Places for groups in LoDo: 6 that take reservations

Six LoDo places along 15th, Wazee, Larimer and California Streets all take reservations. Comedy Works and SkyBar at Hyatt Regency, both on 15th Street, are the two marked good for groups; the other four are listed for reservations and outdoor seating.

Comedy Works is a stand-up club at 1226 15th Street, in an intimate basement space where famed comedians share the bill with newer names. It takes reservations, carries the good for groups marking, and serves beer, wine and cocktails. Showtime varies, with Friday and Saturday shows listed at 7:30pm and 10pm. Street parking is listed as both free and paid, and the entrance is wheelchair accessible. Pricing is moderate. Schedules are on the Comedy Works site.

SkyBar at Hyatt Regency is a modern lounge atop the 27-story Hyatt Regency, at 650 15th St on the 27th floor, with desserts and panoramic views. It takes reservations, is marked good for groups, and serves beer and wine. It is open daily from 4pm to midnight, so it fits an evening plan on the same street as Comedy Works. Parking is paid street, paid garage or valet, and pricing is moderate, as shown on the SkyBar page.

Denver Milk Market is a lively venue at 1800 Wazee St Ste 100, where a range of vendors serve local and global eats such as burgers, bao buns and pizza. It takes reservations and has outdoor seating, live music and coffee. Hours are Mon-Thu 11 AM-8 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-9 PM and Sun 11 AM-8 PM. Brunch is served Sunday from 11 AM to 1 PM and is closed Monday through Saturday, per the Denver Milk Market site. The range of vendors suits a group that wants different dishes.

Rioja Larimer Square Patio is a restaurant at 1431 Larimer St serving locally sourced, imaginative Mediterranean dishes and wines in a high-energy dining room. It takes reservations, has outdoor seating, and serves coffee and dessert. Brunch runs Sat-Sun 10 AM-2:30 PM and is closed Monday through Friday. Regular hours are Mon-Thu 11 AM-10 PM, Fri 11 AM-11 PM, Sat 10 AM-11 PM and Sun 10 AM-10 PM, according to the Rioja site. Pricing is expensive.

The Kitchen Denver is a stylish bar and bistro at 1560 Wazee St, with a menu of elevated international dishes. It takes reservations and has outdoor seating. It serves brunch, coffee and beer. Hours are Mon-Fri 11 AM-9 PM and Sat-Sun 10 AM-9 PM, so weekends open an hour earlier than weekdays. Parking is paid street parking, and pricing is moderate. Denver Milk Market sits farther along the same street at 1800 Wazee St. Details are on The Kitchen's Denver page.

Guard and Grace is a modern steakhouse at 1801 California St, serving chops, small plates and fine wines in an airy space with a raw bar and a patio. It takes reservations, has outdoor seating, and serves coffee, beer and wine. Dinner hours are Mon-Sat 4pm-10pm. Lunch is served Tue-Thu 11 AM-2 PM and is closed Monday and Friday through Sunday, per the Guard and Grace site. Pricing is very expensive.

Comedy Works lists free street parking and paid street parking, per its site. SkyBar at Hyatt Regency lists paid street parking, paid garage parking and valet parking, per its page. The Kitchen Denver lists paid street parking, per its site.

Which LoDo places are marked good for groups? Comedy Works at 1226 15th Street and SkyBar at Hyatt Regency at 650 15th St, 27th floor. Both take reservations.

Which places have outdoor seating and take reservations? Denver Milk Market, Rioja Larimer Square Patio, The Kitchen Denver and Guard and Grace all list outdoor seating and reservations.