Great sushi, plus a bar/restaurant inside the Ritz Carlton. Wine list at the bar is a bit lacking in my opinion, but the food was spot on & the decor is suiting to its location inside the Ritz Carlton.
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Amy G.
Fantastic! I started with the house salad which I found to taste like it was freshly picked out of the ground (not so good, but I won't let this take away from the overall taste and experience). So, I would suggest requesting more dressing or just avoiding the salad together! For my main meal I had the New York Strip with blue cheese butter and it was fantastic! The steak wasn't cooked to my liking but the waiter was quick to notice. I didn't have to say a word and he said "that isn't cooked right" and he offered to make it right. I said "no big deal it's still delicious" so at the end of the night he gave us (both of us) free dessert! Along with my steak I had Mac n Cheese... delicious! and a baked potato with all the fixings! I was completely satisfied! It is a bit pricey, but the taste and service def. makes the price worth it! The service was fantastic. We were sat within 10 mins of our reservation and we never had to wait for anything. The wait staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I will def. be making my way back to Elway's for a steak. I recommend this place to everyone who wants to enjoy a delicious cow :)
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Jen A.
I consider myself a gal who likes all things fresh and local. Farm fresh veggies, local grass fed beef, etc. But damn, sometimes a gal just needs a USDA prime steak. Went here the other night with the man and a friend from out of town and pretty much blew all of my play money for the month. Cocktails, Sashimi appetizer, bottle of wine (great recommendation by the way), buffalo ribeye seared to perfection, brussels sprouts hash, duck fried rice, dessert and scotch. Holy Crap. The food was amazing and service was very good too. I won't be going back any time soon since this place probably ran us about $150 per person but worth it for a special occasion.
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Shawn R.
I've eaten here several times and each has been a positive experience. We enjoyed two bottles of excellent wine during the meal and everyone's food was excellent. The pace of the meal is slow but for what you pay to eat here I wouldn't want to feel rushed. We had a great conversation with the Sommelier who was very helpful with the substantial wine list. Max was our main waiter and he was a lot of fun. We really enjoyed the Au Gratin potatoes and the "Ding Dong" dessert is a great throw back to the much less exciting Hostess version. Over all I prefer this location of Elway's versus Cherry Creek the dining room is a bit quieter and the bar is less crowded. We wrapped up dinner with Port and a 29 year old Tawny.
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Mayada A.
Flew in for Peyton Manning's first game and had dinner at Elways last night. The outside bar area is cool and the inside had a good vibe. My husband and I ordered the calamari with peppers, 2 rib eyes, the John's salad and a duck confit fried rice. Martinis for him and mojitos for me. The cocktails were fabulous! I asked for light sugar syrup in my mojito and it was perfect. Hubby liked his martinis too. The food was ALL TOO SALTY! And we love salt! But, seriously, this was beyond...The steak was cooked perfect but was salty. The calamari was fun with the tangy and spicy peppers but that was even salty. The fried rice was salty. The salad was a bore. Nothing special about it. Flat with no flavor. We didn't send it back, we just didn't eat it. Server was great, but, food was SLOOOWWW coming out. I'd be back but I'll ask for light seasoning/salt on everything! I'd rather need a salt shaker.
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Tsun T.
We went to the Elway's last week and had a great time. The price is pretty descent and the atmosphere is great. Not a big fan of the Tuna Tartare, it's too salty. The brussel sprout side dish was okay, could of use less of the bacon. I do want to mention that there was a plastic wrap in my salad, but they were really good about bringing out a new plate. The manager also came out to appologize and comp our drinks and appetizier. To me, this meant that they really care about the whole customer service. I would totally go back again. Oh, this is a great place to meet sports celebrities. ;)
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Heather W.
Phenomenal!
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Eric P.
Elways is my favorite steak house in the city - Some people would argue Capital Grille is better, but I would disagree. Capital Grille is plain and how hard is it to come up with a few good sides? Elway's secret is a french butter they finish the steak with. It's delicious. I am a fan of the Cherry Creek location and thought we would try the downtown locale. It is a Ritz, so you would assume the decor would be well done - instead they modeled the place after a sub par Las Vegas restaurant. Check out the carpet. The bar is actually well done - nice tables, comfortable chairs and a few TV's - It looks someone else designed the bar. The food was good - the filet is delicious- the wait staff was kind, but a little boring. All in all a good meal - I think I'll stick to Cherry Creek though. Restaurants should do a better job of matching tables with the wait staff. There are certain personality profiles that should go together. When a table of 4 guys comes in - pair them with an outgoing female waitress- when a table of 4 girls comes in - pair them with an outgoing male waiter. This stuff shouldn't be so hard.
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Hello T.
Great service. Great steaks aged, cooked, and rested perfectly. I've frequented many steakhouses and this is one of my favorite in the country. I'm not a west coast guy, but what I experienced from steaks in Denver has left me being a fan. My only surprise is that even though it sports John Elway's name, there is almost no sports paraphenalia on the wall. This is not your average sports bar steak house. Housed in the Ritz Carlton, this is a an upscale restaurant to enjoy a good expensive meal, that is well worth the cost.
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Mike C.
Excellent prime rib on the bone with foie gras. Great service also.
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Patrick C.
I was only able to sit in the lounge area of the restaurant, but they offer the full menu at the lounge. I had sushi for appetizer and it was delicious. I absolutely loved the fact that they used real freshly ground wasabi. For those who haven't had the privilege of having fresh wasabi, you are missing out. For dinner, I had the bone in NY strip and the duck confit fried rice. I have to say, even though both were delicious, I felt both were over seasoned. The steak was very salty, and it definitely diminished the excellent flavor of the natural grass fed beef. The duck confit fried rice was also very salty, which combined with the salty steak, destroyed my palette. But, overall, it was a pleasant experience. The food was good, just wished they would have seasoned it less, and let the natural flavor of the food speak for itself.
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Glenn P.
Had a nice business dinner here. The steak was great along with the appetizers and the sides. This is a great place for business entertaining. Its pricey, but the food is worth it. The atmosphere is high end and modern. A worthy place for a delicious meal.
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Debbie S.
It's amazing the difference between this Elways and the one in Cherry Creek. I might rate the downtown location higher, if the original hadn't set my expectations so high. It's a very nice place, with a beautiful build-out, good food and great service. But, it's not the original, not by a long shot. If you're going to go, go to Cherry Creek.
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DIrk J.
A good restaurant for steak. The knowledgable staff can answer any question about what they are serving, and the food was very good. End of story!
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Sarah F.
I'm a big fan of Elway's in Cherry Creek. I have never had a bad experience there. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about Elway's at the Ritz Carlton in downtown Denver. It was absolutely awful! We sat in the bar and ordered drinks, appetizers and dinner. Most of our orders came out wrong. And, the high-end beer my boyfriend ordered was just plopped on the table, no offer for a glass. I had to go to the bar to get it. We also sat at the table forever until we requested bread that is usually given to anyone dining, regardless of being in the bar or dining room. The final straw was how messed up our bill was. The waitress charged us for full orders instead of appetizers and then argued about it. I am completely disappointed and will not be returning to this location. The food tasted good but that is the only positive thing I can say about this experience.
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Yoko S.
We went to Nuggets - Lakers game in January and went to Elway;s in downtown for a dinner. We had two waiters catering to our needs and we never had to get anyone's attention, because they are there before you need any help! The food was great. My son ate the fillet mignon, I had a prime rib and my husband had a short rib. Son also ate Tuna sashimi (they have a sushi bar) as an appetizer. Well I am from Japan and Son has been to Japan more than five times. He said the tuna was just as good as what we get in Japan. his fillet mignon was excellent. My husband loved his short ribs. The only thing is that my prime rib was so so. We live in Nebraska and we have great prime ribs at several restaurants. The atmosphere is upscale, but I thought it was rather noisy. If you want a cozy, quiet dinner, may not be a good place. But the food is good, and service excellent. The waiters knew exactly what we wanted. If we go back to Denver, we will definitely visit again.
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Wendy W.
I went to Elways when I was in town visiting some friends for Brunch. WOW...I'm normally a very patient diner, I don't normally write reviews totally based on service...but that alone would be a reason that I would not return. The other reason is the cost of the brunch was rid for the quality of the food. Never again Elway's (and John you might want to remove your name from association...as a Broncos fan this is embarrassing for you)
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Brandon A.
As I sit here and try to write this review it's pretty hard. I can't come up with one reason not to come here and eat. This is by far my girlfriend and I favorite spot for steaks. It has so much flavor that you don't need any sauces with it. It's tender and cooked to perfection. If you like steaks and want a good meaty and filling come here. There drinks are made great and they have a really good happy hour here. The atmosphere is relaxing and fun. This is my favorite place to go for nice sit down meal.
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Adam C.
Ok so this is by far the best steak I have had in Denver, and I eat a lot of steak. The sides were great, and huge beyond huge. Even my less than carnivorous guest loved their steaks (which is very rare with these folks, I try not to hold it against them) The service was top notch, atmosphere was great etc etc etc So why only 4-stars? I gotta knock one for the price, I mean everything was great, and I will return but the prices hurt, I am all for paying-for-what-you-get, but there is a fine line and Elway's landed (barely) on the high side of it
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Kendall F.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was great. I ordered the porterhouse and would not chose this meal again. I love my beef medium rear and juicy. Mine was very dry. However, the waiter and chef offered to replace it, I am not into sending food back. Good place and nice ambiance. I am not adverse to returning, I just would not have the same meal.
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Lisa B.
I stopped by on Tuesday of this week with some girlfriends and happened into Restaurant Week's $26.40 deal (that would be half of $52.80). It was a great deal. The salad was so-so, but the salmon and broccoli were absolutely delicious AND nutritious. The chocolate brownie lollipop desert was so good, the perfect amount of desert. I didn't drink any wine, so I can't comment on their wine selection; I'll save that for next time. I will definitely go back. We sat at the bar and the service was great.
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Brian F.
Had a 8 oz. Filet & it was about the most perfectly cooked steak I have had in a long time, Delicious!!
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Jay N.
This place is nothing short of hilarious. The food is terrible and outrageously overpriced. The crowd is something else. The third time I was here we took a buddy who was recently divorced so hunt for a cougar.
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David D.
was in denver for a job interview last december and was taken here for dinner. it is not often that i find myself amongst the ritz carlton crowd and thus cannot attest to whether the table silver was arranged correctly, (i assume it was). i will say however, that the steak was quite possibly the best that i have ever stuffed into my face, 'nough said.
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Amit R.
There are a few events that have the ability to alter the trajectory of a man's life. Eating the Lamp Chop Fondue at Elway's is one of those events. After a night of drinking lots of beer and watching the Rockies game, I blindly followed a co-worker into Elway's Restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton in Denver. My lemming like allegiance to the pack paid dividends in the form of meat. Perhaps it was the perfect mix of a summer night of drinking and baseball coupled with nostalgia on my second to last night in Denver, but when four succulent lamb chops came to our table I knew my meat eating life would never be the same again. The lamp was perfectly seasoned and cooked just right- raw enough that the meat was juicy and flavorful but well enough to allow the meat to absorb the delicious flavors of what seemed like a dry rub. The chops came atop a bed of croutons and sweet potatoes and alongside a heated cup of cheese fondue, but for humanity's sake, you must resist the temptation to dip. I am not a steak eater, but am always dismayed when someone puts a heap of steak sauce on an expensive steak. Similarly, if you think you should dip this delicious lamb in the cheese fondue, you miss the point and frankly don't deserve to eat this god's gift to man. No additional sauce or dip could improve on this meat which was so flavorful and had just the right amount of fat. For a moment, I doubted that this could be lamb and thought I was eating a unicorn sitting under a rainbow in an utopian paradise. I am not a big meat eater, but this was hands down an experience I would not give back. I sincerely felt bad for the vegetarians sitting at the table that politely declined a taste and continued to live their self-imposed ignorance of such deliciousness. I understand people's objections to eating animals, but to the lamb that gave his life for me to enjoy this bounty: rest in peace dear child, for your sacrifice has served mankind.
(5)
Walter P.
Exceptional dinner !! The artichoke appetizer was stunning. The chef Sayre was informative and friendly. And our server Leslie was the best ! They were excellent examples of the famous Ritz service. This is definitely the place to go for great steak in Denver. We will be going back when we return this summer !
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Liz W.
I was super pumped about eating and experiencing Elway's, but was not impressed at all. The service was sub par and my salmon was meh. The manager was very professional and kind, however, I will not return.
(1)
Nicholas P.
Best steak I've had in a long time. Seasoning was incredible and sides were amazing. Be prepared to spend some money though. With dinner and wine (not the expensive stuff) figure $75-100 per person. Highly recommended for special occasions.
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shadi m.
Was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant was in our hotel so it was easy to head over to... without having to go outside and face the cold. The setup is actually pretty nice. The bar is rather expansive and I really liked the curved glass walls filled with bottles of wine. Their wine list was much better than I had anticipated so obv. we had to order a nice bottle of cab. I had the lobster cocktail for my app. The presentation was pretty cool though a little cheesy. The actual lobster was pretty good though and they give you a decent serving. For my main course, I split the buffalo and filet. I was really impressed by both. Again, they prepared both cuts perfectly; I was a little shocked; I hadn't expected Elways to be this good (and the prices were very reasonable). The buffalo tasted amazing; arguably better than the filet though I guess that should be expected given how much more fat it probably has. Had the brownie sundae for dessert. Yummy... but its hard to get this wrong in my opinion. I love anything with chocolate and ice cream. Overall, had a great time at dinner, enjoyed everything I ate, and spent about 4 minutes making the commute back to my room before passing out. :)
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Christina H.
The Creme Brulee. The Creme Brulee. Oooh la la. My boyfriend got Elway's for his birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. The service was very good, the interior was snazzy (besides the cheesy multi-color stage lights in plexi-glass boxes), the steak was the most flavorful we had ever experienced, the macaroni and cheese was creamy and pretty good, au gratin potatoes were even better. But truly. The Creme Brulee! The dessert alone made the night. A great place to go for a nice night out or a celebratory dinner. Plan on spending at least a bill for two though, it is a bit pricey. However, Elway's remains unpretentious and fairly casual. Mostly, it was just delicious.
(5)
Stephanie L.
I went to Elway's once and I was less than impressed. The service was terrible and the food was just average. I don't feel it was worth the price tag in any way. Maybe it's because I'm not a Broncos fan, I don't know, but I don't see myself ever returning.
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Rick M.
service excellent and the food is winner!! had the short ribs and tried my wife's filet and my friends salmon all was fantastic
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Steven C.
One of the best steaks I have had. I had the 16 oz NY Strip and it was cooked to perfection "Rare+", just how I like it. The steak had delicious char-ed crust that also had a hit of seasoning, so those who like their steak with no seasoning should be sure to specify that when ordering. The crust had a sweet balsamic vinegar taste to it but it was not overpowering at all, but rather enhanced the flavor of the meat. The sides were great as well, some of the best au gratin potatoes I have ever had. It is pricey for sure, but if you want to treat yourself to a high end steak house in Denver, this is the place to go.
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Leslie K.
My husband and I were staying at the Ritz for the night . As our room was not ready when we checked in early we decided to eat lunch. My vegetable wrap was really yummy and my husband's burger was absolutely delicious. The meat was high quality and the kaiser roll was super fresh. Our waiter told us about Restaurant week and encouraged us to stay for dinner. We decided to make reservations since we wanted an easy day, the food was terrific and the restaurant quite lovely. We are from the San Francisco bay area and quite used to eating in superb restaurants. We would absolutely return to Elway's if back in Denver.....or if he opened up a restaurant in the bay area! My husband and I shared our meals. He had the salad and I had the red pepper soup. The salad was fine, not superb. The soup was well spiced and quite unusual. We both had the prime rib which was the best we had ever had. Cooked to perfection, super quality to begin with, and the perfect height. The creamed corn was really delicious and my steamed broccoli was just what I wanted. Fresh, perfectly steamed, and light. A generous portion of all. We thoroughly enjoyed the Meyers lemon creme caramel. Well stuffed we stumbled upstairs. The manager came by to check on us and we had many people taking care of the different parts of the meal. The restaurant was completely full on a Monday night.....and it is a large restaurant. Definitely make reservations soon!
(5)
Kymberly W.
Excellent food. Service was great. Complimentary glass of wine when staying at Ritz-Carlton.
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Amy M.
Wait, wait, wait. Don't bother with a reservation because you'll end up waiting 2 hours anyway. Horrible service. Dirty glasses. Rude hostesses. Lazy staff. Food was average. NOT WORTH THE PRICE. Go to Morton's, Sullivan's, or the Palm if you are looking for the whole experience.
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Jordan A.
I've never actually eaten Elway's staple food in this location, but it's quickly becoming my favorite destination for gourmet breakfast. It's pretty fabulous. The prices are reasonable--for the location, and the food is great. I like the ambiance better than the one in Cherry Creek. The service is friendly, though I am sometimes surprised by its incompetence. I think they need to hire more experienced staff--it's the Ritz after all.
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David M.
While in Denver for a business meeting, I took colleagues to dinner at Elway's. This steak house is located just off the lobby of the Ritz-Carlton hotel. We arrived about one hour early and had cocktails in the lounge. The staff were efficient and friendly and the drinks well prepared. We moved into the main dining room and started with soup/salad. All were good if unremarkable. However, the main dishes were superb. I had the bone-in filet of beef, which was the best, most flavorful piece of aged prime beef filet I've ever had. My colleague had the triple (double cut) mustard encrusted lamb chops, which were also reported to be superb. Like many steak houses, you order the side dishes separately. The lightly creamed spinich was my favorite, but all were very good. The wine list is very nice and we shared a dessert platter to end the meal so we could sample the many options. These were also super. Be prepared to bring a doggy bag home with your leftover steak. The dinner was so good that my colleague made a reservation for some clients he was dining with the next night. I tihnk that say sit all.
(5)
Natalia K.
$200 for absolutely atrocious service, mediocre food, and overpriced wine. This is the most overrated restaurant in Denver, and I could easily name at least 20 other places within walking distance I would rather go to. I came here to celebrate my Dad's birthday, and it was one of the restaurants my parents were looking forward to most during their visit to Denver -- but it ended up being the worst experience they had. SERVICE: F Not once during the entire dinner (any of its 3 courses) did ANYONE ask us how our food was. Ok, the service was slow and the wine took forever to come out, but not bothering to see if we were even happy with the food was what ensured I won't be back. I also noticed a server at a table next to me accidentally knock someone's jacket off their chair. Not only did he ignore it, but another server who walked by just walked around it instead of bothering to pick it up or mention anything. There's busy, and then there's rude. Sure, this was during restaurant week, but not everyone in my group was ordering from the 5280 menu (not that it's an excuse to have terrible service just because people are ordering from the 5280 menu). And somehow, the other 6 restaurants I went to for Restaurant Week managed to still have good service. FOOD: C After everything I'd heard about how the steak here is amazing, I was very much underwhelmed. The best thing I had here was the beat salad, which shouldn't be the case at a steakhouse. One of us had the filet mignon, another had the prime rib, and another the sirloin (I tried all three). All 3 were severely over-salted with the rub, as a couple of the patrons around us noticed, too. If you're not a heavy salt eater, I would recommend asking them to go easy on the salt for you. WINE: D I don't give the wine such a low score because it's bad wine, but because it's ridiculously overpriced. I felt like I was at the top of Paris in Vegas all over again where all the bottles are $100+. As an example, a bottle of Ravenswood Zinfandel, which is under $15 at stores and usually about $40 at restaurants was $85 here. There's charging a lot for wine because it's expensive in the first place, and then there's overpricing regular wine.
(1)
Patrick F.
Great experience! I was working in Denver and flew my wife down for a weekend getaway. We stayed at the Ritz (excellent as always) and took advantage of Elway's on site. We started with cocktails and South African lobster tails. My wife had the filet topped with foie gras, I had the ribeye. The steaks were cooked and seasoned expertly. The service was top notch. It was so wonderful that my wife wants us to go at least once a year as a new family tradition!
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Steven S.
The best steakhouse in the Cherry Creek area. I came here about two years ago and it was an excellent dining experience. Last week I visited again and it was no different. This time I started with the coconut crunch shrimp which - okay get ready for this - arrive in an actual coconut half! I'm totally serious. Does this matter or improve the dish at all. No. Not at all. But it's a pretty fashionable and unique way to dress up a dish like this. Take a look at my (dark) photos if you wanna check out what shrimp and real coconut look like. For the main course I went with the Parmesean Crusted Grouper with Crab Meat and Crawfish. Also added a side of Mac & Cheese. And shared a coworker's steak. Okay so I ate a lot but no complaints about any of it. Excellent service and a very nice, dark atmosphere here as well. Highly recommend making reservations early as the place packs quickly. Especially in summer when live music plays right outside in the outdoor eating area.
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Lee S.
I feel like a horrible human being writing a service review against my own kind- I'm a server as well and have been for a while. This may have been the worst service I've ever had. This isn't my first time to Elways, but it will definitely be my last. To start, our reservation was 30 minutes late. I understand stuff happens behind the scenes where that's not always perfect so I overlooked that and sat at the bar patiently. Upon arriving to our table we were asked if we wanted a wine list and explained our server will be there shortly. LITERALLY 15-20 mins later a server approached and asked "any questions or you ready to order?" Ummm what? I'm paying 50 dollars for a steak and I was approached like I was sitting at an airport Denny's. After we placed our order, our server didn't replenish drinks, didn't ask how our meal was (my steak was overdone) and the second time we talked to him was him asking if we were ready for the bill. iPads should not be used in a fine dining establishment such as this. If I wanted that, I could go to Buffalo Wild Wings. Further, you could count on one hand how many human interactions and words were spoken during this meal with the staff. The one saving grace of this restaurant is the food. The rack of lamb and the filet were amazing. Solid wine choices as well. And that is the one, and only reason why I gave the 1 star. Do better Elways. Do better.
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Ashton J.
We had such a terrible experience at Elway's in the Ritz this evening that I had to write about it immediately. I wouldn't want you to make the same mistake. We have been to all of the other Elway's and have had a nice time/great steaks, so we decided to treat our friends to a birthday dinner. It was their first time to an Elway's and, honestly, I'm embarassed. The service was very rude, rushed, and seemed put-out. The opposite of what an establishment in the service industry should be. Immediately after sitting down, we were asked what we wanted for our entrees. We told them that we needed a little extra time and I swear they sighed. We had to ask about the specials- they provided no information, no recommendations. They really acted like we were wasting their time throughout our entire meal. As I was mid-salad, they took away my plate. Then, came the entrees- steaks, lamb chops, etc. All of the food was great, but we couldn't eat it all. So, we asked for our meals to be boxed. Our server literally tossed the boxes at us, telling us it would just be easier if we boxed the food ourselves. Over $500 for a dinner for 4. I could have easily spent half the money and had twice as good a time. We will never return!
(1)
David S.
Surprisingly, I have only eaten breakfast at this Elway's. The waffles are lighter than air, and I am not quite sure how they accomplish that. Served with your choice of REAL maple syrup or coulis, they are divine if you enjoy waffles. The biscuits and gravy were as good as I have had in Denver. The truffled eggs benedict served with ham and a biscuit rather than Canadian bacon and a muffin, is also quite delicious and the eggs come poached perfectly each time. Overall, if you are looking for a classy place to have a business breakfast, at a very reasonable price, Elway's downtown location is a top choice of mine.
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Chuck S.
Restaurant #2 of 5280 for me this year. I was sadly disappointed after my experience last night at Brook's Steak House. One nice thing about Elway's was they had several choices for each first course, main course and dessert. The waitstaff was excellent however the food left me wanting something special. Leslie was our waitress and she was very good. The salad was small and the house dressing was plain. For the main course I ordered the prime rib, it came with only one side dish, I chose the mashed potatoes. The prime rib was a very generous 10oz portion however it looked like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for a while and had butter or something brushed on it to try to give it a fresh look. The mashed potatoes were chunky and easily forgettable. For dessert I ordered S'more in a cup please and the portion was so small I felt like stopping by a frozen yogurt place on the way home to get the rest of my dessert. It's a good thing we were ordering off the 5280 menu because the regular prices are $35-50 per plate range and it would be way too much for something similar to what I experienced.
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Susan W.
One of the best meals EVER!! Filet was awesome flavorful could cut it with a butter knife. Breads were yummy and so were the soft pretzels. The mashed potatoes an say gratin potatoes were spectacular. All around great experience. Highly recommend this steak house.
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Edna L.
Elways makes a great steak and the new renovations are an improvement. Looking forward to the next visit.
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Candy T.
I will sometimes go here for lunch but I'll make sure to sit at the bar where I'll get better service. Terry is a total sweetheart! Usually I go with the lamb chops (it's in the drink menu and not the regular menu) for something quick. A lot of the reviews talk about poor service, and I feel like I should mention that John Elway doesn't actually own this location - it's been franchised out by the Ritz-Carlton and they have a harder time getting rid of bad employees. I think this is also probably why the food at this location isn't as great as the Cherry Creek or Vail locations.
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Meat B.
Went there thinking great steak. What I got was grocery store quality. I would bet my last dollar it was from holstein cows.
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Rosie W.
We ate that the location at the airport, which is not listed here yet. It was very good, I had the lamb chops w/ the green chile fondue, I ate it right down to the bone. Hubby had the Caesar salad w/ grilled chicken it was also very good. Our waiter had worked for Eleays for years and this new location is new. It was so darn good, we may just start booking our flights so we can go there every time. Wonder if they/d open up at 4 am for one of our early flights? Nice light meal just right for pre flight. I'm still starving for those lamp chops........
I'm giving it 5 stars even though I got the seafood tower last night and it was just good not great. The steak and eggs this morning blew me away... Fantastic. I will be ordering again tomorrow. The filet was seasoned perfectly, potatoes, eggs all spot on.
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Paul L.
It's the restaurant in the Ritz Carlton. Should be good, right? What about Elway's salmon - has to be the signature dish, can't go wrong, right? Wrong on both counts. The first clue was the waitress asking how I like my fish. Huh? As in rare, medium rare, etc. it's fish. I want it cooked so I don't get sick! I played along and said medium. It wasn't sushi grade salmon after all. What was that smell? It's not fish. I have no idea but it wasn't appetizing. Well the Pilzner beers good. I didn't like bit as you may have guessed. It was a Wed so the fish shouldn't been old. It was just poor. 1.30am: I don't like this feeling in my stomach. Is that the fish I wonder. I'm never sick. I wasn't, but it was close.
(3)
Steve C.
The food was amazing, wine selection is very impressive. Best scallops and steak (bone in ribeye) we've ever had. My wife and I enjoy fine dining without the pretentious atmosphere. Unfortunately the service is extremely lacking. Two large groups sat down after us and we were completely forgotten after that
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Liz P.
Ambiance, service and food in that order. Love that you can have a conversation with your family and friends without too much "din" don't get me wrong I love loud, music driven restaurants too but sometimes you need the former. The food is very decent and well presented, I had the crab eggs benedict and while my eggs were not 100% cooked the way I ordered our wait person was more than willing to replace. Nice that split plates are delivered that way no cutting sawing a divvying up at the table I love that aspect of any restaurant. Coffee- yum and served in bone china and free valet parking is a bonus, we will go back.
(4)
Lani P.
Okay for some reason I keep forgetting to take pictures of my Wonderful plates so I just took one of the receipt. I've been to all the Elway's and they are fantastic, but I prefer the Ritz Elway's over Cherry Creek, because the atmosphere is more a bar like place, being that it's in the Hotel so you can just hangout there. This was my fourth trip here and my first time eating in the Bar area, which FANTASTIC! Less formal. I was dressed very casual after just flying in to Denver, so I felt much more comfortable in the Bar sections since I did look more dressed for hiking. Okay so this time we did complete change from our normal steak/seafood orders and it was AWESOME! Pomegrant Martini - I'm not usually a mix drink fruity girl and like my drinks strong like whiskey or tart like a chillatta. But I asked for extra Lime and this drink taste like Koolaid...I'm talking about the Good stuff..Yummy Sush Salmon Roll- lol When I first went here, I was appalled that they have Sushi in a Steak place and thought it was crazy, well it just so happened to be that I was cravy me a little snack, and this was done very Nice. Truffle Beet Salad -MMM..mmm..mmm..mmm I always get this where ever I go. I love Truffles and the taste they add to a dish. Wonderful Aroma We both had a Smashburger- Oh man...So we order it medium, but it came out to us Medium Rare, Oh my gosh, I''m sooooo going for Medium Rare these days. Excellent juicy Scrumptious burger. Now it's a toss between them and City Grille. I have to go back to City Grille to see who I like best now. Truffle Parm Fries - These Were SOOOOOO GOOOD!!! Rosemary Fries - This was good, but next to the Truffles, it is left in the dust. Classic Ding Dong Dessert - Oh this was creamy heaven in a chocolate blanket. mmm sooo delicately delicious. Also had a beer and a couple of House Wines (sav, blanc) This place is seriously Worth every penny and their meals consistent with always tasting wonderful. I can't wait to go back to the one in Vail this Week... :-)
(5)
Nick V.
Best Steak I have ever had. Pricy but worth the tasty reward. I went here with my family and one of them said if they had to eat out anywhere on their last day of living, it would be here. We even were awarded free dessert after one of the waiters made an accident on our table and full heartedly apologized for it. Every employee's demeanor is a rendition for the company's phenomenal impact it has had since its start up. You can't leave Denver without coming here first, and it's one of the best spots to take a date to if you're looking to enjoy high quality food.
(5)
Christopher H.
I was in town for a week and tried a different steakhouse every night. This was by far the worst experience of the week and possibly of any "so called" high end steakhouse. To start with, the atmosphere was drab and boring. The bar tenders were inattentive in spite of an empty bar. I was called by the wrong name 5 mins after a lame introduction. Service was extremely slow for a party of one. My drink order needed to be reconfirmed 2 mins after the order. My dinner order was reconfirmed 5 mins after the order. I order the filet medium rare. Initially, the wrong meal was placed in front of me. When mine finally arrived, it was raw with a disgusting unappealing tendon running through it. The steak knife couldn't even cut through it. At this point I was so disgusted, I gave up since I had lost my apatite. I sent it all back. On the upside, the bartender was very apologetic and paid for my drinks. I wasn't looking for compensation but after that miserable experience, it was warranted.
(2)
John N.
Here we go again with yet another steakhouse. This steakhouse however is owned by John Elway who is like Jesus Christ to Denver Folk!! I mean the guy owns car dealerships, restaurants and the Broncos....Im surprised they dont take time on Sundays to worship him. Oh wait they do.....its called football. This Elway's was located in a Ritz Carlton and I came here with some colleagues for a business dinner. We had some cocktails and opted to skip any appetizers and go straight for dinner. As with plenty of other steakhouses, everything is "A La Carte' which is french for get your own sides!! Actually it means According to the Menu, but I dont see how that translates.....a more appropriate description would be 'batteries sold separately' but of course referring to sides. So onto dinner. I had the ribeye which was very delicious. They boast about the spices that they season their meat with and lets be honest all meat can use a good dosing of seasoning haha. Asked for it medium rare and it came out perfect. We split the Asparagus and the Potatoes Au Gratin. Let me tell you about the Potatoes Au Gratin. This is shit is the BOMB Diggity....may have been the best part of the meal. Seriously, If I didnt care about my sexy physique so much, I would fly out here just to eat this side item. Overall, It was a tasty experience....one thing that sucked were the chairs!! I felt like a 5 year old at the table trying peek my head over so I could join in the conversation. I felt like I sank into the cushioning......Come on Elway, how about you take the ass raping you just charged for dinner for 3 and buy some decent chairs!! Good place though...good food....ill be back if only just for the Potatoes!!
(4)
Shannon H.
Worth it! My husband and I ate there last night for our anniversary! Great staff amazing steak and dessert complements of the house! Pricy but a must go!!!!!
(5)
Nicole M.
What's in a Name? The staff is nice. The ambiance of CC Elways is nice. Prices are high for what you get. The food is nothing special. We sat at a booth in the bar area and had five or six dishes. Nothing to even write home about. We go out often and spend money happily for a good meal. Elways I think is just popular based on the name. I'd much rather spend the money at a restaurant that is a chain and lives up to their promised services. And that is a big deal for me to say considering we do not like chain restaurants. Elways wouldn't be popular if the guy that owned it wasn't an ex football star. He may know football. But, food he is not great at.
(2)
Wellington C.
So my friends are in town for Denver Comic Con so my buddie wanted to go to a nice steakhouse here in the mile high. Elway's was on my list so since it was close by and they seated until 10pm, this was gonna be the spot. I ordered the 14 oz prime rib with the foie gras. Now the prime rib was excellent and well seasoned. It actually tasted so good that I really didnt use the au jous. I wasnt so impressed with the foie gras and would probably not recommend it. Otherwise i have to admit this is probably the best steak I have had here in Denver. Prices are reasonable when compared to any other high end steak house so be prepared to spend at least $40 bucks on just the steak alone.
(5)
Brittany B.
Solid breakfast and service was excellent! A little on the pricey side for a Denver omelet, but I knew that going into the place. Look forward to coming back!
(5)
Caitlin P.
Can you believe it?! A vegan admitting she is a fan of a steak house?! Well it is true and the following review will attempt to explain how! I have (get) to go to lots of dinners with vendors from work - most men and most love steak houses. I have had both wonderful meals and awful meals at these dinners being the odd one out because of my diet. I was nervous as I looked over the Elway's menu before dinner to see if they had anything for me, I even called ahead to try to get more information - unfortunately the host knew very little about their menu. Once we were seated our server did the fun horse and pony show of tonight's specials, the bone-in cuts, etc and gave us time to review. I thanked him for the meat explanation now what can you do for your vegan friends?? He didn't even flinch and suggested their Charred Red Pepper soup and Mediterranean salad without feta and chicken. Ladies and Gentleman I ate like a queen! The soup was fantastic and salad to start so I didn't feel left out! A great meal along with a great glass of wine, is there anything better?! As for the restaurant and bar they were wonderful! Chic and fun while not becoming stuffy. We sat at the bar and had a cocktail before we were seated and my oh my they can pour a drink! All together a wonderful Denver spot downtown that offers something for everyone!
(4)
Patrick B.
The place is so nice from the second you valet your car to being seated top shelf service but I didn't really care for the lobster sandwich but I have had lots of tasty dishes in the past
Get the 'bone in' filet. If you've never had one, you're in for a treat!
(4)
William H.
I had a burger from here last night and it was delicious and the fries were also amazing. We also had a strak quesadilla and it too was great.
(5)
Jessica J.
I thoroughly loved this place. From my appetizer to my dessert. I am hooked after one dinner! The hubby and I dined at Elway's before the symphony this past Saturday and were impressed. Its setting within the Ritz-Carlton downtown gives it a grand feel. Warm woods and colorful lighting adds the simple design. We were seated at a booth that faced the wall of wine. Our seats were comfortable and the service was attentive and went out of their way to be helpful. We went all out and weren't disappointed. Appetizer: Steak Tacos - Simple: Tortillas, Guacamole, Pico, Seasoned Steak - you build them to your liking. Great taste, but a little messy. Salad: I had the John's Salad that was a chopped salad with green goddess dressing. A nice size, and good blend of flavors. Steak: 8 oz Strip Medium. Um, yuuuum! This was a THICK steak and cooked to perfection. Juicy with a nice crust on the outside. Sides (Shared): Au Gratin potatoes and Steamed Broccoli Dessert: Brownie/ice cream/caramel thingy - a perfect combo of gooey sweetness. We went overboard on the food! Really we could have skipped the app or the salad. Still we enjoyed all of it so much we didn't mind. Plus the waiter accidentally dropped a piece of our broccoli on the floor when he served us and felt bad and got us a dessert on the house (above and beyond for a simple little mistake). The whole place was just lovely. Food, staff, atmosphere. I think it is my new favorite steak house.
(5)
David M.
"Split right, pro, X post, Z slant, 2 flat, 4 out." Hutt. Hutt. Hutt. Touchdown! Had a 5 star, as good as it gets, lunch at Elway's today and thought I should do the color callin' for ya. Tenderloin and (Caesar) salad. Came with a perfectly cooked and simply delicious hunk-a-chunk-a-yummy medium rare tenderloin. Asked that they put some extra anchovies on the accompanying Caesar, and not only did they do that, but it appeared with a school of them so large that they could have renamed the dish the "Surf and Turf Salad." Incredibly good. Finished with a cappuccino that was humongous and also really great. A truly excellent lunch. Superbowl quality experience, for sure.
(5)
Andrea K.
Popped in here for a glass of wine and little appetizer at the bar over the weekend. First off, the Ritz is gorgeous. I wanted to see if they had any rooms available for the night and just end my evening right there but sweetie said no. Pooh. Anyhoos, the bartender was quite accomodating with my wine queries. He poured me 3 separate tastes until I settled upon one that I wanted! It wasn't overly packed so I think he was feeling generous and well...accomodating! We tried the lobster flatbread and it was pretty good. It was round- like a personal pizza- with tons of arugula and lobster- for $10, not a bad way to go. I don't know if I would have it again but it was a great little bite to share. The ladies next to us had steaks and they looked quite tasty. May need to see how Elway's stacks up to the numerous other steak joints around town.
(4)
Staci J.
We were in Denver visiting a great friend at Craig and someone recommended Elways for dinner, very very over priced! The service was by far the worst service I have ever had at this type of an establishment . So many mistakes to even list them. "David and Chris" were our team of waiters, was wondering if it was maybe second shift for David, horrible personality, I can handle bad service if the waiter is trying, and being friendly about it, but he was just terrible. Food was pretty good, but as I said before over priced ! We were with a table of 10 and very disappointed that we had to automatically tip 20%! What a joke! Only reason this is a 3 star is because of the filet... We won't ever be back for a meal or round of drinks here...
(3)
Jeff L.
Felt it was definitely appropriate to visit here after attending the Chargers game in Denver. Fabulous food and service. Enjoyed the comfortable atmosphere, definitely a relaxing place to have an excellent meal. We started with the coconut battered shrimp with pineapple-cucumber slaw and ginger dipping sauce. The dipping sauce was awesome with the slaw... and the shrimp were huge and delectable. The server talked us into getting an extra one so we had two each... definitely didn't need two each but was devoured them anyway. Next, I had the roasted corn and chicken chowder. This was excellent as well but it was more of a stew than a soup. This combined with the coconut shrimp was more than enough. For the main course, I had the bone in fillet and my wife had the bone in rib eye, both served with oscar Elway's style. Both were cooked to perfection and the rub on the meat was spectacular. To finish the meal off, we shared the creme brulee with a double cappuccino. Yummy! Great restaurant!
(5)
Happy C.
OMG, if you love steak, you simply must eat here. I had the Elway's package, which includes a $100 dining credit in the restaurant with an overnight stay at the Ritz-Carlton. I had TWO servers, Shawn and Nels. Their timing, accommodation and service were top-notch. I was also very pleased to learn that the restaurant offers the Valentine's Day special for two to single people as well, letting them halve it and paying only half the price. It's a very nice touch, especially when you are the only single person in a room full of couples on Valentine's Day. I started with a glass of prosecco and six oysters. The prosecco was delicious, but the oysters weren't shucked properly and I got little bits of shell with each bite. I told Nels about the oysters, and to my surprise, when he presented the check at the end of the meal, he told me he took them off the bill and said he'd talk the chef. So nice! I ordered the small fillet with a side of mushrooms, and I thought I had died and gone to heaven. It melted in my mouth like butter. The seasonings were perfect. And it was cooked just the way I like it--and just the way he said it would be. Presentation was a little odd, though. Everything is ala carte, so the steak was served in the middle of a giant white plate with nothing else on it. It just looked ... lonely. I had the apple pecan crumb with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Soooo delicious. Do not skip Elway's if you stay at this hotel. And I recommend reservations--the place was packed.
(5)
Mechelle W.
The filet was the way to go!! We paired with a tasty cab and I felt my life was complete :) the staff was so friendly and knowledgeable.
(5)
Alicia K.
This was where I chose to have my first birthday celebration in Denver (back in January)! I had an AMAZING time! We got there a little earlier than the rest of our party and caught the tail end of happy hour in their lounge area. I had a bite of the Buffalo Quesadilla and a couple IPAs, which tasted absolutely fantastic after a morning session of snowboarding. We were seated in the back at a fabulous round table surrounded by curtains. I felt like a VIP. Being the lucky girl that I am, an ipad with all the wine options and an accompanying encyclopedia of wine knowledge in the form of our server appeared. Not one, but two bottles of pinot noir were ordered! Next came the cold shellfish and hot appetizer tower. They aren't kidding, literally an elaborate tower, overflowing with a little taste of everything! A fun thing to have at your table if you have a large enough party. I'm not big on sides (I should say, I'm not a huge veggie fan, so it takes a lot to impress me), so I'll skip to my 8 oz filet. It was well seasoned and perfectly cooked, nothing says happy birthday better than a solid birthday steak. For dessert, they brought me an ice cream brownie with a sparkling candle! On a side note, at some point in the meal a tiny dribble of sauce landed on my friend. The server was swift in realizing his mistake and offered to dry clean his sweater and make it up in any way possible. He brought him a complimentary ice cream brownie, which is great... but also took away from my being the center of attention (but I guess I can live with that, since it meant more dessert for all!). You should definitely check out this place, I enjoyed the atmosphere and had a great time. Elway's is definitely spendy, and I'll be back to sample the happy hour in more detail, but I'll have to make my rounds to other steakhouses before coming back here for dinner.
(4)
Kyle W.
TL;DR: I've had better prime rib at Black Angus. Well, now that I think about it, that pretty much sums it up. I really do cringe when people say "OMG you have to go to Elways!!!!" Like it's gods gift to culinary cuisine in Denver. As an LA transplant, I'm extremely conscious of *not* coming off like a douche who thinks the food in California is the best ever omgloletcetc. So far I've found amazing food here and have not been disappointed at all. Except at Elways. Maybe it's because I *am* from out of town and people are desperate to get self validation that food here is on par with world class food cities. Thus, of all places (instead of say, Domo, or any number of unique/awesome places) they think I'll be duly impressed by a steak house in a hotel- perhaps it was way too hyped for it's own good. Anyway, the prime rib really did blow. The decor was laughably out of date- but I guess all the patrons sporting tommy bahama hawaiian shirts in february aren't going to care that much. The reason I'm giving it three stars is because my wife's top sirloin was goddamn delightful, and even though it was packed that night, the service is very good and the drinks were no joke. I don't need to come back here, and if you want a $50+ steak do yourself a favor and go to the Palm or the Denver Chop House.
Three words: Bone In Ribeye. Martinis ain't half bad either.
(4)
Nate C.
The short ribs were to die for! Complete Perfection.
(5)
Carol T.
Rich and luxurious tasting sirloin steaks for dinner were especially enjoyable. We enjoyed both our steak and wine (great selection) as well as a little dessert. I was not crazy about it being in a hotel downtown but on the flip side this is an area that you can enjoy some downtown sights before dinner. Or a place to treat yourselves for dinner before a evening at the theatre.
(4)
Tres B.
Incredible service and excellent food. Here for Thanksgiving, the small but plush buffet featured fresh shrimp and crab, turkey, prime rib, breakfast items (oh who are kidding, BACON! )A cheese array and other delicious sides including an outstanding apple stuffing. The experience looses a star because the decor is SO dated. Te restaurant has super high ceilings and the motif is 1980s bland and staid. Light brown wood, odd Plexiglas multi colored light fixtures. And the ambiance was diminished by the choice of music. I like the group Chicago, but "Saturday in the Park" is so lame at a Thanksgiving dinner. Then came the Little river Band. Top forty from 1975-1980. Weird. Overall experience was good, but $240 for two people (one glass of wine each) I don't think the value quotient was there...
(4)
Susan T.
I'm not a huge steak fan and never would have chosen a place like this if it wasn't a work related dinner. With that being said, I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was very professional and attentive. I ordered the bison and it was perfectly cooked though part of it was rather tough due to some tendon being included. The variety of sides that we ordered covered a wide range from Brussels sprouts to mac and cheese. They were all great, except the Brussels sprouts (I'm allergic to them and avoid them like the plague). The only downside to the whole experience was the temperature in the restaurant. I kept wanting to put my puffy winder coat on. Also, the round table we were seated at was huge and we had to speak much too loudly in order for people across the table to hear us. I feel sorry for those who were seated around us.
(3)
Renee W.
First time at Elway's at the Ritz; Christmas Eve dinner. We were pretty early for our dinner reservation so we started at the bar for happy hour; good selection of everything including apps! The truffle parmesan fries were delicious; crispy, tasty and just yummy! The buffalo quesadilla was also very flavorful. On to dinner; 3 of us had the petite filet and my husband had the shortrib. Everything was cooked to perfection! For sides the cremini mushrooms and brussels hash; loved the pistachios that topped the hash for that crunch. Service was consistant, knowlegable and efficient. There was 1 thing that was disappointing. This restaurant clearly is not good for children and a family with 2 13 month olds were seated right next to us and that was disruptive. Not the restaurant's fault by any means but it did disrupt our dinner.
(5)
Rob L.
Very nice decor and service. Prices are on-par with what you would expect with a restaurant associated with the Ritz-Carlton. Food was memorable. Meats were cooked to perfection. Sides were generous and the desserts were superb. The atmosphere is more for the power professionals and bar aficionados than families, but you can "suffer" through just fine.
(4)
Cielo G.
5280 week. Sirloin was seared and seasoned to perfection, but for a better cut of meat, go elsewhere. Other steakhouses (Del Frisco's) offer a filet (valued close to $50) for $26.40. Not a deal: Elway's menu lists the sirloin for $26, so all they're throwing in are the sides and dessert. Service was polished and professional. Noise was on the verge of loud.
(4)
Marie N.
This place is very fancy.. Got to sit on the round fancy table ! Love the decor and chairs .. Felt like royalty for a second sitting on the huge chair! The steak I ordered was filet Cooked medium rare and it was perfection .. With side if asparagus .. And had different types of dessert after .. It was delish!
(5)
Stevie W.
Elway's is now my top steakhouse. My steak was so tender and the toppings were just insane. Ordered: Bone in filet- Elway Oscar style. Which is topped with crab meat and a Bearnaise sauce. Steak rare cool center. Crab cakes Creamed spinach Garlic mash Aparagus And two Ballvenie single barrels on two cubes. The steak was melt-in-yo-mouth good, and the crab meat Bearnaise added a rich creaminess that works so well together. The sides were all fantastic, however, they can't beat Mastro's Lobster Mash. This is hands down one of the best meals ive ever had.
(5)
Robert R.
Took my boss here a couple of weeks ago and it did not disappoint. Our great experience started with pre-dinner drinks in the bar. Can't remember the bartender's name (i am bad that way) but he was awesome. Very helpful and friendly. We were on the early side for dinner, so it wasnt packed when we transitioned to dinner. The waiter team was quick, attentive and helpful. Walked us through the specials and wine selection. Dinner was spectacular. One of the best steaks I have had recently. Paired with mushrooms, mashed potatoes and asparagus, all perfectly prepared. Going in, I was a bit concerned about about a restaurant in a hotel, even if it is in a Ritz. I am glad we picked it. BTW, there is plenty of parking in this area. Street parking after 6pm and several surface lots to choose from. There is also valet.
(5)
Paul T.
In spite of the mixed reviews, we decided to give Elway's downtown a try. In hindsight, I wish we had gone elsewhere. The service was good throughout the night - seated right at our reservation time, special attention given to my wife's birthday, drinks refilled, menu suggestions, etc. The meal pacing was slightly on the slow side, but it could've been the kitchen's fault. The ambiance was a minor letdown as the look was appropriate, but it was loud and there was no dress code enforced. I don't require a suit and tie at dinner, but I draw the line at flip-flops. These small issues would've been dismissed if the food had blown us away. We got the crab cakes, wedge salad, prime rib, NY strip, and duck fried rice. The crab cakes were flavorful even though I prefer lumps of crab meat to shredded. Nothing memorable there. The wedge salad was simple and very tasty and a close second only to the duck fried rice which was well executed. The beef is where the meal went off the rails. The prime rib (ordered medium rare) was rare to the point of being difficult to cut and eat. We took 2/3 of it home and it was only a little better after being cooked more. The strip looked great on the plate as others have reviewed, but there was a distinct lack of seasoning. Plus, one end was medium well and the other just over medium rare. I eat strips a lot, and this one fell well short of expectations in the good but nowhere near great category. In total, there was nothing so bad as to earn 1-2 stars, but there was also nothing so good that it would bring me back at restaurant's price point. At over $100 per person (all-in, drinks included), I'd like more to rave about than the rice and a wedge salad. If you're in the mood for a great steak, I'd look elsewhere in Denver.
(3)
Christel O.
The service was excellent! I had the burger and it was cooked perfectly. The ambiance is relaxing. I ate alone as a was traveling on business but it wasn't so quiet it was weird but it wasn't so loud I couldn't read. A bit pricey but if my burger was that good I'm sure the steaks are awesome.
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T M.
Last night for my birthday. A restaurant inside a hotel, not the best idea, IMO. The design of the Bar was very cool. Food: Not the best, and certainly a disappointment. Appetizers: Better than the Entrees. I had the Crab Cakes, and my boyfriend had the Calamari. The Calamari was very different and tasty, but the batter was a little heavy. Entrees: Not good. I had Elway's Salmon, my boyfriend had the 8oz Filet, and we shared a side dish of asparagus. The salmon and filet were undercooked, and the asparagus needed another minute in the steamer. Some type of miso sauce, with tiny shrimp and crab meat topped the salmon. After a few bites, I noticed some pieces of the salmon were undercooked, so I ate the shrimp and crab topping instead. The filet came out medium rare, instead of medium, and my boyfriend did his best to repeatedly convince himself that it was still good enough to eat. We were starving, and didn't send anything back. Service: Excellent. Elway's = "Upscale" and Pricey = Disappointment We have no intentions of returning.
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Joe O.
If I were reviewing this place solely on service, it would get 4 stars, possibly 5. But the fact is, you go to a restaurant to eat and eat I did. Granted, I am staying away from red meat so I didn't order the steaks (which looked delicious) but when a $30 ahi comes out and you can't cut into it with a fork, you have a problem. Now I know what you're thinking, "Who is this clown complaining about seafood, 2,000 miles from either ocean and ordering fish at what is essentially a steak house?" Well, I did. And it wasn't good. Fish wasn't fresh, barely seared and not even a very good cut. For the prices this place charges, everything on the menu should be delectable. Good thing it was on the companies dime.
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Jim R.
My partner and I decided to try Elway 's Ritz Carlton for brunch this morning. I had the chicken fried steak burrito and Randal had the steak and eggs. Food was great but for some reason the steak didn't come out with its sides. The server, didn't notice until I pointed it out that the steak was missing...weird. We didn't receive an explanation and the steak finally arrived 10 minutes later. It had to be sent back since it was cooked medium rare but he asked for medium. The steak (tenderloin) was very good. My burrito was good but could have been warmer as it seemed a bit too cool in the middle. The green chili sausage gravy was delicious. I ordered a bloody mary and it was also very good. Randal tried my bloody and loved it but never good the opportunity to order one given the server was less than attentive. I would have ordered a second one but didn't get the opportunity which turned out to be okay since they cost $16 each...ouch! Anyway...I started this review at the restaurant because the experience was ruined by poor service. I had originally planned on giving only three stars but when the server brought the check only my bloody mary was on it and she apologized for the steak fiasco. I would rather pay for everything and have a great experience but for them to give most of it to us for free without me having to throw a fit means a lot. In summary the food was great but service was poor. We'll probably give them another try one day.
(4)
Jason J.
Wow! There is not one bad thing I can say abouth our experience at Elways. The service was quick and very responsive. Our drinks never got empty and it seemed like the second one course got finished they brought out the next. We O.D'ed on the food. An appetizer of the steak tacos (stellar), followed by a salad (again, as good as salads can go). I ordered the 8 oz NY Strip well done and it came out with a perfect, charry crust on the outside and was cooked all the way through. It was a very thick cut of meat and it was amazing. The sides are family-style and we had the augraten potatoes and the broccoli. Apparently the server dropped a floret of the broccoli on the floor (not that we noticed) and compensated by bringing us a free desert. We were already over-stuffed, but we persevered. The check was a little steep, but we knew that going in so weren't too shocked.
(5)
Erin T.
I got to eat here for work! We were in the private area and the wait staff is incredibly good at their job. The food was absolutely delicious - I think I had the best salad ever here. I had a salmon dish that was spectacular, I actually couldn't even eat more than half. I tasted my co-worker's ribs and it was melt in your mouth. For dessert, I had tiramisu and it was pretty much amazing. Great wine too. If I were rich, I would eat here frequently.
(5)
Steve H.
We flew into Denver for a conference this week, and on the Yelp suggestion - we ate at Elway's at the RItz Carlton. The entire experience was fantastic. Impeccable Service and the First courses (Calamari) and Salad were great. Wine list was a little pricey for some standard bottles, but it's to be expected in a good steakhouse. The main course was disappointing (The entire dinner party agreed), as the steaks were over seasoned and salty and well over cooked. Most ordered Medium or Medium-Rare and the steaks were well beyond that. Normally, I wouldn't mind, but the rest of the experience was so good, that the Steaks really ruined the experience (to the point where I would likely not go back - as a result of all the options in Denver for good Steak). Strongly suggest stopping by, it's worth trying the place out - just ask for the seasoning to be done lightly and remember they may come out a little more cooked than you asked - so make an adjustment.
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Jason B.
Ingress to Elway's is achieved through a brief leftward jaunt through the lobby of the Ritz Denver. Though our visit was on a somewhat busy Thursday, a last-minute reservation was successfully achieved due in no small part to our concierge at the Marriott City Center. Steak weighed on our collective minds and steak was what was had. I elected for a bone in 22 oz. ribeye. Though I briefly toyed with the idea of medium rare, the final selection remained my routine continental medium (leaning more rare would not have been objectionable). Once the steak and sides arrived (gratin potatoes and creamed spinach), one could take in the splendor of the unique spice rub applied and the wonderful maillard crust achieved in the professional ovens. Though I tend to be rather sensitive to salt, and as a result less enamored with the concept of heavy rubs, I found this steak to be succulent, flawlessly cooked, and well-complimented by the balance of saltiness. My cut, though not as thick as the strip steaks ordered by my table-mates, was nonetheless substantial enough to indicate a practiced butcher's hand in the kitchen. Service was pleasant and unobtrusive, while also remaining sufficiently accessible to the meandering needs of a table full of business associates. Further, the sommelier made a very pleasing recommendation with a 2006 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon. The precocious cherry and blackfruit with youthful tannins provided an enjoyable compliment with the rich fattiness offered from the well-marbled ribeye. In summary, Elway's proved to be a most welcome surprise as a concluding meal to a week long business trip to Denver. Highly recommended.
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Patrick S.
I like a dark steak house, and a good steak. It's even better if it's slightly exotic buffalo. I have the best buffalo ribeye I've ever had here. Sure it's $100 meal but it's a pretty dog gone good meal, there is some interesting sports paraphernalia hanging about the place including old players.
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Jennifer S.
Elliott and the food save the day. We arrived 20 minutes prior to our reservation and were told it would be closer to our reso time before we sat. No problem. After waiting 30 minutes past our reservation time (which was at 8:45 already,) we asked our server in the lounge to check with the host. (I should mention we already purchased and consumed an entire bottle of wine so it wasn't like we were having a bad time.) The host came over and said he was sorry and that it would be a "few more minutes." Another 15 minutes went by not only didn't we have a table but no one offered us a comp appetizer, wine or anything else. (During our first inquiry I mentioned I was starving... would it have been too much trouble to throw some bread at us?) We finally sat after waiting 50 minutes. We all order salads immediately and after several more minutes the salads arrive with a complimentary Lobster Appetizer. Don't get me wrong the app and sentiment were great but what was the point after we waited so long to "treat us" to a free app once our salads arrived. Btw the salads were boring and the soup was luke warm and tasteless. Our server Elliott was fantastic though. If it weren't for him Elway's would have recieved a 1 star review for service alone. He was refreshingly upbeat withour being sugary or fake. Elliott recommended we upgrade to a better bottle of wine for only $2. It was well worth it and we enjoy two more bottles! He also steered me to the prime rib which was the best I've ever had. Our other guests enjoyed their entrees and we all loved dessert. Again- we didn't expect a lot but by the time 9:30 came I was starving and that can never be pretty. Elways- I expected a LOT more from you.
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Willie B.
I had to say something about Elway's since it was one of the best dinners I've ever had. I haven't given a 5 star review to any place until now. First off the restaurant is amazing with a huge wine wall. The art decor and lighting were fantastic. The service was worthy of the 5 stars. Second I had a birthday card on the table waiting for me and that is definetly a first. Also gave me a can of there seasoning for my birthday that is also a first. So we started with an onion ring appetizer that was huge and very crispy. Then we decided on the Mac n Cheese and Potatoe Augraten for sides which were both big portions. Finally we went with the Rib-Eye, which was so fricking good. Third the food was absolutely positively amazing. The steak was one of the best if not the best steak I've ever eaten. The sides were generous and delicious. Finally the dessert which they gave us for free for my birthday was a creamy delicious cheese cake. We could've got any dessert for free but went with the cheese cake and glad we did. All around it was one the best birthday surprises my awesome wife Oana has done for me in 21 years. The service and atmosphere was spectacular. I can't wait to go back, it's worth every very pricey penny. Thank you Leslee you were awesome.
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Mark F.
I have eaten here a couple of times. The food is very good - probably 4 or 5 stars. The atmosphere is nice too, again, probably 4 or 5 stars. But the service is terrible. This place is in the Ritz Carlton for crying out loud (people still say that, right??)! Anyway, they need to get their wait staff in line to move up the rating chain...! Until then, I'm going to Capital Grille.
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Chris H.
I struggled whether to give 2 or 3 stars. The steak was enough for 4 or 5 stars. The side gets 1 star. When you add that the service gets 2 stars at best I have to settle on 2 stars. I REALLY wanted to like this place since I just moved downtown and live very close! Let's start with the steak since that is what most people go for. I had the bone-in filet. It was an absolutely wonderful steak. If you like filet, go for the bone-in. For sides we got the mac and cheese and the asparagus. The mac and cheese was more bread crumbs than cheese and very dry so I didn't eat but a bite or two and my date didn't eat any of it. When I pointed it out to our waiter his solution was simply to say "yeah, they should put more cheese in it." He didn't offer to replace it with something that I would like. He didn't offer to fix it in any way. I am used to high end steakhouses standing behind their food a little more. (I will probably go back but primarily because I want to try their hamburger.) So...while the steak was great...the side and the service makes me say... Meh...I've experienced better.
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Chip C.
3 of us went in for a burger and a bloody. The good - the bloody's were about as good as they get - a little small maybe - but yummy. 2 had the $19 Waygu burger and 1 the regular $15 cheeseburger. All of them were a) over cooked (ordered medium and they came well - a cardinal sin in my book) and 2) they were so salty they were almost unedible. I have been to the Elway's at Cherry Creek numerous times and the food has always been outstanding. But if I am downtown looking for a burger again, I will go to Red Robin for 1.3 the price.
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Erin T.
My boyfriend is steak crazy so when we first moved here we went to Elways to celebrate moving to Denver. We made reservations, however, they were a little behind (these things happen) so we sat at the bar for drinks. Well, we probably should have just stayed there. The bartender was super friendly and nice- I always like it when you tell them your favorite kind of drinks and they make something special for you and he did just that. We both agreed it would be nice to come back for happy hour. After that pretty much everything was downhill. I am going to hope they were short staffed because service was nonexistent for a dining room that was half full on a Monday evening. They also had a private party which could have taken up a fair amount of attention from both the kitchen and the servers but I do not feel that this is a good excuse. Besides the inattentive service, the food was really spotty. I started with the roasted red pepper soup which was excellent, I really enjoyed the soup. For my main I had the short rib off the bone entree which was just okay. Mashed potatoes were salted with a very heavy hand. My boyfriend had the bone in rib eye and the duck fried rice which was totally disappointing. The steak itself was fine but the rice was unappealing and the duck confit was dry and stringy. We had the ding dong cake for dessert, which was very very sweet. The cake could have been a bit more moist as well. I have heard mixed reviews about both the food and service here but we decided to give it a shot, and I don't think it's worth returning. It is too high end to have so many issues. At a restaurant of this level you shouldn't have to order the "right thing", everything should be delicious.
Went with my husband, son and daughter-in-law for an early Father's Day celebration. It was everything I had hoped for, and more. Service was impeccable. They were all so attentive without being intrusive. The food was fantastic! We ordered steaks, short ribs and scallops with sides of mashed potatoes, fried rice, and broccoli. The only item we might not consider ordering in the future was the scallops. While they were large and cooked to perfection, there was some grit in a few of them and they were prepared with some type of seasoning mix which was not to our liking.
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C B.
Very nice place for breakfast. Started off with really, really cold water served that had no ice in it. (And, by the way, we were given equally cold bottles of water by the valet when we left.). My husband loved the HUGE coffee cups. We both had the 5280 Omelets that were delicious and and huge. The potatoes that came with them were some of the best I've ever had. We had fantastic service from several different people, including those who refilled water and coffee without our asking. They didn't hover, but were there before we even thought about it. Our experience was excellent --especially for a hotel restaurant. And, by the way, cost was comparable, but this was waaaaay better than a breakfast we had a few days earlier at the Kachina Southwestern Grill in The Westin in Westminster. We've also gone for dinner several times and had equally fantastic food and service; this was a first for breakfast and we'll definitely go again.
Just awful customer service for being attached to the Ritz Carlton and you would think they would have a level of service that would exceed some of Denver's worst fast food chains. (I'm not talking about chick fa la here) I drove downtown to pick up a takeaway order paid cash and left, upon returning I found that my order was missing all my sides that I had ordered. I called and the hostess said to come down and they would refund the money that I paid for the sides. To avoid the chaos of downtown I road my bike down to pick up the refund and I was told by the manager that was helping me that he could only give me a gift card. By this point I was getting a little perturbed, he insisted that this is the only thing he could do to resolve the situations but said I could call Brett Nicolopoulos (Director of Restaurants) and that he would be able to assist me further. I have called and left a message with clear instructions to return my call. But here going on 2.5 weeks with no return call, nothing. I was returned my over 20% tip that I left. There is some great dishes at this place but the level of service is atrocious and that is unfortunate that the restaurant seems to be run this way. I will update my review if I ever hear back from them.
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Robert Y.
Stay Away! Unless you enjoy spending $250+ for a bad dinner for two, don't go here. I wouldn't eat here again if it was free. Ambience - Loud, busy....most McDonald's have a better ambience Service - Fake friendly & incompetent. Food - I ordered my steak medium rare, and it was in between medium and welldone. My wife ordered tea with her dessert, which was bad, and the water smelled. Seats - We had a booth and there were several holes in our seat. We were visiting Denver, staying at the Ritz, and I can't believe that the Ritz would have such a horrible restaurant as their anchor restaurant. Our stay comes with a free breakfast at Elways. Based on our dinner experience we will skip that. Yikes...
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Jay A.
Tonight was my first experience at Elway's downtown Denver. I was not impressed. Fortunately this was a business dinner; however, if I paid for this meal out of my own pocket I would not be a happy camper. This establishment struggles to provide value. There were 17 of us. I started my meal off with a gin martini. It was watery, not filled to the brim and contained 2 mediocre blue cheese stuffed olives despite the fact that I asked for several. Not the best way to start. Our waiter was challenged in her ability to pour wine. Luckily none got on me. I then had their special soup du jour, French Onion soup. It was not hot enough, lacked flavor and needed more cheese. Hard to believe our server told me it was great? The big disaster came with the 8 oz. of King Crab Legs. Awful! No excuse for not knowing how to serve these at the prices they charge. The side dishes were the shining star here with good potatoes au gratin, fried rice with confit and mac and cheese. They charged $25 for a glass of Inniskillen Ice Wine for desert. A tad high guys! Will I eat here again? I might. However, will stick to just the sides next time which were quite good.
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Jeffrey C.
One of our friends is a ginormous John Elway fan, and so it didn't seem right to make this Denver trip without a mandatory staycation at Elway's Steakhouse. Elway's was surprisingly fancypants. Though I had read the reviews prior, I was still struck by how clean-cut this location was, particularly its situation inside the Ritz. Our table wasn't quite ready when we arrived, so we hit up the bar where the degenerates hang out. Kidding. There's ample bar seating for non-reservations folks, but the guys wearing Broncos tees and a baseball cap can be found in both areas. I'd feel awkward walking into a steakhouse wearing jean shorts, but whatever. This being the steakhouse, I went martini and promptly forgot my preferred gin. Classy move, JC. Finally at the table, we gorged ourselves silly with a nice bottle of cab and some hunk of meat. Three of us opted for the bone-in ribeye, because, yum, and we were well rewarded with a delicious, medium-rare steak with a solid sear. I think there were some sides too, I forget. It's typical steakhouse prices, with good service and tasty steaks. Can't ask for much more.
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Deb S.
I had a feeling based on other Yelp reviews this may not be good. However it was scheduled as thank you lunch from a great vendor of mine who had always wanted to go. He must not be a Yelper. Well the reviews were true it was horrible. Save your money and your time regretfully said. Let's recap for those that do not know me, I am from the East Coast, and love great seafood and great beer, I will seek both out with a passion. We ordered the Calamari to share, claimed as Rhode Island Calamari, we it was apparent that it was your standard previously frozen calamari, with a large chuck of one lemon on the side.Not to mention some other unidentified food objects friend in there, we all tried to guess what it was with no luck. Here are the issues first of all if you are sharing, sharing doesn't mean that everyone wants to share or even wants lemon on theirs. Secondly, if you are from the east most often calamari is served with marinara sauce not just a hunk of lemon. If you truly want outstanding calamari try Ocean Prime around the corner. Well of course they had a Lobster Club on the menu so it was a must try, see my previous reviews about a good Lobsta' sandwich or roll. This was what almost put me over the edge. It was an attempt at a club sandwich, yet the bread was drowning in butter so that you could not pick it up and eat it as a traditional sandwich, now that is fine with me except the Waiter left me with no knife to cut it with. The tomatoes were soggy and old, and the lettuce, the poor stuff was so drenched from the butter it was soggy. The lobster had no preparation, other than 2 small over cooked tails tossed on each side of the sandwich. The other guests had steaks with 2 from our table that had so much fat on them, they could not eat the steak. I am not sure what more I can say, other than I hear my Mother saying find something nice to say about everything and everyone.. OK, my company at lunch was outstanding. The truth, yes you can believe almost everything you read on Yelp and the Yelpers were truthful about this being not so hot. The reason I suspect they are still here is they are located in the Ritz Carlton and get tourist and traveling traffic, lucky for them.
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Mark P.
We were in Denver for a Broncos game, and as a lifelong fan in town for his first-ever NFL game, I *had* to try Elway's steakhouse. I mean, #7 was my hero growing up. And Colorado is known for their steaks. It was a win/win proposition! And also an expensive proposition. My wife and I spent more money on this dinner than we'd ever spent anywhere else in our lives. Fortunately, we were prepared for this, and budgeted accordingly. We started in the bar. How could I resist ordering an Orange Crush? I could not. The drink consisted of Ketel One Oranje Vodka shaken with Patron Citronge and natural agave nectar served up with orange soda, orange juice, and Blue Curacao. It was smooth and tasty. And $15. This set the standard for the evening! My wife ordered a Vodka 7 and was impressed with the quality of ingredients. I was impressed with the lower price, and opted for one of those on my next round, as well. Once again: smooth and satisfying. Once we were seated, they served us bread and whipped butter. The pretzel bread was divine, but I forced myself to stop at half a piece because I knew there was more to come. Much, much more. After some deliberation, we ordered 1/2 dozen oysters on the half shell as an appetizer. We were somewhat leery of this; we're from Portland and are used to fresh oysters, but Colorado is completely landlocked and the nearest ocean is 1000 miles away. Still, we gave them a shot, and were asked if we preferred east coast or west coast oysters. No contest - west coast wins, hands down! (They are bigger and more flavorful). Fortunately, the oysters were fantastic - fresh and tasty, and accompanied by a mignonette. You couldn't tell they'd been flown in from across the country. Finally, the main course. I opted for the bone-in ribeye. Which cost $49. Ala carte. Whew! My wife went with the prime rib - the smaller portion, which was "only" $32. Side dishes are large enough to serve 2-3, so we went with crab fried rice (on the recommendation of other Yelpers) and sauteed asparagus. The steaks were absolutely incredible - cooked perfectly to our specifications, the ribeye tender and seasoned with an herb crust that made my palate sing. The prime rib was moist and delicious, and the au jus made it even more tender. Horseradish was freshly grated, a nice touch. The side dishes were pretty damn good, too. The fried rice was chock full of crab, egg, peas, and other veggies, and the asparagus was slightly crisp and lemony. Delicious! Somehow, amazingly, we were talked into dessert. We went with the Classic Ding Dong, a fancy presentation of this Hostess childhood classic made with Devil's food cake, vanilla cream, and chocolate ganache. Sinfully good! Especially with coffee. So. Was the dinner worth the hefty price tag (close to $200 with tip)? I would say, because this was a very special occasion and the food was so damn fantastic, yes. Would I come again? Maybe if I hit the lottery, or really wanted to impress somebody. I don't know. It's definitely worth trying once. If I raked in a Peyton Manning-sized salary, I'd be here every week. But once is good for me!
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Billy F.
OK...i am a fan of this place...great food and good service. Good service because at times it took too long to go to the next course...good service, not great. Food was great but at the prices that was charged...well its expected. Honestly just another high priced steak house...not noticelbly any better than any of the other ones you can go to...Capital Grill, Ruth Chris etc...I will have to say...the lamb chop fondue was awesome...if you go make sure you get this!
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Loan N.
Came here on the first night of Denver's restaurant week and couldn't be happier. My boyfriend surprised me by taking the initiative to make dinner reservation. Upon arrival, I was given a rose since we were celebrating my birthday a bit early this year. What a sweet gesture! From the prix fixe menu, I ordered the Red Pepper soup and Prime Sirloin. My bf ordered the Prime Rib with a Caesar salad. According to him, his meal was delicious! So was mine! The soup was delicious. It reminded me of a roasted tomato bisque soup. I ordered the Sirloin medium rare and it came out perfect! The size was also the right amount for me although I did need some help finishing it. It was about 10oz. My entree came with 1 side and with the recommendation from our waitress, I ordered the Creamed Corn. It is a must-try side especially if you love eating corn! It was rich, creamy and so yummy! For dessert, we were given Peach cobbler with whipped cream. It was not too sweet but the portion was a bit small. I guess for Restaurant week, $30 per person for all this wasn't too bad at all. The food was great and the service was awesome! Coming here for Restaurant Week gave us a good idea of what to expect on our next visit. I would like to revisit Elway again but maybe next time we will give the Cherry Location a try. Would recommend to all steak-lovers & definitely take your dates here-such a cute romantic setting.
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EE T.
If you want to say you ate at the Ritz-Carlton, then fine. If you want a great steak, eat somewhere else. Not as good as even a couple years ago. Overpriced, the strip steak was only so-so. The prime rib truly horrible, tough and served on an iron platter reminiscent of a microwave plastic tray. The decor is commercial, burnt orange and uninspiring. Go elsewhere.
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John S.
First of all. I am from Dallas, Tx and I travel a LOT (150 nights in a hotel this year). My wife and I were staying at the Ritz and just out of pure laziness decided to walk downstairs and eat here. It was a Sunday night and very quiet until the Broncos game got out and it really picked up. Kind of a funny mix with people all dressed up and then the jerseys everywhere but I was on vacation so no big deal. Obviously we decided to go all out, I get the large Strip (bone in) and my wife gets a lobster tail. Service was great, they were accessible but not hovering. Always polite and not pretentious. They deserve 5 stars for that. The food was NOT anything amazing. The chop house has better steak. Hillstone/Houston's ribeye on a BAD day is better than this steak. It wasn't horrible but for $60 bucks I at least expected a nice sear, nope. What about a tasteful crust, nope. Firm texture, nope. I can't say I enjoyed the steak, and I'm from STEAK COUNTRY! The wife had an enjoyable lobster, but again nothing amazing. The sides were quite good, crab fried rice was delicious and Mac and cheese were amazing. I wanted so bad to like this place, I just can't. I'll pay $75 for an amazing steak, but don't talk up your awards and under deliver. You're an anchor restaurant in a Ritz Carlton, I just expected more.
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Joe D.
I've eaten at Elway's before, and I know from time to time people think there are better steakhouses in Denver, and quite honestly until Thursday, I wasn't sold. I've always had above-par experiences at this Elway's, even during 5280 week. But Friday BLEW ME AWAY! I went for a vendor lunch and learn, I was actually terrified because for 20+ people, we were given the choice of an 8oz filet, 8oz NY Strip, Salmon or Chicken. I honestly had no faith that they could deliver perfectly cooked steaks to everyone's preference for that many people. My NY Strip was actually probably the best steak I've ever had. Almost everyone cleaned their plates and there were no issues. PS - I need the mashed potato recipe!
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Malcolm P.
No question one of the best meals I've ever had. Ordered two entrees just to know the level of amazement that was going to the follow the appetizers. ..
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Ksenia G.
Overall it was a nice experience. The service was good and so was the food. I'm a big fan of tuna tartar but their's was only ok. It was over salted and I could really taste the bitterness of olive oil. We sent it back and the new tuna had no salt at all. I ordered a bone in filet and I was happy with it, can't say that it was the best I've ever had but it was high quality. We ordered several sides to share and creamed corn was the best one on the table hands down. The only thing I would pass on if I ever came back is the desert.
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Jeremy M.
Any steakhouse that offers you an iPad as a waiter will never get my return business
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Demitri R.
Where to Start? I guess with the Service. Every time We needed something its like our server knew and was right there without being pushy and its a plus not having to track a busboy down to get the server. I love the Decor and the dark woods and the Wine Room. Only if I was more of a Wine Drinker. And the table was wide enough that We weren't bumping elbows. The Shrimp Appetizer with its Nitrogen Smoky stuff. Big pieces though they may classify as prawns. And the Coconut Shrimp what presentation and tasty to the max. I ordered the Steak meal with Potatoes and Cauliflower. This was the best steak to of ever graced my beautiful lips. Medium well and it was juicy and didn't need anything to accompany it. No Steak sauce or Garlic Butter. Even the Bread was Top Flight. I was looking at the Creme Brulee, but How could I resist the smores. Only thing that really would of completed the Night is if Elway served us himself. Pretty Spendy but worth it.
