Marlowe's
Categories:
Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Banquet Rooms, Steakhouse Restaurants
Details:
$, Bar Scene, Dine At The Bar, Local Favorite
Message from Marlowe's
The place to eat in Denver since 1985, Marlowe's remains a popular gathering spot for lunch, dinner or after work. The restaurant serves steaks, chops, seafood, salads and fresh Maine lobster. The seven-foot martini glass adorning Marlowe's facade is a reflection of the extensive martini list and daily happy hour martini specials available at Marlowe's.
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortConventioneers, tourists and locals have been depositing themselves at this old bank building on the 16th Street Mall for more than a dozen years. It has vaulted ceilings, expansive windows and a large patio. Steaks are the main attraction, but seafood, pastas and salads are also options. Patrons can wash their meal down with the restaurant's own Big Nose Beer or a drink from the bar, like a specialty martini.
Key Points
- Private banquets available
- Next to Paramount Theater
- Locally owned and operated
The Inside Scoop
- Parking - It's mainly street parking, but there is an underground lot across the street in the Pavilions. However, the restaurant doesn't validate.
- When to Go - Be warned: The open seating area is packed before and after shows at the Paramount Theater next door.
- Know Before You Go - The kitchen usually stops serving a couple of hours before the bar closes.
Insider Pages Reviews for Marlowe's
What a great spot , super food , realistic and reasonable prices , friendly and good looking waitresses, and best people watching in Denver !! Worth the drive in from the burbs anytime . Always feel special there. !! Toby
Posted 09/13/08 | Report Abuse
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Great spot to grab a few drinks and dinner after working downtown. The atmosohere is upscale but not pretentious.
Lots of professionals frequent. Nice wine selection. Drinks are made strong! Worth your money.
Staff remembers you if you have been before, which is great. They make you feel special. Not bad on the eyes either.
Lunch is also very good. In and out pretty quick.
Posted 08/26/08 | Report Abuse
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Marlowes is an old favorite in Denver. Unfortunately, the menu changes recently aren't really an improvement. Happy Hour is still good and the drink specials are some of the best in downtown.
Hopefully, they will change their menu again soon.
Posted 08/16/08 | Report Abuse
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Marlowe's is the epitome of upscale dining. Chef specials are "very special" and the atmosphere is rich and inviting. They also have private dining rooms available for your next special party.
Posted 01/29/08 | Report Abuse
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Marlowes is the very BEST restaurant in Denver. I just love this place. They have everything from steaks to seafood to pasta. If you want a great night out go to Marlows. Pricing is a bit high but worth every penny!
Posted 11/08/07 | Report Abuse
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Latest reviews from Citysearch.
I never want to go back
by whiteynho
After going to a lovely wedding in Littleton, we decided to make the half-hour trek downtown to continue the party at Marlowe's. We were NEVER greeted, and after finally being asked what I wanted, my order was completely ignored. No, I was not drunk! The bartender did order a cab for me, but then never followed up with me so it left. Apparently, business is NOT appreciated, so I will not go back.
Cons: horrible bartender
Posted 06/06/09
great food, drink and atmosphere
by foodie1319
Marlowe's is right on the 16th street mall...the location is excellent-convient to the FREE 16th street mall shuttle bus, and only a couple of blocks from the light rail. Very close to many of the downtown hotels. The seating both in and outside, offers great people watching on the 16th street mall-the windows open all along the one side of the restaurant, so you feel like you are outside, even though you are inside. The happy hour is excellent-the bartenders make great martinis! The daily food specials are excellent...fresh, and many specials feature local items. We have never had a bad seafood dish (all very fresh!), and the steaks and lamb were fabulous. The calmari and tuna apps are excellent. Their caesar salad has the best homemade caesar dressing...another favorite salad is the pear salad with goat cheese. Yummmy! Whenever we are in town, we make Marlowe's one of our definate stops. The friendly service, delicious food and relaxed atmosphere keep us coming back. Keep up the great work Marlowe's!
Pros: location, food, atmosphere
Cons: patio seating can be difficult to get
Posted 08/20/08
Tons of seating, great happy hour specials
by n_wilker
Definitely an older crowd. The drink special and appetizer specials are great! Lots of choices for beers on tap. Service was pretty attentive, but the bar tender was overwhelmed so refills were slow! The food was good ? I had the halibut with mashed lobster potatoes! They didn?t even complain when we asked to split the entree ? which was great, since it was a bit of food! We also enjoyed the spinach appetizer dip which was tasty and the chips were warm. Dark interior, and loud, but nice none the less. Patio was packed! We didn?t even try!
Pros: Great happy hour specials, lots of seating
Cons: Hard to get a seat on the patio
Posted 06/18/08
Cutting edge
by konan
This restaurant is moving toward cutting edge. Just look at the menu and speak with the chef's. They have fresh food and ingredients... it's not the same old boring thing each month. As for the service.. it can be improved ..but the same goes for every place in the area ... when your flooded with customers .. it's virtually impossible to meet all the needs of the consumer. I give this place 4 1/2 stars. - geno
Posted 11/05/07
Horrible staff!
by finnstella
If you DO end up at Marlowe's, try the Bellinni Tini. Yum! The food is so-so at best. BUT...the staff is a NIGHTMARE. I sat and watched a hostess seat 9 people and not once did she smile. I also watched her roll her eyes and shake her head everytime a customer asked her a question. I was apalled!
If that wasn't bad enough, I witnessed the servers bad mouth another customer--right in front of other customers.
Maybe I'm being too observant, but it was the worst restaurant experience ever.
Posted 03/22/07
Not so good
by wendim
Marlowes isn't terrible but it isn't wonderful either. The food is mediocre, the staff is mediocre, and the ambience... again, mediocre. I do like their salads, the appetizers are also not too bad. The wine is overpriced. Reservations are taken but are not always honored.
Posted 05/16/06
Good Bar BUT...
by pmcer
This is a good place for happy hour, but the restaurant isn't good. The food, the service...I was very dissapointed.
Posted 01/06/06
Have a drink of me
by jennywinnie
Great place for drinks. The atmosphere was romantically dim and cozy and the tables are apart far enough to forget to that others are in the restaurant. The food was good and they give a large portion. The service was also good. I recommend trying a local favorite.
Pros: good food, good drinks, good service
Posted 01/05/05
Relaz after work
by dshurtleff
Great place to meet friends and enjoy the great Patio. They have a large bar and room for everyone.
Posted 06/09/02