Private Dining
Whether celebrating a life time achievement, noting milestones, planning the next big deal or simply meeting friends for brunch, the Victorian character of the Café's intimate interior, gardens, patios and upstairs deck all work beautifully for those seeking a peaceful place to gather and dine. We serve dinner daily and brunch for Private Dining and Special Events. The Cafe can accommodate groups of 8 to 85 for a seated meal and has a reception capacity of 125 guests. The Café will assist you in planning a seasonally based menu with your favorite dishes. Once the menu is chosen, we can offer suggestions for wine pairing according to your preferences. Please call our Private Dining line directly at 303.455.1399.

Click here to view a printable version of our Private Dining information.

The Café is located in the West Highlands neighborhood at the intersection of West 32nd Avenue and Perry, mere minutes from downtown. The Café is open seven days a week. Our neighborhood is bounded by I-25 on the East, West 38th Avenue to the North, West 29th Avenue to the South and Sheridan Boulevard on the West and is intersected by Speer Boulevard. All this makes easy access from anywhere in the metro Denver area. Click here for a map and driving directions.
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Rooms / Rates
The floor plan of the Café is divided into six rooms. Each room has a unique character and seating capacity. Five lend themselves well to private dining. Four have fireplaces and three have private patios available, weather permitting, for receptions. Click here to view a photo gallery of all the Café's private dining rooms.

The Café offers the following rooms for your consideration:



The Library Room is located on the second floor of the east house and requires guests to walk up one flight of stairs. The room offers a fireplace with a tile surround, original stained glass by Denver artist Ann Wolfe, an oriental rug and a corner cabinet from the 1800's. It is separated from the adjacent dining room by beveled glass sliding doors. This room can seat up to 12 people at a single round pedestal table. The minimums are $360 for brunch and $780 for dinner.
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The Upstairs Dining Room, adjacent to the Library Room, also requires that guests be able to walk up one flight of stairs. This room offers a large bay window overlooking the garden, a gas fireplace, stained glass, hardwood floors and original watercolors from the 1940’s painted by Mary Clark. French doors connect this dining room to the second story deck for receptions, weather permitting. Alone, the Upstairs Dining Room seats up to 20 guests. Minimums are $600 for brunch and $1300 for dinner.

The Upstairs Dining Room and the Library Room, when combined, offer the most private dining option available and can seat up to 32 guests. The minimum for these two rooms together is $960 for brunch and $2080 for dinner.
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The Banister Room is located on the first floor of the east house. There is an antique banister with steps to the second floor, gas fireplace, original pocket doors and a beautiful stained glass window. It has a small private patio on the south side perfect for cocktails on a warm summer night. The Banister Room seats up to 16 and the minimum is $480 for brunch and $1040 for dinner.
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The Family Room is located between the Banister Room and the French Country Room. It has a large bay window overlooking the garden and can seat up to 16 people, with access to a small private porch. The minimum is $480 for brunch and $1040 for dinner.
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The French Country Room is the run away favorite for private dining. It is located on the first floor of the east house. Beautiful garden views are available year round through three sets of atrium doors that lead to a private patio. It has a gas fireplace and can be separated from the rest of the Café by French doors beautifully designed by Ann Wolfe. We love this room so much that on Sundays we use it to host our on-going artist series. The changing venue can range from landscape to abstract watercolors to photography, poets, authors, storytellers and musicians. The French Country Room seats up to 36 guests and the minimum is $1080 for brunch and $2340 for dinner.
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The Café can host groups up to 65 on the first floor of the east house as all the rooms in this house are contiguous and can be seamlessly combined.

Larger group options : The Café can host groups up to 68 on the first floor of the east house as all the rooms in this house are contiguous and can be seamlessly combined. For 37 to 52 guests, we will combine the French Country Room and the Family Room. The minimum is $1560 for brunch and $3380 for dinner. For 53 to 68 guests, we will utilize the French Country Room, Family Room and Banister Rooms. The minimum is $2040 for brunch and $4225 for dinner.

Per Person option : If you prefer to pay for the number of guests that attend rather than select the room for your event, the minimum is $30 per guest for brunch and $65 per guest for dinner. Our private dining staff will coordinate your reservation through the Café and will select the best option for your group based on the number of guests confirmed 72 hours in advance. Please take into consideration any tables you might need for presentation materials or gifts.
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Menu
Limiting the menu to two or three choices per course will allow a smoother flow for your event by streamlining the order taking process. This allows less interruption and more time for your guests to enjoy each other. If you should choose to offer your guests more than three choices per course, there will be an additional added cost of $2 per guest per item per course. Please note that in pricing the food cost per guest the most expensive item will drive the cost of that course. The Café's menu is seasonal and changes often. Please click here to see our sample Café menu.

Our kitchen works with seasonal, fresh ingredients. Therefore, menu options may vary according to availability and season. We will forward a current Café menu for your consideration. However, this is just the beginning. We will look forward to working with you to develop a menu that reflects your style and preference.
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Planning a holiday party? Click here to view a printable version
of the December 2007 menu, and contact the Events Manager for
additional details.

Beverage Service
Greg O'Brien, our wine buyer, is an incredible shopper. As a result, our wine list is full of options that are great values, chosen specifically for their quality and performance with different foods.

For our private dining guests, we have purchased a wonderful wine that is a tremendous value. Trienne is produced by one of the best wine makers in Burgundy and is available in both red and white. This is a wonderful food wine. It is a sophisticated wine that wine drinkers can enjoy as can the guest who enjoys wine only on a special occasion. This wine is priced at $34 a bottle. Although there are wines on our list that are less expensive, we highly recommend this wine as this is a lovely food wine at a great price and available only through the private dining program.

The well-priced and extensive Café wine list is also available for your consideration and Greg is happy to make recommendations.

In addition, we have a full line of spirits and will pour your preference. In planning your event, please consider whether you would like to offer all options to your guests or would prefer to pour well drinks only. We can provide a cash bar for your guests, however, there is a $50 fee to the host for this service.
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More Details
We ask that you confirm the final number of guests 72 hours before the event. Please note that you will be billed for the number of guests confirmed or the actual number that attend the event, whichever is greater.

All food and beverages, including bar purchases, will apply to the minimum for your event. There is no room fee required if the food and beverage total is equal to or exceeds the minimum for the event. If the minimum is not met, the difference will be considered a room charge.

Payment : The Café requires a $250, non-refundable deposit to book a party. The deposit will be applied to your final bill at the end of the event. If the event is cancelled, the deposit is forfeited.

The final ticket will reflect all food and beverage charges, 8.1% sales tax and 20% charge for service. The food portion will be based on the number of guests confirmed or the actual number of guests that attend the function, whichever is greater.

The final balance due must be paid for at the end of the event. We do request either cash, Visa, Mastercard or American Express for payment.

Other : The Café will provide its standard table settings, linens, flowers and candles for the tables. You are welcome to contract for special flower arrangements, linens or equipment with the vendor of your choice. Please alert us to any deliveries that we should be anticipating.

The Café books the rooms and staff for three hours. If you will need access to the rooms prior to the arrival of your guests or you will be planning a longer event, please make arrangements with the Café. We will assist you in coordinating any early access to the Café and/or planning for additional staff coverage for longer events. We will advise you of room fees, which may be applicable.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our Special Events and Private Dining line at 303.455.1399 or send us an email at privatedining@highlandsgardencafé.com.
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