Elevate the "supper" portion of your jazz and supper club experience with our seasonal three course menu or supplement your dinner with seasonally inspired small plates or cheese and charcuterie offerings.
Included with all "Dinner and a Show Reservations", our three course dinner allows guests to choose between several offerings for each course for a truly customized dinner. Dishes such as grilled Palisade peaches or Berkshire Pork Chops are crafted by our culinary team with a focus on highlighting seasonality and the use of front range farmers, organic ranchers and other small-scale Colorado based purveyors. Most evenings, you can also find a nightly Chef's Special to substitute into your three course tasting. Our team is also happy to assist in modifying dishes to accommodate most dietary restrictions. To heighten the dining experience, guests can also enjoy wine and cocktail pairings for each course hand selected by our sommelier and award winning beverage team.
Due to demand of "Dinner and a Show" tables, we highly recommend advance reservations.
The following á la carte items are available for bar reservations or as additions or substitutions to the three-course tasting menu:
Drawing inspiration from Duke Ellington's opulent style and eye for detail, we also created the "Ellington Experience" - the ultimate night out at Nocturne. This experience features a decadent five course tasting with wine pairings, served at tables in our favorite nook of the main level under the curve of our grand art deco staircase. There are just two "Ellington Experience" tables available per set. These seats are $180 per person (plus tax and service) and include a full set of some of Denver's finest live music as well as a visit from the chef and sommelier: Book the Ellington Experience
Our menu is a collaboration between many members of our culinary team. This season's menu includes dishes from Chef Dustin Beckner, Chef de Cuisine Troy Brothwell, Kitchen Manager Al Sedaghat, and Culinary Supervisor Barrett Baskette. Special thanks to our other culinary team professionals who work together to execute this dinner each and every night including Savannah, Jim, Connor, Josh, John, and Freddie.
A few special nights per year, our team creates and presents an original five course dinner experience that explores the aesthetics of iconic albums and artists through flavor, texture, and emotion. Renditions Dinners include interactive chats and in depth course explanations by Chef Partner Dustin Beckner, the musicians on stage, and Nocturne co-owners Scott & Nicole Mattson.
In the weeks leading up to the Renditions Dinner chef Dustin and Scott dive deep into the selected music, using various melodies, themes, lyrics and related stories to inspire five original courses that are paired to a live performance of the works featured. Renditions Dinners have been covered by local and national media alike, and gathered a committed following of fans. ( See Linnea Covington's How to Pair Food with Music )
For our 28th Renditions, we're inspired by 1960's Italian style as we explore the evocative recording Rome (by Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi) in addition to select spaghetti western film scores by the iconic Ennio Morricone. On stage for this special night we are honored to host acclaimed guitarist Dave Devine and his quintet as they conjure sounds of melancholy guitar, haunting vocals, groovy beats and etherial melodies.
* This dinner experience is Nocturne’s signature event and is offered 4 nights per year only
** Guests may pre-purchase sommelier's pairings upon booking or arrival
** This experience is offered one night only. We request all dietary restrictions be submitted from your party upon reserving, as we may not be able to accommodate special requests on the day of the event
A few special nights per year, our team creates and presents an original five course dinner experience that explores the aesthetics of iconic albums and artists through flavor, texture, and emotion. Renditions Dinners include interactive chats and in depth course explanations by Chef Partner Dustin Beckner, the musicians on stage, and Nocturne co-owners Scott & Nicole Mattson.
In the weeks leading up to the Renditions Dinner chef Dustin and Scott dive deep into the selected music, using various melodies, themes, lyrics and related stories to inspire five original courses that are paired to a live performance of the works featured. Renditions Dinners have been covered by local and national media alike, and gathered a committed following of fans. ( See Linnea Covington's How to Pair Food with Music )
For our 29th Renditions, we travel to the late 70's and early 80's as we explore the music of The Police. On stage for this special night we are honored to host the Seth Lewis Quintet (Alex Heffron - Guitar, Gabriel Mervine - Trumpet, Brian Claxton - drums, Tom Amend - piano).
* This dinner experience is Nocturne’s signature event and is offered only one night per quarter
** Guests may pre-purchase sommelier's pairings upon booking or arrival
** This experience is offered one night only. We request all dietary restrictions be submitted from your party upon reserving, as we may not be able to accommodate special requests on the day of the event
What happens when an iconic recording inspires a chef and sommelier? RENDITIONS - an interactive five course dinner event where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
This unique fusion of dinner party, jazz concert and creative symposium is Nocturne’s signature event and only available a few nights per year. In addition to an original 5-course tasting menu, this experience includes chats with the musicians on stage, course explanations by Nocturne's culinary team & wine pairing notes by Nocturne's co-owners.
For our 25th Renditions Series, we are incredibly honored to collaborate with jazz bassist/composer Matt Smiley and create five original courses that celebrate the launch of his newest recording project entitledCrankbait, released this month on Nocturne's record label.
