Prelude + Post

4.1

2348 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Dec 15, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 22 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Formally known as Limelight Supper Club, PRELUDE + POST is centrally located within the Denver Center for Performing Arts, it is a popular gathering place for theater attendees and downtown diners alike for pre-theater dinner and post theater dessert and night caps.
PRELUDE + POST server a tapas style menu for a social dining experience. Meaning all seating is community. Reservations guarantee seats, but not an exclusive table.
Grab a drink and bring it straight to your seats (for all Theatre Houses)

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, American
Hours of operation
Fri 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(720) 227-9984
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Private Events, Dinners, Meetings. Please reach out for out Catering Guide.

Location
1355 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80204
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Cross street
14th and Curtis Streets, in the DPAC
Parking details
Enter the Denver Performing Arts Complex Parking Garage on Arapahoe between 14th and 13th or under the Complex on 13th Street. Take the elevators to the main level (3), and immediately turn to right. <br />
Public transit
We are two blocks from the Colorado Convention Center and Lightrail stops.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fire Roasted Corn Chowder$10.00
creme fraiche + bacon bits + chives
Seasonal Cornbread $8.00
wildflower honey + cream cheese dip
Honey Pot Bakery Bread & Butter Board$10.00
artisanal breads + seasonal butter
Jalapeño Cornbread*$8.00
hot house honey + cilantro butter
Smoky Baba Ghanoush*$10.00
celery + carrot sticks + house pickles + pita crackers
Molten Goat Brie Cheese*$14.00
seasonal Jam + toasted artisanal bread
Crispy Goat Cheese*$9.00
wildflower honey drizzle + red pepper aioli
Pommes Frites w/ Truffle Oil*$13.00
aged parmesan + fresh chives + lemon aïoli
Salumi + Fromage$17.00
farm cheeses + cured meats + jardinière + house crackers + seasonal jam + toasted baguette

Small Plates

Seasonal Root Vegetables*$19.00
garlic butter sauteed + topped with poached egg + chives
Winter Salad$10.00
romaine + arugula + blue cheese crumbles + dried cranberry + pickled red onion + cherry tomatoes + spiced pear vinaigrette
Pomegranate Glazed Beets*$14.00
ginger yogurt + arugula salad + herbs
Crispy Brussel Sprouts*$14.00
apple butter + fresh honey + pickled fresnos
Smoked Deviled Eggs*$15.00
secret recipe egg blend + smoked bacon + chive aioli
Burrata with Red Pepper Aioli$13.00
arugula salad + toasted bread
Veal and Pork Meatballs*$13.00
house made marinara + linguini + lemon ricotta + basil

To Share

Nashville Hot Chicken Thigh*$26.00
buttermilk marinated + house made buffalo sauce + black garlic mashed potatoes + house pickles + celery & carrots + ranch
Shrimp Alfredo$27.00
sauteed shrimp + linguini + roasted cherry tomatoes + house made alfredo sauce + arugula + parmesan
Smoky Duck Breast*$27.00
black garlic mashed potatoes + herbed au jus + balsamic reduction + roasted cherry tomatoes
Colorado Lamb Ragu*$28.00
potato gnocchi + braised collard greens + parmesan + fried basil
Smoked Short Rib*$28.00
local beef + house made demi-glace + polenta + roasted carrots + micro greens
Crispy Norwegian Salmon*$26.00
rice pilaf + nasturtium tzatziki + pickled carrots + pea tendrils

Sweet Treats

Tiramisu$12.00
delicious layers of coffee-soaked lady fingers and mascarpone
Key Lime Cheesecake$12.00
citrusy + sweet + tart
Truffle Chocolate Mousse$12.00
decadent mousse with fresh berries
Chocolate Cake $12.00
rich chocolate cake served with whipped cream and strawberries
Opera Cake$12.00
layers of almond sponge cake soaked in coffee syrup served with coffee ice cream
Carrot Cake $12.00
with a cream cheese mousse served with vanilla ice cream
Crème Brûlée$12.00
served with house made donut holes

Café Noir + Hot Tea

Coffee + Tea$4.00
regular or decaf; ask your server about the rotating selection of hot tea
Parisian Coffee
Hennessy vs + Cointreau + fresh brewed coffee + whipped cream
Kentuckey Bourbon Coffee
Old Forester bourbon + maple syrup + fresh brewed coffee + whipped cream
Bailey's Coffee
fresh brewed coffee + baileys irish cream + whipped cream
Hot Rye Toddy
sagamore double oaked rye whiskey + black tea + lemon + honey

Cordials

$10 [ask your server for additional options]

Amaretto Disaronno
Bailey's Irish Cream
Campari
Christian Brothers Brandy
Cointreau
D.O.M. Benedictine
Frangelico
Grand Marnier
Kaluha
St. Germain Elderflower

What 2,348 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

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Located conveniently near the DCPA, Prelude + Post is the perfect spot for a pre-show dinner. Enjoy a "pleasant atmosphere" and "excellent service" with a menu featuring tasty small plates and creative cocktails. While dishes can be hit-or-miss, the location and friendly staff make it a favorite for theatergoers.

