The Summit Steakhouse

Nice, delicious meal with great atmosphere. Nice décor although getting a little on the dated side. Excellent wait staff as we had a highly polished and friendly waiter. Meal portions were good. Price was a little on the high side but we expected that going to this restaurant. Steak and chicken were good and cooked as ordered.
Wine selection was ok and adequate but not superb. Desert selection outstanding and the cheesecake was fantastic.

My family and I went out to dinner for a birthday celebration and wanted a delicious steak meal with nice ambiance and the Summit restaurant exceeded our expectations. It was a great experience at a non chain local restaurant and we would highly recommend it.
First of all, they take reservations which is very nice and uncommon now days. Second, we requested the private wine room, which is in the center of the restaurant, private dining with glass windows and near the piano bar so you still get entertainment yet can hear the conversations you’re having. We loved this room and I would request it again for a group of 6 or more. Third, the service was great. Our server had almost 40 years experience, was very attentive and explained everything well. He filled water glasses and wine without asking, brought out the food in a very professional way, was personable, calm, and fun. He took our picture without hesitation, went into detail about the specials, and overall we really enjoyed him and he made our dinner even better. It was a slower service but that’s to be expected at a steak house and what we wanted to catch up with family friends. Fourth, The steak was cooked just how we wanted it with a delicious Hollandaise sauce on it and the sides were really good. Asparagus cooked just right. We had a dessert of a molten chocolate cake. which was to die for. Fifth, great wine selection. Enjoyed a few bottles. We did spend a lot, but it was for a special occasion so worth it and good to keep in mind.
Everyone was very pleased with the food and service and we will be back again!

Good food, ok service and an all around positive experience. The steak and cocktails are phenomenal. Just wish the service would have been more attentive, but would still recommend this steakhouse.

Very disappointing. Older atmosphere is fine. Room could use some updating and décor but not why I was here. Had seen decent reviews and was recommended but not likely to return.
Was served wine in the dirtiest glass I’ve ever received. Waiter took care of it for me but it should have never been sent out in the first place. First red flag. don’t care about cleanliness of glasses.
French onion soup was great and could be worth a quick lunch stop on its own.
Scallops were small and very chewy in pasta swimming in what was supposed to be wine sauce but was more like a gravy it was so thick and tasteless.
Filet was plated on very plain white plate alone. While this is common with steakhouses it is customary to have a better looking plate or butter melting on the filet. In any case the filet itself was good albeit slightly over cooked.
When I compare this to other steakhouses in the area it is simply way overpriced for what you receive. There are much better choices at this price level nearby.
Service was very good and received a nice wine recommendation that turned out very well.

I frequent summit often but the last time I went was terrible. It was every order of steak was either overcooked or undercooked. My rack of lamb was orders medium rare and it came out RAW not undercooked but raw. They took it back and came back with the same rack of lamb now medium well. For the price I would expect a new plate of rack of lamb done right than this pathetic attempt to make it right. We went on a Monday when we usually go on the weekend but they should be able to cook the food correctly regardless of the day of the week.
I for one am staying away from here for a while.

Yummy! Filet mignon was nice and juicy (: I feel like they skimped me on my salad though.

I understand the lesser reviews here. Service is a bit slow. However, at a place like this, it should almost be expected. They want to show you a nice experience and not rush you! If your in a hurry, you should tell them.
Our server recommended the salmon, I bet it’s good but we don’t eat much salmon… It was our first time there so we just wanted to try some things.
Calamari. Good, no tentacles but not those frozen rings your used to seeing. They are definitely still pre frozen as all our seafood is but it’s yummy.
Escargot. Classic dish and presentation. I wish the bread was grilled or charred a bit. But it was fresh, garlicky and buttery as it should be. Great dish.
T-​bone. Yummy! It’s not prime but angus and once again, very traditional presentation. Came with soup or salad and a side so for $ 52 a great deal. It was cooked medium plus, we wanted medium rare but it was still delicious and tender.
The best part was the French onion soup! We had 2 cups of it and it was once again, traditional! When you want traditional American steakhouse, this is up there. So basic, so boring that it’s what you want when you can’t figure out what you want.
I will go back just for the escargot and French onion. Our server, Jason? Young gentleman was very patient and thorough in guiding us through the menu.
Next time we’ll probably go all out and try the waygu, per Jason’s recommendation. It was our first time there, just testing the water.

Love this place. Happy hour and a steak sandwich– Doesn’t get much better than this. Love the piano player and his music list. Visit at least once a week.
Strong drinks. Could use a real IPA but that’s about it.
Fun to visit a restaurant where they make you feels so at home.
Crazy comfortable place.

