Bent Fork Grill - Aurora

4.3

802 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

12191 E. Iliff Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

The Bent Fork Grill is quality, flavor, hospitality, art, architecture, scent, warmth, relaxation, sound, and fun. With our award winning menu of diverse American classics, casual elegance and eclectic wine list, the stage is set for our staff to deliver an experience that will melt away the stress, stimulate the palate, and leave you wanting more. The Bent Fork serves sizable-portions of flavorful dishes prepared from scratch daily and expertly presented, setting it apart from large chain restaurants. Our art and architecture act to enhance your enjoyment. Whether its lunch or dinner, the ambiance, price points, and menu variety provide an environment that allows for weeknight convenience meal or celebration of a special occasion. Guests feel comfortable dining in casual or dressy attire, whether it’s a business lunch, lunch with the girls, a Saturday night date, or a night out with the family.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am - 9:00pm, Friday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Saturday: 11:00am - 9:30pm
Phone number
(303) 337-6600
Website
http://www.bentforkgrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Walchak
Catering
Please contact our off-site Catering Director, Josh Lear for assistance with your catering needs at 303-337-6600.

Location
12191 E. Iliff Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014
Neighborhood
Aurora
Cross street
Peoria
Parking details
On site, free, off street parking in lot.
Public transit
Nearby to RTD stops, also I-225 and Parker Road Park & Ride.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Southwestern Rolls$9.49
Grilled chicken, avocado, black beans, red pepper, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, corn, jack and cheddar cheeses rolled in flour tortillas, deep fried, with southwestern dip
Asiago Artichoke Dip^$9.99
Asiago cheese blend, artichoke hearts, spinach, mushrooms, red chile flakes, tortilla chips, rosemary toast
Steak & Goat Cheese Bruschetta$10.79
Cajun blackened steak over rosemary toast with fresh goat cheese, organic wild arugula salad and sweet balsamic drizzle
Cauliflower Wings$7.49
Cauliflower, breadcrumb coating, crisp fried, tossed with buffalo hot sauce, gorgonzola cheese crumbles, side ranch or bleu cheese
Bbq Carnitas Quesadilla$9.99
Pulled pork, black beans, onions, corn, tomatoes, melted cheddar & jack cheeses, toasted flour tortillas, homemade bbq dipping sauce
Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$10.49
Two traditional maryland style crab cakes with jumbo lump crab, served on a bed of chipotle aioli
Caprese$7.49
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, pure olive oil and sweet balsamic reduction
Artisan Cheese Plate^$11.49
Selection of cheeses, fruit, spicy pecans and crackers

Soups & Small Salads

Cream of Morel Mushroom Soup
Creamy blend of morel, button and portabella mushrooms
- Cup$3.99
- Bowl$6.49
Tomato Fennel Bisque
Julienne onions, fennel, orange zest, fresh chives and diced tomatoes blended and finished with cream
- Cup$3.99
- Bowl$6.49
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken, tomatillos, black beans, corn, onion, green chiles, poblano peppers, chopped garlic, beer and traditional mexican spices
- Cup$3.99
- Bowl$6.49
"Loaded" Wedge Salad$6.99
Iceberg lettuce wedge, smoked bacon, fresh tomatoes, red onions, spicy pecans, crumbled bleu cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Chopped House Salad^$4.49
Soup and Salad$9.99
A bowl of hearty soup, garlic bread, and a house salad.

The Garden

Spicy Pecan and Gorgonzola Salad$10.99
Fresh spinach, spicy pecans, diced pears, mandarin oranges, gorgonzola cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
- Half$7.50
Strawberry, Brie & Chicken Salad$13.59
Grilled chicken, spring greens, strawberries, brie cheese, spicy pecans, balsamic vinaigrette
- Half$9.99
Blackened Ahi Tuna Salad*$14.99
Cajun blackened seared rare ahi tuna steak, field greens, mandarin oranges, diced tomato, red onion, orange chipotle vinaigrette, wasabi sour cream
Tossed Cobb Salad$12.99
Grilled chicken, avocado, hard-boiled egg, diced tomato, gorgonzola cheese, applewood smoked bacon, iceberg lettuce, bleu cheese dressing
- Half$9.90

Between the Bread

Served with house slaw or fries (substitute sweet potato fries - add $1) all sandwiches can be served with udi's gluten free bread.

