Rocky Mountain Diner

10/28/2007 Posted by smiller560

Read about the diner on line. Thought it would be fun to go to. Food was fine. I ordered a chicken club, did not come with anything, my wife ordered the breakfast special. My portion was small, hers was fine. Staff was not friendly and service was a little slow. Probably would not go back.

Cons: Service

08/29/2007 Posted by fxoffroad

Don't go here for dinner... this place prays on tourist... because locals know better. The food is fair... the service was very bad. The only positive thing I can say is that it looks fun... a bit "old school" in downtown Denver. When I walked in... I was expecting at least "Ann Sather" (Chicago) quality... this place make just was not good. Saying the food was "fair" is being nice. Perhaps okay for lunch... but try something else for dinner.

Pros: Cheap Food

Cons: Bad Food

05/22/2007 Posted by headcase

On my first and only visit, I got the Chile Rellenos ($8.50). It was a good plate--the chiles were stuffed with cheese and pork, battered and deep fried till crispy, then smothered with cheese. BUT I ordered an appetizer of the Venison Red Chili which was a terrible disappointment. It was ridiculous. When you think of chili, what do you think of? Hunks of meat, beans, tomatoes, right? Theirs was a bowl of spaghetti sauce. There was not one single piece of meat in the small cup of chili ($3.50). Not ONE. And there were only about five beans! It was like a bowl of really soupy refried beans. What a disappointment. The room is nice and clean, but be careful with the parking--it's all metered parking nearby which will cost you until 10pm. I enjoyed the dinner (except the chili) but I got a parking ticket ($20.00). That ruined the whole affair. If the city wants us to patronize businesses downtown, they should re-think this meter policy because it will be a long time before I go back downtown and risk another ticket just to get a meal I can get anywhere else. The city will end up ruining it for us, and eventually for themselves. More and more customers will opt to go to the suburbs where there's better parking. And better chili.

Pros: clean, friendly service

Cons: no parking, bad chili

05/22/2007 Posted by n_wilker

Cute restaurant, booth and tables. I got the Sheepherder salad and was very impressed. Almost on par with my fav - CPK bacon gorgonzola chop salad (which has since been discontinued). It has fried onions on top, bacon and cute little pieces of bread with goat cheese. Kinda fancy but still yummy as can be! The fellas has the special – chicken potpie! These things were huge! Crust was a little underdone for me, but it looked to be full of veggies and chicken. Indeed the service was incredibly fast and there was definitely a line when we left!

Pros: Fast service, interesting options, good food

Cons: Loud

08/29/2006 Posted by pokerplayer1234

I eat here for lunch about once a month and always love my food. The BLT sandwich with avocado is delicious and the fries are great. I've also heard good things about their chicken fried chicken. The place is extremely crowded for a weekday lunch so come early or come late but don't come during the rush. It's not unusual to wait 15 minutes for a table if you come during the rush. However slow it might be to get a table, once seated, service is very speedy. Taking the food order and eating is always under 45 minutes, so still possible to eat lunch in under an hour. This place doesn't take reservations so can't come in a large group unless you get there really early.

Pros: speedy service once seated, great food, even better prices

Cons: slow wait to get a table since it's always crowded

07/19/2006 Posted by gpfox

I work across the street from Rocky Mountain Diner at the Denver Place building. RMD is a favorite spot for many of us in our consulting practice. Always excellent food, always excellent service.

Pros: Great Food, Great Service

07/07/2006 Posted by roastbeefalo

Been there 2 times - both times I was disappointed in the food. The cobb salad and chicken fried steak were my orders. The burgers looked good, but who can't make an ok burger? Crowded at lunch. A personal note - it weirds me out when a diner serves mexican food like this one. I'd say pick a food style/restaurant theme, and go with it.

Pros: nice people

Cons: food

05/17/2006 Posted by wendim

My girlfriend and I eat here regularly for lunch or when we need "comfort" food. The staff is very pleasant. You can also get pre-order your food by phone for pick-up or just go straight to the bar and order. That way if you do not have time to wait for a table you can still dine here.

Pros: Great wait staff, Reasonable prices, Great comfort food

Cons: Can be crowded, No reservations

01/16/2003 Posted by chalicewell

A landmark place for many years. The food ranges from plain and simple (real turkey breast over bread with gravy and mashers) to haute (grilled salmon with chipotle rice). The only downside is no reservations so be prepared to wait a peak times and it can be loud.

Pros: Good Food, Casual

Cons: Crowded, Noisy