I had the wings and they were pretty darn good.... Good place to watch a Bronco game. Looking for a pretty good bar food and a refreshing beer, put this on your list... Like I said the wings were scrumptious! I recommend.
(4)
Scott W.
We went there to watch a MNF game and had a great time. The staff is attentive, the beer is cold and the food was good!
(4)
Mackenzie B.
I have been in Denver for 3 weeks and checked out this place Wednesday night to catch some hockey (alone mind you). I arrived to find out it was Ladies Night and they had some pretty great deals along with 25 cent games of pool. All in it was a fantastic night. What stuck with me about this place was how utterly awesome the people that work there are. Aurelia, Nicole, Sally, and Chewy were all so incredibly friendly and welcoming and I felt really glad to have found a local watering hole where I can get great food, good company even when I do show up alone, can have fun, and have great service. The people make this place awesome. Food wise they have a specialty chicken sandwich that's great, burritos are great, hamburgers are huge and delicious. Can't go wrong!
(5)
Jacques D.
If you're drunk. And I mean really drunk, the wings will work. I guess. I really can't remember to be honest. I was really drunk.
(2)
Garhan O.
An excellent neighborhood sports bar. We stopped in after work for MNF were not disappointed. Surprisingly great food (everything is under $10 (try the bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers), cheap drinks, and excellent service made for a great night! Our group was also fortunate enough to be the lucky winners of a drawing for a free Weber grill and bar tab! Unfortunately, we had already paid our tab so they gave it to the gentleman sitting next to us. However... the absolute best part of the bar is the LOBSTER ZONE - a crane game where you catch live lobster to eat. Needless to say, we will be coming back!
(5)
Mike-n-Michelle C.
First - great food! Burger just like you want a burger. Burgery perfect. She had buffalo chicken salad and completely quit conversing for 15 minutes - a sure sign of happiness! Second - cool dive bar-esque vibe. We'll come back!!
(5)
Cassie D.
This place is pretty cool. The music can be a little...not good, but it's a juke box so it depends on the crowd. The food is delicious, the staff is always nice and the drinks are always stiff! I like how big the bar is and that it's two floors. Bathrooms are cleaned thoroughly and if you bar crawl, you know how important that is!
(5)
Taylor K.
I'm a big fan of this place. Located right up the street from my place. Convenient location. I walked in and immediately felt good vibes. It's dive bar prices without being a dive. The service was great, everyone made sure we were taken care of. We got our food and the plate of nachos was HUGE compared to the price. The Ruben was good too. We will for sure be coming back here!
(5)
Nick R.
We came here the other night because we're moving into an apartment right next door. I have always liked the idea of being a regular somewhere awesome with cheap food and good drinks, and I have to say this place definitely fits the bill (no pun intended). The restaurant doesn't look like much. It's in a small corner of a shopping plaza on Quincy Ave behind Coloradoland Tire and Service. The inside is dark. The patio is small. However, this place was fairly busy for a Wednesday for a good reason. We started off with a half order of fried pickles and half order of fried mushrooms. Both were tasty, although the mushrooms were pretty messy. I ordered the patty melt and my friend ordered the burger. I didn't try the burger, but it looked good. The melt was great. I was so excited to see sweet potato tots on the menu and they were delicious as well. We came when they were doing a tap takeover by Eddyline Brewing, so the brewery owner came by and offered us free glasses if we bought a beer from them. I did a flight of their beers and they were all pretty good. The bill came by and the price was perfect. I was stuffed and could not be happier with what I spent. Solid food, solid drinks, solid value.
(5)
John F.
I do not understand how this place has more than one star. Maybe the drinks are good... Maybe it is great for sports... But when it comes to food this place is bad. I had the burger. If you like a high school cafeteria burger than you will love this place. The meat was grey and the bun was the lowest quality you could buy at corner liquor store. The tater tots were ok.
(1)
Annie V.
I really like this place. It can be loud at times, but that could be because I'm OLD. :) So I avoid Saturday nights because I dislike live music in a small space. They have large sized Jenga which I wish was outside because it's loud when it topples over!! But the food is amazing and priced very nicely. Drinks are nice as well. I'm finding myself to become a regular.
(5)
Susan W.
Pretty cool little sports bar tucked into a strip mall. Had some time to kill & wanted to catch some football so hubby & I came here & saddled up to the bar. Chose a few local beers off their large draft menu. Then decided we need to try the bacon wrapped jalapenos because someone next to us got some & they looked delicious. They were!! I could eat about 10 of those suckers myself. ;) Shot a few games of pool then tried the bowling game. It was quite empty on an early Sunday afternoon. I imagine it gets packed on Friday & Saturday nights.
(4)
Jake L.
With this being a Minnesota Vikings bar my friends wanted to check it out and this gem is nicely tucked away in the DTC. I got to watch my Atlanta Falcons while surrounded by a slew of pleasant Vikings fans, made me feel like I was back in the midwest! They had $8 pitchers of domestics and some of the BIGGEST burgers I have ever seen, so between the pleasant staff, ice cold beer, tasty food, and working in the Tech Center I foresee more visits here!
(4)
Jesse S.
Good food at a good price. The smothered burrito is only $6 and delicious. I've had their Philly Cheese Steak as well, which was also quite good. Probably my favorite DTC-area bar.
(5)
Jason J.
