Food Central Business District, Downtown Denver & 16th Street
Guard and Grace
A place to eat in Central Business District, Downtown Denver & 16th Street, a splurge ($$$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Dinner.
Why go
Troy Guard's high-ceilinged downtown steakhouse at 1801 California Street, a short walk from 16th Street.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Downtown Denver & 16th Street, alongside 2 bars & cafés, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Ship Tavern and The Brown Palace Hotel.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Central Business District
- Price
- $$$$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Dinner
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Downtown Denver & 16th Street. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Ship Tavern
Wood-paneled bar inside the Brown Palace, pouring drinks since the end of Prohibition in 1934.
Drinks · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2The Brown Palace Hotel
Denver's grand 1892 hotel, built around an eight-story atrium lobby, a few blocks from both viewing areas.
Stay · 0.3 mi straight-line - 3Sam's No. 3
Diner institution since 1927, known for big breakfasts and green chile.
Food · Denver · 0.3 mi straight-line - 4Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks
Free fireworks launched from downtown rooftops at 9 p.m. and midnight, best seen along 16th Street.
Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line - 5Larimer Square
Denver's oldest block, Victorian storefronts under strung lights with bars, restaurants and shops.
Shopping · 0.5 mi straight-line - 6Larimer Square
Denver's oldest block, lined with Victorian buildings, string lights, shops and restaurants.
Shopping · Denver · 0.5 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Guard and Grace is a stop on our Denver New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in Downtown Denver & 16th Street
2 more curated places to eat in Downtown Denver & 16th Street. See the full Downtown Denver & 16th Street guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Denver
Our climate figures for Downtown Denver & 16th Street come from nearby Denver. Average daily highs in Denver run from 44°F in December to 92°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Guard and Grace itself, we suggest: Dinner.
Modelled monthly averages for Denver from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Denver weather by month (covers Downtown Denver & 16th Street).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 39.74745, -104.98989
- Destination
- Downtown Denver & 16th Street, Colorado
Guard and Grace: quick answers
How much time do you need at Guard and Grace?
Plan on about 2 hours at Guard and Grace. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Guard and Grace?
Our pick: Dinner.
Which TripsCircle routes include Guard and Grace?
Guard and Grace appears on Denver New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Guard and Grace to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Denver & 16th Street.
Plan Downtown Denver & 16th Street
- Downtown Denver & 16th Street travel guide 9 places
- Denver weather (covers Downtown Denver & 16th Street) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown Denver & 16th Street
- Denver Union Station Drinks
- Civic Center Park Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.