I really can't say enough good things about what the Edible Beats team does. Linger was one of the first restaurants I ever went to when I moved to Denver, and El Five has always been one of my favorites too, so I finally made it to Root Down and honestly... another win. The space feels very Root Down in the best way. Funky, artsy, a little mid century, but still comfortable and not trying too hard. Then the food starts showing up and suddenly the whole table is passing plates around because everyone keeps saying "wait, try this." We ordered a bunch of things and the smoked carrots were probably the biggest surprise for me. I would absolutely go back just to eat those again. The masa birria, diver scallops, and grilled artichokes and asparagus were all great too. The hanger steak was cooked perfectly and came with duck fat potatoes, which immediately puts me in a good mood. Dessert also fully delivered. The banana cream pie with black sesame whip was one of those desserts where you keep going back for another bite even when you're already full. It just felt like a really thoughtful meal from start to finish. Definitely one of my favorite dinners I've had in a while. read more

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Good, service, ambiance- all exceptional! The food was so well prepared. I think my favorite thing was the beet salad and the risotto! We may have almost tried the entire menu. The pictures do it enough justice! The dessert was actually maybe my favorite instead- I could have eaten a tub of that banana cream pie. Then rolled around in it. Spectacular. read more

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I'd go to Root Down for the ambience alone--great aesthetic, fun vibe, and good service. The menu works best tapas-style, especially with a group. Here is what we ordered for a group of four, plus my ratings: - Brussels sprouts (9/10) - Arepas (7.5/10) - they just didn't wow me - Loaded potato gnocchi (8.5/10) - Hanger steak (7.5/10) - sauce was a bit spicy for me - Sweet potato tots (7/10) - I did not love the dipping sauce The espresso martini was also a solid 9/10. Overall, really good food and atmosphere, and I'd definitely go back. read more

Prob my favorite place to eat in the Denver airport. And I don't like eating in airports. This place always has ample seating so you if need a break between flights and a meal it's a good place to stop. The food is absolutely delicious with really big portions but that also comes with a heavy price tag as most airport restaurants do. The service is also exceptional here and you won't be waiting long for anything you need. It can get packed from time to time. Normally I avoid eating at the airport at all cost but if I must I don't mind stopping in here read more

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Went for Valentine's dinner where they had a special menu for couples. What a delicious evening of great food, service, and wine pairing. Unique menu items for Valentine's dinner was worth it. Definitely save room for dessert, they had great options! read more

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Great tasting food with healthier options. Decent prices considering the quality! Quick service and something for everyone. I'd definitely recommend eating here! read more

Root Down - Avocado key lime pie - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This was not what I expected but was quite surprised. The setting is rustic modern with a sense of high end dining but in a casual way. The bar was prevalent to the right as we entered. We were coming from an event and didn't have a reservation. Though the place was relatively empty likely they had space reserved and we were sat at the back of the bar in an awkwardly positioned "booth". The party sitting as we were sat decided to leave before ordering. Looking at the menu I noticed a beet salad and my sister loves beets so I figured she would be okay. The menu is select but a choice for all diets, but limited. My sister had the beet salad and I ordered the chicken opting to not take the waitresses suggestions. The food was surprisingly well seasoned and tasted good. We both ate all of our food with the highlight being the bread appetizer. This is more suited to those who are foodies. Not a steak and potatoes kind of place. Bring your refined palette read more

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Super cozy and welcoming spot in Denver. My friend and I walked in on a Sunday evening and were able to get seated without a reservation. Their bar area is beautiful and we enjoyed our dinner sitting there. I started with their bean salad which was super fresh and had a lovely vinaigrette. We then shared their brussel sprouts, gnocchi and scallops. All of which had unique flavors and tasted fresh. I also really enjoyed my ginger/coconut mocktail! We ended the night with amazing chocolate chip cookies and a scoop of ice cream. Service was perfect and we would definitely come back. read more

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Such a fun restaurant and staple of LoHi. One of many great restaurants owned by the Edible Beats group. The beet down will always be a favorite; gin, aperol, beet shrub and ginger liquor. Happy Hour eats change and leave you coming back for more. Many menu options make you say to yourself, can that taste good? And the answer is always yes. Props to the culinary team for creativity, challenging what we perceive as good and what can be good. It's always a fun adventure, and one you don't want to miss. read more

Going to preface that my review is based off my experience with their restaurant week menu. With that, the menu is 3 courses and a small appetizer. And all of my food was delicious. I cleaned every plate that was given to me. Their service was phenomenal very professional staff and extremely attentive. Really loved the vibe of the restaurant as well, the lighting was perfect and having the three course meal created a great opportunity to talk to the people I came with. One of the best restaurants I've ate so far while visiting Denver. read more

