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West Saloon & Kitchen

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501 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202
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About this place West Saloon & Kitchen

West Saloon & Kitchen in Denver is an inclusive and welcoming spot, perfect for travelers seeking a friendly dining experience. Visitors frequently praise the delicious food and drink options. Standout dishes mentioned include the artichoke dip, often described as "fire," and the short rib stroganoff, which some find life-changing. The cocktail menu is also a hit, with bartenders providing excellent recommendations. The staff consistently receives accolades for being attentive, friendly, and personable, contributing to a great overall vibe. While the atmosphere is generally considered nice, some note it can be a bit dated. The culinary experience garners mixed opinions; while many rave about the flavorful dishes, a few have found certain items, like steaks, not to meet expectations. However, the positive experiences, particularly with the appetizers and unique flavor combinations like Peruvian pickled peppers, are frequently highlighted. With a Google rating of 4.6/5 from over 2000 reviews, West Saloon & Kitchen is a popular choice for a satisfying meal and a warm welcome in Denver.

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4.6
★★★★★
2,003 reviews

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Alexandra Calahan
Alexandra Calahan Aug 2026
★★★★★

The cocktails were so delicious, the artichoke dip is fire, and the short rib stroganoff will change your life. Chad, our bartender was so friendly, funny, and had the most delicious recommendations. The whole staff was lovely and welcoming. Stop in if you’re looking for a delicious meal and warm experience - they won’t disappoint.

Andrew Gehring
Andrew Gehring Aug 2026
★★★★★

This is the third time we've been to this establishment. The staff are attentive and personable. The Atmos is nice, but a bit dated. The food has always been borderline at best. As an example, I had the beef stroganoff and the beef was tough and chewy. This last visit, ordered the fish and chips and the fish was overcooked and the chips were a bit under cooked. It's probably ok for drink's and meeting friends, but I would not go for the food.

Alison Jacobs
Alison Jacobs Aug 2026
★★★★★

Kenny, our server, was THE BEST! Had great recommendations from the menu. Definitely try the spinach/artichoke dip. The Peruvian pickled peppers on top added such a great texture and flavor (see first picture). My friend said the short rib stroganoff was amazing and I had the hatch fried chicken sandwich. Also fantastic. And if you like espresso martinis, I’ve never had one made with tequila, but the Casa Espresso Martini was honestly top one or two of every espresso martini I’ve ever had! Get it! You won’t regret it. Thank you Kenny. Lindsey, give this man a raise! ;-D Lol

Ava Guth
Ava Guth Aug 2026
★★★★★

We are visiting from Wisconsin and this place was perfect! It had a wide variety of delicious food and drink options which was perfect for us! Kayla, our server, was absolutely delightful! She suggested great food and delivered us great service! The next time we’re back in the Denver area we will be sure to pay this place another visit! 10/10 recommend :)

Elyse Crotty
Elyse Crotty Aug 2026
★★★★★

Great brunch options

Keith Johnson
Keith Johnson Aug 2026
★★★★★

We're out of towners, so we only have this one visit to go off of. Overall a decent meal, but my burger didn't meet my expectations. Had the bacon cream cheese burger, but couldn't really taste the cream cheese with green onion and bacon, and it was also supposed to have jalapenos, but didn't taste those either, nor did it have any kind of kick. Service was good except my brother's meal came out entirely wrong, which service immediately corrected, and he ordered a double bourbon, but got served a single, which again, was immediately corrected. Overall, not bad, but not great.

Madison Craig
Madison Craig Aug 2026
★★★★★

Service was excellent, but food was not. DO NOT order a steak because it is not prime and will not be cooked as ordered. My steak was raw and after a refire my husband and I could not eat together on our anniversary. Chili was great :)

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Last updated on 28 September 2026

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