DEN Airport Area · DIA & Gaylord Rockies
Best Restaurants near DEN Airport Area
DEN has more than the usual airport food — there are legitimately good options past security if you know which terminal to head to. The Gaylord Rockies has a full dining scene worth knowing about.
Top picks: Elway's (4.2★), Copper Table (4.9★), Modern Market (4.3★). 25 restaurants tracked in and around DEN Airport Area.
Top Local Picks
Elway's
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Airport dining that actually lives up to the price
Copper Table
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019, USA
Known for: Gourmet dining without leaving the convention
#3Modern Market
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Fresh airport food worth the layover stop
Bar Dough
Denver International Airport, Terminal C Near Gate 54, 9100 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Airport dining that actually tastes great
Mercantile Dining & Provisions
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Chef-driven food, real flavor at altitude
More restaurants near DEN Airport Area
Moonlight Diner
6250 Tower Rd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Classic diner comfort with genuine hometown warmth
Ted's Montana Grill
16495 E 40th Cir, Aurora, CO 80011, USA
Known for: Bison steaks and burgers done right
Snooze
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Creative breakfast spot in the airport
Garden + Grain Seasonal Kitchen
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019, USA
Known for: Seasonal cooking with wood-fired pizza excellence
ItalianClosedDiCicco's Italian Restaurant
6701 Tower Rd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Authentic italian gem near denver airport
Dave's Hot Chicken
5690 Tower Rd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Crispy spiced chicken sliders, heat your way
Mizu Sushi Izakaya
8900 Peña Blvd Terminal B Near Gate 12, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Fresh airport sushi with denver-quality fish
ClosedTocabe
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Indigenous flavors, fresh ingredients, airport quality
MexicanClosedEl Chingon
Denver International Airport, Terminal B near Gate 12, 8900 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Authentic mexican food inside the airport
The Smokehouse at Green Valley Ranch
4900 Himalaya Rd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Relaxed golf course dining with smoky comfort food
Old Hickory Steakhouse
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019, USA
Known for: Elevated steaks and impeccable service
The Fortunate Prospector
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019, USA
Known for: Authentic british pub fare and ales
ClosedUncle
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Authentic ramen with melt-in-your-mouth pork belly
ClosedDenver Street Eats
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Airport food that actually tastes good
Maria Empanada
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Latin american hand pies, airport made delicious
ClosedThe Bindery
8500 Peña Boulevard Concourse A, Gate A26, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Quality airport food beats standard terminal fare
ItalianClosedOsteria Marco DEN
8900 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Excellent italian food in denver airport
MexicanOpenLa Calle Grill
7050 Tower Rd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Authentic street tacos that beat san diego
Colorado Collective Marketplace
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Quick bites and coffee at DIA
Galley DIA
7850 N Harry B Coombs Pkwy, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Hidden gem with generous portions and dry humor
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