This was definitely the best! The reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars was how we felt a bit bullied at the end of the meal. As a server, I am well aware of the general view of two women dining together- they're cheap and stay forever talking. However, we racked up a $150 bill between the two of us and had only been there for an hour and a half when they started giving us the full court press. I realize it's a small place, but come on! I think $75/hour rent is reasonable. We felt rushed and insulted. However, the food and drinks will keep me coming back, although next time, maybe just for HH- 4:30-6:30.
(4)
Brenda B.

This place is amazing! Staff was very friendly! I LOVED the pink peppercorn ice cream!
(4)
Brad F.

We ate at Colt & Gray last night for Laurie's birthday. This was our first visit, so we tried lots of different things. We enjoyed the food and the service was great! We tried and enjoyed the bite size chicken wings and the caramel corn with bacon. Now that was an interesting taste sensation. Laurie had pasta, Brandon had free range chicken and I had the New York Strip. Everyone liked what they had. My steak had been marinated in herbs and had a great taste to it. Even dessert was good and we tried a variety of different things. I would certainly go back for more!
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Kristen N.

In a sentence, this place is an up-scale, intimate & sophisticated dining experience that truly seems like it would be more at-home in downtown Chicago, but worth the reservations if your parents are in town (even better if they're buying) or impressing someone on a first date. And yes, reservations are needed on the weekends now that Colt & Gray has generated a (small) buzz around the city. We walked in on a Friday night at 7pm and were told there was really no room for even just the two of us, but they were more than happy to serve us at the bar--which turned out for the better because the bartender really took care of us. Do yourself a favor and make friends with Kevin--which is quite easy to do, he is very personable and funny. And for as young-ish as he looks, he knows more about wine & cheese than some fancy-pants people that I know.... The place was buzzing for pretty much the entire 2.5 hours we were there (which was reflected in our bill, sadly), and really seemed to draw from the baby boomers generation and then their children (like myself--late twenties). It is true what some people have mentioned that the dining area is quite small and chairs are positioned quite close to each other--in my opinion, that's what makes the atmosphere intimate and romantic even. It really reminded me of a small, popular restaurant in Paris due to its small size, and then again, probably more suited for Chicago with its price tag and impressive cuisine--both of which make the fact that you can find this in Denver even better! Because of these competing personas, I can see why some would say that the decor is "missing something" or just kinda "off." Personally I thought Colt & Gray found an interesting balance between Colorado rugged (big, wood square beams dotted here and there coupled with a very nice fireplace in the middle of the room) and up-scale sophisticated with its chairs and other decor. An interesting marriage of images that I appreciated. Food & Wine, in my opinion, were great. I am not a foodie and could not pronounce the names of the cheeses and wine selection, but I do like both good cheese and good wine. I was happy with both, and taking cues from Kevin the bartender, we knew which cheeses went better with which wines and jams/mustards; Kevin was really the key to us enjoying the entire experience. Beyond that, he makes, and I do not exaggerate this, some of the best cocktails in Denver. My boyfriend discovered a new way to enjoy a Manhattan (with an orange slice, homemade orange bitters & get this--a puff of flame from 2 matches), and I simply told Kevin what kinds of tastes I was in the mood for and he drummed up a delicious cocktail for me that actually was quite strong, so I really cannot verify what others have said about their drinks tasting watered down. Food-wise, I can say that the plates seemed a bit small for the price, but tasty nonetheless. Beyond all of the above aspects of Colt & Gray that we really found outstanding, the highlight for me was dessert. Truly and honestly, hands down, the BEST, most decadent apple crisp I have ever had in my entire life. period. And I used to live with a roommate who grew up on an apple orchard and made her great-grandmother's recipe from scratch... I am telling you, even for my boyfriend who would rather have another drink than dessert could not put his spoon down. So, head to Colt & Gray for a nice evening alone or bring some out of town folks for a truly enjoyable evening. Even if you do dinner somewhere else (which would probably save you some cash depending), come by this place for post dinner drinks and dessert; Its quiet, but energetic atmosphere would be a great place to end the night. We will definitely be back. The next time we feel the need to splurge a bit again. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars.
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Andrea K.

We eat, and we eat well. John and I went here for brunch yesterday and it was really yummy. Definitely a great place to go for some comfort food. The snow had just started falling and I was in a complete state of coziness nestled up with my cup of french pressed coffee and duck confit hash. It was like a thick beef stew- but the duck is just so moist and almost creamy- absolutely delicious. The confit has carrots and potatoes and some other herbs and spices...I think the carrots added the hint of sweetness in the dish. Just heavenly. It comes with two poached eggs and the yolk is essential to the dish. I could have used one more even. John had the marguez sausage with foie gras fat fried potatoes and frisee with a poached egg. Personally, I thought mine was better- but John thought his was- so there you go. I will say that those fries were incredibly delicious. The coffee (though good) is not as good as Duo or Gaia's. John ordered a bloody mary and I think it had cucumber salt in it or something because there was definitely a sweetness to it that just didn't "go" in my opinion. But the meals themselves definitely stand on their own. Very tasty indeed- especially if you are craving comfort food.
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Mara P.

Met up with friends here as line up at Snooze was far from appealing. The place just opened up 9 wks ago and in a good location at the base of the pedestrian bridge on Platte. Beautiful day to sit outside on the patio. Our server was great. Nice guy with a great smile. We started with coffee (gotta love the french press) and I had the scrambled eggs with smoked trout on rustic bread. It came with a nice side salad and definitely hit the spot. I'd head back and sit on the patio sipping afternoon cocktails..
(3)
heather s.

This place is one of the most amazing places for excellent food, excellent service and good grief-the drinks are amazingly addictive! Wow! Unfortunately, the website menu was different that what the menu actually offered when we went. It apparently had not been updated, which was a downer to two of the people I was dining with. However, everything on their menu that we had was perfect in my opinion. I highly recommend this place for any and all. It's awesome to sit outside in the summer on their patio.
(5)
Jessen G.

I would like to echo Chad D's first line... Colt & Gray is really fantastic. The decor is very clever. It feels like an upscale lodge with comfortable unique seating. The chairs are a little unwieldy, but really nice once you get seated. But let's quickly move on to the food. We started with the Burratta and the Fois Gras appetizer. Can I just say- that I'd like to move to wherever they make Burratta, bc only having it at C&G and Il Posto is just not sufficient. Both apps were really flavorful and unique and the presentations were all sorts of colorful. The toast points that came with the Fois were just o.k., but if you sub those out with the fresh baguette that they bring out- it is an amazing dish. I had the gnocchi for dinner with a side of ratatouille. The gnocchi in brown butter were truly divine....and the ratatouille was not over cooked or under-seasoned WOOOOO. The other members of our dinner club had the lobster bangers and mash- which was really yummy and the grilled pork chop and fries. Bottom line- I can't wait to go back and try more items!
(4)
J P.

I have to say, I have a mixed view of this place. On the positives, it has a wonderful outside patio, which on a nice summer nite is great -- but there was only one other table filled inside -- at 7 pm on a Friday! Come on. What made things worse, was that despite the lack of customers, the service was sooo sloooow. Never was offered a refill on iced tea, bread, etc. On the positive side, the food was very good. The arancini on a fava bean puree was delicious as was the burger. Lots of different items on the menu (offal) for those who are more adventurous. Right now, I'm not sure whether or not I'll be back :(
(3)
Kim B.

Mmmm.... Pigs feet. Reminded me of my mothers scrapple on Christmas morning (which is a good thing). Definitely a new favorite spot for a long night of interesting food and drink. House made grapefruit soda and bourbon drinks are another must. The staff was tentative and made us feel welcome. Decor was cozy and clean. Can't wait to try brunch.
(5)
Kristin B.

great atmosphere and location. the menu is not very approachable though
(3)
Gwen G.

My birthday fell on a weekday this year so when a friend wanted to take me to dinner I requested to go to Colt and Gray. I figured at such a "much talked about" restaurant - a middle of the week visit would be a great time to give it a try. They were pleasantly busy (in this economy) so we settled in at the bar and ordered dinner there. No problem, the bartenders were helpful and eager to make sure we felt comfortable. The service was super. The staff bringing our food made sure we were set with everything. As for the food - not so great. Very ordinary. I expected much, much better. Go for the amazingly prepared drinks and have dinner elsewhere. Try the Winter Solstice drink. Looks like dish water in a glass - but after the third one - you'll see it for the beautiful jewel that it is.
(3)
A.j. S.

This restaurant came recommended from our concierge at the Marriott. This was a perfectly lovely meal, but one you might get several places. The half chicken had a wonderful flavor but could have been cooked a little longer to be more tender. The Strip Steak was perfectly cooked, but nothing standing out from other restaurants. The baguettes were fabulous and I greatly appreciated that they serve their bread with soft butter instead of cold. The wine selection is adequate. The vegetable sides were delicious, it is really just on the meat that the review is not worth more stars. The fried potates that accompanied the steak had an unusual flavor that neither of us could readily identify. The waitress said it was just garlic and rosemary, and that may have been all they intended to put on the potatoes, but I cook with rosemary and garlic a great deal and something else was on those potatoes. I liked them, my husband did not. The location is not terribly large, reservations are probably a geat idea.
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Robin W.

I've been here once for dinner and once for brunch. While I think it's a little pricey for what you get, I like the food and the atmosphere. Great location on Platte with a nice patio right next to the walking bridge over I-25.
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Casey M.

i went to colt and gray for restaurant week. reservation was at 8:00, seated at 8:40ish. once we sat down, the server said she was "sending over" some tasty little bites for my date and me to enjoy. we said thanks and went about our business. the cocktails were amazing. but the food was very, very salty at best. everything was salty. quite inedibly salty. when the bill arrived, we were charged for the little treats the server "sent over." we didn't order them... i would go back in the summer to enjoy the patio and cocktails, but i probably won't eat there again.
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Susan T.

Warning - only go to this restaurant if you want to wait around for at least 1/2 hour even if you have a confirmed reservation. Warning - noise level is ridiculous. During our dinner there during restaurant week, we were seated next to a table that was so on top of us, we heard their conversation better than we heard our own! We waiting 1 hour for food as well, and the food was mediocrity at its finest. We complained at the end of our meal to the maitre d who gave us his card and said to call him when we were coming back, and he'd take care of us. By doing what? WE WILL NEVER EVER GO BACK THERE AGAIN. Nothing good about the wait for a table, or the actual food. No bread, but we did have a bread plate and butter knife - maybe for the imaginary bread and butter. With so many great restaurants in Denver, skip this one. Susan T
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Jennifer D.

I've only been for drinks, but they were great! Very inventive cocktails. The bartender was very knowledgeable and offered to make me the kind of Sazerac he mixes for himself (half Rye/half Brandy). His Sazerac was the best I've had even including those I've tried in New Orleans, birthplace of the cocktail. The atmosphere was very sophisticated and classy. I can't wait to go back and try the food.
(4)
Zach K.

I was pleasantly surprised with our dinner last night. Everyone enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. I am just upset that I didn't order the lamb chops, son of a. The marrow bones were unique and amazing. You have to have a palate for that type of appetizer but I thought it was great. The lobster bangers and mash was over hyped and not as great as I thought it would be. I think what finally put us over the top in favor of this place was the manhattan drink and our server Jackie O. She was GREAT!!
(4)
Kim M.

Went to C&G in the Fall - the outside patio is very cool setting. It bills itself as a gastropub, but the setting is more like a high end polished restaurant. Gastropubs are usually more casual. The food had mixed reviews... Pork Chop was tasty but recommend the Chicken dish. You should stay away from the ravioli as it is flavorless and uninspiring - probably the worst ravioli dish I've ever had. The wait staff was great and accommodating - they tried to serve me another dish since the ravioli was so disappointing. I will try the restaurant again but will avoid ordering the ravioli.
(3)
D T.

I have been hearing so much about this place in the last year and also that they won a Westword Best of Denver award this year. I finally made it down there on my way to Paris on the Platte. The hostess was snobby, my waitstaff were great! Our server was very helpful with the menu at all times and was very attentive. We had the Blue Cheese Dusted Gougeres followed by Ingrid's Steamed Bouchot Mussels-yummmmmm!!! For the main course we had the Colt & Gray Burger with blue cheese and Ratatouille on the side. Drinks were amazing as well! $50 for two people with drinks..not too shabby. I will definitely be returning!
(4)
Keifer H.

