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Root Down

Root Down

New American Restaurant and Gluten-Free Restaurant$$$$
Denver International Airport, Denver
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    John C.
    "The lamb sliders are awesome and so is the carrot curry soup!"(30 Tips)
    Erik W.
    "Best food I've had in an US airport restaurant, hands down."(9 Tips)
    Pj P.
    "The beet salad is one of the best I've ever had."(7 Tips)
    Chai O.
    "Great selection of beers on tap, and the food is farm to table."(12 Tips)
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  • Chris D.
    Chris DecaturApril 16, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Sitting in the bar for brunch is a pleasure. Lots to look at, and great service and people.
  • Samantha M.heart icon on user image
    Samantha MeadMarch 14, 2014
    Highly recommend! Even if you aren't taking off from this gate, you won't be disappointed by the food, beer, or cocktails.
  • Mimi H.heart icon on user image
    Mimi HenryJanuary 13, 2015
    Great selection of beers on tap if you're departing from Terminal C
  • Sarah T.heart icon on user image
    Sarah ThomasDecember 31, 2014
    Excellent gluten free and vegan options!
  • Marc S.heart icon on user image
    Marc SJuly 28, 2017
    Great cocktails, especially for an airport bar.
  • Ian C.heart icon on user image
    Ian CairnsApril 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Food is always amazing, period. Not just for "airport food." Breakfast was a particularly nice surprise though - surprisingly good value.
  • Deek V.heart icon on user image
    Deek VelagandulaOctober 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Farthest thing from airport food. Try the diver scallops!
  • Michael B.
    Michael Brooks JrMarch 11, 2014
    The lamb sliders and beer salad were two of the best airport selections I've ever had.
  • Jessica E.heart icon on user image
    Jessica EckmanMarch 23, 2015
    Local CO fav outside the airport. Amazing addition to DIA. Thank you for giving us good food when we fly!
  • Nicole S.heart icon on user image
    Nicole StahleckerApril 23, 2018
    The country fried tofu is amazing
  • Denise D.
    Denise DufresneOctober 7, 2013
    The tofu scramble is tasty. And the service was excellent.
  • Kathleen M.
    Kathleen McCleskeySeptember 14, 2013
    This is not airport food. Very good. Fast. Service was wonderful. Great food. Nikki was great.
  • Maya J.heart icon on user image
    Maya Jimenez 😬June 28, 2015
    The best veggie burger you've ever had. Micheladas are on point!
  • H F.
    H F.December 15, 2013
    Servers use a color coded system to get you fed with delicious locavoreness and out of there in time for your flight.
  • Cathi M.
    Cathi MercerApril 14, 2014
    One of the nicest airport restaurants I've ever tries
  • Heather W.heart icon on user image
    Heather WFebruary 4, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Love love love the sweet potato fries!
  • Windy F.heart icon on user image
    Windy FetterlyJune 18, 2019
    They were great with my food concerns, took care of me, and the food tasted amazing!
  • Daniel K.heart icon on user image
    Daniel KingsleyOctober 18, 2014
    Kale salad and beers on Nitro tap are delicious and creamy ;)
  • Christa L.heart icon on user image
    Christa LeeMarch 9, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    This is the best place to pass time at the airport. Great good, service and good wine.
  • Mike B.
    Mike BakerOctober 25, 2013
    Come by and see the bartender Chine ( pronounced Chuu nae )...great bartender and strong drinks
  • Katie K.
    Katie KingNovember 28, 2013
    Try that Chia Lemonella for your scratchy airplane throat. Gluten free and vegan options available, too!
  • Matt B.heart icon on user image
    Matt BrewerJanuary 5, 2014
    If you're looking for a quick meal, grab one of the cold sandwiches like the Turkey Club or Tandoori Chicken Wrap
  • Alex L.
    Alex LevensalorOctober 7, 2013
    Amazing! Lamb sliders are great.
  • John C.
    John CowperthwaiteJune 26, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    The lamb sliders are awesome and so is the carrot curry soup!
  • Dave D.
    Dave DyerSeptember 28, 2013
    The coconut fizz is legit, if you're into non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Shane M.heart icon on user image
    Shane MartinOctober 16, 2021
    Been here 5+ times
    Lamb Sliders are the best thing here
  • Brent G.heart icon on user image
    Brent GatewoodSeptember 26, 2014
    Great Burgers. Service is a bit slow, so be careful, but a great airport restaurant.
  • Moe D.
    Moe DexlerApril 5, 2016
    This place is great. Drop everything you are doing and get here ASAP!
  • Seth T.heart icon on user image
    Seth TaplinAugust 29, 2019
    Lots of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options!
  • Marie H.
    Marie HoweApril 14, 2014
    Best food I've ever had in an airport! The veggie burger was delicious.
  • Bradley S.heart icon on user image
    Bradley ShiveMarch 29, 2014
    They have "laptop" dining tables with outlets... Wicked smaaat!
  • Anil Y.
    Anil YanamandraFebruary 25, 2015
    Best Vegetarian food at an airport ever!
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BellowsApril 18, 2019
    Glad airports are finally seeing the value of better options than McDonalds. Nothing makes a trip better than a fantastic cocktail just before...
  • Rebecca A.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca AnneJanuary 18, 2017
    The risotto with salmon added and a nice glass of white wine!
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    BenMay 31, 2023
    One of the best Cobb salads i have ever had.
  • Jeniffer O.heart icon on user image
    Jeniffer OrdaFebruary 15, 2019
    We had roasted vegetables and salads. Can accommodate vegan
  • Adrian S.
    Adrian SegarOctober 27, 2013
    Some of the best airport food I've eaten. Carrot Thai soup is delicious!
  • Santiago B.heart icon on user image
    Santiago BlancoApril 8, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Lamb Sliders were tasty, but had me tasting them later on the plane.
  • Avinash P.heart icon on user image
    Avinash ParekhSeptember 15, 2013
    Great food, definitely not airplane food. Vegetarian gluten free and vegan options
  • Charles
    CharlesMarch 27, 2014
    Awesome view, chill atmosphere, and the Beef Burger, that is all.
  • Francisco
    FranciscoFebruary 18, 2014
    great place with so many GF options! You can have a burger here!
  • Amy R.heart icon on user image
    Amy RobertsonSeptember 4, 2016
    Healthy options, local beer, and generally better than average airport food
  • Andrea M.
    Andrea MJune 20, 2015
    Great food. Allow plenty of time here; this is not fast food or fast service.
  • Lynn D.
    Lynn DotyNovember 3, 2013
    The spicy hot chai tea is the best ever.
  • Katie C.
    Katie CoakleyDecember 18, 2013
    Not only excellent food, but perhaps one of the best people watching spots at the bar.
  • SteveHultheart icon on user image
    SteveHultJanuary 25, 2015
    Don't fool yourself by saying its as good as the highlands location... I'd go with good enough
  • Jason A.heart icon on user image
    Jason AppeltApril 17, 2014
    Coolest place to drink at DIA. Great food also but limited menu.
  • Annie O.
    Annie OemichenSeptember 4, 2013
    Cool little spot right by C43. Try the local "Gnight" (red)
  • Brad
    BradMarch 3, 2014
    If you're here in the morning get the almond pancakes. They're fantastic.
  • Joanna A.heart icon on user image
    Joanna AshleighAugust 14, 2014
    Everything is good here. I kid you not. Try something new!
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