We just returned from a week-long trip out west with my sister, Bettie, and her husband, Dennis, as well as my sister-in-law, Sherry, you can read all about our trip on my personal blog, Write From The Heart. The five of us really enjoyed our time, and food was a big part of it.

Denver International Airport

As we made it to the “C” Terminal we wanted to eat before our flight. There were only two options. We picked the one with the best ratings on Yelp, of course; It’s my mode of operandi. 🥰

Root Down had a long waiting list for a table, but since we had plenty of time we opted to wait. I have never been so glad we did.

David, our friendly server, took our drink order.

Dennis discovered most restaurants don’t offer sweet tea. Yet he still asked this time. David said they only offered unsweet. But when he brought our drinks, he brought a glass of simple syrup for Dennis. We were shocked that he would do that without asking. He said, “It’s not hard to give you what you wanted.”

We all ordered the Philly Cheesesteak with fries or sweet potato waffle fries. Excellent food. The sweet potato fries came with a basil lime dipping sauce that was amazing (yellow cup on my plate). I will have to try and make it myself.

What made this place so special is the atmosphere Root Down has intentionally created. From their website they explain it well…

Essential elements of Root Down’s 4,000 square-foot space incorporates sustainable practices along with design aspects reminiscent of the energy, aesthetic and pulse of the 1960’s, when air travel was a luxury. Equipped with WiFi and eco-friendly fare, Root Down provides modern day conveniences in a retro-fitted environment.

Root Down website

We were amazed at the relaxing space located in one of the busiest International airports in the country.

We were seated in a round booth facing large plate glass windows through which we watched our Southwest airplane arrive for us to board.

Travelers sit at reclaimed butcher-block tables and reupholstered, vintage chairs. Several aspects of the intricate design are locally sourced, including all cabinetry and steel work. A living wall of moss interspersed with tin can lids and airplane gauges adorns an entire dining room wall. Re-purposed suitcases, dozens of airplane flaps are all relics from America’s jet-setting past.

Root Down website

When we talked to our server about how impressed we were, he said they were named on the Top Ten list of the best airport restaurants in the nation, not surprising.

What a wonderful way to end to our family adventure.

If you make it to Denver in the future, there are two other locations in the city. You must give them a try. We are blessed we did!