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Jason O.
Great restaurant! Similar to Ruth's Chris. Zero complaints about the experience. Will definitely come back.
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Tom M.
Friday night 10/4/13 - $600 for five of us...which would have been okay if all the food was over the top, but it clearly lacked in many areas. That included a $65 bottle of wine, 4 cocktails and tip. Our party arrived on time and the reservation for 8:00 wasn't ready. Who cares about that as we sat in the bar a bit and caught up with old friends. We ordered two salmon dishes, 1 rib eye and 1 filet. I thought they were all okay but nothing special. Unless you are dying for scallops, don't order them, as they were below average and pretty crappy. Steaks were good but we buy meat that is aged for 40 days and cook on a 650 degree infrared grill so it was no better than what we cook at home seasoned with Rachel Ray seasoning. We also buy fresh salmon flown in daily so it was the same. I can understand that you would like this place if you buy supermarket meat and fish and don't know how to cook. Otherwise the downtown location is totally forgettable...and I pray I can forget it soon. Scalloped potatoes are just disgustingly effin horrible. I thought the menu said "broccoli and cheese" but there was no cheese, just some steamed broccoli. Asparagus was okay. The sides were a huge ripoff compared to Palm or Ruth Chris. The special dessert of the day "Spiced Cider Doughnuts" were nasty and disappointing. I can even say in words how bad they were. The chocolate cake was freezer cold and not good, however after warming up to room temp the next day it was damn good. The ding dong dessert was cold and I didn't taste it but it didn't have rave reviews. I expect more than a damn refrigerated dessert. Service lagged to the point that we couldn't get our water refilled later in the evening. We did stay for a while but arriving at 8:00 means we are the last seating. WOULD NEVER GO BACK!!! $600 for this is clearly patron abuse for what we received. I rarely give 1-star reviews but they deserve it for overall dining experience. No offense but if you think this place is exceptional then you need to get out more and expand your food horizons. UPDATE 10/24 Pretty much every bad review I have posted resulted in a manager contacting me via Yelp. I have yet to return to any restaurant that was bad, even if they offered some incentive but the outreach was appreciated. What pretentious pricks the management must be to not reach out and apologize....doesn't say much for John Elway, the pride he takes in this chain or the value in his name. So sad...GO TO THE PALM AND DON'T WASTE YOUR $$ ON THESE A-HOLES. Shame on you Elway for letting your name be associated with this type of service and food.
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Holly T.
I come here every year for my anniversary, the steak is incomparable, everything is delicious!!!! I love my anniversary that much more, because we've made going to Elway's a tradition....
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Lara F.
This place is beautiful inside and out. We only had appetizers so I can't comment on the entrees although they looked and smelled delicious. The service was a little slow and we kind of felt like the waitress was impatient with us. We ordered chips and guac and the steak tacos. She told us the guac would be out in a minute and we waited twenty for it so we were a little bit annoyed. The tacos came out a minute later. These were a little disappointing only because they aren't what you would expect. The steak part is actually just their steak chili with a side of tortillas, guac, and tomatoes. Typically I expect cheese and lettuce with my tacos but maybe that's just me. They were good just a bit hard to stuff into a taco since it was so liquidy. Anyway, The baked potato is awesome and the twice baked looks to die forrrrr (and huge). All in all, it's so pretty it's worth trying.
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Jordan C.
Great meal. Service was excellent...our waitress was super friendly and made excellent recommendations. This restaurant is a rather high end style steakhouse, and the steals are bare-bones, i..e come with nothing, all side dishes extra. We ordered filet mignon, and shared mac and cheese, asparagus and creamed corn. For appetizers my friends got crab cakes while I got a huge shrimp cocktail. The cocktail is served over some dry ice which looks pretty neat but doesn't really keep the shrimp any colder than usual, not that you keep them around so long as to warm up before eating them. They were pretty good, and I enjoyed the dipping sauces. Additionally I ordered an extra dirty martini which was very well made. The steaks were great, well seared on the outside and perfectly medium rare on the inside. The asparagus and creamed corn were good, but the mac and cheese was nothing to write home about. Overall a great meal.
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Lauren L.
Best steak we have ever had! I had the filet and my boyfriend had a buffalo ribeye. We love high quality steaks and really just couldn't believe it was possible for steak to be so good. The quality was simply incredible. The price is worth it. Dinner is a la carte, but we split the au gratin potatoes which were good. I wish I hadn't spent $10 on a small, boring Cesar salad. We started with the Rhode Island calamari though, which was excellent, especially considering it was one of the cheaper apps. We sat in the lounge and felt comfortable dressed down. The service was good, not great. No complaints though. I will definitely go back when the budget allows.
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Chris A.
Great atmosphere, amazing staff, and excellent food. I have only had steak and the sides here. My crown and coke was poured perfectly, and my dinner was cooked to perfection. Denver doesn't have an abundance of places to get a great steak, this is one of the very few.
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Darrell M.
Good food but slow slow service. 2 hours before any food. Got one drink, ordered wine 3 times never received. This is probably my 5th time very disappointed in the service or lack of.
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David D.
My expectations were low because I had eaten at the Vail location and was disappointed. But I was staying in the hotel and didn't want to go out. The bar is lively and that's where i ate. Foie Gras was very good, a dozen raw oyster, great, and the lamb, very good. Fairly good selection of wines by the glass. Only downside was that is way too costly.
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Celia T.
Seafood tower was dissapointing Steak was average Creamed corn was delish, like a country fried steak gravy asparagus - norm service was great, but food fell short
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Bob B.
Finally got to go to Elways - (down town Denver) - waste of $$$ should have taken the time to locate a Ruth Chris...ordered a $60.00 "bone-in-Filet" a side and glass of $14.00 Chardonnary. Wine came - well there was a small (bug) FLY in the glass - then the steak! after taking a bite I see it's raw at the bone!!! goes back to be redone...I can not recommend this specific Elway's - staff was nice - but that doesn't warrant the $$$$ they get. just say.n
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Sara C.
I had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at Elway's yesterday evening. My boyfriend and I made a reservation for 5pm (the earliest available) and were seated promptly in a somewhat private area of the dining room. It was not a very busy night, so I was not surprised at how promptly we were greeted, but I was appreciative none the less. My boyfriend had grabbed a glass of wine from the bar while we were waiting to be seated, but I wanted to take some more time to peruse the wine list. I narrowed my selection down to two glasses of wine, and upon my description of what I was looking for, our server, Adam made a suggestion that I was very pleased with. The two of us shared the coconut encrusted shrimp. Our server informed us upon ordering that the dish came with 3 shrimp and asked if we would like to add a fourth so as to ensure an even amount of food for each of us. In retrospect, we certainly did not need the fourth, but the suggestion was very thoughtful. We then shared two sides - the asparagus and potatoes au gratin, and WOW were they each delightful! I had the filet mignon and my date had the NY strip, both cooked medium rare. Both cuts were very flavorful, juicy, tender, and cooked to a very appropriate temperature. Because our plans for the evening we approaching quickly, we finished our meal in a little bit of a hurry (certainly our fault for not mentioning the intended time frame for the meal, and not the staff's). We had mentioned to the other of our two servers (who were a flawless team, with no missteps in communication where our table was concerned), Phil, that we were taking the evening to celebrate my birthday earlier in the month. With the bill, they surprised me with a dessert to go, which we enjoyed very much in the comfort of our home later in the evening. While the dining room was certainly not all hustle and bustle for the evening, I found the service to be very attentive without being intrusive, which is exactly what I expect from an upscale dining experience. Both Adam and Phil had wonderful suggestions on the wine and dinner menus and seemed to be very skilled and knowledgeable in their trade. We will certainly be back for more in the future.
(5)
James S.
Excellent steak, and asparagus. Helpful , friendly staff, Recommend this restaurant for special events. I went there with 3 of my children and we all enjoyed.
(5)
CaroLe H.
I ordered a new work with crab cake. Crab cake was deep fried and tasteless, a bit disappointing. I also had a side order of fried rice with duck meat. The fried rice is amazing.
(3)
Mark C.
Had dinner last night and found the place to be outstanding! Grilled chicken was the excellent and probably the best ever. The wine selection especially by the glass was also super. Service was outstanding and my friends bone in filet was top shelf. The only missed putt was the baked potatoe! Must go again.
(5)
Ligya A.
My husband and I went to Elways for our anniversary and had a wonderful time. We were given a card, a small gift and desert compliments of the house. We had the sushi for appetizer and rack of lamb as an entree. It was all fabulous. And what a wonderful assortment of wines. Coming here was pricey but worth every penny. And our servers were so friendly and helpful.
(5)
Jim B.
The food was solid; typical steakhouse fare. The service, however, left much to be desired. Having to waive down a waiter to order and waiting 45 minutes for a drink is inexcusable at a high-end restaurant, particularly on a Monday evening. We also received two bills from two different servers within a few minutes of each other - one accurate, the other not so much. It was not the experience you'd expect from an establishment attached to the Ritz-Carlton.
(3)
Kelsey R.
As this restaurant is right near my office, it's a favorite for happy hour. The happy hour menu is surprisingly inexpensive for a fancy place like Elways. I always get the buffalo chicken quesadilla or the crab dip with pita bread to dip (both for around $6). The drinks are a great deal at $3-5 for wine and beer and they always have a special for a mixed drink. I have also been here for lunch on two different occasions. It's a great place for a nice business lunch and there are always plenty of fancy businessmen and women there, so be sure to call for a reservation. Both times I ordered the bison burger and fries- delicious and a huge portion sure to fill you up. The only reason I'm giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is the service in the bar area is typically less than stellar unless you're sitting at the bar itself. Other than that, definitely recommend this place!
(4)
Anthony T.
great food, nice staff, very pricey. Great steak as well. Upperclass attire is preferred and is a very upscale place.
What a nice surprise! We started in the bar for happy hour $7 martini and $5 wine. Very nice glass of wine and a delightful martini. We also decided to order a few of the appetizers while we waited for our reservation time to roll around. The fish taco was something to write home about. The fish was fresh and so good! Chips and guac was very good as well. Now onto dinner, the steaks were melt in your mouth awesomeness! Prepared perfectly. The sides we chose were the mushrooms and the cheesy potatoes. That was enough for three of us with leftovers. The sides were also tasty. For something a bit different in the adult beverages try the Blueberry Lemon Drop. A sugary rimmed drink with a few fresh blueberries dropped in the glass, not overly sweet. Waitstaff attentive, dining room clean, dinner prompt, food delish, restrooms stocked and clean. Overall a very pleasant evening at Elway's.
(4)
Jaime H.
Best steak I've ever had. NY Strip. It was so good that it made me laugh. Highly recommended. I sat at the bar solo and had great service.
(5)
K R.
Grossly overrated and overpriced. For instance: $28 for a chunk of farm-raised Atlantic salmon. On a plate. By itself. Just sitting there. Steaks are the same. Good grief, the presentation is awful. Sides are a la carte, are really only enough for 1-2 people, and cost $8-$9. Broccoli is steamed and doused in cream, not sauteed as the menu says. I was in most recently with a large party, and while the service was friendly and reasonably prompt, it was by no means refined. There was much confusion about who got what when entrees were served, which is sub-par in a fine dining restaurant. Food is generally good . . . just unimaginative and not worth the money.
(2)
MB V.
This Elway's is located inside of Ritz Carlton where I was staying and decided to give this place a try for their bar menu. Their lamp chop, ahi tacos and truffle fries are so delicious. I also ate here for breakfast and the food isn't bad at all.
(4)
Zoey M.
Pretentious, condescending waiter made a mediocre meal worse. I cannot believe people like this place or the food. Pick one of the amazing restaurants that Denver has instead of this overpriced chain. We did not pick this place to dine and I'll never return.
(1)
Stuart M.
The best! Seen other places but this place makes the top of any list . Waitress was very professional and had top notch customer service. The food......OMG ......friends prepare to be delighted. My buddy and I ordered the NY strip and WOW......WOW! The best ever!
(5)
Anhers M.
Yes, it was crazy at Elway's for restaurant week but isn't restaurant week suppose to promote the restaurant? Entice patrons to come back? My b-friends came to visit for the weekend so I decided to take them to Elway's for John Elway of Denver Broncos to promote how wonderful Colorado is and it backfired. DON'T ORDER: MAC N CHEESE CHOWDER SOUP CRAB CAKES DO ORDER: FRENCH FRIES CHOCOLATE COVERED BROWNIES I'm starting to think I should avoid restaurant week. It sounds like a money saver but if you have to eat after you eat where's the savings?
(2)
Adrienne L.
We waited until our last week in Colorado, and our first anniversary, to try out the man's steakhouse, but I was a little disappointed. Maybe it's because I'm from the land of everything large (Texas), but I felt kind of ripped off by the pricing of the sides for their size. It seemed to me that their mashed potatoes, albeit delicious, were half in size of also delicious ones you can get at Ruth's Chris. I also think RC's steak is better. I had the apple pecan (walnut?) crisp for dessert, but I could only find and devour one nut. Maybe that's why I can't remember if it was supposed to have pecans of walnuts. The food was good, but I wasn't blown away. I think there is better steak to be had in Denver.
(3)
Maria N.
Service was good. Sirloin was good. Not amazingly good, but good. I think I prefer The Keg though.
(4)
Aileen D.
After dining here twice, I thought, blah, not worthy of a review. But after dinner last night, I can't believe I was*blah*. Service was great and very helpful- thanks, Max! I changed my order and went with his recommendations - the bone-in ribeye was fabulous. Definitely would take this over the filet any day. And the crab fried rice...yummy yummy yummy. He was also very helpful with the wine choices also but I stuck to single malt given my history of martinis and wine in fancy steakhouses. It wasn't cheap but it was all worth it.
(5)
Brad S.
I ate here about a month ago when I was in Denver on business, and let me tell you, this was one hell of a meal. Elway's is one of those places where the wait staff come to your table and take about five minutes to explain how they procure, age, and prepare their steaks. And if you are not ready to tear into some steak by the time your waiter is done, you need to check your pulse. I had the 13 oz bone-in filet cooked medium-rare. The steak was cooked perfectly, and was so good it melted in my mouth. I'm getting hungry just typing about it. There's not much I could say other than this was pretty much a perfect steak. We also had the cold shellfish tower as an appetizer, which had oysters as well as lobster and shrimp cocktail. And a couple bottles of red wine. Not cheap by any stretch - the steak was $49, appetizer was $49, and both bottles of red wine were about $100. But this was a really, really awesome meal, and you have to pay a premium for that. Great place for an anniversary or other special occasion, or for a nice dinner out with co-workers when you're in Denver on business.
(5)
Clark W.
The steak gets 5 stars The decor gets 3 stars (feels dated) The bar gets 4 stars. It's OK. The seats behind the host stand are not comfortable and not good if you're going to eat a snack. Good service.
(4)
Andreas H.
We decided to try the downtown location of Elway's during this year's extended restaurant week and were happily surprised. The Superb: The steak was truly fantastic. The dessert was spot on. I also enjoyed the atmosphere/decor of the restaurant; it was large without feeling cavernous, yet still intimate at the table. Being attached to the Ritz Carlton doesn't hurt either. The entrance/lobby was gorgeous and led right to the restaurant. The Average: The service was fair. I was expecting a little more, but it WAS restaurant week, and they were probably not on their normal game. The salad was OK, but nothing to remember. The sides were nice, but I was hoping for more nuance. The Horrid: Nothing at all. When it comes to deciding on a steakhouse, Elway's has quickly moved up the list. Check out this local establishment and leave the chains to those that don't know any better.
(4)
H. Deborah S.
Maybe my expectations were too great. The meal was good. Not great, but certainly worth coming for. My greatest complaint is with the cream of corn dish.The bechamel sauce was too floury-y and lack luster. The sashimi app is good and has plenty of fish. Overall, not the best steak house, but if it's too cold outside and you're staying in the hotel, it's a good option. Ask for Max as your server....he, at least, gave the experience some color....
(3)
giovanni g.
I was here a couple weeks ago and ordered the bone in rib eye. I was not impressed whatsoever. I ordered it medium and it came out more on the rare side. The worst part was having to cut off about 5oz worth of fat chunks! Now I realize that a rib eye is gonna be a fattier cut then others but that much fat was ridiculous! When asked by the server if we liked our food, I mentioned to her that it was fatty and she just smiled and walked away. No, alternative was offered or even an attempt to make up for it at all. I'm not one to send food back unless its just putrid and this steak wasn't. Whatever meat I managed to eat was actually tasty. It just wasnt what I expected from a high end steakhouse like this one. In the end I just knocked a few bucks of my tip. When in Denver next time....I will not be visiting Elways.
(2)
Jeff C.
First time to this location and I prefer it much more than the Cherry Creek location. The service was really good (two waiters for our table of 5). Almost a little overkill, but of course it was fine. The John's salad was just ok in my opinion. Will probably order a different salad next time. Not sure what I was expecting, but it was just OK. My only complaint about my steak is that it was kind of salty. Don't get me wrong, I am a salt-a-holic, but I just kept thinking about what if I was not a salt person. The steak did have a nice char but I feel that there was just a little too much salt probably for the typical patron. The creamed spinach was delicious and they had the best french fries I have ever had!! I like the smaller space as it feels more quaint and less chaoticness that the Cherry Creek location tends to emit. Next time I want to check out the raw bar and have some bar time before dinner. I think the waiter said the Chef from CC is now here.
(4)
Kevin M.
Had the wedge salad, au gratin potatoes, and the fillet mignon. Everything was fabulous, steak was cooked perfectly and was very tender.
(5)
Matt K.
Visited Elway's to celebrate about a week ago. Food was delicious, oysters, BLT salad, Filet, and sides all were good. As a usual customer of Del Frisco's, I still think DF's still has the upper hand. Better Filet's and sides for the money. I dropped about $250 on all food and a bottle of wine for 2. My experience was absolutely soured however when I left a $150 pair of Ray Ban sunglasses on the table to which now, a week later, have not been turned in. For a classy establishment, I expected more.
(3)
Sue F.
We were greeted with a smile, and led to our table which was prepared with a rose waiting for us (anniversary dinner). Our waiter and food were fantastic. We both had steaks, and we could easily have cut them with a butter knife. The evening was wonderful!
(5)
Skip L.
Ate here two nights ago. Never again,too expensive, noisy, fair food, nothing special
(1)
Pit P.
This is one of best steak restaurants in Denver! The upscale/more modern atmosphere. Excellent selection of nice wines... The location is great - right in downtown. Easy parking! In addition to their high quality and superbly prepared main dishes (steaks/seafood), their appetizers and desserts are also very tasty. If you're looking to dine on a fine steak in Denver, this is the place.
(5)
Lindsey K.
Love this location for the sushi bar addition. The food is excellent and they are always adequately staffed. We stayed at the Ritz while house hunting and ate here multiple times ( ok, maybe a half dozen) because it was so good and they were very accommodating for our young daughter (crayons, coloring page, great food choices).
(5)
Allisyn M.
We received very poor service at lunch today. The table next to us was waited on throughout their meal-they were seated after us and received cocktails and food before us. We had to wait for menus, then wait for food although the restaurant was almost empty. We had to wait close to 20 minutes to get a bill despite asking for it multiple times. We expected much better quality food and service for this restaurant's price and reputation. Edit: We spoke to the manager over the phone and the situation was resolved easily and professionally.
(1)
Ilya K.
I have been to elways about 6 times. It's magical every time. Bone in New York is one if the best meats I ve ever had
(5)
Mike M.
We went to Elway's from the reviews on Yelp. First time Yelp has let me down. Service is friendly but extremely slow. Food is a real disappointment.. Ordered the Prime Rib. It was tough and flavorless. Creamed spinach was overdone and terrible. Desert was delicious, which is the only reason I am not giving a one star. Dine here only if you are out of other options and be prepared for mediocre dining experience.
(2)
Joe O.
We had dinner last night and I was underwhelmed. Bar staff was outstanding. Jason and Michael do a great job behind the bar and really understand customer service. We were greeted by disinterested gum chewing young ladies when we walked in. We asked if we could be seated early if the table became available while we sat in the bar. The gum chewers said that WE would have to come back and check with them rather than have them walk 20 feet to tell us when a table it was ready. Our wine recommendation was excellent. $70 bottle of red that was very good value. Tableservice was very spotty. We were largely ignored by the "food guy" assigned to our table (Chris), although he did become more attentive when it was time for the tip. Food was good but not great. We will try again when it is not restaurant week and see if they do any better.
(2)
Steve D.
Another worthy high-end steak house and very good. Excellent cut of beef skillfully prepared and tasty sides. Only downer was a touch of 'tude we got from sommelier. We were a bunch of guys coming in for dinner and arguably under-dressed. A few of us have respectable cellars and have appreciated good wine for many years but just wanted a reasonable bottle of juice for some weeknight grub - Relax!! I would love to find a place with food this good without all the "ambiance"! Still recommendable though...
(4)
Peter L.
PorterHouse Steak with foie gras! It was one of the most juiciest, delicious steak I had and to top it off a slice of foie gras on top. Can't come to Denver and not visit John Elway's steakhouse. The service was good and our waiter was attentive, however we made reservations for 8pm but did not seat us until 8:20. In addition to the steak, we ordered a cold seafood platter which includes oysters, prawns and lobster cocktail. Needless to say, the seafood in Colorado was not so great. Growing up in the Bay Area definitely gave us a high standard on how seafood should taste like. Overall, I had a pleasant dinner and the ambiance was nice, the beef definitely rules all here. Goooooo Joe Montana!
(4)
Dan A.
Nice Restaruant in the Ritz but overpriced. The steak and seafood tower were very good. They seated us almost an hour late and the service all evening was very slow. We felt the wine list was limited and overpriced.
(3)
Andy W.
I love steak, and prefer a bone-in ribeye, medium, with no sauces or rubs. Elway's delivered 100% The ribeye came with a beautiful medium char on the outside and evenly cooked throughout. The meat was tender and I could not have asked for more. My waitress recommended a french red wine from Rhone that was exactly what I needed. The jumbo shrimp cocktail was larger than the biggest shrimp I've ever had. Here in Los Angeles I can only get U-15 shrimp, and I can only assume that in Denver they have access to something much much bigger. I almost forgot...the decor was very classy and sophisticated. Great for a business meal or a first date. Highly recommended.
(5)
Dan Z.
I used to think Elway's was great, I always took clients there for lunch. My favorite meal was the sirloin steak and salad with a blue cheese wedge salad. I haven't been back in a couple years b/c the last time I was there with a client I got horrible food poisoning from my favorite meal. I called the next day to inform them after I had been up sick all night long and the person who answered the phone stated that it must have been something else I ate that day. Hate being treated with such disrespect. Perhaps I'll give them a try again one of these days, perhaps it was some college girl who doesn't know a thing about customer service. My repost with the 1 star vs. is 2 star is that they have not yet figured out how to address persons on local search sites to accommodate them when they have been terribly disrespected and mistreated. I'd probably have given Elway's another shot, but not now. Plenty of other place to take clients to eat.
(1)
Steve M.
Great food, great service. For a delicious change from steak, try the boneless short ribs!
(5)
Matthew J.
Elway's is a quintessential steak house with excellent service and quality food. Quiet during lunch, mostly business type crowd. The bartender had the kitchen split our lunch onto two plates. no plate charge. The shaved rib eye lunch special was delicious, juicy and tender. The whole made chips have a great seasoning that is BBQ reminiscent but stands out on its own. A great lunch place.
(5)
Laura C.
Pretty fantastic. I was staying at the Ritz this weekend, so I ate a lot of Elway's. Their breakfast is great! Inside is beautiful and the tables are spaced perfectly, intimate but not crowded. Service was great for breakfast, a little less for dinner, but still attentive. Sunday night we had dinner there. We all started with soup. I had the charred red pepper.. which was a little too charred for my taste. Boyfriend had the gumbo (special) and his dad had the chicken chowder. They both really enjoyed their soups. For my entree I had seared scallops. FANTASTIC. Cooked perfectly and just lightly seasoned. My boyfriend got a filet, which he said was a little too salty, but he ate it so it couldnt have been too bad. His mom got the lobster cocktail. Said it was fabulous. Dad got the crab cocktail, which he enjoyed. For dessert I got the creme brulee, which was pretty great. Roy got the brownie, which apparently is to die for. Great experience! Would go back if I ever go to Denver again.
(5)
Miguel A.
I really really want to love this restaurant, but honestly, if you want to go to Elway's, go to their Cherry Creek location The Cherry Creek Elway's is excellent, but this Ritz Carlton one is lacking in many areas of cooking - however, this restaurant is home to Denver's best staff and the food is still very good - the ambiance is Denver's most romantic, but if you're a foodie, you'll prefer Cherry Creek Enjoy all!
(3)
Fran S.
Wow! Great meal, ambiance, service, food. It had it all. So lucky to be here during restaurant week by happenstance. Was here looking at all 3 colleges for my son. Anyway, went to elways and my husband had the 1/2 chicken that was cooked perfecto with crispy skin and the best tasting chicken with creamed corn that was fresh and whole. I had a 10oz prime rib with mash pots. Both best showing in their class. Good wine. Only $109 with 3 glasses of wine. We think regular price would have been 150. Also added wedge salad. Oops and part of the deal was side soup and Cesar salad both great too. Highly recommend even at full price. Will go back again if my son decides to go to CO!
(5)
Chris J.
Easter Sunday, regardless what religious stance you take on this blessed Holliday, I think all sides can agree it is a great day to enjoy brunch. Having never been to Elway's prior to this morning, I had no idea what to expect. For all I knew this place was going to be like a TGI Fridays, but with more footballs. Upon reaching the entrance and realizing Elway's is located in the freakin Ritz Carlton, I felt at ease. It was a great comfort knowing that our meal wouldn't consist of jalapeno poppers, or a wait staff competing for "flair" points. For our table, the meal and service was excellent from start to finish. The steak and eggs I ordered were not only cooked perfectly to my specifications, but the steak was one of the most tender cuts of meat that I've ever enjoyed. The texture of the meat was so soft it honestly tasted as if the cow had been raised on a steady diet of butter and marshmallows; yup, it was that tender. Overall the experience here was excellent, the drinks plentiful, our waitress, amazing; and the dessert bar, zoinks.
(5)
Kim R.
I recently went to Elway's to celebrate a friend's birthday. The original size of our party was 8, however, 1 couple dropped out last minute. When my husband and I arrived at the restaurant, we were greeted promptly, but because we were the first to arrive, we were asked to have a seat in the waiting area or bar until the rest of our party arrived. Due to the birthday couple arriving late, we weren't seated until 30 minutes after the reservation, however, the cocktail staff supplied us with plenty of drinks while we waited. We had informed the Maitre'd of the change in our party size, however, we were still seated at an enormous round table, complete with large wing back chairs. The table made it difficult to talk, considering the level of noise at the restaurant and the distance between the couples. I would say it made it difficult to hold a conversation across the table, but it was impressive to sit at nonetheless. My other complaint of the evening was the server, who would disappear for a good 15-20 minutes while we were waiting to order, and we had to flag her down. They may be used to a leisure pace at dinner, however, our party was not. We noticed she had maybe 2 other tables to attend to, but we rarely saw her in the dining room. Due to this snails pace, our meal took a total of 3.5 hours after being seated. As far as the food, it certainly wasn't the best steak I've tasted (see my review for Farraday's), but it was good. The steak had a nice char and it was tender. I wasn't as thrilled with the Oscar Elways Style sauce added, I probably would've preferred a simple bernaise sauce. The crab cake was severely lacking in the taste category - I've had much better. However, the hot appetizer tower was divine and the "smores" for dessert was a perfect end. I would highly recommend the lamb appetizer - it was the best lamb I've had. My husband loved his bone-in ribeye with blue cheese butter and the rest of the group certainly enjoyed their meals. To sum it up, this was a good steak restaurant, but disappointed me a little based on their reputation. I would hesitate going back if I had the choice between this and other restaurants. It's just "good" and not "amazing."
(3)
Jeff N.
One of the best filet mignon's I have ever had. Excellent food and great serice. I highly recommend this as a steakhouse - on par or above Ruth's Chris, Del Frisco, etc.
(5)
Mike C.
Perfect. I have only been here once and was unsure what to order. Everything on the menu looked so good. The waiter suggested the bone-in-rib-eye which I ordered "Elway's style." It was juicy and amazing. My girlfriend really enjoyed her pomegranate martini. She even ordered a second one. There was a few professional athletes that came in while we were eating; that was kind of cool. Thanks Elway's for making me look like a champ. Definitely coming back here next time I'm in Denver.
(5)
Lon W.
Solid steakhouse with prices to match. Broader selection on the menu than a classical place like Morton's... and steaks, in my opinion (while good) are not as good as a steak specialist. Probably a good choice if you have a group of hard core carnivores and some people that don't want just steak, steak, and steak.
(4)
Susan S.
Service slow and reservations are disregarded. The hostess sat a walk-in couple before us (they were looking at the menu and deciding) we has a reservation and were 15 minutes early!! We were finally seated 15 minutes AFTER our reserved time. NY strip was amazing.
(3)
Andrew F.
Ate here twice on a business trip to Denver courtesy of the company American Express. We were staying at the Ritz-Carlton that this restaurant is inside, which made it very convenient. I could never afford to go to the hotel or the restaurant on my own, but had a great time on the trip. We had a delicious 2006 Charles Krug Cabernet to start. It was very good, significantly better than the second bottle we got whose name I have forgotten. On day 1 we had the bacon-wrapped shrimp and the tuna tartare as appetizers, both were very good if fairly small portions, but more room for the steak. Day 2 appetizers were the steak tacos with guac, which were pretty good, and the lamb chop fondue which was absolutely amazing. It came with sweet potatoes and really good crutons. The lamb was so tasty it was like eating steak unto itself, with a cheese dip that complemented it well. Our server said that most people get the lamb chop appetizer twice instead of ordering the lamb entree and I can see why. The steaks were fantastic. I had the porterhouse "rare plus" on day 1 and the bone-in ribeye medium-rare on day 2; they were both 22 oz of damn delicious meat, cooked perfectly. One of my compatriots had the boneless ribeye and then the bone-in and was struck by how much better the bone one was. We ordered almost all the sauces, there was one with bits of crab and shrimp that was pretty tasty and an Elway's original. I also really enjoyed the red wine demi-glaze and some of the cheese or hollandaise sauces, it was all sort of a blur at this point. My favorite sides were potatoes au gratin. We also got french fries, mac and cheese, and baked potato which were just average. The creamed spinach was good even though I'm not a big spinach fan, and we also got a broccolini side which was pretty standard. To maximize your Elway's experience, go for a lamb or shrimp appetizer, the bone-in ribeye with either the shrimp/crab sauce or the red wine glaze, a bottle of Napa red and if you must have some vegetables, the potatoes au gratin. I didn't try any soups or salad so I can't comment on those. The steak itself is $45 so this isn't going to be cheap. Compared to the other top steakhouses I've been to, Elway's is competitive, but probably not quite as good as Charlie Palmer in D.C. or Peter Luger in NY.
(5)
Denim H.
Maybe the best steak I have ever eaten and I eat steak a lot. Well I take that back. I had the bone in rib eye and my wife had a filet and the filet was maybe the best steak I ever tasted but it was a close race. The staff was just awesome. Yes it's quite spendy, but on that special occasion it is a great choice.
(5)
S S.
The is the best steakhouse in Denver. Period.
(5)
Mick B.
I'm not the biggest steak house fan but Elway's is a lot more than just that. We sat at the bar and had sashimi and lamb chops ($5 a piece, not bad). I appreciated the diversity of the bar menu. The fish was extremely fresh. Great atmosphere but not snotty at all. You can't go wrong at Elway's.
(5)
Shawn W.
Amazing service. Food not up to far. Maybe cause 5280 week?!
(3)
Kate G.
I've been curious about Elway's since moving here and finally visited last night. I was served one of the very best dirty martinis I've ever had. I guess I'd expected that and was happy they delivered. Pro: martini glass had the perfect thin lip. Con: water spots on both glasses. Seemed like an attention to detail they wouldn't miss. Ordered the parmesan black pepper fries which were served in a big paper-lined cone. Delicious! Realized we weren't even looking at the happy hour specials, so turned the page in the menu and saw quesadillas, short ribs, wings and a spinach dip. Went with a flatbread that changes each day. It was curried chicken and mozzarella last night and came with a red sauce that didn't taste like curry (but the chicken did - a few large hunks of chicken that were hard to eat or eat around) and no cheese. Not interesting, pretty or tasty and we only ate two pieces. Actually neither of us finished our first piece. Our waitress noticed and took it off the bill which was great. She was attentive and friendly in spite of a very crowded restaurant. I would come back for more martinis, fries, oysters (wish I'd ordered a few) and maybe to try their sushi. It's rare I order steaks at all, even in a steakhouse, I like mine cooked at home but I do on occasion enjoy martinis in establishments like this. It's a cheap(er) but fun way to spy on a crowd in Denver that I hardly ever see. I'd give fewer stars if I rated that crowd, because it was over the top, packed with suits and tits and glitz as my husband would say. Not my scene nor the scene of anyone else I've ever met in this casual city...but I was reminded last night that this scene does still exist and in a big way. I was lucky to have my cocktails provided by a friend with an expense account because I bet they add up quickly, though the happy hour menu did offer cheap ($3) microbrews, house wines ($4) and a daily cocktail ($7). HH food was all well-priced, all under $10. I'll definitely come back to take advantage of the swanky high-ceilinged interiors, sexy lighting, gorgeous and well appointed bathrooms and that perfect martini.
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Arthur L.
I've had filet mignon at 100s of restaurants and have never been as impressed as I was with Elways. It was perfectly done and seasoned. I've been there 3 times and the food is reproducibly good. The lamb lolli's are incredible...so good that we got 2 orders, haha.
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Neal E.
Overall this restaurant has a good atmosphere. It is quite big, but it doesn't feel overcrowded. There are quite a few small tables for romantic dinners and a few larger ones for group gatherings. We didn't have starters or dessert, so I can not comment on those. What I did have was a succulent, thickly-cut rib eye steak that was cooked to perfection. Charred on the outside and perfectly pink on the inside. The side of mashed potatoes was creamy and quite nice as well. The wine that I had, a Ferrari-Carano Merlot (not sure of the vintage) was the best wine that I tasted on the trip.
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Meridith G.
My boyfriend and I went to Elway's before attending a show the weekend of valentines day. Out reservation was ready right on time and we were seated. I must say that we both noticed that the tables are sort of close to each other. But that is such a minor detail. Anyway, we started our meal with the lamb chop fondue! O M G!!!! The lamb chop was seasoned perfectly, I could eat just the lamb chop and be fine. The cheese fondue it came with had green chili in it, which was very nice. Also along with it came homemade croutons and roasted sweet potatoes. Some of the sweet potatoes were just a bit undercooked for me, but still seasoned just right. This was the perfect way to start the meal. We both ordered the 8oz New York Strip. I had a side of Bearnaise sauce and my boyfriend had a side of peppercorn sauce. Both sauces were very nice, however the meat was so good it didn't really need it. On the side we shared Au Gratin Potatoes. These were okay. I think next time We will try something else. Trust me when I say you should share all of the sides, they are big enough for 4 people. We finished up the meal by sharing the cheesecake. I have had cheesecake from all of the United States and this was hands down my favorite cheesecake. I was upset we didn't get two because it was so delicious. We paid less then we expected and had excellent service. We will be going back to Elways for another special occasion.
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Boss H.
As a newbie to Elways in Denver a few weeks ago, I can't wait to go back and just had reservations set for the 17th. I travel the country and try every "best" rated steakhouse in every city I am in. Elways has set the standard and set the bar high. It is by far the best cut of steak I have ever had in a restaurant bar none. exclamation point. Everything we had was excellent, although I am fixated on the steak, because that's what i rate- steak at a steakhouse! the 45 day dry aged rib-eye was outstanding and worth every penny. I have since eaten at Gibsons in Chicago- a close second with 21 day wet aged beef, and have been disappointed recently with Jean-Georges in Vegas and BLT Steak in NY. If your a steak snob, and you are in Denver- go to Elways and have the Rib-eye- it will set the standard for all the others. I can't wait until the 17th and have started to gnaw on my knuckles...
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C S.
Overrated! I haven't tried the cherry creek location yet but boy did the steak I got here blow. The hamburgers at Cherry Cricket are better than the steaks here. The porterhouse I got was was oversalted and not tasty. My fav place for steak was ruth chris down the street but it has since closed down.. :( Still haven't tried pretentious capital grill cause I don't have a ferari to valet, haha, and it's a chain. I have heard there are a lot of cougars at the cherry creek location, made the cougars that frequent there know something I don't.. maybe the food is a heck of a lot better?
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Dave K.
Nice setting, nice food, but ultimately it's "just another hotel restaurant" if you know what I mean. I get the feeling that they're playing up to the hotel guests on their expense accounts, which just makes the overall vibe a bit touristy for my tastes. Good food though, and their Happy Hour is not too bad (if you're on an expense account). By the way, I didn't see any cougars when I was there... bummer.... :)
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Kristen W.
Admittedly, I am not a big steak fan but I am married to one so we dine at a number of these establishments! I rate these restaurants from the perspective of the lamb, seafood, poultry and alternative fine dining options offered. (Also taking into account if the steak lovers in the group are pleased of course!) The appetizers at Elways downtown and Cherry Creek are wonderfully diverse and all very fresh and inspired. I love the hot app tower and the onion rings are a pure guilty pleasure! Elways has a nice selection of seafood and their rack of lamb is very nice. The side dishes are abundant and the snap peas better than the rest! I enjoy the clubby atmosphere of Elways downtown but must admit I favor the more open and light ambiance of the Elways Cherry Creek location. The service is quite attentive and always friendly. It is definitely one of the finer steak houses in Denver and I must say it is one of my favorites when steakhouse is the majority choice for dinner on the town.
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Mary B.
We go for brunch once a month. FANTASTIC food at a great price. Every element of every dish is carefully prepared and top notch in flavor and presentation. Sincere and courteous staff as well. It is a SUPERIOR experience to the Cherry Creek Elway's, by the way. Comparing the two is like comparing two different restaurants.
(5)
Austin B.
I wish I could give 3.5 stars. The hamachi sushi was fantastic, as was the beef tartare. The calamari was too heavily breaded for my taste. The decor is over the top for Denver. If I wanted to feel like I was in Vegas, I would go to Vegas. I'm sure if works for some people though. The biggest gripe I have is the price. I don't mind shelling out for food that is prepared with quality ingredients by a great kitchen (and this food was), I just couldn't shake the notion the premium I paid had as much to do with just being seen there as it did with the food.
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Renee R.
The food was really good. I had the short ribs "off the bone" which comes with mashed potatoes. My husband had rack of lamb with a side of creamed spinach. Everything was great. The service was good. It is a bit pricey so be prepared. If you don't mind spending money for good food then you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!
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Ramon G.
Finally Elway's popped in my mind when the question came up on where to go out for dinner on Friday night. A traditional steak and potato dinner sounded pretty darn good. We were seated immediately just past the wonderful and cozy bar setting. The surroundings were warm and comfy with a very prompt and knowledgeable staff. Unfortunately some little things seemed to keep me from really liking this place. Our caesar salads were very bland and had wilted/dark romaine pieces in it. To me that's a big no-no in an upscale restaurant like this. For the price of the salad I really expected something amazing. Now the steak choices were awesome. Prime rib, bone in ribeye, filet...etc.. I tried the bone in ribeye which was cooked perfectly and the sides of asparagus and au gratins were good but not great. Our server was helpful but almost to intrusive throughout the night. But overall they were extremely courteous and helpful. I can't say the meal was bad but after getting the bill I was kinda let down. I didn't have that same satisfaction that I got from eating at Capital Grille. I will go back but most likely it will be to try their brunch.
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William P.
So my buddy was visiting from Chicago this week and I thought that I'd show him the best of the best in Denver steakhouses. We met in the Elway's bar where it all started out extremely well. It seems that there was some fast food marketing meeting taking place at the Ritz Carlton which meant that the bar was full of extremely hot, extremely dumb, extremely young, blonde chicks. Praise Jesus! And plus one point for Elway's. As we moved to the dining room, the hostess was quick to assess that we weren't a couple (most likely due to my extreme manliness) and readjusted the seating at our four top from two sides at a 90 degree angle to two sides parallel to each other. Another plus point for Elway's. Unfortunately, my back was to the best show in the house- some silver haired Wall Street looking type and his really hot blonde "date" for the night. I had to get up and go to the bathroom four times to avail myself of the show that little hottie was putting on for the dining room. Minus one point for Elway's for putting my back to this. Plus one point for the old guy with the hot hooker. So, we ordered. And in very short order, my steak and all of our sides showed up. Unfortunately, my buddy's steak was no where to be found. Minus one point for Elways. The previous event began a gathering of Elway's employees at our table to try to figure why the two manly men (or at least one manly man and his little friend in this case)only ordered one steak. We were quickly promised that the other steak was on its way out. Minus one point for Elway's for making a promise that it couldn't keep. I was salivating at this point- my steak still in front of me for about 20 minutes- but refusing to eat it until my friend was served. Finally, our waitress came by and offered to take my steak back to the kitchen before they had to change the tablecloth due to my excessive drool. Minus one for Elway's. They should have taken the steak back immediately when the other was not brought out. Now, in all fairness, the waitress really tried to talk me of ordering my steak "Oscar Elway's Style". But, I just wouldn't listen. Oscar, as you probably know, means steak covered with crabmeat, asparagus, and bernaise. At Elways, "Oscar Elway's Style" looks like, someone ate some crabmeat, asparagus and bernaise and barfed it up on the steak. It was pretty disgusting though once I scraped it off, the steak was pretty good. Plus one point for the waitress for trying to talk me out of the puke steak. Minus two for serving that shayt in the first place. We had no plan to order dessert. But, since the restaurant offered to comp it, we gave it a whirl. Free dessert always gets a plus one from me. It seems that we may have hit Elway's on an off night. But, for the price one pays, there's no excuse for the lapse in service that we experienced. I'll try Elway's again. But, no puke Oscar on my steak this time.
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Kim G.
Creamed corn that is the stuff of fantasy (in a foodie way, not a creepy, messy way). The GM is fabulous too. P.S. The onion rings are not a favorite--steer clear
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Courtney R.
This was a fabulous dinner that started with every appetizer on the menu and ended with rounds of dessert (lots of wine and red meat in between). The service is stellar and we had a great time chatting with the sommelier/beer guru. Not sure we'd be back on our own but it sure is a fabulous when someone else is treating.
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Alicia N.
I am pretty damn picky about steak, having grown up in Argentina. When we first moved to Denver, we ate at the other Elway's and the service was impeccable and the food outstanding. I am glad that the same is the case for Elway's downtown. We headed over there last night, and ate off the 5280 Restaurant Week prix fixe menu. The 10 oz. sirloin steak was cooked to perfection, and absolutely delicious! I would have to say it's better than Smith & Wollensky or The Palm, and almost (but not quite) on a par w/Peter Lugers... Our server Scott was great, giving us good input on what/how to order. Love the ambiance and the whole experience. Kudos to John Elway, who obviously put a lot of thought into both establishments, and didn't just slap his name on a door.
(5)
Ethan K.
We headed to Elway's downtown on a Thursday night as a party of 4 (plus a 5 week old) to celebrate 2 birthdays and the last evening of our friends visit to Denver. We had a fantastic experience. The complimentary valet is welcome in such a busy downtown location. Once inside we found the bar area to be crowded as well. But no problem, they seated us immediately. Big wine lists are exciting but they often leave us lost - we enjoy wine but are not experts. In jumped our 2nd server Max to the rescue who asked Lady A some quick questions then brought 3 sample glasses he thought she may enjoy. 2 of the 3 were hits and we decided on a bottle of the 2006 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona which was excellent. We skipped the starters and went right for the steak - three 8oz Filets and a 22oz Porterhouse. All were perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. The kind of meat that melts in your mouth. We shared sides of asparagus, snap peas and cemini mushrooms. Of these the mushrooms were amazing - garlic, butter and just a touch of pepper - highly recommended. Elway's also readily accommodated our baby's dairy allergy and prepared some of the sides with olive oil. They also brought a baked potato for Lady A with no dairy but extra chives and bacon. Very thoughtful. Unlike fellow reviewer Adrienne, we found the sides to offer generous portions - plenty for 3 or 4 people to share. There were minor missteps primarily b/c the staff seemed overwhelmed by the busy crowd. Where our primary server missed a few minor things, Max ably stepped in with good humor and a deft correction. Perfect. At this stage we were happy and full so of course we ordered dessert: homemade strawberry ice cream and cheesecake to share. Max, having overheard our birthday toast earlier, also brought a a complementary "Classic Ding Dong" with "Happy Birthday" scrawled in chocolate and a sparkler glowing on top. It was a fun homemade and much-improved take on the Hostess hockey pucks. The desserts were not amazing but were good. To add a subtle sports vibe, John Elway thoughtfully decorated our dining area with an amazingly lifelike Chris Collinsworth, the new face of NFL Sunday Night Football, and Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, with our table in between. If folks with that kind of coin gravitate toward Elway's, it can't be a bad choice. Your decor may vary. They didn't seem to be bolted down to anything and might just walk off some day. All in all we had a tip-top dining experience. Very enjoyable. This is now our favorite Denver steakhouse.
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Jack D.
An expensive, well-cooked meal with little by way of interesting ambiance. Just a "meh" experience, mainly because that kind of dollars should result in event-class dining. I expect really attentive service, some mind-bender dishes, and they weren't. It was like Morton's but in a hotel, and with higher prices and expectations.
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Liliana T.
We went to the Elway's as part of $52.80 Denver restaurant week. I had high expectation, especially knowing that some of the menu item actually costs $50 per person. So we went there, waited for a good 40 minutes before we got seated even though we made RSVP for 8:00 PM and there were some empty tables! After we made our order, we waited for another 15-20 mins before our breads and appetizers were served. The breads were cold and hard as rock. The salad was good, but nothing extraordinary about it. The room was filled with people, but not packed, yet it was so loud, it made us feel like we went to a sports bar instead of a 5-star restaurant. After we finished the appetizer, we waited yet another 10 minutes before our steak arrived. The prime rib was tender and juicy. The cream corn was flavorful and delicious. My friend ordered a center cut sirloin and I wish I had ordered that - it was so GOOD! After that we waited for quite a while before our dessert arrived. Brownie lollypop and lemon flan. Very small size, more like dessert for kids. After we finished our dessert, it was already almost 10:00 pm, but no waiter was around, we were the only people left in the room and nobody wanted to give us our check. So about 10:15 pm, we finally got our check and we left the building after 10:30 pm. So, first impression of the Elway's? Good food, not-so good experience, it was a great deal for 5280. But I won't go back there for the full price.
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Meredith G.
As I write this I still have a full belly feeling. I went with a friend for $52.80 tonight. We started with a wonderfully strong lemon drop martini at the bar and then enjoyed a 3 course meal. I enjoyed a 10 oz fillet that was cooked to perfection. My friend and I ordered each of the dessert options, a chocolate brownie lollipop and a lemon creme caramel, sorta flan like, but better. The service staff were all very nice. The dinner felt a little rushed, but I really think it was because of the $52.80 and the fact that you order all your courses up front. Apparently, Elways does have happy hour 5-7pm Monday through Saturday, $3 beers & $7 martinis. They now also offer free valet which is very nice. I would recommend going back here for a special dinner out or just great coffee and desserts.
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Michael L.
Decided to give Elway's a try and have to say that I wasn't disappointed. Service was good, but the food really stood out. They use a unique seasoning on their steak, so if you are a purist...this is probably not the place for you.
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Marty M.
Excellent steaks and atmosphere. Especially if there's a game on.
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Conner E.
This is one of best steak restaurants in Denver! The upscale/more modern atmosphere is always a nice change from a lot of other high end surf and turf restaurants. Excellent selection of nice wines and beers is also a plus. The location is very nice as well, located in the middle of the Cherry Creek shopping district with a wide selection of botiques and mall-oriented shopping available within a very short walk/drive. In addition to their high quality and superbly prepared main dishes (steaks/seafood), their appetizers and desserts are also very tasty. If you're looking to dine on a fine steak in Denver, this is the place.
This is the second time my wife and I have visited this Elways' location. This is also the second time we walked away thinking the Cherry Creek location is better. We had no reservations and it was Mother's Day Sunday night (before the Fleetwood Mac concert...which on a side note was one of the best concerts I have ever seen. I hope to have that kind of energy when I'm in my 60s and 70s). Anyway, hostess was great about getting us a booth in the bar area. Overall, our waitress was a little flighty as she forgot things like a wine list, what wine we were drinking, and the type of dressing my wife ordered. We started with the grilled artichoke and the bacon wrapped shrimp. The grilled artichoke is hands down one of the best I've ever had. The shrimp was a solid "C". Good, but I probably wouldn't order it again as there was nothing special about it and bacon was pretty fatty. My wife had the Mediterranean Salad, which by comparison to the Cherry Creek location, did not have as many "goodies" on it and was mostly salad mix. I tried the Elway Salmon. Not very good. The salmon itself was delicious, but the Elway sauce on top was not flavorable and tasted more like a weak seafood stock soup. In the future I probably would just order the Salmon au natural. We tried the grilled cauliflower as a side and would definitely order it again. For dessert, my wife ordered the 3 ice cream sampler, which she said was great. I ordered the cookies and was surprised they were served cold. They have a great dessert wine selection and whether it is here or any other restaurant, I would always recommend you order a glass of Dolce. In the future, we'll keep going to the Cherry Creek location. After this experience (and a previous one where my fillet was pretty fatty), its hard to dine here when you know they do it better just down the street.
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S B.
Went there for dinner before the Avs game and it was fantastic. We were really late for our reservation, but they were very understanding and even got us out in time for the game! All of our food and wine was perfect and our server was great!
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Rachel M.
Very good, very good. Service is helpful and prompt. Atmosphere is a little corporate (though I guess that's probably a good thing if you are meeting here for a business lunch or to impress a client). The food was pretty good, nothing to make me squeal with delight. Maybe I've been swayed by all the foodie literature I've read, but if I'm eating at the Ritz, I sort of expect to squeal with delight when I taste my food (or maybe I should just go to Paris and quit whining). There food is best when they stick to what is simple (steaks), but when they venture outside of the standards they fall a bit flat. A brownie lollipop may seem like an awesome idea, but it tasted dry and fell of the stick in a moment. Corn and bean salad tasted bland and canned. To reiterate my opinion of this Elway's...very good, not great.
(4)
Mark M.
I have loved every minute every time I've been there! Leslie and Phil are the best servers and they made sure my glass was never half empty! The best steak in town and what great service! I would recommend Elway's over and over again!
(5)
Michael C.
I am a very picky steak eater and Elways is perfect in every way. I frequent here and the Capital Grill a lot and Elways is a close second.
(5)
Laurie W.
I love Elways. They always have impeccable service. That just makes the meal special. But the food itself is awesome, too. I enjoy John's salad, with cherry tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, yellow peppers, cucumbers, red onions, celery, hearts of palm, cheese and green goddess dressing (more of a vinaigrette). I really love that dressing. Just note that the price posted on the menu online does not match the menu price. My friend got the club, which she loved. I'll admit to stealing a few french fries and they were delicious! We'll be back to Elway's soon!
(5)
Rob F.
Had a great NY strip, medium rare, trimmed, hot but nice, red, and juicy in the center, seasoned well without being too salty. The only reason it's not 5* is because it's a bit more expensive.
(4)
Mark R.
Ordered the 8oz strip steaks. Fabulous!! Came out medium rare exactly as I ordered. Had the brussel sprouts, mushrooms and asparagus. All perfect!! Service was spot on! Glad a came here!!
(5)
Shelby E.
I thoroughly enjoy this Elway's location. I frequent here at least every other week because the food, service, and drinks are always phenomenal. My favorite bartender/server, Amber is absolutely awesome. She is very knowledgable about the menu and knows how to make a killer Key Lime Pie martini. The only "complaint" I have is that medium rare on the filet comes out a little too pink for my liking but that's the only qualm I have. If you're looking for a great restaurant for dinner or an event, go to Elway's and be sure to ask for Amber!
(5)
Jon H.
I would give this 3 stars for food but 5 stars for customer service. Will give it 4 stars on average. In Ritz Carlton fashion, our waiter was amazing. I asked him if he could recommend a good place in Denver to grab cocktails after dinner. He came back 10 mintues later, had written down the names and addresses with a short note on 3 different places. He even called his favorite and made us a reservation! At the end of dinner, we decided we wanted to get cigars instead. So he recommended to great cigar clubs for us. In terms of the food, two of us ordered the porterhouse and the third ordered a ribeye. They were good, but not great. Certainly didn't live up to the quality expected of the steakhouse in the Ritz. The porterhouses were a bit dry. The ribeye was cooked to perfection, but WAY overseasoned. That was a bit disappointing. Recommend ordering the Ribeye, but asking them to take it easy on the seasoning.
(4)
Amy F.
Went here for lunch. The Grilled artichokes and calamari appetizers were very good. The calamari also had a mix of peppers and olives-very good stuff! The lobster club sandwich-was layers of perfectly toasted bread with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, lobster, and a sauce that had a little kick. The Side of fries for an extra charge with the entrees was a huge basket and well worth it! Yummm. The cheesecake was just the right size and was really rich and creamy. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. Service was great! Would love to go back and try more. Great place for a business lunch, even better when the company buys!
(4)
Kelly L.
I'd like to start off by saying the steak was amazing. However, the service was awful and definitely by far my worst dining experience ever. We went here for a friend's engagement celebration and were all disappointed by the lack of service from both of our servers. I worked in a restaurant for 10 years and my friend had worked in a restaurant even longer - we both never complain about service or food ever because we understand the business. The experience at Elway's was so bad it actually ruined the night. Some examples below: - Wine bottle was dropped off on the table, unopened and no tasting. - Almonds were put on the Brussels sprouts even though we mentioned I had a severe allergy. - Lobster was not brought out with entrees - No steak knifes dropped off so we used butter knifes to attempt to cut our steaks. - Servers never checked on us after the food was brought out to see how it was and we couldn't ask for the missing lobsters , new Brussel sprouts and steak knifes. - We felt like second class citizens and watched as servers were attentive to other very specific tables. I let the GM know about the situation via email and after several missed attempts to reach each other by phone I never heard back from him. I was mortified that I took my friends here to celebrate their engagement and will not be returning or recommending to anyone. Don't waste your money here.
(1)
Sharon H.
My advice if dining here is to stick with the steak. We ordered the Mediterranean salad, Scallions, Rib Eye, and New York Strip, and several sides to share. The steak was the only food that was truly memorable, as they cut the meats themselves in the restaurant. The seafood was burnt and the chicken in the salad was too dry. We could hardly finish these entrees, but early finished the steak. So overall, we would give the food a 2.5/5. However, the customer service was absolutely amazing. The hostess and waiters catered to our needs and were very personable in getting to know us. They were quick to serve us water and refill our champaign and were very helpful when making our dinner selections. They even brought out a complimentary dessert for us for our special occasion as we were celebrating for dinner. Overall, the service helped to outweigh the substandard food quality. So once again, if you're going to dine here, stick with the steak...nothing else is really that noteworthy, especially for the steep price.
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Lauren J.
I went here once before but came on a business dinner so I got to really experience the menu. Everything was amazing. We had lots of great wine, apps, steaks of course, and desserts. I was so full I took home leftovers. Unfortunately some of the visiting people were from out of town and I had to take their food as well. Filet and crab for lunch isn't too shabby!
(4)
Diane G.
The food is decent but expensive. I only ate here once for lunch and had the Iceberg Wedge Salad. It was good, but personally I prefer Outback's to theirs. The drinks were good (and fairly strong), but also expensive.
(3)
Kevin H.
Lovely restaurant. Staff is friendly and courteous. Food is as expected was great. The lamb - Amazing. Brussell Sprouts are a must. Have a great wine and Liquor menu. Beer menu needs some work as coming to Denver one looks forward to the great beers that are part of the region and culture here. That and the fact Elway played against the Miami Dolphins I won't hold against the restaurant. Love it and can't wait to come back
(4)
Nathaniel R.
No Bueno! Visiting the Denver area for the Memorial Day weekend, some friends and I decided to try out Elway's for dinner. Its the namesake of a well respected and great footballer, John Elway, so we had to check it out. Its located in Downtown Denver, inside of the the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Based on those facts, you would think that it would be a amazing dining experience. Unfortunately it was not. We had a reservation, arrived promptly and were seated shortly afterward. Unbeknownst to me, my friend (female) was not helped with her seating. The staff at most fine dining restaurants (ie: Ruth's Chris) will pull out the chair and tuck in female guests. She didn't like this. Shortly after that our waiter arrived to begin to tend to our dinner party. That guy had to have been under the influence of something. High maybe? Starting with the appetizer, we ordered the Crab Cakes. very underwhelming. In fact, it may have been the worst I've had in my life. I tried to use the sauce on the side to help with the flavor, but it didn't help. I enjoyed eating the apple slaw the cakes were bedded on. For my entree, I ordered a well-done 20oz Rib-Eye with the mac-n-cheese and spinach. The sides were decent. The Rib-Eye... not so much!! First off, it wasn't prepared as I ordered, it was medium at best. I don't like blood anywhere in my food! At $50+ for just the meat, I expected it to be prepared the way I ordered it and flavorful, the first time. After the chef returned with my plate I was able to eat. It was lacking flavor all the way through, until one of my very last bites. That bite was good. They should marinate the meat. A little marinade goes along way if you're unable to develop flavors while cooking. I was slightly unhappy with the entire experience, but there were some positives. Like I mentioned before, the sides were good. Even better was the moscow mule I had as well as the LaCrema wine. Also, our second waiter, Adam was great! (Like I mentioned before, the original waiter was on something). Adam picked up on the fact that my friends and I were from Florida and contemplated ordering the Key Lime Pie for dessert. Knowing this, he recommended against us ordering that. He was honest in telling us that other people that have visited from Florida were not happy with their version of a Key Lime Pie. So we decided to forego any dessert. Being the good waiter that he is, he brought a sample to our table to try. I had a little bit and he was right... not at all what I was expecting. In the end, I had high hopes for this steakhouse. I wanted it to compare favorably like Ruth's Chris. The service is subpar. The food is underwhelming. And most importantly, too expensive for what its worth!
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Tom G.
Very good steak house, overall not 5 star though. Service good food good, but the sea food dishes our group ordered were lack luster. Stick with steak. Not as much Elway memorabilia as I was hoping for. Good choice don't steak
(4)
Jennifer P.
Fantastic fish sandwich for lunch! Expensive, but large enough for 2 to split. Best I've ever had!
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Jeanette N.
Very disappointed. We love the Ritz and usually any restaurant associated with it is fabulous but not in this case. We had reservations and were taken late. Then we were seated in the back of the restaurant against the wall in the only table for two like this. We were told we would have two attending us, Scott and Deb. Scott greeted us and took our order. Our appetizer was the lump crab meat. When that came out it looked beautiful but we couldn't eat it as it was covered in salt. Awful. Then we waited 15 min for our drinks to be refilled. Poor Scott was responsible for 10 tables and Deb was no where to be found. We asked to speak to the manager who came over and apologized and said that he would personally make sure we were attended too. Needless to say that was the last time we saw him and out service didn't change. Our drinks went empty and remained that way for a very long time. Then dinner was served. Steaks were amazing! Gratin potatoes were doused with salt on one side so half was great and half you couldn't eat. It took 2 hours and 45 min because service was so slow. Would not recommend it at all.
(1)
Rich S.
My daughter and I had a phenomenal end of President's Day long weekend in Denver. When we take these journey's together we always pick a top notch restaurant for our last night. Elway's did not dissappoint! The prime filet and ribeye on the bone were some of the best you will find anywhere. The sides are made to share, and I love the mushrooms. This location is downtown in the Ritz Carlton, and there is no charge for valet...which is refreshing. I have been to the Cherry Creek and airport Elway's locations, and this one is equally as good. So if your are I town and have one place to eat...pick Elway's!!
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Maria M.
The service here is pretty horrible. My fries showed up raw. I also ordered the truffle Parmesan fries at $8!!!! The burger was mediocre. My wine was fine but not worth $12 a glass! The waitress barely came by our table and the only reason she did was because I kept stopping her. My friends Brussels sprouts were raw and his salad that was $18! Barely contain a salad! The drinks were bland and lacked alcohol. Honestly the atmosphere is not inviting and to spend this kind of money on a meal, one expects more. If not on the food than on the service at least. This place is lacking both. I do not recommend this place. The fries were all bottom of the barrel small pieces... I saw no truffles and no Parmesan. Just burnt up nubs. Very disappointed and I will never eat here again. This wasn't worth the money!
(1)
Rich S.
First time here. Very good steaks and service. The crab cakes are not very good, they're fried. Overall great experience.
(5)
Zahara S.
Took clients Saturday evening. Atmosphere is too prom-nightesk for my taste. Huge contrast from the Cherry Creek Elway's. No fun vibe or action. Probably just not my style. I read several good reviews, but I don't agree. My salmon was soggy and tasteless. Salads were flat and watery. Servers were nice enough. Only if Steve Martin had been our waiter would our fun meter have been raised. For a Saturday night, I'm more in the just want to have a good time mode. Ritz Elway's was grim. On the upside, the valet captain was hysterically funny.
(3)
Kristy K.
This place is so overhyped. Don't waste your money. We arrived around 6:30 and were told they only had the lounge open. It was seat yourself. Luckily (unluckily?), we found a cozy both in the front corner to sit down at. We were worried that we were going to be under-dressed in hoodies and sneakers, but we fit right in with all the football fans in there. We really were hoping for a quiet, enjoyable dinner. Unfortunately, we had anything but that. The people in this restaurant were belligerent and off-putting. We somehow got stuck sitting next to the loudest, most disrespectful men in the entire place. Unfortunately, due to how packed it was, we were unable to move to a different table. There is nothing worse than spending $200 on a meal and having it ruined by belligerent people talking vulgar and offensive. We could barely talk because of the loud mouths next to us. On top of the horrible environment, service was awful. My friend had to remind the waitress numerous times for his beer. He finally received it once we got our salads. Service was so spotty and our waitress spent most of her time chatting with the belligerent drunks next to us. She never even came around asking us if we wanted another round of drinks. We ended up just keeping the meal basic to expedite it. Sure, the steak was delicious, but when you are paying that much for a dinner, you expect the atmosphere to be a million times better. I wasn't wow'ed by our sides of macaroni and cheese and potatoes au gratin either. I am so disappointed with my experience. I am not sure if because it is hotel restaurant, you get the drunks on vacation here or what. Either way, I will NEVER return and would advise you to stay away if you are wanting to spend a pretty penny on an intimate, delicious meal.
(2)
Marrisa F.
This place was a MUST during our trip to Denver. My husband is a die hard Denver Broncos fan, so of course Elway's steakhouse was a dinner choice. From drinks, to appetizers, dinner and dessert. AMAZING! Hubby and I shared a 220z. rib-eye, twice baked potato, and grilled asparagus. Sharing the rib-eye was a good choice, because it is more than enough for 2 people. For dessert I highly recommend the toffee bread pudding. It is to die for! So yummy! The service is superb and the hospitality we received was grade A. Highly recommend Elway's Steakhouse!
(5)
Ani P.
HOLY MOLY. i was in colorado for 4 days, and 4 of the meals i had were here. everything on their menu is incredible. i had the rib eye cooked medium rare and it was out of this world, five thumbs up to the chef. probably one of the best i have ever had. i look forward to going back to colorado just for the steak. haha -- open one up in LA!!
My husband and I had received a gift card a year ago for our wedding and decided to give the downtown location a try after a less than stellar experience at cherry creek. We made a reservation but decided upon arriving that it might be nice to sit at the bar, especially since we made it before happy hour ended. They have awesome happy hour by the way and it runs 7 days a week. We order dirty gin martinis that were delicious! We also got a steak quesadilla and fish taco off the happy hour menu which were both delicious. We ordered the calamari which was like none I've ever had before which cherry peppers, peroncini, and fried blue chees stuffed olives! Yum! We were getting a bit full and debating about ordering more food and our awesome server Amanda let us know she had put in a complementary order of lamb chops with fondue for us. Omg! Those lamb chops were incredible! Our service was amazing and the atmosphere is so welcoming. I could definitely make this a regular spot. And Amanda was a great server who takes pride in her job.
(5)
Teresa C.
Josh (our bartender at Elway's) was the epitome of good service. We went in for a nightcap (our complimentary house wine for being Platinum at the Ritz) and dessert but decided to try the tuna tartare--we got a crab cocktail which was what Chuck originally wanted by mistake. It looked good so we decided to keep it but he still tried to get us the tuna. Turns out they had run out (which is likely why they sent the crab) so instead he brought us a delicious lamb chop. When the bill came he only charged us for dessert--the ding dong--which coincidentally was our least favorite of the three dishes. First time Chuck was arguing with our bartender for not charging enough but he wouldn't charge us--so he got a $30 tip on a $9.50 dessert. That's what I call service--Elway's should be proud of having people like Josh!
(4)
Kathy M.
If I were John I'd reconsider my name being on this place. Service was lacking, courses timed terribly - I don't like my food all at once, server argued cool red center was medium rare - not, had to send my steak back, and crab cakes were mushy and lacking in flavor. Best part of the meal was taking our desert to go and enjoying it our suite at the Ritz.
(1)
Khampha K.
Excellent service for an upscale restaurant. I always thought the prices would be outrageous but I ordered the eggs Benedict and it was only $16. The waitstaff are very attentive to your needs, as they should be in a fancier restaurant. Their coffee comes in a very big cup and they will always refill it before you get to the bottom. I don't know what kind of coffee they use but it is very strong and it will be sure to perk you up for the day. The Acapulco breakfast burrito is yummy too. Love going to the ritz Carlton and this restaurant is at the entrance so it's very convenient.
(5)
Josh G.
Great experience liked the lamb appetizer woukd hav the expected more seasoning... The shrimp were amazingly fresh and huge. The queso and chips is chilled which was strange... NY strip was good sides we got I definitely recommend the fried rice with crab mushrooms and broccoli were ok. Really liked the wedge salad.... Wasn't expecting strips of bacon on the side but still a good choice
(4)
Chris S.
I really like it. Very nice.
(5)
Raja S.
My review is purely based on the Happy Hour food, and yes, I'm a fan of it. The one star less is the Happy Hour does not really include drinks, unless you like Coors light. But the food, oh the food. I think I had most of the items, including: Ribs Steak Quesadilla Wings & Gauc & Chips Gauc & chips, pretty standard fare, plum buffalo wings , might get it again. Steak Q is second, the winner , my the margin of a hog , are the ribs! Damn, I've had some pretty good BBQ in Texas, but this one is spectacular. Juicy, moist, fall off the bone, covered in a molasses, coffee, other secret ingredients sauce. The kicker is broken cashews on top of the ribs, adds an irresistible crunch. Wonder why no one ever thought of that. The ribs were so good, I went twice to get them. As a reference, 2 order of ribs (at 4 pieces per order is a lot for 2 ppl), 1 steak Quesadilla, 2 craft beers, with tips will be about $23 per person. Get the HH ribs, one of the best deals in DT.
(4)
Aimee L.
GREAT SUPER FAB HAPPY HOUR! Best dirty (filthy) martini I've had in a long time. I can't believe I forgot our bartenders name but the dirty martini was her specialty (sorry). We tried the cheese plate...OMG, yum. We also had the olives (see a theme)? Everything was really good and the atmosphere was wonderful.
(5)
Maggie F.
We had a great experience at Elway's! This was our fancy dinner during our trip, and it did not disappoint. I loved the pretzel bread that came out before the meal - very unique and delicious. We started out with the crab cocktail, which I had never seen on a menu before. The cocktail sauce had lots of horseradish and was pretty spicy and I loved it! We split a wedge salad, which ended up being more than enough. I love wedges because to me, the bacon, bleu cheese and red onion is the best combination ever. I had a filet and we shared some au gratin potatoes and sauteed spinach with garlic and goat cheese. Both the sides were delicious. I think I could have eaten all the potatoes on my own! My only complaint is that I ordered my steak medium rare, and the server said their medium rare was a cool red center, which has always been the "rare" description where I've gone. I ordered it medium and it came out close to medium well by my description. I wish I'd stuck with my gut and stayed with medium rare, but having said that, it was still very tender and still a great steak. We finished up with the chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream, and it was to die for. It was HUGE and we only ate about half of it, but it was probably my favorite part of the meal! All in all, a great experience for a date night right in the heart of downtown Denver. Classy atmosphere and great food to go along with it.
(4)
Kerry L.
Took my parents here for a special occasion. It was everything we had hoped. From the food to the great service, 5 star all the way and a great experience!
(5)
Anna S.
I made reservation for Easter Brunch, the receptionist told me they have 2.30 pm available but didn't tell me they close buffet at 3.00 pm Then we came got seated the brunch is $78 per person it included 1 glass of champagne DID NOT include coffee or tea?! The eggs and hash browns were cold, the food selection is ok! The toaster was not working properly burned all the bread we put in I was pretty disappointed, very overpriced for what is. I won't be back!
(2)
Shawn W.
Amazing service. Food not up to far. Maybe cause 5280 week?!
(3)
Lauren J.
I went here once before but came on a business dinner so I got to really experience the menu. Everything was amazing. We had lots of great wine, apps, steaks of course, and desserts. I was so full I took home leftovers. Unfortunately some of the visiting people were from out of town and I had to take their food as well. Filet and crab for lunch isn't too shabby!
(4)
Diane G.
The food is decent but expensive. I only ate here once for lunch and had the Iceberg Wedge Salad. It was good, but personally I prefer Outback's to theirs. The drinks were good (and fairly strong), but also expensive.
(3)
Vanessa E.
My husband and I had received a gift card a year ago for our wedding and decided to give the downtown location a try after a less than stellar experience at cherry creek. We made a reservation but decided upon arriving that it might be nice to sit at the bar, especially since we made it before happy hour ended. They have awesome happy hour by the way and it runs 7 days a week. We order dirty gin martinis that were delicious! We also got a steak quesadilla and fish taco off the happy hour menu which were both delicious. We ordered the calamari which was like none I've ever had before which cherry peppers, peroncini, and fried blue chees stuffed olives! Yum! We were getting a bit full and debating about ordering more food and our awesome server Amanda let us know she had put in a complementary order of lamb chops with fondue for us. Omg! Those lamb chops were incredible! Our service was amazing and the atmosphere is so welcoming. I could definitely make this a regular spot. And Amanda was a great server who takes pride in her job.
(5)
Teresa C.
Josh (our bartender at Elway's) was the epitome of good service. We went in for a nightcap (our complimentary house wine for being Platinum at the Ritz) and dessert but decided to try the tuna tartare--we got a crab cocktail which was what Chuck originally wanted by mistake. It looked good so we decided to keep it but he still tried to get us the tuna. Turns out they had run out (which is likely why they sent the crab) so instead he brought us a delicious lamb chop. When the bill came he only charged us for dessert--the ding dong--which coincidentally was our least favorite of the three dishes. First time Chuck was arguing with our bartender for not charging enough but he wouldn't charge us--so he got a $30 tip on a $9.50 dessert. That's what I call service--Elway's should be proud of having people like Josh!
(4)
Kathy M.
If I were John I'd reconsider my name being on this place. Service was lacking, courses timed terribly - I don't like my food all at once, server argued cool red center was medium rare - not, had to send my steak back, and crab cakes were mushy and lacking in flavor. Best part of the meal was taking our desert to go and enjoying it our suite at the Ritz.
(1)
Khampha K.
Excellent service for an upscale restaurant. I always thought the prices would be outrageous but I ordered the eggs Benedict and it was only $16. The waitstaff are very attentive to your needs, as they should be in a fancier restaurant. Their coffee comes in a very big cup and they will always refill it before you get to the bottom. I don't know what kind of coffee they use but it is very strong and it will be sure to perk you up for the day. The Acapulco breakfast burrito is yummy too. Love going to the ritz Carlton and this restaurant is at the entrance so it's very convenient.
(5)
Josh G.
Great experience liked the lamb appetizer woukd hav the expected more seasoning... The shrimp were amazingly fresh and huge. The queso and chips is chilled which was strange... NY strip was good sides we got I definitely recommend the fried rice with crab mushrooms and broccoli were ok. Really liked the wedge salad.... Wasn't expecting strips of bacon on the side but still a good choice
(4)
Chris S.
I really like it. Very nice.
(5)
Kevin H.
Lovely restaurant. Staff is friendly and courteous. Food is as expected was great. The lamb - Amazing. Brussell Sprouts are a must. Have a great wine and Liquor menu. Beer menu needs some work as coming to Denver one looks forward to the great beers that are part of the region and culture here. That and the fact Elway played against the Miami Dolphins I won't hold against the restaurant. Love it and can't wait to come back
(4)
Mark C.
Had dinner last night and found the place to be outstanding! Grilled chicken was the excellent and probably the best ever. The wine selection especially by the glass was also super. Service was outstanding and my friends bone in filet was top shelf. The only missed putt was the baked potatoe! Must go again.
(5)
David S.
Surprisingly, I have only eaten breakfast at this Elway's. The waffles are lighter than air, and I am not quite sure how they accomplish that. Served with your choice of REAL maple syrup or coulis, they are divine if you enjoy waffles. The biscuits and gravy were as good as I have had in Denver. The truffled eggs benedict served with ham and a biscuit rather than Canadian bacon and a muffin, is also quite delicious and the eggs come poached perfectly each time. Overall, if you are looking for a classy place to have a business breakfast, at a very reasonable price, Elway's downtown location is a top choice of mine.
(4)
Jon H.
I would give this 3 stars for food but 5 stars for customer service. Will give it 4 stars on average. In Ritz Carlton fashion, our waiter was amazing. I asked him if he could recommend a good place in Denver to grab cocktails after dinner. He came back 10 mintues later, had written down the names and addresses with a short note on 3 different places. He even called his favorite and made us a reservation! At the end of dinner, we decided we wanted to get cigars instead. So he recommended to great cigar clubs for us. In terms of the food, two of us ordered the porterhouse and the third ordered a ribeye. They were good, but not great. Certainly didn't live up to the quality expected of the steakhouse in the Ritz. The porterhouses were a bit dry. The ribeye was cooked to perfection, but WAY overseasoned. That was a bit disappointing. Recommend ordering the Ribeye, but asking them to take it easy on the seasoning.
