Linger

Overrated
Highly recommend making a reservation because the wait is ridiculous especially during the weekend. The place is nice! Particularly on the rooftop. If you have to wait be sure to grab a drink by the bar, but beware, it's so congested that you'll be rubbing elbows and often finding yourself weaving in and out in a sea of patrons just to get to the bar. Geez is this a restaurant or a club? Alas we were finally seated after waiting an hour or so. They serve tapas style food here so the dishes are shareable. After hearing many friends rave about this place I just thought it was ok. The lamb served with kous kous was good...the drinks were ok I think I ordered a corpse reviver? Ambiance was lovely I especially love the roof top. The fluorescent neon light Linger sign. The food is just average though...

Pros: There's not much else to say that hasn't already been said: the food and cocktails are innovative (especially for Denver), the quality of food is consistent, and the decor is both visually striking and well-done. Not to mention, they have a great mix of vegan-friendly options and decadent meat concoctions.

Cons: Despite the name, it doesn't really feel like a place to linger. The waitstaff is obviously trained to turn-and-burn tables, so everything comes out super quickly and efficiently, and with people vying for your table (particularly in the bar area), it kindof feels like you should hurry up already and eat, drink and leave. Also, since the plates are really small and the cocktails are around $10 each, your tab can swiftly add up to something surprising.

A date and I went there on a Saturday night expecting either to not get in, or wait longer than an hour to get in. We were originally told the wait was an hour and a half so we put our name in and scoped the bar in hopes to find a seat there (they have a full menu at the bar). We happen to find two seats at the bar that were quite lovely and perfect for a romantic dinner. Fifteen minutes after we put our name in, we were texted that our table was ready, but we were happy with our seats so we stayed where we were. Our server explained many dishes in great detail and was very attentive and personable. The food was fantastic and we definitely plan to go there again.