Hamburger Mary’s patio: Where anyone can perform

Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grille
700 East 17th Avenue
303-832-1333
hamburgermarysdenver.com

You’ll find family, if not many families, at the Denver outlet of the Hamburger Mary’s chain, where you’re just as likely to enjoy a burger as some drag-queen drama.

Patio hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Seats: About 200

Smoking: There is a smoking section

Specials: Summer and holiday deals

Patio perks: Games and music videos; patio is covered and includes misters or heat

Busiest time: Friday night, Saturday and Sunday

Slowest time: Around 3 p.m. on weekdays

Most memorable moment: We had Jenifer Hudson perform on the patio; that was memorable.