Restaurants in Capitol Hill
Bang Up To The Elephant
One of 13 restaurants we've tracked near Capitol Hill.
Things to Know
Bang Up To The Elephant is a vegan Caribbean restaurant in Denver known for its sustainable practices and inventive plant-based dishes, located near Market Street with an open, lively atmosphere.
Reviewers consistently praise the creative Caribbean flavors, generous portions, and friendly staff, with many returning multiple times despite being non-vegan diners.
- ✓Inventive vegan Caribbean dishes that impress even non-vegan guests
- ✓Generous portion sizes and welcoming, friendly staff
- ✓Open, lively atmosphere great for groups and parties
- ✓Excellent happy hour deals
- ⚠Dessert execution can be inconsistent—one reviewer noted ice cream had an unpleasant icy texture
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
People Order
- —mofongo bechamel
- —doubles
- —loaded potato wedge plate
- —bread pudding
Things To Do Nearby
What Visitors Say
Cassie Michel
2 weeks ago
We went here for Denver restaurant week. Love the ambiance and the mission of the resturant and how they are sustainable. The appetizer mofongo bechamel was delicious, it was the perfect dish flavor wise and texture wise. The skewers were spicy and accompanied by acidic and cooling elements that were very much needed. Overall the dish was fantastic. The ice cream at the end of the meal had weird ice crystals and I did not like the texture of the ice cream. Overall the food was good, the service was great, and the drinks were food. Fun date night glad we discovered this resturant through Denver Restaurant Week.
Ray Bolden
4 months ago
When I heard “vegan Caribbean,” I’ll admit I expected the restaurant to be Black owned. As an African American visiting Denver, I was really hoping to support a Black owned business if I could find one, so this threw me off a bit at first. That said, I still gave it a try. The portion sizes were impressive, and the staff was genuinely friendly and welcoming. My partner actually enjoyed their meal quite a bit. I personally wasn’t too crazy about the food overall, though I wish I could remember the specific dishes I ordered so I could give a more detailed breakdown of the pros and cons. The space itself is large and lively, great for accommodating big parties. I was staying on Market Street, and the walk over wasn’t bad at all, so it’s convenient on a nice day if you’re nearby.
Kate Cooley
5 months ago
Delicious food and drinks! We loved everything we ate and drank. The doubles were definitely the highlight- we want to eat those every day! The service was great and it’s such a cool open atmosphere. Definitely will be back! Their happy hour is also such a great deal!
Steve Schlosser
3 months ago
Absolutely the BEST restaurant I've found in YEARS! And although I'm not vegan this did not hinder loving the restaurant's all vegan menu! Truly amazing flavors, unique dishes, and it made us return twice in a 4 day trip to Denver! I can't recommend it enough! Staff is wonderful and the owner Kevin, is incredibly kind and friendly! I recommend this restaurant 1000000%!
Plan Your Evening
Dinner
Bang Up To The Elephant
Drinks
PIGEON
★ 5.0
Stay
The Art Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton
★ 4.3
Hotels Nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bang Up To The Elephant worth it in Capitol Hill?
Reviewers consistently praise the creative Caribbean flavors, generous portions, and friendly staff, with many returning multiple times despite being non-vegan diners. Known for: vegan Caribbean with genuinely amazing flavors.
What should I order at Bang Up To The Elephant?
Popular choices at Bang Up To The Elephant include mofongo bechamel, doubles, loaded potato wedge plate, bread pudding.
What do visitors love about Bang Up To The Elephant?
Inventive vegan Caribbean dishes that impress even non-vegan guests Generous portion sizes and welcoming, friendly staff Open, lively atmosphere great for groups and parties Excellent happy hour deals
Is there anything to know before visiting Bang Up To The Elephant?
Dessert execution can be inconsistent—one reviewer noted ice cream had an unpleasant icy texture
How expensive is Bang Up To The Elephant?
Bang Up To The Elephant is moderately priced, with a 4.3-star rating from 1,349 Google reviews.
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