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Elway's Downtown Entrance - ELWAY'S Downtown, Denver, CO

ELWAY'S Downtown

4.6 (4355)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
1881 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202

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ELWAY'S Downtown

4.6
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown / LoDo

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
Located in the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Denver, Elway’s Downtown is a premier steakhouse co-founded by NFL legend John Elway. Under the leadership of Executive Chef David Schaumburger, the restaurant offers a "Colorado Chic" atmosphere that is both sophisticated and welcoming.

Guests flock here for the signature Lamb Chop Fondue with green chili cheese dip and hand-cut USDA Prime steaks. The wine program is equally prestigious, having earned numerous Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence.

Strategically positioned in the heart of the city, Elway’s is steps away from famous landmarks like Coors Field and the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Whether you’re enjoying a celebratory dinner or a "mix and mingle" cocktail hour, this downtown staple delivers a winning combination of fine dining and Mile High hospitality.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Schaumburger
  • Private party facilities
    Always the perfect setting, ELWAY'S Downtown warmly welcomes your celebrations, events, and business gatherings. To begin planning your private event, please contact Megan.Barrett@RitzCarlton.com
  • Private party contact
    Megan Barrett: (303) 312-3827
  • Area
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    18th & Curtis St - Complimentary Valet Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton
  • Parking Details
    Valet services are offered through The Ritz-Carlton, Denver.
  • Public transport
    ELWAY'S Downtown is located within walking distance to multiple bus and light rail stops. We are happy to assist in offering directions.
  • Entertainment
    Live music every Wednesday night from 5pm - 8pm on the patio.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Elway's Thanksgiving, at Your Table, Whole Turkey

    USD 269.00 per party

    Prepaid

    1 - 8 people

    26 Nov 2026 only
    Bring the warmth of Thanksgiving home with an elevated feast prepared by ELWAY’S Downtown. Choose a half or whole roasted turkey accompanied by classic holiday favorites, with indulgent sides and desserts available to complete your table. Simply select your preferred pickup time on Thanksgiving Day and leave the work to us. WHOLE TURKEY — SERVES 8 HOUSEMADE INCLUSIONS: Whole or Half Roasted & Carved Turkey Turkey Gravy/Jus Cranberry sauce Stuffing Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Dinner Rolls + Butter
    Elway's Thanksgiving, at Your Table, Whole Turkey photo
  • Elway's Thanksgiving, at Your Table, Half Turkey

    USD 169.00 per party

    Prepaid

    1 - 8 people

    26 Nov 2026 only
    Bring the warmth of Thanksgiving home with an elevated feast prepared by ELWAY’S Downtown. Choose a half or whole roasted turkey accompanied by classic holiday favorites, with indulgent sides and desserts available to complete your table. Simply select your preferred pickup time on Thanksgiving Day and leave the work to us. HALF TURKEY MEAL PACKAGE - SERVES 4 HOUSEMADE INCLUSIONS: Whole or Half Roasted & Carved Turkey Turkey Gravy/Jus Cranberry sauce Stuffing Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Dinner Rolls + Butter
    Elway's Thanksgiving, at Your Table, Half Turkey photo
  • A Mile High Thanksgiving at Elway’s Downtown

    1 - 8 people

    26 Nov 2026 only
    Celebrate Thanksgiving with elevated sophistication at Elway’s Downtown. Reserve your table today for an extraordinary holiday gathering designed to delight the senses and create unforgettable memories. Gather family and friends to indulge in world-class hospitality and exceptional seasonal artistry. On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th, from 11:30 AM through 9:00 PM, savor our specially curated holiday feast alongside full access to our beloved regular dinner menu. Make your celebration effortless from start to finish with complimentary valet parking. *Itemized bill provided following each dining experience.
    A Mile High Thanksgiving at Elway’s Downtown photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at ELWAY'S Downtown.

4.6

4.6
(4355)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Denver

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ELWAY'S Downtown at The Ritz-Carlton Denver offers a luxurious dining experience with standout dishes like the NY strip and lamb chop fondue. Patrons highlight "five-star hospitality" and "exceptional service." The bar program and attentive staff, especially servers like Cole and Bryce, elevate the dining experience, making it "amazing."
4,355 Reviews
  1. Geneva Gold

    Houston7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful location, with top notch food. Our steak was prepared perfectly, the flavors were a hit with everything we ordered. Our only slight was our server being a bit too relaxed, and not as attentive for first time guests. She was nice when she arrived but there were definitely gaps in between visits to our table

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  2. Patricia Gold

    Denver / Colorado38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good but expensive!!

