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The Velvet Cellar, Denver, CO

The Velvet Cellar

4.5
4.5
194 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighbourhood gem
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
    Steakhouse, American, 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 194 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Denver

    Great for fine wines

  • Denver

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Velvet Cellar in Denver offers a memorable dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests praise its "great wine selection" and inviting atmosphere. The menu features standout dishes like shrimp and grits, steak frites, and Ube Brûlée. Ideal for special occasions or a casual night out, this restaurant promises a delightful culinary journey.

194 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, delicious food, amazing drinks, nice ambiance, kind and thoughtful servers and staff. Will definitely go again.

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  2. Alyssa

    Denver

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was all really good! The cream brûlée dessert is amazing and a must get. Our waitress was amazing too and took really great care of us

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  3. Andrew

    Denver

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    2nd visit. 1st was shortly after opening. The shrimp and grits were awesome! The chix marsala was good too but heavy on the cream. Would highly recommend you give it a try.

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  4. samantha

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This was by far one of the most disappointing dining experiences I have had in recent years. The service was incredibly slow, food bland and steak portions shockingly small. The server barely checked on us and actually cleared one of our drinks immediately after it was placed down (and after we waited 20 minutes and had to check that our drink order was being made). We ordered as soon as the server came to us (about 15 minutes after being seated) and still the meal took over 2 1/2 hours). I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday and we were both extremely underwhelmed by the experience. Would absolutely not recommend coming here unless you want to be underwhelmed on all fronts for quite a price.
    The Velvet CellarResponded on 22 November 2024
    I apologize for the service you experienced on the 16th. We had 3 staff call out sick and we were unable to fill their positions so we had a very busy Saturday night but our team did the best they could. I'm sorry that your meal left you underwhelmed. Our steaks sizes are listed on the menu, and we cut and weigh by hand. We do not offer 18-24 oz cuts like other establishments do so that our price points are lower than others. Your drink was immediately given back once you made us aware of the mistake. The problems all came from not having enough personnel available but unfortunately, the costs of operating in Denver are such that I cannot afford to have a large roster of backups. We truly are doing the best we can. I apologize it wasn't good enough and it absolutely wasn't.

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  5. Ethan

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for our 2 year anniversary and it was an amazing experience to be dining with the Velvet Cellar and their staff. Champagne and a congratulatory card at our table upon arrival made us feel welcomed and cared for. Our waitress was very attentive and explained everything to us. We had the charcuterie board to start and followed with the Miso Salmon and Shrimp and Grits which were very flavorful. We also had a selection of wine by the glass and the mezcal old fashioned which I highly recommend. We also finished with the Crème Brûlée and the Cheesecake, the crème brûlée was probably the best I’ve ever had. Overall, a great experience and highly recommend to anyone looking for a simple yet elegant meal.

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  6. Jonathan

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just want to say what a great dinner experience my wife and I had the other night at the Velvet Cellar. We had never been and decided we would try it out. The food and service were spectacular and I have to say the value of what we got in both food and wine was really fantastic. It was one of the best pieces of cooked salmon I have had in a long time, and the chicken was also on point. The purple sweet potato creme brulee was truly special and something I was just wowed eating (and I am not a big sweet potato fan). One of the things I liked the most was that at the end of the evening after we had left, we got an email from the ownership thanking us for coming. While I am sure it was a form letter, the fact that they did that was really a nice touch. I look forward to going back and trying some different dishes. I am confident I won't be dissapointed.

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  7. Andrew

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely outstanding. We decided to just share the shareables and that was more than enough for two of us. The Korean Lollipops and the Green Chili Arancini were fabulous. The quality of the food, drinks and service were exceptional.

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  8. Tricia

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The Autumn salad was by far the most unique and tasty dish. The steak was good but not very good considering this is billed as a steak restaurant. The wine was on sale at 25% off the bottle which was appreciated. There did not seem to be much expertise for wine selection.
    The Velvet CellarResponded on 5 November 2024
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the salad and took advantage of the wine special we offer on Wednesdays. We’ve noted your feedback on the steak and the wine expertise, and we’ll definitely keep it in mind as we make improvements. If you choose to visit us again and indicate interest in purchasing a bottle of wine, your server should automatically offer our Sommelier to assist you. Thanks again and we hope to see you again!

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  9. lorraine

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it, will be back again. The food was great and I enjoyed the service

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  10. Bassima

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent drinks, food and service. Definitely would come back again.

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FAQs

The Velvet Cellar is rated 4.5 stars by 194 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 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Velvet Cellar

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
    Steakhouse, American, 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
  • Phone number
    (720) 676-9116
  • 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.
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