This place served the worst steak I’ve ever eaten. That pretty much sums it all up.
My wife and I came in on a whim and immediately the waitress seemed irritated by us. We’re young (late 20s) and were wearing jeans so I guess she thought we didn’t deserve to be there. We ordered the ribeye with mac and cheese and potato. The Mac and cheese had way too much cheese in it, the potato had this pond of liquid in it, and don’t get me started on the steak. They ruined a perfectly good steak by covering it in some butter mixture. Their plating was terrible, it was literally a piece of steak on an oval white plate and the sides were served on different dishes. For over $ 40 for a piece of steak, I wanted something actually good! The waitress was also incredibly slow and we had to keep asking her to bring us our food because she kept forgetting. Needless to say she got a crappy tip for crappy service.

The Summit has the feel of stepping onto an old boat, with old people and old money. From the random Jake Jabs Karaōke sightings to the guy with the mullet singing Neil Diamond covers, the rhythm of the lounge is smooth and the wine flows to keep the patrons alive.
Although there are unique qualities in the atmosphere, the food is rather exceptional. The proximity of the Summit to my office provides a minimum of three meals weekly enjoyed on the patio, in the dining room, or if I feel like hitting on a grandma, in the lounge!
The happy hour drink specials are decent. The stuffed burgers are some of the best I’ve ever had, the salmon is dry and served with a Mc-​Fish-​Filet type patty, the steaks are decent but slightly over-​priced and the french onion soup might be the best in the city.
Looking forward to my next run-​in with the Golden Girls, Kenny Rogers and Kris Kristopherson at the ol boat.

Solid steakhouse. Very good service. Aurora is lucky to have this place. Older crowd.

This is one of my favorite steakhouses around. It doesn’t have the corporate Del Frisco’s or Capital Grille atmosphere to it, and you feel that difference the second you walk in. Great ambiance, live piano music many nights, and the happy hours to be taken advantage of!
Exceptional food, bar none, each and every time. The steaks are fabulous and they’ll melt in your mouth. The sides are fabulous — Go for their twice-​baked potato. The appetizers are fabulous; I have the calamari almost religiously during happy hour. The drinks are always well made.
I was in last week for dinner, and while I’ve made my way in for more happy hours, this was my first dinner back here in a few months. My god, they must have had a major price hike — I felt like they owed me a used Hyundai after I paid the bill, and I’ve been a customer here for somewhere close to a decade.
Four stars because I still love the place and the experience each and every time — right up until it’s time to pay the piper. It’s a great place nonetheless, and you’ll have a unique experience here that other Denver-​area steakhouses won’t replicate.

This place is incredibly pricey, but the food is amazing.
Appetizers were solid. The sampler was a good variety of appetizers we wanted to try. The dip was what made the dish. However, shame that there was a lack of chips to go along with it.
Next up my french onion soup. So rich and flavorful – however, too flavorful. I think i t became a little too salty towards the end. But its a french onion soup, so I forgive it for being that way.
Now by the time my main dish came up, I was way too full to savor it. The shrimp scampi was nice, but I think I enjoyed the beginning rather than the finale. My finale was alright. I think most pasta dishes are better once you let all the flavors sit (overnight).
So tomorrow, I’ll be trying my leftover pasta and see how it goes!
⁴⁄₅ cause I can’t afford this place. But if I could, I would come here a handful more times.
Plus, they gave us all roses. WHAT? Where did this come from?! It was a good surprise for the end of our meal :)

Unilocalers, I am torn between 2 (bad) and 3 (neutral) leaning slightly to the BAD! While the food was OKAY, the service was slow, disingenuous, and possibly dishonest. Value? Terrible: 2 of us spent $ 120 on a meal that should have been $ 40 – 50. If you are headed there now, Alice says: TURN AROUND!
Lets begin with Happy Hour– yes! Everything is 50% off in the bar, drunkards! Great wine options for $ 5! While this is a great deal, the service was SLOW and! EEK! Watch out for skimming on your credit card– at least one member noticed a one dollar up-​charge. Maybe an error, but a good reason to check your statement! The patio, overlooking busy Havana, actually looked like a super nice spot for those half-​price cocktails!
The dinner: the BF and I split the chateaubriand for two at $ 89. The meat was good, served perfectly medium rare. The vegies and potato were oldschool and fine. The French Onion Soup was great– teeeeny– but great. The sauces were congealed and barely warm– sorta gross and Campbell’s soupy… MSG, anyone?
Our server TOD was… uh… Slow and most disconcerting, both difficult and untrustworthy– the rules of our dining kept changing. A friend brought a coupon and Tod kept having to check with «his manager in back» just like a sleazy car salesmen and at the end of the night, guess what– the coupon was not honored. So that’s 2 dishonesty points for the Summit.
My suggestion is to take advantage of the half price drinks at happy hour, then stagger else where for dinner, or just straight into Havana traffic– either option will beat the dining experience.

