1899 16th Street, Denver, CO 8O2O2
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CHRISTMAS 2025

$110 PER PERSON

First Course

  • Truffle Consommé

    maitake mushroom, leeks, truffle oil

  • Butter Lettuce Salad

    scallions, blue cheese, buttermilk dressing, panko breadcrumbs

  • Roasted Beets

    beet vinaigrette, winter citrus, roasted carrots, burrata

  • Dungeness Crab Charwanmushi

    ponzu dashi, crispy plantains, herb oil

  • Beef Tartar

    sunchoke chips, pickled golden raisins, cured egg yolk

Second Course

  • Lamb Ragu

    hand formed gnocchi, whipped ricotta, thyme, meyer lemon, garlic breadcrumbs

  • Petite Filet

    celery root puree, herb oil, aleppo pepper, black garlic molasse, bordelaise

  • Mesquite Roasted Grouper

    tamarind tomato chutney, carolina gold rice, shaved fennel + apple

  • Smoked Pastrami Shortrib

    potato aligoté, julienned vegetables, beef glace

  • Squash “Lasagna”

    smoked beetroot cream, toasted garlic pesto

Third Course

  • Chocolate Bourbon Tart

    bourbon caramel, chocolate ganache, malted milk gelato

  • Carrot Cake

    juicy golden raisins, carrot puree, walnut crumble

  • Eggnog Cheesecake

    gingersnap, white chocolate ganache, candied cranberries

NEW YEAR'S EVE 2025

$120 PER PERSON

First Course

  • Coal Fired Oysters

    last summer rocky ford melon granita, champagne gelée

  • Braised Short rib

    potato pave, champagne cream sauce, caviar

  • Grilled Octopus

    potato + leek puree, artichokes, apple cider reduction, popped amaranth

  • Winter Truffle Soup

    mushroom cream, chervil

  • Kale + Brussels Sprout Salad

    horseradish vinaigrette, parmesan cheese, garlic breadcrumbs

Second Course

  • Nettle Cavatelli

    roasted chicken, chantelle mushrooms, herbed chicken jus

  • Charred Celery Root

    hazelnut brown butter, straccetella, pears, pickled capers

  • Grilled Pichana

    beef maderia jus, roasted rutabaga, winter farm greens

  • Smoked Pastrami Shortrib

    potato aligoté, julienned vegetables, beef glace

  • Mesquite Roasted Grouper

    tamarind tomato chutney, carolina gold rice, shaved fennel + apple

Third Course

  • Chocolate Bourbon Tart

    bourbon caramel, chocolate ganache, malted milk gelato

  • Eggnog Cheesecake

    gingersnap, white chocolate ganache, candied cranberries

  • Citrus Olive Oil Cake

    blood orange couli, pistachio cremeux, freeze dried raspberries

NEW YEAR'S DAY

Hangover Brunch Specials

  • Ajax Breakfast Burger

    bacon, cheese, sunny side egg, hollandise, lettuce, tomato, dub sauce

    $26

  • Biscuits & Gravy

    sausage gravy, house made biscuits poached eggs, fresno pepper hot sauce

    $18

  • BIG FAT Cinnamon Roll

    frosting, powdered sugar

    $14

Food

  • Fruit Bowl

    melon, seasonal fruit, berries (GF) (V)

    $12

  • Greek Yogurt

    house-made granola, blueberries, banana, strawberries, toasted coconut, local honey (GF)

    $12

  • Steel Cut Oats

    quinoa, golden milk, blueberries, dried apricots, marcona almonds (GF)

    $15

  • Belgian Waffle

    macerated strawberry, vanilla chantilly cream, toasted almonds, powdered sugar

    $16

  • Boursin Omelet*

    heirloom tomato jam, arugula, lemon oil

    $19

  • Frittata*

    australian feta, chives, radish, frisée + arugula salad, sweety drop peppers & choice of whole eggs or egg whites (GF)

    $14

  • All American*

    two eggs your way, breakfast potatoes, toast & choice of bacon, sausage, or fruit

    $19

  • Grilled Ciabatta + Avocado

    quinoa + pumpkin crunch, french radish, extra virgin olive oil

    $16

    +one egg $3.50

  • Steak Frites*

    8oz dry-aged new york, bordelaise sauce, chives, fries (GF) (DA)

