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Root Down

Root Down

American Restaurant and New American Restaurant$$$$
Highland, Denver
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Dinner / Spring 2018 7Brunch Menu 10Happy Hour Menu 4Dessert Menu 3Drink List 18
Soups
Poblano-Zucchini Soup** ^
8.00
Chile-Lime Pepitas, Coconut, Shishito Peppers, Cotija & Chili Oil
Carrot & Thai Red Curry^
8.00
Apple-Pear Chutney & Cilantro
Salads
Vegetable "Poke" Salad* ** ^
12.00
Wild Rice, Quinoa, Black Lentils, Avocado, Soft Boiled Egg, Teriyaki Kohlrabi, Mushrooms, Asparagus, Arugula & Sesame-Almond Vin
Roasted Baby Beet Salad** ^
14.00
Arugula, Colorado Goat Cheese, Toasted Hazelnuts, Beet-Sunflower Seed Pesto & Basil Vin
Chopped Salad** ^
14.00
Kale, Cabbage, Avocado, Feta, Pickled Squash, Hemp Hearts, Chickpeas, Black Currants & Cacao Nibs
Small Plates
Sweet Potato Fries** ^
8.00
Curry Lime Yogurt
Charred Broccoli & Sunchokes** ^
12.00
Crispy Speck Ham, Medjool Dates, Grapefruit, Sesame Caramel & Sunflower Seed-Tahini Crema
Devils On Horseback^
13.00
Tender Belly Bacon, Smoked Almonds, Gournay Cheese Fondue, Peppadew Peppers & Sherry Gastrique
Diver Scallops* ^
27.00
Coriander Roasted Cauliflower, Bacon-Shallot Jam, Hazelnut Granola, Cauliflower Puree & Juniper Brown Butter
Asparagus & Artichokes** ^
14.00
Radish, Pea Shoots, Roasted Garlic Hummus, Pea-Mint Pesto, Marcona Almonds, Fried Favas, Quinoa Crackers, Nigella & Chile-Sesame Vinaigrette
Colombian Arepas^
13.00
Corn Cake, Mozzarella, Poblano Pistachio Pesto, Achiote Crema & Pico de Gallo
Dungeness Crab & Avocado Tacos^
16.00
Jicama "Tortillas", Sweet Corn Yogurt, Tomato Salsa, Kohlrabi-Radish Slaw, Pepitas & Yuzu-Apple Vin
Carbonara Risotto* ** ^
22.00
Quinoa, Lamb Bacon, English Peas, Smoked Almonds, Pecorino, Preserved Egg Yolk, Poached Egg, Buffalo Yogurt & Pea Purée
Sliders
Sliders Served on a Brioche Bun. Sub Housemade Gluten-free Buns $0.50 Each
Veggie Burger Sliders**
16.00
Jalapeño Jam, Sprout Salad, Pickled Onion, Sweet Potato Fries & Curry Lime Yogurt
Colorado Lamb Sliders* ^
17.00
Ground Lamb & Bacon, Aged White Cheddar, Harissa Aioli, Arugula, Sweet Potato Fries & Mint Garlic Yogurt
Entrées
Tofu "Paneer"** ^
24.00
Fried Tofu, Harissa Carrots, Roasted Eggplant, Red Chile, Tomato- Fennel & Cilantro Chutneys
Three Chile Chicken^
27.00
Sweet Corn Spaetzle, Mushrooms, Snap Peas, Peppadew Relish, Poblano Adobo & Lime Crème Fraîche
Longs Peak Lamb 2 Ways* ^
35.00
Lamb T-Bone, House-Made Lamb Sausage, Sorghum Tabbouleh, Apricots, Preserved Lemon, Date Jus & Cardamom Yogurt
Rockfish Tom Kha* ^
29.00
Radish, Roasted Carrots, Snap Peas, Cilantro, Bamboo Rice & Chili Oil
Flat Iron Steak* ^
32.00
Parsnip Croquettes, Roasted Carrots, Fennel, Turnip, Black Garlic, Chimichurri & House Steak Sauce
Drinks
Coconut Ginger Fizz
6.00
Ginger, Lime, Coconut Milk & Sparkling Water
Sportea
4.00
Brazillian Maté, Siberian Ginseng & Ginger. Free Refills
Root Down Chai
5.00
Made in House, Naturally Decaffeinated
Ginger Lemonella
6.00
Ginger Lemonade & Chia Seeds. One Free Refill
Rocky Mountain Soda Co.
