The wood-fired grill is at the center of the menu at Citizen Rail, located steps away from Union Station. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and our daily happy hour from 4:00-6:00pm. We’re the perfect choice for date night, a business lunch, or drinks after work.
Stylish operation focusing on wood-fired cooking, craft beers & cocktails, plus a patio. Based on 953 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$$
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Address:
1899 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 323-0017
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Hours
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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7 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 7 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
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Reviews
Weston Hood
Overall, the food was pretty good but I think the service was pretty bad. We got the 180 day dry aged steak – that was delicious. The beef short rib was also a good pick. For some reason we got the olives app which I don’t recommend, I’m not even sure who would order that but someone at our table did and it was horrible. Also, I don’t recommend the pork and prawns because they give you pretty much none of each. There were two prawn carcasses, but really only one prawn worth meat and it was extremely tender… Like fall apart and your mouth tender meat. Which is really weird for prawn meat. I’m not sure that I like that. It’s unnatural. I like a naturally cooked prawn. I’m cool with that .
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Steven
Great spot for a nice brunch, just don’t expect your run of the mill menu. It’s smaller than most of the traditional brunch menus found in the city, it might not seem as fun but the selections are very unique and well tailored. The fresh fruit they serve with some of the meals are incredible! A whole slice of cantaloupe
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Terri Hanson Mead
We had a fantastic meal here on Wednesday night and highly recommend checking it out. Denny (our server) was extremely helpful, friendly, and professional and even comp’d a dessert to welcome our son and his girlfriend to Denver.
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Samantha Burke
Food is unique, flavorful and high-quality. Ate here for brunch. Mimosas for the table was perfect for 3 people (nice champagne provided). The shakshuka, chilaquiles, Dutch baby pancake, and side of potatoes were so incredible, we ordered 2 orders of each dish (again) via room service the following morning.
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Austin Flask
Had an absolutely fantastic meal here. Had the stuffed organic chicken which was absolutely phenomenal. Haven’t had anything like it before, and it was honestly one of the best dishes I’ve ever had. Combine this with incredibly kind staff and it’s a huge win.
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Peter Docteroff
Came by for happy hour. The beer and cocktails were pretty cheap, and they had some neat food options. Food was a bit pricier than some other happy hours, but stuff I wouldn’t try elsewhere or at full price. We ordered the Apple + Pancheta and the 50/50 Burger. The Burger was especially good, and the waitress was very nice by splitting the burger in half on two plates for us to share, without us even requesting it. Also liked the layout of the restaurant, as you can see the chefs cook and walk by the meat freezer when going to the bathroom.
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Joshua Shimandle
I am rating Citizen Rail a 5 because of impeccable service and wonderful food. There are some minor things. The main course menu was very small, no specials, and one of the dishes didn’t say there was mustard seed on it. However, the staff gave us a free gorgeous appetizer since they were out of the main course I wanted and it was our anniversary…multiple staff congratulated us. Food was amazing…steak was cooked perfectly medium rare . It would be great if they added a few more main courses.
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Erica Jaros
This was a great experience. The cocktail was fabulous. The trout was really good, but the short rib was absolutely amazing!
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Lindsey Wilson
Delicious options for dinner and breakfast, everything was so good! Our service was great, though if you need a quick dinner this isn’t your spot. The ambiance is great for a downtown restaurant with lots of natural lighting and the big grills in the back with fires blazing. It smelled amazing when we came in. For dinner, my husband and I each had the mussels and rosemary fries, and he had the brisket burger. The sauce on the mussels was so creamy and delicious, they were crisp and moist! Highly recommend. They are the feature dinner on Wednesday so if you’re there midweek you can get a deal. For breakfast, my husband had the Dutch baby pancake and breakfast potatoes (get those as a side, even if it’s to share due to lack of space, you’ll want more). I had the egg white omelet with a side of sausage- very fresh and tasty. We would come back and stay at the hotel and eat at Citizen Rail again in Denver 🙂
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Sarah Bagwell
Absolutely love this place. Consistently delicious & great service. I’ve had brunch here twice and dinner 3 times. Don’t sleep on the Dutch baby or the petite filet. Good wine selection and relaxed atmosphere on the fancy side. Recommend a stay at the hotel as well!
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