(4)
Kelly L.
I'd like to start off by saying the steak was amazing. However, the service was awful and definitely by far my worst dining experience ever. We went here for a friend's engagement celebration and were all disappointed by the lack of service from both of our servers. I worked in a restaurant for 10 years and my friend had worked in a restaurant even longer - we both never complain about service or food ever because we understand the business. The experience at Elway's was so bad it actually ruined the night. Some examples below: - Wine bottle was dropped off on the table, unopened and no tasting. - Almonds were put on the Brussels sprouts even though we mentioned I had a severe allergy. - Lobster was not brought out with entrees - No steak knifes dropped off so we used butter knifes to attempt to cut our steaks. - Servers never checked on us after the food was brought out to see how it was and we couldn't ask for the missing lobsters , new Brussel sprouts and steak knifes. - We felt like second class citizens and watched as servers were attentive to other very specific tables. I let the GM know about the situation via email and after several missed attempts to reach each other by phone I never heard back from him. I was mortified that I took my friends here to celebrate their engagement and will not be returning or recommending to anyone. Don't waste your money here.
(1)
Sharon H.
My advice if dining here is to stick with the steak. We ordered the Mediterranean salad, Scallions, Rib Eye, and New York Strip, and several sides to share. The steak was the only food that was truly memorable, as they cut the meats themselves in the restaurant. The seafood was burnt and the chicken in the salad was too dry. We could hardly finish these entrees, but early finished the steak. So overall, we would give the food a 2.5/5. However, the customer service was absolutely amazing. The hostess and waiters catered to our needs and were very personable in getting to know us. They were quick to serve us water and refill our champaign and were very helpful when making our dinner selections. They even brought out a complimentary dessert for us for our special occasion as we were celebrating for dinner. Overall, the service helped to outweigh the substandard food quality. So once again, if you're going to dine here, stick with the steak...nothing else is really that noteworthy, especially for the steep price.
(3)
Nathaniel R.
No Bueno! Visiting the Denver area for the Memorial Day weekend, some friends and I decided to try out Elway's for dinner. Its the namesake of a well respected and great footballer, John Elway, so we had to check it out. Its located in Downtown Denver, inside of the the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Based on those facts, you would think that it would be a amazing dining experience. Unfortunately it was not. We had a reservation, arrived promptly and were seated shortly afterward. Unbeknownst to me, my friend (female) was not helped with her seating. The staff at most fine dining restaurants (ie: Ruth's Chris) will pull out the chair and tuck in female guests. She didn't like this. Shortly after that our waiter arrived to begin to tend to our dinner party. That guy had to have been under the influence of something. High maybe? Starting with the appetizer, we ordered the Crab Cakes. very underwhelming. In fact, it may have been the worst I've had in my life. I tried to use the sauce on the side to help with the flavor, but it didn't help. I enjoyed eating the apple slaw the cakes were bedded on. For my entree, I ordered a well-done 20oz Rib-Eye with the mac-n-cheese and spinach. The sides were decent. The Rib-Eye... not so much!! First off, it wasn't prepared as I ordered, it was medium at best. I don't like blood anywhere in my food! At $50+ for just the meat, I expected it to be prepared the way I ordered it and flavorful, the first time. After the chef returned with my plate I was able to eat. It was lacking flavor all the way through, until one of my very last bites. That bite was good. They should marinate the meat. A little marinade goes along way if you're unable to develop flavors while cooking. I was slightly unhappy with the entire experience, but there were some positives. Like I mentioned before, the sides were good. Even better was the moscow mule I had as well as the LaCrema wine. Also, our second waiter, Adam was great! (Like I mentioned before, the original waiter was on something). Adam picked up on the fact that my friends and I were from Florida and contemplated ordering the Key Lime Pie for dessert. Knowing this, he recommended against us ordering that. He was honest in telling us that other people that have visited from Florida were not happy with their version of a Key Lime Pie. So we decided to forego any dessert. Being the good waiter that he is, he brought a sample to our table to try. I had a little bit and he was right... not at all what I was expecting. In the end, I had high hopes for this steakhouse. I wanted it to compare favorably like Ruth's Chris. The service is subpar. The food is underwhelming. And most importantly, too expensive for what its worth!
(2)
Tom G.
Very good steak house, overall not 5 star though. Service good food good, but the sea food dishes our group ordered were lack luster. Stick with steak. Not as much Elway memorabilia as I was hoping for. Good choice don't steak
(4)
Jennifer P.
Fantastic fish sandwich for lunch! Expensive, but large enough for 2 to split. Best I've ever had!
(4)
Jeanette N.
Very disappointed. We love the Ritz and usually any restaurant associated with it is fabulous but not in this case. We had reservations and were taken late. Then we were seated in the back of the restaurant against the wall in the only table for two like this. We were told we would have two attending us, Scott and Deb. Scott greeted us and took our order. Our appetizer was the lump crab meat. When that came out it looked beautiful but we couldn't eat it as it was covered in salt. Awful. Then we waited 15 min for our drinks to be refilled. Poor Scott was responsible for 10 tables and Deb was no where to be found. We asked to speak to the manager who came over and apologized and said that he would personally make sure we were attended too. Needless to say that was the last time we saw him and out service didn't change. Our drinks went empty and remained that way for a very long time. Then dinner was served. Steaks were amazing! Gratin potatoes were doused with salt on one side so half was great and half you couldn't eat. It took 2 hours and 45 min because service was so slow. Would not recommend it at all.
(1)
Rich S.
My daughter and I had a phenomenal end of President's Day long weekend in Denver. When we take these journey's together we always pick a top notch restaurant for our last night. Elway's did not dissappoint! The prime filet and ribeye on the bone were some of the best you will find anywhere. The sides are made to share, and I love the mushrooms. This location is downtown in the Ritz Carlton, and there is no charge for valet...which is refreshing. I have been to the Cherry Creek and airport Elway's locations, and this one is equally as good. So if your are I town and have one place to eat...pick Elway's!!
(5)
Maria M.
The service here is pretty horrible. My fries showed up raw. I also ordered the truffle Parmesan fries at $8!!!! The burger was mediocre. My wine was fine but not worth $12 a glass! The waitress barely came by our table and the only reason she did was because I kept stopping her. My friends Brussels sprouts were raw and his salad that was $18! Barely contain a salad! The drinks were bland and lacked alcohol. Honestly the atmosphere is not inviting and to spend this kind of money on a meal, one expects more. If not on the food than on the service at least. This place is lacking both. I do not recommend this place. The fries were all bottom of the barrel small pieces... I saw no truffles and no Parmesan. Just burnt up nubs. Very disappointed and I will never eat here again. This wasn't worth the money!
(1)
Mark R.
Ordered the 8oz strip steaks. Fabulous!! Came out medium rare exactly as I ordered. Had the brussel sprouts, mushrooms and asparagus. All perfect!! Service was spot on! Glad a came here!!
(5)
Shelby E.
I thoroughly enjoy this Elway's location. I frequent here at least every other week because the food, service, and drinks are always phenomenal. My favorite bartender/server, Amber is absolutely awesome. She is very knowledgable about the menu and knows how to make a killer Key Lime Pie martini. The only "complaint" I have is that medium rare on the filet comes out a little too pink for my liking but that's the only qualm I have. If you're looking for a great restaurant for dinner or an event, go to Elway's and be sure to ask for Amber!
(5)
Kristy K.
This place is so overhyped. Don't waste your money. We arrived around 6:30 and were told they only had the lounge open. It was seat yourself. Luckily (unluckily?), we found a cozy both in the front corner to sit down at. We were worried that we were going to be under-dressed in hoodies and sneakers, but we fit right in with all the football fans in there. We really were hoping for a quiet, enjoyable dinner. Unfortunately, we had anything but that. The people in this restaurant were belligerent and off-putting. We somehow got stuck sitting next to the loudest, most disrespectful men in the entire place. Unfortunately, due to how packed it was, we were unable to move to a different table. There is nothing worse than spending $200 on a meal and having it ruined by belligerent people talking vulgar and offensive. We could barely talk because of the loud mouths next to us. On top of the horrible environment, service was awful. My friend had to remind the waitress numerous times for his beer. He finally received it once we got our salads. Service was so spotty and our waitress spent most of her time chatting with the belligerent drunks next to us. She never even came around asking us if we wanted another round of drinks. We ended up just keeping the meal basic to expedite it. Sure, the steak was delicious, but when you are paying that much for a dinner, you expect the atmosphere to be a million times better. I wasn't wow'ed by our sides of macaroni and cheese and potatoes au gratin either. I am so disappointed with my experience. I am not sure if because it is hotel restaurant, you get the drunks on vacation here or what. Either way, I will NEVER return and would advise you to stay away if you are wanting to spend a pretty penny on an intimate, delicious meal.
(2)
Marrisa F.
This place was a MUST during our trip to Denver. My husband is a die hard Denver Broncos fan, so of course Elway's steakhouse was a dinner choice. From drinks, to appetizers, dinner and dessert. AMAZING! Hubby and I shared a 220z. rib-eye, twice baked potato, and grilled asparagus. Sharing the rib-eye was a good choice, because it is more than enough for 2 people. For dessert I highly recommend the toffee bread pudding. It is to die for! So yummy! The service is superb and the hospitality we received was grade A. Highly recommend Elway's Steakhouse!
(5)
Ani P.
HOLY MOLY. i was in colorado for 4 days, and 4 of the meals i had were here. everything on their menu is incredible. i had the rib eye cooked medium rare and it was out of this world, five thumbs up to the chef. probably one of the best i have ever had. i look forward to going back to colorado just for the steak. haha -- open one up in LA!!
My review is purely based on the Happy Hour food, and yes, I'm a fan of it. The one star less is the Happy Hour does not really include drinks, unless you like Coors light. But the food, oh the food. I think I had most of the items, including: Ribs Steak Quesadilla Wings & Gauc & Chips Gauc & chips, pretty standard fare, plum buffalo wings , might get it again. Steak Q is second, the winner , my the margin of a hog , are the ribs! Damn, I've had some pretty good BBQ in Texas, but this one is spectacular. Juicy, moist, fall off the bone, covered in a molasses, coffee, other secret ingredients sauce. The kicker is broken cashews on top of the ribs, adds an irresistible crunch. Wonder why no one ever thought of that. The ribs were so good, I went twice to get them. As a reference, 2 order of ribs (at 4 pieces per order is a lot for 2 ppl), 1 steak Quesadilla, 2 craft beers, with tips will be about $23 per person. Get the HH ribs, one of the best deals in DT.
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Aimee L.
GREAT SUPER FAB HAPPY HOUR! Best dirty (filthy) martini I've had in a long time. I can't believe I forgot our bartenders name but the dirty martini was her specialty (sorry). We tried the cheese plate...OMG, yum. We also had the olives (see a theme)? Everything was really good and the atmosphere was wonderful.
(5)
Maggie F.
We had a great experience at Elway's! This was our fancy dinner during our trip, and it did not disappoint. I loved the pretzel bread that came out before the meal - very unique and delicious. We started out with the crab cocktail, which I had never seen on a menu before. The cocktail sauce had lots of horseradish and was pretty spicy and I loved it! We split a wedge salad, which ended up being more than enough. I love wedges because to me, the bacon, bleu cheese and red onion is the best combination ever. I had a filet and we shared some au gratin potatoes and sauteed spinach with garlic and goat cheese. Both the sides were delicious. I think I could have eaten all the potatoes on my own! My only complaint is that I ordered my steak medium rare, and the server said their medium rare was a cool red center, which has always been the "rare" description where I've gone. I ordered it medium and it came out close to medium well by my description. I wish I'd stuck with my gut and stayed with medium rare, but having said that, it was still very tender and still a great steak. We finished up with the chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream, and it was to die for. It was HUGE and we only ate about half of it, but it was probably my favorite part of the meal! All in all, a great experience for a date night right in the heart of downtown Denver. Classy atmosphere and great food to go along with it.
(4)
Kerry L.
Took my parents here for a special occasion. It was everything we had hoped. From the food to the great service, 5 star all the way and a great experience!
(5)
Anna S.
I made reservation for Easter Brunch, the receptionist told me they have 2.30 pm available but didn't tell me they close buffet at 3.00 pm Then we came got seated the brunch is $78 per person it included 1 glass of champagne DID NOT include coffee or tea?! The eggs and hash browns were cold, the food selection is ok! The toaster was not working properly burned all the bread we put in I was pretty disappointed, very overpriced for what is. I won't be back!
(2)
Scott S.
Just awful customer service for being attached to the Ritz Carlton and you would think they would have a level of service that would exceed some of Denver's worst fast food chains. (I'm not talking about chick fa la here) I drove downtown to pick up a takeaway order paid cash and left, upon returning I found that my order was missing all my sides that I had ordered. I called and the hostess said to come down and they would refund the money that I paid for the sides. To avoid the chaos of downtown I road my bike down to pick up the refund and I was told by the manager that was helping me that he could only give me a gift card. By this point I was getting a little perturbed, he insisted that this is the only thing he could do to resolve the situations but said I could call Brett Nicolopoulos (Director of Restaurants) and that he would be able to assist me further. I have called and left a message with clear instructions to return my call. But here going on 2.5 weeks with no return call, nothing. I was returned my over 20% tip that I left. There is some great dishes at this place but the level of service is atrocious and that is unfortunate that the restaurant seems to be run this way. I will update my review if I ever hear back from them.
(1)
Robert Y.
Stay Away! Unless you enjoy spending $250+ for a bad dinner for two, don't go here. I wouldn't eat here again if it was free. Ambience - Loud, busy....most McDonald's have a better ambience Service - Fake friendly & incompetent. Food - I ordered my steak medium rare, and it was in between medium and welldone. My wife ordered tea with her dessert, which was bad, and the water smelled. Seats - We had a booth and there were several holes in our seat. We were visiting Denver, staying at the Ritz, and I can't believe that the Ritz would have such a horrible restaurant as their anchor restaurant. Our stay comes with a free breakfast at Elways. Based on our dinner experience we will skip that. Yikes...
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Jay A.
Tonight was my first experience at Elway's downtown Denver. I was not impressed. Fortunately this was a business dinner; however, if I paid for this meal out of my own pocket I would not be a happy camper. This establishment struggles to provide value. There were 17 of us. I started my meal off with a gin martini. It was watery, not filled to the brim and contained 2 mediocre blue cheese stuffed olives despite the fact that I asked for several. Not the best way to start. Our waiter was challenged in her ability to pour wine. Luckily none got on me. I then had their special soup du jour, French Onion soup. It was not hot enough, lacked flavor and needed more cheese. Hard to believe our server told me it was great? The big disaster came with the 8 oz. of King Crab Legs. Awful! No excuse for not knowing how to serve these at the prices they charge. The side dishes were the shining star here with good potatoes au gratin, fried rice with confit and mac and cheese. They charged $25 for a glass of Inniskillen Ice Wine for desert. A tad high guys! Will I eat here again? I might. However, will stick to just the sides next time which were quite good.
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Jeffrey C.
One of our friends is a ginormous John Elway fan, and so it didn't seem right to make this Denver trip without a mandatory staycation at Elway's Steakhouse. Elway's was surprisingly fancypants. Though I had read the reviews prior, I was still struck by how clean-cut this location was, particularly its situation inside the Ritz. Our table wasn't quite ready when we arrived, so we hit up the bar where the degenerates hang out. Kidding. There's ample bar seating for non-reservations folks, but the guys wearing Broncos tees and a baseball cap can be found in both areas. I'd feel awkward walking into a steakhouse wearing jean shorts, but whatever. This being the steakhouse, I went martini and promptly forgot my preferred gin. Classy move, JC. Finally at the table, we gorged ourselves silly with a nice bottle of cab and some hunk of meat. Three of us opted for the bone-in ribeye, because, yum, and we were well rewarded with a delicious, medium-rare steak with a solid sear. I think there were some sides too, I forget. It's typical steakhouse prices, with good service and tasty steaks. Can't ask for much more.
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Deb S.
I had a feeling based on other Yelp reviews this may not be good. However it was scheduled as thank you lunch from a great vendor of mine who had always wanted to go. He must not be a Yelper. Well the reviews were true it was horrible. Save your money and your time regretfully said. Let's recap for those that do not know me, I am from the East Coast, and love great seafood and great beer, I will seek both out with a passion. We ordered the Calamari to share, claimed as Rhode Island Calamari, we it was apparent that it was your standard previously frozen calamari, with a large chuck of one lemon on the side.Not to mention some other unidentified food objects friend in there, we all tried to guess what it was with no luck. Here are the issues first of all if you are sharing, sharing doesn't mean that everyone wants to share or even wants lemon on theirs. Secondly, if you are from the east most often calamari is served with marinara sauce not just a hunk of lemon. If you truly want outstanding calamari try Ocean Prime around the corner. Well of course they had a Lobster Club on the menu so it was a must try, see my previous reviews about a good Lobsta' sandwich or roll. This was what almost put me over the edge. It was an attempt at a club sandwich, yet the bread was drowning in butter so that you could not pick it up and eat it as a traditional sandwich, now that is fine with me except the Waiter left me with no knife to cut it with. The tomatoes were soggy and old, and the lettuce, the poor stuff was so drenched from the butter it was soggy. The lobster had no preparation, other than 2 small over cooked tails tossed on each side of the sandwich. The other guests had steaks with 2 from our table that had so much fat on them, they could not eat the steak. I am not sure what more I can say, other than I hear my Mother saying find something nice to say about everything and everyone.. OK, my company at lunch was outstanding. The truth, yes you can believe almost everything you read on Yelp and the Yelpers were truthful about this being not so hot. The reason I suspect they are still here is they are located in the Ritz Carlton and get tourist and traveling traffic, lucky for them.
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Mark P.
We were in Denver for a Broncos game, and as a lifelong fan in town for his first-ever NFL game, I *had* to try Elway's steakhouse. I mean, #7 was my hero growing up. And Colorado is known for their steaks. It was a win/win proposition! And also an expensive proposition. My wife and I spent more money on this dinner than we'd ever spent anywhere else in our lives. Fortunately, we were prepared for this, and budgeted accordingly. We started in the bar. How could I resist ordering an Orange Crush? I could not. The drink consisted of Ketel One Oranje Vodka shaken with Patron Citronge and natural agave nectar served up with orange soda, orange juice, and Blue Curacao. It was smooth and tasty. And $15. This set the standard for the evening! My wife ordered a Vodka 7 and was impressed with the quality of ingredients. I was impressed with the lower price, and opted for one of those on my next round, as well. Once again: smooth and satisfying. Once we were seated, they served us bread and whipped butter. The pretzel bread was divine, but I forced myself to stop at half a piece because I knew there was more to come. Much, much more. After some deliberation, we ordered 1/2 dozen oysters on the half shell as an appetizer. We were somewhat leery of this; we're from Portland and are used to fresh oysters, but Colorado is completely landlocked and the nearest ocean is 1000 miles away. Still, we gave them a shot, and were asked if we preferred east coast or west coast oysters. No contest - west coast wins, hands down! (They are bigger and more flavorful). Fortunately, the oysters were fantastic - fresh and tasty, and accompanied by a mignonette. You couldn't tell they'd been flown in from across the country. Finally, the main course. I opted for the bone-in ribeye. Which cost $49. Ala carte. Whew! My wife went with the prime rib - the smaller portion, which was "only" $32. Side dishes are large enough to serve 2-3, so we went with crab fried rice (on the recommendation of other Yelpers) and sauteed asparagus. The steaks were absolutely incredible - cooked perfectly to our specifications, the ribeye tender and seasoned with an herb crust that made my palate sing. The prime rib was moist and delicious, and the au jus made it even more tender. Horseradish was freshly grated, a nice touch. The side dishes were pretty damn good, too. The fried rice was chock full of crab, egg, peas, and other veggies, and the asparagus was slightly crisp and lemony. Delicious! Somehow, amazingly, we were talked into dessert. We went with the Classic Ding Dong, a fancy presentation of this Hostess childhood classic made with Devil's food cake, vanilla cream, and chocolate ganache. Sinfully good! Especially with coffee. So. Was the dinner worth the hefty price tag (close to $200 with tip)? I would say, because this was a very special occasion and the food was so damn fantastic, yes. Would I come again? Maybe if I hit the lottery, or really wanted to impress somebody. I don't know. It's definitely worth trying once. If I raked in a Peyton Manning-sized salary, I'd be here every week. But once is good for me!
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Billy F.
OK...i am a fan of this place...great food and good service. Good service because at times it took too long to go to the next course...good service, not great. Food was great but at the prices that was charged...well its expected. Honestly just another high priced steak house...not noticelbly any better than any of the other ones you can go to...Capital Grill, Ruth Chris etc...I will have to say...the lamb chop fondue was awesome...if you go make sure you get this!
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Loan N.
Came here on the first night of Denver's restaurant week and couldn't be happier. My boyfriend surprised me by taking the initiative to make dinner reservation. Upon arrival, I was given a rose since we were celebrating my birthday a bit early this year. What a sweet gesture! From the prix fixe menu, I ordered the Red Pepper soup and Prime Sirloin. My bf ordered the Prime Rib with a Caesar salad. According to him, his meal was delicious! So was mine! The soup was delicious. It reminded me of a roasted tomato bisque soup. I ordered the Sirloin medium rare and it came out perfect! The size was also the right amount for me although I did need some help finishing it. It was about 10oz. My entree came with 1 side and with the recommendation from our waitress, I ordered the Creamed Corn. It is a must-try side especially if you love eating corn! It was rich, creamy and so yummy! For dessert, we were given Peach cobbler with whipped cream. It was not too sweet but the portion was a bit small. I guess for Restaurant week, $30 per person for all this wasn't too bad at all. The food was great and the service was awesome! Coming here for Restaurant Week gave us a good idea of what to expect on our next visit. I would like to revisit Elway again but maybe next time we will give the Cherry Location a try. Would recommend to all steak-lovers & definitely take your dates here-such a cute romantic setting.
(5)
EE T.
If you want to say you ate at the Ritz-Carlton, then fine. If you want a great steak, eat somewhere else. Not as good as even a couple years ago. Overpriced, the strip steak was only so-so. The prime rib truly horrible, tough and served on an iron platter reminiscent of a microwave plastic tray. The decor is commercial, burnt orange and uninspiring. Go elsewhere.
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John S.
First of all. I am from Dallas, Tx and I travel a LOT (150 nights in a hotel this year). My wife and I were staying at the Ritz and just out of pure laziness decided to walk downstairs and eat here. It was a Sunday night and very quiet until the Broncos game got out and it really picked up. Kind of a funny mix with people all dressed up and then the jerseys everywhere but I was on vacation so no big deal. Obviously we decided to go all out, I get the large Strip (bone in) and my wife gets a lobster tail. Service was great, they were accessible but not hovering. Always polite and not pretentious. They deserve 5 stars for that. The food was NOT anything amazing. The chop house has better steak. Hillstone/Houston's ribeye on a BAD day is better than this steak. It wasn't horrible but for $60 bucks I at least expected a nice sear, nope. What about a tasteful crust, nope. Firm texture, nope. I can't say I enjoyed the steak, and I'm from STEAK COUNTRY! The wife had an enjoyable lobster, but again nothing amazing. The sides were quite good, crab fried rice was delicious and Mac and cheese were amazing. I wanted so bad to like this place, I just can't. I'll pay $75 for an amazing steak, but don't talk up your awards and under deliver. You're an anchor restaurant in a Ritz Carlton, I just expected more.
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Mark A.
Get the 'bone in' filet. If you've never had one, you're in for a treat!
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William H.
I had a burger from here last night and it was delicious and the fries were also amazing. We also had a strak quesadilla and it too was great.
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Jessica J.
I thoroughly loved this place. From my appetizer to my dessert. I am hooked after one dinner! The hubby and I dined at Elway's before the symphony this past Saturday and were impressed. Its setting within the Ritz-Carlton downtown gives it a grand feel. Warm woods and colorful lighting adds the simple design. We were seated at a booth that faced the wall of wine. Our seats were comfortable and the service was attentive and went out of their way to be helpful. We went all out and weren't disappointed. Appetizer: Steak Tacos - Simple: Tortillas, Guacamole, Pico, Seasoned Steak - you build them to your liking. Great taste, but a little messy. Salad: I had the John's Salad that was a chopped salad with green goddess dressing. A nice size, and good blend of flavors. Steak: 8 oz Strip Medium. Um, yuuuum! This was a THICK steak and cooked to perfection. Juicy with a nice crust on the outside. Sides (Shared): Au Gratin potatoes and Steamed Broccoli Dessert: Brownie/ice cream/caramel thingy - a perfect combo of gooey sweetness. We went overboard on the food! Really we could have skipped the app or the salad. Still we enjoyed all of it so much we didn't mind. Plus the waiter accidentally dropped a piece of our broccoli on the floor when he served us and felt bad and got us a dessert on the house (above and beyond for a simple little mistake). The whole place was just lovely. Food, staff, atmosphere. I think it is my new favorite steak house.
(5)
David M.
"Split right, pro, X post, Z slant, 2 flat, 4 out." Hutt. Hutt. Hutt. Touchdown! Had a 5 star, as good as it gets, lunch at Elway's today and thought I should do the color callin' for ya. Tenderloin and (Caesar) salad. Came with a perfectly cooked and simply delicious hunk-a-chunk-a-yummy medium rare tenderloin. Asked that they put some extra anchovies on the accompanying Caesar, and not only did they do that, but it appeared with a school of them so large that they could have renamed the dish the "Surf and Turf Salad." Incredibly good. Finished with a cappuccino that was humongous and also really great. A truly excellent lunch. Superbowl quality experience, for sure.
(5)
Andrea K.
Popped in here for a glass of wine and little appetizer at the bar over the weekend. First off, the Ritz is gorgeous. I wanted to see if they had any rooms available for the night and just end my evening right there but sweetie said no. Pooh. Anyhoos, the bartender was quite accomodating with my wine queries. He poured me 3 separate tastes until I settled upon one that I wanted! It wasn't overly packed so I think he was feeling generous and well...accomodating! We tried the lobster flatbread and it was pretty good. It was round- like a personal pizza- with tons of arugula and lobster- for $10, not a bad way to go. I don't know if I would have it again but it was a great little bite to share. The ladies next to us had steaks and they looked quite tasty. May need to see how Elway's stacks up to the numerous other steak joints around town.
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Staci J.
We were in Denver visiting a great friend at Craig and someone recommended Elways for dinner, very very over priced! The service was by far the worst service I have ever had at this type of an establishment . So many mistakes to even list them. "David and Chris" were our team of waiters, was wondering if it was maybe second shift for David, horrible personality, I can handle bad service if the waiter is trying, and being friendly about it, but he was just terrible. Food was pretty good, but as I said before over priced ! We were with a table of 10 and very disappointed that we had to automatically tip 20%! What a joke! Only reason this is a 3 star is because of the filet... We won't ever be back for a meal or round of drinks here...
(3)
Jeff L.
Felt it was definitely appropriate to visit here after attending the Chargers game in Denver. Fabulous food and service. Enjoyed the comfortable atmosphere, definitely a relaxing place to have an excellent meal. We started with the coconut battered shrimp with pineapple-cucumber slaw and ginger dipping sauce. The dipping sauce was awesome with the slaw... and the shrimp were huge and delectable. The server talked us into getting an extra one so we had two each... definitely didn't need two each but was devoured them anyway. Next, I had the roasted corn and chicken chowder. This was excellent as well but it was more of a stew than a soup. This combined with the coconut shrimp was more than enough. For the main course, I had the bone in fillet and my wife had the bone in rib eye, both served with oscar Elway's style. Both were cooked to perfection and the rub on the meat was spectacular. To finish the meal off, we shared the creme brulee with a double cappuccino. Yummy! Great restaurant!
(5)
Happy C.
OMG, if you love steak, you simply must eat here. I had the Elway's package, which includes a $100 dining credit in the restaurant with an overnight stay at the Ritz-Carlton. I had TWO servers, Shawn and Nels. Their timing, accommodation and service were top-notch. I was also very pleased to learn that the restaurant offers the Valentine's Day special for two to single people as well, letting them halve it and paying only half the price. It's a very nice touch, especially when you are the only single person in a room full of couples on Valentine's Day. I started with a glass of prosecco and six oysters. The prosecco was delicious, but the oysters weren't shucked properly and I got little bits of shell with each bite. I told Nels about the oysters, and to my surprise, when he presented the check at the end of the meal, he told me he took them off the bill and said he'd talk the chef. So nice! I ordered the small fillet with a side of mushrooms, and I thought I had died and gone to heaven. It melted in my mouth like butter. The seasonings were perfect. And it was cooked just the way I like it--and just the way he said it would be. Presentation was a little odd, though. Everything is ala carte, so the steak was served in the middle of a giant white plate with nothing else on it. It just looked ... lonely. I had the apple pecan crumb with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Soooo delicious. Do not skip Elway's if you stay at this hotel. And I recommend reservations--the place was packed.
(5)
Mechelle W.
The filet was the way to go!! We paired with a tasty cab and I felt my life was complete :) the staff was so friendly and knowledgeable.
(5)
Alicia K.
This was where I chose to have my first birthday celebration in Denver (back in January)! I had an AMAZING time! We got there a little earlier than the rest of our party and caught the tail end of happy hour in their lounge area. I had a bite of the Buffalo Quesadilla and a couple IPAs, which tasted absolutely fantastic after a morning session of snowboarding. We were seated in the back at a fabulous round table surrounded by curtains. I felt like a VIP. Being the lucky girl that I am, an ipad with all the wine options and an accompanying encyclopedia of wine knowledge in the form of our server appeared. Not one, but two bottles of pinot noir were ordered! Next came the cold shellfish and hot appetizer tower. They aren't kidding, literally an elaborate tower, overflowing with a little taste of everything! A fun thing to have at your table if you have a large enough party. I'm not big on sides (I should say, I'm not a huge veggie fan, so it takes a lot to impress me), so I'll skip to my 8 oz filet. It was well seasoned and perfectly cooked, nothing says happy birthday better than a solid birthday steak. For dessert, they brought me an ice cream brownie with a sparkling candle! On a side note, at some point in the meal a tiny dribble of sauce landed on my friend. The server was swift in realizing his mistake and offered to dry clean his sweater and make it up in any way possible. He brought him a complimentary ice cream brownie, which is great... but also took away from my being the center of attention (but I guess I can live with that, since it meant more dessert for all!). You should definitely check out this place, I enjoyed the atmosphere and had a great time. Elway's is definitely spendy, and I'll be back to sample the happy hour in more detail, but I'll have to make my rounds to other steakhouses before coming back here for dinner.
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Kyle W.
TL;DR: I've had better prime rib at Black Angus. Well, now that I think about it, that pretty much sums it up. I really do cringe when people say "OMG you have to go to Elways!!!!" Like it's gods gift to culinary cuisine in Denver. As an LA transplant, I'm extremely conscious of *not* coming off like a douche who thinks the food in California is the best ever omgloletcetc. So far I've found amazing food here and have not been disappointed at all. Except at Elways. Maybe it's because I *am* from out of town and people are desperate to get self validation that food here is on par with world class food cities. Thus, of all places (instead of say, Domo, or any number of unique/awesome places) they think I'll be duly impressed by a steak house in a hotel- perhaps it was way too hyped for it's own good. Anyway, the prime rib really did blow. The decor was laughably out of date- but I guess all the patrons sporting tommy bahama hawaiian shirts in february aren't going to care that much. The reason I'm giving it three stars is because my wife's top sirloin was goddamn delightful, and even though it was packed that night, the service is very good and the drinks were no joke. I don't need to come back here, and if you want a $50+ steak do yourself a favor and go to the Palm or the Denver Chop House.
Three words: Bone In Ribeye. Martinis ain't half bad either.
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Nate C.
The short ribs were to die for! Complete Perfection.
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Carol T.
Rich and luxurious tasting sirloin steaks for dinner were especially enjoyable. We enjoyed both our steak and wine (great selection) as well as a little dessert. I was not crazy about it being in a hotel downtown but on the flip side this is an area that you can enjoy some downtown sights before dinner. Or a place to treat yourselves for dinner before a evening at the theatre.
(4)
Tres B.
Incredible service and excellent food. Here for Thanksgiving, the small but plush buffet featured fresh shrimp and crab, turkey, prime rib, breakfast items (oh who are kidding, BACON! )A cheese array and other delicious sides including an outstanding apple stuffing. The experience looses a star because the decor is SO dated. Te restaurant has super high ceilings and the motif is 1980s bland and staid. Light brown wood, odd Plexiglas multi colored light fixtures. And the ambiance was diminished by the choice of music. I like the group Chicago, but "Saturday in the Park" is so lame at a Thanksgiving dinner. Then came the Little river Band. Top forty from 1975-1980. Weird. Overall experience was good, but $240 for two people (one glass of wine each) I don't think the value quotient was there...
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Susan T.
I'm not a huge steak fan and never would have chosen a place like this if it wasn't a work related dinner. With that being said, I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was very professional and attentive. I ordered the bison and it was perfectly cooked though part of it was rather tough due to some tendon being included. The variety of sides that we ordered covered a wide range from Brussels sprouts to mac and cheese. They were all great, except the Brussels sprouts (I'm allergic to them and avoid them like the plague). The only downside to the whole experience was the temperature in the restaurant. I kept wanting to put my puffy winder coat on. Also, the round table we were seated at was huge and we had to speak much too loudly in order for people across the table to hear us. I feel sorry for those who were seated around us.
(3)
Renee W.
First time at Elway's at the Ritz; Christmas Eve dinner. We were pretty early for our dinner reservation so we started at the bar for happy hour; good selection of everything including apps! The truffle parmesan fries were delicious; crispy, tasty and just yummy! The buffalo quesadilla was also very flavorful. On to dinner; 3 of us had the petite filet and my husband had the shortrib. Everything was cooked to perfection! For sides the cremini mushrooms and brussels hash; loved the pistachios that topped the hash for that crunch. Service was consistant, knowlegable and efficient. There was 1 thing that was disappointing. This restaurant clearly is not good for children and a family with 2 13 month olds were seated right next to us and that was disruptive. Not the restaurant's fault by any means but it did disrupt our dinner.
(5)
Rob L.
Very nice decor and service. Prices are on-par with what you would expect with a restaurant associated with the Ritz-Carlton. Food was memorable. Meats were cooked to perfection. Sides were generous and the desserts were superb. The atmosphere is more for the power professionals and bar aficionados than families, but you can "suffer" through just fine.
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Cielo G.
5280 week. Sirloin was seared and seasoned to perfection, but for a better cut of meat, go elsewhere. Other steakhouses (Del Frisco's) offer a filet (valued close to $50) for $26.40. Not a deal: Elway's menu lists the sirloin for $26, so all they're throwing in are the sides and dessert. Service was polished and professional. Noise was on the verge of loud.
(4)
Marie N.
This place is very fancy.. Got to sit on the round fancy table ! Love the decor and chairs .. Felt like royalty for a second sitting on the huge chair! The steak I ordered was filet Cooked medium rare and it was perfection .. With side if asparagus .. And had different types of dessert after .. It was delish!
(5)
Stevie W.
Elway's is now my top steakhouse. My steak was so tender and the toppings were just insane. Ordered: Bone in filet- Elway Oscar style. Which is topped with crab meat and a Bearnaise sauce. Steak rare cool center. Crab cakes Creamed spinach Garlic mash Aparagus And two Ballvenie single barrels on two cubes. The steak was melt-in-yo-mouth good, and the crab meat Bearnaise added a rich creaminess that works so well together. The sides were all fantastic, however, they can't beat Mastro's Lobster Mash. This is hands down one of the best meals ive ever had.
(5)
Robert R.
Took my boss here a couple of weeks ago and it did not disappoint. Our great experience started with pre-dinner drinks in the bar. Can't remember the bartender's name (i am bad that way) but he was awesome. Very helpful and friendly. We were on the early side for dinner, so it wasnt packed when we transitioned to dinner. The waiter team was quick, attentive and helpful. Walked us through the specials and wine selection. Dinner was spectacular. One of the best steaks I have had recently. Paired with mushrooms, mashed potatoes and asparagus, all perfectly prepared. Going in, I was a bit concerned about about a restaurant in a hotel, even if it is in a Ritz. I am glad we picked it. BTW, there is plenty of parking in this area. Street parking after 6pm and several surface lots to choose from. There is also valet.
(5)
Paul T.
In spite of the mixed reviews, we decided to give Elway's downtown a try. In hindsight, I wish we had gone elsewhere. The service was good throughout the night - seated right at our reservation time, special attention given to my wife's birthday, drinks refilled, menu suggestions, etc. The meal pacing was slightly on the slow side, but it could've been the kitchen's fault. The ambiance was a minor letdown as the look was appropriate, but it was loud and there was no dress code enforced. I don't require a suit and tie at dinner, but I draw the line at flip-flops. These small issues would've been dismissed if the food had blown us away. We got the crab cakes, wedge salad, prime rib, NY strip, and duck fried rice. The crab cakes were flavorful even though I prefer lumps of crab meat to shredded. Nothing memorable there. The wedge salad was simple and very tasty and a close second only to the duck fried rice which was well executed. The beef is where the meal went off the rails. The prime rib (ordered medium rare) was rare to the point of being difficult to cut and eat. We took 2/3 of it home and it was only a little better after being cooked more. The strip looked great on the plate as others have reviewed, but there was a distinct lack of seasoning. Plus, one end was medium well and the other just over medium rare. I eat strips a lot, and this one fell well short of expectations in the good but nowhere near great category. In total, there was nothing so bad as to earn 1-2 stars, but there was also nothing so good that it would bring me back at restaurant's price point. At over $100 per person (all-in, drinks included), I'd like more to rave about than the rice and a wedge salad. If you're in the mood for a great steak, I'd look elsewhere in Denver.
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Christel O.
The service was excellent! I had the burger and it was cooked perfectly. The ambiance is relaxing. I ate alone as a was traveling on business but it wasn't so quiet it was weird but it wasn't so loud I couldn't read. A bit pricey but if my burger was that good I'm sure the steaks are awesome.
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T M.
Last night for my birthday. A restaurant inside a hotel, not the best idea, IMO. The design of the Bar was very cool. Food: Not the best, and certainly a disappointment. Appetizers: Better than the Entrees. I had the Crab Cakes, and my boyfriend had the Calamari. The Calamari was very different and tasty, but the batter was a little heavy. Entrees: Not good. I had Elway's Salmon, my boyfriend had the 8oz Filet, and we shared a side dish of asparagus. The salmon and filet were undercooked, and the asparagus needed another minute in the steamer. Some type of miso sauce, with tiny shrimp and crab meat topped the salmon. After a few bites, I noticed some pieces of the salmon were undercooked, so I ate the shrimp and crab topping instead. The filet came out medium rare, instead of medium, and my boyfriend did his best to repeatedly convince himself that it was still good enough to eat. We were starving, and didn't send anything back. Service: Excellent. Elway's = "Upscale" and Pricey = Disappointment We have no intentions of returning.
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Meat B.
Went there thinking great steak. What I got was grocery store quality. I would bet my last dollar it was from holstein cows.
(1)
Rosie W.
We ate that the location at the airport, which is not listed here yet. It was very good, I had the lamb chops w/ the green chile fondue, I ate it right down to the bone. Hubby had the Caesar salad w/ grilled chicken it was also very good. Our waiter had worked for Eleays for years and this new location is new. It was so darn good, we may just start booking our flights so we can go there every time. Wonder if they/d open up at 4 am for one of our early flights? Nice light meal just right for pre flight. I'm still starving for those lamp chops........
(5)
Zahara S.
Took clients Saturday evening. Atmosphere is too prom-nightesk for my taste. Huge contrast from the Cherry Creek Elway's. No fun vibe or action. Probably just not my style. I read several good reviews, but I don't agree. My salmon was soggy and tasteless. Salads were flat and watery. Servers were nice enough. Only if Steve Martin had been our waiter would our fun meter have been raised. For a Saturday night, I'm more in the just want to have a good time mode. Ritz Elway's was grim. On the upside, the valet captain was hysterically funny.
(3)
Michael C.
I am a very picky steak eater and Elways is perfect in every way. I frequent here and the Capital Grill a lot and Elways is a close second.
(5)
Joe O.
If I were reviewing this place solely on service, it would get 4 stars, possibly 5. But the fact is, you go to a restaurant to eat and eat I did. Granted, I am staying away from red meat so I didn't order the steaks (which looked delicious) but when a $30 ahi comes out and you can't cut into it with a fork, you have a problem. Now I know what you're thinking, "Who is this clown complaining about seafood, 2,000 miles from either ocean and ordering fish at what is essentially a steak house?" Well, I did. And it wasn't good. Fish wasn't fresh, barely seared and not even a very good cut. For the prices this place charges, everything on the menu should be delectable. Good thing it was on the companies dime.
(2)
Rob F.
Had a great NY strip, medium rare, trimmed, hot but nice, red, and juicy in the center, seasoned well without being too salty. The only reason it's not 5* is because it's a bit more expensive.
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Steve H.
We flew into Denver for a conference this week, and on the Yelp suggestion - we ate at Elway's at the RItz Carlton. The entire experience was fantastic. Impeccable Service and the First courses (Calamari) and Salad were great. Wine list was a little pricey for some standard bottles, but it's to be expected in a good steakhouse. The main course was disappointing (The entire dinner party agreed), as the steaks were over seasoned and salty and well over cooked. Most ordered Medium or Medium-Rare and the steaks were well beyond that. Normally, I wouldn't mind, but the rest of the experience was so good, that the Steaks really ruined the experience (to the point where I would likely not go back - as a result of all the options in Denver for good Steak). Strongly suggest stopping by, it's worth trying the place out - just ask for the seasoning to be done lightly and remember they may come out a little more cooked than you asked - so make an adjustment.
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Jim R.
My partner and I decided to try Elway 's Ritz Carlton for brunch this morning. I had the chicken fried steak burrito and Randal had the steak and eggs. Food was great but for some reason the steak didn't come out with its sides. The server, didn't notice until I pointed it out that the steak was missing...weird. We didn't receive an explanation and the steak finally arrived 10 minutes later. It had to be sent back since it was cooked medium rare but he asked for medium. The steak (tenderloin) was very good. My burrito was good but could have been warmer as it seemed a bit too cool in the middle. The green chili sausage gravy was delicious. I ordered a bloody mary and it was also very good. Randal tried my bloody and loved it but never good the opportunity to order one given the server was less than attentive. I would have ordered a second one but didn't get the opportunity which turned out to be okay since they cost $16 each...ouch! Anyway...I started this review at the restaurant because the experience was ruined by poor service. I had originally planned on giving only three stars but when the server brought the check only my bloody mary was on it and she apologized for the steak fiasco. I would rather pay for everything and have a great experience but for them to give most of it to us for free without me having to throw a fit means a lot. In summary the food was great but service was poor. We'll probably give them another try one day.
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Jason J.
Wow! There is not one bad thing I can say abouth our experience at Elways. The service was quick and very responsive. Our drinks never got empty and it seemed like the second one course got finished they brought out the next. We O.D'ed on the food. An appetizer of the steak tacos (stellar), followed by a salad (again, as good as salads can go). I ordered the 8 oz NY Strip well done and it came out with a perfect, charry crust on the outside and was cooked all the way through. It was a very thick cut of meat and it was amazing. The sides are family-style and we had the augraten potatoes and the broccoli. Apparently the server dropped a floret of the broccoli on the floor (not that we noticed) and compensated by bringing us a free desert. We were already over-stuffed, but we persevered. The check was a little steep, but we knew that going in so weren't too shocked.
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Erin T.
I got to eat here for work! We were in the private area and the wait staff is incredibly good at their job. The food was absolutely delicious - I think I had the best salad ever here. I had a salmon dish that was spectacular, I actually couldn't even eat more than half. I tasted my co-worker's ribs and it was melt in your mouth. For dessert, I had tiramisu and it was pretty much amazing. Great wine too. If I were rich, I would eat here frequently.
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Carlin L.
Elway's isn't cheap, but it sure is delicious.
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Laurie W.
I love Elways. They always have impeccable service. That just makes the meal special. But the food itself is awesome, too. I enjoy John's salad, with cherry tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, yellow peppers, cucumbers, red onions, celery, hearts of palm, cheese and green goddess dressing (more of a vinaigrette). I really love that dressing. Just note that the price posted on the menu online does not match the menu price. My friend got the club, which she loved. I'll admit to stealing a few french fries and they were delicious! We'll be back to Elway's soon!
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Jason B.
Ingress to Elway's is achieved through a brief leftward jaunt through the lobby of the Ritz Denver. Though our visit was on a somewhat busy Thursday, a last-minute reservation was successfully achieved due in no small part to our concierge at the Marriott City Center. Steak weighed on our collective minds and steak was what was had. I elected for a bone in 22 oz. ribeye. Though I briefly toyed with the idea of medium rare, the final selection remained my routine continental medium (leaning more rare would not have been objectionable). Once the steak and sides arrived (gratin potatoes and creamed spinach), one could take in the splendor of the unique spice rub applied and the wonderful maillard crust achieved in the professional ovens. Though I tend to be rather sensitive to salt, and as a result less enamored with the concept of heavy rubs, I found this steak to be succulent, flawlessly cooked, and well-complimented by the balance of saltiness. My cut, though not as thick as the strip steaks ordered by my table-mates, was nonetheless substantial enough to indicate a practiced butcher's hand in the kitchen. Service was pleasant and unobtrusive, while also remaining sufficiently accessible to the meandering needs of a table full of business associates. Further, the sommelier made a very pleasing recommendation with a 2006 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon. The precocious cherry and blackfruit with youthful tannins provided an enjoyable compliment with the rich fattiness offered from the well-marbled ribeye. In summary, Elway's proved to be a most welcome surprise as a concluding meal to a week long business trip to Denver. Highly recommended.
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Patrick S.
I like a dark steak house, and a good steak. It's even better if it's slightly exotic buffalo. I have the best buffalo ribeye I've ever had here. Sure it's $100 meal but it's a pretty dog gone good meal, there is some interesting sports paraphernalia hanging about the place including old players.
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Jennifer S.
Elliott and the food save the day. We arrived 20 minutes prior to our reservation and were told it would be closer to our reso time before we sat. No problem. After waiting 30 minutes past our reservation time (which was at 8:45 already,) we asked our server in the lounge to check with the host. (I should mention we already purchased and consumed an entire bottle of wine so it wasn't like we were having a bad time.) The host came over and said he was sorry and that it would be a "few more minutes." Another 15 minutes went by not only didn't we have a table but no one offered us a comp appetizer, wine or anything else. (During our first inquiry I mentioned I was starving... would it have been too much trouble to throw some bread at us?) We finally sat after waiting 50 minutes. We all order salads immediately and after several more minutes the salads arrive with a complimentary Lobster Appetizer. Don't get me wrong the app and sentiment were great but what was the point after we waited so long to "treat us" to a free app once our salads arrived. Btw the salads were boring and the soup was luke warm and tasteless. Our server Elliott was fantastic though. If it weren't for him Elway's would have recieved a 1 star review for service alone. He was refreshingly upbeat withour being sugary or fake. Elliott recommended we upgrade to a better bottle of wine for only $2. It was well worth it and we enjoy two more bottles! He also steered me to the prime rib which was the best I've ever had. Our other guests enjoyed their entrees and we all loved dessert. Again- we didn't expect a lot but by the time 9:30 came I was starving and that can never be pretty. Elways- I expected a LOT more from you.
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Willie B.
I had to say something about Elway's since it was one of the best dinners I've ever had. I haven't given a 5 star review to any place until now. First off the restaurant is amazing with a huge wine wall. The art decor and lighting were fantastic. The service was worthy of the 5 stars. Second I had a birthday card on the table waiting for me and that is definetly a first. Also gave me a can of there seasoning for my birthday that is also a first. So we started with an onion ring appetizer that was huge and very crispy. Then we decided on the Mac n Cheese and Potatoe Augraten for sides which were both big portions. Finally we went with the Rib-Eye, which was so fricking good. Third the food was absolutely positively amazing. The steak was one of the best if not the best steak I've ever eaten. The sides were generous and delicious. Finally the dessert which they gave us for free for my birthday was a creamy delicious cheese cake. We could've got any dessert for free but went with the cheese cake and glad we did. All around it was one the best birthday surprises my awesome wife Oana has done for me in 21 years. The service and atmosphere was spectacular. I can't wait to go back, it's worth every very pricey penny. Thank you Leslee you were awesome.
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Chris H.
I struggled whether to give 2 or 3 stars. The steak was enough for 4 or 5 stars. The side gets 1 star. When you add that the service gets 2 stars at best I have to settle on 2 stars. I REALLY wanted to like this place since I just moved downtown and live very close! Let's start with the steak since that is what most people go for. I had the bone-in filet. It was an absolutely wonderful steak. If you like filet, go for the bone-in. For sides we got the mac and cheese and the asparagus. The mac and cheese was more bread crumbs than cheese and very dry so I didn't eat but a bite or two and my date didn't eat any of it. When I pointed it out to our waiter his solution was simply to say "yeah, they should put more cheese in it." He didn't offer to replace it with something that I would like. He didn't offer to fix it in any way. I am used to high end steakhouses standing behind their food a little more. (I will probably go back but primarily because I want to try their hamburger.) So...while the steak was great...the side and the service makes me say... Meh...I've experienced better.
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Chip C.
3 of us went in for a burger and a bloody. The good - the bloody's were about as good as they get - a little small maybe - but yummy. 2 had the $19 Waygu burger and 1 the regular $15 cheeseburger. All of them were a) over cooked (ordered medium and they came well - a cardinal sin in my book) and 2) they were so salty they were almost unedible. I have been to the Elway's at Cherry Creek numerous times and the food has always been outstanding. But if I am downtown looking for a burger again, I will go to Red Robin for 1.3 the price.
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Erin T.
My boyfriend is steak crazy so when we first moved here we went to Elways to celebrate moving to Denver. We made reservations, however, they were a little behind (these things happen) so we sat at the bar for drinks. Well, we probably should have just stayed there. The bartender was super friendly and nice- I always like it when you tell them your favorite kind of drinks and they make something special for you and he did just that. We both agreed it would be nice to come back for happy hour. After that pretty much everything was downhill. I am going to hope they were short staffed because service was nonexistent for a dining room that was half full on a Monday evening. They also had a private party which could have taken up a fair amount of attention from both the kitchen and the servers but I do not feel that this is a good excuse. Besides the inattentive service, the food was really spotty. I started with the roasted red pepper soup which was excellent, I really enjoyed the soup. For my main I had the short rib off the bone entree which was just okay. Mashed potatoes were salted with a very heavy hand. My boyfriend had the bone in rib eye and the duck fried rice which was totally disappointing. The steak itself was fine but the rice was unappealing and the duck confit was dry and stringy. We had the ding dong cake for dessert, which was very very sweet. The cake could have been a bit more moist as well. I have heard mixed reviews about both the food and service here but we decided to give it a shot, and I don't think it's worth returning. It is too high end to have so many issues. At a restaurant of this level you shouldn't have to order the "right thing", everything should be delicious.
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Mark F.
I have eaten here a couple of times. The food is very good - probably 4 or 5 stars. The atmosphere is nice too, again, probably 4 or 5 stars. But the service is terrible. This place is in the Ritz Carlton for crying out loud (people still say that, right??)! Anyway, they need to get their wait staff in line to move up the rating chain...! Until then, I'm going to Capital Grille.
Went with my husband, son and daughter-in-law for an early Father's Day celebration. It was everything I had hoped for, and more. Service was impeccable. They were all so attentive without being intrusive. The food was fantastic! We ordered steaks, short ribs and scallops with sides of mashed potatoes, fried rice, and broccoli. The only item we might not consider ordering in the future was the scallops. While they were large and cooked to perfection, there was some grit in a few of them and they were prepared with some type of seasoning mix which was not to our liking.
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C B.
Very nice place for breakfast. Started off with really, really cold water served that had no ice in it. (And, by the way, we were given equally cold bottles of water by the valet when we left.). My husband loved the HUGE coffee cups. We both had the 5280 Omelets that were delicious and and huge. The potatoes that came with them were some of the best I've ever had. We had fantastic service from several different people, including those who refilled water and coffee without our asking. They didn't hover, but were there before we even thought about it. Our experience was excellent --especially for a hotel restaurant. And, by the way, cost was comparable, but this was waaaaay better than a breakfast we had a few days earlier at the Kachina Southwestern Grill in The Westin in Westminster. We've also gone for dinner several times and had equally fantastic food and service; this was a first for breakfast and we'll definitely go again.
My husband and I went to Elways for our anniversary and had a wonderful time. We were given a card, a small gift and desert compliments of the house. We had the sushi for appetizer and rack of lamb as an entree. It was all fabulous. And what a wonderful assortment of wines. Coming here was pricey but worth every penny. And our servers were so friendly and helpful.
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Amy F.
Went here for lunch. The Grilled artichokes and calamari appetizers were very good. The calamari also had a mix of peppers and olives-very good stuff! The lobster club sandwich-was layers of perfectly toasted bread with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, lobster, and a sauce that had a little kick. The Side of fries for an extra charge with the entrees was a huge basket and well worth it! Yummm. The cheesecake was just the right size and was really rich and creamy. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. Service was great! Would love to go back and try more. Great place for a business lunch, even better when the company buys!
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Jim B.
The food was solid; typical steakhouse fare. The service, however, left much to be desired. Having to waive down a waiter to order and waiting 45 minutes for a drink is inexcusable at a high-end restaurant, particularly on a Monday evening. We also received two bills from two different servers within a few minutes of each other - one accurate, the other not so much. It was not the experience you'd expect from an establishment attached to the Ritz-Carlton.
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Kelsey R.
As this restaurant is right near my office, it's a favorite for happy hour. The happy hour menu is surprisingly inexpensive for a fancy place like Elways. I always get the buffalo chicken quesadilla or the crab dip with pita bread to dip (both for around $6). The drinks are a great deal at $3-5 for wine and beer and they always have a special for a mixed drink. I have also been here for lunch on two different occasions. It's a great place for a nice business lunch and there are always plenty of fancy businessmen and women there, so be sure to call for a reservation. Both times I ordered the bison burger and fries- delicious and a huge portion sure to fill you up. The only reason I'm giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is the service in the bar area is typically less than stellar unless you're sitting at the bar itself. Other than that, definitely recommend this place!
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Anthony T.
great food, nice staff, very pricey. Great steak as well. Upperclass attire is preferred and is a very upscale place.
What a nice surprise! We started in the bar for happy hour $7 martini and $5 wine. Very nice glass of wine and a delightful martini. We also decided to order a few of the appetizers while we waited for our reservation time to roll around. The fish taco was something to write home about. The fish was fresh and so good! Chips and guac was very good as well. Now onto dinner, the steaks were melt in your mouth awesomeness! Prepared perfectly. The sides we chose were the mushrooms and the cheesy potatoes. That was enough for three of us with leftovers. The sides were also tasty. For something a bit different in the adult beverages try the Blueberry Lemon Drop. A sugary rimmed drink with a few fresh blueberries dropped in the glass, not overly sweet. Waitstaff attentive, dining room clean, dinner prompt, food delish, restrooms stocked and clean. Overall a very pleasant evening at Elway's.
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Jaime H.
Best steak I've ever had. NY Strip. It was so good that it made me laugh. Highly recommended. I sat at the bar solo and had great service.
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K R.
Grossly overrated and overpriced. For instance: $28 for a chunk of farm-raised Atlantic salmon. On a plate. By itself. Just sitting there. Steaks are the same. Good grief, the presentation is awful. Sides are a la carte, are really only enough for 1-2 people, and cost $8-$9. Broccoli is steamed and doused in cream, not sauteed as the menu says. I was in most recently with a large party, and while the service was friendly and reasonably prompt, it was by no means refined. There was much confusion about who got what when entrees were served, which is sub-par in a fine dining restaurant. Food is generally good . . . just unimaginative and not worth the money.
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MB V.
This Elway's is located inside of Ritz Carlton where I was staying and decided to give this place a try for their bar menu. Their lamp chop, ahi tacos and truffle fries are so delicious. I also ate here for breakfast and the food isn't bad at all.
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Zoey M.
Pretentious, condescending waiter made a mediocre meal worse. I cannot believe people like this place or the food. Pick one of the amazing restaurants that Denver has instead of this overpriced chain. We did not pick this place to dine and I'll never return.
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Stuart M.
The best! Seen other places but this place makes the top of any list . Waitress was very professional and had top notch customer service. The food......OMG ......friends prepare to be delighted. My buddy and I ordered the NY strip and WOW......WOW! The best ever!
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Anhers M.
Yes, it was crazy at Elway's for restaurant week but isn't restaurant week suppose to promote the restaurant? Entice patrons to come back? My b-friends came to visit for the weekend so I decided to take them to Elway's for John Elway of Denver Broncos to promote how wonderful Colorado is and it backfired. DON'T ORDER: MAC N CHEESE CHOWDER SOUP CRAB CAKES DO ORDER: FRENCH FRIES CHOCOLATE COVERED BROWNIES I'm starting to think I should avoid restaurant week. It sounds like a money saver but if you have to eat after you eat where's the savings?
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Adrienne L.
We waited until our last week in Colorado, and our first anniversary, to try out the man's steakhouse, but I was a little disappointed. Maybe it's because I'm from the land of everything large (Texas), but I felt kind of ripped off by the pricing of the sides for their size. It seemed to me that their mashed potatoes, albeit delicious, were half in size of also delicious ones you can get at Ruth's Chris. I also think RC's steak is better. I had the apple pecan (walnut?) crisp for dessert, but I could only find and devour one nut. Maybe that's why I can't remember if it was supposed to have pecans of walnuts. The food was good, but I wasn't blown away. I think there is better steak to be had in Denver.
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Maria N.
Service was good. Sirloin was good. Not amazingly good, but good. I think I prefer The Keg though.
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Aileen D.
After dining here twice, I thought, blah, not worthy of a review. But after dinner last night, I can't believe I was*blah*. Service was great and very helpful- thanks, Max! I changed my order and went with his recommendations - the bone-in ribeye was fabulous. Definitely would take this over the filet any day. And the crab fried rice...yummy yummy yummy. He was also very helpful with the wine choices also but I stuck to single malt given my history of martinis and wine in fancy steakhouses. It wasn't cheap but it was all worth it.
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Brad S.
I ate here about a month ago when I was in Denver on business, and let me tell you, this was one hell of a meal. Elway's is one of those places where the wait staff come to your table and take about five minutes to explain how they procure, age, and prepare their steaks. And if you are not ready to tear into some steak by the time your waiter is done, you need to check your pulse. I had the 13 oz bone-in filet cooked medium-rare. The steak was cooked perfectly, and was so good it melted in my mouth. I'm getting hungry just typing about it. There's not much I could say other than this was pretty much a perfect steak. We also had the cold shellfish tower as an appetizer, which had oysters as well as lobster and shrimp cocktail. And a couple bottles of red wine. Not cheap by any stretch - the steak was $49, appetizer was $49, and both bottles of red wine were about $100. But this was a really, really awesome meal, and you have to pay a premium for that. Great place for an anniversary or other special occasion, or for a nice dinner out with co-workers when you're in Denver on business.
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Clark W.
The steak gets 5 stars The decor gets 3 stars (feels dated) The bar gets 4 stars. It's OK. The seats behind the host stand are not comfortable and not good if you're going to eat a snack. Good service.
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Andreas H.
We decided to try the downtown location of Elway's during this year's extended restaurant week and were happily surprised. The Superb: The steak was truly fantastic. The dessert was spot on. I also enjoyed the atmosphere/decor of the restaurant; it was large without feeling cavernous, yet still intimate at the table. Being attached to the Ritz Carlton doesn't hurt either. The entrance/lobby was gorgeous and led right to the restaurant. The Average: The service was fair. I was expecting a little more, but it WAS restaurant week, and they were probably not on their normal game. The salad was OK, but nothing to remember. The sides were nice, but I was hoping for more nuance. The Horrid: Nothing at all. When it comes to deciding on a steakhouse, Elway's has quickly moved up the list. Check out this local establishment and leave the chains to those that don't know any better.
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H. Deborah S.
Maybe my expectations were too great. The meal was good. Not great, but certainly worth coming for. My greatest complaint is with the cream of corn dish.The bechamel sauce was too floury-y and lack luster. The sashimi app is good and has plenty of fish. Overall, not the best steak house, but if it's too cold outside and you're staying in the hotel, it's a good option. Ask for Max as your server....he, at least, gave the experience some color....
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Lindsey K.
Love this location for the sushi bar addition. The food is excellent and they are always adequately staffed. We stayed at the Ritz while house hunting and ate here multiple times ( ok, maybe a half dozen) because it was so good and they were very accommodating for our young daughter (crayons, coloring page, great food choices).
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giovanni g.
I was here a couple weeks ago and ordered the bone in rib eye. I was not impressed whatsoever. I ordered it medium and it came out more on the rare side. The worst part was having to cut off about 5oz worth of fat chunks! Now I realize that a rib eye is gonna be a fattier cut then others but that much fat was ridiculous! When asked by the server if we liked our food, I mentioned to her that it was fatty and she just smiled and walked away. No, alternative was offered or even an attempt to make up for it at all. I'm not one to send food back unless its just putrid and this steak wasn't. Whatever meat I managed to eat was actually tasty. It just wasnt what I expected from a high end steakhouse like this one. In the end I just knocked a few bucks of my tip. When in Denver next time....I will not be visiting Elways.
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Jeff C.
First time to this location and I prefer it much more than the Cherry Creek location. The service was really good (two waiters for our table of 5). Almost a little overkill, but of course it was fine. The John's salad was just ok in my opinion. Will probably order a different salad next time. Not sure what I was expecting, but it was just OK. My only complaint about my steak is that it was kind of salty. Don't get me wrong, I am a salt-a-holic, but I just kept thinking about what if I was not a salt person. The steak did have a nice char but I feel that there was just a little too much salt probably for the typical patron. The creamed spinach was delicious and they had the best french fries I have ever had!! I like the smaller space as it feels more quaint and less chaoticness that the Cherry Creek location tends to emit. Next time I want to check out the raw bar and have some bar time before dinner. I think the waiter said the Chef from CC is now here.
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Kevin M.
Had the wedge salad, au gratin potatoes, and the fillet mignon. Everything was fabulous, steak was cooked perfectly and was very tender.
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Matt K.
Visited Elway's to celebrate about a week ago. Food was delicious, oysters, BLT salad, Filet, and sides all were good. As a usual customer of Del Frisco's, I still think DF's still has the upper hand. Better Filet's and sides for the money. I dropped about $250 on all food and a bottle of wine for 2. My experience was absolutely soured however when I left a $150 pair of Ray Ban sunglasses on the table to which now, a week later, have not been turned in. For a classy establishment, I expected more.
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Sue F.
We were greeted with a smile, and led to our table which was prepared with a rose waiting for us (anniversary dinner). Our waiter and food were fantastic. We both had steaks, and we could easily have cut them with a butter knife. The evening was wonderful!
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Skip L.
Ate here two nights ago. Never again,too expensive, noisy, fair food, nothing special
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Pit P.
This is one of best steak restaurants in Denver! The upscale/more modern atmosphere. Excellent selection of nice wines... The location is great - right in downtown. Easy parking! In addition to their high quality and superbly prepared main dishes (steaks/seafood), their appetizers and desserts are also very tasty. If you're looking to dine on a fine steak in Denver, this is the place.
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Allisyn M.
We received very poor service at lunch today. The table next to us was waited on throughout their meal-they were seated after us and received cocktails and food before us. We had to wait for menus, then wait for food although the restaurant was almost empty. We had to wait close to 20 minutes to get a bill despite asking for it multiple times. We expected much better quality food and service for this restaurant's price and reputation. Edit: We spoke to the manager over the phone and the situation was resolved easily and professionally.
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Ilya K.
I have been to elways about 6 times. It's magical every time. Bone in New York is one if the best meats I ve ever had
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Mike M.
We went to Elway's from the reviews on Yelp. First time Yelp has let me down. Service is friendly but extremely slow. Food is a real disappointment.. Ordered the Prime Rib. It was tough and flavorless. Creamed spinach was overdone and terrible. Desert was delicious, which is the only reason I am not giving a one star. Dine here only if you are out of other options and be prepared for mediocre dining experience.
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Joe O.
We had dinner last night and I was underwhelmed. Bar staff was outstanding. Jason and Michael do a great job behind the bar and really understand customer service. We were greeted by disinterested gum chewing young ladies when we walked in. We asked if we could be seated early if the table became available while we sat in the bar. The gum chewers said that WE would have to come back and check with them rather than have them walk 20 feet to tell us when a table it was ready. Our wine recommendation was excellent. $70 bottle of red that was very good value. Tableservice was very spotty. We were largely ignored by the "food guy" assigned to our table (Chris), although he did become more attentive when it was time for the tip. Food was good but not great. We will try again when it is not restaurant week and see if they do any better.
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Steve D.
Another worthy high-end steak house and very good. Excellent cut of beef skillfully prepared and tasty sides. Only downer was a touch of 'tude we got from sommelier. We were a bunch of guys coming in for dinner and arguably under-dressed. A few of us have respectable cellars and have appreciated good wine for many years but just wanted a reasonable bottle of juice for some weeknight grub - Relax!! I would love to find a place with food this good without all the "ambiance"! Still recommendable though...
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Peter L.
PorterHouse Steak with foie gras! It was one of the most juiciest, delicious steak I had and to top it off a slice of foie gras on top. Can't come to Denver and not visit John Elway's steakhouse. The service was good and our waiter was attentive, however we made reservations for 8pm but did not seat us until 8:20. In addition to the steak, we ordered a cold seafood platter which includes oysters, prawns and lobster cocktail. Needless to say, the seafood in Colorado was not so great. Growing up in the Bay Area definitely gave us a high standard on how seafood should taste like. Overall, I had a pleasant dinner and the ambiance was nice, the beef definitely rules all here. Goooooo Joe Montana!
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Dan A.
Nice Restaruant in the Ritz but overpriced. The steak and seafood tower were very good. They seated us almost an hour late and the service all evening was very slow. We felt the wine list was limited and overpriced.
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Andy W.
I love steak, and prefer a bone-in ribeye, medium, with no sauces or rubs. Elway's delivered 100% The ribeye came with a beautiful medium char on the outside and evenly cooked throughout. The meat was tender and I could not have asked for more. My waitress recommended a french red wine from Rhone that was exactly what I needed. The jumbo shrimp cocktail was larger than the biggest shrimp I've ever had. Here in Los Angeles I can only get U-15 shrimp, and I can only assume that in Denver they have access to something much much bigger. I almost forgot...the decor was very classy and sophisticated. Great for a business meal or a first date. Highly recommended.
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Dan Z.
I used to think Elway's was great, I always took clients there for lunch. My favorite meal was the sirloin steak and salad with a blue cheese wedge salad. I haven't been back in a couple years b/c the last time I was there with a client I got horrible food poisoning from my favorite meal. I called the next day to inform them after I had been up sick all night long and the person who answered the phone stated that it must have been something else I ate that day. Hate being treated with such disrespect. Perhaps I'll give them a try again one of these days, perhaps it was some college girl who doesn't know a thing about customer service. My repost with the 1 star vs. is 2 star is that they have not yet figured out how to address persons on local search sites to accommodate them when they have been terribly disrespected and mistreated. I'd probably have given Elway's another shot, but not now. Plenty of other place to take clients to eat.
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Steve M.
Great food, great service. For a delicious change from steak, try the boneless short ribs!
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Laura C.
Pretty fantastic. I was staying at the Ritz this weekend, so I ate a lot of Elway's. Their breakfast is great! Inside is beautiful and the tables are spaced perfectly, intimate but not crowded. Service was great for breakfast, a little less for dinner, but still attentive. Sunday night we had dinner there. We all started with soup. I had the charred red pepper.. which was a little too charred for my taste. Boyfriend had the gumbo (special) and his dad had the chicken chowder. They both really enjoyed their soups. For my entree I had seared scallops. FANTASTIC. Cooked perfectly and just lightly seasoned. My boyfriend got a filet, which he said was a little too salty, but he ate it so it couldnt have been too bad. His mom got the lobster cocktail. Said it was fabulous. Dad got the crab cocktail, which he enjoyed. For dessert I got the creme brulee, which was pretty great. Roy got the brownie, which apparently is to die for. Great experience! Would go back if I ever go to Denver again.
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Miguel A.
I really really want to love this restaurant, but honestly, if you want to go to Elway's, go to their Cherry Creek location The Cherry Creek Elway's is excellent, but this Ritz Carlton one is lacking in many areas of cooking - however, this restaurant is home to Denver's best staff and the food is still very good - the ambiance is Denver's most romantic, but if you're a foodie, you'll prefer Cherry Creek Enjoy all!
(3)
Fran S.
Wow! Great meal, ambiance, service, food. It had it all. So lucky to be here during restaurant week by happenstance. Was here looking at all 3 colleges for my son. Anyway, went to elways and my husband had the 1/2 chicken that was cooked perfecto with crispy skin and the best tasting chicken with creamed corn that was fresh and whole. I had a 10oz prime rib with mash pots. Both best showing in their class. Good wine. Only $109 with 3 glasses of wine. We think regular price would have been 150. Also added wedge salad. Oops and part of the deal was side soup and Cesar salad both great too. Highly recommend even at full price. Will go back again if my son decides to go to CO!
(5)
Chris J.
Easter Sunday, regardless what religious stance you take on this blessed Holliday, I think all sides can agree it is a great day to enjoy brunch. Having never been to Elway's prior to this morning, I had no idea what to expect. For all I knew this place was going to be like a TGI Fridays, but with more footballs. Upon reaching the entrance and realizing Elway's is located in the freakin Ritz Carlton, I felt at ease. It was a great comfort knowing that our meal wouldn't consist of jalapeno poppers, or a wait staff competing for "flair" points. For our table, the meal and service was excellent from start to finish. The steak and eggs I ordered were not only cooked perfectly to my specifications, but the steak was one of the most tender cuts of meat that I've ever enjoyed. The texture of the meat was so soft it honestly tasted as if the cow had been raised on a steady diet of butter and marshmallows; yup, it was that tender. Overall the experience here was excellent, the drinks plentiful, our waitress, amazing; and the dessert bar, zoinks.
(5)
Matthew J.
Elway's is a quintessential steak house with excellent service and quality food. Quiet during lunch, mostly business type crowd. The bartender had the kitchen split our lunch onto two plates. no plate charge. The shaved rib eye lunch special was delicious, juicy and tender. The whole made chips have a great seasoning that is BBQ reminiscent but stands out on its own. A great lunch place.
(5)
Tsun T.
We went to the Elway's last week and had a great time. The price is pretty descent and the atmosphere is great. Not a big fan of the Tuna Tartare, it's too salty. The brussel sprout side dish was okay, could of use less of the bacon. I do want to mention that there was a plastic wrap in my salad, but they were really good about bringing out a new plate. The manager also came out to appologize and comp our drinks and appetizier. To me, this meant that they really care about the whole customer service. I would totally go back again. Oh, this is a great place to meet sports celebrities. ;)
(4)
Heather W.
Phenomenal!
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Kim R.
I recently went to Elway's to celebrate a friend's birthday. The original size of our party was 8, however, 1 couple dropped out last minute. When my husband and I arrived at the restaurant, we were greeted promptly, but because we were the first to arrive, we were asked to have a seat in the waiting area or bar until the rest of our party arrived. Due to the birthday couple arriving late, we weren't seated until 30 minutes after the reservation, however, the cocktail staff supplied us with plenty of drinks while we waited. We had informed the Maitre'd of the change in our party size, however, we were still seated at an enormous round table, complete with large wing back chairs. The table made it difficult to talk, considering the level of noise at the restaurant and the distance between the couples. I would say it made it difficult to hold a conversation across the table, but it was impressive to sit at nonetheless. My other complaint of the evening was the server, who would disappear for a good 15-20 minutes while we were waiting to order, and we had to flag her down. They may be used to a leisure pace at dinner, however, our party was not. We noticed she had maybe 2 other tables to attend to, but we rarely saw her in the dining room. Due to this snails pace, our meal took a total of 3.5 hours after being seated. As far as the food, it certainly wasn't the best steak I've tasted (see my review for Farraday's), but it was good. The steak had a nice char and it was tender. I wasn't as thrilled with the Oscar Elways Style sauce added, I probably would've preferred a simple bernaise sauce. The crab cake was severely lacking in the taste category - I've had much better. However, the hot appetizer tower was divine and the "smores" for dessert was a perfect end. I would highly recommend the lamb appetizer - it was the best lamb I've had. My husband loved his bone-in ribeye with blue cheese butter and the rest of the group certainly enjoyed their meals. To sum it up, this was a good steak restaurant, but disappointed me a little based on their reputation. I would hesitate going back if I had the choice between this and other restaurants. It's just "good" and not "amazing."
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Jeff N.
One of the best filet mignon's I have ever had. Excellent food and great serice. I highly recommend this as a steakhouse - on par or above Ruth's Chris, Del Frisco, etc.
(5)
Conner E.
This is one of best steak restaurants in Denver! The upscale/more modern atmosphere is always a nice change from a lot of other high end surf and turf restaurants. Excellent selection of nice wines and beers is also a plus. The location is very nice as well, located in the middle of the Cherry Creek shopping district with a wide selection of botiques and mall-oriented shopping available within a very short walk/drive. In addition to their high quality and superbly prepared main dishes (steaks/seafood), their appetizers and desserts are also very tasty. If you're looking to dine on a fine steak in Denver, this is the place.
