What a gem! Great food, way better than you would expect from a diner. Burgers are excellent, homemade fries are great, and the shakes are delicious! Definitely try the BBQ- they smoke it all on site. They had a special brisket sandwich that was fantastic. The staff is super nice and very attentive. Its also a great place to watch the sunset from the patio.
Nice little diner. The food was good, not great but good.They did get my daughters order wrong but she enjoyed the Santa Fe (I think) burger anyway. I was surprised they didnt even offer a comp for the mistake. She just laughed, said I thought you said Santa Fe Im glad you were cool with it.Guess thats what happens when you dont write down the customers orders.
This diner was EXACTLY what we needed after a long day of travel. Our egg & cheese sandwiches were cooked to perfection, as were our tater tots! Delicious!! We werent huge fans of the brownie (tasted dry and flavorless), but we were there for the greasy goodness and thats exactly what we got with our sandwiches!! Awesome old school atmoshere. We will definitely be eating here again next time were travelling through DIA! Yum!!
Moonlight diner was close to Denver Airport which made it the spot to grab breakfast between dropping off our sister for her early flight and our afternoon flight. The shiny silver building was super cute and retro, and the inside decor is exactly what youd expect of a 50s style diner. We unfortunately ate outside due to Covid so we did not get a chance to experience the full 50s effect, but from walking in twice for the bathroom, we could tell the ambiance was definitely there.Unfortunately the food taste wasnt. I got the French toast and he got the Colorado breakfast platter. My hashbrowns seemed to be made with no seasoning at all while everything on his plate was over salted. My french toast had little vanilla or cinnamon flavor at all and were only saved by dousing them in syrup. The breakfast potatoes from his meal were by far the best thing either of us had.Not to soon afterwards in the airport, we were both running to the restrooms for digestive issues which made us cut it close to making our plane. It could have been a coincidence if it was just me, but the fiancé almost never has stomach problems, so it made it pretty clear it was probably the food. But as he said - what else can you expect from a cheap diner 🤷
Great little Diner, plenty of seating inside and outside on the patio. Couldnt pass up the most interesting thing on the Menu, called The Kitchen Sink. (as in everything but the). It did not disappoint, although the green Chile sauce may be too spicy for some. Just fine for anyone who prefers medium salsa or hotter sauces.Loved this breakfast, and plenty of other great breakfast options all day.
I had 3-meat BBQ with brisket, pulled pork and Turkey each was moist and juicy especially the turkey, it came with beans and fries and a biscuit. They gave a delicious bbq sauce but each meat tasted so delicious without it. My girl had steak with a vegetable medley and hash browns. She ate all my beans and some of my BBQ, I said it was delicious. We are staying over night so we saved some of the BBQ and steak for midnight feeding. The QR code was at the table Im hoping its the menu for you to view it.
A friend had a layover in Denver that turned into an overnight stay, so I brought her to Moonlight for breakfast. I myself had never been there but Google populated it, had great ratings, so why not.I can now see what the hype was about! The diner is situated right off the main street, looking over at the mountains. (We had a window booth.) It was SLAMMED when we arrived, waiting 25min for that booth, but it was absolutely worth it. The waitress who served us was super sweet. The food was AMAZING, hot & fresh. Proportions were huge for the amount you paid. Quality, superb. I will absolutely be back.
This was an excellent find. First of all Maribel was such a sweet hostess. She did everything she could to serve us. In addition the food was excellent. Its hard to find a good rueben. It was VERY meaty and well worth the price. The kids had griiled cheese which had two healthy peices of cheese. The atmosphere was great as a 50s diner. Worth going out of your way. We will stop again. Finally I have read other reviews. It seems like they probably couldnt be happy anywhere!!!! So please try this place.
My experience was unusual to the average visit. I placed an order for takeout over the phone. When I arrived, I tried to pay with a discover card. They told me they didnt accept this form of payment but that was the only form of payment I had with me at the time. The manager came out and let me have the food on good faith I would come back and pay. Above and beyond service, they did not need to give me that meal for free. (Thank you!)As for the food- really good! The breakfast burrito was visually pleasing as well as tasteful. I got a shortstack on the side that was fluffy. I will definitely be back.
Nice looking place, and the people are friendly enough, but the service and food were both terrible. My Reuben was cold in the middle and my partners grilled cheese was as well. Our server disappeared for a very long time, then couldnt make change for a $50 on a $33 tab. Poorly run. Go to any of the other restaurants around the airport, they have to be better.
