Stellar Jay

4.5

94 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

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 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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

New Year's Eve First Seating
US$100.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 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 Second Seating
US$100.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 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.

FALL SQUASH KATSUUS$12.00
delicata and smoked apple mustard
GRILLED RADICCHIO SALADUS$17.00
smoked scallion vinaigrette, avocado, mountain cheese
TEMPURA MUSHROOMUS$18.00
maitake mushroom and onion, espelette pepper, squash ‘aioli’
MEDAI CRUDOUS$23.00
leek ash and charred cucumber vinaigrette
BEEF TARTAREUS$25.00
grama grass beef, black olives, smoked egg yolk, toasted flour cracker
SPELT RASCIAIELLIUS$31.00
charred sprouting broccoli, mussels, garlic, hot peppers

LIVE FIRE

BISON & VENISON SKEWERUS$44.00
fried rosemary, juniper glaze
BROKEN ARROW RANCH QUAILUS$36.00
roasted cauliflower, pickled hot pepper, bbq
RUBY TROUTUS$31.00
spruce gremolata, pickled fingerling potato
FLYING B RANCH STEAK
grass fed beef, fried rosemary, sunchoke crunch
BERKSHIRE PORK COLLARUS$49.00
cabbage, fall fruit, cumin, caraway
THOR'S HAMMER BISON SHANKUS$169.00
braised brassicas, pickled scapes, aleppo pepper

VEGETABLES

ROASTED BEETSUS$16.00
root vegetable relish, smoked ricotta
GRILLED ESCAROLEUS$15.00
radish, breadcrumbs, calabrian chile, colatura
EMBERED CELERY ROOTUS$16.00
porcini, manchego, sherry vinegar
SWEET POTATOUS$14.00
thyme, smoked butter, fried capers, grana padano

COCKTAILS

ORANGE WINE COBBLERUS$16.00
fino sherry, orange wine, apple
STELLAR 75US$18.00
pierre ferrand 1840 cognac, italicus liqueur, earl grey, lemon
SUNSET MULEUS$16.00
vodka, blood orange ginger beer, lime
CANOPY DAIQUIRIUS$18.00
rhum, thai basil, sugar, lime
MELON MARGARITAUS$18.00
tequila, melon, orange liqueur, lime, salt
PRICKY PEAR CAIPIRINHAUS$18.00
cachaca, prickly pear, sugar, lime
JAYBIRD NEGRONIUS$21.00
pineapple rum, gin, campari, sweet vermouth
MOHAWKAN OLD-FASHIONEDUS$20.00
mezcal, reposado tequila, mexican amaro, agave, bitters

SPIRIT FREE

EARL GREY SPRITZUS$12.00
early grey, lemon, soda
UNTITLED ART NAUS$10.00
west coast ipa

BEER

WESTBOUND & DOWN 'WEST COAST IPA'US$10.00
RATIO 'STAY GOLD' amberUS$10.00
COORS 'BANQUET' lagerUS$8.00

WINE BY THE GLASS

BUBBLES

CHATEAU MONCONTOUR 'BRUT' ROSE. CAB FRANC/GROLLEAUUS$14.00
loire, fr nv
LAURENT-PERRIER 'LA CUVEE.' CHARDONNAY/PN/PMUS$34.00
champagne, fr nv
LA CAPPUCCINA. GARGANEGAUS$12.00
soave, it '23
VIA ALPINA. PINOT GRIGIOUS$14.00
friuli, it '22
DOMAINE ZAFEIRAKIS. ASSYRTIKOUS$16.00
tirnavos, gr '23
FRANCOIS CAZIN 'LE PETIT CHAMBORD.' SAUV BLANC/CHARDONNAYUS$16.00
cheverny, fr '22
GUIMARO. GODELLOUS$18.00
ribeira sacra, esp '23
TRIENNES. GRENACHE/SYRAHUS$14.00
provence, fr '23
VINHA DO MOURO. TINTOUS$14.00
alentejano, pt '23
LIMERICK LANE. ZINFANDELUS$18.00
napa, ca '22
DOMAINE CHAPEL. GAMAYUS$20.00
beaujolais villages, fr '22
CA DEL BAIO 'AUTINBEJ.' NEBBIOLOUS$22.00
piedmont, it '21
J.L.CHAVE 'MON COEUR.' SYRAH/GRENACHEUS$24.00
rhone, fr '21

What 94 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

Diners' Choice Awards

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Stellar Jay in Denver offers a memorable dining experience with "stunning views" and a "warm, modern atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "creative, refined menu" that highlights live-fire cooking techniques. While some dishes could use more seasoning, the overall ambiance and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

