Cool River Cafe

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Cool River Cafe is located in Colorado. This is a moderately priced restaurant. This Southwestern restaurant is known for its steak. It's been awarded the Best of Fine Dining and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence awards. Know before you go: this place features dancing. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an energetic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, valet parking, and fine wines. This restaurant is handicap accessible and open late.

User Reviews of Cool River Cafe

Yelp.com Review - by Joe M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just had another great lunch at Cool River, my favorite spot in the DTC.Atmosphere and quality of food make this perfect for business lunches or romantic dining.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica L.

5.0 of 5 stars. We brought an out-of-town client in to Cool River for some dinner and drinks. We'd had great experiences there for lunch, but decided to try them out in the evening. What a great experience! I had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Until last night, I hadn't been here in a few years and never for dinner. Currently, they are offering a Chef's Selection menu of sorts that is truly a good deal. Soup or Salad, Seafood or Beef...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave B.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food is good. Not great, not bad.The service is OK. Sometimes can be a bit pretentious.The atmosphere is completely contrived.The prices are on the high side. But, then again, I have never...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Durkes B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food and service, but be prepared to spend some money. Atmosphere is lively on the weekends with a live bands and pool tables. And for the fellas...a private cigar room to enjoy with your scotch...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tenations B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I took my special lady to Cool River recently and had a really nice evening! I hadnt been to that place since prom and it was as sexy as i remembered, huge dome ceiling, dark wood everywhere, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cool River is a cool place. The food is consistent and I have never had a problem with anything I have ordered. Special requests are always handled well. Cool River is perfect for a business lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassandra F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just started workin in the DTC, and my new managers took me out to lunch here the other day. I really enjoyed it. The food was good, the atmosphere was good, and the service was excellent. I got...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great for special events! Garlicky Ranch dressing and calamari is amazing! It is not cheap!We first found this fabulous little gem to celebrate our 1 year anniversary and the decision to buy our first...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Martin F.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place really sucks. I had to go for a work function. Keep in mind I already had a negative attitude going in because I hate corporate restaurants and I'm not a fan of the Denver suburbs,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Norah L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'd give this place 4 stars, but they eff'd up my steak.Cool River is pretty expensive, as so many other yelpers have pointed out. We were pretty prepared to spend a couple bucks, so we weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David R.

2.0 of 5 stars. Brunch for $29 plus 20% added for a tip on a buffet!!! Give me a break. The service was lousy, by the way.
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin J.

1.0 of 5 stars. this place is tired and expensive.devil's creek shrimp is amazing, worth $14 for 4?? nope.everything else on the menu is typical bar food that they try to make fancy. doesn't work.i'm over that place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by d p.

1.0 of 5 stars. My wife was given a gift card form work so we tried it. I didn't expect much after looking at their concept/menu and, guess what, they lived up to that! Everything on the app's menu is pretty pricey...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Random D.

2.0 of 5 stars. It is always challenging as a vegetarian to walk into a steak house and order food. However, on my last trip to Denver - my sales rep made sure that we will go to a place where he will get his steak...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bob J.

3.0 of 5 stars. My thoughts on Cool River:- Nothing special about their steak- Great prime rib sandwich- Service is average- Pretty good wine list- Like their spinach and artichoke dip for appetizer- PriceyI've been...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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Quiet romantic dinner and live music

My husband and I went to Cool River on Friday evening and it was amazing. We started off with a cocktail in the bar, which was busy and had a lot of energy. Then we went to the dining room and had a nice quiet...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Bar is nice but...

My friends and I go here once in a while on Friday night for drinks Good professional crowd, good live music, more seating than on previous visits. After a few good drinks, our last one was skimpy. I'm not...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Fancy but fun by Rajeev M. at InsiderPages

Cool River Cafe is located in the heart of the Denver Tech Center. The meals are expensive but the food is great. The atmosphere is lively but definitely very upscale. If you like to get dressed up, this is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly T.

3.0 of 5 stars. To start, this place has the stupidest name for a restaurant ever. It sounds like the name of an apartment complex that is being built on the Aurora/Denver border and advertises its apartments as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Kind of a Meat Market by Angela R. at InsiderPages

If your goal for the evening is to dress up, dance with friends, and get ogled by men old enough to be your grandpa, then this is YOUR bar. I've been several times, and maybe I'm just too young to appreciate...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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Food, dancing, bar by Kristine R. at InsiderPages

This is a cool place to hang on a Friday night. They have a decent menu, not too pricey and it's a bar, so they draw the happy hour crowd. They have a separate area for pool tables and dancing too.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda E.

