The Delorean
Overland, Denver
Restaurant in Denver, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
The Delorean is a practical South Broadway pick for an easy Denver night out, especially if flexibility and room energy matter more than a tightly defined tasting-menu experience. Cross-shop Kizaki, Sushi Den, Izakaya Den, or Margot if the occasion needs a clearer cuisine lane, higher-end structure, or a known splurge.
About The Delorean
For a first-timer, the most useful planning detail is the weekly rhythm: The Delorean is not open every day, so plan around its posted Denver hours rather than treating it as an automatic fallback. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday and Thursday from 5–11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5 PM–1 AM, Sunday from 2–10 PM.
The recommendation is simple: choose it when those hours and a casual dress code fit the night. It is not framed as a specific fine-dining, tasting-menu, or special-format destination without checking current details directly.
Pick this for a flexible Denver night, not a locked-in tasting-menu plan
The strongest reason to consider The Delorean is timing. Its later Friday and Saturday hours make it relevant for evening plans in Denver, while the Sunday 2–10 PM schedule gives it a different window from the Wednesday-through-Saturday 5 PM starts.
Tradeoff is certainty. Diners who need a tightly defined food experience should compare current details before choosing. Kizaki, Margot, Sushi Den, Izakaya Den, Que Bueno Suerte may be worth considering depending on the kind of night you want, but The Delorean should be judged on its own current listing and fit for your timing.
What to expect from the first planning decision
Go in with the right job for the venue. The Delorean is best understood as a Denver option with a casual dress code and a limited weekly schedule, rather than as a venue with a confirmed tasting menu, named chef, published price tier, or awards profile.
For timing, evening plans are the clearest fit Wednesday through Saturday, with a Sunday opening at 2 PM. The late-week schedule also makes it more useful for Friday or Saturday plans than early-week plans, since it is closed Monday and Tuesday. Dress expectations should stay relaxed unless your occasion calls for more; the dress code is casual.
Quick reference: consider The Delorean for a flexible Denver night out; cross-shop if you need a more defined cuisine, format, price point, or special-occasion structure.
Planning details
- Location
- 1753 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- denverdelorean.com
- Phone
- +17207688061
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Delorean reads like a neighborhood experiment in balance: part worn-in South Broadway bar, part serious kitchen. It occupies an older, narrow room with original bones—lower ceilings and tighter footprints that keep service close and the tone intimate. The place favors spatial honesty over heavy branding, so the interior feels unpretentious and familiar rather than stylized. Regulars are the natural audience; the kitchen stakes a clear point of view without eclipsing the bar-focused energy. Overall the tone is cozy and charming, a quietly historic spot that prioritizes good, consistent nights over flash.
Best For
The Delorean is best for evening outings where a relaxed, neighborhood vibe matters more than formality. It suits casual hangouts and after-work drinks that spill into dinner, and it fits late-night plans given South Broadway’s bar culture. Groups who appreciate an intimate, consistent dining room—rather than a big, polished destination—will find it welcoming. The room’s finite footprint and original bones make it feel settled and familiar, so it’s a reliable pick when you want a low-fuss, locally rooted night out with food that’s taken seriously.
Ordering Tips
Expect a true bar-and-kitchen balance: the copy frames the place as a neighborhood bar with a serious kitchen, so plan to engage both menus. Lean into the signature offering highlighted for the venue—'Do Not Drink After Midnight'—and order food to match that bar energy, since the kitchen is presented as a deliberate part of the concept. Because the room is compact and built for regulars, come with modest expectations about formality and focus on dishes and drinks that showcase the kitchen’s point of view rather than elaborate tasting formats.
Venue details
Ambiance
Neon-lit retro atmosphere with blown-up 1980s album covers, vintage memorabilia, and pages from music magazines embedded under bar glass; MTV-era music videos play throughout the space.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
Do Not Drink After Midnight
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kizaki, Japanese, Sushi, $$$$
- Margot, Contemporary, $$$$
- Sushi Den, Notable alternative
- Que Bueno Suerte, Notable alternative
- Izakaya Den, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How The Delorean compares in Denver
The Delorean is the easier, lower-commitment choice against Denver's more defined destination options. Kizaki is the clearer $$$$ Japanese-sushi splurge, while Margot is the stronger fit for a contemporary dinner where the format and spend are part of the plan. Choose The Delorean when the night needs flexibility rather than a premium reservation.
For Japanese-leaning dinners, Sushi Den and Izakaya Den are better cross-shops if cuisine certainty matters. The Delorean makes more sense when ambiance and ease beat a specific sushi or izakaya brief.
Que Bueno Suerte is the better alternative when the group wants a more explicitly festive dinner plan. The Delorean is the more neutral pick for a smaller, casual evening where booking difficulty should stay manageable.
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Compare The Delorean
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Delorean | Denver | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Kizaki | Denver | Japanese, Sushi | $$$$ | 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 Michelin 1 Star2025 OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants2025 Esquire Best New Restaurants |
| Margot | Denver | Contemporary | $$$$ | 2025 Michelin 1 Star |
| Sushi Den | Denver | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Que Bueno Suerte | Denver | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Izakaya Den | Denver | ; | ; | No published awards |
How The Delorean Denver compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about The Delorean?
Treat it as a Denver option with a limited weekly schedule and casual dress code. It runs Wednesday and Thursday from 5–11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5 PM–1 AM, Sunday from 2–10 PM; it is closed Monday and Tuesday.
How far ahead should I plan for The Delorean?
What should I order at The Delorean?
Review the current menu before you go and choose based on what is offered that day.
Is The Delorean good for a special occasion?
It can fit a laid-back Denver night out if the hours and casual dress code match the occasion. If you need a more defined format, cuisine, or price point, compare current details with venues such as Izakaya Den, Sushi Den, Kizaki, Margot, or Que Bueno Suerte before deciding.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Delorean?
Dinner is the clearest fit Wednesday through Saturday, because the listed hours start at 5 PM on those days. Sunday starts at 2 PM.
What are alternatives to The Delorean in Denver?
Depending on the kind of night you want, you might also compare current details for Sushi Den, Izakaya Den, Kizaki, Margot, or Que Bueno Suerte. The best choice depends on the format, timing, menu you are looking for.
What should I wear to The Delorean?
The dress code is casual. Dress for a relaxed Denver night out unless your own occasion calls for something more polished.