Food is always awesome.
(4)
Scott M.

Went here for a weekend brunch, I'm not a picky eater, but the food was very disappointing. On the plus side the manager comp'd my meal when he saw that I didn't eat much. Bloody Mary's were very weak, barely had any fresh veggies or peppers and the bartender was having a loud conversation with his friends the whole time.
(2)
Leigh S.

Sat at bar...burger and salmon salad...wonderful way to spend a summer Friday evening...
(4)
La F.

We returned to Colt and Gray last night and brought 2 friends with us. It was not the stellar night we had the last time. Our table was ready even though we arrived a 1/2 hour early . We had intended to get a drink in the bar first - but ended up being able to sit at our table. We all ordered cocktails and they were just as good as the first time. We ordered some charcuterie and had the two amuse bouche's that they brought to our table. One was a shot of what tasted like fresh mowed grass (we did not care for it). Our soup and salad came promptly and the Butternut Squash Soup was wonderful. However we had to wait about 40 minutes for our entrees after the soup and salad. Our waiter did apologize and offered to buy us a dessert for the inconvenience (we spent over $400 between the two couples - would more than one dessert have been appropriate?). I ordered the Mussels again since I could still remember how wonderful they were. They were average this time (actually below average), mostly because they had less than 1/4" of broth in the bottom of the bowl. Mussels should be swimming in broth. There was nothing to dunk my mussels in. I'm sure my mussels sat there boiling the sauce away waiting for our other entrees to be ready. We had two that ordered the Short Rib - they both enjoyed it but one was very fatty and about 1/2 of it was inedible. The pork chop was good. Both couples split a Toffee Pudding which was just as wonderful as the first time. We have talked this restaurant up since our first visit to all of our friends (as well as bought a gift cert for my dad to try it). I don't think I'll do that any longer. It does not warrant the praise. We could have endured the 40 min wait as we had wine and good company but the less than perfect entrees were a big dissappointment.
(3)
Kenneth B.

Kind of average. Fairly limited menu. There are better places to spend your mony
(3)
Bob G.

Great food. Great service. Outstanding bar. The bartenders are true drink artists. The patio is a must on a summer evening.
(5)
Kristin D.

We were very excited to hear another new restaurant in the neighborhood was opening, and even more so when we heard one of the chefs from Root Down was going to be there. The ambience was very mountain chic which I like, although the space is small. The wine list was very reasonable, and the food was ample and delicious. It was a little pricier than I expected, but a overall nice experienece and we will definitely go back!
(4)
Derek R.

Over priced BS restaurant. Someone is smoking crack on the pricing. Seriously. Our group of four wandered here for drinks and light snacks after checking a few places on the other side of the bridge with one hour wait lists. In retrospect those places were packed because they were better than this one! After a cursory inspection of the drink menu we ordered some beers, which we thought were five dollar drafts. Later, when we got the bill we saw that they were nine dollars each. Who ever heard of a nine dollar pint? We also ordered some appetizers off of the daily special menu. The first app was mini Tomato Burgers. Now, if you are going to call something a burger, meat or no, it conjures up a certain expectation. This was the thinnest sliver of a cherry tomato between two little squares of bread and smear of cheese. Three little guys (one bite each) for six dollars. If I want to pay six dollars for a few bites of food I get something quality, like sushi. Next we got the snails with garlic butter on toast. These were OK. At least you could tell what you were paying for and they looked nice, even though once again it was four small bites of food. The third appetizer was the blue cheese gougeres. French pastry dough flavored with blue cheese. These mini marshmallow size puffs were served in a rammekin (small bowl). Six dollars for a cup full of bread? In the end we walked away feeling totally cheated. Paying thirty dollars for two pints and a few bites of food is way too much.
(2)
Danielle H.

Delicious! The frisee salad was a fantastic creation and the chestnut soup was velvet and rich! Very fine dining atmosphere. I can't wait to go back for a hot date with my hubby!
(4)
Jaime B.

The food is delish. I think of it as upscale comfort food. Brunch is fabulous, dinner is very good. The prices aren't a bargain, but they're reasonable. The service is friendly, professional, but kinda slow. The decor is beautiful. But the bar... oh, that bar. In one word: amazing.
(4)
Natalie W.

We came here for brunch on a Sunday. It was surprisingly quiet, which was nice because we got a table right away. But it started out uncomfortable and remained that way. Our waiter seemed extremely hungover and he was sort of a mess (apron and shirt looked like they hadn't been washed in a few weeks), but he was nice enough. We ordered a couple mimosas and a blood mary. The mimosas were fine, nothing unique. The bloody mary tasted mostly of celery juice, which is cool if you're ordering celery juice. Not so much if you're ordering a bloody mary. I guess they make their own mix from fresh veggies, which is awesome. But the balance of vegetables is off. Maybe they should call it something other than a bloody mary so people aren't expecting the typical spicy, tomato-y, horseradish-y concoction that their hungover bodies are so craving. The food itself wasn't terribly impressive. I had the Croque Madame with tomato soup. It was good, but the sandwich came out a little cold. They got my husband's order wrong, so it took awhile for them to make him what he ordered. Our friend got the pork belly and he said it was good, but not great. Also, something I've noticed at many restaurants also plagues Colt & Gray: when they're slow the staff sort of gathers at the hostess station and talks, looks dreamily out the window, and, um, ignores the patrons. It's possible I'd give C&G another shot, but it would probably be for dinner. I'm a sucker for a great hamburger, so that will be the true test.
(3)
Ali F.

Hubby took me here for my b'day. I like the atmosphere. The wine was fabulous, one of the best rieslings I've had in a while, maybe ever. My husband and I split an appetizer, which was very good (I think it was called a gnumi??). His meal wasn't that great, but mine was fabulous -- roasted pork shoulder with bacon grits. The cheesecake in a jar was really good, too -- creamy and light, which was perfect after a really heavy meal. Oh, and our server was really great, friendly and knowledgeable. So I enjoyed it. The only thing that keeps me rating it higher is the size (I mean, this place is SMALL -- like something in an SNL skit) and also the quantity of selections on the menu. I honestly only chose the pork shoulder b/c there was nothing else that interested me (same w/my husband's choice), and that's never a good feeling -- you don't want to be at a place you know is expensive and feel like you're settling. Mine turned out good, but as I said, my husband's wasn't. So that's a lot of $ not to like something (luckily, I don't eat much, so he polished off mine.). Kevin Taylor's restaurant can get away w/only putting a few things on their menu b/c everything they serve is TO DIE FOR, but this is not Kevin Taylor.
(3)
alex b.

We LOVE this place for happy hour. 5 stars for the 4:30-6:30pm happy hour for sure. The gougeres and fried oysters are our favorite bar snacks. So much TLC goes into the cocktails - they're fantastic. For dinner we've only ever tried the 5280 menu (and sat at the bar), which was delicious but the portions were really quite small. We hear from friends that the dining room isn't nearly as cool as the bar scene, and the service there leaves something to be desired. I can't wait for the next happy hour! Can't recommend the Happy Hour highly enough...
(4)
Anita A.

I wouldn't be writing this if they had responded to my email I sent regarding my dinner there. They didn't even attempt to make it right. If you are going to spend a considerable amount on drinks and dining in Denver, I would not do it here. At best, marginal. The $36.00 strip steak was tough and chewy and definitely not worth the price and a disgrace for an establishment such as this to even serve. Also, drinks way too pricey. Just not enough atmosphere nor ambiance...decor the best thing about the place. And you are in very close dining proximity to others. The staff was nice enough, but not exceptional enough to match the prices. They say a fool and his money are soon parted...so, as you watch this happen and really reflect in the days to come, you might find it really doesn't measure up nor deserve any where near 5 stars unless your memory was clouded by too many drinks. This place will take your money in a hurry and you just might regret the experience. Will not recommend and if there are four in your party, you will spend approx. $100 per person. Find somewhere else for "fine dining" where you really can walk out saying you thoroughly enjoyed your evening out. I gave it 2 stars and one of these was for the Interior Designer.
(2)
Patricia F.

We've been to C&G for happy hour about a year ago and the food was creative and delicious. We tried going back a couple times, but it always seemed to be before 5pm during the week when they are closed. We just went there last night and had a great experience. There was a great variety of cocktails to choose from - if you go check out the description of the 'Prescription Julep'. We started with the corn chowder and oh lord was it tasty. Then between each course they would bring a palette cleanser. For the entree my boyfriend got the Spiced Duck Breast which had the greatest seasoning and the sides went seamlessly together. I had the Seared King Salmon which I wasn't too excited about, but I think that's because I've grown less fond of the flavor - although the sides were delish. But I'd have to say our favorite part was the dessert which was the Palisade Peach Cobbler (yum) and the Sticky Toffee Pudding which no doubt was our favorite dessert of all time. If you're on a budget, at least go there for drinks and dessert. We will definitely visit there again in the near future.
(5)
Jess K.

First off, I loved the atmosphere and location. Just off the Highland Street Bridge and just west of Lodo & Riverfront. It appeared to have a dressier affluent mostly 30's clientele. The decor was warm, modern and inviting without that cold pretentious feel you get with some of the newer restaurants I've been to. The staff was courteous without being too attentive and knowledgable when asked questions. Our server was Tyler, very sweet with a nice demeanor. We orderer the Blue Cheese Gourgeres for an appetizer. The portion was about the size of a small cup of soup. They were light in flavor but didn't wow me. We shared the Frisee Salad which I enjoyed. We also shared the Hawaiian Prawn Salad. That was wonderful and light, except for the shrimp heads! For dessert we had probably the best thing I've ever tasted. It was the cheese cake covered with a layer of salted carmel served in a small mason jar. It reminded me of creme brulee but better. If I had to order one thing on the menu, it would be that! Coffee was served in a press and they even give you a sand timer to know when it's ready. I liked that detail. I fell like the portions were a little small for the money, but on the bright side good for the waist line. Overall I really enjoyed everything and will definitely be back!
(4)
Randall C.

The food was outstanding! Every dish was just wonderful The chef and kitchen staff really know their stuff. Again, absolutely fantastic culinary experience. The service, while good, was not up to the standard of the food, though. Not saying the service was bad, just, with food this good, you also expect the service to be top notch. We arrived at 4:50 in pouring rain. Restaurant doesn't open till 5:00, though, and the doors remained locked until then. We stood outside in the rain while the wait staff looked at us through the windows. Who cares that the customer is soaked to the skin right outside the door, afterall, 5:00 is 5:00, right? Can't have a customer in the restaurant a few minutes early, no telling what kind of bedlam that would cause. Asked to talk to the somelier about a wine selection, and he took about 15 muntes to come to our table. We were the only ones having dinner in the restaurant at that time. Your gonna drop some serious cash on a fine meal, but the somelier is too busy to offer wine suggestions to the only customer in the restaurant? Our particular server did a good job. Except for us and one other party in the bar area, the restaurant was empty until about 6:30. Not trying to be negative. Just offering some hopefully constructive feedback to what is otherwise a very fine restaurant. I would happily go back because the food was so good.
(5)
Kelly T.