4.00
Cola, Diet, Root Beer, Lemon-Lime & Ginger Ale. Free Refills
Happenings
Friday Brunch!
Join us for bottomless mimosas and brunch on Fridays. 11:00am-2:00pm
Raw Vegan Pop Up Dinner
27.00
The first Monday of every month at vital root. All Organically Sourced/Completely Gluten-Free
3 Course Sunday Dinner
35.00
Every sunday night at root down for 3 course menu. Menu Changes Weekly. Reservations strongly recommended
Am Sweets
Vietnamese Almond Pancakes^
6.00
Coffee Anglaise, Cinnamon-Chicory Syrup, Cocoa Nibs & Oranges
Zucchini Bread French Toast
6.00
Blueberry Maple Syrup, Pretzel Super Seed & Chai Bufala Yogurt
Eggs, Etc.
Mushroom & Herb Omelette^
11.00
Arugula, White Cheddar, Shallot Jam & Lime Crema
Fried Egg Sandwich*
11.00
Croissant, Almond Romesco, Scallions, Iberico Cheese, Avocado & Tomato
Open Faced Smoked Brisket Sandwich*
18.00
Sunny Side Egg, Arugula, Radish, Chimichurri, Lime Aioli, Veggie Chips & House Steak Sauce
Fried Chicken & Goat Cheese Biscuit*
16.00
Kale-Carrot Slaw, Fried Egg & Red Chili-Mushroom Gravy
Breakfast Burrito**
13.00
Scrambled Eggs, Smoked Mozzarella, Black Beans, Chorizo, Avocado, Home Fries, Dark Mole & Pico de Gallo. Vegan sub soyrizo
Scrambled Tofu Paneer** ^
12.00
Red Chile Tofu, Kale Salad, Roasted Carrots, Black Currants, Tomato-Fennel & Cilantro Chutneys
Benedicts
Served with soft poached free-range eggs, home fries & lemon dressed arugula. Add bistro tenderloin $7. Add heritage canadian bacon $3
Classic Benedict* ^
15.00
Tasso Ham, Roasted Tomatoes, Croissant & Béarnaise. Vegetarian sub soyrizo
Shrimp N' Grits Benedict* ^
16.00
Key West Pink Shrimp, Roasted Trinity, Sweet Corn Grit Cake, Lamb Bacon & Creole Hollandaise
Huevos Rancheros* ^
15.00
Crispy Pork Belly, Black Beans, Roasted Chiles, Cotija Cheese, Tortilla Strips & Mole Verde Hollandaise. Vegetarian sub soyrizo
Lunch
Bagel & Lox Sandwich
15.00
House Cured Lox, Hard Boiled Egg, Tomato, Cucumber, Sprouts, Pickled Onions, Veggie Chips & Arugula
Grilled Vegetable Panini
12.00
Avocado, Marinated Red Onion, Arugula, Iberico Cheese, Tomato Jam, Veggie Chips & Black Pepper Aioli
Colorado Lamb Burger* ^
16.00
Ground Lamb & Bacon, Sunny Side Egg, Aged Cheddar, Harissa Aioli, Rebel Farms Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Sweet Potato Fries, Curry-Lime Sauce & Mint-Garlic Yogurt
Roasted Baby Beet Salad** ^
13.00
Arugula, Goat Cheese, Toasted Hazelnuts, Beet-Sunflower Seed Pesto & Basil Vin
Veggie Burger Sliders**
13.00
Jalapeño Jam, Dijon, Sprout Salad, Pickled Onion, Sweet Potato Fries & Curry-Lime Sauce
Sides / Substitutions
Black Pepper Bacon
4.00
Chorizo
4.00
4 Oz. Bistro Tenderloin*
7.00
Side of 2 Eggs*
4.00
Egg Whites Sub
1.00
Croissant
2.00
Toast & Jam
2.00
Fresh Fruit
2.00
Heritage Canadian Bacon
4.00
Soyrizo
4.00
Chicken Apple Sausage
6.00
Poached Egg*
2.00
Home Fries
4.00
Bagel
4.00
Avocado
1.00
Bottomless Mimosas
We reserve the right to limit service to any "chemically inconvenienced" guest. House policy: Bottomless mimosas available only to guests ordering a brunch entrée. Please drink responsibly, no sharing please! Last call is at 3:15, plan accordingly!