I went after a round of golf with the cousin solely because this place followed me on Twitter. They didn't ask for anything, or even say anything on Twitter, that's just how I heard about them, and figured I'd give 'em a try. It's a sneaky-large; it's tucked into a strip mall and is way bigger than it seems. Decorated just fine, a little kind of rugged modern, and then a bunch of mirrors that make it seem even larger/stranger. It's got a 2nd level with some pool, plenty of seating, a nice horseshoe bar and plenty of TVs. There's a good amount of craft beer on tap, with your usual macros. The menu isn't huge, but it's got some great standard dive-bar staples with a few Mexican options as well. I went with an Odell's St. Lupulin, and a philly cheesesteak + bacon with fries. It was top notch all around. From clean tap lines, to well-seasoned fries, to nice crisp bacon tossed on top of a pretty decent cheesesteak -- I was very happy. 2 things stood out to me the most. First, I felt their prices were super reasonable for food. Second, they got kind of busy after we showed up, and despite only having one bartender on, she worked her butt off and did a really good job getting to everyone. Absolutely a place I'll be going back to! A nice surprise in the middle of a strip mall.
(4)
Cyndi J.
The Dam Grille is a solid dive bar. It was empty (apparently it's not a big Mother's Day destination). The bar is sprawling and you get a good view of several TV's tuned to various sports programming. I had regular vodka drinks, my husband beer. We both had the fried tacos, which were quite tasty. I ordered a bowl of green chili to round out my Mexican theme, and it was solid, but didn't blow me away. My husband then ordered a large fried food platter (I'm still not sure why!). It was exactly what you'd expect of bar food - fried and served with several sauces (none appeared to be house made). Service is good, but also did not blow me away. Just a solidly average joint, but a great place to grab a brew, watch sports, and eat cheap bar food.
(3)
Keith B.
My wife and I came here for the first time and we will definitely return. Great staff and food. We had Coors light, so I can't speak for the beer, but they have quite a few good taps so might return with the guys. I also appreciate that when they take an empty pitcher, they don't immediately ask if we want another, with two full beers in front of us. They wait until our beers are almost empty. Good! Overall, they get an A. I can usually find issues with a place, but not much to complain about here.
(4)
Brett S.
Everybody has their local cheap and friendly bar with surprisingly good food, and that's exactly what the Dam Grille is for me. I can - and do - walk here in the span of about five minutes from home. They have a formidable fleet of TVs that are usually tuned to whatever Colorado sports team is in season and it's a solid pick to watch "the game." They supplement the sports with pool tables, cheap/delicious food, and...a live lobster crane machine. It's about $5 per try and they'll cook the lobster right up for you. I confess that I've never seen anybody attempt to snag a lobster in this thing, let alone win one, but it has always been there. Maybe just the weirdness of it attracts customers. Maybe some inebriated customers have dropped a couple hundred chasing the lobster dream. Oooorr maybe the owner just likes having access to fresh lobsters. Whatever the case, it's a fun spot and a solid pick if you're just looking for a place to relax awhile and knock a few back. The menu has mostly good picks (the sweet potato tots are high on my list as a side) with emphasis on standard bar foods. I feel like I once ate the fish tacos and was slightly disappointed, but I seem to feel that way about enough places that I can't quite be sure. Definitely a no frills endeavor, so much better enjoyed with friends who dig a casual demi-dive.
(4)
Jonathan K.
Great bar, unpretentious, supreme value. This will definitely become a regular spot. You may not expect it, located in a strip mall next to an adult day care center, but this place is excellent. It is spacious and well-decorated inside, and even has a stuffed cougar on the wall! The service was prompt and attentive, without being overbearing as can sometimes happen when places are less crowded (we were in for weekday lunch). The prices are unbeatable. A new standard has been set for bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers, they are a MUST. Sweet potato tots included with the $5 cheeseburger, can't be beat. Didn't win a live lobster at the crane game machine, but I've picked the one I will get next time (he was laughing at me).
(5)
John J.
I love this place. Best wings in Denver although they are not listed in any magazine or whatever. Staff is usually on point. Food is always good and price is cheap!
(4)
Toro A.
Went on a Friday night. It looks small from the outside but fairly big on the inside. Parking spots available. Loved the busy chatty atmosphere! Good place to meet up for drinks.
(4)
Mitch B.
Great little hole in wall. We tried the place out on a happen chance, what we found was great food at very reasonable prices. The wait staff was very friendly. The place has its own sense of character with a garage door front that opens up to the small patio area, plenty of tvs for your viewing pleasure, it has a touch of cheers flare. The best part is the value of food and the friendly staff.
(5)
Laurie S.
Really like the staff and all the tv sets. I just haven't had much luck with the food.
(3)
Dena C.
Love this place! Great atmosphere, fun, good vibe and energy. Everything I've tried here is good and I swear they have the best fries in Denver! Recent bathroom remodel is awesome! I highly recommend going in and checking this place out ... it's a hidden gem in DTC!
(5)
Jem C.
Really THE BEST place to watch "the game". Small, comfy, clean bar, with a little bit of a divey feel. Tons of TV's everywhere, with all the bar food staples. Their hot tossed wings have a great kick, the cheese stuffed bacon wrapped jalapenos are perfection. Everything reasonably priced. They have upgraded their beers on tap with lots of craft choices too from the last time I was in 6 months ago, which is a plus in my book and we will be coming here more often.