This is one of those bars/restaurants where it seems like most people want to hang out AT the bar to watch the bartender do her thing while she makes some of the most delicious concoctions known to mankind. This is definitely a place to save up your pennies to visit, but I'll tell you what, the two drinks that I had were totally worth it. In fact, they were so worth it, that they got an extra star added where the food might have dinged them. My first drink was called "The Last Word" and I ordered it based on a friend's recommendation. I was not disappointed. It was the perfect gin drink: mildly sweet, a nice little bit of tartness and it didn't taste like I was drinking a juniper bush (I hate those fucking bushes, they give me hives). As we sipped our drinks, I perused the menu and, wait. stop. hold on. Did I just see what I think I saw on the menu? OMGOMGOMG! THEY HAVE COW HEART!!!! To explain, I spent 9 months living in Peru and while there, one of my top five dishes that I la la la loved was anitcuchos, or shishkabob cow heart. I have never once seen it on an American menu, so I instantly ordered it. Unfortunately, it did not hold a candle to even the street anticuchos that I hate in Lima. It shouldn't have been served on bread, IMO, since cow heart has a very distinctive flavor. It was a little tough, but, it's a muscle, so, you know, one would hope it isn't buttery, but it was tougher than other hearts (maybe I was eating the heart of a cow with a broken heart). So, what sort of drink do you order after you've had "The Last Word" and then eaten cow heart? Why something with Unicorn Tears, of course. And by unicorn tears, I mean some sort of house infused absinthe. But I didn't want too much anise flavor, so my bartender (Amy, btw) made me an Aviation, which is also a gin drink, and then drizzled the unicorn tears on top for the most divine cocktail I have ever had. And that folks, is how I landed in the most decidedly refined carnivorous situation of my life until now. Drinking unicorn tears and laughing. My god, I'm an ice queen!
(4)
K G.

Brilliant! Wonderful meal, thoughtful waitstaff with great suggestions and the culinary experience was fantastic. They approach everything on their menu with great care, pride, and attention. I don't get to Denver often but I will surely come back when I get back in town. Cocktails are brilliant.
(5)
Lisette M.

This review is for everything but the food. We got the charcuterie plate with three options--a firm goat cheese, prosciutto, and a chorizo. Everything was amazing, but the portions were laughably small. Each selection was $6. The chorizo was a 1/2-inch thick slice of regular-sized sausage, the cheese was 3 slivers, and the prosciutto was a tiny pile (but the largest portion of the 3). The rest of my experience was so perfect that I can't let that bring me down. Stepping into this place is like stepping into a movie. The bartenders' outfits are snazzy, the music is classy and not so loud as to inhibit conversation, the lighting dimmed as we walked in. It was like they were waiting for us for the scene to start. I was a little disappointed that their online drink menu was out of date. Neither of the two drinks I wanted were on their current menu. Brian, our bartender, asked me to describe them and knew both of the drinks I was talking about. One of them could no longer be made because they don't have basil right now, but the other one--Thurman Manson's Revenge--could still be made. He told me that it didn't have much of an apple flavor like I thought, and I opted to let him concoct a custom cocktail just for me. I'm glad I let him. Watching him create and mix was such an exciting, joyful experience. I could see the passion and attention to detail, and the flair moves were fun. My cocktail had blackberry, bubbly, elderflower, and a few other things and was topped with fresh mint and a grapefruit peel rolled into a rose blossom. My friend had something from the menu that Brian highly recommended and was the ugliest drink I've ever seen--cloudy and grayish mustard-olive in color. But it was amazing. Smokey fruity, sweet, and stiff as hell; it was the most unique drink I've ever had. I loved mine so much I was going to have him create another for me even though I was already very nicely buzzed, but then I heard him describing the Ginger Bee to a woman across the bar. The way he talked about it was so magical that I had to try it. It was like something out of a dream. Fluffy, gentle, refreshing, stiff, and so sweet (as in fluffy little kitten in a flowering meadow sweet, not sugar sweet) that I want to squee just thinking about it. It's like a big hug. I didn't realize quite how much it had impacted me until I started dreaming about it. I hope I can afford to make it back before I ship out. If not, I'll return this fall.
(5)
Ben M.

This place is good - it just isn't great. Unfortunately its priced to compete with Mizuna, Frasca, and Fruition - it is not on par with these restaurants. Nothing really stood out as disappointing, but at the other restaurants mentioned above everything stands out as exceptional. For a couple bucks less - this place could have gotten another star.
(3)
Mike F.

A very good restaurant in downtown Denver. - Service was nicely paced. Welcoming, but not overbearing - The charcuterie board was excellent. One of the meats was a little cold and didn't have much flavor initially, but as it came to room temperature was very nice - The lamb chop and sausage over risotto with blueberries was a very nice main. Savory, sweet, and delicate and hearty at the same time - The cheesecake topped with a thick caramel sauce put me over the top If I'm in the area again, I will be visiting Colt & Gray.
(4)
Andrew B.

This is my favorite restaurant and bar in Denver. I personally like to sit at the bar and have some craft cocktails and house made charcuterie. The service is always friendly and the cocktails and food are top notch. Both the cocktail menu and the food menu change seasonally, but there are some classics that are constantly available. The bar is small enough and quiet enough that you can (and will) have a conversation with those around you. I always meet interesting people when I come here. This is not the place to get cheap eats and drinks, but the value is high. Do yourself a favor, come and pull up a bar stool, order a cocktail and some bites and have a great experience.
(5)
Skyler H.

One of the better steaks that I've had in Denver. Great environment great selection of wine good location I really recommend this place anybody is visiting in town
(5)
Heather H.

Saw it on "Best Thing I Ever Ate....Dessert" on Food Network a couple years ago. Had to go & eat the sticky toffee pudding! Ate there 2 years ago & it was one of the best meals I've ever had. Pork belly was to die for, sticky toffee was orgasmic! The only downside was that the bench was not very comfy. Came back last Saturday with my husband & we brought our 11 year old daughter. The staff was pleasant & went above & beyond and brought my daughter a side of cherries/cranberries because it didn't come with her meal she wanted. Sat in a chair this time & much more comfy! As usual, the food was fantastic & the sticky toffee pudding was exactly like I remembered! Had the pumpkin funnel cake & it lasted about 10 seconds on our table. I highly recommend this place & to take a chance in something you may not usually order.
(5)
Dawn W.

So I really am struggling with this review. I wanted it to be a different experience so badly! I have to start by saying I have wanted to go since they opened and just made it for my first time on Mother's Day 2015. I have recommended it to others and have talked about it enough that one of my vendors gave me a hefty gift card for Christmas to go. So, I have anticipated it, followed the menus and awards, and remodel, and reviews, and wine list, and buzz and the addition of Ste. Ellie, etc. The bar... sigh. (bad sigh) I have to rant a little bit here about a handful of bar tenders being so affected these days - like a real attitude, disingenuous and sometimes just bothered by questions or drink orders. We were all on time, early even... and went to the not crowded bar with four people at it at 1:20 pm. Bottomless mimosa was question no. one - if we ordered the bottomless mimosa at the bar could we have this at our table for our 1:30 reservation. Sigh. Yes. OK. Annoying question no. two that we asked - do you have a bloody mary with bourbon? Sigh. Eye roll almost, "no, but we can make one with bourbon if you want." Sigh. OK It was just odd - feeling like a bother. No smiles, mild 'tude and for no reason, not busy. My husband (who used to work at The Palm) asked WTF - I explained that this is the trend in Denver sadly for a few spots. NOT all - but a few. I was hopeful that once we sat down it would turn around. Sat down, server was nice and knowledgeable - I said I had been looking forward to the charcuterie forever and would like the large one. It never came. Nor did the cinnamon rolls that she mentioned as 'specials'. Entrees came and then we asked about the other items. She did a big and major save here in my book - apologized, forgot to ring in the cinnamon rolls and misunderstood that I wanted to order the charcuterie. They were on the house - she was so very sorry. The charcuterie was lovely - the cinnamon rolls were little perfect soft puffs and the desserts were the highlight of the whole day. Whomever their pastry chef is, well, they are killing it. We had two kids with us and there was no kids menu for Mother's Day Brunch - odd. The pancakes were fine for them so no big deal. I will say, that sometimes it's hard to judge a place by brunch food - it was good. I have had much better and I have had much worst. The ultimate breakfast sandwich with red eye gravy and fries was really good - but was only warm, not hot when we got it and by the time everyone got their entrees. Sad face here. We ordered a side of fries with gravy and they came out hot - and they were amazing. Tripe Chilaquiles - good texture, nicely prepared, red sauce. And the sausage and eggs was probably my favorite - just great, classic breakfast food. I would have given four stars due to the save of our server - but the bar staff was so upsetting that I just couldn't. I would try them again, but with the steep competition in the Denver dining scene it will be awhile. Lena, Work & Class, Central Bistro, The Populist, and The Plimoth have my immediate votes and attention for being both delicious and happy; I am just a fan of hospitable people and good food - at the same time.
(3)
Kristine N.

Came in for some after dinner cocktails and this place is impressive. The service was spot on, so friendly and engaging. We ordered 2 old fashions with wild turkey, they ran out of wild turkey so the bartender suggested a different kind and he did not disappoint! Would love to come back to try the food at some point, everything we saw looked delicious. It's a smaller bar area which made it intimate.
(4)
David M.

Have you ever met a person who changed for the better? I have. And it's not something that happens all that often. Usually, people remain true to their form: For good or for bad. (Me included:). Restaurants...pretty much the same. It's therefore really neat to talk about Colt & Gray because that restaurant has actually improved substantially since it first opened several years ago. In fact, about 5 years ago I struggled to rate it at barely 4 stars. Now it's bordering on 5 stars. First, they've really improved the space. They've expanded into the corner shop next door and it has made all the difference in the world. Whereas it used to feel cramped inside, it now feels very comfortable. Whereas the food always had some thing off about it at each meal, now the plates are well prepared and extremely tasty. Had a delicious duck dinner there last night with friends and everyone was pleased as punch with their food. The hit of the night was the potted cheescake for dessert. In-friggin-credible!!! While everyone talks about their bread pudding with sticky toffee topping, i can't imagine how anything could taste better than that cheesecake, and by the way, I usually hate cheesecake. They also had some pretty good wines by the glass at not ridiculously high prices. Had a glass of Patton Valley Estate Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley that matched the duck perfectly for $15 a glass. For a 90 point wine at a really good restaurant that's not a terrible price to pay. So Colt & Gray...you've got a new happy customer, and since we can easily walk there from our place I think you'll be seeing a lot more of us in the near future.
(4)
Tiffany P.

I really wanted to like this place...and frequent it...but... The slow service eclipsed the fabulous cocktails. The crispy pig trotter was more a bland deep fried mixed meat patty, the foie gras had too much sweet on the plate (which we avoided), the lamb tartare was spot on! The server explained the room temperature $30 aged duck by stating, 'Well, we sous vide everything...then bring it to temp when it's ordered. Did I mention slow service? We may have wanted dessert if we hadn't waited 20 minutes for them to clear our entrees...
(3)
Frances G.

I really enjoyed my time bellied up to the bar at Colt & Gray. The bartenders are personable and attentive and make damn good cocktails. Just stopping by with one drink in mind, we ended up closing down the spot while making new bar buddies, trying their interesting array of appetizers, and being adventurous with exciting drinks, like the Night Putting: Milagro blanco, Tequila, lime, grapefruit, and chili. The space is warm and inviting - just like the staff. With a fireplace situated in center of the room anchoring the cozy vibe, it's definitely an eatery that welcomes an appetite for a good meal and even better company. There is perfect amount of seating and a small bar to keep it intimate, which at first can be intimidating that you won't get a seat, but it wouldn't make sense any other way. Plus, the staff seemed eager to help you find a spot that's perfect for you. Sure, the prices are a tad steep, but you definitely get what you pay for.
(4)
Heather D.

One star for a well mixed drink. Too bad we had to wait 30 minutes for it! And another 20 to get our check. Seems like a nice place, but the service needs help!
(1)
Jennifer B.

