Urban Farmer Denver is a contemporary steakhouse located in Denver’s historic LoDo neighborhood, known for reimagining the traditional steakhouse experience through a commitment to local sourcing and a farm-to-table philosophy.
Here is a detailed look at the restaurant, its offerings, and its background:
What Makes Urban Farmer Unique
Urban Farmer distinguishes itself by blending rustic, down-to-earth soul with an upscale, urban ambiance.
- Farm-to-Table Focus: The restaurant’s core concept revolves around sustainability and nose-to-tail dining. Their chefs build personal relationships with local farms, ranches, and fisheries to ensure high-quality, responsibly sourced ingredients. The in-house pantry, stocked with house-made, preserved, and pickled local produce, reinforces this commitment.
- A Different Steakhouse: While serving classic cuts, Urban Farmer specializes in a unique Heritage Bred Beef Tasting program, allowing guests to sample different feeding styles (grass, grain, and corn-fed) to compare texture and flavor profiles.
- Ambiance and Location: Nestled within the elegant The Oxford Hotel, the restaurant features a colorful yet sleek design. The space includes distinctive private dining areas such as a stained-glass Wine Room, a sunlit Parlor Room, and a cozy Plum Room, making it a popular destination for both casual dining and special events.
History and Significant Events
Urban Farmer Denver is part of a family of modern steakhouses with locations in Portland, Philadelphia, and Cleveland.
- Opening: The Denver outpost opened its doors in August 2017, breathing new life into the historic space formerly occupied by McCormick’s Fish House within The Oxford Hotel.
- The Oxford Hotel: Being situated in The Oxford Hotel, which is a Denver landmark in the LoDo historic district, links the restaurant to a deep history of hospitality in the city.
- Events: Urban Farmer regularly hosts special “Happenings” and dinner series, such as the annual Thanksgiving Pre-Fixe Menu and a Tasting Menu Dinner Series, providing curated culinary experiences for guests. The variety of event spaces also makes it a continuous venue for significant personal and corporate gatherings.
Highlight Menu Items and Customer Feedback
The customer rating for Urban Farmer is 4.5 stars, with guests frequently praising both the food and the high quality of service.
Highlight Menu Items
Guests consistently highlight several dishes that showcase the restaurant’s creativity and quality:
- Heritage Bred Beef Tasting: The signature experience, offering a side-by-side tasting of different beef types (grass-fed, grain-fed, corn-fed).
- Charcuterie Boards: Praised for their freshness and variety of house-made selections.
- Blue Cornbread: Described as “outstanding” and “so flavorful.”
- Bison and Beef Chili: A flavorful favorite, noted as being “packed full of spices and is a total treat.”
- Deviled Eggs: Called “fantastic” by reviewers.
- Cobbler: An experience in itself, with a presentation made table-side that generates curiosity from other diners. Reviewers call it “amazing.”
Customer Feedback
Reviewers consistently praise the attentive, professional, and warm staff, which contributes to a memorable experience:
- One guest, reflecting on a trip without children, stated: “The service at Urban Farmer was simply put, outstanding. … Beginning with our first course of their fresh selections of charcuterie boards, to our salad course, the INCREDIBLE heritage bred beef tasting we selected, to the sides, and finally, a tasting board of several amazing house made desserts. Absolutely one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in years…”
- Another diner shared specific dish highlights: “The deviled eggs were fantastic. … Outstanding blue cornbread, so flavorful. The bison and beef chili is packed full of spices and is a total treat. … The cobbler we ordered was made table side in such a style that everyone around us in the restaurant asked what we ordered- Not to mention it was amazing.”
Location and Contact Information
| Item | Details |
| Address | 1659 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80202 (Inside The Oxford Hotel) |
| Phone Number | +1 303-262-6070 |
| Website | Urban Farmer Steakhouse |
| [email protected] | |
| Map Link | View on Map |
The restaurant is open for:
- Dinner: Monday–Friday 4:00 PM–10:00 PM; Saturday 4:00 PM–10:00 PM; Sunday 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Brunch: Saturday–Sunday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Happy Hour: Monday–Friday 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