Ate here twice on a business trip to Denver courtesy of the company American Express. We were staying at the Ritz-Carlton that this restaurant is inside, which made it very convenient. I could never afford to go to the hotel or the restaurant on my own, but had a great time on the trip. We had a delicious 2006 Charles Krug Cabernet to start. It was very good, significantly better than the second bottle we got whose name I have forgotten. On day 1 we had the bacon-wrapped shrimp and the tuna tartare as appetizers, both were very good if fairly small portions, but more room for the steak. Day 2 appetizers were the steak tacos with guac, which were pretty good, and the lamb chop fondue which was absolutely amazing. It came with sweet potatoes and really good crutons. The lamb was so tasty it was like eating steak unto itself, with a cheese dip that complemented it well. Our server said that most people get the lamb chop appetizer twice instead of ordering the lamb entree and I can see why. The steaks were fantastic. I had the porterhouse "rare plus" on day 1 and the bone-in ribeye medium-rare on day 2; they were both 22 oz of damn delicious meat, cooked perfectly. One of my compatriots had the boneless ribeye and then the bone-in and was struck by how much better the bone one was. We ordered almost all the sauces, there was one with bits of crab and shrimp that was pretty tasty and an Elway's original. I also really enjoyed the red wine demi-glaze and some of the cheese or hollandaise sauces, it was all sort of a blur at this point. My favorite sides were potatoes au gratin. We also got french fries, mac and cheese, and baked potato which were just average. The creamed spinach was good even though I'm not a big spinach fan, and we also got a broccolini side which was pretty standard. To maximize your Elway's experience, go for a lamb or shrimp appetizer, the bone-in ribeye with either the shrimp/crab sauce or the red wine glaze, a bottle of Napa red and if you must have some vegetables, the potatoes au gratin. I didn't try any soups or salad so I can't comment on those. The steak itself is $45 so this isn't going to be cheap. Compared to the other top steakhouses I've been to, Elway's is competitive, but probably not quite as good as Charlie Palmer in D.C. or Peter Luger in NY.
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Mike C.
Perfect. I have only been here once and was unsure what to order. Everything on the menu looked so good. The waiter suggested the bone-in-rib-eye which I ordered "Elway's style." It was juicy and amazing. My girlfriend really enjoyed her pomegranate martini. She even ordered a second one. There was a few professional athletes that came in while we were eating; that was kind of cool. Thanks Elway's for making me look like a champ. Definitely coming back here next time I'm in Denver.
(5)
Lon W.
Solid steakhouse with prices to match. Broader selection on the menu than a classical place like Morton's... and steaks, in my opinion (while good) are not as good as a steak specialist. Probably a good choice if you have a group of hard core carnivores and some people that don't want just steak, steak, and steak.
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Susan S.
Service slow and reservations are disregarded. The hostess sat a walk-in couple before us (they were looking at the menu and deciding) we has a reservation and were 15 minutes early!! We were finally seated 15 minutes AFTER our reserved time. NY strip was amazing.
(3)
Kate G.
I've been curious about Elway's since moving here and finally visited last night. I was served one of the very best dirty martinis I've ever had. I guess I'd expected that and was happy they delivered. Pro: martini glass had the perfect thin lip. Con: water spots on both glasses. Seemed like an attention to detail they wouldn't miss. Ordered the parmesan black pepper fries which were served in a big paper-lined cone. Delicious! Realized we weren't even looking at the happy hour specials, so turned the page in the menu and saw quesadillas, short ribs, wings and a spinach dip. Went with a flatbread that changes each day. It was curried chicken and mozzarella last night and came with a red sauce that didn't taste like curry (but the chicken did - a few large hunks of chicken that were hard to eat or eat around) and no cheese. Not interesting, pretty or tasty and we only ate two pieces. Actually neither of us finished our first piece. Our waitress noticed and took it off the bill which was great. She was attentive and friendly in spite of a very crowded restaurant. I would come back for more martinis, fries, oysters (wish I'd ordered a few) and maybe to try their sushi. It's rare I order steaks at all, even in a steakhouse, I like mine cooked at home but I do on occasion enjoy martinis in establishments like this. It's a cheap(er) but fun way to spy on a crowd in Denver that I hardly ever see. I'd give fewer stars if I rated that crowd, because it was over the top, packed with suits and tits and glitz as my husband would say. Not my scene nor the scene of anyone else I've ever met in this casual city...but I was reminded last night that this scene does still exist and in a big way. I was lucky to have my cocktails provided by a friend with an expense account because I bet they add up quickly, though the happy hour menu did offer cheap ($3) microbrews, house wines ($4) and a daily cocktail ($7). HH food was all well-priced, all under $10. I'll definitely come back to take advantage of the swanky high-ceilinged interiors, sexy lighting, gorgeous and well appointed bathrooms and that perfect martini.
(4)
Arthur L.
I've had filet mignon at 100s of restaurants and have never been as impressed as I was with Elways. It was perfectly done and seasoned. I've been there 3 times and the food is reproducibly good. The lamb lolli's are incredible...so good that we got 2 orders, haha.
(5)
Neal E.
Overall this restaurant has a good atmosphere. It is quite big, but it doesn't feel overcrowded. There are quite a few small tables for romantic dinners and a few larger ones for group gatherings. We didn't have starters or dessert, so I can not comment on those. What I did have was a succulent, thickly-cut rib eye steak that was cooked to perfection. Charred on the outside and perfectly pink on the inside. The side of mashed potatoes was creamy and quite nice as well. The wine that I had, a Ferrari-Carano Merlot (not sure of the vintage) was the best wine that I tasted on the trip.
(5)
Meridith G.
My boyfriend and I went to Elway's before attending a show the weekend of valentines day. Out reservation was ready right on time and we were seated. I must say that we both noticed that the tables are sort of close to each other. But that is such a minor detail. Anyway, we started our meal with the lamb chop fondue! O M G!!!! The lamb chop was seasoned perfectly, I could eat just the lamb chop and be fine. The cheese fondue it came with had green chili in it, which was very nice. Also along with it came homemade croutons and roasted sweet potatoes. Some of the sweet potatoes were just a bit undercooked for me, but still seasoned just right. This was the perfect way to start the meal. We both ordered the 8oz New York Strip. I had a side of Bearnaise sauce and my boyfriend had a side of peppercorn sauce. Both sauces were very nice, however the meat was so good it didn't really need it. On the side we shared Au Gratin Potatoes. These were okay. I think next time We will try something else. Trust me when I say you should share all of the sides, they are big enough for 4 people. We finished up the meal by sharing the cheesecake. I have had cheesecake from all of the United States and this was hands down my favorite cheesecake. I was upset we didn't get two because it was so delicious. We paid less then we expected and had excellent service. We will be going back to Elways for another special occasion.
(4)
Boss H.
As a newbie to Elways in Denver a few weeks ago, I can't wait to go back and just had reservations set for the 17th. I travel the country and try every "best" rated steakhouse in every city I am in. Elways has set the standard and set the bar high. It is by far the best cut of steak I have ever had in a restaurant bar none. exclamation point. Everything we had was excellent, although I am fixated on the steak, because that's what i rate- steak at a steakhouse! the 45 day dry aged rib-eye was outstanding and worth every penny. I have since eaten at Gibsons in Chicago- a close second with 21 day wet aged beef, and have been disappointed recently with Jean-Georges in Vegas and BLT Steak in NY. If your a steak snob, and you are in Denver- go to Elways and have the Rib-eye- it will set the standard for all the others. I can't wait until the 17th and have started to gnaw on my knuckles...
(5)
C S.
Overrated! I haven't tried the cherry creek location yet but boy did the steak I got here blow. The hamburgers at Cherry Cricket are better than the steaks here. The porterhouse I got was was oversalted and not tasty. My fav place for steak was ruth chris down the street but it has since closed down.. :( Still haven't tried pretentious capital grill cause I don't have a ferari to valet, haha, and it's a chain. I have heard there are a lot of cougars at the cherry creek location, made the cougars that frequent there know something I don't.. maybe the food is a heck of a lot better?
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Dave K.
Nice setting, nice food, but ultimately it's "just another hotel restaurant" if you know what I mean. I get the feeling that they're playing up to the hotel guests on their expense accounts, which just makes the overall vibe a bit touristy for my tastes. Good food though, and their Happy Hour is not too bad (if you're on an expense account). By the way, I didn't see any cougars when I was there... bummer.... :)
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Kristen W.
Admittedly, I am not a big steak fan but I am married to one so we dine at a number of these establishments! I rate these restaurants from the perspective of the lamb, seafood, poultry and alternative fine dining options offered. (Also taking into account if the steak lovers in the group are pleased of course!) The appetizers at Elways downtown and Cherry Creek are wonderfully diverse and all very fresh and inspired. I love the hot app tower and the onion rings are a pure guilty pleasure! Elways has a nice selection of seafood and their rack of lamb is very nice. The side dishes are abundant and the snap peas better than the rest! I enjoy the clubby atmosphere of Elways downtown but must admit I favor the more open and light ambiance of the Elways Cherry Creek location. The service is quite attentive and always friendly. It is definitely one of the finer steak houses in Denver and I must say it is one of my favorites when steakhouse is the majority choice for dinner on the town.
(4)
Mary B.
We go for brunch once a month. FANTASTIC food at a great price. Every element of every dish is carefully prepared and top notch in flavor and presentation. Sincere and courteous staff as well. It is a SUPERIOR experience to the Cherry Creek Elway's, by the way. Comparing the two is like comparing two different restaurants.
(5)
Austin B.
I wish I could give 3.5 stars. The hamachi sushi was fantastic, as was the beef tartare. The calamari was too heavily breaded for my taste. The decor is over the top for Denver. If I wanted to feel like I was in Vegas, I would go to Vegas. I'm sure if works for some people though. The biggest gripe I have is the price. I don't mind shelling out for food that is prepared with quality ingredients by a great kitchen (and this food was), I just couldn't shake the notion the premium I paid had as much to do with just being seen there as it did with the food.
(3)
Renee R.
The food was really good. I had the short ribs "off the bone" which comes with mashed potatoes. My husband had rack of lamb with a side of creamed spinach. Everything was great. The service was good. It is a bit pricey so be prepared. If you don't mind spending money for good food then you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!
(4)
Ramon G.
Finally Elway's popped in my mind when the question came up on where to go out for dinner on Friday night. A traditional steak and potato dinner sounded pretty darn good. We were seated immediately just past the wonderful and cozy bar setting. The surroundings were warm and comfy with a very prompt and knowledgeable staff. Unfortunately some little things seemed to keep me from really liking this place. Our caesar salads were very bland and had wilted/dark romaine pieces in it. To me that's a big no-no in an upscale restaurant like this. For the price of the salad I really expected something amazing. Now the steak choices were awesome. Prime rib, bone in ribeye, filet...etc.. I tried the bone in ribeye which was cooked perfectly and the sides of asparagus and au gratins were good but not great. Our server was helpful but almost to intrusive throughout the night. But overall they were extremely courteous and helpful. I can't say the meal was bad but after getting the bill I was kinda let down. I didn't have that same satisfaction that I got from eating at Capital Grille. I will go back but most likely it will be to try their brunch.
(3)
William P.
So my buddy was visiting from Chicago this week and I thought that I'd show him the best of the best in Denver steakhouses. We met in the Elway's bar where it all started out extremely well. It seems that there was some fast food marketing meeting taking place at the Ritz Carlton which meant that the bar was full of extremely hot, extremely dumb, extremely young, blonde chicks. Praise Jesus! And plus one point for Elway's. As we moved to the dining room, the hostess was quick to assess that we weren't a couple (most likely due to my extreme manliness) and readjusted the seating at our four top from two sides at a 90 degree angle to two sides parallel to each other. Another plus point for Elway's. Unfortunately, my back was to the best show in the house- some silver haired Wall Street looking type and his really hot blonde "date" for the night. I had to get up and go to the bathroom four times to avail myself of the show that little hottie was putting on for the dining room. Minus one point for Elway's for putting my back to this. Plus one point for the old guy with the hot hooker. So, we ordered. And in very short order, my steak and all of our sides showed up. Unfortunately, my buddy's steak was no where to be found. Minus one point for Elways. The previous event began a gathering of Elway's employees at our table to try to figure why the two manly men (or at least one manly man and his little friend in this case)only ordered one steak. We were quickly promised that the other steak was on its way out. Minus one point for Elway's for making a promise that it couldn't keep. I was salivating at this point- my steak still in front of me for about 20 minutes- but refusing to eat it until my friend was served. Finally, our waitress came by and offered to take my steak back to the kitchen before they had to change the tablecloth due to my excessive drool. Minus one for Elway's. They should have taken the steak back immediately when the other was not brought out. Now, in all fairness, the waitress really tried to talk me of ordering my steak "Oscar Elway's Style". But, I just wouldn't listen. Oscar, as you probably know, means steak covered with crabmeat, asparagus, and bernaise. At Elways, "Oscar Elway's Style" looks like, someone ate some crabmeat, asparagus and bernaise and barfed it up on the steak. It was pretty disgusting though once I scraped it off, the steak was pretty good. Plus one point for the waitress for trying to talk me out of the puke steak. Minus two for serving that shayt in the first place. We had no plan to order dessert. But, since the restaurant offered to comp it, we gave it a whirl. Free dessert always gets a plus one from me. It seems that we may have hit Elway's on an off night. But, for the price one pays, there's no excuse for the lapse in service that we experienced. I'll try Elway's again. But, no puke Oscar on my steak this time.
(3)
Kim G.
Creamed corn that is the stuff of fantasy (in a foodie way, not a creepy, messy way). The GM is fabulous too. P.S. The onion rings are not a favorite--steer clear
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Courtney R.
This was a fabulous dinner that started with every appetizer on the menu and ended with rounds of dessert (lots of wine and red meat in between). The service is stellar and we had a great time chatting with the sommelier/beer guru. Not sure we'd be back on our own but it sure is a fabulous when someone else is treating.
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Alicia N.
I am pretty damn picky about steak, having grown up in Argentina. When we first moved to Denver, we ate at the other Elway's and the service was impeccable and the food outstanding. I am glad that the same is the case for Elway's downtown. We headed over there last night, and ate off the 5280 Restaurant Week prix fixe menu. The 10 oz. sirloin steak was cooked to perfection, and absolutely delicious! I would have to say it's better than Smith & Wollensky or The Palm, and almost (but not quite) on a par w/Peter Lugers... Our server Scott was great, giving us good input on what/how to order. Love the ambiance and the whole experience. Kudos to John Elway, who obviously put a lot of thought into both establishments, and didn't just slap his name on a door.
(5)
Ethan K.
We headed to Elway's downtown on a Thursday night as a party of 4 (plus a 5 week old) to celebrate 2 birthdays and the last evening of our friends visit to Denver. We had a fantastic experience. The complimentary valet is welcome in such a busy downtown location. Once inside we found the bar area to be crowded as well. But no problem, they seated us immediately. Big wine lists are exciting but they often leave us lost - we enjoy wine but are not experts. In jumped our 2nd server Max to the rescue who asked Lady A some quick questions then brought 3 sample glasses he thought she may enjoy. 2 of the 3 were hits and we decided on a bottle of the 2006 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona which was excellent. We skipped the starters and went right for the steak - three 8oz Filets and a 22oz Porterhouse. All were perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. The kind of meat that melts in your mouth. We shared sides of asparagus, snap peas and cemini mushrooms. Of these the mushrooms were amazing - garlic, butter and just a touch of pepper - highly recommended. Elway's also readily accommodated our baby's dairy allergy and prepared some of the sides with olive oil. They also brought a baked potato for Lady A with no dairy but extra chives and bacon. Very thoughtful. Unlike fellow reviewer Adrienne, we found the sides to offer generous portions - plenty for 3 or 4 people to share. There were minor missteps primarily b/c the staff seemed overwhelmed by the busy crowd. Where our primary server missed a few minor things, Max ably stepped in with good humor and a deft correction. Perfect. At this stage we were happy and full so of course we ordered dessert: homemade strawberry ice cream and cheesecake to share. Max, having overheard our birthday toast earlier, also brought a a complementary "Classic Ding Dong" with "Happy Birthday" scrawled in chocolate and a sparkler glowing on top. It was a fun homemade and much-improved take on the Hostess hockey pucks. The desserts were not amazing but were good. To add a subtle sports vibe, John Elway thoughtfully decorated our dining area with an amazingly lifelike Chris Collinsworth, the new face of NFL Sunday Night Football, and Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, with our table in between. If folks with that kind of coin gravitate toward Elway's, it can't be a bad choice. Your decor may vary. They didn't seem to be bolted down to anything and might just walk off some day. All in all we had a tip-top dining experience. Very enjoyable. This is now our favorite Denver steakhouse.
(5)
Jack D.
An expensive, well-cooked meal with little by way of interesting ambiance. Just a "meh" experience, mainly because that kind of dollars should result in event-class dining. I expect really attentive service, some mind-bender dishes, and they weren't. It was like Morton's but in a hotel, and with higher prices and expectations.
(3)
Liliana T.
We went to the Elway's as part of $52.80 Denver restaurant week. I had high expectation, especially knowing that some of the menu item actually costs $50 per person. So we went there, waited for a good 40 minutes before we got seated even though we made RSVP for 8:00 PM and there were some empty tables! After we made our order, we waited for another 15-20 mins before our breads and appetizers were served. The breads were cold and hard as rock. The salad was good, but nothing extraordinary about it. The room was filled with people, but not packed, yet it was so loud, it made us feel like we went to a sports bar instead of a 5-star restaurant. After we finished the appetizer, we waited yet another 10 minutes before our steak arrived. The prime rib was tender and juicy. The cream corn was flavorful and delicious. My friend ordered a center cut sirloin and I wish I had ordered that - it was so GOOD! After that we waited for quite a while before our dessert arrived. Brownie lollypop and lemon flan. Very small size, more like dessert for kids. After we finished our dessert, it was already almost 10:00 pm, but no waiter was around, we were the only people left in the room and nobody wanted to give us our check. So about 10:15 pm, we finally got our check and we left the building after 10:30 pm. So, first impression of the Elway's? Good food, not-so good experience, it was a great deal for 5280. But I won't go back there for the full price.
(3)
Meredith G.
As I write this I still have a full belly feeling. I went with a friend for $52.80 tonight. We started with a wonderfully strong lemon drop martini at the bar and then enjoyed a 3 course meal. I enjoyed a 10 oz fillet that was cooked to perfection. My friend and I ordered each of the dessert options, a chocolate brownie lollipop and a lemon creme caramel, sorta flan like, but better. The service staff were all very nice. The dinner felt a little rushed, but I really think it was because of the $52.80 and the fact that you order all your courses up front. Apparently, Elways does have happy hour 5-7pm Monday through Saturday, $3 beers & $7 martinis. They now also offer free valet which is very nice. I would recommend going back here for a special dinner out or just great coffee and desserts.
(5)
Michael L.
Decided to give Elway's a try and have to say that I wasn't disappointed. Service was good, but the food really stood out. They use a unique seasoning on their steak, so if you are a purist...this is probably not the place for you.
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Marty M.
Excellent steaks and atmosphere. Especially if there's a game on.
(5)
Denim H.
Maybe the best steak I have ever eaten and I eat steak a lot. Well I take that back. I had the bone in rib eye and my wife had a filet and the filet was maybe the best steak I ever tasted but it was a close race. The staff was just awesome. Yes it's quite spendy, but on that special occasion it is a great choice.
(5)
S S.
The is the best steakhouse in Denver. Period.
(5)
Mick B.
I'm not the biggest steak house fan but Elway's is a lot more than just that. We sat at the bar and had sashimi and lamb chops ($5 a piece, not bad). I appreciated the diversity of the bar menu. The fish was extremely fresh. Great atmosphere but not snotty at all. You can't go wrong at Elway's.
(5)
Jason F.
This is the second time my wife and I have visited this Elways' location. This is also the second time we walked away thinking the Cherry Creek location is better. We had no reservations and it was Mother's Day Sunday night (before the Fleetwood Mac concert...which on a side note was one of the best concerts I have ever seen. I hope to have that kind of energy when I'm in my 60s and 70s). Anyway, hostess was great about getting us a booth in the bar area. Overall, our waitress was a little flighty as she forgot things like a wine list, what wine we were drinking, and the type of dressing my wife ordered. We started with the grilled artichoke and the bacon wrapped shrimp. The grilled artichoke is hands down one of the best I've ever had. The shrimp was a solid "C". Good, but I probably wouldn't order it again as there was nothing special about it and bacon was pretty fatty. My wife had the Mediterranean Salad, which by comparison to the Cherry Creek location, did not have as many "goodies" on it and was mostly salad mix. I tried the Elway Salmon. Not very good. The salmon itself was delicious, but the Elway sauce on top was not flavorable and tasted more like a weak seafood stock soup. In the future I probably would just order the Salmon au natural. We tried the grilled cauliflower as a side and would definitely order it again. For dessert, my wife ordered the 3 ice cream sampler, which she said was great. I ordered the cookies and was surprised they were served cold. They have a great dessert wine selection and whether it is here or any other restaurant, I would always recommend you order a glass of Dolce. In the future, we'll keep going to the Cherry Creek location. After this experience (and a previous one where my fillet was pretty fatty), its hard to dine here when you know they do it better just down the street.
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S B.
Went there for dinner before the Avs game and it was fantastic. We were really late for our reservation, but they were very understanding and even got us out in time for the game! All of our food and wine was perfect and our server was great!
(5)
Rachel M.
Very good, very good. Service is helpful and prompt. Atmosphere is a little corporate (though I guess that's probably a good thing if you are meeting here for a business lunch or to impress a client). The food was pretty good, nothing to make me squeal with delight. Maybe I've been swayed by all the foodie literature I've read, but if I'm eating at the Ritz, I sort of expect to squeal with delight when I taste my food (or maybe I should just go to Paris and quit whining). There food is best when they stick to what is simple (steaks), but when they venture outside of the standards they fall a bit flat. A brownie lollipop may seem like an awesome idea, but it tasted dry and fell of the stick in a moment. Corn and bean salad tasted bland and canned. To reiterate my opinion of this Elway's...very good, not great.
(4)
Mark M.
I have loved every minute every time I've been there! Leslie and Phil are the best servers and they made sure my glass was never half empty! The best steak in town and what great service! I would recommend Elway's over and over again!
(5)
Sarah L.
Great sushi, plus a bar/restaurant inside the Ritz Carlton. Wine list at the bar is a bit lacking in my opinion, but the food was spot on & the decor is suiting to its location inside the Ritz Carlton.
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Amy G.
Fantastic! I started with the house salad which I found to taste like it was freshly picked out of the ground (not so good, but I won't let this take away from the overall taste and experience). So, I would suggest requesting more dressing or just avoiding the salad together! For my main meal I had the New York Strip with blue cheese butter and it was fantastic! The steak wasn't cooked to my liking but the waiter was quick to notice. I didn't have to say a word and he said "that isn't cooked right" and he offered to make it right. I said "no big deal it's still delicious" so at the end of the night he gave us (both of us) free dessert! Along with my steak I had Mac n Cheese... delicious! and a baked potato with all the fixings! I was completely satisfied! It is a bit pricey, but the taste and service def. makes the price worth it! The service was fantastic. We were sat within 10 mins of our reservation and we never had to wait for anything. The wait staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I will def. be making my way back to Elway's for a steak. I recommend this place to everyone who wants to enjoy a delicious cow :)
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Jen A.
I consider myself a gal who likes all things fresh and local. Farm fresh veggies, local grass fed beef, etc. But damn, sometimes a gal just needs a USDA prime steak. Went here the other night with the man and a friend from out of town and pretty much blew all of my play money for the month. Cocktails, Sashimi appetizer, bottle of wine (great recommendation by the way), buffalo ribeye seared to perfection, brussels sprouts hash, duck fried rice, dessert and scotch. Holy Crap. The food was amazing and service was very good too. I won't be going back any time soon since this place probably ran us about $150 per person but worth it for a special occasion.
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Shawn R.
I've eaten here several times and each has been a positive experience. We enjoyed two bottles of excellent wine during the meal and everyone's food was excellent. The pace of the meal is slow but for what you pay to eat here I wouldn't want to feel rushed. We had a great conversation with the Sommelier who was very helpful with the substantial wine list. Max was our main waiter and he was a lot of fun. We really enjoyed the Au Gratin potatoes and the "Ding Dong" dessert is a great throw back to the much less exciting Hostess version. Over all I prefer this location of Elway's versus Cherry Creek the dining room is a bit quieter and the bar is less crowded. We wrapped up dinner with Port and a 29 year old Tawny.
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Mayada A.
Flew in for Peyton Manning's first game and had dinner at Elways last night. The outside bar area is cool and the inside had a good vibe. My husband and I ordered the calamari with peppers, 2 rib eyes, the John's salad and a duck confit fried rice. Martinis for him and mojitos for me. The cocktails were fabulous! I asked for light sugar syrup in my mojito and it was perfect. Hubby liked his martinis too. The food was ALL TOO SALTY! And we love salt! But, seriously, this was beyond...The steak was cooked perfect but was salty. The calamari was fun with the tangy and spicy peppers but that was even salty. The fried rice was salty. The salad was a bore. Nothing special about it. Flat with no flavor. We didn't send it back, we just didn't eat it. Server was great, but, food was SLOOOWWW coming out. I'd be back but I'll ask for light seasoning/salt on everything! I'd rather need a salt shaker.
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Eric P.
Elways is my favorite steak house in the city - Some people would argue Capital Grille is better, but I would disagree. Capital Grille is plain and how hard is it to come up with a few good sides? Elway's secret is a french butter they finish the steak with. It's delicious. I am a fan of the Cherry Creek location and thought we would try the downtown locale. It is a Ritz, so you would assume the decor would be well done - instead they modeled the place after a sub par Las Vegas restaurant. Check out the carpet. The bar is actually well done - nice tables, comfortable chairs and a few TV's - It looks someone else designed the bar. The food was good - the filet is delicious- the wait staff was kind, but a little boring. All in all a good meal - I think I'll stick to Cherry Creek though. Restaurants should do a better job of matching tables with the wait staff. There are certain personality profiles that should go together. When a table of 4 guys comes in - pair them with an outgoing female waitress- when a table of 4 girls comes in - pair them with an outgoing male waiter. This stuff shouldn't be so hard.
(4)
Hello T.
Great service. Great steaks aged, cooked, and rested perfectly. I've frequented many steakhouses and this is one of my favorite in the country. I'm not a west coast guy, but what I experienced from steaks in Denver has left me being a fan. My only surprise is that even though it sports John Elway's name, there is almost no sports paraphenalia on the wall. This is not your average sports bar steak house. Housed in the Ritz Carlton, this is a an upscale restaurant to enjoy a good expensive meal, that is well worth the cost.
(5)
Mike C.
Excellent prime rib on the bone with foie gras. Great service also.
(5)
Patrick C.
I was only able to sit in the lounge area of the restaurant, but they offer the full menu at the lounge. I had sushi for appetizer and it was delicious. I absolutely loved the fact that they used real freshly ground wasabi. For those who haven't had the privilege of having fresh wasabi, you are missing out. For dinner, I had the bone in NY strip and the duck confit fried rice. I have to say, even though both were delicious, I felt both were over seasoned. The steak was very salty, and it definitely diminished the excellent flavor of the natural grass fed beef. The duck confit fried rice was also very salty, which combined with the salty steak, destroyed my palette. But, overall, it was a pleasant experience. The food was good, just wished they would have seasoned it less, and let the natural flavor of the food speak for itself.
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Glenn P.
Had a nice business dinner here. The steak was great along with the appetizers and the sides. This is a great place for business entertaining. Its pricey, but the food is worth it. The atmosphere is high end and modern. A worthy place for a delicious meal.
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Debbie S.
It's amazing the difference between this Elways and the one in Cherry Creek. I might rate the downtown location higher, if the original hadn't set my expectations so high. It's a very nice place, with a beautiful build-out, good food and great service. But, it's not the original, not by a long shot. If you're going to go, go to Cherry Creek.
(3)
DIrk J.
A good restaurant for steak. The knowledgable staff can answer any question about what they are serving, and the food was very good. End of story!
(4)
Sarah F.
I'm a big fan of Elway's in Cherry Creek. I have never had a bad experience there. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about Elway's at the Ritz Carlton in downtown Denver. It was absolutely awful! We sat in the bar and ordered drinks, appetizers and dinner. Most of our orders came out wrong. And, the high-end beer my boyfriend ordered was just plopped on the table, no offer for a glass. I had to go to the bar to get it. We also sat at the table forever until we requested bread that is usually given to anyone dining, regardless of being in the bar or dining room. The final straw was how messed up our bill was. The waitress charged us for full orders instead of appetizers and then argued about it. I am completely disappointed and will not be returning to this location. The food tasted good but that is the only positive thing I can say about this experience.
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Yoko S.
We went to Nuggets - Lakers game in January and went to Elway;s in downtown for a dinner. We had two waiters catering to our needs and we never had to get anyone's attention, because they are there before you need any help! The food was great. My son ate the fillet mignon, I had a prime rib and my husband had a short rib. Son also ate Tuna sashimi (they have a sushi bar) as an appetizer. Well I am from Japan and Son has been to Japan more than five times. He said the tuna was just as good as what we get in Japan. his fillet mignon was excellent. My husband loved his short ribs. The only thing is that my prime rib was so so. We live in Nebraska and we have great prime ribs at several restaurants. The atmosphere is upscale, but I thought it was rather noisy. If you want a cozy, quiet dinner, may not be a good place. But the food is good, and service excellent. The waiters knew exactly what we wanted. If we go back to Denver, we will definitely visit again.
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Wendy W.
I went to Elways when I was in town visiting some friends for Brunch. WOW...I'm normally a very patient diner, I don't normally write reviews totally based on service...but that alone would be a reason that I would not return. The other reason is the cost of the brunch was rid for the quality of the food. Never again Elway's (and John you might want to remove your name from association...as a Broncos fan this is embarrassing for you)
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Brandon A.
As I sit here and try to write this review it's pretty hard. I can't come up with one reason not to come here and eat. This is by far my girlfriend and I favorite spot for steaks. It has so much flavor that you don't need any sauces with it. It's tender and cooked to perfection. If you like steaks and want a good meaty and filling come here. There drinks are made great and they have a really good happy hour here. The atmosphere is relaxing and fun. This is my favorite place to go for nice sit down meal.
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Adam C.
Ok so this is by far the best steak I have had in Denver, and I eat a lot of steak. The sides were great, and huge beyond huge. Even my less than carnivorous guest loved their steaks (which is very rare with these folks, I try not to hold it against them) The service was top notch, atmosphere was great etc etc etc So why only 4-stars? I gotta knock one for the price, I mean everything was great, and I will return but the prices hurt, I am all for paying-for-what-you-get, but there is a fine line and Elway's landed (barely) on the high side of it
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Kendall F.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was great. I ordered the porterhouse and would not chose this meal again. I love my beef medium rear and juicy. Mine was very dry. However, the waiter and chef offered to replace it, I am not into sending food back. Good place and nice ambiance. I am not adverse to returning, I just would not have the same meal.
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Lisa B.
I stopped by on Tuesday of this week with some girlfriends and happened into Restaurant Week's $26.40 deal (that would be half of $52.80). It was a great deal. The salad was so-so, but the salmon and broccoli were absolutely delicious AND nutritious. The chocolate brownie lollipop desert was so good, the perfect amount of desert. I didn't drink any wine, so I can't comment on their wine selection; I'll save that for next time. I will definitely go back. We sat at the bar and the service was great.
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Brian F.
Had a 8 oz. Filet & it was about the most perfectly cooked steak I have had in a long time, Delicious!!
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Amit R.
There are a few events that have the ability to alter the trajectory of a man's life. Eating the Lamp Chop Fondue at Elway's is one of those events. After a night of drinking lots of beer and watching the Rockies game, I blindly followed a co-worker into Elway's Restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton in Denver. My lemming like allegiance to the pack paid dividends in the form of meat. Perhaps it was the perfect mix of a summer night of drinking and baseball coupled with nostalgia on my second to last night in Denver, but when four succulent lamb chops came to our table I knew my meat eating life would never be the same again. The lamp was perfectly seasoned and cooked just right- raw enough that the meat was juicy and flavorful but well enough to allow the meat to absorb the delicious flavors of what seemed like a dry rub. The chops came atop a bed of croutons and sweet potatoes and alongside a heated cup of cheese fondue, but for humanity's sake, you must resist the temptation to dip. I am not a steak eater, but am always dismayed when someone puts a heap of steak sauce on an expensive steak. Similarly, if you think you should dip this delicious lamb in the cheese fondue, you miss the point and frankly don't deserve to eat this god's gift to man. No additional sauce or dip could improve on this meat which was so flavorful and had just the right amount of fat. For a moment, I doubted that this could be lamb and thought I was eating a unicorn sitting under a rainbow in an utopian paradise. I am not a big meat eater, but this was hands down an experience I would not give back. I sincerely felt bad for the vegetarians sitting at the table that politely declined a taste and continued to live their self-imposed ignorance of such deliciousness. I understand people's objections to eating animals, but to the lamb that gave his life for me to enjoy this bounty: rest in peace dear child, for your sacrifice has served mankind.
(5)
Walter P.
Exceptional dinner !! The artichoke appetizer was stunning. The chef Sayre was informative and friendly. And our server Leslie was the best ! They were excellent examples of the famous Ritz service. This is definitely the place to go for great steak in Denver. We will be going back when we return this summer !
(5)
Liz W.
I was super pumped about eating and experiencing Elway's, but was not impressed at all. The service was sub par and my salmon was meh. The manager was very professional and kind, however, I will not return.
(1)
Nicholas P.
Best steak I've had in a long time. Seasoning was incredible and sides were amazing. Be prepared to spend some money though. With dinner and wine (not the expensive stuff) figure $75-100 per person. Highly recommended for special occasions.
(5)
shadi m.
Was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant was in our hotel so it was easy to head over to... without having to go outside and face the cold. The setup is actually pretty nice. The bar is rather expansive and I really liked the curved glass walls filled with bottles of wine. Their wine list was much better than I had anticipated so obv. we had to order a nice bottle of cab. I had the lobster cocktail for my app. The presentation was pretty cool though a little cheesy. The actual lobster was pretty good though and they give you a decent serving. For my main course, I split the buffalo and filet. I was really impressed by both. Again, they prepared both cuts perfectly; I was a little shocked; I hadn't expected Elways to be this good (and the prices were very reasonable). The buffalo tasted amazing; arguably better than the filet though I guess that should be expected given how much more fat it probably has. Had the brownie sundae for dessert. Yummy... but its hard to get this wrong in my opinion. I love anything with chocolate and ice cream. Overall, had a great time at dinner, enjoyed everything I ate, and spent about 4 minutes making the commute back to my room before passing out. :)
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Christina H.
The Creme Brulee. The Creme Brulee. Oooh la la. My boyfriend got Elway's for his birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. The service was very good, the interior was snazzy (besides the cheesy multi-color stage lights in plexi-glass boxes), the steak was the most flavorful we had ever experienced, the macaroni and cheese was creamy and pretty good, au gratin potatoes were even better. But truly. The Creme Brulee! The dessert alone made the night. A great place to go for a nice night out or a celebratory dinner. Plan on spending at least a bill for two though, it is a bit pricey. However, Elway's remains unpretentious and fairly casual. Mostly, it was just delicious.
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Stephanie L.
I went to Elway's once and I was less than impressed. The service was terrible and the food was just average. I don't feel it was worth the price tag in any way. Maybe it's because I'm not a Broncos fan, I don't know, but I don't see myself ever returning.
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Rick M.
service excellent and the food is winner!! had the short ribs and tried my wife's filet and my friends salmon all was fantastic
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Steven C.
One of the best steaks I have had. I had the 16 oz NY Strip and it was cooked to perfection "Rare+", just how I like it. The steak had delicious char-ed crust that also had a hit of seasoning, so those who like their steak with no seasoning should be sure to specify that when ordering. The crust had a sweet balsamic vinegar taste to it but it was not overpowering at all, but rather enhanced the flavor of the meat. The sides were great as well, some of the best au gratin potatoes I have ever had. It is pricey for sure, but if you want to treat yourself to a high end steak house in Denver, this is the place to go.
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Leslie K.
My husband and I were staying at the Ritz for the night . As our room was not ready when we checked in early we decided to eat lunch. My vegetable wrap was really yummy and my husband's burger was absolutely delicious. The meat was high quality and the kaiser roll was super fresh. Our waiter told us about Restaurant week and encouraged us to stay for dinner. We decided to make reservations since we wanted an easy day, the food was terrific and the restaurant quite lovely. We are from the San Francisco bay area and quite used to eating in superb restaurants. We would absolutely return to Elway's if back in Denver.....or if he opened up a restaurant in the bay area! My husband and I shared our meals. He had the salad and I had the red pepper soup. The salad was fine, not superb. The soup was well spiced and quite unusual. We both had the prime rib which was the best we had ever had. Cooked to perfection, super quality to begin with, and the perfect height. The creamed corn was really delicious and my steamed broccoli was just what I wanted. Fresh, perfectly steamed, and light. A generous portion of all. We thoroughly enjoyed the Meyers lemon creme caramel. Well stuffed we stumbled upstairs. The manager came by to check on us and we had many people taking care of the different parts of the meal. The restaurant was completely full on a Monday night.....and it is a large restaurant. Definitely make reservations soon!
(5)
Kymberly W.
Excellent food. Service was great. Complimentary glass of wine when staying at Ritz-Carlton.
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Amy M.
Wait, wait, wait. Don't bother with a reservation because you'll end up waiting 2 hours anyway. Horrible service. Dirty glasses. Rude hostesses. Lazy staff. Food was average. NOT WORTH THE PRICE. Go to Morton's, Sullivan's, or the Palm if you are looking for the whole experience.
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Jordan A.
I've never actually eaten Elway's staple food in this location, but it's quickly becoming my favorite destination for gourmet breakfast. It's pretty fabulous. The prices are reasonable--for the location, and the food is great. I like the ambiance better than the one in Cherry Creek. The service is friendly, though I am sometimes surprised by its incompetence. I think they need to hire more experienced staff--it's the Ritz after all.
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David M.
While in Denver for a business meeting, I took colleagues to dinner at Elway's. This steak house is located just off the lobby of the Ritz-Carlton hotel. We arrived about one hour early and had cocktails in the lounge. The staff were efficient and friendly and the drinks well prepared. We moved into the main dining room and started with soup/salad. All were good if unremarkable. However, the main dishes were superb. I had the bone-in filet of beef, which was the best, most flavorful piece of aged prime beef filet I've ever had. My colleague had the triple (double cut) mustard encrusted lamb chops, which were also reported to be superb. Like many steak houses, you order the side dishes separately. The lightly creamed spinich was my favorite, but all were very good. The wine list is very nice and we shared a dessert platter to end the meal so we could sample the many options. These were also super. Be prepared to bring a doggy bag home with your leftover steak. The dinner was so good that my colleague made a reservation for some clients he was dining with the next night. I tihnk that say sit all.
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Jay N.
This place is nothing short of hilarious. The food is terrible and outrageously overpriced. The crowd is something else. The third time I was here we took a buddy who was recently divorced so hunt for a cougar.
(1)
David D.
was in denver for a job interview last december and was taken here for dinner. it is not often that i find myself amongst the ritz carlton crowd and thus cannot attest to whether the table silver was arranged correctly, (i assume it was). i will say however, that the steak was quite possibly the best that i have ever stuffed into my face, 'nough said.
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Joe D.
I've eaten at Elway's before, and I know from time to time people think there are better steakhouses in Denver, and quite honestly until Thursday, I wasn't sold. I've always had above-par experiences at this Elway's, even during 5280 week. But Friday BLEW ME AWAY! I went for a vendor lunch and learn, I was actually terrified because for 20+ people, we were given the choice of an 8oz filet, 8oz NY Strip, Salmon or Chicken. I honestly had no faith that they could deliver perfectly cooked steaks to everyone's preference for that many people. My NY Strip was actually probably the best steak I've ever had. Almost everyone cleaned their plates and there were no issues. PS - I need the mashed potato recipe!
(5)
Malcolm P.
No question one of the best meals I've ever had. Ordered two entrees just to know the level of amazement that was going to the follow the appetizers. ..
(5)
Ksenia G.
Overall it was a nice experience. The service was good and so was the food. I'm a big fan of tuna tartar but their's was only ok. It was over salted and I could really taste the bitterness of olive oil. We sent it back and the new tuna had no salt at all. I ordered a bone in filet and I was happy with it, can't say that it was the best I've ever had but it was high quality. We ordered several sides to share and creamed corn was the best one on the table hands down. The only thing I would pass on if I ever came back is the desert.
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Jeremy M.
Any steakhouse that offers you an iPad as a waiter will never get my return business
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Demitri R.
Where to Start? I guess with the Service. Every time We needed something its like our server knew and was right there without being pushy and its a plus not having to track a busboy down to get the server. I love the Decor and the dark woods and the Wine Room. Only if I was more of a Wine Drinker. And the table was wide enough that We weren't bumping elbows. The Shrimp Appetizer with its Nitrogen Smoky stuff. Big pieces though they may classify as prawns. And the Coconut Shrimp what presentation and tasty to the max. I ordered the Steak meal with Potatoes and Cauliflower. This was the best steak to of ever graced my beautiful lips. Medium well and it was juicy and didn't need anything to accompany it. No Steak sauce or Garlic Butter. Even the Bread was Top Flight. I was looking at the Creme Brulee, but How could I resist the smores. Only thing that really would of completed the Night is if Elway served us himself. Pretty Spendy but worth it.
(5)
Jason O.
Great restaurant! Similar to Ruth's Chris. Zero complaints about the experience. Will definitely come back.
(4)
Tom M.
Friday night 10/4/13 - $600 for five of us...which would have been okay if all the food was over the top, but it clearly lacked in many areas. That included a $65 bottle of wine, 4 cocktails and tip. Our party arrived on time and the reservation for 8:00 wasn't ready. Who cares about that as we sat in the bar a bit and caught up with old friends. We ordered two salmon dishes, 1 rib eye and 1 filet. I thought they were all okay but nothing special. Unless you are dying for scallops, don't order them, as they were below average and pretty crappy. Steaks were good but we buy meat that is aged for 40 days and cook on a 650 degree infrared grill so it was no better than what we cook at home seasoned with Rachel Ray seasoning. We also buy fresh salmon flown in daily so it was the same. I can understand that you would like this place if you buy supermarket meat and fish and don't know how to cook. Otherwise the downtown location is totally forgettable...and I pray I can forget it soon. Scalloped potatoes are just disgustingly effin horrible. I thought the menu said "broccoli and cheese" but there was no cheese, just some steamed broccoli. Asparagus was okay. The sides were a huge ripoff compared to Palm or Ruth Chris. The special dessert of the day "Spiced Cider Doughnuts" were nasty and disappointing. I can even say in words how bad they were. The chocolate cake was freezer cold and not good, however after warming up to room temp the next day it was damn good. The ding dong dessert was cold and I didn't taste it but it didn't have rave reviews. I expect more than a damn refrigerated dessert. Service lagged to the point that we couldn't get our water refilled later in the evening. We did stay for a while but arriving at 8:00 means we are the last seating. WOULD NEVER GO BACK!!! $600 for this is clearly patron abuse for what we received. I rarely give 1-star reviews but they deserve it for overall dining experience. No offense but if you think this place is exceptional then you need to get out more and expand your food horizons. UPDATE 10/24 Pretty much every bad review I have posted resulted in a manager contacting me via Yelp. I have yet to return to any restaurant that was bad, even if they offered some incentive but the outreach was appreciated. What pretentious pricks the management must be to not reach out and apologize....doesn't say much for John Elway, the pride he takes in this chain or the value in his name. So sad...GO TO THE PALM AND DON'T WASTE YOUR $$ ON THESE A-HOLES. Shame on you Elway for letting your name be associated with this type of service and food.
(1)
Holly T.
I come here every year for my anniversary, the steak is incomparable, everything is delicious!!!! I love my anniversary that much more, because we've made going to Elway's a tradition....
(5)
Lara F.
This place is beautiful inside and out. We only had appetizers so I can't comment on the entrees although they looked and smelled delicious. The service was a little slow and we kind of felt like the waitress was impatient with us. We ordered chips and guac and the steak tacos. She told us the guac would be out in a minute and we waited twenty for it so we were a little bit annoyed. The tacos came out a minute later. These were a little disappointing only because they aren't what you would expect. The steak part is actually just their steak chili with a side of tortillas, guac, and tomatoes. Typically I expect cheese and lettuce with my tacos but maybe that's just me. They were good just a bit hard to stuff into a taco since it was so liquidy. Anyway, The baked potato is awesome and the twice baked looks to die forrrrr (and huge). All in all, it's so pretty it's worth trying.
(3)
Rich S.
First time here. Very good steaks and service. The crab cakes are not very good, they're fried. Overall great experience.
(5)
Jordan C.
Great meal. Service was excellent...our waitress was super friendly and made excellent recommendations. This restaurant is a rather high end style steakhouse, and the steals are bare-bones, i..e come with nothing, all side dishes extra. We ordered filet mignon, and shared mac and cheese, asparagus and creamed corn. For appetizers my friends got crab cakes while I got a huge shrimp cocktail. The cocktail is served over some dry ice which looks pretty neat but doesn't really keep the shrimp any colder than usual, not that you keep them around so long as to warm up before eating them. They were pretty good, and I enjoyed the dipping sauces. Additionally I ordered an extra dirty martini which was very well made. The steaks were great, well seared on the outside and perfectly medium rare on the inside. The asparagus and creamed corn were good, but the mac and cheese was nothing to write home about. Overall a great meal.
(4)
Lauren L.
Best steak we have ever had! I had the filet and my boyfriend had a buffalo ribeye. We love high quality steaks and really just couldn't believe it was possible for steak to be so good. The quality was simply incredible. The price is worth it. Dinner is a la carte, but we split the au gratin potatoes which were good. I wish I hadn't spent $10 on a small, boring Cesar salad. We started with the Rhode Island calamari though, which was excellent, especially considering it was one of the cheaper apps. We sat in the lounge and felt comfortable dressed down. The service was good, not great. No complaints though. I will definitely go back when the budget allows.
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Chris A.
Great atmosphere, amazing staff, and excellent food. I have only had steak and the sides here. My crown and coke was poured perfectly, and my dinner was cooked to perfection. Denver doesn't have an abundance of places to get a great steak, this is one of the very few.
(5)
Darrell M.
Good food but slow slow service. 2 hours before any food. Got one drink, ordered wine 3 times never received. This is probably my 5th time very disappointed in the service or lack of.
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David D.
My expectations were low because I had eaten at the Vail location and was disappointed. But I was staying in the hotel and didn't want to go out. The bar is lively and that's where i ate. Foie Gras was very good, a dozen raw oyster, great, and the lamb, very good. Fairly good selection of wines by the glass. Only downside was that is way too costly.
(4)
Celia T.
Seafood tower was dissapointing Steak was average Creamed corn was delish, like a country fried steak gravy asparagus - norm service was great, but food fell short
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Bob B.
Finally got to go to Elways - (down town Denver) - waste of $$$ should have taken the time to locate a Ruth Chris...ordered a $60.00 "bone-in-Filet" a side and glass of $14.00 Chardonnary. Wine came - well there was a small (bug) FLY in the glass - then the steak! after taking a bite I see it's raw at the bone!!! goes back to be redone...I can not recommend this specific Elway's - staff was nice - but that doesn't warrant the $$$$ they get. just say.n
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Sara C.
I had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at Elway's yesterday evening. My boyfriend and I made a reservation for 5pm (the earliest available) and were seated promptly in a somewhat private area of the dining room. It was not a very busy night, so I was not surprised at how promptly we were greeted, but I was appreciative none the less. My boyfriend had grabbed a glass of wine from the bar while we were waiting to be seated, but I wanted to take some more time to peruse the wine list. I narrowed my selection down to two glasses of wine, and upon my description of what I was looking for, our server, Adam made a suggestion that I was very pleased with. The two of us shared the coconut encrusted shrimp. Our server informed us upon ordering that the dish came with 3 shrimp and asked if we would like to add a fourth so as to ensure an even amount of food for each of us. In retrospect, we certainly did not need the fourth, but the suggestion was very thoughtful. We then shared two sides - the asparagus and potatoes au gratin, and WOW were they each delightful! I had the filet mignon and my date had the NY strip, both cooked medium rare. Both cuts were very flavorful, juicy, tender, and cooked to a very appropriate temperature. Because our plans for the evening we approaching quickly, we finished our meal in a little bit of a hurry (certainly our fault for not mentioning the intended time frame for the meal, and not the staff's). We had mentioned to the other of our two servers (who were a flawless team, with no missteps in communication where our table was concerned), Phil, that we were taking the evening to celebrate my birthday earlier in the month. With the bill, they surprised me with a dessert to go, which we enjoyed very much in the comfort of our home later in the evening. While the dining room was certainly not all hustle and bustle for the evening, I found the service to be very attentive without being intrusive, which is exactly what I expect from an upscale dining experience. Both Adam and Phil had wonderful suggestions on the wine and dinner menus and seemed to be very skilled and knowledgeable in their trade. We will certainly be back for more in the future.
(5)
Natalia K.
$200 for absolutely atrocious service, mediocre food, and overpriced wine. This is the most overrated restaurant in Denver, and I could easily name at least 20 other places within walking distance I would rather go to. I came here to celebrate my Dad's birthday, and it was one of the restaurants my parents were looking forward to most during their visit to Denver -- but it ended up being the worst experience they had. SERVICE: F Not once during the entire dinner (any of its 3 courses) did ANYONE ask us how our food was. Ok, the service was slow and the wine took forever to come out, but not bothering to see if we were even happy with the food was what ensured I won't be back. I also noticed a server at a table next to me accidentally knock someone's jacket off their chair. Not only did he ignore it, but another server who walked by just walked around it instead of bothering to pick it up or mention anything. There's busy, and then there's rude. Sure, this was during restaurant week, but not everyone in my group was ordering from the 5280 menu (not that it's an excuse to have terrible service just because people are ordering from the 5280 menu). And somehow, the other 6 restaurants I went to for Restaurant Week managed to still have good service. FOOD: C After everything I'd heard about how the steak here is amazing, I was very much underwhelmed. The best thing I had here was the beat salad, which shouldn't be the case at a steakhouse. One of us had the filet mignon, another had the prime rib, and another the sirloin (I tried all three). All 3 were severely over-salted with the rub, as a couple of the patrons around us noticed, too. If you're not a heavy salt eater, I would recommend asking them to go easy on the salt for you. WINE: D I don't give the wine such a low score because it's bad wine, but because it's ridiculously overpriced. I felt like I was at the top of Paris in Vegas all over again where all the bottles are $100+. As an example, a bottle of Ravenswood Zinfandel, which is under $15 at stores and usually about $40 at restaurants was $85 here. There's charging a lot for wine because it's expensive in the first place, and then there's overpricing regular wine.
(1)
Patrick F.
Great experience! I was working in Denver and flew my wife down for a weekend getaway. We stayed at the Ritz (excellent as always) and took advantage of Elway's on site. We started with cocktails and South African lobster tails. My wife had the filet topped with foie gras, I had the ribeye. The steaks were cooked and seasoned expertly. The service was top notch. It was so wonderful that my wife wants us to go at least once a year as a new family tradition!
(5)
Steven S.
The best steakhouse in the Cherry Creek area. I came here about two years ago and it was an excellent dining experience. Last week I visited again and it was no different. This time I started with the coconut crunch shrimp which - okay get ready for this - arrive in an actual coconut half! I'm totally serious. Does this matter or improve the dish at all. No. Not at all. But it's a pretty fashionable and unique way to dress up a dish like this. Take a look at my (dark) photos if you wanna check out what shrimp and real coconut look like. For the main course I went with the Parmesean Crusted Grouper with Crab Meat and Crawfish. Also added a side of Mac & Cheese. And shared a coworker's steak. Okay so I ate a lot but no complaints about any of it. Excellent service and a very nice, dark atmosphere here as well. Highly recommend making reservations early as the place packs quickly. Especially in summer when live music plays right outside in the outdoor eating area.
(4)
Lee S.
I feel like a horrible human being writing a service review against my own kind- I'm a server as well and have been for a while. This may have been the worst service I've ever had. This isn't my first time to Elways, but it will definitely be my last. To start, our reservation was 30 minutes late. I understand stuff happens behind the scenes where that's not always perfect so I overlooked that and sat at the bar patiently. Upon arriving to our table we were asked if we wanted a wine list and explained our server will be there shortly. LITERALLY 15-20 mins later a server approached and asked "any questions or you ready to order?" Ummm what? I'm paying 50 dollars for a steak and I was approached like I was sitting at an airport Denny's. After we placed our order, our server didn't replenish drinks, didn't ask how our meal was (my steak was overdone) and the second time we talked to him was him asking if we were ready for the bill. iPads should not be used in a fine dining establishment such as this. If I wanted that, I could go to Buffalo Wild Wings. Further, you could count on one hand how many human interactions and words were spoken during this meal with the staff. The one saving grace of this restaurant is the food. The rack of lamb and the filet were amazing. Solid wine choices as well. And that is the one, and only reason why I gave the 1 star. Do better Elways. Do better.
(1)
Ashton J.
We had such a terrible experience at Elway's in the Ritz this evening that I had to write about it immediately. I wouldn't want you to make the same mistake. We have been to all of the other Elway's and have had a nice time/great steaks, so we decided to treat our friends to a birthday dinner. It was their first time to an Elway's and, honestly, I'm embarassed. The service was very rude, rushed, and seemed put-out. The opposite of what an establishment in the service industry should be. Immediately after sitting down, we were asked what we wanted for our entrees. We told them that we needed a little extra time and I swear they sighed. We had to ask about the specials- they provided no information, no recommendations. They really acted like we were wasting their time throughout our entire meal. As I was mid-salad, they took away my plate. Then, came the entrees- steaks, lamb chops, etc. All of the food was great, but we couldn't eat it all. So, we asked for our meals to be boxed. Our server literally tossed the boxes at us, telling us it would just be easier if we boxed the food ourselves. Over $500 for a dinner for 4. I could have easily spent half the money and had twice as good a time. We will never return!
(1)
Chuck S.
Restaurant #2 of 5280 for me this year. I was sadly disappointed after my experience last night at Brook's Steak House. One nice thing about Elway's was they had several choices for each first course, main course and dessert. The waitstaff was excellent however the food left me wanting something special. Leslie was our waitress and she was very good. The salad was small and the house dressing was plain. For the main course I ordered the prime rib, it came with only one side dish, I chose the mashed potatoes. The prime rib was a very generous 10oz portion however it looked like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for a while and had butter or something brushed on it to try to give it a fresh look. The mashed potatoes were chunky and easily forgettable. For dessert I ordered S'more in a cup please and the portion was so small I felt like stopping by a frozen yogurt place on the way home to get the rest of my dessert. It's a good thing we were ordering off the 5280 menu because the regular prices are $35-50 per plate range and it would be way too much for something similar to what I experienced.
(2)
Susan W.
One of the best meals EVER!! Filet was awesome flavorful could cut it with a butter knife. Breads were yummy and so were the soft pretzels. The mashed potatoes an say gratin potatoes were spectacular. All around great experience. Highly recommend this steak house.
(5)
Edna L.
Elways makes a great steak and the new renovations are an improvement. Looking forward to the next visit.
(4)
Candy T.
I will sometimes go here for lunch but I'll make sure to sit at the bar where I'll get better service. Terry is a total sweetheart! Usually I go with the lamb chops (it's in the drink menu and not the regular menu) for something quick. A lot of the reviews talk about poor service, and I feel like I should mention that John Elway doesn't actually own this location - it's been franchised out by the Ritz-Carlton and they have a harder time getting rid of bad employees. I think this is also probably why the food at this location isn't as great as the Cherry Creek or Vail locations.
(3)
James S.
Excellent steak, and asparagus. Helpful , friendly staff, Recommend this restaurant for special events. I went there with 3 of my children and we all enjoyed.
(5)
CaroLe H.
I ordered a new work with crab cake. Crab cake was deep fried and tasteless, a bit disappointing. I also had a side order of fried rice with duck meat. The fried rice is amazing.
I'm giving it 5 stars even though I got the seafood tower last night and it was just good not great. The steak and eggs this morning blew me away... Fantastic. I will be ordering again tomorrow. The filet was seasoned perfectly, potatoes, eggs all spot on.
(5)
Paul L.
It's the restaurant in the Ritz Carlton. Should be good, right? What about Elway's salmon - has to be the signature dish, can't go wrong, right? Wrong on both counts. The first clue was the waitress asking how I like my fish. Huh? As in rare, medium rare, etc. it's fish. I want it cooked so I don't get sick! I played along and said medium. It wasn't sushi grade salmon after all. What was that smell? It's not fish. I have no idea but it wasn't appetizing. Well the Pilzner beers good. I didn't like bit as you may have guessed. It was a Wed so the fish shouldn't been old. It was just poor. 1.30am: I don't like this feeling in my stomach. Is that the fish I wonder. I'm never sick. I wasn't, but it was close.
(3)
Steve C.
The food was amazing, wine selection is very impressive. Best scallops and steak (bone in ribeye) we've ever had. My wife and I enjoy fine dining without the pretentious atmosphere. Unfortunately the service is extremely lacking. Two large groups sat down after us and we were completely forgotten after that
(3)
Liz P.
Ambiance, service and food in that order. Love that you can have a conversation with your family and friends without too much "din" don't get me wrong I love loud, music driven restaurants too but sometimes you need the former. The food is very decent and well presented, I had the crab eggs benedict and while my eggs were not 100% cooked the way I ordered our wait person was more than willing to replace. Nice that split plates are delivered that way no cutting sawing a divvying up at the table I love that aspect of any restaurant. Coffee- yum and served in bone china and free valet parking is a bonus, we will go back.
(4)
Lani P.
Okay for some reason I keep forgetting to take pictures of my Wonderful plates so I just took one of the receipt. I've been to all the Elway's and they are fantastic, but I prefer the Ritz Elway's over Cherry Creek, because the atmosphere is more a bar like place, being that it's in the Hotel so you can just hangout there. This was my fourth trip here and my first time eating in the Bar area, which FANTASTIC! Less formal. I was dressed very casual after just flying in to Denver, so I felt much more comfortable in the Bar sections since I did look more dressed for hiking. Okay so this time we did complete change from our normal steak/seafood orders and it was AWESOME! Pomegrant Martini - I'm not usually a mix drink fruity girl and like my drinks strong like whiskey or tart like a chillatta. But I asked for extra Lime and this drink taste like Koolaid...I'm talking about the Good stuff..Yummy Sush Salmon Roll- lol When I first went here, I was appalled that they have Sushi in a Steak place and thought it was crazy, well it just so happened to be that I was cravy me a little snack, and this was done very Nice. Truffle Beet Salad -MMM..mmm..mmm..mmm I always get this where ever I go. I love Truffles and the taste they add to a dish. Wonderful Aroma We both had a Smashburger- Oh man...So we order it medium, but it came out to us Medium Rare, Oh my gosh, I''m sooooo going for Medium Rare these days. Excellent juicy Scrumptious burger. Now it's a toss between them and City Grille. I have to go back to City Grille to see who I like best now. Truffle Parm Fries - These Were SOOOOOO GOOOD!!! Rosemary Fries - This was good, but next to the Truffles, it is left in the dust. Classic Ding Dong Dessert - Oh this was creamy heaven in a chocolate blanket. mmm sooo delicately delicious. Also had a beer and a couple of House Wines (sav, blanc) This place is seriously Worth every penny and their meals consistent with always tasting wonderful. I can't wait to go back to the one in Vail this Week... :-)
(5)
Nick V.
Best Steak I have ever had. Pricy but worth the tasty reward. I went here with my family and one of them said if they had to eat out anywhere on their last day of living, it would be here. We even were awarded free dessert after one of the waiters made an accident on our table and full heartedly apologized for it. Every employee's demeanor is a rendition for the company's phenomenal impact it has had since its start up. You can't leave Denver without coming here first, and it's one of the best spots to take a date to if you're looking to enjoy high quality food.
(5)
Christopher H.
I was in town for a week and tried a different steakhouse every night. This was by far the worst experience of the week and possibly of any "so called" high end steakhouse. To start with, the atmosphere was drab and boring. The bar tenders were inattentive in spite of an empty bar. I was called by the wrong name 5 mins after a lame introduction. Service was extremely slow for a party of one. My drink order needed to be reconfirmed 2 mins after the order. My dinner order was reconfirmed 5 mins after the order. I order the filet medium rare. Initially, the wrong meal was placed in front of me. When mine finally arrived, it was raw with a disgusting unappealing tendon running through it. The steak knife couldn't even cut through it. At this point I was so disgusted, I gave up since I had lost my apatite. I sent it all back. On the upside, the bartender was very apologetic and paid for my drinks. I wasn't looking for compensation but after that miserable experience, it was warranted.
(2)
John N.
Here we go again with yet another steakhouse. This steakhouse however is owned by John Elway who is like Jesus Christ to Denver Folk!! I mean the guy owns car dealerships, restaurants and the Broncos....Im surprised they dont take time on Sundays to worship him. Oh wait they do.....its called football. This Elway's was located in a Ritz Carlton and I came here with some colleagues for a business dinner. We had some cocktails and opted to skip any appetizers and go straight for dinner. As with plenty of other steakhouses, everything is "A La Carte' which is french for get your own sides!! Actually it means According to the Menu, but I dont see how that translates.....a more appropriate description would be 'batteries sold separately' but of course referring to sides. So onto dinner. I had the ribeye which was very delicious. They boast about the spices that they season their meat with and lets be honest all meat can use a good dosing of seasoning haha. Asked for it medium rare and it came out perfect. We split the Asparagus and the Potatoes Au Gratin. Let me tell you about the Potatoes Au Gratin. This is shit is the BOMB Diggity....may have been the best part of the meal. Seriously, If I didnt care about my sexy physique so much, I would fly out here just to eat this side item. Overall, It was a tasty experience....one thing that sucked were the chairs!! I felt like a 5 year old at the table trying peek my head over so I could join in the conversation. I felt like I sank into the cushioning......Come on Elway, how about you take the ass raping you just charged for dinner for 3 and buy some decent chairs!! Good place though...good food....ill be back if only just for the Potatoes!!
(4)
Shannon H.
Worth it! My husband and I ate there last night for our anniversary! Great staff amazing steak and dessert complements of the house! Pricy but a must go!!!!!
(5)
Nicole M.
What's in a Name? The staff is nice. The ambiance of CC Elways is nice. Prices are high for what you get. The food is nothing special. We sat at a booth in the bar area and had five or six dishes. Nothing to even write home about. We go out often and spend money happily for a good meal. Elways I think is just popular based on the name. I'd much rather spend the money at a restaurant that is a chain and lives up to their promised services. And that is a big deal for me to say considering we do not like chain restaurants. Elways wouldn't be popular if the guy that owned it wasn't an ex football star. He may know football. But, food he is not great at.
(2)
Wellington C.
So my friends are in town for Denver Comic Con so my buddie wanted to go to a nice steakhouse here in the mile high. Elway's was on my list so since it was close by and they seated until 10pm, this was gonna be the spot. I ordered the 14 oz prime rib with the foie gras. Now the prime rib was excellent and well seasoned. It actually tasted so good that I really didnt use the au jous. I wasnt so impressed with the foie gras and would probably not recommend it. Otherwise i have to admit this is probably the best steak I have had here in Denver. Prices are reasonable when compared to any other high end steak house so be prepared to spend at least $40 bucks on just the steak alone.
(5)
Brittany B.
Solid breakfast and service was excellent! A little on the pricey side for a Denver omelet, but I knew that going into the place. Look forward to coming back!
(5)
Caitlin P.
Can you believe it?! A vegan admitting she is a fan of a steak house?! Well it is true and the following review will attempt to explain how! I have (get) to go to lots of dinners with vendors from work - most men and most love steak houses. I have had both wonderful meals and awful meals at these dinners being the odd one out because of my diet. I was nervous as I looked over the Elway's menu before dinner to see if they had anything for me, I even called ahead to try to get more information - unfortunately the host knew very little about their menu. Once we were seated our server did the fun horse and pony show of tonight's specials, the bone-in cuts, etc and gave us time to review. I thanked him for the meat explanation now what can you do for your vegan friends?? He didn't even flinch and suggested their Charred Red Pepper soup and Mediterranean salad without feta and chicken. Ladies and Gentleman I ate like a queen! The soup was fantastic and salad to start so I didn't feel left out! A great meal along with a great glass of wine, is there anything better?! As for the restaurant and bar they were wonderful! Chic and fun while not becoming stuffy. We sat at the bar and had a cocktail before we were seated and my oh my they can pour a drink! All together a wonderful Denver spot downtown that offers something for everyone!
(4)
Patrick B.
The place is so nice from the second you valet your car to being seated top shelf service but I didn't really care for the lobster sandwich but I have had lots of tasty dishes in the past
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Valet Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Dressy Ambience : Upscale Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Carlin L.
Elway's isn't cheap, but it sure is delicious.
(4)Sarah L.
Great sushi, plus a bar/restaurant inside the Ritz Carlton. Wine list at the bar is a bit lacking in my opinion, but the food was spot on & the decor is suiting to its location inside the Ritz Carlton.
(4)Amy G.
Fantastic! I started with the house salad which I found to taste like it was freshly picked out of the ground (not so good, but I won't let this take away from the overall taste and experience). So, I would suggest requesting more dressing or just avoiding the salad together! For my main meal I had the New York Strip with blue cheese butter and it was fantastic! The steak wasn't cooked to my liking but the waiter was quick to notice. I didn't have to say a word and he said "that isn't cooked right" and he offered to make it right. I said "no big deal it's still delicious" so at the end of the night he gave us (both of us) free dessert! Along with my steak I had Mac n Cheese... delicious! and a baked potato with all the fixings! I was completely satisfied! It is a bit pricey, but the taste and service def. makes the price worth it! The service was fantastic. We were sat within 10 mins of our reservation and we never had to wait for anything. The wait staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I will def. be making my way back to Elway's for a steak. I recommend this place to everyone who wants to enjoy a delicious cow :)
(5)Jen A.
I consider myself a gal who likes all things fresh and local. Farm fresh veggies, local grass fed beef, etc. But damn, sometimes a gal just needs a USDA prime steak. Went here the other night with the man and a friend from out of town and pretty much blew all of my play money for the month. Cocktails, Sashimi appetizer, bottle of wine (great recommendation by the way), buffalo ribeye seared to perfection, brussels sprouts hash, duck fried rice, dessert and scotch. Holy Crap. The food was amazing and service was very good too. I won't be going back any time soon since this place probably ran us about $150 per person but worth it for a special occasion.
(4)Shawn R.
I've eaten here several times and each has been a positive experience. We enjoyed two bottles of excellent wine during the meal and everyone's food was excellent. The pace of the meal is slow but for what you pay to eat here I wouldn't want to feel rushed. We had a great conversation with the Sommelier who was very helpful with the substantial wine list. Max was our main waiter and he was a lot of fun. We really enjoyed the Au Gratin potatoes and the "Ding Dong" dessert is a great throw back to the much less exciting Hostess version. Over all I prefer this location of Elway's versus Cherry Creek the dining room is a bit quieter and the bar is less crowded. We wrapped up dinner with Port and a 29 year old Tawny.
(4)Mayada A.
Flew in for Peyton Manning's first game and had dinner at Elways last night. The outside bar area is cool and the inside had a good vibe. My husband and I ordered the calamari with peppers, 2 rib eyes, the John's salad and a duck confit fried rice. Martinis for him and mojitos for me. The cocktails were fabulous! I asked for light sugar syrup in my mojito and it was perfect. Hubby liked his martinis too. The food was ALL TOO SALTY! And we love salt! But, seriously, this was beyond...The steak was cooked perfect but was salty. The calamari was fun with the tangy and spicy peppers but that was even salty. The fried rice was salty. The salad was a bore. Nothing special about it. Flat with no flavor. We didn't send it back, we just didn't eat it. Server was great, but, food was SLOOOWWW coming out. I'd be back but I'll ask for light seasoning/salt on everything! I'd rather need a salt shaker.
(3)Tsun T.
We went to the Elway's last week and had a great time. The price is pretty descent and the atmosphere is great. Not a big fan of the Tuna Tartare, it's too salty. The brussel sprout side dish was okay, could of use less of the bacon. I do want to mention that there was a plastic wrap in my salad, but they were really good about bringing out a new plate. The manager also came out to appologize and comp our drinks and appetizier. To me, this meant that they really care about the whole customer service. I would totally go back again. Oh, this is a great place to meet sports celebrities. ;)
(4)Heather W.
Phenomenal!
(5)Eric P.
Elways is my favorite steak house in the city - Some people would argue Capital Grille is better, but I would disagree. Capital Grille is plain and how hard is it to come up with a few good sides? Elway's secret is a french butter they finish the steak with. It's delicious. I am a fan of the Cherry Creek location and thought we would try the downtown locale. It is a Ritz, so you would assume the decor would be well done - instead they modeled the place after a sub par Las Vegas restaurant. Check out the carpet. The bar is actually well done - nice tables, comfortable chairs and a few TV's - It looks someone else designed the bar. The food was good - the filet is delicious- the wait staff was kind, but a little boring. All in all a good meal - I think I'll stick to Cherry Creek though. Restaurants should do a better job of matching tables with the wait staff. There are certain personality profiles that should go together. When a table of 4 guys comes in - pair them with an outgoing female waitress- when a table of 4 girls comes in - pair them with an outgoing male waiter. This stuff shouldn't be so hard.
(4)Hello T.
Great service. Great steaks aged, cooked, and rested perfectly. I've frequented many steakhouses and this is one of my favorite in the country. I'm not a west coast guy, but what I experienced from steaks in Denver has left me being a fan. My only surprise is that even though it sports John Elway's name, there is almost no sports paraphenalia on the wall. This is not your average sports bar steak house. Housed in the Ritz Carlton, this is a an upscale restaurant to enjoy a good expensive meal, that is well worth the cost.
(5)Mike C.
Excellent prime rib on the bone with foie gras. Great service also.
(5)Patrick C.
I was only able to sit in the lounge area of the restaurant, but they offer the full menu at the lounge. I had sushi for appetizer and it was delicious. I absolutely loved the fact that they used real freshly ground wasabi. For those who haven't had the privilege of having fresh wasabi, you are missing out. For dinner, I had the bone in NY strip and the duck confit fried rice. I have to say, even though both were delicious, I felt both were over seasoned. The steak was very salty, and it definitely diminished the excellent flavor of the natural grass fed beef. The duck confit fried rice was also very salty, which combined with the salty steak, destroyed my palette. But, overall, it was a pleasant experience. The food was good, just wished they would have seasoned it less, and let the natural flavor of the food speak for itself.
(4)Glenn P.
Had a nice business dinner here. The steak was great along with the appetizers and the sides. This is a great place for business entertaining. Its pricey, but the food is worth it. The atmosphere is high end and modern. A worthy place for a delicious meal.
(5)Debbie S.
It's amazing the difference between this Elways and the one in Cherry Creek. I might rate the downtown location higher, if the original hadn't set my expectations so high. It's a very nice place, with a beautiful build-out, good food and great service. But, it's not the original, not by a long shot. If you're going to go, go to Cherry Creek.
(3)DIrk J.
A good restaurant for steak. The knowledgable staff can answer any question about what they are serving, and the food was very good. End of story!
(4)Sarah F.
I'm a big fan of Elway's in Cherry Creek. I have never had a bad experience there. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about Elway's at the Ritz Carlton in downtown Denver. It was absolutely awful! We sat in the bar and ordered drinks, appetizers and dinner. Most of our orders came out wrong. And, the high-end beer my boyfriend ordered was just plopped on the table, no offer for a glass. I had to go to the bar to get it. We also sat at the table forever until we requested bread that is usually given to anyone dining, regardless of being in the bar or dining room. The final straw was how messed up our bill was. The waitress charged us for full orders instead of appetizers and then argued about it. I am completely disappointed and will not be returning to this location. The food tasted good but that is the only positive thing I can say about this experience.
(2)Yoko S.
We went to Nuggets - Lakers game in January and went to Elway;s in downtown for a dinner. We had two waiters catering to our needs and we never had to get anyone's attention, because they are there before you need any help! The food was great. My son ate the fillet mignon, I had a prime rib and my husband had a short rib. Son also ate Tuna sashimi (they have a sushi bar) as an appetizer. Well I am from Japan and Son has been to Japan more than five times. He said the tuna was just as good as what we get in Japan. his fillet mignon was excellent. My husband loved his short ribs. The only thing is that my prime rib was so so. We live in Nebraska and we have great prime ribs at several restaurants. The atmosphere is upscale, but I thought it was rather noisy. If you want a cozy, quiet dinner, may not be a good place. But the food is good, and service excellent. The waiters knew exactly what we wanted. If we go back to Denver, we will definitely visit again.
(4)Wendy W.
I went to Elways when I was in town visiting some friends for Brunch. WOW...I'm normally a very patient diner, I don't normally write reviews totally based on service...but that alone would be a reason that I would not return. The other reason is the cost of the brunch was rid for the quality of the food. Never again Elway's (and John you might want to remove your name from association...as a Broncos fan this is embarrassing for you)
(1)Brandon A.
As I sit here and try to write this review it's pretty hard. I can't come up with one reason not to come here and eat. This is by far my girlfriend and I favorite spot for steaks. It has so much flavor that you don't need any sauces with it. It's tender and cooked to perfection. If you like steaks and want a good meaty and filling come here. There drinks are made great and they have a really good happy hour here. The atmosphere is relaxing and fun. This is my favorite place to go for nice sit down meal.
(5)Adam C.
Ok so this is by far the best steak I have had in Denver, and I eat a lot of steak. The sides were great, and huge beyond huge. Even my less than carnivorous guest loved their steaks (which is very rare with these folks, I try not to hold it against them) The service was top notch, atmosphere was great etc etc etc So why only 4-stars? I gotta knock one for the price, I mean everything was great, and I will return but the prices hurt, I am all for paying-for-what-you-get, but there is a fine line and Elway's landed (barely) on the high side of it
(4)Kendall F.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was great. I ordered the porterhouse and would not chose this meal again. I love my beef medium rear and juicy. Mine was very dry. However, the waiter and chef offered to replace it, I am not into sending food back. Good place and nice ambiance. I am not adverse to returning, I just would not have the same meal.
(2)Lisa B.
I stopped by on Tuesday of this week with some girlfriends and happened into Restaurant Week's $26.40 deal (that would be half of $52.80). It was a great deal. The salad was so-so, but the salmon and broccoli were absolutely delicious AND nutritious. The chocolate brownie lollipop desert was so good, the perfect amount of desert. I didn't drink any wine, so I can't comment on their wine selection; I'll save that for next time. I will definitely go back. We sat at the bar and the service was great.
