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Stellar Jay, Denver, CO

Stellar Jay

4.5
4.5
66 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
Stellar Jay offers a vibrant rooftop dining experience featuring live-fire cooking with shared plates amidst Colorado’s urban and mountain vistas in Downton Civic Center, Denver. The nature-based menu honors ingredients cooked over the open flame and inspired by seasonal harvests.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Dining Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (303) 256-6381
  • Website
    https://stellarjayrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ian Wortham
  • Catering
    Please contact sales@populusdenver.com with your Catering inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact sales@populusdenver.com with your Private Events inquiries.
  • Location
    240 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
  • Neighborhood
    Denver
  • Cross street
    14th & Court Civc Center Downtown Denver
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    The nearest bus stop is at Court Pl and 14th, where the 9 and the 52 stop. Stellar Jay is a 20 minute Metroride from Union Station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve First Seating

    $100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve at Stellar Jay! We will be offering a celebratory 4-course prix fixe menu highlighting our nature-based cuisine & live fire hearth plus a few special features. We hope to see you here to commemorate the past year and cheers to 2025! Tickets are $100 per person for the 4-course menu prix fixe with an optional wine pairing. Please know that this will be applied to your final bill.
    New Year's Eve First Seating Photo

  • New Year's Eve Second Seating

    $100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve at Stellar Jay! We will be offering a celebratory 4-course prix fixe menu highlighting our nature-based cuisine & live fire hearth plus a few special features. We hope to see you here to commemorate the past year and cheers to 2025! Tickets are $100 per person for the 4-course menu prix fixe with an optional wine pairing. Please know that this will be applied to the final bill.
    New Year's Eve Second Seating Photo

Menu

SMALL PLATES

  • FALL SQUASH KATSU$12.00

    delicata and smoked apple mustard

    • GRILLED RADICCHIO SALAD$17.00

      smoked scallion vinaigrette, avocado, mountain cheese

      • TEMPURA MUSHROOM$18.00

        maitake mushroom and onion, espelette pepper, squash ‘aioli’

