Denver: A new steakhouse hits Jerusalem - review

• Published date: 16 March 2024
• Author: LINDA GRADSTEIN
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

I was disappointed and called owner Yaron to tell him

He insisted I come back and try the restaurant again, which I was happy to do. It also shows his commitment to getting it right.

Second time's the charm: Eating at Denver steakhouse

This time, the salads were served immediately with freshly baked focaccia, and the salads were all fresh and delicious, with an especially good tehina and a roasted red pepper salad I especially enjoyed. The salads include very well-made crispy chips that were quite addictive, as well as rice and beans.

The salads cost NIS 20 when ordered with a main course, and NIS 65 without a main course – a great option for vegetarians.

Manager Aharon insisted we try some of the new appetizers that are being offered. The oven-baked cauliflower (NIS 42) was not greasy at all, and the beef carpaccio (NIS 49) was spiced very nicely.

Aharon suggested we order steaks which age in a refrigerator at the entrance to the restaurant. My son chose a 300-gram entrecôte steak (NIS 238), and I had the 250-gram filet mignon (NIS 195), which was served in three medallions.

"Order the steak rare, Mom," Netanel told me.

Of course, I didn't listen and ordered it medium rare, and it was slightly overcooked. It's quite annoying when your child turns out to be right.

The shipudim (skewers) all looked very good and a cut above the regular "shipudiya" food. Prices range from NIS 51 for a "regular skewer" like chicken breast or...