Five stars for stellar service from the bartender who was happily, on St. Patrick's day, running the entire joint single-handedly during the beginning of happy hour & dinner. Service can make or break a meal and in this case it helped tremendously because I would be hard-pressed to say the food will bring me back here. I was surprised by how small & cozy the inside of this place was. For some reason I thought it would be much bigger. We sat in the bar and, as I mentioned, got some of the best service from Mike. What can I say, when you know what you're doing, it shows. Unfortunately, the food just didn't win me over. Did I order wrong? Maybe. We ordered the wonton rellenos which were described as green chile & cheese wrapped in wonton wrappers. No bait & switch here. They were, in fact, wonton wrappers folded over green chiles and a bit of cheese. But they were so bland and flavorless I just couldn't figure out the purpose. I dobbed spoonfuls of sour cream on each bite to give it some flavor. I just don't get it because the idea is fantastic and these could really pop if there was some jalapeno or a different cheese inside. We also ordered a couple of salads. My friend ordered the cobb salad which looked just standard. I ordered the grilled steak Caesar salad which came with two quarters of romaine that had been lightly charred. A few parmesan crisps were a very nice touch. But. And. It came with a small handful of tiny bits of steak. I'm not kidding. It was like small pieces of burnt ends of steak. Chewy, grissly. Just not appropriate for a 14 dollar salad. Like I said, I'd go back to sit at the bar and have a couple of brewskies with Mike the bartender but for a nice dinner out, I think I'll probably make other selections for that.
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Yasmin B.
Ok but really nothing to write home about. Food was not charged cooked to order. Good thing it was bogo night otherwise would of not been worth it
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Teri A.
We had a great time at the Dusty Boot tonight. The restaurant is clean and the service was excellent. The menu had some interesting twists on old favorites like steak chili and the latke Reuben. The combinations portion of the menu had half portions which was great for special indulgences like the monte cristo. My husband ordered the sirloin and it was cooked to perfection and the house made chips were delicious without being greasy. We will definitely swing by again.
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Joe J.
tl dr; don't bother, many other better options We had a coupon for a BOGO dinner meal. We figured we would order an appetizer as well. We got the queso dip. I suggest not ordering it. It was NOT worth $9. It was pretty much just warmed up old cheese. It almost looked microwaved and was not a smooth creamy cheese, it was clumpy. The chips were stale. We were already off to a poor start. I ordered a regular house margarita. It came in a regular glass that was filled with mostly ice. It was $8. It was really bad. It was probably the worst margarita I've had in the Denver area out at a restaurant.... ever. Yep that poor of quality. I did a build your own type burger. It was fantastic. It was the only thing that was good about the visit. The fries that came with it were over seasoned. I don't mind salty fries, but these were inedible. So, we get our bill. Instead of taking the meal off for our BOGO, we got our queso taken off. I asked for a manager. It took him about 10 minutes to come. I literally was getting up to leave when he finally arrived. I explained the situation, told him I'd already paid my bill, but left a poor tip. I told him that our server was not poor, but whoever did our bill, my margarita, and my fries all did a shitty job. I should have known that after reading the other Yelp replies on here that we'd have a shitty experience as well. I went into it hoping for the best. The worst part was that I even had to talk to a manager. I hate that. I hate complaining, but I had to do it. It was a terrible dining experience. I WILL NOT BE RETURNING, period.
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Randy B.
What can I say. I am, was, a big fan. The worst service at any restaurant in ten years. Entered at the front door, no one is visible. I waited 3 minutes and finally went to the back. Ordered through the waiter, and received no service. As I ate the fish and chips other customers came in and were ignored too. Someone here doesn't know how to run a restaurant. Food was good, as usual. Complained nicely to the manager, and she stared at me like I was not even there. And now I won't be. What a shame.
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Kelly G.
The $20 Groupon brought us in for lunch again. My husband made an Open Table reservation for the points, but we actually didn't need a reservation for lunch. I ordered my favorite Prime Rib Dip ($14) and my husband ordered his favorite CC Tear Jerker burger. We will be back when there is another Groupon.
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Steve W.
Hmmm.... Just ok. Views are amazing and happy hour is phenomenal but food is just ok and service is slow but over all fairly good. Mmmm
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Sharon T.
My friends, hubby and I used to visit this place regularly and loved it (especially for Sunday football), but now it is on our 'never go here again' list :( We last visited about a month ago and were severely disappointed in the new menu and unjustifiable higher prices. The food quality has gone downhill in a big way and you definitely get less for your money than before. Positives: Friendly hosts, servers, and bartender. Negatives: Food, prices, and less-than-enthusiastic kitchen staff. I wouldn't recommend this place, and I won't be going there again.
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David A.
As I've driven by the Dusty Boot in the past I've thought it was likely a higher end steakhouse and friends who have referred to it as "The Expensive Boot" just solidified this belief. I was surprised when I walked in to find that it is actually pretty cheap looking inside and very casual. There seemed to be a lack of staff as the bartender appeared to also be playing hostess and waiter as well, not that this is a bad thing as he provided excellent service to myself and the couple of other patrons scattered throughout the restaurant and bar. Looking over the menu there was a large range of items to choose from and I resolved myself to return soon to try some other items. As it was I went with the prime rib. It was cooked to my liking and had good flavor, but nothing to be excited about. Dare I say, the quality was along the lines of Texas Roadhouse. Overall I was going to give the Dusty Boot 4 stars, until the bill came. It was shockingly more expensive than I had realized while ordering. Yes the menu items are all clearly priced and there were no shenanigans to speak of, I just should have paid closer attention to the running total while others in my party ordered. While the Dusty Boot is proud that they hand trim their steaks and cook everything to order, the quality was not up to the price point for the meal I had. I have seen mention of some deals like a BOGO night, which I would return for, but I do not believe I'll be back for a full price meal in the future.
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Danica W.
Bad news all the way around. We went expecting steakhouse prices, but also expected steakhouse quality food and service. Nope. The food was a huge disappointment. We ordered prime rib tacos and a steak sandwich, both served with cold meat, as well as ingredients and portions that would be more appropriate at a Subway. Bland, cheap and served on huge plates that focused on the small entrees. I didn't realize the kids chicken was the cheap dinosaur fingers, but that was my fault. We totally understand when servers have a bad night... but the entire staff lacked training. Our girl forgot everything from silverware to parts of our order. We watched 3 severs fumble around 6 tables in the dining room, and bar staff and manager (?) casually hangout in the bar area. What a bummer.
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VBaby O.
I wanted to like this. I really did. I was looking to give my business to a 'Texas Road House' type place that night and wish I woulda just went to TRH. This place is strange in that it was like a weekend night- Saloon right? No we close AT 9pm and so you must be old! Anyway we didn't expect that, but we were welcomed in and they tried...just didn't deliver. My husbands mashed potatoes were cold. Oh he's easily pleased. Um not to mention the ribeye was way to thin to sell at that price. It was like a half inch fatty, overly fatty cut. We love the marbling of a ribeye but this was like we were just throwing out money on that fat. The burger seemed dry and realisitcally the only thing to brag about was the fries. The fries were amazing. The server was kind, but we were already the last ones in the building and it was 915. Well um we just got the kids to bed and thought we could go out for some time...we moved the party somewhere still open:)
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Pete L.
I posted previously about the awful smell coming from the drain behind the bar. They seem to have fixed it! Mostly good experiences since then. Great folks running the bar!
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Darlis L.
Used to be great. Went tonight, had terrible food. Asian chicken wrap so dry had to ask for sauce, too spicy to eat. Then brought plain ranch, didn't go with the wrap. Chicken almost invisible. Charged extra 25 cents for the sauce. Came with Asian slaw - just had hint of vinegar on it, also dry. Husband had tacos. Looked good but he said bland. Too bad. Our last time to go there I am sure. When we went in, only other table had 8 loud women - they put us right next to them Other than that, there were also a few people sitting at the bar. Weird. What has happened to this place??
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Lester P.
So I been here 10 minutes. I'm here for lunch so I don't have much time. They haven't even said hello to me. Not even a menu.a couple just walk in and they gave them the menu already. I'm like a ghost or something . Never going to come here again
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Brian S.
I came here with a 10=20 groupon on a random Tuesday night and overall I would say it was an Ok experience - nothing outstanding but also nothing awful. I sat at the bar and had the daily drink special of a $4 strong margarita, which was pretty good even though it was 75% ice. The bartender was super nice and attentive, and I had my fish and chip entree in no time flat. I imagine that was because the kitchen was set to shut down in 20 minutes and the cooks were looking to hit the road. The food was Ok - the beer battered cod was over-fried but the fish itself was flaky and tasty. The interior has a dark feel to it, almost like an semi-intimate upper class restaurant. There were only 15 or so people around the bar when I visited and there were only two open parking spots, so I imagine parking is a nightmare when it gets busy. There are 5 TVs at the bar and probably more around the high-tops so it's a decent place to watch a game. Dusty Boot is a step up from the inedible chain "restaurants" you find in abundance here in the 'burbs but the prices aren't that much more, everything was right around $10 for a normal entree. So if you're looking for a casual meal and don't want indigestion, give this place a shot.
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Eunice E.
This place is all right... I don't think I've ever seen it busy, but they do a lot of deals (e.g., Groupon, buy one get one, etc), so I always wind up here at least once a year. The burgers are good (as are the sandwiches... though the bun is EXTREMELY buttery), the fries are tasty, and the service OK. I'm racking my brain for something that really stands out about The Dusty Boot, but I can't think of anything. It's kind of quaint and saloon-y on the inside, but the rustic 'charm' is lost when it's usually just you and a few other patrons at any given time. I guess the one thing that stands out in my mind is the price of drinks. $2.75 for a glass of Diet Coke? Wonder if it's laced with gold...
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Kristen M.
We went this past weekend. Family lives close and we wanted to go out but not too far from the house. This place fit the bill. There were 8 of us and with it being a Saturday night we did use Open Table to make our reservations. They had the table ready for us were we arrived. Service was not very good. We had to ask several times for drinks or this or that and sometimes we got them, sometimes not. Food was good. We had several appetizers. The entire table had everything from a kids meal, prime rib, baked potato, to hamburgers. There wasn't one complaint about the food. And the dessert- funnel cake straws were FANTASTIC!!! Really nice meal, I just wish the service was better.
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Tracy T.
I was hoping to get a good meal and service and what we received was a great meal and service. The nacho's are something that you have to try!! It's more than 3 people can eat and they tasted great! They have gone through some changes there and now they have it down. I say, if you're going to go out, stop by the Dusty Boot in Aurora/Fox field and enjoy!
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M F.
Butchered Breakfast - I literally joined Yelp just so I could leave this review. Aside from adding hollandaise sauce to a meal that it was not asked for and requiring it to be remade, and then bringing out regular eggs when egg whites were requested, the food was great. Perhaps they would consider lowering the speaker volume so the friendly staff could hear people when they ordered food, it would go a long way. To their credit, the item was removed from the bill and a full order was given for take out, but this meal could have been perfect if things weren't butchered so badly.
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Joe D.
I used to be a big fan of the Boot. Visited yesterday for brunch and was really disappointed. It's been a few months since my last visit, but our experience was consistent with the other reviews of the place has gone downhill. Food is not good anymore and is an even worse value. Service screams complacency and the lack of customers in there speaks to it not being too long for this world. Not sure we'll be back since it appears this is a train wreck that the owners have made no effort to stop. Too bad as it was a fave for years.
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Kimberly K.
Dusty boot is always changing their menu and not for the better. Plus they do not offer BEEF sliders only pork. And not everyone eats pork...esp my family. The last few times I've been in there the service is bad. The water tastes like dirt and I was told its the well they get the water from. So why don't they purify the water main? My beer was luke warm. We had to get our own menus after the server didn't bring them to us 10 minutes after we sat down. It was such a bad dining experience we left without ordering and the server didn't even notice! There should be music on but there is nothing to create a fun atmosphere. We wont be back, I haven't liked it too many times in a row.
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Vito A.
I went here for a special occasion and was very disappointed to say the least. When my steak came out it was cold, my family's food was cold, the coffee after diner was you guessed it cold. Not good and not recommended
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Justin R.
Dusty boot had good service, but the size of the chicken on the chicken sandwich was unacceptable! For a $13 sandwich the chicken only filled half the bun. I wouldn't spend a dime in this place ever again!
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Carrie D.
I have really tried to have a decent meal at this place because it is so close to us. Every time we have gone something bad happens. One time after waiting so long for our food that we were going to miss our movie we nearly had to leave with out eating. Despite the lengthy wait they charged us an extra 3 for another small loaf of bread. When I brought this to the waiters attention he was outright hostile and a complete jerk. Another time we went after waiting over 30 minutes for steaks the steak arrived nearly raw. It was supposed to be cooked Medium. We left the steak which was clearly raw and the waiter did not care one bit. They cater to regular bar patrons and ignore regulars who don't drink in my opinion. The bar seems to be the attraction, not the food.
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Paul P.
Good local place to eat.
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Whitney W.
Steak was slightly grizzley in my Steak Quesdilla! I would suggest you go on Monday BOGO Steaks or Wednesday BOGO burgers! Dine in only!
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Andrea M.
First time at the Dusty Boot...Experience at the bar was good; just ordered beers. We were then placed at a tiny table practically in the kitchen. Waitress was humorless. Food was ok. Restaurant week. Ordered steaks. NY strip was over cooked. Ribeye was good, not spectacular. If we return, will probably try a burger or sandwich/wrap. There are so many restaurants that we have yet to experience, not sure if we will return based on our first experience.