(4)
Janet W.
This place has been in my area ever since I've been old enough to drink (I'm 26). I've stopped in maybe once or twice and had neither here nor there opinions. I recently came in and had a girl named Chelsey as our server. I'm a bartender, and I think people underestimate the power of a positive attitude. She is a beautiful blonde, but remains cheery and smiling without coming off as fake, or just trying to get your money. The food or service could have lacked and I wouldn't have even been mad due to Chelsey's addictive positivity. A good server or bartender can completely detetmine your experience, and I had a great one! Aside from the service, sound is on for games of all sort, ample seating, good amount of large TV's around for sports, and good selection of beer on draft. The end!
(5)
Nikolaus R.
This place is the perfect neighborhood bar. All the staff is great, especially Kyle and Angie. Monday night is pick your table pick your tab! Good times! Woohoo!!
(5)
Chris T.
I stopped by last Monday for the football game had some great food and then there was a free tab give away at the 2 min worrying of the game and I won. What a dill up 100 bucks I had a fun and will be back for the next game they have raffles at halftime as well I would say check it out
(4)
Damion W.
WOW! What a hidden gym... I have seen this place a couple times and never went in. We happened to be in the area and stopped by. I only had one drink and didn't get a chance to have the food, but I have an overall good feeling about this place. When I am craving some bar food and want a strong drink, this place will come into consideration really quick! Plenty of televisions, cool bartenders, and a clean and welcoming environment. I will review again after I go back!
(4)
Gretchen A.
Great dive bar. They had live music going when I was there on a Saturday. It's one of the only places around the Tech Center that's open after 10pm. The food was decent bar food, good drink specials & great service. The live music was a little too loud for my liking. It made it difficult to have conversations across the table.
(4)
Bill M.
Grab a domestic pitcher, order bacon wrapped jalapeños and watch a game. Burrito is surprisingly good and so is cheesesteak. Local feel and relatively low prices.
(4)
Chris E.
We love this place and go to frequently, guys you have to fix the stereo it's buzzing I was going to leave halfway through my first beer next time I might. Whatever the price is, it's way cheap because people will stop going and you guys have done well with growing your business.
(5)
Max C.
I found it to be pretty average. Tried the fried sampler and i can name a few places in Denver that are much much better. The brews are also fairly limited. Would eat again, but wouldn't go out of my way.
(3)
Lisa B.
Not my kind of place but its large and clean. I dont drink so can't comment on the beer selection. 1/4 burger and fries for $5. What annoyed me is they had the music full blast so really couldn't hold a conversation unless you scream like the idiots next to me are doing with cuss words coming out of their mouths every 5 seconds. Won't be coming back. Usually go to LA fagota when I stop by mictocenter. Will go their next time. So maybe I was a little hard. Food was descent think higher end mickey d hamburger. Service was quick. But the overall feeling of the place took the stars down.
(2)
John M.
This place doesn't look like much from the outside but it is quite large and clean. I had burger and fries, burger was good and priced great. My favorite part was the fries, crisp fresh. Not sure I have had better fries in a long time.
(5)
Josh C.
Amazing food, cheap strong drinks, incredible bartenders, and 60 tv's. What else could you ever need?
(5)
Mark B.
I love this place! Several reviews on here talk of the Dam Grille being a dive. This couldn't be further from the truth. This is simply a neighborhood bar that has so far successfully eluded the pretentious crowds that prefer to frequent chains like the tavern or lodos or baker st. This bar still has everything we all want in a sports bar though: lots of tvs, twenty different beers on tap, great tasting food at great prices; and the cherry on top, a friendly staff and owner that actually seems to care as much about your experience as they do your patronage. I highly recommend the Dam Grille. We only enjoyed the green Chile chips and queso and some hot wings; but if the rest of the menu is as good as these two items, then this is a place I will be supporting for years.
(5)
Amy F.
Went here on Saturday night. We wanted to shoot a couple games of pool, but they have Sat. night pool tourney, and we didn't make it in time to get in. We ordered some food, I had a hot dog and fries, he had the chili cheese dog, I tried a bite (or two) and it was good chili! Really Good, had a little kick! Not a bad little bar close to home. Service was great. Will go back.
(3)
Gabriel M.
I found this place one of the times I stop by Micro Center. The decor is very nice and the service is always friendly. The prices are very reasonable, for the food as well as the beer. Cool little place. I have came here about a dozen times and had a good experience every single time. Stop by with confidence.
(5)
Jessica L.
Came here on a Saturday around noon because it was on the way home from Park Meadows and I heard this place had good wings and indeed it was. This dive bar is located in a pretty quiet strip mall with many vacant spaces. The hot breaded wings were hot, spicy, crunchy and delicious. I've never had wings like this, it was like regular hot wings that were breaded over the sauce then fried. 10 wings for only 6.50. A domestic beer was $3.00. The only negative to this place was they charged 50 cents for a side of BBQ sauce (don't ask why i wanted BBQ with my wings). I would come back just for the wings if I was in the area.
(4)
Aurelia O.
Whether it's for happy hour drinks or a night out close to home, The Dam is always a good choice. They have a huge selection of draught beer and their specials are always worth it!
(4)
Anita S.
Fun hole in the wall. Lots of locals. Cheap eats. 3 pool tables usually sitting lonely at the start of the week. Open patio. Need I say more.....
(3)
Shana L.
