
Bars & Drinks in Sloan Lake
The Patio at Sloans
One of 19 bars & drinks we've tracked near Sloan Lake.
Things to Know
The Patio at Sloans is a casual lakeside restaurant on Sloan's Lake in Denver known for its scenic patio views and diverse menu, offering everything from fresh salads to burgers with excellent beer selection and dog-friendly service.
This is peak Denver living for casual dining—the real draw is the relaxed patio overlooking Sloan's Lake, perfect for football, brunch, or a post-walk reward, with solid food and usually attentive service.
- ✓Lake views from a patio right on the water, especially great for Sunday football
- ✓Dog-friendly with water and dog food available on the menu
- ✓Fresh, well-executed dishes in generous portions that come out quickly
- ✓Diverse menu accommodating different tastes and dietary preferences
- ✓Good beer selection and affordable pricing for the quality
- ⚠Service can be inconsistent—some servers get defensive about mistakes instead of fixing them gracefully
- ⚠Small parking lot, though street parking is usually available
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 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
People Order
- —ahi tuna salad
- —burger with fries
- —appetizers
Things To Do Nearby
What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsFredy Tello
a month ago
Went there to perform in a comedy show( They have one every Tuesday night during winter) I had many different appetizers and every single one was delicious. They have a good variety of beers. The service was excellent. Not an expensive place for the good food. Small parking lot but not too hard to find parking on the street. I do recommend to go there in the winter for a night of comedy.
Gretchen Gaede
a month ago
Great vibe and good food. This place is perfect for lunch or brunch, or simply having drinks. Every server was great and very attentive. The views of the lake are lovely and there is plenty of seating for small or large groups. It is family friendly and the menu has plenty of diversity for all tastes and dietary preferences.
Gus Rojo
5 months ago
Sunday football with lake views and open-air vibes. This is peak Denver living. Incredible atmosphere. TVs everywhere, patio right on Sloan's Lake, weather cooperating like it had something to prove. Five-star location, five-star vibe. Then there's the service situation. One server brought the wrong meal to our party of eight. Instead of a simple "Let me fix that," we got the classic "But you guys ordered this" defense. Lady, we know what we ordered. We were there. We said the words. When someone tells you there's a mistake, the correct response isn't to argue with paying customers like you're a defense attorney proving your case. Just fix it and move on. Rest of the staff was fine. But one person who can't handle a simple mistake without making it confrontational knocked this down from five stars. Food: 4 stars - Solid when you get what you actually ordered Service: 3 stars - Mixed bag, customer service needs work Atmosphere: 5 stars - Lake views, football, perfect weather The location saves this place. Patio on Sloan's Lake during football season is unbeatable. Just hope you get a server who understands basic hospitality. Fix the attitude, keep the atmosphere.
Stephanie Pierce
a month ago
I love this place! I wanted to try taking my dog to a restaurant for the first time after I rescued him. I had no idea how he would act because I had just got him. They treated my dog like royalty. They brought him out water and they even have dog food on the menu. If you have a dog, this is a must try place. I cannot wait to go back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Patio at Sloans worth it in Sloan Lake?
This is peak Denver living for casual dining—the real draw is the relaxed patio overlooking Sloan's Lake, perfect for football, brunch, or a post-walk reward, with solid food and usually attentive service. Known for: lakeside patio vibes with fresh food.
What should I order at The Patio at Sloans?
Popular choices at The Patio at Sloans include ahi tuna salad, burger with fries, appetizers.
What do visitors love about The Patio at Sloans?
Lake views from a patio right on the water, especially great for Sunday football Dog-friendly with water and dog food available on the menu Fresh, well-executed dishes in generous portions that come out quickly Diverse menu accommodating different tastes and dietary preferences Good beer selection and affordable pricing for the quality
Is there anything to know before visiting The Patio at Sloans?
Service can be inconsistent—some servers get defensive about mistakes instead of fixing them gracefully Small parking lot, though street parking is usually available
How expensive is The Patio at Sloans?
The Patio at Sloans is moderately priced, with a 4.2-star rating from 909 Google reviews.
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