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Guard & Grace - Denver

4.8
4.8
6164 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 86 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 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: (303) 293-8500
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    18th Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for $20 on California St. north of 18th.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Blackened Whiskey Dinner

    $195.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 8, 2025 only
    5:30 PM
    Experience the harmony of Chef Troy Guard’s rock-n-roll cuisine and BLACKENED® Whiskey—sonically enhanced with Metallica’s BLACK NOISE™ process to extract more flavor from the wood. Curious? This exclusive dinner includes a welcome reception with hors d'oeuvres and a 4 course whiskey-paired dinner. Join chef Troy Guard and Master Distiller & Blender Rob Dietrich for intimate education at this one night only event. The Menu: • Hawaiian Ahi Au Poivre | kale apple salad | charred onion vinaigrette • 24 Hour Smoked & Grilled Beef Rib | mushroom risotto • Low & Slow Osso Bucco | butternut squash puree | caramelized root vegetables • Blackened Whiskey Affogato | whiskey malt semifreddo | burnt sugar orange vanilla syrup
    Blackened Whiskey Dinner Photo
  • Holiday Box To-Go

    $395.00 - $449.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Multiple times
    Pick up at 1801 California St, Denver, CO 80202
    This holiday, focus on what matters most: family, friends, and good food: you supply the family and friends, we'll supply the (REALLY) good food. Available for pickup on December 24, finishing instructions included. NOTE: This feast is packaged for six. Choose "1 guest" when reserving to reserve 1 package. Choose your main course (serves 6): Soy Miso-Glazed Black Cod Prime Rib Prime Beef Tenderloin Included Sides: Charred Broccolini Roasted Zaatar Cauliflower Oak Grilled Carrots Truffle Mac & Cheese Whipped Potatoes Potato Rolls Winter Salad Chef Ryan's Holiday Yule Log Cocktail kits, wine and Troy's famous chocolate chip cookies are also available to add on.
    Holiday Box To-Go Photo

What 6,164 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Steakhouse

  • Denver / Colorado

    Most Booked

  • Denver

    Best Food

  • Denver

    Steakhouse

  • Denver

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Guard & Grace in Denver offers a memorable dining experience with "incredible food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the steak, including the "amazing filet flight" and seafood options like sea bass and cod. The atmosphere is "beautiful," ideal for special occasions, though some find it "a bit noisy."

6,164 Reviews
  1. Brandon

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Guard and Grace exceeded all my expectations and delivered an unforgettable dining experience! From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was inviting and modern, with just the right touch of elegance. The service was impeccable—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm. The food? Simply phenomenal. Every dish was prepared to perfection, with flavors that were both bold and beautifully balanced. The steak was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the sides were equally impressive—don’t skip the duck fat fries! The wine selection was vast, and the staff provided excellent recommendations to complement the meal. Guard and Grace is a true gem in Denver, perfect for special occasions or simply treating yourself to an extraordinary meal. I can’t wait to return!
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded today
    Thank you so much, Brandon, for the kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate your business so much. So glad you were able to try the duck fat fries - they are one of my favorites too! We can't wait to welcoming you back soon. - Josie Lancaster, Front of House Manager

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  2. Sidra

    Denver

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful place for a special occasion dinner or night out. The service was exceptional-it was my husband’s birthday and everyone on the staff we came across wished him a happy birthday. Our server did a wonderful job making the night feel special. The cheese plate was thoughtfully conceived and the smokey toast it was served with was outstanding. Our cocktails were top-notch-I especially loved the corn cocktail. The husband had the filet flight, which was such a special experience to get to try different tier steaks side by side. They were all raved about and perfectly cooked. The only issue with the evening was that the mashed potato side dish and the vegetariab risotto I had were both severely oversalted. I should have sent them back and Im sure the kitchen would have resolved the issue but it felt like we were too many bites in to ask. I would still highly recommend and return.
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded today
    Thank you so much, Sidra for the thoughtful review and for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate your feedback. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the cocktails and the cheese plate and that we did a good job of celebrating your husband's birthday. I am so sorry to hear about the issue with the whipped potato and risotto dishes. We would absolutely want to make that right for you, next time please let us know. We certainly hope we will be welcoming you back soon! - Josie Lancaster, Front of House Manager

