Rack & Rye Gastropub

I just had a very enjoyable dinner. I would agree that there is inadequate staff and they were out of a few things but they are most likely struggling a bit due to the sheer number of restaurants in LODO. Nothing stood out out as unacceptable for me. We had a few VERY SOLID and a few mediocre dishes but over all very promising. The Bacon Jam appetizer is amazing, we also really enjoyed the hot wings and the spare ribs. There was some sort of crab cake thing that I didn't get to try because there were only two but the others said it was tasty. For the main meal we all shared several of the panini sandwiches. The Korean Reuben (I think was called) was a nice fusion blend and we also enjoyed the pork belly as well. The real find was the Asian Philly though be careful of the wasabi! The only minor complaint was the choice of beef used for the Steak Frites. For $19 I would expect a better cut of meat, though the flavors were excellent. more

This restaurant is in the old Purple Martini space so the location is great as a starting point for your evening. Pros: Location Cons: Everything else more

The latest in replaceable restaurants in the trendy Larimer Square area, Rack and Rye lives up to being just that: replaceable. Ordering most of the small plates to achieve a sampling of what they had to offer introduces the mouth to overly sweet, under seasoned dishes, frequently with too much the same barbecue, regardless of the general ethnicity of the dish. Where the seasonings were appropriate, the food was overcooked -- chicken kebabs were dry and starting to harden, pork a bit rubbery. Also, don't be fooled by the ""Sliders"" menu -- they're paninis, but good enough to eat. Beer prices were decent, but in a neighborhood packed with restaurants, there is absolutely no reason to make a return trip. Pros: Interesting space, interesting combinations, friendly staff Cons: Plastic pitchers, poor seasoning, leaving hungry more