Restaurants in Downtown
The Velvet Cellar
One of 31 restaurants we've tracked near Downtown.
Things to Know
The Velvet Cellar is an upscale American restaurant with an intimate, elegant atmosphere and exceptional wine list, located within walking distance of Union Station in Denver.
This is a special-occasion worthy spot with attentive service, creative dishes, and private booths ideal for celebrations or anyone seeking a quieter dining experience.
- ✓Intimate, private booths with city views and comfortable seating perfect for celebrations and guests with social anxiety
- ✓Knowledgeable, attentive staff who make excellent wine and dish recommendations
- ✓Creative, delicious food with impressive presentations like the Ube brûlée
- ✓Walkable location near Union Station with accessible happy hour pricing
- ⚠Food service can be slow (70+ minutes from ordering to arrival)
- ⚠Specialty cocktails are pricey compared to standard drinks
- ⚠Higher overall price point, though table-service sharing format helps stretch budget
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 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
People Order
- —roasted butternut squash
- —baby back ribs
- —fried mushrooms
- —pappardelle
- —Ube brûlée
Things To Do Nearby
What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsThe Traveling Fork
4 months ago
We gave this place a try after reading reviews and we were not disappointed! It was not crowded when we arrived as it was a Tuesday night, but I made reservations just in case. The atmosphere is casual but elegant, the wait staff was very friendly and made great recommendations, and the food was delicious. We did find that the wait to get out food was a bit longer than we expected. Our reservation was for 7:30pm and by the time we ordered and waited for food to come out, it was 8:40pm. But the staff was attentive the entire night and over all we enjoyed our experience. We were celebrating a birthday and the restaurant was kind enough to put a happy birthday card on our table for our arrival. I definitely recommend trying the roasted butternut squash! It's fantastic!
Simon Robson
5 months ago
Nice but pretty expensive. We went with the table servings that we shared between our group of 6. This was nice because several of our party were light eaters. Two table size entrees and two side portions could be shared between 3-4 people. Food was delicious. I missed taking photo of the cornbread, Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes….sorry. Standard mixed drink prices were fine, specialty drinks could cost twice the standard drinks. Still a nice place for a special occasion.
Monasia Baker
2 months ago
Had a great time celebrating a birthday at Velvet Cellar. The staff were very attentive. The food was decent. Very intimate atmosphere and very private especially for someone who is neurodivergent or has social anxiety
Joseph Gamble
5 months ago
Highly recommended. A nice atmosphere with tremendous food and a great wine list. We had the baby back ribs and the parpadelle along with a red flight that included a few nice wines including a Chilean from Colchagua and an Italian Rosso. The Ube brulee was an unexpected take on this classic dessert. Terrific dining experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Velvet Cellar worth it in Downtown?
This is a special-occasion worthy spot with attentive service, creative dishes, and private booths ideal for celebrations or anyone seeking a quieter dining experience. Known for: intimate elegance near union station.
What should I order at The Velvet Cellar?
Popular choices at The Velvet Cellar include roasted butternut squash, baby back ribs, fried mushrooms, pappardelle, Ube brûlée.
What do visitors love about The Velvet Cellar?
Intimate, private booths with city views and comfortable seating perfect for celebrations and guests with social anxiety Knowledgeable, attentive staff who make excellent wine and dish recommendations Creative, delicious food with impressive presentations like the Ube brûlée Walkable location near Union Station with accessible happy hour pricing
Is there anything to know before visiting The Velvet Cellar?
Food service can be slow (70+ minutes from ordering to arrival) Specialty cocktails are pricey compared to standard drinks Higher overall price point, though table-service sharing format helps stretch budget
How expensive is The Velvet Cellar?
The Velvet Cellar is on the pricier side, with a 4.4-star rating from 476 Google reviews.
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