By far one of the most romantic dinners of my life! Colt & Gray is one of those places that I've been wanting to enjoy since I moved to CO over three years ago. One Friday night the stars aligned and the BF and I had a magical night here. Once we entered I was immediately transported to another world with crisp white linens, plush furniture and a fireplace that created an elegant environment for an enchanting evening. I would recommend Colt & Gray for couples, although a group of great friends would have a sensational time as well. The food is where Colt & Gray hits it out of the park. Every plate is exquisite and well thought out with every detail in mind, every ingredient adds to each heavenly bite. Being a true lover of all food we went full out and ordered everything our heart desired. We started with a few cocktails that were expertly crafted and simply divine. Followed by a smooth bottle of wine thoughtfully picked with the help of our friendly sommelier. For our first dish we enjoyed the Fried Oysters. I've recently found a love for oysters and eating them fried is equally as enjoyable as enjoying the raw preparation. They were crispy and juicy and were a light way to start our evening. We couldn't pass up the Bacon Cashew Caramel Corn on the menu and had to find out if it was as good as it sounded. The answer is Hell Yes! Bacon flavor throughout each kernel with a few big chunks of bacon mixed in. The cashews were a pleasant addition to the corn and added salty texture and sweetness to an already delectable dish. Do you think we stopped after this? Not a chance, we're still on appetizers! The owner or manager brought over Blue Cheese Dusted Gougeres for us to try. He must have met me in a previous life and known I loved to be catered to. These are like fancified cheese balls that melt in your mouth as soon as they touch your tongue. If you're a blue cheese lover these are a must for you to try. Next up was what you would think is a basic salad, but there is nothing basic about a salad from Colt & Gray. This salad was composed of cauliflower, squash, arugula, crispy onions, and homemade ranch dressing. This salad was a work of art, and deserves a place on the salad wall of fame along with the homemade ranch dressing. Next came the piece de resistance, the Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras, in other words luscious paradise. If you love Foie Gras then you cannot miss a chance to have it here. Seared to perfection with a creamy buttery interior. I couldn't help but savor each succulent bite as if it was my last meal on Earth. We're still not done, I told you we indulged in all our heart desires. I opted for the Scallops served with beets and citrus. Four impeccably seared scallops topped with roasted red beats and slices of citrus. As I composed each bite, every component sang with perfect harmony. My counterpart ordered the Local Duroc Pork, the daily preparation of pork for the evening. Colt & Gray orders a whole pig and butchers the whole pig in house and uses a different cut of pork each night. This is a wonderful concept and allows the chef to be creative every day with new flavors. This night it was an enormous pork chop with the bone in. This dish could have easily been shared between us for a completely satisfying meal. The pork was prepared with love and was cooked just right. Service was impeccable all evening from the manager, to our waiter, to the sommelier. Early on we realized our food was coming out more quickly than we liked and we asked them to pace out the meal more slowly and they delivered in spades. I'm appreciative of the level of service and food we received here and my only hope is that upon my return they take my taste buds on a new adventure.
(5)
Adam J.

I ate too much. I was doing alright through the appetizers and entrees, but then the desserts got me. I knew we had to get the sticky toffee pudding from reading other reviews, but then there was also something called fried apple pie, and being a pie man, I couldn't pass that up. The sticky toffee pudding was as good as everyone said, while the fried apple pie was also tasty, and pretty much what it sounds like. My wife couldn't get past the cheddar ice cream, which was indeed a surprising tasting thing. But I thought it lent a nice savory aspect to the dessert. Anyway, before that, we also ate dinner, and we had a very nice time. We were in a small room next to a fireplace. It was quiet and romantic - the perfect spot for a nice date night out. The kitchen sent out three little bites, one for each course. Unfortunately, the first was the worst thing we had all night. Some sort of cauliflower granola on a home made flatbread. Nothing about it worked. The flatbread was teeth-shatteringly crunchy, and the granola added even more crunch and not much flavor. We weren't off to a hot start. But things definitely picked up shortly after. The gougeres are heavenly little fried dough balls dusted with blue cheese. The cheese flavor was subtle, and the dough just melted in your mouth. I could have eaten those all night long. The snail risotto was nice on a cold late fall night. Though the risotto wasn't the most flavorful I've had, the snails were tasty and cooked perfectly. Then there was an intermezzo of some apple jelly thing, which was a nice palate cleanser. Tanya got the vegetarian entree, which was a pear and butternut squash layered... thing. I'd never seen or tasted anything like it. The pear and squash worked well together in their flavors and textures, but to me overall the dish was a bit bland. Though I do appreciate the thought that is put into the vegetarian dishes here. I had the pork cassoulet which was GREAT. Holy moly. It's basically a pork soup with shoulder, sausage, beans, and spinach. Like the server said, it was very soul foody, and it was fantastic. Definitely would eat again. As I mentioned, the atmosphere was very nice, and our server was knowledgeable, prompt, and friendly. Despite all the praise Colt & Gray has gotten over the years, it had never been high on my list of places to try. I'm happy to report that it was everything everyone has said it is. I would absolutely come back here again.
(4)
Jeff D.

I truly enjoyed the place. The staff was very accommodating and the food was about perfect. I had the bone marrow and it was not as good as some I had in the past but the Colorado Lamb servers with a lamb sausage Brussels Sprouts Cranberry and Farro was about as perfect as it gets. I tried to stretch it out as long as possible to extend the enjoyment. The toffee pudding was more of a bread pudding topped with bourbon ice cream and it was a remarkable end to my meal. In Denver I've really enjoyed Fruition, Beast & Bottle, Cholon, Rioja and TAG. I'm adding Colt to the list.
(4)
Thomas A.

Went for the sticky toffee pudding and it did not disappoint. I scraped the entire cast iron skillet clean. I want another one now. I would have liked more caramel or chocolate In the pudding.
(4)
Will J.

My fiance and I came here for some drinks and food late one night andtried some of the tiki drinks. They were decent but not worth the $12 for one. We also had the fried green tomatoes. Not good. Do not order these. The tomatoes were not ripe and were very hard and not cooked all the way through. Also, the sauce that comes with them was bland.
(2)
Ali H.

We had a great time at Colt and Gray. Honestly, we were just looking for a place to get in from the rain on the way to the light rail. We sat at the bar. We loved the bartender! He chatted with us and laughed at our jokes. He made a great Moscow Mule. We didn't formally catch his name, but I think I overheard another patron calling him Dwight. This is kind of a fancy place, cocktails in the $10-12 range. But it gets a lot more accessible when they're all movie themed. (Dumb and Dumber right now).
(4)
Gennifer B.

Were brought 2 waters for a table of four, was told they would bring two more and they were never brought. Waited 30 minutes before receiving our drinks, drinks were half full, server checked in with us only intermittently... never received silverware even after asking several times. Were planning on dinner, but are leaving after a drink and appetizer over an hour later.
(1)
Amanda M.

I really wanted to like this place as I wanted to try it for a long time but I must say, I was not impressed. The atmosphere and service are the only reason I am even giving two stars. Beside that the food was average, small flavorless plates that are way overpriced.
(2)
Allyson M.

In love with the rustic feel of Colt and Gray! The farm-to-table food looked and tasted great. We started with one of the pates which came with pickled veggies and crackers. Yum was all we could say! We then moved onto the Duck Confit for our main course which was fried and just pure awesome! For dessert we had the Chocolate Ellie Cake (ellie, we learned, means flourless) and ice cream! Our server, Nicky, was very attentive and friendly and made great wine suggestions! I will definitely be back to try the Fois Gras as I've heard it's mind-blowing!
(5)
McLain C.

This is a tremendous restaurant with an outstanding bar program (especially downstairs at St. Ellie). We started with some cocktails at St. Ellie. Fabulous atmosphere, execution, and service. Grabbed a Crooked Stave to go and took it upstairs once our table was ready. Started with some charcuterie: Ciccoli, rilletes, coppa, porchetta, and speck. Also had some really good west coast oysters, but I can't recall the varietal. All of these were outstanding. The foie gras or the Colorado lamb tartare would have to be the highlight of the night. That is, if not for the duck breast. I love duck, but it wouldn't have moved to the fore of my ordering thoughts hadn't it been for the recommendations of our cocktail waitress downstairs and our server alike. Turns out to have been as fine a duck breast as I've had. Wow. We finished with some wonderful desserts. Great spot--deserved 4.5 stars.
(4)
oanh p.

I give Five stars (TEN stars even) for the charcuterie and cheese. Both the Penta (Wisconsin blue cheese) and the Robiola (creamy Italian cheese) were delicious. Perfect texture and flavor for each. We tried three salumi options: the lamb prosciutto, truffle salumi and lomo embuchado. Each had their own distinct, well developed flavor. The lomo embuchado had much more kick than I was expecting, loved it but did not expect it to be that spicy given how subtle the other flavors were. They lose one star however for the dessert. I've been wanting to go here for so long after watching the sticky toffee pudding featured on "best thing I ever ate" on the food network. It was good-ish. But certainly no where near the best I've ever eaten, nor did it look anything like the one prepared on tv. The toffee that is poured on top is coagulated because it is pre-prepared and since it wasn't warmed up, it sits on top in a very very visually unappealing manner. It actually looks kind of gross and the cake is dry without it. All in all - go for the charcuterie!!! You will not be disappointed.
(4)
Dan C.

Definitely a favorite. The second time I came here, the bartended even remembered my name. He's very knowledgeable and hooked us up with some secrets.
(5)
Cameron H.

St. Ellie's is a stand out joint and my bartender was a complete pro in hospitality and mixology. I couldn't grab a seat upstairs but the host who was also very kind recommended the speak easy style spot downstairs and I was beyond impressed. Very wonderful drinks and vibe. I think my bartenders name was Jess and she was totally legit. I think I might pull up a chair tonight now that I think about it...cheers to the staff and keep up the good work !
(4)
Karen O.

Mother's Day brunch with no kids menu???Food and presentation was good, not great or memorable. Desserts a bit pricey. Good variety of cocktails. Service mediocre, though staff was friendly. Just ok.
(3)
Jason J.

Overall I found Colt & Gray a pretty average restaurant with pretty average food. I came with a friend for restaurant week, and while we had a good time, the drinks were tasty, but pretty small and overpriced. Bonus points for the entire special cocktail menu being Anchorman themed, though. The presentation of the food was great, but everything (especially dessert) was a little on the bland side. After all the hype I'd heard, I just wasn't very impressed. And don't get me wrong, it's not bad by any stretch. It's good. I just wasn't impressed at all. Service was just fine, and overall it was a good time. Just nothing amazing.
(3)
Ted V.

Wow - dry-aged steak / charcuterie / great drinks / and amazing cheese....this place has it going on. ONLY THING - I wish they had a better selection of wines by the glass.
(5)
Leah N.

Have you ever been robbed without a gun?. Tonight I completely felt that way and more. I'm only giving it one star because of the decor and the service which I think is the only thing that saves this place. The food is WAY too overpriced, I was so looking forward to have a nice steak and ordered a filet that was dry and flavorless mind you it was $45 . The sides sucked. I honestly could do a better job at home!! Brussel sprouts had an over bearing flavor and the Broccoli was served like it was just thrown on a plate with zero presentation or creativity to make the plate look somehow be worth 50 bucks. Either the General public does not know good food or they just learned to accept mediocrity !!! I give this place a ZERO rating. If you are thinking about going there please don't waste your time and specially your money. You want a nice steak go to Capital grill at least you are paying high but you would enjoy your night and your meal and don't feel robbed, disappointed and with a bad taste in your mouth!! ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE!! Thank you Colt & Gray for ruining my night.
(1)
Lauren J.

Update!! We ate dinner here finally and it was UH-mazing. Service, food, and drink was all impeccable, and if something wasn't up to snuff it was dealt with accordingly. This is easily my new favorite restaurant. I was a little sad panda when we got there and were told they no longer had a happy hour despite info to the contrary on their Web site. Knocking back AH-Mazing $10 drinks was super easy to do. We had their meat and cheese plate, which was delic. Per the recommendation of Claire Robinson, we got the sticky toffee pudding. The description alone was enough to give me a cavity. To our surprise, not only was it not overwhelmingly sweet, but we could have had like 10 more. SO good!! Can't wait to go back.
(4)
J R.

This place was so great! Max was our very friendly waiter. He was knowledgable and knew stories for everything we ordered. Great server! I ordered the mussels. They were so delicious!! The curry fennel broth they came in was so unbelievably good! Followed up with the Colorado Lamb. Equally as delicious!! Enjoyed an Unemployed in Greenland cocktail and topped it off with Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert. Not one complaint. This place was top notch delicious!
(5)
Maxwell V.

I took my girlfriend here on a date and was NOT disappointed. I had two of the best old fashioneds I've ever had, both reasonably-priced single barrel bourbons. The atmosphere was warm and comfortable, our service was friendly and attentive, and the dishes were unique and delicious. Don't leave without trying the pork cassoulet especially!
(5)
Andrew M.

