The Hornet

4.8 (226)

$30 and under

American

76 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch
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
Area
Washington 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Hornet.

4.8

(226)

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.7Value

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226 Reviews

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Annika
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 August 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience coming in for one of the Hornets last day of service, I grew up going here and my parents first date was here in 1998 so me and my whole family will miss you guys and the great food you’ve been serving to S Broadway. Thank you!
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Savini
Denver / Colorado4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 20 July 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The server brought us the check without asking whether we wanted desserts. The reservation was made for my birthday, and it was mentioned in the reservation. We wanted to cut a cake to celebrate. Had to ask for side plates and then also for forks. It's like they didn't care it was a special celebration for us and kinda ruined the vibe cause getting the check without asking for it and not being helpful or considerate about a birthday felt like they wanted us out of there.
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Chad
Phoenix / Arizona16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 July 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very consistently, good food and service. We all enjoyed our meals. I absolutely love the Pupusa Revuelta! Their happy hour is great, too.
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Mary
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 July 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fish taco, pork tacos and Pupusa were made with fresh ingredients and so tasty. The happy hour is a super deal …drafts are $4 including Guiness. We were there on mojito Monday $5. Great value!
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Jennifer
Denver / Colorado5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food at The Hornet never fails. The bread pudding French toast was delicious. We all cleaned our plates.
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Scott
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We hadn't eaten there in several years, but it was great to eat there once again. The Latin bunch menu was fantastic.
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Pamela Gold
Denver / Colorado254 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the Hornet, and our server, Megan was really great at taking care of all six of us. Highly recommend the tacos and the ahi tostadas!
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Kathy Gold
Denver / Colorado15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch menu, food, and service. My friend and I had a lot to catch up about. The Hornet's staff never rushed our lunch nor our lingering. GREAT food. GREAT service. Thank you!!
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Georgina
Las Vegas16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chilaquiles’ sauce was very delicious and I would’ve never expected lettuce would go so well with it. A nice surprise was also the eggs on top of the popusa which was a nice twist. The service was great and place had a good ambiance
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Linda
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive staff. they even called ahead to check on special needs of requests, plus they called me after we left to report that a pair of airpods was left on the table!
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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
Area
Washington 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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This restaurant is permanently closed.