The Way Back

Name: The Way Back
Address: 3963 Tennyson Street, Denver, CO, United States, 80212
Telephone: (970) 682-6888 ext. 1
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

298 Reviews

$30 and under

American

3963 Tennyson Street, Denver, CO 80212

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Neighborhood gem

The Way Back is a restaurant in the Denver Highlands Neighborhood. We work toward achieving a sustainable and hyper-local cuisine that will champion a post-industrial food supply with no compromise to ethics, aesthetics, nor taste. The scope of our vision, however, is not only limited to Colorado. Instead, we aim to affect the manner in which Americans appreciate food and, more importantly, where our food originates. We eagerly look forward to serving you.

We encourage family-style dining for most groups. Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Due to limited space, please account for any children in your party and let us know if you need a highchair or booster seat.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 682-6888 ext. 1
Website
http://www.thewaybackdenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dylan Rigolini
Private party facilities
We offer Full Restaurant Buyouts for up to 110 seated and 150 standing. We also offer Semi Private Dining for up to 50 guests. Please email info@thewaybackdenver.com for more details.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
3963 Tennyson Street, Denver, CO 80212
Neighborhood
Highlands
Parking details
Parking, when not available on Tennyson, is usually abundant on the adjacent streets, both to the east and west of Tennyson. There are no neighborhood parking restrictions on these streets.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Giardiniera$5.00
spicy pickled carrot, cauliflower, onion, serrano peppers
French Fries$5.00
hand cut, double fried, spicy sauce or ketchup
Okonomiyaki Fries$10.00
sweet soy, nori, scallion, anchovy mayo, furikake, bonito flake
Hush Puppies
fried corn fritters, served with wild honey and butter
- For 6$10.00
House Salad$10.00
spring mix, tomatoes, peas, radish, almonds, soy sesame vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$12.00
romaine lettuce, pickled root veg, cured egg yolk, anchovy aioli, croutons
Patty Melt$15.00
two ¼ lb patties, american cheese, chow chow, caramelized onions, served with fries and spicy sauce
Tagliatelle$15.00
hand made pasta, parmesan, blistered tomatoes, basil, calabrian chili bread crumbs
Fried Chicken
buttermilk brined, ½ or whole bird, peanut chili crisp
- Half$25.00
- Whole$35.00
Pork Chop$30.00
12 oz panko crusted chop, potato purée, roasted spiced carrots
Sirloin$28.00
10 oz sirloin, charred broccolini, miso bagna cauda
Chocolate Chip Cookies
- each$2.00
- For 3$5.00

Kids

Kids Patty Melt with Fries$9.00
Kids Grilled Cheese with Fries$9.00
Kids Pasta with Butter or Red Sauce$9.00

What 298 people are saying

The Way Back reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

298 Reviews

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MaxH
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really fantastic and creative meal. Especially enjoyed the Carrot "Sushi" and all of the skewers. Tasty cocktails. Perfect!
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AndreaC
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything about this restaurant. Worth the trip.
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ScottA
Denver7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've always been treated like family at the Wayback! The food, service, and ambiance are all outstanding. This is the best restaurant on Tennyson, hands down.
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Delaney
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the ambience and the flower arrangements here! The food was delicious and the panna cotta dessert was one of the best I’ve had. Drinks were creative and tasty. Will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience at the way back this week! Started with the house pickled veggies and a latke plate, unbelievable! The entrees we chose were fried chicken which was best I’ve had in Denver yet ! And the papprdelle was an awesome hand rolled pasta dish we tried, cooked al dente and tasted so fresh ! Overall , I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for something unique in Denver .
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TaylorL
Tampa3 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Can’t believe we wasted nearly $200 for my husband and I to have dinner here. Will never return.
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RachelleG
Denver1 review
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Both the food and the service were just ok. Nothing I would ever crave or go back for more for. Definitely not bad but left me feeling indifferent.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City2 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The overall experience was fine. We waited a long time for our food and our server wasn’t great about handling that. The food was decent but overpriced for what we got.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver1 review
3.0
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food in my honest opinion was mediocre, not entirely sure what the hype is about. The ambiance is cool but $10 extra for a meatball? I’ll go elsewhere next time.
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AlisonG VIP
Denver8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is not only one of the best in Denver, but the level of service is above and beyond! I have celiac and cannot eat gluten. I’m used to just picking and choosing from the menu and avoiding pris fixe menus. The staff and chef met ahead of my reservation and made a gluten free pris fixe menu so I could enjoy the Valentine’s Day menu. It was so nice to feel included and taken care of. My boyfriend and I could not get over how delicious the dinner was. Highly recommend!
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The Way Back offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 682-6888 ext. 1.

The Way Back is rated 4.6 stars by 298 OpenTable diners.

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3963 Tennyson Street, Denver, CO 80212

Additional information

Neighborhood
Highlands
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking, when not available on Tennyson, is usually abundant on the adjacent streets, both to the east and west of Tennyson. There are no neighborhood parking restrictions on these streets.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dylan Rigolini
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.thewaybackdenver.com/
Phone number
(970) 682-6888 ext. 1
Private party facilities
We offer Full Restaurant Buyouts for up to 110 seated and 150 standing. We also offer Semi Private Dining for up to 50 guests. Please email info@thewaybackdenver.com for more details.

The Way Back

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Menu

Main

Giardiniera$5.00

French Fries$5.00

Okonomiyaki Fries$10.00

Hush Puppies

House Salad$10.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Patty Melt$15.00

Tagliatelle$15.00

Fried Chicken

Pork Chop$30.00

Sirloin$28.00

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Kids

Kids Patty Melt with Fries$9.00

Kids Grilled Cheese with Fries$9.00

Kids Pasta with Butter or Red Sauce$9.00

What 298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does The Way Back offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Way Back restaurant rated?

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