The Hornet

4.7

214 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 28, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

The Hornet has been serving the community of Denver for more than 25 years now, and it has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Located just a few doors away from Denver's finest independent movie house, The Mayan Theatre, it makes a great stop combo for dinner & a movie. Our happy hour kicks off each day at 4pm and goes until 7pm and features $4 draft beer & wine and also $3 off all appetizers.

Some of the top items on the menu at The Hornet include artichoke heart fritters, cheese and potato pierogis, prime rib french dip, honey stung fried chicken, cubano sandwiches and the lobster mac & cheese. The Hornet has a number of burger options as well. You could even have a private event at the restaurant. It is also nice for a date night.

Brunch get's hopping on weekends from 10am-3pm where award winning bloody marys and mimosas are always affordable. One of Denver's best hidden patios is just off the back of the restaurant and live music i

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 777-7676
Website
http://www.hornetrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We host private events for 30-75 people with low food & beverage minimums. Please inquire with a manager.

Location
76 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Cross street
1st & Broadway
Parking details
Free parking is available directly behind the restaurant on the west side of the alley. There is a pay lot on the east side of the alley and metered street parking for many blocks.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 214 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver
American

Review summary

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The Hornet is a must-visit for its "great food and service," diverse menu, and "amazing" gluten-free options. The atmosphere is "fun" and "cool," making it a perfect spot for brunch or happy hour. Don't miss the "bread pudding French toast" or "lobster mac & cheese." Consistent quality and friendly staff make it a favorite!

214 Reviews

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Cathy VIP
Denver11 reviews
3.0
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The waitress did not ask me how I would like my burger cooked, and I forgot to tell her. So instead of a medium rare burger, it was pretty well done, dry and hard. Customers should always be asked for beef orders.
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Jaci
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a party of 13 and they accommodated us very well. Food was really good, nice staff, and cool place to hang!
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Kathy VIP
Denver14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely, quiet, unrushed lunch my friend and I had at "The Hornet"!! I had not been there in YEARS, having moved away from a close-by neighborhood, and I was thrilled. The MENU was extensive and varied; the food was fabulous; our table was spaced so that no one felt crunched into another table's conversation or occupants; our waitress, Abby, was very friendly and helpful; the entire atmosphere was conducive to having a great dining experience! Seriously. Re-visit "The Hornet" if you haven't been there in a while. GREAT!!
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Chris
Denver5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely time watching and tasting the cocktail menu. Thought the food came out quickly and hot.
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Roya
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, great food, and lovely date spot. Can’t wait to come back!
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Cathy VIP
Denver11 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great neighborhood spot! Food and service are always good.
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Cindy
Denver12 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The Hornet has a great menu and tasty drinks. You must try a Winter Solstice! But, we were in the back room and the noise level was too high for our group.
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Matthew
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Phenomenal!! Great service and wonderful food. My friend is gluten free and basically everything in the menu is GF or GFO. Server was there just enough. Professional place but you could tell the waitstaff likes their jobs which makes the experience even better. We will be back!
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Erica
Chicago68 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service was pleasant but not always available and did not check in enough. Food was solid but nothing amazing. Greatly appreciate their attention to allergens. This is why we chose The Hornet to begin with and they did not disappoint.
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Pam
Denver5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honey stung chicken is always superb. We had Bloody Mary bar and some appetizers. There were 5 of us and she was willing to split our checks any way we wanted.it’s fun people watching on Broadway. I’ve been going there since it was Mary & Lou’s
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FAQs

The Hornet offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 777-7676.

The Hornet is rated 4.7 stars by 214 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 8 times today

76 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

Additional information

Cross street
1st & Broadway
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Free parking is available directly behind the restaurant on the west side of the alley. There is a pay lot on the east side of the alley and metered street parking for many blocks.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hornetrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(303) 777-7676
Private party facilities
We host private events for 30-75 people with low food & beverage minimums. Please inquire with a manager.

The Hornet

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