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Recess Beer Garden

Danielle Lirette

2715 17th St. Denver, CO 80211

Highland/Lower Highland

720-638-0020

www.recessbeergarden.com

Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-1 a.m. (closing hours may vary)

Shady trees, lots of outdoor seating and nearly every dog in the neighborhood: That’s what you’ll find at Recess Beer Garden, one of the city’s top destinations for day drinking. As the name implies, the beer selection is expansive, but you can…
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Menu

  • Starter Fare

  • Chili Fries or Tots

    House cut fries or tater tots smothered in House Pork Green Chili and topped with Cheddar & Pepper Jack

    10.00

  • Green Chili Artichoke Dip

    Served with Fried Pita, Carrots & Celery

    11.00

  • House Smoked Chicken Wings

    Choice of Sauce: Bourbon BBQ, Spicy BBQ, Buffalo, Honey Mustard, Honey Jalapeno, Everything Bagel Rub or Sweet Heat Dry Rub. Served with Celery, Carrots & Blue Cheese

    12.00

  • Chorizo Dip

    Queso Blanco, Cholula, Chorizo & Pico de Gallo with Fried Pita

    11.00

  • Pizza Fries or Tots

    Smothered in Marinara & Mozzarella with Choice of Crispy Prosciutto or Pepperoni.

  • Slider Fare

  • Buffalo Chicken

    Shredded Chicken, Buffalo Sauce, Blue Cheese Crumbles & Crispy Onions. Served with a Side of Blue Cheese Dressing

    10.00

  • Classic Burger*

    Lettuce, Tomato, Spicy Pickles & Cheddar with a Side of Garlic Aioli

    10.00

  • House Smoked Pulled Pork

    Smoked Pork with Sweet & Spicy Coleslaw and a Side of Bourbon BBQ

    10.00

  • Corn Dog

    Hand-dipped Beef Frank with Pickle Chips

    10.00

  • Salad Fare

  • Quinoa Tabbouleh

    Quinoa, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion and Fresh Parsley over Arugula. Served with a Lemon Vinaigrette

    11.00

  • Candied Carrot & Prosciutto

    Candied Carrots, Crispy Prosciutto, Goat Cheese & Toasted Almonds over Mixed Greens. Served with a Lemon Vinaigrette.

    12.00

  • House

    Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Toasted Pepitas & Crispy Tortilla Strips over Mixed Greens. Served with a Lemon Vinaigrette.

    10.00

  • Mac & Cheese

  • Blended Beer Cheese Sauce

    Choice of One Addition Included

    12.00

  • Party Plates

  • Pretzel Board

    Assorted Soft and Crispy Pretzels served with Honey Mustard, House Made Cheese Sauce, Swiss Cheese, Pickles and Beer Mustard

    22.00

  • BBQ Board

    Hot Link, House Pulled Pork, Smoked Brisket, BBQ Baked Beans, Green Chili Grits Salad & Pickles. Served with Three Rolls, Bourbon BBQ and Carolina Mop Sauce

    25.00

  • Picnic Board

    Two of Each Slider: Buffalo Chicken, Classic Burger & Pulled Pork. Two Corn Dogs and a Side of Tots or Fries

    25.00

  • Main Fare

  • Meatball Sub

    4 Meatballs with Marinara, Mozzarella & Fresh Basil on a Baguette with Choice of One Side.

    12.00

  • Falafel Pita

    House Fried Falafel or Grilled Chicken with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber & Tzatziki with Choice of One Side.

    12.00

  • Blackened Salmon Sammie

    House Smoked Pulled Pork, Smoked Ham, Swiss, Spicy Pickles, Beer Mustard & Garlic Aioli. Choice of One Side.

    13.00

  • Brisket French Dip

    Smoked Brisket, Swiss & Bacon on a Baguette with House Au Jus & Choice of One Side.

    12.00

  • Recess Cuban

    House Smoked Pulled Pork, Smoked Ham, Swiss, Spicy Pickles, Beer Mustard, Garlic Aioli and Choice of One Side.

    12.00

  • Shrimp Po' Boy

    Fried Shrimp with Lettuce,, Pickles & Chipotle Aioli on a Baguette. With Choice of One Side.

    13.00

  • Scampi

    Linguine with Butter, Garlic, Tri-Colored Peppers & Pea Shoots. Choice of Shrimp or Chicken.

