Prelude + Post

4.1

2351 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

17 Dec 2024

23:00

Booked 24 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
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Formally known as Limelight Supper Club, PRELUDE + POST is centrally located within the Denver Center for Performing Arts, it is a popular gathering place for theater attendees and downtown diners alike for pre-theater dinner and post theater dessert and night caps.
PRELUDE + POST server a tapas style menu for a social dining experience. Meaning all seating is community. Reservations guarantee seats, but not an exclusive table.
Grab a drink and bring it straight to your seats (for all Theatre Houses)

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, American
Hours of Operation
Fri 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(720) 227-9984
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Private Events, Dinners, Meetings. Please reach out for out Catering Guide.

Location
1355 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80204
Area
Downtown / LoDo
Cross Street
14th and Curtis Streets, in the DPAC
Parking details
Enter the Denver Performing Arts Complex Parking Garage on Arapahoe between 14th and 13th or under the Complex on 13th Street. Take the elevators to the main level (3), and immediately turn to right. <br />
Public transit
We are two blocks from the Colorado Convention Center and Lightrail stops.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Fire Roasted Corn ChowderUS$10.00
creme fraiche + bacon bits + chives
Seasonal Cornbread US$8.00
wildflower honey + cream cheese dip
Honey Pot Bakery Bread & Butter BoardUS$10.00
artisanal breads + seasonal butter
Jalapeño Cornbread*US$8.00
hot house honey + cilantro butter
Smoky Baba Ghanoush*US$10.00
celery + carrot sticks + house pickles + pita crackers
Molten Goat Brie Cheese*US$14.00
seasonal Jam + toasted artisanal bread
Crispy Goat Cheese*US$9.00
wildflower honey drizzle + red pepper aioli
Pommes Frites w/ Truffle Oil*US$13.00
aged parmesan + fresh chives + lemon aïoli
Salumi + FromageUS$17.00
farm cheeses + cured meats + jardinière + house crackers + seasonal jam + toasted baguette

Small Plates

Seasonal Root Vegetables*US$19.00
garlic butter sauteed + topped with poached egg + chives
Winter SaladUS$10.00
romaine + arugula + blue cheese crumbles + dried cranberry + pickled red onion + cherry tomatoes + spiced pear vinaigrette
Pomegranate Glazed Beets*US$14.00
ginger yogurt + arugula salad + herbs
Crispy Brussel Sprouts*US$14.00
apple butter + fresh honey + pickled fresnos
Smoked Deviled Eggs*US$15.00
secret recipe egg blend + smoked bacon + chive aioli
Burrata with Red Pepper AioliUS$13.00
arugula salad + toasted bread
Veal and Pork Meatballs*US$13.00
house made marinara + linguini + lemon ricotta + basil

To Share

Nashville Hot Chicken Thigh*US$26.00
buttermilk marinated + house made buffalo sauce + black garlic mashed potatoes + house pickles + celery & carrots + ranch
Shrimp AlfredoUS$27.00
sauteed shrimp + linguini + roasted cherry tomatoes + house made alfredo sauce + arugula + parmesan
Smoky Duck Breast*US$27.00
black garlic mashed potatoes + herbed au jus + balsamic reduction + roasted cherry tomatoes
Colorado Lamb Ragu*US$28.00
potato gnocchi + braised collard greens + parmesan + fried basil
Smoked Short Rib*US$28.00
local beef + house made demi-glace + polenta + roasted carrots + micro greens
Crispy Norwegian Salmon*US$26.00
rice pilaf + nasturtium tzatziki + pickled carrots + pea tendrils

Sweet Treats

TiramisuUS$12.00
delicious layers of coffee-soaked lady fingers and mascarpone
Key Lime CheesecakeUS$12.00
citrusy + sweet + tart
Truffle Chocolate MousseUS$12.00
decadent mousse with fresh berries
Chocolate Cake US$12.00
rich chocolate cake served with whipped cream and strawberries
Opera CakeUS$12.00
layers of almond sponge cake soaked in coffee syrup served with coffee ice cream
Carrot Cake US$12.00
with a cream cheese mousse served with vanilla ice cream
Crème BrûléeUS$12.00
served with house made donut holes

Café Noir + Hot Tea

Coffee + TeaUS$4.00
regular or decaf; ask your server about the rotating selection of hot tea
Parisian Coffee
Hennessy vs + Cointreau + fresh brewed coffee + whipped cream
Kentuckey Bourbon Coffee
Old Forester bourbon + maple syrup + fresh brewed coffee + whipped cream
Bailey's Coffee
fresh brewed coffee + baileys irish cream + whipped cream
Hot Rye Toddy
sagamore double oaked rye whiskey + black tea + lemon + honey

Cordials

$10 [ask your server for additional options]

Amaretto Disaronno
Bailey's Irish Cream
Campari
Christian Brothers Brandy
Cointreau
D.O.M. Benedictine
Frangelico
Grand Marnier
Kaluha
St. Germain Elderflower

What 2,351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

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Located conveniently near the DCPA, Prelude + Post is the perfect spot for a pre-show dinner. Enjoy a "pleasant atmosphere" and "excellent service" with a menu featuring tasty small plates and creative cocktails. While dishes can be hit-or-miss, the location and friendly staff make it a favorite for theatergoers.

