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Linger, Denver, CO

Linger

4.7
4.7
7728 Reviews
$31 to $50
Global, International

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 114 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Housed in a former mortuary, the decor layers macabre remnants with posh details in a window-flanked space overlooking the charming Lower Highland neighborhood. The drink menu features sips and seasonings as savory as the dishes with which they're paired. While the rooftop patio-outfitted with 1975 GMC RV as bar and repurposed food truck as kitchen- beckons patrons towards adventure.

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  • Location
    2030 W 30th Ave, Denver, CO 80211
  • Phone number
    (303) 993-3120
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Summers
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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Menu

Steamed Bao Buns

Available with crispy tofu

  • Mongolian BBQ Duck Bao Bun (1)**USD 7.50

    Miso pickled cucumber & scallion

    • Char Siu Pork Belly Bao Bun (1)**USD 7.50

      Charred bro ccoli, snow pea & water chestnut

      • Korean Fried Chicken Bao Bun (1)**USD 7.50

        Kimchee, pickled fresno & korean chili aioli

        • Bao Bun Trio (3)**USD 19.50

          Duck, pork belly & chicken

          Americas & Europe

          • Devils on Horseback (5)***USD 17.50

            Smoked bacon, medjool dates, herbed goat cheese & sambal gastrique

            • Impossible Sliders (2)** ***USD 21.00

              Dill feta, tomato tapenade, cucumber, sweet potato waffle fries & chipotle ketchup

              • Wagyu Sliders (2)* ***USD 22.50

                Bacon onion jam, aged cheddar, curry-dill pickle, sweet potato waffle fries & chipotle ketchup

                Africa, Middle East & India

                • Dahi Puri "Perfect Bites" (3)USD 12.00

                  Spiced chickpeas, sev noodles, raita, apple-jalapeño & tamarind-date chutneys

                  • Bhel Puri Beet Salad** ***USD 15.00

                    Green chickpeas, tomato, golden raisin, pickled fresno, cucumber yogurt, tamarind date & coriander chutneys

                    • Wild Mushroom Dosa** ***USD 22.00

                      Curried cauliflower puree, masala potatoes, lentil, tamarind-date & coconut-mint chutneys

                      Asia

                      • Chili Garlic Edamame** ***USD 9.50

                        Sesame & sea salt

                        • Spicy Pork Potstickers (5)USD 15.00

                          Sambal, garlic, ginger, lemongrass & sweet soy

                          • Crispy Filipino Spring Rolls (3)**USD 13.00

                            Impossible "meat", glass noodles, carrot, water chestnut, chili sambal & garlic vinegar sauce

                            • Satay Lettuce Wraps** ***USD 21.00

                              Pickled vegetable & papaya salad, crispy rice noodles, 5-spice cashews, cilantro & cashew coconut sauce. Choice of chicken, pork belly, or crispy tofu

                              • Pad Thai** ***USD 23.00

                                Egg, peanuts, sprouts, scallion pistou & gochujang

                                • Scallion & Five Spice Short Rib PancakeUSD 18.00

                                  Pickled vegetables, cilantro, basil, fresno aioli & sweet soy

                                  Desserts

                                  • "Falooda" Panna Cotta** ***USD 10.00

                                    Coconut lime custard, spiced mango, hibiscus syrup & pistachios

                                    • Blackberry Yuzu Mousse***USD 12.00

                                      Sweet corn mochi, roasted green tea anglaise & fresh blackberries

                                      • Maduros & Crema** ***USD 12.00

                                        roasted plantains, crema de queso mousse, smoked almonds & cotija

                                        • Brown Sugar Boba WaffleUSD 11.00

                                          Lemongrass tapioca pudding, chili mango & toasted coconut

                                          • Italian "Coffee" & DoughnutsUSD 12.00

                                            White chocolate mousse, espresso ganache & chocolate pearls

                                            Cocktails

                                            • Mortuary MargaritaUSD 14.00

                                              Tequila, seasonal fruit, simple syrup & lime

                                              • New SaigonUSD 14.00

                                                Gin, lime, basil, jalapeño & cucumber

                                                • Mojave MuerteUSD 15.00

                                                  Black pepper infused mezcal, hibiscus, Blanc vermouth, lemon & grapefruit bitters

