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Restaurant Reviews for Encore Restaurant

Encore Restaurant reservations Encore Restaurant

2550 E. Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80206

Located in the former Lowenstein Theatre Complex, adjacent to the Tattered Cover Book Store, the restaurant features a long elegant bar, a slim modern dining room flooded by natural light and a comfortable atmosphere for the Congress Park neighborhood. As an American bar and grill, Encore's menu is seasoned with homegrown traditions and culinary twists by executive Chef Paul C. Reilly. The menu features flat breads pizzas, such as prosciutto paired with fig jam and arugula pizza, appetizers, such as the roasted artichoke with truffle butter and herb aioli, and signature main courses, such as Moroccan style beef short ribs. Steve Whited, co-owner, opened the Black Pearl restaurant in Denver's South Pearl Neighborhood in 2005. Whited then partnered with Chef Reilly in 2007 to bring creative takes on American fare to the Colfax Avenue corridor.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Public Lot
Cross Street: Elizabeth
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 3.6 out of 5 3.6 out of 5 (121 Reviews)
Food 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.6 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.6 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.3 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • neighborhood gem (66)
  • fit for foodies (52)
  • good for groups (25)
  • great for lunch (24)
  • great for brunch (23)
  • hot spot (21)
  • special occasion (17)
  • vibrant bar scene (15)
  • notable wine list (11)
  • great for outdoor dining (10)
  • romantic (6)

Encore Restaurant Reviews List
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"My book club typically plans one brunch outing per year. This year we elected to eat at Encore since we usually hold our monthly meetings at the Colfax Tattered Cover bookstore.

I have eaten at Encore at least 3-4 times before. I have to say that it holds a special place in my heart because several former high school students I know currently work there. They are part of the service/bus staff and it makes my day when I see them.

One of the things I love about Encore is that the menu does have something for every palate. When I arrived on Sunday, I wasn't very hungry but left very satisfied. Several of the folks dining with me came in ravenous and their dining needs were met as well. The food is always well-prepared and delicious"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/07/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 2 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was wonderful--nothing more to say about that. The service was fair--but our waiter kept on forgetting to give us the basics (silverware, water ...). We had to ask twice for two glasses of wine that finally came with the main course. The main drawback is the noise level. We went on a Friday night, during Denver Restaurant Week, so, of course, the place was packed. We could not hear each other (a table of 4) and when we walked out our voices were strained because we had yelled so much to try to talked to each other."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/07/2010)
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Review 3 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The pear waldorf salad is delicious!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/28/2010
(review submitted 03/04/2010)
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Review 4 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food was fantastic! Overall an enjoyable Denver Restaurant Week experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/26/2010
(review submitted 03/03/2010)
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Review 5 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The low rating for the food is just my fault. I didn't like the sauce on the Encore Burger. The waiter was very nice and apologized and even offered to get me something else. So it was really just my uneducated palate. Everything was great, and my friend had a bite of my burger and loved it."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/01/2010
(review submitted 03/03/2010)
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Review 6 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"Horrible! Almost as a taunt to the decent food served during 2010 Restaurant Week the inebriated loud bar patrons blocking the aisle from the entrance to the dining area, the constant yelling of the folks at the bar, the bare low ceilings and walls resulting in the diners shouting over the ambient noise, and the sound system which seemed to be cranked up each time the racket increased - all this really destroyed any enjoyment of the good food. It is obvious that the Encore kitchen should be moved to a more appropriate location, or the bar area closed off completely and the hard surfaces of the dining area treated with sound absorbent materials. After two visits with the same experience Encore is now a "nevermore" restaurant for me. Pity."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/28/2010
(review submitted 03/02/2010)
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Review 7 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Food here is reliably good, but rarely great. We're not big eaters, so the portions are appropriate to our tastes. That said, prices are not exorbitant, but not inexpensive either. I would rate that "value" as average. Encore always has very good service. Polite, professional and cheerful staff are the rule. Beware: the dining room is deafeningly loud. I don't what it is about this space in particular that makes it so, but, boy, it's loud. Of course, that makes the ambiance very lively; it's always like a big party."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/01/2010)
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Review 8 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Really wanted to like this place but was very let down. Their wine list was unimpressive at best. The hostess was rude, barely acknowledged when we arrived and said nothing when we left. Our waitress, Chris, was so rude to us I felt guilty for even leaving her a tip. The food was alright, realy the only redeeming factor.