I can't say enough good things about The Dam Grille. I used to live steps away from this place and counted myself very lucky! Since I've moved out of the area, I've stopped in there once or twice a year and every time I go, I feel right at home. They always have the most incredible waitstaff - even if I don't know any of the new staff when I come in, I always leave feeling as if I do. They pour their drinks generously, which is always good. There's plenty of room for either privacy and chatting, or at the huge bar to meet and mingle with new people. They've also got a late weekday happy hour (4-7) which is GREAT for any DTC young professional! The Dam is truly DTC's hidden gem. Don't miss it!
(5)
Nicole V.
I came here with a friend not that long ago and loved this place. The beer selection is good, their salsa amazing, and the price just right. I really ejoyed the atmosphere as well. AND, they have PBR on tap amongst really good beer selections. Haha!
(5)
J B.
Had the burger, looked worse than mcdonalds n tasted about the same. Good prices for drinks though.
(1)
James H.
The Dam Grille AKA The Dam is a great spot for cheap eats and an awesome happy-hour. Under the same ownership as J.D.'s Bait Shop on Arapahoe Road, TDG is a friendly environment boasting 10-12 plasma TV's for all of your game watching enjoyment. We were here recently for Game II of the NLDS and it was great. The staff is very friendly including Stacy and Daisy who are sure to take care of you whether your at the bar, playing on one of their two pool tables or out on the patio. Although small, the patio is adequate for a group of twenty. Food is top notch with sandwiches and burgers to fit any appetite. My favorite is the Cherry Creek Sandwich, which is a combination of turkey and bacon with tomato and lettuce on a bun. Fries are a great fit and food is always served quick. If your in the DTC area, be sure to stop by.
(5)
Paul B.
Good food. Great price... Awesome deep fried stuffed peppers!!!!
(4)
Eric N.
I've been going to this place for 7 years now and I must say it's THE place when I'm in the mood for some great inexpensive food and a fun dive bar atmosphere. It's not all dive though, happy hours usually feature members of the well dressed DTC crowd, but you'll also see the concrete worker, mechanic or "just plain Joe or Jane" who are in for a bit of something after work. At night it gets a bit more of that neighborhood feel. I Haven't ever had any trouble with anyone there either, be it at my drunken worst or cold sober. Decent music; usually some 90s XM channel but they have a pretty deep jukebox that I've never quite bothered to check out. The food is pretty dam good too! My favorite item is the steak chimichanga. This thing is priced at around $7 and is FAR better than most similar items at real Mex restaurants costing twice as much and I'm not even joking! Their green chili is awesome and is all over the chimi...it's pretty good on their big fat hot dogs too, throw on some cheese and onion...deliciousness! The bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers RULE! Prices are pretty sweet too! Lunch or dinner for 2 plus a couple of beers, you leave full, happy and with money in your pocket...can't ask for much more than that! It's never really struck me as the best place to pick up chicks, but it's also not a bad place to bring one if she's up to hang at this kind of place. Great place to watch some sports too, I've watched a couple of Bronco games there and it was pretty cool. The crowd was pretty spirited but not to the point of being obnoxious, and the few people who did show up wearing the other teams' gear were treated reasonably well. I did encounter a group of annoying Notre Dame fans there once...I mean, ALL Notre Dame fans are annoying by nature, but these people were burning a lot of calories in the act of being deliberately annoying! ND went on to lose, but we had long since departed, so we didn't get to see their shattered souls... Even though I don't drink anymore, I still enjoy going there and go fairly regularly. Hell, I might even go there later today.
(4)
Jessica J.
This place is as divetastic as it gets. First of all, its located in a strip mall next to a run down microcenter and some gym I can't even remember the name of! It is owned by same people as JD's Bait Shop, and equally as fantastic dive. A friend I used to work with lives in the neighborhood and loves the place. When we meet up, he always wants to go there. I look forward to it! There is no pretense here. But, you can be sure to catch any and all sporting events that are on the tele, seeing as they have numerous widescreen TVs lining both sides of the bar. Each is tuned in to a different game. If you aren't interested in the games on TV, you can play your own game of pool. The food is your typical bar food, most of which has been deep fried to perfection. But, I go for the cheap drinks! They have a full bar with a staggering number of beers on tap (more than the usual dive). The wait and bar staff are especially nice. I'll definitely be back!
(4)
Erik Z.
I'll round up to three stars because I come here a lot but mostly because it's cheap and close to my house. Service is very hit or miss, but when it's a miss it blows - bartenders won't pay you any mind unless your drink is empty. Want a food menu or a glass of water while you're mid-beverage? Too damn bad. And food is C- quality bar food but cheap enough that the value is okay. You can go here get completely drunk and fed for $30. The crowd is decent. Not much more you can ask for in a dive bar.
(3)
Phil M.
When I think Dive Bar I think of the Dam. Everything is cheap and fried. Sounds like a winner to me.
(4)
Sara G.
Dam Grille, where have you been all my life? Your drinks are strong and well-mixed, service is friendly, and you are close to my work. What else could a girl ask for? You have food you say? Yeah, it's typical bar food, but it works. I like the plasma TV's, the jukebox and the drink specials. I'll be back!
(3)
Katie G.
WHOOT WHOOT to the Damn Grill. Beer is super cold and drinks are generous. Only thing better would be turning the music down so I can hear the person sitting next to me....too loud
(4)
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Address :8000 E Quincy Ave,Ste 1500
Denver, CO, 80237
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Music : Juke Box Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Mon, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Michael J.
