ELWAY'S Downtown

$$$$

4.3(1,311)

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Location & Hours

Address

1881 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Denver, CO 80202
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 8:30 PM

Monday7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Wednesday7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Thursday7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Friday7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Saturday8:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Sunday8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

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Contact Information

(303) 312-3107

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About ELWAY'S Downtown

NFL quarterback John Elway's fancy chophouse seving upscale steak & sides with fine wines.

Price range: very expensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on July 8, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 1,311 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Andrew Land

2 weeks ago

We had one of the worst meals in recent memory at Elway’s this evening. This was my first time at the Downtown Elways location. I had previously been to the location in Cherry Creek which was very go...

Shelbi Svoboda

a week ago

Elway’s has all of the standard steakhouse comforts with some very exceptional desserts. All steak is roughly $60-80 a cut with a la carte sides. The Brussels sprouts and key lime pie were the winners...

Angie Spencer

4 months ago

Beautiful high-end steakhouse inside the RitzCarlton Hotel in Downtown Denver. Custom cocktails and world-class Steak and Fries, the Winter Margarita was a work of art. Great service, multiple seating...

Valeria Cordova

5 months ago

Overall, my experience was good. The Calamari appetizer is fine but not outstanding. My husband's filet was perfectly cooked and very tender. I ordered the Elway's Salmon, and the butter sauce it came...

Vicki Williams Mortgage Loan Officer (www.movement.com/legal)

a month ago

We had an amazing dinner with friends—everything was delicious! The lamb chop appetizer and the tuna tartare are absolute standouts and not to be missed. Stacy took great care of us at the bar—she was...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Diners generally report a positive, upscale steakhouse experience, although consistency appears to be an issue. Experiences vary, with some finding the food outstanding and others highly disappointed.

Customer Favorites

Key Lime Pie, Brussels sprouts, and cheesecake are frequently praised dessert items. The New York steak and filet are also mentioned as enjoyable main courses.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is described as having a good vibe and multiple seating areas suitable for various events. Service experiences range from fantastic and attentive to slow and inattentive, depending on the review.

Value & Quality

Steaks are noted to be expensive, ranging from $60-80 per cut, with sides being a la carte. Some customers found the steak preparation to be inconsistent with their expectations, while others found the quality to be excellent.

Areas for Improvement

Inconsistent steak cooking (undercooked or overcooked) and slow service are recurring issues. The mac and cheese was also mentioned as being too dry.

Recent Trends

Newer reviews suggest potential inconsistencies in food quality, particularly regarding steak preparation and appetizer quality, alongside service inconsistencies.