If you eat her and the red head hostess is working and/or Chris is your waitress...run for your lives!"

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/25/2010
(review submitted 02/26/2010)
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Review 9 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Well for the price I expected more food and it was not much it was pretty but not feeling and worth the money. For my money I expected good food and alot more than I received especially for the type of money. I am not looking for food to look good but rather taste good. The place was very nice and the waiter was good."

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/23/2010
(review submitted 02/26/2010)
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Review 10 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I came to Encore for 5280 week with a group of five. I ordered the scallops, which were amazing! My friend, however, ordered the steak at medium, and it was very rare. It was still good, but very undercooked. The rest of the food was delicious!
The service, on the other hand, was fair. Our server was friendly, but we ordered an appetizer off the regular menu, and he forgot to put it in. We politely reminded him, and he brought it out after our entrees. He apologized, but we were still charged. When it came time to pay, the server put all of the tax on one person's card, which was significantly more than the rest of the bills.
Overall, a pretty good experience!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/22/2010
(review submitted 02/24/2010)
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Review 11 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"My wife and I had a fantastic time. The food was perfect. I had the Tenderloin and my wife had the Scallops. Our wait person was Jody and she was awesome. Will definitely return."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/21/2010
(review submitted 02/23/2010)
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Review 12 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I've eaten here several times and really like the food. Moreover I like that they emphasize the use of locally produced food. I’ve had everything from lamb to chicken salad here and everything just pops with flavor and small, well chosen surprises. It’s clear a lot of thought goes into everything on your plate. The edgy, contemporary deco in an old historic building is really great as well."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/18/2010
(review submitted 02/22/2010)
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Review 13 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"This was my 3rd trip to Encore, and my 2nd disappointment. On my first trip, I had a burger which was wonderful. On my 2nd 2 trips, however, the food was disappointing. When I went for brunch (2nd trip) 5 of the 6 of us in our party were not happy with our food. (The one person who was happy with his ordered the burger!) Last night I went and had the 5280 menu. My dining companion couldn't even finish her entree it was so bad, and although she should have sent it back, she didn't. The bus person took her uneaten plate without inquiring if there was anything wrong. Tacky. But our drinks were good. Fine place if you want burgers and booze."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/20/2010
(review submitted 02/22/2010)
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Review 14 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Our food was great and the ambiance was nice. Our service was very poor at best. From the rude bartender to the extremely slow wait staff this was the only thing that was bad but it probably is the most important part of dining out. We had two separate servers and they were both really slow."

Special Features: great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/18/2010
(review submitted 02/22/2010)
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Review 15 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Fries with hot mustard were stunning. Far better than what I expected. The Encore Burger was fantastic."

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 16 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food and service were great. Really great neighborhood restaurant. So glad we found it. We will definitely be going back!"