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  3. Alison

    Denver

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Meal was okay overall. Nice selection of tasty cocktails and an extensive wine list. Fresh bread and butter were delicious. The Caesar salad was a spin on the normal, it was alright but not what we expected. French onion soup and steak trio were wonderful! The lower rating is because the sides were not our favorite. Generally a side simply compliments but both the broccolini and mushrooms had extremely powerful (read way too much) flavors. They detracted from the main meal. Kindly the sides were removed from our bill which was a nice gesture.
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded today
    I am so sorry you did not have a 5-star experience with us. We are committed to providing our guests with outstanding food and service, and we are very disappointed to have missed the mark. I hope you will give us another chance to get it right for you in the future. Thank you. - Josie Lancaster, Front of House Manager

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  4. Tyler

    VIP

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far the best steakhouse in Denver! Friendly staff and amazing food
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded today
    Thank you so much, Tyler, for the kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate your business and your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! - Josie Lancaster, Front of House Manager

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  5. Amy

    VIP

    Denver

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated a 50th birthday during the Holiday’s. Everything was amazing. Service good ambiance. Couldn’t have asked for a nicer evening.
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded today
    Thank you so much, Amy, for the kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate your business and your feedback. So happy to hear we delivered a special experience for a very special birthday! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. - Josie Lancaster, Front of House Manager

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  6. Steve

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was absolutely outstanding. From the moment we sat at our table. Our staff was extremely knowledgeable. Our Waters were never left. Empty drinks were always full. The staff knowledge of the menu, both wine , cocktails, and food was extensive. We went for our anniversary and they made us feel extremely special that evening. We appreciated it. The filet flight was absolutely outstanding along with the oak grilled octopus. Probably our favorite next to the gnocchi.
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded today
    Thank you so much, Steve, for the kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate it so much! I am so happy to hear that you chose to celebrate your anniversary with us and that we delivered an experience worthy of such a wonderful occasion. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! - Josie Lancaster, Front of House Manager

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  7. Take

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was magnificent. From the time we walked in until we left we are treated exceptionally well. The food was absolutely the best and the ambience was extremely comfortable and pleasant.
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded today
    Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate your business and your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! - Josie Lancaster, Front of House Manager

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  8. Breanna

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I took my boyfriend here while we were visiting Denver to celebrate his 30th birthday, and I’m so happy with our experience! We enjoyed the octopus appetizer, ny strip and ribeye steaks with whipped potatoes and brussels as sides. Everything was cooked to perfection, and I’m typically not a fan of octopus but it was so tender and well executed I wanted to order a second plate of it. Steaks were perfectly cooked to medium and very flavorful. Brussels were phenomenal. Service was friendly and competent, we loved that the plates were brought out by some of the chefs who also made sure to wish my boyfriend a happy birthday. We finished the meal with an affogato with brown butter ice cream, yum! Only thing I can say is that it was rather chilly inside and we didn’t love the music, but those are easily overlooked by everything else. You’re going to spend money coming here but it’s a must for a special night in Denver!

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  9. RossJ

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Not a great experience. We ordered French dips and half of them had raw beef on them, highly unappetizing
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded 2 days ago
    We are deeply disappointed to see your experience was anything but 5 stars. We would love the opportunity to connect and make this right. We hope you give us another chance in the future to rectify this as we our committed to providing above and beyond guest experiences. Thank you and again we are so sorry. - Tee Paddock, Guest Relations Manager

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  10. Tom

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This our 4th year going to Guard and Grace for our anniversary. Each year we look forward to what is in store for us. We were not disappointed this year at all. The service is phenomenal and the food is spectacular. Each dish from the start to the finish is well-crafted, with fantastic taste and exquisite plating. If you go, you will not be disappointed. We will be back next year for sure!
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you very much for taking the time to share, Tom! We really appreciate any and all feedback about your dining experience. We are thrilled to see our team was able to create an inspiring vibe with a memorable experience! Thank you for spending your 4th year with us, as we are very appreciative of your continued business. I will definitely give Brian a huge shout out for the excellent service he provided you. We look forward to creating more memorable moments in the future. Thank you again!! - Tee Paddock, Guest Relations Manager

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Guard & Grace - Denver is rated 4.8 stars by 6164 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 86 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Guard & Grace - Denver

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 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for $20 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, 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: (303) 293-8500
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