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Root Down, Denver, CO

Root Down

4.8
4.8
7803 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Hello!

Root Down and the Edible Beats Family (Root Down, Linger, Ophelias, Vital Root and El Five) are very grateful to welcome you to our restaurant.

Our menu features eclectic, globally-influenced seasonal cuisine, with a focus on organic, natural and locally-sourced ingredients.

Our interior dining space has the classic vibe of a neighborhood restaurant, while our large main patio offers picturesque views of the near neighborhood and downtown skyline.

We are operating at full capacity with no restrictions or guidance in place at this time.

We look forward to seeing you!

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 100 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 993-4200
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Justin Cucci
  • Private party facilities
    Root Down has a private dining room which seats a maximum of 18 guests. Please call or email for further information. events@ediblebeats.com
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands
  • Cross street
    33rd and Osage
  • Parking details
    Street parking and public lots available in the neighborhood.NO VALET until further notice, we apologize for any inconvenience.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,803 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Healthy

  • Denver

    Innovative

  • Denver

    Healthy

  • Denver

    American

7,803 Reviews
  1. LouiseM

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our new favorite restaurant! Quiet and lovely atmosphere. Well trained staff. Wonderful food. Just couldn’t ask for a better experience.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    I love Root Down. We always go here for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries.

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  3. GreerH

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love Root Down. The food and service are fantastic and they're always able to accommodate my dietary restrictions. They do have the 5% service fee like most places in Denver (This started during Covid, but has stayed in Denver and not many other areas for some reason).

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  4. krisliane

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food, awesome service, great GF options, would definitely go back and recommend to anyone, dietary restrictions or not.

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  5. Lola

    Denver

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent from beginning to end as always at Root Down Thank you ♥️

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  6. DianeG

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing options for gluten free diets as well as folks without diet restrictions!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious Farm to table experience. Kraft cocktails and brunch was worth every penny

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious! Very helpful in accommodating my food allergy and all felt very safe.

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  9. Steve2

    Denver

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow, wow, and wow. Can’t remember when I have enjoyed breakfast as much as I did on Saturday. The pancakes were awesome and the French toast was equally delicious. The burrito was reported excellent. Can’t wait to go back. Is there realty one at DIA?

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  10. JamesH

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific menu, thoughtfully sourced. Four course meal paced well. Attentive service but not cloying chit chat. Prices add up but commensurate with quality. All factors considered, might be best restaurant experience in Denver today.

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  11. MattM

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Root Down is a Denver staple for me whenever I'm in town. They have great cocktails, fantastic food and a cool ambiance. I'll be back again and again.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great environment and friendly staff. The food was good — a lot of dishes had a little kick/spice to it, but in an intentional and tasteful way. Definitely get the cinnamon roll if it’s on the specials menu. It’s enormous but incredibly tasty and they did a nice job with preparation and presentation!

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  13. AndrewJ

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a fabulous experience. Our waitress Alex is always a joy. Thank you Alex

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  14. Mary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great spot to meet a friend for brunch! Loved it.

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  15. MeaghanC

    Denver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice servers. Delicious cinnamon roll with a fun orange cream cheese twist. Loved the Eggs Benedict and they were able to swap avocado for the ham to make it vegetarian. Apricot Margarita was delicious. Overall, some fun twists and a very solid brunch.

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  16. Audrey

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service, and really unique atmosphere

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  17. Juniper

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The outdoor patio is beautiful. The lamb sliders and sweet potato fries amazing. The Banana Cream Pie...out of this world. We love Root Down.

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  18. JimS

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Love the ever changing menu. Never had a soup here that wasn't fantastic. Kind, professional service.

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  19. Goodfoodlover707

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Wonderful, healthy brunch choice! My family and I always enjoy this lovely place. Price $ is a wee bit steep but the quality is there. One of our favorites!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    It seemed to be unusually busy which contributed to an unexpected poor experience. Dinner took over 2 1/2 hours. Food was subpar from what we are used to from our favorite Denver restaurant. Hopefully just a bad night.