For me, Root Down was just OK. We went for brunch and the menu had lots of allergy friendly food for my friend. The cocktails looked great, but I stuck with coffee and Diet Coke (which came in a carafe). The food I will say was pretty average, the veggie burger sliders were OK but the sweet potato tots were yummy. Don't care too much to come back here but was a fun environment for a birthday brunch! read more

Root Down - Veggie Burger Sliders - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Well, we can see all the reviews for amazing food. We came her to talk about Trin, our server. Wow. What an unexpected treat! Personality, kind, on top of it all--noticing as new tables came in. Never missed a beat for us. Former restaurant people ourselves so we know what it takes and we know how well it can be done. Trin makes it look like his joy and makes it look so easy. We are impressed. Good servers like this are hard to find these days. Here, Trin was magic. Made for such a great date night. And the food was delicious. Drinks were Delicious. Seasonal Margherita and their version of an Old Fashioned. Yum. Beet Salad yum. She liked the Arepa, I did not. Wow!!! On the Trout Cruda!!! Wow. Wow. Wow. And Trin -- we keep sharing how kind and wonderful Trin was. A real keeper, Root Down! Whoever found him, thank you! Obviously, can't say enough. It is a bit extra special to have great food and even greater server! Take good care of Trin, please. read more

Food, service, ambiance was great! I'll return for sure and ask to be sat with Trin - he was awesome! The crudo was delicious (every bite was). Hats off to management! read more

I tried Root Down on a "Time Left" event (meeting strangers). The food was very good but the portion sizes were kind of small considering the prices.The location is beautiful; Urban, relaxd but still upscale. Our waiter, Al, had some very good suggestions. I started the night with an extra dirty martini and he recommended an ear gray gin from a neighboring colorado gin distillery. He was correct. He was very patient even when I couldn't decide on which wine to pair with my steak (which was delicious!). He recommended the montwpluciano, but I ultimately decided on the cab (the montepulciano was too light). Some of the other people in my group were nice enough to gave me taste their dishes (despite small portions) but I will have to go back to try more things. There were so many interesting items on their menu. read more

Twas delicious. Loved how creative the dishes were, service was attentive. We sat outside which was nice, in a covered area. Best meal I had in Denver. read more

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Loved this place! Very cute spot in LoHi, i had no issues finding street parking and the ambiance is nice inside. They had an amazing menu with extensive tasting options great for sharing. The drinks were so yummy and unique, we love a good craft cocktail. I believe i tried the dazed and confused and one other mezcal cocktail - both were unique and delicious, and decently strong! We tried the lamb burger sliders - amazing! And the sweet potato tater tots, also delicious. Really interesting with the sweetness. We tried the aguachile appetizer. The fish was fresh but i wasn't blown away by the flavors and textures on that one. We opted for the strip steak which was also good and cooked well but i don't think i would order it again. The apps are where it's at for sure. The service was great, can't remember my servers name now but she was so friendly and attentive. Will definitely come back and try more plates. read more

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One of the best meals I've had in some time. The food was thoughtfully and deliciously prepared. The banana cream pie desert was heavenly.

I literally came from KC just for their banana cream pie... it has always been my favorite dessert... and theirs is hands down the best I have ever had. And honestly... everything else on the menu is fantastic too. The arepas are one of my must-order items every time I am in town. read more

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I really like this place a lot. The decor and atmosphere is fun and funky. The food is great. What more can you ask for? I came for the happy hour last time and everything was delicious and more affordable. I tried the tater tots, arepas, beet salad and lamb sliders. All were very flavorful and delicious read more

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Came here for dinner on Friday evening with a few friends. This was my first time here and I was pleasantly surprised at their vegetarian and vegan options. We ordered a bunch of apps and shareables that were vegan and we really enjoyed the creativity and flavour profiles. The veggie sliders were perfect! They also have a good selection of wine, we got a bottle for the table. Service was good. This is more like a $$$ place - felt like it after we got the cheque atleast. Won't rush to be back here again read more

Our second experience at this their location at the C concourse in Denver. The food is excellent, our server, Sean, was fabulous & we look forward to our next trip traveling through Denver. If you have the opportunity to dine here, you won't regret it! Try the Farro Caesar Salad - you will love it. read more

If you're looking for a healthier, fancier dinner spot, Root Down is a solid option! I came on a weeknight for dinner and was seated immediately. The ambiance here is fancy, which makes the perfect date night spot! Service here is attentive and friendly and we really appreciated that they were able to accommodate dietary restrictions. We ordered the bison New York strip and the pesto gnocchi. You can tell that the ingredients are fresh and healthy. Taste wise, nothing blew me away but with that being said, it was still enjoyable. The food is a bit pricey for what it is, in my opinion. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to check this spot out, but I wouldn't be opposed to returning either. read more