        • MEDAI CRUDO$23.00

          leek ash and charred cucumber vinaigrette

          • BEEF TARTARE$25.00

            grama grass beef, black olives, smoked egg yolk, toasted flour cracker

            • SPELT RASCIAIELLI$31.00

              charred sprouting broccoli, mussels, garlic, hot peppers

              LIVE FIRE

              • BISON & VENISON SKEWER$44.00

                fried rosemary, juniper glaze

                • BROKEN ARROW RANCH QUAIL$36.00

                  roasted cauliflower, pickled hot pepper, bbq

                  • RUBY TROUT$31.00

                    spruce gremolata, pickled fingerling potato

                    • FLYING B RANCH STEAK

                      grass fed beef, fried rosemary, sunchoke crunch

                      • BERKSHIRE PORK COLLAR$49.00

                        cabbage, fall fruit, cumin, caraway

                        • THOR'S HAMMER BISON SHANK$169.00

                          braised brassicas, pickled scapes, aleppo pepper

                          VEGETABLES

                          • ROASTED BEETS$16.00

                            root vegetable relish, smoked ricotta

                            • GRILLED ESCAROLE$15.00

                              radish, breadcrumbs, calabrian chile, colatura

                              • EMBERED CELERY ROOT$16.00

                                porcini, manchego, sherry vinegar

                                • SWEET POTATO$14.00

                                  thyme, smoked butter, fried capers, grana padano

                                  COCKTAILS

                                  • ORANGE WINE COBBLER$16.00

                                    fino sherry, orange wine, apple

                                    • STELLAR 75$18.00

                                      pierre ferrand 1840 cognac, italicus liqueur, earl grey, lemon

                                      • SUNSET MULE$16.00

                                        vodka, blood orange ginger beer, lime

                                        • CANOPY DAIQUIRI$18.00

                                          rhum, thai basil, sugar, lime

                                          • MELON MARGARITA$18.00

                                            tequila, melon, orange liqueur, lime, salt

                                            • PRICKY PEAR CAIPIRINHA$18.00

                                              cachaca, prickly pear, sugar, lime

                                              • JAYBIRD NEGRONI$21.00

                                                pineapple rum, gin, campari, sweet vermouth

                                                • MOHAWKAN OLD-FASHIONED$20.00

                                                  mezcal, reposado tequila, mexican amaro, agave, bitters

                                                  SPIRIT FREE

                                                  • EARL GREY SPRITZ$12.00

                                                    early grey, lemon, soda

                                                    • UNTITLED ART NA$10.00

                                                      west coast ipa

                                                      BEER

                                                      • WESTBOUND & DOWN 'WEST COAST IPA'$10.00

                                                        • RATIO 'STAY GOLD' amber$10.00

                                                          • COORS 'BANQUET' lager$8.00

                                                            WINE BY THE GLASS

                                                            BUBBLES

                                                            • CHATEAU MONCONTOUR 'BRUT' ROSE. CAB FRANC/GROLLEAU$14.00

                                                              loire, fr nv

                                                              • LAURENT-PERRIER 'LA CUVEE.' CHARDONNAY/PN/PM$34.00

                                                                champagne, fr nv

                                                                • LA CAPPUCCINA. GARGANEGA$12.00

                                                                  soave, it '23

                                                                  • VIA ALPINA. PINOT GRIGIO$14.00

                                                                    friuli, it '22

                                                                    • DOMAINE ZAFEIRAKIS. ASSYRTIKO$16.00

                                                                      tirnavos, gr '23

                                                                      • FRANCOIS CAZIN 'LE PETIT CHAMBORD.' SAUV BLANC/CHARDONNAY$16.00

                                                                        cheverny, fr '22

                                                                        • GUIMARO. GODELLO$18.00

                                                                          ribeira sacra, esp '23

                                                                          • TRIENNES. GRENACHE/SYRAH$14.00

                                                                            provence, fr '23

                                                                            • VINHA DO MOURO. TINTO$14.00

                                                                              alentejano, pt '23

                                                                              • LIMERICK LANE. ZINFANDEL$18.00

                                                                                napa, ca '22

                                                                                • DOMAINE CHAPEL. GAMAY$20.00

                                                                                  beaujolais villages, fr '22

                                                                                  • CA DEL BAIO 'AUTINBEJ.' NEBBIOLO$22.00

                                                                                    piedmont, it '21

                                                                                    • J.L.CHAVE 'MON COEUR.' SYRAH/GRENACHE$24.00

                                                                                      rhone, fr '21

                                                                                      Last updated: October 22, 2024

                                                                                      What 66 people are saying

                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                      4.5
                                                                                      4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                      • 4.4Food
                                                                                      • 4.5Service
                                                                                      • 4.8Ambience
                                                                                      • 4.1Value

                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                      Loved For

                                                                                      • Denver

                                                                                        Best Ambiance

                                                                                      • Denver

                                                                                        Innovative

                                                                                      • Denver

                                                                                        Romantic

                                                                                      • Denver

                                                                                        Great for scenic views

                                                                                      • Denver

                                                                                        Contemporary American

                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                      Stellar Jay offers a "fantastic" dining experience with breathtaking panoramic views of Denver. The ambiance is "amazing," complemented by a warm, modern atmosphere. Diners rave about the "amaze energy" of the staff, and the menu features standout dishes like ribeye steak and Medai Crudo. Ideal for memorable nights out!

                                                                                      66 Reviews

                                                                                      1. Cheri

                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                        19 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        19 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        This was our first time at Stellar Jay, and we were delighted with everything. Our server Preston was very gracious and attentive - he had a wonderful sense of how we wanted to be served. The manager Rhea (we had met before during a tour of the Populus, which they run on Thursdays) came over to say hello - she was lovely and calm. This beautiful restaurant was nearly full on a Monday night. The food was fantastic - the two of us split an appetizer (mushroom tempura), entree (steak skewers) and vegetable (beets). Everything was delicious. We were surprised at how big the portions were and ended up taking leftovers home, which the staff not only kindly boxed but labeled and bagged.