2,351 Reviews

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Earline
Denver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was one of our best experiences dining with you. Food was well prepared and at appropriate temperatures-that has not always been the case.
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Jennifer
VIP
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love PreludePost! Great service, consistent quality, and great access to the theatre!
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Lori
VIP
Denver
40 reviews
1.0
40 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The food was stale, the place was dirty. The menu was very limited with only a few choices. Was once a decent place to go before the shows, but no longer, unless you’re not eating
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Kelcie
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cocktails are wonderful! We loved the goat brie, but the lamb ragu was not a favorite. Next time we will try something else for an entree. The staff is all very friendly!
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Janet
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of four included a 3 yo and a 9 yo. All of us devoured the delicious variety of small plates and entrees. Each one was a hit: deviled eggs, b sprouts, corn chowder, lamb ragu, shrimp Alfredo, salmon, and two chocolatey desserts! The service was attentive without hovering. She seemed to appear tableside 2minutes before we knew we needed her. Highly recommend!
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Rani
VIP
Denver
89 reviews
3.0
89 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Just really average. We had brunch. The salad listed wasn’t what they were serving. The meatballs were listed with farro. But was served with linguine. Servers were busy and distracted. They did okay. Won’t eat here again.. Dinner and brunch a disappointment.
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William
Denver
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Truffle Pomme Frites were good. They were nicely crunchy with good truffle flavor and a nice citrus aioli dip. OTOH the carrot cake was very dry. It’s like they baked the cake, sliced it into layers, then forgot about them for a few hours before frosting them. Service was great
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DON
VIP
Denver
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good place to eat before the show, close and convenient to venues.
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Tamara
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
There are several choices for Theater dining. I prefer this one. It's right next to the theater, and you can take your beverage in a to go cup and bring it into the theater. Also, they have very friendly staff and the food is great. Not as many choices for Entrees, but we just ordered several tapas and it was a fun sharing experience. The restaurant is open and bright and clean. They are a little pricey, but for the location, I'd say that it's on par if not a little more affordable than some of the restaurants around there. For the convenience they are great.
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Barbara
Denver
18 reviews
2.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were seated right away after being late due to horrible traffic. Our order was taken and drinks arrived promptly. We ordered the salumi and fromage which we have had before. Unfortunately the food tasted like the refrigerator. Obviously prepared and set aside, uncovered. It was disappointing. The soup was good.
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Prelude + Post is rated 4.1 stars by 2351 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Dec 2024

23:00

Booked 24 times today

1355 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80204

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
14th and Curtis Streets, in the DPAC
Area
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of Operation
Fri 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Enter the Denver Performing Arts Complex Parking Garage on Arapahoe between 14th and 13th or under the Complex on 13th Street. Take the elevators to the main level (3), and immediately turn to right. <br />
Public transit
We are two blocks from the Colorado Convention Center and Lightrail stops.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Phone number
(720) 227-9984
Catering
Private Events, Dinners, Meetings. Please reach out for out Catering Guide.

Prelude + Post

Make a booking

Dining areas

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Crispy Brussel Sprouts

Carrot Cake

Crème Brûlée

Snacks + Breads + Dips

Fire Roasted Corn ChowderUS$10.00

Seasonal Cornbread US$8.00

Honey Pot Bakery Bread & Butter BoardUS$10.00

Jalapeño Cornbread*US$8.00

Smoky Baba Ghanoush*US$10.00

Molten Goat Brie Cheese*US$14.00

Crispy Goat Cheese*US$9.00

Pommes Frites w/ Truffle Oil*US$13.00

Salumi + FromageUS$17.00

Small Plates

Seasonal Root Vegetables*US$19.00

Winter SaladUS$10.00

Pomegranate Glazed Beets*US$14.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts*US$14.00

Smoked Deviled Eggs*US$15.00

Burrata with Red Pepper AioliUS$13.00

Veal and Pork Meatballs*US$13.00

To Share

Nashville Hot Chicken Thigh*US$26.00

Shrimp AlfredoUS$27.00

Smoky Duck Breast*US$27.00

Colorado Lamb Ragu*US$28.00

Smoked Short Rib*US$28.00

Crispy Norwegian Salmon*US$26.00

Sweet Treats

TiramisuUS$12.00

Key Lime CheesecakeUS$12.00

Truffle Chocolate MousseUS$12.00

Chocolate Cake US$12.00

Opera CakeUS$12.00

Carrot Cake US$12.00

Crème BrûléeUS$12.00

Café Noir + Hot Tea

Coffee + TeaUS$4.00

Parisian Coffee

Kentuckey Bourbon Coffee

Bailey's Coffee

Hot Rye Toddy

Cordials

Amaretto Disaronno

Bailey's Irish Cream

Campari

Christian Brothers Brandy

Cointreau

D.O.M. Benedictine

Frangelico

Grand Marnier

Kaluha

St. Germain Elderflower

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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