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 17 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Encore's menu is diverse and interesting. I have dined there three times and not been disappointed. They understand how to use local fare to create simple yet elegant dishes. Their use of sustainable seafood is good for the tummy and good for the earth! The staff at Encore is friendly and do their best to make your dinning experience pleasant."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 18 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Excited to check this place out, my anticipation soon lead to dismay. Entering the restaurant reminded me of a cheap diner, instead of an upscale restaurant one might expect based on the menu prices. I thought I'd order a drink while waiting for dinner, but was refused by the waiter who claimed my ID appeared to be "tampered" with. They offered me a ginger beer instead - slightly insulting. For an appetizer, my girlfriend and I split the $9 Pear Waldorf salad, which looked and tasted like coleslaw with sliced apples laid on top. I went for the $22 steak special, which had zero flavor except for the burnt taste from the charred outside. The braised beef short ribs (about 50% fat) weren't much better. An overall very disappointing experience."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/06/2010
(review submitted 02/11/2010)
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Review 19 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Excellent, quality food at a reasonable price for lunch. Pumpkin soup was outstanding. Also recommend the blackened shrimp tacos."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/03/2010
(review submitted 02/05/2010)
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Review 20 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We really liked the Salted Carmel Ice Cream and Apple Tart!!!!!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 21 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"This second visit to Encore confirmed our first impression: good food & good service, but it's a little noisy. The pork porterhouse is magnificent: the wood-fired grilling gives it a smoky edge, topped with red onion confit and pear. The Morrocan-spiced short ribs were succulent and amazingly were not at all fatty. The cous cous was tad bland, but a nice counterpoint to the wonderful spices of the short ribs. And the bittersweet chocolate souffle was the perfect balance of light yet dense chocolate. One souffle is perfect for two."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/28/2010
(review submitted 01/30/2010)
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Review 22 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"We decided to try Encore for lunch and made a reservation for 11:30. We arrived a few minutes early and were bruskly told to come back in about 15 minutes as they were cleaning up from a private party. We were seated immediately when we returned. The service was excellent once we were seated. The food was quite good. We started with the jalapeno poppers and I think they were the best we have had - red jalapenos, oozing melted cheese all wrapped in bacon and served with raspberry jam. I had the mediterranean platter - it was a nice assortment of usual bites. Husband had burger which was quite nice but the fries with the sauce were the standout - chinese hot mustard cut with mayo/sour cream (my guess) but really nice pairing."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/27/2010)
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Review 23 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"our waitress, jody was really pleasant and informative. i've never eaten anything that i didn't enjoy at encore."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/25/2010
(review submitted 01/27/2010)
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Review 24 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The food was delicious. Our group of 4 ordered a variety of items with no complaints on the taste. However, the couscous in Moroccan Ribs was cold; the entire dish should have been warmer. The mussels were not hot enough either. Service was slow. We sat for 30 minutes with our menus closed, waiting to order. Bread plates were on the table, perhaps for decor; no bread was served. Worst was the noise. We all felt that we had been shouting to each other to have a conversation the entire time we were there - very stressful!! We will not be back."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/22/2010
(review submitted 01/24/2010)
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Review 25 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"Food was good. Ombiance, was ok. Aucustics were terrible. Party of 8 came in and we could not even hear one another. Very dissappointing."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/20/2010)
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Review 26 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Encore has kept it's basic menu so that you can always find a favorite that you enjoy eating again. Friday night they had trout, which was fresh and delicious, a rarity on Denver menus. Plus, the unusual vanilla and nutty cauliflower made for the perfect side dish. All in all, we enjoyed this dinner. The lowered ceiling in the room makes it very noisy, but the aromas from the wood fired grill make the environment so nice that I am willing to forget the high noise level for the sake of a wonderful dinner. We don't "linger" because of the noise, but if we could eat in the bar area, we'd probably stay a lot longer. We are very happy to have Encore just blocks from our home and we look forward to "patio season", which we REALLY enjoy!"

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/15/2010
(review submitted 01/17/2010)
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Review 27 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"We had lunch, a salmon salad Nicoise. My lettuce was a bit gritty..perhaps not carefully washed. My friend's was fine."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/12/2010
(review submitted 01/14/2010)
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Review 28 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"We were there on a very slow night-Tuesday. No host to be found, rest of party was already seated so we wandered in to find them. No waitress appeared for 10-15 minutes. I stopped one who had walked past us on several occasions. She apologized and said she didn't know we were her table. After that service was clunky at best. Mussels were very good, hamburgers just ok. Might go back but not too likely. Would have gone back if waitress had done anything to rectify bad service e.g offer to buy a free dessert for table."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/12/2010
(review submitted 01/14/2010)
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Review 29 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Encore certainly served up a scrumptious brunch for our foursome. The veggie scramble was yummy and the breakfast burritos were packed with fresh goodies. Speaking of "fresh" the side salad was crisp and delicious. The service was impeccable, plus our servers were attentive, humorous and helpful. Who could ask for more? We'll be back!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/10/2010
(review submitted 01/12/2010)
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Review 30 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"What can I say? Another awesome meal at Encore with good friends. Encore has got to be one of the most consistently good (food + service-wise) places in Denver. For anyone looking for something new - GO. For anyone who can't decide where to go out the next time - GO BACK. Great place, great staff, great menu."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/02/2010
(review submitted 01/04/2010)
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Review 31 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"We enjoyed NYE dinner at Encore, especially the service. The wait staff was timely, friendly, and dealt with the NYE crowds well. The food was good, but not outstanding. I had a special, so I think I'll stick with the set menu in the future. Good vibe and not too loud. Will try again in the future."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 32 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"We don't eat out often so when we do, we want the food and the environment to be worthwhile. Encore was a great value and a great experience - excellent food prepared creatively and unusually, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, prompt service. The broccoli could have been a little less salty and the room could have been a little quieter but all in all, it was wonderful. This occassion was a family holiday gathering prior to a concert at the Denver Performing Arts Complex and no one in the party had been to Encore before. No one was disappointed. We will return when another special occassion arises. It is great to have this quality in a local, neighborhood restaurant."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/18/2009
(review submitted 12/21/2009)
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Review 33 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was great! There was a wide range of items to fit almost any palate. The service started off slow, but once the waitress was caught up, we had good service. The food came fast and was presented very nicely. The pumpkin cheesecake was decadent, very delicious!"

