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The Hornet, Denver, CO

The Hornet

4.8
4.8
210 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Good for groups
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
  • Neighbourhood
    Wash 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 210 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Denver

    Child-friendly

  • Denver

    Good for groups

  • Denver

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Denver

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hornet, a beloved Denver spot, offers a "great neighborhood place" vibe with a "fun atmosphere" and "cool vibe and decor." Known for "amazing food" and "fantastic service," it provides "great happy hour deals" and a diverse menu catering to gluten-free needs. Enjoy delightful dishes like honey stung chicken and bread pudding French toast.

210 Reviews

  1. Roya

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, great food, and lovely date spot. Can’t wait to come back!

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  2. Cathy

    VIP

    Denver

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood spot! Food and service are always good.

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  3. Cindy

    Denver

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Hornet has a great menu and tasty drinks. You must try a Winter Solstice! But, we were in the back room and the noise level was too high for our group.

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  4. Matthew

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Phenomenal!! Great service and wonderful food. My friend is gluten free and basically everything in the menu is GF or GFO. Server was there just enough. Professional place but you could tell the waitstaff likes their jobs which makes the experience even better. We will be back!

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  5. Erica

    VIP

    Chicago

    66 reviews

    4.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was pleasant but not always available and did not check in enough. Food was solid but nothing amazing. Greatly appreciate their attention to allergens. This is why we chose The Hornet to begin with and they did not disappoint.

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  6. Pam

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honey stung chicken is always superb. We had Bloody Mary bar and some appetizers. There were 5 of us and she was willing to split our checks any way we wanted.it’s fun people watching on Broadway. I’ve been going there since it was Mary & Lou’s

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  7. Jane

    VIP

    Denver

    229 reviews

    3.0

    229 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The waitstaff was very attentive and friendly. The food is meh.

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  8. Christina

    VIP

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is hands down one of my most favorite spots for happy hour and brunch in Denver. I think it needs more attention. Seriously, every time I go there everything is perfect.

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  9. Colleen

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bread pudding French toast was incredible! I keep forgetting they don’t have an espresso machine - the cold brew is fire though

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  10. Kathy

    VIP

    Denver

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local spot! Cool vibe and decor. Kinda slow service. Good to support local so will be back and will recommend!

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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 4.8 stars by 210 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 p.m.
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Hornet

76 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1st & Broadway
  • Neighbourhood
    Wash 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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