    $29

  • Duck Hash*

    confit duck leg, calabrian chili, arugula, crispy potato, duck egg, chimichurri, duck egg

    $21

  • Charred Sweet Potato

    arugula, avocado, quinoa-pumpkin crunch, feta, pickled shallots, turmeric, vinaigrette

    $16

  • French Dip

    thinly sliced prime rib, french rib, french baguette, horseradish aioli, au jus

    $30

  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    gochujang, cheddar cheese, chili cucumber, red cabbage, kosho aioli, fries

    $21

  • AJAX WAGYU DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER*

    cheddar cheese, ajax dub sauce, bib lettuce, tomato, fries

    $26

    +Bacon $3

    +Fried Egg $3.50

    +Truffle Fries $9

  • RED OAK SALAD

    point ryes blue cheese, smoked grapes, candied walnuts, champagne vinaigrette

    $16

    +grilled chicken $9

    +new york steak* (DA)(GF) $14

  • French Onion Soup

    crostini, provolone, gruyere

    $16

Sides

  • POTATOES (V)

    $7

  • TWO EGGS* (GF)

    $7

  • BACON (GF)

    $7

  • SAUSAGE

    $7

  • SIDE SALAD (V)

    $7

  • TRUFFLE FRIES

    grano padano, parsley

    $9

  • REGULAR FRIES

    $7

Pastries

  • CROISSANT

    $7

  • BAGEL

    plain or everything

    $7

  • MUFFIN

    $7

(DA): DRY-AGED
(V): CAN BE MADE VEGAN
(GF): GLUTEN-FREE

Please alert your server to any food allergies prior to ordering.

*These items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specifications, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

**contains nuts

Hot Beverages

  • Drip Coffee

    $6

  • Espresso

    $7

  • Cappuccino

    $7

  • Latte

    $7

  • Hot Tea

    $6

Cold Beverages

  • ICED TEA & COFFEE

    $6

  • SAN PELLEGRINO (1L)

    $8

  • ICED AMERICANO

    $7

  • Orange Juice

    $6

  • Grapefruit Juice

    $6

  • Cranberry Juice

    $6

  • Apple Juice

    $6

Cocktails

  • AJAX BLOODY MARY

    vodka or tequila, house bloody mary mix

    $14

  • MIMOSA

    orange, grapefruit or cranberry

    $13

  • MIMOSAS FOR THE TABLE

    a bottle of bubbles with orange, grapefruit and cranberry juices

    $50

  • OFF-PISTE-ACHIO

    Clement rhum agricole, smith & cross rum, crema alpina, pistachio, pineapple, orgeat

    $16

  • HOMESICK REMEDY

    titos, crema alpine pistachio, licor 43, meletti chocolate, coconut

    $19

  • STRANGE BREW

    makers mark, bacardi 8, allspice dram espresso, pumpkin spice, cinnamon

    $19

Starters

  • HOUSE FOCACCIA

    whipped butter, flaked salt

    $9

  • JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL

    house cocktail sauce, lemon

    $17

  • STEAK TARTARE

    fried sunchokes, pickled golden raisins, egg yolk (GF)

    $24

  • ROASTED BEETS + CARROTS

    burrata cheese, quinoa crunch, winter citrus local honey (GF)

    $17

  • ESOTERRA FARM SALAD

    mixed artisan greens, avocado, radish, tahini-lemon vinaigrette (GF)(V)

    $16

  • RED OAK SALAD

    point ryes blue cheese, smoked grapes, candied walnuts, champagne vinaigrette

    $16

    +grilled chicken $9

    +new york steak* (DA)(GF) $14

  • EMBER GRILLED LEEKS

    miso dressing, confit shallot, roasted fresno pepper

    $17

  • FRENCH ONION SOUP

    crostini, provolone, gruyere

    $16

Mains

  • COAL ROASTED ICELANDIC COD

    rancho gordo beans, preserved lemon, piquillo peppers, shaved baby fennel

    $46

  • EMBER ROASTED CABBAGE

    miso cauliflower velouté, herb emulsion, smoked red grapes, bread crumbs (V)

    $27

  • MESQUITE GRILLED CHICKEN

    white barley berries, chanterelle mushrooms, pistachio gremolata, herbed chicken jus