    1 person found this helpful

  21. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great with varied tastes and ingredients. Our server Lindsey was very good and knowledgeable about the menu. She did a great job. Great experience!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding! We will be back. It was relaxing and different menu that I highly recommend!! The banana cream pie and veggie sliders were off the hook!

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  23. shosha

    Nashville

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and amazing service. Best bar staff in Denver!

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  24. HeatherW

    Denver

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Root Down is always a great place to meet up with friends. I also am appreciative of the staff accommodating a reservation time change for me.

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  25. AmyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome restaurant- great food, fabulous drinks, friendly service and overall fun vibe. Highly recommend!

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  26. Anne

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding every single time. Hands down the best restaurant group in Denver in my opinion.

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  27. JackR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and diverse menu. Came here for a birthday celebration and service was great

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  28. Bonzo

    Denver

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Root Down is no longer the terrific foodie spot it used to be. Our most recent visit will be our last. The beet salad was absolutely drenched in dressing, the sliders were cold upon arrival at our table and the other dishes were not memorable. Sad

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  29. RobbIt

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cassidy was an excellent server. The food was delicious and the ambience classy.

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  30. FrankV

    Denver

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nicki was our server and did a great job. Friendly comfortable atmosphere and the food was very good. I had the Rock Fish in the coconut cream broth, and it was delicious. My business colleague had the sliders. He is vegan so it was nice that the place had options for both of us. The menu is seasonal, and I wish there might have been a larger selection to choose from, but it was very good! There is a lot to choose from in LoHi, but I would definitely go back.

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  31. HPFoodie

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible experience. Ordered lots of small plates and the Bison steak for the table to share. We loved everything and ordered more food to go!

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  32. ChristinaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a freaking great meal!! Everything was so full of complex flavors and felt great to eat. The staff was lovely too!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    This was my 2nd time dining at Root Down and we had the same issues each time. The food is great but the service is not. Our waitress forgot items we ordered, barely checked in on us, and overall the experience took forever due to the slow service. After receiving an appetizer, our entrees took almost 40 min to arrive. Our waitress did not check in on us so I was never able to order another drink while waiting, and this was after my initial drink order was forgotten about. Given this is the 2nd time in a row I’ve had bad service I don’t intend to return.

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  34. DenR

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary. Root Down consistently delivers good food and service.

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  35. KenA

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was great. Almost everything was available GF. Great vibe.

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  36. Julie

    Denver

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server and the chef went above and beyond to make sure I was able to eat something delicious due to my food allergy. The salad, scallops, and dessert were amazing!

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  37. Sushilover

    Denver

    41 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience1
    I have loved this place for a long time. Today was likely my last time there. No valet parking at brunch. A dangerous layout with a elevated floor trip hazard that caused an older lady to trip and fall to the floor, a completely inebriated, loud group that made the place unbearable, a ruined $23 lamb burger recipe that turned something amazing into saw dust, $4 avocado add on I didn’t order. Too many things done wrong to think it’s a fluke.

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  38. LACall

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Exceptional, creative food. Service was perfect, casual, cool vibe. If I lived in the area, I would be a regular. So far all the restaurants in the group with this one are exceptionally managed and create amazing dishes.

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  39. MarcyW

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome 30th birthday celebration! Food drink dessert all wonderful.

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  40. Natalie

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everytime I go to Root Down it is an amazing experience -will always be my go to when I am in Denver:)

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Root Down does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Root Down also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 993-4200.

Root Down is rated 4.8 stars by 7803 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 100 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Root Down

1600 W. 33rd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211

Additional information

  • Cross street
    33rd and Osage
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking and public lots available in the neighborhood.NO VALET until further notice, we apologize for any inconvenience.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Justin Cucci
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (303) 993-4200
  • Private party facilities
    Root Down has a private dining room which seats a maximum of 18 guests. Please call or email for further information. events@ediblebeats.com
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