I had the wings and they were pretty darn good.... Good place to watch a Bronco game. Looking for a pretty good bar food and a refreshing beer, put this on your list... Like I said the wings were scrumptious! I recommend.
(4)Scott W.
We went there to watch a MNF game and had a great time. The staff is attentive, the beer is cold and the food was good!
(4)Mackenzie B.
I have been in Denver for 3 weeks and checked out this place Wednesday night to catch some hockey (alone mind you). I arrived to find out it was Ladies Night and they had some pretty great deals along with 25 cent games of pool. All in it was a fantastic night. What stuck with me about this place was how utterly awesome the people that work there are. Aurelia, Nicole, Sally, and Chewy were all so incredibly friendly and welcoming and I felt really glad to have found a local watering hole where I can get great food, good company even when I do show up alone, can have fun, and have great service. The people make this place awesome. Food wise they have a specialty chicken sandwich that's great, burritos are great, hamburgers are huge and delicious. Can't go wrong!
(5)Jacques D.
If you're drunk. And I mean really drunk, the wings will work. I guess. I really can't remember to be honest. I was really drunk.
(2)Garhan O.
An excellent neighborhood sports bar. We stopped in after work for MNF were not disappointed. Surprisingly great food (everything is under $10 (try the bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers), cheap drinks, and excellent service made for a great night! Our group was also fortunate enough to be the lucky winners of a drawing for a free Weber grill and bar tab! Unfortunately, we had already paid our tab so they gave it to the gentleman sitting next to us. However... the absolute best part of the bar is the LOBSTER ZONE - a crane game where you catch live lobster to eat. Needless to say, we will be coming back!
(5)Mike-n-Michelle C.
First - great food! Burger just like you want a burger. Burgery perfect. She had buffalo chicken salad and completely quit conversing for 15 minutes - a sure sign of happiness! Second - cool dive bar-esque vibe. We'll come back!!
(5)Cassie D.
This place is pretty cool. The music can be a little...not good, but it's a juke box so it depends on the crowd. The food is delicious, the staff is always nice and the drinks are always stiff! I like how big the bar is and that it's two floors. Bathrooms are cleaned thoroughly and if you bar crawl, you know how important that is!
(5)Taylor K.
I'm a big fan of this place. Located right up the street from my place. Convenient location. I walked in and immediately felt good vibes. It's dive bar prices without being a dive. The service was great, everyone made sure we were taken care of. We got our food and the plate of nachos was HUGE compared to the price. The Ruben was good too. We will for sure be coming back here!
(5)Nick R.
We came here the other night because we're moving into an apartment right next door. I have always liked the idea of being a regular somewhere awesome with cheap food and good drinks, and I have to say this place definitely fits the bill (no pun intended). The restaurant doesn't look like much. It's in a small corner of a shopping plaza on Quincy Ave behind Coloradoland Tire and Service. The inside is dark. The patio is small. However, this place was fairly busy for a Wednesday for a good reason. We started off with a half order of fried pickles and half order of fried mushrooms. Both were tasty, although the mushrooms were pretty messy. I ordered the patty melt and my friend ordered the burger. I didn't try the burger, but it looked good. The melt was great. I was so excited to see sweet potato tots on the menu and they were delicious as well. We came when they were doing a tap takeover by Eddyline Brewing, so the brewery owner came by and offered us free glasses if we bought a beer from them. I did a flight of their beers and they were all pretty good. The bill came by and the price was perfect. I was stuffed and could not be happier with what I spent. Solid food, solid drinks, solid value.
(5)John F.
I do not understand how this place has more than one star. Maybe the drinks are good... Maybe it is great for sports... But when it comes to food this place is bad. I had the burger. If you like a high school cafeteria burger than you will love this place. The meat was grey and the bun was the lowest quality you could buy at corner liquor store. The tater tots were ok.
(1)Annie V.
I really like this place. It can be loud at times, but that could be because I'm OLD. :) So I avoid Saturday nights because I dislike live music in a small space. They have large sized Jenga which I wish was outside because it's loud when it topples over!! But the food is amazing and priced very nicely. Drinks are nice as well. I'm finding myself to become a regular.
(5)Susan W.
Pretty cool little sports bar tucked into a strip mall. Had some time to kill & wanted to catch some football so hubby & I came here & saddled up to the bar. Chose a few local beers off their large draft menu. Then decided we need to try the bacon wrapped jalapenos because someone next to us got some & they looked delicious. They were!! I could eat about 10 of those suckers myself. ;) Shot a few games of pool then tried the bowling game. It was quite empty on an early Sunday afternoon. I imagine it gets packed on Friday & Saturday nights.
(4)Jake L.
With this being a Minnesota Vikings bar my friends wanted to check it out and this gem is nicely tucked away in the DTC. I got to watch my Atlanta Falcons while surrounded by a slew of pleasant Vikings fans, made me feel like I was back in the midwest! They had $8 pitchers of domestics and some of the BIGGEST burgers I have ever seen, so between the pleasant staff, ice cold beer, tasty food, and working in the Tech Center I foresee more visits here!
(4)Jesse S.
Good food at a good price. The smothered burrito is only $6 and delicious. I've had their Philly Cheese Steak as well, which was also quite good. Probably my favorite DTC-area bar.
