Chocolate Lab

4.4 (29)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

5575 E 3rd Ave Unit C, Denver CO 80220, Denver, CO 80220

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

Chocolate Lab is Denver’s only all chocolate restaurant. We infuse chocolate into all of our entrees, appetizers and desserts.

Whether you are belly up at our craft cocktail bar or enjoying conversation at one of our table, you are sure to have a fantastic dining expertise in an intimate setting.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Tue 4:00 pm–4:15 pm
Website
http://chocolatelabdenver.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Phil Simonson
Private party facilities
Our restaurant can be bought out in entirety for private events. Please call to schedule a time to plan your party.

Location
5575 E 3rd Ave Unit C, Denver CO 80220, Denver, CO 80220
Area
Congress Park
Cross Street
We are on the corner of 3rd and Holly in the hilltop neighborhood.
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options

NachosUS$18.00
dark chocolate pork carnitas, pickled orange supreme, pickled onions, black beans, cotta, dark chocolate red bean adobo salsa
Mac & CheeseUS$16.00
five cheese blend sauce with shells
Pork BellyUS$19.00
crispy polenta, dark chocolate andouille gravy (featured on the Cooking Channel)
Cheese BoardUS$26.00
three artisanal cheeses, chocolate pairing, accoutrements
CarrotsUS$14.00
bourbon dark chocolate glazed

Soup

French Onion BowlUS$11.00
five onion blend with dark chocolate, local bread and gruyere cheese

Garden

Mixed GreensUS$17.00
dried fruit, marcona almonds, red onion, house dressing, shaved chocolate, herbed goat cheese
Taco SaladUS$18.00
dark chocolate pork carnitas, tortilla chips, black beans, pickled onions, cotija cheese, red bean adobo salsa

Entrees

Beef Short RibUS$46.00
48 hour slow roasted, blackberry chocolate glaze, rice, wok vegetables
Shrimp & GritsUS$24.00
Cajun shrimp, cheesy grits, andouille chocolate gravy
ScallopsUS$42.00
White cocolate, bourcon, carrot polenta, chili lime pecans
Half ChickenUS$32.00
Tequila lime refried beans, twisted eloté, red bean dark chocolate salsa, dark chocolate southwest brine
Impossible MeatloafUS$26.00
pan fries, dark chocolate mushroom gravy

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Chocolate Lab.

4.4

(29)

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

29 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner Gold
Denver / Colorado10 reviews
1.0
Dined on 26 August 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
It’s closed!! Got to the restaurant- closed for good.
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Sarah Gold
Denver / Colorado65 reviews
1.0
Dined on 17 August 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Hmmm...restaurant is shut down. I even confirmed, on line, yet it has been closed for some time. VERY disappointed not contacted so we could make other arrangements.
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Dawn
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 14 July 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
It was closed and apparently has been for a couple of weeks. Disappointing that Open Table didn’t know that. Had to give a bad review since we didn’t get to eat there
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LizF
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined on 13 July 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
After making reservations in advance via the link on their website and driving almost an hour we arrived to find Chocolate Lab closed. A neighboring merchant informed us they closed about 3 weeks ago and have not been seen or heard from since. While I am sorry they were unable to stay in business, the least they could do is remove their reservation link and update their website.
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OpenTable Diner
Nebraska2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 12 July 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
They didn’t even open. There was no sign or anything. Not sure why they’d take reservations?
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined on 9 July 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Was not open server next door said hasn’t been open in a week… drove all the way with a reservation for the place to be closed during business hours …
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Texkendall Gold
Houston32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 June 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place Small but out standing and unique menue
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Kara Gold
Denver / Colorado28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 June 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, creative cocktails and impressive mocktail list, and amazingly friendly service. Go early to avoid the crowds!
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PrefersLocal
Denver / Colorado29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 June 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This a great restaurant tucked into a quiet neighborhood. It’s fun to watch local children come in to buy a treat from the candy case. And it’s worth getting something for yourself from the candy case. The food is creative and every item has chocolate in it. The appetizer and entree items are savory, very savory. The menu is small and diverse, from short ribs to impossible meatloaf. If you like French onion soup, it is rich and savory with dark chocolate. The dessert menu appears to be what you would expect from a chocolate-themed restaurant but takes standards like brownies and makes them memorable. The bar is very pretty and the bartender has mixed drinks and cocktails that are eye-catching and uniquely delicious. The service is friendly and prompt and caring. Tell them if you have dietary restrictions and the chef will work to accommodate you. Cheers!
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RebeccaR
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 June 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food and cocktails were outstanding. The intimate atmosphere made for a lovely evening.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Tue 4:00 pm–4:15 pm
Website
http://chocolatelabdenver.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Phil Simonson
Private party facilities
Our restaurant can be bought out in entirety for private events. Please call to schedule a time to plan your party.

Location
5575 E 3rd Ave Unit C, Denver CO 80220, Denver, CO 80220
Area
Congress Park
Cross Street
We are on the corner of 3rd and Holly in the hilltop neighborhood.
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

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Chocolate Lab

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Menu

Shared Plates

NachosUS$18.00

Mac & CheeseUS$16.00

Pork BellyUS$19.00

Cheese BoardUS$26.00

CarrotsUS$14.00

Soup

French Onion BowlUS$11.00

Garden

Mixed GreensUS$17.00

Taco SaladUS$18.00

Entrees

Beef Short RibUS$46.00

Shrimp & GritsUS$24.00

ScallopsUS$42.00

Half ChickenUS$32.00

Impossible MeatloafUS$26.00

Reviews

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable