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2550 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80206

303-355-1112 

http://www.encoreoncolfax.com  

2550 E. Colfax Ave. Denver CO 80206

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  • American
    Sun 10am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm
    $$$ $$$
    All Major Credit Cards
  • Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible
    Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
    Live Entertainment
    Full bar
  • Accepted, Online Reservations Available
    Garage
Description

Housed in a corner of the one-time Lowenstein Theatre, Encore Restaurant features a beautiful long bar stretching out below crystal chandeliers; a crowd composed of families, yuppies and culture vultures who've wandered over from Tattered Cover and Twist & Shout; and a talented kitchen turning out a solid, New American menu of both jump-started comfort food and ethnic translations. The french fries are the best in town.








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  • Photos: Sunday\'s farewell brunch at Encore was an encore performance

    Photos: Sunday's farewell brunch at Encore was an encore performance

    At 10 a.m. on Sunday, when Encore, Paul Reilly's "country club" restaurant on East Colfax, opened its doors for the final time, ninety people were already standing in line to get a seat...and that was... More »

  • Reader: Encore deserves an encore

    Reader: Encore deserves an encore

    The big news on the Denver dining scene last week was the sudden shuttering of Encore, the restaurant that's been part of the Lowenstein complex -- the restaurant occupies the original lobby of the th... More »

  • Encore on Colfax will close Sunday

    Encore on Colfax will close Sunday

    We've had some spectacular dishes at Encore on Colfax since it opened in 2008, and the restaurant recently landed our award for Best Brunch in Best of Denver 2012, thanks to chef-owner Paul Reilly's d... More »

  • Foodography: A food porn voyage of Chefs Up Front

    Foodography: A food porn voyage of Chefs Up Front

    Colorado chefs cook their asses off -- not just in their respective restaurants but at culinary events all over the city, and last night was no exception, as thirty chefs from Denver, Boulder and Colo... More »

  • 100 Favorite Dishes: Telluride jalapeno poppers from Encore

    100 Favorite Dishes: Telluride jalapeno poppers from Encore

    No. 49: Telluride jalapeno poppers from EncoreOne of my favorite bars in Denver to drink, eat, people-watch and simply relax is at Encore, whose buzzy, open kitchen struts the culinary smarts and sk... More »

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  • 2012 | Best Brunch

    We've never found a better reason to lift our head off the pillow than brunch at Encore. Start the day off right with a plate of ethereal ricotta-filled beignets and a bloody Mary to soothe the debauchery from the night before, then move on to one of the other marvels created by chef Paul Reilly. Our favorite is his magnificent lamb posole, sidekicked with all the necessary accoutrements -- sliced radishes, onions, cilantro and lime wedges -- and capped by creamy scrambled eggs.... More »

  • 2011 | Best Martini

    Any bar can ice down three ounces of vodka or gin and pour it in an up glass, but a true martini is a classic cocktail, made with care above all. It also contains gin, vermouth and maybe a dash of bitters, stirred and served up with a twist. If you order a martini at Encore, you'll know you're in the hands of a pro immediately: The bartender's first question is "sweet or dry?" No matter your response, the bar makes a spot-on rendition of the drink, a balanced mix of one of a handful of gins... More »

  • 2010 | Best Flatbread Pizza

    Those people you see hanging out by the door, their feet shifting impatiently, their jaws moving up and down, mimicking the eating motion? Those people have been to Encore before, have already tried the fig 'n' pig flatbread pizza, and can't wait to get at it again. A properly charred oval smeared with a fig spread that's dotted with crumbles of Gorgonzola, sheeted with tarps of salty prosciutto and forested with bright arugula leaves, this is a non-traditional pizza that promptly transports... More »

  • 2009 | Best French Fries

    An encore performance by Encore, which continues to serve the best french fries in the city. They're hand-cut shoestrings, perfectly fried, then given a drizzle of hot mustard sauce that sounds a little scary until the first minute you taste it on the hot frites. After that, you'll be a shameless addict, hooked for the rest of your days and comparing every other french fry in the city to those coming from this kitchen. More »

  • 2008 | Best French Fries

    When Encore opened last December, it came equipped with some cool history, since it occupies part of the old Lowenstein Theater, and great neighbors -- Twist & Shout and the Tattered Cover. Encore also has a classic long bar, an interesting menu and savvy owners (the folks who brought us the Black Pearl). But what Encore really has going for it are its french fries: perfectly cooked, heavily salted shoestrings that are unbelievably addictive -- particularly hit with a drizzle... More »

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  • westwordbestof
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    | Denver, CO | 102 Reviews

    An encore performance by Encore, which continues to serve the best french fries in the city. They're hand-cut shoestrings, perfectly fried, then given a drizzle of hot mustard sauce that sounds a little scary until the first minute you taste it on the hot frites. After that, you'll be a shameless addict, hooked for the rest of your days and comparing every other french fry in the city to those coming from this kitchen.

  • tannaruzicka
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    | Denver, CO | 307 Reviews

    They have great flat bread pizza.

  • hauteplastic
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    | Denver, CO | 27 Reviews

    now that the waiter that my friend and i both dated is gone, i can say that i totally enjoy recommending encore to friends, what better place for a first date? tattered next door, and the "stay classy colfax" shirts. classic.

