Q House - Denver

Good cocktails, solid food with excellent portion size. lively atmosphere read more Good cocktails, solid food with excellent portion size. lively atmosphere

This place has never disappointed us. Incredible food, well curated bar menu, and fast, friendly, and efficient service. read more This place has never disappointed us. Incredible food, well curated bar menu, and fast, friendly, and efficient service.

Nice little place. Good food. Not your usual Chinese food. Interesting and very good specialty cocktails. Looking forward to going again. read more Nice little place. Good food. Not your usual Chinese food. Interesting and very good specialty cocktails. Looking forward to going again.

We’ve been driving from Boulder to Q House for over a year now—through traffic, weather, and the general madness of Colfax—because, for a while, it was absolute... read more We’ve been driving from Boulder to Q House for over a year now—through traffic, weather, and the general madness of Colfax—because, for a while, it was absolutely worth it. The cold sesame noodles? Addictive. The head-on shrimp? A perfect balance of crispy, salty, sweet. And that pineapple-habanero-lemongrass salsa? Legendary. A reason to return all by itself. But lately, we’ve been asking ourselves a hard question: Why are we still doing this? There’s a difference between a place that’s “busy and focused” and one that’s just burnt out. Sadly, Q House feels like the latter. The open kitchen design—bar seats literally two feet from the line—should be electric, a window into the craft. Instead, it’s awkward and uncomfortable. We’ve sat there, again and again, trying to engage, wave, compliment, even just offer a smile. What do we get in return? Scowls. Grunts. Eyeball rolls. The kitchen team acts like guests are an inconvenience. No matter how great the dish is, it’s hard to enjoy it when it’s served with a side of disdain. The bar has slipped too. There used to be great Asian-style beers that matched the menu’s brightness—now they’re gone. The excuse? “Distributor issues.” Okay, fine. But where’s the creative response? The care? The curation? It feels like nobody’s even trying. And the bartenders, once sharp and engaging, now feel like they’re just punching the clock. Service overall has become cold and disconnected. Apart from one middle-aged white manager (who we haven’t seen lately), the rest of the leadership team seems totally unaware. They walk the floor like zombies—missing chances to connect with guests, support the staff, or even recognize regulars. We come monthly, sometimes more. Nothing. No “welcome back,” no “good to see you,” no “thanks for making the trip from Boulder.” That kind of indifference kills loyalty faster than a bad meal. Speaking of the meal: on our last visit, the shrimp was improved—better cooked, closer to how it used to be. We thought, maybe, just maybe, they’re turning a corner. Then we saw the new menu pricing. $17 for eggplant in a dull, syrupy sauce. $16 for a few bites of bok choy drowned in lifeless garlic sauce?? This isn’t refined Chinese—it’s highway robbery with a soy glaze. We were embarrassed. Not for ourselves—for them. It feels like they’re trying to see what they can get away with before guests notice. Piss off! Q House once had soul. A point of view. A swagger. Now it feels cliquish, tired, and overpriced. The food still has potential—but food alone can’t carry a restaurant. Not without hospitality. Not without effort. Not without giving a damn. We may give it one more shot—but only because we remember what it once was. And because there’s a tiny flicker of hope that someone in that building still cares enough to wake it back up. Do better. We know you can. Food: 2 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 2 Price per person: $30–50 Recommendation for vegetarians: Would not recommend Vegetarian offerings: Not sure Parking space: Difficult to find parking

Delicious and authentic asian cuisine with great drinks. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Price per person: $30–50 read more Delicious and authentic asian cuisine with great drinks. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Price per person: $30–50