French Dip$11.29
Tender beef, caramelized onions, melted jack cheese, baguette, side creamy horseradish, au jus
Grilled Four Cheese & Tomato Bisque$11.49
Fontina, gorgonzola, white cheddar and fresh mozzarella with sliced tomatoes and whole leaf basil on toasted sourdough, served with a cup of tomato fennel bisque and side
Salmon Blt*$11.49
Grilled salmon fillet, marinated in brown sugar, white wine, g/f soy sauce, smoked bacon, tomato, baby spring greens, lemon aioli, toasted kaiser roll
California Club$10.99
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, baby spring greens and lemon aioli on toasted seven grain bread
New Mexico Ribeye$11.49
Thinly sliced and sautéed with roasted poblano peppers, diced tomato, creamy horseradish, melted provolone cheese, toasted sourdough
Bbq Pulled Pork$10.49
Slow roasted pork in homemade bbq sauce, house slaw and pickles on toasted rosemary roll

The Burgers

Served with house slaw or fries (substitute sweet potato fries - add $1)

Buffalo Beer Cheese Burger*$15.99
Half pound patty of all natural buffalo, fat tire beer cheese, thousand island dressing, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles on a toasted kaiser bun, topped with thinly sliced buttermilk onion rings
Classic Burger*$10.99
Half pound fresh ground chuck on freshly baked bun, lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion, dill pickle and side of chipotle aioli
The Byob
Cheddar, monterey jack, pepper jack, provolone, gorgonzola, bacon, mushroom, caramelized onions, pico de gallo, roasted jalapenos, hatch green chilies, au poivre sauce, white cheddar spread, spinach artichoke spread, fried egg. Make our classic burger your own! Choose from our selection of burger toppings, always made fresh to order $0.75 Ea.

The Taqueria

Short Rib Tacos (3)$12.79
Braised short rib, caramelized onions, goat cheese, salsa verde, shoestring yukon potatoes, corn tortillas
Jerk Chicken Tacos (3)$11.59
Jerk seasoned grilled chicken breast, lemon aioli, sweet & spicy mango coleslaw, corn tortillas
Mahi Mahi Tacos (3)$12.59
Grilled, black beans, sweet corn, vine ripe diced tomatoes, yellow onions, citrus cilantro slaw, pico de gallo, tomatillo sour cream sauce, corn tortillas

The Water

Rocky Mountain Salmon*$17.49
Grilled salmon fillet, marinated in brown sugar, white wine, g/f soy sauce, seasonal vegetables, wild rice
Seared Ahi *$17.99
Ahi tuna steak seared rare in seasoned rice flour crust, on a bed of g/f soy mustard topped with toasted sesame seeds and g/f soy sauce, served with seasonal vegetables and rice
Fresh Salmon Fish & Chips$13.99
Beer-battered, house slaw, fries, lemon aioli
Fish Market^
Always fresh, filleted in-house
- Market Price

The Pasta

Served with garlic cheese bread. All pastas can be served with gluten free pasta. Can be made vegetarian upon request

Lobster Mac & Cheese$18.99
Maine lobster, orecchiette shell pasta, mascarpone cheese, spicy creamy lobster bisque
Green Chile Mac & Cheese$14.49
Jalapeño elk sausage, elbow macaroni, cream, roasted poblano chile peppers, red bell peppers, red onion, corn, garlic, pepper jack cheese
Spicy Italian Penne$13.99
Spicy italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, penne pasta, creamy parmesan garlic chili sauce
Black & Bleu Steak$17.99
Thinly sliced, blackened steak, seared over orecchiette pasta with sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions and spinach, tossed in made-to-order gorgonzola alfredo sauce

The Land

Butcher's Cut* ^
We offer a variety of grilled butcher's selections, cut in-house every day
- Market Price
Buffalo Pot Roast$16.99
Braised all natural bison chuck, gravy, parmesan scalloped potatoes, butternut squash
Asian Fried Chicken^$15.99
Half a chicken, sugar-brined and fried golden, tossed in choice of hoisin bbq sauce or g/f ginger chile vinaigrette, scalloped potatoes and seasonal vegetable
Jamaican Jerk Pork Chop*$16.99
French cut bone-in chop, jerk spice, mango chutney, parmesan scalloped potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Bbq Campfire Baby Back Ribs$17.99
Half rack, homemade bbq sauce, house slaw, fries
Rib-Eye Steak*$24.99
Hand cut 12oz choice ribeye coated with our special house rub, grilled to order, served with scalloped potatoes, seasonal vegetables & a side of our house worcestershire
Slow Roasted Prime Rib*$23.99
(Available after 5:00 pm Friday - Sunday) herb crusted slow roasted 12 oz., Au jus, side creamy horseradish, parmesan scalloped potatoes, seasonal vegetables

The Martinis

Our house crafted martini recipes; we are able to make most specialty martinis you may desire!

