Old Capitol Grill & Smokehouse

The pulled pork was the best I’ve had in a Denver bbq. So moist and flavorful and the bbq sauce was a perfect complement. My wife loved her burger w/ very good GF bun.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich, French Fries, Classic Burger

Worst fish & chips I’ve ever had in my life, traveled to 123 countries, absolute rubbish! Had absolutely no idea fish & chips could be prepared so poorly until today. Maybe they should rethink their menu…

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

6 people/guests in our party. Sat immediately… 3 other parties seated. 1 bartender, 1 server, 1 mgr on her laptop.
Waited 15+ minutes, no server, no waitress/waiter.. walked out.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

If I could give zero stars I would. We had a party of six, the host greeted us and sat us promptly. That was the end of our experience. We were one of 3 party's in the restaurant. No one greeted us or took our drink order. We waited over 15 minutes. Bartender never came over, manager was on her laptop. Definitely a shitty experience.
3pm on a Thursday, like how do you miss a party of SIX that is sitting next to another occupied table.

Walked down to Jimmy John's and received better service.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Dear owner. Your Bully Hipster Host is going to run your establishment into the toilet in record time. Absolute GARBAGE experience. My wife and I wanted to take our son out to a nice brunch in Golden today. Upon entering just after opening this morning, we we're told it would be 10 mins for a table outside b/c the server was double sat. Sure- no problem. I'm sitting outside and some very nice people from out of town see that there are 2 available tables on the patio for their group of 8, so they put their name in. I'm thinking, not to worry b/c we we're already on the waitlist for one of those tables. Nope- host calls for them to be seated. They say, wait, they were here before us. My wife says what about us? He completely ignores her. They're baffled.

I decide to ask him what his problem is, and his response? He literally walks out on the sidewalk where I'm sitting and proceeds to berate me. Something to the effect of, how dare you question me in my restaurant. etc.

Regardless to say. We will NEVER go back. From one business owner to another- hopefully this review inspires you to releive your host of his duties immediately. It will save you future reviews like this one.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Our party of 5 was immediately say and then actively ignored for the next 30 mins before we walked out, unacceptably poor levels of service.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The food was not good. Pretty sure the ketchup was actually just pizza sauce and my kids, who are normally not picky, didn't even want to finish their food.
Definitely a place that understands they have the location and so the food doesn't have to be great. And have taken that to heart.
Really disappointed and won't stop here again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 2

Came here 6 mos ago and it was AMAZING food and service. Decided to take fam here today. Showed up right when they opened for party of 3. Asked for outside table. The host said, sure, just wait about 10 min bkz I double sat my server. Sure, no problem I said. Multiple parties came in behind us. All very polite. Then the host said, party of 8 (ahead of us) and proceeded to completely ignore everyone else who had walked in. All the customers were super nice and shocked at the bully of the host. He completely ignored my question, Wait, what about us? We've been waiting for 15 minutes! And other people who said, Wait, she was here first. Well, I won't come back. The hipster host was a bully and rude. Go to the Trailhead Taphouse instead. They've got outdoor seating and GREAT hospitality. The owner should know his host is a bully. We won't be back.

Service: 1

We hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner here and the staff, food, and venue were perfect!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food wasn’t bad nor good, just ok. We were a party of 7, so we got to order a lot from the menu, nothing really stood out. Service was great though.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Being blunt, this place is terrible.
Food was meh, could not wait to leave.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Just start this off. I would have more waiters available to take orders and be available to even just give your payment to. So you can leave the restaurant. Was with a date and she and I sad to miss the sunset. The prices don't match up with the service and I don't blame the service. Great food great drinks. Enjoy 😁 $78 for two drinks 🍸 and two entrees. Including tip.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

We’d been past this place many times, and thought we’d give it a try - always thought it looked charming and interesting. We sat outside and enjoyed the nice evening and watching the folks on the streets. Nice setting.

My wife’s burger was good, and so were the french fries.
I got the two meat combo… the pulled pork was totally fine.
But, I’m not sure where all the posted pictures on here of the brisket were taken, because
the 2”x4” piece of boot leather on my plate was as tough as I’ve ever been served anywhere.

The server was nice enough. But she never offered to refill my wife’s soda, and when we asked
for our bill it was another 10+ minutes before she returned.

All-in-all, the experience was a bit disappointing. Particularly the brisket…

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 3

Fabulous chicken, fried pickles and mashed potatoes. Amira was our waitress and treated us so well. Highly recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Been here several times over the years. Last night was the last time unless they change ownership. We waited for over 30 minutes no one came by the table once after we were seated, no drinks nothing. The last time I was there it was a similar experience, not busy but the staff couldn't be bothered. Also, if I can smell your grease trap from the front of the house, I question a lot of other corners being cut. We walked out and went to Atomic down the street.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1