Drinks: five stars Food: three stars (if I'm generous) Ambiance: four-to-five Service: four-to-five My dinner here was, unfortunately, really let down by the food. The steak was relatively "meh" -- competently prepared, but nothing too special. The chicken and risotto was, similarly, good. Usually, risotto makes my toes curl. Similar feelings on the apps and sticky toffee pudding (which yelp seems to love? I was underwhelmed). On the upside, the service was excellent, as were the drinks and ambience. I'll be back, but probably just for bar snacks and drinks.
(4)
Jaime L.

Charcuterie is the art of cooking meat that extracts deep flavors from the meat through the preservation process. It dates back to the first century, before there was refrigeration, as a way to preserve meat. Today, charcuterie is seen all over restaurant menus to accompany cheese plates and it is something many restaurants take deep pride in. I love a good meat + cheese plate to snack on for a light lunch or even better, enjoyed over cocktails in the evening hours. Colt and grey in lower highlands has one of the best charcuterie programs in the city; their selections change regularly and feature sausages, pÃ¢tÃ©s, confits, ham, terrines and bacon, all of which are 'painstakingly made in house'. I have been stopping into colt and grey regularly to feed my charcuterie craving and I have yet to be disappointed. A favorite of mine is the braunschweiger, a german style liver sausage that is spreadable and extremely tasty on a cracker with a bit of seedy mustard. Other tasty options include lonza, a dry-cured pork loin with delicate flavors of fennel and orange and the merguez lamb sausage that is loaded with spices. Merguez pairs great with the many cheese options on the menu and are not masked when paired together. Yes, some of the charcuterie offerings might sound a bit outside your comfort zone but I insist you go in with an open mind and try as many as you can. The flavor profiles, textures and seasonings are all so vastly different but most importantly, they are not nearly as scary as they read on the menu. I am glad charcuterie is such a prominent feature on so many restaurant menus; I cannot get enough and have enjoyed tasting my way through so many charcuterie options available today.
(5)
E F.

Do you like salt? If your answer is an unmitigated, enthusiastic "YES!!!!!" then Colt & Gray is the place for you. Let me start off by saying this: I do not have the most delicate of palates. Unlike my husband, I can't taste the difference between tap and filtered water, or even the difference between Coke and Pepsi. I have a pretty high tolerance for sweet & salt. While our server was very genial and accommodating, the ambiance was a touch loud, the drinks were small and overpriced, and the food itself was a little... shall we say... JESUSCHRISTSOBLOODYSALTY. Kale Salad Appetizer: super SALTY dressing. Pasta Entrees: super SALTY sauce. Cheesecake Dessert: I have nobody to blame but myself for being dumb enough to order a cheesecake topped with SALTED caramel. I should have known by then, right? I thought, well, okay, it's salted caramel, but I should still be able to taste the cheesecake, right? No. Wrong. Drinks: Salt level undetectable, but it could just be because my tastebuds had been ruined by then. For the price of dinner, I could have just saved myself the time and bought 600 pounds of Morton's to spoon directly into my mouth. tl;dr: Can someone please buy the chefs at Colt & Gray a functioning top for their salt shaker?
(1)
Tony I.

Great food. Great service. Would def like to try this again soon to see what changes have been made to the menu
(4)
Lynn O.

I was here for my birthday. They were awesome! My friends and I were well taken care of, Steve and Mitch and the kitchen were amazing. The food was delightful! I would recommend Colt & Gray to everyone! Go! Enjoy!
(4)
Sanbra B.

Came in for a Saturday night meal on a hot summer night and sat outside. Service was pretty slow and not very effecient. My server was nice, but how she managed her tables resulted in long waits and inconsistent service. Basically she never heard of multi-tasking and kept having to go inside after every table stop. Menus also rotate so don't rely on the reviews on Yelp...I did that and could not find one thing except for the desserts that everyone was raving about. Even the website does not have an updated menu - Spring menu for summer and 2014 dessert menu (a year old). Whoever is reviewing this as $$$ needs to revisit. The small plates around $13-$25 is more on the pricey side. The wine list was decent and ended up with a good Pinot Gris for the hot day. I ordered a small plate of the scallops and prawns (2 each) with andoulle sausage which was really good. I did not feel like spending much so opted out of any of the larger dishes which range from $30 to $50 and went straight to the desserts. I ordered the Potted Cheesecake Salted Caramel & Orange Tuile which was really good and began to understand what everyone was raving about. So I agree the food is truly exceptional but with ineffecient service and high prices, it's not one to which I will frequent.
(3)
Kevin S.

A fantastic meal from start to finish. Engaging service. Thoughtful staff. Well crafted and composed plates. You all do it right. Thank you.
(5)
Tommy T.

Everything we expected and more. Charcuterie board with all eleven items was superior. The porterhouse for 2 was the best steak I have had in a couple of years. And the Hudson Valley duck breast...forget about it. Amazing and perfectly cooked. Cocktails were phenomenal, service was incredible, ambiance was spot on...this is the real deal. Will be back as often as I can
(5)
Sarah V.

We stopped here for dessert, it is right by my husbands office and he really wanted to try it. We got the Potted Cheesecake Salted Caramel & Orange Tuile, and the Sticky Toffee Pudding Bourbon Ice Cream & Toffee Sauce. Holy moly, it was delicious! Everything was perfect, just perfect! It made for such a great date night dessert, and now we can't wait to go there for dinner too! They have a little bar downstairs that we walked through to check it out, it was really beautiful and not crowded. I would definitely recommend getting dessert here, I'll report back after we do dinner, but I know that will be great too!
(5)
Victoria C.

The drinks were good, but food was mindblowingly bland. The menu was written to be very unique, higher end, and seemed to cater to my taste. The actual execution and flavors were just really off the mark. This was rated very well in 5280 and by denverites reviews, and while I still trust those reviews for kitschy ironic places, I don't think Denver's high end resto scene has caught up to bigger cities yet. Or at least review tastes have not adapted.
(3)
Melissa H.

C&G is feels comfortable and elegant inside and like other reviewers have noted, the cocktails are excellent and the charcuterie options do not disappoint. Unfortunately that is all that I can really remember from our dinner. Our entrees were underwhelming. I had a pasta dish where the pasta probably should've been al dente but it was still a bit too chewy for my taste and the meat (I think it might've been rabbit if I remember correctly) was under proportioned compared to the amount of pasta. The flavors of the dishes were rather bland. Maybe we just prefer dishes with stronger spices and that might just be a personal preference. I would consider returning for drinks and maybe appetizers but my list of places to try is far too long to return for dinner anytime soon.
(3)
Phung L.

Love the ambiance. It's dimly lit, sleek, and modern. Across from where we were seated was a burning fire place. The deboned pigs head I tried was delicious. Foie gras was served two ways: one was fatty and the other was more rich. Smear some of that good stuff all over those tiny slices of baguette, top it off with some deboned pigs head and pickled garnishes and you have yourself a little gourmet Vietnamese banh mi. They even gave us a couple salmon tartar on the house. The entree was ok...I had pork served three ways: sausage, pig trotter, and something else. It was served with potatoes and sauerkraut that was fresh. My friend on the other hand, had the salmon that was just way too smokey. It was absolutely intense! At least her beets were good... Service was good. Can't wait to come here again to try some of their cured meats.
(4)
Lauren J.

First time diner at Colt & Gray last night with my boyfriend. Had a wonderful meal. Our waitress was knowledgable and engaging and helped us though our course selections with wonderful suggestions. We loved the prawns app and The lamb for the evening was a leg cut and was cooked to perfection i was scraping my plate getting every last savory bit. We also tried the new dessert fried apple pie with cheddar ice cream. Pie was classic and done well and the ice cream didnt provide an overwhelming cheese flavor but rather a salty sweet contrast. Overall a wonderful meal sitting by the fire. Looking forward to coming back.
(5)
Michele L.

Amazing, staff, food service. Awesome. My husband and have made this place our new date night go to! They even right their wrongs!
(4)
T.J. S.

Group of four friends, all in our 40's. We visited on a Wednesday night and had a terrific time. We all enjoyed our food (and everyone found something they liked). Found the side dishes inventive and tasty, and the desserts were great. The service fell just short for us -- a bit stiff and inattentive. Love the space. Very comfortable, not too loud, and not trying too hard to be trendy. We will happily return.
(5)
Michael S.

Go there, order a black Manhattan with Peach Street and Amaro Nonino and sit by the fire. Eat dessert. Venture downstairs and watch the bartenders at St Ellie own their trade. Thank me later.
(5)
John H.

I really, REALLY wanted to like this place more. For me, three stars is below average when I go to a place with such high expectations, so I should throw that caveat out there. Our server and the service in general was awesome. Drinks were good. A complimentary tuna tartar was brought out which was awesome. However, nothing I ordered was exceptional. The oysters were good.....but where is the horseradish? The sauce which it came with was not great so it left me desiring more. They were fresh though, I can give them that. Must've come straight outta the rocky mountain streams :) The marrow bone.....hmmm. How do I say this? I have become a big fan of bone marrow. This was not cut in half as per usual but roasted in the bone then accompanied by a spoon. Now, I was not opposed to the spoon move but the lack of searing with some spices added on top left the marrow a little bland. And there wasn't much of it. However, at $6 not a bad deal, I would just prefer to pay $14 and get something exceptional. Lastly, the Ribeye. Decent. Large portion. Good job on the warmth at medium rare. Not amazeballs though. I also only use amazeballs in jest so keep that in mind. Kind of like lol. Anyway, the accompanying sides I was really pumped for, namely the foie gras fried potatoes. However, these could have been fried in anything, I tasted no discernible foie gras. And if that is the case, why can't the foie gras just be spoon fed to me by two beautiful maidens? Hmmm? I'd skip the fanciness on this dish. Service great, cool interior, good location, and glad my company was paying for it because otherwise I would've felt disappointed at the price to wow factor comparison.
(3)
Heather W.

food had its moments - loved the charceuterie and root veg gratin - but pork chop was huge and half fat and hubs said his duck was just ok (came highly recommended)...service was slllllllllow and would have been more vocal if we weren't there enjoying our drinks with friends....sticky toffee pudding was amazing....overall ok but for the money, lots of other choices in denver...doubt we will be back....and super bummed about it.
(3)
Cameron F.

Well wasn't this a nice sassy sophisticated brunch sit down! I'm not exactly sure what to compare the decor to, stressed wood meets classy country estate. We came for brunch and I had their rendition of a fuzzy navel(Vodka, OJ and something else). Not to strong but just the punch to get the day started! I also tried the mushroom quiche, which came out in a cast iron ramekin which was pleasing to the eye. It was a very simple savory dish and certainly left me content. The outdoor seating is located at the foot of the predestination bridge and is perfect for people watching!
(4)
Darika S.

I enjoyed my meal here. I was getting skeptical with the average stars overall, but I'm glad I kept my reservation. I started with a whisky cocktail with lavandar and pear, he got an old fashioned. And their cocktails are themed after Arrested Development which was pretty funny. We picked 3 for the charcuterie plate: a pork tongue (my favorite) which was sliced really thin with a hint of pepper, pork with lard which served in a little cup this one was more of a spread and we got the harder cheese that sounded like it would go best with our whisky cocktails. Next course I got the autumn salad which had a lot of cauliflower mixed with ranch served with cucumbers rolled with carrots and a few pieces of squash. The salad was overall okay. He got the mussels with green coconut curry. I'm pretty sure he would've drank the rest of the sauce at the the end if he could do that sort of thing in public. The mussels were cooked well and mixed with shallots. I went for the turkey burger with truffle sauce for my entree. The burger was prepared well, I had it cheese free and probably need a cheese to make it better. Pickles tasted like they were made fresh The fries were thin, crispy and salty. The ketchup tasted like it was made in house. He got the scallops that were placed on a pumpkin puree served with a beet relish. Three jumbo scallops that were perfectly prepared. We finished with the creme brulee topped with bacon and bananas. There was more bacon than I thought there would be and the crispy layer was thicker than brulees that I've had before. The flavors went well together. The service was outstanding. Definitely dress up for this one. The burger was $14 and least expensive option. There were some entrees that were around $30. Or just go for a drink and app. Bone marrow was also on the menu.
(5)
Jennifer S.

