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Washington Park Grille, Denver, CO

Washington Park Grille

4.5
4.5
3040 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
The Zagat Survey says, "There's much to like about this Washington Park Italian-New American: "good food", a "great patio" & "cheerful" service & ambiance."
An upscale age-diverse crowd mingles at this popular neighborhood restaurant & gathering place east of Wash Park.
A covered strip on the south and west side with heat and misters makes for convivial outdoor seating (you just might see a neighbor). A beautiful lounge is off to the side. 11 beers on tap, 15 in bottles and an excellent wine list at the elegant U-shaped bar. A roomy & elegant banquet room with its own patio and a presentation compatible 80” HDTV complete this restaurant for every occasion.
Dinners are mid-priced, with a nice selection of grilled seafood & steaks & several fancy pasta dishes. The lunch offerings include sandwiches, pizza, salads & pasta.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 37 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Wed 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (303) 777-0707

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Rafael Najera

  • Catering

    Available upon request.

  • Private party facilities

    Washington Park Grille offers 2 private rooms accommodating approximately 30 to 50 guests (one with optional patio). We also offer semi-private space in the cocktail lounge which can accommodate up to 30

  • Private party contact

    Jeffrey Estey: (303) 777-0707

  • Neighborhood

    Washington Park

  • Cross street

    E Mississippi Ave

  • Parking details

    Street parking available.

  • Public transit

    RTD Stop at the corner of Mississippi & Gaylord St. Just Steps from Washington Park Grille.

  • Entertainment

    Live Music in Lounge Every Saturday: 9:00pm - Close. Various Live Music Booked During The Week...Please Check Website for Current Calendar of Events.***IMPORTANT NOTE*** Lounge seating is only available when making reservations through the restaurant, directly. Thank you!

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,040 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Neighborhood gem

  • Denver

    Neighborhood gem

  • Denver

    Contemporary American

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  1. Nikki

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Drinks were made poor. French onion soup needed salt, salads were bland. Steak was $50 and just okay. Totally for 3 of us having one drink each and dinner was $300. Ridiculous and over rated.
  2. TexasGal

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Came here with my twin daughters. It was a fabulous evening of superb food, great ambience and live music. We’ve decided to make this a new regular spot!
  3. ScottB

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding. Service was amazing. Great neighborhood hangout too. Value was good.
  4. Debi

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The crowd seemed to descend on the restaurant at the same time. Once the wait staff got a little organized everything went really well and enjoyable. Professional service and delicious food, served beautifully and hot.
  5. LizzM

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a charming venue! The service is top notch! Abby and Riley did an excellent job serving in the live music room! The food was so delicious! Perfect for sharing on date night or with friends! The drinks are tasty and refreshing. I recommend the Upside Down Pineapple drink as a sweet, delicious dessert beverage. The cheese plate is also an excellent choice to nom on throughout a live music show. We saw an excellent brother duo, The Aber Brothers, perform an acoustic set of popular songs throughout the decades. The intermission included a bagpipe player to celebrate St Patrick’s Day! 🍀 Truly the most lovely time! Thank you so much! 10/10 would recommend Washington Park Grille. 😊
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Seated immediately. Menu is a nice mix of dishes. Wine menu is diverse. Wine ordered was what I expected. Price was fair. Food was just average, nothing more. Price was high given the quality and quantity. Servers were efficient but not didn’t add to the experience. Ambiance is great that is why I return. Enjoyed the entertainment in lounge after dinner.
  7. SarahR

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in Denver! Great ambiance and food.
  8. Hans

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing birthday dinner. The food and drinks were fabulous. One of our favorites in the Wash Park area!
  9. RichardB

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good local neighborhood place for lunch. They also have a good happy hour and dinner service. Outdoor patio seating is available.
  10. MikeM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience3
    Several dishes were not warm when served. They brought out entrees before appetizers, tuna entre ordered med rare, came out well done, pork chop had the texture of shoe leather. Have dined here several times. All previous times were very good. Last night was a complete failure by WPG.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Booth was better than a table, next time we sit at bar. A round table with super loud young women…i did not want to embarrass them but i almost said something to them:-) Order not accurate waiter was gracious. Perhaps if we arrived at 11 on weekend the loud ones have not arrived yet
  12. JanetS

