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The Hornet, Denver, CO

The Hornet

4.7
4.7
195 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Gluten-free-friendly
The Hornet has been serving the community of Denver for more than 25 years now, and it has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Located just a few doors away from Denver's finest independent movie house, The Mayan Theatre, it makes a great stop combo for dinner & a movie. Our happy hour kicks off each day at 4pm and goes until 7pm and features $4 draft beer & wine and also $3 off all appetizers.

Some of the top items on the menu at The Hornet include artichoke heart fritters, cheese and potato pierogis, prime rib french dip, honey stung fried chicken, cubano sandwiches and the lobster mac & cheese. The Hornet has a number of burger options as well. You could even have a private event at the restaurant. It is also nice for a date night.

Brunch get's hopping on weekends from 10am-3pm where award winning bloody marys and mimosas are always affordable. One of Denver's best hidden patios is just off the back of the restaurant and live music i

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 777-7676
  • Website
    http://www.hornetrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We host private events for 30-75 people with low food & beverage minimums. Please inquire with a manager.
  • Location
    76 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
  • Neighborhood
    Washington Park
  • Cross street
    1st & Broadway
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available directly behind the restaurant on the west side of the alley. There is a pay lot on the east side of the alley and metered street parking for many blocks.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 195 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Denver

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hornet offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food" and attentive service. Known for its diverse menu, it caters well to gluten-free and vegan needs, ensuring no cross-contamination. The Baja breakfast and pupusas are standout dishes. Enjoy "great value happy hour" daily and a lively atmosphere.

195 Reviews

  1. Martha

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great service as always. If you’ve never tried the lobster mac & cheese you’re really missing out!!

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  2. Morgan

    Denver

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best apps in the city! Perogies, deviled eggs & artichoke hearts are incredible!

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  3. Lisa

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. I had the Flat Iron Steak. Sweet tea bourbon smash. Which was good. However 14.00 for a thin glass of ice tea crammed with Ice and 1/4 cut lemons? That was a lovely presentation but take all of that out, there was less than 1/2 of a glass of liquid in there. 14.00 dollars that’s a lot. 27 for flat iron steak- it was as good don’t get me wrong. We are all feeling the pinch of inflation, basically it’s 50.00 all in for the above. Is a lot for a meal that should be about 30/35. But the service was great. The food came out perfectly.

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  4. Christine

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Absolutely great. Food was amazing. Loved how many gluten free delicious options there were.

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  5. Marita

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best gluten-free fish and chips ever! And the French fries were outstanding! Fun atmosphere.

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  6. Christine

    Denver

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a reservation, the restaurant was not busy and we were seated promptly. We're given virtually no time before a server was at tableside to ask if we were ready to order. We'd barely had time to scan to pull up the menu. We did order beverages. Within a few minutes a different server came to ask if we were ready to order. We sent her away. Finally the 3rd time a server came we were ready to order. We ordered 2 appetizers and a sandwich to share knowing we'd fill up on the appetizers. In a reasonable amount of time the server brought the sandwich we'd ordered. We asked about the appetizers, she made a comment I didn't catch, left and came back with the appetizers. We set aside the panini in favor of the appetizers, when we got to the panini it was cold. I realized I should have sent the panini when it arrived out of menu sequence but the server should have realized it too. The good was tasty and the rest of service without incident.

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  7. Hayden

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great options for those looking for gluten free items, but the quality wasn’t entirely worth what we paid. Fantastic service though!

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  8. Justin

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food, super fast service after we were able to order. There was a delay when we asked for 2 minutes for one member of our party of 5 to finalize their decision and we had to ask an additional server to get our server after 12 minutes.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and our server Alli was so sweet! Would definitely come back.

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  10. Steve

    Denver

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    There are so many good things to say about The Hornet. We live quite a distance from the area but try to make it down there once a month nonetheless, and it is worth the trip every time. The food and service are both great and the Happy Hour deals and reasonable dinner prices make The Hornet a must visit.

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FAQs

The Hornet offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 777-7676.

The Hornet is rated 4.7 stars by 195 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Hornet

76 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st & Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Washington Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available directly behind the restaurant on the west side of the alley. There is a pay lot on the east side of the alley and metered street parking for many blocks.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.hornetrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (303) 777-7676
  • Private party facilities
    We host private events for 30-75 people with low food & beverage minimums. Please inquire with a manager.
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