Mediterranean restaurant in Denver, CO, known for its celebration of local produce and community. It has received three consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards.
Chef Reggie Dotson is the Executive Chef at Ash'Kara, a Mediterranean restaurant in Denver, Colorado. Ash'Kara has received a Michelin Bib Gourmand award for three consecutive years.
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Last updated: 9/9/2026, 4:57:46 AM
Key Information
Ash'Kara is a Mediterranean restaurant located in Denver's LoHi neighborhood, known for bringing vibrant flavors of North Africa. It emphasizes a warm gathering place where local produce and community come together.
Customer Perception
Customers generally praise Ash'Kara for its fantastic dinner experiences and vibrant Mediterranean flavors. The restaurant is noted for its welcoming atmosphere.
Additional Details
Ash'Kara has received a Michelin Bib Gourmand award three times.
The restaurant serves lunch from 11 am to 2 pm, happy hour from 3 pm to 5 pm, and dinner from Sunday to Thursday 5 pm to 9 pm, and Friday & Saturday 5 pm to 10 pm.
Ash’Kara is one of Denver’s standout restaurants and a place I look forward to returning to. The food is creative without feeling overcomplicated, showcasing bold Middle Eastern flavors with fresh, high quality ingredients. Every dish was beautifully prepared and meant to be shared, making the meal feel relaxed and fun.
The service was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, striking the right balance without ever feeling intrusive. The atmosphere is lively and stylish, yet comfortable enough for both a casual dinner and a special occasion.
I also wanted to give a special shout-out to the manager, who went above and beyond after one of our potato dishes arrived slightly undercooked. It was a very minor issue, but they handled it with exceptional professionalism and generosity, far more than was necessary. That level of hospitality says a lot about how much they care about their guests and left an even stronger impression than the food itself.
If you’re dining here, don’t skip the hummus, wood-fired pita, and whatever seasonal vegetables or grilled meats are on the menu. Ash’Kara consistently delivers a memorable dining experience and remains one of my favorite restaurants in Denver.
Honestly incredible spot. A bit overpriced on the regular menu, but the Michelin tasting menu was super fair! We started with the dip sampler and the feta and babaganous were incredibly creamy and delicious. The hummus from the tasting menu was HUGE and delicious, left nothing on that plate! The NY strip steak was laughably small, but it was well cooked and flavorful. The chicken bowl was the better option, layered with flavor and a healthy dose. The baklava dessert was incredibly sweet and perfectly flaky! Moral of the story, don’t waste time on the regular menu (they will miss your orders anyways) but get that Michelin tasting menu ($45 PP) for the best food.
5
It was our 2nd time to dine at Ash'Kara and it was equally delicious. Service is outstanding and the atmosphere is light and fun. We were there on a Friday night so it was loud, but we could still hear each other speaking.
4
Really lovely hostess and host. Seemed like genuinely nice folks after my quick conversations with them! They were helpful recommending dishes and excited about Denver Restaurant Week.
The lamb here is probably the second best I’ve ever had (next to Zahav)—it’s worth coming just for that I think. The rest of my meal was pretty mediocre unfortunately.
I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the widely criticized service charge…. I always feel awkward when a 20% service charge is added and I’m told I need to tip on top of that. I am all for paying folks appropriately, but please price your menu accordingly so that your customers don’t have to deal with this awkward interaction at the end of their meal. Am I supposed to tip my normal 20% on top of the 20% service charge? That feels steep. Especially when the markup on my meal price to the out the door price was already 40+%.
All that being said, I’m sure I’ll be back for some more of that lamb, and I’ll try different menu items to supplement it next time!
Rated this a 7.9 on beli.
5
A great Bib Gourmand restaurant.
Reasonably priced with delicious food.
The highlight was definitely the fresh, wood-fired pita.
Staff were friendly and efficient, and the space feels cozy and welcoming.
Free parking is also great