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2819 E. 2nd Ave. Denver CO 80206

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  • American, Mexican
    Sun 4pm-10pm, Mon-Thu 11am-12am, Fri-Sat 11am-2am
    $$ $, $$
  • All Major Credit Cards, Diners Club, cash
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout
    Dinner, Late Night, Lunch
  • Full bar
    Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties
    Street, Valet
Description

This dark, subterranean enclave has seen decades of diners come and go in Cherry Creek North. The kitchen cooks up nostalgic American classics for the regulars who fill the plush, high chairs and wooden booths, and the bar mixes stiff cocktails for the regulars who belly up to a bar that still shows the burn marks of the cigarettes once allowed inside. Owner Rodney Utz caters to an older, often divorced crowd, people looking for a comfortable spot to find food and drinks outside the house -- a spot that also has a real sense of community.








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  • Reader: Look around Cherry Creek -- new independent spots are opening

    Reader: Look around Cherry Creek -- new independent spots are opening

    Cherry Creek North is changing, and the most recent development is the closing of Rodney's, after close to three decades in the neighborhood. That's a sign, Denver Dave suggests, that CCN is "becoming... More »

  • Reader: Cherry Creek North is becoming a food court in any mall USA

    Reader: Cherry Creek North is becoming a food court in any mall USA

    The Denver dining scene lost two long-time restaurants this weekend. Longo's Subway Tavern poured its last beer -- for now -- on West 38th Avenue; after 52 years, the Longo family sold the circa late ... More »

  • Rodney\'s, a Cherry Creek institution, will close this weekend

    Rodney's, a Cherry Creek institution, will close this weekend

    For almost thirty years, Rodney's has been a mainstay in Cherry Creek, a home away from home for many regulars who liked the food, but really liked the company. When Rodney Utz opened his basement s... More »

  • Rodney\'s will soon split from Tamarac Square

    Rodney's will soon split from Tamarac Square

    There may be a few lonely faces in the crowd at Rodney's restaurant in Cherry Creek, but Rodney's second outpost, in the Tamarac Square shopping center, is about to become a very lonely business. As Developers Diversified — the owners of both... More »

  • If you\'re looking for a table for one, try Rodney\'s

    If you're looking for a table for one, try Rodney's

    "I still hate dining alone. That's probably the hardest part. Figuring out how to sit comfortably in a restaurant without a date by your side. Some restaurants are good for it, others are terrible. You adjust, I guess. But I avoid it if I... More »

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  • 2005 | Best Unexpected Valet Service

    All hail Rodney's, the parking savior of Cherry Creek. While all the usual suspects provide valet service for their gas-guzzling guests -- Whole Foods even offers it on weekends -- nobody would expect it of this divey fern bar. Still, Rodney's is offering it up for free -- yes, free! -- after 5:30 p.m. when customers come in for, at least, a cocktail. All the more reason to visit this outpost of smoker culture hidden in the basement of ritzy Cherry Creek North. More »

  • 2003 | Best Dive

    Appropriate, isn't it, that the best dive in town is a subterranean spot? When you walk down the stairs into Rodney's, you know you're really going somewhere. This place is a landmark, the sort of joint that Charles Bukowski was talking about every time he opened his mouth. Rodney Utz, who opened his namesake spot over twenty years ago, makes sure the lights are dim, the drinks are strong, the steaks are cheap, and all those folks settled in around the rectangular bar are treated well.... More »

  • 2000 | Best Monday-night special

    Nothing at Rodney's, one of the last fern-bar holdouts, is ever expensive, but on Monday nights, its spaghetti special is as cheap as cheap gets. A bottomless plate of pasta covered with Rodney's heavy marinara and sided by a fat Italian sausage costs just $4.95 -- and that includes a nonstop supply of buttery garlic bread. Adding to the bargain is the fact that the people-watching, which includes chubby businessmen and their mistresses along with plenty of cocktail-swigging singles, is free. More »