We were seated right away. We looked at the menus and decided. Then waited 10 minutes in an pty restaurant with servers avoiding eye contact. We left and on the way out one gal said, no one helped you? Seriously you watched us waiting and people went by seeing we had nothing but menus, no drinks indicating someone came around. And let me tell you about insane prices. $7.99 for biscuits and gravy with another $7.99 for hash browns. That is $16 for something that costs much less. Usually $4.99. so yeah never coming here again.
Had the Chicken Fried Chicken and french toast. Both were really good! No complaints here
Always a good time at the Moonlight Diner! A variety of tasty dishes. You can find something delicious for everyone
We were in Colorado earlier this summer and stayed at the nearby Gaylord hotel. The food at Moonlight Diner is wonderful. Made to order from scratch. Great service. We ate here 3 times in two days and every time had an attentive and kind server and delicious food made fresh. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Denver.
Staying nearby on vacation and family had just dined the night before singing the highest praises. We wanted to experience the diner experience and apparent great food, but upon arriving with 5 small children and four adults they made every excuse they could not to seat us. There was a large circular table that looked perfect for us, you can even see in the pictures posted on their site, but they assured us they couldn’t fit all the plates (not people). If you have a large party, don’t even try. Business is good without having to accommodate families. I would not have been as insulted if they had asked to split us up regardless of the adequate tables, but they went out of their way to assure us they couldn’t handle the group without a long wait despite the many empty tables.
The food was what you would expect from a diner with a 50s theme in the airport hotel district. I honestly didnt expect much but I feel it could have been a bit better. Prices are not too bad and if you are staying at one of the nearby hotels it is within a walk which has its own appeal. I got a burger ordered medium yet like most places in Colorado it was over cooked. If you arent looking for more than a greasy spoon or a close bite it works.
Moonlight is a classic American diner conveniently located near the Denver airport. Great food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommended.
I was disappointed after reading the positive reviews. Had to wait over a half hour for our food. Other people that came in after were served before us. I had to flag down staff to get refills on coffee and water.Moonlight breakfast sandwich the eggs where supposed to be over medium however it was over easy. The cheese was just laid on the bread not even melted.Once we were done eating had to wait for our check and only got it by asking for it.Girls restroom was not much better. Trash overflowing and the toilet paper rolls had no covers on them so it was easier to take the roll off to get the toilet paper otherwise it would fall off.Overall I would say that staff need to pay more attention to all of the customers and even if it is not your section you could still check in and ask if everything is ok or if something needs refilled. The place is cute but nothing special.It was a little busy but that is no excuse.Would not recommend wish I could but customer service is big for me and its not here.
Food was great. Large portions. Shane was fantastic a lot of fun
A cool little joint. The food was just OK, nothing special….but good. If you are looking for someplace to eat in this area, your selections are limited and this is a great choice. They were busy and the service was a little slow. They got my meal wrong but noticed it as soon as I did, and brought me the correct dish.
Great friendly service, good portions, good prices and clean. Shane is a fantastic server.
Food was phenomenal and our server Miranda was the absolute best! So happy to have found this gem while on vacation!
Wonderful! Food is good and the aesthetic is amazing. They have posters for drinks that existed before I was even an idea. Very cool.The fries are very very good and so are the burgers, in general. Unfortunately the gentlemen that sat next to me got cold ribs but our meal was fine.The milkshakes are also very good, though they only offer three flavors.
Cool 50s vibe. Service was reasonably fast and breakfast was pretty good, but I think it couldve been hotter. Dont know how long the nearly empty hot sauce bottle had been on the table. Enjoyed the outdoor patio.
I had a terrific experience at Moonlight Diner this evening. The service was prompt, the food was great, the diner was impeccably clean. I really appreciated my waitress (Maribel), and the manager (Tamara). Super experience!
Best omelet I have had in Denver for many years. Popular place. Atmosphere is like your back in 1958. Outdoor patio was nice on a beautiful fall.day.