2,348 Reviews

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Jennifer
Denver
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love PreludePost! Great service, consistent quality, and great access to the theatre!
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Kelcie
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cocktails are wonderful! We loved the goat brie, but the lamb ragu was not a favorite. Next time we will try something else for an entree. The staff is all very friendly!
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Janet
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of four included a 3 yo and a 9 yo. All of us devoured the delicious variety of small plates and entrees. Each one was a hit: deviled eggs, b sprouts, corn chowder, lamb ragu, shrimp Alfredo, salmon, and two chocolatey desserts! The service was attentive without hovering. She seemed to appear tableside 2minutes before we knew we needed her. Highly recommend!
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Rani
Denver
89 reviews
vip
3.0
89 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Just really average. We had brunch. The salad listed wasn’t what they were serving. The meatballs were listed with farro. But was served with linguine. Servers were busy and distracted. They did okay. Won’t eat here again.. Dinner and brunch a disappointment.
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William
Denver
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Truffle Pomme Frites were good. They were nicely crunchy with good truffle flavor and a nice citrus aioli dip. OTOH the carrot cake was very dry. It’s like they baked the cake, sliced it into layers, then forgot about them for a few hours before frosting them. Service was great
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DON
Denver
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good place to eat before the show, close and convenient to venues.
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Barbara
Denver
18 reviews
2.0
18 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were seated right away after being late due to horrible traffic. Our order was taken and drinks arrived promptly. We ordered the salumi and fromage which we have had before. Unfortunately the food tasted like the refrigerator. Obviously prepared and set aside, uncovered. It was disappointing. The soup was good.
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Rani
Denver
89 reviews
vip
3.0
89 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It appears that many people enjoy the food here. However we did not. What we figured out is that almost everything must be preassembled, kept cold, and pullled out as need. Maybe even microwaved. This makes sense from a cooking, serving perspective. The crowd shows up all at once before performances, so they have to be ready to GO! The charcuterie plate was totally cold and the bread was dry and cold. The salad was good, but also very cold, even the dish, so you could tell it came from a cooler. The meatballs had very little flavor, but the sauce was good. The lamb dish also looked great, but lacked the burst of flavor it could have had. Both did not come out steaming hot....I had a great cocktail, and glass of wine. We love the location, however we won't be back. Cannot pay that much for mediocre food. I think if Kevin Taylor ate the food, he would be disappointed in his restaurant.
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Chris
Chicago
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good food and good service. The location is great.
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lisa
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner here before a show at the buell! Our server, Rock, was great, and the food was delicious!!! Will definitely be back!
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Prelude + Post is rated 4.1 stars by 2348 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 15, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 22 times today

1355 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80204

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
14th and Curtis Streets, in the DPAC
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of operation
Fri 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Enter the Denver Performing Arts Complex Parking Garage on Arapahoe between 14th and 13th or under the Complex on 13th Street. Take the elevators to the main level (3), and immediately turn to right. <br />
Public transit
We are two blocks from the Colorado Convention Center and Lightrail stops.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
(720) 227-9984
Catering
Private Events, Dinners, Meetings. Please reach out for out Catering Guide.

Prelude + Post

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

Carrot Cake

Crème Brûlée

Snacks + Breads + Dips

Fire Roasted Corn Chowder$10.00

Seasonal Cornbread $8.00

Honey Pot Bakery Bread & Butter Board$10.00

Jalapeño Cornbread*$8.00

Smoky Baba Ghanoush*$10.00

Molten Goat Brie Cheese*$14.00

Crispy Goat Cheese*$9.00

Pommes Frites w/ Truffle Oil*$13.00

Salumi + Fromage$17.00

Small Plates

Seasonal Root Vegetables*$19.00

Winter Salad$10.00

Pomegranate Glazed Beets*$14.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts*$14.00

Smoked Deviled Eggs*$15.00

Burrata with Red Pepper Aioli$13.00

Veal and Pork Meatballs*$13.00

To Share

Nashville Hot Chicken Thigh*$26.00

Shrimp Alfredo$27.00

Smoky Duck Breast*$27.00

Colorado Lamb Ragu*$28.00

Smoked Short Rib*$28.00

Crispy Norwegian Salmon*$26.00

Sweet Treats

Tiramisu$12.00

Key Lime Cheesecake$12.00

Truffle Chocolate Mousse$12.00

Chocolate Cake $12.00

Opera Cake$12.00

Carrot Cake $12.00

Crème Brûlée$12.00

Café Noir + Hot Tea

Coffee + Tea$4.00

Parisian Coffee

Kentuckey Bourbon Coffee

Bailey's Coffee

Hot Rye Toddy

Cordials

Amaretto Disaronno

Bailey's Irish Cream

Campari

Christian Brothers Brandy

Cointreau

D.O.M. Benedictine

Frangelico

Grand Marnier

Kaluha

St. Germain Elderflower

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Dining areas

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