                                                  • Resting PlaceUSD 14.00

                                                    Lavender infused vodka, raspberry, lemon & tonic

                                                    • Frozen PainkillerUSD 14.00

                                                      Rum, orange, pineapple & creme de coconut

                                                      • The Devil InsideUSD 14.00

                                                        Rye, cynar, lemon, simple syrup & malbec float

                                                        • Baharat Old-FashionedUSD 14.00

                                                          Bourbon, baharat spice & orange bitters

                                                          • Ophelia's Espresso MartiniUSD 16.00

                                                            Vodka, espresso liqueur & cinnamon

                                                            Beer & Cider

                                                            • Cityscapes Mexican Lager by Ratio 4.8% ABV, 18 IBUS (Denver)

                                                              • 16ozUSD 8.50

                                                            • Outer Range Rotator IPA 6.7% ABV, 40 IBUS (Frisco)

                                                              • 16ozUSD 9.00

                                                            • Zuni Street Easygoing Amber 5.5% ABV, 17 IBUS (Denver)

                                                              • 16ozUSD 8.50

                                                            • New Terrain Mosaic Sour 5.5% ABV, 35 IBUS (Golden)

                                                              • 12ozUSD 9.00

                                                            • Stem Off Dry Cider 6.7% ABV (Lafayette)

                                                              • 12ozUSD 8.50

                                                            N/A Drinks

                                                            • SporteaUSD 5.00

                                                              Brazilian mate, siberian ginseng & ginger (One Refill)

                                                              • Pink LemonellaUSD 6.00

                                                                Lemonade, barberry, hibiscus & ginger

                                                                • Mor KombuchaUSD 7.00

                                                                  Ginger grapefruit

                                                                  • Espresso DrinksUSD 5.00

                                                                    • CoffeeUSD 4.00

                                                                      • Hot TeaUSD 4.00

                                                                        Wine

                                                                          Sparkling & Rosé

                                                                          • Fleuraison Blanc de Blancs, Côte-d'Or, FranceUSD 12.00

                                                                            • Juve y Camp Cava Rosé, Penedès, SpainUSD 13.00

                                                                              • The Beach Still Rosé, Provence, FranceUSD 12.00

                                                                                • Bisol 'Jeio' Prosecco, Veneto, ItalyUSD 50.00

                                                                                  • Beau Joie 'Squire' Brut, Champagne, FranceUSD 100.00

                                                                                    White

                                                                                    • House White (Viognier)USD 10.00

                                                                                      • Landhaus Mayer (Grüner Veltliner) Niederösterreich, AustriaUSD 14.00

                                                                                        • M.A.N. (Chenin Blanc) Coastal Region, South AfricaUSD 12.00

                                                                                          • Pierre Angulaire (Sauvignon Blanc) Bordeaux, FranceUSD 13.00

                                                                                            • Calera (Chardonnay) Central Coast, CaliforniaUSD 16.00

                                                                                              • Nortico (Alvarinho) Vinho, PortugalUSD 55.00

                                                                                                • Zorzon (Pinot Grigio) Collio, ItalyUSD 70.00

                                                                                                  Red

                                                                                                  • House Red (Merlot)USD 10.00

                                                                                                    • Krasno (Pinot Noir) Primorska, SloveniaUSD 14.00

                                                                                                      • Poggio del Moro (Tuscan Blend) Tuscany, ItalyUSD 13.00

                                                                                                        • Reunión (Malbec) Mendoza, ArgentinaUSD 12.00

                                                                                                          • Jax 'Y3' (Cabernet Sauvignon) North Coast, CaliforniaUSD 16.00

                                                                                                            • Laurent Perrachon Moulin-A-Vents (Gamay) Beaujolais, FranceUSD 70.00

                                                                                                              • Antidoto (Tempranillo) Ribera del Duero, SpainUSD 65.00

                                                                                                                • Orin Swift 'Machete' (Petite Sirah / Syrah / Grenache) St. Helena, CaliforniaUSD 100.00

                                                                                                                  Last updated: 30 November 2023

                                                                                                                  What 7,728 people are saying

                                                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                  4.7
                                                                                                                  4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                  • 4.7Food
                                                                                                                  • 4.7Service
                                                                                                                  • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                                  • 4.3Value

                                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

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                                                                                                                  • Denver / Colorado

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                                                                                                                  • Denver

                                                                                                                    Most Booked

                                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                  Linger offers a vibrant dining experience with a "cool atmosphere" and "delicious" food. The menu features unique, global-inspired dishes like the "bao buns" and "devils on horseback." Service is generally attentive, enhancing the lively ambiance perfect for special occasions. The restaurant is also "gluten-free friendly" with plenty of options.

