The Bistro at Stapleton

Cute, trendy and Gaypleton-​esque.
Over-​priced food with good service.
Not for me, but probably great if you love wine, ambiance and over-​priced, under-​portioned foods.

The Bistro is A-​OK, and maybe a little more…
On a bitter cold day their hearty French Onion Soup topped off with some gently truffled mozzarella, and served along with a side of crusty bread, well, that’s a good thing. Accompany that warming broth with a $ 12 glass of Catena Malbec, and while not a screaming deal, it made for a simple and satisfying late lunch.
The Bistro’s atmosphere is industrially modern, and suburban simple. The service was upbeat, pleasant and timely. Nothing super exciting, but nothing wrong with it either. A nice place for locals, but not a place you’d travel across town to visit.
As I read this I’m concerned that it doesn’t give enough credit for what they’re doing over there. That’s not my intent. It’s a very nice spot and if I were more local it would probably be a place on my regular beat. So check it out (especially if you don’t have to make a long drive over:). I think you’ll be pleased.

Fun place. Stapleton is lucky to have this kind of place.
Fun, local and tasty.
The cocktails are good and the sampler plates are tasty. We haven’t had a full meal here but it’s great for cocktails and apps.
Get a babysitter and run over for a quick date!

Great neighborhood place to relax and have a glass of wine, craft draft beer or a cocktail. The burrata appetizer was great. More of a happy hour or lounge spot than a dinner option.

Food was outstanding and very flavorful, service was equal to the food. Bread pudding was a big hit!

Well, we went there because it was the only bar we could find in Stapleton. As non-​residents of Stapleton (and therefore not the target audience), this place felt like it fit right into the neighborhood. New, clean, sort of fancy/​pretentious, but full of good people, good food, and great beer. The beer list was really well-​curated (Sculpin! on tap! when there were only 8 or so handles!), and our server was so friendly and fun to be around. No one was rushing us to the door, even though we were there close to closing. I don’t know why I’d be nearby again, but I think it might be worth heading back anyway :-)

Atmosphere: Relatively standard in that its in a (I’d hate to use the word) «strip mall»…but really great chandeliers.
Service: Very good service! Our server was involved and present without being in our faces.
Menu: Spirits menu is a bit confusing. It was a full menu of selections but then we flipped the menu and there was different full list of selections on the back. The layout design was a bit confusing.
Food experience: Delicious food. The Gnocchi was great, though the portion size included a ton of ghocchi and very little chicken. It should have come with less gnocchi and more chicken especially for $ 20.
Suggestions: I dined with friends on a Sunday evening around 8pm and it was absolutely FREEZING at our table by the roll up doors. The metal chairs were ice cold and had no chair pads on them for comfort or warmth. My suggestion is, cover the windows with a heavy, classy draping curtain, swooped from the top of one side so some of the window is exposed and place space heaters (plural) by the table near the roll up doors because it was honestly too cold for any of my 5 party table to really feel comfortable. Also, put cushion chair pads on the metal chairs so people’s rear ends don’t freeze off.

Wife and I visiting from out of town. Very neat atmosphere, close to the hospital. Good drinks, great food! We had the French onion soup, OUTSTANDING! Wife had the flat iron steak which was delicious and I had the southwest gnocchi. Very spicy and oh so good. Will definitely return.

The food was good. We ordered a burger, french onion soup, and cubin sandwich. The service was extremely slow and the place was empty.

Went to try the gluten free buns that Gluten Free Explorer makes. The place was set up nice. Relaxing atmosphere. Got there around 5:30. Place was empty but filled up quite fast. The bistro burger I had was good. The bun fell apart and had to eat it with a fork. Service suffered but was decent. I can see recommending this to others

We arrived at 5:30pm on Saturday evening and there was plenty of seating in this cozy little bistro. But by 6:00pm it was full. So go early if you can.
At first the service was nice and fast but when they got busy they were obviously short handed and the service was no longer fast but still nice.
I ordered the Bistro Burger, well done, on a gluten free bun. It came not quite well done but close. The bun was very good but fell apart easy like all gluten free buns I have tried. The chips that came with it were pretty good but seasoned in a way I didn’t care for. But i can’t say with what. I’m not sure.
Overall a good meal at a reasonable price.

We have been here several times, and the food is fantastic. Tonight however, we just came for the bread pudding and I have to say it’s amazing. It tastes like French toast with fresh scratch made caramel on top. Great drinks, great desert, and a great atmosphere. This place is everything you’d expect from a bistro.

It might have just been that the place was empty when we went there for dinner last week, or it might have been the price vs. size of portion ratio, but I could only give The Bistro a 3.5 on this visit. This is especially sad because this is one of the only non-​chain restaurants in all of the Stapleton enclave.
If you had no idea where this restaurant was, there is a pretty good chance you’d drive right by continuing not to know where to get solid food offerings in Stapleton. It’s in a bit of an odd space, half strip mall, half weird back lot of a storage facility. Keep in mind though, it’s in a little Stapleton neighborhood, so quite and calm will be on the menu (that was my finest pun to date).
The bar is convenient for conversations among 1 to 3 people, and the wait staff is nice enough to talk to you about whatever may disturb you. Food is tasty, but small based on the price. There is also a selection draft beers to fill your hearts desire. Two meals, two drinks all for around $ 40 with tip included. Seems a little steep, but I’ll be back to try it again.