A friend of mine and I tried Colt & Gray out for dinner a little over a week ago and had a great experience. The restaurant is lovely - almost feels like you are in the Northeast - so cozy, comfortable and refined at the same time. The server was professional, the cocktails were well mixed and the food was great. We had the bartender make us a cocktail based on our preferences - he knocked mine out of the park- delicious! For my meal, I enjoyed the house made orecchiette - a great choice after eating so much throughout the day. I wish we could have indulged in dessert, but I ate way to much at breakfast (Snooze) and lunch (Rioja) - a seriously great culinary day!
(4)
Kandi A.

Fun spot for drinks. Head downstairs to have libations before heading elsewhere. The bartenders are fun and the music was all 90's. I couldn't have picked a better station myself. Fun place. Fun vibe. Relaxing tone. Enjoy yourself!
(4)
Brian S.

This place is a *very* Denver restaurant. Wait staff are in dress shirts, occasional ties, and blue jeans. Anyway, we had a rez for the Sunday before Christmas at 5:30. Even at 7p tables were still available, but the place was busy. The great: The bread, served in almost sticks if you can envision that and butter! OMG these were heavenly. I'd almost prefer to come here and have a cocktail or two and the bread. Also, the Roasted Boulder Chicken Breast was excellent. Most everyone at my table really enjoyed their main courses. I did not try the Marrow Bone. The inconsistent: Our server quite frankly. The food service itself is reasonably paced for a 2 hr dinner with dessert (although we passed on dessert) but little things in her service showed up. Like I had an empty wine glass that was taken away and she was nowhere to be found to ask if I wanted another glass of wine. We also learned the burger is NOT on the menu for a good reason - apparently there's now a speakeasy there. But when I asked her more about it, she really had no answer. Odd. She was also slow on the normal "how's everyone's food" check after food was served. Which leads to... The good problem solving: Well my Toasted Oat Farfalle was COLD. To the point where I wondered if it was supposed to be served COLD. Nope. She finally stopped by, I told her it was cold. She took it away. A minute or two later the manager I presume (or head chef?) brought me my now heated food and said "That's our bad. This is on us." The dish itself was a touch salty, but in fairness I asked for no squash, which may counter-balance the cardamom roasted-rabbit. Anyway, kudos to the manager for exceeding my expectations on the problem solving - my food was indeed comp'd. So really this place needs to update their website. Do you have a speakeasy? Or is it a 'true' speakeasy that you need a double-secret probation password to find out about it? Bit more consistent service too (although there was an abundance of people to fill your water and remove plates - that was NOT the problem). Update the menu online a bit too especially when you make a big change like removing the burger(s)! Otherwise, this place could be GREAT. Just not there yet. I do plan on coming back though.
(4)
Julie S.

Took my husband for a birthday dinner and we left feeling like we way overpaid for mediocre food and service. The restaurant was not at all busy on our visit and we had to wait about 10 minutes for our initial drink order to be taken. Service staff remained relatively inattentive throughout our visit. We found it comical after sitting for quite a bit with no food or drinks. We had to practically beg for a second round of $15 pp drinks. My tenderloin filet was done quite nicely and was very tender and my husbands duck was done nicely but nothing special. The side dishes grilled broccoli and cauliflower were marginal. My husband ordered fries thinking that considering the price they would be something done special, but they were just regular fries with ketchup...really? Smashburger does them better. If you are looking for a nice dinner out in Denver there are certainly a lot of better choices.
(3)
Diana W.

Arrested development named cocktails. Seasonal menu. And one time I ordered a whole pigs head here..well half of one. Come here for drinks, dinner, than more drinks.
(4)
Ryan M.

I couldn't have asked for a better anniversary dinner. The staff took great care of us the whole time, even as things got busier throughout the night. Our waitress caught us looking at the bar menu and all we had told her was that the bacon popcorn sounded interesting. The next time she returned to our table, she brought us a little sample since she thought we'd like to try it. She was also very considerate and helpful with my girlfriend's gluten intolerance, helping her navigate the menu. I ordered the lamb, my lady had the trout, and both were incredible. The sommelier was helpful in finding the perfect red wine to compliment our night. I wish I had written this review back when we had gone a few weeks ago since now some of the smaller intricacies escape me, but I still recall feeling completely elated afterwards and very satisfied with my experience.
(5)
Jonathan O.

As should be expected of a restaurant that makes 5280's best list every year, the food is great. Not the best in Denver, but definitely a top-tier restaurant. I would give the upper dining room 4 out of 5 stars when considering the quality to price ratio. The reason it gets 5 stars is the speakeasy underneath called St. Elie. For just $8, you can get one of the best burgers you'll ever have. They also have some of the best cocktails around. They're a bit pricey, but who cares when you just ate gourmet food for $8. The ambiance is fantastic down there too. Definitely check this place out.
(5)
Kristin O.

I went to Colt and gray on a Friday night for a date. I made an 8:30 reservation and we arrived at 8 hoping to sit at the bar and have a drink. The bar was full and the place was packed - it's not very big in there, but they were able to get us a table at 8 instead. We started with cocktails, which were amazing. The cocktail menu was Arrested Development-themed at the time. I had a Nevernude which was a delicious gin drink. The server recommended it and I loved it. Not too sweet, not too tart, but super boozy. My date had a Teamocil which was a whiskey drink. I'm not a whiskey fan but he said it was good - and stiff! After we ordered, the server brought a complimentary app since we ordered a steak that would take a while. He brought deep-fried dough balls dusted in bleu cheese. They were really good and it was nice to have something to tie us over. I ordered the Trout entree. It was good - cooked well, but I did find a few bones in it. It was served on top of a sweet corn, fennel, pancetta that was absolutely delicious. I'd order it again just to eat that! My date ordered the Rib-Eye steak. It was HUGE! And it came with roasted potatoes and a zucchini caesar salad. The steak was cooked perfectly and had a sweet flavor, almost like a maple breakfast sausage. The service was prompt and our waiter was friendly. I would definitely go back. The prices are pretty typical for a nice restaurant. Usually, good food = higher prices.
(4)
marc g.

I have been waiting to try Colt and Gray since hey opened several years ago. Well for my 40th birthday, this last weekend, I finally managed to get myself there and it was everything I anticipated it should be. First, I can see why they have won Westword's best cocktail award in the past as the cocktail menu is refreshing and excellently crafted. I tried 3 different ones and was not disappointed in any of them. Next, the choice of appetizers, while a small list, prepares a diner for a rewarding experience. Specifically not only is the marrow an original idea to include in the menu, but prepared as well as they did, it was the ideal selection to start with. Add to that the manager, Adam, who also is the resident sommelier, was able to pair a perfect brandy with the marrow, making the experience even better. Next, the entrees were amazing. My partner had the Pork wellington which was one of the best I have ever had. It was only overshadowed by my tenderloin, which actually was cooked right. It is such a pleasure to find a place that actually knows how to cook a steak "Pittsburgh style". Lastly the dessert, my partner and I shared the potted cheesecake which was almost too rich to finish (almost). Thus, you put these elements altogether and you have one perfect evening. Thank you much Colt and Gray. The only downside at this place is not something wrong with the restaurant, but with Denverites themselves. Apparently, Denverites pride themselves on looking disheveled when attending a fine restaurant. If I have only one recommendation it would be dress code.
(5)
Alissa R.

I remember when this place opened, I'd walk by it nearly everyday and it just looked so tiny and a bit pretentious. I no longer see it everyday so it doesn't irk me as much, so I decided to give it a try and am very glad I did. We were seated in an awkward booth that basically faced another one with a couple who appeared to be celebrating something special, but we broke the ice with them and agreed it was okay for all of us to stare at each others food. They were a great couple. Instead of ordering entrees we went with an array of small plates. We chose the charcuterie board with three options and it was divine, such large portions of meat and cheese. Another good choice was the steak heart tatare, perfect texture and bursting with flavor. The sauteed asparagus with ham and whipped goat cheese was bountiful and went well with our last dish- the small plate special of the night, grilled salmon collar (we were told there were only four available for the evening, smart way to lure diners toward specials-so exclusive!) Everything was very good, the service was so helpful and knowledgeable. Our server was very prideful about working there, and I really appreciated that. We chose the bartenders choice for drinks and in return received some delicious and original concoctions. I am confused about some of the reviews on here, because this was such an enjoyable experience. I hope to return soon. *all pork and lamb are butchered in-house
(4)
Stephanie E.

I wish I could be more specific with the dish names in this review but the Colt & Gray website is currently featuring their Fall 2013 menu that was last updated in August 7, 2013. I wanted to surprise my boyfriend for his birthday since he's been dying to try Colt & Gray for a while. We both started with a delicious cocktail and three of the charcuterie which were both outstanding. After, we went for the foir gras and we were persuaded to buy a bottle of wine from the Sommelier. My boyfriend enjoyed the foir gras. I've got to say this is as far as we were impressed with the dining experience for the evening. Once the wine was presented to our table and uncorked the waiter cleared my cocktail from the table while I was having a conversation which I did not notice. I had half of my cocktail still left! I am a very slow drinker and like to enjoy a hand crafted cocktail. Just because I had a glass of wine did not make it okay to remove the one I was currently enjoying. We ordered two dishes... I had the duck confit and he had the risotto with some style of bird. Both of our dishes were lukewarm and tasted like cafeteria food... more like hospital or grade school style. Not even close to the quality of university level dining hall food. I ate about 3 bites and was finished. I am one to never leave a bite on the plate so this was a huge disappointment! We decided to give the dessert a shot since this was after all, his birthday dinner. It was a warm toffee like bread pudding with a side of ice-cream which was delicious- we were at least happy to have ended the meal with a smile. If you're looking for a nice cocktail and dessert this is your place. I recommend sitting at the bar. BUT be sure to hold on tight to your cocktail as they might snatch it from you before you're finished. My advice- look somewhere else for the main dish or heck... stay home and spend the money on a fabulous homemade dinner. Point blank OVERRATED!
(2)
C. K.

I can't recommend Colt & Gray enough. Excellent service, excellent ambiance, excellent menu, and consistently amazing food. Rarely do you find a restaurant that excels at every course. Their appetizers are fantastic, entrees are delightful, and desserts to die for. Don't forget to order one of the amazing cocktails. My wife and I have been here numerous times and their menu is always fantastic. While some may argue it's a bit expensive, I would argue it's worth every penny. One of my favorite dining spots in Denver.
(5)
Charlotte S.

This place is really expensive, but a great choice for a fancy night out. I went with friends for a wine & cheese night and they were able to provide us with a big enough space with 24 hours notice. The cheese plate options are going to cost you $, but are worth it!!! I also LOVED the soup they had that night (noodles + broth + seared pork belly) even though the portion size was small. My companion loved the truffle turkey burger. That said, not sure if the waiter or bartender has the themed cocktail menu memorized. I wanted something sweet and fruity, and asked for a bartenders choice. The waiter fired back that he was shocked there wasn't anything fruity enough for me on their list.... The only drink that looked fruity enough to me had gin, and when I told him I didn't want gin he was defensive and said I "wouldn't even taste it"! I guess I should have told him I don't drink gin because it makes me punch people. I ended up ordering the Steve Holt because I was thirsty.... and he brought out the Sword of Destiny.... Which is not very fruity. When I asked him point blank if it was the Sword of Destiny he denied it and told me there were orange bitters and grapefruit essence in the Steve Holt (surprise-the menu says otherwise). Funny- I'm not a fucking idiot and have been drinking whiskey drinks since I was 15, I can tell when I am served the wrong drink. At that point I really wanted to try the Steve Holt, which was whiskey/pear/lemon, but was afraid I would end up with another faux-old-fashioned Sword of Destiny. I ordered the bartenders choice and told them to make the fruitiest goddamn cocktail the bartender had ever made. After some scoffs from Mr. Waiter again I finally got my dream drink. Seriously- it redeemed the whole night. Lesson learned: dont give in to the waiter and order the bartenders choice. -2 stars for cocktail mismanagement.
(3)
D F.

