I had not been to Stoic & Genuine in a couple of years but had fond memories of some great food. We went for lunch on a nice December afternoon and were rewarded with great food, fantastic service and a laid back ambiance that was perfect - all in all a fitting reinforcement for the good memories. Stoic & Genuine is located in Union Station which always makes for good people watching. They have good outdoor seating for warmer days. The inside is nicely appointed and not too noisy. That makes it perfect for casual conversation while enjoying selections from a nicely balanced offering of seafoods. Of course there are the standard items available for those that are not in the mood for fish or oysters. We started our lunch sharing some delicious fried calamari and a plate of smoked salmon and artichoke dip served with thick “old bay” potato chips. Frankly, we could have called it quits there but went on to order the tuna melt entree. Nothing disappointed. There is little wonder why they have received so many awards and accolades. Apart from the great food we also had great service. They were not particularly busy and we did not feel rushed. Our server had the right balance of attentiveness while leaving us to enjoy privacy to chat. If you are downtown in Denver, love seafood and a good restaurant, do yourself a favor and stop in.

Love love love it! I’ve been here a couple of times. And I knew the very first time, that it…was gonna be excellent. Seafood is fresh as can be, oysters are on point with a large selection to choose from. I will happily eat here every time I’m in town. They’ve made a loyal follower!! Also some of the best cocktails I’ve ever had.