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Sonja A.
Steak and burgers...the usual pub fare but super yummy here. The (adult) beverage selection is decent. If your looking for game day specials, don't look for any on Sunday Funday as specials are on Monday and Wednesday only. Happy hour starts early tho. I enjoy watching games here as its not overly crowded. Dusty Boot works with OpenTable...an added bonus! Ask for Chad ...he is one cool cat...totally luv him!
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Pixie M.
I've been here a number of times and have always enjoyed my meal. Though some of the wait staff is more attentive than others. The menu has a variety of choices. I really like theburgers and the breakfast items. The portions are large and everything seems fresh.
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Lauren Z.
Great bottomless mimosas and friendly staff. The food was just okay. Nothing to write home about. However they offer great specials and nightly deals which makes it a nice neighborhood hangout
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David F.
This is a little over due but never to late to call out the buy one get one STEAKS! I took my colleague there for the national championship a few Monday's ago and come to find out the steaks on Monday are buy one get one! Serious, YES! Thinking a burger and a beer was in play quickly turned into onion rings and wings and a beer for appetizers then a steak and a (few) cocktails for dinner. Heck you can't beat the price and seating at the bar with a TV right in front of us is like watching the game at home with your own personal cook and bartender. I'll be back!
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Steven C.
What good is the review from 3 years ago. Deleted bad ones and giving it 3 star. Love the happy hour and daily specials. Got few unique menus and 10 beers on tap to keep you in line. Providing consistently good food and service for the price.
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Shannon D.
I got a groupon for 10=20. We had been here before and never tried the steak as it is a bit pricey.. The big guy got a rib eye, cooked to perfection for him medium well.. I got a southwestern chicken salad. The rib eye was flavorful, but not anything special. For 29 dollars it is a little high. My 13.00 salad was greens, bagged shredded cheese, black beans ( clearly canned ), jalapeño ( canned ), tomato and chicken. Would have rather had Applebee's for the salad. Yikes!!! I would have given two stars, but the service was pretty good. With 20 dollars off and two drinks. The bill was still 40.00!!!! Yikes!!!!!!
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Brandon C.
Kept secret in Parker/Centennial area. Service is always consistent and good always tasty. Tough to spot because of location but find it you will not regret.
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Chuck S.
Burgers are huge and very tasty. If it were for the burgers alone I'd give this place 4 or 5 stars. The service was TERRIBLE! We sat with empty glasses for long periods of time several times. Our waitress would disappear for 15 minutes at a time. It took 25 minutes from the time we ordered to the time the food came. A burger came out medium rare when it was ordered medium well. When it was sent back it was microwaved. They even microwaved the lettuce. When I complained about delays the waitress became surly. Then when she refilled glasses she slammed the cups down on the table. Talked with Travis, the manager, and he did reduce the cost by $5.00 for the inedible burger. He apologized without offering any indication of a lesson learned or what they would do to correct the situation. I've been to this restaurant twice and both times the service was awful. I won't be going back again unless I hear directly from them that they have improved the situation.
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Adri M.
Good weekend brunch. Order a side of sausage with biscuit and chorizo gravy. Bottomless mimosa and Bloody Mary bar for the lushes.
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Jessica J.
So a year later I have to knock a star off Dusty Boot. The food CAN be great. Same goes with the service, but anymore they both are spotty. I can not tell you how many times we have gone to the boot in the last 6 months that our service lacked. Drinks went dry, MIA waiter, slow service. It sucks because we really like the food. The boot has a great feel, terrific specials and darn good bar food BUT they need to get their service in order. Honestly, it has gone from our default spot to a spot we only go there if we have a Groupon or we know there is deal going on. Too bad :(
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Eric D.
Very disappointed with the menu changes. This was once a favorite spot, but the kitchen will keep us from being regulars anymore.
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Kristol T.
This was my first time at Dusty Boots and I have to say I wasn't overly impressed. Although I loved our server and hostess, the food didn't really seem unique to me. We got appetizers like their sliders, artichoke dip and the chile rellenos which came out cold. The place was extremely crowded and it was hard to hear the people speaking at my own table. Plus the sun blazing in made it hard to see. I asked one of the servers to close them but, I guess they forgot! And the Happy Hour menu was very confusing and different from what our server told us in person. I wasn't sure what to order. I would like to try again for dinner but I don't see myself rushing over there just yet.
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Damion W.
We went to the Dusty Boot because it was close to the house and we didn't feel like going to a chain restaurant. The server, Ken was extremely honest he made some solid recommendations. The staff was very accommodating and wanted our experience to be memorable. We sat on the patio, which is the BEST patio in SE Aurora, and had our fair share of drinks! The jalapeno margarita and the cucumber margarita were THE BOMB! As well, on Wednesdays, they have BOGO burgers, this is a steal! Pretty good experience, however, if there is one bit of feedback I would give to them is speed up your drink services. We waited about minutes after we ordered a drink from the bar. That is pretty slow considering it really wasn't that busy at the restaurant. I'll definitely be back for all you can drink mimosas and good food! Oh yeah! They hooked us up with a free desert for being such gracious customers, thanks to management for that one!!!
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Lindy S.
Took the family here the other night and they all thought it was a place they would go back to. There were a couple issues with food (temperature of a side, specification on one item), but they were remedied faster than I have ever seen. Waitstaff was very attentive.
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R S.
Went there for dinner on Sunday evening 12/16/12. It is close, we drive by it often and always wanted to check it out. We walk in and are blown away by the volume on the TV coming from the bar - Pats/Niners game. We thought this was a steakhouse, not some sports bar! Thought we may be able to escape the volume in the dining area - no way. We are greeted by a large projection screen of the game with more volume getting pumped in. It was obnoxious. Looked around a other diners and no one was talking to each other because you couldn't even hear yourself think!!! Lots of good options in SE Aurora - this isn't one of them. They need to call it what it is - a tiny sports bar with standard bar fare. I won't be back.
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Audrey S.
They did not cook my boyfriends burger well enough, when we sent it back they microwaved it. The service was terrible and when we confronted the waitress as well as manager neither of them were very comforting. I would more recommend this place for the quiet bar setting. I have a feeling that this was the first and last time I will go here.
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Diane B.
My family and I go here regularly. Food is good, but not great. But, the place is comfortable, clean, nearby and we get great service here. What the place lacks is great sides. They run specials regularly. Monday is Steak night and Wednesday is Burgers. The deals can't be beat. They have a reward system called the Boot Card, if you like the place--sign up for one online. The place is popular and recently started taking reservations. My favorites are their lunch combos, steaks, bread, steak tips and wraps. I eat in here regularly for lunch and dinner.
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Brian L.
I have visited for lunch and happy hour. The Dusty Boot is for the most part pretty quiet, happy hour can get a little crazy but hey that's what we want at happy hour right? The service is good, quick and the servers are pleasant. I have some special dietary needs and the waitress was more than willing to listen closely to my special order as I instructed her how to modify what I was ordering. Then as she brought my food I noticed that she took time to verify it was correct as she left the kitchen with it. Finding that it was not she did an about turn, corrected the cook's mistake and delivered the plate perfectly as I had ordered it.
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Shana H.
My husband and I come to the Dusty Boot primarily for happy hour, but we've also been for breakfast/brunch on the weekend. The happy hour is terrific!! There are superb daily drink specials, our favorite being the $3 Stoli on Thursdays. The drinks are poured on the strong side. The happy hour food menu is fantastic as well, with my favorite being the homemade queso. I really dislike the "fake cheese" types of queso that most restaurants throw at you - DB makes theirs from scratch. Delish!! As for breakfast, we typically order the Eggs Benedict - always cooked perfectly.
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Robert R.
Great Food!! Was there at 4:00 on a Sat, expectedly not busy - service was surprisingly very slow. Will be back based on the great food!
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Jason J.
Wow, what a difference a year makes. For the first 4-6 months after coming here for the first time, rarely would a year go by when we didn't come here for BOGO burger Wednesday or just cause. Decent happy hour, BOGO burgers, good service, a great experience all the way around. When the Groupon came out recently we realized we haven't been here for quite some time. Maybe 3 or 4 times in the last 6 months. And every time we go and decide not to come back, it's been service related. We almost always like the food, but when i sit there and have to wave down a server to get a refill, huge negative. My 11 year old was ordering off the adult menu and they gave him a kid size coke. WTF? Unfortunately, Dusty Boot is being taken out of the rotation, which is sad cause I truly enjoy their burgers.
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Angry B.
In general, I liked it here. It is a pretty nice combination of the best parts of a bar and a steakhouse. Our server was very good, as well. The portions are large and tasty - the food was delicious. Our prime rib and burger were a step or two undercooked from what we ordered, however. That seems to be a common issue at this restaurant. Hopefully the management reads these and can correct the kitchen's estimates of doneness. Because otherwise we had no complaints. I would recommend trying this restaurant to my friends...
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Cody H.
NIce location. Food was good as always. Very friendly servers. Cant speak for the drinks since I dont drink. In my opinion cant go wrong with their burgers.
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Mora L.
OMGosh, What a bizarre place-beautiful afternoon, yet no one would serve us on the deck. So came in and sat at bar. I actually had to say "HI"(as politely as I could) to bartender, to get his attention, he was downright rude. The manager sat at bar with his laptop and ignored all of us. I HAVE NEVER felt so unwelcome at a place. It was seriously like the twilight zone. We are not sure what we did, but short of them pushing us out of bar, it was clear we were not welcome. Yikes. Unless you're a local, stay away.
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Cass D.
It started with a coupon. It ended with a coupon. It was not the best burger I've had in my entire life, my eating partner said the sandwich was decent. I would be willing to give it another try, but only with coupon in hand. The place had kind of a sterile feel, though I know they were probably going for more of a cozy vibe. Menu was fairly limited.
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Robert N.
I have been there several times and I am never disappointed. On Sundays, they have a Bloody Mary bar where you mix everything in. The price is good and the service is excellent. If you are there for brunch, try the pork hash. Be ready to get a container to take home because you will eat it for two to three days.
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Andrea E.
$3.00 for a 25oz draft beer during happy hour? Happy hour 7 days a week? I'm in love with the Dusty Boot. Living in the South Suburbs we are sadly lacking restaurants with personality. I'm so happy that we finally found a place that we can go for a great meal that doesn't have 100's of locations around the country. The Steak Cobb Salad is a must try. Piled high with tender, juicy pieces of steak, Gorgonzola crumbles, and a horseradish dressing. I can't wait to go on a Monday for the BOGO steaks. The service was fast and friendly and the food was amazing!
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Joshua H.
They claim to have wifi..... They do not!!...and after asking both before I got there by phone and once I was there they claim to have it but do not have it for guests!! The food is below average and the customer service is better at the DMV. Bad experience! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!!!!!
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Tiara P.
Yummy food! Super spicy red chilli. Friendly staff. Not too busy on a Tuesday. Phenomenal prime rib.
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David S.
Mediocre service, decent burgers, average fries and cold beer served in a clean environment. What is not to like or dislike about Dusty Boot? I tried this Dusty Boot the other night, since it is close to our house and I was wanting a burger in a nicer restaurant. Their buy-one-get-one burger offer sealed the deal, and we were off to Dusty Boot. I left full and satisfied, but not anxiously wanting to schedule my return visit. I will be back, I just don't see this as my "go-to" burger place.
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Jim W.
Took 5 minutes to get seated in an empty restaurant, another 10 for a server to come over, 20 minutes for drinks, and during the meal no one checked on us until everyone was done eating. The food was average, probably won't ever go back.
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Jen K.
I have been going to the Dusty Boot in Foxfield since it open. I gotta say that I have enjoyed all the different menus changes thought out the years. As a Registered Dietitian I appreciate the ability to make healthy choices, and still enjoy a great meal! So it sadden me when I read reviews targeting known culprit foods for being too "salty" or "too spicy". Don't get me wrong, if one is concerned with sodium or the use of chili peppers please don't order foods containing it. The Dusty Boot has great food, and the menu has something to satisfy everyone's guilty pleasure.
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Crystal Y.
I would rate this place as only okay. Sitting out on the patio does help and it's has good atmosphere with nice people. However we went there craving steak and ordered filet cooked medium. It came out cooked well done, which is just a sad thing to do to a steak. The waitress did take both steaks back and our new steaks came out cooked medium. Unfortunately the steaks were not seasoned and didn't have much of a flavor at all. I believe this is a place more for burgers, sandwiches and wraps. If I had ordered one of those items my review could be different.
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Shenia I.
Now this was a good burger!
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Ana Sofi M.
"Steakhouse" is not really the right name for this place. The steak that the do have is not very good. Every time I have gone its not busy yet it takes forever to get any service.
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Mary G.
Awesome burgers and homemade potato chips. Service was ok. I would eat here again. Heard brunch s good
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Jeska H.
Seriously overpriced for the generic sports bar type atmosphere. Our service was not great (not terrible but our server was WAY rookie), and the food was mediocre.
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Chris M.
I'm afraid this restaurant has really gone downhill a bit since it first opened and we ate there. I really want to love it because I do love it's sister restaurants but the service is slow and the prices are high for what you get. Better food to be had in the new Target shopping center across the street.
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E D.
Maybe it was the day (3/20/2010) or something, but this really wasn't really even near the top. Me = 16 oz Ribeye (to the tune of $28) GF = Prime Rib ($14) Appetizer = Nachos ($9) The Nachos were great, but the steak was much substandard. The Ribeye was only so-so (had better at Village Inn and Country Buffet) and if that was 16oz in size then I am a cattle baron! The cooks here in Denver just can't seem to get the GF order right, She always orders Well-Done, they almost always give Medium or Medium-Well. So, for a total of $57.40 (including tax) we got a pretty so-so meal for the evening. Debating if going back is in the cards or not, but probably not.
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Kim R.
My hubby and I frequent this place about once a month. We aren't looking for a fancy, schmancy date night joint, but we are looking for a place that allows our kiddo to join us and has decent food, a good atmosphere and good pricing. I recommend people pay attention to their specials nights (see their website as they differ from location and they also change occasionally) as you get the best bang for your buck. Buy one, get one on steaks, burgers and free kids meals make it a more affordable night out. For food, we like their Happy Hour as they have 1 appetizer that makes an appearance that can't be found any other time: Buffalo Chips - homemade potato chips topped with buffalo sauce, bacon, cheese and served with blue cheese or ranch. We are also fans of the burgers and fries (my fav is the breakfast burger with cheese, bacon and a fried egg). We've been to brunch twice on Sundays, and I've had their carnitas pork hash which is to DIE for! Hubby had a breakfast burrito which is massive, also with the carnitas inside, and green chile outside. Kiddo loves the banana split waffle with a dulce sauce, fresh bananas and tons of whipped cream. The wait staff and managers definitely aim to please. They make mistakes from time to time, but do a great job trying to make it up to you and have you leave happy! They have a BEAUTIFUL patio that overlooks the city (and new intersection construction). For those who haven't been happy, it's probably because they were expecting a lot. On the sign out from, it says Dusty Boot Steakhouse and Saloon. For those familiar with the term Saloons, they are casual joints where you show up in your work boots. (Dusty boots) This isn't going to be an Elways and you aren't going to be picking peanuts out of the heals of your shoes like Texas Roadhouse. This is a small, neighborhood steakhouse and bar that locals frequent and enjoy.
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Chris H.
Good service. Wednesday night burger night is the best! Overall a quality resteraunt and a good time.
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Jessa G.
We tried this place blind because of restaurant week. Definitely not an upscale steak house, but it's got a nice family environment. The service was freaking' horrible! At first I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt because restaurant week is HELL for servers, but this girl was just in a horrible mood. I ordered water when I we sat down and didn't get it until dessert. Yikes! She even commented to us about how the kitchen had new cooks and how other customers kept ordering off the wrong menu. Which menu should we order off of then? You only gave us one. The shrimp appetizer was good, my filet mignon didn't suck, but my boyfriend's prime rib was GRAY. It was inedible and literally gray. At the end of the night, the server overcharged the other couple we were with by $10. The only redeeming quality was rock and roll bingo. I'll bet this place is good to watch the game and eat a burger, but probably not too much else.
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J C.
We've visited twice. The first time was for lunch. Good service and burgers. We thought we'd give the steaks a try and last weekend took a friend to dinner. What a disappointment. The prices were steak house prices - pretty much what we expected, but the prime rib was on par with Golden Corral. Ok, but not at these prices. The two choices for horseradish as an accompaniment were vinegar with a little horseradish or something that looked like horseradish flavored salad dressing. We would have been better off with horsey sauce from Arby's. My wife's filet was ordered medium and was so rare she didn't eat it. If you want a good burger, this place is worth considering, but if you're looking for a great steak, I'd keep looking....
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Jane Z.
Seated quickly, attentive server, and the food was great! We had the Cajan Steaktips for an appetizer..........YUM...........I want that for dinner next time! I had the Prime Dip, which was wonderful! My husband had the CC Tear Jerker Burger, which was also great! We will be back! :)
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Charlie S.
One word: BAD! Slow service and impolite waitress plus food done wrong equals no return for this customer!! When asked to redo a rare cheeseburger to medium well, they cooked the whole thing in the microwave, bun, lettuce, tomatoe and all. Terrible!
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Joseph C.
I had dinner here a few nights ago with friends as other places in the area were far too crowded. I ordered the Chicken Rockerfeller, which I loved! I cant say that I was too impressed with the overall atmosphere. The service was OK, but definitely could have been much better. It didnt help that our server didnt even ask us if we would like anything for desert before handing us the bill. Her loss. I cant say that the Dusty Boot will be high on my list of places to go in the future. Go for the food, but dont have high expectations of the service.
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Patrick Y.
I been to The Dusty Boot since it first open on Arapahoe and Parker. I always got there prime rib and love it. I went in for there lunch deal, it wasn't that great.
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Severin A.
I have now been to the Dusty Boot 3 times, always for brunch. The first time my food came out a bit cold and I was not happy, but my friend liked her food and we both loved the $7 bottomless mimosas so we gave it another chance. The next two visits, I have ordered the breakfast burger and I actually really like this. It is a hamburger with bacon and egg on it. I got the hash browns today and smothered them in the garlic hot sauce they make and it is all very good. Every single time we have gone the waitstaff has made sure our mimosas are always filled up and this keeps us coming back.
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Ashley W.
I fell in love with a burger last night. It was at The Dusty Boot and his name is The Brie Burger, it was uh.may.zing. The rest of my group was equally as satisfied with their selections and the service was great as well.
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Stephanie C.
I visited this place on Friday, February 11, 2011. We previously had a bad experience at the Dusty Boot in Greenwood Village, and were given a gift card to try it again. So, we headed out to the one in Aurora. Here is what I thought... FOOD: We started off with the Mac 'N Cheese wedges...they are awesome, but come on $8...really? I was shocked when I found out the price of this item. Next, I had a dinner salad--this was a joke. There were a couple pieces of lettuce on the plate, some tomatoes, onions and that's about it. Maybe it was the presentation of the salad that threw me off, it was on this GINORMOUS plate. My main course was the Smokey Burger. The BBQ sauce was great. Overall a good burger, but extremely messy - just to warn you. SERVICE: We had an excellent waiter, he was friendly and efficient. However, the rest of the wait staff was just standing around, NOT helping him out. So, service was slow...but he was the ONLY waiter for the restaurant. That was the same problem at the other location. Obviously they have some staffing issues at this restaurant chain. VENUE: It was kind of a weird setup, EXTREMELY loud and our table was dirty when we were seated. I was NOT impressed. The lighting killed my eyes because it would reflect off the menu and blind me. It was very strange. Overall, the Mac 'N Cheese wedges are good, the burger was good...but not good enough to make me become a regular. We've got about one more meal on our gift card and I will not be back. The one in Beaver Creek is much better, but the staffing issues in Denver will deter me from returning to these locations on my own.
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Lou F.
This was our first visit, on a Sunday afternoon between lunch and dinner service. The service was friendly prompt and very attentive. That was a pleasant plus. our waiter was not overbearing, but made sure we lacked nothing. The mimosas were priced right for the quality of the drink. $7 for a bottomless mimosa is a decent price. The burritos were generously portioned, but the meat was lacking in quantity, though the two or three peces of cubed steak I tasted were flavorful and pretty tender. I would have expected the guar and sour cream to be served with and not a la carte, for the price of the entree. The other thing we noticed was the burritos seemed to be finished in the microwave. The menu was confusing. burritos, steaks, hummus, french fries, nachos.... It's a kitchen sink approach to food service that is unnecessary. Just be a great steakhouse, with complimentary sides, and don't go so overboard with every imaginable kid of food. We were there between the brunch and dinner service, and there were a fw people a the bar, and maybe two other tables. I would go back to see what service is like when they are more at capacity. I could tell this is a sort of neighborhood watering hole.
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Colleen S.
Dear dusty boot, Please bring back the chicken fried steak as that's the only reason I ate here. :( I'm referring to the original you served before the switchup to the weird chicken fried steak with the ham on it. I even used to endure the weird server who stared and lingered too long for this tasty treat. I'm sure there are other items on the menu but they just don't stack up.
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Mike I.
Ok, I've just found my new hidden neighborhood gem in The Dusty Boot. I've passed this place several times a week since moving to this area last year but never stopped as the strip mall appearance never looked appealing to me. Went for a family lunch and we all fell in love with the place. The wait staff was great, met one of the owners who was extremely cool as well. While I was ordering I ready another Yelp review which said the fish and chips were amazing. The wife had those and said they were the best she's ever had. I had the chicken cobb sandwich and was very pleased. Prices were great, portions good, great atmosphere. This will now be a regular for us.
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Kathryn C.
My husband I just moved to Denver. We had just finished picking all of the options for the house we are building at the design center in Centennial and were looking for a place to eat. We used urban spoon and it directed us to another restaurant in the same strip mall. When we got to the parking lot, we saw The Dusty Boot and checked Yelp and found that it had a higher rating and was cheaper so we decided to try it out. Well lucky it was a Tuesday - they had "Buy 1 burger, get the second one for FREE!!!" Now THAT'S a freakin' good deal! My husband got the breakfast buffalo burger (with eggs and bacon on it!) He got it with the onion rings and he really liked it. I got a southwester burger with guacamole and bacon with the fries and it was good as well. I would have given a full 5 stars but my burger was not cooked the way I asked it to be cooked. I asked for it to be medium-well and it came to me medium. A little too pink for me (although I was too hungry to send it back - besides, it was FREE). My husband ordered his medium but it looked medium-rare to me (he didn't mind). So just be mindful that they cook burgers on the rare side. I will definitely go back on a Tuesday night, but next time I'll order it well done. By the way, the french fries were awesome! They were almost battered and fried...with ranch? Perfect! The onion rings weren't bad either :)
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Marshall M.
This place is fast becoming a pretty nice hangout - good drink specials and ok food. Great bartenders and good vibe.
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David S.
First time here was to try ribs several months ago, and today it was to watch NFL football. The ribs were darn good, well seasoned, meaty, and plentiful. Right in line with 4 out of 5 stars. Today, they had burgers on a BOGO special, so burgers it was. My football buddy and I ordered the breakfast burger, which had eggs and bacon on it, along with regular burger toppings. It was a 1/2 lb patty, juicy, well seasoned, on a ciabatta bun. One of the best burgers I have had. If you like Cricket burgers, you'll like these. Fries were also a highpoint. As for watching the game there, when we walked in, we were the ONLY people there (11am game) but soon afterward, the restaurant was full. Not many watching the game, not like a regular sports bar, but a great place to watch the games. Service was very attentive, we were well taken care of. They have all the games on large enough screens (42" or 50", not sure, didn't pay that much attention) and you are close by, so you will not miss any part of your game. The also had drink specials for the games, we both had 2 drinks, and burgers/fries, and our bill came to just under $26, plus tip. Great value, in my opinion.
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Travis H.
The Dusty Boot is definitely a 4 star Lunch/Dinner destination. But, for it's Breakfast I give it a half star. I've enjoyed dinner here many times and for the location, price, and quality of the food, it's hard to pass up. They need to stick with lunch & dinner and drop breakfast from it's menu until they now how to make it right. 1 Star until Breakfast is actually cooked and served well or dropped from this location. Now for breakfast: I had the Eggs Benedict and I still can't believe they actually served this and thought it was edible. 1. The Poached eggs were more like 1/2 poached. The Yolk slid off the main body of the egg sitting on the english muffin. 2. Hollandaise Sauce was watery. 3. The side order of English muffin ordered was so flat from being pressed into the grill that it was 1/4 the thickness of a normal pancake. 4. Ordered a large Apple Juice and the glass was filled to the top with ice. We were told it's just a small can. I'd hate to see the small. And, since when do restaurants server apple juice on ice? Just a ploy to make it look like there's more in there. This was by far the worst breakfast I've had in years. Stay away. You can get a much better breakfast for less at McDonalds.
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Cassandra K.
My hubby and I have hit this restaurant again on a Saturday nite before a movie. It's still awesome! I ordered a burger this time and WOW, it was great! I paid extra for the Bison, it was done perfectly. I love that you can build the burger yourself, with a list of great toppings. Try it, you won't be disappointed.
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Dave R.
Absolutely one of the worst excuses for a "steakhouse" I have ever had the misfortune to visit. Food was awful, bartender was rude and really made me feel like I was inconveniencing him and the kitchen staff was shouting and yelling and actually THROWING BREAD at each other when I walked to the restroom. Unbelievable!! I wonder how much of that bread they served to customers....
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Ashley U.
Service is HORRIBLE!! The bartender got our food wrong several times. There was a 45 minute period where we were not checked on, sitting forever without drinks. The staff was more preoccupied with doing shots and taking smoke breaks. The manager is part of the problem, more friendly with the staff and let's them have free reign while he takes part in some of their bad behavior or just sits at his computer for hours.
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S L.
The noise is so loud that you literally have to yell at one another to hear anything. The food was mediocre at best and expensive for what you got. The service was very bad; the waitress disappeared for the majority of the time we were there. Within 5 minutes of finishing our meal, the manager came by and asked us to leave because he had other reservations. I can understand the need to turn the tables, but not within a few minutes of finishing my last bite. Needless to say, we won't be back.
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michelle b.
We started out with the Tuna Tartar appetizer. It was raw Ahi Tuna on top of a mountain of fresh guac. It came with about 6 little tortilla chips drizzled with a balsamic reduction. It was pretty and tasty, but I dont know that we would get it again. Even at half price, it really wasnt worth 5 bucks. I had the Southwest burger and my husband had the Mountain burger. Both delicious! Cooked perfectly to our desired temperatures. The green chili on mine was tasty but nothing to really write home about. It just basically made my burger require a fork and knife. My husband could not rave enough about his burger. He had juices all over his face and his hands were a MESS! The fries were double crisp and good. Ok...all that said...we were not greeted or even approached to be seated for longer than was necessary. When we were seated, it was a little tiny two top booth beside the bar, near the kitchen. That was our fault for saying it was ok to seat us there. Our server, BJ, was friendly enough and oddly witty. He sort of checked on us. More of a walking by and glancing at our plates. All in all it was a good experience and we will be back. Hubby says he may try the fish and chips next time and I plan to try the prime rib sandwich.