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent and healthy food, nice ambience. A bit pricey usually so Restaurant week was a really nice deal.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday Girls Night. The food and service was great.
  14. MAmom

    New England

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Great food, pretty loud busy place -not great for couples. Good for groups/ families. Cocktail’s we’re meh.
  15. Paxton

    Denver

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We did the Restaurant Week menu, which was very good, and a great value, but the regular menu is always better, of course. The young man who was our server is very knowledgeable, efficient and friendly, which always makes the experience enjoyable as well.
  16. susanm

    Denver

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    Have been going here for 30 years, first neg experience. Untrained staff, poor service from start to finish. Train your people!
  17. PattyA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was exceptional our waitress went over and above to accommodate all 12 of us. And even got a bonus of live music throughout the rest of the evening. Stayed till closing. That Band Busted Bones was the talk of the town such incredible musicians. Had the place rockin.
  18. RJean

    Denver

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, lovely place, great Restaurant Week menu options. The salads were large and creative. I had the pork chop which was wonderfully prepared, tasty smashed potatoes, and a lovely petite syrah. My boyfriend has the stuffed chicken breast and loved it. Also had really great side of roasted potatoes. We both had tiramisu, with was just right. Great dinner!
  19. DonD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Quiet at 6:00, very high energy by 7:00. RW menu food was very good and good value. Service was attentive, not intrusive.
  20. KarynS

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Washington Park Grille is a great neighborhood restaurant - small, comfortable, not ostentatious. The menu offerings for restaurant week were excellent. Of course, we upgraded two items and ordered wine, so our tab was way more than the pre-set price. Would recommend this eatery to others.
  21. RuralRider

    Denver

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    JJ did such a nice job, pacing our meal. And the food was terrific.
  22. missutility

    Denver

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Seated promptly on a 5:30 Tuesday reservation during Restaurant Week. Enjoyed the salad course. Bolongese was well prepared, but, the grilled Trout serving was small and overcooked. Polenta accompanying the trout was crunchy. The strawberry cake was tasty, but I was surprised by the amount of whipped cream layered in it...more like a torte. Service was good. With one glass of wine each and our total tab with tax, tip, and kitchen fee hit $100. On street parking within a block was easy on a Tuesday.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Restaurant week’s fixed price three course special lured us in. Food and service were really great. Nicer chairs would upscale the ambiance to match the high pricing…but we’ll return whenever affordable
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service as usual. Really appreciate the arrangements my server made for me at my request. The Denver restaurant week becomes more of a joke though... Portions are so small that there is no way you can actually get even half-full off the pre-built menu. But I don't blame restaurants for that - inflation was crazy. It's probably time to double the price for it so that the establishments can offer something reasonable. With that said the food was still delicious!
  25. YolandaB

    Denver

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super atmosphere, delicious lobster sandwich and beverages. Our server, was happy, helpful & so Fun explaining the menu & drinks!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the restaurant week menu and it was delicious. There was ad a weird thing with the lights going off and on which was annoying!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience.
  28. Nata

    Denver

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We was there during restaurant week. Soup was cold. The pork chop was raw. The trout was fishy. Service was OK. Drinks was OK and promptly. We will not come back food is average at best.
  29. SusanV

    West Palm Beach

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this restaurant. This was my second visit and the food was fresh and tasty. We went with two friends and enjoyed cocktails, wine. The food is locally sourced and they say no hormones or antibiotics are used in meats so that’s important to me. I need to find out if the produce is organic, I don’t want any pesticides. Nice ambiance and music Thurs, Friday and Saturday not sure about Saturday. Yummy food and lively atmosphere.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Elders with hearing issues were able to hear & understand each other. The Buffalo Short Ribs & Lamb Chop was exceptionally prepared. Service was quick & gracious. We shall arrive again next week.
  31. RaymondL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Not a 4-star rating -- if I could give a half of a star, it would be a 4.5. This is a wonderful little neighborhood place. The food was spot-on for all of us - nicely cooked & seasoned, beautifully plated & served. The servers did a great job in working around a beer tap issue at the bar, and the bartender mixed a solid Manhattan. My only complaint - and it isn't even really a complaint: the music shifted from quiet jazz to more raucous pop in the middle of dinner, which is fine, but it makes conversation a little more difficult, especially when seated close to another table and with one of our number being elderly. Would 100% recommend Washington Park Grille to everyone.
  32. Simme

