Linger

4.7

7728 Reviews

$31 to $50

Global, International

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

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.

Additional information

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

Featured in

Popular dishes

Devils on Horseback (5)***$17.50
Smoked bacon, medjool dates, herbed goat cheese & sambal gastrique
Impossible Sliders (2)** ***$21.00
Dill feta, tomato tapenade, cucumber, sweet potato waffle fries & chipotle ketchup
Wagyu Sliders (2)* ***$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)$12.00
Spiced chickpeas, sev noodles, raita, apple-jalapeño & tamarind-date chutneys
Bhel Puri Beet Salad** ***$15.00
Green chickpeas, tomato, golden raisin, pickled fresno, cucumber yogurt, tamarind date & coriander chutneys
Wild Mushroom Dosa** ***$22.00
Curried cauliflower puree, masala potatoes, lentil, tamarind-date & coconut-mint chutneys

Asia

Chili Garlic Edamame** ***$9.50
Sesame & sea salt
Spicy Pork Potstickers (5)$15.00
Sambal, garlic, ginger, lemongrass & sweet soy
Crispy Filipino Spring Rolls (3)**$13.00
Impossible "meat", glass noodles, carrot, water chestnut, chili sambal & garlic vinegar sauce
Satay Lettuce Wraps** ***$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** ***$23.00
Egg, peanuts, sprouts, scallion pistou & gochujang
Scallion & Five Spice Short Rib Pancake$18.00
Pickled vegetables, cilantro, basil, fresno aioli & sweet soy

Desserts

"Falooda" Panna Cotta** ***$10.00
Coconut lime custard, spiced mango, hibiscus syrup & pistachios
Blackberry Yuzu Mousse***$12.00
Sweet corn mochi, roasted green tea anglaise & fresh blackberries
Maduros & Crema** ***$12.00
roasted plantains, crema de queso mousse, smoked almonds & cotija
Brown Sugar Boba Waffle$11.00
Lemongrass tapioca pudding, chili mango & toasted coconut
Italian "Coffee" & Doughnuts$12.00
White chocolate mousse, espresso ganache & chocolate pearls

Cocktails

Mortuary Margarita$14.00
Tequila, seasonal fruit, simple syrup & lime
New Saigon$14.00
Gin, lime, basil, jalapeño & cucumber
Mojave Muerte$15.00
Black pepper infused mezcal, hibiscus, Blanc vermouth, lemon & grapefruit bitters
Resting Place$14.00
Lavender infused vodka, raspberry, lemon & tonic
Frozen Painkiller$14.00
Rum, orange, pineapple & creme de coconut
The Devil Inside$14.00
Rye, cynar, lemon, simple syrup & malbec float
Baharat Old-Fashioned$14.00
Bourbon, baharat spice & orange bitters
Ophelia's Espresso Martini$16.00
Vodka, espresso liqueur & cinnamon

Beer & Cider

Cityscapes Mexican Lager by Ratio 4.8% ABV, 18 IBUS (Denver)
- 16oz$8.50
Outer Range Rotator IPA 6.7% ABV, 40 IBUS (Frisco)
- 16oz$9.00
Zuni Street Easygoing Amber 5.5% ABV, 17 IBUS (Denver)
- 16oz$8.50
New Terrain Mosaic Sour 5.5% ABV, 35 IBUS (Golden)
- 12oz$9.00
Stem Off Dry Cider 6.7% ABV (Lafayette)
- 12oz$8.50

N/A Drinks

Sportea$5.00
Brazilian mate, siberian ginseng & ginger (One Refill)
Pink Lemonella$6.00
Lemonade, barberry, hibiscus & ginger
Mor Kombucha$7.00
Ginger grapefruit
Espresso Drinks$5.00
Coffee$4.00
Hot Tea$4.00

Wine

Sparkling & Rosé

Fleuraison Blanc de Blancs, Côte-d'Or, France$12.00
Juve y Camp Cava Rosé, Penedès, Spain$13.00
The Beach Still Rosé, Provence, France$12.00
Bisol 'Jeio' Prosecco, Veneto, Italy$50.00
Beau Joie 'Squire' Brut, Champagne, France$100.00

White

House White (Viognier)$10.00
Landhaus Mayer (Grüner Veltliner) Niederösterreich, Austria$14.00
M.A.N. (Chenin Blanc) Coastal Region, South Africa$12.00
Pierre Angulaire (Sauvignon Blanc) Bordeaux, France$13.00
Calera (Chardonnay) Central Coast, California$16.00
Nortico (Alvarinho) Vinho, Portugal$55.00
Zorzon (Pinot Grigio) Collio, Italy$70.00