    $36

  • AJAX WAGYU DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER*

    cheddar cheese, ajax dub sauce, bib lettuce, tomato, fries

    $26

    +Bacon $3

    +Fried Egg $3.50

    +Truffle Fries $9

  • SMOKED PASTRAMI SHORTRIB

    potato puree, julienned vegetables, beef glace

    $65

  • 8 OZ FILET*

    celeriac puree, black garlic molasses, allepo chili oil, bordelaise sauce (GF)

    $62

Sides

  • BRUSSEL SPROUTS + TONNATO SAUCE

    garlic bread crumbs, chervil

    $15

  • BLISTERED SPROUTING CAULIFLOWER

    white ver jus, calabrian chili, pine nut (GF)(V)

    $15

  • CHARRED MOKUM CARROTS

    macha sauce, fresh farmer’s cheese (GF)(V)

    $15

  • ROASTED MARBLE POTATO

    shallot aioli, scallion, black garlic vinaigrette (GF)

    $15

Dry-Aged

  • Hickory Smoked Duck Breast*

    carolina gold rice, ‘chow chow’ relish, caramelized onion purée (GF)

    $38

  • Berkshire Pork Chop*

    sorghum berries, smoked tomato, charred chinese broccoli (GF)

    $42

  • 16 oz Ribeye*

    argentine chimichurri (GF)

    $65

(DA): DRY-AGED
(V): CAN BE MADE VEGAN
(GF): GLUTEN-FREE

Please alert your server to any food allergies prior to ordering.

*These items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specifications, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Dessert

  • MISO BLONDIE

    burnt milk, creme brulee apple, creme fraiche, chantilly, bourbon candied pecans

    $14

  • CHAI FLAN

    masala chai tea custard, caramel milk leaf

    $12

  • CHOCOLATE BOURBON TART

    bourbon caramel, ganache, hazlenut brittle, malted milk gelato

    $14

  • AFFOGATO

    with choice of vanilla, malted milk or espresso gelato

    $11

  • HOUSE MADE GELATO* + SORBET

    (V)

    one scoop $4

    two scoops $8

(V): CAN BE MADE VEGAN
(GF): GLUTEN-FREE

Please alert your server to any food allergies prior to ordering.

*These items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specifications, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

After Dinner Drinks*

  • OFF-PISTE-ACHIO

    Clement rhum agricole, smith & cross rum, crema alpina, pistachio, pineapple, orgeat

    $16

  • HOMESICK REMEDY

    titos, crema alpine pistachio, licor 43, meletti chocolate, coconut

    $19

  • STRANGE BREW

    makers mark, bacardi 8, allspice dram espresso, pumpkin spice, cinnamon

    $19

  • SAUTERNES | CHÂTEAU LARIBOTTE

    dried apricots, orchard fruit, white flowers, acacias, ginger

    $16

  • WHITE PORT | DOW'S

    zesty citrus, pear, honey, ginger, marzipan, almond skins

    $13

  • RUBY PORT | QUINTO DO NOVAL

    youthful red cherries, licorice, black pepper

    $14

  • TAWNY PORT | GRAHAM'S 20YR

    orange peel, black tea, toffee, hazelnut, elegant structure

    $22

  • MADEIRA | HENRIQUES & HENRIQUES RAINWATER 3YR (nv)

    dried apricot, vanilla caramel, pistachio toffee

    $13

*full spirits list & reserve whiskey list are located in our bar book.

Cocktails

  • Beast of Bourbon

    milam & greene provisions bourbon, dry-aged ribeye fat, maple syrup, walnut bitters, oak smoke

    $20

  • PEARDONAME

    spiced pear liqueur, mezcal union, tempus fugit, creme de cacao, orange cordial

    $17

  • SWISS BANK ACCOUNT

    belvedere vodka, st george botanivore gin, contratto bianco, doug fir eau de vie, rosemary

    $20

  • SUGAR & SPICE

    ketel one vodka, st george spiced pear, charred orange cordial, peychaud's, topo chico

    $13

  • WHO DO YOU NOYAUX HERE?

    socorro reposado, tempus fugit creme de noyaux, sconauer apfel liquer, lemon, orgeat

    $19

  • CINNAMON GIRL

    woody creek gin, pama liqueur, cranberry, plum butters, cinnamon

    $18

  • SO SCARLETT

    kyro pink gin, cranberry juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, rose water

    $14

  • NO NAME SOUR

    basil hayden, domaine de canton ginger, egg white, lemon juice, vanilla, cap sauv float

