Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Stapleton

Went to Yard bird for Valentine’s Day. Started with the Deviled eggs, they had two kinds so got both. These deviled eggs were mind blowing good. I had a dream about this meal that night it was that good. We ordered the Shrimp and Grits, short ribs, Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. They might have been the best ribs I’ve ever had in my life. I’ve tried places all over Denver and would consider myself a good judge of food. This is hands down the best food I’ve ever had in Denver and that’s saying a lot. All the food was so good I’m leaving a review and I never leave reviews. It’s pricey but absolutely worth it. You could easily spend more money in Denver and not get this quality. Thank you yardbird for making my evening.

Cattivella provided me and my partner with a fantastic dining experience this Valentines. While most restaurants were booked, I was fortunate enough to find this place with an open reservation for 5pm and we took it - we couldn’t be happier with our choice. The dining room and atmosphere is upscale but casual, and seating is arranged in a way that allows you to be comfortable regardless of where you’re placed or who’s around. The service is even better - our server specifically was quick, attentive, and answered any questions we had about the food, drinks, and desserts effortlessly. Additionally, both our food and drinks arrived very quickly. Speaking of food and drinks, everything was AMAZING! My partner had some wine and I had the grapefruit cocktail, which was sweet and hit just the right spot as someone who prefers sweeter cocktails. In terms of food, my partner got the Trenette and I got the Lamb Ragu. I can’t attest to the Trenette but from what I tried it was delivious, but the Lamb Ragu? Oh my gosh. That is one of the best pasta dishes I’ve had in my life. Super savory flavors and some of the most tender lamb - let alone meat - that I’ve ever had. All in all, Cattivella provides diners with an elegant dining experience in every regard, and I can guarantee that my partner and I will be back. Thanks for an awesome Valentines!

We love going to Culinary Dropouts and always feel special when we go. We had Hannah, one of our favorite servers. She is on top of everything and does her job with poise and grace. The hostesses always greet us as though we are movie stars. We love everything about this restaurant. That is why we go two to three times a week! Yay, we love Culiary Dropouts.

Service was exceptional and the food was out of this world. loud and busy dining room but not enough to affect the experience. There was a bit of a spill at our table and the staff offered us free champagne for a very minor inconvenience. They definitely want to please the customer here. Would recommend to anyone looking for high end restaurant. Expect to spend some money, but it is worth every penny!

Lovely time, as always! The menu has changed a bit (for the better, we think!) over the last few years. The seasonal changes are always interesting. Lots of options for everyone and just a really chill vibe. We had the pleasure of being served by Carla who was so sweet (our friend was chilly from a wintery trek from his car, so she brought him a hot water to wrap his hands around) - so thoughtful! We had a lovely time and will be back.