The Mid Priced Meal, Reservations Not Required
I have previously offered my suggestions for dinner reservations during the convention, however they were admitadly a bit on the pricey side, if a table was even still availible. Going down the line slightly to some reasonably priced places, I have some great suggestions that normally do not require reservations.
1. The Rocky Mountain Diner has always been one of my favorite places to take out of town guests as they offer quite a bit of local flavor. Located in a historic building on 18th st., they are a couple blocks walk from the 16th St. pedestrian mall, but it is well worth it. To call this a diner is to (mis)underestimate both the quality and creativity of their offerings. My favorite dishes include their roast duck enchiladas, the buffalo meatloaf, and the Campfire Rocky Mountain Rainbow trout. Finish your evening with what the menu refers to only as "A Really Big Piece of Cheesecake."
2. If The Rocky Mountain Dinner is a little too far off of the beaten track for you, check out Sushi Han, located in the heart of the central business district. While there are many fine places to enjoy Sushi in Denver, great service and reasonable prices elevate this one above most others. Their sushi chef has a regular crowd of locals and can be the nights entertainment all by himself if you choose to eat at the counter.
3. In a city that sometimes goes to sleep a little early the Wazee Supper Club serves up some stylin pizza, burgers, and dessert until 1:00 AM. Combine that with a hip atmosphere and a location close to the Pepsi Center, and you have an unbeatable choice to satiate your post convention appetite.
4. If Rodizio's all you can eat Brazilian Grill might be beyond your budget and/or unavailable, try BD's Mongolian Barbeque. Here you will find one of the better all you can eat feasts around for under $20, including a huge salad bar, a variety of meats and seafood, and more sauces and spices that you thought existed. Make your own combination of the raw materials, and watch them them cook it up for you on an open grill. Repeat until stuffed. You can't beat that.
5. Sams No3 Downtown is more like a true diner than the Rocky Mountain Diner, but it is no greasy spoon. Their menu covesr everything from burgers and sandwiches to Mexican and Greek food and beyond, even before you look at their breakfast and desert menus. So enjoyable is their food and service, that it doesn't even feel strange to stop there before heading out to the performing arts center for a show.