Stoic & Genuine

This place just taught me what oysters *are*. I thought I knew, I cook seafood pasta with canned oysters or sometimes even fresh from grocery, etc. No. Just no. They lose so many flavor notes. I had no idea. Came during oyster hour, had fried calamari (great flavor in the breading, good texture) and a pear granita (perfect complement to the oysters) and a half dozen east coast, half a dozen west. It's chef's choice, asked for a variety, they brought me 2 of each (which was exactly what I was hoping for.) The variety of flavors has me shocked. Who knew oysters could taste like melon? Or seaweed? Or sweet? Really good quality, and very filling. Staff were lovely, had a great chat about it all. I'm jealous they get to eat these all year round and taste them all. (They even noticed my table was wobbly and fixed it for me -- I didn't even have to say anything!) Will definitely be back. Thanks for the experience and the revelation.

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.

This should be the standard of 5 star service. The serving staff never let a drink get empty without offering a refill. Our server, Mike, offered helpful recommendations and advice. The food was excellent. Easily in an entirely different class from other seafood places I've eaten at. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

We had one of the most amazing meals we've had out in quite some time. It was one of those rare dining experiences in which everything was absolutely wonderful: service, setting, cocktails, starter, and the entrées. The "Always on Thyme" is a perfect summertime cocktail; light, refreshing, cold, and very tasty. The octopus mortadella is a genius creation from a very gifted chef. It's truly craveworthy. The roasted halibut collar and the crispy whole fish are expertly executed. Each bite was off-the-charts delicious and pescatarian heaven. This is a stellar restaurant and we'll most definitely return soon for another exemplary dinner.

Great place to people watch and have a drink. I dined off the happy hour menu. Waitress who was pretty much nonexistent- when appeared- suggested the Surimi Fish sticks with wasabi tobiko aioli $8.50, they were barely a step up from the frozen ones I remembered eating as a kid. Wouldn’t recommend. The spicy pear granita though was really nice- $8- had 2.