Baur’s Restaurant & Listening Lounge

AMAZING ! Baur’s is my fave !!! What an amazing establishment. I came here once before a few months ago whilst visiting from Los Angeles and Maddie remembered me! Maddie made my brother and I feel like we were back at home. Julia hooked us up with caviar deviled eggs !!! Always ask if you can get them before the dinner menu. Everyone that works here is so friendly and the food is so damn good!!! You should Brunch here!

I’m from DC and here for work. This place is right across the street from where I was staying and have walked by it numerous times. I was planning on going elsewhere but when I stepped outside I saw it and thought I’d check it out. It was about 6:20 and some tables were full so I thought I’d end up with a seat at the bar. The hostess was very nice and said a reservation had cancelled so she sat me in a booth which was nice. I really was more interested in wine and nibbles not really hungry for an entrée although the pastas looked really appealing as did the Halibut. Pasta dishes $ 15 which is very reasonable compared to others I have seen. Halibut was also very reasonable and I may go back to try it.
I decided to try a Trio Flight of Rose…$ 15…a good amount in each glass and were all good.
I ordered the deviled egg, chicken liver mousse, and a selection of cheese. They were all very good and hit the spot. The Chef responsible for the Charcuterie menu visited the table to see how it all tasted which was very nice. I asked to see dessert menu. Very nice selection and about 7 different ice creams all made in house. Dessert was $ 8 and Trio of ice creams were $ 3. I’m
from DC so very used to over the top prices… and these were very reasonable for the type of dishes.
Desserts in DC range from $ 8-​$ 12. I ordered the Lemon Lavender Tiramisu and it was very good. Great balance of flavors, not too tart, and extremely light. The ice creams had very rich consistency with no ice crystals. (Sorry there is a Pastry Chef in the family so I have a tendency to be really critical on desserts). Avocado Sorbet was really well balanced with citrus to cut through richness. The Strawberry Basil was a little faint in flavor but had really good creamy consistency.
There was a Jazz Blues band that was excellent! I think the Brunch menu will be my next try. The hostess was very nice and the waiter was very informative and even though I was there for appetizers and desserts did not rush me at all. Overall an excellent experience for me.

Food was good, but overpriced. Service was very good, but the place was almost empty when we were there. Limited menu and they were out of several items.
Okay, but I won’t go back.

I’m bumping them up to five stars. The experience we originally had must have been just an off night because tonigh tthe service and food were fantastic. Many thanks for a fun night out with my kiddos.

Had an awesome time at an EquityEats dinner eating some terrific dishes. Huge thanks to David, Derek, Laura, and Chef William for showing us a great time. Highly recommended for some delicious cocktails and bites.

We visited Baur’s before the Derby Party and were shocked at how empty it was for being located so close to the event and for what they offered! $ 13 bottomless mimosas greeted us as we walked in which made us so happy! Our server, Keely, kept the drinks flowing! She was awesome! The brunch was one of the best we’ve been to in Denver! It was a buffet of oysters, crab claws, biscuits and gravy, mac and cheese, plus all the normal breakfast foods you would expect. The gravy was out of this world! The salad selection was great too. Unfortunately, the buffet is not a normal thing and was put on for the Derby Party event. Baur’s should definitely consider making it a weekly thing because everyone around our table kept raving about the wonderful selection and how great everything tasted!
We loved it so much, we ended up coming back after the Derby Party for dinner! We ordered the Spare Parts which is a selection of various meats and the duck was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be back to Baur’s for brunch and dinner in the future!

