8 Rivers Cafe
Denver, CO 80211
Phone: (303) 477-1126
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-9pm, Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm , Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-9pm
Editorial Review for 8 Rivers Cafe – by Ephraim Mallery
In Short
Tiki torches, earth-toned walls with bright accents and reggae jams set the mood here. Friendly servers, and sometimes the owner-chef himself, guide guests through unfamiliar dishes, and Jamaica's spicy fare. Starters range from plantain wonton wraps with fruit chutney to seasoned beef swathed in a flaky pastry. Exotic entrees include jerk dishes--prepared for hours before the meal--or stewed oxtails with butter beans. For dessert, there's Key lime pie or rum raisin ice cream.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitThere's an outdoor patio that's perfect for mellow Caribbean meals.
What to DrinkThere's no bar, but you can still order a Red Stripe beer, mojito or one of the wines from the robust list.
ParkingEvenings can be packed on the street, so check the side roads for likely spots. Watch for nighttime restrictions on some streets.
User Reviews for 8 Rivers Cafe
05/18/2008 Posted by dufusgonesplat
We decided on trying this restaurant based on CitySearch reviews and a Westword 2008 recommendation. In that regard, it was disappointing. However, overall, like many restaurants, it was just ok. Ambience is a matter of taste, but again, in our opinion. It was just ok. The prices and food portions were fair. We tried the two different rum drinks. On the positive, they didn’t skimp on the rum, but otherwise the drinks were just ok. The crab cakes appetizers were ok, but the fried chutney appetizers were boring. The dinner presentation was nice and we enjoyed the seasonings – the sides were just ok. The jerked pork was drier than it should have been and was tough – and my wife didn’t even take home the leftover jerked tofu. She obviously wasn’t impressed. Our waitress was helpful, but didn’t have the subtleties or unobtrusive nature of a good server. She was just ok. Finally, the fact that the restaurant remained 50% - 67% empty (at the busiest time) on a beautiful Saturday night indicates to me that others also think this place is just ok.
02/13/2008 Posted by seyfer
Had lunch there and liked it so well took my husband there the next night for dinner. The ambience and service are great. Try the white berry sangria. Yummmm! A cozy place for girlfriends to have lunch! Margie
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