I made the mistake of eating outside. The lady at the next table got up and asked for carton for her meal after eating her salad. I figured she felt unsafe or something with only me out there also. They brought my salad and I had at least a dozen friendly flies causing me to wave consistently the entire meal. The Chicken chicken fried stead was wonderful; and tasted great. The mixed veggies were mixed peppers, yellow squash, carrots, peas, and probably 4 other veggies.Yes go but sit inside
So this place advertises a ribeye steak and eggs. The steak that we got was not a ribeye, when we asked the manager about that he said that they can substitute any steak and that the menu says steak and eggs. But we reread the menu with the manager and it did indeed say ribeye steak and eggs. The manager did not offer any discount or any explanation and said that they could substitute anything they want. This is it an example of poor customer service.I ordered the artichoke skillet. The potatoes were very old and hard and the the artichoke and cheese were not very appetizing. This meal was a failure.
Sometime you have to wait for a table but it was worth it. I have only been there once but the food was really good. One of the best chicken fried steaks I have had in a very long time. The little waitress was swapped but still did a good job at keeping me served. I will be going back for sure.
To preface this review I want to say that I review many places and rarely give a bad review. That said, the food here is way overpriced and not good. The cheese was not melted on my loaded tots appetizer and there was even times I bit into a cold bite.The rueben was not good, meat was very thick sliced, no sign of 1000 island dressing. The service was great and I probably could have sent the food back but based on what I received I wasnt optimistic it would turn out any better.I politely ate what I could and left but if you are traveling I would say spend your money elsewhere. It is probably the neighboring hotels that keep this place going.
I came here for dinner both days I was visiting Denver on Vacation and loved this place. Food was good and staff was very nice and place looked clean as well. Love the Rockies and Broncos glasses they served our drinks on as well.
So yummy! Chicken fried steak was massive and crunchy yummy. Big fluffy pancakes, good service especially for being busy. Kid friendly just have to ask for kid menus. Real Mac and cheese for kids! Loved zucchini bites
This was my second visit. The first time my husband and I came we thought the place was good. I had tried the Mac and cheese and my husband had had steak. That was around 3 months ago.Today we returned to try the pancakes and we were very underwhelmed. We ordered the steak again and we’re very disappointed. I don’t know if they opted for cheaper meat, but I felt it was not worth the 17 dollars the plate cost.Also several flies inside the dinner.
Great breakfast all day place. Quick service. Good chicken fried chicken, bug enough for two people to split. Great shakes. Only complaint the ac struggles to keep it cool, so dont sit near the windows. They pulled the shades so its not unbearable.
Food was great and our waitress was great considering how busy they were.
Excellent service. Food was so good. A great place for comfort food. Green chili was amazing.
We were promptly seated & the service began. When the food was served I just couldnt believe the state of it. What about this meal that has me ready to SMASH it🤔 FRESH vegetables. chicken fried chicken with a fresh chicken breast, hand dipped...deep fried. real mashed potatoes, in house gravy. a chicken noodle soup, not canned. Made their fresh, on site! My mind was blown away. no boxed chicken fried chicken. No processed food that youve come to expect from restaurants. a meal that was made scratch on site it was wonderful 😋
Our food was get, service was wonderful, hearing others comment on the food was al positive and it was a good place. I expected diner food and where I come from that can be kind of sketchy, but this was an overwhelmingly positive experience, it change the dinner standard for me.So, good we came back and different waitress same outstanding experience. Breakfast was as good as lunch. Coffee was also exceptional.
Excellent place to relax and enjoy good food. Every time I come to Denver, I go there at least once. As always, I order a BLTC with extra Bacon; yes, I always add the cheese. This sandwich is my favorite foods and this diner does me proud.
I came here based on the reviews other people had posted but my experience was very different... the wait time was long but we expected that since its a Sunday, the waitress was kind and courteous and the only reason im giving this place one star, I ordered the Denver omelette which came with hash browns. Me and my husband watched as other peoples food came before us (even though we were there before) and as soon as i eat the omelette, the chicken is bland and dry and peppers were barely cut and my hash browns were cold. I asked for a different meal cause if you mess up chicken i have little hope for the same thing being better. Asked for the french toast with sunny side egg but it came with scrambled instead. Wont be coming back here im guessing other guests dont mind flavorless bland diner fare just go to ihop or dennys its cheaper. I was really disappointed since ive been seeing this little dinner on my drive home. Not worth it :(
Great place and great staff! The food and portion sizes were good. I had leftovers and when reheated a few days later it was just as good when I was eating it fresh at the diner. I will definitely be back!
Food is pretty good. Definitely above average dinner food. Staff was very nice
Nice atmosphere, clean. Service was great. Corned beef hash was ok, it was on the bland side. The rye roast was great, nice thick pieces. Overall a good experience.
