Work & Class

Holy smokes this place gets crowded! Went in with reservations on a Thursday night. The hostess offered us only shared hightop seating options. I was elbow to elbow with lodo bros who just got off work. Couldn't hear a thing. The food was decent, but some of the flavors weren't complimented properly, while others felt heavy-handed. For instance, the Massive Attack salad was bright, but I was expecting more zest or richness to round it out. The tempura broccoli felt randomly stuck in the corners of the salad. It really could've been its own side! The lemon pepper chicken didn't taste like lemon, or pepper, but rather the heaping pool of butter it had soaked in making its way to the table. The carne asada was definitely the hit for the night. That, and the elote was great. Overall, for the price and the atmosphere, I think there's definitely better options around RiNo. I went in from a foodie blog recommendation, and came out severely questioning said foodie's taste buds.

The food was great smalcually the lamb and corn muffins are a must try!

Excellent experience at Work & Class! We were seated at the eating bar, right up against the kitchen. We were introduced to Chef Antonio as we were seated - really nice guy and visited with us throughout the meal - and also gave us some free samples as were weren't sure what to get. The GM Johnny came up to us right away and started offering recommendations as this was our first time here - super nice guy and very helpful. Our server Matthew offered similar recommendations and was very attentive. One of the best experiences we have had at a restaurant in a long time. We were already talking about our return and trying a number of other items the next time around. We had lamb, carne asada, chicken pot pie, smoked gouda mac n cheese, elote, plantains and everything was excellent! We were too full for dessert, but Matthew offered us each a big spoon full of the butterscotch pudding - this too was excellent! We will be back again and I fully recommend this place for not only top notch customer service but also excellent food!

Food was awesome; some excellent bites - the stars of the show were the sides like the elote and Mac and cheese. Our waiter was super kind too and guided our order well.

Went here on a second date and it was the perfect casual atmosphere, we sat outside so not too noisy for conversation. Our waitress was so sweet and friendly. I had the margarita which was good. We ordered the salad, elote hash, mac&cheese, carne asada and chicken as shareable dishes and everything was amazing! The mac&cheese was so creamy & the carne asada was cooked to perfection. The GM also gave us little spoons of butterscotch which was so kind and it was delicious! Made us feel welcomed. Would highly recommend!

Had such a great experience here tonight. The food was 10/10 and we got really incredible service from the manager Johnny and his team. Highly recommend the shrimp and grits, lemon chicken and the cheesecake. One of our new favorites!

It is delicious but I always left here feeling so so sick and I didn’t learn until way later on that there is no dedicated gluten free fryer. Watch out fellow celiacs!

If I had to sum up Work & Class in one phrase, it would be: professionalism without pretension. I was in Denver for work and sat down at the bar with a simple request for the bartender: “If I’ve never been here before and never make it back, build me the most memorable meal possible.” He didn’t hesitate, and absolutely understood the assignment. The lineup: blue corn empanadas, carne asada with chimichurri, elote hash, smoked gouda mac & cheese, butterscotch pudding, and a couple cocktails along the way. The empanadas were the first sign I was in good hands. Crispy, flavorful, and gone far too quickly. The carne asada was cooked beautifully, the elote hash brought a ton of flavor and texture, and the smoked gouda mac & cheese was exactly the kind of side dish that makes you question your life choices while happily taking another bite. Then came the butterscotch pudding. Chef’s kiss. If there was a better way to end the meal, I don’t need to know about it. What stood out most wasn’t just the food. It was the atmosphere. Great service, knowledgeable staff, strong cocktails, and none of the attitude that sometimes comes with highly regarded restaurants. Just good people serving great food. Each person that worked there interacted with positivity and authenticity. For a guy traveling alone on a Friday night, I couldn’t have asked for a better recommendation. If I’m back in Denver, I’m back at Work & Class.

Spicy margarita is excellent! Manhatten nice new take on it with the syrup add in but missing a cherry. Caviche not quite what you would expect in flavors, kind of bland, not my favorite. Lamb seared and pink middle is amazing! Mac & cheese great. Cheesecake was yummy. Great service etc but a bit crowded-tight to get into a singles table. Had to squeeze between so my friend didn't have to. A little awkward.