Let me start by saying that if I could give this place 6 stars, I would. I recently hosted a small work event at The Bistro at Stapleton and was fortunate enough to have Anthony (the restaurant’s head chef and manager) at the helm. From start to finish, everything was seamless, easy, and as-​promised, from planning out the menu to logistics, pricing, etc.
When we arrived the night of our event, Anthony had decorated their community table especially for us and laid out the most beautiful charcuterie boards and appetizers to start. He even had a specialty cocktail using one of our products on the menu for the night (we work at a beverage company) in addition to their stellar wine list. As each dish came rolling out, we were consistently impressed. From spanakopita to mini beef wellingtons to tuna tartar — everything was flavorful and delicious. The restaurant itself is also just CHARMING and has a fantastic, open floor plan with an attached patio and friendly staff.
I can’t wait to head back for dinner or drinks sometime soon and truly can’t say enough positive things about my experience. Go Anthony! :)

Who roasts a whole pig anymore? The crew at Bistro at Stapleton did for their Fourth of July celebration and it was a succulent masterpiece.
We could smell the deliciousness as we walked over. The chef led us out back to view the whole pig in the smoker. They put the beast on at midnight and it had been slow-​roasting for hours. Well worth the effort! Just as impressive was the thought they put into the full meal ($ 25 for all you could eat, $ 10 for kids). These were no run-​of-​the-​mill sides: the coleslaw was tangy and crisp, the mac n’ cheese was homemade and savory instead of gloppy mess, moist cornbread, and the potato salad was terrific — pungent course mustard and a hint of truffle oil.
We will be back!

I was in town for business and honestly, I didn’t want to venture out. But I was tired of hotel food and Unilocal had decent reviews for this little wine bar nearby. OMG am I glad that I came out! This place is fantastic. John, the bartender, was friendly and attentive. He was knowledgeable about the wine list and was even making custom cocktails for the gentleman next to me at the bar.
BUT THE FOOD! Amazing. The truffle French onion soup was literally the best I have ever had. The dressing on the Caesar salad had a hint of Dijon and was amazing. The best part was when the chef came out and talked to me about how the food is made. He is clearly very proud of his food and incredibly talented. After discussing the bread pudding (his grandma’s recipe), I absolutely had to order it. Be warned– it’s HUGE!
This place was welcoming and delicious. If I actually lived in Denver, it would be my favorite spot.

A charming and very discreet spot in budding Stapleton. They serve some deliciously simple appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees. Though prepared with flare, a vegetarian panini with chips doesn’t seem to justify the price tag. The service was friendly and attentive.
I enjoyed the atmosphere and the unique flavors here at the bistro, but was underwhelmed slightly since it was a bit overpriced. Watch out for the windows that look like doors!

We ordered the biscuits and gravy, steak and eggs, and the salad with roasted beets, goat cheese, romaine, and champagne vinaigrette.
The biscuits and gravy and steak and eggs dishes were good. I was definitely satisfied and will be returning here for more delicious food.
I was confused why they don’t serve lunch items on the weekends. I wish there were maybe a few more brunch entrees to choose from. And they didn’t have any chocolate croissants at 11 am on a Saturday. Bummer.

This is a nice little wine bar in Stapleton. It’s tucked a bit out of the way, sharing a parking lot with a storage facility so it took a while for me to even realize it was there. However, once we saw it Nick and I decided to check it out for a date night.
The night we went they had a lovely trio of musicians playing which really helped set the cozy atmosphere along with dimmer lighting and wood touches. Nick was really into the cocktail list and thoroughly enjoyed the smoked bourbon Manhattan. The bartender here knows his business. I, on the other hand, thoroughly enjoyed a meat and cheese plate. So, all in all, it was a thoroughly enjoyable date night for us.
They have a patio to be enjoyed in nicer weather, a decent amount of space inside for colder days, and nice people that work there. I would agree that Stapleton has a good thing going here and people in the area should definitely check it out.

Happened across this place with a «Nearby» search and was really impressed.
I can’t help but sample a lot of everything when I find a new place and so today the party had:
Buratta — housemade and served with prosciutto, olives. I usually prefer a runnier center, but this was delicious.
Crêpe du jour — we went sweet over savory with the strawberries and bananas with orange whipped cream. Loved this too. Thought the thickness was perfect.
Steak and eggs — crazy good. They used a cheese that ate like a Brie and tastes like a Bleu. Steak had great flavor and was cooked expertly.
Biscuits and Gravy — for me this was the highlight. Drop biscuits were sooo good and the gravy is exactly what breakfast gravy should be. Good ingredients give it a gourmet taste but don’t stray from the traditional taste of biscuits and gravy that has been hard for me to find in Denver.
I’ll be back. Soon.