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Moonlight Diner

3.8 (1.3k reviews)
ModerateDiners, Bars, American
Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago
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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Walt N.

Was a typical diner- with the decor and atmosphere (good thing). Service was off. I sat at the bar, ordered a cocktail. A different server then took my food order. Well, I received my food prior to receiving my drink. I had the meatloaf, mashed potato's and Cole slaw. It was all good, and I enjoyed it. But, the menu said the meatloaf was made in house - I don't know for sure, but it didn't look or taste like it. Would definitely go back.

Leah T.

This diner is so cute. Breakfast was delicious and I really enjoyed the house hot sauces. There were several different entrances which can be a bit confusing.

Liv D.

Flies. I've been here four times and I think today's visit will be the last. The decor and vibe is fun (4 stars) the food is relatively average diner grub (3 stars), and service is good (4 stars), but there are always excessive flies. Why are there always so many flies? It's gross. I shouldn't be wondering if the tickle on my arm is my hair or a fly. I shouldn't feel like I have to check if I accidentally trapped a fly in the to go box I put my leftovers in. Concerning.

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Edward P.

Moonlight Diner was definitely one of the highlights of our short trip. The moment you pull up to the diner the 50's vibe just hits. The pictures and decorations on the wall give you that "good 'ol days" feel. Service was a little slow but it was packed when we got there so it wasn't a big deal. The menu is huge which is usually a red flag for me but the food was actually fresh and well prepared. I had the Moonlight Signature Burger. It comes with ranch on the burger which was surprisingly delicious. The fries have a nice rough texture to them which I love. My meal was definitely on point. We'll be back in the Denver area in the next year or two and may stop here again being that it's so close to the airport.

John E.

I ordered the walking burrito and explicitly said no meat. I double clarified no meat. I ate half my burrito and pulled a big chunk of pork out of my mouth. I know Denver is big on green chili, but this one did not state it had green chili. See the attached photo. The waitress was extremely rude and tried to blame me. I haven't eaten meat in 14 years. Super rude and no accountability.

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Desiree E.

Moonlight Diner 3.5/10 Second time at this nice Little diner stop by tower and happy that they are open bright and early and close at 9! Stopped by and we were seated right away and place was clean and the diner was pretty simple than the other ones ive been too so far :). Menu offered a whole variety of breakfast classics as well as burgers/handhelds and milkshakes which ive still yet to tried. Decaf coffee was good, I could drink it multiple times, will definetely order next time. Sweet Potato fries were really delicious and the steak flavor was okay, but atleast it was still tender/cooked perfectly, just wished it punch more but not bad. Mash potato was pretty disappointing. Patty melt was perfect and fries that came with it were perfect. HUGE PORTION TOO!! Ive also ordered a side of Mac which was also reallyyyy good. Service was fast and we were checked on plenty of times and the lady was nice. .. Pretty simple, nothing really over the top, but otherwise satisfied belly and will come back if craving more

Chicken biscuits and gravy with overeasy eggs side of sausage
Cesar N.

I had a great experience overall. The service was excellent our server was attentive, friendly, and maintained a positive attitude throughout the visit. The food was also very enjoyable, I ordered the chicken with biscuits and gravy and it was absolutely delicious. The cozy atmosphere made it an ideal spot for a relaxing breakfast. The only downside was the parking it was a bit difficult to find a spot close to the restaurant.

Perfectly medium cooked patty melt
Rhonda M.

This is not a gourmet spot, but it sure hits the spot. After power shopping at Sam's and Costco all in one day, my boyfriend and I decided to deviate from the dinner plan and go out to eat. I wanted a burger he wanted to sit down meal and we ended up at the Moonlight Diner. Walking into the diner is like a step back in time. The decor is 1950s memorabilia with chrome touches and leather wrapped seating. It's everything you would think a diner would be but the food is so much more. They have a full bar as well as dairy treats, including shakes and malts. They also have breakfast all day and love their pancakes. They also serve barbecue. But I went for the patty melt. And my other half went for breakfast. His breakfast was the mountain man breakfast and was full of meats, eggs hashbrowns, and Ken with pancakes, but he opted for English buffet instead. It also came with a side of toast. It was a very ample breakfast. My patty melt sure did hit the spot. It was a perfectly medium cooked hamburger on rye with cheddar, and Swiss melted with grilled onions and thousand island dressing. Instead of fries, I went for the mashed potatoes and gravy. It was comfort food to the max. My date also got the peanut butter shake. He slurped that down in a hot minute. He said it was wonderful. He offered me a taste at least twice before I noticed it was gone. There's also meatloaf on the menu as well as a pulled pork barbecue Frito pie and they have a Frito pie burger. They also serve meatloaf. They have several classics and several twists. I recommend going there. There's something for everyone.

