Denver airport food guide: Dining at DEN
Quick insights
- There is a variety of food and beverage options at Denver International Airport (DEN), ranging from local favorites to national chains.
- DEN has one terminal and three concourses, with most dining options available post-security screening.
- Most of the dining options are located on Level 2 in Concourses A, B and C.
Denver International Airport (DEN) has found a way to bring the outdoors to all passengers. If you have time before your flight, there are three outdoor decks at DEN for relaxing and plane spotting, complete with firepits. And while you may not be able to make your own s’mores, there are plenty of other places to eat and drink at DEN.
Whether you’re looking for local bites or a sit-down meal in a familiar chain restaurant, you might just find what you need at the Denver AirportOpens overlay. Read on to learn more about what and where to eat and drink at DEN.
Dining options at DEN
DEN has one main terminal and three satellite concourses with dining options throughout. Options include grab-and-go spots, family-friendly restaurants and Certifiably Green options, to name a few. There are also shops, vending machines and duty-free stores that sell beverages and snacks if you want a quick bite to hold you over while waiting to board your flight.
There is an interactive map of all dining options and locationsOpens overlay on the DEN website.
Where to eat at DEN
Passengers arriving at DEN for a departing flight will need to pass through the Jeppesen Terminal and clear security before heading to one of the airport’s three concourses. In the Jeppesen Terminal, there are a few grab-and-go options, restaurants and vending machines. However, most dining options are located in Concourses A, B and C on Level 2.
Each concourse has a central hall with several dining options as well as restaurants, markets and other vendors spread throughout the concourse near the gates.
Plan restaurant dining at DEN
The DEN website, in addition to the interactive map, has a filterable list of dining and shopping optionsOpens overlay. Visitors can filter dining options by location, food type, service type and price to see a list of available options. The listings generally include the establishment’s location, hours of operation and sometimes a PDF menu.
DEN lounge dining options
There are a few airport lounges at DEN. Lounges often provide complimentary food and beverages, in addition to other amenities like private restrooms, family areas and a variety of seating options for places to work or relax. To access airport lounges, you may need to have a membership that provides entry or purchase a day pass.
In summary
DEN has one terminal and three concourses. There are a few dining options in the main terminal, but most are located in the concourses on Level 2. In each concourse, there is one central area with several restaurants, bars and coffee shops. There are additional dining locations spread throughout each concourse.
Dining options range from grab-and-go spots to full-service restaurants. There is an interactive map with a filterable list of dining options on the DEN site. There are also some airport lounges at DEN, which generally offer complimentary food and beverages.