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First off, BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS!!!!!! lol I will say I wish there was more than 2 flavors. You have to call days in advance because this places gets busy !!!! We got lucky with seating 2 of us. The food was good . I will say the queso dip was missing something , the biscuit chicken had good flavor but it was something that was missing and I don't know what it was. But I love the place and where it's located , I for sure will be coming back. The style inside is very cool and different. read more

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I'd say this a cool spot to take friends from out of town, it's pretty lively and they have a good balance of offerings which flirt with flavorful and farm to table vibes. The space is pretty well decorated and hip. But I'd say at the price point none of the dishes were exemplary. The fried chicken and grits were tasty but the sauce was a little bland, similar feedback for the rhubarb cake, in my opinion it didn't have enough going on. I'd coming back here but it's not at the top of my list. The service is good, you can tell they spend a lot of time on training but it felt a little inauthentic - a bit too much like clockwork. read more

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Hands down my favorite restaurant in Denver. I love it so much I went 2/4 nights I was in town on my last trip! From the food to the people, everything about this restaurant is why I like to dine out: delicious cocktails, scrumptious food and wonderful service. I wish I lived in this neighborhood so I could walk to dinner every night. The arepas are the best! I also got to try a seafood special that melted in my mouth. It was a tuna tartar and it had the most delicious leeks I have ever tasted. I can't wait to return to Denver and head straight here after I drop my bags off at my hotel. Thank you for being the best! read more

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Root Down held it down for our group of 8 dinner service! We were in for dinner on a Wednesday night and the restaurant was busy as a bee. I know Root Down is a popular go-to for out of towners and locals alike but wow did not expect it to be consistently busy on a weeknight. We were seated on the high top table near the bar to the right (upon entrance) - ambiance felt intimate, eclectic, upbeat, and lively. Ideal for our group of 8 coworkers. We essentially ordered every item on happy hour app menu for the table to share. Items that stood out to me: veggie burger slider and Colombian arepa. A bite of each was enough to quench my curious palate. For my main entrée, I had Rockfish Tom Kha which was tasty and a solid portion size. I was happy with my entrée pick but did hear from some coworkers that their dinner item was too salty (ie. risotto). Really appreciated that each of the handcrafted cocktails could be made in NA. I thoroughly enjoyed the NA Root Down. Tasted like a earthy chilled cup of deliciousness. Glad to have finally tried a Denver staple amongst the culinary scene. read more

Root Down - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Every visit to Root Down is an absolute delight! As you step inside, you're instantly greeted by a modern yet cozy atmosphere, highlighted by a stunning herb wall that adds a touch of nature right at the entrance. The moment your meal arrives, you'll be captivated by the beautiful presentation that makes your taste buds tingle with anticipation for the scrumptious flavors to come. It's no wonder Root Down is celebrated for its commitment to "RESPONSIBLY-GROWN & INNOVATIVELY SIMPLE SOURCING, VEGGIE-FORWARD FARE." My partner treated himself to the mouthwatering Lamb Burger, complete with a sunny egg, aged cheddar, super slaw, harissa aioli, and accompanied by sweet potato fries and a zesty curry-lime yogurt--pure indulgence! Meanwhile, I savored the delightful Mushroom & Herb Omelet, crafted with White Cheddar, Shallot Jam, Arugula, and topped with a refreshing Lime Crema (I opted for a dairy-free version with cooked greens and egg whites) alongside some perfectly fried plantains, made gluten-free! And let's not forget about Al, one of our favorite servers! His warmth, kindness, and expertise on food allergies--especially celiac disease--elevate our dining experience to the next level. We've enjoyed dinner at Root Down, which is amazing in its own right, but their brunch is simply unforgettable! read more

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Dinner for seven on the patio made for a fabulous Saturday night in Denver. Delicious food and cocktails. The menu definitely highlights local produce and there were plenty of meat options, as well. The beet salad was excellent. We also enjoyed the lamb burger sliders and rock cod tom kha. Service was good and the ambiance was terrific. read more

Root Down - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Man o' man, it's been a hot minute since I've been back here and when my friend wanted to meet for brunch, I was excited! Great service and ambience as u expected and the food was amazing! We got bottomless blood orange mimosas and let me tell you, they were fantastic- not too sweet and they came in PINT GLASSES! You get your Moneys worth to say the least! Now into the food- we shared the lemon pancakes and cheese omelette- fantastic!! Those pancakes were bomb. So satisfied and happy!! read more

Root Down - The spread!! - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Everything and I mean everything was absolutely delicious. Me and my colleagues weee in town on business. As the self proclaimed food expert, I always choose the dinner spots. I found this one on yelp and the reviews were good. Yall did not disappoint me. We ordered so many things and there was not one complaint. I'd go back every single time I'm in Denver. Here's some highlights: Veggie sliders Brussel sprouts Colombian arepas Hanger steak read more

