The Hornet

4.7

195 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Gluten-free-friendly

The Hornet has been serving the community of Denver for more than 25 years now, and it has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Located just a few doors away from Denver's finest independent movie house, The Mayan Theatre, it makes a great stop combo for dinner & a movie. Our happy hour kicks off each day at 4pm and goes until 7pm and features $4 draft beer & wine and also $3 off all appetizers.

Some of the top items on the menu at The Hornet include artichoke heart fritters, cheese and potato pierogis, prime rib french dip, honey stung fried chicken, cubano sandwiches and the lobster mac & cheese. The Hornet has a number of burger options as well. You could even have a private event at the restaurant. It is also nice for a date night.

Brunch get's hopping on weekends from 10am-3pm where award winning bloody marys and mimosas are always affordable. One of Denver's best hidden patios is just off the back of the restaurant and live music i

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 777-7676
Website
http://www.hornetrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We host private events for 30-75 people with low food & beverage minimums. Please inquire with a manager.

Location
76 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Cross street
1st & Broadway
Parking details
Free parking is available directly behind the restaurant on the west side of the alley. There is a pay lot on the east side of the alley and metered street parking for many blocks.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 195 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Hornet offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food" and attentive service. Known for its diverse menu, it caters well to gluten-free and vegan needs, ensuring no cross-contamination. The Baja breakfast and pupusas are standout dishes. Enjoy "great value happy hour" daily and a lively atmosphere.

195 Reviews

M
Martha
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and great service as always. If you’ve never tried the lobster mac & cheese you’re really missing out!!
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Morgan
Denver
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best apps in the city! Perogies, deviled eggs & artichoke hearts are incredible!
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Lisa
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. I had the Flat Iron Steak. Sweet tea bourbon smash. Which was good. However 14.00 for a thin glass of ice tea crammed with Ice and 1/4 cut lemons? That was a lovely presentation but take all of that out, there was less than 1/2 of a glass of liquid in there. 14.00 dollars that’s a lot. 27 for flat iron steak- it was as good don’t get me wrong. We are all feeling the pinch of inflation, basically it’s 50.00 all in for the above. Is a lot for a meal that should be about 30/35. But the service was great. The food came out perfectly.
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Christine
Denver
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent. Absolutely great. Food was amazing. Loved how many gluten free delicious options there were.
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Marita
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best gluten-free fish and chips ever! And the French fries were outstanding! Fun atmosphere.
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Christine
Denver
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I had a reservation, the restaurant was not busy and we were seated promptly. We're given virtually no time before a server was at tableside to ask if we were ready to order. We'd barely had time to scan to pull up the menu. We did order beverages. Within a few minutes a different server came to ask if we were ready to order. We sent her away. Finally the 3rd time a server came we were ready to order. We ordered 2 appetizers and a sandwich to share knowing we'd fill up on the appetizers. In a reasonable amount of time the server brought the sandwich we'd ordered. We asked about the appetizers, she made a comment I didn't catch, left and came back with the appetizers. We set aside the panini in favor of the appetizers, when we got to the panini it was cold. I realized I should have sent the panini when it arrived out of menu sequence but the server should have realized it too. The good was tasty and the rest of service without incident.
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Hayden
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great options for those looking for gluten free items, but the quality wasn’t entirely worth what we paid. Fantastic service though!
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Justin
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good food, super fast service after we were able to order. There was a delay when we asked for 2 minutes for one member of our party of 5 to finalize their decision and we had to ask an additional server to get our server after 12 minutes.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and our server Alli was so sweet! Would definitely come back.
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Steve
Denver
55 reviews
vip
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
There are so many good things to say about The Hornet. We live quite a distance from the area but try to make it down there once a month nonetheless, and it is worth the trip every time. The food and service are both great and the Happy Hour deals and reasonable dinner prices make The Hornet a must visit.
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FAQs

The Hornet offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 777-7676.

The Hornet is rated 4.7 stars by 195 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

76 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

Additional information

Cross street
1st & Broadway
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Free parking is available directly behind the restaurant on the west side of the alley. There is a pay lot on the east side of the alley and metered street parking for many blocks.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hornetrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(303) 777-7676
Private party facilities
We host private events for 30-75 people with low food & beverage minimums. Please inquire with a manager.

The Hornet

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding French Toast

Nitro Fish N' Chips

Menu

What 195 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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