Stellar Jay

4.6

152 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Feb 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Innovative

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.

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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 Daily 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
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

BREAD SERVICE$9.00
rebel bread co. sourdough, charred onion butter
GRILLED RADICCHIO SALAD$17.00
smoked scallion vinaigrette, avocado, mountain cheese
TEMPURA MUSHROOM$18.00
maitake mushroom and onion, espelette pepper, squash ‘aioli’
HAMACHI CRUDO$23.00
blood orange, pink peppercorns, leek, fennel
BEEF TOAST$22.00
flying b bar braised beef, sourdough, feta, cipollini onion
GNOCCHI$24.00
potato, wood fired sofrito, black garlic

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
BISON TOMAHAWK$145.00
rock river ranch bison, chimichurri, green peppercorn

VEGETABLES

ROASTED BEETS$16.00
root vegetable relish, smoked ricotta
CHARRED RAPINI$17.00
fish sauce caramel, calabrian chili, pistachio, robiola
GRILLED CARROTS$16.00
cannellini bean, harissa, pepitas
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$20.00
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$21.00
mezcal, reposado tequila, mexican amaro, agave, bitters

SPIRIT FREE

EARL GREY SPRITZ$12.00
early grey, lemon, soda
BLUEBIRD SMASH$12.00
mint, blueberry, lime
UNTITLED ART N/A$10.00
italian pilsner
UNTITLED ART N/A$10.00
west coast ipa

BEER

WESTBOUND & DOWN 'WEST COAST IPA'$10.00
RATIO “DARKLANDS”$10.00
dark lager
TELLURIDE BREWING$10.00
pilsner

WINE BY THE GLASS

TULLIA, BRUT, PROSECCO$14.00
it, nv
CHATEAU MONCONTOUR 'BRUT' ROSE. CAB FRANC/GROLLEAU$14.00
loire, fr nv
MURI, PASSING CLOUDS SPARKLING (NO ALCOHOL)$18.00
copenhagen, dn
PIERRE GERBAIS GRAINS DE CELLES$28.00
champagne, fr nv
JEAN-PAUL BRUN, ‘TERRES DORÉES$15.00
beaujolais, fr ‘23
TÂCHERONS$15.00
chardonnay, fr ‘23
MURDOCH HILL$16.00
sauvignon blanc, aus ‘23
ZAFEIRAKIS$18.00
assyrtiko, gr ‘23
DUNITES$18.00
pinot noir, cali ‘23
PRESQU’ILE$20.00
syrah, cali ‘22
VINHA DO MOURO. TINTO$14.00
alentejano, pt '23
SAPAIO$26.00
cabernet sauvignon, it ‘22

What 152 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Denver
Innovative
Denver
Romantic
Denver
Great for scenic views
Denver
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Stellar Jay offers a "truly elevated dining experience" with breathtaking views of Denver's Capitol and Civic Center. Guests rave about the "sensational food" and "amazing service," though some mention room for improvement in drink offerings and menu variety. The ambiance is "beautiful and chic," perfect for special occasions.

