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The Hornet, Denver, CO

The Hornet

4.6
4.6
199 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • 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
  • Area
    Wash 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 199 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Denver

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hornet is a beloved neighborhood spot known for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the extensive allergen-friendly menu and "best gluten-free fish and chips ever." Enjoy unbeatable happy hour deals from 4-7pm daily. Don't miss the "lobster mac & cheese" and "pierogis" for a delightful treat!

199 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really liked the vibe of this place. I don’t know if our waitress had a couple of big parties but it took awhile to even get water to our table. We made reservations and didn’t have to wait for our table to be ready it was good to go right when we got there. The food was pretty good, mashed potatoes were wonderful, sautéed veggies were also good, I had the chicken and it could’ve used a bit more seasoning. My family enjoyed their meals and the bar was quick with the drinks.

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  2. Suzanne

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Fun atmosphere. Plenty of menu options.

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  3. Ross

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Great prices! Two menus with so many options.

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  4. Bill

    VIP

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice selection for someone that’s gluten-free. Very tasty.

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  5. Martha

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    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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  6. Morgan

    VIP

    Denver

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    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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  7. Lisa

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 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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  8. Christine

    VIP

    Denver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 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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  9. Marita

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 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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  10. Christine

    Denver

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 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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FAQs

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

The Hornet is rated 4.6 stars by 199 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Hornet

76 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1st & Broadway
  • Area
    Wash 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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.
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