Church and Union Denver

Finally had our late Valentine's Day dinner, or early anniversary dinner. Tonight we checked out @churchanduniondenverAs usual, everything was incredible and worth the hype.The charcuterie board, while pricey, was well worth it and even after eating it a second time at home, there are still left overs! The the tuna crudo was so fresh; tender where it should be and crunchy where it needed to be. They also served a house made hummus as a starter which was a perfect surprise. Entrees were the Red Troat with spinach gnudi and charred leeks and the featured Lamb Chops with Brussels, pomegranate and celery root.Banoffee and a Hennessy espresso martini for dessert.

Came to Denver for a weekend and finished it off with going to Church and Union. After spending some time hanging out in Estes Park and Georgetown it was time to see what urban food life was like in Denver. This restaurant is lit. Really cool vibe with the words all over walls. Nice urban, cool feel to it. My waiter was incredible and did a great job with service. Recommended the trout, pictured here which was the best trout I've ever had and perfectly tender. Very good restaurant. Has a intermountain west meets southern style type of cooking that I really enjoyed.

I recently visited this new restaurant that offers brunch, lunch, and dinner options. The moment I stepped inside, I was transported to an ambiance reminiscent of California or New York. This is currently the only location in Colorado, with another on the East Coast, making it a unique find in the area.The restaurant has a unique concept that really stands out. It blends a casual coffee shop vibe with a full dining experience, which sets it apart from typical eateries.I started with a coffee latte that was beautifully presented, making it feel like I was in a chic coffee shop. The aesthetic appeal was impressive!The breakfast sandwich was hearty, featuring breakfast sausage, home fries, a fried egg, cheese, and a croissant. It was delicious and filling. I also tried the avocado toast, adding an egg for just $3. The portion was generous, and I had leftovers to take home. The omelet was delightful, packed with sautéed onions, cheddar cheese, home fries, and toast. Every bite was satisfying.While I didn't try any cocktails during this visit, I've heard great things about their offerings. They are known for serving fantastic cocktails, and I look forward to sampling them in the future.Reservations are available online. I made one for my networking group, but we ended up not needing it on an early Saturday morning, as we were among the first guests when they opened.The customer service was exceptional! Our server was incredibly nice and helpful with the menu. It's been a while since I've experienced such wonderful service, which truly enhanced the overall dining experience.I can't wait to return and try their lunch and dinner options, as well as indulge in some of their delicious desserts. This restaurant is definitely worth a visit, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great dining experience in Colorado!

I'm racking up the good reviews lately. Another great new restaurant in Denver that gets a five out of five. Church and union is brand new and just blocks away from Union Station. I have already been three times in the last two months, and not a bad word to say.Our first visit was right after opening, we got to Sample the menu and I loved their steak, meatballs, hummus, and they had amazing cocktails. Our second visit was for Thanksgiving, which was awesome. There was a set menu and it was only $75 per person. And you could add a drink pairing if you wished. Everything was delicious whether it was the turkey and fixings or a nice steak like I got. They also had this amazing butternut squash soup to start the meal My last visit was for Brunch. This might've been my favorite because it had my favorite dish: shrimp and grits. This might've been the best shrimp and grits I've ever had. So rich and creamy and delicious with huge shrimps that they did not skim out on . Don't you hate it when you get shrimp and grits at a restaurant and they only give you three shrimp. The portions are always generous here. This was divine. I also must mention the brioche French toast and the avocado toast. Both also a delicious way to start the morning. If you're a bottomless mimosa gal, they have your back here. I got a bloody Mary, which was pretty decent as well. I can't wait to come back for another dinner and another brunch soon. This place slaps.

Came here with my partner on a date night -- here are my thoughts! 1. Ambiance--This place is perfect for a second date night if you don't mind shelling ~$75 pp (2 drinks, shared app, 2 entrees). The interior is quite sexy, with thought provoking quotes on the walls which make for great conversation starters. The bill is served in an art of war booklet if that tells you anything. 2. Service --Dinner Service is EXCELLENT, there wasn't a SECOND in which Bo our server didnt ensure our water glasses were brimming, our table was clean of crumbs, and food was cleared. He even packaged our leftovers, going the extra mile and labeling them which was a nice surprise the next morning. Probably some of the best and most attentive service I've experienced in Denver.3. Food-- this is where I think this restaurant is still getting its sea legs in terms of menu items. TLDR-- the entrees are AWESOME, The following is what we ordered: a) Mile Hight Heat Cocktail: Delicious, and I'm not even a rum and pineapple girl. A slight touch of jalepeno, so wasn't really packing the "heat" -- but it was delicious. b) Moroccan Meatballs: Beautifully cooked, fluffy, with this delicious whipped feta. Sadly the table least favorite since the bbq "spices" didn't really come through, and was very HEAVY on the sauce, which overpowered the flavor of the meatball. It made the bbq profile the star, giving a strong sweet undertone rather than a Moroccan spice twist. I would avoid this if you are not a STRONG bbq sauce fan. The meatballs sauce aside were delicious, I almost wish there was no sauce/much less sauce or even more garlicky lemony gremolata to give the sweetness a contrast. c) Thai Curry Steak Tartare: Texture was spot on and the Thai curry flavor was quite cool, sadly similar to the meatballs with the dish being on the sweeter side. With a tartare you want a nice contrast of bright tangy flavored to contrast with the savory of the beef. Instead you get savory sweet, and you miss that tang. A bit of a missed opportunity dish wise, but if a stronger tang element was added i have no doubt this app would be a star. d) Lamb Burger: Goes to show you don't have to order the fanciest thing on the menu to be like DAMN that is SO GOOD. Burger cooked to perfection, with this delicious Gorgonzola fondue. The red onion Marmelade was a tad sweet, so perhaps less quantity to make it more balanced, but that doesn't change the fact that it was a delicious f'ing burger and I promise you won't be disappointed. Fries also were perfect. e) Braided Ravioli: This was f*cking fantastic. For a restaurant that is not Italian, this ravioli gives spuntino, tavernetta, Rioja, etc a run for their money. First getting a perfectly even cook especially with it being braided isn't always easy on a busy night like Saturday. Each ravioli melted in your mouth... and don't even get me started on the sauce. It had this wonderful richness, with pops of tang due to some capers. It's served in the massive bowl and a heap load of sauce, with delicious crostinis on the side, given the best of both tomato soup/incredible pasta worlds. This is the kind of dish you door dash ignoring the price because it will heal all the bad things in your day. Church and Union is the hot new bombshell on the lodo block, and if you stick to the entrees for now you will have an amazing meal, and a hot date night to boot.

