The Hornet

4.7

211 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Gluten-free-friendly
Good for groups

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
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 211 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Denver / Colorado
Neighbourhood gem
Denver
Child-friendly
Denver
Good for groups
Denver
Neighbourhood gem
Denver
American

Review summary

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The Hornet is a vibrant neighborhood gem offering "great food" and "excellent service." With a diverse menu featuring gluten-free options, patrons rave about their "phenomenal" dishes like the honey stung chicken and lobster mac & cheese. The lively atmosphere and "fun vibe" make it a prime spot for happy hour, brunch, and people-watching.

211 Reviews

C
Chris
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely time watching and tasting the cocktail menu. Thought the food came out quickly and hot.
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Roya
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, great food, and lovely date spot. Can’t wait to come back!
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Cathy
VIP
Denver
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great neighborhood spot! Food and service are always good.
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Cindy
Denver
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The Hornet has a great menu and tasty drinks. You must try a Winter Solstice! But, we were in the back room and the noise level was too high for our group.
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Matthew
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Phenomenal!! Great service and wonderful food. My friend is gluten free and basically everything in the menu is GF or GFO. Server was there just enough. Professional place but you could tell the waitstaff likes their jobs which makes the experience even better. We will be back!
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Erica
VIP
Chicago
66 reviews
4.0
66 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service was pleasant but not always available and did not check in enough. Food was solid but nothing amazing. Greatly appreciate their attention to allergens. This is why we chose The Hornet to begin with and they did not disappoint.
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Pam
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honey stung chicken is always superb. We had Bloody Mary bar and some appetizers. There were 5 of us and she was willing to split our checks any way we wanted.it’s fun people watching on Broadway. I’ve been going there since it was Mary & Lou’s
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Jane
VIP
Denver
229 reviews
3.0
229 reviews
Dined on 23 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The waitstaff was very attentive and friendly. The food is meh.
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Christina
VIP
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 14 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is hands down one of my most favorite spots for happy hour and brunch in Denver. I think it needs more attention. Seriously, every time I go there everything is perfect.
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Colleen
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bread pudding French toast was incredible! I keep forgetting they don’t have an espresso machine - the cold brew is fire though
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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 211 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

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

76 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

Additional information

Cross Street
1st & Broadway
Area
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
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.

The Hornet

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What 211 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

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