    13.00

  • Shimp & Grits

    Grilled Shrimp, Green Chili Grits, Tabasco Cream Sauce, Pea Shoots & Salsa Verde. Add Hot Link +2.5

    15.00

  • Sides

  • Tater Tots

    3.50

  • Seasoned House Fries

    3.50

  • Jo's Coleslaw

    3.50

  • Green Chili Grits

    3.50

  • Fried Brussels Sprouts

    3.50

  • Roasted Veggies

    3.50

  • Side Salad

    With Ranch, Blue Cheese Maple Vinaigrette or Lemon Vinaigrette

    3.50

  • Cup Soup of the Day, Red Chili or Green Chili

    3.50

  • House Pork Green Chili Cheese Fries or Tots

    Upgrade +1.5

    5.00

  • Burgers*

  • The McKlusky

    Smoked Pork, Crispy Onion, Pepper Jack & Bourbon BBQ

    14.00

  • The Olson

    Bacon, Jalapeño, Avocado, Pepper Jack & Jalapeno Ranch

    14.00

  • The Ramon

    Green Chilies, Avocado, Cheddar & Chipotle Mayo

    14.00

  • The Garden

    Quinoa Patty with Cucumber, Avocado, Feta and Tzatziki

    14.00

  • The Sweet & Spicy

    Bacon & Jalapeno Cream Cheese with Honey Jalapeno Relish

    14.00

  • The Ricky

    Pepper Jack, Cheddar & Tater Tots Smothered in Red Chili

    14.00

  • Build your Own

  • Type

    Burger* :  12.00 Grilled Chicken Breast :  12.00 Quinoa Patty :  12.00

  • Cheese

    Cheddar, American, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Cream Cheese, Blue Cheese, Goat Cheese

    1.00

  • Additions

    Jalapenos :  1.00 Caramelized Onions :  1.00 Avocado :  2.00 Sauteed Mushrooms :  2.00 Chopped Green Chilies :  1.50 Bacon :  2.00 Smoked Pork :  2.50 Pork Green Chili :  3.00

  • Dessert

  • Fried Ice Cream

    Sweet Pretzel Crumble, Cinnamon Sugar, Caramel & Chocolate Covered Ice Cream

    7.00

  • Orange Cream Supreme

    Vanilla Sponge, Triple Sec Cream, Candied Orange Rinds

    7.00

  • Salad Fare

  • Quinoa Tabbouleh

    Quinoa, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion & Fresh Parsley over Arugula

    12.00

  • Carrot & Prosciutto

    Crispy Prosciutto, Candied Carrots, Toasted Almonds & Goat Cheese over Mixed Greens. Served with a Maple Vinaigrette

    12.00

  • Harvest Farro

    Seasonal Roasted Veggies with warm Farro & Arugula

    12.00

  • Wedge

    Bacon, Red Onion, Tomato & Avocado over Iceberg Lettuce with Blue Cheese Dressing.

    10.00

Disclaimer: Always check with the business for pricing and availability of menu items. SinglePlatform is not responsible for menu or pricing changes, but the information is believed to be accurate when posted. Listing of a menu does not mean that there is any affiliation, endorsement or sponsorship between SinglePlatform and the listed business.

Menu

  • Starter Fare

  • Chili Fries or Tots

    House cut fries or tater tots smothered in House Pork Green Chili and topped with Cheddar & Pepper Jack

    10.00

  • Green Chili Artichoke Dip

    Served with Fried Pita, Carrots & Celery

    11.00

  • House Smoked Chicken Wings

    Choice of Sauce: Bourbon BBQ, Spicy BBQ, Buffalo, Honey Mustard, Honey Jalapeno, Everything Bagel Rub or Sweet Heat Dry Rub. Served with Celery, Carrots & Blue Cheese

    12.00

  • Chorizo Dip

    Queso Blanco, Cholula, Chorizo & Pico de Gallo with Fried Pita

    11.00

  • Pizza Fries or Tots

    Smothered in Marinara & Mozzarella with Choice of Crispy Prosciutto or Pepperoni.

  • Slider Fare

  • Buffalo Chicken

    Shredded Chicken, Buffalo Sauce, Blue Cheese Crumbles & Crispy Onions. Served with a Side of Blue Cheese Dressing

    10.00

  • Classic Burger*

    Lettuce, Tomato, Spicy Pickles & Cheddar with a Side of Garlic Aioli

    10.00

  • House Smoked Pulled Pork

    Smoked Pork with Sweet & Spicy Coleslaw and a Side of Bourbon BBQ

    10.00

  • Corn Dog

    Hand-dipped Beef Frank with Pickle Chips

    10.00

  • Salad Fare

  • Quinoa Tabbouleh

    Quinoa, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion and Fresh Parsley over Arugula. Served with a Lemon Vinaigrette

    11.00

  • Candied Carrot & Prosciutto

    Candied Carrots, Crispy Prosciutto, Goat Cheese & Toasted Almonds over Mixed Greens. Served with a Lemon Vinaigrette.

    12.00

  • House

    Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Toasted Pepitas & Crispy Tortilla Strips over Mixed Greens. Served with a Lemon Vinaigrette.

