Potager

While some select dishes were really wonderful, others were incredibly mediocre. For the money and the wait (nearly one hour), one would expect much better. Furthermore the service was really spotty and the wines we tried were similarly mediocre. We really wanted to support a place like this which supports local farming, but it really was just not all that good. The preceding was written by my wife - much the diplomat. Let me add that my pork was a bit of a salt lick and my tart crust was straight out of betty-crocker. Other than that things tended towards OK. more

The atmosphere of the restaurant was wonderful, I loved it the minute I set foot in the door. However, the menu was a bit disapointing. Most of the menu consisted of appitezers that were quite pricy with such small portions. As delicious as they were, with portions that small and the price so high I will most likely be back to sip wine on the patio on a Saturday afternoon. Pros: atmoshpere Cons: too expensive, small portions more

The food is always a treat. It's fresh, it's local, it's seasonal. There's always something new, and always some old favorites on the menu. The wine is always well-chosen. I love the room. This is my favorite restaurant in Denver. I can't begin to count the number of times I've been there. Pros: food, ambience , service Cons: lousy parking more

The interior is well designed, minimal but solid. The food and service are just as smart. Some diners come in t-shirts; Ive also seen a full-length fur. Everyone is made comfortable and gets great food. Meals at Potager make me feel like Im in a city that holds its restaurants to higher standards. Pros: Food , Service, Interior more

The decor at Potager suggests a starving artist cooks here, and his art is excellent cuisine. The incongruity between the ambiance (very casual) with the food (very sophisticated) is actually refreshing. No pretension here, just great dishes served by friendly, professional, down to earth people. The menu changes often but we started with a lemon souffle with crab sauce (a journey of texture and flavor) and a simple mushroom spinach salad with sauteed salami (wonderful). Our entrees were Asian spiced short ribs (packed with layers of flavor) and Cassoulet that takes eight hour to prepare and contains lamb, sausage, ham and duck confit. The wine list is also eclectic, you'll find few recognizable labels. Ask the staff or try your luck, you won't be disappointed. For dessert the apple crisp with buttermilk ice cream was a tasty end to the meal. No reservations available so arrive early for immediate seating. Pros: Creative Dishes, Service, Fresh Ingredients Cons: , No Reservations more

The appetizers on the menu are surprisingly different to other restaurants. We tried the pear and figs - fantastic. For entrees we tried the Halibut fish special and the Pork Chop. The haibut was well received while the Pork Chop itself was tasty, the winners on the plate are the squash and the salad. For desert, we ordered the pumpkin pie (jammy!) and the chocolate mouse (very disappointing & hard to eat). The waiter's response and handling of the disappointing chocolate mouse was disappointing and may have an impact on our decision to come back. Pros: Appetizers, Ambiance Cons: , Wine list more

We have been there many many times. The revolving menu is always interesting. It is a little loud all brick and wood and metal. But, the flavors are unbelievable. I have had pheasant, grouper, lamb, chicken, beef and pork all prepared in ways I have never experienced. The service is awesome, the wine list more than adequate, the food leaves little to be desired. GO. Pros: Food, Service, Ambience Cons: , Loud more

I went with a friend last week and we absolutely loved it. I was worried that we were dressed too casually, but the decor was more casual than I expected, and over all feeling was very down to earth. We were seated outside and had the best service I've ever had in Denver- attentive, friendly, knowledgable wait staff...not pretentious at all. The food was amazing- total bill was less than we expected it would be. We'll definately go again! Pros: excellent service, creative menu, amazing food Cons: parking more

I have a love-hate relationship with Potager. Every entree or appetizer I've ever ordered there has been insanely priced and tiny in portion, but undeniably delicious. I tend to be of the school that if I'm paying twenty dollars for my meal, it had better be proportionately sized to what I spend. Trust me, you wont get that at Potager. But what you will get are diminutive portions of extremely flavorful and tantalizing food. Potager grows its own fresh herbs on its back patio, giving its dishes intense flavors. And Potager puts these herbs to good use, as they pick dishes that both compliment and enhance these fresh herbs. Potager also has an excellent wine bar and a knowledgeable staff. Visit Potager when you have a small appetite and some money to spend. Or when you just want to sit and sip some excellent wines. Pros: Amazing food, Great wine bar, Nice location Cons: Very expensive, Small portions more

This was the first restaurant I took my girlfriend and we keep coming back. The outdoor patio is very romantic. The menu is fantastic, service great, and simple ambiounce impressive. more

A very stylish restaurant where the food, ambiance and service all come together for a fantastic eveing! Pros: Great food, Wonderful Serive, Great wines more