Went to Root Down for breakfast and it did not disappoint! The food was excellent; I had the apple pie pancake and a side of eggs. The vibe of this restaurant is so cool and our server gave us the history of all the different parts, like that the floor is from a high school gym! Highly recommend this restaurant. Will be visiting one of their sister restaurants, Linger, soon! read more

Root Down - Apple Pie Pancakes (1/2 Order) - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Visited the location in Denver airport. The service was good. The food was good. I felt the portion size was small for the price. I found the menu items to be unusual. It might be the place for you if you'd like to try something eclectic or new. The atmosphere was great for an airport restaurant read more

While visiting Denver for a conference, I had a chance to meet up with a friend who moved here from NYC and his partner. He's an excellent chef in his own right and a verified foodie, so I let him pick a place and he suggested Root Down and it was stellar. I immediately loved the vibe of the place when we walked in...bustling and fun but not shrill. The serving staff was very nice. Drinks were terrific and the food was superior. I had the fried chicken and goat cheese biscuit and could have easily eaten another serving it was so good. The fried chicken was heavenly and I loved the biscuit with the goat cheese. Everything was just spot on. My friends and I split a banana cream pie for dessert. It's not like the traditional pie you'd think of when you hear "banana cream pie" but it was delicious and we may or may not have fought over the last scrumptious bite! I really liked this place and would definitely return. If I lived in Denver, this would be in my regular rotation for sure. read more

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Love this concept of fresh local ingredients. Different options were great. For apps/starters, we tried the beet salad, which was my all time favorite, and scallops, which were also very delicious. Entrees included the rock fish and bison ribs. Both had great flavor but neither provided the wow factor with me like the beet salad. The description provided with the ribs should have been enough to probably go a different way, but I was still curious. Drier, pulled off the rib but not fall of the rib. We gave the sweet potato fries a try and they were eaten up pretty quickly. Crunchy and satisfying. Food presentation and the service were both fabulous. The energy shifted while we were there. Very quiet and low energy, we were maybe one of two tables initially, then lots of activity and bustle as the evening went on. Would go back just for the beet salad. Am I maybe shifting to being a vegetarian? read more

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The food, the service, and the atmosphere was great! I went to this restaurant on a recommendation and I wasn't disappointed. The food was very tasty and the happy hour specials were a plus! The only downside was the parking. I 100% recommend this restaurant but definitely pack your patience and walking shoes when looking for a parking spot. read more

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This was a great place for dinner. It was a last minute choice and the hostess was super nice about getting us seated. We tried several different dishes and they were all delicious so you can't go wrong with anything on that menu. Only thing that didn't impress me was the dessert. I was not big on the cookies. Other than that, I would try this place. read more

This place is bursting with flavor and could make anyone become a vegetarian! They also have plenty of dishes with meat/protein, but i'm not sure if I've ever had vegetarian food this flavorful. We went for dinner before a nuggets game and enjoyed everything. Relaxing but vibrant atmosphere. We both ordered drinks from the seasonal menu and they were incredible. Service was also great. Highly recommend! read more

Root Down - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I love the eclectic decor inside and all the beautiful lights, as well as the mission too. Our server was cracking a lot of jokes but some were definitely funnier than others. I liked some of the unique flavor pairings, although I did find the dijon mustard overpowering compared to the plantain-pickle relish in my Cubano benedict. Also, the meat was very tough. Overall, a cute place to try in Denver, but I'm not sure I'd go back. read more

Root Down - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Root Down delivered an absolutely flawless dining experience, and we can't wait to go back. This restaurant is a must-try whether you're planning a date night or an upscale meet-up with friends. The dim lighting and chic decor create a truly fantastic and intimate ambiance. Our server, Nikki, was a highlight of the evening. She was incredibly fun, festive, and knowledgeable about the menu, making the whole meal feel like a seamless celebration. The food was inventive and outstanding. The Miso Spring Salad was perfectly balanced and fantastically dressed--a great start for the table. The true showstopper, however, was the seasoned gnocchi. It had a delightful light crisp to the outside which was such a fun and unique twist, elevating it from standard gnocchi to a signature, outstanding dish. From the ambiance to the service and the truly inspired food, Root Down is operating at a world-class level. Highly, highly recommend! read more

We had a lovely birthday celebration at Root Down tonight. We were greeted by Joey - what a fun and engaging host! - and were quickly impressed by the ambiance as well as how many gluten free options were available on the menu. Al, our server, was attentive and thoughtful. The staff brought over an espresso chocolate truffle for a birthday treat for my sister. Love this place! read more

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