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Joe R.
I bought a coupon pack from grandview hsc and it included a bogo entree from the dusty boot. Short story: it was awful. Long version is even walking up to the place set the mood for disappointment. The location is in a back corner with very little parking so it felt like i was walking into a bar rather than a steakhouse. It was super slow and pretty small. We started with the steak tips and a couple margaritas. The blood orange margarita my girlfriend got she told me was weak and didn't taste like blood orange. My house margarita (which I later learned was a 'perfect margarita') was supposed to be a classic recipe but tasted strongly of peppermint. It was also supposed to be four dollars but ended up being 9. The steak tips were mediocre. The menu in general was uninspiring, and while i expected to be eating steak, I ended up ordering fish and chips and gf got the French dip. I also got a cup of red chilli. The chilli was very spicy, kind of unpleasant since it wasn't listed as having such a kick to it. The fish was overcooked, and only came with two pieces (and didn't come with French fries?) My gf's French dip was alright, but their au jus sauce was super salty and the sandwich just didn't taste right. Overall we were very disappointed; but thought with the bogo coupon it would at least be justified. Nope. The check was $60 with the discount, and it just felt wrong to pay so much and be so unsatisfied. I wouldn't go back even if my meal was free.
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Randall S.
Update to my review a while back at the Holly Street location... This time we tried the Arapahoe location as it is closer to home. The GM contacted us about our previously horrible experience and actually went as far as to mail us a gift card even though our original meal had been comped. Was Friday 2/11/11 around 8:30pm and there were only a few tables of people. Music was overly loud and staff was standing around everywhere doing nothing. Our previous visit saw the place grossly understaffed so this was equally disturbing. Got sat at a dirty table, with 10 other open tables available. Waiter apologized and knew it was dirty, telling us he had asked not to have the table used until it was clean. Host apparently didn't listen. Waiter was the high point of the meal, but was obviously a rarity seeing other staff's interaction with their tables. Both had burgers, they were cooked well, tasted fine.(Last time mine was almost raw) Overall experience leaves A LOT to be desired. We won't shy away if we are meeting friends and such but won't make it a regular place of ours. Staff needs training or total overhaul. Sometimes 'kids' aren't always the best choice to staff a place such as this.
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Stacy Z.
My husband and I tried this for the first time this week because we had a Groupon - we've seen it nearby for a few years and just never took the time to visit. We were very pleastantly surprised. The inside was much larger than we thought it looked. We were seated immediately, the waiter brought us drinks immediately, and tended to us the entire time (it might have helped that we were next to the kitchen and he walked by us frequently). Food was incredible. Hubby had Boot Stroganoff & I had the Turkey Gargonzola sandwich. I've never had a sandwich with walnuts on it - but it was INCREDIBLE. Hubby's food was lick the plate delicious. We'll definitely be back to visit this place - even without a Groupon.
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Kelly M.
The Dusty Boot is by no means the worst place to eat, nor is it the best. It is OK. The food that I had was good (I had rib but we started with guac and salsa which was good). The prices are reasonable and they have some outstanding specials. I wasn't blown away but I think I will go back on a Wednesday when they have BOGO burgers as I hear they have good burgers there. All in all it's and okay place to get okay food. I'll let you know how the burgers turn out. I will worn all you burger and steak folks out there to order your meat more done then usual as they like to undercook a bit. Medium will come out medium rare and so on.
I sent the following email to the owner as well, and he has assured me that this is not the way they operate their business. I am currently working with him to re-visit the resturant and see how things go this time. I will update once I have re-visited and experienced the Dusty Boot the way I have been assured it is meant to be experienced. I wanted to share with you my first and last visit to your establishment. I have never been into your establishment, despite the many invites of co-workers who gather there after work for beers every once and a while, or on the invites of my family (2 homes worth) who live in Foxfield. I finally accepted the invitation to meet my family for dinner there last night. My mom had told me to get the Groupon deal you had for $20 worth of merchandise for $10. She and I both got them. I met them there and was the first to arrive. I was offered an L shaped table for 5 of us that would only comfortably fit 4 because the chair for the opposite side was being used by another large party next to it, or a table for four. When my dad arrived he asked them to move a 2 top next to the 4 top so we could fit. Thankfully one gentleman (tall blonde haired thin young man) did this and got us seated. When our server Ryan K came to the table, we asked him if we could split the bill or even the tables and use my groupon and my mom's too. He immediately stated "nope, cant do that." It wasn't so much what he said but the attitude that he had when he said it. It was completely uncalled for and VERY rude. In blunt terms, he was a complete asshole about it. It upset my father to the point that he wouldn't even eat. Again it was not about what was said, but rather how it was said. I use groupon on a regular basis and they all state you can only use one at a time. Some places stick to that rule, and others don't, so we always ask. I have never felt like we felt when we asked Ryan in ANY Other establishment. It was completely uncalled for. My mom and I split the prime rib, which was very good. She had the soup and I ordered an additional side salad. I am deathly allergic to Tomatoes and I asked for it without tomatoes. When Ryan delivered it, it had tomatoes. I stated "I am allergic to tomatoes, I'm Sorry! Can I please get it without tomatoes?" he didn't even answer and just snatched the plate away. I'm not sure why it was necessary to be so rude! My sister had the soup meal, and my brother in law had the chicken tenders. Through out the entire meal, all of us felt like we were some kind of inconvenience to Ryan. EVERY one of us has been a server so we are well aware of how people using coupons can be. (usually cheap people who don't tip) but to assume that we were like that and therefore treat us as second class citizens is completely unacceptable. When provided with courteous service, we minimally tip 20%(of the original bill without the discount.), however last night, we were so appalled at how we were treated that we only tipped him 10% (of the original bill before the groupon came off). I can go to Outback, Texas Roadhouse, or any other steak establishment for that matter and receive appropriate service and feel like a valued customer. It is for this reason that I will not be visiting your establishment ever again. I will be asking our management to stop allowing your people into the dealership to promote your business. I will be emailing all family, friends, and neighbors about this terrible experience. I will be tweeting, face booking, my spacing, and blogging about this experience. It is my goal to ensure that everyone I know, knows how invaluable customers are to your business. I have never been treated SO disrespectfully as a paying customer in my entire life. It was a disgrace to the entire customer service industry! I am beyond appalled!
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Catherine B.
Terribly bad customer service. The Dusty Boot sent out a flyer in the Value Pack ad envelope stating that they had buy one get one free steaks on Saturday night. We called ahead, and mentioned the flyer we had to make sure that the buy one get one free deal was in effect. The person answering the phone said yes and took our reservation. When we came in and asked about ordering the steaks, the waitress and then the manager refused to honor the deal, despite the fact that we had the flyer in hand and that the person answering the phone admitted that he had told us the deal would be honored. We didn't even get comped for our wine. Very rude service, and the place has TERRIBLE atmosphere (we got seated in a claustrophobic booth for two right next to the bar before we asked to move to one of the other hundred empty tables). Definitely save your money and skip this one.
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Gregg P.
The Dusty Boot, or "The Boot", as it is becoming more commonly referred to, is a traditional American cuisine restaurant. The food is very good and the service is great. They have a good happy hour from 3-6 and from 9 - close. The bartenders are very social and friendly and make sure you have a great time if you sit at the bar. This place can be very crowded around dinner time on Friday's and Saturday's so expect a wait for a table if you go then. This is a nice local neighborhood restaurant and bar.
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Jamie L.
My husband and I decided to go here before our movie on date night. It was a Friday night and not too crowded. It took us a bit to decide what we wanted. My husband went with the prime dip and I ordered a cheeseburger. The service was decent. My burger was way overdone(I asked for medium, the burger came out very well done) so I didn't enjoy it as much as I would have otherwise, but my husband's sandwich was delicious. The fries were a little overdone and we weren't given very many for the price. We weren't offered dessert, refills, or anything else. I would probably go again if I were in the area, just for the prime dip.
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Dave S.
The burgers are good. The green chili was too watery. Not enough body. It was a chili that you would pour on top of a burrito. Not a chili to eat out of the bowl.
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Dee S.
I first went to the Boot to support them since they support a local Girl's H.S. Volleyball team. I was there for lunch so I got a burger. It was one of the best burgers I've had. Burger was cooked to perfection and very juicy. I've only tried burgers at this place. I've tried the Smoky Burger, Fat Burger, Boot Burger and Mountain burgers. All were great. One of these days, I need to venture off the burger page but I find the challenge of trying all the burgers. See the site's menu for a description of the burgers. Note to self, try the Deep Fried Mac&Cheese and the Award Winning Pork Green Chili
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Roxanne S.
I come here all the time and always have a great experience. Service at the bar is outstanding and I love the prime rib. Great place to relax with a beer and a steak, of course I'll be back!
The sirloin I ordered was amazing! The house salad was very full of greens as well. Super delicious meal. Will come again.
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Emily C.
The curb appeal and cleanliness of the place was good, service was fine. Could really use better/fresher food. Seemed like the beef tips were just microwaved.. Egg rolls definitely a pre package item but enjoyed them better than the beef tips.
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Teri S.
BAD FOOD! BAD SERVICE!! What happened to this place? It used to be good. I ordered a Cesar salad with shrimp and it looked like cat food. I was hungry so I tried to eat it but just couldn't. My son ordered a burger with jalapeño rings that he could've cut his teeth on, they were so hard and rubbery. He took them all out and kept trying to eat his burger but then the bacon was totally under done and way too chewy to be on a burger, so he took that out as well and tried another bite of his burger..then he just gave up. We told the overly fake and extremely slow waitress about it and she asked if we wanted something else. Why would we want to order more bad food? Apparently she and the manager didn't like that because they only took $8 off our $45 bill. The waitress was really smug about it too and I later regretted giving her the small tip that I did. Also we noticed in the kitchen that a lot of the cooks had long beards and nothing to cover their hair. Gross.
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Alex L.
I thought this was a strip joint when my fiancee wanted to bring me here. haha! However, this is not an alliteration to Shotgun Willies or anything. The food is really yummy especially the soups they offer. The night we went, we had a waitress in training. She was on the slow side and eventually a manager by the name of Michael took over and apologized profusely for the long wait. We got 2 bowls of soup as an apology for the wait time. Overall it was decent. Loved my steak and the 2nd time around was cooked to perfection. I'd like to venture back some time for more soup and more steak. Even without a coupon, I would definitely venture here to check out more of the menu.
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Jeff S.
Well, I waited for awhile to lower my rating because I am a fan of the Boot...I live near by and enjoy the convenience of the location and I have been pleased with the staff and food. But.... Over the last 6-8 months they have really gone down hill. Food quality has been highly inconsistent and usually on the poor side. Other than the team behind the bar that have been there awhile the service is very spotty. They have had 3-4 managers since the last good manager was there (Travis). Things ran smoothly then and food quality was quite good and consistent. I hope they get their "groove" back as I am going there less and less for anything more than a cold beer. It really does seem that the owners don't really care anymore, I mean the one of then front doors has been broken for 2 plus years?!? The bar surface needs a good cleaning, a bit sticky... It's time for a bit of a refresh?? Cheers, here's hoping the management will find a way to turn the Boot around before even the regulars stop coming
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Kerri S.
This location is awful! The manager does not fully staff and only one waitress serves the entire restaurant (every night, even on weekends). Food is awful and we have given this location 2 tries and both times our food order was messed up and there was a bug in my martini I ordered. It's bad when your server even admits that she has no clue why this location is still in business.... Do not eat or support this location on Arapahoe Road! I will never go back!
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Amy W.
My hubs loved his burger and I loved the wings (The second time around). Unfortunately, the first round was undercooked. When the server found out he apologized profusely and nicely took them off our bill. The second round was really good and the flavor was delish. All in all, nice place, good food, and great service.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Drive-Thru : No Caters : Yes
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Karen M.
Five stars for stellar service from the bartender who was happily, on St. Patrick's day, running the entire joint single-handedly during the beginning of happy hour & dinner. Service can make or break a meal and in this case it helped tremendously because I would be hard-pressed to say the food will bring me back here. I was surprised by how small & cozy the inside of this place was. For some reason I thought it would be much bigger. We sat in the bar and, as I mentioned, got some of the best service from Mike. What can I say, when you know what you're doing, it shows. Unfortunately, the food just didn't win me over. Did I order wrong? Maybe. We ordered the wonton rellenos which were described as green chile & cheese wrapped in wonton wrappers. No bait & switch here. They were, in fact, wonton wrappers folded over green chiles and a bit of cheese. But they were so bland and flavorless I just couldn't figure out the purpose. I dobbed spoonfuls of sour cream on each bite to give it some flavor. I just don't get it because the idea is fantastic and these could really pop if there was some jalapeno or a different cheese inside. We also ordered a couple of salads. My friend ordered the cobb salad which looked just standard. I ordered the grilled steak Caesar salad which came with two quarters of romaine that had been lightly charred. A few parmesan crisps were a very nice touch. But. And. It came with a small handful of tiny bits of steak. I'm not kidding. It was like small pieces of burnt ends of steak. Chewy, grissly. Just not appropriate for a 14 dollar salad. Like I said, I'd go back to sit at the bar and have a couple of brewskies with Mike the bartender but for a nice dinner out, I think I'll probably make other selections for that.
