Thirsty Lion Gastropub – Denver, CO

Name: Thirsty Lion Gastropub – Denver, CO
Address: 1605 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO, United States, 80202
Telephone: (303) 623-0316
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1158 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Our mission is to evolve the gastropub business by combining the traditional values of European and American pubs, to create a place where friends and family can celebrate life and enjoy handcrafted food, beers and cocktails.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

11:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

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(303) 623-0316

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, International
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 623-0316
Website
http://www.thirstyliongastropub.com/colorado
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Keith Castro

Location
1605 Wynkoop St. Denver, CO 80202
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Cross street
16th St
Parking details
Public parking and on street parking.
Public transit
16th Street Mall Shuttle has a stop across the street.<br />Union Station Transit Center from all parts of the city.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm!
Multiple dates available
Sun - Fri - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Sat - 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Meeting up with friends after work for drinks is what it’s all about! Join us for Happy Hour every day from 3-6 pm. $1 off pints, $6.95 cocktails, wine, and a food menu starting at $6.95.

Popular dishes

Artichoke Spinach Dip$12.95
Reggiano cream, chopped artichokes, jalapeños and roasted garlic with melted white cheddar and corn tortilla chips
Crispy Calamari$12.95
Dusted with seasoned semolina flour, lightly fried and served with chili lime sauce and lemon thyme aioli
Bacon Wrapped BBQ Prawns$13.95
Served with Black Butte BBQ sauce, Napa slaw and cilantro lime vinaigrette
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenderloins$9.95
Served with Sriracha and peppercorn ranch dipping sauces
Beer Battered Cheese Curds$9.95
Crispy fried cheese curds in tempura batter. Served with sweet jalapeño jam and Sriracha dipping sauce
Spicy Fried Chicken Sliders$10.95
Marinated with jalapeño & buttermilk, dusted in spicy flour, crispy-fried and topped with chipotle Napa slaw and dill pickles
Grilled Burger Sliders*$10.95
Beef sliders served with lettuce, tomato, cheddar, pickles and burger sauce
Oven Baked Soft Pretzel$12.95
Giant pretzel with scratch made beer cheese, jalapeño jam & sweet mustard sauce
Garlic Sesame Edamame$7.95
Soybean pods sautéed with garlic sesame soy glaze
Creamy Queso Dip$8.95
Cheddar, jack and pepper jack cheese, simmered with roasted jalapeños, onion and tomatoes. Served with white corn tortilla chips
Fresh Hand-Cut Fries$5.95
Fresh cut and served with peppercorn ranch and Sriracha fry sauce
Ahi Poke Stack*$13.95
Ahi tuna marinated in soy, Sriracha chili, sweet onions, avocado, nori, scallions, sesame oil and Hawaiian sea salt. Layered with rice, soy ginger and Sriracha aioli with wonton chips
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts$8.95
Sautéed with pepper bacon, red onions, olive oil, seasonings and Reggiano
Spicy Tuna Roll*$11.95
Ahi tuna, Sriracha aioli, soy glaze, cilantro, fried lotus root, pickled jalapeño, radish, green onion and sesame
California Roll$9.95
Crab, avocado, cucumber, soy glaze, sticky rice rolled in nori and sesame
Traditional Scotch Eggs*$8.95
Boiled egg wrapped in pork sausage, breaded and crispy-fried
Spicy Fried Cauliflower**$9.95
Sesame tempura fried with spicy black bean hoisin sauce, toasted cashews, scallions, cilantro and Sriracha aioli