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People Who Like Encore on Colfax

Main Menu
Lunch Menu - Starters
$4.00
House Thin Cut Fries
with hot mustard drizzle
$6.00
Simple Organic Greens
w/ house vinaigrette
$8.00
Hummus Dip
with flatbread & olives
$10.00
Wood Fired Artichokes
with truffle butter & garlic aioli
$11.00
Kung Pao Calamari
with verde farms pea shoots
$10.00
Telluride Jalapeno Poppers, Apple Smoked Bacon
Lunch Menu - Today's Soup
 
Today's Soup
ask server
Lunch Menu - Salads
$14.00
Classic Chicken Breast Cobb
with honey-lime dressing
$9.00
Grilled Romaine
oranges, white anchovy pizzeta, & peppercorn-romano dressing
$12.00
Baby Beets
with arugula, jumpin good goat cheese, pistachios, apples & 4 citrus vinaigrette
$16.00
Nicoise
with loch duart salmon, olives, asparagus, potatoes, hard-boiled egg & sherry vinaigrette
Lunch Menu - Entrees
Entrees Include Choice Of House Thin Cut Fries W/ Drizzle, Apple Slaw, Sauteed Beet Greens, Or Seasonal Vegetable
$12.00
Pei Mussels, Romesco Broth, Aioli & Grilled Ciabatta
 
Pasta Of The Day
ask server
$12.00
Mezze Platter
w/grilled artichoke, falafel, hummus, harissa, olives, flatbread & vegetables
$15.00
Thai Curry Noodle Bowl
w/ tofu, shrimp, local vegetables & basil
Lunch Menu - Flatbread Pizzas
$13.00
Add Gorgonzola $1.00
the Fig N Pig Prosciutto, Fig Jam, Arugula
$12.00
Italian Sausage, Caramelized Onion, Ricotta
$11.00
Exotic Mushroom, Rosemary, Roasted Garlic
$11.00
House Made Mozzarella, Roasted Tomato, Basil
$14.00
Il Mondo Vecchio Pepperoni, Quattro Formaggio, Chile-garlic Oil
Lunch Menu - Sandwiches & Burgers
$14.00
Pulled Pork Sandwich, Apple-bourbon Bbq Sauce & Grilled Pineapple Slaw
$12.00
Encore Burger
w/gruyere-bacon-bleu cheese compote
$16.00
Moroccan Spiced Colorado Lamb Burger
w/tzatiki
$15.00
Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Welsh Cheddar & Pickled Ramp Remoulade
$10.00
Falafel Burger
w/hummus, cucumber & yogurt dressing
$15.00
Blackened Shrimp Tacos, Cilantro Slaw, Chiphotle Crema & Avocado
Dinner Menu - Seasonal Starters
$4.00
House Thin Cut Fries
w/hot mustard drizzle
$10.00
Telluride Jalapeno Poppers, Apple Smoked Bacon
very spicy
$8.00
Hummus Dip
w/flatbread & kalamata olives
$10.00
Wood Fired Artichokes
w/truffle butter & garlic aioli
$11.00
Kung Pao Calamari
w/"verde farms" pea shoots
$10.00
Housemade Kielbasa, Pierogis, & Apple-beet Reduction
$12.00
Roasted Honeycrisp Apples
endive, aged welsh cheddar, candied walnuts & hard cider vinaigrette
$9.00
Roasted Potato Gnocchi
poblano cream, pumpkin seed pesto & queso fresco
Each $4.00
All Four $14.00
The Cheese Board
(from the truffle cheese shop) selection of goat, brie, bleu & chefs choice w/fig jam
Dinner Menu - Today's Soup
 
Today's Soup
ask server
Dinner Menu - Salads
$12.00
Baby Beets
w/arugula, haystack mountain chevre, pistachios, apples & 4 citrus vinaigrette
$16.00
Nicoise
w/loch duart salmon, olives, haricot vert, potatoes, hard-boiled egg & sherry vinaigrette
Signature Sandwiches & Burgers
Sandwiches Include Choice Of Thin Cut Fries With Drizzle, Apple Slaw, Sauteed Beet Greens Or Seasonal Vegetable
$10.00
Falafel Burger
with hummus, cucumber & yogurt dressing
$12.00
Encore Burger
with gruyere bacon bleu cheese compote
$17.00
Blackened Shrimp Tacos
with cilantro slaw, chipotle crema & avocado
$14.00
Pulled Pork Sandwich
with jerk bbq sauce & grilled pineapple slaw
$16.00
Moroccan Spiced Colorado Lamb Burger
with flatbread & tzatiki sauce
$16.00
Burger Au Poivre, Onion Ring & Brioche Bun
Flatbread Pizzas
$13.00
Add Gorgonzola $1.00
the Fig N Pig Prosciutto, Fig Jam, Arugula
$12.00
Italian Sausage, Caramelized Onion, Ricotta
$11.00
Exotic Mushroom, Rosemary, Roasted Garlic
$11.00
House Made Mozzarella, Roasted Tomato, Basil
$14.00
Il Mondo Vecchio Pepperoni, Quattro Formaggio, Chile-garlic Oil
Dinner Menu - Autumn Plates
 
Tonight's ewe Bet Ranch Colorado Lamb Feature
$23.00
Roasted Beef Sauerbraten
gold potato confit, bacon-brussel sprouts, & red wine pan sauce
$16.00
Mezze Platter
w/ grilled artichoke, falafel, hummus, harissa, olives, flatbread, & seasonal vegetable
$28.00
new Caledonia Blue Prawns
celery root puree, green apples, horseradish vinaigrette & celery leaf-salsify-walnut salad
$20.00
Crispy regal Crest Farms Chicken Breast
butternut squash risotto, broccolini, & sherry jus
$17.00
Pumpkin-chevre Lasagna
pine nut confit, brown butter, & apple-sage salad
$25.00
Grilled Mahi-mahi
sweet potato-coconut curry, crispy cauliflower, golden raisins & mint
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