(2)Yasmin B.
Ok but really nothing to write home about. Food was not charged cooked to order. Good thing it was bogo night otherwise would of not been worth it
(3)Teri A.
We had a great time at the Dusty Boot tonight. The restaurant is clean and the service was excellent. The menu had some interesting twists on old favorites like steak chili and the latke Reuben. The combinations portion of the menu had half portions which was great for special indulgences like the monte cristo. My husband ordered the sirloin and it was cooked to perfection and the house made chips were delicious without being greasy. We will definitely swing by again.
(4)Joe J.
tl dr; don't bother, many other better options We had a coupon for a BOGO dinner meal. We figured we would order an appetizer as well. We got the queso dip. I suggest not ordering it. It was NOT worth $9. It was pretty much just warmed up old cheese. It almost looked microwaved and was not a smooth creamy cheese, it was clumpy. The chips were stale. We were already off to a poor start. I ordered a regular house margarita. It came in a regular glass that was filled with mostly ice. It was $8. It was really bad. It was probably the worst margarita I've had in the Denver area out at a restaurant.... ever. Yep that poor of quality. I did a build your own type burger. It was fantastic. It was the only thing that was good about the visit. The fries that came with it were over seasoned. I don't mind salty fries, but these were inedible. So, we get our bill. Instead of taking the meal off for our BOGO, we got our queso taken off. I asked for a manager. It took him about 10 minutes to come. I literally was getting up to leave when he finally arrived. I explained the situation, told him I'd already paid my bill, but left a poor tip. I told him that our server was not poor, but whoever did our bill, my margarita, and my fries all did a shitty job. I should have known that after reading the other Yelp replies on here that we'd have a shitty experience as well. I went into it hoping for the best. The worst part was that I even had to talk to a manager. I hate that. I hate complaining, but I had to do it. It was a terrible dining experience. I WILL NOT BE RETURNING, period.
(1)Randy B.
What can I say. I am, was, a big fan. The worst service at any restaurant in ten years. Entered at the front door, no one is visible. I waited 3 minutes and finally went to the back. Ordered through the waiter, and received no service. As I ate the fish and chips other customers came in and were ignored too. Someone here doesn't know how to run a restaurant. Food was good, as usual. Complained nicely to the manager, and she stared at me like I was not even there. And now I won't be. What a shame.
(2)Kelly G.
The $20 Groupon brought us in for lunch again. My husband made an Open Table reservation for the points, but we actually didn't need a reservation for lunch. I ordered my favorite Prime Rib Dip ($14) and my husband ordered his favorite CC Tear Jerker burger. We will be back when there is another Groupon.
(3)Steve W.
Hmmm.... Just ok. Views are amazing and happy hour is phenomenal but food is just ok and service is slow but over all fairly good. Mmmm
(4)Sharon T.
My friends, hubby and I used to visit this place regularly and loved it (especially for Sunday football), but now it is on our 'never go here again' list :( We last visited about a month ago and were severely disappointed in the new menu and unjustifiable higher prices. The food quality has gone downhill in a big way and you definitely get less for your money than before. Positives: Friendly hosts, servers, and bartender. Negatives: Food, prices, and less-than-enthusiastic kitchen staff. I wouldn't recommend this place, and I won't be going there again.
(1)David A.
As I've driven by the Dusty Boot in the past I've thought it was likely a higher end steakhouse and friends who have referred to it as "The Expensive Boot" just solidified this belief. I was surprised when I walked in to find that it is actually pretty cheap looking inside and very casual. There seemed to be a lack of staff as the bartender appeared to also be playing hostess and waiter as well, not that this is a bad thing as he provided excellent service to myself and the couple of other patrons scattered throughout the restaurant and bar. Looking over the menu there was a large range of items to choose from and I resolved myself to return soon to try some other items. As it was I went with the prime rib. It was cooked to my liking and had good flavor, but nothing to be excited about. Dare I say, the quality was along the lines of Texas Roadhouse. Overall I was going to give the Dusty Boot 4 stars, until the bill came. It was shockingly more expensive than I had realized while ordering. Yes the menu items are all clearly priced and there were no shenanigans to speak of, I just should have paid closer attention to the running total while others in my party ordered. While the Dusty Boot is proud that they hand trim their steaks and cook everything to order, the quality was not up to the price point for the meal I had. I have seen mention of some deals like a BOGO night, which I would return for, but I do not believe I'll be back for a full price meal in the future.
(3)Danica W.
Bad news all the way around. We went expecting steakhouse prices, but also expected steakhouse quality food and service. Nope. The food was a huge disappointment. We ordered prime rib tacos and a steak sandwich, both served with cold meat, as well as ingredients and portions that would be more appropriate at a Subway. Bland, cheap and served on huge plates that focused on the small entrees. I didn't realize the kids chicken was the cheap dinosaur fingers, but that was my fault. We totally understand when servers have a bad night... but the entire staff lacked training. Our girl forgot everything from silverware to parts of our order. We watched 3 severs fumble around 6 tables in the dining room, and bar staff and manager (?) casually hangout in the bar area. What a bummer.
(2)VBaby O.
I wanted to like this. I really did. I was looking to give my business to a 'Texas Road House' type place that night and wish I woulda just went to TRH. This place is strange in that it was like a weekend night- Saloon right? No we close AT 9pm and so you must be old! Anyway we didn't expect that, but we were welcomed in and they tried...just didn't deliver. My husbands mashed potatoes were cold. Oh he's easily pleased. Um not to mention the ribeye was way to thin to sell at that price. It was like a half inch fatty, overly fatty cut. We love the marbling of a ribeye but this was like we were just throwing out money on that fat. The burger seemed dry and realisitcally the only thing to brag about was the fries. The fries were amazing. The server was kind, but we were already the last ones in the building and it was 915. Well um we just got the kids to bed and thought we could go out for some time...we moved the party somewhere still open:)
(2)Pete L.
I posted previously about the awful smell coming from the drain behind the bar. They seem to have fixed it! Mostly good experiences since then. Great folks running the bar!
(4)Darlis L.
Used to be great. Went tonight, had terrible food. Asian chicken wrap so dry had to ask for sauce, too spicy to eat. Then brought plain ranch, didn't go with the wrap. Chicken almost invisible. Charged extra 25 cents for the sauce. Came with Asian slaw - just had hint of vinegar on it, also dry. Husband had tacos. Looked good but he said bland. Too bad. Our last time to go there I am sure. When we went in, only other table had 8 loud women - they put us right next to them Other than that, there were also a few people sitting at the bar. Weird. What has happened to this place??
(1)Lester P.
So I been here 10 minutes. I'm here for lunch so I don't have much time. They haven't even said hello to me. Not even a menu.a couple just walk in and they gave them the menu already. I'm like a ghost or something . Never going to come here again
(1)Brian S.
I came here with a 10=20 groupon on a random Tuesday night and overall I would say it was an Ok experience - nothing outstanding but also nothing awful. I sat at the bar and had the daily drink special of a $4 strong margarita, which was pretty good even though it was 75% ice. The bartender was super nice and attentive, and I had my fish and chip entree in no time flat. I imagine that was because the kitchen was set to shut down in 20 minutes and the cooks were looking to hit the road. The food was Ok - the beer battered cod was over-fried but the fish itself was flaky and tasty. The interior has a dark feel to it, almost like an semi-intimate upper class restaurant. There were only 15 or so people around the bar when I visited and there were only two open parking spots, so I imagine parking is a nightmare when it gets busy. There are 5 TVs at the bar and probably more around the high-tops so it's a decent place to watch a game. Dusty Boot is a step up from the inedible chain "restaurants" you find in abundance here in the 'burbs but the prices aren't that much more, everything was right around $10 for a normal entree. So if you're looking for a casual meal and don't want indigestion, give this place a shot.
(3)Eunice E.
This place is all right... I don't think I've ever seen it busy, but they do a lot of deals (e.g., Groupon, buy one get one, etc), so I always wind up here at least once a year. The burgers are good (as are the sandwiches... though the bun is EXTREMELY buttery), the fries are tasty, and the service OK. I'm racking my brain for something that really stands out about The Dusty Boot, but I can't think of anything. It's kind of quaint and saloon-y on the inside, but the rustic 'charm' is lost when it's usually just you and a few other patrons at any given time. I guess the one thing that stands out in my mind is the price of drinks. $2.75 for a glass of Diet Coke? Wonder if it's laced with gold...
(3)Kristen M.
We went this past weekend. Family lives close and we wanted to go out but not too far from the house. This place fit the bill. There were 8 of us and with it being a Saturday night we did use Open Table to make our reservations. They had the table ready for us were we arrived. Service was not very good. We had to ask several times for drinks or this or that and sometimes we got them, sometimes not. Food was good. We had several appetizers. The entire table had everything from a kids meal, prime rib, baked potato, to hamburgers. There wasn't one complaint about the food. And the dessert- funnel cake straws were FANTASTIC!!! Really nice meal, I just wish the service was better.
(3)Tracy T.
I was hoping to get a good meal and service and what we received was a great meal and service. The nacho's are something that you have to try!! It's more than 3 people can eat and they tasted great! They have gone through some changes there and now they have it down. I say, if you're going to go out, stop by the Dusty Boot in Aurora/Fox field and enjoy!
(5)M F.
Butchered Breakfast - I literally joined Yelp just so I could leave this review. Aside from adding hollandaise sauce to a meal that it was not asked for and requiring it to be remade, and then bringing out regular eggs when egg whites were requested, the food was great. Perhaps they would consider lowering the speaker volume so the friendly staff could hear people when they ordered food, it would go a long way. To their credit, the item was removed from the bill and a full order was given for take out, but this meal could have been perfect if things weren't butchered so badly.
(2)Joe D.
I used to be a big fan of the Boot. Visited yesterday for brunch and was really disappointed. It's been a few months since my last visit, but our experience was consistent with the other reviews of the place has gone downhill. Food is not good anymore and is an even worse value. Service screams complacency and the lack of customers in there speaks to it not being too long for this world. Not sure we'll be back since it appears this is a train wreck that the owners have made no effort to stop. Too bad as it was a fave for years.
(2)Kimberly K.
Dusty boot is always changing their menu and not for the better. Plus they do not offer BEEF sliders only pork. And not everyone eats pork...esp my family. The last few times I've been in there the service is bad. The water tastes like dirt and I was told its the well they get the water from. So why don't they purify the water main? My beer was luke warm. We had to get our own menus after the server didn't bring them to us 10 minutes after we sat down. It was such a bad dining experience we left without ordering and the server didn't even notice! There should be music on but there is nothing to create a fun atmosphere. We wont be back, I haven't liked it too many times in a row.
(1)Vito A.
I went here for a special occasion and was very disappointed to say the least. When my steak came out it was cold, my family's food was cold, the coffee after diner was you guessed it cold. Not good and not recommended
(2)Justin R.
Dusty boot had good service, but the size of the chicken on the chicken sandwich was unacceptable! For a $13 sandwich the chicken only filled half the bun. I wouldn't spend a dime in this place ever again!
(1)Carrie D.
I have really tried to have a decent meal at this place because it is so close to us. Every time we have gone something bad happens. One time after waiting so long for our food that we were going to miss our movie we nearly had to leave with out eating. Despite the lengthy wait they charged us an extra 3 for another small loaf of bread. When I brought this to the waiters attention he was outright hostile and a complete jerk. Another time we went after waiting over 30 minutes for steaks the steak arrived nearly raw. It was supposed to be cooked Medium. We left the steak which was clearly raw and the waiter did not care one bit. They cater to regular bar patrons and ignore regulars who don't drink in my opinion. The bar seems to be the attraction, not the food.
(1)Paul P.
Good local place to eat.
(4)Whitney W.
Steak was slightly grizzley in my Steak Quesdilla! I would suggest you go on Monday BOGO Steaks or Wednesday BOGO burgers! Dine in only!
(3)Andrea M.
First time at the Dusty Boot...Experience at the bar was good; just ordered beers. We were then placed at a tiny table practically in the kitchen. Waitress was humorless. Food was ok. Restaurant week. Ordered steaks. NY strip was over cooked. Ribeye was good, not spectacular. If we return, will probably try a burger or sandwich/wrap. There are so many restaurants that we have yet to experience, not sure if we will return based on our first experience.
(2)Sonja A.
Steak and burgers...the usual pub fare but super yummy here. The (adult) beverage selection is decent. If your looking for game day specials, don't look for any on Sunday Funday as specials are on Monday and Wednesday only. Happy hour starts early tho. I enjoy watching games here as its not overly crowded. Dusty Boot works with OpenTable...an added bonus! Ask for Chad ...he is one cool cat...totally luv him!
(4)Pixie M.
I've been here a number of times and have always enjoyed my meal. Though some of the wait staff is more attentive than others. The menu has a variety of choices. I really like theburgers and the breakfast items. The portions are large and everything seems fresh.
(4)Lauren Z.
Great bottomless mimosas and friendly staff. The food was just okay. Nothing to write home about. However they offer great specials and nightly deals which makes it a nice neighborhood hangout
(3)David F.
This is a little over due but never to late to call out the buy one get one STEAKS! I took my colleague there for the national championship a few Monday's ago and come to find out the steaks on Monday are buy one get one! Serious, YES! Thinking a burger and a beer was in play quickly turned into onion rings and wings and a beer for appetizers then a steak and a (few) cocktails for dinner. Heck you can't beat the price and seating at the bar with a TV right in front of us is like watching the game at home with your own personal cook and bartender. I'll be back!
(5)Steven C.
