Tables Restaurant

After our first day of Management Success! classes in Denver my husband treated us to a nice and relaxing dinner out at Tables.

From the website: "Tables' owners, chefs Amy Vitale and Dustin Barrett, transformed this Park Hill spot from bland storefront to cozy, eclectic restaurant. Attention to all the wicked little details - mismatched, salvaged tables and chairs, charming picket fence enclosing the patio, discrete signage, the screen door at the entry that could have been swiped from a southern bungalow's back porch - give the place an aura of comfort and charm."
I spotted this restaurant and it's stellar reviews on Yelp, Saturday afternoon. I called ahead to make reservations and they were able to fit us in right away. We were seated at a small table with mismatched chairs, which I thought was cute and eclectic. The husband, however, did not.

Immediately after being seated the friendly and attentive waitress brought out a chilled bottle of water, two glasses as well as a pail of sliced fresh bread and a small Mason jar with creamy, soft butter. I quickly devoured two pieces.

My drink of choice came from their "Tiny Bubbles" menu - I ordered the Domaine St. from Michelle, Wa.

For an appetizer we split the Tuna Tartar, Avocado, Scallions, Ginger-Soy Vinaigrette & Wonton Crisps which was incredible. If you like avocado and sushi-grade tuna, I highly recommend this dish. The ginger-soy vinaigrette added the perfect touch.

For my entrée I ordered the Pan Seared Jumbo Scallops, Basil-Mint Risotto, Mushroom Medley, Peppers & Arugula. It was small but incredibly flavorful. I'm always a bit apprehensive about arugula but it really made the dish. I ate the whole portion and left feeling content and not overly stuffed.

My husband ordered the Colorado Lamb Loin, Grilled Ciabatta, Almond-Pesto, Manchego, Fava Bean, Bacon & Spring Herbs & Lamb Jus. I didn't get a photo but I did taste it. The flavors were outstanding, really rich. He was a tad nervous as he had no idea what to expect (manchego? fava bean?) but he was very impressed. Even though the portion was smaller than he expected, he found it very filling and even left a few bites on the plate.

Tables is a great new addition to Denver and though the atmosphere was a bit too "picnic" for a romantic night out, the food was fabulous, the wait staff friendly and accommodating and the service quick and efficient.