152 Reviews

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Mary
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for a nice experience. A+ for food, atmosphere, service, and of course the design of the building.
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Brian
VIP
Denver
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful decor with great views. Unfortunately the caliber of our immediate server was not on par.
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Alicia
VIP
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stellar experience! Truly great wait staff. Service was fantastic. Food was excellent. Setting was unique with super views while being comfortable and intimate. Valentines Day fixed price menu was delicious with an interesting variety of courses.
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Brad
VIP
Denver
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing ambience and the Prix fix menu was out of this world. 5/5!
Stellar JayResponded 3 days ago
Hi Brad, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and our Prix fix menu. Your kind words mean a lot to us and motivate us to continue providing top-notch service and dining experiences. We appreciate your feedback on the value and look forward to welcoming you back to Stellar Jay soon. Best regards, The Management Team
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Caroline
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very delicious food and very nice ambiance! Felt the price for the quality of food was definitely fair. We got the Gnocchi, Tempura Mushrooms, Pork Collar, Sweet Potato, Carrots and Candy Bar! All delicious. Would come back and get all of these dishes again aside from the tempura mushrooms. They were good, but just a bit heavy and overly fried.
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Lauren
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner l was lovely! Great food and great drinks.
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Lauren
VIP
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I booked Stellar Jay to host a work dinner, 12 of us total. The staff did an excellent job servicing our large party and it was certainly higher end service than I typically see in Denver metro. If you’re looking to impress, this is this spot—you’ll pay for it, but it’s worth it. Excellent and unique architecture, views and overall experience.
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Robert
VIP
Denver
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A nice, somewhat expensive, dining experience in an elegant setting. I enjoyed my entree, pork collar & my wife was same with the Trout. Service was exceptional. The noise level was higher than what I would normally attach to elegant.
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Kristen
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On the top floor of the new Populus building, this place was a treat for all 5 senses. The decor is beautiful, earthy, and there are great views all around. Service was top notch. Food and cocktails were delicious! We especially enjoyed the bison and venison skewers and tempura mushrooms (that dipping sauce!). I had a mezcal based Mohawkan old fashioned that was delicious. It was calm on a weeknight and not too hard to get a table. This place will get busy on weekends and when the weather is nice because there is an outdoor patio.
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Sandrea
VIP
Denver
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The drinks and ambiance are amazing. The food was ok. I'll definitely be back for the views and drinks. Oh...the chocolate chip cookie is fantastic!!!
Stellar JayResponded on February 7, 2025
Hi Sandrea, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Stellar Jay. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our ambiance, drinks, and food. Your compliments about our views and chocolate chip cookies are the little things that really make our job wonderful. We're sorry to hear that you found the food to be just okay. We always aim to provide the best quality, and we're always looking for ways to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you into Stellar Jay. Best, The Management Team
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FAQs

Stellar Jay is rated 4.6 stars by 152 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

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 Daily 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
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.

Stellar Jay

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

SMALL PLATES

BREAD SERVICE$9.00

GRILLED RADICCHIO SALAD$17.00

TEMPURA MUSHROOM$18.00

HAMACHI CRUDO$23.00

BEEF TOAST$22.00

GNOCCHI$24.00

LIVE FIRE

BISON & VENISON SKEWER$44.00

BROKEN ARROW RANCH QUAIL$36.00

RUBY TROUT$31.00

FLYING B RANCH STEAK

BERKSHIRE PORK COLLAR$49.00

BISON TOMAHAWK$145.00

VEGETABLES

ROASTED BEETS$16.00

CHARRED RAPINI$17.00

GRILLED CARROTS$16.00

SWEET POTATO$14.00

COCKTAILS

ORANGE WINE COBBLER$16.00

STELLAR 75$18.00

SUNSET MULE$16.00

CANOPY DAIQUIRI$18.00

MELON MARGARITA$20.00

PRICKY PEAR CAIPIRINHA$18.00

JAYBIRD NEGRONI$21.00

MOHAWKAN OLD-FASHIONED$21.00

SPIRIT FREE

EARL GREY SPRITZ$12.00

BLUEBIRD SMASH$12.00

UNTITLED ART N/A$10.00

UNTITLED ART N/A$10.00

BEER

WESTBOUND & DOWN 'WEST COAST IPA'$10.00

RATIO “DARKLANDS”$10.00

TELLURIDE BREWING$10.00

WINE BY THE GLASS

TULLIA, BRUT, PROSECCO$14.00

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

MURI, PASSING CLOUDS SPARKLING (NO ALCOHOL)$18.00

PIERRE GERBAIS GRAINS DE CELLES$28.00

JEAN-PAUL BRUN, ‘TERRES DORÉES$15.00

TÂCHERONS$15.00

MURDOCH HILL$16.00

ZAFEIRAKIS$18.00

DUNITES$18.00

PRESQU’ILE$20.00

VINHA DO MOURO. TINTO$14.00

SAPAIO$26.00

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