Margot

1551 S Pearl St, Denver
(720) 390-8785

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Mary Mary

I celebrated my birthday on September 19, and it was the best dinner I’ve ever had. This restaurant just received its Michelin star. The chef and team that work at the restaurant were so kind and so attentive .They made my birthday the best birthday ever. ❤️Sophia❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dan R (nerdwithus)

The meal was wonderful and chef Justin and staff are talented. Our server Kat was a delight.

We ordered 11 dishes off the menu and all were delightful.

Chef Justin is an absolute professional. When he dropped the gnocchi and lamb dishes off he explained the dish and gave the romance behind it.

Overall the food was incredible. Service was charming and delightful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Heather Robertson

Big fan of Margot. Have been 4 times now, including once for brunch where I had the best shrimp and grits ever. The other 3 times were for ala carte menu dinners. Service has been 50/50. Once we got a guy on his first day (knew nothing about the menu) and the last time our server was extremely slow (came by 3 times before asking for our order, had a long pause between dinner and dessert, took 2 1/2 hours and it was clearly not the bar or kitchen being slow). Tuna crudo and gnocchi are standouts for dinner.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Spanish Croquettes, Black Garlic Gnocchi, Shrimp and Grits

Joriane Short

Well deserving of all their stars!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lon Welsh

A++. Perhaps best place in denver. Top notch architecture and service. If you get tasting menu w wine parings there are a lot of odd wines. Just tell sommelier what you want and they will trade odd wine for what you want. Don’t be bashful. Can’t wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Turner

What an absolute A+ addition to S. Pearl! The space is gorgeous, clean and modern, and the massive windows offer great views of S. Pearl (especially when open!). Service was incredibly attentive, and every bite of food was delicious, from the croquettes to the trout dip to the trout itself. We need to get back soon, since the menu rotates regularly and I wanted to try everything on it.

Margot is fantastic!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mimi S

This place is incredible. We’ve been twice and will be back for sure. I’m a vegetarian, and my fiancée is a vegan, and they’ve done an amazing job of accommodating us. They’re so thoughtful but also not so far out of line with their regular menu that you feel like you’re having a totally different experience. Everyone who works at Margot is also so kind and clearly so dedicated to what they do. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matt Brown

Absolutely some of the best food I have had. 10 out of 10. No notes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Connor Doyle

My wife and I had the tasting menu at Margot this past weekend. This is not a review of the main room, which looked good in its own right. We've been to a few other 'high end' tasting menu and restaurant experiences in Denver and beyond (Beckon, Rootstalk, Temaki Den, etc) We didn't think that our experience was reflected in the current set of reviews so I wanted to leave a review.

Pros:
-The space was beautiful and the music was right up our alley (alt/indie rock, LCD Soundsystem and the like)
-The person helping serve us was amicable and attentive
-The food was generally presented well
-The cocktails were well prepared and delicious (we did not get the wine pairing)

Neutral observations:
-The 8-person counter was in front of Margot's full kitchen. The dishes going out to the main restaurant looked quite tasty. There was a little overlap with the tasting menu but they were primarily different.
-The tasting counter space is wide enough for everyone to sit but a little tight behind the chairs. No hooks below the seats
-The tasting room wasn't quite ready when we arrived at our time, they seat all 8 people at once, and there isn't really a good place to wait with their current setup. We were given some bubbly while we wanted though which was nice.
-We left feeling full (in opposition to some other reviews I read here)

Cons:
-A lot of the menu fell flat for us. The ideas and presentation were interesting but in terms of flavor the primary ingredients often felt overpowered by the accoutrement or did not provide a lot of flavor. Not all the combinations worked well for us and we were generally hoping for more 'wow' bites. There were a few dishes that did feel cooked well (lamb, mussels). I don't know if our palates didn't match the chef, if our expectations were misaligned, or if it was an off night but for the price we felt disappointed.
-The pacing of the meal felt a little off. It got a late start but we had arrived around 7:40 for a 7:45 seating and ultimately left the restaurant at 10:20. Some of the spaces between courses felt quite long and then had some that were more bunched towards the end. Based on the 5:30/7:45 seatings I was expecting closer to two hours.

Overall, we wouldn't return for the tasting menu experience alone, especially given the price point. The space, service, and cocktails were all great and the main restaurant looked wonderful, so hopefully the tasting menu will match soon enough.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Ryan Jones

I appreciated Margot. It was a lovely place to spend the evening with family and friends. My principal issue, however, is that we unfortunately left hungry afterward. While everything we ordered was delicious and I enjoyed the farm-to-table nature of the menu, the portions are exceptionally small (a peach dish with 4-5 slices of peach which may equate to 1/2 of an actual peach; same for the tomato dish). This led us to walk down the street after our dinner and order a pizza to satiate our appetite. Humorously, we were not the only group that evening to wind up at the pizza joint as we spotted other diners also doing the same. The service and atmosphere are very enjoyable so no complaints there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jordy Shryock

I would give more stars if it was possible. This is the best restaurant in Denver. Amazing food and reasonable prices. The Croquettes are absolutely ridiculous.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robert Vickery

Our meal was absolutely amazing! All of the flavors were incredible. The dishes were so well thought out by Chef Justin. He is also a delight to talk to. The wine pairing with the tasting menu was 🤌, chef's kiss. The service was great. If you are wondering if you should eat here, do yourself and your taste buds a favor. We will be coming back, all around incredible experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Natalia Patterson

We visited the restaurant last Friday. The design and decor of the restaurant is hands down one of the most beautiful in Denver. We really enjoyed the steak tartare, Spanish croquettes and lamb meatballs. However, the quail was so salty we had a hard time eating it. Honestly we couldn’t believe that someone in the kitchen tried it and still decided to serve it. Even the chicory and cherries failed to reduce the excessive saltiness of the dish. Luckily we already had their delicious peach panna cotta on the way and ended dinner on a good note. We will definitely give them another shot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Rachel Leamon

This restaurant was immaculate. Every single dish was perfect & bursting with flavor. Each dish was well thought out, unique and extremely well executed. The atmosphere transported me to another place & I loved being able to hear everyone at my table. Margot is not cramming tables together, they clearly want you to enjoy all the elements. Natural lighting and fresh air with the huge front windows creates a polished and modern look. Felt high end but not pretentious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Benjamin Blackmer

Outstanding. Can't wait to go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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