                                                                                                                  7,728 Reviews

                                                                                                                  1. Catherine VIP

                                                                                                                    Nashville30 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Great first visit to Linger, recommended by a local. Great food and service!

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                                                                                                                  2. Carla VIP

                                                                                                                    Los Angeles3 reviews

                                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                    2. Food 1
                                                                                                                    3. Service 2
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                    Very bad. It was restaurant week and so you'd think it would be really satisfying but it was not. The bun was the best thing but they were not even warm. The shrimp lettuce wraps were mediocre but not much shrimp! We sent the wine back because it was awful. The desert was some crème and plantings - I didn't eat mine. My son had tiramisu it was good. Overall I don't plan to spend my money there again.

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                                                                                                                  3. awenzel

                                                                                                                    Milwaukee3 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Great food, attentive service. A little loud but we went on a Friday night during Restaurant Week, so was to be expected. Overall outstanding dining experience.

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                                                                                                                  4. Julie VIP

                                                                                                                    Denver20 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                    Denver Restaurant week menu did not disappoint. Food was delicious and the staff are top notch.

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                                                                                                                  5. Jennifer VIP

                                                                                                                    Denver3 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on 3 March 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    We had a fantastic time at Linger. The vibe is cool but not pretentious. We were seated promptly and almost immediately greeted by our server, Olivia, who was so attentive and really took care of us. They even had a birthday card signed by the staff waiting at our table. We ordered the Resting Place and the house frozen cocktail and they were delicious. For dinner I highly recommend the Char Siu Pork Belly Bao, Devil’s on Horseback and the Wagyu Sliders. I have a severe onion allergy and Olivia worked with the chef and I to make sure I could enjoy all the tasty dishes (some with modifications). The birthday girl was treated to some creamy and delicious chocolate mousse and we had cappuccinos and the Italian donuts for dessert. Perfection. It was an incredible experience.

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                                                                                                                  6. Katrina

                                                                                                                    Denver1 review

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on 3 March 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Delicious food and beautiful interior! Awesome service and a great place to take friends.

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                                                                                                                  7. Benny

                                                                                                                    Denver17 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on 2 March 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Never disappointing! We love the unique menu. Knowledgeable staff.

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                                                                                                                  8. SfcWx

                                                                                                                    Denver28 reviews

                                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                    Linger always has a good vibe going for it and is a good example of the eateries and the vibrant energy found in the Highland area. We had brunch and the menu selection were eclectic. As an appetizer, we order the Korean Fried Chicken Baos and they are always a winner. The Hangover Ramen‘s broth had a mild and pleasing favor to it. The Dungeness Crab Burrito could have use a more interesting seasoning but was good. The service was exceptional.

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                                                                                                                  9. Kevin

                                                                                                                    Denver6 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Great food, great service (shout out to Desiree and Liz), we will be back

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                                                                                                                  10. Clara

                                                                                                                    Denver2 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on 26 February 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    They were so accommodating. We had extra people show up over the reservation number and they scrambled to get us a bigger table. The food was amazing and service was incredible

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                                                                                                                  FAQs

                                                                                                                  Linger offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 993-3120.

                                                                                                                  Linger is rated 4.7 stars by 7728 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                                                  7:00 pm
                                                                                                                  Booked 114 times today
                                                                                                                  Google Map for Linger

                                                                                                                  2030 W 30th Ave, Denver, CO 80211

                                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                                                                    (303) 993-3120
                                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                                    $31 to $50
                                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                                    Global, International
                                                                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm
                                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                                    Smart Casual
                                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                                    Street Parking
                                                                                                                  • Payment Options
                                                                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                  • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                    Matthew Summers
                                                                                                                  • Delivery & takeout
                                                                                                                    Order direct

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