Blood Orange
16.00
Classic
14.00
Cocktails
Blood Orange Mimosa
9.00
Blood Orange Juice & Bubbles
Bloody Mary
8.00
Vodka & Root Down's Bloody Mary Mix
Passion Fruit Spritz
9.00
Citrus Vodka, Aperol, Passion Fruit & Bubbles
Aperol Shandy
9.00
Tequila, Aperol, Lemon & Draft IPA
Jackrabbit Slim
10.00
Gin, Carrot, Lemon, Ginger, Thyme, Salt & Pepper
Classic Mimosa
8.00
Orange Juice & Bubbles
Espresso & Amaro
9.00
Vodka, Espresso, Averna & Demerara
Negroni Sour
9.00
Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Lemon & Aquafaba
Milk Punch
9.00
Bourbon, Allspice Dram & Cream
Bubbles & Rosé
Borgoluce, "Lampo" Brut Prosecco N/v Treviso, Italy
11.00
Featured Rosé
Changes weekly, please ask for our current selection
Coffee / Etc
we offer complimentary cream, whole, skim & soy milk | almond or coconut milk $0.50
Coda Espresso / Decaf Espresso
3.00
Coda Regular / Decaf Drip
4.00
Ethically sourced beans from all around the globe, roasted locally in Denver
Coda Cappuccino / Decaf Cappuccino
5.00
Tea / Etc
Teatulia (Assortment of Flavors)
4.00
Certified organic teas, directly sourced from Bangladesh
Root Down Chai
5.00
Made in house
Beer
$5
Upslope Craft Lager
Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro
Ratio Repeater Pale Ale
Wine
$6/$22
Mesta, Verdejo White, Uclés, Spain
The Curator, Red Blend, South Africa
Les Trois Couronnes, Rosé Blend, Côtes Du Rhône, France
Cocktails
$6
Moscow Mule
Vodka, Lime, Root Down Ginger Beer
Orange Chai Fizz
Vodka, Peach Liqueur, Orange, Chai, Ginger
Peruvian Test Pilot
Jamaican Rum, Pisco, Falernum, Lime, Angostura Bitters, Absinthe
The Don Draper
Citrus Infused Bourbon, Maple, Angostura Bitters
El Chido
Tequila, Mezcal, Campari, Orange, Cinnamon
Eats
Sliders served on a brioche bun. Sub gluten-free buns $0.50 (each)
Parsnip Croquettes
5.00
Cheddar, Chive, Horseradish, Romesco & Sherry Gastrique
Jerk Duck Wings
5.00
Pickles & Curry Lime Yogurt
Sweet Potato Fries** ^
4.00
Curry Lime Yogurt
Fried Shrimp Taco^
4.00
Florida Pink Shrimp, Remoulade, Fennel
Roasted Baby Beets** ^
5.00
Arugula, Broken Shovel Goat Cheese, Toasted Hazelnuts, Beet-Sunflower Seed Pesto & Basil Vin
Artichoke Hummus** ^
5.00
Taro Chips & Veggies
Seared Colombian Arepa^
5.00
Mozzarella, Poblano-Pistachio Pesto, Achiote Crema & Pico de Gallo
Veggie Burger Slider**
4.00
Jalapeño Jam, Pickled Red Onions, Sprout Salad & Dijon
Colorado Lamb Slider* ^
5.00
Harissa Aioli, White Cheddar, Arugula & Garlic-Mint Yogurt
Desserts
Banana Crème Brûlée Pie^
10.00
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Crust, Whipped Sour Cream & Beer Nuts. Suggested Pairing: Rare Wine Co."New York Malmsey", Madeira | $9
Neapolitan Cake
9.00
Beet, Parsnip & Carrot Genoises, Cheesecake Custard, Beet Meringue & Cointreau Caramel. Suggested Pairing: Rare Wine Co."New York Malmsey", Madeira | $9
Dark Chocolate & Smoked Salt Truffle** ^
2.00
Chocolate Bombe^
9.00
Whipped Chocolate Ganache, Almond Brownie, Black Tea Caramel & Vanilla Crème Fraîche. Suggested Pairing: Dow's, L.B.V. Ruby Port, 2011, Oporto | $7
Candy Bar** ^
9.00
Nougat, Hazelnut, Camu Camu Coconut Cream & Orange Marmalade. Suggested Pairing: Graham's, 10 Year Tawny Port, Oporto | $9
Passion Fruit Caramel^
2.00
Tea & Coffee, Etc.