Salads

Southwest Smoked Chicken$13.95
Mesquite smoked chicken, roasted sweet corn, red peppers, avocado, marinated jicama, cherry tomatoes, fresh greens and cabbage tossed with cilantro lime vinaigrette. Topped with Cotija cheese and crispy tortilla strips
Cobb Salad$14.95
Fresh greens, radicchio, arugula, roasted chicken, pepper bacon, avocado, Kalamata olives, Gorgonzola, cherry tomatoes, egg, roasted corn and blue cheese vinaigrette
Seared Ahi Salad**$16.95
Spice rubbed and seared rare on mixed greens, arugula and radicchio with red peppers, cucumbers, Napa cabbage, edamame, Mandarin oranges, fresh mango, crispy wontons, cilantro and wasabi ginger vinaigrette
Roasted Chicken Caesar*$13.95
Roasted chicken, romaine, arugula, radicchio, grana parmesan, ciabatta croutons, parmesan crisp and Caesar dressing
Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa & Roasted Chicken**$14.95
Roasted chicken, brussels sprouts, arugula, quinoa, cranberries, candied walnuts, currants and Asiago cheese with white balsamic and pomegranate vinaigrette
Pork Carnitas Salad Bowl$13.95
Pork carnitas simmered in tomatillo salsa, with steamed rice, Tajin spice crisp greens, sweet chipotle dressing, cabbage, black beans, jicama, cotija cheese, roasted corn, red peppers, avocado, pickled radish, jalapeño, and cilantro
Ahi Poke Bowl* **$15.95
Soy marinated Ahi tuna poke, sushi rice, Napa slaw, avocado, carrot, cucumber, pickled radish and jalapeños, fresh mango, daikon, nori, sesame seeds, ginger soy glaze and Thai peanut vinaigrette
Grilled Steak Salad* **$17.95
Grilled top sirloin with caramelized pears, Gorgonzola, spiced pecans, red bell pepper, mixed greens, arugula, radicchio and blue cheese vinaigrette

Soup

Beer Cheese
Every day
- Cup$5.95
- Bowl$8.95
Clam Chowder
Every Friday
- Cup$5.95
- Bowl$8.95

Sandwiches

Smoked Turkey Club$13.95
Peppered smoked turkey, maple bacon, pepper jack cheese, avocado, tomato, lettuce and chipotle aioli on grilled rustic bianco bread
Green Chili Chicken & Avocado$14.95
Roasted pasilla chilies, avocado, cilantro, jalapeños, pepper jack, cotija cheese, Napa slaw and chipotle aioli on grilled ciabatta
Spicy Fried Chicken$13.95
Marinated with jalapeño and buttermilk, dusted in spicy flour, crispy fried and topped with chipotle Napa slaw and dill pickles
Classic Reuben$15.95
Braised corned beef brisket, peppered sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island on grilled rustic rye
Caprese Chicken**$13.95
Grilled chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomato, spicy pepperoni, sweet pepper tapenade, garlic pesto aioli, arugula and olive oil on grilled ciabatta
French Dip$15.95
Slow roasted beef and melted provolone on parmesan crusted ciabatta with rosemary au jus and horseradish cream

Burgers

Cheeseburger*$13.95
Choice of cheddar, Swiss or pepper jack cheese, with pickles and burger sauce
Pepper Bacon Cheeseburger*$14.50
Choice of cheddar, Swiss or pepper jack cheese, with pepper bacon, pickles and burger sauce
Jalapeño Pepper Jack Burger*$14.95
Melted pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, Tabasco onion strings, fresh guacamole and chipotle aioli
BBQ White Cheddar Burger*$14.95
Black Butte BBQ sauce, white cheddar cheese, crispy onion strings and garlic aioli
Gastropub Burger*$15.95
Gorgonzola infused burger with grilled sweet onion, maple pepper bacon, white cheddar, arugula and horseradish cream
Beyond Burger™$15.95
Plant based protein burger grilled with melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickles, 1000 Island and served on a toasted brioche bun