94 Reviews

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Charles
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great food in a unique and beautiful setting. Plates are sharable the ambiance is fun but low key.
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Brett
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food and good drinks! Incredible view and highly recommend the sweet potatoes.
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rosie
VIP
Denver
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience, service, food and drinks! Highly recommend!!
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Lindsey
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service, ambiance and drinks were all incredible. We had the centennial steak and sweet potatoes. We will definitely be going back.
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Theresa
VIP
Denver
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had dinner with friends before the Colorado Symphony and enjoyed the spectacular view of the lights in Civic Center Park and the City and County Building. The music in the restaurant was a little too loud for conversation. The squash and mushroom appetizers were delicious. The quail was a little too small to share, which we did. I wish there was another salad on the menu. I'm not a fan of radicchio. Our friends enjoyed the pork collar. The Mohawkan Old Fashioned packs a punch. Our server, Erin, was wonderful. Thank you for a memorable evening.
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Bethany
Salt Lake City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The ambience and the views are a wonderful experience of Denver. The service is amazing, drinks were great, and overall the food was good. They are newer so I would give it another try for great food down the road when they get more time being open. The open kitchen is so unique, and I don't think there would be a bad seat.
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Natalie
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food, fun ambiance….but they def do try to rush you out. Incredible cocktails though!
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Emma
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is a beautiful place to see the holiday downtown lights on their outdoor patio. Inside, the restaurant and bar are a perfect place to bring friends or celebrate a special occasion. The cocktails were delicious. We will be back soon.
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Angela
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful spot with great views of the city. We enjoyed a cocktail and an app. The beef tartare was pretty chewy and tough and not worth the price. The drinks were good. Service was great in terms of attentiveness but our server was kind of pushy and combative when we told him we only wanted to order the one food item. He seemed confused as to why we didnt order anything else.. it was almost 10pm and we had just come from a work party where we ate dinner. I thought it was pretty normal to sit down somewhere and just have a cocktail especially in a place like that. He was nice.. but just acted odd in moments. We would come back for drinks especially when its warmer out but the food doesnt seem worth it.
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Leonardo
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Stellar Jay, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff went above and beyond to ensure my comfort and satisfaction. The wonderful accommodations, coupled with exceptional service, made my stay truly memorable. Will definitely plan on coming back soon.
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Stellar Jay is rated 4.5 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

240 14th St, Denver, CO 80202

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Additional information

Cross Street
14th & Court Civc Center Downtown Denver
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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 booking

Dining areas

Additional information

New Year's Eve First Seating

New Year's Eve Second Seating

SMALL PLATES

FALL SQUASH KATSUUS$12.00

GRILLED RADICCHIO SALADUS$17.00

TEMPURA MUSHROOMUS$18.00

MEDAI CRUDOUS$23.00

BEEF TARTAREUS$25.00

SPELT RASCIAIELLIUS$31.00

LIVE FIRE

BISON & VENISON SKEWERUS$44.00

BROKEN ARROW RANCH QUAILUS$36.00

RUBY TROUTUS$31.00

FLYING B RANCH STEAK

BERKSHIRE PORK COLLARUS$49.00

THOR'S HAMMER BISON SHANKUS$169.00

VEGETABLES

ROASTED BEETSUS$16.00

GRILLED ESCAROLEUS$15.00

EMBERED CELERY ROOTUS$16.00

SWEET POTATOUS$14.00

COCKTAILS

ORANGE WINE COBBLERUS$16.00

STELLAR 75US$18.00

SUNSET MULEUS$16.00

CANOPY DAIQUIRIUS$18.00

MELON MARGARITAUS$18.00

PRICKY PEAR CAIPIRINHAUS$18.00

JAYBIRD NEGRONIUS$21.00

MOHAWKAN OLD-FASHIONEDUS$20.00

SPIRIT FREE

EARL GREY SPRITZUS$12.00

UNTITLED ART NAUS$10.00

BEER

WESTBOUND & DOWN 'WEST COAST IPA'US$10.00

RATIO 'STAY GOLD' amberUS$10.00

COORS 'BANQUET' lagerUS$8.00

WINE BY THE GLASS

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

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

LA CAPPUCCINA. GARGANEGAUS$12.00

VIA ALPINA. PINOT GRIGIOUS$14.00

DOMAINE ZAFEIRAKIS. ASSYRTIKOUS$16.00

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

GUIMARO. GODELLOUS$18.00

TRIENNES. GRENACHE/SYRAHUS$14.00

VINHA DO MOURO. TINTOUS$14.00

LIMERICK LANE. ZINFANDELUS$18.00

DOMAINE CHAPEL. GAMAYUS$20.00

CA DEL BAIO 'AUTINBEJ.' NEBBIOLOUS$22.00

J.L.CHAVE 'MON COEUR.' SYRAH/GRENACHEUS$24.00

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