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/19/2009
(review submitted 12/21/2009)
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Review 34 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Great food, though service was somewhat spotty. I was waiting for about 5 minutes at the host's stand with two other couples with no host in sight. We eventually had to call the restaurant's number to get someone up front."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/17/2009
(review submitted 12/21/2009)
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Review 35 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"My friend and I were disappointed with our lunch choices. I had a flat bread pizza which was burnt--with their 2nd try it was not baked well enough and the bottom was still partly blackened (burnt?). My friend had a chicken salad--but the dressing overwhelmed the taste of the entree and the shredded lettuce was of "poor" quality. The wait person did not check back with us after we were served. I asked another wait person, standing around in the kitchen talking to the "chef", if the burnt pizza was too well done. He was very nice and quickly said he would replace it with another--though once served no one checked on us again and their second try was quite awful though I ate a few bites (I was hungry!!) I will not go back to this restaurant"

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/14/2009
(review submitted 12/16/2009)
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Review 36 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The hummus was unexciting. Pita was cold and bland. The falafel sandwich was over cooked. The wine list was expensive and not that impressive. The short ribs were good as well as the shrimp tacos."

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/10/2009
(review submitted 12/12/2009)
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Review 37 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Brussel sprout bombardment disconcerting."

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/04/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 38 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The poppers should not be missed. Great food."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/25/2009
(review submitted 12/03/2009)
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Review 39 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I like Encore and I think their food is good, but often what you get is a little heavy-handed. A couple of notes:

I'm a huge fan of artichokes and theirs is nice, but it always arrives soaked in butter or oil and is very messy to eat--not to mention a little off-putting.

I also had a side of really tasty fries that came out absolutely covered in a sauce that I don't recall being mentioned on the menu. It kind of felt wrong, and it was lucky I actually liked the sauce, because I would have not been able to eat even one piece otherwise. My partner, on the other hand, couldn't stand the sauce.

On a positive note, their burger is one of the best I've had in Denver, and they have some killer non-traditional jalapeno poppers."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/20/2009
(review submitted 11/22/2009)
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Review 40 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We really enjoyed our first visit. The food was wonderful. We will be back again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/20/2009
(review submitted 11/22/2009)
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Review 41 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Our trip to Encore came after debating 1/2 a dozen other restaurants - in the end, we decided just to go to our local favorite. Encore's fall menu is terrific and affordable for the quality of food, service and ambience. Also, it's worth stopping by if only to see what the specials are - the chef has some real surprises up his sleeve, including the incredible elk stew over house-made gnocchi that I had on this visit. It truly was one of the most unique & flavorful dishes I've ever had in Denver."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/20/2009
(review submitted 11/22/2009)
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Review 42 for Encore Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Nice variety of food and reasonably priced."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/20/2009
(review submitted 11/22/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Encore Restaurant Based on the average of (79) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 3.7 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.7 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.7 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.2 out of 3 (Moderate)
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