What good is the review from 3 years ago. Deleted bad ones and giving it 3 star. Love the happy hour and daily specials. Got few unique menus and 10 beers on tap to keep you in line. Providing consistently good food and service for the price.
(3)Shannon D.
I got a groupon for 10=20. We had been here before and never tried the steak as it is a bit pricey.. The big guy got a rib eye, cooked to perfection for him medium well.. I got a southwestern chicken salad. The rib eye was flavorful, but not anything special. For 29 dollars it is a little high. My 13.00 salad was greens, bagged shredded cheese, black beans ( clearly canned ), jalapeño ( canned ), tomato and chicken. Would have rather had Applebee's for the salad. Yikes!!! I would have given two stars, but the service was pretty good. With 20 dollars off and two drinks. The bill was still 40.00!!!! Yikes!!!!!!
(3)Brandon C.
Kept secret in Parker/Centennial area. Service is always consistent and good always tasty. Tough to spot because of location but find it you will not regret.
(5)Chuck S.
Burgers are huge and very tasty. If it were for the burgers alone I'd give this place 4 or 5 stars. The service was TERRIBLE! We sat with empty glasses for long periods of time several times. Our waitress would disappear for 15 minutes at a time. It took 25 minutes from the time we ordered to the time the food came. A burger came out medium rare when it was ordered medium well. When it was sent back it was microwaved. They even microwaved the lettuce. When I complained about delays the waitress became surly. Then when she refilled glasses she slammed the cups down on the table. Talked with Travis, the manager, and he did reduce the cost by $5.00 for the inedible burger. He apologized without offering any indication of a lesson learned or what they would do to correct the situation. I've been to this restaurant twice and both times the service was awful. I won't be going back again unless I hear directly from them that they have improved the situation.
(1)Adri M.
Good weekend brunch. Order a side of sausage with biscuit and chorizo gravy. Bottomless mimosa and Bloody Mary bar for the lushes.
(4)Jessica J.
So a year later I have to knock a star off Dusty Boot. The food CAN be great. Same goes with the service, but anymore they both are spotty. I can not tell you how many times we have gone to the boot in the last 6 months that our service lacked. Drinks went dry, MIA waiter, slow service. It sucks because we really like the food. The boot has a great feel, terrific specials and darn good bar food BUT they need to get their service in order. Honestly, it has gone from our default spot to a spot we only go there if we have a Groupon or we know there is deal going on. Too bad :(
(3)Eric D.
Very disappointed with the menu changes. This was once a favorite spot, but the kitchen will keep us from being regulars anymore.
(2)Kristol T.
This was my first time at Dusty Boots and I have to say I wasn't overly impressed. Although I loved our server and hostess, the food didn't really seem unique to me. We got appetizers like their sliders, artichoke dip and the chile rellenos which came out cold. The place was extremely crowded and it was hard to hear the people speaking at my own table. Plus the sun blazing in made it hard to see. I asked one of the servers to close them but, I guess they forgot! And the Happy Hour menu was very confusing and different from what our server told us in person. I wasn't sure what to order. I would like to try again for dinner but I don't see myself rushing over there just yet.
(3)Damion W.
We went to the Dusty Boot because it was close to the house and we didn't feel like going to a chain restaurant. The server, Ken was extremely honest he made some solid recommendations. The staff was very accommodating and wanted our experience to be memorable. We sat on the patio, which is the BEST patio in SE Aurora, and had our fair share of drinks! The jalapeno margarita and the cucumber margarita were THE BOMB! As well, on Wednesdays, they have BOGO burgers, this is a steal! Pretty good experience, however, if there is one bit of feedback I would give to them is speed up your drink services. We waited about minutes after we ordered a drink from the bar. That is pretty slow considering it really wasn't that busy at the restaurant. I'll definitely be back for all you can drink mimosas and good food! Oh yeah! They hooked us up with a free desert for being such gracious customers, thanks to management for that one!!!
(4)Lindy S.
Took the family here the other night and they all thought it was a place they would go back to. There were a couple issues with food (temperature of a side, specification on one item), but they were remedied faster than I have ever seen. Waitstaff was very attentive.
(4)R S.
Went there for dinner on Sunday evening 12/16/12. It is close, we drive by it often and always wanted to check it out. We walk in and are blown away by the volume on the TV coming from the bar - Pats/Niners game. We thought this was a steakhouse, not some sports bar! Thought we may be able to escape the volume in the dining area - no way. We are greeted by a large projection screen of the game with more volume getting pumped in. It was obnoxious. Looked around a other diners and no one was talking to each other because you couldn't even hear yourself think!!! Lots of good options in SE Aurora - this isn't one of them. They need to call it what it is - a tiny sports bar with standard bar fare. I won't be back.
(2)Audrey S.
They did not cook my boyfriends burger well enough, when we sent it back they microwaved it. The service was terrible and when we confronted the waitress as well as manager neither of them were very comforting. I would more recommend this place for the quiet bar setting. I have a feeling that this was the first and last time I will go here.
(1)Diane B.
My family and I go here regularly. Food is good, but not great. But, the place is comfortable, clean, nearby and we get great service here. What the place lacks is great sides. They run specials regularly. Monday is Steak night and Wednesday is Burgers. The deals can't be beat. They have a reward system called the Boot Card, if you like the place--sign up for one online. The place is popular and recently started taking reservations. My favorites are their lunch combos, steaks, bread, steak tips and wraps. I eat in here regularly for lunch and dinner.
(3)Brian L.
I have visited for lunch and happy hour. The Dusty Boot is for the most part pretty quiet, happy hour can get a little crazy but hey that's what we want at happy hour right? The service is good, quick and the servers are pleasant. I have some special dietary needs and the waitress was more than willing to listen closely to my special order as I instructed her how to modify what I was ordering. Then as she brought my food I noticed that she took time to verify it was correct as she left the kitchen with it. Finding that it was not she did an about turn, corrected the cook's mistake and delivered the plate perfectly as I had ordered it.
(4)Shana H.
My husband and I come to the Dusty Boot primarily for happy hour, but we've also been for breakfast/brunch on the weekend. The happy hour is terrific!! There are superb daily drink specials, our favorite being the $3 Stoli on Thursdays. The drinks are poured on the strong side. The happy hour food menu is fantastic as well, with my favorite being the homemade queso. I really dislike the "fake cheese" types of queso that most restaurants throw at you - DB makes theirs from scratch. Delish!! As for breakfast, we typically order the Eggs Benedict - always cooked perfectly.
(4)Robert R.
Great Food!! Was there at 4:00 on a Sat, expectedly not busy - service was surprisingly very slow. Will be back based on the great food!
(4)Jason J.
Wow, what a difference a year makes. For the first 4-6 months after coming here for the first time, rarely would a year go by when we didn't come here for BOGO burger Wednesday or just cause. Decent happy hour, BOGO burgers, good service, a great experience all the way around. When the Groupon came out recently we realized we haven't been here for quite some time. Maybe 3 or 4 times in the last 6 months. And every time we go and decide not to come back, it's been service related. We almost always like the food, but when i sit there and have to wave down a server to get a refill, huge negative. My 11 year old was ordering off the adult menu and they gave him a kid size coke. WTF? Unfortunately, Dusty Boot is being taken out of the rotation, which is sad cause I truly enjoy their burgers.
(3)Angry B.
In general, I liked it here. It is a pretty nice combination of the best parts of a bar and a steakhouse. Our server was very good, as well. The portions are large and tasty - the food was delicious. Our prime rib and burger were a step or two undercooked from what we ordered, however. That seems to be a common issue at this restaurant. Hopefully the management reads these and can correct the kitchen's estimates of doneness. Because otherwise we had no complaints. I would recommend trying this restaurant to my friends...
(4)Cody H.
NIce location. Food was good as always. Very friendly servers. Cant speak for the drinks since I dont drink. In my opinion cant go wrong with their burgers.
(4)Mora L.
OMGosh, What a bizarre place-beautiful afternoon, yet no one would serve us on the deck. So came in and sat at bar. I actually had to say "HI"(as politely as I could) to bartender, to get his attention, he was downright rude. The manager sat at bar with his laptop and ignored all of us. I HAVE NEVER felt so unwelcome at a place. It was seriously like the twilight zone. We are not sure what we did, but short of them pushing us out of bar, it was clear we were not welcome. Yikes. Unless you're a local, stay away.
(1)Cass D.
It started with a coupon. It ended with a coupon. It was not the best burger I've had in my entire life, my eating partner said the sandwich was decent. I would be willing to give it another try, but only with coupon in hand. The place had kind of a sterile feel, though I know they were probably going for more of a cozy vibe. Menu was fairly limited.
(2)Robert N.
I have been there several times and I am never disappointed. On Sundays, they have a Bloody Mary bar where you mix everything in. The price is good and the service is excellent. If you are there for brunch, try the pork hash. Be ready to get a container to take home because you will eat it for two to three days.
(4)Andrea E.
$3.00 for a 25oz draft beer during happy hour? Happy hour 7 days a week? I'm in love with the Dusty Boot. Living in the South Suburbs we are sadly lacking restaurants with personality. I'm so happy that we finally found a place that we can go for a great meal that doesn't have 100's of locations around the country. The Steak Cobb Salad is a must try. Piled high with tender, juicy pieces of steak, Gorgonzola crumbles, and a horseradish dressing. I can't wait to go on a Monday for the BOGO steaks. The service was fast and friendly and the food was amazing!
(4)Joshua H.
They claim to have wifi..... They do not!!...and after asking both before I got there by phone and once I was there they claim to have it but do not have it for guests!! The food is below average and the customer service is better at the DMV. Bad experience! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!!!!!
(1)Tiara P.
Yummy food! Super spicy red chilli. Friendly staff. Not too busy on a Tuesday. Phenomenal prime rib.
(4)David S.
Mediocre service, decent burgers, average fries and cold beer served in a clean environment. What is not to like or dislike about Dusty Boot? I tried this Dusty Boot the other night, since it is close to our house and I was wanting a burger in a nicer restaurant. Their buy-one-get-one burger offer sealed the deal, and we were off to Dusty Boot. I left full and satisfied, but not anxiously wanting to schedule my return visit. I will be back, I just don't see this as my "go-to" burger place.
(3)Jim W.
Took 5 minutes to get seated in an empty restaurant, another 10 for a server to come over, 20 minutes for drinks, and during the meal no one checked on us until everyone was done eating. The food was average, probably won't ever go back.
(2)Jen K.
I have been going to the Dusty Boot in Foxfield since it open. I gotta say that I have enjoyed all the different menus changes thought out the years. As a Registered Dietitian I appreciate the ability to make healthy choices, and still enjoy a great meal! So it sadden me when I read reviews targeting known culprit foods for being too "salty" or "too spicy". Don't get me wrong, if one is concerned with sodium or the use of chili peppers please don't order foods containing it. The Dusty Boot has great food, and the menu has something to satisfy everyone's guilty pleasure.
(4)Crystal Y.
I would rate this place as only okay. Sitting out on the patio does help and it's has good atmosphere with nice people. However we went there craving steak and ordered filet cooked medium. It came out cooked well done, which is just a sad thing to do to a steak. The waitress did take both steaks back and our new steaks came out cooked medium. Unfortunately the steaks were not seasoned and didn't have much of a flavor at all. I believe this is a place more for burgers, sandwiches and wraps. If I had ordered one of those items my review could be different.
(2)Shenia I.
Now this was a good burger!
(4)Ana Sofi M.
"Steakhouse" is not really the right name for this place. The steak that the do have is not very good. Every time I have gone its not busy yet it takes forever to get any service.
(2)Mary G.
Awesome burgers and homemade potato chips. Service was ok. I would eat here again. Heard brunch s good
(3)Jeska H.
Seriously overpriced for the generic sports bar type atmosphere. Our service was not great (not terrible but our server was WAY rookie), and the food was mediocre.
(2)Chris M.
I'm afraid this restaurant has really gone downhill a bit since it first opened and we ate there. I really want to love it because I do love it's sister restaurants but the service is slow and the prices are high for what you get. Better food to be had in the new Target shopping center across the street.
(2)E D.
Maybe it was the day (3/20/2010) or something, but this really wasn't really even near the top. Me = 16 oz Ribeye (to the tune of $28) GF = Prime Rib ($14) Appetizer = Nachos ($9) The Nachos were great, but the steak was much substandard. The Ribeye was only so-so (had better at Village Inn and Country Buffet) and if that was 16oz in size then I am a cattle baron! The cooks here in Denver just can't seem to get the GF order right, She always orders Well-Done, they almost always give Medium or Medium-Well. So, for a total of $57.40 (including tax) we got a pretty so-so meal for the evening. Debating if going back is in the cards or not, but probably not.
(2)Kim R.
My hubby and I frequent this place about once a month. We aren't looking for a fancy, schmancy date night joint, but we are looking for a place that allows our kiddo to join us and has decent food, a good atmosphere and good pricing. I recommend people pay attention to their specials nights (see their website as they differ from location and they also change occasionally) as you get the best bang for your buck. Buy one, get one on steaks, burgers and free kids meals make it a more affordable night out. For food, we like their Happy Hour as they have 1 appetizer that makes an appearance that can't be found any other time: Buffalo Chips - homemade potato chips topped with buffalo sauce, bacon, cheese and served with blue cheese or ranch. We are also fans of the burgers and fries (my fav is the breakfast burger with cheese, bacon and a fried egg). We've been to brunch twice on Sundays, and I've had their carnitas pork hash which is to DIE for! Hubby had a breakfast burrito which is massive, also with the carnitas inside, and green chile outside. Kiddo loves the banana split waffle with a dulce sauce, fresh bananas and tons of whipped cream. The wait staff and managers definitely aim to please. They make mistakes from time to time, but do a great job trying to make it up to you and have you leave happy! They have a BEAUTIFUL patio that overlooks the city (and new intersection construction). For those who haven't been happy, it's probably because they were expecting a lot. On the sign out from, it says Dusty Boot Steakhouse and Saloon. For those familiar with the term Saloons, they are casual joints where you show up in your work boots. (Dusty boots) This isn't going to be an Elways and you aren't going to be picking peanuts out of the heals of your shoes like Texas Roadhouse. This is a small, neighborhood steakhouse and bar that locals frequent and enjoy.