(4)Brian F.
Had a 8 oz. Filet & it was about the most perfectly cooked steak I have had in a long time, Delicious!!
(5)Jay N.
This place is nothing short of hilarious. The food is terrible and outrageously overpriced. The crowd is something else. The third time I was here we took a buddy who was recently divorced so hunt for a cougar.
(1)David D.
was in denver for a job interview last december and was taken here for dinner. it is not often that i find myself amongst the ritz carlton crowd and thus cannot attest to whether the table silver was arranged correctly, (i assume it was). i will say however, that the steak was quite possibly the best that i have ever stuffed into my face, 'nough said.
(5)Amit R.
There are a few events that have the ability to alter the trajectory of a man's life. Eating the Lamp Chop Fondue at Elway's is one of those events. After a night of drinking lots of beer and watching the Rockies game, I blindly followed a co-worker into Elway's Restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton in Denver. My lemming like allegiance to the pack paid dividends in the form of meat. Perhaps it was the perfect mix of a summer night of drinking and baseball coupled with nostalgia on my second to last night in Denver, but when four succulent lamb chops came to our table I knew my meat eating life would never be the same again. The lamp was perfectly seasoned and cooked just right- raw enough that the meat was juicy and flavorful but well enough to allow the meat to absorb the delicious flavors of what seemed like a dry rub. The chops came atop a bed of croutons and sweet potatoes and alongside a heated cup of cheese fondue, but for humanity's sake, you must resist the temptation to dip. I am not a steak eater, but am always dismayed when someone puts a heap of steak sauce on an expensive steak. Similarly, if you think you should dip this delicious lamb in the cheese fondue, you miss the point and frankly don't deserve to eat this god's gift to man. No additional sauce or dip could improve on this meat which was so flavorful and had just the right amount of fat. For a moment, I doubted that this could be lamb and thought I was eating a unicorn sitting under a rainbow in an utopian paradise. I am not a big meat eater, but this was hands down an experience I would not give back. I sincerely felt bad for the vegetarians sitting at the table that politely declined a taste and continued to live their self-imposed ignorance of such deliciousness. I understand people's objections to eating animals, but to the lamb that gave his life for me to enjoy this bounty: rest in peace dear child, for your sacrifice has served mankind.
(5)Walter P.
Exceptional dinner !! The artichoke appetizer was stunning. The chef Sayre was informative and friendly. And our server Leslie was the best ! They were excellent examples of the famous Ritz service. This is definitely the place to go for great steak in Denver. We will be going back when we return this summer !
(5)Liz W.
I was super pumped about eating and experiencing Elway's, but was not impressed at all. The service was sub par and my salmon was meh. The manager was very professional and kind, however, I will not return.
(1)Nicholas P.
Best steak I've had in a long time. Seasoning was incredible and sides were amazing. Be prepared to spend some money though. With dinner and wine (not the expensive stuff) figure $75-100 per person. Highly recommended for special occasions.
(5)shadi m.
Was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant was in our hotel so it was easy to head over to... without having to go outside and face the cold. The setup is actually pretty nice. The bar is rather expansive and I really liked the curved glass walls filled with bottles of wine. Their wine list was much better than I had anticipated so obv. we had to order a nice bottle of cab. I had the lobster cocktail for my app. The presentation was pretty cool though a little cheesy. The actual lobster was pretty good though and they give you a decent serving. For my main course, I split the buffalo and filet. I was really impressed by both. Again, they prepared both cuts perfectly; I was a little shocked; I hadn't expected Elways to be this good (and the prices were very reasonable). The buffalo tasted amazing; arguably better than the filet though I guess that should be expected given how much more fat it probably has. Had the brownie sundae for dessert. Yummy... but its hard to get this wrong in my opinion. I love anything with chocolate and ice cream. Overall, had a great time at dinner, enjoyed everything I ate, and spent about 4 minutes making the commute back to my room before passing out. :)
(4)Christina H.
The Creme Brulee. The Creme Brulee. Oooh la la. My boyfriend got Elway's for his birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. The service was very good, the interior was snazzy (besides the cheesy multi-color stage lights in plexi-glass boxes), the steak was the most flavorful we had ever experienced, the macaroni and cheese was creamy and pretty good, au gratin potatoes were even better. But truly. The Creme Brulee! The dessert alone made the night. A great place to go for a nice night out or a celebratory dinner. Plan on spending at least a bill for two though, it is a bit pricey. However, Elway's remains unpretentious and fairly casual. Mostly, it was just delicious.
(5)Stephanie L.
I went to Elway's once and I was less than impressed. The service was terrible and the food was just average. I don't feel it was worth the price tag in any way. Maybe it's because I'm not a Broncos fan, I don't know, but I don't see myself ever returning.
(2)Rick M.
service excellent and the food is winner!! had the short ribs and tried my wife's filet and my friends salmon all was fantastic
(4)Steven C.
One of the best steaks I have had. I had the 16 oz NY Strip and it was cooked to perfection "Rare+", just how I like it. The steak had delicious char-ed crust that also had a hit of seasoning, so those who like their steak with no seasoning should be sure to specify that when ordering. The crust had a sweet balsamic vinegar taste to it but it was not overpowering at all, but rather enhanced the flavor of the meat. The sides were great as well, some of the best au gratin potatoes I have ever had. It is pricey for sure, but if you want to treat yourself to a high end steak house in Denver, this is the place to go.
(4)Leslie K.
My husband and I were staying at the Ritz for the night . As our room was not ready when we checked in early we decided to eat lunch. My vegetable wrap was really yummy and my husband's burger was absolutely delicious. The meat was high quality and the kaiser roll was super fresh. Our waiter told us about Restaurant week and encouraged us to stay for dinner. We decided to make reservations since we wanted an easy day, the food was terrific and the restaurant quite lovely. We are from the San Francisco bay area and quite used to eating in superb restaurants. We would absolutely return to Elway's if back in Denver.....or if he opened up a restaurant in the bay area! My husband and I shared our meals. He had the salad and I had the red pepper soup. The salad was fine, not superb. The soup was well spiced and quite unusual. We both had the prime rib which was the best we had ever had. Cooked to perfection, super quality to begin with, and the perfect height. The creamed corn was really delicious and my steamed broccoli was just what I wanted. Fresh, perfectly steamed, and light. A generous portion of all. We thoroughly enjoyed the Meyers lemon creme caramel. Well stuffed we stumbled upstairs. The manager came by to check on us and we had many people taking care of the different parts of the meal. The restaurant was completely full on a Monday night.....and it is a large restaurant. Definitely make reservations soon!
(5)Kymberly W.
Excellent food. Service was great. Complimentary glass of wine when staying at Ritz-Carlton.
(5)Amy M.
Wait, wait, wait. Don't bother with a reservation because you'll end up waiting 2 hours anyway. Horrible service. Dirty glasses. Rude hostesses. Lazy staff. Food was average. NOT WORTH THE PRICE. Go to Morton's, Sullivan's, or the Palm if you are looking for the whole experience.
(1)Jordan A.
I've never actually eaten Elway's staple food in this location, but it's quickly becoming my favorite destination for gourmet breakfast. It's pretty fabulous. The prices are reasonable--for the location, and the food is great. I like the ambiance better than the one in Cherry Creek. The service is friendly, though I am sometimes surprised by its incompetence. I think they need to hire more experienced staff--it's the Ritz after all.
(4)David M.
While in Denver for a business meeting, I took colleagues to dinner at Elway's. This steak house is located just off the lobby of the Ritz-Carlton hotel. We arrived about one hour early and had cocktails in the lounge. The staff were efficient and friendly and the drinks well prepared. We moved into the main dining room and started with soup/salad. All were good if unremarkable. However, the main dishes were superb. I had the bone-in filet of beef, which was the best, most flavorful piece of aged prime beef filet I've ever had. My colleague had the triple (double cut) mustard encrusted lamb chops, which were also reported to be superb. Like many steak houses, you order the side dishes separately. The lightly creamed spinich was my favorite, but all were very good. The wine list is very nice and we shared a dessert platter to end the meal so we could sample the many options. These were also super. Be prepared to bring a doggy bag home with your leftover steak. The dinner was so good that my colleague made a reservation for some clients he was dining with the next night. I tihnk that say sit all.
(5)Natalia K.
$200 for absolutely atrocious service, mediocre food, and overpriced wine. This is the most overrated restaurant in Denver, and I could easily name at least 20 other places within walking distance I would rather go to. I came here to celebrate my Dad's birthday, and it was one of the restaurants my parents were looking forward to most during their visit to Denver -- but it ended up being the worst experience they had. SERVICE: F Not once during the entire dinner (any of its 3 courses) did ANYONE ask us how our food was. Ok, the service was slow and the wine took forever to come out, but not bothering to see if we were even happy with the food was what ensured I won't be back. I also noticed a server at a table next to me accidentally knock someone's jacket off their chair. Not only did he ignore it, but another server who walked by just walked around it instead of bothering to pick it up or mention anything. There's busy, and then there's rude. Sure, this was during restaurant week, but not everyone in my group was ordering from the 5280 menu (not that it's an excuse to have terrible service just because people are ordering from the 5280 menu). And somehow, the other 6 restaurants I went to for Restaurant Week managed to still have good service. FOOD: C After everything I'd heard about how the steak here is amazing, I was very much underwhelmed. The best thing I had here was the beat salad, which shouldn't be the case at a steakhouse. One of us had the filet mignon, another had the prime rib, and another the sirloin (I tried all three). All 3 were severely over-salted with the rub, as a couple of the patrons around us noticed, too. If you're not a heavy salt eater, I would recommend asking them to go easy on the salt for you. WINE: D I don't give the wine such a low score because it's bad wine, but because it's ridiculously overpriced. I felt like I was at the top of Paris in Vegas all over again where all the bottles are $100+. As an example, a bottle of Ravenswood Zinfandel, which is under $15 at stores and usually about $40 at restaurants was $85 here. There's charging a lot for wine because it's expensive in the first place, and then there's overpricing regular wine.
(1)Patrick F.
Great experience! I was working in Denver and flew my wife down for a weekend getaway. We stayed at the Ritz (excellent as always) and took advantage of Elway's on site. We started with cocktails and South African lobster tails. My wife had the filet topped with foie gras, I had the ribeye. The steaks were cooked and seasoned expertly. The service was top notch. It was so wonderful that my wife wants us to go at least once a year as a new family tradition!
(5)Steven S.
The best steakhouse in the Cherry Creek area. I came here about two years ago and it was an excellent dining experience. Last week I visited again and it was no different. This time I started with the coconut crunch shrimp which - okay get ready for this - arrive in an actual coconut half! I'm totally serious. Does this matter or improve the dish at all. No. Not at all. But it's a pretty fashionable and unique way to dress up a dish like this. Take a look at my (dark) photos if you wanna check out what shrimp and real coconut look like. For the main course I went with the Parmesean Crusted Grouper with Crab Meat and Crawfish. Also added a side of Mac & Cheese. And shared a coworker's steak. Okay so I ate a lot but no complaints about any of it. Excellent service and a very nice, dark atmosphere here as well. Highly recommend making reservations early as the place packs quickly. Especially in summer when live music plays right outside in the outdoor eating area.
(4)Lee S.
I feel like a horrible human being writing a service review against my own kind- I'm a server as well and have been for a while. This may have been the worst service I've ever had. This isn't my first time to Elways, but it will definitely be my last. To start, our reservation was 30 minutes late. I understand stuff happens behind the scenes where that's not always perfect so I overlooked that and sat at the bar patiently. Upon arriving to our table we were asked if we wanted a wine list and explained our server will be there shortly. LITERALLY 15-20 mins later a server approached and asked "any questions or you ready to order?" Ummm what? I'm paying 50 dollars for a steak and I was approached like I was sitting at an airport Denny's. After we placed our order, our server didn't replenish drinks, didn't ask how our meal was (my steak was overdone) and the second time we talked to him was him asking if we were ready for the bill. iPads should not be used in a fine dining establishment such as this. If I wanted that, I could go to Buffalo Wild Wings. Further, you could count on one hand how many human interactions and words were spoken during this meal with the staff. The one saving grace of this restaurant is the food. The rack of lamb and the filet were amazing. Solid wine choices as well. And that is the one, and only reason why I gave the 1 star. Do better Elways. Do better.
(1)Ashton J.
We had such a terrible experience at Elway's in the Ritz this evening that I had to write about it immediately. I wouldn't want you to make the same mistake. We have been to all of the other Elway's and have had a nice time/great steaks, so we decided to treat our friends to a birthday dinner. It was their first time to an Elway's and, honestly, I'm embarassed. The service was very rude, rushed, and seemed put-out. The opposite of what an establishment in the service industry should be. Immediately after sitting down, we were asked what we wanted for our entrees. We told them that we needed a little extra time and I swear they sighed. We had to ask about the specials- they provided no information, no recommendations. They really acted like we were wasting their time throughout our entire meal. As I was mid-salad, they took away my plate. Then, came the entrees- steaks, lamb chops, etc. All of the food was great, but we couldn't eat it all. So, we asked for our meals to be boxed. Our server literally tossed the boxes at us, telling us it would just be easier if we boxed the food ourselves. Over $500 for a dinner for 4. I could have easily spent half the money and had twice as good a time. We will never return!
(1)David S.
Surprisingly, I have only eaten breakfast at this Elway's. The waffles are lighter than air, and I am not quite sure how they accomplish that. Served with your choice of REAL maple syrup or coulis, they are divine if you enjoy waffles. The biscuits and gravy were as good as I have had in Denver. The truffled eggs benedict served with ham and a biscuit rather than Canadian bacon and a muffin, is also quite delicious and the eggs come poached perfectly each time. Overall, if you are looking for a classy place to have a business breakfast, at a very reasonable price, Elway's downtown location is a top choice of mine.
(4)Chuck S.
Restaurant #2 of 5280 for me this year. I was sadly disappointed after my experience last night at Brook's Steak House. One nice thing about Elway's was they had several choices for each first course, main course and dessert. The waitstaff was excellent however the food left me wanting something special. Leslie was our waitress and she was very good. The salad was small and the house dressing was plain. For the main course I ordered the prime rib, it came with only one side dish, I chose the mashed potatoes. The prime rib was a very generous 10oz portion however it looked like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for a while and had butter or something brushed on it to try to give it a fresh look. The mashed potatoes were chunky and easily forgettable. For dessert I ordered S'more in a cup please and the portion was so small I felt like stopping by a frozen yogurt place on the way home to get the rest of my dessert. It's a good thing we were ordering off the 5280 menu because the regular prices are $35-50 per plate range and it would be way too much for something similar to what I experienced.
(2)Susan W.
One of the best meals EVER!! Filet was awesome flavorful could cut it with a butter knife. Breads were yummy and so were the soft pretzels. The mashed potatoes an say gratin potatoes were spectacular. All around great experience. Highly recommend this steak house.
(5)Edna L.
Elways makes a great steak and the new renovations are an improvement. Looking forward to the next visit.
(4)Candy T.
I will sometimes go here for lunch but I'll make sure to sit at the bar where I'll get better service. Terry is a total sweetheart! Usually I go with the lamb chops (it's in the drink menu and not the regular menu) for something quick. A lot of the reviews talk about poor service, and I feel like I should mention that John Elway doesn't actually own this location - it's been franchised out by the Ritz-Carlton and they have a harder time getting rid of bad employees. I think this is also probably why the food at this location isn't as great as the Cherry Creek or Vail locations.
(3)Meat B.
Went there thinking great steak. What I got was grocery store quality. I would bet my last dollar it was from holstein cows.
(1)Rosie W.
We ate that the location at the airport, which is not listed here yet. It was very good, I had the lamb chops w/ the green chile fondue, I ate it right down to the bone. Hubby had the Caesar salad w/ grilled chicken it was also very good. Our waiter had worked for Eleays for years and this new location is new. It was so darn good, we may just start booking our flights so we can go there every time. Wonder if they/d open up at 4 am for one of our early flights? Nice light meal just right for pre flight. I'm still starving for those lamp chops........
(5)Ali M.
This review should be titled "Get a free meal at Elways". Party of 2, guests at Ritz-Carlton, nicely dressed, early for 8 pm reservation. Sit in the lounge or hover around the hostess station? Sit in the lounge and have a drink. Brought promptly and pleasantly. 7:55. Another party of 2 enters and is seated immediately. Hello we are still here. At 8 pm are told cheerfully by the hostess. "It's 8 on the dot". Still not seated until we complain (8:10). When we complain to other hostess we get apology and offer of free appetizers. Order dinner. One soup, one salad, one roast chicken, one chicken special one order of sautéed broccoli. Soup and salad served, eaten, pronounced delicious. Plates cleared. Waiting, waiting, waiting. Ask server. "It's coming". Waiting, waiting, waiting. Ask server. "I just checked you're fourth. The chicken takes time. " Grrrr. Chicken entrees and broccoli delivered along with apology and now entire meal is free. Broccoli slightly undercooked. Well that's a matter of taste I should have asked for it to be more cooked. Chicken special pronounced good, if a bit heavy. Roast chicken. Regular menu item. Should be a no brainier, right? Nicely seasoned, but now I know why it took so long. IMHO the chicken was frozen and defrosted in the microwave before being "roasted". This is fine dining in Denver? No thanks. With many apologies from staff nice tip left for waiter and we left. Never to eat dinner here again.
(1)Dusty F.
I'm giving it 5 stars even though I got the seafood tower last night and it was just good not great. The steak and eggs this morning blew me away... Fantastic. I will be ordering again tomorrow. The filet was seasoned perfectly, potatoes, eggs all spot on.
(5)Paul L.
It's the restaurant in the Ritz Carlton. Should be good, right? What about Elway's salmon - has to be the signature dish, can't go wrong, right? Wrong on both counts. The first clue was the waitress asking how I like my fish. Huh? As in rare, medium rare, etc. it's fish. I want it cooked so I don't get sick! I played along and said medium. It wasn't sushi grade salmon after all. What was that smell? It's not fish. I have no idea but it wasn't appetizing. Well the Pilzner beers good. I didn't like bit as you may have guessed. It was a Wed so the fish shouldn't been old. It was just poor. 1.30am: I don't like this feeling in my stomach. Is that the fish I wonder. I'm never sick. I wasn't, but it was close.
(3)Steve C.
The food was amazing, wine selection is very impressive. Best scallops and steak (bone in ribeye) we've ever had. My wife and I enjoy fine dining without the pretentious atmosphere. Unfortunately the service is extremely lacking. Two large groups sat down after us and we were completely forgotten after that
(3)Liz P.
Ambiance, service and food in that order. Love that you can have a conversation with your family and friends without too much "din" don't get me wrong I love loud, music driven restaurants too but sometimes you need the former. The food is very decent and well presented, I had the crab eggs benedict and while my eggs were not 100% cooked the way I ordered our wait person was more than willing to replace. Nice that split plates are delivered that way no cutting sawing a divvying up at the table I love that aspect of any restaurant. Coffee- yum and served in bone china and free valet parking is a bonus, we will go back.
(4)Lani P.
Okay for some reason I keep forgetting to take pictures of my Wonderful plates so I just took one of the receipt. I've been to all the Elway's and they are fantastic, but I prefer the Ritz Elway's over Cherry Creek, because the atmosphere is more a bar like place, being that it's in the Hotel so you can just hangout there. This was my fourth trip here and my first time eating in the Bar area, which FANTASTIC! Less formal. I was dressed very casual after just flying in to Denver, so I felt much more comfortable in the Bar sections since I did look more dressed for hiking. Okay so this time we did complete change from our normal steak/seafood orders and it was AWESOME! Pomegrant Martini - I'm not usually a mix drink fruity girl and like my drinks strong like whiskey or tart like a chillatta. But I asked for extra Lime and this drink taste like Koolaid...I'm talking about the Good stuff..Yummy Sush Salmon Roll- lol When I first went here, I was appalled that they have Sushi in a Steak place and thought it was crazy, well it just so happened to be that I was cravy me a little snack, and this was done very Nice. Truffle Beet Salad -MMM..mmm..mmm..mmm I always get this where ever I go. I love Truffles and the taste they add to a dish. Wonderful Aroma We both had a Smashburger- Oh man...So we order it medium, but it came out to us Medium Rare, Oh my gosh, I''m sooooo going for Medium Rare these days. Excellent juicy Scrumptious burger. Now it's a toss between them and City Grille. I have to go back to City Grille to see who I like best now. Truffle Parm Fries - These Were SOOOOOO GOOOD!!! Rosemary Fries - This was good, but next to the Truffles, it is left in the dust. Classic Ding Dong Dessert - Oh this was creamy heaven in a chocolate blanket. mmm sooo delicately delicious. Also had a beer and a couple of House Wines (sav, blanc) This place is seriously Worth every penny and their meals consistent with always tasting wonderful. I can't wait to go back to the one in Vail this Week... :-)
(5)Nick V.
Best Steak I have ever had. Pricy but worth the tasty reward. I went here with my family and one of them said if they had to eat out anywhere on their last day of living, it would be here. We even were awarded free dessert after one of the waiters made an accident on our table and full heartedly apologized for it. Every employee's demeanor is a rendition for the company's phenomenal impact it has had since its start up. You can't leave Denver without coming here first, and it's one of the best spots to take a date to if you're looking to enjoy high quality food.
(5)Christopher H.
I was in town for a week and tried a different steakhouse every night. This was by far the worst experience of the week and possibly of any "so called" high end steakhouse. To start with, the atmosphere was drab and boring. The bar tenders were inattentive in spite of an empty bar. I was called by the wrong name 5 mins after a lame introduction. Service was extremely slow for a party of one. My drink order needed to be reconfirmed 2 mins after the order. My dinner order was reconfirmed 5 mins after the order. I order the filet medium rare. Initially, the wrong meal was placed in front of me. When mine finally arrived, it was raw with a disgusting unappealing tendon running through it. The steak knife couldn't even cut through it. At this point I was so disgusted, I gave up since I had lost my apatite. I sent it all back. On the upside, the bartender was very apologetic and paid for my drinks. I wasn't looking for compensation but after that miserable experience, it was warranted.
(2)John N.
Here we go again with yet another steakhouse. This steakhouse however is owned by John Elway who is like Jesus Christ to Denver Folk!! I mean the guy owns car dealerships, restaurants and the Broncos....Im surprised they dont take time on Sundays to worship him. Oh wait they do.....its called football. This Elway's was located in a Ritz Carlton and I came here with some colleagues for a business dinner. We had some cocktails and opted to skip any appetizers and go straight for dinner. As with plenty of other steakhouses, everything is "A La Carte' which is french for get your own sides!! Actually it means According to the Menu, but I dont see how that translates.....a more appropriate description would be 'batteries sold separately' but of course referring to sides. So onto dinner. I had the ribeye which was very delicious. They boast about the spices that they season their meat with and lets be honest all meat can use a good dosing of seasoning haha. Asked for it medium rare and it came out perfect. We split the Asparagus and the Potatoes Au Gratin. Let me tell you about the Potatoes Au Gratin. This is shit is the BOMB Diggity....may have been the best part of the meal. Seriously, If I didnt care about my sexy physique so much, I would fly out here just to eat this side item. Overall, It was a tasty experience....one thing that sucked were the chairs!! I felt like a 5 year old at the table trying peek my head over so I could join in the conversation. I felt like I sank into the cushioning......Come on Elway, how about you take the ass raping you just charged for dinner for 3 and buy some decent chairs!! Good place though...good food....ill be back if only just for the Potatoes!!
(4)Shannon H.
Worth it! My husband and I ate there last night for our anniversary! Great staff amazing steak and dessert complements of the house! Pricy but a must go!!!!!
(5)Nicole M.
What's in a Name? The staff is nice. The ambiance of CC Elways is nice. Prices are high for what you get. The food is nothing special. We sat at a booth in the bar area and had five or six dishes. Nothing to even write home about. We go out often and spend money happily for a good meal. Elways I think is just popular based on the name. I'd much rather spend the money at a restaurant that is a chain and lives up to their promised services. And that is a big deal for me to say considering we do not like chain restaurants. Elways wouldn't be popular if the guy that owned it wasn't an ex football star. He may know football. But, food he is not great at.
(2)Wellington C.
So my friends are in town for Denver Comic Con so my buddie wanted to go to a nice steakhouse here in the mile high. Elway's was on my list so since it was close by and they seated until 10pm, this was gonna be the spot. I ordered the 14 oz prime rib with the foie gras. Now the prime rib was excellent and well seasoned. It actually tasted so good that I really didnt use the au jous. I wasnt so impressed with the foie gras and would probably not recommend it. Otherwise i have to admit this is probably the best steak I have had here in Denver. Prices are reasonable when compared to any other high end steak house so be prepared to spend at least $40 bucks on just the steak alone.
(5)Brittany B.
Solid breakfast and service was excellent! A little on the pricey side for a Denver omelet, but I knew that going into the place. Look forward to coming back!
(5)Caitlin P.
Can you believe it?! A vegan admitting she is a fan of a steak house?! Well it is true and the following review will attempt to explain how! I have (get) to go to lots of dinners with vendors from work - most men and most love steak houses. I have had both wonderful meals and awful meals at these dinners being the odd one out because of my diet. I was nervous as I looked over the Elway's menu before dinner to see if they had anything for me, I even called ahead to try to get more information - unfortunately the host knew very little about their menu. Once we were seated our server did the fun horse and pony show of tonight's specials, the bone-in cuts, etc and gave us time to review. I thanked him for the meat explanation now what can you do for your vegan friends?? He didn't even flinch and suggested their Charred Red Pepper soup and Mediterranean salad without feta and chicken. Ladies and Gentleman I ate like a queen! The soup was fantastic and salad to start so I didn't feel left out! A great meal along with a great glass of wine, is there anything better?! As for the restaurant and bar they were wonderful! Chic and fun while not becoming stuffy. We sat at the bar and had a cocktail before we were seated and my oh my they can pour a drink! All together a wonderful Denver spot downtown that offers something for everyone!
(4)Patrick B.
The place is so nice from the second you valet your car to being seated top shelf service but I didn't really care for the lobster sandwich but I have had lots of tasty dishes in the past
(3)Lisa R.
I was visiting Denver over the summer and we were able to do a Denver Steak Night at Elway's. I was excited to try this place and was very surprised it was on the lobby floor of a hotel. The restaurant is located downtown amongst lots of other fine hotels and skyscrapers. The wait was minimal since we made reservations and we were seated towards the center of the dining room rather than (my preference of a booth). The service was super friendly and far from pretentious, which is expected since we were in Denver and not Manhattan. The steak cuts were impressive and the sides were pretty good. I think when you dine at such yummy steakhouses, you overlook the meat and begin to focus on the sides. (At least, that's what I do.) The mac and cheese was surprisingly bland and the creamed spinach was average. Their appetizer of fried calamari was a hit though. Plus, my fiancé was really happy with his buffalo steak that night. Overall, I liked this place and think it's worth a try when you're in the area.
(3)Mark A.
Get the 'bone in' filet. If you've never had one, you're in for a treat!
(4)William H.
I had a burger from here last night and it was delicious and the fries were also amazing. We also had a strak quesadilla and it too was great.
(5)Jessica J.
I thoroughly loved this place. From my appetizer to my dessert. I am hooked after one dinner! The hubby and I dined at Elway's before the symphony this past Saturday and were impressed. Its setting within the Ritz-Carlton downtown gives it a grand feel. Warm woods and colorful lighting adds the simple design. We were seated at a booth that faced the wall of wine. Our seats were comfortable and the service was attentive and went out of their way to be helpful. We went all out and weren't disappointed. Appetizer: Steak Tacos - Simple: Tortillas, Guacamole, Pico, Seasoned Steak - you build them to your liking. Great taste, but a little messy. Salad: I had the John's Salad that was a chopped salad with green goddess dressing. A nice size, and good blend of flavors. Steak: 8 oz Strip Medium. Um, yuuuum! This was a THICK steak and cooked to perfection. Juicy with a nice crust on the outside. Sides (Shared): Au Gratin potatoes and Steamed Broccoli Dessert: Brownie/ice cream/caramel thingy - a perfect combo of gooey sweetness. We went overboard on the food! Really we could have skipped the app or the salad. Still we enjoyed all of it so much we didn't mind. Plus the waiter accidentally dropped a piece of our broccoli on the floor when he served us and felt bad and got us a dessert on the house (above and beyond for a simple little mistake). The whole place was just lovely. Food, staff, atmosphere. I think it is my new favorite steak house.
(5)David M.
"Split right, pro, X post, Z slant, 2 flat, 4 out." Hutt. Hutt. Hutt. Touchdown! Had a 5 star, as good as it gets, lunch at Elway's today and thought I should do the color callin' for ya. Tenderloin and (Caesar) salad. Came with a perfectly cooked and simply delicious hunk-a-chunk-a-yummy medium rare tenderloin. Asked that they put some extra anchovies on the accompanying Caesar, and not only did they do that, but it appeared with a school of them so large that they could have renamed the dish the "Surf and Turf Salad." Incredibly good. Finished with a cappuccino that was humongous and also really great. A truly excellent lunch. Superbowl quality experience, for sure.
(5)Andrea K.
Popped in here for a glass of wine and little appetizer at the bar over the weekend. First off, the Ritz is gorgeous. I wanted to see if they had any rooms available for the night and just end my evening right there but sweetie said no. Pooh. Anyhoos, the bartender was quite accomodating with my wine queries. He poured me 3 separate tastes until I settled upon one that I wanted! It wasn't overly packed so I think he was feeling generous and well...accomodating! We tried the lobster flatbread and it was pretty good. It was round- like a personal pizza- with tons of arugula and lobster- for $10, not a bad way to go. I don't know if I would have it again but it was a great little bite to share. The ladies next to us had steaks and they looked quite tasty. May need to see how Elway's stacks up to the numerous other steak joints around town.
(4)Staci J.
We were in Denver visiting a great friend at Craig and someone recommended Elways for dinner, very very over priced! The service was by far the worst service I have ever had at this type of an establishment . So many mistakes to even list them. "David and Chris" were our team of waiters, was wondering if it was maybe second shift for David, horrible personality, I can handle bad service if the waiter is trying, and being friendly about it, but he was just terrible. Food was pretty good, but as I said before over priced ! We were with a table of 10 and very disappointed that we had to automatically tip 20%! What a joke! Only reason this is a 3 star is because of the filet... We won't ever be back for a meal or round of drinks here...
(3)Jeff L.
Felt it was definitely appropriate to visit here after attending the Chargers game in Denver. Fabulous food and service. Enjoyed the comfortable atmosphere, definitely a relaxing place to have an excellent meal. We started with the coconut battered shrimp with pineapple-cucumber slaw and ginger dipping sauce. The dipping sauce was awesome with the slaw... and the shrimp were huge and delectable. The server talked us into getting an extra one so we had two each... definitely didn't need two each but was devoured them anyway. Next, I had the roasted corn and chicken chowder. This was excellent as well but it was more of a stew than a soup. This combined with the coconut shrimp was more than enough. For the main course, I had the bone in fillet and my wife had the bone in rib eye, both served with oscar Elway's style. Both were cooked to perfection and the rub on the meat was spectacular. To finish the meal off, we shared the creme brulee with a double cappuccino. Yummy! Great restaurant!
(5)Happy C.
OMG, if you love steak, you simply must eat here. I had the Elway's package, which includes a $100 dining credit in the restaurant with an overnight stay at the Ritz-Carlton. I had TWO servers, Shawn and Nels. Their timing, accommodation and service were top-notch. I was also very pleased to learn that the restaurant offers the Valentine's Day special for two to single people as well, letting them halve it and paying only half the price. It's a very nice touch, especially when you are the only single person in a room full of couples on Valentine's Day. I started with a glass of prosecco and six oysters. The prosecco was delicious, but the oysters weren't shucked properly and I got little bits of shell with each bite. I told Nels about the oysters, and to my surprise, when he presented the check at the end of the meal, he told me he took them off the bill and said he'd talk the chef. So nice! I ordered the small fillet with a side of mushrooms, and I thought I had died and gone to heaven. It melted in my mouth like butter. The seasonings were perfect. And it was cooked just the way I like it--and just the way he said it would be. Presentation was a little odd, though. Everything is ala carte, so the steak was served in the middle of a giant white plate with nothing else on it. It just looked ... lonely. I had the apple pecan crumb with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Soooo delicious. Do not skip Elway's if you stay at this hotel. And I recommend reservations--the place was packed.
(5)Mechelle W.
The filet was the way to go!! We paired with a tasty cab and I felt my life was complete :) the staff was so friendly and knowledgeable.
(5)Alicia K.
This was where I chose to have my first birthday celebration in Denver (back in January)! I had an AMAZING time! We got there a little earlier than the rest of our party and caught the tail end of happy hour in their lounge area. I had a bite of the Buffalo Quesadilla and a couple IPAs, which tasted absolutely fantastic after a morning session of snowboarding. We were seated in the back at a fabulous round table surrounded by curtains. I felt like a VIP. Being the lucky girl that I am, an ipad with all the wine options and an accompanying encyclopedia of wine knowledge in the form of our server appeared. Not one, but two bottles of pinot noir were ordered! Next came the cold shellfish and hot appetizer tower. They aren't kidding, literally an elaborate tower, overflowing with a little taste of everything! A fun thing to have at your table if you have a large enough party. I'm not big on sides (I should say, I'm not a huge veggie fan, so it takes a lot to impress me), so I'll skip to my 8 oz filet. It was well seasoned and perfectly cooked, nothing says happy birthday better than a solid birthday steak. For dessert, they brought me an ice cream brownie with a sparkling candle! On a side note, at some point in the meal a tiny dribble of sauce landed on my friend. The server was swift in realizing his mistake and offered to dry clean his sweater and make it up in any way possible. He brought him a complimentary ice cream brownie, which is great... but also took away from my being the center of attention (but I guess I can live with that, since it meant more dessert for all!). You should definitely check out this place, I enjoyed the atmosphere and had a great time. Elway's is definitely spendy, and I'll be back to sample the happy hour in more detail, but I'll have to make my rounds to other steakhouses before coming back here for dinner.
(4)Kyle W.
TL;DR: I've had better prime rib at Black Angus. Well, now that I think about it, that pretty much sums it up. I really do cringe when people say "OMG you have to go to Elways!!!!" Like it's gods gift to culinary cuisine in Denver. As an LA transplant, I'm extremely conscious of *not* coming off like a douche who thinks the food in California is the best ever omgloletcetc. So far I've found amazing food here and have not been disappointed at all. Except at Elways. Maybe it's because I *am* from out of town and people are desperate to get self validation that food here is on par with world class food cities. Thus, of all places (instead of say, Domo, or any number of unique/awesome places) they think I'll be duly impressed by a steak house in a hotel- perhaps it was way too hyped for it's own good. Anyway, the prime rib really did blow. The decor was laughably out of date- but I guess all the patrons sporting tommy bahama hawaiian shirts in february aren't going to care that much. The reason I'm giving it three stars is because my wife's top sirloin was goddamn delightful, and even though it was packed that night, the service is very good and the drinks were no joke. I don't need to come back here, and if you want a $50+ steak do yourself a favor and go to the Palm or the Denver Chop House.
(3)Trish K.
Wow don't even know where to begin with how much we enjoyed this restaurant! My husband and I were staying at the Ritz Carlton for our honeymoon and we decided to try this restaurant. We started out with the shrimp cocktail appetizer which was to die for, didn't know cocktail sauce could taste that good! Both my husband and I got salads. I went with the wedge salad which was fresh and tasty. My husband went with the house which was alright. Dressing was his least favorite thing of the night. For entrées I ordered the bone-in tenderloin filet with an oscar topping. Wow, it was amazing, cooked perfect, and had so much flavor! Definitely something you eat slowly and enjoy. Husband ordered the ribeye which he loved and was cooked perfectly. He did taste my filet though and said he thought it was much better then his ribeye. He was slightly jealous. Service was amazing! Our waitress was attentive and not pushy at all when we stated we wanted to take our time in ordering and enjoy a couple drinks first. Overall a great experience and perfect way to end our honeymoon trip. Not sure when we will ever be back to Denver but if we do, we will be sure to visit Elway's again.
(5)Riot D.
Three words: Bone In Ribeye. Martinis ain't half bad either.
(4)Nate C.
The short ribs were to die for! Complete Perfection.
(5)Carol T.
Rich and luxurious tasting sirloin steaks for dinner were especially enjoyable. We enjoyed both our steak and wine (great selection) as well as a little dessert. I was not crazy about it being in a hotel downtown but on the flip side this is an area that you can enjoy some downtown sights before dinner. Or a place to treat yourselves for dinner before a evening at the theatre.
(4)Tres B.
Incredible service and excellent food. Here for Thanksgiving, the small but plush buffet featured fresh shrimp and crab, turkey, prime rib, breakfast items (oh who are kidding, BACON! )A cheese array and other delicious sides including an outstanding apple stuffing. The experience looses a star because the decor is SO dated. Te restaurant has super high ceilings and the motif is 1980s bland and staid. Light brown wood, odd Plexiglas multi colored light fixtures. And the ambiance was diminished by the choice of music. I like the group Chicago, but "Saturday in the Park" is so lame at a Thanksgiving dinner. Then came the Little river Band. Top forty from 1975-1980. Weird. Overall experience was good, but $240 for two people (one glass of wine each) I don't think the value quotient was there...
(4)Susan T.
I'm not a huge steak fan and never would have chosen a place like this if it wasn't a work related dinner. With that being said, I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was very professional and attentive. I ordered the bison and it was perfectly cooked though part of it was rather tough due to some tendon being included. The variety of sides that we ordered covered a wide range from Brussels sprouts to mac and cheese. They were all great, except the Brussels sprouts (I'm allergic to them and avoid them like the plague). The only downside to the whole experience was the temperature in the restaurant. I kept wanting to put my puffy winder coat on. Also, the round table we were seated at was huge and we had to speak much too loudly in order for people across the table to hear us. I feel sorry for those who were seated around us.
(3)Renee W.
First time at Elway's at the Ritz; Christmas Eve dinner. We were pretty early for our dinner reservation so we started at the bar for happy hour; good selection of everything including apps! The truffle parmesan fries were delicious; crispy, tasty and just yummy! The buffalo quesadilla was also very flavorful. On to dinner; 3 of us had the petite filet and my husband had the shortrib. Everything was cooked to perfection! For sides the cremini mushrooms and brussels hash; loved the pistachios that topped the hash for that crunch. Service was consistant, knowlegable and efficient. There was 1 thing that was disappointing. This restaurant clearly is not good for children and a family with 2 13 month olds were seated right next to us and that was disruptive. Not the restaurant's fault by any means but it did disrupt our dinner.
(5)Rob L.
Very nice decor and service. Prices are on-par with what you would expect with a restaurant associated with the Ritz-Carlton. Food was memorable. Meats were cooked to perfection. Sides were generous and the desserts were superb. The atmosphere is more for the power professionals and bar aficionados than families, but you can "suffer" through just fine.
(4)Cielo G.
5280 week. Sirloin was seared and seasoned to perfection, but for a better cut of meat, go elsewhere. Other steakhouses (Del Frisco's) offer a filet (valued close to $50) for $26.40. Not a deal: Elway's menu lists the sirloin for $26, so all they're throwing in are the sides and dessert. Service was polished and professional. Noise was on the verge of loud.
(4)Marie N.
This place is very fancy.. Got to sit on the round fancy table ! Love the decor and chairs .. Felt like royalty for a second sitting on the huge chair! The steak I ordered was filet Cooked medium rare and it was perfection .. With side if asparagus .. And had different types of dessert after .. It was delish!
(5)Stevie W.
Elway's is now my top steakhouse. My steak was so tender and the toppings were just insane. Ordered: Bone in filet- Elway Oscar style. Which is topped with crab meat and a Bearnaise sauce. Steak rare cool center. Crab cakes Creamed spinach Garlic mash Aparagus And two Ballvenie single barrels on two cubes. The steak was melt-in-yo-mouth good, and the crab meat Bearnaise added a rich creaminess that works so well together. The sides were all fantastic, however, they can't beat Mastro's Lobster Mash. This is hands down one of the best meals ive ever had.
(5)Robert R.
Took my boss here a couple of weeks ago and it did not disappoint. Our great experience started with pre-dinner drinks in the bar. Can't remember the bartender's name (i am bad that way) but he was awesome. Very helpful and friendly. We were on the early side for dinner, so it wasnt packed when we transitioned to dinner. The waiter team was quick, attentive and helpful. Walked us through the specials and wine selection. Dinner was spectacular. One of the best steaks I have had recently. Paired with mushrooms, mashed potatoes and asparagus, all perfectly prepared. Going in, I was a bit concerned about about a restaurant in a hotel, even if it is in a Ritz. I am glad we picked it. BTW, there is plenty of parking in this area. Street parking after 6pm and several surface lots to choose from. There is also valet.
(5)Paul T.
In spite of the mixed reviews, we decided to give Elway's downtown a try. In hindsight, I wish we had gone elsewhere. The service was good throughout the night - seated right at our reservation time, special attention given to my wife's birthday, drinks refilled, menu suggestions, etc. The meal pacing was slightly on the slow side, but it could've been the kitchen's fault. The ambiance was a minor letdown as the look was appropriate, but it was loud and there was no dress code enforced. I don't require a suit and tie at dinner, but I draw the line at flip-flops. These small issues would've been dismissed if the food had blown us away. We got the crab cakes, wedge salad, prime rib, NY strip, and duck fried rice. The crab cakes were flavorful even though I prefer lumps of crab meat to shredded. Nothing memorable there. The wedge salad was simple and very tasty and a close second only to the duck fried rice which was well executed. The beef is where the meal went off the rails. The prime rib (ordered medium rare) was rare to the point of being difficult to cut and eat. We took 2/3 of it home and it was only a little better after being cooked more. The strip looked great on the plate as others have reviewed, but there was a distinct lack of seasoning. Plus, one end was medium well and the other just over medium rare. I eat strips a lot, and this one fell well short of expectations in the good but nowhere near great category. In total, there was nothing so bad as to earn 1-2 stars, but there was also nothing so good that it would bring me back at restaurant's price point. At over $100 per person (all-in, drinks included), I'd like more to rave about than the rice and a wedge salad. If you're in the mood for a great steak, I'd look elsewhere in Denver.
(3)Christel O.
The service was excellent! I had the burger and it was cooked perfectly. The ambiance is relaxing. I ate alone as a was traveling on business but it wasn't so quiet it was weird but it wasn't so loud I couldn't read. A bit pricey but if my burger was that good I'm sure the steaks are awesome.
(4)T M.
Last night for my birthday. A restaurant inside a hotel, not the best idea, IMO. The design of the Bar was very cool. Food: Not the best, and certainly a disappointment. Appetizers: Better than the Entrees. I had the Crab Cakes, and my boyfriend had the Calamari. The Calamari was very different and tasty, but the batter was a little heavy. Entrees: Not good. I had Elway's Salmon, my boyfriend had the 8oz Filet, and we shared a side dish of asparagus. The salmon and filet were undercooked, and the asparagus needed another minute in the steamer. Some type of miso sauce, with tiny shrimp and crab meat topped the salmon. After a few bites, I noticed some pieces of the salmon were undercooked, so I ate the shrimp and crab topping instead. The filet came out medium rare, instead of medium, and my boyfriend did his best to repeatedly convince himself that it was still good enough to eat. We were starving, and didn't send anything back. Service: Excellent. Elway's = "Upscale" and Pricey = Disappointment We have no intentions of returning.
(2)Joe O.
If I were reviewing this place solely on service, it would get 4 stars, possibly 5. But the fact is, you go to a restaurant to eat and eat I did. Granted, I am staying away from red meat so I didn't order the steaks (which looked delicious) but when a $30 ahi comes out and you can't cut into it with a fork, you have a problem. Now I know what you're thinking, "Who is this clown complaining about seafood, 2,000 miles from either ocean and ordering fish at what is essentially a steak house?" Well, I did. And it wasn't good. Fish wasn't fresh, barely seared and not even a very good cut. For the prices this place charges, everything on the menu should be delectable. Good thing it was on the companies dime.
(2)Jim R.
My partner and I decided to try Elway 's Ritz Carlton for brunch this morning. I had the chicken fried steak burrito and Randal had the steak and eggs. Food was great but for some reason the steak didn't come out with its sides. The server, didn't notice until I pointed it out that the steak was missing...weird. We didn't receive an explanation and the steak finally arrived 10 minutes later. It had to be sent back since it was cooked medium rare but he asked for medium. The steak (tenderloin) was very good. My burrito was good but could have been warmer as it seemed a bit too cool in the middle. The green chili sausage gravy was delicious. I ordered a bloody mary and it was also very good. Randal tried my bloody and loved it but never good the opportunity to order one given the server was less than attentive. I would have ordered a second one but didn't get the opportunity which turned out to be okay since they cost $16 each...ouch! Anyway...I started this review at the restaurant because the experience was ruined by poor service. I had originally planned on giving only three stars but when the server brought the check only my bloody mary was on it and she apologized for the steak fiasco. I would rather pay for everything and have a great experience but for them to give most of it to us for free without me having to throw a fit means a lot. In summary the food was great but service was poor. We'll probably give them another try one day.
(4)Jason J.
Wow! There is not one bad thing I can say abouth our experience at Elways. The service was quick and very responsive. Our drinks never got empty and it seemed like the second one course got finished they brought out the next. We O.D'ed on the food. An appetizer of the steak tacos (stellar), followed by a salad (again, as good as salads can go). I ordered the 8 oz NY Strip well done and it came out with a perfect, charry crust on the outside and was cooked all the way through. It was a very thick cut of meat and it was amazing. The sides are family-style and we had the augraten potatoes and the broccoli. Apparently the server dropped a floret of the broccoli on the floor (not that we noticed) and compensated by bringing us a free desert. We were already over-stuffed, but we persevered. The check was a little steep, but we knew that going in so weren't too shocked.
(5)Erin T.
I got to eat here for work! We were in the private area and the wait staff is incredibly good at their job. The food was absolutely delicious - I think I had the best salad ever here. I had a salmon dish that was spectacular, I actually couldn't even eat more than half. I tasted my co-worker's ribs and it was melt in your mouth. For dessert, I had tiramisu and it was pretty much amazing. Great wine too. If I were rich, I would eat here frequently.
(5)Steve H.
We flew into Denver for a conference this week, and on the Yelp suggestion - we ate at Elway's at the RItz Carlton. The entire experience was fantastic. Impeccable Service and the First courses (Calamari) and Salad were great. Wine list was a little pricey for some standard bottles, but it's to be expected in a good steakhouse. The main course was disappointing (The entire dinner party agreed), as the steaks were over seasoned and salty and well over cooked. Most ordered Medium or Medium-Rare and the steaks were well beyond that. Normally, I wouldn't mind, but the rest of the experience was so good, that the Steaks really ruined the experience (to the point where I would likely not go back - as a result of all the options in Denver for good Steak). Strongly suggest stopping by, it's worth trying the place out - just ask for the seasoning to be done lightly and remember they may come out a little more cooked than you asked - so make an adjustment.
(3)Jason B.
Ingress to Elway's is achieved through a brief leftward jaunt through the lobby of the Ritz Denver. Though our visit was on a somewhat busy Thursday, a last-minute reservation was successfully achieved due in no small part to our concierge at the Marriott City Center. Steak weighed on our collective minds and steak was what was had. I elected for a bone in 22 oz. ribeye. Though I briefly toyed with the idea of medium rare, the final selection remained my routine continental medium (leaning more rare would not have been objectionable). Once the steak and sides arrived (gratin potatoes and creamed spinach), one could take in the splendor of the unique spice rub applied and the wonderful maillard crust achieved in the professional ovens. Though I tend to be rather sensitive to salt, and as a result less enamored with the concept of heavy rubs, I found this steak to be succulent, flawlessly cooked, and well-complimented by the balance of saltiness. My cut, though not as thick as the strip steaks ordered by my table-mates, was nonetheless substantial enough to indicate a practiced butcher's hand in the kitchen. Service was pleasant and unobtrusive, while also remaining sufficiently accessible to the meandering needs of a table full of business associates. Further, the sommelier made a very pleasing recommendation with a 2006 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon. The precocious cherry and blackfruit with youthful tannins provided an enjoyable compliment with the rich fattiness offered from the well-marbled ribeye. In summary, Elway's proved to be a most welcome surprise as a concluding meal to a week long business trip to Denver. Highly recommended.
(4)Patrick S.
I like a dark steak house, and a good steak. It's even better if it's slightly exotic buffalo. I have the best buffalo ribeye I've ever had here. Sure it's $100 meal but it's a pretty dog gone good meal, there is some interesting sports paraphernalia hanging about the place including old players.
(5)Jennifer S.
Elliott and the food save the day. We arrived 20 minutes prior to our reservation and were told it would be closer to our reso time before we sat. No problem. After waiting 30 minutes past our reservation time (which was at 8:45 already,) we asked our server in the lounge to check with the host. (I should mention we already purchased and consumed an entire bottle of wine so it wasn't like we were having a bad time.) The host came over and said he was sorry and that it would be a "few more minutes." Another 15 minutes went by not only didn't we have a table but no one offered us a comp appetizer, wine or anything else. (During our first inquiry I mentioned I was starving... would it have been too much trouble to throw some bread at us?) We finally sat after waiting 50 minutes. We all order salads immediately and after several more minutes the salads arrive with a complimentary Lobster Appetizer. Don't get me wrong the app and sentiment were great but what was the point after we waited so long to "treat us" to a free app once our salads arrived. Btw the salads were boring and the soup was luke warm and tasteless. Our server Elliott was fantastic though. If it weren't for him Elway's would have recieved a 1 star review for service alone. He was refreshingly upbeat withour being sugary or fake. Elliott recommended we upgrade to a better bottle of wine for only $2. It was well worth it and we enjoy two more bottles! He also steered me to the prime rib which was the best I've ever had. Our other guests enjoyed their entrees and we all loved dessert. Again- we didn't expect a lot but by the time 9:30 came I was starving and that can never be pretty. Elways- I expected a LOT more from you.
(3)Willie B.
I had to say something about Elway's since it was one of the best dinners I've ever had. I haven't given a 5 star review to any place until now. First off the restaurant is amazing with a huge wine wall. The art decor and lighting were fantastic. The service was worthy of the 5 stars. Second I had a birthday card on the table waiting for me and that is definetly a first. Also gave me a can of there seasoning for my birthday that is also a first. So we started with an onion ring appetizer that was huge and very crispy. Then we decided on the Mac n Cheese and Potatoe Augraten for sides which were both big portions. Finally we went with the Rib-Eye, which was so fricking good. Third the food was absolutely positively amazing. The steak was one of the best if not the best steak I've ever eaten. The sides were generous and delicious. Finally the dessert which they gave us for free for my birthday was a creamy delicious cheese cake. We could've got any dessert for free but went with the cheese cake and glad we did. All around it was one the best birthday surprises my awesome wife Oana has done for me in 21 years. The service and atmosphere was spectacular. I can't wait to go back, it's worth every very pricey penny. Thank you Leslee you were awesome.
(5)Mark F.
I have eaten here a couple of times. The food is very good - probably 4 or 5 stars. The atmosphere is nice too, again, probably 4 or 5 stars. But the service is terrible. This place is in the Ritz Carlton for crying out loud (people still say that, right??)! Anyway, they need to get their wait staff in line to move up the rating chain...! Until then, I'm going to Capital Grille.
(3)Chris H.
I struggled whether to give 2 or 3 stars. The steak was enough for 4 or 5 stars. The side gets 1 star. When you add that the service gets 2 stars at best I have to settle on 2 stars. I REALLY wanted to like this place since I just moved downtown and live very close! Let's start with the steak since that is what most people go for. I had the bone-in filet. It was an absolutely wonderful steak. If you like filet, go for the bone-in. For sides we got the mac and cheese and the asparagus. The mac and cheese was more bread crumbs than cheese and very dry so I didn't eat but a bite or two and my date didn't eat any of it. When I pointed it out to our waiter his solution was simply to say "yeah, they should put more cheese in it." He didn't offer to replace it with something that I would like. He didn't offer to fix it in any way. I am used to high end steakhouses standing behind their food a little more. (I will probably go back but primarily because I want to try their hamburger.) So...while the steak was great...the side and the service makes me say... Meh...I've experienced better.
(2)Chip C.
3 of us went in for a burger and a bloody. The good - the bloody's were about as good as they get - a little small maybe - but yummy. 2 had the $19 Waygu burger and 1 the regular $15 cheeseburger. All of them were a) over cooked (ordered medium and they came well - a cardinal sin in my book) and 2) they were so salty they were almost unedible. I have been to the Elway's at Cherry Creek numerous times and the food has always been outstanding. But if I am downtown looking for a burger again, I will go to Red Robin for 1.3 the price.
(2)Erin T.
My boyfriend is steak crazy so when we first moved here we went to Elways to celebrate moving to Denver. We made reservations, however, they were a little behind (these things happen) so we sat at the bar for drinks. Well, we probably should have just stayed there. The bartender was super friendly and nice- I always like it when you tell them your favorite kind of drinks and they make something special for you and he did just that. We both agreed it would be nice to come back for happy hour. After that pretty much everything was downhill. I am going to hope they were short staffed because service was nonexistent for a dining room that was half full on a Monday evening. They also had a private party which could have taken up a fair amount of attention from both the kitchen and the servers but I do not feel that this is a good excuse. Besides the inattentive service, the food was really spotty. I started with the roasted red pepper soup which was excellent, I really enjoyed the soup. For my main I had the short rib off the bone entree which was just okay. Mashed potatoes were salted with a very heavy hand. My boyfriend had the bone in rib eye and the duck fried rice which was totally disappointing. The steak itself was fine but the rice was unappealing and the duck confit was dry and stringy. We had the ding dong cake for dessert, which was very very sweet. The cake could have been a bit more moist as well. I have heard mixed reviews about both the food and service here but we decided to give it a shot, and I don't think it's worth returning. It is too high end to have so many issues. At a restaurant of this level you shouldn't have to order the "right thing", everything should be delicious.
(2)Victoria V.
Visited Elway's while staying at the Ritz Carlton for a local get away weekend. It's pricey, but what can you expect when it's inside the Ritz. But don't fret, the food is amazing. We started off with the lamb fondue, which by itself can be a meal. I had the ribeye with a side of asparagus. Everything was perfectly cooked, with the right amount of salt and seasonings. The service was fantastic and my glass was never empty. Their timing between courses was impeccable. We were so full that we took dessert back up to our room. The creme brûlée was classically prepared and made the perfect late night snack. Horrible, I know...but I was so good. Oh yeah they have excellent cocktails, too. Check it out!
(5)Brenda P.
Went with my husband, son and daughter-in-law for an early Father's Day celebration. It was everything I had hoped for, and more. Service was impeccable. They were all so attentive without being intrusive. The food was fantastic! We ordered steaks, short ribs and scallops with sides of mashed potatoes, fried rice, and broccoli. The only item we might not consider ordering in the future was the scallops. While they were large and cooked to perfection, there was some grit in a few of them and they were prepared with some type of seasoning mix which was not to our liking.
(4)C B.
Very nice place for breakfast. Started off with really, really cold water served that had no ice in it. (And, by the way, we were given equally cold bottles of water by the valet when we left.). My husband loved the HUGE coffee cups. We both had the 5280 Omelets that were delicious and and huge. The potatoes that came with them were some of the best I've ever had. We had fantastic service from several different people, including those who refilled water and coffee without our asking. They didn't hover, but were there before we even thought about it. Our experience was excellent --especially for a hotel restaurant. And, by the way, cost was comparable, but this was waaaaay better than a breakfast we had a few days earlier at the Kachina Southwestern Grill in The Westin in Westminster. We've also gone for dinner several times and had equally fantastic food and service; this was a first for breakfast and we'll definitely go again.
(5)Claire B.
Ambiance 5 star.... Food 4 star.... Service 1 star... Service - Seriously disappointing. Between courses took 30 mins. No joke! We were betting throughout dinner "Betcha table 3, 6 and 10 o'clock get their 1st and 2nd course before us..." And soon enough, they did!!!! Oy vé, whatevs... Food - Entrees were hearty. Sirloin was amazing, cooked and seared to perfection. Side dishes were rich and heavy, stick to veggies if you can't take hearty sides. Dessert was totally unexpected, flavors just bursts in your mouth. Atmosphere - modern, sexy and sleek decor. Large bar. Tables are not on top of eachother. Go enjoy a classy yet eloquent night here. Attire - semi casual / business / elegant. Dress to impress.
(4)Scott S.
Just awful customer service for being attached to the Ritz Carlton and you would think they would have a level of service that would exceed some of Denver's worst fast food chains. (I'm not talking about chick fa la here) I drove downtown to pick up a takeaway order paid cash and left, upon returning I found that my order was missing all my sides that I had ordered. I called and the hostess said to come down and they would refund the money that I paid for the sides. To avoid the chaos of downtown I road my bike down to pick up the refund and I was told by the manager that was helping me that he could only give me a gift card. By this point I was getting a little perturbed, he insisted that this is the only thing he could do to resolve the situations but said I could call Brett Nicolopoulos (Director of Restaurants) and that he would be able to assist me further. I have called and left a message with clear instructions to return my call. But here going on 2.5 weeks with no return call, nothing. I was returned my over 20% tip that I left. There is some great dishes at this place but the level of service is atrocious and that is unfortunate that the restaurant seems to be run this way. I will update my review if I ever hear back from them.
(1)Robert Y.
Stay Away! Unless you enjoy spending $250+ for a bad dinner for two, don't go here. I wouldn't eat here again if it was free. Ambience - Loud, busy....most McDonald's have a better ambience Service - Fake friendly & incompetent. Food - I ordered my steak medium rare, and it was in between medium and welldone. My wife ordered tea with her dessert, which was bad, and the water smelled. Seats - We had a booth and there were several holes in our seat. We were visiting Denver, staying at the Ritz, and I can't believe that the Ritz would have such a horrible restaurant as their anchor restaurant. Our stay comes with a free breakfast at Elways. Based on our dinner experience we will skip that. Yikes...
(1)Jay A.
Tonight was my first experience at Elway's downtown Denver. I was not impressed. Fortunately this was a business dinner; however, if I paid for this meal out of my own pocket I would not be a happy camper. This establishment struggles to provide value. There were 17 of us. I started my meal off with a gin martini. It was watery, not filled to the brim and contained 2 mediocre blue cheese stuffed olives despite the fact that I asked for several. Not the best way to start. Our waiter was challenged in her ability to pour wine. Luckily none got on me. I then had their special soup du jour, French Onion soup. It was not hot enough, lacked flavor and needed more cheese. Hard to believe our server told me it was great? The big disaster came with the 8 oz. of King Crab Legs. Awful! No excuse for not knowing how to serve these at the prices they charge. The side dishes were the shining star here with good potatoes au gratin, fried rice with confit and mac and cheese. They charged $25 for a glass of Inniskillen Ice Wine for desert. A tad high guys! Will I eat here again? I might. However, will stick to just the sides next time which were quite good.
(2)Jeffrey C.
One of our friends is a ginormous John Elway fan, and so it didn't seem right to make this Denver trip without a mandatory staycation at Elway's Steakhouse. Elway's was surprisingly fancypants. Though I had read the reviews prior, I was still struck by how clean-cut this location was, particularly its situation inside the Ritz. Our table wasn't quite ready when we arrived, so we hit up the bar where the degenerates hang out. Kidding. There's ample bar seating for non-reservations folks, but the guys wearing Broncos tees and a baseball cap can be found in both areas. I'd feel awkward walking into a steakhouse wearing jean shorts, but whatever. This being the steakhouse, I went martini and promptly forgot my preferred gin. Classy move, JC. Finally at the table, we gorged ourselves silly with a nice bottle of cab and some hunk of meat. Three of us opted for the bone-in ribeye, because, yum, and we were well rewarded with a delicious, medium-rare steak with a solid sear. I think there were some sides too, I forget. It's typical steakhouse prices, with good service and tasty steaks. Can't ask for much more.
(4)Deb S.
I had a feeling based on other Yelp reviews this may not be good. However it was scheduled as thank you lunch from a great vendor of mine who had always wanted to go. He must not be a Yelper. Well the reviews were true it was horrible. Save your money and your time regretfully said. Let's recap for those that do not know me, I am from the East Coast, and love great seafood and great beer, I will seek both out with a passion. We ordered the Calamari to share, claimed as Rhode Island Calamari, we it was apparent that it was your standard previously frozen calamari, with a large chuck of one lemon on the side.Not to mention some other unidentified food objects friend in there, we all tried to guess what it was with no luck. Here are the issues first of all if you are sharing, sharing doesn't mean that everyone wants to share or even wants lemon on theirs. Secondly, if you are from the east most often calamari is served with marinara sauce not just a hunk of lemon. If you truly want outstanding calamari try Ocean Prime around the corner. Well of course they had a Lobster Club on the menu so it was a must try, see my previous reviews about a good Lobsta' sandwich or roll. This was what almost put me over the edge. It was an attempt at a club sandwich, yet the bread was drowning in butter so that you could not pick it up and eat it as a traditional sandwich, now that is fine with me except the Waiter left me with no knife to cut it with. The tomatoes were soggy and old, and the lettuce, the poor stuff was so drenched from the butter it was soggy. The lobster had no preparation, other than 2 small over cooked tails tossed on each side of the sandwich. The other guests had steaks with 2 from our table that had so much fat on them, they could not eat the steak. I am not sure what more I can say, other than I hear my Mother saying find something nice to say about everything and everyone.. OK, my company at lunch was outstanding. The truth, yes you can believe almost everything you read on Yelp and the Yelpers were truthful about this being not so hot. The reason I suspect they are still here is they are located in the Ritz Carlton and get tourist and traveling traffic, lucky for them.
(1)Mark P.
We were in Denver for a Broncos game, and as a lifelong fan in town for his first-ever NFL game, I *had* to try Elway's steakhouse. I mean, #7 was my hero growing up. And Colorado is known for their steaks. It was a win/win proposition! And also an expensive proposition. My wife and I spent more money on this dinner than we'd ever spent anywhere else in our lives. Fortunately, we were prepared for this, and budgeted accordingly. We started in the bar. How could I resist ordering an Orange Crush? I could not. The drink consisted of Ketel One Oranje Vodka shaken with Patron Citronge and natural agave nectar served up with orange soda, orange juice, and Blue Curacao. It was smooth and tasty. And $15. This set the standard for the evening! My wife ordered a Vodka 7 and was impressed with the quality of ingredients. I was impressed with the lower price, and opted for one of those on my next round, as well. Once again: smooth and satisfying. Once we were seated, they served us bread and whipped butter. The pretzel bread was divine, but I forced myself to stop at half a piece because I knew there was more to come. Much, much more. After some deliberation, we ordered 1/2 dozen oysters on the half shell as an appetizer. We were somewhat leery of this; we're from Portland and are used to fresh oysters, but Colorado is completely landlocked and the nearest ocean is 1000 miles away. Still, we gave them a shot, and were asked if we preferred east coast or west coast oysters. No contest - west coast wins, hands down! (They are bigger and more flavorful). Fortunately, the oysters were fantastic - fresh and tasty, and accompanied by a mignonette. You couldn't tell they'd been flown in from across the country. Finally, the main course. I opted for the bone-in ribeye. Which cost $49. Ala carte. Whew! My wife went with the prime rib - the smaller portion, which was "only" $32. Side dishes are large enough to serve 2-3, so we went with crab fried rice (on the recommendation of other Yelpers) and sauteed asparagus. The steaks were absolutely incredible - cooked perfectly to our specifications, the ribeye tender and seasoned with an herb crust that made my palate sing. The prime rib was moist and delicious, and the au jus made it even more tender. Horseradish was freshly grated, a nice touch. The side dishes were pretty damn good, too. The fried rice was chock full of crab, egg, peas, and other veggies, and the asparagus was slightly crisp and lemony. Delicious! Somehow, amazingly, we were talked into dessert. We went with the Classic Ding Dong, a fancy presentation of this Hostess childhood classic made with Devil's food cake, vanilla cream, and chocolate ganache. Sinfully good! Especially with coffee. So. Was the dinner worth the hefty price tag (close to $200 with tip)? I would say, because this was a very special occasion and the food was so damn fantastic, yes. Would I come again? Maybe if I hit the lottery, or really wanted to impress somebody. I don't know. It's definitely worth trying once. If I raked in a Peyton Manning-sized salary, I'd be here every week. But once is good for me!
(4)Billy F.
OK...i am a fan of this place...great food and good service. Good service because at times it took too long to go to the next course...good service, not great. Food was great but at the prices that was charged...well its expected. Honestly just another high priced steak house...not noticelbly any better than any of the other ones you can go to...Capital Grill, Ruth Chris etc...I will have to say...the lamb chop fondue was awesome...if you go make sure you get this!
(4)Loan N.
Came here on the first night of Denver's restaurant week and couldn't be happier. My boyfriend surprised me by taking the initiative to make dinner reservation. Upon arrival, I was given a rose since we were celebrating my birthday a bit early this year. What a sweet gesture! From the prix fixe menu, I ordered the Red Pepper soup and Prime Sirloin. My bf ordered the Prime Rib with a Caesar salad. According to him, his meal was delicious! So was mine! The soup was delicious. It reminded me of a roasted tomato bisque soup. I ordered the Sirloin medium rare and it came out perfect! The size was also the right amount for me although I did need some help finishing it. It was about 10oz. My entree came with 1 side and with the recommendation from our waitress, I ordered the Creamed Corn. It is a must-try side especially if you love eating corn! It was rich, creamy and so yummy! For dessert, we were given Peach cobbler with whipped cream. It was not too sweet but the portion was a bit small. I guess for Restaurant week, $30 per person for all this wasn't too bad at all. The food was great and the service was awesome! Coming here for Restaurant Week gave us a good idea of what to expect on our next visit. I would like to revisit Elway again but maybe next time we will give the Cherry Location a try. Would recommend to all steak-lovers & definitely take your dates here-such a cute romantic setting.
(5)EE T.
If you want to say you ate at the Ritz-Carlton, then fine. If you want a great steak, eat somewhere else. Not as good as even a couple years ago. Overpriced, the strip steak was only so-so. The prime rib truly horrible, tough and served on an iron platter reminiscent of a microwave plastic tray. The decor is commercial, burnt orange and uninspiring. Go elsewhere.
(3)John S.
First of all. I am from Dallas, Tx and I travel a LOT (150 nights in a hotel this year). My wife and I were staying at the Ritz and just out of pure laziness decided to walk downstairs and eat here. It was a Sunday night and very quiet until the Broncos game got out and it really picked up. Kind of a funny mix with people all dressed up and then the jerseys everywhere but I was on vacation so no big deal. Obviously we decided to go all out, I get the large Strip (bone in) and my wife gets a lobster tail. Service was great, they were accessible but not hovering. Always polite and not pretentious. They deserve 5 stars for that. The food was NOT anything amazing. The chop house has better steak. Hillstone/Houston's ribeye on a BAD day is better than this steak. It wasn't horrible but for $60 bucks I at least expected a nice sear, nope. What about a tasteful crust, nope. Firm texture, nope. I can't say I enjoyed the steak, and I'm from STEAK COUNTRY! The wife had an enjoyable lobster, but again nothing amazing. The sides were quite good, crab fried rice was delicious and Mac and cheese were amazing. I wanted so bad to like this place, I just can't. I'll pay $75 for an amazing steak, but don't talk up your awards and under deliver. You're an anchor restaurant in a Ritz Carlton, I just expected more.
(3)Joe D.
I've eaten at Elway's before, and I know from time to time people think there are better steakhouses in Denver, and quite honestly until Thursday, I wasn't sold. I've always had above-par experiences at this Elway's, even during 5280 week. But Friday BLEW ME AWAY! I went for a vendor lunch and learn, I was actually terrified because for 20+ people, we were given the choice of an 8oz filet, 8oz NY Strip, Salmon or Chicken. I honestly had no faith that they could deliver perfectly cooked steaks to everyone's preference for that many people. My NY Strip was actually probably the best steak I've ever had. Almost everyone cleaned their plates and there were no issues. PS - I need the mashed potato recipe!
(5)Malcolm P.
No question one of the best meals I've ever had. Ordered two entrees just to know the level of amazement that was going to the follow the appetizers. ..
(5)Ksenia G.
Overall it was a nice experience. The service was good and so was the food. I'm a big fan of tuna tartar but their's was only ok. It was over salted and I could really taste the bitterness of olive oil. We sent it back and the new tuna had no salt at all. I ordered a bone in filet and I was happy with it, can't say that it was the best I've ever had but it was high quality. We ordered several sides to share and creamed corn was the best one on the table hands down. The only thing I would pass on if I ever came back is the desert.
(4)Jeremy M.
Any steakhouse that offers you an iPad as a waiter will never get my return business
(2)Demitri R.
Where to Start? I guess with the Service. Every time We needed something its like our server knew and was right there without being pushy and its a plus not having to track a busboy down to get the server. I love the Decor and the dark woods and the Wine Room. Only if I was more of a Wine Drinker. And the table was wide enough that We weren't bumping elbows. The Shrimp Appetizer with its Nitrogen Smoky stuff. Big pieces though they may classify as prawns. And the Coconut Shrimp what presentation and tasty to the max. I ordered the Steak meal with Potatoes and Cauliflower. This was the best steak to of ever graced my beautiful lips. Medium well and it was juicy and didn't need anything to accompany it. No Steak sauce or Garlic Butter. Even the Bread was Top Flight. I was looking at the Creme Brulee, but How could I resist the smores. Only thing that really would of completed the Night is if Elway served us himself. Pretty Spendy but worth it.
(5)Jason O.
Great restaurant! Similar to Ruth's Chris. Zero complaints about the experience. Will definitely come back.
(4)Tom M.
Friday night 10/4/13 - $600 for five of us...which would have been okay if all the food was over the top, but it clearly lacked in many areas. That included a $65 bottle of wine, 4 cocktails and tip. Our party arrived on time and the reservation for 8:00 wasn't ready. Who cares about that as we sat in the bar a bit and caught up with old friends. We ordered two salmon dishes, 1 rib eye and 1 filet. I thought they were all okay but nothing special. Unless you are dying for scallops, don't order them, as they were below average and pretty crappy. Steaks were good but we buy meat that is aged for 40 days and cook on a 650 degree infrared grill so it was no better than what we cook at home seasoned with Rachel Ray seasoning. We also buy fresh salmon flown in daily so it was the same. I can understand that you would like this place if you buy supermarket meat and fish and don't know how to cook. Otherwise the downtown location is totally forgettable...and I pray I can forget it soon. Scalloped potatoes are just disgustingly effin horrible. I thought the menu said "broccoli and cheese" but there was no cheese, just some steamed broccoli. Asparagus was okay. The sides were a huge ripoff compared to Palm or Ruth Chris. The special dessert of the day "Spiced Cider Doughnuts" were nasty and disappointing. I can even say in words how bad they were. The chocolate cake was freezer cold and not good, however after warming up to room temp the next day it was damn good. The ding dong dessert was cold and I didn't taste it but it didn't have rave reviews. I expect more than a damn refrigerated dessert. Service lagged to the point that we couldn't get our water refilled later in the evening. We did stay for a while but arriving at 8:00 means we are the last seating. WOULD NEVER GO BACK!!! $600 for this is clearly patron abuse for what we received. I rarely give 1-star reviews but they deserve it for overall dining experience. No offense but if you think this place is exceptional then you need to get out more and expand your food horizons. UPDATE 10/24 Pretty much every bad review I have posted resulted in a manager contacting me via Yelp. I have yet to return to any restaurant that was bad, even if they offered some incentive but the outreach was appreciated. What pretentious pricks the management must be to not reach out and apologize....doesn't say much for John Elway, the pride he takes in this chain or the value in his name. So sad...GO TO THE PALM AND DON'T WASTE YOUR $$ ON THESE A-HOLES. Shame on you Elway for letting your name be associated with this type of service and food.
(1)Holly T.
I come here every year for my anniversary, the steak is incomparable, everything is delicious!!!! I love my anniversary that much more, because we've made going to Elway's a tradition....
(5)Lara F.
This place is beautiful inside and out. We only had appetizers so I can't comment on the entrees although they looked and smelled delicious. The service was a little slow and we kind of felt like the waitress was impatient with us. We ordered chips and guac and the steak tacos. She told us the guac would be out in a minute and we waited twenty for it so we were a little bit annoyed. The tacos came out a minute later. These were a little disappointing only because they aren't what you would expect. The steak part is actually just their steak chili with a side of tortillas, guac, and tomatoes. Typically I expect cheese and lettuce with my tacos but maybe that's just me. They were good just a bit hard to stuff into a taco since it was so liquidy. Anyway, The baked potato is awesome and the twice baked looks to die forrrrr (and huge). All in all, it's so pretty it's worth trying.
(3)Jordan C.
Great meal. Service was excellent...our waitress was super friendly and made excellent recommendations. This restaurant is a rather high end style steakhouse, and the steals are bare-bones, i..e come with nothing, all side dishes extra. We ordered filet mignon, and shared mac and cheese, asparagus and creamed corn. For appetizers my friends got crab cakes while I got a huge shrimp cocktail. The cocktail is served over some dry ice which looks pretty neat but doesn't really keep the shrimp any colder than usual, not that you keep them around so long as to warm up before eating them. They were pretty good, and I enjoyed the dipping sauces. Additionally I ordered an extra dirty martini which was very well made. The steaks were great, well seared on the outside and perfectly medium rare on the inside. The asparagus and creamed corn were good, but the mac and cheese was nothing to write home about. Overall a great meal.
(4)Lauren L.
Best steak we have ever had! I had the filet and my boyfriend had a buffalo ribeye. We love high quality steaks and really just couldn't believe it was possible for steak to be so good. The quality was simply incredible. The price is worth it. Dinner is a la carte, but we split the au gratin potatoes which were good. I wish I hadn't spent $10 on a small, boring Cesar salad. We started with the Rhode Island calamari though, which was excellent, especially considering it was one of the cheaper apps. We sat in the lounge and felt comfortable dressed down. The service was good, not great. No complaints though. I will definitely go back when the budget allows.
(4)Chris A.