    $17

Draft Beer

  • Off Dry | Cider

    stem ciders, denver 6.8%

    $8

  • CITYSCAPES | MEXICAN LAGER

    ratio beerworks, denver 4.8%

    $8

  • Raspberry Blonde Ale

    crooked stave brewing co., denver 5.0%

    $8

  • VOLKSBIER VIENNA LAGER

    wibby brewing co., longmont 5.5%

    $8

  • SIREN | SAISON

    trve brewing co., denver 7.0%

    $9

  • INDIA PALE ALE

    odell brewing co., fort collins 7.0%

    $9

  • Juice Caboose | Hazy IPA

    westbound & down brewing, idaho springs 7.2%

    $9

  • NITRO | DRY IRISH STOUT

    left hand brewing co., longmont 4.3%

    $8

  • ATHLETIC BREWING CO ‘FREE WAVE’

    connecticut, usa < 0.5% (12oz can, non-alcoholic)

    $7

Wine By The Glass

  • Sparkling

  • PROSECCO | CA'BOLANI

    veneto, italy

    $10 - $41

  • CAVA | KILA

    catalonia, spain

    $12 - $51

  • CREMANT ROSE | ALBERT BICHOT

    burgandy, france

    $19 - $77

  • White

  • ALBARINO | ABADIA DE SAN CAMPIO

    rias baizas, spain

    $12 - $50

  • RIESLING | LUCIAN ALBRECHT

    alsace, france

    $14 - $59

  • SAUVIGNON BLANC | GROVE MILL

    new zealand

    $12 - $50

  • SOAVE | PIEROPAN

    veneto, italy

    $16 - $68

  • Rosé

  • ENTOURAGE

    cotes de provence, france

    $18 - $73

  • WHISPERING ANGEL

    cotes de provence, france

    $18 - $73

  • Red

  • PINOT NOIR | EVOLUTION

    willamette valley, usa

    $16 - $68

  • MERLOT | ORIN SWIFT

    'advice from john', st helena, usa

    $22 - $91

  • ROIJA | BODEGA LANZAGA

    roija, spain

    $19 - $77

  • RED BLEND | EDUCATED GUESS

    napa valley, usa

    $19 - $80

  • BORDEAUX | CLARENDELLE

    bordeaux, italy

    $14 - $59

  • TUSCAN BLEND | CANTINE POVERO

    barbero, italy

    $11 - $45

  • CAB SAUV | BONZANA VINEKEEPER

    napa valley. usa

    $20 - $82

  • CAB SAUV | ETHOS

    columbia valley, usa

    $16 - $68

Après (Happy Hour)

Après – meaning after and a nod to the après-ski at Ajax Tavern, our sister restaurant. Be it after work, a long drive, a hard workout or just after a long day, enjoy our Après menu.

  • OYSTER OF THE DAY

    rosé mignonette, meyer lemon, tabasco

    $3

  • JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL

    house cocktail sauce, lemon

    $17

  • ONION DIP

    dijon mustard and rosemary salt crinkle chips

    $10

  • DUCK RILLETTE

    grilled baguette, dijon mustard, pickled vegetable

    $12

  • WAGYU SLIDERS

    caramelized onions, raclette cheese, bordelaise sauce

    $14

  • HOT DOG + CAVIAR

    river bear beef hot dog, crème fraiche, italian caviar

    $14

  • TRUFFLE FRIES

    garlic aioli, grana padano, parsley

    $8

Drinks

  • TANQUERAY TINY FREEZER 'TINI

    choice of classic, dry or dirty

    $8

  • AUTUMN SPRITZ

    contratto italian liqueur, cava

    $10

  • Paloma

    tequila, lime, grapefruit soda

    $10

  • Freezer Negroni

    gin, campari, sweet vermouth

    $10

  • Fernet + Coke

    as it is....

    $10

  • Wine

    house white, rosé, red

    $8

  • Beer

    CITYSCAPES MEXICAN LAGER
    ratio beerworks, denver 4.8%

    INDIA PALE ALE
    odell brewing co., fort collins7.0%

    NITRO DRY IRISH STOUT
    left hand brewing, longmont 4.3%

    $6

(DA): DRY-AGED
(V): CAN BE MADE VEGAN
(GF): GLUTEN-FREE

Please alert your server to any food allergies prior to ordering.

*These items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specifications, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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