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1600 W. 33rd Ave. Denver, CO 80211

303-993-4200 

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  • Brunch, New American
    Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun,Sat 10am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm
    $$$
  • All Major Credit Cards
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Vegetarian Friendly
    Brunch, Dinner
  • Full bar
    Accepted, Recommended
    Street
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"Root down" is a jazz term, and at his new restaurant, chef/owner Justin Cucci riffs on all things green. He even recycled an old gas station as part of the ambitious project, which resulted in one of the coolest spaces in town, filled with retro chic inside -- and with a stunning view of the Denver skyline outside. The kitchen emphasizes locally sourced ingredients, and Cucci's even growing some of his own in Root Down's two gardens. While the food is uneven, the bar is unbeatable.







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    6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. first Tue. of every month

    Weekly five-course raw vegan dinners prepared by Raw Food Certified Chef Daniel Asher.

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  • 2011 | Best Happy Hour

    The happy-hour menu may not be as cheap as at other spots, but at Root Down, you get what you pay for -- and much, much more. This eccentric spot has a wonderful vintage-kitsch-meets-modern-funk vibe and a bar that's always buzzing with good cheer -- and booze, poured by talented bartenders who know just when we need another round. The happy-hour cocktails include spirited creations like the rosemary-lavender vodka lemonade poured with a heavy hand and a whole lotta love, and the... More »

  • 2009 | Best Contemporary Cocktail

    Root Down's bar may be located in an old service station, but Justin Cucci's new restaurant is completely contemporary, from its "field-to-fork" mentality reflected in a menu full of locally sourced ingredients to its streamlined dining room (with amazing views of downtown). But we keep returning to the bar, where Root Down's adventurous spirit is reflected in original cocktails featuring those same fresh ingredients, from the Thyme Gin Rickey (fresh muddled thyme, lemon and lime juices and... More »

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    boyhollow | Denver, CO | 29 Reviews

    | Tue, January 19, 2010

    Such a GREAT atmosphere and fantastic food. I love this place.

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    westwordbestof | Denver, CO | 102 Reviews

    | Wed, May 6, 2009

    Root Down's bar may be located in an old service station, but Justin Cucci's new restaurant is completely contemporary, from its "field-to-fork" mentality reflected in a menu full of locally sourced ingredients to its streamlined dining room (with amazing views of downtown). But we keep returning to the bar, where Root Down's adventurous spirit is reflected in original cocktails featuring those same fresh ingredients, from the Thyme Gin Rickey (fresh muddled thyme, lemon and lime juices and gin) to the Pepper Blossom (St. Germain elderflower liqueur, Prairie organic vodka, muddled fresh basil, lemon, jalapeńo and agave nectar). Happy hour runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, but this bar is hopping at all hours. And if you don't spot something you like on the specialty cocktail list, the resident mixologists are always happy to create something for you. We can't wait to see what they come up with after the first harvest of Root Down's two gardens.

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    vbarcus | Denver, CO | 9 Reviews

    | Fri, August 14, 2009

    one of the best new restaurants in denver, and a welcome new addition to the lo-hi neighborhood! great small plates and excellent drinks, coupled with a funky, fun ambiance are what make this place great!

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Dinner Menu
Soups
$5.00
$8.00
Organic Carrot & Thai Red Curry
organic apple-pear chutney & cilantro
$5.00
$8.00
Organic French Lentil & Roasted Tomato
cumin noosa yogurt, crispy shallots & balsamic reduction
Salads
$10.00
Asian Pear &spaghetti Squash
organic arugula, aged gouda, candied walnuts, radicchio, pomegranates & star anise vin
$11.00
Organic Radish& Medjool Dates
organic arugula, maple mascarpone crostini, smoked prosciutto, pistachios, heirloom cherry tomatoes & meyer lemon vin
$10.00
Organic Roasted Baby Beets
organic arugula, cana de oveja cheese, toasted hazelnuts, beet-sunflower seed pesto & basil vin
Small Plates
$17.00
Diver Scallops
plantain hash, lemon-habañero tartar sauce, fines herbes & crispy red onions
$10.00
Devils On Horseback
date & goat cheese stuffed peppadews, wrapped in serrano ham, smoked paprika-sherry gastrique
$13.00
Steamed Pei Mussels
thai red curry broth, white wine, israeli cous-cous, scallions, fines herbes & grilled bread
$11.00
$17.00
Organic Butternut-ricotta Gnocchi
mushrooms, spinach, black currants, shallots, chile flake, brown butter, sage-hazelnut pesto & pecorino
$6.00
Organic Sweet Potato Fries
toasted curry-lime yogurt dipping sauce
$9.00
Sweet Potato “falafel”
lemon-tahini yogurt, israeli salad, sesame seeds & chile oil
$16.00
Add 2 Seared Diver Scallops $9.00
Organic Risotto
hazel dell mushroom duxelle, black quinoa, scallions, favas, garlic chips, hazel dell mushroom duxelle, black quinoa, scallions, favas, garlic chips, roasted garlic sauce & asian pear-radicchio salad
$9.00
Seared Colombian Arepas
corn cake, mozzarella, poblano-pistachio pesto, achiote crema & pico de gallo
$16.00
Cheese Flight
spicy toasted pepitas, golden raisin chutney, dark chocolate dipped hazelnut brittle & 34° crispbread crackers
Entree
$14.00
$26.00
Pan Seared Barramundi
sauteed bok choy, braised parsnips, shallots, garlic, spicy blood orange reduction, miso-vanilla butter & pumpkin seed crust miso-vanilla butter & pumpkin seed crust
$15.00
$28.00
Grilled “never Ever” Bistro Beef Tender
sunchoke-cipollini hash, brussels sprouts, sauteed rainbow chard with prosciutto, sunchoke chips & chestnut red wine sauce
$21.00
Roasted Petaluma 3 Chili Chicken
habenero, chipotle, jalapeño, lemon creme fraiche, green chili grit cake & carrot-cucumber-spinach salad
$15.00
$26.00
Grilled Berkshire Pork Tenderloin
coconut-ginger brown rice cake, mango-frisée salad, pumpkin seeds & panang green curry sauce
$18.00
Organic Country Fried Tofu
braised cipollini onions, sunchokes, brussels sprouts, polenta cake & blood orange sauce
Sliders
Sub Housemade Gluten-free Buns $0.50 Each
$10.00
Veggie Burger Sliders
jalapeño jam, sprout salad, organic sweet potato fries, brioche bun & curry-lime sauce
$7.00
$13.00
Maple Leaf Farms Hoisin Duck Confit Slider
house made lemon creme fraiche, fried sweet potato garnish, organic arugula & brioche bun
$13.00
Colorado Lamb Sliders
aged cheddar, harissa aioli, arugula, organic sweet potato fries, brioche bun & mint-garlic yogurt sauce
Dessert
$8.00
Banana “creme Brulee” Pie
peanut butter-chocolate crispy crust & sweet whipped sour cream
$8.00
Croissant Bread Pudding
cocoa nib whiskey butter sauce & cherry sour cream ice cream
$8.00
Chocolate Cashew Coconut Pie
macaroon crust, cashew chocolate crunch, coconut caramel & strawberry sorbet
$8.00
Mexican Chocolate Mousse
brown butter blondie, white chocolate mole, pistachios & malted chocolate ice cream
$5.00
Today’s Ice Cream & Sorbets
$16.00
Daily Selection Of Cheeses
$8.00
Burnt Honey Panna Cotta
hibiscus soup, huckleberry compote & shredded wheat

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