Great atmosphere, amazing staff, and excellent food. I have only had steak and the sides here. My crown and coke was poured perfectly, and my dinner was cooked to perfection. Denver doesn't have an abundance of places to get a great steak, this is one of the very few.
(5)Darrell M.
Good food but slow slow service. 2 hours before any food. Got one drink, ordered wine 3 times never received. This is probably my 5th time very disappointed in the service or lack of.
(3)David D.
My expectations were low because I had eaten at the Vail location and was disappointed. But I was staying in the hotel and didn't want to go out. The bar is lively and that's where i ate. Foie Gras was very good, a dozen raw oyster, great, and the lamb, very good. Fairly good selection of wines by the glass. Only downside was that is way too costly.
(4)Celia T.
Seafood tower was dissapointing Steak was average Creamed corn was delish, like a country fried steak gravy asparagus - norm service was great, but food fell short
(2)Bob B.
Finally got to go to Elways - (down town Denver) - waste of $$$ should have taken the time to locate a Ruth Chris...ordered a $60.00 "bone-in-Filet" a side and glass of $14.00 Chardonnary. Wine came - well there was a small (bug) FLY in the glass - then the steak! after taking a bite I see it's raw at the bone!!! goes back to be redone...I can not recommend this specific Elway's - staff was nice - but that doesn't warrant the $$$$ they get. just say.n
(2)Sara C.
I had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at Elway's yesterday evening. My boyfriend and I made a reservation for 5pm (the earliest available) and were seated promptly in a somewhat private area of the dining room. It was not a very busy night, so I was not surprised at how promptly we were greeted, but I was appreciative none the less. My boyfriend had grabbed a glass of wine from the bar while we were waiting to be seated, but I wanted to take some more time to peruse the wine list. I narrowed my selection down to two glasses of wine, and upon my description of what I was looking for, our server, Adam made a suggestion that I was very pleased with. The two of us shared the coconut encrusted shrimp. Our server informed us upon ordering that the dish came with 3 shrimp and asked if we would like to add a fourth so as to ensure an even amount of food for each of us. In retrospect, we certainly did not need the fourth, but the suggestion was very thoughtful. We then shared two sides - the asparagus and potatoes au gratin, and WOW were they each delightful! I had the filet mignon and my date had the NY strip, both cooked medium rare. Both cuts were very flavorful, juicy, tender, and cooked to a very appropriate temperature. Because our plans for the evening we approaching quickly, we finished our meal in a little bit of a hurry (certainly our fault for not mentioning the intended time frame for the meal, and not the staff's). We had mentioned to the other of our two servers (who were a flawless team, with no missteps in communication where our table was concerned), Phil, that we were taking the evening to celebrate my birthday earlier in the month. With the bill, they surprised me with a dessert to go, which we enjoyed very much in the comfort of our home later in the evening. While the dining room was certainly not all hustle and bustle for the evening, I found the service to be very attentive without being intrusive, which is exactly what I expect from an upscale dining experience. Both Adam and Phil had wonderful suggestions on the wine and dinner menus and seemed to be very skilled and knowledgeable in their trade. We will certainly be back for more in the future.
(5)James S.
Excellent steak, and asparagus. Helpful , friendly staff, Recommend this restaurant for special events. I went there with 3 of my children and we all enjoyed.
(5)CaroLe H.
I ordered a new work with crab cake. Crab cake was deep fried and tasteless, a bit disappointing. I also had a side order of fried rice with duck meat. The fried rice is amazing.
(3)Mark C.
Had dinner last night and found the place to be outstanding! Grilled chicken was the excellent and probably the best ever. The wine selection especially by the glass was also super. Service was outstanding and my friends bone in filet was top shelf. The only missed putt was the baked potatoe! Must go again.
(5)Ligya A.
My husband and I went to Elways for our anniversary and had a wonderful time. We were given a card, a small gift and desert compliments of the house. We had the sushi for appetizer and rack of lamb as an entree. It was all fabulous. And what a wonderful assortment of wines. Coming here was pricey but worth every penny. And our servers were so friendly and helpful.
(5)Jim B.
The food was solid; typical steakhouse fare. The service, however, left much to be desired. Having to waive down a waiter to order and waiting 45 minutes for a drink is inexcusable at a high-end restaurant, particularly on a Monday evening. We also received two bills from two different servers within a few minutes of each other - one accurate, the other not so much. It was not the experience you'd expect from an establishment attached to the Ritz-Carlton.
(3)Kelsey R.
As this restaurant is right near my office, it's a favorite for happy hour. The happy hour menu is surprisingly inexpensive for a fancy place like Elways. I always get the buffalo chicken quesadilla or the crab dip with pita bread to dip (both for around $6). The drinks are a great deal at $3-5 for wine and beer and they always have a special for a mixed drink. I have also been here for lunch on two different occasions. It's a great place for a nice business lunch and there are always plenty of fancy businessmen and women there, so be sure to call for a reservation. Both times I ordered the bison burger and fries- delicious and a huge portion sure to fill you up. The only reason I'm giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is the service in the bar area is typically less than stellar unless you're sitting at the bar itself. Other than that, definitely recommend this place!
(4)Anthony T.
great food, nice staff, very pricey. Great steak as well. Upperclass attire is preferred and is a very upscale place.
(5)ROCKITSOBE L.
We were 20 minutes late, but they held our reservation. Service was great! Food was delicious we both had the filet cooked perfect! Sides are for two people we had the mash potatoes, spinach goat cheese and sautéed mushrooms all of them super good spinach being my favorite. It was wed night and place happening mostly men in attendance.
(5)Shawndel S.
What a nice surprise! We started in the bar for happy hour $7 martini and $5 wine. Very nice glass of wine and a delightful martini. We also decided to order a few of the appetizers while we waited for our reservation time to roll around. The fish taco was something to write home about. The fish was fresh and so good! Chips and guac was very good as well. Now onto dinner, the steaks were melt in your mouth awesomeness! Prepared perfectly. The sides we chose were the mushrooms and the cheesy potatoes. That was enough for three of us with leftovers. The sides were also tasty. For something a bit different in the adult beverages try the Blueberry Lemon Drop. A sugary rimmed drink with a few fresh blueberries dropped in the glass, not overly sweet. Waitstaff attentive, dining room clean, dinner prompt, food delish, restrooms stocked and clean. Overall a very pleasant evening at Elway's.
(4)Jaime H.
Best steak I've ever had. NY Strip. It was so good that it made me laugh. Highly recommended. I sat at the bar solo and had great service.
(5)K R.
Grossly overrated and overpriced. For instance: $28 for a chunk of farm-raised Atlantic salmon. On a plate. By itself. Just sitting there. Steaks are the same. Good grief, the presentation is awful. Sides are a la carte, are really only enough for 1-2 people, and cost $8-$9. Broccoli is steamed and doused in cream, not sauteed as the menu says. I was in most recently with a large party, and while the service was friendly and reasonably prompt, it was by no means refined. There was much confusion about who got what when entrees were served, which is sub-par in a fine dining restaurant. Food is generally good . . . just unimaginative and not worth the money.
(2)MB V.
This Elway's is located inside of Ritz Carlton where I was staying and decided to give this place a try for their bar menu. Their lamp chop, ahi tacos and truffle fries are so delicious. I also ate here for breakfast and the food isn't bad at all.
(4)Zoey M.
Pretentious, condescending waiter made a mediocre meal worse. I cannot believe people like this place or the food. Pick one of the amazing restaurants that Denver has instead of this overpriced chain. We did not pick this place to dine and I'll never return.
(1)Stuart M.
The best! Seen other places but this place makes the top of any list . Waitress was very professional and had top notch customer service. The food......OMG ......friends prepare to be delighted. My buddy and I ordered the NY strip and WOW......WOW! The best ever!
(5)Anhers M.
Yes, it was crazy at Elway's for restaurant week but isn't restaurant week suppose to promote the restaurant? Entice patrons to come back? My b-friends came to visit for the weekend so I decided to take them to Elway's for John Elway of Denver Broncos to promote how wonderful Colorado is and it backfired. DON'T ORDER: MAC N CHEESE CHOWDER SOUP CRAB CAKES DO ORDER: FRENCH FRIES CHOCOLATE COVERED BROWNIES I'm starting to think I should avoid restaurant week. It sounds like a money saver but if you have to eat after you eat where's the savings?
(2)Adrienne L.
We waited until our last week in Colorado, and our first anniversary, to try out the man's steakhouse, but I was a little disappointed. Maybe it's because I'm from the land of everything large (Texas), but I felt kind of ripped off by the pricing of the sides for their size. It seemed to me that their mashed potatoes, albeit delicious, were half in size of also delicious ones you can get at Ruth's Chris. I also think RC's steak is better. I had the apple pecan (walnut?) crisp for dessert, but I could only find and devour one nut. Maybe that's why I can't remember if it was supposed to have pecans of walnuts. The food was good, but I wasn't blown away. I think there is better steak to be had in Denver.
(3)Maria N.
Service was good. Sirloin was good. Not amazingly good, but good. I think I prefer The Keg though.
(4)Aileen D.
After dining here twice, I thought, blah, not worthy of a review. But after dinner last night, I can't believe I was*blah*. Service was great and very helpful- thanks, Max! I changed my order and went with his recommendations - the bone-in ribeye was fabulous. Definitely would take this over the filet any day. And the crab fried rice...yummy yummy yummy. He was also very helpful with the wine choices also but I stuck to single malt given my history of martinis and wine in fancy steakhouses. It wasn't cheap but it was all worth it.
(5)Brad S.
I ate here about a month ago when I was in Denver on business, and let me tell you, this was one hell of a meal. Elway's is one of those places where the wait staff come to your table and take about five minutes to explain how they procure, age, and prepare their steaks. And if you are not ready to tear into some steak by the time your waiter is done, you need to check your pulse. I had the 13 oz bone-in filet cooked medium-rare. The steak was cooked perfectly, and was so good it melted in my mouth. I'm getting hungry just typing about it. There's not much I could say other than this was pretty much a perfect steak. We also had the cold shellfish tower as an appetizer, which had oysters as well as lobster and shrimp cocktail. And a couple bottles of red wine. Not cheap by any stretch - the steak was $49, appetizer was $49, and both bottles of red wine were about $100. But this was a really, really awesome meal, and you have to pay a premium for that. Great place for an anniversary or other special occasion, or for a nice dinner out with co-workers when you're in Denver on business.
(5)Clark W.
The steak gets 5 stars The decor gets 3 stars (feels dated) The bar gets 4 stars. It's OK. The seats behind the host stand are not comfortable and not good if you're going to eat a snack. Good service.
(4)Andreas H.
We decided to try the downtown location of Elway's during this year's extended restaurant week and were happily surprised. The Superb: The steak was truly fantastic. The dessert was spot on. I also enjoyed the atmosphere/decor of the restaurant; it was large without feeling cavernous, yet still intimate at the table. Being attached to the Ritz Carlton doesn't hurt either. The entrance/lobby was gorgeous and led right to the restaurant. The Average: The service was fair. I was expecting a little more, but it WAS restaurant week, and they were probably not on their normal game. The salad was OK, but nothing to remember. The sides were nice, but I was hoping for more nuance. The Horrid: Nothing at all. When it comes to deciding on a steakhouse, Elway's has quickly moved up the list. Check out this local establishment and leave the chains to those that don't know any better.
(4)H. Deborah S.
Maybe my expectations were too great. The meal was good. Not great, but certainly worth coming for. My greatest complaint is with the cream of corn dish.The bechamel sauce was too floury-y and lack luster. The sashimi app is good and has plenty of fish. Overall, not the best steak house, but if it's too cold outside and you're staying in the hotel, it's a good option. Ask for Max as your server....he, at least, gave the experience some color....
(3)giovanni g.
I was here a couple weeks ago and ordered the bone in rib eye. I was not impressed whatsoever. I ordered it medium and it came out more on the rare side. The worst part was having to cut off about 5oz worth of fat chunks! Now I realize that a rib eye is gonna be a fattier cut then others but that much fat was ridiculous! When asked by the server if we liked our food, I mentioned to her that it was fatty and she just smiled and walked away. No, alternative was offered or even an attempt to make up for it at all. I'm not one to send food back unless its just putrid and this steak wasn't. Whatever meat I managed to eat was actually tasty. It just wasnt what I expected from a high end steakhouse like this one. In the end I just knocked a few bucks of my tip. When in Denver next time....I will not be visiting Elways.
(2)Jeff C.
First time to this location and I prefer it much more than the Cherry Creek location. The service was really good (two waiters for our table of 5). Almost a little overkill, but of course it was fine. The John's salad was just ok in my opinion. Will probably order a different salad next time. Not sure what I was expecting, but it was just OK. My only complaint about my steak is that it was kind of salty. Don't get me wrong, I am a salt-a-holic, but I just kept thinking about what if I was not a salt person. The steak did have a nice char but I feel that there was just a little too much salt probably for the typical patron. The creamed spinach was delicious and they had the best french fries I have ever had!! I like the smaller space as it feels more quaint and less chaoticness that the Cherry Creek location tends to emit. Next time I want to check out the raw bar and have some bar time before dinner. I think the waiter said the Chef from CC is now here.
(4)Kevin M.
Had the wedge salad, au gratin potatoes, and the fillet mignon. Everything was fabulous, steak was cooked perfectly and was very tender.
(5)Matt K.
Visited Elway's to celebrate about a week ago. Food was delicious, oysters, BLT salad, Filet, and sides all were good. As a usual customer of Del Frisco's, I still think DF's still has the upper hand. Better Filet's and sides for the money. I dropped about $250 on all food and a bottle of wine for 2. My experience was absolutely soured however when I left a $150 pair of Ray Ban sunglasses on the table to which now, a week later, have not been turned in. For a classy establishment, I expected more.
(3)Sue F.
We were greeted with a smile, and led to our table which was prepared with a rose waiting for us (anniversary dinner). Our waiter and food were fantastic. We both had steaks, and we could easily have cut them with a butter knife. The evening was wonderful!
(5)Skip L.
Ate here two nights ago. Never again,too expensive, noisy, fair food, nothing special
(1)Pit P.
This is one of best steak restaurants in Denver! The upscale/more modern atmosphere. Excellent selection of nice wines... The location is great - right in downtown. Easy parking! In addition to their high quality and superbly prepared main dishes (steaks/seafood), their appetizers and desserts are also very tasty. If you're looking to dine on a fine steak in Denver, this is the place.
(5)Lindsey K.
Love this location for the sushi bar addition. The food is excellent and they are always adequately staffed. We stayed at the Ritz while house hunting and ate here multiple times ( ok, maybe a half dozen) because it was so good and they were very accommodating for our young daughter (crayons, coloring page, great food choices).
(5)Allisyn M.
We received very poor service at lunch today. The table next to us was waited on throughout their meal-they were seated after us and received cocktails and food before us. We had to wait for menus, then wait for food although the restaurant was almost empty. We had to wait close to 20 minutes to get a bill despite asking for it multiple times. We expected much better quality food and service for this restaurant's price and reputation. Edit: We spoke to the manager over the phone and the situation was resolved easily and professionally.
(1)Ilya K.
I have been to elways about 6 times. It's magical every time. Bone in New York is one if the best meats I ve ever had
(5)Mike M.
We went to Elway's from the reviews on Yelp. First time Yelp has let me down. Service is friendly but extremely slow. Food is a real disappointment.. Ordered the Prime Rib. It was tough and flavorless. Creamed spinach was overdone and terrible. Desert was delicious, which is the only reason I am not giving a one star. Dine here only if you are out of other options and be prepared for mediocre dining experience.
(2)Joe O.
We had dinner last night and I was underwhelmed. Bar staff was outstanding. Jason and Michael do a great job behind the bar and really understand customer service. We were greeted by disinterested gum chewing young ladies when we walked in. We asked if we could be seated early if the table became available while we sat in the bar. The gum chewers said that WE would have to come back and check with them rather than have them walk 20 feet to tell us when a table it was ready. Our wine recommendation was excellent. $70 bottle of red that was very good value. Tableservice was very spotty. We were largely ignored by the "food guy" assigned to our table (Chris), although he did become more attentive when it was time for the tip. Food was good but not great. We will try again when it is not restaurant week and see if they do any better.
(2)Steve D.
Another worthy high-end steak house and very good. Excellent cut of beef skillfully prepared and tasty sides. Only downer was a touch of 'tude we got from sommelier. We were a bunch of guys coming in for dinner and arguably under-dressed. A few of us have respectable cellars and have appreciated good wine for many years but just wanted a reasonable bottle of juice for some weeknight grub - Relax!! I would love to find a place with food this good without all the "ambiance"! Still recommendable though...
(4)Peter L.
PorterHouse Steak with foie gras! It was one of the most juiciest, delicious steak I had and to top it off a slice of foie gras on top. Can't come to Denver and not visit John Elway's steakhouse. The service was good and our waiter was attentive, however we made reservations for 8pm but did not seat us until 8:20. In addition to the steak, we ordered a cold seafood platter which includes oysters, prawns and lobster cocktail. Needless to say, the seafood in Colorado was not so great. Growing up in the Bay Area definitely gave us a high standard on how seafood should taste like. Overall, I had a pleasant dinner and the ambiance was nice, the beef definitely rules all here. Goooooo Joe Montana!
(4)Dan A.
Nice Restaruant in the Ritz but overpriced. The steak and seafood tower were very good. They seated us almost an hour late and the service all evening was very slow. We felt the wine list was limited and overpriced.
(3)Andy W.
I love steak, and prefer a bone-in ribeye, medium, with no sauces or rubs. Elway's delivered 100% The ribeye came with a beautiful medium char on the outside and evenly cooked throughout. The meat was tender and I could not have asked for more. My waitress recommended a french red wine from Rhone that was exactly what I needed. The jumbo shrimp cocktail was larger than the biggest shrimp I've ever had. Here in Los Angeles I can only get U-15 shrimp, and I can only assume that in Denver they have access to something much much bigger. I almost forgot...the decor was very classy and sophisticated. Great for a business meal or a first date. Highly recommended.
(5)Dan Z.
I used to think Elway's was great, I always took clients there for lunch. My favorite meal was the sirloin steak and salad with a blue cheese wedge salad. I haven't been back in a couple years b/c the last time I was there with a client I got horrible food poisoning from my favorite meal. I called the next day to inform them after I had been up sick all night long and the person who answered the phone stated that it must have been something else I ate that day. Hate being treated with such disrespect. Perhaps I'll give them a try again one of these days, perhaps it was some college girl who doesn't know a thing about customer service. My repost with the 1 star vs. is 2 star is that they have not yet figured out how to address persons on local search sites to accommodate them when they have been terribly disrespected and mistreated. I'd probably have given Elway's another shot, but not now. Plenty of other place to take clients to eat.
(1)Steve M.
Great food, great service. For a delicious change from steak, try the boneless short ribs!
(5)Matthew J.
Elway's is a quintessential steak house with excellent service and quality food. Quiet during lunch, mostly business type crowd. The bartender had the kitchen split our lunch onto two plates. no plate charge. The shaved rib eye lunch special was delicious, juicy and tender. The whole made chips have a great seasoning that is BBQ reminiscent but stands out on its own. A great lunch place.
(5)Laura C.
Pretty fantastic. I was staying at the Ritz this weekend, so I ate a lot of Elway's. Their breakfast is great! Inside is beautiful and the tables are spaced perfectly, intimate but not crowded. Service was great for breakfast, a little less for dinner, but still attentive. Sunday night we had dinner there. We all started with soup. I had the charred red pepper.. which was a little too charred for my taste. Boyfriend had the gumbo (special) and his dad had the chicken chowder. They both really enjoyed their soups. For my entree I had seared scallops. FANTASTIC. Cooked perfectly and just lightly seasoned. My boyfriend got a filet, which he said was a little too salty, but he ate it so it couldnt have been too bad. His mom got the lobster cocktail. Said it was fabulous. Dad got the crab cocktail, which he enjoyed. For dessert I got the creme brulee, which was pretty great. Roy got the brownie, which apparently is to die for. Great experience! Would go back if I ever go to Denver again.
(5)Miguel A.
I really really want to love this restaurant, but honestly, if you want to go to Elway's, go to their Cherry Creek location The Cherry Creek Elway's is excellent, but this Ritz Carlton one is lacking in many areas of cooking - however, this restaurant is home to Denver's best staff and the food is still very good - the ambiance is Denver's most romantic, but if you're a foodie, you'll prefer Cherry Creek Enjoy all!
(3)Fran S.
Wow! Great meal, ambiance, service, food. It had it all. So lucky to be here during restaurant week by happenstance. Was here looking at all 3 colleges for my son. Anyway, went to elways and my husband had the 1/2 chicken that was cooked perfecto with crispy skin and the best tasting chicken with creamed corn that was fresh and whole. I had a 10oz prime rib with mash pots. Both best showing in their class. Good wine. Only $109 with 3 glasses of wine. We think regular price would have been 150. Also added wedge salad. Oops and part of the deal was side soup and Cesar salad both great too. Highly recommend even at full price. Will go back again if my son decides to go to CO!
(5)Chris J.
Easter Sunday, regardless what religious stance you take on this blessed Holliday, I think all sides can agree it is a great day to enjoy brunch. Having never been to Elway's prior to this morning, I had no idea what to expect. For all I knew this place was going to be like a TGI Fridays, but with more footballs. Upon reaching the entrance and realizing Elway's is located in the freakin Ritz Carlton, I felt at ease. It was a great comfort knowing that our meal wouldn't consist of jalapeno poppers, or a wait staff competing for "flair" points. For our table, the meal and service was excellent from start to finish. The steak and eggs I ordered were not only cooked perfectly to my specifications, but the steak was one of the most tender cuts of meat that I've ever enjoyed. The texture of the meat was so soft it honestly tasted as if the cow had been raised on a steady diet of butter and marshmallows; yup, it was that tender. Overall the experience here was excellent, the drinks plentiful, our waitress, amazing; and the dessert bar, zoinks.
(5)Kim R.
I recently went to Elway's to celebrate a friend's birthday. The original size of our party was 8, however, 1 couple dropped out last minute. When my husband and I arrived at the restaurant, we were greeted promptly, but because we were the first to arrive, we were asked to have a seat in the waiting area or bar until the rest of our party arrived. Due to the birthday couple arriving late, we weren't seated until 30 minutes after the reservation, however, the cocktail staff supplied us with plenty of drinks while we waited. We had informed the Maitre'd of the change in our party size, however, we were still seated at an enormous round table, complete with large wing back chairs. The table made it difficult to talk, considering the level of noise at the restaurant and the distance between the couples. I would say it made it difficult to hold a conversation across the table, but it was impressive to sit at nonetheless. My other complaint of the evening was the server, who would disappear for a good 15-20 minutes while we were waiting to order, and we had to flag her down. They may be used to a leisure pace at dinner, however, our party was not. We noticed she had maybe 2 other tables to attend to, but we rarely saw her in the dining room. Due to this snails pace, our meal took a total of 3.5 hours after being seated. As far as the food, it certainly wasn't the best steak I've tasted (see my review for Farraday's), but it was good. The steak had a nice char and it was tender. I wasn't as thrilled with the Oscar Elways Style sauce added, I probably would've preferred a simple bernaise sauce. The crab cake was severely lacking in the taste category - I've had much better. However, the hot appetizer tower was divine and the "smores" for dessert was a perfect end. I would highly recommend the lamb appetizer - it was the best lamb I've had. My husband loved his bone-in ribeye with blue cheese butter and the rest of the group certainly enjoyed their meals. To sum it up, this was a good steak restaurant, but disappointed me a little based on their reputation. I would hesitate going back if I had the choice between this and other restaurants. It's just "good" and not "amazing."
(3)Jeff N.
One of the best filet mignon's I have ever had. Excellent food and great serice. I highly recommend this as a steakhouse - on par or above Ruth's Chris, Del Frisco, etc.
(5)Mike C.
Perfect. I have only been here once and was unsure what to order. Everything on the menu looked so good. The waiter suggested the bone-in-rib-eye which I ordered "Elway's style." It was juicy and amazing. My girlfriend really enjoyed her pomegranate martini. She even ordered a second one. There was a few professional athletes that came in while we were eating; that was kind of cool. Thanks Elway's for making me look like a champ. Definitely coming back here next time I'm in Denver.
(5)Lon W.
Solid steakhouse with prices to match. Broader selection on the menu than a classical place like Morton's... and steaks, in my opinion (while good) are not as good as a steak specialist. Probably a good choice if you have a group of hard core carnivores and some people that don't want just steak, steak, and steak.
(4)Susan S.
Service slow and reservations are disregarded. The hostess sat a walk-in couple before us (they were looking at the menu and deciding) we has a reservation and were 15 minutes early!! We were finally seated 15 minutes AFTER our reserved time. NY strip was amazing.
(3)Andrew F.
Ate here twice on a business trip to Denver courtesy of the company American Express. We were staying at the Ritz-Carlton that this restaurant is inside, which made it very convenient. I could never afford to go to the hotel or the restaurant on my own, but had a great time on the trip. We had a delicious 2006 Charles Krug Cabernet to start. It was very good, significantly better than the second bottle we got whose name I have forgotten. On day 1 we had the bacon-wrapped shrimp and the tuna tartare as appetizers, both were very good if fairly small portions, but more room for the steak. Day 2 appetizers were the steak tacos with guac, which were pretty good, and the lamb chop fondue which was absolutely amazing. It came with sweet potatoes and really good crutons. The lamb was so tasty it was like eating steak unto itself, with a cheese dip that complemented it well. Our server said that most people get the lamb chop appetizer twice instead of ordering the lamb entree and I can see why. The steaks were fantastic. I had the porterhouse "rare plus" on day 1 and the bone-in ribeye medium-rare on day 2; they were both 22 oz of damn delicious meat, cooked perfectly. One of my compatriots had the boneless ribeye and then the bone-in and was struck by how much better the bone one was. We ordered almost all the sauces, there was one with bits of crab and shrimp that was pretty tasty and an Elway's original. I also really enjoyed the red wine demi-glaze and some of the cheese or hollandaise sauces, it was all sort of a blur at this point. My favorite sides were potatoes au gratin. We also got french fries, mac and cheese, and baked potato which were just average. The creamed spinach was good even though I'm not a big spinach fan, and we also got a broccolini side which was pretty standard. To maximize your Elway's experience, go for a lamb or shrimp appetizer, the bone-in ribeye with either the shrimp/crab sauce or the red wine glaze, a bottle of Napa red and if you must have some vegetables, the potatoes au gratin. I didn't try any soups or salad so I can't comment on those. The steak itself is $45 so this isn't going to be cheap. Compared to the other top steakhouses I've been to, Elway's is competitive, but probably not quite as good as Charlie Palmer in D.C. or Peter Luger in NY.
(5)Denim H.
Maybe the best steak I have ever eaten and I eat steak a lot. Well I take that back. I had the bone in rib eye and my wife had a filet and the filet was maybe the best steak I ever tasted but it was a close race. The staff was just awesome. Yes it's quite spendy, but on that special occasion it is a great choice.
(5)S S.
The is the best steakhouse in Denver. Period.
(5)Mick B.
I'm not the biggest steak house fan but Elway's is a lot more than just that. We sat at the bar and had sashimi and lamb chops ($5 a piece, not bad). I appreciated the diversity of the bar menu. The fish was extremely fresh. Great atmosphere but not snotty at all. You can't go wrong at Elway's.
(5)Shawn W.
Amazing service. Food not up to far. Maybe cause 5280 week?!
(3)Kate G.
I've been curious about Elway's since moving here and finally visited last night. I was served one of the very best dirty martinis I've ever had. I guess I'd expected that and was happy they delivered. Pro: martini glass had the perfect thin lip. Con: water spots on both glasses. Seemed like an attention to detail they wouldn't miss. Ordered the parmesan black pepper fries which were served in a big paper-lined cone. Delicious! Realized we weren't even looking at the happy hour specials, so turned the page in the menu and saw quesadillas, short ribs, wings and a spinach dip. Went with a flatbread that changes each day. It was curried chicken and mozzarella last night and came with a red sauce that didn't taste like curry (but the chicken did - a few large hunks of chicken that were hard to eat or eat around) and no cheese. Not interesting, pretty or tasty and we only ate two pieces. Actually neither of us finished our first piece. Our waitress noticed and took it off the bill which was great. She was attentive and friendly in spite of a very crowded restaurant. I would come back for more martinis, fries, oysters (wish I'd ordered a few) and maybe to try their sushi. It's rare I order steaks at all, even in a steakhouse, I like mine cooked at home but I do on occasion enjoy martinis in establishments like this. It's a cheap(er) but fun way to spy on a crowd in Denver that I hardly ever see. I'd give fewer stars if I rated that crowd, because it was over the top, packed with suits and tits and glitz as my husband would say. Not my scene nor the scene of anyone else I've ever met in this casual city...but I was reminded last night that this scene does still exist and in a big way. I was lucky to have my cocktails provided by a friend with an expense account because I bet they add up quickly, though the happy hour menu did offer cheap ($3) microbrews, house wines ($4) and a daily cocktail ($7). HH food was all well-priced, all under $10. I'll definitely come back to take advantage of the swanky high-ceilinged interiors, sexy lighting, gorgeous and well appointed bathrooms and that perfect martini.
(4)Arthur L.
I've had filet mignon at 100s of restaurants and have never been as impressed as I was with Elways. It was perfectly done and seasoned. I've been there 3 times and the food is reproducibly good. The lamb lolli's are incredible...so good that we got 2 orders, haha.
(5)Neal E.
Overall this restaurant has a good atmosphere. It is quite big, but it doesn't feel overcrowded. There are quite a few small tables for romantic dinners and a few larger ones for group gatherings. We didn't have starters or dessert, so I can not comment on those. What I did have was a succulent, thickly-cut rib eye steak that was cooked to perfection. Charred on the outside and perfectly pink on the inside. The side of mashed potatoes was creamy and quite nice as well. The wine that I had, a Ferrari-Carano Merlot (not sure of the vintage) was the best wine that I tasted on the trip.
(5)Meridith G.
My boyfriend and I went to Elway's before attending a show the weekend of valentines day. Out reservation was ready right on time and we were seated. I must say that we both noticed that the tables are sort of close to each other. But that is such a minor detail. Anyway, we started our meal with the lamb chop fondue! O M G!!!! The lamb chop was seasoned perfectly, I could eat just the lamb chop and be fine. The cheese fondue it came with had green chili in it, which was very nice. Also along with it came homemade croutons and roasted sweet potatoes. Some of the sweet potatoes were just a bit undercooked for me, but still seasoned just right. This was the perfect way to start the meal. We both ordered the 8oz New York Strip. I had a side of Bearnaise sauce and my boyfriend had a side of peppercorn sauce. Both sauces were very nice, however the meat was so good it didn't really need it. On the side we shared Au Gratin Potatoes. These were okay. I think next time We will try something else. Trust me when I say you should share all of the sides, they are big enough for 4 people. We finished up the meal by sharing the cheesecake. I have had cheesecake from all of the United States and this was hands down my favorite cheesecake. I was upset we didn't get two because it was so delicious. We paid less then we expected and had excellent service. We will be going back to Elways for another special occasion.
(4)Boss H.
As a newbie to Elways in Denver a few weeks ago, I can't wait to go back and just had reservations set for the 17th. I travel the country and try every "best" rated steakhouse in every city I am in. Elways has set the standard and set the bar high. It is by far the best cut of steak I have ever had in a restaurant bar none. exclamation point. Everything we had was excellent, although I am fixated on the steak, because that's what i rate- steak at a steakhouse! the 45 day dry aged rib-eye was outstanding and worth every penny. I have since eaten at Gibsons in Chicago- a close second with 21 day wet aged beef, and have been disappointed recently with Jean-Georges in Vegas and BLT Steak in NY. If your a steak snob, and you are in Denver- go to Elways and have the Rib-eye- it will set the standard for all the others. I can't wait until the 17th and have started to gnaw on my knuckles...
(5)C S.
Overrated! I haven't tried the cherry creek location yet but boy did the steak I got here blow. The hamburgers at Cherry Cricket are better than the steaks here. The porterhouse I got was was oversalted and not tasty. My fav place for steak was ruth chris down the street but it has since closed down.. :( Still haven't tried pretentious capital grill cause I don't have a ferari to valet, haha, and it's a chain. I have heard there are a lot of cougars at the cherry creek location, made the cougars that frequent there know something I don't.. maybe the food is a heck of a lot better?
(2)Dave K.
Nice setting, nice food, but ultimately it's "just another hotel restaurant" if you know what I mean. I get the feeling that they're playing up to the hotel guests on their expense accounts, which just makes the overall vibe a bit touristy for my tastes. Good food though, and their Happy Hour is not too bad (if you're on an expense account). By the way, I didn't see any cougars when I was there... bummer.... :)
(4)Kristen W.
Admittedly, I am not a big steak fan but I am married to one so we dine at a number of these establishments! I rate these restaurants from the perspective of the lamb, seafood, poultry and alternative fine dining options offered. (Also taking into account if the steak lovers in the group are pleased of course!) The appetizers at Elways downtown and Cherry Creek are wonderfully diverse and all very fresh and inspired. I love the hot app tower and the onion rings are a pure guilty pleasure! Elways has a nice selection of seafood and their rack of lamb is very nice. The side dishes are abundant and the snap peas better than the rest! I enjoy the clubby atmosphere of Elways downtown but must admit I favor the more open and light ambiance of the Elways Cherry Creek location. The service is quite attentive and always friendly. It is definitely one of the finer steak houses in Denver and I must say it is one of my favorites when steakhouse is the majority choice for dinner on the town.
(4)Mary B.
We go for brunch once a month. FANTASTIC food at a great price. Every element of every dish is carefully prepared and top notch in flavor and presentation. Sincere and courteous staff as well. It is a SUPERIOR experience to the Cherry Creek Elway's, by the way. Comparing the two is like comparing two different restaurants.
(5)Austin B.
I wish I could give 3.5 stars. The hamachi sushi was fantastic, as was the beef tartare. The calamari was too heavily breaded for my taste. The decor is over the top for Denver. If I wanted to feel like I was in Vegas, I would go to Vegas. I'm sure if works for some people though. The biggest gripe I have is the price. I don't mind shelling out for food that is prepared with quality ingredients by a great kitchen (and this food was), I just couldn't shake the notion the premium I paid had as much to do with just being seen there as it did with the food.
(3)Renee R.
The food was really good. I had the short ribs "off the bone" which comes with mashed potatoes. My husband had rack of lamb with a side of creamed spinach. Everything was great. The service was good. It is a bit pricey so be prepared. If you don't mind spending money for good food then you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!
(4)Ramon G.
Finally Elway's popped in my mind when the question came up on where to go out for dinner on Friday night. A traditional steak and potato dinner sounded pretty darn good. We were seated immediately just past the wonderful and cozy bar setting. The surroundings were warm and comfy with a very prompt and knowledgeable staff. Unfortunately some little things seemed to keep me from really liking this place. Our caesar salads were very bland and had wilted/dark romaine pieces in it. To me that's a big no-no in an upscale restaurant like this. For the price of the salad I really expected something amazing. Now the steak choices were awesome. Prime rib, bone in ribeye, filet...etc.. I tried the bone in ribeye which was cooked perfectly and the sides of asparagus and au gratins were good but not great. Our server was helpful but almost to intrusive throughout the night. But overall they were extremely courteous and helpful. I can't say the meal was bad but after getting the bill I was kinda let down. I didn't have that same satisfaction that I got from eating at Capital Grille. I will go back but most likely it will be to try their brunch.
(3)William P.
So my buddy was visiting from Chicago this week and I thought that I'd show him the best of the best in Denver steakhouses. We met in the Elway's bar where it all started out extremely well. It seems that there was some fast food marketing meeting taking place at the Ritz Carlton which meant that the bar was full of extremely hot, extremely dumb, extremely young, blonde chicks. Praise Jesus! And plus one point for Elway's. As we moved to the dining room, the hostess was quick to assess that we weren't a couple (most likely due to my extreme manliness) and readjusted the seating at our four top from two sides at a 90 degree angle to two sides parallel to each other. Another plus point for Elway's. Unfortunately, my back was to the best show in the house- some silver haired Wall Street looking type and his really hot blonde "date" for the night. I had to get up and go to the bathroom four times to avail myself of the show that little hottie was putting on for the dining room. Minus one point for Elway's for putting my back to this. Plus one point for the old guy with the hot hooker. So, we ordered. And in very short order, my steak and all of our sides showed up. Unfortunately, my buddy's steak was no where to be found. Minus one point for Elways. The previous event began a gathering of Elway's employees at our table to try to figure why the two manly men (or at least one manly man and his little friend in this case)only ordered one steak. We were quickly promised that the other steak was on its way out. Minus one point for Elway's for making a promise that it couldn't keep. I was salivating at this point- my steak still in front of me for about 20 minutes- but refusing to eat it until my friend was served. Finally, our waitress came by and offered to take my steak back to the kitchen before they had to change the tablecloth due to my excessive drool. Minus one for Elway's. They should have taken the steak back immediately when the other was not brought out. Now, in all fairness, the waitress really tried to talk me of ordering my steak "Oscar Elway's Style". But, I just wouldn't listen. Oscar, as you probably know, means steak covered with crabmeat, asparagus, and bernaise. At Elways, "Oscar Elway's Style" looks like, someone ate some crabmeat, asparagus and bernaise and barfed it up on the steak. It was pretty disgusting though once I scraped it off, the steak was pretty good. Plus one point for the waitress for trying to talk me out of the puke steak. Minus two for serving that shayt in the first place. We had no plan to order dessert. But, since the restaurant offered to comp it, we gave it a whirl. Free dessert always gets a plus one from me. It seems that we may have hit Elway's on an off night. But, for the price one pays, there's no excuse for the lapse in service that we experienced. I'll try Elway's again. But, no puke Oscar on my steak this time.
(3)Kim G.
Creamed corn that is the stuff of fantasy (in a foodie way, not a creepy, messy way). The GM is fabulous too. P.S. The onion rings are not a favorite--steer clear
(5)Courtney R.
This was a fabulous dinner that started with every appetizer on the menu and ended with rounds of dessert (lots of wine and red meat in between). The service is stellar and we had a great time chatting with the sommelier/beer guru. Not sure we'd be back on our own but it sure is a fabulous when someone else is treating.
(5)Alicia N.
I am pretty damn picky about steak, having grown up in Argentina. When we first moved to Denver, we ate at the other Elway's and the service was impeccable and the food outstanding. I am glad that the same is the case for Elway's downtown. We headed over there last night, and ate off the 5280 Restaurant Week prix fixe menu. The 10 oz. sirloin steak was cooked to perfection, and absolutely delicious! I would have to say it's better than Smith & Wollensky or The Palm, and almost (but not quite) on a par w/Peter Lugers... Our server Scott was great, giving us good input on what/how to order. Love the ambiance and the whole experience. Kudos to John Elway, who obviously put a lot of thought into both establishments, and didn't just slap his name on a door.
(5)Ethan K.
We headed to Elway's downtown on a Thursday night as a party of 4 (plus a 5 week old) to celebrate 2 birthdays and the last evening of our friends visit to Denver. We had a fantastic experience. The complimentary valet is welcome in such a busy downtown location. Once inside we found the bar area to be crowded as well. But no problem, they seated us immediately. Big wine lists are exciting but they often leave us lost - we enjoy wine but are not experts. In jumped our 2nd server Max to the rescue who asked Lady A some quick questions then brought 3 sample glasses he thought she may enjoy. 2 of the 3 were hits and we decided on a bottle of the 2006 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona which was excellent. We skipped the starters and went right for the steak - three 8oz Filets and a 22oz Porterhouse. All were perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. The kind of meat that melts in your mouth. We shared sides of asparagus, snap peas and cemini mushrooms. Of these the mushrooms were amazing - garlic, butter and just a touch of pepper - highly recommended. Elway's also readily accommodated our baby's dairy allergy and prepared some of the sides with olive oil. They also brought a baked potato for Lady A with no dairy but extra chives and bacon. Very thoughtful. Unlike fellow reviewer Adrienne, we found the sides to offer generous portions - plenty for 3 or 4 people to share. There were minor missteps primarily b/c the staff seemed overwhelmed by the busy crowd. Where our primary server missed a few minor things, Max ably stepped in with good humor and a deft correction. Perfect. At this stage we were happy and full so of course we ordered dessert: homemade strawberry ice cream and cheesecake to share. Max, having overheard our birthday toast earlier, also brought a a complementary "Classic Ding Dong" with "Happy Birthday" scrawled in chocolate and a sparkler glowing on top. It was a fun homemade and much-improved take on the Hostess hockey pucks. The desserts were not amazing but were good. To add a subtle sports vibe, John Elway thoughtfully decorated our dining area with an amazingly lifelike Chris Collinsworth, the new face of NFL Sunday Night Football, and Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, with our table in between. If folks with that kind of coin gravitate toward Elway's, it can't be a bad choice. Your decor may vary. They didn't seem to be bolted down to anything and might just walk off some day. All in all we had a tip-top dining experience. Very enjoyable. This is now our favorite Denver steakhouse.
(5)Jack D.
An expensive, well-cooked meal with little by way of interesting ambiance. Just a "meh" experience, mainly because that kind of dollars should result in event-class dining. I expect really attentive service, some mind-bender dishes, and they weren't. It was like Morton's but in a hotel, and with higher prices and expectations.
(3)Liliana T.
We went to the Elway's as part of $52.80 Denver restaurant week. I had high expectation, especially knowing that some of the menu item actually costs $50 per person. So we went there, waited for a good 40 minutes before we got seated even though we made RSVP for 8:00 PM and there were some empty tables! After we made our order, we waited for another 15-20 mins before our breads and appetizers were served. The breads were cold and hard as rock. The salad was good, but nothing extraordinary about it. The room was filled with people, but not packed, yet it was so loud, it made us feel like we went to a sports bar instead of a 5-star restaurant. After we finished the appetizer, we waited yet another 10 minutes before our steak arrived. The prime rib was tender and juicy. The cream corn was flavorful and delicious. My friend ordered a center cut sirloin and I wish I had ordered that - it was so GOOD! After that we waited for quite a while before our dessert arrived. Brownie lollypop and lemon flan. Very small size, more like dessert for kids. After we finished our dessert, it was already almost 10:00 pm, but no waiter was around, we were the only people left in the room and nobody wanted to give us our check. So about 10:15 pm, we finally got our check and we left the building after 10:30 pm. So, first impression of the Elway's? Good food, not-so good experience, it was a great deal for 5280. But I won't go back there for the full price.
(3)Meredith G.
As I write this I still have a full belly feeling. I went with a friend for $52.80 tonight. We started with a wonderfully strong lemon drop martini at the bar and then enjoyed a 3 course meal. I enjoyed a 10 oz fillet that was cooked to perfection. My friend and I ordered each of the dessert options, a chocolate brownie lollipop and a lemon creme caramel, sorta flan like, but better. The service staff were all very nice. The dinner felt a little rushed, but I really think it was because of the $52.80 and the fact that you order all your courses up front. Apparently, Elways does have happy hour 5-7pm Monday through Saturday, $3 beers & $7 martinis. They now also offer free valet which is very nice. I would recommend going back here for a special dinner out or just great coffee and desserts.
(5)Michael L.
Decided to give Elway's a try and have to say that I wasn't disappointed. Service was good, but the food really stood out. They use a unique seasoning on their steak, so if you are a purist...this is probably not the place for you.
(4)Marty M.
Excellent steaks and atmosphere. Especially if there's a game on.
(5)Conner E.
This is one of best steak restaurants in Denver! The upscale/more modern atmosphere is always a nice change from a lot of other high end surf and turf restaurants. Excellent selection of nice wines and beers is also a plus. The location is very nice as well, located in the middle of the Cherry Creek shopping district with a wide selection of botiques and mall-oriented shopping available within a very short walk/drive. In addition to their high quality and superbly prepared main dishes (steaks/seafood), their appetizers and desserts are also very tasty. If you're looking to dine on a fine steak in Denver, this is the place.
(5)Taj M.
[added note: as the guest of a hotel concierge this meal was free.] Aside from a glorious table befitting the Godfather himself, I'm sorry to say there really isn't any other "good" table in the dining room. The booths along one side get heavy traffic running the entire length between the kitchen and server station. The rest of the tables, in their close, regimented rows & columns, are reminiscent of a computer engineer's best attempts at user-friendliness. Once seated, the general manager came by offered my companion a Pashmina wrap in case the air was too cold or drafty; very nice. He also mentioned they have table hooks to hang one's purse from (so nobody has to cradle them on the floor with their feet). Clearly, he cares about the details. In general, the service was attentive and coordinated. However for the decor and price range of Elways, I would expect more to write about in this arena. As it is, it's just vanilla. For appetizers, we started with an assortment of oysters: minuscule kumamotos, some medium sized from British Columbia, and some really large ones from the east coast. To answer that age-old question, size does not matter. The largest ones in this lot were by far the least appealing: oversized and lacking any characteristics other than that generic "oyster" flavor, these are worth a pass. The waitress was quite right in describing them as something she recommends for people who "just want to feel like they got their money's worth." If that's what the people care about, that's all they'll get. The small kumamoto were mild and sweet. Nice, but more cute than anything. The British Columbia oysters were just right. Briny and flavorful, these oysters had character, enough that you'd want to invite them to your party, and not so much that you'd worry if they'd get along with your friends. Next came stone crab claws. These were nicely cracked into little lollipops of claw meat, presented with three sauces. The meat was flaky; nice but not amazing. The crab cocktail, on the other hand, was more delicate in texture, tender, and with subtle flavor. As for a wine Choice: the sommelier Michael Casey recommended a pinot noir with our appetizers; it was a perfect choice. Since neither I or my companion drink white wine, the pinot was light enough to balance with all our seafood appetizers. Perusing the menu, you'll find a section devoted to wagyu beef. Essentially, this is really pricey beef raised in the Kobe style ... daily massages, beer ... all that. It's only $40 for a 4-oz cut. Yes, I said four ounces. We also ordered the rib-eye steak, Alaskan crab legs, and a side of sautéed French green beans. Soooo, was the wagyu beef worth the price? In a word, maybe. I will say this: it was a whole different world of beef. It had a wonderfully delicate texture, but unlike filet mignon, had flavor. Ultimately, I would pay to try this this for the first time, but perhaps not to try it again. The rib-eye was what you might expect: robust, with really tasty fat on the side. It was perfectly cooked to order. I would split this with someone else, because it's huge and the leftovers aren't worth it. The Alaskan crab legs had just the right amount of butter and garlic. The side of green beans was prepared with garlic and little bits of bacon ... nothing surprising here. Somehow it failed to wow me. As to our second wine choice for entrées, Michael's recommendation was a pitch-perfect choice of a 2006 Seghesio zinfandel (from Alexander Valley ... not that I care, but you might). It had an enchanting bouquet, fully deserving of such fluffy words as I have just ascribed to it. I actually took a good minute to just smell it before taking a sip. The light, almost savory scent well accented both the delicate flavor of Wagyu beef as well as more robust rib-eye. Finally, dessert. The classic creme brulée had a very rich, lovely custard. The brulée was a little thin and didn't quite give the satisfying crack that Amélie made famous, but to its credit, it neither overpowered the custard with any bitter caramelized flavor. The garnishes were a tad florid and overly precious, what with berries, and a sugar crisp, and mini banana-breads, and a chip of chocolate .... My companion had the signature cheesecake with strawberry sauce. I had but one bite, and that bite was perfect. I reserve five stars for when a business represents the quintessence of its genre, and meets its potential without hesitation. While I had an excellent meal and will certainly consider another visit, Elway's at the Ritz is still only aspiring to deliver on its promise. What would put them over the top? A table setup that didn't feel like it was designed in Excel. A little something unexpected, thoughtful, or daring with the vegetables. Better bread that hopes to be more than merely a substrate for butter. Pickiness about where the meat and fish come from. No farm-raised salmo
(4)Jason F.
This is the second time my wife and I have visited this Elways' location. This is also the second time we walked away thinking the Cherry Creek location is better. We had no reservations and it was Mother's Day Sunday night (before the Fleetwood Mac concert...which on a side note was one of the best concerts I have ever seen. I hope to have that kind of energy when I'm in my 60s and 70s). Anyway, hostess was great about getting us a booth in the bar area. Overall, our waitress was a little flighty as she forgot things like a wine list, what wine we were drinking, and the type of dressing my wife ordered. We started with the grilled artichoke and the bacon wrapped shrimp. The grilled artichoke is hands down one of the best I've ever had. The shrimp was a solid "C". Good, but I probably wouldn't order it again as there was nothing special about it and bacon was pretty fatty. My wife had the Mediterranean Salad, which by comparison to the Cherry Creek location, did not have as many "goodies" on it and was mostly salad mix. I tried the Elway Salmon. Not very good. The salmon itself was delicious, but the Elway sauce on top was not flavorable and tasted more like a weak seafood stock soup. In the future I probably would just order the Salmon au natural. We tried the grilled cauliflower as a side and would definitely order it again. For dessert, my wife ordered the 3 ice cream sampler, which she said was great. I ordered the cookies and was surprised they were served cold. They have a great dessert wine selection and whether it is here or any other restaurant, I would always recommend you order a glass of Dolce. In the future, we'll keep going to the Cherry Creek location. After this experience (and a previous one where my fillet was pretty fatty), its hard to dine here when you know they do it better just down the street.
(2)S B.
Went there for dinner before the Avs game and it was fantastic. We were really late for our reservation, but they were very understanding and even got us out in time for the game! All of our food and wine was perfect and our server was great!
(5)Rachel M.
Very good, very good. Service is helpful and prompt. Atmosphere is a little corporate (though I guess that's probably a good thing if you are meeting here for a business lunch or to impress a client). The food was pretty good, nothing to make me squeal with delight. Maybe I've been swayed by all the foodie literature I've read, but if I'm eating at the Ritz, I sort of expect to squeal with delight when I taste my food (or maybe I should just go to Paris and quit whining). There food is best when they stick to what is simple (steaks), but when they venture outside of the standards they fall a bit flat. A brownie lollipop may seem like an awesome idea, but it tasted dry and fell of the stick in a moment. Corn and bean salad tasted bland and canned. To reiterate my opinion of this Elway's...very good, not great.
(4)Mark M.
I have loved every minute every time I've been there! Leslie and Phil are the best servers and they made sure my glass was never half empty! The best steak in town and what great service! I would recommend Elway's over and over again!
(5)Michael C.
I am a very picky steak eater and Elways is perfect in every way. I frequent here and the Capital Grill a lot and Elways is a close second.
(5)Laurie W.
I love Elways. They always have impeccable service. That just makes the meal special. But the food itself is awesome, too. I enjoy John's salad, with cherry tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, yellow peppers, cucumbers, red onions, celery, hearts of palm, cheese and green goddess dressing (more of a vinaigrette). I really love that dressing. Just note that the price posted on the menu online does not match the menu price. My friend got the club, which she loved. I'll admit to stealing a few french fries and they were delicious! We'll be back to Elway's soon!
(5)Rob F.
Had a great NY strip, medium rare, trimmed, hot but nice, red, and juicy in the center, seasoned well without being too salty. The only reason it's not 5* is because it's a bit more expensive.
(4)Mark R.
Ordered the 8oz strip steaks. Fabulous!! Came out medium rare exactly as I ordered. Had the brussel sprouts, mushrooms and asparagus. All perfect!! Service was spot on! Glad a came here!!
(5)Shelby E.
I thoroughly enjoy this Elway's location. I frequent here at least every other week because the food, service, and drinks are always phenomenal. My favorite bartender/server, Amber is absolutely awesome. She is very knowledgable about the menu and knows how to make a killer Key Lime Pie martini. The only "complaint" I have is that medium rare on the filet comes out a little too pink for my liking but that's the only qualm I have. If you're looking for a great restaurant for dinner or an event, go to Elway's and be sure to ask for Amber!
(5)Jon H.
I would give this 3 stars for food but 5 stars for customer service. Will give it 4 stars on average. In Ritz Carlton fashion, our waiter was amazing. I asked him if he could recommend a good place in Denver to grab cocktails after dinner. He came back 10 mintues later, had written down the names and addresses with a short note on 3 different places. He even called his favorite and made us a reservation! At the end of dinner, we decided we wanted to get cigars instead. So he recommended to great cigar clubs for us. In terms of the food, two of us ordered the porterhouse and the third ordered a ribeye. They were good, but not great. Certainly didn't live up to the quality expected of the steakhouse in the Ritz. The porterhouses were a bit dry. The ribeye was cooked to perfection, but WAY overseasoned. That was a bit disappointing. Recommend ordering the Ribeye, but asking them to take it easy on the seasoning.
(4)Amy F.
Went here for lunch. The Grilled artichokes and calamari appetizers were very good. The calamari also had a mix of peppers and olives-very good stuff! The lobster club sandwich-was layers of perfectly toasted bread with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, lobster, and a sauce that had a little kick. The Side of fries for an extra charge with the entrees was a huge basket and well worth it! Yummm. The cheesecake was just the right size and was really rich and creamy. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. Service was great! Would love to go back and try more. Great place for a business lunch, even better when the company buys!
(4)Kelly L.
I'd like to start off by saying the steak was amazing. However, the service was awful and definitely by far my worst dining experience ever. We went here for a friend's engagement celebration and were all disappointed by the lack of service from both of our servers. I worked in a restaurant for 10 years and my friend had worked in a restaurant even longer - we both never complain about service or food ever because we understand the business. The experience at Elway's was so bad it actually ruined the night. Some examples below: - Wine bottle was dropped off on the table, unopened and no tasting. - Almonds were put on the Brussels sprouts even though we mentioned I had a severe allergy. - Lobster was not brought out with entrees - No steak knifes dropped off so we used butter knifes to attempt to cut our steaks. - Servers never checked on us after the food was brought out to see how it was and we couldn't ask for the missing lobsters , new Brussel sprouts and steak knifes. - We felt like second class citizens and watched as servers were attentive to other very specific tables. I let the GM know about the situation via email and after several missed attempts to reach each other by phone I never heard back from him. I was mortified that I took my friends here to celebrate their engagement and will not be returning or recommending to anyone. Don't waste your money here.
(1)Sharon H.
My advice if dining here is to stick with the steak. We ordered the Mediterranean salad, Scallions, Rib Eye, and New York Strip, and several sides to share. The steak was the only food that was truly memorable, as they cut the meats themselves in the restaurant. The seafood was burnt and the chicken in the salad was too dry. We could hardly finish these entrees, but early finished the steak. So overall, we would give the food a 2.5/5. However, the customer service was absolutely amazing. The hostess and waiters catered to our needs and were very personable in getting to know us. They were quick to serve us water and refill our champaign and were very helpful when making our dinner selections. They even brought out a complimentary dessert for us for our special occasion as we were celebrating for dinner. Overall, the service helped to outweigh the substandard food quality. So once again, if you're going to dine here, stick with the steak...nothing else is really that noteworthy, especially for the steep price.
(3)Lauren J.
I went here once before but came on a business dinner so I got to really experience the menu. Everything was amazing. We had lots of great wine, apps, steaks of course, and desserts. I was so full I took home leftovers. Unfortunately some of the visiting people were from out of town and I had to take their food as well. Filet and crab for lunch isn't too shabby!
(4)Diane G.
The food is decent but expensive. I only ate here once for lunch and had the Iceberg Wedge Salad. It was good, but personally I prefer Outback's to theirs. The drinks were good (and fairly strong), but also expensive.
(3)Kevin H.
Lovely restaurant. Staff is friendly and courteous. Food is as expected was great. The lamb - Amazing. Brussell Sprouts are a must. Have a great wine and Liquor menu. Beer menu needs some work as coming to Denver one looks forward to the great beers that are part of the region and culture here. That and the fact Elway played against the Miami Dolphins I won't hold against the restaurant. Love it and can't wait to come back
(4)Nathaniel R.
No Bueno! Visiting the Denver area for the Memorial Day weekend, some friends and I decided to try out Elway's for dinner. Its the namesake of a well respected and great footballer, John Elway, so we had to check it out. Its located in Downtown Denver, inside of the the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Based on those facts, you would think that it would be a amazing dining experience. Unfortunately it was not. We had a reservation, arrived promptly and were seated shortly afterward. Unbeknownst to me, my friend (female) was not helped with her seating. The staff at most fine dining restaurants (ie: Ruth's Chris) will pull out the chair and tuck in female guests. She didn't like this. Shortly after that our waiter arrived to begin to tend to our dinner party. That guy had to have been under the influence of something. High maybe? Starting with the appetizer, we ordered the Crab Cakes. very underwhelming. In fact, it may have been the worst I've had in my life. I tried to use the sauce on the side to help with the flavor, but it didn't help. I enjoyed eating the apple slaw the cakes were bedded on. For my entree, I ordered a well-done 20oz Rib-Eye with the mac-n-cheese and spinach. The sides were decent. The Rib-Eye... not so much!! First off, it wasn't prepared as I ordered, it was medium at best. I don't like blood anywhere in my food! At $50+ for just the meat, I expected it to be prepared the way I ordered it and flavorful, the first time. After the chef returned with my plate I was able to eat. It was lacking flavor all the way through, until one of my very last bites. That bite was good. They should marinate the meat. A little marinade goes along way if you're unable to develop flavors while cooking. I was slightly unhappy with the entire experience, but there were some positives. Like I mentioned before, the sides were good. Even better was the moscow mule I had as well as the LaCrema wine. Also, our second waiter, Adam was great! (Like I mentioned before, the original waiter was on something). Adam picked up on the fact that my friends and I were from Florida and contemplated ordering the Key Lime Pie for dessert. Knowing this, he recommended against us ordering that. He was honest in telling us that other people that have visited from Florida were not happy with their version of a Key Lime Pie. So we decided to forego any dessert. Being the good waiter that he is, he brought a sample to our table to try. I had a little bit and he was right... not at all what I was expecting. In the end, I had high hopes for this steakhouse. I wanted it to compare favorably like Ruth's Chris. The service is subpar. The food is underwhelming. And most importantly, too expensive for what its worth!
(2)Tom G.
Very good steak house, overall not 5 star though. Service good food good, but the sea food dishes our group ordered were lack luster. Stick with steak. Not as much Elway memorabilia as I was hoping for. Good choice don't steak
(4)Jennifer P.
Fantastic fish sandwich for lunch! Expensive, but large enough for 2 to split. Best I've ever had!
(4)Jeanette N.
Very disappointed. We love the Ritz and usually any restaurant associated with it is fabulous but not in this case. We had reservations and were taken late. Then we were seated in the back of the restaurant against the wall in the only table for two like this. We were told we would have two attending us, Scott and Deb. Scott greeted us and took our order. Our appetizer was the lump crab meat. When that came out it looked beautiful but we couldn't eat it as it was covered in salt. Awful. Then we waited 15 min for our drinks to be refilled. Poor Scott was responsible for 10 tables and Deb was no where to be found. We asked to speak to the manager who came over and apologized and said that he would personally make sure we were attended too. Needless to say that was the last time we saw him and out service didn't change. Our drinks went empty and remained that way for a very long time. Then dinner was served. Steaks were amazing! Gratin potatoes were doused with salt on one side so half was great and half you couldn't eat. It took 2 hours and 45 min because service was so slow. Would not recommend it at all.
(1)Rich S.
My daughter and I had a phenomenal end of President's Day long weekend in Denver. When we take these journey's together we always pick a top notch restaurant for our last night. Elway's did not dissappoint! The prime filet and ribeye on the bone were some of the best you will find anywhere. The sides are made to share, and I love the mushrooms. This location is downtown in the Ritz Carlton, and there is no charge for valet...which is refreshing. I have been to the Cherry Creek and airport Elway's locations, and this one is equally as good. So if your are I town and have one place to eat...pick Elway's!!
(5)Maria M.
The service here is pretty horrible. My fries showed up raw. I also ordered the truffle Parmesan fries at $8!!!! The burger was mediocre. My wine was fine but not worth $12 a glass! The waitress barely came by our table and the only reason she did was because I kept stopping her. My friends Brussels sprouts were raw and his salad that was $18! Barely contain a salad! The drinks were bland and lacked alcohol. Honestly the atmosphere is not inviting and to spend this kind of money on a meal, one expects more. If not on the food than on the service at least. This place is lacking both. I do not recommend this place. The fries were all bottom of the barrel small pieces... I saw no truffles and no Parmesan. Just burnt up nubs. Very disappointed and I will never eat here again. This wasn't worth the money!
(1)Rich S.
First time here. Very good steaks and service. The crab cakes are not very good, they're fried. Overall great experience.
(5)Zahara S.
Took clients Saturday evening. Atmosphere is too prom-nightesk for my taste. Huge contrast from the Cherry Creek Elway's. No fun vibe or action. Probably just not my style. I read several good reviews, but I don't agree. My salmon was soggy and tasteless. Salads were flat and watery. Servers were nice enough. Only if Steve Martin had been our waiter would our fun meter have been raised. For a Saturday night, I'm more in the just want to have a good time mode. Ritz Elway's was grim. On the upside, the valet captain was hysterically funny.
(3)Kristy K.
This place is so overhyped. Don't waste your money. We arrived around 6:30 and were told they only had the lounge open. It was seat yourself. Luckily (unluckily?), we found a cozy both in the front corner to sit down at. We were worried that we were going to be under-dressed in hoodies and sneakers, but we fit right in with all the football fans in there. We really were hoping for a quiet, enjoyable dinner. Unfortunately, we had anything but that. The people in this restaurant were belligerent and off-putting. We somehow got stuck sitting next to the loudest, most disrespectful men in the entire place. Unfortunately, due to how packed it was, we were unable to move to a different table. There is nothing worse than spending $200 on a meal and having it ruined by belligerent people talking vulgar and offensive. We could barely talk because of the loud mouths next to us. On top of the horrible environment, service was awful. My friend had to remind the waitress numerous times for his beer. He finally received it once we got our salads. Service was so spotty and our waitress spent most of her time chatting with the belligerent drunks next to us. She never even came around asking us if we wanted another round of drinks. We ended up just keeping the meal basic to expedite it. Sure, the steak was delicious, but when you are paying that much for a dinner, you expect the atmosphere to be a million times better. I wasn't wow'ed by our sides of macaroni and cheese and potatoes au gratin either. I am so disappointed with my experience. I am not sure if because it is hotel restaurant, you get the drunks on vacation here or what. Either way, I will NEVER return and would advise you to stay away if you are wanting to spend a pretty penny on an intimate, delicious meal.
(2)Marrisa F.
This place was a MUST during our trip to Denver. My husband is a die hard Denver Broncos fan, so of course Elway's steakhouse was a dinner choice. From drinks, to appetizers, dinner and dessert. AMAZING! Hubby and I shared a 220z. rib-eye, twice baked potato, and grilled asparagus. Sharing the rib-eye was a good choice, because it is more than enough for 2 people. For dessert I highly recommend the toffee bread pudding. It is to die for! So yummy! The service is superb and the hospitality we received was grade A. Highly recommend Elway's Steakhouse!
(5)Ani P.
HOLY MOLY. i was in colorado for 4 days, and 4 of the meals i had were here. everything on their menu is incredible. i had the rib eye cooked medium rare and it was out of this world, five thumbs up to the chef. probably one of the best i have ever had. i look forward to going back to colorado just for the steak. haha -- open one up in LA!!
(5)Jessica M.
Holy awesome sauce. I feel like my life is complete! We stopped by after attending a cocktail downtown and were able to snag a few seats in the bar area. The staff were attentive and the atmosphere in the bar was just what we were looking for (low-key, but still kind of Vegas-y). We started with the lamb fondue, and I never would have thought to dip lamb chops into fondue, but holy smokes - it was to die for! This was honestly probably big enough for an entrée, so plan accordingly. We then shared the bone-in ribeye and the macaroni and cheese. Apparently we were in a meat and cheese kind of mood, but it was all perfect. Oh, since this was kind of a birthday celebration they even decorated our bread pudding with a candle and some birthday pizzaz! Two thumbs up!
(5)Vanessa E.
My husband and I had received a gift card a year ago for our wedding and decided to give the downtown location a try after a less than stellar experience at cherry creek. We made a reservation but decided upon arriving that it might be nice to sit at the bar, especially since we made it before happy hour ended. They have awesome happy hour by the way and it runs 7 days a week. We order dirty gin martinis that were delicious! We also got a steak quesadilla and fish taco off the happy hour menu which were both delicious. We ordered the calamari which was like none I've ever had before which cherry peppers, peroncini, and fried blue chees stuffed olives! Yum! We were getting a bit full and debating about ordering more food and our awesome server Amanda let us know she had put in a complementary order of lamb chops with fondue for us. Omg! Those lamb chops were incredible! Our service was amazing and the atmosphere is so welcoming. I could definitely make this a regular spot. And Amanda was a great server who takes pride in her job.
(5)Teresa C.
Josh (our bartender at Elway's) was the epitome of good service. We went in for a nightcap (our complimentary house wine for being Platinum at the Ritz) and dessert but decided to try the tuna tartare--we got a crab cocktail which was what Chuck originally wanted by mistake. It looked good so we decided to keep it but he still tried to get us the tuna. Turns out they had run out (which is likely why they sent the crab) so instead he brought us a delicious lamb chop. When the bill came he only charged us for dessert--the ding dong--which coincidentally was our least favorite of the three dishes. First time Chuck was arguing with our bartender for not charging enough but he wouldn't charge us--so he got a $30 tip on a $9.50 dessert. That's what I call service--Elway's should be proud of having people like Josh!
(4)Kathy M.
If I were John I'd reconsider my name being on this place. Service was lacking, courses timed terribly - I don't like my food all at once, server argued cool red center was medium rare - not, had to send my steak back, and crab cakes were mushy and lacking in flavor. Best part of the meal was taking our desert to go and enjoying it our suite at the Ritz.
(1)Khampha K.
Excellent service for an upscale restaurant. I always thought the prices would be outrageous but I ordered the eggs Benedict and it was only $16. The waitstaff are very attentive to your needs, as they should be in a fancier restaurant. Their coffee comes in a very big cup and they will always refill it before you get to the bottom. I don't know what kind of coffee they use but it is very strong and it will be sure to perk you up for the day. The Acapulco breakfast burrito is yummy too. Love going to the ritz Carlton and this restaurant is at the entrance so it's very convenient.
(5)Josh G.
Great experience liked the lamb appetizer woukd hav the expected more seasoning... The shrimp were amazingly fresh and huge. The queso and chips is chilled which was strange... NY strip was good sides we got I definitely recommend the fried rice with crab mushrooms and broccoli were ok. Really liked the wedge salad.... Wasn't expecting strips of bacon on the side but still a good choice
(4)Chris S.
I really like it. Very nice.
(5)Raja S.
My review is purely based on the Happy Hour food, and yes, I'm a fan of it. The one star less is the Happy Hour does not really include drinks, unless you like Coors light. But the food, oh the food. I think I had most of the items, including: Ribs Steak Quesadilla Wings & Gauc & Chips Gauc & chips, pretty standard fare, plum buffalo wings , might get it again. Steak Q is second, the winner , my the margin of a hog , are the ribs! Damn, I've had some pretty good BBQ in Texas, but this one is spectacular. Juicy, moist, fall off the bone, covered in a molasses, coffee, other secret ingredients sauce. The kicker is broken cashews on top of the ribs, adds an irresistible crunch. Wonder why no one ever thought of that. The ribs were so good, I went twice to get them. As a reference, 2 order of ribs (at 4 pieces per order is a lot for 2 ppl), 1 steak Quesadilla, 2 craft beers, with tips will be about $23 per person. Get the HH ribs, one of the best deals in DT.
(4)Aimee L.
GREAT SUPER FAB HAPPY HOUR! Best dirty (filthy) martini I've had in a long time. I can't believe I forgot our bartenders name but the dirty martini was her specialty (sorry). We tried the cheese plate...OMG, yum. We also had the olives (see a theme)? Everything was really good and the atmosphere was wonderful.
(5)Maggie F.
We had a great experience at Elway's! This was our fancy dinner during our trip, and it did not disappoint. I loved the pretzel bread that came out before the meal - very unique and delicious. We started out with the crab cocktail, which I had never seen on a menu before. The cocktail sauce had lots of horseradish and was pretty spicy and I loved it! We split a wedge salad, which ended up being more than enough. I love wedges because to me, the bacon, bleu cheese and red onion is the best combination ever. I had a filet and we shared some au gratin potatoes and sauteed spinach with garlic and goat cheese. Both the sides were delicious. I think I could have eaten all the potatoes on my own! My only complaint is that I ordered my steak medium rare, and the server said their medium rare was a cool red center, which has always been the "rare" description where I've gone. I ordered it medium and it came out close to medium well by my description. I wish I'd stuck with my gut and stayed with medium rare, but having said that, it was still very tender and still a great steak. We finished up with the chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream, and it was to die for. It was HUGE and we only ate about half of it, but it was probably my favorite part of the meal! All in all, a great experience for a date night right in the heart of downtown Denver. Classy atmosphere and great food to go along with it.
(4)Kerry L.
Took my parents here for a special occasion. It was everything we had hoped. From the food to the great service, 5 star all the way and a great experience!
(5)Anna S.
I made reservation for Easter Brunch, the receptionist told me they have 2.30 pm available but didn't tell me they close buffet at 3.00 pm Then we came got seated the brunch is $78 per person it included 1 glass of champagne DID NOT include coffee or tea?! The eggs and hash browns were cold, the food selection is ok! The toaster was not working properly burned all the bread we put in I was pretty disappointed, very overpriced for what is. I won't be back!
(2)Shawn W.
Amazing service. Food not up to far. Maybe cause 5280 week?!
(3)Lauren J.
I went here once before but came on a business dinner so I got to really experience the menu. Everything was amazing. We had lots of great wine, apps, steaks of course, and desserts. I was so full I took home leftovers. Unfortunately some of the visiting people were from out of town and I had to take their food as well. Filet and crab for lunch isn't too shabby!
(4)Diane G.
The food is decent but expensive. I only ate here once for lunch and had the Iceberg Wedge Salad. It was good, but personally I prefer Outback's to theirs. The drinks were good (and fairly strong), but also expensive.
(3)Vanessa E.
My husband and I had received a gift card a year ago for our wedding and decided to give the downtown location a try after a less than stellar experience at cherry creek. We made a reservation but decided upon arriving that it might be nice to sit at the bar, especially since we made it before happy hour ended. They have awesome happy hour by the way and it runs 7 days a week. We order dirty gin martinis that were delicious! We also got a steak quesadilla and fish taco off the happy hour menu which were both delicious. We ordered the calamari which was like none I've ever had before which cherry peppers, peroncini, and fried blue chees stuffed olives! Yum! We were getting a bit full and debating about ordering more food and our awesome server Amanda let us know she had put in a complementary order of lamb chops with fondue for us. Omg! Those lamb chops were incredible! Our service was amazing and the atmosphere is so welcoming. I could definitely make this a regular spot. And Amanda was a great server who takes pride in her job.
(5)Teresa C.
Josh (our bartender at Elway's) was the epitome of good service. We went in for a nightcap (our complimentary house wine for being Platinum at the Ritz) and dessert but decided to try the tuna tartare--we got a crab cocktail which was what Chuck originally wanted by mistake. It looked good so we decided to keep it but he still tried to get us the tuna. Turns out they had run out (which is likely why they sent the crab) so instead he brought us a delicious lamb chop. When the bill came he only charged us for dessert--the ding dong--which coincidentally was our least favorite of the three dishes. First time Chuck was arguing with our bartender for not charging enough but he wouldn't charge us--so he got a $30 tip on a $9.50 dessert. That's what I call service--Elway's should be proud of having people like Josh!
(4)Kathy M.
If I were John I'd reconsider my name being on this place. Service was lacking, courses timed terribly - I don't like my food all at once, server argued cool red center was medium rare - not, had to send my steak back, and crab cakes were mushy and lacking in flavor. Best part of the meal was taking our desert to go and enjoying it our suite at the Ritz.
(1)Khampha K.
Excellent service for an upscale restaurant. I always thought the prices would be outrageous but I ordered the eggs Benedict and it was only $16. The waitstaff are very attentive to your needs, as they should be in a fancier restaurant. Their coffee comes in a very big cup and they will always refill it before you get to the bottom. I don't know what kind of coffee they use but it is very strong and it will be sure to perk you up for the day. The Acapulco breakfast burrito is yummy too. Love going to the ritz Carlton and this restaurant is at the entrance so it's very convenient.
(5)Josh G.
Great experience liked the lamb appetizer woukd hav the expected more seasoning... The shrimp were amazingly fresh and huge. The queso and chips is chilled which was strange... NY strip was good sides we got I definitely recommend the fried rice with crab mushrooms and broccoli were ok. Really liked the wedge salad.... Wasn't expecting strips of bacon on the side but still a good choice
(4)Chris S.
I really like it. Very nice.
(5)Kevin H.
Lovely restaurant. Staff is friendly and courteous. Food is as expected was great. The lamb - Amazing. Brussell Sprouts are a must. Have a great wine and Liquor menu. Beer menu needs some work as coming to Denver one looks forward to the great beers that are part of the region and culture here. That and the fact Elway played against the Miami Dolphins I won't hold against the restaurant. Love it and can't wait to come back
(4)Mark C.
Had dinner last night and found the place to be outstanding! Grilled chicken was the excellent and probably the best ever. The wine selection especially by the glass was also super. Service was outstanding and my friends bone in filet was top shelf. The only missed putt was the baked potatoe! Must go again.
(5)David S.
Surprisingly, I have only eaten breakfast at this Elway's. The waffles are lighter than air, and I am not quite sure how they accomplish that. Served with your choice of REAL maple syrup or coulis, they are divine if you enjoy waffles. The biscuits and gravy were as good as I have had in Denver. The truffled eggs benedict served with ham and a biscuit rather than Canadian bacon and a muffin, is also quite delicious and the eggs come poached perfectly each time. Overall, if you are looking for a classy place to have a business breakfast, at a very reasonable price, Elway's downtown location is a top choice of mine.
(4)Jon H.
