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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.

Cuisine(s): Brunch, New American

Hours: Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun,Sat 10am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm

Price: $$$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Vegetarian Friendly

Serving: Brunch, Dinner
Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Accepted, Recommended

Parking: Street

Raw Food Nights

First Tuesday of every month, 6:00pm-10:00pm

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

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... 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... More >

Westword Reviews and News

Root Down is worth a second chance in your dinner rotation

By Laura Shunk | Thu, September 08, 2011

I instantly loved Linger. It took me a lot longer to form an attachment to Justin Cucci's first restaurant, Root Down. The refitted garage in Highland opened in late 2007, touting a haute farm-to-table menu, rooftop produce and a long wait list fo... More >
A Garden in Every Neighborhood screens at Root Down

By Amber Taufen | Wed, June 22, 2011

Root Down is collaborating with Denver Urban Gardens to host GreenShoots2, a celebration of urban agriculture and community gardens. The festivities, which run from 7:30 to 10 p.m., include fo More >
Happy Friday: Here's a good place to find a date

By Laura Shunk | Fri, June 10, 2011

In the Best of Denver 2011, we named Common Grounds the Best Coffeehouse for Finding a Date, thanks to the constant crowd of young professionals who mingle over cappuccinos. And because we're More >
Tonight: Root Down benefit for Academia Ana Marie Sandoval

By Amber Taufen | Thu, March 24, 2011

Support the academics by stuffing your face: From 6 to 10 p.m. tonight Root Down will host Sandoval Night, a tenth-anniversary bash and benefit for Academia Ana Marie Sandoval, featuring small More >
Unearthing the happy hour at Root Down

By Kate Kennedy | Thu, November 11, 2010

Happy Place: Root Down, 1600 West 33rd Avenue, 303-993-4200 The Hours: Monday through Friday, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The Deals: $3-5 select cocktails; $5 house wines and select draft beer; $3-5 More >

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User Reviews

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enoreen

| Thu, September 02, 2010

GREAT dishes and cocktails whether you are going for happy hour, dinner, or brunch. I've tried all three and have never been disappointed! Brunch I HIGHLY reccommend the egg romesco sandwhich and the bannana bread french toast... and OF COURSE the all you can drink blood orange mimosa! Sit on the patio, with a view of downtown!

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sophiebwest

| Tue, July 13, 2010

Went with almost 20 girlfriends here for my birthday and they were amazing! The service was great, everything was perfect. The food is unreal and now they have raw food Tuesdays. Whoop.

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funkyfresh

| Mon, June 21, 2010

Great atmosphere. Great food. Fill up your tanks at root down.

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AnyaS

| Tue, March 30, 2010

I spend way too much money here, but bottomless blood orange mimosas on the weekends and brunch with my crew of friends in the highlands is too hard to resist. Order the rootdown benny.

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neecola21

| Sat, March 20, 2010

Eclectic Food, great flavors

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Dinner Menu

Small Plates

$16.00

Diver Scallops
plantain hash, lemon-habañero tartar sauce, fines herbes & crispy red onions

$9.00

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

$15.00

Organic Risotto
hazel dell mushroom duxelle, black quinoa, scallions, favas, garlic chips, roasted garlic sauce & asian pear-radicchio salad. add 2 seared diver scallops $9.00

$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

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

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

Entree

$14.00
$26.00

Pan Seared Barramundi
brussels sprouts, smoked prosciutto, shallots, garlic, spicy blood orange reduction, miso-vanilla butter & pumpkin seed crust

$15.00
$28.00

Grilled “never Ever” Bistro Beef Tender
aleppo pepper marinade, rainbow chard, potato galette, mushrooms duxelle, creme fraiche & sundried tomato romesco

$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

Dessert

$8.00

Banana “creme Brulee” Pie
peanut butter-chocolate crispy crust & sweet whipped sour cream

$8.00

Croissant Bread Pudding
leopold’s whiskey-butter sauce & sour cream ice cream

$8.00

Chocolate Cashew Coconut Pie
macaroon crust, cashew chocolate crunch, coconut caramel & almond ice cream

$8.00

Valrhona Hot Chocolate & Homemade Oreo
orange zest, almonds, vanilla, pasilla pepper, brown sugar, matcha whipped cream & mascarpone oreo cookie

$8.00

Mexican Chocolate Mousse
brown butter blondie, white chocolate mole, pistachios & malted chocolate ice cream

$8.00

Meyer Lemon Budino Pudding Cake
vanilla whipped cream & pomegranate coulis

$5.00

Today’s Ice Cream & Sorbets

$16.00

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1600 W. 33rd Ave.
Denver, CO 80211

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Raw Food Nights

First Tuesday of every month, 6:00pm-10:00pm

2011 | Best Happy Hour