(4)Chris H.
Good service. Wednesday night burger night is the best! Overall a quality resteraunt and a good time.
(4)Jessa G.
We tried this place blind because of restaurant week. Definitely not an upscale steak house, but it's got a nice family environment. The service was freaking' horrible! At first I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt because restaurant week is HELL for servers, but this girl was just in a horrible mood. I ordered water when I we sat down and didn't get it until dessert. Yikes! She even commented to us about how the kitchen had new cooks and how other customers kept ordering off the wrong menu. Which menu should we order off of then? You only gave us one. The shrimp appetizer was good, my filet mignon didn't suck, but my boyfriend's prime rib was GRAY. It was inedible and literally gray. At the end of the night, the server overcharged the other couple we were with by $10. The only redeeming quality was rock and roll bingo. I'll bet this place is good to watch the game and eat a burger, but probably not too much else.
(1)J C.
We've visited twice. The first time was for lunch. Good service and burgers. We thought we'd give the steaks a try and last weekend took a friend to dinner. What a disappointment. The prices were steak house prices - pretty much what we expected, but the prime rib was on par with Golden Corral. Ok, but not at these prices. The two choices for horseradish as an accompaniment were vinegar with a little horseradish or something that looked like horseradish flavored salad dressing. We would have been better off with horsey sauce from Arby's. My wife's filet was ordered medium and was so rare she didn't eat it. If you want a good burger, this place is worth considering, but if you're looking for a great steak, I'd keep looking....
(2)Jane Z.
Seated quickly, attentive server, and the food was great! We had the Cajan Steaktips for an appetizer..........YUM...........I want that for dinner next time! I had the Prime Dip, which was wonderful! My husband had the CC Tear Jerker Burger, which was also great! We will be back! :)
(4)Charlie S.
One word: BAD! Slow service and impolite waitress plus food done wrong equals no return for this customer!! When asked to redo a rare cheeseburger to medium well, they cooked the whole thing in the microwave, bun, lettuce, tomatoe and all. Terrible!
(1)Joseph C.
I had dinner here a few nights ago with friends as other places in the area were far too crowded. I ordered the Chicken Rockerfeller, which I loved! I cant say that I was too impressed with the overall atmosphere. The service was OK, but definitely could have been much better. It didnt help that our server didnt even ask us if we would like anything for desert before handing us the bill. Her loss. I cant say that the Dusty Boot will be high on my list of places to go in the future. Go for the food, but dont have high expectations of the service.
(2)Patrick Y.
I been to The Dusty Boot since it first open on Arapahoe and Parker. I always got there prime rib and love it. I went in for there lunch deal, it wasn't that great.
(4)Severin A.
I have now been to the Dusty Boot 3 times, always for brunch. The first time my food came out a bit cold and I was not happy, but my friend liked her food and we both loved the $7 bottomless mimosas so we gave it another chance. The next two visits, I have ordered the breakfast burger and I actually really like this. It is a hamburger with bacon and egg on it. I got the hash browns today and smothered them in the garlic hot sauce they make and it is all very good. Every single time we have gone the waitstaff has made sure our mimosas are always filled up and this keeps us coming back.
(4)Ashley W.
I fell in love with a burger last night. It was at The Dusty Boot and his name is The Brie Burger, it was uh.may.zing. The rest of my group was equally as satisfied with their selections and the service was great as well.
(5)Stephanie C.
I visited this place on Friday, February 11, 2011. We previously had a bad experience at the Dusty Boot in Greenwood Village, and were given a gift card to try it again. So, we headed out to the one in Aurora. Here is what I thought... FOOD: We started off with the Mac 'N Cheese wedges...they are awesome, but come on $8...really? I was shocked when I found out the price of this item. Next, I had a dinner salad--this was a joke. There were a couple pieces of lettuce on the plate, some tomatoes, onions and that's about it. Maybe it was the presentation of the salad that threw me off, it was on this GINORMOUS plate. My main course was the Smokey Burger. The BBQ sauce was great. Overall a good burger, but extremely messy - just to warn you. SERVICE: We had an excellent waiter, he was friendly and efficient. However, the rest of the wait staff was just standing around, NOT helping him out. So, service was slow...but he was the ONLY waiter for the restaurant. That was the same problem at the other location. Obviously they have some staffing issues at this restaurant chain. VENUE: It was kind of a weird setup, EXTREMELY loud and our table was dirty when we were seated. I was NOT impressed. The lighting killed my eyes because it would reflect off the menu and blind me. It was very strange. Overall, the Mac 'N Cheese wedges are good, the burger was good...but not good enough to make me become a regular. We've got about one more meal on our gift card and I will not be back. The one in Beaver Creek is much better, but the staffing issues in Denver will deter me from returning to these locations on my own.
(2)Lou F.
This was our first visit, on a Sunday afternoon between lunch and dinner service. The service was friendly prompt and very attentive. That was a pleasant plus. our waiter was not overbearing, but made sure we lacked nothing. The mimosas were priced right for the quality of the drink. $7 for a bottomless mimosa is a decent price. The burritos were generously portioned, but the meat was lacking in quantity, though the two or three peces of cubed steak I tasted were flavorful and pretty tender. I would have expected the guar and sour cream to be served with and not a la carte, for the price of the entree. The other thing we noticed was the burritos seemed to be finished in the microwave. The menu was confusing. burritos, steaks, hummus, french fries, nachos.... It's a kitchen sink approach to food service that is unnecessary. Just be a great steakhouse, with complimentary sides, and don't go so overboard with every imaginable kid of food. We were there between the brunch and dinner service, and there were a fw people a the bar, and maybe two other tables. I would go back to see what service is like when they are more at capacity. I could tell this is a sort of neighborhood watering hole.
(3)Colleen S.
Dear dusty boot, Please bring back the chicken fried steak as that's the only reason I ate here. :( I'm referring to the original you served before the switchup to the weird chicken fried steak with the ham on it. I even used to endure the weird server who stared and lingered too long for this tasty treat. I'm sure there are other items on the menu but they just don't stack up.
(2)Mike I.
Ok, I've just found my new hidden neighborhood gem in The Dusty Boot. I've passed this place several times a week since moving to this area last year but never stopped as the strip mall appearance never looked appealing to me. Went for a family lunch and we all fell in love with the place. The wait staff was great, met one of the owners who was extremely cool as well. While I was ordering I ready another Yelp review which said the fish and chips were amazing. The wife had those and said they were the best she's ever had. I had the chicken cobb sandwich and was very pleased. Prices were great, portions good, great atmosphere. This will now be a regular for us.
(4)Kathryn C.
My husband I just moved to Denver. We had just finished picking all of the options for the house we are building at the design center in Centennial and were looking for a place to eat. We used urban spoon and it directed us to another restaurant in the same strip mall. When we got to the parking lot, we saw The Dusty Boot and checked Yelp and found that it had a higher rating and was cheaper so we decided to try it out. Well lucky it was a Tuesday - they had "Buy 1 burger, get the second one for FREE!!!" Now THAT'S a freakin' good deal! My husband got the breakfast buffalo burger (with eggs and bacon on it!) He got it with the onion rings and he really liked it. I got a southwester burger with guacamole and bacon with the fries and it was good as well. I would have given a full 5 stars but my burger was not cooked the way I asked it to be cooked. I asked for it to be medium-well and it came to me medium. A little too pink for me (although I was too hungry to send it back - besides, it was FREE). My husband ordered his medium but it looked medium-rare to me (he didn't mind). So just be mindful that they cook burgers on the rare side. I will definitely go back on a Tuesday night, but next time I'll order it well done. By the way, the french fries were awesome! They were almost battered and fried...with ranch? Perfect! The onion rings weren't bad either :)
(4)Marshall M.
This place is fast becoming a pretty nice hangout - good drink specials and ok food. Great bartenders and good vibe.
(4)David S.
First time here was to try ribs several months ago, and today it was to watch NFL football. The ribs were darn good, well seasoned, meaty, and plentiful. Right in line with 4 out of 5 stars. Today, they had burgers on a BOGO special, so burgers it was. My football buddy and I ordered the breakfast burger, which had eggs and bacon on it, along with regular burger toppings. It was a 1/2 lb patty, juicy, well seasoned, on a ciabatta bun. One of the best burgers I have had. If you like Cricket burgers, you'll like these. Fries were also a highpoint. As for watching the game there, when we walked in, we were the ONLY people there (11am game) but soon afterward, the restaurant was full. Not many watching the game, not like a regular sports bar, but a great place to watch the games. Service was very attentive, we were well taken care of. They have all the games on large enough screens (42" or 50", not sure, didn't pay that much attention) and you are close by, so you will not miss any part of your game. The also had drink specials for the games, we both had 2 drinks, and burgers/fries, and our bill came to just under $26, plus tip. Great value, in my opinion.
(4)Travis H.
The Dusty Boot is definitely a 4 star Lunch/Dinner destination. But, for it's Breakfast I give it a half star. I've enjoyed dinner here many times and for the location, price, and quality of the food, it's hard to pass up. They need to stick with lunch & dinner and drop breakfast from it's menu until they now how to make it right. 1 Star until Breakfast is actually cooked and served well or dropped from this location. Now for breakfast: I had the Eggs Benedict and I still can't believe they actually served this and thought it was edible. 1. The Poached eggs were more like 1/2 poached. The Yolk slid off the main body of the egg sitting on the english muffin. 2. Hollandaise Sauce was watery. 3. The side order of English muffin ordered was so flat from being pressed into the grill that it was 1/4 the thickness of a normal pancake. 4. Ordered a large Apple Juice and the glass was filled to the top with ice. We were told it's just a small can. I'd hate to see the small. And, since when do restaurants server apple juice on ice? Just a ploy to make it look like there's more in there. This was by far the worst breakfast I've had in years. Stay away. You can get a much better breakfast for less at McDonalds.
(1)Cassandra K.
My hubby and I have hit this restaurant again on a Saturday nite before a movie. It's still awesome! I ordered a burger this time and WOW, it was great! I paid extra for the Bison, it was done perfectly. I love that you can build the burger yourself, with a list of great toppings. Try it, you won't be disappointed.
(4)Dave R.
Absolutely one of the worst excuses for a "steakhouse" I have ever had the misfortune to visit. Food was awful, bartender was rude and really made me feel like I was inconveniencing him and the kitchen staff was shouting and yelling and actually THROWING BREAD at each other when I walked to the restroom. Unbelievable!! I wonder how much of that bread they served to customers....
(1)Ashley U.
Service is HORRIBLE!! The bartender got our food wrong several times. There was a 45 minute period where we were not checked on, sitting forever without drinks. The staff was more preoccupied with doing shots and taking smoke breaks. The manager is part of the problem, more friendly with the staff and let's them have free reign while he takes part in some of their bad behavior or just sits at his computer for hours.
(1)S L.
The noise is so loud that you literally have to yell at one another to hear anything. The food was mediocre at best and expensive for what you got. The service was very bad; the waitress disappeared for the majority of the time we were there. Within 5 minutes of finishing our meal, the manager came by and asked us to leave because he had other reservations. I can understand the need to turn the tables, but not within a few minutes of finishing my last bite. Needless to say, we won't be back.
(1)michelle b.
We started out with the Tuna Tartar appetizer. It was raw Ahi Tuna on top of a mountain of fresh guac. It came with about 6 little tortilla chips drizzled with a balsamic reduction. It was pretty and tasty, but I dont know that we would get it again. Even at half price, it really wasnt worth 5 bucks. I had the Southwest burger and my husband had the Mountain burger. Both delicious! Cooked perfectly to our desired temperatures. The green chili on mine was tasty but nothing to really write home about. It just basically made my burger require a fork and knife. My husband could not rave enough about his burger. He had juices all over his face and his hands were a MESS! The fries were double crisp and good. Ok...all that said...we were not greeted or even approached to be seated for longer than was necessary. When we were seated, it was a little tiny two top booth beside the bar, near the kitchen. That was our fault for saying it was ok to seat us there. Our server, BJ, was friendly enough and oddly witty. He sort of checked on us. More of a walking by and glancing at our plates. All in all it was a good experience and we will be back. Hubby says he may try the fish and chips next time and I plan to try the prime rib sandwich.
(3)Joe R.
I bought a coupon pack from grandview hsc and it included a bogo entree from the dusty boot. Short story: it was awful. Long version is even walking up to the place set the mood for disappointment. The location is in a back corner with very little parking so it felt like i was walking into a bar rather than a steakhouse. It was super slow and pretty small. We started with the steak tips and a couple margaritas. The blood orange margarita my girlfriend got she told me was weak and didn't taste like blood orange. My house margarita (which I later learned was a 'perfect margarita') was supposed to be a classic recipe but tasted strongly of peppermint. It was also supposed to be four dollars but ended up being 9. The steak tips were mediocre. The menu in general was uninspiring, and while i expected to be eating steak, I ended up ordering fish and chips and gf got the French dip. I also got a cup of red chilli. The chilli was very spicy, kind of unpleasant since it wasn't listed as having such a kick to it. The fish was overcooked, and only came with two pieces (and didn't come with French fries?) My gf's French dip was alright, but their au jus sauce was super salty and the sandwich just didn't taste right. Overall we were very disappointed; but thought with the bogo coupon it would at least be justified. Nope. The check was $60 with the discount, and it just felt wrong to pay so much and be so unsatisfied. I wouldn't go back even if my meal was free.
