Acres

One of my Unilocal friends turned me on to this place. I was in Englewood to celebrate my good friend Frank’s birthday today. Actually I was here earlier tonight, so for those of you following me — bear with me. If you visit Englewood, CO. Ya gotta stop by Acres and I would recommend the lobster bisque and 2 half-​sliced ribeye steak into the shape of a heart for under $ 40 — you also get 2 sides of champagne and slices of Gouda cheese with your meal. Thank you Chris and thank you Acres for being so generous to the lovers and the marrieds on this upcoming Valentine’s Day. God bless all of your staff as they are truly amazing there. You get your dinner quickly and efficiently. I told my friend Karen to try your Gnocchi Mac and Cheese and the pulled pork. Delicious!!! Keep up the good work Chris wand your illustrious staff!!!
— Terri (another satisfied customer.)

We tried this place because it was a half way meeting point for us. We went on a Wednesday night. While it was a slow night, we had excellent food and service. The gnocchi Mac n cheese with venison chilli is awesome!

This restaurant was simply amazing. The flavors in the food were outstanding.
Great find… We’ll be back

Love this place! Great wine and excellent food. The fried green tomatoes are to die for. Every time we’ve visited, the service has been stellar. This restaurant is farm to table and we really hope it sticks around. They’re few and far between in this neighborhood.

Went with a large group (25 people) for a birthday party. The party’s host was told by the owner that they could handle a large group and would have extra staff on hand. Really sorry to say that there were just too many mistakes made for me to not write this review with the hope that in the future they would either refuse a large group or will have upped their game enough to accomodate a large party. i know that it had been suggested to the party’s host that it would be easier if the menu was fixed for the group but our host wanted people to be able to experience what they wanted to try on the menu. I wonder if that would have made that much of a difference because honestly the food I did finally get to try (after an hour and a half after ordering three dishes, we only received two of the dishes and after asking to cancel the third dish our overwhelmed waitress had to go ask somebody if that was possible? Really?) was… almost okay? The roasted beet salad that was on special that night for $ 12 had almost raw beets in it and the portion was small for that price. The gnocchi and cheese flavor was okay but the gnocchi were very heavy and doughy. I wonder what the meatloaf sliders might have tasted like? No actually, I can imagine what they might have been like because the other 5 or 6 orders of them at our table were not completely consumed even after the extraordinarily long wait (even between orders? We ordered the sliders long before others at the table and we and people across from us never received ours while people sitting around us eventually did? Did they really cook only two or three orders at a time when there were multiple orders? Strange.). I almost feel that this review is unfair since we were such a large group but as I mentioned before, they thought that they could handle it. Fail. Miserably.

Had an amazing experience tonight. Wine selection was awesome and the food was Delish! That being said was really sold me and made me write the review was the staff. Truly went over an above. Overall i would give this place 10 stars if they let me! Def recommend and def will be returning!!!

Whoa. Where to begin? What a great find! We came on Christmas Eve. They weren’t offering a regular menu; had a set menu with wine pairings available. $ 40 for the menu (which offered a few choices with each course), an extra $ 15 for the wine. The tasting pours were incredibly generous!!! We were amazed.
But the amazement didn’t stop there. Let’s talk food… Each and every bite we were fortunate enough to have was better than the last! Food so good it makes you want to hurt somebody.
Our server, Christine (sp??) was happy, delightful and loved her job. Knowledgable, folksy, attentive. She made us happy and enhanced our experience all the more.
We will be back, probably an obnoxious amount.

Glad to see this venue in the neighborhood. The food is consistently good and the environment is welcoming. Try the mussels and meatloaf sliders!

What a great find! Met up with a couple of friends for a birthday dinner last Wednesday. I went in with high expectations based on the other reviews and wasn’t disappointed! We tried 3 items off the menu in addition to one off the daily specials menu. Everything was fantastic. I’m in agreement with regard to the artichokes… I’ll definitely be ordering those again in the future. Looking forward to trying more items off their yummy menu.