    Denver

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    Brunch on Sunday, Feb. 19: Four diners, one enjoyed their salad, the burger was OK, but both Benedicts were poor quality. The regular Benedict was not good and my crab Benedict was really bad. Had I been blindfolded I would not have recognized it as crab. The crab had a strange brown color, the eggs had a weird orange colored streaks on it, the underlying ciabatta bread very soggy. My fruit cup looked as if it had been cut the previous week. Very disappointing.
  33. ChristineK

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Unfortunately, not a great experience. When we first walked in, we had a reservation but were told that they were a bit behind so we waited about 15 minutes for our table. While we were waiting we saw a couple leave and complain they were leaving because they hadn’t gotten served any food in an hour. When we were ready to be seated we were told the kitchen was behind about 30 minutes. (It would’ve been nice to know that when we first walked in while waiting for our table.) Once we sat down, the food actually wasn’t really delayed. We did have one drink that didn’t taste very good. When we asked for something different we were told that the original drink could not be comped because the manager had said they had already comped too much for the night for other customers (keep in mind it was literally 7:30pm so not even late). Kind of frustrating that because the food/drinks were not being made well that night and so many people had been comped, we ended up paying for a drink we didn’t like nor drank. Food and service was average otherwise. Likely will not come back.
  34. MrWonderful

    Pittsburgh

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Juliana was so gracious. The rest of party was 15 minutes late- it was a 5 o’clock reservation but I felt bad. She couldn’t have been kinder. Let me rewind and mention the Hostess stand, what a remarkable group of young ladies! Kind, engaging, and genuinely warm! Dinner was amazing, we all loved it, my rare tuna entree was the best I’ve ever had. So big props! Super happy spending when it is worth it- ITS WORTH IT
  35. StewDog64

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding from appetizer to dessert. It’s a comfortable setting with real-deal food. We’ll be back!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wait staff was very nice. Food was wonderful
  37. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lunch with a friend, never rushed. Great food and a great selection of food.
  38. azfoodie10

    Phoenix

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was excellent. We visited on Valentine’s Day for the first time and had a nice experience. The wait staff provided excellent recommendations for both the food and wine. The lasagna and chicken piccata were both delicious. The wine selection was good as well as the dessert menu!
  39. great

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always excellent the weight staff was amazing the host was amazing the live music was amazing we had a great evening we'll do it again soon
  40. Junx

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    WPG has gone way downhill in the last six months. The brunch buffet is gone and it’s been replaced with a lackluster menu and mediocre food. We won’t be returning.

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
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables

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You can order delivery directly from Washington Park Grille using the Order Online button. Washington Park Grille also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 777-0707.

Washington Park Grille is rated 4.5 stars by 3040 OpenTable diners.

Washington Park Grille does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Washington Park Grille

1096 South Gaylord Street, Denver, CO 80209

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    E Mississippi Ave

  • Neighborhood

    Washington Park

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Wed 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street parking available.

  • Public transit

    RTD Stop at the corner of Mississippi & Gaylord St. Just Steps from Washington Park Grille.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Rafael Najera

  • Entertainment

    Live Music in Lounge Every Saturday: 9:00pm - Close. Various Live Music Booked During The Week...Please Check Website for Current Calendar of Events.***IMPORTANT NOTE*** Lounge seating is only available when making reservations through the restaurant, directly. Thank you!

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (303) 777-0707

  • Catering

    Available upon request.

  • Private party facilities

    Washington Park Grille offers 2 private rooms accommodating approximately 30 to 50 guests (one with optional patio). We also offer semi-private space in the cocktail lounge which can accommodate up to 30

  • Private party contact

    Jeffrey Estey: (303) 777-0707

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