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Root Down Denver - Root Down, Denver, CO

Root Down

4.7 (8239)
$31 to $50
American
1600 W. 33rd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211

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Root Down

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Highlands

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Innovative
Hello!

Root Down and the Edible Beats Family (Root Down, Linger, Vital Root, El Five, Wooden Spoon & PIP) 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 – and we're proud to offer kids eat free, every day.

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.

Reservations are available online at ediblebeats.com, as well as OpenTable. We happily accept walk-ins as availability allows.

Our space is available for private events year round, please inquire with us directly for information.

Please be aware we are located in a residential area, and parking is available in the near neighborhood, along with a small paid-lot located directly across the street from our location.

We look forward to seeing you!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Hannah Elkins
  • Private party facilities
    Root Down has a private dining room which seats a maximum of 20 guests. Please call or email for further information. events@ediblebeats.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Root Down Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4:00 to 6:00 PM

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    PLEASE READ: Enjoy our incredible happy hour deals in our bar area or bar patio every weekday from 4–6 PM! Discounted cocktails, wines, beers and plenty of bites from our funky-fresh menu, right here in Denver Highlands. Accepting limited reservations, and walk-ins welcome! Seating Note: Happy hour pricing and seating are exclusive to our bar and bar-side patio :)
  • Root Down Brunch

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for brunch at Root Down, a neighborhood favorite in Denver’s Highlands. Enjoy comforting seasonal dishes, bottomless mimosas, brunch cocktails and more with plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Reserve your spot in our main dining room, bar area, or either of our patios for weekend brunch and experience one of Denver’s most beloved neighborhood restaurants.
  • Sunday Dinner: 3 Course Prix Fixe Dinner for $38

    US$38.00 per person

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Root Down presents Sunday Dinner: a special 3-Course Menu served every Sunday night, at $38 per person. Featuring a menu mixtape of our classic dishes, seasonal specials and culinary surprises. Reservations encouraged, tax & gratuity are not included in the base price. Payment due at the restaurant. Cheers! xoxo, Root Down & Edible Beats
    Sunday Dinner: 3 Course Prix Fixe Dinner for $38 photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Root Down.

4.7

4.7
(8239)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Denver

    Healthy

  • Denver

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Root Down delights with its inventive, flavorful cuisine, consistently excellent service, and vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "rockfish tom kha" and "arepas," praising the restaurant's "unique ingredients" and "creative dishes." With accommodating staff and exceptional gluten-free options, Root Down remains a top choice for "special occasions" and casual dining alike.
8,239 Reviews
  1. Cash

    Montana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Root Down is a staple for my girlfriend and I. They are great with allergies and always willing to go above and beyond!

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  2. William Gold

    Dallas - Fort Worth7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Remarkably excellent. Brunch was noticeably elevated!!

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  3. Kathy Gold

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fabulous experience . Food and service excellent . The lemon ricotta pancakes and focaccia strata were outstanding! Highly recommend !!!

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  4. Gary

    New Orleans / Louisiana63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Arapas shareable was delicious, perfect thickness of the masa and so flavorful. Roasted chicken delicious and the Rockfish tom kha was over the top good, so many flavors working. Nice wine selection as well. The only thing that not get accolades was the banana cream pie, though the pie itself was delicious! The problem was a black sesame schmear that it was placed upon! Let it be a dessert, don’t ruin a classic with trying to bring in a weird salty umami. The crust would have been fabulous except you could not get away from the sesame paste. Oh, and the service, stellar: knowledgeable, personable waiter who had surprisingly just graduated from CU and only working there a month. He knew his stuff and quite concerned with us having an enjoyable experience

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  5. Pam

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was excellent, attentive but not pushy. The food was delicious, classic brunch items that had creative flavors. The atmosphere was upscale casual and comfortable for our intergenerational group. We always enjoy our visits to Root Down!

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  6. cheryl

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were visiting Denver from Vancouver for the weekend and came across Root Down due to great reviews. Our group of eight friends enjoyed an amazing dining & service experience on Saturday night - shout out to Eric!! We enjoyed it so much my husband and I went back for a brunch the next day and our server Al was amazing too - the eggs Benedict, the burrito, the lemon ricotta pancakes were outstanding! Love the neighbourhood vibe

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  7. Kate Gold

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always best food and wonderful service. Party of 5 here and we sat on the patio which was perfectly comfortable & fun!

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  8. Melissa Gold

    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty good experience overall. Not very handicap friendly. They do have a ramp, but it’s out of the way, the whole place is in an awful neighborhood, hard to find parking and usually have to pay and walk. There are people in this world that are handicapped and don’t solely use a wheel chair - at Root Down, those folks are largely not considered. Patio was nice ish, outside noise levels didn’t get too bad. Food was super yummy.

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  9. Robb Gold

    Denver / Colorado39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A healthy meal. Cassidy did a great job. The entire staff was very friendly. 

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  10. Juan Gold

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had the Root Down Benedict with braised pork osso buco, crispy smashed potatoes, caramelized onions and Espelette hollandaise, along with the lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry-lavender syrup and pistachio crumble. Both dishes were deeply disappointing. The pork was DRY, the potatoes seemed to have been sitting around since the previous week, and the eggs were overcooked. The whole point of a good Benedict is the pleasure of cutting into a perfectly poached egg and watching that glorious runny yolk mingle with the hollandaise. Here, the eggs had apparently missed the memo. The pancakes were equally disappointing: dry, tasteless and so difficult to swallow that not even a gallon of syrup could have rescued them. For a dish “featuring” lemon ricotta, blueberry-lavender syrup and pistachio crumble, there was remarkably little pleasure to be found anywhere on the plate.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Hannah Elkins
  • Private party facilities
    Root Down has a private dining room which seats a maximum of 20 guests. Please call or email for further information. events@ediblebeats.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

FAQs

Yes, guests praise Root Down's creative cocktails, shareable plates and intimate, eclectic atmosphere, and several couples report enjoying Valentine’s- or date-night visits that highlighted the food and drinks.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate for a visit to Root Down.

Portions work well for sharing, guests describe ordering a mix of apps, salads and mains for a party of five and finding the amount just right (even slightly too much), and several diners note heartier shared plates like risotto or gnocchi were filling.

Root Down feels eclectic and artsy with a warm, mid-century–inspired interior, a striking herb wall at the entrance, and a lively energy that spills out onto the patio.

Root Down's happy hour, Monday through Friday, 4:00–6:00 pm, is a great time to visit; guests rave about the bar's happy-hour food and seasonal cocktails.

Yes, Root Down is family-friendly: the restaurant advertises "kids eat free" every day, and guests note high‑chair accommodation and plentiful, reasonably priced kids' meals.

Yes, Root Down accommodates families: guests report staff seating a party with a baby and using a booth with a high chair at the table, and the restaurant also notes that kids eat free every day.

Yes, Root Down has a large main patio that guests frequently use, offering picturesque neighborhood and downtown skyline views.

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Root Down

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Highlands

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
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