Great quiet American tapas restaurant. One of the best wine selections I’ve ever come across for being such a small place. The owner loves his wine and is very knowledgeable on them. The chef will even come out and talk to you about any of the dishes you liked, if he’s available.

Wow, what a gem — I stopped in last night with a friend, and was quite impressed. Service was amazing (example: fresh side plates for sharing the second round of food), even despite us coming in just a bit before closing. The owner is quite knowledgeable and present — he chatted with us for a bit about his history and the restaurant, and seems very passionate about what he does. We ordered the Malbec, gnocchi mac and cheese, andouille sausage, and pulled pork poutine — all delicious, all great for sharing. Definitely planning to go back, as I’m wishing I would have tried the fried tomato caprese as well.

Indisputably one of the newly minted jewels of Englewood, nestled away between gently used car dealerships and head shops lie Acres.
The ambiance is on point, like a bustling library, busy enough to enjoy the company, yet quiet enough to enjoy the intimacy. Walking into Acres, you are greeted not only by the lovely staff (who almost always seem to remember your name and drink of choice) but also the sweet aroma of their sublime dishes.
From gnocchi mac and cheese, a clever twist on an original, to their sinfully simple caprese, that melts in your mouth, their focused menu highlights the best of the season and caters to every whim of your taste buds.
Their wine selection is simply superb (you know the owner, John Benson, is a wine whiz, right?) and their sangria to their concise but effective beer selection compliments any and every meal.
In short, Acres has been an utter disappointment for one reason: once you’ve dined at Acres all others pale in its comparison.

So glad to have this gem join the neighborhood! We had the fried artichoke, fried caprese, shrimp and grits, fried chicken, meatloaf sliders, and pork tostadas. Everything was delicious, and honestly I would have been happy with anything on the menu!
Service was a little slow, but there was a large party inside, and since the food and company were so good, we barely noticed.
We’ll definitely be back, and we’ll finally have a spot to bring friends for dinner, rather than drive to the Highlands!

The ambiance is OK and the quality of the food isn’t terrible, even though there weren’t many people when I was there. The service was not disappointing, either. The house wine was not good though; the Pinot Noir tasted like it’d been from a long open bottle. Ordered four dishes and the only one that really stood out was the artichoke. The fried chicken was good but expensive. The gnocchi mac n cheese was just OK. Did not like the olive tapenade at all.
I like the idea that they are trying to do tapas style dining in this neighborhood, but the dishes need to blow me away at the the portion size/​price point they are offering.

Full disclosure, part of the 5 star rating is our joy at having a place like this on the south side of Denver. It’s nice to have a restaurant worth going to that isn’t in the Highlands. But that said, I was between 4 and 5 anyway, so that just pushed it over the edge.
Our whole family went and my wife, my two kids and I all gave it a strong 9 out of 10. Great beet salad, fantastic gnocchi mac and cheese, amazing tater tots. The shrimp and grits could have used a bit of salt, but that’s not a huge knock. We had a great glass of Malbec too.
Great happy hour too. From 4 – 6 there are $ 4 glasses of wine and $ 2 off every small plate. Can’t beat that!
Happy to have a great new place in Englewood!

I’ve been to Acres twice and both times have been consistently good. It’s a cool little spot that’s within biking distance from my house, and the staff is really friendly.
I’ve tried two of their specialty entrees, which change daily — as well as a few of the tapas plates. Everything has been tasty and filling and they have a great wine selection.
I have to disagree with some of the reviews saying it’s a great deal. $ 10 per tapas plate, $ 10 per glass of wine and a shared entrée (I have no idea what the entrees cost) — both times our bill has exceeded $ 70. There are two $ 6 red wine options, but the average price, I would say, is $ 10 and the costliest is $ 15. Maybe it’s my fault because I’m not very economical when it comes to food. I want what I want and I will pay for it, so my tab climbs.
The only other thing I would change (besides slightly lowering the prices or offering a kick-​ass happy hour menu), and again it’s personal preference, is that I’d like to see a few lighter options on the menu. Everything I’ve had, while very good, has been really heavy on the cream in the sauces. It feels very rich and fattening.
Acres is a cool new spot — but also a place that neither my budget nor my diet would allow on the regular.

