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Root Down

Name: Root Down
Address: 1600 W. 33rd Avenue, Denver, CO, United States, 80211
Telephone: (303) 993-4200
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

7322 Reviews

$31 to $50

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Hello!

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

Our menu continues to feature 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 open for inside dining and to-go, and patios are open at full capacity.

We look forward to seeing you again, we MISSED you!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Global, International
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 993-4200
Website
http://www.rootdowndenver.com/
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

Location
1600 W. 33rd Avenue Denver, CO 80211
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

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Popular dishes

Mushroom & Herb Omelette$15.00
Arugula, White Cheddar, Shallot Jam & Lime Crema
Fried Chicken & Goat Cheese Biscuit*$17.00
Fried Egg, Red Chile-Mushroom Gravy & Kale-Carrot Slaw
Fried Egg Sandwich*$14.00
Croissant, Almond Romesco, Scallions, Iberico Cheese, Avocado & Tomato
Breakfast Burrito$16.00
Scrambled Eggs, Smoked Mozzarella, Black Beans, Chorizo, Avocado, Home Fries, Dark Mole & Pico de Gallo; Vegan Sub Soyrizo
Huevos Rancheros*$16.00
Crispy Pork Belly, Black Beans, Roasted Chiles, Cotija Cheese, Tortilla Strips & Mole Verde Hollandaise; Vegetarian Sub Avocado
Egg in Purgatory$16.00
Sunny Egg, Roasted Eggplant, Carrots, Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Cotija, Pita & Vegetarian Green Chili
Tofu "Paneer" Scrambled$16.00
Harissa Carrots, Eggplant, Kale, Goji Berries, Chili Paneer Sauce, Tomato & Cilantro Chutney

Lunch

Roasted Baby Beet Salad$14.00
Arugula, Radish, Goat Cheese, Toasted Hazelnuts, Beet-Sunflower Seed Pesto & Basil Vin
Sunny Egg & Avocado Toast*$13.00
Seed Bread, Preserved Lemon, "Everything Bagel" Chickpeas, Frisée, Grain Salad & Beet Hummus Dressing
Veggie Burger Sliders$17.00
Jalapeño Jam, Dijon, Slaw, Pickled Onion, Sweet Potato Fries & Curry-Lime Yogurt
36 Hr. Short Rib Hash*$23.00
Sunny Egg, Butternut Squash, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Black Beans, Fried Plantain, Achiote Crema & Anaheim Salsa
Colorado Lamb Burger*$19.00
Spiced Ground Lamb & Bacon, Sunny Egg, Aged Cheddar, Harissa Aioli, Sweet Potato Fries, Curry-Lime Yogurt & Mint Slaw

Daily Pastry

Daily Pastry$9.00

Sides/Substitutions

Black Pepper Bacon$5.00
Chorizo$5.00
Soyrizo$5.00
6 Oz. Bistro Tender Steak*$12.00
Chicken Apple Sausage$6.00
Veg Green Chili$4.00
Side of Lox*$7.00
Side of 2 Eggs*$4.00
Poached Egg*$2.00
Egg Whites Sub$1.00
Home Fries$5.00
Croissant
- Sub$2.00
- Add$3.00
Toast & Jam$3.00
Avocado
- Sub$1.00
- Add$2.00
Fresh Fruit
- Sub$2.00
- Add$4.00
Gluten-Free Toast$3.00

Bottomless Mimosas

We reserve the right to limit service to any "chemically inconvenienced" guest. House Policy: Bottomless mimosas available only to guests ordering a brunch entrée. Please drink responsibly, no sharing please! Last call is at 3:00, plan accordingly!

Blood Orange$21.00
Classic$18.00

Cocktails

Blood Orange Mimosa$11.00
Blood Orange Juice & Bubbles
Classic Mimosa$10.00
Orange Juice & Bubbles
Bloody Mary$10.00
Vodka & Root Down's Bloody Mary Mix
Espresso & Amaro$13.00
Vodka, Espresso, Averna & Demerara
Spicy Froloma$13.00
Maestro Dobel Tequila, Martini & Rossi Bianco, Grapefruit Juice, Pear Purée & Aperol Float
Dark Side of the Moon$13.00
Citrus-Vodka, Blackberry Liqueur, Hibiscus Cinnamon Syrup, Cranberry & Lime Juice
Beet Down$13.00
TFJ Gin, Aperol, Canton Ginger Liqueur, Beet Shrub, Lemon
Pepper Blossom$13.00
TFJ Gin, St Germain, Grapefruit Juice, Jalapeño