Great feel, and clean too
Kurt S.

Staying at the Gaylord Rockies and decided to venture out for a non-Marriott breakfast. $9 Lyft ride or a 20 minute walk. Awesome classic diner feel with a great menu. I opted for the Meat Eaters omelet with pancakes vs toast with hash browns. Super friendly staff, seems family owned and run. I will come back for dinner one night to try their milk shakes.

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Chris H.

I was out in Denver for work a couple of weeks ago and was staying at a hotel near this place; so I decided to check it out for an early dinner. The place is located right on Tower Road and there is a nicely sized parking lot on the premises. I kept it simple with a cup of green verde chili and a chicken Cobb salad. Both dishes were good and the salad was big enough to box up and take what was left. The service was quick and polite. The ambiance was nice and the diner is decorated in kitschy Americana decor.

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Paul M.

Solid breakfast option! Cute diner was busy but still got quickly seated and served. Went with the chicken and waffles. The waffle was AMAZING. Light and fluffy inside and crispy outside - cooked to perfection. The chicken had a great breading was a bit bland. Next time I would ask for a side of gravy to assist with the chicken. Definitely not "Roscoe's" but a nice breakfast!

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Ian M.

Great good, huge portions...! I unexpectedly stayed the night in Denver while traveling home from Tampa and found this place close to the Courtyard Marriott I stayed at. The place was busy and there was a wait for larger parties, but being by myself, I was able to be seated right away at the counter. The service was friendly and nice and Janessa took good care of me. This was a classic diner feel for sure. They even offered cocktails and handmade milkshakes. I'll definitely eat here agin if in a similar circumstance.

Tacos sweet potatoes & burgers
Passent W.

Our all favorite time place to go good food quality The service over there is amazing The atmosphere is cosy and a lovely ambiance

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Finally a place near GVR with good food, good prices, and great staff. This is one of a handful of good places to eat in GVR.

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Thank you, David, for the great review!

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3 years ago

Good food. Cute spot. Been here twice now for when we go to Colorado. Would def come back again!

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Thank you, Lance, for the great review!

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Glad you liked the Chicken Fried Steak! See you next time!

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Thank you Krisopher for the great review! See you next time.

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Cool little diner with a very homey feel. Great food and great service. Love all the nostalgia on the walls. Already been here twice.

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Absolutely amazing diner food. Just what you would expect. Way better food than the Gaylord!

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Thanks Ian. We like to think so as well!

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3 years ago

So amazing the food and the esthetic of this place was amazing loved 10/10 would go back just for this diner

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Thank you Kim for the great review! Glad you found us!

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Amazing food! Service just as great. It was our first time coming (we are from Kansas visiting our son in Denver) we will be back!

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Look forward to seeing you next time you visit your Son!

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5 years ago

Good ole diner atmosphere and good diner food. Great place to sit down and enjoy a meal.

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Thanks Bill! See you next time.

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Thanks Laura for the great 4 star review! Glad you enjoyed your time!

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4 years ago

Pretty cute dinner, great food. The whole 70s theme is cool and the staff was very polite. Over all enjoyed our experience there

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3 years ago

When we flew into Denver the man at the car rental recommended this diner.The price service and food was great!

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Thank you, Nathan, for the great review!

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6 years ago

The smothered French fry's were tasteless and the big breakfast burrito was not good as well, just meh

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Loved our brunch! We had a large group and everyone was happy with their meals. Also the BBQ on the menu was delicious!

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Thank you Priscilla for the great review! See you next time!

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Yum! Shoutout to the outdoor seating, warm seat heaters.. perfect place to meet up for a pre airport send off!

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