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Guard & Grace

4.8
4.8
4636 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Chef Troy Guard’s largest and most exciting concept, Guard and Grace, is a 9,000 square ft. modern American steakhouse located at 1801 California Street in downtown Denver. The sophisticated new space offers private dining areas, one of Denvers largest patios, an expansive raw bar, a wood burning oven and open kitchen.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 103 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (303) 293-8500

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Troy Guard

  • Private party facilities

    Guard and Grace is a modern steakhouse by Chef/Owner Troy Guard, which offers the finest prime steaks and freshest seafood available. Inviting dining rooms and large lounges offer a wonderful place to dine and socialize.

  • Private party contact

    Ally Wolf: (888) 608-1420

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / LoDo

  • Cross street

    18th Street

  • Parking details

    Valet parking is available for $12 on California St. north of 18th.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,636 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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    Steakhouse

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  • Denver

    Best Overall

  • Denver

    Best Food

  • Denver

    Best Service

  • Denver

    Great for fine wines

  • Denver

    Good for special occasions

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    Steakhouse

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Samantha was a wonderful server! All of the food and drinks were amazing. Highly recommend!
  2. Shawn

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding meal and service! One of my favorite places in Denver.
  3. Wolfgang

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and amazing service!
  4. Tina

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and the food was excellent. Our server, Jason, was wonderful. Will definitely be back.

    Guard & GraceResponded 2 days agoThank you so much, Tina! We will most definitely share this with Jason. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

  5. MichaelF

    Denver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Delightful combination of flavors and fun. Service was spectacular and the octopus was comparable with the best in Spain or Portugal. We will definitely be back for another special date night!
  6. Robbie

    Denver

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for date night. All around excellent experience. Loved the music track playing.

    Guard & GraceResponded 3 days agoThank you so much, Robbie! We greatly appreciate it.

  7. Yumgoat

    Portland

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was spectacular and the service even better, Joanne was fantastic and made the evening very special!

    Guard & GraceResponded 3 days agoThank you so much!

  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arthur was a fantastic server! We really enjoyed him. The food was wonderful.

    Guard & GraceResponded 3 days agoThank you so much. We will most definitely be sharing this with Arthur. We are so glad you had such a great experience.

  9. Rodger

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food2service2ambience1
    Overpriced. Overrated. Uncomfortably loud. Felt hustled.

    Guard & GraceResponded 3 days agoWe're so sorry your experience was anything but 5 stars. We do hope you give us another chance in the future to properly showcase why we are consistently Denver's #1 steakhouse.

  10. Sloanchi

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, attentive wait staff and the filet flight was delicious!

    Guard & GraceResponded 5 days agoThank you so much. We appreciate the stars!

  11. Anya

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took an employee from our company to lunch here as a thank you for his assistance during a recent tech upgrade. This was his first experience at Guard and Grace and they did not disappoint as usual! The sushi appetizer is always a hit and his steak was cooked perfectly. This is my go-to restaurant for everything from business meetings to special occasions. The service standard is unparalleled and my guest was extremely appreciative to have the opportunity to dine there! We will both be back.

    Guard & GraceResponded 2 days agoAnya, thank you so much for taking the time to share your amazing experience. We look forward to creating many more memorable experiences for you in the future!

  12. PatK

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance, great food, and great service!! Their Cod is particularly good and the truffle gnocci is wonderful. A nice spot for a special night out.

    Guard & GraceResponded 5 days agoThank you so much for sharing your experience!

  13. Sara

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phil was our server, and he was great. We had an awesome experience, great food, great drink, no complaints.

    Guard & GraceResponded 5 days agoThank you, Sara! We will most definitely be sharing this with Phil.

  14. Aat2326

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfection, as always. Justin was a fantastic server!

    Guard & GraceResponded 5 days agoThank you so much. We will definitely share this with Justin!

  15. KseniiaM

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a wonderful birthday dinner there! I would trust this restaurant your special occasion because everything went perfect for me! Outstanding Stake, amazing sides, a lots of options! Highly recommended

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 14, 2023Thank you!!

