John Elway's Cherry Creek steakhouse is closing (but there's good news)

John Elway’s first steakhouse location at Cherry Creek will close at the end of the month, but his three other locations will remain open (and a Cherry Creek location could return in the future).

“After 20 years, John Elway and partner Tim Schmidt are closing the doors to their renowned Cherry Creek Steakhouse on August 31, 2024,” reads a note on the restaurant’s website. “The ongoing Cherry Creek Mall construction project requires our closure.

“Our plan is to continue to work with our development partners to determine a post-construction location. We have been honored to have been your dining choice throughout the years for special events and family celebrations and we hope to see you this month to thank you personally.”

Elway, 64, played quarterback for the Denver Broncos from 1983-1998, helping the team win two Super Bowls. He returned to the club as an executive in 2011 and helped build a roster that won the team’s third Super Bowl.

Elway still has a steakhouse in Vail, plus locations licensed with his name and menu at The Ritz-Carlton (Denver) and at the city’s airport. After construction concludes, a Cherry Creek location might return as well.

The original steakhouse is closing down, though, so any sentimental diners have about three weeks to make a final visit.