Items Selected:
Banana Doughnuts — Crème Brulee Custard, Nutella, Strawberries, Hazelnuts
Crème Brulee French Toast — Bananas and Berries, Maple Syrup, Chorizo
Established in 1872, but currently in the process of redefining itself with turnover in the kitchen and Brunch hours expanded to include Friday, downtown Denver’s «Baur’s Restaurant and Listening Lounge» was sort of a mixed-​bag experience, the food quite good considering the reasonable prices while the service was inexplicably slow despite the restaurant being completely empty — the waitress either new or completely uninformed as relates to recent changes on the printed menu.
Surprisingly sizable considering the dearth of patrons, dinner and weekends reportedly busier as a result of live music, expanded menus and a chef’s counter for charcuterie as well as daily specials, it was at a large booth parallel to the bar that seating was offered and finding out that the «famous» pastry basket had recently been discontinued a three-​part order shrank to a duo of items, 25 minutes preceding the appetizer with entrée arriving hot on its heels.
Taking the opportunity to browse the heavily wooded space as I waited — booths, banquets and tables filling several rooms with a performance stage to the left and wine cellar at the right, Baur’s undoubtedly shows signs of its age in terms of décor and degree of dreariness, the overhead tunes featuring Rock from the last forty years with a menu that thankfully spins more modern including an opening act of Banana Doughnuts undoubtedly worthy of «destination» status with Bruleed Fruit Custard stuffing each cavity as a pile of five is stacked atop Nutella and caramel with a handful of chopped Hazelnuts and fresh berries.
Making sausages and chorizo on-​site, the later redolent with spices though not as hot as some, those looking for something meaty to offset sweetness would be well advised to opt for a few extra slices in addition to those served with the Crème Brulee French Toast as each custard soaked slice is grilled to a light crunch beneath Bananas, Berries and Pure Maple Syrup — the end result so sugary that it poses a challenge to even the most pronounced sweet tooth.

I came here for restaurant week & thought that I really lucked out by being seated by the stage where a live jazz band & singers performed. I also sat right next to the raw bar where they served oysters & ham/​cheese boards. For an appetizer I had «Spare Parts:» Berbere Spiced Duck, Salt & Pepper Pork Spare Ribs, Vadouvan Fried Chicken Wings, Chow Chow, House Pickles. The chow chow was my favorite part of this dish. The spare ribs were too chewy & dry with little meat. For my main dish I had the house-​made carrot tagliatelle (Confit Rabbit, Black Garlic Chips, Roasted Baby Carrots, Poached Egg, Parmesan Cheese). They ran out of rabbit for this dish so they gave me duck instead. I loved the pasta texture & shape but the entire dish was too salty for me. I had a lemon mousse cake for dessert which was a good portion size (larger than all the other desserts) but had too much mousse & not enough crust. I also tried my friend’s ginger ice cream & apple tart. The apple tart was delicious. I am normally a huge fan of ginger ice cream but this one wasn’t too creamy. I also tried a bite of the chocolate mousse & the pot de crème.

Great dining experience. Quiet night but server was excellent and food options were awesome. Their chicken special was to die for. Also try their lobster ravioli.
Definitely a place to come back!

It was pretty dead on a Saturday night, to our surprise — The snow was probably keeping everyone at home.
Upon entering, there was no one to seat us si we decided to find our own seat. When no one came to serve us, we went to the bar to get our menu. Once our waitress came, service was efficient. Probably too efficient because I hate people clearing out plates when we are still eating.
There was a live band playing. The music is ok but really loud so it’s hard to have a conversation.
The pale ale was watered down — Not really good. The salad was ok… We also ordered spare parts salad & that was terrible. The fried chicken, duck & spare ribs were bland, and the beans had too much vinegar I thought my parotid was gonna atrophy on the spot from overworking! The pork shoulder was great especially with the mushrooms sauce. But the vege underneath was way too salty.
All in all pretty average.

We were greeted by the host and got seated immediately. Ordered our food, then they forgot about us *smh*. Glad the bartender stepped in and refill our water. We started with the oysters and deviled eggs (served 3 ways, super awesome with lobster, Bacon, Avocado, Potato Chips). For entrée, I split the Smoked Gnocchi, 5 Spice Poached Apples, Crispy House-​Made Chorizo, Heirloom Spinach, Sake Sabayon with hubby. The food was good but the service was so slowww…

