Bastien's, Colfax

Reports two ribeye orders arriving as what looked like strip cuts.

Calls Bastien's a Denver institution with an old-style vibe.

Recommends Bastien's for retro vibe, good variety of food and cocktails; sugar steak not their favorite.

Names Bastiens as a preferred steakhouse.

One-word answer naming Bastien's as the top pick for steakhouses.

Recently visited and was happy with the steaks; also liked their tomahawk pork chop.

Recommends Bastien's specifically for steak.

Suggests Bastien's for steak, then PS Lounge, when asked for steak dinner and bars.

Agrees from experience: split plates with sides suit their daughter, and it is good value.

Recommends it.

Answers the steak-dinner request by naming Bastien's, with no further detail.

Calls it a fun throwback to an earlier era but not something they would label upscale.

Calls Bastiens classic and tasty with a manageable menu, and praises its sugar steak as a fun twist.

Says Bastiens fits the old-school steakhouse style sought and is very tasty; calls it a really cool place.

Calls Bastien's the vibe pick and recommends its sugar steak.

Gives Bastien's as a direct answer to the steak-and-burger spot request.

Ordered a ribeye at Bastiens; cuts looked unlike standard ribeye or strip, though they concluded the right steaks were served.

Recommends Bastien's for a bachelor-style night, praising food quality and reasonable pricing.

Relays positive word of mouth for Bastiens' sugar-rubbed steak without claiming personal experience.

Names it as the traditional go-to steakhouse in town.

Would rather eat at Columbine than Bastien's, against what most people say.

Says the place is worth a visit but falls short of upscale.