Coda Regular / Decaf Drip
4.00
Cappuccino / Latte
4.00
Rotating Blend (Regular or Decaf)
Teatulia Sustainable Organic Teas
4.00
Garden Direct Sustainable Teas from Colorado
Espresso
3.00
Root Down Chai
5.00
Made in House, Naturally Decaffeinated
After Dinner Libations
Dow's, L.B.V. Ruby Port 2011 (Oporto, Portugal)
7.00
Rare Wine Co., "New York Malmsey", Madeira N/v (Madeira, Portugal)
9.00
Nardini Grappa
9.00
Averna Amaro
8.00
Chartreuse Yellow/green, Vep
11.00
Gran Marnier Regular/100 Yr
10.00
Graham's, 10 Year Tawny Port (Oporto, Portugal)
9.00
Hennessy Vs
10.00
Baileys
8.00
Frangelico
9.00
Fernet
8.00
Leopold Bros. Absinthe
12.00
Draft Beers
Upslope Craft Lager 4.8% Abv 25 Ibus (Boulder, Co)
6.00
Oskar Blues Mama's Little Yella Pils 5.3% Abv 35 Ibus (Longmont, Co)
8.00
Ratio Repeater Pale Ale 6.1% Abv 50 Ibus (Denver, Co)
8.00
Telluride Face Down Brown 5.7% 28 Ibus (Telluride, Co)
7.00
Elevation Apis Iv Belgian Quad 10.7% Abv 40 Ibus (Poncha Springs, Co)
9.00
Funkwerks Apricot Provincial 4.2% Abv 16 Ibus (Fort Collins, Co)
8.00
Great Divide Colette Farmhouse Ale 7.3% Abv 30 Ibus (Denver, Co)
7.00
Zuni Street Ipa 7.1% Abv 75 Ibus (Denver, Co)
8.00
Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro 6% Abv 25 Ibus (Longmont, Co)
8.00
Ciders & Gluten Reduced Beers
less than 10 ppm
Stem 'Malice' Cider 12Oz 6.8% Abv (Denver, Co)
7.00
Colorado Cider Co. 'Grasshop'ah' 12Oz 6.5% Abv (Denver, Co)
10.00
Colorado Cider Co. 'Radl'ah' 12Oz 4.25% Abv (Denver, Co)
7.00
New Planet Gluten Free Pale Ale 12Oz 5.3% Abv 35 Ibus (Denver, Co)
7.00
Spirits
Vodka
Absolut
Family Jones
Silver Tree
Chopin
Ketel One
Tito's
Gin
Bombay Sapphire
Family Jones
Tanqueray
St. George Terroir
Hendrick's
Leopold Bros. Small Batch
Spring 44
Rum, Cachaca & Pisco
Bacardi 8Yr
Don Q Cristal
Leblon Cachaca
Sailor Jerry
Bar Sol Pisco
Gosling's Black Seal
Plantation Oftd
Tequila & Mezcal
Del Maguey Vida Mezcal
Del Maguey Tobala Mezcal
El Portico Blanco
Roca Patron Blanco, Reposado & Anejo
Uno Dos Tres Blanco, Reposado & Anejo
Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal
Don Julio 1942
Fidencio Clasico Mezcal
Tequila Ocho Blanco, Reposado & Anejo
Bourbon & Rye
Basil Hayden
Buffalo Trace
Crown Royal
Henry Mckenna
Knob Creek
Maker's Mark
Woodford Reserve
Blanton's
Bulleit Bourbon & Rye
E.H. Taylor Barrel Aged
Jack Daniels
Leopold Bros. Small Batch
Rittenhouse Rye
Scotch & Irish
Auchentoshan 12 Yr.
Dewar's
Johnny Walker Black
Oban 14 Yr.
Balvenie Doublewood 12Yr.
Jameson
Laphroaig 10 Yr.
Talisker 10 Yr.