I would give this 3 stars for food but 5 stars for customer service. Will give it 4 stars on average. In Ritz Carlton fashion, our waiter was amazing. I asked him if he could recommend a good place in Denver to grab cocktails after dinner. He came back 10 mintues later, had written down the names and addresses with a short note on 3 different places. He even called his favorite and made us a reservation! At the end of dinner, we decided we wanted to get cigars instead. So he recommended to great cigar clubs for us. In terms of the food, two of us ordered the porterhouse and the third ordered a ribeye. They were good, but not great. Certainly didn't live up to the quality expected of the steakhouse in the Ritz. The porterhouses were a bit dry. The ribeye was cooked to perfection, but WAY overseasoned. That was a bit disappointing. Recommend ordering the Ribeye, but asking them to take it easy on the seasoning.
(4)Kelly L.
I'd like to start off by saying the steak was amazing. However, the service was awful and definitely by far my worst dining experience ever. We went here for a friend's engagement celebration and were all disappointed by the lack of service from both of our servers. I worked in a restaurant for 10 years and my friend had worked in a restaurant even longer - we both never complain about service or food ever because we understand the business. The experience at Elway's was so bad it actually ruined the night. Some examples below: - Wine bottle was dropped off on the table, unopened and no tasting. - Almonds were put on the Brussels sprouts even though we mentioned I had a severe allergy. - Lobster was not brought out with entrees - No steak knifes dropped off so we used butter knifes to attempt to cut our steaks. - Servers never checked on us after the food was brought out to see how it was and we couldn't ask for the missing lobsters , new Brussel sprouts and steak knifes. - We felt like second class citizens and watched as servers were attentive to other very specific tables. I let the GM know about the situation via email and after several missed attempts to reach each other by phone I never heard back from him. I was mortified that I took my friends here to celebrate their engagement and will not be returning or recommending to anyone. Don't waste your money here.
(1)Sharon H.
My advice if dining here is to stick with the steak. We ordered the Mediterranean salad, Scallions, Rib Eye, and New York Strip, and several sides to share. The steak was the only food that was truly memorable, as they cut the meats themselves in the restaurant. The seafood was burnt and the chicken in the salad was too dry. We could hardly finish these entrees, but early finished the steak. So overall, we would give the food a 2.5/5. However, the customer service was absolutely amazing. The hostess and waiters catered to our needs and were very personable in getting to know us. They were quick to serve us water and refill our champaign and were very helpful when making our dinner selections. They even brought out a complimentary dessert for us for our special occasion as we were celebrating for dinner. Overall, the service helped to outweigh the substandard food quality. So once again, if you're going to dine here, stick with the steak...nothing else is really that noteworthy, especially for the steep price.
(3)Nathaniel R.
No Bueno! Visiting the Denver area for the Memorial Day weekend, some friends and I decided to try out Elway's for dinner. Its the namesake of a well respected and great footballer, John Elway, so we had to check it out. Its located in Downtown Denver, inside of the the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Based on those facts, you would think that it would be a amazing dining experience. Unfortunately it was not. We had a reservation, arrived promptly and were seated shortly afterward. Unbeknownst to me, my friend (female) was not helped with her seating. The staff at most fine dining restaurants (ie: Ruth's Chris) will pull out the chair and tuck in female guests. She didn't like this. Shortly after that our waiter arrived to begin to tend to our dinner party. That guy had to have been under the influence of something. High maybe? Starting with the appetizer, we ordered the Crab Cakes. very underwhelming. In fact, it may have been the worst I've had in my life. I tried to use the sauce on the side to help with the flavor, but it didn't help. I enjoyed eating the apple slaw the cakes were bedded on. For my entree, I ordered a well-done 20oz Rib-Eye with the mac-n-cheese and spinach. The sides were decent. The Rib-Eye... not so much!! First off, it wasn't prepared as I ordered, it was medium at best. I don't like blood anywhere in my food! At $50+ for just the meat, I expected it to be prepared the way I ordered it and flavorful, the first time. After the chef returned with my plate I was able to eat. It was lacking flavor all the way through, until one of my very last bites. That bite was good. They should marinate the meat. A little marinade goes along way if you're unable to develop flavors while cooking. I was slightly unhappy with the entire experience, but there were some positives. Like I mentioned before, the sides were good. Even better was the moscow mule I had as well as the LaCrema wine. Also, our second waiter, Adam was great! (Like I mentioned before, the original waiter was on something). Adam picked up on the fact that my friends and I were from Florida and contemplated ordering the Key Lime Pie for dessert. Knowing this, he recommended against us ordering that. He was honest in telling us that other people that have visited from Florida were not happy with their version of a Key Lime Pie. So we decided to forego any dessert. Being the good waiter that he is, he brought a sample to our table to try. I had a little bit and he was right... not at all what I was expecting. In the end, I had high hopes for this steakhouse. I wanted it to compare favorably like Ruth's Chris. The service is subpar. The food is underwhelming. And most importantly, too expensive for what its worth!
(2)Tom G.
Very good steak house, overall not 5 star though. Service good food good, but the sea food dishes our group ordered were lack luster. Stick with steak. Not as much Elway memorabilia as I was hoping for. Good choice don't steak
(4)Jennifer P.
Fantastic fish sandwich for lunch! Expensive, but large enough for 2 to split. Best I've ever had!
(4)Jeanette N.
Very disappointed. We love the Ritz and usually any restaurant associated with it is fabulous but not in this case. We had reservations and were taken late. Then we were seated in the back of the restaurant against the wall in the only table for two like this. We were told we would have two attending us, Scott and Deb. Scott greeted us and took our order. Our appetizer was the lump crab meat. When that came out it looked beautiful but we couldn't eat it as it was covered in salt. Awful. Then we waited 15 min for our drinks to be refilled. Poor Scott was responsible for 10 tables and Deb was no where to be found. We asked to speak to the manager who came over and apologized and said that he would personally make sure we were attended too. Needless to say that was the last time we saw him and out service didn't change. Our drinks went empty and remained that way for a very long time. Then dinner was served. Steaks were amazing! Gratin potatoes were doused with salt on one side so half was great and half you couldn't eat. It took 2 hours and 45 min because service was so slow. Would not recommend it at all.
(1)Rich S.
My daughter and I had a phenomenal end of President's Day long weekend in Denver. When we take these journey's together we always pick a top notch restaurant for our last night. Elway's did not dissappoint! The prime filet and ribeye on the bone were some of the best you will find anywhere. The sides are made to share, and I love the mushrooms. This location is downtown in the Ritz Carlton, and there is no charge for valet...which is refreshing. I have been to the Cherry Creek and airport Elway's locations, and this one is equally as good. So if your are I town and have one place to eat...pick Elway's!!
(5)Maria M.
The service here is pretty horrible. My fries showed up raw. I also ordered the truffle Parmesan fries at $8!!!! The burger was mediocre. My wine was fine but not worth $12 a glass! The waitress barely came by our table and the only reason she did was because I kept stopping her. My friends Brussels sprouts were raw and his salad that was $18! Barely contain a salad! The drinks were bland and lacked alcohol. Honestly the atmosphere is not inviting and to spend this kind of money on a meal, one expects more. If not on the food than on the service at least. This place is lacking both. I do not recommend this place. The fries were all bottom of the barrel small pieces... I saw no truffles and no Parmesan. Just burnt up nubs. Very disappointed and I will never eat here again. This wasn't worth the money!
(1)Mark R.
Ordered the 8oz strip steaks. Fabulous!! Came out medium rare exactly as I ordered. Had the brussel sprouts, mushrooms and asparagus. All perfect!! Service was spot on! Glad a came here!!
(5)Shelby E.
I thoroughly enjoy this Elway's location. I frequent here at least every other week because the food, service, and drinks are always phenomenal. My favorite bartender/server, Amber is absolutely awesome. She is very knowledgable about the menu and knows how to make a killer Key Lime Pie martini. The only "complaint" I have is that medium rare on the filet comes out a little too pink for my liking but that's the only qualm I have. If you're looking for a great restaurant for dinner or an event, go to Elway's and be sure to ask for Amber!
(5)Kristy K.
This place is so overhyped. Don't waste your money. We arrived around 6:30 and were told they only had the lounge open. It was seat yourself. Luckily (unluckily?), we found a cozy both in the front corner to sit down at. We were worried that we were going to be under-dressed in hoodies and sneakers, but we fit right in with all the football fans in there. We really were hoping for a quiet, enjoyable dinner. Unfortunately, we had anything but that. The people in this restaurant were belligerent and off-putting. We somehow got stuck sitting next to the loudest, most disrespectful men in the entire place. Unfortunately, due to how packed it was, we were unable to move to a different table. There is nothing worse than spending $200 on a meal and having it ruined by belligerent people talking vulgar and offensive. We could barely talk because of the loud mouths next to us. On top of the horrible environment, service was awful. My friend had to remind the waitress numerous times for his beer. He finally received it once we got our salads. Service was so spotty and our waitress spent most of her time chatting with the belligerent drunks next to us. She never even came around asking us if we wanted another round of drinks. We ended up just keeping the meal basic to expedite it. Sure, the steak was delicious, but when you are paying that much for a dinner, you expect the atmosphere to be a million times better. I wasn't wow'ed by our sides of macaroni and cheese and potatoes au gratin either. I am so disappointed with my experience. I am not sure if because it is hotel restaurant, you get the drunks on vacation here or what. Either way, I will NEVER return and would advise you to stay away if you are wanting to spend a pretty penny on an intimate, delicious meal.
(2)Marrisa F.
This place was a MUST during our trip to Denver. My husband is a die hard Denver Broncos fan, so of course Elway's steakhouse was a dinner choice. From drinks, to appetizers, dinner and dessert. AMAZING! Hubby and I shared a 220z. rib-eye, twice baked potato, and grilled asparagus. Sharing the rib-eye was a good choice, because it is more than enough for 2 people. For dessert I highly recommend the toffee bread pudding. It is to die for! So yummy! The service is superb and the hospitality we received was grade A. Highly recommend Elway's Steakhouse!
(5)Ani P.
HOLY MOLY. i was in colorado for 4 days, and 4 of the meals i had were here. everything on their menu is incredible. i had the rib eye cooked medium rare and it was out of this world, five thumbs up to the chef. probably one of the best i have ever had. i look forward to going back to colorado just for the steak. haha -- open one up in LA!!
(5)Jessica M.
Holy awesome sauce. I feel like my life is complete! We stopped by after attending a cocktail downtown and were able to snag a few seats in the bar area. The staff were attentive and the atmosphere in the bar was just what we were looking for (low-key, but still kind of Vegas-y). We started with the lamb fondue, and I never would have thought to dip lamb chops into fondue, but holy smokes - it was to die for! This was honestly probably big enough for an entrée, so plan accordingly. We then shared the bone-in ribeye and the macaroni and cheese. Apparently we were in a meat and cheese kind of mood, but it was all perfect. Oh, since this was kind of a birthday celebration they even decorated our bread pudding with a candle and some birthday pizzaz! Two thumbs up!
(5)Raja S.
My review is purely based on the Happy Hour food, and yes, I'm a fan of it. The one star less is the Happy Hour does not really include drinks, unless you like Coors light. But the food, oh the food. I think I had most of the items, including: Ribs Steak Quesadilla Wings & Gauc & Chips Gauc & chips, pretty standard fare, plum buffalo wings , might get it again. Steak Q is second, the winner , my the margin of a hog , are the ribs! Damn, I've had some pretty good BBQ in Texas, but this one is spectacular. Juicy, moist, fall off the bone, covered in a molasses, coffee, other secret ingredients sauce. The kicker is broken cashews on top of the ribs, adds an irresistible crunch. Wonder why no one ever thought of that. The ribs were so good, I went twice to get them. As a reference, 2 order of ribs (at 4 pieces per order is a lot for 2 ppl), 1 steak Quesadilla, 2 craft beers, with tips will be about $23 per person. Get the HH ribs, one of the best deals in DT.
(4)Aimee L.
GREAT SUPER FAB HAPPY HOUR! Best dirty (filthy) martini I've had in a long time. I can't believe I forgot our bartenders name but the dirty martini was her specialty (sorry). We tried the cheese plate...OMG, yum. We also had the olives (see a theme)? Everything was really good and the atmosphere was wonderful.
(5)Maggie F.
We had a great experience at Elway's! This was our fancy dinner during our trip, and it did not disappoint. I loved the pretzel bread that came out before the meal - very unique and delicious. We started out with the crab cocktail, which I had never seen on a menu before. The cocktail sauce had lots of horseradish and was pretty spicy and I loved it! We split a wedge salad, which ended up being more than enough. I love wedges because to me, the bacon, bleu cheese and red onion is the best combination ever. I had a filet and we shared some au gratin potatoes and sauteed spinach with garlic and goat cheese. Both the sides were delicious. I think I could have eaten all the potatoes on my own! My only complaint is that I ordered my steak medium rare, and the server said their medium rare was a cool red center, which has always been the "rare" description where I've gone. I ordered it medium and it came out close to medium well by my description. I wish I'd stuck with my gut and stayed with medium rare, but having said that, it was still very tender and still a great steak. We finished up with the chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream, and it was to die for. It was HUGE and we only ate about half of it, but it was probably my favorite part of the meal! All in all, a great experience for a date night right in the heart of downtown Denver. Classy atmosphere and great food to go along with it.
(4)Kerry L.
Took my parents here for a special occasion. It was everything we had hoped. From the food to the great service, 5 star all the way and a great experience!
(5)Anna S.
I made reservation for Easter Brunch, the receptionist told me they have 2.30 pm available but didn't tell me they close buffet at 3.00 pm Then we came got seated the brunch is $78 per person it included 1 glass of champagne DID NOT include coffee or tea?! The eggs and hash browns were cold, the food selection is ok! The toaster was not working properly burned all the bread we put in I was pretty disappointed, very overpriced for what is. I won't be back!
(2)Scott S.
Just awful customer service for being attached to the Ritz Carlton and you would think they would have a level of service that would exceed some of Denver's worst fast food chains. (I'm not talking about chick fa la here) I drove downtown to pick up a takeaway order paid cash and left, upon returning I found that my order was missing all my sides that I had ordered. I called and the hostess said to come down and they would refund the money that I paid for the sides. To avoid the chaos of downtown I road my bike down to pick up the refund and I was told by the manager that was helping me that he could only give me a gift card. By this point I was getting a little perturbed, he insisted that this is the only thing he could do to resolve the situations but said I could call Brett Nicolopoulos (Director of Restaurants) and that he would be able to assist me further. I have called and left a message with clear instructions to return my call. But here going on 2.5 weeks with no return call, nothing. I was returned my over 20% tip that I left. There is some great dishes at this place but the level of service is atrocious and that is unfortunate that the restaurant seems to be run this way. I will update my review if I ever hear back from them.
(1)Robert Y.
Stay Away! Unless you enjoy spending $250+ for a bad dinner for two, don't go here. I wouldn't eat here again if it was free. Ambience - Loud, busy....most McDonald's have a better ambience Service - Fake friendly & incompetent. Food - I ordered my steak medium rare, and it was in between medium and welldone. My wife ordered tea with her dessert, which was bad, and the water smelled. Seats - We had a booth and there were several holes in our seat. We were visiting Denver, staying at the Ritz, and I can't believe that the Ritz would have such a horrible restaurant as their anchor restaurant. Our stay comes with a free breakfast at Elways. Based on our dinner experience we will skip that. Yikes...
(1)Jay A.
Tonight was my first experience at Elway's downtown Denver. I was not impressed. Fortunately this was a business dinner; however, if I paid for this meal out of my own pocket I would not be a happy camper. This establishment struggles to provide value. There were 17 of us. I started my meal off with a gin martini. It was watery, not filled to the brim and contained 2 mediocre blue cheese stuffed olives despite the fact that I asked for several. Not the best way to start. Our waiter was challenged in her ability to pour wine. Luckily none got on me. I then had their special soup du jour, French Onion soup. It was not hot enough, lacked flavor and needed more cheese. Hard to believe our server told me it was great? The big disaster came with the 8 oz. of King Crab Legs. Awful! No excuse for not knowing how to serve these at the prices they charge. The side dishes were the shining star here with good potatoes au gratin, fried rice with confit and mac and cheese. They charged $25 for a glass of Inniskillen Ice Wine for desert. A tad high guys! Will I eat here again? I might. However, will stick to just the sides next time which were quite good.
(2)Jeffrey C.
One of our friends is a ginormous John Elway fan, and so it didn't seem right to make this Denver trip without a mandatory staycation at Elway's Steakhouse. Elway's was surprisingly fancypants. Though I had read the reviews prior, I was still struck by how clean-cut this location was, particularly its situation inside the Ritz. Our table wasn't quite ready when we arrived, so we hit up the bar where the degenerates hang out. Kidding. There's ample bar seating for non-reservations folks, but the guys wearing Broncos tees and a baseball cap can be found in both areas. I'd feel awkward walking into a steakhouse wearing jean shorts, but whatever. This being the steakhouse, I went martini and promptly forgot my preferred gin. Classy move, JC. Finally at the table, we gorged ourselves silly with a nice bottle of cab and some hunk of meat. Three of us opted for the bone-in ribeye, because, yum, and we were well rewarded with a delicious, medium-rare steak with a solid sear. I think there were some sides too, I forget. It's typical steakhouse prices, with good service and tasty steaks. Can't ask for much more.
(4)Deb S.
I had a feeling based on other Yelp reviews this may not be good. However it was scheduled as thank you lunch from a great vendor of mine who had always wanted to go. He must not be a Yelper. Well the reviews were true it was horrible. Save your money and your time regretfully said. Let's recap for those that do not know me, I am from the East Coast, and love great seafood and great beer, I will seek both out with a passion. We ordered the Calamari to share, claimed as Rhode Island Calamari, we it was apparent that it was your standard previously frozen calamari, with a large chuck of one lemon on the side.Not to mention some other unidentified food objects friend in there, we all tried to guess what it was with no luck. Here are the issues first of all if you are sharing, sharing doesn't mean that everyone wants to share or even wants lemon on theirs. Secondly, if you are from the east most often calamari is served with marinara sauce not just a hunk of lemon. If you truly want outstanding calamari try Ocean Prime around the corner. Well of course they had a Lobster Club on the menu so it was a must try, see my previous reviews about a good Lobsta' sandwich or roll. This was what almost put me over the edge. It was an attempt at a club sandwich, yet the bread was drowning in butter so that you could not pick it up and eat it as a traditional sandwich, now that is fine with me except the Waiter left me with no knife to cut it with. The tomatoes were soggy and old, and the lettuce, the poor stuff was so drenched from the butter it was soggy. The lobster had no preparation, other than 2 small over cooked tails tossed on each side of the sandwich. The other guests had steaks with 2 from our table that had so much fat on them, they could not eat the steak. I am not sure what more I can say, other than I hear my Mother saying find something nice to say about everything and everyone.. OK, my company at lunch was outstanding. The truth, yes you can believe almost everything you read on Yelp and the Yelpers were truthful about this being not so hot. The reason I suspect they are still here is they are located in the Ritz Carlton and get tourist and traveling traffic, lucky for them.
(1)Mark P.
We were in Denver for a Broncos game, and as a lifelong fan in town for his first-ever NFL game, I *had* to try Elway's steakhouse. I mean, #7 was my hero growing up. And Colorado is known for their steaks. It was a win/win proposition! And also an expensive proposition. My wife and I spent more money on this dinner than we'd ever spent anywhere else in our lives. Fortunately, we were prepared for this, and budgeted accordingly. We started in the bar. How could I resist ordering an Orange Crush? I could not. The drink consisted of Ketel One Oranje Vodka shaken with Patron Citronge and natural agave nectar served up with orange soda, orange juice, and Blue Curacao. It was smooth and tasty. And $15. This set the standard for the evening! My wife ordered a Vodka 7 and was impressed with the quality of ingredients. I was impressed with the lower price, and opted for one of those on my next round, as well. Once again: smooth and satisfying. Once we were seated, they served us bread and whipped butter. The pretzel bread was divine, but I forced myself to stop at half a piece because I knew there was more to come. Much, much more. After some deliberation, we ordered 1/2 dozen oysters on the half shell as an appetizer. We were somewhat leery of this; we're from Portland and are used to fresh oysters, but Colorado is completely landlocked and the nearest ocean is 1000 miles away. Still, we gave them a shot, and were asked if we preferred east coast or west coast oysters. No contest - west coast wins, hands down! (They are bigger and more flavorful). Fortunately, the oysters were fantastic - fresh and tasty, and accompanied by a mignonette. You couldn't tell they'd been flown in from across the country. Finally, the main course. I opted for the bone-in ribeye. Which cost $49. Ala carte. Whew! My wife went with the prime rib - the smaller portion, which was "only" $32. Side dishes are large enough to serve 2-3, so we went with crab fried rice (on the recommendation of other Yelpers) and sauteed asparagus. The steaks were absolutely incredible - cooked perfectly to our specifications, the ribeye tender and seasoned with an herb crust that made my palate sing. The prime rib was moist and delicious, and the au jus made it even more tender. Horseradish was freshly grated, a nice touch. The side dishes were pretty damn good, too. The fried rice was chock full of crab, egg, peas, and other veggies, and the asparagus was slightly crisp and lemony. Delicious! Somehow, amazingly, we were talked into dessert. We went with the Classic Ding Dong, a fancy presentation of this Hostess childhood classic made with Devil's food cake, vanilla cream, and chocolate ganache. Sinfully good! Especially with coffee. So. Was the dinner worth the hefty price tag (close to $200 with tip)? I would say, because this was a very special occasion and the food was so damn fantastic, yes. Would I come again? Maybe if I hit the lottery, or really wanted to impress somebody. I don't know. It's definitely worth trying once. If I raked in a Peyton Manning-sized salary, I'd be here every week. But once is good for me!
(4)Billy F.
OK...i am a fan of this place...great food and good service. Good service because at times it took too long to go to the next course...good service, not great. Food was great but at the prices that was charged...well its expected. Honestly just another high priced steak house...not noticelbly any better than any of the other ones you can go to...Capital Grill, Ruth Chris etc...I will have to say...the lamb chop fondue was awesome...if you go make sure you get this!
(4)Loan N.
Came here on the first night of Denver's restaurant week and couldn't be happier. My boyfriend surprised me by taking the initiative to make dinner reservation. Upon arrival, I was given a rose since we were celebrating my birthday a bit early this year. What a sweet gesture! From the prix fixe menu, I ordered the Red Pepper soup and Prime Sirloin. My bf ordered the Prime Rib with a Caesar salad. According to him, his meal was delicious! So was mine! The soup was delicious. It reminded me of a roasted tomato bisque soup. I ordered the Sirloin medium rare and it came out perfect! The size was also the right amount for me although I did need some help finishing it. It was about 10oz. My entree came with 1 side and with the recommendation from our waitress, I ordered the Creamed Corn. It is a must-try side especially if you love eating corn! It was rich, creamy and so yummy! For dessert, we were given Peach cobbler with whipped cream. It was not too sweet but the portion was a bit small. I guess for Restaurant week, $30 per person for all this wasn't too bad at all. The food was great and the service was awesome! Coming here for Restaurant Week gave us a good idea of what to expect on our next visit. I would like to revisit Elway again but maybe next time we will give the Cherry Location a try. Would recommend to all steak-lovers & definitely take your dates here-such a cute romantic setting.
(5)EE T.
If you want to say you ate at the Ritz-Carlton, then fine. If you want a great steak, eat somewhere else. Not as good as even a couple years ago. Overpriced, the strip steak was only so-so. The prime rib truly horrible, tough and served on an iron platter reminiscent of a microwave plastic tray. The decor is commercial, burnt orange and uninspiring. Go elsewhere.
(3)John S.
First of all. I am from Dallas, Tx and I travel a LOT (150 nights in a hotel this year). My wife and I were staying at the Ritz and just out of pure laziness decided to walk downstairs and eat here. It was a Sunday night and very quiet until the Broncos game got out and it really picked up. Kind of a funny mix with people all dressed up and then the jerseys everywhere but I was on vacation so no big deal. Obviously we decided to go all out, I get the large Strip (bone in) and my wife gets a lobster tail. Service was great, they were accessible but not hovering. Always polite and not pretentious. They deserve 5 stars for that. The food was NOT anything amazing. The chop house has better steak. Hillstone/Houston's ribeye on a BAD day is better than this steak. It wasn't horrible but for $60 bucks I at least expected a nice sear, nope. What about a tasteful crust, nope. Firm texture, nope. I can't say I enjoyed the steak, and I'm from STEAK COUNTRY! The wife had an enjoyable lobster, but again nothing amazing. The sides were quite good, crab fried rice was delicious and Mac and cheese were amazing. I wanted so bad to like this place, I just can't. I'll pay $75 for an amazing steak, but don't talk up your awards and under deliver. You're an anchor restaurant in a Ritz Carlton, I just expected more.
(3)Mark A.
Get the 'bone in' filet. If you've never had one, you're in for a treat!
(4)William H.
I had a burger from here last night and it was delicious and the fries were also amazing. We also had a strak quesadilla and it too was great.
(5)Jessica J.
I thoroughly loved this place. From my appetizer to my dessert. I am hooked after one dinner! The hubby and I dined at Elway's before the symphony this past Saturday and were impressed. Its setting within the Ritz-Carlton downtown gives it a grand feel. Warm woods and colorful lighting adds the simple design. We were seated at a booth that faced the wall of wine. Our seats were comfortable and the service was attentive and went out of their way to be helpful. We went all out and weren't disappointed. Appetizer: Steak Tacos - Simple: Tortillas, Guacamole, Pico, Seasoned Steak - you build them to your liking. Great taste, but a little messy. Salad: I had the John's Salad that was a chopped salad with green goddess dressing. A nice size, and good blend of flavors. Steak: 8 oz Strip Medium. Um, yuuuum! This was a THICK steak and cooked to perfection. Juicy with a nice crust on the outside. Sides (Shared): Au Gratin potatoes and Steamed Broccoli Dessert: Brownie/ice cream/caramel thingy - a perfect combo of gooey sweetness. We went overboard on the food! Really we could have skipped the app or the salad. Still we enjoyed all of it so much we didn't mind. Plus the waiter accidentally dropped a piece of our broccoli on the floor when he served us and felt bad and got us a dessert on the house (above and beyond for a simple little mistake). The whole place was just lovely. Food, staff, atmosphere. I think it is my new favorite steak house.
(5)David M.
"Split right, pro, X post, Z slant, 2 flat, 4 out." Hutt. Hutt. Hutt. Touchdown! Had a 5 star, as good as it gets, lunch at Elway's today and thought I should do the color callin' for ya. Tenderloin and (Caesar) salad. Came with a perfectly cooked and simply delicious hunk-a-chunk-a-yummy medium rare tenderloin. Asked that they put some extra anchovies on the accompanying Caesar, and not only did they do that, but it appeared with a school of them so large that they could have renamed the dish the "Surf and Turf Salad." Incredibly good. Finished with a cappuccino that was humongous and also really great. A truly excellent lunch. Superbowl quality experience, for sure.
(5)Andrea K.
Popped in here for a glass of wine and little appetizer at the bar over the weekend. First off, the Ritz is gorgeous. I wanted to see if they had any rooms available for the night and just end my evening right there but sweetie said no. Pooh. Anyhoos, the bartender was quite accomodating with my wine queries. He poured me 3 separate tastes until I settled upon one that I wanted! It wasn't overly packed so I think he was feeling generous and well...accomodating! We tried the lobster flatbread and it was pretty good. It was round- like a personal pizza- with tons of arugula and lobster- for $10, not a bad way to go. I don't know if I would have it again but it was a great little bite to share. The ladies next to us had steaks and they looked quite tasty. May need to see how Elway's stacks up to the numerous other steak joints around town.
(4)Staci J.
We were in Denver visiting a great friend at Craig and someone recommended Elways for dinner, very very over priced! The service was by far the worst service I have ever had at this type of an establishment . So many mistakes to even list them. "David and Chris" were our team of waiters, was wondering if it was maybe second shift for David, horrible personality, I can handle bad service if the waiter is trying, and being friendly about it, but he was just terrible. Food was pretty good, but as I said before over priced ! We were with a table of 10 and very disappointed that we had to automatically tip 20%! What a joke! Only reason this is a 3 star is because of the filet... We won't ever be back for a meal or round of drinks here...
(3)Jeff L.
Felt it was definitely appropriate to visit here after attending the Chargers game in Denver. Fabulous food and service. Enjoyed the comfortable atmosphere, definitely a relaxing place to have an excellent meal. We started with the coconut battered shrimp with pineapple-cucumber slaw and ginger dipping sauce. The dipping sauce was awesome with the slaw... and the shrimp were huge and delectable. The server talked us into getting an extra one so we had two each... definitely didn't need two each but was devoured them anyway. Next, I had the roasted corn and chicken chowder. This was excellent as well but it was more of a stew than a soup. This combined with the coconut shrimp was more than enough. For the main course, I had the bone in fillet and my wife had the bone in rib eye, both served with oscar Elway's style. Both were cooked to perfection and the rub on the meat was spectacular. To finish the meal off, we shared the creme brulee with a double cappuccino. Yummy! Great restaurant!
(5)Happy C.
OMG, if you love steak, you simply must eat here. I had the Elway's package, which includes a $100 dining credit in the restaurant with an overnight stay at the Ritz-Carlton. I had TWO servers, Shawn and Nels. Their timing, accommodation and service were top-notch. I was also very pleased to learn that the restaurant offers the Valentine's Day special for two to single people as well, letting them halve it and paying only half the price. It's a very nice touch, especially when you are the only single person in a room full of couples on Valentine's Day. I started with a glass of prosecco and six oysters. The prosecco was delicious, but the oysters weren't shucked properly and I got little bits of shell with each bite. I told Nels about the oysters, and to my surprise, when he presented the check at the end of the meal, he told me he took them off the bill and said he'd talk the chef. So nice! I ordered the small fillet with a side of mushrooms, and I thought I had died and gone to heaven. It melted in my mouth like butter. The seasonings were perfect. And it was cooked just the way I like it--and just the way he said it would be. Presentation was a little odd, though. Everything is ala carte, so the steak was served in the middle of a giant white plate with nothing else on it. It just looked ... lonely. I had the apple pecan crumb with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Soooo delicious. Do not skip Elway's if you stay at this hotel. And I recommend reservations--the place was packed.
(5)Mechelle W.
The filet was the way to go!! We paired with a tasty cab and I felt my life was complete :) the staff was so friendly and knowledgeable.
(5)Alicia K.
This was where I chose to have my first birthday celebration in Denver (back in January)! I had an AMAZING time! We got there a little earlier than the rest of our party and caught the tail end of happy hour in their lounge area. I had a bite of the Buffalo Quesadilla and a couple IPAs, which tasted absolutely fantastic after a morning session of snowboarding. We were seated in the back at a fabulous round table surrounded by curtains. I felt like a VIP. Being the lucky girl that I am, an ipad with all the wine options and an accompanying encyclopedia of wine knowledge in the form of our server appeared. Not one, but two bottles of pinot noir were ordered! Next came the cold shellfish and hot appetizer tower. They aren't kidding, literally an elaborate tower, overflowing with a little taste of everything! A fun thing to have at your table if you have a large enough party. I'm not big on sides (I should say, I'm not a huge veggie fan, so it takes a lot to impress me), so I'll skip to my 8 oz filet. It was well seasoned and perfectly cooked, nothing says happy birthday better than a solid birthday steak. For dessert, they brought me an ice cream brownie with a sparkling candle! On a side note, at some point in the meal a tiny dribble of sauce landed on my friend. The server was swift in realizing his mistake and offered to dry clean his sweater and make it up in any way possible. He brought him a complimentary ice cream brownie, which is great... but also took away from my being the center of attention (but I guess I can live with that, since it meant more dessert for all!). You should definitely check out this place, I enjoyed the atmosphere and had a great time. Elway's is definitely spendy, and I'll be back to sample the happy hour in more detail, but I'll have to make my rounds to other steakhouses before coming back here for dinner.
(4)Kyle W.
TL;DR: I've had better prime rib at Black Angus. Well, now that I think about it, that pretty much sums it up. I really do cringe when people say "OMG you have to go to Elways!!!!" Like it's gods gift to culinary cuisine in Denver. As an LA transplant, I'm extremely conscious of *not* coming off like a douche who thinks the food in California is the best ever omgloletcetc. So far I've found amazing food here and have not been disappointed at all. Except at Elways. Maybe it's because I *am* from out of town and people are desperate to get self validation that food here is on par with world class food cities. Thus, of all places (instead of say, Domo, or any number of unique/awesome places) they think I'll be duly impressed by a steak house in a hotel- perhaps it was way too hyped for it's own good. Anyway, the prime rib really did blow. The decor was laughably out of date- but I guess all the patrons sporting tommy bahama hawaiian shirts in february aren't going to care that much. The reason I'm giving it three stars is because my wife's top sirloin was goddamn delightful, and even though it was packed that night, the service is very good and the drinks were no joke. I don't need to come back here, and if you want a $50+ steak do yourself a favor and go to the Palm or the Denver Chop House.
(3)Trish K.
Wow don't even know where to begin with how much we enjoyed this restaurant! My husband and I were staying at the Ritz Carlton for our honeymoon and we decided to try this restaurant. We started out with the shrimp cocktail appetizer which was to die for, didn't know cocktail sauce could taste that good! Both my husband and I got salads. I went with the wedge salad which was fresh and tasty. My husband went with the house which was alright. Dressing was his least favorite thing of the night. For entrées I ordered the bone-in tenderloin filet with an oscar topping. Wow, it was amazing, cooked perfect, and had so much flavor! Definitely something you eat slowly and enjoy. Husband ordered the ribeye which he loved and was cooked perfectly. He did taste my filet though and said he thought it was much better then his ribeye. He was slightly jealous. Service was amazing! Our waitress was attentive and not pushy at all when we stated we wanted to take our time in ordering and enjoy a couple drinks first. Overall a great experience and perfect way to end our honeymoon trip. Not sure when we will ever be back to Denver but if we do, we will be sure to visit Elway's again.
(5)Riot D.
Three words: Bone In Ribeye. Martinis ain't half bad either.
(4)Nate C.
The short ribs were to die for! Complete Perfection.
(5)Carol T.
Rich and luxurious tasting sirloin steaks for dinner were especially enjoyable. We enjoyed both our steak and wine (great selection) as well as a little dessert. I was not crazy about it being in a hotel downtown but on the flip side this is an area that you can enjoy some downtown sights before dinner. Or a place to treat yourselves for dinner before a evening at the theatre.
(4)Tres B.
Incredible service and excellent food. Here for Thanksgiving, the small but plush buffet featured fresh shrimp and crab, turkey, prime rib, breakfast items (oh who are kidding, BACON! )A cheese array and other delicious sides including an outstanding apple stuffing. The experience looses a star because the decor is SO dated. Te restaurant has super high ceilings and the motif is 1980s bland and staid. Light brown wood, odd Plexiglas multi colored light fixtures. And the ambiance was diminished by the choice of music. I like the group Chicago, but "Saturday in the Park" is so lame at a Thanksgiving dinner. Then came the Little river Band. Top forty from 1975-1980. Weird. Overall experience was good, but $240 for two people (one glass of wine each) I don't think the value quotient was there...
(4)Susan T.
I'm not a huge steak fan and never would have chosen a place like this if it wasn't a work related dinner. With that being said, I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was very professional and attentive. I ordered the bison and it was perfectly cooked though part of it was rather tough due to some tendon being included. The variety of sides that we ordered covered a wide range from Brussels sprouts to mac and cheese. They were all great, except the Brussels sprouts (I'm allergic to them and avoid them like the plague). The only downside to the whole experience was the temperature in the restaurant. I kept wanting to put my puffy winder coat on. Also, the round table we were seated at was huge and we had to speak much too loudly in order for people across the table to hear us. I feel sorry for those who were seated around us.
(3)Renee W.
First time at Elway's at the Ritz; Christmas Eve dinner. We were pretty early for our dinner reservation so we started at the bar for happy hour; good selection of everything including apps! The truffle parmesan fries were delicious; crispy, tasty and just yummy! The buffalo quesadilla was also very flavorful. On to dinner; 3 of us had the petite filet and my husband had the shortrib. Everything was cooked to perfection! For sides the cremini mushrooms and brussels hash; loved the pistachios that topped the hash for that crunch. Service was consistant, knowlegable and efficient. There was 1 thing that was disappointing. This restaurant clearly is not good for children and a family with 2 13 month olds were seated right next to us and that was disruptive. Not the restaurant's fault by any means but it did disrupt our dinner.
(5)Rob L.
Very nice decor and service. Prices are on-par with what you would expect with a restaurant associated with the Ritz-Carlton. Food was memorable. Meats were cooked to perfection. Sides were generous and the desserts were superb. The atmosphere is more for the power professionals and bar aficionados than families, but you can "suffer" through just fine.
(4)Cielo G.
5280 week. Sirloin was seared and seasoned to perfection, but for a better cut of meat, go elsewhere. Other steakhouses (Del Frisco's) offer a filet (valued close to $50) for $26.40. Not a deal: Elway's menu lists the sirloin for $26, so all they're throwing in are the sides and dessert. Service was polished and professional. Noise was on the verge of loud.
(4)Marie N.
This place is very fancy.. Got to sit on the round fancy table ! Love the decor and chairs .. Felt like royalty for a second sitting on the huge chair! The steak I ordered was filet Cooked medium rare and it was perfection .. With side if asparagus .. And had different types of dessert after .. It was delish!
(5)Stevie W.
Elway's is now my top steakhouse. My steak was so tender and the toppings were just insane. Ordered: Bone in filet- Elway Oscar style. Which is topped with crab meat and a Bearnaise sauce. Steak rare cool center. Crab cakes Creamed spinach Garlic mash Aparagus And two Ballvenie single barrels on two cubes. The steak was melt-in-yo-mouth good, and the crab meat Bearnaise added a rich creaminess that works so well together. The sides were all fantastic, however, they can't beat Mastro's Lobster Mash. This is hands down one of the best meals ive ever had.
(5)Robert R.
Took my boss here a couple of weeks ago and it did not disappoint. Our great experience started with pre-dinner drinks in the bar. Can't remember the bartender's name (i am bad that way) but he was awesome. Very helpful and friendly. We were on the early side for dinner, so it wasnt packed when we transitioned to dinner. The waiter team was quick, attentive and helpful. Walked us through the specials and wine selection. Dinner was spectacular. One of the best steaks I have had recently. Paired with mushrooms, mashed potatoes and asparagus, all perfectly prepared. Going in, I was a bit concerned about about a restaurant in a hotel, even if it is in a Ritz. I am glad we picked it. BTW, there is plenty of parking in this area. Street parking after 6pm and several surface lots to choose from. There is also valet.
(5)Paul T.
In spite of the mixed reviews, we decided to give Elway's downtown a try. In hindsight, I wish we had gone elsewhere. The service was good throughout the night - seated right at our reservation time, special attention given to my wife's birthday, drinks refilled, menu suggestions, etc. The meal pacing was slightly on the slow side, but it could've been the kitchen's fault. The ambiance was a minor letdown as the look was appropriate, but it was loud and there was no dress code enforced. I don't require a suit and tie at dinner, but I draw the line at flip-flops. These small issues would've been dismissed if the food had blown us away. We got the crab cakes, wedge salad, prime rib, NY strip, and duck fried rice. The crab cakes were flavorful even though I prefer lumps of crab meat to shredded. Nothing memorable there. The wedge salad was simple and very tasty and a close second only to the duck fried rice which was well executed. The beef is where the meal went off the rails. The prime rib (ordered medium rare) was rare to the point of being difficult to cut and eat. We took 2/3 of it home and it was only a little better after being cooked more. The strip looked great on the plate as others have reviewed, but there was a distinct lack of seasoning. Plus, one end was medium well and the other just over medium rare. I eat strips a lot, and this one fell well short of expectations in the good but nowhere near great category. In total, there was nothing so bad as to earn 1-2 stars, but there was also nothing so good that it would bring me back at restaurant's price point. At over $100 per person (all-in, drinks included), I'd like more to rave about than the rice and a wedge salad. If you're in the mood for a great steak, I'd look elsewhere in Denver.
(3)Christel O.
The service was excellent! I had the burger and it was cooked perfectly. The ambiance is relaxing. I ate alone as a was traveling on business but it wasn't so quiet it was weird but it wasn't so loud I couldn't read. A bit pricey but if my burger was that good I'm sure the steaks are awesome.
(4)T M.
Last night for my birthday. A restaurant inside a hotel, not the best idea, IMO. The design of the Bar was very cool. Food: Not the best, and certainly a disappointment. Appetizers: Better than the Entrees. I had the Crab Cakes, and my boyfriend had the Calamari. The Calamari was very different and tasty, but the batter was a little heavy. Entrees: Not good. I had Elway's Salmon, my boyfriend had the 8oz Filet, and we shared a side dish of asparagus. The salmon and filet were undercooked, and the asparagus needed another minute in the steamer. Some type of miso sauce, with tiny shrimp and crab meat topped the salmon. After a few bites, I noticed some pieces of the salmon were undercooked, so I ate the shrimp and crab topping instead. The filet came out medium rare, instead of medium, and my boyfriend did his best to repeatedly convince himself that it was still good enough to eat. We were starving, and didn't send anything back. Service: Excellent. Elway's = "Upscale" and Pricey = Disappointment We have no intentions of returning.
(2)Meat B.
Went there thinking great steak. What I got was grocery store quality. I would bet my last dollar it was from holstein cows.
(1)Rosie W.
We ate that the location at the airport, which is not listed here yet. It was very good, I had the lamb chops w/ the green chile fondue, I ate it right down to the bone. Hubby had the Caesar salad w/ grilled chicken it was also very good. Our waiter had worked for Eleays for years and this new location is new. It was so darn good, we may just start booking our flights so we can go there every time. Wonder if they/d open up at 4 am for one of our early flights? Nice light meal just right for pre flight. I'm still starving for those lamp chops........
(5)Zahara S.
Took clients Saturday evening. Atmosphere is too prom-nightesk for my taste. Huge contrast from the Cherry Creek Elway's. No fun vibe or action. Probably just not my style. I read several good reviews, but I don't agree. My salmon was soggy and tasteless. Salads were flat and watery. Servers were nice enough. Only if Steve Martin had been our waiter would our fun meter have been raised. For a Saturday night, I'm more in the just want to have a good time mode. Ritz Elway's was grim. On the upside, the valet captain was hysterically funny.
(3)Michael C.
I am a very picky steak eater and Elways is perfect in every way. I frequent here and the Capital Grill a lot and Elways is a close second.
(5)Joe O.
If I were reviewing this place solely on service, it would get 4 stars, possibly 5. But the fact is, you go to a restaurant to eat and eat I did. Granted, I am staying away from red meat so I didn't order the steaks (which looked delicious) but when a $30 ahi comes out and you can't cut into it with a fork, you have a problem. Now I know what you're thinking, "Who is this clown complaining about seafood, 2,000 miles from either ocean and ordering fish at what is essentially a steak house?" Well, I did. And it wasn't good. Fish wasn't fresh, barely seared and not even a very good cut. For the prices this place charges, everything on the menu should be delectable. Good thing it was on the companies dime.
(2)Rob F.
Had a great NY strip, medium rare, trimmed, hot but nice, red, and juicy in the center, seasoned well without being too salty. The only reason it's not 5* is because it's a bit more expensive.
(4)Steve H.
We flew into Denver for a conference this week, and on the Yelp suggestion - we ate at Elway's at the RItz Carlton. The entire experience was fantastic. Impeccable Service and the First courses (Calamari) and Salad were great. Wine list was a little pricey for some standard bottles, but it's to be expected in a good steakhouse. The main course was disappointing (The entire dinner party agreed), as the steaks were over seasoned and salty and well over cooked. Most ordered Medium or Medium-Rare and the steaks were well beyond that. Normally, I wouldn't mind, but the rest of the experience was so good, that the Steaks really ruined the experience (to the point where I would likely not go back - as a result of all the options in Denver for good Steak). Strongly suggest stopping by, it's worth trying the place out - just ask for the seasoning to be done lightly and remember they may come out a little more cooked than you asked - so make an adjustment.
(3)Jim R.
My partner and I decided to try Elway 's Ritz Carlton for brunch this morning. I had the chicken fried steak burrito and Randal had the steak and eggs. Food was great but for some reason the steak didn't come out with its sides. The server, didn't notice until I pointed it out that the steak was missing...weird. We didn't receive an explanation and the steak finally arrived 10 minutes later. It had to be sent back since it was cooked medium rare but he asked for medium. The steak (tenderloin) was very good. My burrito was good but could have been warmer as it seemed a bit too cool in the middle. The green chili sausage gravy was delicious. I ordered a bloody mary and it was also very good. Randal tried my bloody and loved it but never good the opportunity to order one given the server was less than attentive. I would have ordered a second one but didn't get the opportunity which turned out to be okay since they cost $16 each...ouch! Anyway...I started this review at the restaurant because the experience was ruined by poor service. I had originally planned on giving only three stars but when the server brought the check only my bloody mary was on it and she apologized for the steak fiasco. I would rather pay for everything and have a great experience but for them to give most of it to us for free without me having to throw a fit means a lot. In summary the food was great but service was poor. We'll probably give them another try one day.
(4)Jason J.
Wow! There is not one bad thing I can say abouth our experience at Elways. The service was quick and very responsive. Our drinks never got empty and it seemed like the second one course got finished they brought out the next. We O.D'ed on the food. An appetizer of the steak tacos (stellar), followed by a salad (again, as good as salads can go). I ordered the 8 oz NY Strip well done and it came out with a perfect, charry crust on the outside and was cooked all the way through. It was a very thick cut of meat and it was amazing. The sides are family-style and we had the augraten potatoes and the broccoli. Apparently the server dropped a floret of the broccoli on the floor (not that we noticed) and compensated by bringing us a free desert. We were already over-stuffed, but we persevered. The check was a little steep, but we knew that going in so weren't too shocked.
(5)Erin T.
I got to eat here for work! We were in the private area and the wait staff is incredibly good at their job. The food was absolutely delicious - I think I had the best salad ever here. I had a salmon dish that was spectacular, I actually couldn't even eat more than half. I tasted my co-worker's ribs and it was melt in your mouth. For dessert, I had tiramisu and it was pretty much amazing. Great wine too. If I were rich, I would eat here frequently.
(5)Carlin L.
Elway's isn't cheap, but it sure is delicious.
(4)Laurie W.
I love Elways. They always have impeccable service. That just makes the meal special. But the food itself is awesome, too. I enjoy John's salad, with cherry tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, yellow peppers, cucumbers, red onions, celery, hearts of palm, cheese and green goddess dressing (more of a vinaigrette). I really love that dressing. Just note that the price posted on the menu online does not match the menu price. My friend got the club, which she loved. I'll admit to stealing a few french fries and they were delicious! We'll be back to Elway's soon!
(5)Jason B.
Ingress to Elway's is achieved through a brief leftward jaunt through the lobby of the Ritz Denver. Though our visit was on a somewhat busy Thursday, a last-minute reservation was successfully achieved due in no small part to our concierge at the Marriott City Center. Steak weighed on our collective minds and steak was what was had. I elected for a bone in 22 oz. ribeye. Though I briefly toyed with the idea of medium rare, the final selection remained my routine continental medium (leaning more rare would not have been objectionable). Once the steak and sides arrived (gratin potatoes and creamed spinach), one could take in the splendor of the unique spice rub applied and the wonderful maillard crust achieved in the professional ovens. Though I tend to be rather sensitive to salt, and as a result less enamored with the concept of heavy rubs, I found this steak to be succulent, flawlessly cooked, and well-complimented by the balance of saltiness. My cut, though not as thick as the strip steaks ordered by my table-mates, was nonetheless substantial enough to indicate a practiced butcher's hand in the kitchen. Service was pleasant and unobtrusive, while also remaining sufficiently accessible to the meandering needs of a table full of business associates. Further, the sommelier made a very pleasing recommendation with a 2006 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon. The precocious cherry and blackfruit with youthful tannins provided an enjoyable compliment with the rich fattiness offered from the well-marbled ribeye. In summary, Elway's proved to be a most welcome surprise as a concluding meal to a week long business trip to Denver. Highly recommended.
(4)Patrick S.
I like a dark steak house, and a good steak. It's even better if it's slightly exotic buffalo. I have the best buffalo ribeye I've ever had here. Sure it's $100 meal but it's a pretty dog gone good meal, there is some interesting sports paraphernalia hanging about the place including old players.
(5)Jennifer S.
Elliott and the food save the day. We arrived 20 minutes prior to our reservation and were told it would be closer to our reso time before we sat. No problem. After waiting 30 minutes past our reservation time (which was at 8:45 already,) we asked our server in the lounge to check with the host. (I should mention we already purchased and consumed an entire bottle of wine so it wasn't like we were having a bad time.) The host came over and said he was sorry and that it would be a "few more minutes." Another 15 minutes went by not only didn't we have a table but no one offered us a comp appetizer, wine or anything else. (During our first inquiry I mentioned I was starving... would it have been too much trouble to throw some bread at us?) We finally sat after waiting 50 minutes. We all order salads immediately and after several more minutes the salads arrive with a complimentary Lobster Appetizer. Don't get me wrong the app and sentiment were great but what was the point after we waited so long to "treat us" to a free app once our salads arrived. Btw the salads were boring and the soup was luke warm and tasteless. Our server Elliott was fantastic though. If it weren't for him Elway's would have recieved a 1 star review for service alone. He was refreshingly upbeat withour being sugary or fake. Elliott recommended we upgrade to a better bottle of wine for only $2. It was well worth it and we enjoy two more bottles! He also steered me to the prime rib which was the best I've ever had. Our other guests enjoyed their entrees and we all loved dessert. Again- we didn't expect a lot but by the time 9:30 came I was starving and that can never be pretty. Elways- I expected a LOT more from you.
(3)Willie B.
I had to say something about Elway's since it was one of the best dinners I've ever had. I haven't given a 5 star review to any place until now. First off the restaurant is amazing with a huge wine wall. The art decor and lighting were fantastic. The service was worthy of the 5 stars. Second I had a birthday card on the table waiting for me and that is definetly a first. Also gave me a can of there seasoning for my birthday that is also a first. So we started with an onion ring appetizer that was huge and very crispy. Then we decided on the Mac n Cheese and Potatoe Augraten for sides which were both big portions. Finally we went with the Rib-Eye, which was so fricking good. Third the food was absolutely positively amazing. The steak was one of the best if not the best steak I've ever eaten. The sides were generous and delicious. Finally the dessert which they gave us for free for my birthday was a creamy delicious cheese cake. We could've got any dessert for free but went with the cheese cake and glad we did. All around it was one the best birthday surprises my awesome wife Oana has done for me in 21 years. The service and atmosphere was spectacular. I can't wait to go back, it's worth every very pricey penny. Thank you Leslee you were awesome.
(5)Chris H.
I struggled whether to give 2 or 3 stars. The steak was enough for 4 or 5 stars. The side gets 1 star. When you add that the service gets 2 stars at best I have to settle on 2 stars. I REALLY wanted to like this place since I just moved downtown and live very close! Let's start with the steak since that is what most people go for. I had the bone-in filet. It was an absolutely wonderful steak. If you like filet, go for the bone-in. For sides we got the mac and cheese and the asparagus. The mac and cheese was more bread crumbs than cheese and very dry so I didn't eat but a bite or two and my date didn't eat any of it. When I pointed it out to our waiter his solution was simply to say "yeah, they should put more cheese in it." He didn't offer to replace it with something that I would like. He didn't offer to fix it in any way. I am used to high end steakhouses standing behind their food a little more. (I will probably go back but primarily because I want to try their hamburger.) So...while the steak was great...the side and the service makes me say... Meh...I've experienced better.
(2)Chip C.
3 of us went in for a burger and a bloody. The good - the bloody's were about as good as they get - a little small maybe - but yummy. 2 had the $19 Waygu burger and 1 the regular $15 cheeseburger. All of them were a) over cooked (ordered medium and they came well - a cardinal sin in my book) and 2) they were so salty they were almost unedible. I have been to the Elway's at Cherry Creek numerous times and the food has always been outstanding. But if I am downtown looking for a burger again, I will go to Red Robin for 1.3 the price.
(2)Erin T.
My boyfriend is steak crazy so when we first moved here we went to Elways to celebrate moving to Denver. We made reservations, however, they were a little behind (these things happen) so we sat at the bar for drinks. Well, we probably should have just stayed there. The bartender was super friendly and nice- I always like it when you tell them your favorite kind of drinks and they make something special for you and he did just that. We both agreed it would be nice to come back for happy hour. After that pretty much everything was downhill. I am going to hope they were short staffed because service was nonexistent for a dining room that was half full on a Monday evening. They also had a private party which could have taken up a fair amount of attention from both the kitchen and the servers but I do not feel that this is a good excuse. Besides the inattentive service, the food was really spotty. I started with the roasted red pepper soup which was excellent, I really enjoyed the soup. For my main I had the short rib off the bone entree which was just okay. Mashed potatoes were salted with a very heavy hand. My boyfriend had the bone in rib eye and the duck fried rice which was totally disappointing. The steak itself was fine but the rice was unappealing and the duck confit was dry and stringy. We had the ding dong cake for dessert, which was very very sweet. The cake could have been a bit more moist as well. I have heard mixed reviews about both the food and service here but we decided to give it a shot, and I don't think it's worth returning. It is too high end to have so many issues. At a restaurant of this level you shouldn't have to order the "right thing", everything should be delicious.
(2)Mark F.
I have eaten here a couple of times. The food is very good - probably 4 or 5 stars. The atmosphere is nice too, again, probably 4 or 5 stars. But the service is terrible. This place is in the Ritz Carlton for crying out loud (people still say that, right??)! Anyway, they need to get their wait staff in line to move up the rating chain...! Until then, I'm going to Capital Grille.
(3)Victoria V.
Visited Elway's while staying at the Ritz Carlton for a local get away weekend. It's pricey, but what can you expect when it's inside the Ritz. But don't fret, the food is amazing. We started off with the lamb fondue, which by itself can be a meal. I had the ribeye with a side of asparagus. Everything was perfectly cooked, with the right amount of salt and seasonings. The service was fantastic and my glass was never empty. Their timing between courses was impeccable. We were so full that we took dessert back up to our room. The creme brûlée was classically prepared and made the perfect late night snack. Horrible, I know...but I was so good. Oh yeah they have excellent cocktails, too. Check it out!
(5)Brenda P.
Went with my husband, son and daughter-in-law for an early Father's Day celebration. It was everything I had hoped for, and more. Service was impeccable. They were all so attentive without being intrusive. The food was fantastic! We ordered steaks, short ribs and scallops with sides of mashed potatoes, fried rice, and broccoli. The only item we might not consider ordering in the future was the scallops. While they were large and cooked to perfection, there was some grit in a few of them and they were prepared with some type of seasoning mix which was not to our liking.
(4)C B.
Very nice place for breakfast. Started off with really, really cold water served that had no ice in it. (And, by the way, we were given equally cold bottles of water by the valet when we left.). My husband loved the HUGE coffee cups. We both had the 5280 Omelets that were delicious and and huge. The potatoes that came with them were some of the best I've ever had. We had fantastic service from several different people, including those who refilled water and coffee without our asking. They didn't hover, but were there before we even thought about it. Our experience was excellent --especially for a hotel restaurant. And, by the way, cost was comparable, but this was waaaaay better than a breakfast we had a few days earlier at the Kachina Southwestern Grill in The Westin in Westminster. We've also gone for dinner several times and had equally fantastic food and service; this was a first for breakfast and we'll definitely go again.
(5)Claire B.
Ambiance 5 star.... Food 4 star.... Service 1 star... Service - Seriously disappointing. Between courses took 30 mins. No joke! We were betting throughout dinner "Betcha table 3, 6 and 10 o'clock get their 1st and 2nd course before us..." And soon enough, they did!!!! Oy vé, whatevs... Food - Entrees were hearty. Sirloin was amazing, cooked and seared to perfection. Side dishes were rich and heavy, stick to veggies if you can't take hearty sides. Dessert was totally unexpected, flavors just bursts in your mouth. Atmosphere - modern, sexy and sleek decor. Large bar. Tables are not on top of eachother. Go enjoy a classy yet eloquent night here. Attire - semi casual / business / elegant. Dress to impress.
(4)Ligya A.
My husband and I went to Elways for our anniversary and had a wonderful time. We were given a card, a small gift and desert compliments of the house. We had the sushi for appetizer and rack of lamb as an entree. It was all fabulous. And what a wonderful assortment of wines. Coming here was pricey but worth every penny. And our servers were so friendly and helpful.
(5)Amy F.
Went here for lunch. The Grilled artichokes and calamari appetizers were very good. The calamari also had a mix of peppers and olives-very good stuff! The lobster club sandwich-was layers of perfectly toasted bread with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, lobster, and a sauce that had a little kick. The Side of fries for an extra charge with the entrees was a huge basket and well worth it! Yummm. The cheesecake was just the right size and was really rich and creamy. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. Service was great! Would love to go back and try more. Great place for a business lunch, even better when the company buys!
(4)Jim B.
The food was solid; typical steakhouse fare. The service, however, left much to be desired. Having to waive down a waiter to order and waiting 45 minutes for a drink is inexcusable at a high-end restaurant, particularly on a Monday evening. We also received two bills from two different servers within a few minutes of each other - one accurate, the other not so much. It was not the experience you'd expect from an establishment attached to the Ritz-Carlton.
(3)Kelsey R.
As this restaurant is right near my office, it's a favorite for happy hour. The happy hour menu is surprisingly inexpensive for a fancy place like Elways. I always get the buffalo chicken quesadilla or the crab dip with pita bread to dip (both for around $6). The drinks are a great deal at $3-5 for wine and beer and they always have a special for a mixed drink. I have also been here for lunch on two different occasions. It's a great place for a nice business lunch and there are always plenty of fancy businessmen and women there, so be sure to call for a reservation. Both times I ordered the bison burger and fries- delicious and a huge portion sure to fill you up. The only reason I'm giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is the service in the bar area is typically less than stellar unless you're sitting at the bar itself. Other than that, definitely recommend this place!
(4)Anthony T.
great food, nice staff, very pricey. Great steak as well. Upperclass attire is preferred and is a very upscale place.
(5)ROCKITSOBE L.
We were 20 minutes late, but they held our reservation. Service was great! Food was delicious we both had the filet cooked perfect! Sides are for two people we had the mash potatoes, spinach goat cheese and sautéed mushrooms all of them super good spinach being my favorite. It was wed night and place happening mostly men in attendance.
(5)Shawndel S.
What a nice surprise! We started in the bar for happy hour $7 martini and $5 wine. Very nice glass of wine and a delightful martini. We also decided to order a few of the appetizers while we waited for our reservation time to roll around. The fish taco was something to write home about. The fish was fresh and so good! Chips and guac was very good as well. Now onto dinner, the steaks were melt in your mouth awesomeness! Prepared perfectly. The sides we chose were the mushrooms and the cheesy potatoes. That was enough for three of us with leftovers. The sides were also tasty. For something a bit different in the adult beverages try the Blueberry Lemon Drop. A sugary rimmed drink with a few fresh blueberries dropped in the glass, not overly sweet. Waitstaff attentive, dining room clean, dinner prompt, food delish, restrooms stocked and clean. Overall a very pleasant evening at Elway's.
(4)Jaime H.
Best steak I've ever had. NY Strip. It was so good that it made me laugh. Highly recommended. I sat at the bar solo and had great service.
(5)K R.
Grossly overrated and overpriced. For instance: $28 for a chunk of farm-raised Atlantic salmon. On a plate. By itself. Just sitting there. Steaks are the same. Good grief, the presentation is awful. Sides are a la carte, are really only enough for 1-2 people, and cost $8-$9. Broccoli is steamed and doused in cream, not sauteed as the menu says. I was in most recently with a large party, and while the service was friendly and reasonably prompt, it was by no means refined. There was much confusion about who got what when entrees were served, which is sub-par in a fine dining restaurant. Food is generally good . . . just unimaginative and not worth the money.
(2)MB V.
This Elway's is located inside of Ritz Carlton where I was staying and decided to give this place a try for their bar menu. Their lamp chop, ahi tacos and truffle fries are so delicious. I also ate here for breakfast and the food isn't bad at all.
(4)Zoey M.
Pretentious, condescending waiter made a mediocre meal worse. I cannot believe people like this place or the food. Pick one of the amazing restaurants that Denver has instead of this overpriced chain. We did not pick this place to dine and I'll never return.
(1)Stuart M.
The best! Seen other places but this place makes the top of any list . Waitress was very professional and had top notch customer service. The food......OMG ......friends prepare to be delighted. My buddy and I ordered the NY strip and WOW......WOW! The best ever!
(5)Anhers M.
Yes, it was crazy at Elway's for restaurant week but isn't restaurant week suppose to promote the restaurant? Entice patrons to come back? My b-friends came to visit for the weekend so I decided to take them to Elway's for John Elway of Denver Broncos to promote how wonderful Colorado is and it backfired. DON'T ORDER: MAC N CHEESE CHOWDER SOUP CRAB CAKES DO ORDER: FRENCH FRIES CHOCOLATE COVERED BROWNIES I'm starting to think I should avoid restaurant week. It sounds like a money saver but if you have to eat after you eat where's the savings?
(2)Adrienne L.
We waited until our last week in Colorado, and our first anniversary, to try out the man's steakhouse, but I was a little disappointed. Maybe it's because I'm from the land of everything large (Texas), but I felt kind of ripped off by the pricing of the sides for their size. It seemed to me that their mashed potatoes, albeit delicious, were half in size of also delicious ones you can get at Ruth's Chris. I also think RC's steak is better. I had the apple pecan (walnut?) crisp for dessert, but I could only find and devour one nut. Maybe that's why I can't remember if it was supposed to have pecans of walnuts. The food was good, but I wasn't blown away. I think there is better steak to be had in Denver.
(3)Maria N.
Service was good. Sirloin was good. Not amazingly good, but good. I think I prefer The Keg though.
(4)Aileen D.
After dining here twice, I thought, blah, not worthy of a review. But after dinner last night, I can't believe I was*blah*. Service was great and very helpful- thanks, Max! I changed my order and went with his recommendations - the bone-in ribeye was fabulous. Definitely would take this over the filet any day. And the crab fried rice...yummy yummy yummy. He was also very helpful with the wine choices also but I stuck to single malt given my history of martinis and wine in fancy steakhouses. It wasn't cheap but it was all worth it.
(5)Brad S.
I ate here about a month ago when I was in Denver on business, and let me tell you, this was one hell of a meal. Elway's is one of those places where the wait staff come to your table and take about five minutes to explain how they procure, age, and prepare their steaks. And if you are not ready to tear into some steak by the time your waiter is done, you need to check your pulse. I had the 13 oz bone-in filet cooked medium-rare. The steak was cooked perfectly, and was so good it melted in my mouth. I'm getting hungry just typing about it. There's not much I could say other than this was pretty much a perfect steak. We also had the cold shellfish tower as an appetizer, which had oysters as well as lobster and shrimp cocktail. And a couple bottles of red wine. Not cheap by any stretch - the steak was $49, appetizer was $49, and both bottles of red wine were about $100. But this was a really, really awesome meal, and you have to pay a premium for that. Great place for an anniversary or other special occasion, or for a nice dinner out with co-workers when you're in Denver on business.
(5)Clark W.
The steak gets 5 stars The decor gets 3 stars (feels dated) The bar gets 4 stars. It's OK. The seats behind the host stand are not comfortable and not good if you're going to eat a snack. Good service.
(4)Andreas H.
We decided to try the downtown location of Elway's during this year's extended restaurant week and were happily surprised. The Superb: The steak was truly fantastic. The dessert was spot on. I also enjoyed the atmosphere/decor of the restaurant; it was large without feeling cavernous, yet still intimate at the table. Being attached to the Ritz Carlton doesn't hurt either. The entrance/lobby was gorgeous and led right to the restaurant. The Average: The service was fair. I was expecting a little more, but it WAS restaurant week, and they were probably not on their normal game. The salad was OK, but nothing to remember. The sides were nice, but I was hoping for more nuance. The Horrid: Nothing at all. When it comes to deciding on a steakhouse, Elway's has quickly moved up the list. Check out this local establishment and leave the chains to those that don't know any better.
(4)H. Deborah S.
Maybe my expectations were too great. The meal was good. Not great, but certainly worth coming for. My greatest complaint is with the cream of corn dish.The bechamel sauce was too floury-y and lack luster. The sashimi app is good and has plenty of fish. Overall, not the best steak house, but if it's too cold outside and you're staying in the hotel, it's a good option. Ask for Max as your server....he, at least, gave the experience some color....
(3)Lindsey K.
Love this location for the sushi bar addition. The food is excellent and they are always adequately staffed. We stayed at the Ritz while house hunting and ate here multiple times ( ok, maybe a half dozen) because it was so good and they were very accommodating for our young daughter (crayons, coloring page, great food choices).
(5)giovanni g.
I was here a couple weeks ago and ordered the bone in rib eye. I was not impressed whatsoever. I ordered it medium and it came out more on the rare side. The worst part was having to cut off about 5oz worth of fat chunks! Now I realize that a rib eye is gonna be a fattier cut then others but that much fat was ridiculous! When asked by the server if we liked our food, I mentioned to her that it was fatty and she just smiled and walked away. No, alternative was offered or even an attempt to make up for it at all. I'm not one to send food back unless its just putrid and this steak wasn't. Whatever meat I managed to eat was actually tasty. It just wasnt what I expected from a high end steakhouse like this one. In the end I just knocked a few bucks of my tip. When in Denver next time....I will not be visiting Elways.
(2)Jeff C.
First time to this location and I prefer it much more than the Cherry Creek location. The service was really good (two waiters for our table of 5). Almost a little overkill, but of course it was fine. The John's salad was just ok in my opinion. Will probably order a different salad next time. Not sure what I was expecting, but it was just OK. My only complaint about my steak is that it was kind of salty. Don't get me wrong, I am a salt-a-holic, but I just kept thinking about what if I was not a salt person. The steak did have a nice char but I feel that there was just a little too much salt probably for the typical patron. The creamed spinach was delicious and they had the best french fries I have ever had!! I like the smaller space as it feels more quaint and less chaoticness that the Cherry Creek location tends to emit. Next time I want to check out the raw bar and have some bar time before dinner. I think the waiter said the Chef from CC is now here.
(4)Kevin M.
Had the wedge salad, au gratin potatoes, and the fillet mignon. Everything was fabulous, steak was cooked perfectly and was very tender.
(5)Matt K.
Visited Elway's to celebrate about a week ago. Food was delicious, oysters, BLT salad, Filet, and sides all were good. As a usual customer of Del Frisco's, I still think DF's still has the upper hand. Better Filet's and sides for the money. I dropped about $250 on all food and a bottle of wine for 2. My experience was absolutely soured however when I left a $150 pair of Ray Ban sunglasses on the table to which now, a week later, have not been turned in. For a classy establishment, I expected more.
(3)Sue F.
We were greeted with a smile, and led to our table which was prepared with a rose waiting for us (anniversary dinner). Our waiter and food were fantastic. We both had steaks, and we could easily have cut them with a butter knife. The evening was wonderful!
(5)Skip L.
Ate here two nights ago. Never again,too expensive, noisy, fair food, nothing special
(1)Pit P.
This is one of best steak restaurants in Denver! The upscale/more modern atmosphere. Excellent selection of nice wines... The location is great - right in downtown. Easy parking! In addition to their high quality and superbly prepared main dishes (steaks/seafood), their appetizers and desserts are also very tasty. If you're looking to dine on a fine steak in Denver, this is the place.
(5)Allisyn M.
We received very poor service at lunch today. The table next to us was waited on throughout their meal-they were seated after us and received cocktails and food before us. We had to wait for menus, then wait for food although the restaurant was almost empty. We had to wait close to 20 minutes to get a bill despite asking for it multiple times. We expected much better quality food and service for this restaurant's price and reputation. Edit: We spoke to the manager over the phone and the situation was resolved easily and professionally.
(1)Ilya K.
I have been to elways about 6 times. It's magical every time. Bone in New York is one if the best meats I ve ever had
(5)Mike M.
We went to Elway's from the reviews on Yelp. First time Yelp has let me down. Service is friendly but extremely slow. Food is a real disappointment.. Ordered the Prime Rib. It was tough and flavorless. Creamed spinach was overdone and terrible. Desert was delicious, which is the only reason I am not giving a one star. Dine here only if you are out of other options and be prepared for mediocre dining experience.
(2)Joe O.
We had dinner last night and I was underwhelmed. Bar staff was outstanding. Jason and Michael do a great job behind the bar and really understand customer service. We were greeted by disinterested gum chewing young ladies when we walked in. We asked if we could be seated early if the table became available while we sat in the bar. The gum chewers said that WE would have to come back and check with them rather than have them walk 20 feet to tell us when a table it was ready. Our wine recommendation was excellent. $70 bottle of red that was very good value. Tableservice was very spotty. We were largely ignored by the "food guy" assigned to our table (Chris), although he did become more attentive when it was time for the tip. Food was good but not great. We will try again when it is not restaurant week and see if they do any better.
(2)Steve D.
Another worthy high-end steak house and very good. Excellent cut of beef skillfully prepared and tasty sides. Only downer was a touch of 'tude we got from sommelier. We were a bunch of guys coming in for dinner and arguably under-dressed. A few of us have respectable cellars and have appreciated good wine for many years but just wanted a reasonable bottle of juice for some weeknight grub - Relax!! I would love to find a place with food this good without all the "ambiance"! Still recommendable though...
(4)Peter L.
PorterHouse Steak with foie gras! It was one of the most juiciest, delicious steak I had and to top it off a slice of foie gras on top. Can't come to Denver and not visit John Elway's steakhouse. The service was good and our waiter was attentive, however we made reservations for 8pm but did not seat us until 8:20. In addition to the steak, we ordered a cold seafood platter which includes oysters, prawns and lobster cocktail. Needless to say, the seafood in Colorado was not so great. Growing up in the Bay Area definitely gave us a high standard on how seafood should taste like. Overall, I had a pleasant dinner and the ambiance was nice, the beef definitely rules all here. Goooooo Joe Montana!
(4)Dan A.
Nice Restaruant in the Ritz but overpriced. The steak and seafood tower were very good. They seated us almost an hour late and the service all evening was very slow. We felt the wine list was limited and overpriced.
(3)Andy W.
I love steak, and prefer a bone-in ribeye, medium, with no sauces or rubs. Elway's delivered 100% The ribeye came with a beautiful medium char on the outside and evenly cooked throughout. The meat was tender and I could not have asked for more. My waitress recommended a french red wine from Rhone that was exactly what I needed. The jumbo shrimp cocktail was larger than the biggest shrimp I've ever had. Here in Los Angeles I can only get U-15 shrimp, and I can only assume that in Denver they have access to something much much bigger. I almost forgot...the decor was very classy and sophisticated. Great for a business meal or a first date. Highly recommended.
(5)Dan Z.
I used to think Elway's was great, I always took clients there for lunch. My favorite meal was the sirloin steak and salad with a blue cheese wedge salad. I haven't been back in a couple years b/c the last time I was there with a client I got horrible food poisoning from my favorite meal. I called the next day to inform them after I had been up sick all night long and the person who answered the phone stated that it must have been something else I ate that day. Hate being treated with such disrespect. Perhaps I'll give them a try again one of these days, perhaps it was some college girl who doesn't know a thing about customer service. My repost with the 1 star vs. is 2 star is that they have not yet figured out how to address persons on local search sites to accommodate them when they have been terribly disrespected and mistreated. I'd probably have given Elway's another shot, but not now. Plenty of other place to take clients to eat.
(1)Steve M.
Great food, great service. For a delicious change from steak, try the boneless short ribs!
(5)Laura C.
Pretty fantastic. I was staying at the Ritz this weekend, so I ate a lot of Elway's. Their breakfast is great! Inside is beautiful and the tables are spaced perfectly, intimate but not crowded. Service was great for breakfast, a little less for dinner, but still attentive. Sunday night we had dinner there. We all started with soup. I had the charred red pepper.. which was a little too charred for my taste. Boyfriend had the gumbo (special) and his dad had the chicken chowder. They both really enjoyed their soups. For my entree I had seared scallops. FANTASTIC. Cooked perfectly and just lightly seasoned. My boyfriend got a filet, which he said was a little too salty, but he ate it so it couldnt have been too bad. His mom got the lobster cocktail. Said it was fabulous. Dad got the crab cocktail, which he enjoyed. For dessert I got the creme brulee, which was pretty great. Roy got the brownie, which apparently is to die for. Great experience! Would go back if I ever go to Denver again.
(5)Miguel A.
I really really want to love this restaurant, but honestly, if you want to go to Elway's, go to their Cherry Creek location The Cherry Creek Elway's is excellent, but this Ritz Carlton one is lacking in many areas of cooking - however, this restaurant is home to Denver's best staff and the food is still very good - the ambiance is Denver's most romantic, but if you're a foodie, you'll prefer Cherry Creek Enjoy all!
(3)Fran S.
Wow! Great meal, ambiance, service, food. It had it all. So lucky to be here during restaurant week by happenstance. Was here looking at all 3 colleges for my son. Anyway, went to elways and my husband had the 1/2 chicken that was cooked perfecto with crispy skin and the best tasting chicken with creamed corn that was fresh and whole. I had a 10oz prime rib with mash pots. Both best showing in their class. Good wine. Only $109 with 3 glasses of wine. We think regular price would have been 150. Also added wedge salad. Oops and part of the deal was side soup and Cesar salad both great too. Highly recommend even at full price. Will go back again if my son decides to go to CO!
(5)Chris J.
Easter Sunday, regardless what religious stance you take on this blessed Holliday, I think all sides can agree it is a great day to enjoy brunch. Having never been to Elway's prior to this morning, I had no idea what to expect. For all I knew this place was going to be like a TGI Fridays, but with more footballs. Upon reaching the entrance and realizing Elway's is located in the freakin Ritz Carlton, I felt at ease. It was a great comfort knowing that our meal wouldn't consist of jalapeno poppers, or a wait staff competing for "flair" points. For our table, the meal and service was excellent from start to finish. The steak and eggs I ordered were not only cooked perfectly to my specifications, but the steak was one of the most tender cuts of meat that I've ever enjoyed. The texture of the meat was so soft it honestly tasted as if the cow had been raised on a steady diet of butter and marshmallows; yup, it was that tender. Overall the experience here was excellent, the drinks plentiful, our waitress, amazing; and the dessert bar, zoinks.
(5)Matthew J.