(1)Randall S.
Update to my review a while back at the Holly Street location... This time we tried the Arapahoe location as it is closer to home. The GM contacted us about our previously horrible experience and actually went as far as to mail us a gift card even though our original meal had been comped. Was Friday 2/11/11 around 8:30pm and there were only a few tables of people. Music was overly loud and staff was standing around everywhere doing nothing. Our previous visit saw the place grossly understaffed so this was equally disturbing. Got sat at a dirty table, with 10 other open tables available. Waiter apologized and knew it was dirty, telling us he had asked not to have the table used until it was clean. Host apparently didn't listen. Waiter was the high point of the meal, but was obviously a rarity seeing other staff's interaction with their tables. Both had burgers, they were cooked well, tasted fine.(Last time mine was almost raw) Overall experience leaves A LOT to be desired. We won't shy away if we are meeting friends and such but won't make it a regular place of ours. Staff needs training or total overhaul. Sometimes 'kids' aren't always the best choice to staff a place such as this.
(2)Stacy Z.
My husband and I tried this for the first time this week because we had a Groupon - we've seen it nearby for a few years and just never took the time to visit. We were very pleastantly surprised. The inside was much larger than we thought it looked. We were seated immediately, the waiter brought us drinks immediately, and tended to us the entire time (it might have helped that we were next to the kitchen and he walked by us frequently). Food was incredible. Hubby had Boot Stroganoff & I had the Turkey Gargonzola sandwich. I've never had a sandwich with walnuts on it - but it was INCREDIBLE. Hubby's food was lick the plate delicious. We'll definitely be back to visit this place - even without a Groupon.
(4)Kelly M.
The Dusty Boot is by no means the worst place to eat, nor is it the best. It is OK. The food that I had was good (I had rib but we started with guac and salsa which was good). The prices are reasonable and they have some outstanding specials. I wasn't blown away but I think I will go back on a Wednesday when they have BOGO burgers as I hear they have good burgers there. All in all it's and okay place to get okay food. I'll let you know how the burgers turn out. I will worn all you burger and steak folks out there to order your meat more done then usual as they like to undercook a bit. Medium will come out medium rare and so on.
(3)Jennifer J.
Well, my first impression of the Dusty Boot was "suburban divorcée pick-up bar." And that probably is the primary purpose of the bar, but aside from the dramatic gap between their demographic and mine, it was good. It's fairly small, but it wasn't crowded on a Friday night. I can't vouch for the rest of the food, but the burgers were simply fabulous (and it takes A LOT for me to call a burger fabulous). The buns were miles beyond your ordinary sesame seed bun, tasted fresh-baked, and were decadently soft and flaky. The burger itself had a great smoky flavor. The potato salad was not good - note to the cook, potatoes plus mayo do not equal potato salad. I'd pick fries next time. This joint is definitely worth a try, especially if you're looking for a side dish of caked on make-up with big hair and a dash of biker chick.
(3)Chelsea S.
I sent the following email to the owner as well, and he has assured me that this is not the way they operate their business. I am currently working with him to re-visit the resturant and see how things go this time. I will update once I have re-visited and experienced the Dusty Boot the way I have been assured it is meant to be experienced. I wanted to share with you my first and last visit to your establishment. I have never been into your establishment, despite the many invites of co-workers who gather there after work for beers every once and a while, or on the invites of my family (2 homes worth) who live in Foxfield. I finally accepted the invitation to meet my family for dinner there last night. My mom had told me to get the Groupon deal you had for $20 worth of merchandise for $10. She and I both got them. I met them there and was the first to arrive. I was offered an L shaped table for 5 of us that would only comfortably fit 4 because the chair for the opposite side was being used by another large party next to it, or a table for four. When my dad arrived he asked them to move a 2 top next to the 4 top so we could fit. Thankfully one gentleman (tall blonde haired thin young man) did this and got us seated. When our server Ryan K came to the table, we asked him if we could split the bill or even the tables and use my groupon and my mom's too. He immediately stated "nope, cant do that." It wasn't so much what he said but the attitude that he had when he said it. It was completely uncalled for and VERY rude. In blunt terms, he was a complete asshole about it. It upset my father to the point that he wouldn't even eat. Again it was not about what was said, but rather how it was said. I use groupon on a regular basis and they all state you can only use one at a time. Some places stick to that rule, and others don't, so we always ask. I have never felt like we felt when we asked Ryan in ANY Other establishment. It was completely uncalled for. My mom and I split the prime rib, which was very good. She had the soup and I ordered an additional side salad. I am deathly allergic to Tomatoes and I asked for it without tomatoes. When Ryan delivered it, it had tomatoes. I stated "I am allergic to tomatoes, I'm Sorry! Can I please get it without tomatoes?" he didn't even answer and just snatched the plate away. I'm not sure why it was necessary to be so rude! My sister had the soup meal, and my brother in law had the chicken tenders. Through out the entire meal, all of us felt like we were some kind of inconvenience to Ryan. EVERY one of us has been a server so we are well aware of how people using coupons can be. (usually cheap people who don't tip) but to assume that we were like that and therefore treat us as second class citizens is completely unacceptable. When provided with courteous service, we minimally tip 20%(of the original bill without the discount.), however last night, we were so appalled at how we were treated that we only tipped him 10% (of the original bill before the groupon came off). I can go to Outback, Texas Roadhouse, or any other steak establishment for that matter and receive appropriate service and feel like a valued customer. It is for this reason that I will not be visiting your establishment ever again. I will be asking our management to stop allowing your people into the dealership to promote your business. I will be emailing all family, friends, and neighbors about this terrible experience. I will be tweeting, face booking, my spacing, and blogging about this experience. It is my goal to ensure that everyone I know, knows how invaluable customers are to your business. I have never been treated SO disrespectfully as a paying customer in my entire life. It was a disgrace to the entire customer service industry! I am beyond appalled!
(2)Catherine B.
Terribly bad customer service. The Dusty Boot sent out a flyer in the Value Pack ad envelope stating that they had buy one get one free steaks on Saturday night. We called ahead, and mentioned the flyer we had to make sure that the buy one get one free deal was in effect. The person answering the phone said yes and took our reservation. When we came in and asked about ordering the steaks, the waitress and then the manager refused to honor the deal, despite the fact that we had the flyer in hand and that the person answering the phone admitted that he had told us the deal would be honored. We didn't even get comped for our wine. Very rude service, and the place has TERRIBLE atmosphere (we got seated in a claustrophobic booth for two right next to the bar before we asked to move to one of the other hundred empty tables). Definitely save your money and skip this one.
(1)Gregg P.
The Dusty Boot, or "The Boot", as it is becoming more commonly referred to, is a traditional American cuisine restaurant. The food is very good and the service is great. They have a good happy hour from 3-6 and from 9 - close. The bartenders are very social and friendly and make sure you have a great time if you sit at the bar. This place can be very crowded around dinner time on Friday's and Saturday's so expect a wait for a table if you go then. This is a nice local neighborhood restaurant and bar.
(4)Jamie L.
My husband and I decided to go here before our movie on date night. It was a Friday night and not too crowded. It took us a bit to decide what we wanted. My husband went with the prime dip and I ordered a cheeseburger. The service was decent. My burger was way overdone(I asked for medium, the burger came out very well done) so I didn't enjoy it as much as I would have otherwise, but my husband's sandwich was delicious. The fries were a little overdone and we weren't given very many for the price. We weren't offered dessert, refills, or anything else. I would probably go again if I were in the area, just for the prime dip.
(3)Dave S.
The burgers are good. The green chili was too watery. Not enough body. It was a chili that you would pour on top of a burrito. Not a chili to eat out of the bowl.
(4)Dee S.
I first went to the Boot to support them since they support a local Girl's H.S. Volleyball team. I was there for lunch so I got a burger. It was one of the best burgers I've had. Burger was cooked to perfection and very juicy. I've only tried burgers at this place. I've tried the Smoky Burger, Fat Burger, Boot Burger and Mountain burgers. All were great. One of these days, I need to venture off the burger page but I find the challenge of trying all the burgers. See the site's menu for a description of the burgers. Note to self, try the Deep Fried Mac&Cheese and the Award Winning Pork Green Chili
(4)Roxanne S.
I come here all the time and always have a great experience. Service at the bar is outstanding and I love the prime rib. Great place to relax with a beer and a steak, of course I'll be back!
(5)Tiffany N.
We came here the other night and all around it was ok. We lost power that night, right when I was about to start grilling a steak, so after the power not coming on for a half hour, decided to venture out and get some grub. I donate to CPR and they have a member card with different businesses offering BOGO and Dusty Boot was one of them. We got there and there was a few tables sat but nothing too crazy (except the one big table who was really, really loud--acoustics are not great in this place!) A girl greeted us and soon found out she was a server in training and would be shadowing with Michael. My fiancé ordered a steak, which the kitchen ended up over cooking his medium rare request, and Michael let us know and apologized. That made everything take a little longer and tables that came in after us left after us, so I was ready to get some food in my system. He loved his steak, chili and onion rings I ordered the BBQ Shrimp Tacos and they were a huge let down and really not like anything like described in the menu. The description made it sound like it would be really fresh packed with BBQ flavor. There was barely any shrimp, mostly tomatoes and cheese, neither which was mentioned in the description and there was no black beans which was listed on the menu. I love tomatoes and love cheese but just wanted something fresh and tasty and this wasn't it. The BBQ Crema sauce was pretty bland and I had to use some salt to flavor it up. I don't know if the menu has changed or if there was a miscommunication with the kitchen but the tacos weren't as described and honestly didn't taste good. Usually I would send something back but given the long day plus our puppy at home, really just wanted to eat and go home. Michael was really attentive, personable and an all-around awesome server. We really appreciated him and his service! But the food I ordered left a lot to be desired and not as described on the menu. If we didn't have a BOGO, I wouldn't com here, prices are jacked up for what you get. Don't order the BBQ Shrimp Tacos!
(2)David H.
The sirloin I ordered was amazing! The house salad was very full of greens as well. Super delicious meal. Will come again.
(5)Emily C.
The curb appeal and cleanliness of the place was good, service was fine. Could really use better/fresher food. Seemed like the beef tips were just microwaved.. Egg rolls definitely a pre package item but enjoyed them better than the beef tips.
(2)Teri S.
BAD FOOD! BAD SERVICE!! What happened to this place? It used to be good. I ordered a Cesar salad with shrimp and it looked like cat food. I was hungry so I tried to eat it but just couldn't. My son ordered a burger with jalapeño rings that he could've cut his teeth on, they were so hard and rubbery. He took them all out and kept trying to eat his burger but then the bacon was totally under done and way too chewy to be on a burger, so he took that out as well and tried another bite of his burger..then he just gave up. We told the overly fake and extremely slow waitress about it and she asked if we wanted something else. Why would we want to order more bad food? Apparently she and the manager didn't like that because they only took $8 off our $45 bill. The waitress was really smug about it too and I later regretted giving her the small tip that I did. Also we noticed in the kitchen that a lot of the cooks had long beards and nothing to cover their hair. Gross.
(1)Alex L.
I thought this was a strip joint when my fiancee wanted to bring me here. haha! However, this is not an alliteration to Shotgun Willies or anything. The food is really yummy especially the soups they offer. The night we went, we had a waitress in training. She was on the slow side and eventually a manager by the name of Michael took over and apologized profusely for the long wait. We got 2 bowls of soup as an apology for the wait time. Overall it was decent. Loved my steak and the 2nd time around was cooked to perfection. I'd like to venture back some time for more soup and more steak. Even without a coupon, I would definitely venture here to check out more of the menu.
(4)Jeff S.
Well, I waited for awhile to lower my rating because I am a fan of the Boot...I live near by and enjoy the convenience of the location and I have been pleased with the staff and food. But.... Over the last 6-8 months they have really gone down hill. Food quality has been highly inconsistent and usually on the poor side. Other than the team behind the bar that have been there awhile the service is very spotty. They have had 3-4 managers since the last good manager was there (Travis). Things ran smoothly then and food quality was quite good and consistent. I hope they get their "groove" back as I am going there less and less for anything more than a cold beer. It really does seem that the owners don't really care anymore, I mean the one of then front doors has been broken for 2 plus years?!? The bar surface needs a good cleaning, a bit sticky... It's time for a bit of a refresh?? Cheers, here's hoping the management will find a way to turn the Boot around before even the regulars stop coming
(3)Kerri S.
This location is awful! The manager does not fully staff and only one waitress serves the entire restaurant (every night, even on weekends). Food is awful and we have given this location 2 tries and both times our food order was messed up and there was a bug in my martini I ordered. It's bad when your server even admits that she has no clue why this location is still in business.... Do not eat or support this location on Arapahoe Road! I will never go back!
(1)Amy W.
My hubs loved his burger and I loved the wings (The second time around). Unfortunately, the first round was undercooked. When the server found out he apologized profusely and nicely took them off our bill. The second round was really good and the flavor was delish. All in all, nice place, good food, and great service.
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