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The Way Back, Denver, CO
The Way Back, Denver, CO
The Way Back, Denver, CO
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The Way Back

4.6
4.6
298 Reviews
$30 and under
American
3963 Tennyson Street, Denver, CO 80212

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood gem
The Way Back is a restaurant in the Denver Highlands Neighborhood. We work toward achieving a sustainable and hyper-local cuisine that will champion a post-industrial food supply with no compromise to ethics, aesthetics, nor taste. The scope of our vision, however, is not only limited to Colorado. Instead, we aim to affect the manner in which Americans appreciate food and, more importantly, where our food originates. We eagerly look forward to serving you.

We encourage family-style dining for most groups. Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Due to limited space, please account for any children in your party and let us know if you need a highchair or booster seat.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dylan Rigolini
  • Private party facilities
    We offer Full Restaurant Buyouts for up to 110 seated and 150 standing. We also offer Semi Private Dining for up to 50 guests. Please email info@thewaybackdenver.com for more details.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands
  • Parking details
    Parking, when not available on Tennyson, is usually abundant on the adjacent streets, both to the east and west of Tennyson. There are no neighborhood parking restrictions on these streets.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 298 people are saying

The Way Back reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

298 Reviews
  1. MaxH

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fantastic and creative meal. Especially enjoyed the Carrot "Sushi" and all of the skewers. Tasty cocktails. Perfect!

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  2. AndreaC

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about this restaurant. Worth the trip.

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  3. ScottA

    Denver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've always been treated like family at the Wayback! The food, service, and ambiance are all outstanding. This is the best restaurant on Tennyson, hands down.

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  4. Delaney

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the ambience and the flower arrangements here! The food was delicious and the panna cotta dessert was one of the best I’ve had. Drinks were creative and tasty. Will definitely be back!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience at the way back this week! Started with the house pickled veggies and a latke plate, unbelievable! The entrees we chose were fried chicken which was best I’ve had in Denver yet ! And the papprdelle was an awesome hand rolled pasta dish we tried, cooked al dente and tasted so fresh ! Overall , I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for something unique in Denver .

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  6. TaylorL

    Tampa3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Can’t believe we wasted nearly $200 for my husband and I to have dinner here. Will never return.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The overall experience was fine. We waited a long time for our food and our server wasn’t great about handling that. The food was decent but overpriced for what we got.

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  8. RachelleG

    Denver1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Both the food and the service were just ok. Nothing I would ever crave or go back for more for. Definitely not bad but left me feeling indifferent.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Denver1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food in my honest opinion was mediocre, not entirely sure what the hype is about. The ambiance is cool but $10 extra for a meatball? I’ll go elsewhere next time.

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  10. DaneP

    Denver6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, not great. However everything else was outstanding. I will definitely be back. What a cool vibe. Very vegi friendly. Great date spot

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FAQs

The Way Back offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 682-6888 ext. 1.

The Way Back is rated 4.6 stars by 298 OpenTable diners.

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3963 Tennyson Street, Denver, CO 80212

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Highlands
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking, when not available on Tennyson, is usually abundant on the adjacent streets, both to the east and west of Tennyson. There are no neighborhood parking restrictions on these streets.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dylan Rigolini
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Private party facilities
    We offer Full Restaurant Buyouts for up to 110 seated and 150 standing. We also offer Semi Private Dining for up to 50 guests. Please email info@thewaybackdenver.com for more details.
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