  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Although the head manager Joanne was very accommodating to us after I told her about our problems. We were there celebrating my sons wedding. I had mad these reservations weeks before. We had a 7.45 pm res. We arrived at 7:35. They mad us wait until 7:47 to seat to prove a point. They seated us in the very back room at the last table. It was freezing I had ordered a cosmo. When the drink came I told the waiter it tasted funny like a sour mix had been used. Instead of taking the drink to redo he said he would ask the bartender what he used. I had to tell him I didn’t want the drink. Upon speaking with Joanne she made the rest of our evening enjoyable. First impressions were disappointing

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 14, 2023We are so sorry to see your experience started off rocky but happy to see Joanna was able to turn it around for you. We can most definitely make a note of your seating preferences for future reservations. We do hope you give us another chance in the future and we can give you the 5 star experience we are so well known for.

  17. AaronR

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time visiting Denver in 5 months. Couldn’t wait to get back! Food is absolutely perfect. Service and staff are amazing!!

    Guard & GraceResponded 5 days agoThank you so much, Aaron!!

  18. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Guard and Grace has been on my list for awhile now. So happy we finally got a chance to try it . My husband and I both ordered the wagyu steak and were both very pleased with the flavor. Highly recommend !

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 14, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to share!

  19. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Pricier than i expected but very good.

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 14, 2023Thank you so much for the stars!

  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely incredible. I think this was one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. We started with the charcuterie board- fresh meats and bread that were to die for. Then I got the wagyu New York strip- just wow. My husband had the black cod that was cooked to perfection. Added a scallop that was like butter. Im not much for writing reviews, but this place is spectacular. Go! Enjoy!

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you so much! We greatly appreciate it.

  21. RobertC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was top notch from the time we entered to the time we left. Went there twice during our stay in Denver. Dine-In for my wife's birthday/our anniversary and bar for happy hour!

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you so much, Robert!

  22. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb service. food delicious. Highi praises to the cooks!

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 14, 2023Thank you so much!!

  23. MckSpaf

    Oklahoma City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect, as usual! One thing I love about visiting Guard and Grace is that I always know what to expect from the service, the atmosphere and the food. They kick it out of the park, each and every time. My BF and I were able to bring his family for their first experience, they all were blown away with each and every moment. We haven’t had a meal to date in which we wanted to make reservations again as soon, this changed tonight. Our table ordered the following: Crab Cake for Appetizer, delicious and fresh (2) Wagyu Filets, (1) Prime Filet, (1) Grass-Fed Filet, all cooked to perfection and tender. (1) Ribeye, cooked to perfect but the BF was jealous of the tenderness of our Filets. Gnocchi, delicious and cooked to perfection. We all had wished we ordered 2 of these. Brussel Sprouts, even the brussel sprout hater loved these. They were crisp and had wonderful flavor. If you didn’t know, you can order a 1/2 size which was great for the 3 of us to share who love brussel sprouts. Truffle Mac & Cheese, flavorful and cooked to perfection. This was the first thing in the table to disappear. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed this dish. Dutton Goldfield Pinot Noir; if you a cherry forward, tart and tangy with an earthy finish Pinot, highly recommend this bottle. They have it in their per glass menu, but you can order the bottle.
  24. KatieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great time! Food was AMAZING and our server, Juan, was outstanding! He gave great recommendations and was so kind and helpful.

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you so much, Katie!!! We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share this and we will most definitely be sharing this with Juan as well.

  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Outstanding. One of the best culinary experiences I’ve had in Denver - I’m a native! My foodie family plan to frequent our new found favorite restaurant for special occasions for years to come. Staff are exceptional. Highly recommend.

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 13, 2023We are thrilled to see you had such a fabulous experience. Thank you so much for taking the time to share!

  26. MimieY

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Guard and Grace is on the top of my list of restaurants to revisit. I want to try every single item on their menu. Our service was perfect and the food was absolutely amazing. I can't wait to go back!

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 11, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to share!

  27. NadineP

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Very loud. If you are seeking a place to have conversation this place is not the one. Food is great though!

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 11, 2023Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Nadine! We do have quieter areas in our dining rooms should the main dining room be a touch too loud. We can note this in your reservation for the future!