(5)Jason J.
I went after a round of golf with the cousin solely because this place followed me on Twitter. They didn't ask for anything, or even say anything on Twitter, that's just how I heard about them, and figured I'd give 'em a try. It's a sneaky-large; it's tucked into a strip mall and is way bigger than it seems. Decorated just fine, a little kind of rugged modern, and then a bunch of mirrors that make it seem even larger/stranger. It's got a 2nd level with some pool, plenty of seating, a nice horseshoe bar and plenty of TVs. There's a good amount of craft beer on tap, with your usual macros. The menu isn't huge, but it's got some great standard dive-bar staples with a few Mexican options as well. I went with an Odell's St. Lupulin, and a philly cheesesteak + bacon with fries. It was top notch all around. From clean tap lines, to well-seasoned fries, to nice crisp bacon tossed on top of a pretty decent cheesesteak -- I was very happy. 2 things stood out to me the most. First, I felt their prices were super reasonable for food. Second, they got kind of busy after we showed up, and despite only having one bartender on, she worked her butt off and did a really good job getting to everyone. Absolutely a place I'll be going back to! A nice surprise in the middle of a strip mall.
(4)Cyndi J.
The Dam Grille is a solid dive bar. It was empty (apparently it's not a big Mother's Day destination). The bar is sprawling and you get a good view of several TV's tuned to various sports programming. I had regular vodka drinks, my husband beer. We both had the fried tacos, which were quite tasty. I ordered a bowl of green chili to round out my Mexican theme, and it was solid, but didn't blow me away. My husband then ordered a large fried food platter (I'm still not sure why!). It was exactly what you'd expect of bar food - fried and served with several sauces (none appeared to be house made). Service is good, but also did not blow me away. Just a solidly average joint, but a great place to grab a brew, watch sports, and eat cheap bar food.
(3)Keith B.
My wife and I came here for the first time and we will definitely return. Great staff and food. We had Coors light, so I can't speak for the beer, but they have quite a few good taps so might return with the guys. I also appreciate that when they take an empty pitcher, they don't immediately ask if we want another, with two full beers in front of us. They wait until our beers are almost empty. Good! Overall, they get an A. I can usually find issues with a place, but not much to complain about here.
(4)Brett S.
Everybody has their local cheap and friendly bar with surprisingly good food, and that's exactly what the Dam Grille is for me. I can - and do - walk here in the span of about five minutes from home. They have a formidable fleet of TVs that are usually tuned to whatever Colorado sports team is in season and it's a solid pick to watch "the game." They supplement the sports with pool tables, cheap/delicious food, and...a live lobster crane machine. It's about $5 per try and they'll cook the lobster right up for you. I confess that I've never seen anybody attempt to snag a lobster in this thing, let alone win one, but it has always been there. Maybe just the weirdness of it attracts customers. Maybe some inebriated customers have dropped a couple hundred chasing the lobster dream. Oooorr maybe the owner just likes having access to fresh lobsters. Whatever the case, it's a fun spot and a solid pick if you're just looking for a place to relax awhile and knock a few back. The menu has mostly good picks (the sweet potato tots are high on my list as a side) with emphasis on standard bar foods. I feel like I once ate the fish tacos and was slightly disappointed, but I seem to feel that way about enough places that I can't quite be sure. Definitely a no frills endeavor, so much better enjoyed with friends who dig a casual demi-dive.
(4)Jonathan K.
Great bar, unpretentious, supreme value. This will definitely become a regular spot. You may not expect it, located in a strip mall next to an adult day care center, but this place is excellent. It is spacious and well-decorated inside, and even has a stuffed cougar on the wall! The service was prompt and attentive, without being overbearing as can sometimes happen when places are less crowded (we were in for weekday lunch). The prices are unbeatable. A new standard has been set for bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers, they are a MUST. Sweet potato tots included with the $5 cheeseburger, can't be beat. Didn't win a live lobster at the crane game machine, but I've picked the one I will get next time (he was laughing at me).
(5)John J.
I love this place. Best wings in Denver although they are not listed in any magazine or whatever. Staff is usually on point. Food is always good and price is cheap!
(4)Toro A.
Went on a Friday night. It looks small from the outside but fairly big on the inside. Parking spots available. Loved the busy chatty atmosphere! Good place to meet up for drinks.
(4)Mitch B.
Great little hole in wall. We tried the place out on a happen chance, what we found was great food at very reasonable prices. The wait staff was very friendly. The place has its own sense of character with a garage door front that opens up to the small patio area, plenty of tvs for your viewing pleasure, it has a touch of cheers flare. The best part is the value of food and the friendly staff.
(5)Laurie S.
Really like the staff and all the tv sets. I just haven't had much luck with the food.
(3)Dena C.
Love this place! Great atmosphere, fun, good vibe and energy. Everything I've tried here is good and I swear they have the best fries in Denver! Recent bathroom remodel is awesome! I highly recommend going in and checking this place out ... it's a hidden gem in DTC!
(5)Jem C.
Really THE BEST place to watch "the game". Small, comfy, clean bar, with a little bit of a divey feel. Tons of TV's everywhere, with all the bar food staples. Their hot tossed wings have a great kick, the cheese stuffed bacon wrapped jalapenos are perfection. Everything reasonably priced. They have upgraded their beers on tap with lots of craft choices too from the last time I was in 6 months ago, which is a plus in my book and we will be coming here more often.
