ELWAY'S Downtown

Everything was so good, from the food, ambience, to our amazing server. Definitely recommend if you're in the Denver area.I had the wedge salad, very well done. We got to see the private ding room as some in the party are big Broncos fans.

I don't know where to begin. Our server, Brian, at lunch today was horrible. We saw him twice, once to take our drink order and once to take our food order, and that was it. There were no drink refills, he didn't come to the table when our food arrived or afterward, we had to ask the bartender to figure out who we could pay (the bartender was unfriendly and said it wasn't his problem.). For the food, don't bother ordering a salad with salmon. It's $18 just for the side of salmon and is a single 1.5"-2" square piece of fish; when you ask if that's the correct serving size, the waiters that do deliver your meal just smile and laugh and offer you the opportunity to order another side of salmon for an additional $18. There is no dressing on the salads either. Prime rib sandwich was smothered in horseradish, fries were cold, fried chicken sandwich was very small. Again. Nobody to ask if any of this was correct or help to make it right. We finally found someone to give our card to and he took it to Brian who didn't bother to run it himself, another waiter ran the card for him and brought it back to the table. We asked and we were definitely meant to be Brian's table. Elway's has always been expensive but this latest experience had all of us vowing to never return and the company sales group won't be bringing clients here anymore either.

Top things to get steak, lamb chops, and the dessert! Honorable mention the crab cake. Calamari is usually a safe thing to order but it needed more seasoning. Usually I give places stars based off of food but since the service was really good I give it a 5. I celebrated my birthday here and I am glad I did! The staff were very kind, attentive, and friendly. Definitely a place for one of the fancier date night spots!

No stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver would be complete without a visit to the famed ELWAY's Downtown. Recently renovated and better than ever, ELWAY's offered a delectable menu complemented by an extensive wine list. ELWAY'S also just announced happy hour daily from 3-5 PM with $14 specialty cocktails, $12 wine, $6 beers, & $10 appetizers!We were seated in the main dining room and Juan was our server. Juan, GM Brendon, & Elway's staff were polished and attentive. We each started with drinks, the Seasonal Smash made with Cinnamon, Lemon, Pomegranate, Strawberry Puree, & Fever Tree Soda Water. This mocktail had a tart base from the lemon and pomegranate while the strawberry puree added sweetness and a fruity punch. The cinnamon added a warm and slightly spicy note, which was unexpected in a summery drink but complemented the fruit nicely. The soda water added lightness and bubbles, making it a perfect summer sipper.The Lamb Chop Fondue was made with green chili fondue, sweet potato, & Chimayo chips (you cannot go to Elway's without getting the Lamb Chop Fondue)! The lamb was mouthwatering - succulent & sweet. We dunked the tender lamb into the fondue and the green chili provided a savory and delicately spicy base. The sweet potato chips added a starchy contrast to the lamb & fondue.The Tuna Tartare was made with ahi tuna, scallion, guacamole, yuzu ponzu, creamy spicy aioli, & wasabi crema. The diced tuna was light and refreshing; it went well with the creamy guac.The House Salad was made with butter and romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shaved radishes, chopped bacon, parmesan, eggs, lemon croutons, & parmesan vinaigrette. The salad was tangy and fresh with a nice zing from the shaved radishes. All of Elway's steaks are Hand Cut USDA Prime Steaks. The Filet, 6oz was cooked medium rare (red throughout, warm center) and for Add Ons, I did the Horseradish Aioli. The filet was a lean cut with exceptional tenderness. It had a rich beef flavor, and the Horseradish Aioli added a bit of a kick.The New York Step, 12oz was cooked medium per Ross' preference (slight pink, warm red center). The New York Strip was a flavorful cut with good marbling. It had a nice sear on the outside.For sides, we had the Loaded Baked Potato & Thai Basil Brussels Sprouts. The Loaded Baked Potato was made with bacon, cheddar, chives, & sour cream. The Thai Basil Brussels Sprouts were made with parmesan, bacon, Thai balsamic vinaigrette, & black truffle.For dessert, we had Edgar's Key Lime Pie served with whipped cream and blueberry sauce. The Key Lime Pie was massive and was enough for two to share. The pie was so creamy - the best key lime pie in Denver.

I was impressed with Elway's. I came with a group of friends on the recommendation of one friend's father and we were not disappointed.The restaurant is lovely and one particular thing I liked about it was that it was lively but not deafening. For some reason, every high end steakhouse in NYC is so loud and filled with finance & tech bros trying to out-testosterone each other than you can't hear the person next to you. Elway's, by contrast, although filled with the Colorado equivalent of tech/finance bros-- but wearing cowboy hats-- had a good energy level but I could hear people across the table from me. Service was top-notch from start to finish. Scott was our waiter and he was exceptional...one member of our party has particular likes and dislikes and he handled everything with grace and aplomb. Matching the service was the food and drink. My rye old fashioned was spectacular. For food, I started by splitting a Caesar salad and that was wonderful. Then my 12 oz NY Strip came out and it was perfectly prepared and delicious. The sides were great too, especially the mashed potatoes, asparagus and spinach. I wasn't thrilled about the brussels sprouts as I prefer mine a little crisper but that's not the way they were prepared so I can't fault them. For dessert, my husband and I split a key lime pie that had a special anniversary message on it. It was a nice surprise and the tartness of the pie was a great coda to the meal. This was an exceptional meal from start to finish. I'd definitely go back...especially if someone else was paying because it is not cheap. But if you want a memorable place for a special occasion, you can't go wrong with Elway's.

Disappointing. Service was good. They gave us Elway cards for our special occasions, that's a nice touch. The place looks very plain, like the hotel restaurant it is. There were some highlights amongst the food, crab cakes were good, tuna tartare was excellent as were the au gratin potatoes. Other items were misses. We are big oyster fans, and the dozen we were served were not good--they need to re-visit their sourcing. Sea bass, nothing special, no nice sear, no nice seasonings. Steaks, OK, but typical high end steakhouses do a better job. Brussels were dismal, under cooked with some cheese on top? Deserts were OK.

We stayed at the Ritz Carlton and would have breakfast at Elway's. Delicious and vibrant food, a mix of everything. The service was outstanding and they were all so nice. The restaurant is pretty big. We ordered the eggs Benedict, Korean rice egg dish and the avocado toast. It is on the more pricey side but after all you are in the Ritz.

The staff was amazing. The steak & lamb chops were delicious. I highly recommend the espresso martini. It is the best ever

Prior to watching the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Broncos, we stopped by Elway's to celebrate a few birthdays in our travel party. The ambiance was awesome, very clean and modern.The restaurant and bar area were both very lively. The location had great energy.The staff was great, present but not annoying.We ordered a few apps which were prepared and delivered to our table in short order. Unfortunately, there was a quit a long wait for our main entree and dessert. Overall I'd recommend this establishment for any type of event. The prices were comparable to other steak houses.Dress code for the dining area is between business casual and formal.Dress code in the bar area is casual to business casual. Try the fresh chocolate chip cookies ! They were delicious!!

Had a work dinner here the other night. Ordered appetizers - calamari and crab cake. Both were average at best. Ordered the ribeye medium rare - the steak came out bluish / purple. Extremely disappointed. The server came to the table 20 minutes later and was shocked at how rare the steak was. Brought it back and cooked it further. Once it came out the steak was now extremely charred on the outside and overall experience was horrible. Will not be returning.