Classic
Premium vodka or gin, dry vermouth, olives
Classic Dirty
Premium vodka or gin, dry vermouth, olive juice, olives
Martinez
Premium gin, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters
Orange
Grey goose l'orange, triple sec, sweet and sour, splash sprite
Pomegranate
Ketel one vodka, pama liqueur, splash triple sec, splash sweet and sour
Side Car
Vs courvoisier, cointreau, lemon juice
Chai
Chai tea, stoli vanil, splash of cream and simple syrup, sprinkle cinnamon
Ultimate Cosmo
Ketel one citron, triple sec, lime, cranberry juice
Chocolate
Godiva chocolate liqueur, stoli vanil, creme de cacao, splash of cream
Key Lime Pie
Stoli vanil, white cream de cacao, pineapple juice, lime juice, sweet and sour, cream, graham cracker crusted rim
Marked Man
Makers mark, sweet vermouth, cherry
Long Kiss Goodnight
Stoli vodka, stoli vanil, and white cream de cacao, shaved white chocolate
Raspberry Lemonade
Ketel one citroen, black raspberry liqueur, triple sec, lemonade
French
Stoli vodka, chambord liqueur, pineapple juice
French 75
Premium gin, champagne, lemon juice
Southern Belle
Malibu rum, bombay sapphire, triple sec, pineapple juice

The Whites

Bubbles

Freixenet Cordon Negro / Brut, Italy (187ml)$8.00

Pinot Gris / Grigio

Bella Serra / Pinot Grigio, Italy$6.00
Macmurray / Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley, Ca$9.00
Santa Margherita / Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy$49.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Bonterra / Organic, Mendocino County, Ca$7.00
Matua / Marlborough, Nz$7.50

Chardonnay

Line 39 / Ca$6.00
William Hill / Napa Valley, Ca$9.00
Kendall Jackson / Sonoma, Ca$9.00
La Crema / Monterey, Ca$11.00

Eclectic Whites

Beringer / White Zinfadel, Ca$6.00
St. Francis White Splash / White Blend, Ca$6.00
Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler / Riesling Mosel, Germany$7.50
Seven Daughters / Moscato, Northern Itatly$8.00

The Reds

Pinot Noir

Mark West / Ca$8.00
Formation / Monterey, Ca$9.00

Merlot

Kenwood / Sonoma, Ca$6.00
14 Hands / Columbia Valley, Wa$7.00
Trig Point / Alexander Valley, Ca$48.00

Zinfandel

Menage a Trois / Ca$7.50
Murphy-Goode Liars Dice / Alexander Valley, Ca$11.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

14 Hands / Columbia Valley, Wa$7.00
Carnivor / Ca$8.00
J. Lohr "Seven Oaks" / Paso Robles, Ca$10.00
Jordan / Alexander Valley, Ca$73.00

Eclectic Reds

Artazuri / Garnacha, Navarra, Spain$7.00
Apothic Red Blend$7.00
Banfi Centine / Toscna, Southern Tuscany, Italy$7.00
Andeluna / Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$8.00
Don Miguel Gascon / Malbec Blend, Mendoza, Argentina$9.00
Il Nespoli / Sangiovese, Romagna, Italy$10.00

The Beers

Colorado Craft

Colorado Native / Amber Lager, Golden
Dry Dock Apricot Blonde / Can, Fruit Beer, Aurora
Breck Agave / Unfiltered Wheat Ale, Denver
Oskar Blues Dale's / Pale Ale, Lyons
Lefthand 400lb / India Pale Ale, Longmont
New Belgium Fat Tire / Amber Ale, Ft. Collins
Upslope Ipa / Can, India Pale Ale, Boulder
Upslope / Can, Brown Ale, Boulder
Lefthand Milk Stout / Nitro Milk Stout, Longmont

Draft Beers

Draft Beers
Ask your server about our draft beer selection

The Ports

Taylor Fladgate 10 Year / Tawny

The Scotch

Cutty Sark
Dewars White Label
Johnnie Walker / Red
Glenmorangie / 10 Year
Glenlivet / 12 Year
Johnnie Walker / Black 12 Year

Imported

St. Pauli Girl / Non Alcoholic, Germany
Corona Extra / American Style Lager, Mexico
Negra Modelo / Dunkel Lager, Mexico
Stella Artois / European Lager, Belgium
Heineken / Pale Lager, Holland
Guinness Draught / Can, Stout, Ireland

Domestic

Angry Orchard / Hard Cider, Cincinnati Ohio
Budweiser / American Style Lager, St. Louis, Mo
Bud Light / American Light Lager, St. Louis, Mo
Michelob Ultra / American Light Lager, St. Louis, Mo
Coors Banquet / American Style Lager, Golden, Co
Coors Light / American Light Lager, Golden, Co
Miller Lite / American Light Lager, Milwaukee, Wi

The Cordials

Disaronno / Amaretto Liqueur
Cointreau / Orange Liqueur
Grand Marnier / Orange Liqueur
Drambuie / Heather Honey, Herbs, and Spices
Baileys / Irish Cream Liqueur
Frangelico / Hazelnut Liqueur
Tuaca / Vanilla and Citrus Liqueur
Kahlua / Coffee Liqueur
Galliano / Vanilla-Anise Liqueur
Sambuca / Anise Flavored Liqueur

