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A photo of The Nickel restaurant
1. The Nickel
4.3
Awesome(1348)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 19 times today
Excellent for pre-theater or pre-ballet. Loved the ambiance and the somewhat quieter venue than a lot of places downtown. Very tasty menu items, especially the deviled eggs with caviar and the peanut butter and chocolate dessert. Make sure to check out the photos of late 1800s and early 1900s Denver on the first landing just up the marble stairs.
A photo of The Corner Office Restaurant and Martini Bar Denver restaurant
2. The Corner Office Restaurant and Martini Bar Denver
4.4
Awesome(3965)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 49 times today
Back again for another DCPA show and our favorite pre-show dinner spot. Kept it simple with the goar cheese dip starter, a couple of burgers, and the dessert poutine. All delicious. Thanks to Amanda for taking great care of us. The Office never disappoints!
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3. EDGE Restaurant & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(3601)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 42 times today
The service was amazing and the food was fantastic!
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4. Bao Brewhouse
4.5
Awesome(1286)
$$$$
• Chinese • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 27 times today
2nd time here and it was even better than the first! Great food and quick attentive service!
A photo of Prelude + Post restaurant
5. Prelude + Post
3.6
Very Good(2626)
$$$$
• American • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 14 times today
I am happy to write a positive review after 2 years of not going to Prelude and post after a very negative experience there. Now, new chef, new manager and updated staff. My daughter and I had a , thankfully lovely experience before a play on Sunday. I’m happy to feel better about this- what used to be a staple for us as season theatre goers! It is important to give feedback- positive or negative. I’m glad this one is positive! Erin our server, Daniel, the manager all took great care to make sure our experience was great. Give it a try if you’ve been sidelined by the former crew
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6. range
4.5
Awesome(1731)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 21 times today
LOVE this place for consistently excellent pre-show meals. The lamb chop and cod entrees were superb. Waitstaff is knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive ... especially Alex. The parking validation and complimentary dessert add great value to make this my go-to venue for pre-theater dining! The valet (James) is awesome, as well!
A photo of ELWAY'S Downtown restaurant
7. ELWAY'S Downtown
4.6
Exceptional(4355)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 44 times today
Beautiful location, with top notch food. Our steak was prepared perfectly, the flavors were a hit with everything we ordered. Our only slight was our server being a bit too relaxed, and not as attentive for first time guests. She was nice when she arrived but there were definitely gaps in between visits to our table
A photo of Cafe Aion restaurant
8. Cafe Aion
4.7
Exceptional(310)
$$$$
• Spanish • Boulder
Booked 2 times today
The only blemish on a perfect meal was the bar running out of their mix for their spectacular peach whiskey sour - I only got 1! For a Friday night with theatre happening around the corner and a FULL house that was a bit of an unfortunate oversight. The service and food was otherwise amazing. Great date night spot!
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9. Corridor 44
4.7
Exceptional(1007)
$$$$
• American • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 8 times today
Brant was absolutely incredible and extremely knowledgeable in his craft!
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10. Panzano
4.5
Awesome(5721)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 35 times today
My husband and I came here to celebrate our 20th anniversary and the food, service, and ambiance was phenomenal! I specifically chose Panzano because of reviews that they are attentive to gluten-free and celiac diets, and they did not disappoint. The staff explained their prep and cooking processes for celiac diners and everything was amazing and delicious. We will definitely be back!

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  • RobertGold
    Denver / Colorado •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Back again for another DCPA show and our favorite pre-show dinner spot. Kept it simple with the goar cheese dip starter, a couple of burgers, and the dessert poutine. All delicious. Thanks to Amanda for taking great care of us. The Office never disappoints!
    More info
    The Corner Office Restaurant and Martini Bar Denver$$$$• Contemporary American• Downtown / LoDo
    •
    4.4
  • ChantelGold
    Denver / Colorado •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Excellent for pre-theater or pre-ballet. Loved the ambiance and the somewhat quieter venue than a lot of places downtown. Very tasty menu items, especially the deviled eggs with caviar and the peanut butter and chocolate dessert. Make sure to check out the photos of late 1800s and early 1900s Denver on the first landing just up the marble stairs.
    More info
    The Nickel$$$$• Contemporary American• Downtown / LoDo
    •
    4.3
  • Louie
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Brant was absolutely incredible and extremely knowledgeable in his craft!
    More info
    Corridor 44$$$$• American• Downtown / LoDo
    •
    4.7
  • julieGold
    Denver / Colorado •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    I am happy to write a positive review after 2 years of not going to Prelude and post after a very negative experience there. Now, new chef, new manager and updated staff. My daughter and I had a , thankfully lovely experience before a play on Sunday. I’m happy to feel better about this- what used to be a staple for us as season theatre goers! It is important to give feedback- positive or negative. I’m glad this one is positive! Erin our server, Daniel, the manager all took great care to make sure our experience was great. Give it a try if you’ve been sidelined by the former crew
    More info
    Prelude + Post$$$$• American• Downtown / LoDo
    •
    3.6
  • CharlesGold
    Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 23, 2026
    The only blemish on a perfect meal was the bar running out of their mix for their spectacular peach whiskey sour - I only got 1! For a Friday night with theatre happening around the corner and a FULL house that was a bit of an unfortunate oversight. The service and food was otherwise amazing. Great date night spot!
    More info
    Cafe Aion$$$$• Spanish• Boulder
    •
    4.7

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