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  3. Jim

    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinning experience… everything exceeded expectations
    ELWAY'S DowntownResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review! We are thrilled that your dining experience exceeded expectations. We appreciate your kind words about the food and atmosphere, and we will share them with our team. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great meal soon.

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  4. Juan Gold

    Mexico City40 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Honestamente era mi steakhouse preferido de Denver y la verdad la comida no me encantó esta vez. Asimismo los precios de los vinos están muy inflados.
    ELWAY'S DowntownResponded on 27 October 2026
    Copilot said: Gracias por compartir sus comentarios con nosotros, Sr. Hockman. Saber que Elway's fue uno de sus restaurantes favoritos en Denver hace que su opinión sea especialmente valiosa para nosotros. Lamento sinceramente que su experiencia reciente no haya estado a la altura de sus expectativas. Aunque nos esforzamos por ofrecer experiencias excepcionales, es evidente que en esta ocasión no cumplimos con ese objetivo. También agradezco sus comentarios sobre los precios de nuestra selección de vinos y los compartiré con nuestro equipo de liderazgo. Apreciamos su sinceridad y la oportunidad de mejorar. Esperamos poder darle la bienvenida nuevamente y recuperar su confianza en nosotros.

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  5. Zeke Gold

    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s a nice atmosphere. But at lunch on a Friday the service was inattentive and scattered. Hardly anyone was in the restaurant when we arrived for our noon reservation. We were required to stand by the vacant host stand and wait for someone to notice us for a while. The three of us were seated and given two menus. It took a while for things to happen, even though the restaurant was empty, but filling. Overall, the service needs a serious improvement for a pricey business lunch experience.
    ELWAY'S DowntownResponded on 27 October 2026
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While I'm pleased you enjoyed the atmosphere, I apologize that the service did not reflect the level of hospitality we strive to provide. Waiting to be greeted, receiving an incomplete set of menus, and experiencing delays throughout your lunch is certainly not the experience we intend for our guests. I would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your visit. Please contact the restaurant directly and ask for me so we may discuss your experience further. Thank you again for your candid feedback. Joe Filson

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  6. Lauren

    Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Leslee was beyond amazing, she went above and beyond and made our first night in Denver an amazing experience! Anyone would be lucky to have her service!
    ELWAY'S DowntownResponded on 16 October 2026
    Thank you for taking the time to share this review. We are thrilled to hear that a member of our team went above and beyond and helped make your first night in Denver so memorable. We appreciate your kind words and hope you will visit us again on future trips to the city.

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  7. Ruben

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I came in for my birthday 10/14. I felt the restaurant was really not that nice compared to other places in the area. I went to Guard and Grace last year for my birthday and it was a way better experience overall. The food service atmosphere was not up to par at all for the price you pay. The seats were very uncomfortable and also dirty stained and peeling paint. The restroom was also very dirty. All of the urinals were dirty as well as the floor like it wasn’t cleaned all day. I’ve been to many high end steakhouses and this definitely fell way below standards of what you would consider a high end establishment. The meat did have good flavor, I’ll give it that but the quality of the meat was just not there. I’ve had better bone in ribeyes from Salt Grass unfortunately. I do not plan on returning to this restaurant. Instead I would recommend and return to Guard and Grace.
    ELWAY'S DowntownResponded on 16 October 2026
    We are sorry your birthday visit on 10/14 fell short of expectations. We appreciate the detailed feedback about the uncomfortable seats, peeling paint, and restroom cleanliness. We are glad the meat had good flavor, and we understand the overall experience did not meet your standards. Thank you for sharing and we will be addressing.

