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Root Down
New American Restaurant and Gluten-Free Restaurant$$$$
Denver International Airport, Denver
"The lamb sliders are awesome and so is the carrot curry soup!"(30 Tips)
"Best food I've had in an US airport restaurant, hands down."(9 Tips)
"The beet salad is one of the best I've ever had."(7 Tips)
"Great selection of beers on tap, and the food is farm to table."(12 Tips)
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Ursula JunqueJune 25, 2016Colorado lamb sliders. Just do it, you won't regret. Place has a nice selection of local beers on tap, the best place I've ever been to in an airport for sure.
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Easily the best restaurant at the airport. If flying out of A or B gates this place is definitely worth taking the train over to Concourse C. Craft beer and delicious food.
Jenn MullerMarch 27, 2017I'm Super critical of places and thought the lamb sliders were great. Best food I've ever had in an airport. I took the train from terminal a to eat here
Jordan KeithJuly 7, 2016The lamb sliders, sweet potato fries with curry lime sauce, and Colombian grilled cheese or corn cake topped with jicama pesto and chipotle mayo were insane! So good. But the pie was bomb- chocolate s
- Jordan KeithJuly 7, 2016The lamb sliders, sweet potato fries with curry lime sauce, and Colombian grilled cheese or corn cake topped with jicama pesto and chipotle mayo were insane! So good. But the chocolate silk pie rocked
Sandy HNovember 20, 2013Worth a stop to eat no matter which concourse you're flying from. Fave airport eatery. The Concourse "C"aesar salad with smoked salmon. It's pretty & delicious!
Grab a booth overlooking the tarmac if you can, and make the most of your layover with a glass of wine and tasty nibble. The beet salad is remarkably good, especially with a slab of salmon on top.
Mark ReederMay 17, 2018Crispy Chickens tacos and the sweet potato fries were both delicious. They're also very accommodating of dietary restrictions.
Still my favorite airport restaurant. Great cocktail & beer menu. Lamb slider are the bomb. Most seats have an outlet to charge. They will also fill your water bottle before your flight if you ask.
Lee BleyNovember 15, 2013Been two times. Impressed on both occasions. Table service was prompt and friendly. if you sit at the bar to use outlets to charge your phone. Food is Root Down HIGH quality deliciousness.
Venkatesh HodavdekarJanuary 5, 2015This is probably the best good I've ever eaten at an American airport. They have good drinks too. Try the lamb sliders.
Scott RoseFebruary 11, 2017Lamb sliders were full of flavour. Beet shrub cocktail was delightful. Brisk service and good design. This is one of the better airport restos I've ever eaten at.
All organic and farm to table even for breakfast. Don't let this place get by you if you're in DIA! Amazing Almond Buttermilk Pancakes with Rhubarb Strawberry Jam! Served til 2pm daily.
KaitlinMay 3, 2017Maybe the best airport restaurant experience I've ever had. Delicious, local food (+ beer!) with lots of gluten-free/vegetarian options, plus great service. Favorite thing was Korean tacos!
Sean MolinDecember 22, 2015The cranberry duck wings are ridiculously good. The lamb burger yes. Even if you don't think you'll like the sauces, get them on the side and try them.- Elliott PlackAugust 27, 2016They have power strips below the bench seats. Power up while you wait & eat! 🔌⚡️
Nicole SweatMarch 9, 2022Get ramen with bacon! They also made my order super quick and some food to go, so I could make my flight!!! Servers were also very nice! Best quality airport food in a long time!!!- By far the best place to eat in the airport! Great selection of beers on tap, and the food is farm to table. Highly recommend the duck wings.
The Colombian grilled cheese is airport menu for Arepas @ Highlands location, just as perfectly cheesy goodness. Green chili, kale salad are favorites. Frequent flyers sit at bar, great quick service
Stef EllisOctober 16, 2013The sweet potato friends & dipping sauce that accompany it are the best sweet potato fries I have ever had! My Cobb salad was extraordinary as well. Such unique & succulent flavors across the board.
Laura ChinMarch 10, 2014Not your typical airport food. Sit in the lounge, have a great meal, and pass the time with an awesome cocktail (I recommend the jalapeño drink)
Allie NordstromAugust 20, 2014If you are running late, but still want the best food in the airport (by far) you can get anything on the menu TO-GO at the "En Root" desk up front. Took about 10-12 minutes & we ate it on the plane!
Amanda LambDecember 28, 2013I love this place. Lots of great clean eating options, as well as awesome colorado beers! Try the turkey burger with a left hand milk stout. Yum!