Went for brunch on a Sunday before the big game when Sam’s was spilling over with people. They told us we couldn’t order at the bar, but we could sit there and order mimosas as we waited for a table. The restaurant was almost empty, but sometimes the servers aren’t there yet to accommodate, I get it. We obliged and started mimosas at the bar with a nice gent named Patrick. Not long after, our table was ready. Each of us (3) ordered something different and played «rotate your plate to the left» — I had the eggs benny, my friends had rancheros and an omelet. I liked mine the best, but I think my friends loved the omelet.
We went ahead and decided to truly live it up on game day, so we ordered the entire bottle of champagne. No regrets there – it satisfied us perfectly. I was amazed that the bill was only about $ 28 each. We drank to our heart’s content and sampled 3 brunch items with attentive service (albeit sometimes confusing– we had to ask different people for different things after our initial server disappeared)
I’m not giving this experience 5 stars because I felt we were lied to in order to keep the bar free. As we dined, we saw people at the bar eating and drinking. Besides that and the confusion on who was actually serving us, a great brunch with delicious entrees.

This was a breath of fresh European air in Denver. Perfection served by chef Chris.
Make sure you talk with Chadwick. Best server ever.

To start with the place need to update their menu on their website. They had half of the items from the website menu. It is very $$$ for the quality of the food.
The place has been around since 1872 and they only have 40 something reviews here in Unilocal that says something. The point, the food quality is not worth the money. The vegetable tastes as if it just came out of microwave. And the food i had (the only vegetarian option) is what your doctor told you not to eat.
It looks like the 100 plus years of experience needs some upgrade!
Beside the food, the Irish server was A+ service.

A beautifully decorated restaurant that has history, and a swanky vibe.
I have been in to Baur’s on multiple occasions now, and absolutely love this restaurant. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, and works hard to go the extra mile for the customer. We had Aaron as our server this last time, and he was a joy to be around. A great attitude, and you can tell he enjoys what he does.
The bartenders Attily and Allie are amazing. These ladies are true mixologists that know their alcohol. They were friendly, made wonderful recommendations, and mix some mean drinks.
Most recently I had the wild salmon. It was cooked perfectly for how I ordered (medium-​rare). The sauce was superb. The portion sizes are just right. I’m looking forward to trying the burger on my next trip in, it looks phenomenal.
This venue also supports live music with multiple nights of live music (with no cover) every week.
Whether you’re trying to impress a first date, new potential client, or if you just want a great place to relax, take in live music, and converse with friendly staff, Baur’s is the place to be.

This is my new favorite brunch spot in Denver! My friend and I decided to check this place out after visiting their booth at the Cherry Creek farmer’s market. Baur’s exceeded all my expectations from the character of the building, their menu offerings and the ambiance! Bonus points for using seasonal and local ingredients! I loved the old world charm of the dining room which fits well with the history of he building.
Brunch: it was thoughtfully created to feature the best of the season. We couldn’t resist but to order the banana doughnuts and we were so glad that we did! The silky smooth custard filling and Nutella just melt in your mouth after you bite into it! For the savory entrée, we shared the garden omelet. The different flavor and texture of the mushrooms definitely added an extra layer of deliciousness! However, the fruits on the plate seemed like an afterthought as they’re not the freshest. The prices are extremely reasonable for the quality of the food and presentation. Our bill came out to be less than $ 20 for the two of us!
I would gladly return for brunch any day. Maybe I will try their happy hour or their live music next time!

Excellent featured drink… Something like a French 75 with touch of banana infused vodka. Sooooo subtle and delish. Tried two of the pastas which were fantastico. The gnocchi is so rich and so velvety. I would go again just for that.
Watched Joe Smith and the Spicy Pickles Jazz band, and had a great evening.
Only dropping one star bc it was difficult to leave. Waitress was slow getting the check taken care of. Had to go to the bar to try and both bartenders didn’t acknowledge me at all. Finally the manager graciously offered to help, so thank you manager for seeing a need and taking care of it.

Went there on a Friday for lunch, was seated outside, brought a glass of water, then after over five minutes with no waiter/​waitress in sight, I left. There are too many restaurants in the area to waste my lunch hour and money on that will gladly appreciate the business. As I was leaving, the waiter came over and says «I’m here.» Really? There’s no one in the restaurant and they can’t be attentive.