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  8. Franklyn Gold

    East Tennessee7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the pleasure of dining at ELWAY’S Downtown inside The Ritz-Carlton, Denver for both lunch and dinner, and both meals were exceptional. As someone dining with a gluten allergy, the team’s care, knowledge, and seamless accommodation around cross-contamination made the entire experience stress-free and truly impressive. The bar program sets a high bar right away, boasting an extensive selection and uniquely crafted cocktails. For lunch, the juicy smash burger and the standout lamb chop fondue were both phenomenal. We returned for dinner and enjoyed a vibrant peach burrata starter, classic Caesar salad, a beautifully seasoned and cooked-to-perfection NY strip, and a loaded baked potato. We finished the evening with an indulgent Basque-style cheesecake, rich vanilla bean ice cream, and a perfectly pulled espresso. From the attentive service to the execution across both menus, ELWAY’S delivers five-star hospitality. We cannot wait to return.
    ELWAY'S DowntownResponded on 7 October 2026
    We’re thrilled you chose ELWAY’S Downtown for both lunch and dinner and that both meals impressed. We’re glad our team made dining with a gluten allergy stress-free and that the bar program and cocktails hit the mark. We’re pleased you enjoyed the smash burger, lamb chop fondue, peach burrata, NY strip, loaded baked potato, and Basque-style cheesecake. We look forward to your next visit.

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  9. Martha Gold

    Denver / Colorado101 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is consistently awesome the staff is great especially Scott, the food is always amazing! I can’t wait to go back!
    ELWAY'S DowntownResponded on 7 October 2026
    We thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled that you find our restaurant consistently awesome and that the food hits the mark. We appreciate your praise for our team — they work hard to make each visit special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. TERESA Gold

    Orlando / Central Florida East22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was absolutely amazed by the service that Cody gave my mom and I last night, as we had dinner at Elway’s. The food was out of this world. My ribeye was cooked to perfection, and our sides were delicious. Thanks Cody, for the extra tastings. The ambience and service was fantastic. I will definitely be back and I highly recommend this restaurant for an amazing steak dinner!
    ELWAY'S DowntownResponded on 7 October 2026
    Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re thrilled you and your mom enjoyed dinner at Elway’s. We’re glad our team provided attentive service and extra tastings, and that your ribeye, sides, and the ambience lived up to expectations. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another great steak dinner.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Schaumburger
  • Private party facilities
    Always the perfect setting, ELWAY'S Downtown warmly welcomes your celebrations, events, and business gatherings. To begin planning your private event, please contact Megan.Barrett@RitzCarlton.com
  • Private party contact
    Megan Barrett: (303) 312-3827
  • Area
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    18th & Curtis St - Complimentary Valet Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton
  • Parking Details
    Valet services are offered through The Ritz-Carlton, Denver.
  • Public transport
    ELWAY'S Downtown is located within walking distance to multiple bus and light rail stops. We are happy to assist in offering directions.
  • Entertainment
    Live music every Wednesday night from 5pm - 8pm on the patio.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Brunch on weekends is a lovely pick, Elway’s downtown runs a weekend brunch (Sat–Sun) with a Bottomless section and several guests praise the brunch offerings and pastries.

Yes, families do dine here: guests report bringing children and large family parties (including children) for brunch and dinner, so you can expect family visits to be welcome.

Sunday brunch is a guest favorite, brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Yes, Elway’s Downtown accepts private parties, so the restaurant can host private gatherings and events.

Yes, the menu includes clearly marked vegetarian and vegan dishes (for example, the Acai Bowl is labeled "(VV)", the Avocado Tartine "(VV)", and the Grilled Artichoke "(V)"); the menu also notes that all steaks contain gluten.

The menu features substantial, clearly sized steak cuts, for example, Porterhouse 28 oz, Bone-In Ribeye 22 oz and Filet 10 oz, and guests also note large sides such as a "huge" loaded baked potato and a steak burrito with "lots of steak."

Yes, Elway’s Downtown is well suited to a special evening, with a "Colorado Chic" atmosphere, an award-winning wine program, and several guests describing unforgettable anniversary experiences.

Elway’s Downtown offers a Colorado‑Chic, casual‑elegant setting that feels sophisticated yet welcoming; the lounge can be relaxed and intimate while the dining room sometimes becomes lively (guests note live saxophone performances and an overall hotel‑restaurant vibe).

Business casual is the guideline, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear, and many guests do dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

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ELWAY'S Downtown

4.6
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown / LoDo

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
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