Bastien's

Kevin F

The best way I can describe this Denver local legend is that it’s like being in an episode of Mad Men that takes place in a giant yurt, and I mean that in all the best ways. It’s retro, it’s cozy, it’s 1000% Colfax and they’ve done a really nice job keeping the nostalgia. Oh right and the food is pretty dang good too. As somebody else mentioned, the steak sandwich is the sleeper deal here if you need to save but want to taste what Bastien’s is known for. I got the sugar steak version and it was REAL GOOD, as was the service. Cheers up to this absolute relic 🍻!

Asha Shibu

We recently dined at Bastien’s Restaurant, and while there were some highs and lows, it was an overall enjoyable experience. Our reservation was for 7:30 pm, and upon arrival, we were seated near the kitchen door, which unfortunately didn’t offer the most pleasant view. It didn’t ruin the experience, but it wasn’t ideal. We ordered the 20 oz bone-in ribeye share plate with a house salad and the soup of the day. The steak was cooked beautifully, and the sugar rub they use really elevated the flavors. The sugar rub was only available for rare and medium-rare steaks and it was a nice touch that added something extra special to the meal. For dessert, we went with the bread pudding, and it was absolutely delicious! I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting—definitely a standout dish. One downside was our waitress, who wasn’t very friendly. She seemed a bit distant and less attentive than I would’ve expected, which detracted from the otherwise pleasant meal. Overall, despite the seating being a little less than perfect and the service lacking warmth, the food was fantastic, and the bread pudding was a real highlight. Would definitely consider coming back, but I hope for a more personable service experience next time.

Andrew Rossignol

The Steak is the way to go here. Got the 20oz nine in ribeye and it was cooked to perfection. Great grill marks consistently tender throughout the whole steak and the sugar rub added a perfect finish to this steak. I’d give it 9/10 for a steak. For the twice baked potato it was just okay wouldn’t recommend 6/10 nothing special. House salad good not great but it’s a salad 6/10. Surprisingly the roasted veggies the steak comes with had a great seasoning to them and I like the style 7/10. Cream brûlée 8/10 great flavor and love the vanilla bean in it but the Steak was worth it alone to come here.

kraig thelen

One of the finest establishments in Denver that still understands how to serve beef. I took my sons here on a recommendation after a ski weekend in Steamboat and was truly satisfied with my meal. The owner waited on us and all our steaks were cooked to perfection! Highly recommended and worth every penny. Respectfully KJ

Robert Daniel

Solid steak. I tried the NY strip, jalapeño’d. It was great, and the jalapeño was just the right amount of heat. The baked potato and twice baked potato needed some help. A little butter and love would have gone a long way. Seemed like an afterthought. Atmosphere is perfect for a date night, but feels a little tired. I can understand and appreciate the old school feel, a little more energy would go a long way. this place is a few tweaks away from staying around for another 100 years.