Ticket includes dinner and music. Guests may pre-purchase sommelier's pairings upon booking, or upon arrival the night of.
Nocturne's full wine & cocktail list is also be available throughout the evening.
We request all dietary restrictions be submitted from your party in advance, as we may not be able to accommodate special requests on the day of the event. Refunds will not be issued to guests who have a limited experience due to dietary restrictions.
*Doors open at 6:00pm - Dinner starts promptly at 6:30pm*
What happens when an iconic recording inspires a chef and sommelier? RENDITIONS - an interactive five course dinner event where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
This unique fusion of dinner party, jazz concert and creative symposium is Nocturne’s signature event and only available a few nights per year. In addition to an original 5-course tasting menu, this experience includes chats with the musicians on stage, course explanations by Nocturne's culinary team & wine pairing notes by Nocturne's co-owners.
For our 25th Renditions Series, we are incredibly honored to collaborate with jazz bassist/composer Matt Smiley and create five original courses that celebrate the launch of his newest recording project entitledCrankbait, released this month on Nocturne's record label.
Ticket includes dinner and music. Guests may pre-purchase sommelier's pairings upon booking, or upon arrival the night of.
Nocturne's full wine & cocktail list is also be available throughout the evening.
We request all dietary restrictions be submitted from your party in advance, as we may not be able to accommodate special requests on the day of the event. Refunds will not be issued to guests who have a limited experience due to dietary restrictions.
*Doors open at 6:00pm - Dinner starts promptly at 6:30pm*
What happens when an iconic artist or recording inspires a chef and sommelier?
RENDITIONS - an interactive five course dinner event where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
A few times per year, the Nocturne hospitality team creates an original tasting menu that explores the aesthetics of iconic albums through flavor, texture, and emotion. In addition to celebrating the release of the new menu, the release night includes interactive chats and in depth course explanations by Chef Partner Dustin Beckner, the musicians on stage, and Nocturne co-owners Scott & Nicole Mattson.
Renditions dinners have been covered by local and national media alike, and gathered a committed following of fans. In the weeks leading up to the menu release, the culinary team dives deep into the selected music, using various melodies, themes, and stories in the songs to inspire five composed courses that are paired to a live performance of the works featured.
For our 26th Renditions, we're drawing inspiration from the works of iconic saxophonist/composer Cannonball Adderley. Expect five courses carefully crafted to depict the unique facets of Adderley's ever-swinging songs and playing. Performing these musical selections live will be The Daryl Gott Quintet.
*Guests may pre-purchase sommelier's pairings upon booking or upon arrival
**This experience is offered one night only. We request all dietary restrictions be submitted from your party upon reserving, as we may not be able to accommodate special requests on the day of the event
What happens when an iconic artist or recording inspires a chef and sommelier? RENDITIONS - an interactive five course dinner event where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
A few times per year, the Nocturne team creates an original tasting menu that explores the aesthetics of iconic albums and artists through flavor, texture, and emotion. Renditions Dinners include interactive chats and in depth course explanations by Chef Partner Dustin Beckner, the musicians on stage, and Nocturne co-owners Scott & Nicole Mattson.
Renditions Dinners have been covered by local and national media alike, and gathered a committed following of fans. ( See Linnea Covington's How to Pair Food with Music )
In the weeks leading up to the Renditions Dinner chef Dustin and Scott dive deep into the selected music, using various melodies, themes, lyrics and related stories to inspire five original courses that are paired to a live performance of the works featured.
For our 27th Renditions, we're drawing inspiration from the performances of legendary jazz singer Carmen McRae. On stage for this special night we are honored to host pianist Eric Gunnison who both toured and recorded with Carmen McRae. Eric is joined by Denver singer Louisa Amend who will explore many of Carmen's classics, as well as a few treasures pulled from one of Carmen's last known existing physical books of music that Eric has managed to preserve.
*Guests may pre-purchase the sommelier's wine pairings upon booking or upon arrival
**This experience is offered one night only. We request all dietary restrictions be submitted from your party upon reserving, as we may not be able to accommodate special requests on the day of the event
What happens when an iconic recording inspires a chef and sommelier?
RENDITIONS - an interactive five course dinner event where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
Once per quarter, the Nocturne hospitality team creates an original tasting menu that explores the aesthetics of iconic albums through flavor, texture, and emotion. In addition to celebrating the release of the new menu, the release night includes interactive chats and in depth course explanations by Chef de Cuisine Jeremy Kuney, Chef Partner Dustin Beckner, the musicians on stage, and Nocturne co-owners Scott & Nicole Mattson.
For our 23rd Renditions, we'll be exploring Sidewinder by iconic trumpeter Lee Morgan. Playing the album live along with other select Lee Morgan compositions will be The Gabriel Mervine Quintet
Due to the unique nature of this event, not all dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Refunds will not be issued to guests who have a limited experience due to dietary restrictions. Ticket includes dinner and music - wine pairings extra. *Doors open at 6:00pm - Dinner starts at 6:30pm*
What happens when an iconic recording inspires a chef and sommelier?