Kitchen Specialties

Baja Fish Tacos$15.95
With sautéed cod or shrimp, chipotle aioli, cilantro lime slaw, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese and white corn tortillas. Served with Santa Fe bacon black beans
I.P.A. Beer Battered Fish & Chips$16.95
Lagunitas IPA battered, served with Napa slaw, lemon caper tartar sauce and fries
Classic Mac & Cheese$13.95
Cheddar, jack, Swiss and Parmesan, toasted with bread crumbs
Bacon Mac & Cheese$14.95
Peppered bacon, sweet onions and a five cheese blend, toasted with bread crumbs
Spicy Sausage Mac$15.95
Chipotle cream, roasted red peppers, spicy sausage and a four cheese blend, toasted with bread crumbs
Fried Chicken Mac & Cheese$16.95
Cheddar, Jack, Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, cavatappi pasta and toasted bread crumbs topped with jalapeño buttermilk fried chicken
Pork Carnitas Tacos$15.95
Slow roasted pork, roasted tomatillo salsa, chipotle Napa slaw, Cotija, pickled radish, jalapeño and white corn tortillas. Served with Santa Fe bacon black beans
Kung Pao Chicken**$16.95
Spicy soy ginger glaze, peanuts, Szechuan chilies, sambal chili sauce, sticky rice and soy glazed Thai vegetables
Gochujang BBQ Pork & Kimchi Fried Rice*$17.95
Boneless Korean BBQ smoked pork, grilled with gochujang sauce, sautéed kimchi fried rice and a fried egg, sunny side up
Szechuan Orange Chicken$16.95
Tempura chicken in garlic ginger orange sauce, scallions, Szechuan chilies, sticky rice and soy glazed Thai vegetables
Braised Pork Belly Ramen$17.95
Udon noodles, braised pork belly, bok choy, chopped garlic, roasted corn, daikon, carrot, jalapeño, and soft-boiled egg. Simmered with a savory pork broth
Tuscan Romano Chicken$18.95
Pan seared with pecorino Romano, lemon herb beurre blanc, balsamic marinated tomatoes, garlic Parmesan couscous, fresh basil and seasonal vegetables
Grilled Atlantic Salmon*$23.95
Roasted garlic herb butter, fresh lemon and served with jasmine cilantro rice and seasonal vegetables
Grilled Ribeye Steak*$33.95
12oz. Center cut ribeye seasoned with our rub, garlic butter and served with grilled asparagus and chef's accompaniment

Pizza

Margherita$16.95
Roma and cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, basil, fresh mozzarella and four cheese blend
Pepperoni & Four Cheese$15.95
Italian pepperoni, Roma tomato sauce and four cheese blend
Pepperoni, Spicy Sausage & Prosciutto$17.95
A combination of cured Italian meats, Roma tomato sauce and four cheese blend
Blacke Butte BBQ Chicken$16.95
Grilled chicken breast, Black Butte BBQ sauce, red onion, cilantro, fontina, smoked mozzarella and provolone
Chipotle Chicken$16.95
Smoked chicken, roasted corn, black beans, red bell peppers, jalapeño, chipotle tomato sauce, cheddar and jack cheese, cilantro and tortilla strips
The Works$17.95
Spicy Italian sausage, Italian pepperoni, prosciutto, sun-dried tomato, Mama Lil's peppers, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, Roma tomato sauce, four cheese blend and fresh basil