The Moonlight Diner was fantastic! It was everything we were hoping for from a diner ... atmosphere, friendliness & food. There wasnt much of a wait at the time we went. The hostess & server were friendly and our server was attentive.Our party ordered omelettes and the corned beef hash & eggs. The food was delicious, perfect temperature and great portions.Would definitely recommend this place and will definitely return.
Not the most disappointing meal Ive ever had but close. Food was mediocre at best and service was bad. They spent too much time on decor and not enough on being a restaurant. It wasnt even cheap.For the time and money Id rather have a big Mac. I wont be back and I strongly recommend going anywhere else.
Private party and it was awesome. Staff is great and what a fun experience to go to a Diner again. Pie is great!
Breakfast time is a treat here. Its laid back and the food homestyle. The portions are generous and prices reasonable too.
Definitely trying with the retro diner vibe. Food was very average. Decent selection. Amount of food was filling. Eggs cooked right and were yummy with the hashbrowns and pancakes however I did wish the corned beef hash had a better flavor. If youre looking for quick, easy and close by the airport hotels, keep this place in mind.
Had an experience where employee followed me for 10 minutes down the road on foot. Accused me of stealing a tip from a table. Okay hold em up, Im a traveler paid by credit card and left a generous tip. By the way the food was awesome.. I ordered spinach artichoke omlette. Why would I steal from establishment with my name left behind. Was this a racial profile, not sure but very disturbing. Im a professional by trade and make good money. Where did this steam from. Anyway I sent him on his way. Following a single woman on foot is creepy. What did you expect to accomplish? Jerk!
It is a really fun place. They were out of onion rings. That was a disappointment but our sandwiches were great and big. The French fries were really good.
Parking can be dicey at peak times but its absolutely worth it. The food is super quick, cheap, and really good.The service is snappy even when busy. Only downsides from the last visit: coffee was abysmal and one of my egg yolks burst before getting to me. Recommend if you need a quick breakfast or a decent lunch.
Went here around dinner time with my girlfriend the place was packed after about a 45 minute wait we where seated in a booth. The young waitress took our order for drinks but we assume she forgot (reason for 4 not 5) because they did not come until another waitress asked if we had been waited on. We told what happened and she set us up immediately I had the sausage gravy and biscuits and they were to die for very well done on the cooking staffs part. The restaurant itself is very interesting to look at outside it has neon lights around the roof a very interesting throw back style inside theyre were a bunch of old signs hung on the wall anything from John Deere to Chevrolet and Lionel trains there is also a bar that we did not go to but what I could see it was rustic and was just as cool to look at the rest of the establishment
So glad we tried this place! We were there on a busy morning and were surprised to be seated right away. Service was fast and friendly. They’re pancakes were delicious, some of the best I’ve had, they actually had flavor, sooo good!
Wow what a place. So good and quaint. Our server was wonderful and your staff are so nice and Friendly.The food wow so good. Dessert was amazing and so delicious.My husband had chicken fried steak and I had the hand breaded chicken tenders. Oh so good.Getting to walk from hotel to here was even better but if I lived in the area I would frequent here alot.Loved it
We visit about once a month, usually for breakfast. Its a fav! The servers have always been GREAT!Diner food done well!Today we had some lunch, and once again we were not disappointed.Another plus for the Moonlight Diner is it is super close to the airport. If youre travel hungry or have some time before a flight, this is a great spot to stop.AND there is a bar!
A hidden gem! Stopped in for breakfast after a staycation at the Gaylord. Great breakfast offerings, including the Moonlight classic breakfast & French toast. Couldn’t leave without getting some milkshakes. Delicious & great, friendly service.
I had a party of 8. I had the Reuben, I’ve had better, sandwich too dry, too little kraut, no cheese. Wonderful burger. Good chicken fried steak. French toast good. Good service and friendly waitress.
On Tower Road close to all the hotels on that road. Good prices, hot meals. Service was good and employees were friendly. Outdoor seating available. Lots of menu options. Clean bathrooms. Full bar.
From out of town, and stopped here since it was close to the airport. Super happy we stopped here. The brisket was incredible as well as the rest of the BBQ. Brought the entire family, they got things from all parts of the menu. Would recommend to anyone in the area.
Breakfast was delicious. The banana walnut French toast was supper yummy. The hashbrowns were great too.
Great little diner near the airport. So worth it for breakfast.
This place is the best. Great atmosphere amazing and affordable food and just fun to be at. Walking distance from our hotel too!
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