They know how to make a good drink. Sit at the bar and talk to the mixologists, they are characters (in a good way). Great place to check out on a date night.
(5)
david d.

Staff=A+. Sociable bar tenders =A+. Food is on the pricey side but it worth it. Down stairs is more down to earth lounge, burgers, fries, beer.
(4)
Ty G.

Just about the best restaurant experience I've had in recent memory. Started off with a great bourbon selection. One if the very few places that has Pappy's Bourbon. We started off with a selection of their incredible cartuchiere and cheese. We also added bone marrow to the appetizers - incredible. We followed that with rabbit and foie gras. Desert was also exceptional. If you like great drinks and adventurous eating then this is your place. A really exceptional experience.
(5)
Annie S.

The bartenders and drinks are both phenomenal. I have gone several times for that experience and will continue to do so. The atmosphere is pleasant and calm, even when they are packed. I know everyone raves about the food, but I was non-plussed. I have only been for dinner twice, mind you, but both times were disappointing. The first time, we started with some charcuterie, which was standard, and the gougeres, which were good. We also had the snails, which were standard (soak anything in garlic butter and it can't be too bad). He had the bass, which was ok and I had the lamb, which I thought was tiny and bland. The second time, I had the marrow bones, which were lacking marrow. The cioppino was small with a complete lack of flair and one of the items didn't taste very fresh. I understand we are land locked here, but if it's not going to taste right, don't serve it. Overall, I would stick with the drinks and maybe a small snack. The barteners are talented, great guys who will happily make custom (and delicious) beverages.
(3)
Ashley D.

We came in for apps and cocktails. Their cocktails were fabulous! And their home-cooked meat and cheese platters were phenom.
(4)
Cyn C.

Based on one trip AND only on the cocktails. These are the classy cocktails. Old timey, made with care and flair, you only need two to be drunk cocktails. So why only three stars? 1) I had a hard time finding a cocktail that I would really enjoy. The menu is sort of limited AND most of them are the "puts hair on your chest" kind of mixed drinks. Also, I'll just admit that I'm a vodka loving girl, and if the bar has mostly gin, whiskey, et al., hard liquor mixed drinks... I'll have a hard time finding one I will drink... and drink. 2) Location. It's not bad, but it's not the best either. I know it's a trendy new location, but I don't see myself going up that way all that often just to grab a drink from this place. That said, the menu did look interesting and not as pricey as i expected. I loved the decor (classy, vintage mod?) which was bright and clean. Service was pretty good, except water service seemed kind of random (why would you come and fill my glass but not my friends' glasses? it's not like you ran out of water, b/c you went and filled the next tables' water glasses. I was so confused. Or maybe I just wasn't drunk enough yet.) But the nice waiter did call us a cab at the end of the night. So I guess I'd really like to leave a 3.5 star review (damn you, Yelp, with your whole star stinginess!)
(3)
Emma G.

Came for restaurant week and had trout and a kale salad. Both were delicious. Our waitress was ok, not super friendly, and definitely talked to my date more than me. The service is good, the food is good, but nothing worth more than what you would pay for restaurant week. My recommendation: go to happy hour, they have killer cocktails for reasonable prices.
(4)
Jared L.

Delicious! Lobster was amazing and the cocktail list was very innovative. Really like this place and will be visiting again. All the food that we had at our table was awesome. This place is worth a shot if you haven't been yet.
(5)
J N.

Well this was a complete let-down. So obviously a corporate manufactured theme-style restaurant. I thought it might actually be a local place, but it is only local in the fact that they appear to have one restaurant in Denver. I was totally puzzled by the fact that I had a hard time getting reservations thru the online thing, but when we got there it was at least half empty on a decent non-snowy night! WTF? A bad sign in a Friday night..oh, and it never filled up. Our waitress was very nice and attentive at first, but as the meal progressed, she seemed to lose focus and forgot to return for drink orders, so we didn't order more drinks (hello owners?). The food was simply average and not worth the price. For apps the two of us ordered the marrow bones, oysters and a salad. Presumably, the bones are roasted, however there was no roast flavor to them at all. They were good, but not great. The oysters were outstanding! The autumn veg salad had way too much dressing and was really boring. I would expect so much, much more quality from a price point like this. Same with the duck. Well cooked but nothing special. I ordered the pork of the day--i.e, the chef comes up with something to do for all the cuts 'n trims off the pig they cut the cops off of. In other words, you are getting a goulash or a sausage or some other meal of scrap re-branded as a unique dish. What a laugh! I literally got a sausage on a stick, poorly seasoned and dried out. Clearly over-cooked. LA this is not. They did do some things right. The food was served hot and the staff was very nice. However, these alone are not what makes me return to a place... I predict it will be gone in a year. Out of money and replaced by another similar theme. Oh and don't sit by the windows--they don't heat the place enough.
(2)
jean A.

I was recently here again since the remodel. Gone is the weird corner table trap.Had apps upstairs and a cocktail - both were very good. The dÃ©cor looked so great - and by the way this place is a whole lot bigger than it looks. Went downstairs (separate menu) to have a burger and had a lovely barrel-aged negroni and a great burger.This would be a great date place, whether you wanted to be in the more posh upstairs area, or the little basement hideaway bar.
(4)
Susan O.

We braved the sub zero temperatures that locked down Denver the first week of December to celebrate my 50th birthday...and am I glad we did! We shared a few appetizers including the fried oysters and pig trotters - which were so good! For the main course my husband had the beautiful Pan roasted Bone-in Rib-Eye. It was huge and the flavor was divine. I ordered the rabbit dish with homemade pasta (I almost always order something I don't cook at home). The wine list is sufficient - I enjoyed a nice Vouvray with my rabbit - and my husband enjoyed a great pinot with his steak. We were honestly too full to order dessert, but they surprised us with a little something sweet for my birthday....thoughtful and tasty! Our next trip to Colt and Gray we plan to sit in the bar and enjoy the wonderful list of bar snacks!
(4)
Tara B.

I went here on a date with my husband and it didn't disappoint. The food and ambience was great.
(4)
julie n.

My friends and I stopped by to be adventurous and tried every "different" thing we could... Beef Tongue Pastrami Beef Heart Bresaola Lardo Crispy Pig Trotter Fried Tripe with Kimchi Puree Snails with Garlic-Herb Butter SautÃ©ed Sweetbreads Roasted Grass Fed Marrow Bones Quit the order eh? I enjoyed the beef tongue, wasn't tough and sliced super thin) and fried tripe (small portion, sauce wasn't needed). Wasn't a fan of the trotter and the waiter took it off our bill. The sweetbread was gamey but not bad, just can't eat too much of it. The marrow bones were big. The food was interesting. My stomach was not cut out for this as I had a horrible belly ache that night . LOL Service is great and good location.
(3)
Stephen k.

Recently ate here and was impressed with the food. We ordered several different things and each one was well prepared, seasoned, and garnished. The food was a very good value for what was offered. I have frequently eaten less enjoyable dishes that were priced higher. If I had to offer any constructive criticism to the establishment, it would be on service points. The menu was regular printer paper in a nice book. That's isn't my gripe. My gripe is they were out of one of the dishes listed and one of the cheese options had changed. At a restaurant of this caliber, I would think they would take the time to correct such things. The other was our server was not able to easily open a bottle of wine. They are a cocktail centric restaurant with great drinks, but that doesn't excuse them from properly training their servers on the finer points of presenting wine. Overall a really great dinner and I would absolutely go back again. The food was terrific and a value and the server despite having shaky wine service etiquette, was friendly and helpful
(5)
Aaron C.

Heard great things about this place and couldn't have been more excited to try it! May be my expectations were too high but it was one of the worst meals I've had for the amount we paid. The lamb tartare was presented nicely but lacked any flavor. There were dollops of sauce that helped a little but it was MEH. Someone from our group and I ordered the pork special....supposedly similar to a Pad Thai? The pork was outrageously dry. We had to order sauces to give it even a little flavor. The only common ingredient to Pad Thai were the peanuts...and cilantro. Again, the presentation was fantastic but the dish itself was poorly made. Tried a couple other dishes that others ordered and it wasn't as bad...but nothing that special. Extremely disappointed :(
(2)
Bodie J.

Food was excellent and amongst the best pork rib I have found. They had an exceptional seasonal vegetarian plate for the veggie at our table and the bartenders ability to concoct drinks pending our moods and tastes were spot-on. I am excited to come back to try the burger and bone marrow app the table next to us was raving about. Great place for a simple whiskey, a date and dinner or a nice business meeting.
(5)
Jake V.

You're looking up this review on Yelp, so there is a better-than-even chance that you are interested in adventurous foodie-food, and/or cocktails made by bartenders wearing vests who may-or-may-not have fancy mustaches. And you probably would be downright amused by a cocktail menu full of Princess Bride jokes. If things are sounding good so far, read on. Colt & Gray serves adventurous, new-American food across the board. Their menu gives you the name of the guy who raised the pigs that are on the menu. The menu changes seasonally, but we had options like beef heart (we passed) and octopus and clams (which was the highlight of the night). Plenty of house-cured meats and cheeses (the beef tongue pastrami was great), and lots of fancy cocktails with fancy names and fancy prices (they were good, but were also served in fussy little glasses). Service was great, even though one of the servers dropped a plate on a fussy little cocktail glass, which shattered on our table. No harm no foul, and we were rewarded for our troubles with a comp'ed appetizer and free champagne at the end of the meal. Overall, Colt & Gray serves up and ambitious menu, and while some things (octopus) were better than others (fried cheese balls....started with a g...I'm spacing on the name), the ingredients are high-quality and the execution is solid. Colt & Gray can go head-to-head with the likes of Solara and Table 6, and we'll probably be back, though we will probably wait until the menu changes once again with the seasons.
(4)
Spike E.

Simply delicious. It was my first time sitting at the bar and that was why one star goes away. Firstly why in the world would you put the taps directly in the customers face. It kinda ruined the whole adventure until a couple left and we were able slide out from behind this hood ornament. I instantly felt more comfortable and at ease even though the bar is uncomfortably small for the maybe 12 seats and a bartender trapped behind it like a caged animal with nowhere to run. Speaking of the bartender, she was great. Friendly and talkative despite my fathers inability to make a compliment not sound creepy (I hope it s not genetic). Katelyn was very attentive and extremely knowledgeable on local whiskey. I learned a thing or two from her and then we were off after our amazing board of pigs face, pig skin, and just call it what it is please but basically butter called triple cream something or other from France, which was an amazing recommendation from Katelyn. Cool apron young lady! So yeah. The restaurant gets five stars. Just those pesky taps ruined it.
(4)
Monica Thomas T.

Wonderful food and drink!! Great menu for both. Fun and exciting waiting for the dishes to arrive. Waiter Adam is knowledgeable about wine and menu quirky and fun. Well worth the price. Bar downstairs is a hidden treasure.
(5)
Jill S.

So, again, only drinks here, but well worth the trip! My friend lured me in with teasings of another former NYer being behind the space. Once I was inside, I could feel my NY roots swell with pride. It feels very Brooklyn vs. Manhattan bar with really beautiful decor and a great drink menu. I posted up with vodka summer sling and watched TCM with the perfect lighting. The bartender was fantastic. Most importantly he mixed a great drink, but was also super cute and helpful. Will definitely be back and can't wait to add some food to the order.
(5)
Heather T.

YUM!!! YUM!!! YUM!!!! My husband and I went to brunch yesterday and had an AMAZING meal. This was my second time and my husbands first and now he's sold which is great for me because it will be easy to talk him into eating here again. I ordered the baked eggs in the spicy tomato sauce with mushrooms and pigs cheek (I'm too lazy to look up the actual name of the pork!). The smoky tomato sauce and over easy eggs were a perfect compliment to the grilled buttered bread that came on the side. To be really indulgent, or you might say to be a pig, I ordered the fois gras potatoes which are heaven in a little cast iron ramekin. After asking for more bread to sop up the tomato sauce and eating all the potatoes, I was stuffed, satisfied and didn't eat again for the rest of the day. One because I was full and two because the flavors were so good, I didn't want to taint that with "other" food! My husband ordered the truffled turkey burger which is what I had ordered the first time I went there. His burger was really delicious (better than I remembered mine being) and the fries that came with were also good, albeit a tad on the salty side. My husband was able to get a couple bites of those amazing fois gras potatoes too! We passed on dessert but will definitely be back sooner rather than later.
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David K.