  28. sensitivepalate

    Cleveland

    81 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    I started with Oysters, 1/2 east coast and 1/2 west coast; they were fresh and delicious. My wife ordered the Alaskan Black Cod, which she told me was delicious. I ordered the New York under the heading "Prime". I specifically stated New York Strip. The waiter did not correct me, and thou the steak served was delicious, it was not a strip steak. The waiter explained that they serve a " baseball cut," not a NY strip. The steak served was closer to a filet. I wanted the classic marble in a Prime NY Strip. It was excellent but did not meet my expectation. We split the whipped potatoes and Roasted Cauliflower. The potatoes were excellent, but the Cauliflower was not to our liking. Both sides showed up late.

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 13, 2023Hi there, we are so sorry our server did not specify upon you ordering about our NY cuts coming as baseball cuts. We can assure they do have all the same marbling as a classic NY Strip just butchered for presentation differently. We are always more than happy to prepare a classic strip upon request! We are also sorry to see your sides came out well after your entrees. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback & the stars. We'll be shooting for 5 stars on your next visit!

  29. SalH

    San Antonio

    254 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    254 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First of all Shout out to Jason and Sara for exceptional service. Amazing food was an awesome experience!!

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 11, 2023Thank you, Sal!

  30. ChristinaE

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went there for our 20th wedding anniversary the best food, the best service I have never had a more amazing experience or more amazing fish, atmosphere, ambience and food all top notch

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 11, 2023Christina. we are so thrilled we were able to make your 20th anniversary celebration feel so special. We look forward to making it an annual tradition and creating many more memorable experiences!

  31. Christopher

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best dinners we ve experienced. The grilled cod was amazing. Table bread best I’ve ever had

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 11, 2023Christopher, thank you for taking the time to share and the stars. We look forward to creating many more amazing experiences for you in the future.

  32. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was incredible and our server Samantha was fantastic

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 11, 2023Thank you so much! We will definitely share this with Samantha!

  33. christinas

    Denver

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food and service is beyond expectations . Black cod is phenomenal. Steak flight is such a great option

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 11, 2023Thank you, Christina!

  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Only thing to complain about this is place is the noise level, very high. But most Definitely could be fixed with some baffles on the walls or the ceiling. Other than that our waiter was very good and attentive, food came out perfect!

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 11, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We can always accommodate seating in our quieter areas for future visits if you note this request in your reservation. We appreciate the stars!

  35. azfoodie10

    Phoenix

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Loved every minute at Guard and Grace. The wait staff were excellent and the food was amazing. We had the flight of filets, loaded mashed potatoes and Brussel sprouts. The wine and drink selection was great. We finished the evening off with the Luxardo Cherry Cheesecake! So good!

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 11, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and the stars!! We look forward to creating many more memorable experiences with you in the future.

  36. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Would recommend wholeheartedly. Everything was perfect - no notes!

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 7, 2023Thank you so much for the kind words and the stars!

  37. Jacques

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall2food5service5ambience1
    Have always loved Guard & Grace. However, the music was blasting and we asked to turn it down. That lasted only for a few minutes and the volume went right back up. It was hard to enjoy a birthday dinner with family when having to compete with the high music level to carry on a conversation.

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 11, 2023Jacques. we are so sorry the music level put a damper on the evening. We do have quieter areas available to reserve in the event the main dining area is too loud for you. We can note this in your reservation platform for future reference as well. We appreciate your continued patronage and again, we apologize and hope you continue to dine with us.

  38. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Highly recommended fine dining establishment

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 7, 2023Thank you!!

  39. dee96789

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Filet flight, nuff said.

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 11, 2023Thank you so much, Dee!!!

  40. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent first time at Guard and Grace this past Friday evening. Surprisingly young crowd, very lively. Staff are attentive, thoughtful and professional. Fun approach to the typical steak dinner by having a filet flight. Absolutely loved it and our sides; the gnocchi and brussel sprouts. Will certainly be going back and recommending to friends.

    Guard & GraceResponded on March 5, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and the stars!! We cannot wait to continue to WOW you in the future!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Guard & Grace is rated 4.8 stars by 4636 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 103 times today
Google Map for Guard & Grace

1801 California Street, Denver, CO 80202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    18th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / LoDo

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Valet parking is available for $12 on California St. north of 18th.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Troy Guard

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (303) 293-8500

  • Private party facilities

    Guard and Grace is a modern steakhouse by Chef/Owner Troy Guard, which offers the finest prime steaks and freshest seafood available. Inviting dining rooms and large lounges offer a wonderful place to dine and socialize.

  • Private party contact

    Ally Wolf: (888) 608-1420

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