Luxury, gleaming cherry wood, real leather, sparkling windows, and many a legend all surround the Brown Palace Hotel. A Denver landmark for more than a century, it is the hallmark of elegance and in many ways is considered one of the establishments that connect modern Denverites with their predecessors and a way of life gone by the wayside.
Located at 321 17th Street in Denver, 80202, the Brown Palace Hotel is right across the street from the famous cash register building which is one of the landmarks in the Denver skyline for its oddly shaped top. Many an attorney practicing there has been known to take clients to the Palace Arms located within the Brown Palace Hotel for a celebration.
Dress code is formal, although jackets are not required. There has been some confusion on the issue and for the gentleman who feels underdressed when appearing without a dinner jacket, the host is known to keep a few loaners in the closet for just such an eventuality. Dinner is served each evening from 5:30 PM until 9:30 PM. The Palace Arms at the Brown Palace Hotel is one of the few Denver restaurants that actually serve neither brunch nor lunch.
Sevruga caviar is one of more popular appetizers, and veal consommé is a frequently ordered soup at this Denver upscale establishment. Where the serving staff truly shines is the Caesar salad and also classic Bananas Foster which are prepared at the table! Culinary connoisseurs know to ask for the Wagyu Master Premium Japanese beef which weighs in at seven ounces at least. Finish off your meal with a 40 year old Tawny Port or a Rémy Martin Louis XIII. Even as the food has a decidedly French influence, it is not considered French cuisine per se, since so many elements are from the actual Rocky Mountains and of course surrounding areas.
Although well behaved children are always welcomed, this is ideally a premier dining spot for small groups of adults. Conversation is quiet and refined and loud outbursts are rare. Children have been known to become bored by the refined atmosphere and the need to sit still for a prolonged period of time. Do not rush this meal but savor each and every minute as this is one of the few times that you will find out just how much perfection money can buy.
The Palace Arms are the Brown Palace Hotel is one of the Denver restaurants where reservations are required-although the host will try to seat you if something is available-so call 303-297-3111 to reserve your booth. If you are truly in the mood for something special, perhaps the highest ticket item on the menu is a private dining experience with Chef Thanawat Bates in what has become known as the Independence Room. As the chef picks out your dinner and is assisted by the sommelier with respect to pairing wines, you will be amazed at the attention paid to you and your small group.
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