Red

House Red (Merlot)$10.00
Krasno (Pinot Noir) Primorska, Slovenia$14.00
Poggio del Moro (Tuscan Blend) Tuscany, Italy$13.00
Reunión (Malbec) Mendoza, Argentina$12.00
Jax 'Y3' (Cabernet Sauvignon) North Coast, California$16.00
Laurent Perrachon Moulin-A-Vents (Gamay) Beaujolais, France$70.00
Antidoto (Tempranillo) Ribera del Duero, Spain$65.00
Orin Swift 'Machete' (Petite Sirah / Syrah / Grenache) St. Helena, California$100.00

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

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Denver / Colorado
Most Booked
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

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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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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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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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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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Jennifer VIP
Denver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 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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Katrina
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on March 3, 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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Benny
Denver17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 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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SfcWx
Denver28 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 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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Kevin
Denver6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 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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Clara
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 114 times today

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

Linger

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Korean Fried Chicken Bao Bun (1)

Bao Bun Trio (3)

Mongolian BBQ Duck Bao Bun (1)

Steamed Bao Buns

Mongolian BBQ Duck Bao Bun (1)**$7.50

Char Siu Pork Belly Bao Bun (1)**$7.50

Korean Fried Chicken Bao Bun (1)**$7.50

Bao Bun Trio (3)**$19.50

Americas & Europe

Devils on Horseback (5)***$17.50

Impossible Sliders (2)** ***$21.00

Wagyu Sliders (2)* ***$22.50

Africa, Middle East & India

Dahi Puri "Perfect Bites" (3)$12.00

Bhel Puri Beet Salad** ***$15.00

Wild Mushroom Dosa** ***$22.00

Asia

Chili Garlic Edamame** ***$9.50

Spicy Pork Potstickers (5)$15.00

Crispy Filipino Spring Rolls (3)**$13.00

Satay Lettuce Wraps** ***$21.00

Pad Thai** ***$23.00

Scallion & Five Spice Short Rib Pancake$18.00

Desserts

"Falooda" Panna Cotta** ***$10.00

Blackberry Yuzu Mousse***$12.00

Maduros & Crema** ***$12.00

Brown Sugar Boba Waffle$11.00

Italian "Coffee" & Doughnuts$12.00

Cocktails

Mortuary Margarita$14.00

New Saigon$14.00

Mojave Muerte$15.00

Resting Place$14.00

Frozen Painkiller$14.00

The Devil Inside$14.00

Baharat Old-Fashioned$14.00

Ophelia's Espresso Martini$16.00

Beer & Cider

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

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

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

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

Stem Off Dry Cider 6.7% ABV (Lafayette)

N/A Drinks

Sportea$5.00

Pink Lemonella$6.00

Mor Kombucha$7.00

Espresso Drinks$5.00

Coffee$4.00

Hot Tea$4.00

Wine

Sparkling & Rosé

Fleuraison Blanc de Blancs, Côte-d'Or, France$12.00

Juve y Camp Cava Rosé, Penedès, Spain$13.00

The Beach Still Rosé, Provence, France$12.00

Bisol 'Jeio' Prosecco, Veneto, Italy$50.00

Beau Joie 'Squire' Brut, Champagne, France$100.00

White

House White (Viognier)$10.00

Landhaus Mayer (Grüner Veltliner) Niederösterreich, Austria$14.00

M.A.N. (Chenin Blanc) Coastal Region, South Africa$12.00

Pierre Angulaire (Sauvignon Blanc) Bordeaux, France$13.00

Calera (Chardonnay) Central Coast, California$16.00

Nortico (Alvarinho) Vinho, Portugal$55.00

Zorzon (Pinot Grigio) Collio, Italy$70.00

Red

House Red (Merlot)$10.00

Krasno (Pinot Noir) Primorska, Slovenia$14.00

Poggio del Moro (Tuscan Blend) Tuscany, Italy$13.00

Reunión (Malbec) Mendoza, Argentina$12.00

Jax 'Y3' (Cabernet Sauvignon) North Coast, California$16.00

Laurent Perrachon Moulin-A-Vents (Gamay) Beaujolais, France$70.00

Antidoto (Tempranillo) Ribera del Duero, Spain$65.00

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

Impossible Sliders (2) *$21.00

Bhel Puri Beet Salad *$15.00

Wild Mushroom Dosa *$22.00

Chili Garlic Edamame *$9.50

Satay Lettuce Wraps *$21.00

Pad Thai *$23.00

"Falooda" Panna Cotta *$10.00

Maduros & Crema *$12.00