(4)Janet W.
This place has been in my area ever since I've been old enough to drink (I'm 26). I've stopped in maybe once or twice and had neither here nor there opinions. I recently came in and had a girl named Chelsey as our server. I'm a bartender, and I think people underestimate the power of a positive attitude. She is a beautiful blonde, but remains cheery and smiling without coming off as fake, or just trying to get your money. The food or service could have lacked and I wouldn't have even been mad due to Chelsey's addictive positivity. A good server or bartender can completely detetmine your experience, and I had a great one! Aside from the service, sound is on for games of all sort, ample seating, good amount of large TV's around for sports, and good selection of beer on draft. The end!
(5)Nikolaus R.
This place is the perfect neighborhood bar. All the staff is great, especially Kyle and Angie. Monday night is pick your table pick your tab! Good times! Woohoo!!
(5)Chris T.
I stopped by last Monday for the football game had some great food and then there was a free tab give away at the 2 min worrying of the game and I won. What a dill up 100 bucks I had a fun and will be back for the next game they have raffles at halftime as well I would say check it out
(4)Damion W.
WOW! What a hidden gym... I have seen this place a couple times and never went in. We happened to be in the area and stopped by. I only had one drink and didn't get a chance to have the food, but I have an overall good feeling about this place. When I am craving some bar food and want a strong drink, this place will come into consideration really quick! Plenty of televisions, cool bartenders, and a clean and welcoming environment. I will review again after I go back!
(4)Gretchen A.
Great dive bar. They had live music going when I was there on a Saturday. It's one of the only places around the Tech Center that's open after 10pm. The food was decent bar food, good drink specials & great service. The live music was a little too loud for my liking. It made it difficult to have conversations across the table.
(4)Bill M.
Grab a domestic pitcher, order bacon wrapped jalapeños and watch a game. Burrito is surprisingly good and so is cheesesteak. Local feel and relatively low prices.
(4)Chris E.
We love this place and go to frequently, guys you have to fix the stereo it's buzzing I was going to leave halfway through my first beer next time I might. Whatever the price is, it's way cheap because people will stop going and you guys have done well with growing your business.
(5)Max C.
I found it to be pretty average. Tried the fried sampler and i can name a few places in Denver that are much much better. The brews are also fairly limited. Would eat again, but wouldn't go out of my way.
(3)Lisa B.
Not my kind of place but its large and clean. I dont drink so can't comment on the beer selection. 1/4 burger and fries for $5. What annoyed me is they had the music full blast so really couldn't hold a conversation unless you scream like the idiots next to me are doing with cuss words coming out of their mouths every 5 seconds. Won't be coming back. Usually go to LA fagota when I stop by mictocenter. Will go their next time. So maybe I was a little hard. Food was descent think higher end mickey d hamburger. Service was quick. But the overall feeling of the place took the stars down.
(2)John M.
This place doesn't look like much from the outside but it is quite large and clean. I had burger and fries, burger was good and priced great. My favorite part was the fries, crisp fresh. Not sure I have had better fries in a long time.
(5)Josh C.
Amazing food, cheap strong drinks, incredible bartenders, and 60 tv's. What else could you ever need?
(5)Mark B.
I love this place! Several reviews on here talk of the Dam Grille being a dive. This couldn't be further from the truth. This is simply a neighborhood bar that has so far successfully eluded the pretentious crowds that prefer to frequent chains like the tavern or lodos or baker st. This bar still has everything we all want in a sports bar though: lots of tvs, twenty different beers on tap, great tasting food at great prices; and the cherry on top, a friendly staff and owner that actually seems to care as much about your experience as they do your patronage. I highly recommend the Dam Grille. We only enjoyed the green Chile chips and queso and some hot wings; but if the rest of the menu is as good as these two items, then this is a place I will be supporting for years.
(5)Amy F.
Went here on Saturday night. We wanted to shoot a couple games of pool, but they have Sat. night pool tourney, and we didn't make it in time to get in. We ordered some food, I had a hot dog and fries, he had the chili cheese dog, I tried a bite (or two) and it was good chili! Really Good, had a little kick! Not a bad little bar close to home. Service was great. Will go back.
(3)Gabriel M.
I found this place one of the times I stop by Micro Center. The decor is very nice and the service is always friendly. The prices are very reasonable, for the food as well as the beer. Cool little place. I have came here about a dozen times and had a good experience every single time. Stop by with confidence.
(5)Jessica L.
Came here on a Saturday around noon because it was on the way home from Park Meadows and I heard this place had good wings and indeed it was. This dive bar is located in a pretty quiet strip mall with many vacant spaces. The hot breaded wings were hot, spicy, crunchy and delicious. I've never had wings like this, it was like regular hot wings that were breaded over the sauce then fried. 10 wings for only 6.50. A domestic beer was $3.00. The only negative to this place was they charged 50 cents for a side of BBQ sauce (don't ask why i wanted BBQ with my wings). I would come back just for the wings if I was in the area.
(4)Aurelia O.
Whether it's for happy hour drinks or a night out close to home, The Dam is always a good choice. They have a huge selection of draught beer and their specials are always worth it!
(4)Anita S.
Fun hole in the wall. Lots of locals. Cheap eats. 3 pool tables usually sitting lonely at the start of the week. Open patio. Need I say more.....
