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Restaurants in Downtown

Appaloosa Grill

4.3
3,336 Google reviews$$ · Moderate

One of 31 restaurants we've tracked near Downtown.

Things to Know

Appaloosa Grill is a bison-focused steakhouse and gastropub on Denver's 16th Street Mall known for bold, flavorful dishes like its Bison Pastrami Reuben and live music seven nights a week.

Reviewers praise the adventurous bison-focused menu and consistently excellent live music programming, making it worth a visit whether you're catching a show nearby or looking for something beyond typical Denver fare.

  • ✓Bison Pastrami Reuben featuring tender brisket, house caraway-apple kraut, and Russian dressing on marble rye
  • ✓Live music seven nights a week at 9pm with well-curated booking (jazz, southern rock, and more)
  • ✓Adventurous menu with bold flavors and generous portions
  • ✓Convenient location on 16th Street Mall near Paramount Theatre and other venues
  • ⚠20% team service fee is added to all checks before tip
  • ⚠Bathroom situation can be confusing with multiple locations and accessibility issues
  • ⚠Service can be slow during busy times
  • ⚠Some drinks may be overly sweet depending on preference

How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.

Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Closed now

People Order

  • —Bison Pastrami Reuben
  • —Bison Chili
  • —Connecticut Lobster Roll
  • —Bison Burger with Colorado Chili
  • —Wedge Salad
  • —Fish & Chips with sweet potato fries

Things To Do Nearby

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Andrés Hurtado

a month ago

Bison Pastrami Reuben — A standout sandwich featuring tender Rock River Ranch bison brisket, tangy house caraway-apple kraut, creamy Russian dressing and melted Swiss on perfectly toasted marble rye. The flavors were rich and well-balanced, with the bison adding a more robust, slightly gamey depth compared to a classic corned beef Reuben. Wedge Salad — Crisp iceberg with juicy tomatoes, candied pork belly, house blue cheese dressing, sweet chili glaze, blue crumbles and crispy onions. It was fresh with a nice interplay of textures and sweet-savory notes that complemented the heartier mains.  Bison Chili — A bowl of hearty Chili Colorado made with ground bison, black beans, onions, white cheddar and green onions. It was comforting and flavorful, with a nice kick and plenty of depth — great as a starter or side alongside the sandwich.  👍 Highlights • Bold, flavorful use of bison throughout the dish lineup — especially in the Reuben and chili. • The wedge salad was a refreshing contrast to the richness of the sandwiches and chili. • Portions were generous and well-executed.

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Angela Seitz

5 months ago

Overall it was average. The food was good but nothing exceptional, I did really enjoy the side salad. They had some good options for drinks but mine was too sweet. The service was also average (not the most expedient). The bathroom was frustrating. I was told to use one in the main building. It was all the way downstairs and then all the stalls were locked!? Then when I came back up there was a bathroom upstairs after all that they let me use. So that was odd. Overall, I’d say it’s an average experience typical for restaurants on 16th St. mall in Denver. However it was very convenient to the Paramount theater where we were going to a show after.

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Margaret Nhambure

7 months ago

**Firstly, for transparency: There is a 20% Team service fee added to all checks.** Excellent food, and wonderfully sweet server, Kristen C! Their Connecticut Lobster Roll, Bison Burger w/ Colorado Chili, Fish & Chips (pictured and featuring sweet potato fries), all very tasty and enjoyed by me and my friends... Also, their seasonal mocktail - Yum! The live music was great, too. Thank you for a beautiful experience, despite the service fee, before tip, I will still be back. I hope all enjoy this fine establishment. Be blessed, all friends! 💜

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Leandro Miguez

5 months ago

Landed in Denver for a show at red rocks and decided to go to dinner late on a wednesday. Found this place on the 16th street mall and they had live music 7 days a week at 9pm. SOLD... needless to say we went back on Friday. Saw a jazz band on wednesday and a southern rock band on Friday and I must say whoever does the booking has a great ear. Both bands were great musicians and sounded great. The food was really good and reasonably priced. Had the ribeye and buffalo bites, wife had the bone marrow . Drinks were really good as well, I highly recommend this place

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Appaloosa Grill worth it in Downtown?

Reviewers praise the adventurous bison-focused menu and consistently excellent live music programming, making it worth a visit whether you're catching a show nearby or looking for something beyond typical Denver fare. Known for: bison-centric steakhouse with nightly live music.

What should I order at Appaloosa Grill?

Popular choices at Appaloosa Grill include Bison Pastrami Reuben, Bison Chili, Connecticut Lobster Roll, Bison Burger with Colorado Chili, Wedge Salad, Fish & Chips with sweet potato fries.

What do visitors love about Appaloosa Grill?

Bison Pastrami Reuben featuring tender brisket, house caraway-apple kraut, and Russian dressing on marble rye Live music seven nights a week at 9pm with well-curated booking (jazz, southern rock, and more) Adventurous menu with bold flavors and generous portions Convenient location on 16th Street Mall near Paramount Theatre and other venues

Is there anything to know before visiting Appaloosa Grill?

20% team service fee is added to all checks before tip Bathroom situation can be confusing with multiple locations and accessibility issues Service can be slow during busy times Some drinks may be overly sweet depending on preference

How expensive is Appaloosa Grill?

Appaloosa Grill is moderately priced, with a 4.3-star rating from 3,336 Google reviews.

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