Main Menu
Starters
$10.00
Steamed Mussels
sautéed in white wine garlic broth, served with grilled bread
$7.00
Queso Dip
served with tortilla chips
$9.00
Teriyaki Ribs
teriyaki pork ribs served with asain cole slaw
$10.00
Lump Crab Cakes
3 jumbo lump cakes with whole grain mustard remoulade sauce
$9.00
Sweet And Tangy Calamari
tubes and tentacles with rock shrimp flash fried, tossed with pepperoncini, and served with sweet lemon aioli
$9.00
Blackened Chicken Quesadilla
black bean spread, jack cheese, onions, peppers, and blackened chicken breast with fresh avocado salsa and pico de gallo
$8.00
With Creamy Horseradish $3.00
Sliders & Nails
traditional cheeseburger sliders or hot prime rib and cheese sliders with creamy horseradish 3 per order
Cup $3.00
Bowl $4.00
Soup Of The Day
Greens
Dressings: Maytag Blue Cheese, Ranch, Bacon Jalapeño Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Or Honey Mustard
$10.00
Add Chicken $3.50
Add Salmon $4.50
Rodney’s “new” Old Fashioned Caesar Salad
crisp romaine lettuce tossed with fresh tomato, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons and creamy caesar dressing
$13.00
Cherry Cobb Salad
fresh mixed greens topped with grilled chicken, tomato, bacon, egg, maytag bleu crumbles, garlic croutons and avocado, with a sweet red wine vinaigrette
$13.00
Mandarin Chicken Salad
chicken, mandarin oranges, snow peas, almonds, wonton noodles, scallions, sesame seeds, cilantro, mixed greens, and home made honey mandarin dressing
$7.00
Rodney’s Wedge Salad
iceberg wedge topped with maytag bleu crumbles, tomato, and bacon, plus your choice of dressing
$3.00
Side Salad
rodney's house salad or caesar
Mexican Favorites
$10.50
Chile Rellenos Plate
fresh anaheim chiles stuffed with jack cheese and fried crisp, then smothered with our house green chile and cheddar cheese and served with rice and black beans
Cheese $10.50
Chicken Or Beef $12.00
Enchiladas Plate
3 cheese, chicken or beef enchiladas smothered in our enchilada sauce, topped with cheese, served with rice and black beans
Sandwiches
Served With Choice Of French Fries, Nails, Or Cole Slaw ~ Substitute: Cottage Cheese, Onion Rings Or House Salad For $1 Add 2 Of Your Favorite Toppings (+$.50 Per Item After 2 Choices): American, Jack, Provolone, Cheddar Or Swiss Cheese, Fresh Avocado, Bacon, Sautéed Onions Or Mushrooms
$13.00
Prime Rib French Dip
slow roasted prime rib with provolone cheese and horseradish cream on french baguette with au jus on the side
$16.00
Open-faced Prime Rib Sandwich
cooked to your liking, and served open-faced on sourdough
$14.00
Colorado Steak Melt
sliced grilled flatiron steak on french baguette with sautéed onions, mushrooms, herbed cream and provolone
$14.00
Open-faced Steak Sandwich
new york strip steak grilled to your liking and served on sourdough
$9.00
Roasted Chicken And Bacon Croissant
sliced roasted chicken breast with bacon, lettuce, tomato and dijonnaise on a flaky croissant
$9.00
The Blat
crispy bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato with mayonnaise on toasted sourdough
$9.00
Special Reuben
thin slices of corned beef and swiss cheese grilled with a tangy sauerkraut and thousand island dressing
$9.00
Tuna Melt
grilled sourdough bread stuffed with tuna salad, swiss cheese, and tomato
$9.00
½ Pound Fresh Ground Sirloin Burger
char-grilled or flat-grilled to order, served on a kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side
Seafood, Pasta, And Chicken
$16.00
Grilled Salmon
fresh atlantic salmon, served with rice and asparagus
$19.00
Italian Style Mixed Seafood Stew
shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels and cod cooked together in a hearty home-made red sauce with olives, lemon and capers, served with thick-cut garlic bread
$13.00
Classic Fish And Chips
beer battered cod fillets served with coleslaw, fries and malt vinegar mayonnaise
$18.00
Blackened Shrimp Alfredo
blackened and grilled shrimp served over pasta with alfredo sauce and garlic bread
$15.00
Spatchcock Chicken
fresh boneless chicken, marinated in yogurt and herbs, char-broiled and served with roasted asparagus, whole tomato and grilled olive oil bread
$12.00
Rodney’s Chicken Pot Pie (please Allow 20 Minutes)
homemade comforting stew with fresh vegetables and pulled chicken topped with a flaky pastry dough includes a house salad
$14.00
Rotisserie Chicken
half chicken served with your choice of two sides quarter chicken your choice of white or dark meat with two sides
Steaks And Prime Rib
$21.00
Baseball Cut Sirloin
10 ounces of the juiciest, most flavorful, center cut usda choice sirloin
$23.00
New York Strip Steak
16 ounces of denver’s finest aged usda choice beef
6 Oz $23.00
8 Oz $29.00
Filet Mignon
hand cut in-house, wrapped in thick-cut hickory bacon served with sautéed mushrooms and onions
$16.00
Flat Iron Steak
the second most tender cut of beef next to the filet. grilled to order and served with sautéed onions and mushrooms
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