We were looking for something within walking of our room tonight that would allow us to really enjoy the evening and take out time without having to worry about parking downtown on a Saturday morning.
As our starter we first chose the Chips and Dip (Artichoke, Portabella, Elephant garlic, Beet, Yellow fingerling, Prosciutto and Olivade) was our first starter. The combination of the Olivade and thinly sliced melt in your mouth Prosciutto is amazing. We then ordered the Octopus a la Plancha (Lamb Merguez, Smoked Potato, Eggplant and Tomato Salad) as a second starter. This arrived with beautiful pieces of octopus that had been prepared to perfection. The addition of the tomatoes and the Again, this was another outstanding choice to go along with our drink of choice tonight the Elder Rose.
For the main courses we selected the Venison Schnitzel and the Bucatini Carbonara (Pork Cheeks, English pees, poached egg and Parmesan). The Venison Schnitzel (Herb Spaetzel, Grilled Zucchini, Roasted Pearl Onion, Ravigote and Charred Lemon) was my dish for the main course. I am a huge fan of venison and to have found a chef that can prepare it correctly in a dish like this truly warms my heart and stomach. This dish was all parts right, mixed with just the proper amounts of love and flavor to bring it fully out to your tastebuds in every bite.
The Bucatini Carbonara was my wife’s main course for the evening. It’s served in a large bowl and arrives with a heap of noodles and light cheese infused cream. The treat of the dish are pork cheeks throughout that have a wonderful flavor and truly add to the experience.
Dessert we selected the 6x Ice Cream flight on handmade waffle cones (Death by Chocolate, Nutella, Goat Cheese and Cheery, Vanilla Salted Carmel, Earl Gray, Cinnamon) w/​Strawberry Basel Sorbet and the Chocolate Fixation (which was OMG!)
(12 Hours later) Brunch
Because dinner was absolutely amazing and Baur’s offers a brunch menu we decided to come back and enjoy more goodness.
Brunch was started with a cup of coffee that is from a local Denver roaster. Maybe the best cup of black coffee I’ve had in many years. We were then given a basked with a few of the mornings fresh pastries (Chocolate chip scone, banana nut muffin, ham and cheese turnover and cinnamon roll). These were all hot and fresh from the oven and as you can maybe imagine from the rest of the review so far were beyond belief when it came to taste.
The three dishes we chose for the main course were the Garden Omelet, Crème Brûlée French Toast and Breakfast Poutine. There is too much to list for the ingredients of these dishes, however they are simply amazing. The Poutine was one of the best I’ve ever had and because it was included along with handmade tater-​tots and a soft scrambled egg the combination was out of this world. My Crème Brûlée French Toast was stunningly delicious and absolutely does not need any toppings or syrup on top of it. The Garden Omelet was made with all fresh ingredients and could be the perfect size for two people to share.
Finally this review would not be complete without mentioning our staff from both dinner in the evening of the 24^th and brunch on the 25^th. We were looked after by Attily who was both our bartender on the 24^th and primary server as well. She is truly a delight to have take care of us and very excited as we worked our way through the menu. Attily was also part of our experience for brunch as well in the 25^th. We also had the pleasure of interacting with Jessica both trips in. She was on constant watch of any needs we might have had while dining. Finally we had Erin as our primary server for brunch on the 25^th. Erin was outstanding to talk with and knowledgeable about everything in the menu (this was the case also with everyone in the establishment).
Overall if I could give our experiences a 5+ on the star scale I would do so! We will be back up to enjoy more of the rotational dinner menu as well as in with friends to get the word out so we can continue to enjoy this new gem in downtown Denver.

Popped in on a whim… why didn’t this place show up on my Unilocal searches?! I could have very easily missed a great restaurant! Knowledgeable wait staff, impeccable service, and delicious modern American cuisine. What more to do you want?
And oh, the owner has some west coast connections… I had the blackened cod and swear to you I’ve never had fish so fresh except when I was on a coast.