After an incredible experience at their original location in Charleston, we were incredibly excited to try out their Denver location for our friends bday and we're incredibly pleased! Menu is a little bit different here due to regional ingredients. Ambience is hipster but classy. Casual attire and sophisticated food! What's better than that?! Service was on point attentive, but not smothering. We started with delicious, cocktails, and mock tails. Followed by a few appetizers that were incredibly memorable! The bacon and melon, the Allenati Noah shrimp and Parker rolls were all insane! Beautiful flavors and platting. Dinner was comfort food with large portions. Delicious fried chicken was the highlight for the table closely followed by the pasta. We shared the buttermilk cake for dessert! Loved our experience and look forward to our return for brunch!

Came here for brunch on Valentines Day. It was super quiet maybe 1-2 other tables eating. We decided to get the big ass brunch board. It is $38/pp and you get 1 mimosa or Bloody Mary with it. It comes with 4 HUGE very yeasty gooey donuts, half fried chicken, 6 eggs, 2 biscuits and a shit ton of bacon with jam and butter. I wish they did 4 biscuits and 2 donuts because the donuts are huge. There's no way 2 people can eat these 4 donuts. I loooooooved the biscuits. I asked for a side of gravy and yum the gravy was AMAZING with the biscuits and eggs and bacon. I loved the chicken also, all the food was hot and fresh. It's a lot for 2 people- it could honestly feed 4 people very well but depending on how many people eat they charge $38/pp and I assume would up the order for 4. I really want to try the dinner they have some pasta items and filet that looks delicious. The place is dark and moody like a dark bar with writing graffiti like allOver walls. The waiter we had was very attentive and great. They charge 15% service charge on meals automatically that goes to house staff so keep in mind when tipping. Would love to go back and try more things.

This restaurant's open-concept design creates a welcoming and modern atmosphere, complemented by a unique and diverse menu. We sampled a variety of entrées, and to our surprise, the standout dishes were the crab cakes and the lamb burger--both packed with flavor and expertly prepared. Unfortunately, the salmon lacked depth in taste, and the trout was slightly dry, falling short of expectations.On the bright side, the service was excellent--attentive and friendly without being overbearing. The extensive cocktail selection and impressive variety of wines by the glass make it a great spot for both food and drinks. While a few dishes missed the mark, the overall experience was enjoyable, and we'd return to explore more of the menu.

I've been waiting for this spot to finally open in Denver, and I'm so excited it now has! Love the vibe -- very trendy, but also sophisticated. Nice long bar, plus lots of comfy tables spaced well apart. The ceiling is all a huge excerpt from Sun Tzu's "Art of War," adding to the cool ambiance.Service is impeccable. They brought in staff from their other locations to help open here, so everything is super smooth. Everyone is friendly and knows their S.Drinks are on point. The Ghost is like a spicy cucumber margarita -- with a bit of cool and a bit of spice and honestly my perfect cocktail.Fantastic food. Southern meets Midwest farm-to-table. The ahi tuna a crispy rice app was a really cool take on the concept, the meatballs were some of my favorites I've ever had, and the local lamb shank fell off the bone and was full of flavor! I'm 100% coming back, especially cause I didn't get to try the bbq shrimp yet!

I ate at Church and Union in late December as part of a work function, and I attended as a +1. I will say I did quite like some things about C&U, but let's start with the rough stuff. Service - In reading other reviews, I've learned they use a team service model. It felt very much like they were training other staff, and the cadence on many things was very off. We were 10 minutes late to the party and despite sending that note ahead, they seated the group and took drink orders. That in and of itself is fine, but the shared service model resulted in them not circling back for our drink orders. Food ordering was similarly glitchy, and there was poor communication (between our party and the staff). Atmosphere - It's dark in C&U, and it is loud, very loud. So loud, in fact, that when a staff miscommunication resulted in food being delivered to the wrong table (ours) a minute after ordering and before our drinks, the server at the other end of the table couldn't hear my query as to how it could be ours. Needless to say, the space would really benefit from some sound treatment. The good - The food is interesting and inventive enough to keep you interested. The FO Agnilotti is excellent. The steaks are priced below the high-end steak houses and are very good. The cocktail program is well-curated and matches the food's level of interest. All in all, it has the potential to be above average; they've got to sort the service and invest in the space a little because while it's interesting and well executed, the food won't overcome the other issues.