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Acova, Denver, CO

Acova

4.7
4.7
1559 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food
Acova is writing the next chapter of one of Denver’s great neighborhoods. An iconic locale in a historic district, Acova builds on the rich story of “The Northside” (now known as LoHi) by breathing new life into an address with soul. Even its name pays homage to its South Broadway sibling restaurant The Hornet, while tipping a cap to its storied Italian predecessor Patsy’s. The place you bring friends and family from out of town to show them what Denver’s all about. The place you go for that after work cocktail, or your go to date spot, whether it’s your first or 50th date. The place you get the group together on a Saturday night, and where you recover together on a Sunday morning. Acova is the next Highlands institution, bearing vintage flair and contemporary charm that threads the past into the future. Acova brings you back time and again because you are part of this story now, and Acova is part of yours.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Comfort Food, Continental

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (303) 736-2718

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Highlands

  • Cross street

    37th & Navajo

  • Parking details

    Public Pay for Parking Lot at NW corner of 37th & Navajo and street parking available

  • Public transit

    Bus stop at 37th & Navajo for RTD 19 & 52 routes

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,559 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  1. MelissaC

    Orlando

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding Service and food!! Definitely would recommend!
  2. Carol

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The type of restaurant that is proud to remind customers that this is pure transactional. The menu has so many rules that feels like you are buying the place. If you want to sign an affidavit to eat cold eggs and burned coffee here is your place!
  3. Elizabeth

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am vegetarian and my best friend has celiac disease and this is the first time we've ever been somewhere where between the two of us, we could eat the whole menu. The food was absolutely amazing (we even ended up ordering extra to take home) and the service was phenomenal. The atmosphere was really welcoming and the inside of the the restaurant was decorated very warmly. The outside seating was also a nice plus. 10/10, we will be back every time we visit Denver. (Also the prices are very affordable given how unique the food is)
  4. Cinnimini

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Food was good but, not inspiring. Plates felt very basic and small. Good for those with food allergies.
  5. Kellcork

    Denver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of me and my BFF's favorite monthly dinner spots, we love the food and the staff have always been super friendly. The 2hr time limit is a bummer if you like to hang out and catch up, but the fantastic food and drink keeps Acova on our rotation!
  6. KnikkiNik

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    2nd time there, first was brunch then dinner. Excellent food and service.
  7. KCard

    Exclusive

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service is always fantastic. Good selection of drinks and food. A favorite for my GF friend and I don't even notice it.
  8. Slha

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect! We had an amazing date night!
  9. LeslieB

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, braised short ribs and salmon were both fantastic! Plus the berry cobbler was the perfect finish!
  10. TamieR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wine slushies, chicken wings, their famous burger, and bread pudding for dessert. The waitress Katie was great.
  11. BrianG

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Food and service was adequate for the value. Ambiance was great. Drinks were delicious
  12. AllieN

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Food was a bit bland but experience was good.

    AcovaResponded on March 16, 2023Hello Allie, We appreciate your feedback. Could you expand on what you ate with us? I'd like to give all feedback to our team so that we may always explore areas to improve. I do hope you come back and try us again. Thank you, John Holmes GM - Acova

  13. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exploring new restaurants participating in the Denver Restaurant Week; found a Gem in Acova. Numerous GF options to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromise to the flavor. We will be back soon to explore even more of the wonderful menu. Can’t wait!
  14. Steve

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time there. Three courses, all incredibly good. Elote, a takeoff on Mexican street corn was the best ever. Calamari in a tomato broth with toasted French bread was a unique and tasty treatment instead of breading and frying. Pan roaster red trout with potato wedges and a side salad was perfectly prepared. And their "Broadway Lobster Mac and Cheese" had incredible cheese flavor. We finished with a huge serving of the Bread Pudding desert with caramel sauce and ice cream. The service was impeccable. Perfectly timed and properly attenuative. Great orchestration by the staff where some focused on drinks, others on running dishes to tables, and a few on taking orders and checking back with diners. We will definitely be back.
  15. C3K1

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Five of us enjoyed Acova for Restaurant Week. What a lovely treat and wonderful evening!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    What an enjoyable evening. This is definitely a great place to take friends, sit at the bar and watch a game, or even take a special someone out for a date. During the warmer months they have a fantastic patio to sit on. The staff from start to finish were friendly and welcoming. My SO and I started off with their calamari dish dish, which was served in a light tomato-based broth with just enough seasoning to make it a must try. For dinner, we shared the scallops dish, the Pupusa and Gnocchi appetizers. We enjoyed every bite, though, my favorite dish was the Pupusa appetizer. We finished up our meal with a chocolate flourless torte served with vanilla ice cream, and a sprig of mint. Definitely worth a visit.
  17. SarahB

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    For restaurant week, it's a Really good deal! The food was good. bar was a little slow. It was pretty busy and seems like that is usual. Had the blackened salmon (rice was a little dry) and short ribs, which they split for the 2 of us. The mussels and gnocchi were good.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great price, great ambiance and incredible service!!! Highly recommended
  19. Bryan

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great atmosphere and great service!!!!
  20. jessew