Bubbles & Rosé

Tullia, Brut Prosecco, Veneto, Italy$12.00
Featured Rosé
changes weekly, please ask for our current selection
- MP

Coffee/Etc

we offer complimentary cream & whole milk | almond, coconut, or oat milk $1

Coda Espresso$3.00
Decaf Espresso$5.00
Coda Cappuccino$5.00
Decaf Cappuccino$5.00
Coda Regular$5.00
Ethically sourced beans from all around the globe, roasted locally in Denver
Decaf Drip$5.00
Ethically sourced beans from all around the globe, roasted locally in Denver

Tea/Etc

Teatulia (Assortment of Flavors)$4.00
Certified organic teas, directly sourced from Bangladesh
Bhakti Chai$5.00
Mor Kombucha - Rotating Selection$7.00

What 7,322 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Ellen1991
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vegan options and food quality is outstanding. This is my go-to place to bring out of town guests.
AP
AngusP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
So good! My husband and I celebrated our anniversary there and were not disappointed!
PB
PeterB
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Root Down never disappoints! Everything is always unique and flavorful.
SW
SusanW
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love love this place. It’s a must visit whenever I’m in town. They just do it all well! Went to another well reviewed place the night before and it was SO LOUD! But not at Root Down. A must!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
The food was fair. Our server was a bit rude.
D
Debbie
Denver
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Root Down never disappoints. Usually only do small plates but this time we had the Heirloom Bean Salad and the Short Rib. Yum.
GC
GwenC
Denver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always fresh and creative food. Great drinks although pricey.
MC
MoranC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very goog restaurant, the service was very good and very nice, we are very enjoyed.
BG
BryGuy
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always awesome here as is the wait staff. We were well attended to throughout.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Staff, Food, and experience. Always my favorite spot.
SB
StevenB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience at Root Down. From the greeters, wait staff, and support runners all were friendly and helpful. Kitchen was on it, food came out fast, warm, and course timing perfect. The ambiance of this place is hip and eclectic, great outdoor seating space, and with the bar area in a separated section from dinning, it was a pleasant level to have a conversation. We did multiple small plates so we try many different dishes, it was fresh, perfectly prepared and/or cooked, and so tasty. Can’t wait to go back.
G
Georg
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience3
Chicken was undercooked, beef ribs were dry and brownie was raw in the middle. wait staff was good, and had to apologies 2 times on the slow service.
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ethiobiniman
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Devil on horseback & the Arepas were the best dishes out of the ones we tried. The risotto was ok. The lamb sliders were also pretty good.
D
Doc5280
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently among the best restaurants in Denver since it opened. We have never been disappointed in any way and always love going there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
Good food bad service. Took an hour after we ordered to get our meals. No apologies or acknowledgments from the staff, and the place wasn’t all that busy. After we received our meals we felt rushed to eat and move on. Weird vibe from start to finish.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks are always amazing!
j
joejoebells
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s not hyperbole to claim that Root Down is one of the finest restaurants anywhere; and no one should leave Denver without eating here! Everything is prepared with genuine artisan ingredients they painstakingly seek out. Their long standing champions carrot Thai red curry soup, and the Rockfish Tom Kai (Bamboo Rice, Carrot, Snap Peas, Cilantro, Radish it motivated me to try their flagship in Denver. So far, when returning, I don’t leave without going back again and again. An added perk, for the hearty portions, delicious food, and top line dining, it’s also the best value anywhere considering the extreme quality. I can’t say enough about how good it is
BH
BetsyH
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fabulous service, food and our table was in an ideal location.
l
luvit1
Denver
123 reviews
vip
5.0
123 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful evening celebrating our son’s graduation from college. Mondo was our very attentive and friendly server. We had all our favorites: arepas, beet salad, tofu paneer, and PEI mussels. The chef has re-worked the banana crème brûlée to a banana crème pie, which was equally delicious. Root Down remains one of our favorite spots for special occasions
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and great food
PF
PFLongmont
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food and ambiance was good. The menu is pretty limited.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of was best Gnocchi’s I’ve ever had.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great. Really enjoyed it.
DG
DrGee
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service. Music is right on pint. Portions could stand to be larger. Had the soup and scallops.
j
jtodeschi
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down, the best food in town. It never disappoints and the flavors are always inventive.
MG
MeganG
Hawaii
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Really enjoyed the lambsliders. Overall very nice and seemed like the neighborhood was very fun
l
laurenml23
Denver
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
The fancy arepas are always a treat. We enjoyed the craft cocktails (especially the Don Draper), too. We didn't love having to use a QR code to read the menu. I'm hoping that trend will disappear soon...
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loves it! Catered to Vegan requests and the food was excellent! Loves the veggie sliders and red rice risotto. Cocktails were awesome - electric lady was the best!
JB
JillB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my very favorite restaurants! Excellent combinations of flavors. Organic and well-sourced food. Creativity throughout the menu and the decor! Friendly and attentive servers and all other staff.
PF
PrimeFault
Denver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Enjoys the foods and service. Root down can accommodate food selection.
SM
SusanM
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service! We look forward to our next visit.
JB
JennyB
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. We loved the ambiance too.
T
Terry
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderfully unique neighborhood restaurant, a fantastic antidote to fast food!
M
Mlou
Denver
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
We had the mussels, beet salad, and scallops. The salad tasted delicious, the mussels and scallops were tasty. Our waiter Mondo was excellent, great personality and service. It was my husband's birthday so they gave us a couple salted caramels, and 2 chocolates. They were amazing!!!
DT
DeniseT
Raleigh
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and nice ambience.
CA
ChaseA
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Root down has an elevated menu that is thoughtful for guests with dietary restrictions. The sub-par service washes away it’s saving graces. This concept could greatly benefit from an awareness of speed-of-service.
AW
AmandaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is out of this world! The beet salad and sweet potato gnocchi were my favorites.
RR
RolandoR
Denver
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food amazing. We shared 3 small plates. Very delicious. Our waitress Cassidy was cordial and attentive.
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Eatmybacon
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food , really - had lamb burger and it was super delicious. My partner has a lot restrictions but Root Down was able accommodate them all . Very attentive and knowledgeable server. Will be back for sure
GD
GenevieveD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was super kind and helpful and the food was amazing! 10/10

