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The Velvet Cellar, Denver, CO
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The Velvet Cellar

4.6 (282)
$31 to $50
American
1500 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
Executive Chef Jon Simoneau has developed a menu that features fresh, sustainable raised Colorado beef for quality steak selections and a range of New American dishes that can be enjoyed. We also have a full cocktail bar and carefully curated an extensive selection of wines that is approachable and newcomers and connoisseurs alike.

We are located adjacent to Union Station on the corner of 15th & Wynkoop. Our focus is on consistently good food without the frills and fuss of haute cuisine but delivering on 5-star service.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (720) 676-9116
  • Website
    http://www.thevelvetcellar.net/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jon Simoneau
  • Private party facilities
    We are happy to offer partial or full buyouts for any event. Speak to a manager or email contact@thevelvetcellar.com to inquire.
  • Location
    1500 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
  • Area
    Denver
  • Cross Street
    On the corner of 15th St & Wynkoop St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • $15 Flight Night

    Multiple dates available
    Every Thursday, we are now offering all of our wine flights for $15 accompanied by any $25 of food! That's the equivalent of 2 glasses of wine!
    $15 Flight Night photo

  • Wined Up Wednesday! 25% All Bottles of Wine

    Multiple dates available
    Welcome to Wined Up Wednesday - 25% off ALL bottles of wine every Wednesday! We have sublime food, excellent cocktails, and - if we may be so bold - the finest charcuterie in Denver. Tell your friends and book your table now!
    Wined Up Wednesday! 25% All Bottles of Wine photo

Menu

The Velvet Cellar's menu was last updated on 11/2/2025.

Tuesday through Friday 4 to 6 PM

Drinks

  • WineUS$10.00

    Rotating reds, whites, and sparkling

    • Happy Hour CocktailsUS$9.00

      Cosmopolitan, Margarita, or Mojito (flavors available)

      • BeerUS$7.00

        Rotating draft selections

        • Well SpiritsUS$7.00

          Four Roses Whiskey, Prairie Gin, Agavales Tequila, Flor de Cana Silver Rum, Wodka Vodka

          Food

          • Chef's SpecialUS$9.00

            Unique weekly creation from our team in the kitchen

            • Fried Green Tomato BLTUS$10.00

              Grilled sourdough, fried green tomato, bacon, lettuce, remoulade

              • SoCo Chicken SanwichUS$9.00

                Spicy buttermilk marinated chicken thighs, poppyseed coleslaw, pickle, garlic aioli

                • Slap BurgerUS$9.00

                  4oz beef patty, whipped herb cream cheese, crispy jalapeño, strawberry onion jam

                  • Royale With CheeseUS$7.00

                    4oz beef patty, american cheese, lettuce, pickle, secret sauce

                    • Salt & Vinegar FriesUS$5.00

                      Hand cut fries, salt and vinegar seasoning, garlic aioli

                      • Pimento Cheese DipUS$8.00

                        Oven roasted pimento cheese, crispy pita, carrot, celery

                        • Buffalo CauliflowerUS$12.00

                          Tempura cauliflower florets, buffalo sauce, buttermilk ranch

                          • Mini BoardUS$16.00

                            Chef curated selection of meats and cheeses paired with seasonal accompaniments

                            Last updated: 11 February 2025

                            What 282 people are saying

                            The Velvet Cellar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                            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
                            • 4.6Food
                            • 4.7Service
                            • 4.6Ambience
                            • 4.3Value

                            Noise • Moderate

                            Diners' Choice Awards

                            • Denver

                              American

                            Review summary

                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                            The Velvet Cellar is a culinary gem in Denver, boasting "amazing service" with standout servers like Courtney and Buckles. Guests rave about the "delicious and inventive" menu, highlighted by dishes like Ube crème brûlée and shrimp and grits. The ambiance is both "cool" and "romantic," making it perfect for special occasions.
                            282 Reviews

                            1. Jena

                              Unspecified1 review

                              2.0

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 2
                              2. Food 2
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 3
                              The food is way overpriced for the quality. The mashed potatoes tasted like they came from a box and the vegetables were just steamed with no flavor. There was seemingly one server for the whole restaurant, she was really nice, but she seemed to know she was spread too thin. The cocktails were great but the food was so bland. The music choice was weird, and the atmosphere was lacking.

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                            2. April VIP

                              Denver18 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              This was my second time at The Velvet Cellar and it was even better than the first. We celebrated one of my friend’s birthday there and everyone was impressed.

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                            3. Roland

                              Houston1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined 7 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              It was an all around amazing experience. We will definitely be back

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                            4. Andrea

                              Denver1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on 24 May 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              The food, the service, the atmosphere was amazing. Will be definitely coming back 😊

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                            5. Stacee

                              New York City2 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on 22 May 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              We absolutely loved Velvet Cellar and our server Courtney. Courtney answered any and all questions we had & made sure we were getting exactly what we were looking for. The food was by far some of the best we’ve ever had. We are still talking about it the next day!

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                            6. Rob VIP

                              Denver1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on 17 May 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Our server was amazing. She was welcoming, kind, and engaging. She made the night!

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                            7. Alyssa

                              Denver1 review

                              4.0

                              Dined on 11 May 2025

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 3
                              4. Ambience 4
                              We enjoyed our dining experience here, the food was delicious, however the service was particularly slow, even though it didn't appear that the restaurant was at full capacity. It was likely due to a very large party next to us - so understandable.

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                            8. Eric

                              San Francisco1 review

                              4.0

                              Dined on 10 May 2025

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Decent, but not bad. The Miso Salmon was a bit on the salty side with spots salted too heavily and other spots not salted at all. That made each bit differ with one being too salty and the next having no salt. The strawberry salad could use a touch less dressing too. But the food was a fun balance between healthy and adventurous (with a fairly good approach to blending flavors and ingredients). The wine selection was pretty good. The overall experience with the food, wine and drink selection, and ambiance/vibe of the place was pleasant.

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                            9. Susan

                              Denver13 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on 7 May 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              We were so happily surprised by this gem. Service was top notch, food was delicious and reasonably priced. Look forward to our next visit.

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                            10. Martin

                              Unspecified1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on 4 May 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Took my girlfriend for a birthday dinner this weekend and she absolutely loved it, the food was delicious drinks were bomb and our servers were super nice and knowledgeable.

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                            2 people
                            19:00
                            Experiences are available.
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                            1500 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202

                            Dining areas

                            Additional information

                            • Cross Street
                              On the corner of 15th St & Wynkoop St
                            • Area
                              Denver
                            • Hours of Operation
                              Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
                            • Price
                              $31 to $50
                            • Cuisines
                              American, Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
                            • Dining style
                              Casual Elegant
                            • Dress code
                              Casual Dress
                            • Parking details
                              Street Parking
                            • Payment Options
                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                            • Executive Chef
                              Jon Simoneau
                            • Additional
                              Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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