(3)Shana L.
I can't say enough good things about The Dam Grille. I used to live steps away from this place and counted myself very lucky! Since I've moved out of the area, I've stopped in there once or twice a year and every time I go, I feel right at home. They always have the most incredible waitstaff - even if I don't know any of the new staff when I come in, I always leave feeling as if I do. They pour their drinks generously, which is always good. There's plenty of room for either privacy and chatting, or at the huge bar to meet and mingle with new people. They've also got a late weekday happy hour (4-7) which is GREAT for any DTC young professional! The Dam is truly DTC's hidden gem. Don't miss it!
(5)Nicole V.
I came here with a friend not that long ago and loved this place. The beer selection is good, their salsa amazing, and the price just right. I really ejoyed the atmosphere as well. AND, they have PBR on tap amongst really good beer selections. Haha!
(5)J B.
Had the burger, looked worse than mcdonalds n tasted about the same. Good prices for drinks though.
(1)James H.
The Dam Grille AKA The Dam is a great spot for cheap eats and an awesome happy-hour. Under the same ownership as J.D.'s Bait Shop on Arapahoe Road, TDG is a friendly environment boasting 10-12 plasma TV's for all of your game watching enjoyment. We were here recently for Game II of the NLDS and it was great. The staff is very friendly including Stacy and Daisy who are sure to take care of you whether your at the bar, playing on one of their two pool tables or out on the patio. Although small, the patio is adequate for a group of twenty. Food is top notch with sandwiches and burgers to fit any appetite. My favorite is the Cherry Creek Sandwich, which is a combination of turkey and bacon with tomato and lettuce on a bun. Fries are a great fit and food is always served quick. If your in the DTC area, be sure to stop by.
(5)Paul B.
Good food. Great price... Awesome deep fried stuffed peppers!!!!
(4)Eric N.
I've been going to this place for 7 years now and I must say it's THE place when I'm in the mood for some great inexpensive food and a fun dive bar atmosphere. It's not all dive though, happy hours usually feature members of the well dressed DTC crowd, but you'll also see the concrete worker, mechanic or "just plain Joe or Jane" who are in for a bit of something after work. At night it gets a bit more of that neighborhood feel. I Haven't ever had any trouble with anyone there either, be it at my drunken worst or cold sober. Decent music; usually some 90s XM channel but they have a pretty deep jukebox that I've never quite bothered to check out. The food is pretty dam good too! My favorite item is the steak chimichanga. This thing is priced at around $7 and is FAR better than most similar items at real Mex restaurants costing twice as much and I'm not even joking! Their green chili is awesome and is all over the chimi...it's pretty good on their big fat hot dogs too, throw on some cheese and onion...deliciousness! The bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers RULE! Prices are pretty sweet too! Lunch or dinner for 2 plus a couple of beers, you leave full, happy and with money in your pocket...can't ask for much more than that! It's never really struck me as the best place to pick up chicks, but it's also not a bad place to bring one if she's up to hang at this kind of place. Great place to watch some sports too, I've watched a couple of Bronco games there and it was pretty cool. The crowd was pretty spirited but not to the point of being obnoxious, and the few people who did show up wearing the other teams' gear were treated reasonably well. I did encounter a group of annoying Notre Dame fans there once...I mean, ALL Notre Dame fans are annoying by nature, but these people were burning a lot of calories in the act of being deliberately annoying! ND went on to lose, but we had long since departed, so we didn't get to see their shattered souls... Even though I don't drink anymore, I still enjoy going there and go fairly regularly. Hell, I might even go there later today.
(4)Jessica J.
This place is as divetastic as it gets. First of all, its located in a strip mall next to a run down microcenter and some gym I can't even remember the name of! It is owned by same people as JD's Bait Shop, and equally as fantastic dive. A friend I used to work with lives in the neighborhood and loves the place. When we meet up, he always wants to go there. I look forward to it! There is no pretense here. But, you can be sure to catch any and all sporting events that are on the tele, seeing as they have numerous widescreen TVs lining both sides of the bar. Each is tuned in to a different game. If you aren't interested in the games on TV, you can play your own game of pool. The food is your typical bar food, most of which has been deep fried to perfection. But, I go for the cheap drinks! They have a full bar with a staggering number of beers on tap (more than the usual dive). The wait and bar staff are especially nice. I'll definitely be back!
(4)Erik Z.
I'll round up to three stars because I come here a lot but mostly because it's cheap and close to my house. Service is very hit or miss, but when it's a miss it blows - bartenders won't pay you any mind unless your drink is empty. Want a food menu or a glass of water while you're mid-beverage? Too damn bad. And food is C- quality bar food but cheap enough that the value is okay. You can go here get completely drunk and fed for $30. The crowd is decent. Not much more you can ask for in a dive bar.
(3)Phil M.
When I think Dive Bar I think of the Dam. Everything is cheap and fried. Sounds like a winner to me.
(4)Sara G.
Dam Grille, where have you been all my life? Your drinks are strong and well-mixed, service is friendly, and you are close to my work. What else could a girl ask for? You have food you say? Yeah, it's typical bar food, but it works. I like the plasma TV's, the jukebox and the drink specials. I'll be back!
(3)Katie G.
WHOOT WHOOT to the Damn Grill. Beer is super cold and drinks are generous. Only thing better would be turning the music down so I can hear the person sitting next to me....too loud
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