Beckon

4.4 | immersive environment, good service, creative and tasty food. Beckon is definitely a great food experience in Denver with the courses being quite thoughtful. They were able to accommodate a wide range of allergies for folks in our party while not missing a best on flavor. They also were able to provide a strong alcoholic and non alcoholic experience. There is a bit more they could do on consistency across the plates for portion of each ingredient, especially if going for additional stars. Service was very attentive and welcoming. Will definitely be back.

Please let me first start with if I could give Beckon 10 stars, I absolutely would. My partner and I went for her birthday, and from the moment we walked in to the moment we left, we felt so welcomed. The food was delicious. The flavors, the wine pairings, all were fabulous. We sat in a room with quite a few other people, however we still got a very personalized, one on one experience. I feel like the staff service can either make or break an experience, and they absolutely made it. Many of the staff members stopped by to wish my partner a happy birthday, so sweet. The entire staff seemed very happy to be there. This was absolutely a wonderful experience that we will never ever forget. Thank you, Beckon!

Goodness where do I begin?! Personally, I believe most of the bad reviews in times past were mostly by people who were impossible to please or people just "spamming" the restaurant's reputation. This was 10 stars out of 5!!!! I was in Denver for work, wanted to treat myself and did my research. I had no problem pre-paying for the meal. Making the reservation and having made a couple calls to the restaurant beforehand - no issues. Staff was professional on the phone and via email. The experience begins once you enter the gate: unique outdoor and indoor decor ("lunar" & nordic themes for the food), professionally dressed staff, firepit seating, other outdoor seating and well-manicured plants. Inside, the ambiance is cozy, romantic, welcoming etc. While the wall paint is dark and lighting is recessed, it's complimented with lots of candles. The dining experience is 2-3 hours. There are 8-10 courses ranging from starters, seafood, bread, meat/protein, palate cleanser, desserts and sweets. Each course is well-timed, unique and profoundly delicious. You get to see your food being prepared and can interact with staff. Although the kitchen is nearby, you won't get overheated. There were probably 12-16 patrons/couples seated in my section but it doesn't get overwhelmingly loud. Background music is not too loud and compliments the ambiance. I also enjoyed seeing the chefs and waitstaff working as a cohesive team. There was no disrespect or discord as they pushed tickets, plated courses etc; very professional operation. Different chefs will thoroughly and warmly explain each course. Hosts and waitstaff go above & beyond to make you feel comfortable and ensure you have what you desire e.g. drinks, more napkins etc. These were the best cocktails I've ever had in my life and I'm not one to exaggerate. I ordered a drink off the menu and then the bartender accomodated my own request for a Mai Tai. The meats are prepared on the rarer side but they had no problem cooking them longer for me. I legitimately have no complaints and have yet to give a restaurant a perfect review until now. $400 spent and worth every dollar. I'll definitely come back on my next trip to Denver! There were a few courses I forgot to take a picture of. It's smaller portions but I assure you you'll be full before dessert!

So far, I've been to Beckon 4 times. They change their menu every quarter, so every experience is new and exciting. Beckon's quality and hospitality is probably the best I've ever experienced, even better than Marcus (**) in London or Alinea (***) in Chicago. There was one visit I was unable to have the wine pairing because I was on post-surgery meds. The head bartender came out and made special non-alcoholic cocktails for me that paired with some dishes because he didn't want me missing out on the full experience. I don't think I've ever had anyone do that for me. Recently, they were just awarded a Michelin star, which is something they very much deserved. I enjoyed talking with Ami and Raymond (been here so much that they remember us haha), and hearing stories from the sommelier, Ben (great mustache). I am looking forward to experiencing their next menu next quarter and can't wait to see what fun and new dishes they come up with. (Also, thank you , Allison! Look for my email!)

It felt like we were special guests at a truly curated, and intimate experience. Just the best of everything: food, vibe, atmosphere and community. Attention to detail was ridiculous! Staff and food set the bar higher than you could imagine.