09/25/09

Trendy.... but all show.

by Woody1234

If, to you, a great restaurant is simply cool decorations and ambiance, a youngish staff, and bass heavy music, then Zengo is as good as they come.

If you are looking for GREAT food and GREAT service you are barking up the wrong tree. I have now been to Zengo twice for dinner and I have been twice disappointed. This place is certainly unique in Denver..... not least because rude, pretentiousness does not attract Denverites the way it might attract say ....a Manhattanite. We want quality.... not mediocrity wrapped in a pretty package.

You can get well made drinks most anywhere in town..... and this place has relatively mediocre food. If you think going to this kind of overpriced ambiance spot makes you hip, trendy, or cool.... well you've got a lot to learn about cool.

• Pros: Solid Drinks
• Cons: Impatient Rude Service

06/02/09

Horrible Service!

by ArtySun

Went there recently for dinner with friends I have been there before and had a fine time but it has been awhile so I'm guessing they have new staff. The hostess first off was rude and unfriendly, the manager should remind her that this is a customer based service and she should act appropriatly. So starting off our experience was bad due to her horrible attitude. Then the waiter wasn't nice at all. We all felt as if we were taking time out of their lives and it was a burden to wait on us. The place was empty so being overwhelemed was not the reason. Overall, the food and drinks are good but the horrible service takes the cake. There are far better places in Denver such as Samba Room or North with better customer service that I will visit instead.

Manager, ask your staff to check their attitudes at the door.

• Pros: Trendy environment
• Cons: Hostess and waitstaff

03/31/09

Best Happy Hour

by AbouTown

Been in for dinner before (love it!!) but stumbled upon their happy hour while stopping in for a beer after a day in the park. You have to sit in the lounge or bar but the lounge is super comfy (we couldn't get a seat @ the bar- apparently some people have caught on). We had a selection of mojitos and little appetizer sushi each for $5!! They also have other $5 apps and chorizo tacos, a bit more expensive but they are to die for. Going back next week with all the girls.

• Pros: $5 happy hour menu
• Cons: Only until 6:30....get there @ 5:00

02/15/09

great cocktails bad service

by garzam

Worst Valentine's Day Menu Ever and the most impersonal service ever the cocktail waitress in the lounge was friendly and outgoing but the dinner service was not worth the money......

• Pros: complimentary valet .
• Cons: robotic service

12/03/08

Perfect Girls in the city night

by hiphophoney85

So my girls and i like to have our girls nights and this is the perfect spot for some good drinks, good food and a great vibe. Location is great also!

12/01/08

Not a good mix

by alisbelly

This place is beautiful! Unfortunately Asian and Latin dont mix...at least not here. It may have had a chance if it were in a high traffic area catering to tourists that dont know any better, but when your'e tucked away in Denver with no foot traffic, word of mouth is BIG. And my mouth says NO!

• Pros: Happy hour
• Cons: not worth $$$$$

08/24/08

Great Overall

by charisse00

A friend took us here for the first time and the overall experience was great. Our server was very attentive and made sure we had clean plates for all of our various entrees as we ordered several items off the menu. The mojitos were refreshing and unique, the food exceeded our expectations. All of the food we ordered was inventive and creative as well as delicious from the calamari, lobster dumplings to the pork tenderloin and the black cod, everything was made to perfection. We also enjoyed our dessert in the lounge where we enjoyed more cocktails as well. The dessert coffee they offer is wonderful, the scent of it alone lures you in. The chocolate ancho chili cake was creative and unique and satisfies any sweet tooth. We loved our experience here so much we took our mom here for her birthday dinner a few weeks later and received the same great service and the same delicious food. The food and drink prices are expensive, but the food and service was worth it. I definitely recommend this place for special occasions.

• Pros: Unique and creative menu
• Cons: Can be pricy

06/25/08

Best California rolls in town

by KJK2

My husband and I went for our anniversary and it was WONDERFUL. The best California rolls and Calamari in town. Would recommend this for anyone and a great place for drinks.

• Pros: valet parking
• Cons: music is a bit loud

05/20/08

Posh Place to Start or Dine -Downtown, Denver

by OjaiCALY

Zengo's Restaurant draws a sophisticated crowd. Enjoy Mojitos and apps. on the patio as the sun drops down behind the Rockies. Infront, lies a green lush park for a picturesque setting. It is a place to show your stuff and people watch too.

Drink, laugh, talk it up while enjoying a pan-asian cuisine at posh place. The staff are fun friendly local Denverites, they will get you whatever you need, just ask. Staff checks in with you continuously to asure that you are satisfied.

Been here many times over the years and have made plans to go here for special occasions. It is just a nice place to start with drinks and apps outside, or eat inside it's chic too.

Additionally, WALKING DISTANCE off 16th st. mall (or cheap cab fare) from downtown bars, breweries and everything else entertaining. Go.

04/16/08

Best pre-game spot!!

by Dionysus13939

My boyfriend and I had dinner at Zengo last night before the Av's game and I absolutely loved it! Thank god we finally have something unique in Denver, definitely not your typical restaurant. We didn't get entrees, we shared a bunch of smaller dishes; the hamachi is amazing, the empanadas are suprisingly good, and we also had a mahi mahi taco special that was super tasty. I didn't totally love the table we seated at, you're a little close to your neighbor but the drinks and food definitely made up for it. We had mojitos which were delicious but did take a bit, probably because of the Av's game, it was really busy , I would make a reservation just to be on the safe side.

• Pros: Atmosphere, drinks, shareable dishes
• Cons: Crowded dining room