Cretans 231 Clayton Street, Denver, CO 80206

"I had a wonderful experience here with bartender Taylor, she was very attentive, asked me questions about my day, gave drink suggestions as well as food. Meanwhile, helping everyone else at the bar at the same time. There were points where it seemed Taylor could’ve used some help, while other staff seemed to be standing around on their phones. For this and this alone I give 2 stars. Vibe was cold."

"This spot is overall a 10/10! Right away when you walk in the atmosphere is just warm and electric. We ordered several small plates to share and every single one was incredible. They were all served plated so beautifully and tasted amazing."

"This was one of the spots that we really wanted to give a go since it was attached to the team that owns our favorite spot in Cherry Creek. We expected that it would be the same level of execution, but it just wasn't. The wine pull is a fun experience, the drinks are solid but the food left something to be desired. The oysters we ordered were okay. But we wanted to try the dip tower & some other options. We placed the order, but our order never came. Luckily we didn't get charged for it, but when we asked about it, our server said she forgot to put it in. Super bummed but there's better options in the Cherry Creek area."

"Cretans is an energetic Mediterranean wine bar & restaurant in Cherry Creek - the perfect spot for an elevated hang-out with friends. We arrived at Cretans and were sat in a velvet banquette in the main dining area. The aesthetic of Cretans was playful & sexy with dark greens, gold accents & two full bars. Our server, Katie was excellent; she was quick with service & poised. For Cocktails we had the Spicy Pepperoncini Pour-Over Martini. This briny martini served icy cold is one of my favorite cocktails in Denver. The pour over presentation at the table added flair. The pepperoncini provided a lingering heat while the lemon gave each sip zest. Savory & satisfying - a must order. The Osetra Caviar Sliders were served on a brioche bun with avocado spread. The sliders were mouthwateringly buttery & rich. The Osetra caviar was round & plump with a nutty flavor. The warm brioche was toasted, giving it a light crunch on the outside while it remained soft & fluffy on the inside. The Dip Tower included 5 dips: Chickpea, Beet Muhammara, Avocado Dill, Roasted Eggplant, & Whipped Goat Cheese. The Dips were served with crudités & flatbread. Our favorite dip out of the 5 was the Whipped Goat Cheese. The fluffy whipped goat cheese had apricots on top. Our second favorite was the Avocado Dill. The Avocado Dill had toasted pine nuts on top and was reminiscent of a pesto. The Kusshi Oysters were served as a half dozen with Barberry Mignonette. The Kusshi Oysters were small & fresh. They rushed onto the palate with mild brine & finished with delicate spice from the mignonette. The Halloumi Fries were served with Oregano Aioli. The fries were fried halloumi cheese - like a Mediterranean version of mozzarella sticks. The halloumi made for thick, cheesy bites that paired well with the creamy aioli. The Yellowfin Tuna Tartare was made with saffron and currants. The tuna tartare was fresh and and the yellowfin's taste was enhanced with the variable flavors of saffron and currants. The Spicy Caesar was made with Little Gem Lettuce. The little gem lettuce had a crisp center and was coated in creamy Caesar dressing and crunchy bread crumbs."

"Excellent cocktails and great wine list. Food was made well albeit much smaller portions than their sister restaurant next door. Our favorite was the steak kebab which was made very well. Espresso martinis were delicious. Our server was accommodating and very personable."