Liqueurs & Everything Else
Amaro Averna
Aperol
Domaine Canton Ginger
Cointreau
Cynar
Don Benedictine
Frangelico
Leopold Bros. Absinthe
Luxardo Maraschino
St. Germain Elderflower
Amaro Montenegro
Bailey's
Chartreuse
Crème D' Violette
Dissorono Amaretto
Fernet Branca
Grand Marnier
Leopold Bros. Liqueurs
Pimm's No. 1
Glass Pours
Sparkling
Borgoluce, "Lampo", Brut Prosecco N/v Treviso, Italy
11.00
White
August Kessler, "R" Riesling Kabinett 2015 Pfalz, Germany
10.00
Bookcliff Vineyards, White Blend N/v Colorado
9.00
Montinore Estate, Pinot Gris 2016 Willamette Valley, Oregon
11.00
Gundlach Bundschu, Chardonnay 2015 Sonoma Coast, California
15.00
Domaine Des Sanzay, Chenin Blanc 2014 Saumur, France
12.00
Zestos, Blanco, Malvar 2016 Madrid, Spain
8.00
Nautilus, Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Marlborough, New Zealand
12.00
Rosé
Please ask about our rotating selection of Rosé - Market Price
Les Trois Couronnes, Rosé Blend 2016 Côtes Du Rhône, France
8.00
Red
Jack Rabbit Hill, Syrah Blend N/v Colorado / California
9.00
Hook & Ladder, Pinot Noir 2015 Sonoma County, California
15.00
Bhilar, "Plots" Tempranillo Blend 2014 Rioja, Spain
12.00
Tintonegro, "Limestone Block", Malbec 2014 Mendoza, Argentina
14.00
Il Casolare Rosso, Montepulciano Blend 2015 Marche, Italy
11.00
Aplanta, Red Blend 2015 Alentejano, Portugal
8.00
Tessellae, Carignan 2014 Côtes Catalanes, France
11.00
Newton, "Skyside", Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Sonoma County, California
15.00
Sparkling & Rose
Naveran, "Dama", Brut Cava 2014 Penedès, Spain
42.00
Sokol Blosser, Pinot Noir Rosé 2016 Dundee Hills, Oregon
40.00
Moncontour, Crémant De Loire, Brut Rose N/v Loire, France
33.00
White
Laurenz V. "Singing" Grüner Veltliner 2015 Niederösterreich, Austria
42.00
Louis Sipp, "Natures" Pinot Blanc 2014 Alsace, France
41.00
Le Monde, Pinot Grigio 2016 Friuli, Italy
36.00
Domaine De Couron, Viognier 2015 Côtes Du Rhône, France
32.00
Laxas, Albariño 2016 Rias Baixas, Spain
39.00
Pascal Jolivet, Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Sancerre, France
53.00
Bernard Defaix, Vieilles Vignes, Chardonnay 2015 Chablis, France
54.00
Volker Eisele, "Gemini" Sémillon Blend 2013 Napa Valley, California
60.00
Red
Jean-François Mérieau, Gamay 2014 Touraine, France
36.00
Sass, "Vieux Amis" Pinot Noir 2012 Willamette Valley, Oregon
90.00
Señorio De P. Peciña Gran Reserva, Tempranillo 2009 Rioja, Spain
84.00
Ruffino, "Modus", Super Tuscan 2013 Tuscany, Italy
60.00
Quivira, Zinfandel 2014 Dry Creek Valley, Ca
45.00
Domaine Grosbois, Cabernet Franc 2014 Chinon, France
45.00
Tenuta Di Arceno, Chianti Classico Riserva, Sangiovese 2013 Tuscany, Italy
50.00
La Cartuja, Garnacha Blend 2015 Priorat, Spain
38.00
Decero, Petit Verdot 2012 Mendoza, Argentina
66.00
Robert Sinskey, "Pov", Cab/merlot Blend 2012 Los Carneros, Napa, Ca
100.00
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Root Down
1600 W 33rd Ave (at Osage St)
Denver, CO 80211
United States
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http://rootdowndenver.com
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Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
  • Mon–Thu
    • 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
  • Fri
    • 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
  • Sat
    • 10:00 AM–2:30 PM
    • 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
  • Sun
    • 10:00 AM–2:30 PM
    • 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
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(303) 993-4200
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
No
Parking
Street, Valet
Restroom
Yes
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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