Potager

12/17/09

Foodborne Illness and Poor Service

by albrecal at Citysearch

Potager is one of many restaurants in Denver touting a local, organic theme. After hearing so many of the ingredients came from places like North Carolina, we threw the notion of local out the door. The setting is great inside and having been the first table to be sat the night we went, our expectations were high. Our server came to our table 5 times in 10 minutes to see if we were ready to order and interrupted our conversation each time by hovering. The dishes were good, but not great for the price. The celery soup was served in a very shallow bowl, enough for 7-8 bites. The fisherman's stew had little to no associated broth...leaving us wondering why it was called a stew. The chicken, while seasoned nicely, was undercooked and wreaked havoc on my digestive system for 16 hrs. It was nearly impossible to get in touch with anyone at the restaurant to alert them to the issue the following day and no one ever returned my phone messages. Overall...the service was not great, the food, while good, was not out of the ordinary, the menu was very typical for this style of restaurant, and the portion/price ratio was very poor.

• Pros: Great Ambiance and Eclectic Menu
• Cons: Poor Service, Foodborne Illness, Pricey

12/09/09

Wonderful, seasonal (and local) fare with perfect ambiance

by delarocha at Citysearch

Potager is by far my favorite restaurant in Denver and that's a lot coming from a veteran foodie like myself!

Working with fresh, local ingredients their chef consistently delivers dishes that wow me and my friends. I was so impressed with this place the first time we ate there that my wife and came back the next night to sample desserts and wines. Even their cappuccinos were top notch and a perfect finish to one of their wonderful meals.

On top of their fabulous food, Potager offers a serene backyard patio to enjoy their wonderful wines and small plate items under Colorado's blissful spring, summer and fall evenings.

I've never called out another reviewer in any my reviews - that is until now. The young lady who gave this place two stars and referred to the food as 'barely edible' is WAY off base. Give it another shot!

• Pros: The fresh, local food matching Colorado's seasonal offerings
• Cons: Inside cramped on cold weekends

09/21/09

Favorite Denver Restaurant

by ThePFam at Citysearch

The way the chef builds the fresh seasonal ever changing menu is nothing short of a work of art.

As for all around taste, quality, and presentation, this is our favorite place in town. The nicest staff... experts when it comes to recommending a good wine. They all love their jobs.

As someone who likes to cook and more importantly enjoys fresh, often organic, healthy eating without processed foods, this place is heaven. The skill the owner/chef has with combining flavors is mind boggling. I would never think to try some of these combinations and at times am unsure about them until they make it into my mouth!

The cheese souffle if they have one is the best on earth. I actually ordered a second one last visit after our meal and dessert!

• Pros: Everything!!! Perfection!
• Cons: the long wait at times -worth it!!!