A5 Steakhouse

We enjoyed our evening here celebrating. Rhe waitress was nice, explained the menu clarely and even gave suggestions. She mistakenly took my drink away but was apologetic and replaced it. The atmosphere was a bit loud with the music but the music selecrion was diverse. I thought cheese on the fried rice was weird but i absolutely loved and enjoyed the rolls and bass.

In town and staying downtown, we were looking for a lively bar with great food and drinks before catching an Avalanche game, and A5 absolutely delivered. We came during happy hour (3:30–5:30 pm) and grabbed seats at the bar, which was buzzing in the best way. The drink deals alone are worth it: $10 Negronis, martinis, margaritas, and daiquiris (regularly $18+). Solid pours, well balanced, no shortcuts. We ordered the chef’s choice oysters, fresh and perfectly chilled. Simple, clean, and done right. We also tried the wagyu yakitori from the happy hour menu. Dinner service starts at 5 pm, and they do offer full sit down dining service if you prefer a table experience. Shoutout to Brittany, our bartender. Friendly, efficient, and kept the energy up even while the bar was packed. Fun ambiance, busy but not chaotic, and a great pre game vibe. Would absolutely come back, game night or not. Next time I’ll opt for dinner service. A 20% automatic gratuity is added to the check, and no complaints here. The service was excellent.

An upscale restaurant with a premium price tag. The steak was tender and flavorful, though the pricing felt steep for what was offered. The ambiance was fairly casual and less formal than an old-school fine dining spot, which didn’t match the level of pricing. Even though I dined with just my daughter, a 20% service charge was automatically added. The downtown Denver location also makes street parking difficult.

Overall a great experience at A5 steakhouse. The feel of the restaurant is laid back, quaint and contemporary. We had a reservation and were seated fairly quickly. Service was prompt with an our waiter having a great attitude. We enjoyed a wedge salad. Which was good but definitely a strong flavor. If you are looking for a lighter salad then the wedge would not be your choice. Main course was a Tri Tip with Crocquette Mac-n-cheese, and some fired rice. Meat was served medium rare and it was cooked well. Slight Smokey flavor on the outside. The mac-n-cheese croquettes were outstanding. While the fried rice was extremely salty and our least favorite choice from our meal. Restaurant was fairly loud with lively music. But not too loud where you couldn’t hear each other talk. Overall it was a good experience. Biggest detractor is the automatic 20% service fee. I’m not a fan of the mandatory charges and find that an establishment should just raise their prices if they need to. Tipping should be based on service and not a mandated charge.