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Root Down

Root Down

American Restaurant and New American Restaurant$$$$
Highland, Denver
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    Carrie N.
    "Chocolate bomb and Banana Creme Brûlée pie are a must to share!"(5 Tips)
    Chai O.
    "Highly recommend the Lamb sliders and duck wings."(9 Tips)
    Denver Westword
    "Order the bottomless blood orange mimosas off the brunch menu!"(9 Tips)
    Dan C.
    "... best meal in weeks: devils on horseback, tuna crudo, diver scallops, arepas, lamb..."(5 Tips)
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  • Jason Y.
    Jason YounkerMarch 3, 2013
    Try the Pulled Pork Omelette - Very tasty omelet.
  • Hans C.heart icon on user image
    Hans CramerFebruary 9, 2014
    Try the ribs! It is really tasty!
  • RYAN C.
    RYAN CHUNJanuary 14, 2014
    Intersection of fancy, nutritious, and organic
  • Kristen M.
    Kristen MoatsJune 9, 2010
    The Sunday night 5280 menu is to die for! I definitely recommend the halibut, and the sweet potato cakes....mmmm....
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    JenJanuary 4, 2019
    Awesome food! Unlimited mimosas!
  • Obermeyer
    ObermeyerJanuary 27, 2011
    The best organic food joint in LoHi. We can't get enough of the avovado crab cake benedict. #sia11
  • Denver Westword
    Denver WestwordOctober 19, 2011
    Order the bottomless blood orange mimosas off the brunch menu! Read more
  • Burcu D.
    Burcu DagliSeptember 27, 2014
    Loving the dinner
  • Carly K.
    Carly KeenanOctober 16, 2011
    Perfect place to start a Sunday Funday! Such a classic charm to this place!
  • Michael A.heart icon on user image
    Michael AnthonyJune 16, 2018
    Carbonara rice
  • Nick D.heart icon on user image
    Nick DavisJune 25, 2015
    Have the Don Draper.
  • Joe S.
    Joe StuppMarch 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Their seasonal gnocchi rocks. Order whatever type they're serving.
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingNovember 24, 2010
    Try the Butternut Squash FUNNEL CAKE w/ a Perfectly Poached Egg and Pumpkin Puree
  • Lyndsey G.
    Lyndsey GeigerSeptember 27, 2012
    Lamb sliders and Arepas...seamless every time!
  • Tim R.
    Tim RichardsonNovember 14, 2011
    One of the best meals I have had in a LONG time! Fabulous!
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KasicFebruary 27, 2016
    Sit outside and drink a pimm's cup
  • Chet M.heart icon on user image
    Chet ManciniAugust 21, 2020
    They had Pappy Van Winkle at the bar.
  • Megan C.
    Megan CaldbeckFebruary 27, 2011
    Order the Brooklyn Renaissance from Marcus at the bar. You won't regret it.
  • DenverHappyHour
    DenverHappyHourJuly 17, 2010
    Happy Hour! Food: $3.50-$6 snacks Drink: $3-$5 cocktails, $5 wines, $3 beersWeekends 3pm-5pmMon-Fri 4:30pm-7pm
  • Kalea E.heart icon on user image
    Kalea EileenJuly 9, 2018
    Get the beet salad!!!
  • Paresh D.
    Paresh DaveOctober 27, 2014
    Pancakes with strawberry compote
  • Joseph M.
    Joseph MartinezApril 24, 2012
    Bustling even on a Monday night. . .and can't beat the service.
  • Jon P.heart icon on user image
    Jon PressmanJuly 6, 2018
    Nice cocktails
  • Lindsay S.
    Lindsay SimmonsNovember 13, 2013
    Beet salad with chicken was delicious!!!
  • Jon J.heart icon on user image
    Jon JacobsonFebruary 1, 2015
    Bottomless blood orange mimosas rock!
  • Rene S.
    Rene ShepardOctober 3, 2011
    Great brunch! Try and sit outside if youcan!
  • Denver Westword
    Denver WestwordApril 18, 2011
    Voted Best Happy Hour in Westword's Best of Denver 2011!
  • Ryan M.
    Ryan MApril 27, 2010
    Great vibe and view, food is a tad all over the place at times. All and all good.
  • Ian H.
    Ian HallSeptember 21, 2010
    very friendly staff; great seasonal menu; best scallops I've had
  • Alexandraheart icon on user image
    AlexandraAugust 17, 2014
    Delicious veggie burger sliders.
  • Bob P.
    Bob P.January 23, 2011
    Get some Teatulia tea with your dessert - great finish to a wonderful meal!
  • Lev N.
    Lev NaginskyNovember 22, 2014
    Best breakfast in Denver.
  • Erica E.
    Erica EggeSeptember 24, 2010
    Awesome patio and great service. The carrot curry soup is amazing!!
  • Kristel
    KristelNovember 16, 2011
    Their Rosemary-Lavender Lemonade is delicious!
  • Emily H.
    Emily HaggstromMarch 24, 2012
    A St. Germaine cocktail on one of their sunny patios...HEAVEN!
  • Chris F.heart icon on user image
    Chris FreeJuly 17, 2016
    Breakfast burrito 👌
  • Deanna D.
    Deanna DykstraJune 4, 2011
    Al is the greatest waiter! Great food recs from him!
  • Denver Westword
    Denver WestwordJuly 11, 2013
    Best feel-good chef Daniel Asher
  • Tony L.
    Tony LeonNovember 12, 2010
    You will love every dish. Chef Jonathan Power is a modern genius!
  • Jon J.heart icon on user image
    Jon JacobsonFebruary 1, 2015
    Bottomless blood orange mimosas
  • JESS3
    JESS3November 16, 2011
    Bottomless Blood Orange Mimosas at brunch put the funday in Sunday.
  • Ashley K.
    Ashley KingsleyDecember 17, 2009
    Make sure to have Sunday brunch here. It is so lovely and don't miss the mimosas!
  • Stacie
    StacieOctober 28, 2012
    Great brunch!! Bottomless mimosas:)
  • Chris S.
    Chris SulfrianSeptember 3, 2011
    Get the Devils on Horseback. Pure heaven.
  • Tammi D.
    Tammi DeVilleMay 7, 2011
    The vegan chocolate ice cream is too die for!
  • Meg C.
    Meg CarterMay 21, 2012
    Best lamb and martini in town!
  • 👑 Daniel N.
    👑 Daniel NewmanJuly 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Christy's dad says "too many young hip people, implement a senior discount!"
  • Jonathan Miller
    Jonathan MillerJuly 30, 2011
    Try the sugar coated fennel on the way out.
  • Anisha A.
    Anisha AgarwalaSeptember 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the cardamom fizz
  • jeff g.heart icon on user image
    jeff gMarch 23, 2013
    yeah whiiiiooooow!
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