Root Down is one of The 7 Best Authentic Places in Denver International Airport, Denver.

1. Root Down

8.9
Concourse C (DEN Airport), Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Denver International Airport · 245 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom Moore: Lamb sliders were great with the various sauces. Friendly service and great food in an airport.

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: An oasis in the midst of the chaos. Having enjoyed their homemade soups, arepas and signature drinks, it makes me want to venture into Denver proper to try the original restaurant. Read more.

Ryan A.Ryan Amirault: Give these guys an award for finally bringing awesome food to DIA. Pretty much the best airport food available in the USA.

Elway's Steakhouse is one of The 7 Best Authentic Places in Denver International Airport, Denver.

2. Elway's Steakhouse

7.0
Concourse B (DEN Airport), Denver, CO
Steakhouse · Denver International Airport · 78 tips and reviews

Jim S.Jim Schultz: The Ahi Tuna (Rare), and the John's Salad was an amazing complementary meal served as a one course dish together!

DanahDanah: Red pepper soup is delicious

Nick P.Nick Patzer: Power outlets on the underside of the bar, nice.

Moonlight Diner is one of The 7 Best Authentic Places in Denver International Airport, Denver.

3. Moonlight Diner

7.4
6250 Tower Rd, Denver, CO
Diner · Denver International Airport · 49 tips and reviews

Teri M.Teri Macomber: An authentic diner with good food. Just wish they were open later...

Sam O.Sam Olivares: Great place to eat and drink if you are staying at the hotel across the street from here. Try their BB-Q ribs, which they cook fresh out on their BB-Q pit outside. Breakfast is good too.

Marlena H.Marlena Harris: Country fried steak is the shizzle!!!

Modern Market is one of The 7 Best Authentic Places in Denver International Airport, Denver.

4. Modern Market

7.1
Concourse C (DEN Airport), Denver, CO
Breakfast Spot · Denver International Airport · 19 tips and reviews

David H.David Heiser: Easily the best airport salad I've ever had. Get the Thai chicken salad, the mango peanut dressing is on point!

Olivia P.Olivia P: A diamond in the rough among an airport riddled with fast food chains. Fresh and delicious food. I recommend the Chicken Basil Toasted Sandwich.

Taka T.Taka T: For your baby you can get avocado as a side. Tofu is cooked weird with black peppers that my toddler (two year old) didn’t like it.

Aviator's Sports Bar Bar-b-que is one of The 7 Best Authentic Places in Denver International Airport, Denver.

5. Aviator's Sports Bar Bar-b-que

6.2
Concourse B (DEN Airport), Denver, CO
Sports Bar · Denver International Airport · 25 tips and reviews

Tom L.Tom Lianza: Burger is totally solid. Plentiful slaw on the side too.

Adam W.Adam W.: The house infused vodka is really tasty... Infused with peppers and garlic, It's spicy smoky flavor is perfect for bloody Marys or drink it straight on rocks.

Jim W.Jim Walter: The kielbasa mac and cheese and the chili are all fantastic.

Ruby Tuesday is one of The 7 Best Authentic Places in Denver International Airport, Denver.

6. Ruby Tuesday

6.9
6751 Tower Rd Airport District, Denver, CO
American Restaurant · Denver International Airport · 27 tips and reviews

Sebastian S.Sebastian Sanchez: Great service! I had a ribeye that was awesome! Salad bar a plus.

Chunkie L.Chunkie Lee: Vegetable sides are really well done. The grilled zucchini & green beans are great!

Gianni C.Gianni Cataldo: It's either here or the sports grill in the holiday inn.

Village Inn is one of The 7 Best Authentic Places in Denver International Airport, Denver.

7. Village Inn

6.8
7051 Tower Rd, Denver, CO
American Restaurant · Denver International Airport · 27 tips and reviews

Liz G.Liz Graham: Pie rush Wednesday rocks!! Free pie!! The staff here is fabulous too.

Quantum T.Quantum Thinking: Great coffee! Friendly staff. Great place.

Dan R.Dan Ronneberg: Service is terrible! Whatever you do don't sit in Janet's section. I used to come in 2-3 times a week because I liked the breakfast menu. No longer-- check out the other places up the street.