What 802 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4Ambience
2.4Value

Noise • Moderate

802 Reviews

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RyAnn VIP
Denver26 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 12, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My friend and I hadn’t seen each other in almost 10 months and we dined at Bent Fork for dinner and cocktails to catch up. Initially we sat a few minutes prior to our server taking our order (that that was due to the fact that our server for 3 tables without less than 5 mins of each other) so once she came to take our order our service was top notch after that! We had martinis (lemon drop and classic vodka slightly dirty ) they were yummy but pricey for Aurora dining $11-12.50 per martini but they were worth it! We have the cauliflower “wings” appetizer that are vegan and yummy! I had the yummy salmon Cesar salad. My friend has the grilled cheese and tomato soup entree; however her bottom half of grilled cheese was soggy and she didn’t eat it. Our server Katelyn was friendly. We would return probably for drinks and appetizers. I’d have that sals again for sure.
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Michael
Denver14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love going to Bent Fork-Aurora. We consider it to be a great neighborhood place to take our friends.
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debo
Denver84 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 5, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
small amount of ingredients in the Cobb salad. disappointing
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and the waitress very kind
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RebeccaC
Denver4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Waitress Rebecca went out of her way to serve all 9 of us. Nothing was forgotten! Thank you
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OpenTable Diner
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the bar for happy hour and dinner. Love love love the bartender, Jake. The service was phenomenal, drinks exceptional, and the food was amazing! Definitely will be back.
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millyw
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing ,delicious food. I'm just sad is no longer the green chili macaroni and cheese :(
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RicardoG
Denver4 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My wife's food was cold. Baby back ribs should be served hot. Potion was good.
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JeremyE
Denver7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the Bent Fork. It’s become our favorite place for special occasions, we’ll be back for our anniversary.
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MarkD
Denver1 review
3.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Valentines Day was shot to heck. Food was cold and wrong. My wife had reminded me that Bent Fork had always been hit or miss. We had been there a few times and sometimes it was good and sometimes not so good. This visit was not good and we went elsewhere to get desert.
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Bent Fork Grill - Aurora offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 337-6600.

Bent Fork Grill - Aurora is rated 4.3 stars by 802 OpenTable diners.

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12191 E. Iliff Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014

Additional information

Cross street
Peoria
Neighborhood
Aurora
Hours of operation
Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am - 9:00pm, Friday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Saturday: 11:00am - 9:30pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On site, free, off street parking in lot.
Public transit
Nearby to RTD stops, also I-225 and Parker Road Park & Ride.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Walchak
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bentforkgrill.com/
Phone number
(303) 337-6600
Catering
Please contact our off-site Catering Director, Josh Lear for assistance with your catering needs at 303-337-6600.

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Additional information

The Start

Southwestern Rolls$9.49

Asiago Artichoke Dip^$9.99

Steak & Goat Cheese Bruschetta$10.79

Cauliflower Wings$7.49

Bbq Carnitas Quesadilla$9.99

Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$10.49

Caprese$7.49

Artisan Cheese Plate^$11.49

Soups & Small Salads

Cream of Morel Mushroom Soup

Tomato Fennel Bisque

Chicken Tortilla Soup

"Loaded" Wedge Salad$6.99

Chopped House Salad^$4.49

Soup and Salad$9.99

The Garden

Spicy Pecan and Gorgonzola Salad$10.99

Strawberry, Brie & Chicken Salad$13.59

Blackened Ahi Tuna Salad*$14.99

Tossed Cobb Salad$12.99

Between the Bread

French Dip$11.29

Grilled Four Cheese & Tomato Bisque$11.49

Salmon Blt*$11.49

California Club$10.99

New Mexico Ribeye$11.49

Bbq Pulled Pork$10.49

The Burgers

Buffalo Beer Cheese Burger*$15.99

Classic Burger*$10.99

The Byob

The Taqueria

Short Rib Tacos (3)$12.79

Jerk Chicken Tacos (3)$11.59

Mahi Mahi Tacos (3)$12.59

The Water

Rocky Mountain Salmon*$17.49

Seared Ahi *$17.99

Fresh Salmon Fish & Chips$13.99

Fish Market^

The Pasta

Lobster Mac & Cheese$18.99

Green Chile Mac & Cheese$14.49

Spicy Italian Penne$13.99

Black & Bleu Steak$17.99

The Land

Butcher's Cut* ^

Buffalo Pot Roast$16.99

Asian Fried Chicken^$15.99

Jamaican Jerk Pork Chop*$16.99

Bbq Campfire Baby Back Ribs$17.99

Rib-Eye Steak*$24.99

Slow Roasted Prime Rib*$23.99

The Martinis

Classic

Classic Dirty

Martinez

Orange

Pomegranate

Side Car