Elway's is a quintessential steak house with excellent service and quality food. Quiet during lunch, mostly business type crowd. The bartender had the kitchen split our lunch onto two plates. no plate charge. The shaved rib eye lunch special was delicious, juicy and tender. The whole made chips have a great seasoning that is BBQ reminiscent but stands out on its own. A great lunch place.
(5)Tsun T.
We went to the Elway's last week and had a great time. The price is pretty descent and the atmosphere is great. Not a big fan of the Tuna Tartare, it's too salty. The brussel sprout side dish was okay, could of use less of the bacon. I do want to mention that there was a plastic wrap in my salad, but they were really good about bringing out a new plate. The manager also came out to appologize and comp our drinks and appetizier. To me, this meant that they really care about the whole customer service. I would totally go back again. Oh, this is a great place to meet sports celebrities. ;)
(4)Heather W.
Phenomenal!
(5)Kim R.
I recently went to Elway's to celebrate a friend's birthday. The original size of our party was 8, however, 1 couple dropped out last minute. When my husband and I arrived at the restaurant, we were greeted promptly, but because we were the first to arrive, we were asked to have a seat in the waiting area or bar until the rest of our party arrived. Due to the birthday couple arriving late, we weren't seated until 30 minutes after the reservation, however, the cocktail staff supplied us with plenty of drinks while we waited. We had informed the Maitre'd of the change in our party size, however, we were still seated at an enormous round table, complete with large wing back chairs. The table made it difficult to talk, considering the level of noise at the restaurant and the distance between the couples. I would say it made it difficult to hold a conversation across the table, but it was impressive to sit at nonetheless. My other complaint of the evening was the server, who would disappear for a good 15-20 minutes while we were waiting to order, and we had to flag her down. They may be used to a leisure pace at dinner, however, our party was not. We noticed she had maybe 2 other tables to attend to, but we rarely saw her in the dining room. Due to this snails pace, our meal took a total of 3.5 hours after being seated. As far as the food, it certainly wasn't the best steak I've tasted (see my review for Farraday's), but it was good. The steak had a nice char and it was tender. I wasn't as thrilled with the Oscar Elways Style sauce added, I probably would've preferred a simple bernaise sauce. The crab cake was severely lacking in the taste category - I've had much better. However, the hot appetizer tower was divine and the "smores" for dessert was a perfect end. I would highly recommend the lamb appetizer - it was the best lamb I've had. My husband loved his bone-in ribeye with blue cheese butter and the rest of the group certainly enjoyed their meals. To sum it up, this was a good steak restaurant, but disappointed me a little based on their reputation. I would hesitate going back if I had the choice between this and other restaurants. It's just "good" and not "amazing."
(3)Jeff N.
One of the best filet mignon's I have ever had. Excellent food and great serice. I highly recommend this as a steakhouse - on par or above Ruth's Chris, Del Frisco, etc.
(5)Conner E.
This is one of best steak restaurants in Denver! The upscale/more modern atmosphere is always a nice change from a lot of other high end surf and turf restaurants. Excellent selection of nice wines and beers is also a plus. The location is very nice as well, located in the middle of the Cherry Creek shopping district with a wide selection of botiques and mall-oriented shopping available within a very short walk/drive. In addition to their high quality and superbly prepared main dishes (steaks/seafood), their appetizers and desserts are also very tasty. If you're looking to dine on a fine steak in Denver, this is the place.
(5)Taj M.
[added note: as the guest of a hotel concierge this meal was free.] Aside from a glorious table befitting the Godfather himself, I'm sorry to say there really isn't any other "good" table in the dining room. The booths along one side get heavy traffic running the entire length between the kitchen and server station. The rest of the tables, in their close, regimented rows & columns, are reminiscent of a computer engineer's best attempts at user-friendliness. Once seated, the general manager came by offered my companion a Pashmina wrap in case the air was too cold or drafty; very nice. He also mentioned they have table hooks to hang one's purse from (so nobody has to cradle them on the floor with their feet). Clearly, he cares about the details. In general, the service was attentive and coordinated. However for the decor and price range of Elways, I would expect more to write about in this arena. As it is, it's just vanilla. For appetizers, we started with an assortment of oysters: minuscule kumamotos, some medium sized from British Columbia, and some really large ones from the east coast. To answer that age-old question, size does not matter. The largest ones in this lot were by far the least appealing: oversized and lacking any characteristics other than that generic "oyster" flavor, these are worth a pass. The waitress was quite right in describing them as something she recommends for people who "just want to feel like they got their money's worth." If that's what the people care about, that's all they'll get. The small kumamoto were mild and sweet. Nice, but more cute than anything. The British Columbia oysters were just right. Briny and flavorful, these oysters had character, enough that you'd want to invite them to your party, and not so much that you'd worry if they'd get along with your friends. Next came stone crab claws. These were nicely cracked into little lollipops of claw meat, presented with three sauces. The meat was flaky; nice but not amazing. The crab cocktail, on the other hand, was more delicate in texture, tender, and with subtle flavor. As for a wine Choice: the sommelier Michael Casey recommended a pinot noir with our appetizers; it was a perfect choice. Since neither I or my companion drink white wine, the pinot was light enough to balance with all our seafood appetizers. Perusing the menu, you'll find a section devoted to wagyu beef. Essentially, this is really pricey beef raised in the Kobe style ... daily massages, beer ... all that. It's only $40 for a 4-oz cut. Yes, I said four ounces. We also ordered the rib-eye steak, Alaskan crab legs, and a side of sautéed French green beans. Soooo, was the wagyu beef worth the price? In a word, maybe. I will say this: it was a whole different world of beef. It had a wonderfully delicate texture, but unlike filet mignon, had flavor. Ultimately, I would pay to try this this for the first time, but perhaps not to try it again. The rib-eye was what you might expect: robust, with really tasty fat on the side. It was perfectly cooked to order. I would split this with someone else, because it's huge and the leftovers aren't worth it. The Alaskan crab legs had just the right amount of butter and garlic. The side of green beans was prepared with garlic and little bits of bacon ... nothing surprising here. Somehow it failed to wow me. As to our second wine choice for entrées, Michael's recommendation was a pitch-perfect choice of a 2006 Seghesio zinfandel (from Alexander Valley ... not that I care, but you might). It had an enchanting bouquet, fully deserving of such fluffy words as I have just ascribed to it. I actually took a good minute to just smell it before taking a sip. The light, almost savory scent well accented both the delicate flavor of Wagyu beef as well as more robust rib-eye. Finally, dessert. The classic creme brulée had a very rich, lovely custard. The brulée was a little thin and didn't quite give the satisfying crack that Amélie made famous, but to its credit, it neither overpowered the custard with any bitter caramelized flavor. The garnishes were a tad florid and overly precious, what with berries, and a sugar crisp, and mini banana-breads, and a chip of chocolate .... My companion had the signature cheesecake with strawberry sauce. I had but one bite, and that bite was perfect. I reserve five stars for when a business represents the quintessence of its genre, and meets its potential without hesitation. While I had an excellent meal and will certainly consider another visit, Elway's at the Ritz is still only aspiring to deliver on its promise. What would put them over the top? A table setup that didn't feel like it was designed in Excel. A little something unexpected, thoughtful, or daring with the vegetables. Better bread that hopes to be more than merely a substrate for butter. Pickiness about where the meat and fish come from. No farm-raised salmo
(4)Andrew F.
Ate here twice on a business trip to Denver courtesy of the company American Express. We were staying at the Ritz-Carlton that this restaurant is inside, which made it very convenient. I could never afford to go to the hotel or the restaurant on my own, but had a great time on the trip. We had a delicious 2006 Charles Krug Cabernet to start. It was very good, significantly better than the second bottle we got whose name I have forgotten. On day 1 we had the bacon-wrapped shrimp and the tuna tartare as appetizers, both were very good if fairly small portions, but more room for the steak. Day 2 appetizers were the steak tacos with guac, which were pretty good, and the lamb chop fondue which was absolutely amazing. It came with sweet potatoes and really good crutons. The lamb was so tasty it was like eating steak unto itself, with a cheese dip that complemented it well. Our server said that most people get the lamb chop appetizer twice instead of ordering the lamb entree and I can see why. The steaks were fantastic. I had the porterhouse "rare plus" on day 1 and the bone-in ribeye medium-rare on day 2; they were both 22 oz of damn delicious meat, cooked perfectly. One of my compatriots had the boneless ribeye and then the bone-in and was struck by how much better the bone one was. We ordered almost all the sauces, there was one with bits of crab and shrimp that was pretty tasty and an Elway's original. I also really enjoyed the red wine demi-glaze and some of the cheese or hollandaise sauces, it was all sort of a blur at this point. My favorite sides were potatoes au gratin. We also got french fries, mac and cheese, and baked potato which were just average. The creamed spinach was good even though I'm not a big spinach fan, and we also got a broccolini side which was pretty standard. To maximize your Elway's experience, go for a lamb or shrimp appetizer, the bone-in ribeye with either the shrimp/crab sauce or the red wine glaze, a bottle of Napa red and if you must have some vegetables, the potatoes au gratin. I didn't try any soups or salad so I can't comment on those. The steak itself is $45 so this isn't going to be cheap. Compared to the other top steakhouses I've been to, Elway's is competitive, but probably not quite as good as Charlie Palmer in D.C. or Peter Luger in NY.
(5)Mike C.
Perfect. I have only been here once and was unsure what to order. Everything on the menu looked so good. The waiter suggested the bone-in-rib-eye which I ordered "Elway's style." It was juicy and amazing. My girlfriend really enjoyed her pomegranate martini. She even ordered a second one. There was a few professional athletes that came in while we were eating; that was kind of cool. Thanks Elway's for making me look like a champ. Definitely coming back here next time I'm in Denver.
(5)Lon W.
Solid steakhouse with prices to match. Broader selection on the menu than a classical place like Morton's... and steaks, in my opinion (while good) are not as good as a steak specialist. Probably a good choice if you have a group of hard core carnivores and some people that don't want just steak, steak, and steak.
(4)Susan S.
Service slow and reservations are disregarded. The hostess sat a walk-in couple before us (they were looking at the menu and deciding) we has a reservation and were 15 minutes early!! We were finally seated 15 minutes AFTER our reserved time. NY strip was amazing.
(3)Kate G.
I've been curious about Elway's since moving here and finally visited last night. I was served one of the very best dirty martinis I've ever had. I guess I'd expected that and was happy they delivered. Pro: martini glass had the perfect thin lip. Con: water spots on both glasses. Seemed like an attention to detail they wouldn't miss. Ordered the parmesan black pepper fries which were served in a big paper-lined cone. Delicious! Realized we weren't even looking at the happy hour specials, so turned the page in the menu and saw quesadillas, short ribs, wings and a spinach dip. Went with a flatbread that changes each day. It was curried chicken and mozzarella last night and came with a red sauce that didn't taste like curry (but the chicken did - a few large hunks of chicken that were hard to eat or eat around) and no cheese. Not interesting, pretty or tasty and we only ate two pieces. Actually neither of us finished our first piece. Our waitress noticed and took it off the bill which was great. She was attentive and friendly in spite of a very crowded restaurant. I would come back for more martinis, fries, oysters (wish I'd ordered a few) and maybe to try their sushi. It's rare I order steaks at all, even in a steakhouse, I like mine cooked at home but I do on occasion enjoy martinis in establishments like this. It's a cheap(er) but fun way to spy on a crowd in Denver that I hardly ever see. I'd give fewer stars if I rated that crowd, because it was over the top, packed with suits and tits and glitz as my husband would say. Not my scene nor the scene of anyone else I've ever met in this casual city...but I was reminded last night that this scene does still exist and in a big way. I was lucky to have my cocktails provided by a friend with an expense account because I bet they add up quickly, though the happy hour menu did offer cheap ($3) microbrews, house wines ($4) and a daily cocktail ($7). HH food was all well-priced, all under $10. I'll definitely come back to take advantage of the swanky high-ceilinged interiors, sexy lighting, gorgeous and well appointed bathrooms and that perfect martini.
(4)Arthur L.
I've had filet mignon at 100s of restaurants and have never been as impressed as I was with Elways. It was perfectly done and seasoned. I've been there 3 times and the food is reproducibly good. The lamb lolli's are incredible...so good that we got 2 orders, haha.
(5)Neal E.
Overall this restaurant has a good atmosphere. It is quite big, but it doesn't feel overcrowded. There are quite a few small tables for romantic dinners and a few larger ones for group gatherings. We didn't have starters or dessert, so I can not comment on those. What I did have was a succulent, thickly-cut rib eye steak that was cooked to perfection. Charred on the outside and perfectly pink on the inside. The side of mashed potatoes was creamy and quite nice as well. The wine that I had, a Ferrari-Carano Merlot (not sure of the vintage) was the best wine that I tasted on the trip.
(5)Meridith G.
My boyfriend and I went to Elway's before attending a show the weekend of valentines day. Out reservation was ready right on time and we were seated. I must say that we both noticed that the tables are sort of close to each other. But that is such a minor detail. Anyway, we started our meal with the lamb chop fondue! O M G!!!! The lamb chop was seasoned perfectly, I could eat just the lamb chop and be fine. The cheese fondue it came with had green chili in it, which was very nice. Also along with it came homemade croutons and roasted sweet potatoes. Some of the sweet potatoes were just a bit undercooked for me, but still seasoned just right. This was the perfect way to start the meal. We both ordered the 8oz New York Strip. I had a side of Bearnaise sauce and my boyfriend had a side of peppercorn sauce. Both sauces were very nice, however the meat was so good it didn't really need it. On the side we shared Au Gratin Potatoes. These were okay. I think next time We will try something else. Trust me when I say you should share all of the sides, they are big enough for 4 people. We finished up the meal by sharing the cheesecake. I have had cheesecake from all of the United States and this was hands down my favorite cheesecake. I was upset we didn't get two because it was so delicious. We paid less then we expected and had excellent service. We will be going back to Elways for another special occasion.
(4)Boss H.
As a newbie to Elways in Denver a few weeks ago, I can't wait to go back and just had reservations set for the 17th. I travel the country and try every "best" rated steakhouse in every city I am in. Elways has set the standard and set the bar high. It is by far the best cut of steak I have ever had in a restaurant bar none. exclamation point. Everything we had was excellent, although I am fixated on the steak, because that's what i rate- steak at a steakhouse! the 45 day dry aged rib-eye was outstanding and worth every penny. I have since eaten at Gibsons in Chicago- a close second with 21 day wet aged beef, and have been disappointed recently with Jean-Georges in Vegas and BLT Steak in NY. If your a steak snob, and you are in Denver- go to Elways and have the Rib-eye- it will set the standard for all the others. I can't wait until the 17th and have started to gnaw on my knuckles...
(5)C S.
Overrated! I haven't tried the cherry creek location yet but boy did the steak I got here blow. The hamburgers at Cherry Cricket are better than the steaks here. The porterhouse I got was was oversalted and not tasty. My fav place for steak was ruth chris down the street but it has since closed down.. :( Still haven't tried pretentious capital grill cause I don't have a ferari to valet, haha, and it's a chain. I have heard there are a lot of cougars at the cherry creek location, made the cougars that frequent there know something I don't.. maybe the food is a heck of a lot better?
(2)Dave K.
Nice setting, nice food, but ultimately it's "just another hotel restaurant" if you know what I mean. I get the feeling that they're playing up to the hotel guests on their expense accounts, which just makes the overall vibe a bit touristy for my tastes. Good food though, and their Happy Hour is not too bad (if you're on an expense account). By the way, I didn't see any cougars when I was there... bummer.... :)
(4)Kristen W.
Admittedly, I am not a big steak fan but I am married to one so we dine at a number of these establishments! I rate these restaurants from the perspective of the lamb, seafood, poultry and alternative fine dining options offered. (Also taking into account if the steak lovers in the group are pleased of course!) The appetizers at Elways downtown and Cherry Creek are wonderfully diverse and all very fresh and inspired. I love the hot app tower and the onion rings are a pure guilty pleasure! Elways has a nice selection of seafood and their rack of lamb is very nice. The side dishes are abundant and the snap peas better than the rest! I enjoy the clubby atmosphere of Elways downtown but must admit I favor the more open and light ambiance of the Elways Cherry Creek location. The service is quite attentive and always friendly. It is definitely one of the finer steak houses in Denver and I must say it is one of my favorites when steakhouse is the majority choice for dinner on the town.
(4)Mary B.
We go for brunch once a month. FANTASTIC food at a great price. Every element of every dish is carefully prepared and top notch in flavor and presentation. Sincere and courteous staff as well. It is a SUPERIOR experience to the Cherry Creek Elway's, by the way. Comparing the two is like comparing two different restaurants.
(5)Austin B.
I wish I could give 3.5 stars. The hamachi sushi was fantastic, as was the beef tartare. The calamari was too heavily breaded for my taste. The decor is over the top for Denver. If I wanted to feel like I was in Vegas, I would go to Vegas. I'm sure if works for some people though. The biggest gripe I have is the price. I don't mind shelling out for food that is prepared with quality ingredients by a great kitchen (and this food was), I just couldn't shake the notion the premium I paid had as much to do with just being seen there as it did with the food.
(3)Renee R.
The food was really good. I had the short ribs "off the bone" which comes with mashed potatoes. My husband had rack of lamb with a side of creamed spinach. Everything was great. The service was good. It is a bit pricey so be prepared. If you don't mind spending money for good food then you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!
(4)Ramon G.
Finally Elway's popped in my mind when the question came up on where to go out for dinner on Friday night. A traditional steak and potato dinner sounded pretty darn good. We were seated immediately just past the wonderful and cozy bar setting. The surroundings were warm and comfy with a very prompt and knowledgeable staff. Unfortunately some little things seemed to keep me from really liking this place. Our caesar salads were very bland and had wilted/dark romaine pieces in it. To me that's a big no-no in an upscale restaurant like this. For the price of the salad I really expected something amazing. Now the steak choices were awesome. Prime rib, bone in ribeye, filet...etc.. I tried the bone in ribeye which was cooked perfectly and the sides of asparagus and au gratins were good but not great. Our server was helpful but almost to intrusive throughout the night. But overall they were extremely courteous and helpful. I can't say the meal was bad but after getting the bill I was kinda let down. I didn't have that same satisfaction that I got from eating at Capital Grille. I will go back but most likely it will be to try their brunch.
(3)William P.
So my buddy was visiting from Chicago this week and I thought that I'd show him the best of the best in Denver steakhouses. We met in the Elway's bar where it all started out extremely well. It seems that there was some fast food marketing meeting taking place at the Ritz Carlton which meant that the bar was full of extremely hot, extremely dumb, extremely young, blonde chicks. Praise Jesus! And plus one point for Elway's. As we moved to the dining room, the hostess was quick to assess that we weren't a couple (most likely due to my extreme manliness) and readjusted the seating at our four top from two sides at a 90 degree angle to two sides parallel to each other. Another plus point for Elway's. Unfortunately, my back was to the best show in the house- some silver haired Wall Street looking type and his really hot blonde "date" for the night. I had to get up and go to the bathroom four times to avail myself of the show that little hottie was putting on for the dining room. Minus one point for Elway's for putting my back to this. Plus one point for the old guy with the hot hooker. So, we ordered. And in very short order, my steak and all of our sides showed up. Unfortunately, my buddy's steak was no where to be found. Minus one point for Elways. The previous event began a gathering of Elway's employees at our table to try to figure why the two manly men (or at least one manly man and his little friend in this case)only ordered one steak. We were quickly promised that the other steak was on its way out. Minus one point for Elway's for making a promise that it couldn't keep. I was salivating at this point- my steak still in front of me for about 20 minutes- but refusing to eat it until my friend was served. Finally, our waitress came by and offered to take my steak back to the kitchen before they had to change the tablecloth due to my excessive drool. Minus one for Elway's. They should have taken the steak back immediately when the other was not brought out. Now, in all fairness, the waitress really tried to talk me of ordering my steak "Oscar Elway's Style". But, I just wouldn't listen. Oscar, as you probably know, means steak covered with crabmeat, asparagus, and bernaise. At Elways, "Oscar Elway's Style" looks like, someone ate some crabmeat, asparagus and bernaise and barfed it up on the steak. It was pretty disgusting though once I scraped it off, the steak was pretty good. Plus one point for the waitress for trying to talk me out of the puke steak. Minus two for serving that shayt in the first place. We had no plan to order dessert. But, since the restaurant offered to comp it, we gave it a whirl. Free dessert always gets a plus one from me. It seems that we may have hit Elway's on an off night. But, for the price one pays, there's no excuse for the lapse in service that we experienced. I'll try Elway's again. But, no puke Oscar on my steak this time.
(3)Kim G.
Creamed corn that is the stuff of fantasy (in a foodie way, not a creepy, messy way). The GM is fabulous too. P.S. The onion rings are not a favorite--steer clear
(5)Courtney R.
This was a fabulous dinner that started with every appetizer on the menu and ended with rounds of dessert (lots of wine and red meat in between). The service is stellar and we had a great time chatting with the sommelier/beer guru. Not sure we'd be back on our own but it sure is a fabulous when someone else is treating.
(5)Alicia N.
I am pretty damn picky about steak, having grown up in Argentina. When we first moved to Denver, we ate at the other Elway's and the service was impeccable and the food outstanding. I am glad that the same is the case for Elway's downtown. We headed over there last night, and ate off the 5280 Restaurant Week prix fixe menu. The 10 oz. sirloin steak was cooked to perfection, and absolutely delicious! I would have to say it's better than Smith & Wollensky or The Palm, and almost (but not quite) on a par w/Peter Lugers... Our server Scott was great, giving us good input on what/how to order. Love the ambiance and the whole experience. Kudos to John Elway, who obviously put a lot of thought into both establishments, and didn't just slap his name on a door.
(5)Ethan K.
We headed to Elway's downtown on a Thursday night as a party of 4 (plus a 5 week old) to celebrate 2 birthdays and the last evening of our friends visit to Denver. We had a fantastic experience. The complimentary valet is welcome in such a busy downtown location. Once inside we found the bar area to be crowded as well. But no problem, they seated us immediately. Big wine lists are exciting but they often leave us lost - we enjoy wine but are not experts. In jumped our 2nd server Max to the rescue who asked Lady A some quick questions then brought 3 sample glasses he thought she may enjoy. 2 of the 3 were hits and we decided on a bottle of the 2006 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona which was excellent. We skipped the starters and went right for the steak - three 8oz Filets and a 22oz Porterhouse. All were perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. The kind of meat that melts in your mouth. We shared sides of asparagus, snap peas and cemini mushrooms. Of these the mushrooms were amazing - garlic, butter and just a touch of pepper - highly recommended. Elway's also readily accommodated our baby's dairy allergy and prepared some of the sides with olive oil. They also brought a baked potato for Lady A with no dairy but extra chives and bacon. Very thoughtful. Unlike fellow reviewer Adrienne, we found the sides to offer generous portions - plenty for 3 or 4 people to share. There were minor missteps primarily b/c the staff seemed overwhelmed by the busy crowd. Where our primary server missed a few minor things, Max ably stepped in with good humor and a deft correction. Perfect. At this stage we were happy and full so of course we ordered dessert: homemade strawberry ice cream and cheesecake to share. Max, having overheard our birthday toast earlier, also brought a a complementary "Classic Ding Dong" with "Happy Birthday" scrawled in chocolate and a sparkler glowing on top. It was a fun homemade and much-improved take on the Hostess hockey pucks. The desserts were not amazing but were good. To add a subtle sports vibe, John Elway thoughtfully decorated our dining area with an amazingly lifelike Chris Collinsworth, the new face of NFL Sunday Night Football, and Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, with our table in between. If folks with that kind of coin gravitate toward Elway's, it can't be a bad choice. Your decor may vary. They didn't seem to be bolted down to anything and might just walk off some day. All in all we had a tip-top dining experience. Very enjoyable. This is now our favorite Denver steakhouse.
(5)Jack D.
An expensive, well-cooked meal with little by way of interesting ambiance. Just a "meh" experience, mainly because that kind of dollars should result in event-class dining. I expect really attentive service, some mind-bender dishes, and they weren't. It was like Morton's but in a hotel, and with higher prices and expectations.
(3)Liliana T.
We went to the Elway's as part of $52.80 Denver restaurant week. I had high expectation, especially knowing that some of the menu item actually costs $50 per person. So we went there, waited for a good 40 minutes before we got seated even though we made RSVP for 8:00 PM and there were some empty tables! After we made our order, we waited for another 15-20 mins before our breads and appetizers were served. The breads were cold and hard as rock. The salad was good, but nothing extraordinary about it. The room was filled with people, but not packed, yet it was so loud, it made us feel like we went to a sports bar instead of a 5-star restaurant. After we finished the appetizer, we waited yet another 10 minutes before our steak arrived. The prime rib was tender and juicy. The cream corn was flavorful and delicious. My friend ordered a center cut sirloin and I wish I had ordered that - it was so GOOD! After that we waited for quite a while before our dessert arrived. Brownie lollypop and lemon flan. Very small size, more like dessert for kids. After we finished our dessert, it was already almost 10:00 pm, but no waiter was around, we were the only people left in the room and nobody wanted to give us our check. So about 10:15 pm, we finally got our check and we left the building after 10:30 pm. So, first impression of the Elway's? Good food, not-so good experience, it was a great deal for 5280. But I won't go back there for the full price.
(3)Meredith G.
As I write this I still have a full belly feeling. I went with a friend for $52.80 tonight. We started with a wonderfully strong lemon drop martini at the bar and then enjoyed a 3 course meal. I enjoyed a 10 oz fillet that was cooked to perfection. My friend and I ordered each of the dessert options, a chocolate brownie lollipop and a lemon creme caramel, sorta flan like, but better. The service staff were all very nice. The dinner felt a little rushed, but I really think it was because of the $52.80 and the fact that you order all your courses up front. Apparently, Elways does have happy hour 5-7pm Monday through Saturday, $3 beers & $7 martinis. They now also offer free valet which is very nice. I would recommend going back here for a special dinner out or just great coffee and desserts.
(5)Michael L.
Decided to give Elway's a try and have to say that I wasn't disappointed. Service was good, but the food really stood out. They use a unique seasoning on their steak, so if you are a purist...this is probably not the place for you.
(4)Marty M.
Excellent steaks and atmosphere. Especially if there's a game on.
(5)Denim H.
Maybe the best steak I have ever eaten and I eat steak a lot. Well I take that back. I had the bone in rib eye and my wife had a filet and the filet was maybe the best steak I ever tasted but it was a close race. The staff was just awesome. Yes it's quite spendy, but on that special occasion it is a great choice.
(5)S S.
The is the best steakhouse in Denver. Period.
(5)Mick B.
I'm not the biggest steak house fan but Elway's is a lot more than just that. We sat at the bar and had sashimi and lamb chops ($5 a piece, not bad). I appreciated the diversity of the bar menu. The fish was extremely fresh. Great atmosphere but not snotty at all. You can't go wrong at Elway's.
(5)Jason F.
This is the second time my wife and I have visited this Elways' location. This is also the second time we walked away thinking the Cherry Creek location is better. We had no reservations and it was Mother's Day Sunday night (before the Fleetwood Mac concert...which on a side note was one of the best concerts I have ever seen. I hope to have that kind of energy when I'm in my 60s and 70s). Anyway, hostess was great about getting us a booth in the bar area. Overall, our waitress was a little flighty as she forgot things like a wine list, what wine we were drinking, and the type of dressing my wife ordered. We started with the grilled artichoke and the bacon wrapped shrimp. The grilled artichoke is hands down one of the best I've ever had. The shrimp was a solid "C". Good, but I probably wouldn't order it again as there was nothing special about it and bacon was pretty fatty. My wife had the Mediterranean Salad, which by comparison to the Cherry Creek location, did not have as many "goodies" on it and was mostly salad mix. I tried the Elway Salmon. Not very good. The salmon itself was delicious, but the Elway sauce on top was not flavorable and tasted more like a weak seafood stock soup. In the future I probably would just order the Salmon au natural. We tried the grilled cauliflower as a side and would definitely order it again. For dessert, my wife ordered the 3 ice cream sampler, which she said was great. I ordered the cookies and was surprised they were served cold. They have a great dessert wine selection and whether it is here or any other restaurant, I would always recommend you order a glass of Dolce. In the future, we'll keep going to the Cherry Creek location. After this experience (and a previous one where my fillet was pretty fatty), its hard to dine here when you know they do it better just down the street.
(2)S B.
Went there for dinner before the Avs game and it was fantastic. We were really late for our reservation, but they were very understanding and even got us out in time for the game! All of our food and wine was perfect and our server was great!
(5)Rachel M.
Very good, very good. Service is helpful and prompt. Atmosphere is a little corporate (though I guess that's probably a good thing if you are meeting here for a business lunch or to impress a client). The food was pretty good, nothing to make me squeal with delight. Maybe I've been swayed by all the foodie literature I've read, but if I'm eating at the Ritz, I sort of expect to squeal with delight when I taste my food (or maybe I should just go to Paris and quit whining). There food is best when they stick to what is simple (steaks), but when they venture outside of the standards they fall a bit flat. A brownie lollipop may seem like an awesome idea, but it tasted dry and fell of the stick in a moment. Corn and bean salad tasted bland and canned. To reiterate my opinion of this Elway's...very good, not great.
(4)Mark M.
I have loved every minute every time I've been there! Leslie and Phil are the best servers and they made sure my glass was never half empty! The best steak in town and what great service! I would recommend Elway's over and over again!
(5)Sarah L.
Great sushi, plus a bar/restaurant inside the Ritz Carlton. Wine list at the bar is a bit lacking in my opinion, but the food was spot on & the decor is suiting to its location inside the Ritz Carlton.
(4)Amy G.
Fantastic! I started with the house salad which I found to taste like it was freshly picked out of the ground (not so good, but I won't let this take away from the overall taste and experience). So, I would suggest requesting more dressing or just avoiding the salad together! For my main meal I had the New York Strip with blue cheese butter and it was fantastic! The steak wasn't cooked to my liking but the waiter was quick to notice. I didn't have to say a word and he said "that isn't cooked right" and he offered to make it right. I said "no big deal it's still delicious" so at the end of the night he gave us (both of us) free dessert! Along with my steak I had Mac n Cheese... delicious! and a baked potato with all the fixings! I was completely satisfied! It is a bit pricey, but the taste and service def. makes the price worth it! The service was fantastic. We were sat within 10 mins of our reservation and we never had to wait for anything. The wait staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I will def. be making my way back to Elway's for a steak. I recommend this place to everyone who wants to enjoy a delicious cow :)
(5)Jen A.
I consider myself a gal who likes all things fresh and local. Farm fresh veggies, local grass fed beef, etc. But damn, sometimes a gal just needs a USDA prime steak. Went here the other night with the man and a friend from out of town and pretty much blew all of my play money for the month. Cocktails, Sashimi appetizer, bottle of wine (great recommendation by the way), buffalo ribeye seared to perfection, brussels sprouts hash, duck fried rice, dessert and scotch. Holy Crap. The food was amazing and service was very good too. I won't be going back any time soon since this place probably ran us about $150 per person but worth it for a special occasion.
(4)Shawn R.
I've eaten here several times and each has been a positive experience. We enjoyed two bottles of excellent wine during the meal and everyone's food was excellent. The pace of the meal is slow but for what you pay to eat here I wouldn't want to feel rushed. We had a great conversation with the Sommelier who was very helpful with the substantial wine list. Max was our main waiter and he was a lot of fun. We really enjoyed the Au Gratin potatoes and the "Ding Dong" dessert is a great throw back to the much less exciting Hostess version. Over all I prefer this location of Elway's versus Cherry Creek the dining room is a bit quieter and the bar is less crowded. We wrapped up dinner with Port and a 29 year old Tawny.
(4)Mayada A.
Flew in for Peyton Manning's first game and had dinner at Elways last night. The outside bar area is cool and the inside had a good vibe. My husband and I ordered the calamari with peppers, 2 rib eyes, the John's salad and a duck confit fried rice. Martinis for him and mojitos for me. The cocktails were fabulous! I asked for light sugar syrup in my mojito and it was perfect. Hubby liked his martinis too. The food was ALL TOO SALTY! And we love salt! But, seriously, this was beyond...The steak was cooked perfect but was salty. The calamari was fun with the tangy and spicy peppers but that was even salty. The fried rice was salty. The salad was a bore. Nothing special about it. Flat with no flavor. We didn't send it back, we just didn't eat it. Server was great, but, food was SLOOOWWW coming out. I'd be back but I'll ask for light seasoning/salt on everything! I'd rather need a salt shaker.
(3)Eric P.
Elways is my favorite steak house in the city - Some people would argue Capital Grille is better, but I would disagree. Capital Grille is plain and how hard is it to come up with a few good sides? Elway's secret is a french butter they finish the steak with. It's delicious. I am a fan of the Cherry Creek location and thought we would try the downtown locale. It is a Ritz, so you would assume the decor would be well done - instead they modeled the place after a sub par Las Vegas restaurant. Check out the carpet. The bar is actually well done - nice tables, comfortable chairs and a few TV's - It looks someone else designed the bar. The food was good - the filet is delicious- the wait staff was kind, but a little boring. All in all a good meal - I think I'll stick to Cherry Creek though. Restaurants should do a better job of matching tables with the wait staff. There are certain personality profiles that should go together. When a table of 4 guys comes in - pair them with an outgoing female waitress- when a table of 4 girls comes in - pair them with an outgoing male waiter. This stuff shouldn't be so hard.
(4)Hello T.
Great service. Great steaks aged, cooked, and rested perfectly. I've frequented many steakhouses and this is one of my favorite in the country. I'm not a west coast guy, but what I experienced from steaks in Denver has left me being a fan. My only surprise is that even though it sports John Elway's name, there is almost no sports paraphenalia on the wall. This is not your average sports bar steak house. Housed in the Ritz Carlton, this is a an upscale restaurant to enjoy a good expensive meal, that is well worth the cost.
(5)Mike C.
Excellent prime rib on the bone with foie gras. Great service also.
(5)Patrick C.
I was only able to sit in the lounge area of the restaurant, but they offer the full menu at the lounge. I had sushi for appetizer and it was delicious. I absolutely loved the fact that they used real freshly ground wasabi. For those who haven't had the privilege of having fresh wasabi, you are missing out. For dinner, I had the bone in NY strip and the duck confit fried rice. I have to say, even though both were delicious, I felt both were over seasoned. The steak was very salty, and it definitely diminished the excellent flavor of the natural grass fed beef. The duck confit fried rice was also very salty, which combined with the salty steak, destroyed my palette. But, overall, it was a pleasant experience. The food was good, just wished they would have seasoned it less, and let the natural flavor of the food speak for itself.
(4)Glenn P.
Had a nice business dinner here. The steak was great along with the appetizers and the sides. This is a great place for business entertaining. Its pricey, but the food is worth it. The atmosphere is high end and modern. A worthy place for a delicious meal.
(5)Debbie S.
It's amazing the difference between this Elways and the one in Cherry Creek. I might rate the downtown location higher, if the original hadn't set my expectations so high. It's a very nice place, with a beautiful build-out, good food and great service. But, it's not the original, not by a long shot. If you're going to go, go to Cherry Creek.
(3)DIrk J.
A good restaurant for steak. The knowledgable staff can answer any question about what they are serving, and the food was very good. End of story!
(4)Sarah F.
I'm a big fan of Elway's in Cherry Creek. I have never had a bad experience there. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about Elway's at the Ritz Carlton in downtown Denver. It was absolutely awful! We sat in the bar and ordered drinks, appetizers and dinner. Most of our orders came out wrong. And, the high-end beer my boyfriend ordered was just plopped on the table, no offer for a glass. I had to go to the bar to get it. We also sat at the table forever until we requested bread that is usually given to anyone dining, regardless of being in the bar or dining room. The final straw was how messed up our bill was. The waitress charged us for full orders instead of appetizers and then argued about it. I am completely disappointed and will not be returning to this location. The food tasted good but that is the only positive thing I can say about this experience.
(2)Yoko S.
We went to Nuggets - Lakers game in January and went to Elway;s in downtown for a dinner. We had two waiters catering to our needs and we never had to get anyone's attention, because they are there before you need any help! The food was great. My son ate the fillet mignon, I had a prime rib and my husband had a short rib. Son also ate Tuna sashimi (they have a sushi bar) as an appetizer. Well I am from Japan and Son has been to Japan more than five times. He said the tuna was just as good as what we get in Japan. his fillet mignon was excellent. My husband loved his short ribs. The only thing is that my prime rib was so so. We live in Nebraska and we have great prime ribs at several restaurants. The atmosphere is upscale, but I thought it was rather noisy. If you want a cozy, quiet dinner, may not be a good place. But the food is good, and service excellent. The waiters knew exactly what we wanted. If we go back to Denver, we will definitely visit again.
(4)Wendy W.
I went to Elways when I was in town visiting some friends for Brunch. WOW...I'm normally a very patient diner, I don't normally write reviews totally based on service...but that alone would be a reason that I would not return. The other reason is the cost of the brunch was rid for the quality of the food. Never again Elway's (and John you might want to remove your name from association...as a Broncos fan this is embarrassing for you)
(1)Brandon A.
As I sit here and try to write this review it's pretty hard. I can't come up with one reason not to come here and eat. This is by far my girlfriend and I favorite spot for steaks. It has so much flavor that you don't need any sauces with it. It's tender and cooked to perfection. If you like steaks and want a good meaty and filling come here. There drinks are made great and they have a really good happy hour here. The atmosphere is relaxing and fun. This is my favorite place to go for nice sit down meal.
(5)Adam C.
Ok so this is by far the best steak I have had in Denver, and I eat a lot of steak. The sides were great, and huge beyond huge. Even my less than carnivorous guest loved their steaks (which is very rare with these folks, I try not to hold it against them) The service was top notch, atmosphere was great etc etc etc So why only 4-stars? I gotta knock one for the price, I mean everything was great, and I will return but the prices hurt, I am all for paying-for-what-you-get, but there is a fine line and Elway's landed (barely) on the high side of it
(4)Kendall F.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was great. I ordered the porterhouse and would not chose this meal again. I love my beef medium rear and juicy. Mine was very dry. However, the waiter and chef offered to replace it, I am not into sending food back. Good place and nice ambiance. I am not adverse to returning, I just would not have the same meal.
(2)Lisa B.
I stopped by on Tuesday of this week with some girlfriends and happened into Restaurant Week's $26.40 deal (that would be half of $52.80). It was a great deal. The salad was so-so, but the salmon and broccoli were absolutely delicious AND nutritious. The chocolate brownie lollipop desert was so good, the perfect amount of desert. I didn't drink any wine, so I can't comment on their wine selection; I'll save that for next time. I will definitely go back. We sat at the bar and the service was great.
(4)Brian F.
Had a 8 oz. Filet & it was about the most perfectly cooked steak I have had in a long time, Delicious!!
(5)Amit R.
There are a few events that have the ability to alter the trajectory of a man's life. Eating the Lamp Chop Fondue at Elway's is one of those events. After a night of drinking lots of beer and watching the Rockies game, I blindly followed a co-worker into Elway's Restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton in Denver. My lemming like allegiance to the pack paid dividends in the form of meat. Perhaps it was the perfect mix of a summer night of drinking and baseball coupled with nostalgia on my second to last night in Denver, but when four succulent lamb chops came to our table I knew my meat eating life would never be the same again. The lamp was perfectly seasoned and cooked just right- raw enough that the meat was juicy and flavorful but well enough to allow the meat to absorb the delicious flavors of what seemed like a dry rub. The chops came atop a bed of croutons and sweet potatoes and alongside a heated cup of cheese fondue, but for humanity's sake, you must resist the temptation to dip. I am not a steak eater, but am always dismayed when someone puts a heap of steak sauce on an expensive steak. Similarly, if you think you should dip this delicious lamb in the cheese fondue, you miss the point and frankly don't deserve to eat this god's gift to man. No additional sauce or dip could improve on this meat which was so flavorful and had just the right amount of fat. For a moment, I doubted that this could be lamb and thought I was eating a unicorn sitting under a rainbow in an utopian paradise. I am not a big meat eater, but this was hands down an experience I would not give back. I sincerely felt bad for the vegetarians sitting at the table that politely declined a taste and continued to live their self-imposed ignorance of such deliciousness. I understand people's objections to eating animals, but to the lamb that gave his life for me to enjoy this bounty: rest in peace dear child, for your sacrifice has served mankind.
(5)Walter P.
Exceptional dinner !! The artichoke appetizer was stunning. The chef Sayre was informative and friendly. And our server Leslie was the best ! They were excellent examples of the famous Ritz service. This is definitely the place to go for great steak in Denver. We will be going back when we return this summer !
(5)Liz W.
I was super pumped about eating and experiencing Elway's, but was not impressed at all. The service was sub par and my salmon was meh. The manager was very professional and kind, however, I will not return.
(1)Nicholas P.
Best steak I've had in a long time. Seasoning was incredible and sides were amazing. Be prepared to spend some money though. With dinner and wine (not the expensive stuff) figure $75-100 per person. Highly recommended for special occasions.
(5)shadi m.
Was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant was in our hotel so it was easy to head over to... without having to go outside and face the cold. The setup is actually pretty nice. The bar is rather expansive and I really liked the curved glass walls filled with bottles of wine. Their wine list was much better than I had anticipated so obv. we had to order a nice bottle of cab. I had the lobster cocktail for my app. The presentation was pretty cool though a little cheesy. The actual lobster was pretty good though and they give you a decent serving. For my main course, I split the buffalo and filet. I was really impressed by both. Again, they prepared both cuts perfectly; I was a little shocked; I hadn't expected Elways to be this good (and the prices were very reasonable). The buffalo tasted amazing; arguably better than the filet though I guess that should be expected given how much more fat it probably has. Had the brownie sundae for dessert. Yummy... but its hard to get this wrong in my opinion. I love anything with chocolate and ice cream. Overall, had a great time at dinner, enjoyed everything I ate, and spent about 4 minutes making the commute back to my room before passing out. :)
(4)Christina H.
The Creme Brulee. The Creme Brulee. Oooh la la. My boyfriend got Elway's for his birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. The service was very good, the interior was snazzy (besides the cheesy multi-color stage lights in plexi-glass boxes), the steak was the most flavorful we had ever experienced, the macaroni and cheese was creamy and pretty good, au gratin potatoes were even better. But truly. The Creme Brulee! The dessert alone made the night. A great place to go for a nice night out or a celebratory dinner. Plan on spending at least a bill for two though, it is a bit pricey. However, Elway's remains unpretentious and fairly casual. Mostly, it was just delicious.
(5)Stephanie L.
I went to Elway's once and I was less than impressed. The service was terrible and the food was just average. I don't feel it was worth the price tag in any way. Maybe it's because I'm not a Broncos fan, I don't know, but I don't see myself ever returning.
(2)Rick M.
service excellent and the food is winner!! had the short ribs and tried my wife's filet and my friends salmon all was fantastic
(4)Steven C.
One of the best steaks I have had. I had the 16 oz NY Strip and it was cooked to perfection "Rare+", just how I like it. The steak had delicious char-ed crust that also had a hit of seasoning, so those who like their steak with no seasoning should be sure to specify that when ordering. The crust had a sweet balsamic vinegar taste to it but it was not overpowering at all, but rather enhanced the flavor of the meat. The sides were great as well, some of the best au gratin potatoes I have ever had. It is pricey for sure, but if you want to treat yourself to a high end steak house in Denver, this is the place to go.
(4)Leslie K.
My husband and I were staying at the Ritz for the night . As our room was not ready when we checked in early we decided to eat lunch. My vegetable wrap was really yummy and my husband's burger was absolutely delicious. The meat was high quality and the kaiser roll was super fresh. Our waiter told us about Restaurant week and encouraged us to stay for dinner. We decided to make reservations since we wanted an easy day, the food was terrific and the restaurant quite lovely. We are from the San Francisco bay area and quite used to eating in superb restaurants. We would absolutely return to Elway's if back in Denver.....or if he opened up a restaurant in the bay area! My husband and I shared our meals. He had the salad and I had the red pepper soup. The salad was fine, not superb. The soup was well spiced and quite unusual. We both had the prime rib which was the best we had ever had. Cooked to perfection, super quality to begin with, and the perfect height. The creamed corn was really delicious and my steamed broccoli was just what I wanted. Fresh, perfectly steamed, and light. A generous portion of all. We thoroughly enjoyed the Meyers lemon creme caramel. Well stuffed we stumbled upstairs. The manager came by to check on us and we had many people taking care of the different parts of the meal. The restaurant was completely full on a Monday night.....and it is a large restaurant. Definitely make reservations soon!
(5)Kymberly W.
Excellent food. Service was great. Complimentary glass of wine when staying at Ritz-Carlton.
(5)Amy M.
Wait, wait, wait. Don't bother with a reservation because you'll end up waiting 2 hours anyway. Horrible service. Dirty glasses. Rude hostesses. Lazy staff. Food was average. NOT WORTH THE PRICE. Go to Morton's, Sullivan's, or the Palm if you are looking for the whole experience.
(1)Jordan A.
I've never actually eaten Elway's staple food in this location, but it's quickly becoming my favorite destination for gourmet breakfast. It's pretty fabulous. The prices are reasonable--for the location, and the food is great. I like the ambiance better than the one in Cherry Creek. The service is friendly, though I am sometimes surprised by its incompetence. I think they need to hire more experienced staff--it's the Ritz after all.
(4)David M.
While in Denver for a business meeting, I took colleagues to dinner at Elway's. This steak house is located just off the lobby of the Ritz-Carlton hotel. We arrived about one hour early and had cocktails in the lounge. The staff were efficient and friendly and the drinks well prepared. We moved into the main dining room and started with soup/salad. All were good if unremarkable. However, the main dishes were superb. I had the bone-in filet of beef, which was the best, most flavorful piece of aged prime beef filet I've ever had. My colleague had the triple (double cut) mustard encrusted lamb chops, which were also reported to be superb. Like many steak houses, you order the side dishes separately. The lightly creamed spinich was my favorite, but all were very good. The wine list is very nice and we shared a dessert platter to end the meal so we could sample the many options. These were also super. Be prepared to bring a doggy bag home with your leftover steak. The dinner was so good that my colleague made a reservation for some clients he was dining with the next night. I tihnk that say sit all.
(5)Jay N.
This place is nothing short of hilarious. The food is terrible and outrageously overpriced. The crowd is something else. The third time I was here we took a buddy who was recently divorced so hunt for a cougar.
(1)David D.
was in denver for a job interview last december and was taken here for dinner. it is not often that i find myself amongst the ritz carlton crowd and thus cannot attest to whether the table silver was arranged correctly, (i assume it was). i will say however, that the steak was quite possibly the best that i have ever stuffed into my face, 'nough said.
(5)Joe D.
I've eaten at Elway's before, and I know from time to time people think there are better steakhouses in Denver, and quite honestly until Thursday, I wasn't sold. I've always had above-par experiences at this Elway's, even during 5280 week. But Friday BLEW ME AWAY! I went for a vendor lunch and learn, I was actually terrified because for 20+ people, we were given the choice of an 8oz filet, 8oz NY Strip, Salmon or Chicken. I honestly had no faith that they could deliver perfectly cooked steaks to everyone's preference for that many people. My NY Strip was actually probably the best steak I've ever had. Almost everyone cleaned their plates and there were no issues. PS - I need the mashed potato recipe!
(5)Malcolm P.
No question one of the best meals I've ever had. Ordered two entrees just to know the level of amazement that was going to the follow the appetizers. ..
(5)Ksenia G.
Overall it was a nice experience. The service was good and so was the food. I'm a big fan of tuna tartar but their's was only ok. It was over salted and I could really taste the bitterness of olive oil. We sent it back and the new tuna had no salt at all. I ordered a bone in filet and I was happy with it, can't say that it was the best I've ever had but it was high quality. We ordered several sides to share and creamed corn was the best one on the table hands down. The only thing I would pass on if I ever came back is the desert.
(4)Jeremy M.
Any steakhouse that offers you an iPad as a waiter will never get my return business
(2)Demitri R.
Where to Start? I guess with the Service. Every time We needed something its like our server knew and was right there without being pushy and its a plus not having to track a busboy down to get the server. I love the Decor and the dark woods and the Wine Room. Only if I was more of a Wine Drinker. And the table was wide enough that We weren't bumping elbows. The Shrimp Appetizer with its Nitrogen Smoky stuff. Big pieces though they may classify as prawns. And the Coconut Shrimp what presentation and tasty to the max. I ordered the Steak meal with Potatoes and Cauliflower. This was the best steak to of ever graced my beautiful lips. Medium well and it was juicy and didn't need anything to accompany it. No Steak sauce or Garlic Butter. Even the Bread was Top Flight. I was looking at the Creme Brulee, but How could I resist the smores. Only thing that really would of completed the Night is if Elway served us himself. Pretty Spendy but worth it.
(5)Jason O.
Great restaurant! Similar to Ruth's Chris. Zero complaints about the experience. Will definitely come back.
(4)Tom M.
Friday night 10/4/13 - $600 for five of us...which would have been okay if all the food was over the top, but it clearly lacked in many areas. That included a $65 bottle of wine, 4 cocktails and tip. Our party arrived on time and the reservation for 8:00 wasn't ready. Who cares about that as we sat in the bar a bit and caught up with old friends. We ordered two salmon dishes, 1 rib eye and 1 filet. I thought they were all okay but nothing special. Unless you are dying for scallops, don't order them, as they were below average and pretty crappy. Steaks were good but we buy meat that is aged for 40 days and cook on a 650 degree infrared grill so it was no better than what we cook at home seasoned with Rachel Ray seasoning. We also buy fresh salmon flown in daily so it was the same. I can understand that you would like this place if you buy supermarket meat and fish and don't know how to cook. Otherwise the downtown location is totally forgettable...and I pray I can forget it soon. Scalloped potatoes are just disgustingly effin horrible. I thought the menu said "broccoli and cheese" but there was no cheese, just some steamed broccoli. Asparagus was okay. The sides were a huge ripoff compared to Palm or Ruth Chris. The special dessert of the day "Spiced Cider Doughnuts" were nasty and disappointing. I can even say in words how bad they were. The chocolate cake was freezer cold and not good, however after warming up to room temp the next day it was damn good. The ding dong dessert was cold and I didn't taste it but it didn't have rave reviews. I expect more than a damn refrigerated dessert. Service lagged to the point that we couldn't get our water refilled later in the evening. We did stay for a while but arriving at 8:00 means we are the last seating. WOULD NEVER GO BACK!!! $600 for this is clearly patron abuse for what we received. I rarely give 1-star reviews but they deserve it for overall dining experience. No offense but if you think this place is exceptional then you need to get out more and expand your food horizons. UPDATE 10/24 Pretty much every bad review I have posted resulted in a manager contacting me via Yelp. I have yet to return to any restaurant that was bad, even if they offered some incentive but the outreach was appreciated. What pretentious pricks the management must be to not reach out and apologize....doesn't say much for John Elway, the pride he takes in this chain or the value in his name. So sad...GO TO THE PALM AND DON'T WASTE YOUR $$ ON THESE A-HOLES. Shame on you Elway for letting your name be associated with this type of service and food.
(1)Holly T.
I come here every year for my anniversary, the steak is incomparable, everything is delicious!!!! I love my anniversary that much more, because we've made going to Elway's a tradition....
(5)Lara F.
This place is beautiful inside and out. We only had appetizers so I can't comment on the entrees although they looked and smelled delicious. The service was a little slow and we kind of felt like the waitress was impatient with us. We ordered chips and guac and the steak tacos. She told us the guac would be out in a minute and we waited twenty for it so we were a little bit annoyed. The tacos came out a minute later. These were a little disappointing only because they aren't what you would expect. The steak part is actually just their steak chili with a side of tortillas, guac, and tomatoes. Typically I expect cheese and lettuce with my tacos but maybe that's just me. They were good just a bit hard to stuff into a taco since it was so liquidy. Anyway, The baked potato is awesome and the twice baked looks to die forrrrr (and huge). All in all, it's so pretty it's worth trying.
(3)Rich S.
First time here. Very good steaks and service. The crab cakes are not very good, they're fried. Overall great experience.
(5)Jordan C.
Great meal. Service was excellent...our waitress was super friendly and made excellent recommendations. This restaurant is a rather high end style steakhouse, and the steals are bare-bones, i..e come with nothing, all side dishes extra. We ordered filet mignon, and shared mac and cheese, asparagus and creamed corn. For appetizers my friends got crab cakes while I got a huge shrimp cocktail. The cocktail is served over some dry ice which looks pretty neat but doesn't really keep the shrimp any colder than usual, not that you keep them around so long as to warm up before eating them. They were pretty good, and I enjoyed the dipping sauces. Additionally I ordered an extra dirty martini which was very well made. The steaks were great, well seared on the outside and perfectly medium rare on the inside. The asparagus and creamed corn were good, but the mac and cheese was nothing to write home about. Overall a great meal.
(4)Lauren L.
Best steak we have ever had! I had the filet and my boyfriend had a buffalo ribeye. We love high quality steaks and really just couldn't believe it was possible for steak to be so good. The quality was simply incredible. The price is worth it. Dinner is a la carte, but we split the au gratin potatoes which were good. I wish I hadn't spent $10 on a small, boring Cesar salad. We started with the Rhode Island calamari though, which was excellent, especially considering it was one of the cheaper apps. We sat in the lounge and felt comfortable dressed down. The service was good, not great. No complaints though. I will definitely go back when the budget allows.
(4)Chris A.
Great atmosphere, amazing staff, and excellent food. I have only had steak and the sides here. My crown and coke was poured perfectly, and my dinner was cooked to perfection. Denver doesn't have an abundance of places to get a great steak, this is one of the very few.
(5)Darrell M.
Good food but slow slow service. 2 hours before any food. Got one drink, ordered wine 3 times never received. This is probably my 5th time very disappointed in the service or lack of.
(3)David D.
My expectations were low because I had eaten at the Vail location and was disappointed. But I was staying in the hotel and didn't want to go out. The bar is lively and that's where i ate. Foie Gras was very good, a dozen raw oyster, great, and the lamb, very good. Fairly good selection of wines by the glass. Only downside was that is way too costly.
(4)Celia T.
Seafood tower was dissapointing Steak was average Creamed corn was delish, like a country fried steak gravy asparagus - norm service was great, but food fell short
(2)Bob B.
Finally got to go to Elways - (down town Denver) - waste of $$$ should have taken the time to locate a Ruth Chris...ordered a $60.00 "bone-in-Filet" a side and glass of $14.00 Chardonnary. Wine came - well there was a small (bug) FLY in the glass - then the steak! after taking a bite I see it's raw at the bone!!! goes back to be redone...I can not recommend this specific Elway's - staff was nice - but that doesn't warrant the $$$$ they get. just say.n
(2)Sara C.
I had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at Elway's yesterday evening. My boyfriend and I made a reservation for 5pm (the earliest available) and were seated promptly in a somewhat private area of the dining room. It was not a very busy night, so I was not surprised at how promptly we were greeted, but I was appreciative none the less. My boyfriend had grabbed a glass of wine from the bar while we were waiting to be seated, but I wanted to take some more time to peruse the wine list. I narrowed my selection down to two glasses of wine, and upon my description of what I was looking for, our server, Adam made a suggestion that I was very pleased with. The two of us shared the coconut encrusted shrimp. Our server informed us upon ordering that the dish came with 3 shrimp and asked if we would like to add a fourth so as to ensure an even amount of food for each of us. In retrospect, we certainly did not need the fourth, but the suggestion was very thoughtful. We then shared two sides - the asparagus and potatoes au gratin, and WOW were they each delightful! I had the filet mignon and my date had the NY strip, both cooked medium rare. Both cuts were very flavorful, juicy, tender, and cooked to a very appropriate temperature. Because our plans for the evening we approaching quickly, we finished our meal in a little bit of a hurry (certainly our fault for not mentioning the intended time frame for the meal, and not the staff's). We had mentioned to the other of our two servers (who were a flawless team, with no missteps in communication where our table was concerned), Phil, that we were taking the evening to celebrate my birthday earlier in the month. With the bill, they surprised me with a dessert to go, which we enjoyed very much in the comfort of our home later in the evening. While the dining room was certainly not all hustle and bustle for the evening, I found the service to be very attentive without being intrusive, which is exactly what I expect from an upscale dining experience. Both Adam and Phil had wonderful suggestions on the wine and dinner menus and seemed to be very skilled and knowledgeable in their trade. We will certainly be back for more in the future.
(5)Natalia K.
$200 for absolutely atrocious service, mediocre food, and overpriced wine. This is the most overrated restaurant in Denver, and I could easily name at least 20 other places within walking distance I would rather go to. I came here to celebrate my Dad's birthday, and it was one of the restaurants my parents were looking forward to most during their visit to Denver -- but it ended up being the worst experience they had. SERVICE: F Not once during the entire dinner (any of its 3 courses) did ANYONE ask us how our food was. Ok, the service was slow and the wine took forever to come out, but not bothering to see if we were even happy with the food was what ensured I won't be back. I also noticed a server at a table next to me accidentally knock someone's jacket off their chair. Not only did he ignore it, but another server who walked by just walked around it instead of bothering to pick it up or mention anything. There's busy, and then there's rude. Sure, this was during restaurant week, but not everyone in my group was ordering from the 5280 menu (not that it's an excuse to have terrible service just because people are ordering from the 5280 menu). And somehow, the other 6 restaurants I went to for Restaurant Week managed to still have good service. FOOD: C After everything I'd heard about how the steak here is amazing, I was very much underwhelmed. The best thing I had here was the beat salad, which shouldn't be the case at a steakhouse. One of us had the filet mignon, another had the prime rib, and another the sirloin (I tried all three). All 3 were severely over-salted with the rub, as a couple of the patrons around us noticed, too. If you're not a heavy salt eater, I would recommend asking them to go easy on the salt for you. WINE: D I don't give the wine such a low score because it's bad wine, but because it's ridiculously overpriced. I felt like I was at the top of Paris in Vegas all over again where all the bottles are $100+. As an example, a bottle of Ravenswood Zinfandel, which is under $15 at stores and usually about $40 at restaurants was $85 here. There's charging a lot for wine because it's expensive in the first place, and then there's overpricing regular wine.
(1)Patrick F.
Great experience! I was working in Denver and flew my wife down for a weekend getaway. We stayed at the Ritz (excellent as always) and took advantage of Elway's on site. We started with cocktails and South African lobster tails. My wife had the filet topped with foie gras, I had the ribeye. The steaks were cooked and seasoned expertly. The service was top notch. It was so wonderful that my wife wants us to go at least once a year as a new family tradition!
(5)Steven S.
The best steakhouse in the Cherry Creek area. I came here about two years ago and it was an excellent dining experience. Last week I visited again and it was no different. This time I started with the coconut crunch shrimp which - okay get ready for this - arrive in an actual coconut half! I'm totally serious. Does this matter or improve the dish at all. No. Not at all. But it's a pretty fashionable and unique way to dress up a dish like this. Take a look at my (dark) photos if you wanna check out what shrimp and real coconut look like. For the main course I went with the Parmesean Crusted Grouper with Crab Meat and Crawfish. Also added a side of Mac & Cheese. And shared a coworker's steak. Okay so I ate a lot but no complaints about any of it. Excellent service and a very nice, dark atmosphere here as well. Highly recommend making reservations early as the place packs quickly. Especially in summer when live music plays right outside in the outdoor eating area.
(4)Lee S.
I feel like a horrible human being writing a service review against my own kind- I'm a server as well and have been for a while. This may have been the worst service I've ever had. This isn't my first time to Elways, but it will definitely be my last. To start, our reservation was 30 minutes late. I understand stuff happens behind the scenes where that's not always perfect so I overlooked that and sat at the bar patiently. Upon arriving to our table we were asked if we wanted a wine list and explained our server will be there shortly. LITERALLY 15-20 mins later a server approached and asked "any questions or you ready to order?" Ummm what? I'm paying 50 dollars for a steak and I was approached like I was sitting at an airport Denny's. After we placed our order, our server didn't replenish drinks, didn't ask how our meal was (my steak was overdone) and the second time we talked to him was him asking if we were ready for the bill. iPads should not be used in a fine dining establishment such as this. If I wanted that, I could go to Buffalo Wild Wings. Further, you could count on one hand how many human interactions and words were spoken during this meal with the staff. The one saving grace of this restaurant is the food. The rack of lamb and the filet were amazing. Solid wine choices as well. And that is the one, and only reason why I gave the 1 star. Do better Elways. Do better.
(1)Ashton J.
We had such a terrible experience at Elway's in the Ritz this evening that I had to write about it immediately. I wouldn't want you to make the same mistake. We have been to all of the other Elway's and have had a nice time/great steaks, so we decided to treat our friends to a birthday dinner. It was their first time to an Elway's and, honestly, I'm embarassed. The service was very rude, rushed, and seemed put-out. The opposite of what an establishment in the service industry should be. Immediately after sitting down, we were asked what we wanted for our entrees. We told them that we needed a little extra time and I swear they sighed. We had to ask about the specials- they provided no information, no recommendations. They really acted like we were wasting their time throughout our entire meal. As I was mid-salad, they took away my plate. Then, came the entrees- steaks, lamb chops, etc. All of the food was great, but we couldn't eat it all. So, we asked for our meals to be boxed. Our server literally tossed the boxes at us, telling us it would just be easier if we boxed the food ourselves. Over $500 for a dinner for 4. I could have easily spent half the money and had twice as good a time. We will never return!
(1)Chuck S.
Restaurant #2 of 5280 for me this year. I was sadly disappointed after my experience last night at Brook's Steak House. One nice thing about Elway's was they had several choices for each first course, main course and dessert. The waitstaff was excellent however the food left me wanting something special. Leslie was our waitress and she was very good. The salad was small and the house dressing was plain. For the main course I ordered the prime rib, it came with only one side dish, I chose the mashed potatoes. The prime rib was a very generous 10oz portion however it looked like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for a while and had butter or something brushed on it to try to give it a fresh look. The mashed potatoes were chunky and easily forgettable. For dessert I ordered S'more in a cup please and the portion was so small I felt like stopping by a frozen yogurt place on the way home to get the rest of my dessert. It's a good thing we were ordering off the 5280 menu because the regular prices are $35-50 per plate range and it would be way too much for something similar to what I experienced.
(2)Susan W.
One of the best meals EVER!! Filet was awesome flavorful could cut it with a butter knife. Breads were yummy and so were the soft pretzels. The mashed potatoes an say gratin potatoes were spectacular. All around great experience. Highly recommend this steak house.
(5)Edna L.
Elways makes a great steak and the new renovations are an improvement. Looking forward to the next visit.
(4)Candy T.
I will sometimes go here for lunch but I'll make sure to sit at the bar where I'll get better service. Terry is a total sweetheart! Usually I go with the lamb chops (it's in the drink menu and not the regular menu) for something quick. A lot of the reviews talk about poor service, and I feel like I should mention that John Elway doesn't actually own this location - it's been franchised out by the Ritz-Carlton and they have a harder time getting rid of bad employees. I think this is also probably why the food at this location isn't as great as the Cherry Creek or Vail locations.
(3)James S.
Excellent steak, and asparagus. Helpful , friendly staff, Recommend this restaurant for special events. I went there with 3 of my children and we all enjoyed.
(5)CaroLe H.
I ordered a new work with crab cake. Crab cake was deep fried and tasteless, a bit disappointing. I also had a side order of fried rice with duck meat. The fried rice is amazing.
(3)Ali M.
This review should be titled "Get a free meal at Elways". Party of 2, guests at Ritz-Carlton, nicely dressed, early for 8 pm reservation. Sit in the lounge or hover around the hostess station? Sit in the lounge and have a drink. Brought promptly and pleasantly. 7:55. Another party of 2 enters and is seated immediately. Hello we are still here. At 8 pm are told cheerfully by the hostess. "It's 8 on the dot". Still not seated until we complain (8:10). When we complain to other hostess we get apology and offer of free appetizers. Order dinner. One soup, one salad, one roast chicken, one chicken special one order of sautéed broccoli. Soup and salad served, eaten, pronounced delicious. Plates cleared. Waiting, waiting, waiting. Ask server. "It's coming". Waiting, waiting, waiting. Ask server. "I just checked you're fourth. The chicken takes time. " Grrrr. Chicken entrees and broccoli delivered along with apology and now entire meal is free. Broccoli slightly undercooked. Well that's a matter of taste I should have asked for it to be more cooked. Chicken special pronounced good, if a bit heavy. Roast chicken. Regular menu item. Should be a no brainier, right? Nicely seasoned, but now I know why it took so long. IMHO the chicken was frozen and defrosted in the microwave before being "roasted". This is fine dining in Denver? No thanks. With many apologies from staff nice tip left for waiter and we left. Never to eat dinner here again.
(1)Dusty F.
I'm giving it 5 stars even though I got the seafood tower last night and it was just good not great. The steak and eggs this morning blew me away... Fantastic. I will be ordering again tomorrow. The filet was seasoned perfectly, potatoes, eggs all spot on.
(5)Paul L.
It's the restaurant in the Ritz Carlton. Should be good, right? What about Elway's salmon - has to be the signature dish, can't go wrong, right? Wrong on both counts. The first clue was the waitress asking how I like my fish. Huh? As in rare, medium rare, etc. it's fish. I want it cooked so I don't get sick! I played along and said medium. It wasn't sushi grade salmon after all. What was that smell? It's not fish. I have no idea but it wasn't appetizing. Well the Pilzner beers good. I didn't like bit as you may have guessed. It was a Wed so the fish shouldn't been old. It was just poor. 1.30am: I don't like this feeling in my stomach. Is that the fish I wonder. I'm never sick. I wasn't, but it was close.
(3)Steve C.
The food was amazing, wine selection is very impressive. Best scallops and steak (bone in ribeye) we've ever had. My wife and I enjoy fine dining without the pretentious atmosphere. Unfortunately the service is extremely lacking. Two large groups sat down after us and we were completely forgotten after that
(3)Liz P.
Ambiance, service and food in that order. Love that you can have a conversation with your family and friends without too much "din" don't get me wrong I love loud, music driven restaurants too but sometimes you need the former. The food is very decent and well presented, I had the crab eggs benedict and while my eggs were not 100% cooked the way I ordered our wait person was more than willing to replace. Nice that split plates are delivered that way no cutting sawing a divvying up at the table I love that aspect of any restaurant. Coffee- yum and served in bone china and free valet parking is a bonus, we will go back.
(4)Lani P.
Okay for some reason I keep forgetting to take pictures of my Wonderful plates so I just took one of the receipt. I've been to all the Elway's and they are fantastic, but I prefer the Ritz Elway's over Cherry Creek, because the atmosphere is more a bar like place, being that it's in the Hotel so you can just hangout there. This was my fourth trip here and my first time eating in the Bar area, which FANTASTIC! Less formal. I was dressed very casual after just flying in to Denver, so I felt much more comfortable in the Bar sections since I did look more dressed for hiking. Okay so this time we did complete change from our normal steak/seafood orders and it was AWESOME! Pomegrant Martini - I'm not usually a mix drink fruity girl and like my drinks strong like whiskey or tart like a chillatta. But I asked for extra Lime and this drink taste like Koolaid...I'm talking about the Good stuff..Yummy Sush Salmon Roll- lol When I first went here, I was appalled that they have Sushi in a Steak place and thought it was crazy, well it just so happened to be that I was cravy me a little snack, and this was done very Nice. Truffle Beet Salad -MMM..mmm..mmm..mmm I always get this where ever I go. I love Truffles and the taste they add to a dish. Wonderful Aroma We both had a Smashburger- Oh man...So we order it medium, but it came out to us Medium Rare, Oh my gosh, I''m sooooo going for Medium Rare these days. Excellent juicy Scrumptious burger. Now it's a toss between them and City Grille. I have to go back to City Grille to see who I like best now. Truffle Parm Fries - These Were SOOOOOO GOOOD!!! Rosemary Fries - This was good, but next to the Truffles, it is left in the dust. Classic Ding Dong Dessert - Oh this was creamy heaven in a chocolate blanket. mmm sooo delicately delicious. Also had a beer and a couple of House Wines (sav, blanc) This place is seriously Worth every penny and their meals consistent with always tasting wonderful. I can't wait to go back to the one in Vail this Week... :-)
(5)Nick V.
Best Steak I have ever had. Pricy but worth the tasty reward. I went here with my family and one of them said if they had to eat out anywhere on their last day of living, it would be here. We even were awarded free dessert after one of the waiters made an accident on our table and full heartedly apologized for it. Every employee's demeanor is a rendition for the company's phenomenal impact it has had since its start up. You can't leave Denver without coming here first, and it's one of the best spots to take a date to if you're looking to enjoy high quality food.
(5)Christopher H.
I was in town for a week and tried a different steakhouse every night. This was by far the worst experience of the week and possibly of any "so called" high end steakhouse. To start with, the atmosphere was drab and boring. The bar tenders were inattentive in spite of an empty bar. I was called by the wrong name 5 mins after a lame introduction. Service was extremely slow for a party of one. My drink order needed to be reconfirmed 2 mins after the order. My dinner order was reconfirmed 5 mins after the order. I order the filet medium rare. Initially, the wrong meal was placed in front of me. When mine finally arrived, it was raw with a disgusting unappealing tendon running through it. The steak knife couldn't even cut through it. At this point I was so disgusted, I gave up since I had lost my apatite. I sent it all back. On the upside, the bartender was very apologetic and paid for my drinks. I wasn't looking for compensation but after that miserable experience, it was warranted.
(2)John N.
Here we go again with yet another steakhouse. This steakhouse however is owned by John Elway who is like Jesus Christ to Denver Folk!! I mean the guy owns car dealerships, restaurants and the Broncos....Im surprised they dont take time on Sundays to worship him. Oh wait they do.....its called football. This Elway's was located in a Ritz Carlton and I came here with some colleagues for a business dinner. We had some cocktails and opted to skip any appetizers and go straight for dinner. As with plenty of other steakhouses, everything is "A La Carte' which is french for get your own sides!! Actually it means According to the Menu, but I dont see how that translates.....a more appropriate description would be 'batteries sold separately' but of course referring to sides. So onto dinner. I had the ribeye which was very delicious. They boast about the spices that they season their meat with and lets be honest all meat can use a good dosing of seasoning haha. Asked for it medium rare and it came out perfect. We split the Asparagus and the Potatoes Au Gratin. Let me tell you about the Potatoes Au Gratin. This is shit is the BOMB Diggity....may have been the best part of the meal. Seriously, If I didnt care about my sexy physique so much, I would fly out here just to eat this side item. Overall, It was a tasty experience....one thing that sucked were the chairs!! I felt like a 5 year old at the table trying peek my head over so I could join in the conversation. I felt like I sank into the cushioning......Come on Elway, how about you take the ass raping you just charged for dinner for 3 and buy some decent chairs!! Good place though...good food....ill be back if only just for the Potatoes!!
(4)Shannon H.
Worth it! My husband and I ate there last night for our anniversary! Great staff amazing steak and dessert complements of the house! Pricy but a must go!!!!!
(5)Nicole M.
What's in a Name? The staff is nice. The ambiance of CC Elways is nice. Prices are high for what you get. The food is nothing special. We sat at a booth in the bar area and had five or six dishes. Nothing to even write home about. We go out often and spend money happily for a good meal. Elways I think is just popular based on the name. I'd much rather spend the money at a restaurant that is a chain and lives up to their promised services. And that is a big deal for me to say considering we do not like chain restaurants. Elways wouldn't be popular if the guy that owned it wasn't an ex football star. He may know football. But, food he is not great at.
(2)Wellington C.
So my friends are in town for Denver Comic Con so my buddie wanted to go to a nice steakhouse here in the mile high. Elway's was on my list so since it was close by and they seated until 10pm, this was gonna be the spot. I ordered the 14 oz prime rib with the foie gras. Now the prime rib was excellent and well seasoned. It actually tasted so good that I really didnt use the au jous. I wasnt so impressed with the foie gras and would probably not recommend it. Otherwise i have to admit this is probably the best steak I have had here in Denver. Prices are reasonable when compared to any other high end steak house so be prepared to spend at least $40 bucks on just the steak alone.
(5)Brittany B.
Solid breakfast and service was excellent! A little on the pricey side for a Denver omelet, but I knew that going into the place. Look forward to coming back!
(5)Caitlin P.
Can you believe it?! A vegan admitting she is a fan of a steak house?! Well it is true and the following review will attempt to explain how! I have (get) to go to lots of dinners with vendors from work - most men and most love steak houses. I have had both wonderful meals and awful meals at these dinners being the odd one out because of my diet. I was nervous as I looked over the Elway's menu before dinner to see if they had anything for me, I even called ahead to try to get more information - unfortunately the host knew very little about their menu. Once we were seated our server did the fun horse and pony show of tonight's specials, the bone-in cuts, etc and gave us time to review. I thanked him for the meat explanation now what can you do for your vegan friends?? He didn't even flinch and suggested their Charred Red Pepper soup and Mediterranean salad without feta and chicken. Ladies and Gentleman I ate like a queen! The soup was fantastic and salad to start so I didn't feel left out! A great meal along with a great glass of wine, is there anything better?! As for the restaurant and bar they were wonderful! Chic and fun while not becoming stuffy. We sat at the bar and had a cocktail before we were seated and my oh my they can pour a drink! All together a wonderful Denver spot downtown that offers something for everyone!
(4)Patrick B.
The place is so nice from the second you valet your car to being seated top shelf service but I didn't really care for the lobster sandwich but I have had lots of tasty dishes in the past
(3)Lisa R.
I was visiting Denver over the summer and we were able to do a Denver Steak Night at Elway's. I was excited to try this place and was very surprised it was on the lobby floor of a hotel. The restaurant is located downtown amongst lots of other fine hotels and skyscrapers. The wait was minimal since we made reservations and we were seated towards the center of the dining room rather than (my preference of a booth). The service was super friendly and far from pretentious, which is expected since we were in Denver and not Manhattan. The steak cuts were impressive and the sides were pretty good. I think when you dine at such yummy steakhouses, you overlook the meat and begin to focus on the sides. (At least, that's what I do.) The mac and cheese was surprisingly bland and the creamed spinach was average. Their appetizer of fried calamari was a hit though. Plus, my fiancé was really happy with his buffalo steak that night. Overall, I liked this place and think it's worth a try when you're in the area.
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