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Cool River Cafe

8000 East Bellview Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
303-771-4117
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4.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Reservations
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Houston, Texas
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Cool River Cafe is not a cafe, but a steakhouse and grill. The ambiance and decor are delightful, and the waitstaff are friendly and prompt, but the food we found to be mediocre. We both started with a wedge salad with blue cheese dressing; the salad was very plain with no blue cheese chunks and only a few diced tomatoes.... More

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Fort Lee, New Jersey
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Friendly hostess seated us at a quiet booth as requested. The menu seemed limited at first but our excellent server made knowledgeable recommendations throughout the meal. Ahi tuna on a hica slaw was outstanding. Split a Caliente Caesar Salad which was just spicy enough to be interesting. Jim Beam rib eye was tender and vegetable sides were nicely cooked. Extensive... More

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Denver, Colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This restaurant is very elegant and classy, beautiful inside! Food is fantastic!!! Great wine knowledge by the staff. Service was impeccable. One thing that takes away fom the classiness is the hostess attire. A little more length to their dresses to cover at least down to mid thigh would be more appropriate. Watching them pull down their dresses to cover... More

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Colorado
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Been here a couple times to visit with work chums. OK. It is pricey though. More

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Western Michigan
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Our waiter was outstanding. He had the opportunity to up sell us but didn't, made great wine suggestions, and really took care of everybody. The steak I had melted in my mouth, everything was wonderful! More

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Valparaiso, Indiana
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

I ate here with a large group of people. We were in a reserved room. The waiters were very attentive and always available to refill a drink or answer questions about the menu. The food from beginning to end was great! I am currently not eating sweets so they brought me a bowl of fresh berries for dessert. I appreciated... More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Very fine steak preparation! Immediately upon the steak being served, and I made the first cut, I was asked if the steak was to my liking suggesting that it could be cooked more if desired. I thought this was a nice touch. The sides were tasty. There was a good selection of wines to choose from.. More

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Centennial
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Disregard the unimposing exterior to experience tender steaks, a comprehensive wine list and great desserts. More

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Baghdad
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

I have been eating at Cool River Cafe (the name is misleading: CRC is a prime steak house) since October 2001, when a friend brought me there for a light lunch in the cigar lounge (which is now gone following remodeling, sadly), and have surely dined there a couple of hundred times. That should tell you something. Cool River is... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

Very slow service.Waitress would Disappear for5 to 10 minutes at a Time. More

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