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
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 7322 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

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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–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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

Website
http://www.rootdowndenver.com/
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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Almond Pancakes$9.00

Carrot Cake French Toast$9.00

Eggs, Etc.

Mushroom & Herb Omelette$15.00

Fried Chicken & Goat Cheese Biscuit*$17.00

Fried Egg Sandwich*$14.00

Breakfast Burrito$16.00

Huevos Rancheros*$16.00

Egg in Purgatory$16.00

Tofu "Paneer" Scrambled$16.00

Lunch

Roasted Baby Beet Salad$14.00

Sunny Egg & Avocado Toast*$13.00

Veggie Burger Sliders$17.00

36 Hr. Short Rib Hash*$23.00

Colorado Lamb Burger*$19.00

Daily Pastry

Daily Pastry$9.00

Sides/Substitutions

Black Pepper Bacon$5.00

Chorizo$5.00

Soyrizo$5.00

6 Oz. Bistro Tender Steak*$12.00

Chicken Apple Sausage$6.00

Veg Green Chili$4.00

Side of Lox*$7.00

Side of 2 Eggs*$4.00

Poached Egg*$2.00

Egg Whites Sub$1.00

Home Fries$5.00

Croissant

Toast & Jam$3.00

Avocado

Fresh Fruit

Gluten-Free Toast$3.00

Bottomless Mimosas

Blood Orange$21.00

Classic$18.00

Cocktails

Blood Orange Mimosa$11.00

Classic Mimosa$10.00

Bloody Mary$10.00

Espresso & Amaro$13.00

Spicy Froloma$13.00

Dark Side of the Moon$13.00

Beet Down$13.00

Pepper Blossom$13.00

Bubbles & Rosé

Tullia, Brut Prosecco, Veneto, Italy$12.00

Featured Rosé

Coffee/Etc

Coda Espresso$3.00

Decaf Espresso$5.00

Coda Cappuccino$5.00

Decaf Cappuccino$5.00

Coda Regular$5.00

Decaf Drip$5.00

Tea/Etc

Teatulia (Assortment of Flavors)$4.00

Bhakti Chai$5.00

Mor Kombucha - Rotating Selection$7.00

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