Megan DeniseJanuary 5, 2014Pepper Blossom cocktail: incredibly aromatic, interestingly sweet, delicate burn at the finish, stimulates the senses. Loved the complex flavors of everything I ordered!
Lia MoranSeptember 4, 2013Beautiful space - natural light provided by the floor to ceiling windows stretching the length of restaurant. The bar decor is travel-inspired and fun to look at. Be sure to check out the globes.
Camilla CalhounDecember 18, 2013The most pleasant place to eat at DIA. Design is out of this world and makes any travel experience glam. Lots of V and GF options, not to mention the cocktails. Cheers and enjoy!
Christine WuMarch 8, 2015Incredibly delicious. The gnocchi were a bit unconventional, but still delicious! The arepas, banana foster dessert and hot chocolate are worth traveling to Denver for!
Niles EmerickDecember 13, 2013Best airport food ever! GF options abound here. Even pancakes! Power outlets at individual tables, bag storage too! Brilliant.@
SNOCRUNovember 13, 2014Wow! Sure doesn't feel like we're eating in an airport. Friendly staff, great decor, and phenomenal food!! Chia lemonade was super refreshing
William JohnsonJuly 26, 2016Definitely go all in with the lamb sliders, done medium for optimal juiciness.
Jeff PotterMarch 29, 2016Got to the airport early and went out of my terminal to try this for breakfast. Worth it. The Tofu Scramble is great, and they have a solid craft beer selection
Kobey DurhamJune 5, 2018THIS IS THE BEST AIRPORT FOOD IVE EVER HAD. THE SERVICE WAS OUTSTANDING AND THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS!!!!! WILL BE BACK HERE!!!!
Marc SAugust 30, 2016The Don Draper. Bourbon and stuff. Great name for a cocktail, especially for lunch…a Don Draper lunch!
Super friendly for any dietary restrictions. Great lighting next to the big window. Delicious every single time.
Anne StephensonMarch 27, 2022Great gluten free options. Had the beef burger (had cheese and bacon) with sweet potato fries. Yum.
- Ryan StelznerNovember 18, 2014Great, local beer selection. I.e. Funkwerks Deceit. On the food front, they have nice sized, well presented plates. Salad with smoked salmon included healthy chunk of fish.
Root Down is the only reason I now fly Southwest. The food is amazing. Get the breakfast sammy if you're here in the am. Coconut fizz is delicious. The service could be better, more welcoming.- Erik WeberJune 11, 2016Best food I've had in an US airport restaurant, hands down. Lamb sliders were absolutely delicious.
Check out the Spring Loaded water pouches at the quick service counter with clips for your bag! When you come back next time, you can refill for free at the water filling station. Genius!
Lisanne WilcoxFebruary 6, 2014Best lamb sliders with sweet potato waffle fries. Great wait staff, they will even make you a roadie drink to take with.
Jennifer MartinMarch 27, 2014Best beet salad I've ever had! Love love the setup and the "cubbies", great for biz travelers! And they have outlets! All airport restaurants should be setup like this!
Lauren BatesAugust 27, 2019Delicious, but pricey. Still, I prefer it over typical airport food. I've had a few iterations of their turkey banh mi (once it was a sub, another time a burger) with sweet potato fries.- Tom MooreJune 27, 2018Lamb sliders were great with the various sauces. Friendly service and great food in an airport.
Darin HagreOctober 20, 2021This is a great place to kill time at the airport, and might even be worth showing up early to the airport for (if you're departing)!- Lia MoranSeptember 4, 2013And of course the food is delicious. Lots of repeat items from the Denver Root Down location. Order the Devils on Horseback and a beer or craft cocktail!
Jarrod DavisAugust 14, 2016The Columbian Griddled Cheese is delicious and the chocolate mousse pie is heavenly. 🍰👍🏽
Jen WuFebruary 11, 2016So good! A restaurant I would eat at regularly in real life. Curry dipping sauce with the veggie burger is bomb. Gluten free bread at an airport!
Charles TownsendJanuary 11, 2014If traveling solo, ask for the Travelers Tables towards the back. Good view of the tv and planes, outlet for charging devices, and extra space for your bag.
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Root Down
8500 Pena Blvd (DEN Airport)
Denver, CO 80249
United States
Denver, CO 80249
United States
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 7:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 7:00 AM–9:00 PM
(303) 342-6959
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"Very cramped in their kitchen, and seemingly very busy. But everyone was fast and friendly, and delicious as always."
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"Really can't go wrong. Lamb with goat cheese masa and topped with the chipotle aioli is my go-to."
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"I had the cannelloni filled w butternut squash (special of the day), the ravioli and the wife had the Monkfish. All 3 were delish! And I really liked the ambiance of the place!"
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