My wife and I went to Colt and Gray for the first time this past week and were impressed. We had a reservation and were seated immediately with a choice of patio or dining room. The restaurant wasn't full but had enough diners to make it feel just busy enough. We were waited on by Hannah who was attentive and extremely knowledgeable of the menu. She gave us some excellent suggestions for the charcuterie including some really nice cheeses. We also had some fried oysters as well as steak and fries topped off with a really nice bottle of barbera d'asti (can't remember the name). I'm very glad we came in since we live close by. I'd highly recommend the restaurant to anyone who will be in the area though.
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Brandi F.

We went for Sunday Brunch (my bf had a craving for blood sausage) and it was delicious. My Baked Eggs had a nice kick to them and were served in a cute little cast iron pot. My bf's Proper English Breakfast was decent - the bacon was a bit overcooked. But the highlight was definitely the Sticky Toffee Pudding (which is mentioned on The Food Network). The atmosphere and decoration is great and the staff was well informed and nice. As a note, this restaurant's entrance is on the right hand of the building - not through the main doors. They need a larger sign, or at least a sign on the main sidewalk to let you know where to go, as we saw other people that were confused, too.
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Michael H.

Four of us ate here last night. We expected more than we got, but still I will admit it was decent. We tried from the menu: Winter Solstice cocktail -- cool hand cut ice cube, whisky based Brussel sprouts -- disappointing: not crisp enough, a little mushy Artichoke -- cooked well, sauce mostly mayo Mussels -- several did not open, but sauce was delicious, bread good Turkey burger -- what about the truffle infusion? Missed it. Also noticed on the menu "offal," which in my dictionary means "viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans" ...........hmmm, that sounds tasty. We avoided that section, perhaps to our disadvantage. It was crowded and seemed popular. Service was attentive. Food was good. It was all A-OK, but nothing really stood out as great beyond the giant hand cut ice cube in my drink and the baby French bread loaves made that day. One tip we learned on the way out: they have about 5 reserved parking spots in a fenced area directly north of the restaurant.
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Leah O.

The brunch here is PHENOMENAL. For what you would spend on a bag of apples + pound of coffee at Whole Foods ($25) you get some of the best service in Denver, a perfect overall dining experience, and an insanely creative menu. We sampled from all over the menu- stunning Spanish blue cheese with crostinis, the trio of homemade breads (which were more like muffins made with crack), and French Press coffee. We finished off with our 'main course' brunch items, which spanned the gamut from vegetarian egg bake to fois gras breakfast potatoes. The fois gras breakfast potatoes made vegetarianism look quaint. The service upstaged the food. It came across loud and clear that the entire waitstaff was proud of the restaurant. Our waiter collected adjectives my man was looking for in a cocktail (tangy, savory, sour) and brought back a drink that was an utterly original piece of art. The bathrooms were cozy, the ambiance laid-back (all waiters in jeans, hooray!) but upscale, and the presentation was perfection. We made our reservation for our next brunch before leaving the premises. Congratulations, Colt & Gray, for surpassing all expectations, and for serving up a brunch that left this foodie absolutely giddy.
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Lauren C.

I partially disagree with the reviewer below. I DO think C&G deserves the hype, but for drinks. I haven't experienced enough of the food to weigh in on that. But, the drinks are some of the best and most thoughtfully done in town. The atmosphere is great if people are visiting from out of town and want a "nicer" bar and one-of-a-kind experience. The food is too adventurous for my tween tastes, but if you like caviar, foie gras, and pig ears, this is the place to go.
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Krista H.

I've been threatening to go here for years, but as I always tell people, it's sometimes hard to get to ALL the great restaurants in Denver. I guess we're pretty lucky in this town to have such a problem. So last night a girlfriend and I headed to the Highlands where everything was ridiculously packed. Ok, it was 7 on Saturday so our bad, but it worked out. We decided to walk across the bridge and head to Colt & Gray instead. So glad we did. We got there and ordered the Zombie Apocalypse. Holy cow! I'm a pretty big drinker and can definitely hold my own, but even I was taken aback by the strength. It was really tasty, but I totally understood why the menu said a limit of 2. I decided I'd just stick to the one and let the bartenders whip up their own concoction. I have now idea what was in them but both were fantastic. We eventually got hungry and I had been craving iron for a few days. I ordered the steak and frites; The bartender was shocked when I ordered it rare. The steak was cooked perfectly and definitely hit the spot. My friend had the burger, which I've heard was one of the best in town. She said it was super tasty so I might have to get back here and try it. The atmosphere was clean with enough energy to be interesting, but not so loud that you had to scream at each other. The bartenders, as is the trend, were super cool and definitely knew how to mix a drink. All in all I concur that this is a great restaurant in Denver. I will definitely be back and hopefully sooner then later.
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Christie L.

We stopped in for dessert and - without even trying anything else, this place gets 5 stars. We got two desserts, one a chocolate one that was good, but the main attraction was the salted caramel potted cheesecake. It came in this little jar and was the most amazing texture. The bartender and my friend both said they aren't really cheesecake fans, but this is life changing! The salted caramel is to die for.
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Michael S.

The service was great! The $40.00 steak I had must have been picked up at Safeway. This steak was at best a 12.00 steak. Do Not go there for the steak. I feel I was taken to the cleaners.
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Franklin G.

Colt and Gray was a complete delight. It completely lived up to all the hype. Went with a group and bulldozed our way over the appetizer portion of their menu. Every last item was seasoned as well as cooked to perfection. My personal favorite were the mini beet burgers, holy flavor town!! Drinks, great as well. I highly recommend the Rocky Mountain Handshake, a play on the San Francisco Handshake. Well played! Dessert menu hot damn, favorite part of the experience. We tried all of them and each one was better than the last. Caramel cheescake concoction, WOWOWOWOW.. All and all can't wait to do it again.
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Ashley B.

2012 Review #199: If there's one thing I've learned about myself and my eating preferences, it's that sometimes I like to eat alone. And, when I am in the mood to eat alone, or the option is presented to me, I always want to sit at the bar. It just feels very natural to me to sit there, because bartenders are pretty much always cool and the idle chat is often nice. Also, at Colt and Gray, if there's one person I'd like to talk to, it's the bartender. Long ago, I attended a supper club dinner in a modern furniture store and the drinks were cocktail pairings from Colt and Gray. And they were great. So great, that I don't remember them, they were that plentiful and well-crafted. Finally, I wanted to return, and some months ago (on a Friday) tried to make a reservation for 1. No luck. I was bummed. So, when the occasion came to eat out again alone, at the bar, I chose Colt and Gray. I made a reservation (yes, for 1, I have no shame) because I didn't want a repeat of last time, and when I arrived, it was obvious that Tuesdays are the day to come here. Not a soul to be seen hardly. Although the bartender (I think maybe the same one that did the cocktail pairing from a while ago) took a while to acknowledge me, once he did he was very nice. I stared for a while at the extensive menu (you wanted a 1927 old fashioned? Or a 1928?) I settled on the one beer cocktail. Of course, they were out of the beer. But, he assured me, they were concocting a new one, and would I care to try it? He assured me if I didn't like it, he'd get me something else. I agreed. It had something like: grapefruit juice, campari, aperol, and a belgian white. He told me the combination would taste something like an IPA. Amazingly, it tasted like an IPA Shandy, which was right up my ally. I do think, though, that since it didn't have a full beer, or a full shot in it, it was a little small (12 oz glass, but packed full of ice). That was a tad disappointing. I had been eyeing some fried artichoke hearts on the menu online, but sadly, they were not there. The mussel preparation I'd been salivating over had changed. So, I went with blue cheese dusted gougeres and the frisee salad with crispy poached egg and hazel dell mushrooms. The salad, for having mostly ingredients I dislike, was very lovely. The egg was tempura-style fried, and the fat of the yolk added to the dressing. The mushrooms were meaty and fresh. Unfortunately, the gougeres were a little strange; they were about 1 cubic centimeter. Not at all what I expect from a gougere, and that small I think compromises the inner structure required for good gougeres. I still ate them, though, as they were still a pretty tasty snack. Prices for cocktails are pretty fair- all are $10, though in my mind mine was worth about $8. That said, the bartender's kindness and interest in my meal and preferences are exactly why I eat at the bar. They give attention in ways few servers can, and at Colt and Gray I think the bar is the place to be.
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Hanna O.

The boyfriend and I come here every time I come to visit for the drinks and dessert. The sticky toffee pudding and cheesecake is a must try! The bartenders are so nice here and they are so helpful on the best recommendations.
(4)
Heshan W.

I my recent journey across America's great cities, took me to Denver for a while, and I was taken to Colt & Gray by two good friends of mine:) Cold & Gray is a bar/restaurant in downtown Denver known for its sophisticated cocktails and daring, if not creative, dishes; ranging from simple bar food (cold meats, and bourgeoisiey cheeses) to Americana inspired dishes like steak and rotisserie chicken. My group of friends and I decided to share a "samorgasbord" of few cold meats, and awesome "bourgeoisiey cheeses". & WOW, it was amazing. But what truly will bring me back to this place is the service and the experience & knowledge the bartenders have in creating amazing cocktails. We decided on sharing a bottle of "punch", which is a mix of fruits mixes, grenadine, and base alcohols, in our case it was tequila and rum. Again, WOW, one of the best cocktails or "punch" as our bartender called it, that I have ever had in a very long time!!! The ambiance here is very laid back, yet has an air of sophistication because of its rustic "Denver outdoorsy" dark furniture and decor. Go here if your ready to change the way you should be drinking and making your cocktails and go here of course for the friendly service.
(5)
Frank G.

I came here for a serious meal of good eats on my first night in Denver. We had the bone marrow, the beef hearts and the foie gras, all of which were excellent. I had the special (Always get the special!), a pork shoulder, which was very tender, but seemed to be lacking overall. It didn't have the presentation or the flavor variety that their other dishes seemed to have. I recommend the beef cheeks; they're braised for 48 hours! Service was great; they have a lot of staff making sure everyone is taken care of. I really enjoyed reading their list of signature cocktails, all cleverly named in the "Princess Bride" theme. I tried one, then switched to beer to go with my carnivorous food choices. Overall, we had a great time here. It's a nice place, cool and cozy but not pretentious.
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Misty H.

My husband and I ate here last night for our Anniversary. We really enjoyed our dinner! The charcuterie was excellent, the Spaceball's themed drinks were very tasty, my husband's bavette of beef and my orecchiette were excellent! We normally share a dessert, but we couldn't decide between the sticky toffee pudding and olive oil & thyme cake, so we tried both. We were not disappointed with either! I only gave a 4 star rating because the service was rather slow at times and we had to flag down our server to ask for more drinks and some salt for our meals (really? No salt or pepper on the tables??). Also, the prices are larger than the servings. We had a great date night and are glad we decided to give the restaurant a try. There were other interesting things on the menu and we will definitely be back to give them a try!
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Emily J.

After all of the hype this place gets I was not overly impressed. The food is trying to be way pretentious than it needs to be and the drinks are served in the tiniest glasses you will find. That being said, I have always had top notch service at Colt & Gray. My last experience here, which had all the potential to be a 5 star dinner (as I was with 5++ star company) was brought up from 3 stars by our server, Rachel. She was excellent and had a great sense of humor and good recommendations. The food was under par though. I got the salmon, which was still swimming I believe. I know they cook it a certain way so it has varying degrees of done-ness but there was just one on mine-un-done. The lamb was actually pretty good but was drowned in the overly creamy risotto it was served with. Perhaps will go back and take in the patio scene for happy hour when the weather allows but Colt & Gray won't be my new go-to dinner spot any time soon.
(4)

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Address : 1553 Platte St,Ste 120
Denver, CO, 80202
Phone (303) 477-1447
Website https://www.coltandgray.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :Closed
Mon : Closed
Tue

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Classy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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Colt & Gray

1553 Platte St,Ste 120, Denver, CO, 80202

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