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: Modern Market (4.4★), Elway's (4.2★), Bar Dough (4.7★). 23 restaurants tracked in and around DEN Airport Area.
Top Local Picks
Modern Market
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Fresh airport food worth the layover stop
#2Elway's
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Airport dining that actually lives up to the price
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
#4Copper Table
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019, USA
Known for: Gourmet dining without leaving the convention
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
Ted's Montana Grill
16495 E 40th Cir, Aurora, CO 80011, USA
Known for: Bison steaks and burgers done right
BreakfastClosedSnooze
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Creative breakfast spot in the airport
AmericanClosedGarden + Grain Seasonal Kitchen
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019, USA
Known for: Seasonal cooking with wood-fired pizza excellence
Dave's Hot Chicken
5690 Tower Rd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Crispy spiced chicken sliders, heat your way
ItalianClosedDiCicco's Italian Restaurant
6701 Tower Rd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Authentic italian gem near denver airport
JapaneseClosedMizu 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
ClosedDenver Streat Eats
Denver International Airport, 8500 Peña Blvd B Gate 22, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Airport food that actually tastes good
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
ClosedThe Smokehouse at Green Valley Ranch
4900 Himalaya Rd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Relaxed golf course dining with smoky comfort food
ClosedThe Fortunate Prospector
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019, USA
Known for: Authentic british pub fare and ales
Old Hickory Steakhouse
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019, USA
Known for: Elevated steaks and impeccable service
ClosedUncle
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Authentic ramen with melt-in-your-mouth pork belly
Maria Empanada
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Latin american hand pies, airport made delicious
ItalianClosedOsteria Marco DEN
8900 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Known for: Excellent italian food in denver airport
La 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
Plan Your Trip
Coming to Denver?
Visiting rather than local? Price your dates and compare hotels near DEN Airport Area along with the flight.
Affiliate search — booking through it supports this site at no extra cost to you.
