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Guard & Grace - Denver

4.8
4.8
6140 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 99 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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Dining areas

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-and-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 including tasters and cocktails. Join chef Troy Guard and Master Distiller & Blender Rob Dietrich for intimate education at this one night only event.
    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 6,140 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • 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."

6,140 Reviews
  1. Damian

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    For our second anniversary, we decided to visit this establishment. We drove for 50 minutes to reach downtown and arrived punctually for our reservation. Although there were two hostesses present, we had to wait for another staff member to escort us to our table. Given the significance of our anniversary, I preferred not to be seated directly next to the area where the kitchen staff frequently passed by. We had to return to the front and request a different table by the window, which seemed rather inconvenient. The service provided by our waiter and staff was exemplary, as he thoroughly explained the specials featured on the menu. We began our meal with octopus, which was both fresh and accompanied by a delightful spicy kick. I ordered the ribeye steak medium rare, paired with roasted carrots, while my wife chose the chef's special handmade pasta with lamb. The carrots were perfectly cooked and complemented by a tangy vegetable. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her dish, which was served hot and fresh. However, my ribeye was disappointingly lukewarm, with the center cold. It seemed as though the steak had been taken directly from the refrigerator and had not reached room temperature prior to cooking. After sending it back, it was reheated. Given the price, the meat was somewhat tough and chewy, and I had to trim away some sinew. Nevertheless, I was quite hungry and managed to finish it all. This establishment may be suitable for a drink and a light snack, but it is certainly not recommended for steak.
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded 1 day 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. - Tee Paddock, Guest Relations Manager

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  2. rachele

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for our 10 year wedding anniversary. Travis our server was fantastic and had a great experience. Highly recommend the wagyu gyoza, the gnocchi and duck fat fries, and the oak fired carrots were an all time favorite. Steaks are always great, was a wonderful time. Do not skip the chocolate chip cookies!!
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share! We are thrilled to see our team was able to create an inspiring vibe with a memorable experience! We are so thrilled that Travis did such an amazing job hosting you and that you really enjoyed more and more staff coming to your table to make your anniversary special. We look forward to creating many more memorable moments in the future. Thank you again!! - Tee Paddock, Guest Relations Manager

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  3. Cat

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a great experience at Guard & Grace. The waitstaff was attentive and made great suggestions for our meal. We shared oysters, the filet flight, mushrooms, truffle mac and cheese, and the brussel sprouts. Everything was excellent; a great dinner to end our trip to Denver. We would definitely recommend this restaurant to locals and travelers alike.
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded today
    Thank you very much for taking the time to share Cat! 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! We look forward to creating many more memorable moments in the future. Thank you again!! - Tee Paddock, Guest Relations Manager

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  4. Dawn

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was good but the crab cake and New York strip was subpar. The crab cake had a pasty texture and a very strong taste. The New York strip was bland and very chewy.The shrimp cocktail was very disappointing in presentation.
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded today
    Thank you for the stars (name)!! Look forward to seeing you again soon and making your next experience 5 stars! - Tee Paddock, Guest Relations Manager

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  5. Kristen

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely amazing! Service was wonderful as well.
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded today
    Thank you for the stars Kristen!! It was our pleasure having you dine with us! Look forward to seeing you again soon! - Tee Paddock, Guest Relations Manager

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  6. Kathryn

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful family dinner celebrating my dad’s 85th birthday. Everyone from 6-85 enjoyed. Juan provided excellent service and recommendations. We were seated in the back and that helped ensure a nice low noise level.
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded today
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share Kathryn! We are thrilled to see our team was able to create an inspiring vibe with a memorable experience! So happy to see that Juan was able to provide impeccable service. We look forward to creating many more memorable moments in the future. Thank you again!! - Tee Paddock, Guest Relations Manager

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  7. letticia

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great! Not too expensive paid about 100 per person
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded today
    Thank you for the stars Letticia!! It was our pleasure having you dine with us! Look forward to seeing you again soon! - Tee Paddock, Guest Relations Manager

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  8. Kendall

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The wagyu filet was fantastic and some of the best steak I’ve ever had. We’ve eaten here before a few times, and the food is very good. We were bummed that the tuna tacos were not on the menu this time around as it was a favorite menu item for us. The reason I give it three stars is for a few reasons. The first reason being being the equitable kitchen charge added onto the bill at the end. For this expensive of a restaurant, I would expect that to be built into the price of the food. The other reason being that we were there to celebrate a special occasion, and while the staff congratulated us, there was no complimentary dessert or champagne. We frequently dine at high end restaurants around Denver and Guard and Grace is one of the few that won’t throw in a complimentary something to make you feel special. It’s definitely a bummer considering how expensive it is. The final reason I gave three stars is because every single time we have shown up on time for our reservation, we end up having to wait about 10 mins to be seated. The entrance gets crowded and it can start to feel claustrophobic.
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded today
    We are so deeply disappointed to see your experience was anything but 5 stars Kendall. We are committed to providing above and beyond guest experiences and would love the opportunity to gather more information as to where we missed the mark to rectify this. We would love to connect and make this right. Thank you and our sincerest apologies. - Tee Paddock, Guest Relations Manager

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  9. Jim

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing! First time there, the filets were fantastic and so was everything else! Definitely a Michelin star restaurant!
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded today
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share Jim! We are thrilled to see our team was able to create an inspiring vibe with a memorable experience! We look forward to creating many more memorable moments in the future. Thank you again!! - Tee Paddock, Guest Relations Manager

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  10. Jeremy

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best service I have ever received at a restaurant in my life. Fantastic! Everything was perfect.
    Guard & Grace - DenverResponded today
    Thank you very much for taking the time to share Jeremy! 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! We are happy to hear that the service provided was impeccable. We look forward to creating many 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 6140 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 99 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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