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The Hornet, Denver, CO

The Hornet

4.7
4.7
213 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Gluten-free-friendly
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

Additional information

  • Location
    76 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
  • Phone number
    (303) 777-7676
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Menu

The Hornet's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

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What 213 people are saying

The Hornet reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Denver

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hornet is a beloved neighborhood gem praised for its "great food," "friendly service," and "cool vibe." Customers rave about the "amazing brunch" and "best gluten-free options" in town. Happy hour offers "great value," with standout dishes like "lobster mac & cheese" and "bread pudding French toast." It's a must-visit spot!

213 Reviews

  1. Jaci

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 13 and they accommodated us very well. Food was really good, nice staff, and cool place to hang!

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  2. Kathy VIP

    Denver14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely, quiet, unrushed lunch my friend and I had at "The Hornet"!! I had not been there in YEARS, having moved away from a close-by neighborhood, and I was thrilled. The MENU was extensive and varied; the food was fabulous; our table was spaced so that no one felt crunched into another table's conversation or occupants; our waitress, Abby, was very friendly and helpful; the entire atmosphere was conducive to having a great dining experience! Seriously. Re-visit "The Hornet" if you haven't been there in a while. GREAT!!

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  3. Chris

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely time watching and tasting the cocktail menu. Thought the food came out quickly and hot.

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  4. Roya

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, great food, and lovely date spot. Can’t wait to come back!

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  5. Cathy VIP

    Denver10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood spot! Food and service are always good.

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  6. Cindy

    Denver12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Hornet has a great menu and tasty drinks. You must try a Winter Solstice! But, we were in the back room and the noise level was too high for our group.

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  7. Matthew

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Phenomenal!! Great service and wonderful food. My friend is gluten free and basically everything in the menu is GF or GFO. Server was there just enough. Professional place but you could tell the waitstaff likes their jobs which makes the experience even better. We will be back!

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  8. Erica VIP

    Chicago67 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was pleasant but not always available and did not check in enough. Food was solid but nothing amazing. Greatly appreciate their attention to allergens. This is why we chose The Hornet to begin with and they did not disappoint.

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  9. Pam

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honey stung chicken is always superb. We had Bloody Mary bar and some appetizers. There were 5 of us and she was willing to split our checks any way we wanted.it’s fun people watching on Broadway. I’ve been going there since it was Mary & Lou’s

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  10. Jane VIP

    Denver230 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The waitstaff was very attentive and friendly. The food is meh.

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FAQs

The Hornet offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 777-7676.

The Hornet is rated 4.7 stars by 213 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for The Hornet

76 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (303) 777-7676
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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