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                                                                                      2. Angie

                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Best meal we have had in Denver in a long time! Food, service and ambiance were incredible. Shelby made the night even more fun and memorable. Thank you!

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                                                                                      3. Ally

                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        1.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 1
                                                                                        2. Food 1
                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        This place should be called Mediocre Jay’s at best and here’s why: Tempura mushroom: very little flavor if any without the (lightly flavored) sauce. Radicchio salad: the flavor combination was funky. It was oddly smokey and much too salty but we were so hungry that we forced it down. Centennial flatiron steak: we asked for this medium rare and it came out medium well and drier than a roasted chicken. No flavor, even with the crunchy garlic topping. Ruby red trout: served burnt skin side up. Whose idea was it to put all the flavor and seasoning on the burnt skin that you don’t eat? The only flavor that the fish underneath had was fish… much too fishy. To sum it all up, atmosphere is great, service was mediocre at best (sent an item back and manager never came over) and food was not all worth the hype. To be fair, the restaurant is only 5 weeks old but the menu should at least be taste tested before a place like this opens its doors.

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                                                                                      4. James

                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                        vip
                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                        4. Ambience 1
                                                                                        Was excited to try this new Denver rooftop venue but left very underwhelmed. No HH or drinks specials and limited menu offerings. Staff were super attentive and keen - there seemed to be so many of them that they were rushing to serve anyone they could! Issues with seating as sat next to the exit door and the bar. The bar kept opening the window (they must have been hot) but the cold draft was directed at our table. Despite three separate requests to move they didn’t seem to want to so just didn’t come back to the table.

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                                                                                      5. alyssac

                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                        Great food and service! Unfortunately, very uncomfortable bar stools.

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                                                                                      6. Stephanie

                                                                                        Chicago

                                                                                        11 reviews

                                                                                        vip
                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        11 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Second time coming! Love the host at the lobby elevators, the wait staff is extremely kind and accommodating. The view on the roof is delightful, and the drinks are unique! Thank you for having us!

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                                                                                      7. Tien C.

                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                        Great ambience and good drinks but the food selection is very limited.
                                                                                        Stellar JayResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                        Hello Tien, Thank you so much for your review. We take all guests feedback seriously and will relay the information to our culinary team.

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                                                                                      8. Nick

                                                                                        Cancun

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Everything was amazing. Only complaint was the seating
                                                                                        Stellar JayResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                        Hello Nick, Thank you so much for your review. We take all guests feedback seriously and will relay the information to our team.

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                                                                                      9. Amanda

                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Everything we tried was delicious! Both food and drink. Definitely pricey but worth it for a special occasion!

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                                                                                      10. Whitney

                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Absolutely wonderful experience! The window seat was an amazing and the food was wonderful!

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                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                      Stellar Jay is rated 4.5 stars by 66 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 30 times today
                                                                                      Experiences are available.
                                                                                      Google Map for Stellar Jay

                                                                                      240 14th St, Denver, CO 80202

                                                                                      Dining areas

                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                      • Cross street
                                                                                        14th & Court Civc Center Downtown Denver
                                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                                        Denver
                                                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                                                        Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am
                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                        $31 to $50
                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                        Contemporary American, Dining Bar, Cocktail Bar
                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                        Casual Dress
                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                        Valet
                                                                                      • Public transit
                                                                                        The nearest bus stop is at Court Pl and 14th, where the 9 and the 52 stop. Stellar Jay is a 20 minute Metroride from Union Station.
                                                                                      • Payment options
                                                                                        AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                      • Executive chef
                                                                                        Ian Wortham
                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine
                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                        https://stellarjayrestaurant.com/
                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                        (303) 256-6381
                                                                                      • Catering
                                                                                        Please contact sales@populusdenver.com with your Catering inquiries.
                                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                                        Please contact sales@populusdenver.com with your Private Events inquiries.
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