Nice wine list, steaks are good. Service could use a little improvement, nothing bad, just needs a little improvement.
If something is not right, give them a chance to fix it. Everyone will help!

A group of 5 went for lunch. Greeted immediately upon entering the restaurant by a very pleasant woman. We were assigned a table, menus handed out, and drink orders taken within the first 3 minutes — hot damn!
Restaurant was clean, lighting was perfect, and plenty of space between tables. The menu had a nice selection from basic sandwiches to steaks. I am not sure how some reviewers talk about spending $ 250 on a dinner for 2. The most expensive cut I saw was $ 65. The math is pretty simple after that.
I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich with home fries. The sandwich had just enough bite and the number of fries was generous. Another one of our party ordered the fish and chips and enjoyed his meal as well. I was told the French dip was tasty. Stupid French! I believe my sandwich was $ 13, so not exactly cheap, but not a pocket emptying experience.
Friendly staff and good food will have me coming back.

This place is a tad pricey, but it sure is delicious! Our most recent visit was to see my favorite local musician Josh Blackburn. While in the lounge, my husband and I ordered the seafood boat for 2, which included oyster shooters, oysters on the half shell, a lobster tail, shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon, and crab claws. We then shared prime rib, which is always fantastic!

I have been a regular of Summit for a long time. I am giving three stars now because this place has a great past, but the quality varies a bit more than it should. They have a selection of prime beef that will have you wanting more, of which I am partial to the ribeye because I like a little char on the marbling. The dining room is classy and comfortable. The place is done with a lot of warm wooden beams and classic art.
I like to sit in the bar and listen to the live music or or out on the patio in the evening. They have a separate food menu for the bar but both are available. I love the tuna appetizer.
The last few times I have been I have noticed the place has been slipping. My most recent visit was a Thursday night with my lady friend for her birthday. We sat in the lounge but just missed the piano player who had ended at 8. We had the place to ourselves except for two other tables. Our server was sweet but very new and didn’t know the wine or food menus well at all. We ordered drinks and orders of buffalo wings and beef sliders from the bar appetizers and sat and chatted. The food seemed to take a really long time which left me sort of looking around the room where I found the staff camped out on a table in the bar eating what looked like a steak. I have never liked it when the staff camps out in the bar or dining room on or off shift. It is tacky. When the food arrived the wings were all dried out and appeared to have sat under glow lamps for a long time. They tasted ok but were dry and not very tender. The sliders on the other hand were ok. They are served three to an order and come with a choice of shoestring potatoes or steak fries.
I love this place but I wish it would stay consistent so I would feel better about upping the stars.
They have great live music and a nice mature crowd that is just rowdy enough :)
The view from the patio is fantastic at sunset.

Hmmmm, what can I say? This place used to be a required visit by me but now I would rather drive by. The service has decreased along with the quality of the food. I sat in the lounge and also at the bar and the waiters seemed more interested in the male patrons and their names than me. My food arrived cold and spoiled tasting. I was never asked if I was ok with my order. When I expressed my concerns to the manager he had nothing much to say and shrugged his shoulders. No follow up, no nothing. Do yourself a favor and skip this experience. You have been warned.

If you’re looking to drop some cash, this is the place to go. An appetizer, two entrees, and two cocktails averages about $ 130 – 150 not including tip. The food quality is good and the portions generous, but if you’re looking for a cheap date, you’ve come to the wrong place.
I recommend the Summit Sampler as an appetizer. It offers just enough variety to keep it interesting. It comes with two pieces prime rib bruschetta, four jumbo cocktail shrimp and cocktail sauce, a serving of fried calamari with dipping sauce, and a small dish of spinach artichoke dip and chips.
For entrees, I’ve had the 12oz. ribeye steak and I’ve had the Alaskan King Crab legs. I prefer the crab legs as I’m a seafood lover, but if you love meat, then the ribeye is a good choice. Skip the Bearnaise sauce though, as it tastes weird to me here. For your salad option, you can’t go wrong with the Caesar.
Service has always been friendly, but sometimes it can be really slow. The bar area usually boasts some kind of entertainment like a piano player or small band. After 9pm on the weekend, I think they have karaōke or some sort of DJ as it gets loud with pop music/​hip-​hop blaring from the bar area.