2.0 of 5 stars. Whenever I travel, I like to experience the best of local fare. Based on multiple recommendations, Cool River Cafe was the place to go for a great Denver steakhouse with clients. Things weren't as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yvonne C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Cougar: Take your age, divide by 2, add 7. That's the youngest you can go.I once asked someone what the male equivalent of a cougar was...the response? Pervert.With that said, there are lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melinda L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I ate here a few months ago, so my impression isn't fresh, but it lacked that certain je ne sais quois. It seemed overpriced for what you get, and somehow being in the middle of that giant dome made...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by razz c.

3.0 of 5 stars. Food is good and well executed. Menu variety will satisfy most tastes. Nice mix of flesh based entrees with interesting overtones. Steak is standard, did not blow anybody away. Good mix of salads....
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jelena W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here for happy hour and appetizers, but the boss takes visitors there on a regular basis. The appetizers were delicious. We got an appetizer sampler with everything from chicken wings...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan M.

2.0 of 5 stars. MEDIOCRE AT BEST, I had the unfortunate experience of eating here with my family for dinner. I have tried all the local "USDA Prime" steakhouses in Denver and this may be the worst.First;y and I know...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have been here for lunch 3x, never for dinner, so let me just get that little nugget out on the table right away.For lunch, I like this place. Valet parking, a very nice decor and atmosphere inside...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been to Cool River a few times but only once for dinner. I have been for lunch and for happy hour a few times. Last night I went for dinner and I really enjoyed my 12 oz filet. It was great....
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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great value, wonderful service, good food

My new husband and I had our wedding reception at Cool River on a Saturday afternoon and it couldn't have been nicer. The staff was so attentive and the atmosphere was wonderful. We chose to have a cocktail...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Definitely not worth the price - decidedly average!

My wife and I eat out a ton, mostly at high-end restaurants, and we enjoy a unique experience. We were in the tech center area and wanted to try something new, as we usually choose Yia Yia's or J Alexanders...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Fake quality at best, will never be who they think they are

Cool River...HA! 2 star dining...maybe. The food is disgusting and the management horrible. Cool river talks a lot of talk about being the best and what they really are is average. I ate the crab cakes as an...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Cool River Cafe was a pretty good experience for my party of 4. We came here based off of a resoundingly positive review from the concierge at our hotel and she was able to score us a reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Great place for a business lunch/dinner/meeting

I've been going to Cool River for a few years now and have never been disappointed. This is actually my favorite place to bring my boss (a discerning wine and food critic) when he comes to town. The Capper...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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So over this place...

I've been to Cool River 3 or 4 times for lunch and I always forget how bad it is until I go back. Like today for instance, I went there again for lunch (it's convenient to walk there from my work) and was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty damn nice. I did a biz dinner there, and the food was top notch. Plus they had Fat Tire which was a treat for me as a midwesterner (they didn't have it in Chicago at the time). Great food,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sherri s.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Dining room is first class, and the Steak Oscar I had was so delicious I thought about it every day for about a month afterwards. The service if spectacular - my waiter even escorted me to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lori M.

3.0 of 5 stars. You'll find dedicated carnivores chowing down high-quality, well-charred bricks of beef at this sprawling south suburban steak house that oozes with cool. The reservation list is usually studded with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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Cigar bar...Ha!

Been going to Cool River for years for drinks and munchies. The ambiance is great: big leather chairs, fireplace, and the restaurant looks cool too. Always happy to sit in the cigar bar, we were glad that it...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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One of the Best Steaks in Denver plus good Value

Since I work in the Tech Center, I often have the pleasure to enjoy a nice, juicy steak at Cool River. The service I have received has always been excellent, the steak actually comes with a choice of side and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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parking is horrible

I've been here for happy hour on Friday night. Prices were good but rather inconsistent from person to person for the same exact drink. e.g., jack and diet ranged in price from $3.75 to $4.25 to $4.50...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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Best Restaurant Around!

If you need a perfect night out with some amazing food and wine, you MUST go to Cool River! Located in DTC, it is high class at it's best! I went there recently for a night out and it was the best mea...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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Hitting on all cylinders

Cool River is trendy, good looking crowd. You can actually meet here for a first date cocktail and decide to dine, cozy up together to shoot some pool, dance and let it hang loose, or just sit quietly at a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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Great Food/Atmosphere

Cool River Cafe is an excellent place to meet friends for drinks in its spacious bar or have an intimate dinner date by the fireplace in the dining room. The appetizer menu presents creative and tasty takes on...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2004
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AOL CityGuide

slabs of beef, gleaming interior and billiards...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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5280 Magazine

upscale steak house and southwestern grille. elegant, residential environment that includes entertainment and full-service bar, as well as banquet facilities...
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OpenTable

Cool River is an upscale steakhouse and southwestern grill featuring fresh seafood and certified Angus beef for lunch and dinner. We feature a full service bar, an award winning wine list, a wonderful menu and...
opentable.com - user review
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