Zephyr Lounge

This is one of the old east Colfax dive bars that is built into a motel.  Even though it seems like you would want to get a room to pass out in, they are only rented out weekly so don't no go.  

They have all sorts of happy hours every day where they give you two for ones.  

They have the occasional live band which is how I ended up there.  The kitchen looks clean and well maintained.  There is a juke box and a smoking patio with a foosball table.

The blue brick lights shine into Aurora's night like beacons. Beckoning the wanderers of the night. I walk inside and this delicious smell hits my nose immediately. Something is sizzling in the kitchen. My mouth starts to water. I didn't realize I was so hungry. I read the menu. I blink. I re-read the menu. This eclectic quality of food, here? I never would have guessed. The kitchen is clean and the chef is warm and friendly. I order. Less than ten minutes later the plate is served. Wow! It smells and looks delectable. I almost don't want to eat the artwork. Everyone wants a bite. And the plate is full, plenty of food for this hungry customer. Plus I'm even more impressed, because of these prices I still have enough for a drink.
This is an everyday experience at Chef Sami's Fabulous Cuisine at the Zephyr. Every once in awhile two great forces meet and create a beautiful establishment. Chef Sami recently moved back to Colorado looking for a place to express his creative cuisine. The Zephyr was looking for an artistic chef to provide extraordinary food. Thus Chef Sami's Fabulous Cuisine at the Zephyr was born.
Chef Sami has an extensive background as a chef and it shows in the creativity of his menu and the cleanliness of his kitchen. As an award winning chef he brings a lot of experience to the table. Some of his most note worthy awards include winning the Iron Chef competition in Florida and James Beard's competition. A 72 hour straight cook off! He has worked many places including the Denver Athletic Club and Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill. But you would never guess that by talking to him, he has a modest demeanor. However his skill shines through each artfully crafted plate. Each dish sings his praises and so does everyone who enjoys them. He already has dedicated regulars who eat a different plate every day, and love them all.
He is starting with just dinner to establish a solid menu and create a loyal customer base. Soon he will opening for lunch and breakfast. The entire menu will be skillfully created and while including standard food it will hold several gems for those who have a taste for the unique. His food is prepared fresh every day and is quite healthy.
So the next time you're driving anywhere in the area and want to eat food that is far from mundane, in a bar that has the coziest atmosphere, stop by Chef Sami's Fabulous Cuisine at the Zephyr. Stop by and treat yourself to an inexpensive meal that will leave you very satisfied and bragging to your friends that had their typical "in-the-box" meal. Sami's Cuisine at the Zephyr is dressed to impress and ready to solve world hunger, starting with you!

Over the years I've occasionally gone to the Zephyr for it's cheap drinks and good bands on weekends.  Recently I was very happy to find that they have a chef and are open for lunch and dinner, with varied, well prepared and extremely reasonable food.  The chef has a Lebanese background and some of the food reflects this with adventurous seasoning.  Our apps came with a great assortment of dipping sauces.  Much of the menu is of the comfort food variety and all the dishes the four of us had were very carefully prepared.  I usually don't order chicken as it's too often dry and overcooked, but not here.  Great value for food--and they still have the cheap drinks!