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice charming atmosphere, wait staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Food arrived promptly and was visually appealing. And the taste was amazing. I had the short ribs, which were so tender they fell apart, my wife had the pupusa which was well balanced and the corn- cooked to perfection. My cousin had the trout which was filtered and stained lightly as to not over power it, and reasonably priced
  21. KristineW

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We went for the first time during restaurant week. I’m always excited to try new restaurants but should remember that restaurant week is usually not a great time to experience a new place, since it’s not typically their best delivery of service or food. We went early on a Sunday and got seated right away. We ordered cocktails and were very happy with our drinks. A+. Then we ordered appetizers. I tried the muscles and my friend tried the gnocchi. The gnocchi had no flavor and needed lots of salt. The muscles were good, but the juice was spicy, which I liked, but many people don’t. We then ordered our main dishes and weren’t thrilled with either the salmon and risotto or the short ribs. Next was dessert and we tried the berry cobbler and the bread pudding. The berry cobbler was mostly berries and ice cream and they forgot the cobbler. The bread pudding was fine, but not fantastic. All the food was just underwhelming. Since the restaurant is close and the prices were really reasonable and the ambiance was nice, I’ll definitely give it another try when restaurant week is over.
  22. Peters

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Food was very bland. I got the turkey panini and it had little to no flavor. The drinks were decent but nothing special. Our server was very friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was nice and welcoming. However I would not recommend Acova because the price I paid did not reflect in the quality of the food and drinks.
  23. Rufus

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waiter was outstanding & knowledgeable Our food was also one the best
  24. IndyDave

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very noisy, but the food & drinks are excellent
  25. HeatherG

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have celiac disease and we haven't eaten meals like this out ever! The food and service was top notch. We will be back for more.
  26. RebeccaM

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. For fun, we ordered one of every appetizer to start and every single one was DELICIOUS! The drink menu didn't disappoint either. Plenty of craft cocktails, again all delicious with no bad choices between the 5 of us. There are plenty of great main entrees to choose from, with an array of gluten free options and a server who was very knowledgeable about food allergies and how to accommodate them (five stars for the GF lobster mac). Great ambiance, fantastic service - we would come here again. Highly recommend!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibe, food, and drinks! The donuts were amazing
  28. MCHartman

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was great and the food was good. Reservations are recommended.
  29. Curt

    Denver

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food and wonderful service in a unique ambiance
  30. janh

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal and even better Service from Katie. Lied the vibe, the menu and the way access location. Definitely 5+ stars!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience5
    Probably the worse brunch ever. My plate was zero good looking, no taste noting. Won’t come back
  32. Sabrina

    Denver

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love everything about Acova! Great drinks, food, service, and ambience. Highly recommend.
  33. Valentines

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    We came earlier than our reservation. Sat at the bar, ended up staying at the bar all night as we were told we would receive a table at some point. No take but the bar was good. Service at the bar was good. Did was good, little over priced. Overall good night
  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had very high hopes based on other reviews, but ended up with mixed reviews on the food. Though we had a reservation weeks in advance (coming from out of town), we were asked to sit in the bar area and had to request a table away from the door (though there was an open booth). The calamari, pretzel bites and stuffed poblano pepper were excellent. One of the 2 steaks ordered was gummy, but they were very accommodating and switched it out. Unfortunately, our friend didn't enjoy the short ribs either. The service was very good overall.
  35. Aundra

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    The food was just okay at best, standard bar fare. My favorite part was refusing to chop up the salad when we requested it so we didn’t have to navigate it at a small table. Apparently the presentation was more important than the feasibility of eating it. My fish & chips was awful. I couldn’t really find any fish and basically just ate breading and fries. My co-workers seemed okay with their meal but it wasn’t anything extraordinary.

    AcovaResponded on March 16, 2023Hi Aundra, Altering a dish is usually done to adhere to allergens, but not presentation. Nevertheless, that should have been told to you before receiving the dish and I will follow up with our team. I'm disappointed in the Fish and Chips, it is one of our most popular items. I do hope you and your co-workers come back and try us again. If so, I'll send side order of the fish and chips complimentary so you can try us at our best. Thank you, John Holmes GM - Acova

  36. Mermaid

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best time at this restaurant. First of all, there’s so many gluten-free options. Amazing. Our server Megan was incredible. She has celiac so she helped me along the way to make sure I got the right thing in the best taste. I like that she offered ideas even when we were thinking about it everything from food to dessert and we were fed, served and happy the whole night. Thank you Megan!!!
  37. SarahM

    Portland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service! Came here for brunch and it was delicious. Will definitely be back, especially to try lunch and dinner options.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere (we were able to sit outside on a beautiful sunny day). Our server was super nice but forgot some items and could have been a little more attentive. We will definitely be back!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was amazing! We had my boys with us (3 and 4) and she has a five year old so she knew exactly what to bring and when, to keep them happy.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service and ambiance was amazing! Love this place for a friends get to get her on the patio

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Acova does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Acova also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 736-2718.

Acova is rated 4.7 stars by 1559 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 38 times today
Google Map for Acova

3651 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    37th & Navajo

  • Neighborhood

    Highlands

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Comfort Food, Continental

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Pay for Parking Lot at NW corner of 37th & Navajo and street parking available

  • Public transit

    Bus stop at 37th & Navajo for RTD 19 & 52 routes

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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