Wooden Nickel

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   Emily

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on October 26, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful dinner here! The food was absolutely delicious and seasonal. The service was very quick and friendly. We would definitely return.
   

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   Mark

   Denver

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on October 12, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had been before and wanted to try again for a nice dinner for our anniversary. We had a very pleasant meal. Filet mignon, which was on special (with trice baked potato and veg and the trout. We also had devilled eggs as appetizer. All the food was excellent. Also a very nice glass of red wine. Although some might think the prices a little high, we thought it was an up-market menu and so the value was actually fine for us (and for the occasion). Also the servings were large and we actually took some home to have another meal the next day! (I realize there are some with large appetites how could force it all down in a single serving - but it was fine for us to not need to do that). Since it was shoulder season the place was not busy, and that helped us get truly great service. The one minor surprise was to see a 6% service fee show up on the bill, and we were of course expected to tip on top. I understand some restaurants are doing this now. But it does not really sit well to have that as a surprise when the bill comes. I decided not to make anything of it. I did notice later when searching reviews on line that many people have been taking issue with this and were not happy. I would suggest to the owners/manager that this is a policy that is giving negative reviews. Probably best to just build that 6% into the prices if there is a need to pay kitchen staff more. It seems to create unnecessary negativity, which detracts from what would otherwise be a great experience.
   

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   Susi

   Denver

   136 reviews

   3.0

   136 reviews

   Dined on October 11, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We had dinner here last night and it was delicious but not as wonderful as it was in April when we were here last (or course then they had amazing happy hour deals too.) We were one of two couples at dinner (granted it was early) so it was relatively quiet. The smoked trout dip was very good but it needed better crackers or sourdough bread slices instead of the saltines (and some veggies) to pick up the dip better. The Caesar salad was good but expensive ($27 with the 6 added shrimp.). Samantha was our server and she was so friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed ourselves eating and drinking here!
   

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   Nathan

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 5, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Sad they removed steaks and prime rib from the menu, which is why I booked it
   

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   Louis

   VIP

   Washington DC

   88 reviews

   4.0

   88 reviews

   Dined on October 4, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Alyssa was a great server. Attentive on a busy night. The food is good and fairly priced. We will be back
   

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   jennifer

   VIP

   Durango

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on September 30, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Wanting to give this place the benefit of the doubt that they were truly just having a bad/off night and were seriously understaffed. That being said we never received our drink order, were given the wrong salad and only 1 instead of the 2 we ordered and also never received fries that we ordered. The sweet waitress felt so bad she comped our bill.
   

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   Britty

   Denver

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 29, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The food is way overpriced for the quality. It wasn't the best meal I've had. I waited 40 minutes for two beverages. Slow-paced: food was cold when I received it.
   

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   PK

   Denver

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on September 26, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved it. Food was great. Service was great. Vibe was just what we were looking for!
   

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   Richard

   Pinehurst

   30 reviews

   4.0

   30 reviews

   Dined on September 24, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food and great service by Stella! The trout was very good as was the slaw. Very busy and Stella was constantly waiting tables and being hostess.
   

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    Walt

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1

    Only 4 stars because we weren’t able to actually eat in the restaurant because there were a ton of people whom seemed inebriated causing all sorts of ruckus making it close to impossible to have a conversation with my lovely fiancé. It’s NOT the restaurants fault however so it’s 4 stars. The meal itself was fantastic but we got it to go and took it to our room.
    

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