What 1,158 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Not really a special occasion but I stop and eat before going into Rockies games. I have season tickets and go to the Thirsty Lion 9 times out of 10! The BBQ pork and Kimchi rice is something I order all the time. The wait staff is always on top of their service and fun to watch.
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Partyof4
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service2ambience5
Great food and loved the outdoor seating area. Perfect as a before a concert dining option. Server was the cause of 4 stars.
DW
DeWittM
San Francisco
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
I went twice this week because the Gastro Pub burger is amazing. But the second time I went, everything was great except the cold fries.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service & delicious food
LF
LauraF
Richmond
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Many dirty tables around us. Appetizer came out after our entrees. Portions were small
JS
JohnS
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is awesome !! Our servers were great, even with a Hockey game going on . Will definitely be back !!
Thirsty Lion Gastropub – Denver, COResponded on June 27, 2022John, thank you so much for your 5-star review! Come back and see us!
CD
ColoradoDavid
Denver
49 reviews
vip
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was great as well as service. We had the Edamame, Cauliflower, and Tuna Tower appetizers along with a bunch of burgers. Each burger was cooked perfectly to the temp of the folks in my party including mine, which I like it rare (many restaurants either don't do it, or over cook it). Nice location, although parking can get very pricey if you go across the street.
Thirsty Lion Gastropub – Denver, COResponded on June 22, 2022Thank you so much for dining with us at Thirsty Lion Denver! We appreciate your comments and we are so happy you enjoyed your meal. Come back and see us very soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
We always make a reservation and are always seated promptly. Service is pretty quick considering how busy they generally are. The only Thing that would make it better is if the service was with a smile. Staff nor management or overly friendly but they are attentive.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service! Food was delicious!
PS
PaulS
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat at the patio by the fountain. It was really nice except for the speaker. It was really loud and it was right by us. Everything else was great.
CS
ChrystalS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Good food and atmosphere for downtown. Service was really slow. Had to flag waitress down several time and the restaurant was not very busy. Would return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great food, friendly staff, bar service a bit slow.
TG
TomG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Music was too loud. Could barely carry on a conversation. Service was outstanding.
SW
SueW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great pre-game go to. Super friendly staff and yummy food and drink.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Can’t get enough of the bbq pork and kimchi rice! I order this almost every time and it is the best.
JS
JanS
Denver
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We always enjoy coming here for better food then other places near by at a reasonable cost.
HC
HaroldC
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Sat outside early. Weather great. Server peefect.
KE
KateE
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience2
we had a reservation at 4:15 and tickets to the avs game at 6 but wanted to be there at 5:30, that should have been plenty of time. we got our drink right away and then no service for 30 minutes, we even asked someone to get someone to take our order. the hostess told the waitress who was serving the two tables next to us and she nodded and then did nothing. we finally said we were leaving and asked to pay for our drinks and explained why were were leaving. the manager came over and explained that they were NOT short staffed so this should not happen and he offered to pay for our meal and rush the order since were were now 15 minutes from when we needed to leave. we got our food and then we left. I was more disappointed in the one specific waitress who basically refused to serve us.
SP
StevenP
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great for brunch and enjoying a meal before the game.
JJ
JenJen
New Orleans
26 reviews
vip
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The pretzel was giant and the dipping sauces were good. Although more beer cheese and less of the mustard and pepper jelly would have made more sense. My husband’s orange chicken was pretty good. The French dip sandwich I had was also pretty good. Our waitress was nice. Overall tasty and easy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was good but a little heavy on the salt. Our server and host were very nice. It is a young crowd with loud music. It has high energy.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
25 reviews
vip
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience5
The sandwiches were great but I ordered a chicken southwest salad and for the price it was incredibly small and had very little chicken. Maybe two ounces. Not worth the $16 I paid for. The waitress did not know what kind of fish was in the fish n chips. Seems like a basic thing the staff should know.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service!!!
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emmam
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
food came out cold and was very expensive for a happy hour.
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TomL
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Very disappointed in the food. I got a southwest chicken salad that had one little slice of avocado and a few small kernels of corn and chicken was dry.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience Great staff and food
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Charmaine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was amazing, the food was delicious, and our mimosas were the best tasting that I've had! Passion fruit I think it was. I will be back! Thanks!
SS
SamanthaS
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience2
We would go to Thirsty Lion frequently and the food has gone down hill significantly, not worth what we paid.
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bisonburger
Denver
38 reviews
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Been here lots, our waitress was great but we were sat on the north side in the shade for brunch with air temp at around 59 with wind. Chilly. Plenty of seating on the east side but we were coralled to the north. Strange. Food good, as always, and a predictable menu - you know what you're going to get.
KO
KeithO
New Orleans
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
Our server was rude and somewhat dismissive and argumentative. Especially to my wife, and considering it was mother's day brunch it seemed very inappropriate. She was also very inconsiderate of my young daughter and nearly pushed her into a table while she was walking back from the bathroom. Didn't say a word.
KC
KC123
Denver
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service greatly improved. Food is better than in the past. Manager (“Martina McBride”) was very friendly and helpful!
SD
StephenD
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Daniela is a stellar server! Service was outstanding, food was supreme with perfect portion sizes! Really inviting and cozy atmosphere with a horse shoe bar and open kitchen. Great selection of beer and cocktales. Deep comfort food options. Will be back!
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Tils
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
staff was rude, food allergies were ignored and an allergic reaction occurred, music was entirely too loud
TL
TheaterLover
Denver
155 reviews
vip
5.0
155 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We often go to Thirsty Lion on our way to Avalanche games. The staff are always wonderful and the food is certainly upper end for bar food. The Mac n' Cheese if amazing. And the Whisky Apple Crumble is the perfect end to the meal.
MK
MelK
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly attentive staff, great menu, delicious food. Would definitely go again when we’re in the area.
DV
DarrellV
Anchorage
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to eat or have a drink. Before, during, or after a game!
C
Candie
Denver
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
I had to send me drink back twice because it hand floating food. Service bad good so so.
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Heidi
Denver
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Have been going here since it opened . Food quality of food has gone down a bit. Portion sizes have decreased too, but they were probably too big to begin with. Service is good and location is central in LoDo, but would not go out of my way to go here any longer.
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Aranks
Denver
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect pre-Avs game meal
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience4
Service was terribly slow and rude.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

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Thirsty Lion Gastropub – Denver, CO is rated 4.4 stars by 1158 OpenTable diners.

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