The Way Back Menu – Denver, CO

Type : New American restaurant

Location : Denver, CO

Creative, seasonal contemporary plates served in a low-lit, stylish setting with a full bar. Based on 260 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

The Way Back 80212

Address:
3963 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212

Phone: (970) 682-6888

Website:

Menu

Main Menu
Tomato
garlic, peach, oregano
$7.00
Beet
apple, dill, capers
$11.00
Shrimp Ceviche
x.o., cilantro
$10.00
Potatoes
chives, rousong, crème fraîche
$9.00
Crespelle
summer squash, corn, cherries
$15.00
Polenta
spring allium, romesco
$11.00
Squid
harissa, beet greens, celery
$12.00
Sweetbreads
peaches, radicchio, mustard
$12.00
Braised Lamb
wax beans, beets, tarragon
$21.00
Mushrooms
maitake, chantrelles, grain salad
$16.00
Farfalle
country ham, peas
$13.00
Bass
succotash, okra, lemon
$24.00
Roasted Half Chicken
creamed greens, roasted carrots
$28.00
Lemon Cake
basil, blueberries, ginger meringue
$9.00
Chocolate Torte
cherry, ganache, almonds
$7.00
Peaches & Corn
sponge cake, corn ice cream, popcorn
$7.00
Candy Bar
chili, cinnamon, marshmallow, chocolate
$6.00
Drinks
House Old Fashioned
Choose our handpicked Patron Aňejo Tequila barrel or our Knob Creek Single Barrel Boubon. Either makes for a classic old-fashioned experience
$11.00
Oaxacan The Garden
Alipus mezcal provides the backbone for this vegetal and slightly spicy yet refreshing spring cocktail
$11.00
Con-Air 75
The Tanqueray 10, Germain Robin apple brandy and IMT pear cider make for an extraordinery riff on our favorite gin classic
$10.00
Haitian’s Hex
Baron Samedi spiced rum, Appleton Signature rum and Campari make a likely delicious marriage. Passionfruit and nutmeg will put you in the tiki mood
$10.00
If I Could Change Your Mind
Parce 8 year rum and Bulleit Rye in a bitter yet slightly sweet boozy cocktail
$10.00
The Woodshed
Rittenhouse Rye on a picnic under an apple tree. Tart and bright with baked apple and alpine herb notes
$9.00
Gimme A Minute
Pierre Ferrand Cognac balanced with a little bitter, a little sweet and the frothy goodness of egg whites
$11.00
Death By Mariachi
Tequila Ocho highlights this earthy and slightly bitter cocktail that finishes with soft vanilla and honey notes
$11.00
Carroll Gardens
Two Colorado spirits are the highlight in this marriage of two of our favorite classics, the Brooklyn and Vieux Carre. AD Laws Four Grain bourbon and Golden Moon Amer Picon provide the perfect structure
$11.00
Cherry Pickin’ Thyme
Rieger’s Kansas City whiskey highlights this tart and frothy thyme-infused, local cherry libation
$10.00
Frozen Ancho Banana Daiquiri
Yep. Frozen. Flor de Caňa rum with some banana and Ancho Reyes ancho liqueur love. The perfect amount of tart and sweet to tempt you into brain freeze territory
$11.00
The Way Back Punch
Absolut Elyx vodka powers this Teakoe pomegranate green tea house punch
$11.00
I’d Buy That Drink A Drink
This Absolut Elyx vodka concoction is served in a copper pineapple. The pineapple is the universal symbol of hospitality, so why not buy that drink a drink? Serves two
$23.00
Good River American Pilsner 6.0% $5.00
Ratio New Wave Strawberry Berliner Weisse 4.7% $6.00
Ratio Dear You Saison 5.5% $6.00
Sierra Nevada Otra Vez Gose 4.5% $7.00
Melvin IPA 7.5% $6.00
Call To Arms Kvassier Kettle Sour Kvass Ale 3.5% $7.00
Jack Rabbit Hill New Avalon Organic Pale Cider 7% $8.00
Noodle Boom!
Steigl Radler & Ocho Plata
$11.00
Moose Drool
Coors Banquet & Colorado Straight Bourbon
$11.00
Slick Rick
Our rotating cider & Germain Robin Apple Brandy
$11.00
Coors Banquet 5.0% $5.00
Upslope Brown Ale 6.7% $5.00
Lord Hobo Boomsauce IPA 8.0% $9.00
Station 26 Colorado Cream Ale 5.9% $5.00
Steigl Radler 3.0% $8.00
West County Cider ‘Redfield’ 6.6% $24.00
Finn River Cider ‘Solstice Saffron’ 6.5% $14.00
Infinite Monkey Theorem Pear Cider 5.6% $8.00
Perennial Jack Rose 8.0% $24.00
Funkwerks Tropic King Imperial Saison 7.5% $14.00
Odell Friek Kriek Lambic 6.5% $24.00
The Kick-Back
In the hospitality industry? Your first Miller High Life is on us, courtesy of our generous friends. Want to sponsor the next round of Kick-Backs?
$25.00

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Reviews

Barry Shaffer
First time in the Denver area and my wife and I wanted to see what the local scene was like. Glad we decided on the Wayback, we had a wonderful experience. Cocktails were spot on, atmosphere was fabulous for our night out, menu was rather creative and the service was excellent. We sampled several appetizers and when we ordered our entrees asked if we’d be sharing those as well, we were, so she had the kitchen course them out separately so we could share them one at a time. A simple thing to do but it really elevated the experience.

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Benjamin R.
We had a fantastic meal and experience here! It was a bit out of the way from other places we were checking out on a recent trip to Denver, but it was worth it! It was definitely a trendier spot, but we enjoyed the food and drinks! I will say that the portions were on the smaller side, so either eat a snack before or don’t come too hungry without knowing you’ll have to spend a bit.

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Stephanie Hagen
Great food! Chef Dylan and Matt are very talented and know how to create some real tasty dishes. This is a must go to restaurant for cocktails and dinner. Can’t forget dessert too!

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B BBB
Words can’t begin to describe on how the food here is. They have an amazing service an A+++. It’s a little on the price side but their service and food makeup for it. They have a good selection of drinks and all their food is made by local organic ingredient. Their menu does change as season change since they only use ingredients that are in season. Defiintly a must try.

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Bianca Calderon
Seasonal rotating menu with nice variety of dishes with small plates, fresh ingredients, and some larger dishes. Beautifully plated and good service. Happy hour available in the bar area. Reservations recommended in dining area.

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Keith Burgess
Had a wonderful time at The Way Back getting drinks, appetizers, and desserts. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. The drinks and appetizers were delicious, but the Cornbread dessert was insanely delicious. I was actually sad when we finished eating it.

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Adam Sattley
Southern Hot Chicken meets trendy small plates in the heart of Tennyson.

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Tim Golen
We heard about this place in a list of the best new restaurants for Denver. It was amazing! Everything tasted great, the service was friendly and attentive, the atmosphere was quiet and comfy.

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Nathaniel Dickson
Nice pub like vibe. Appropriately dark inside and the booths are nicely private. The food was fine, nothing to write home about. The menu rotates reasonably often so there may be better stuff.

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Chelsea Long
We came here based on the Eater reviews and I’m so glad we did! Service was extremely friendly – a little slow but it looked like there was a party of about 30 in the back so that’s normal. Food and drinks were all excellent – we got a bunch of different dishes to share, definitely snag some bread and butter to start but after that you can’t go wrong! The menu changes weekly so I won’t recommend specific things and get your hopes up….but it was all good 🙂

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