    10.00

  • Mac & Cheese

  • Blended Beer Cheese Sauce

    Choice of One Addition Included

    12.00

  • Party Plates

  • Pretzel Board

    Assorted Soft and Crispy Pretzels served with Honey Mustard, House Made Cheese Sauce, Swiss Cheese, Pickles and Beer Mustard

    22.00

  • BBQ Board

    Hot Link, House Pulled Pork, Smoked Brisket, BBQ Baked Beans, Green Chili Grits Salad & Pickles. Served with Three Rolls, Bourbon BBQ and Carolina Mop Sauce

    25.00

  • Picnic Board

    Two of Each Slider: Buffalo Chicken, Classic Burger & Pulled Pork. Two Corn Dogs and a Side of Tots or Fries

    25.00

  • Main Fare

  • Meatball Sub

    4 Meatballs with Marinara, Mozzarella & Fresh Basil on a Baguette with Choice of One Side.

    12.00

  • Falafel Pita

    House Fried Falafel or Grilled Chicken with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber & Tzatziki with Choice of One Side.

    12.00

  • Blackened Salmon Sammie

    House Smoked Pulled Pork, Smoked Ham, Swiss, Spicy Pickles, Beer Mustard & Garlic Aioli. Choice of One Side.

    13.00

  • Brisket French Dip

    Smoked Brisket, Swiss & Bacon on a Baguette with House Au Jus & Choice of One Side.

    12.00

  • Recess Cuban

    House Smoked Pulled Pork, Smoked Ham, Swiss, Spicy Pickles, Beer Mustard, Garlic Aioli and Choice of One Side.

    12.00

  • Shrimp Po' Boy

    Fried Shrimp with Lettuce,, Pickles & Chipotle Aioli on a Baguette. With Choice of One Side.

    13.00

  • Scampi

    Linguine with Butter, Garlic, Tri-Colored Peppers & Pea Shoots. Choice of Shrimp or Chicken.

    13.00

  • Shimp & Grits

    Grilled Shrimp, Green Chili Grits, Tabasco Cream Sauce, Pea Shoots & Salsa Verde. Add Hot Link +2.5

    15.00

  • Sides

  • Tater Tots

    3.50

  • Seasoned House Fries

    3.50

  • Jo's Coleslaw

    3.50

  • Green Chili Grits

    3.50

  • Fried Brussels Sprouts

    3.50

  • Roasted Veggies

    3.50

  • Side Salad

    With Ranch, Blue Cheese Maple Vinaigrette or Lemon Vinaigrette

    3.50

  • Cup Soup of the Day, Red Chili or Green Chili

    3.50

  • House Pork Green Chili Cheese Fries or Tots

    Upgrade +1.5

    5.00

  • Burgers*

  • The McKlusky

    Smoked Pork, Crispy Onion, Pepper Jack & Bourbon BBQ

    14.00

  • The Olson

    Bacon, Jalapeño, Avocado, Pepper Jack & Jalapeno Ranch

    14.00

  • The Ramon

    Green Chilies, Avocado, Cheddar & Chipotle Mayo

    14.00

  • The Garden

    Quinoa Patty with Cucumber, Avocado, Feta and Tzatziki

    14.00

  • The Sweet & Spicy

    Bacon & Jalapeno Cream Cheese with Honey Jalapeno Relish

    14.00

  • The Ricky

    Pepper Jack, Cheddar & Tater Tots Smothered in Red Chili

    14.00

  • Build your Own

  • Type

    Burger* :  12.00 Grilled Chicken Breast :  12.00 Quinoa Patty :  12.00

  • Cheese

    Cheddar, American, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Cream Cheese, Blue Cheese, Goat Cheese

    1.00

  • Additions

    Jalapenos :  1.00 Caramelized Onions :  1.00 Avocado :  2.00 Sauteed Mushrooms :  2.00 Chopped Green Chilies :  1.50 Bacon :  2.00 Smoked Pork :  2.50 Pork Green Chili :  3.00

  • Dessert

  • Fried Ice Cream

    Sweet Pretzel Crumble, Cinnamon Sugar, Caramel & Chocolate Covered Ice Cream

    7.00

  • Orange Cream Supreme

    Vanilla Sponge, Triple Sec Cream, Candied Orange Rinds

    7.00

  • Salad Fare

  • Quinoa Tabbouleh

    Quinoa, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion & Fresh Parsley over Arugula

    12.00

  • Carrot & Prosciutto

    Crispy Prosciutto, Candied Carrots, Toasted Almonds & Goat Cheese over Mixed Greens. Served with a Maple Vinaigrette

    12.00

  • Harvest Farro

    Seasonal Roasted Veggies with warm Farro & Arugula

    12.00

  • Wedge

    Bacon, Red Onion, Tomato & Avocado over Iceberg Lettuce with Blue Cheese Dressing.

    10.00

Disclaimer: Always check with the business for pricing and availability of menu items. SinglePlatform is not responsible for menu or pricing changes, but the information is believed to be accurate when posted. Listing of a menu does not mean that there is any affiliation, endorsement or sponsorship between SinglePlatform and the listed business.

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