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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: Coors Silver Bullet Bar (4.5★), Copper Table (4.9★), Tapas Sky Bar (4.4★). 15 restaurants tracked in and around DEN Airport Area.
Top Local Picks
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Coors Silver Bullet Bar
4.5★(2,331)
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Coors silver bullet, perfect for your layover
Open
Copper Table
4.9★(4,914)
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019, USA
Known for: Gourmet comfort food, exceptional service, no need to leave
Wine BarOpen
Tapas Sky Bar
4.4★(2,107)· $$
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Rooftop tapas and craft cocktails above denver
Sports BarOpen
Mountain Pass Sports Bar
4.8★(4,052)· $$
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019, USA
Known for: Hand-breaded chicken strips, recliners, and big games
DinerOpen
Moonlight Diner
4.4★(7,406)· $
6250 Tower Rd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Chili cheese tots and vintage diner charm
More restaurants near DEN Airport Area
Ted's Montana Grill
4.5(4,756)·$$$$
16495 E 40th Cir, Aurora, CO 80011, USA
Known for: Bison steaks and burgers, excellent service shines
DiCicco's Italian Restaurant
4.2(3,262)·$$$$
6701 Tower Rd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Hidden gem near denver airport with grandiose charm
Dave's Hot Chicken
4.7(562)
5690 Tower Rd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Crispy sliders and serious heat levels
Tocabe
4.4(104)
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Native american cuisine, elk sausage, fry bread
The Smokehouse at Green Valley Ranch
4.3(478)·$$$$
4900 Himalaya Rd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Smoked meats and golf course views
Old Hickory Steakhouse
4.3(421)·$$$$
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019, USA
Known for: Prime rib so tender it melts away
Uncle
4.3(79)
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Tender pork belly, bold authentic ramen flavors
Osteria Marco DEN
4.2(43)
8900 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Authentic italian, exceptional airport service
Embers Lodge Bar
4.5(70)
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019, USA
Known for: Fireside cocktails and live music every night
Galley DIA
4.3(18)
7850 N Harry B Coombs Pkwy, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Hidden gem airport café with personality and value
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