The Nickel

The Nickel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Karen VIP

   Denver27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our favorites were the Mushroom Toast, the burger, and the Lamb chops.
   

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   Lisa VIP

   Denver6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Staff, location , service all 5 stars. Food was not as good. Salad was gritty, steak was charred.
   

   The NickelResponded 5 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Lisa. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and location at The Nickel. However, we're sorry to hear that our food didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your honest feedback and we'll certainly look into the issues you mentioned. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience and your comments help us improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide you with a better experience. Best regards, The Nickel Team
   

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   Penny VIP

   Denver27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I had a wonderful brunch. It was the first time eating at this restaurant. We stopped by before going to the ballet at DCPA. The food is great. The staff is super nice and professional; our waitress was a doll and very attentive. The Nickel has a lovely appealing atmosphere with its beautiful tall ceilings and fabulous windows. Highly recommend this place as a go-to restaurant before the theater. (We live near Parker, CO, so it is a bit of a destination for us to go on a regular basis). Sincerely
   

   The NickelResponded 5 days ago

   Hey Penny, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your brunch at The Nickel. It's great to know that our team's service made your experience even more enjoyable. We're delighted that we're becoming your go-to restaurant for pre-theater dining. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. Best, The Nickel Team
   

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   Ilene VIP

   Denver20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Rachel was our server once again and she is a sweetheart. So great and accommodating. Perfect pre-theatre brunch!
   

   The NickelResponded 5 days ago

   Hello Ilene, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your pre-theatre brunch at The Nickel. It's always a pleasure to have our guests enjoy their pre-theatre meals. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great pre-theatre experience! Best wishes, The Nickel Team
   

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   Kari

   Denver10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food, excellent wait staff, great location for downtown events.
   

   The NickelResponded 5 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Kari! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. It's always our goal to provide a great dining experience for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Nickel soon!
   

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   John VIP

   Denver11 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I’ve come to The Nickel multiple times over the past 5 years, often before shows at the DCPA. I realize we’re living in a different restaurant scene post COVID, especially when it comes to staffing, but the Nickel has clearly lost its luster. Our food came out stone cold like it had been sitting for 10 minutes and in general the waitstaff were not commensurate with a high level restaurant. It honestly felt more like a Denny’s. Probably will not be coming back.
   

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   Irene VIP

   Denver9 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Ordered a rare hamburger and receiedwell done!,They did take the price off, but when the waitress asked how did I want it cooked, I expected rare!
   

   The NickelResponded on April 12, 2025

   Thank you for your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear that your burger was not prepared to your requested temperature. We understand how disappointing that can be, especially after clearly communicating your preference. We'll be following up with our kitchen and service staff to ensure better communication and consistency moving forward. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to deliver the level of quality and attention you expected—and deserve.
   

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   Mary Kay VIP

   Portland19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Felt comfortable as a woman dining alone at the bar. Usually hotel restaurants are meh—-food and drink at the Nickel were excellent! Watched the bartender hustle with amazing efficiency and flair! serving the bar area food/drinks and drinks to all tables. Nod to the same bartender who honored my request to watch NCAA women’s final 4 games on the bar TV because Everyone Watches Women’s Sports! :)
   

   The NickelResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Mary Kay, Thank you so much for the very sweet feedback! It warms my heart to hear that our staff and atmosphere made you feel this way and it's exactly what we strive for. Looking forward to your next visit! Thanks, Taylor Food & Beverage General Manager
   

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   Rob VIP

   Denver5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   A bit surprising given the cost. The service was not overly attentive or professional. The charcuterie board was really good. The $28 burger was disappointing- somewhat bland. Overall for the pricing I expected much more in terms of atmosphere and food quality.
   

   The NickelResponded on April 9, 2025

   Hello Rob, Thank you for your feedback. We're so sorry to hear your experience fell short of expectations. We’re glad you enjoyed the charcuterie board, but understand the rest of your meal and service didn’t match the value we strive to provide. We appreciate your honesty and hope we’ll have the chance to provide a much better experience next time. Best regards, The Nickel Team
   

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    Dana

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Delightful dinner.Having been here several times , I have always nice service,good food in between fine dinning and casual. I recomend and I will be back!
    

    The NickelResponded on April 6, 2025

    Hey Dana, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner at The Nickel! It's always our goal to provide a delightful dining experience for our guests, and your recommendation means a lot to us. We're looking forward to your next visit. Thanks again for your kind words and support! Best regards, The Nickel Team
    

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