RENDITIONS - An interactive four course dinner event where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
Once per quarter, the Nocturne hospitality team creates an original tasting menu that explores the aesthetics of iconic albums through flavor, texture, and emotion. In celebration of the new menu release, the night includes live performances of the selected music, interactive chats from Nocturne owners Scott & Nicole Mattson, as well as in depth course explanations by Chef/Partner Dustin Beckner and Chef de Cuisine Jeremy Kuney.
For our 24th Renditions Menu we have selected the eternally swinging album Night Train, recorded in 1962 by The Oscar Peterson Trio.
Performing select music from the album live, is the Tom Amend Trio featuring Patrick McDevitt and Alejañdro Castaño.
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**Ticket includes $10 per guest music fee. Due to the unique nature of this event, not all dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Refunds will not be issued to guests who have a limited experience due to dietary restrictions. Guests must be over 21**
*DOORS OPEN AT 6:00, DINNER BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 6:30*
What happens when an iconic recording inspires a chef and sommelier?
RENDITIONS - An interactive five course dinner event where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
Once per quarter, the Nocturne hospitality team creates an original tasting menu that explores the aesthetics of iconic albums through flavor, texture, and emotion. In addition to celebrating the release of the new menu, the night includes interactive chats and in depth course explanations by Chef Greg Weadick and Nocturne co-owners Scott & Nicole Mattson.
For our 22nd Renditions Menu we'll be paying homage to the eternal Chet Baker with an emphasis on the recordings he made with Pacific Records. Playing (and singing) the works in the style and mood of Chet Baker is Tom Gershwin and his quartet.
**Ticket includes $10 per guest music fee. Due to the unique nature of this event, not all dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Refunds will not be issued to guests who have a limited experience due to dietary restrictions. Guests must be over 21**
*DOORS OPEN AT 6:00, DINNER BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 6:30*
What happens when an iconic recording inspires a chef and sommelier? RENDITIONS - An interactive 5 course dinner where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
Every two months, the Nocturne hospitality team produces an all new five-course tasting menu that seeks to express the aesthetics of iconic albums through flavor, texture, and emotion. In addition to celebrating the release of the new menu alongside the music live, the night includes interactive chats and course explanations by the musical guests, Chef Greg Weadick, Nocturne co-owner Nicole Mattson and co-owner/sommelier Scott Mattson. For our 16th menu, we have selected the iconic and genre-altering record Giant Steps, by John Coltrane.
Performing the works live will be the John Gunther Quartet: Eric Gunnison - piano, Ken Walker - bass, Paul Romaine - drums.
Giant Steps was John Coltrane's debut recording on the Atlantic label - put together over just a few sessions in 1959. All seven pieces issued on the original release are original Coltrane compositions that serve as vehicles for Coltrane's brilliant and intense tenor solos. Throughout the recording, a frenetic performance style that noted jazz journalist Ira Gitler accurately dubbed "sheets of sound" can be heard. Coltrane's polytonal torrents extricate the amicable and otherwise cordial solos that had begun decaying the very exigency of the genre -- turning it into the equivalent of easy listening. He wastes no time as the disc's title track immediately indicates a progression from which there would be no looking back. Line upon line of highly cerebral improvisation snake between the melody and solos, practically fusing the two (and pushing his bandmates to their own creative limits).
Due to the unique nature of this event, not all dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Refunds will not be issued to guests who have a limited experience due to dietary restrictions.
(modified album notes from Lindsay Planer / All-Music)
What happens when an iconic recording inspires a chef and sommelier? RENDITIONS - An interactive five course dinner event where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
Every ten weeks, the Nocturne hospitality team creates and produces a new tasting menu that seeks to express the aesthetics of iconic albums through flavor, texture, and emotion. In addition to celebrating the release of the new menu, the night includes interactive chats and course explanations by Chef Greg Weadick, Nocturne co-owner Nicole Mattson and sommelier Scott Mattson.
For our 18th Renditions Tasting Menu, we are featuring the musical legacy of the Night Tripper, six-time Grammy Award-winning musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dr. John. The music of Dr. John will be presented by Mama Roux, the newest project of acclaimed Denver funk and jazz guitarist Dan Schwindt.
Known throughout the world as the embodiment of the New Orleans’ musical legacy, Dr. John is a true icon in American culture and still plays to this day. In the 1960s, he was an in demand session musician, playing keyboards on records by Van Morrison, Aretha Franklin and The Rolling Stones. During that time he also launched his solo career, developing the persona of Dr. John The Nite Tripper. A legend was born with his breakthrough 1968 album “Gris-Gris,” which introduced to the world his unique blend of voodoo mysticism, funk, rhythm & blues, psychedelic rock and Creole roots. He has recorded over 20 albums and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 14, 2011. In 2013 alongside the Dalai Lama was the recipient of an honorary doctorate of fine arts from Tulane University.
***The Music of Dr. John will be performed by Mama Roux Dr. John will not be in attendance***