Exciting to see a new restaurant open in Englewood.
I took the fiancé here shortly after they opened and was pleasantly surprised. We walked in and the place was full, but luckily a couple just finished up so they quickly bussed our table.
While we waited, the owner was very happy to tell us about the restaurant and some of the cool things they do, like wine tastings and sourcing their food locally. Also how they salvaged a bar from Michigan (I think) and repurposed their bar as the bar that’s at this place now. Pretty cool!
Our server was a little out of it that night. Super friendly, but struggled a bit with getting our orders right. She did make sure our drinks were full– huge plus!
Not sure what we were thinking, but we ordered the gnocchi cheese, biscuits, and pork sliders. So much starch! But everything came out timely, hot, and delicious.
So with out a doubt, if your near this place want want to try something different and delicious, give this place a shot!

I took my wife to Acres for dinner last night. We were greeted enthusiastically at the door. The service was extremely friendly. This is a relatively small restaurant with about 15 or so tables. There are more tables on the patio. The restaurant is split by a big wall in the middle. This makes it seem smaller than it is.
During our meal, a couple at an adjacent table was doding over their screaming baby. Folks, please don’t take your screaming baby to a wine bar! Acres is friendly and intimate, but it really is the wrong atmosphere for a child.
The wife and I had several plates and a bottle of sparkling wine. The gnocci mac and cheese is worth trying with a very silky cheese sauce. The andouille sausage is tasty, but not the best value. We also had the fried tomato caprese which was one of my favorite items. It offers a unique spin on a classic. We finished with fried chicken legs. Both my wife and I enjoyed the chicken, but the breading was overcooked and tasted a little burned. There’s a careful balance to be had there, and I’m sure they’ll work it out in the future. The biscuits that come with the chicken were so good that we ordered more.
Our meal was finished by the crème brûlée trio which our server took it upon herself to buy for us. Maybe it was the screaming baby, or maybe it was becasue it was our first time in. Whatever the reason for the comp, it was delicious! The crème brûlée trio was flavored with chai tea, bourbon and maple, and vanilla. Each flavor was unique, and it added a pleasant, sweet finish to our meal.
Service was what put this place over the top. We received very personal service, and it made it worth every penny. Our items and our wine cost around $ 80, so Acres can get pricey, but it doesn’t have the stuffiness of a high-​price fine dining establishment, and I got the distinct impression that they care whether or not we return. And return we will, becuase this restaurant is close to our home, offers unique food, and has five-​star service.

Rode our bikes over last eve to check this place out and was NOT disappointed! the owner John greeted us and within a few minutes we had a table. Creative, inventive menu at reasonable prices. We ordered the mussels, fried red tomato and of course the fried chicken. Oh… and don’t forget the biscuits and honey. What a treat. With great service and a couple nice glasses of red wine, had a really enjoyable evening. We’ll definitely be back!
And YAY we’re finally starting to get some decent, neighborhood bistro restaurants on South Broadway /​Englewood.

The food was really good. We tried the Gnocchi Mac-​n-​cheese, fried artichoke, tomato soup shooters, and biscuits with honey butter. Their concept is an American version of tapas, so you should get 2 share plates per person. They have an extensive wine list with reasonable prices, averaging around $ 6 a glass and $ 19 for a bottle. It has a rustic industrial look and dimmed lighting; a nice low key atmosphere. It’s great to have a more upscale restaurant in the neighborhood.
Our bill totaled $ 47 for those 4 share plates and 2 beers, before tip. Try this little gem!