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The Ten Meanest Meatiest Dishes in Denver

Man up for the National Western Stock Show with these meat-forward masterpieces.

by Jessie Levine
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Here are 10 of the most meat-forward dishes in the Mile High City, just in time for the National Western Stock Show. If we missed your favorite, add it to the comments.

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1. Globe Hall

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4483 Logan St
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 668-8833
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Globe Hall is the ideal place to fuel up for the Stock Show. Its location in Globeville is a quick jaunt from the Convention Center, the no-frills approach is great for cowboy-types, the barbecue fare is on point and tickets for live music events until January 23 are only $5 with a Stock Show ticket. Carnivores will surely approve of the Macho Grande burrito - a monster made with barbecued brisket, sausage and pulled pork all wrapped in a colossal tortilla.
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2. Old Major

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3316 Tejon St
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 420-0622
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Old Major is one of Denver's most meat-forward eateries, and the nose-to-tail platter is a beautiful showcase of that specialty. This carnivore's delight is currently being served with sausage, braised belly, honey rib, crispy ears, sage stuffing, and green bean casserole.
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3. Rebel Restaurant

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3763 Wynkoop St
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 297-3902
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What could be a more carnivorous, manly way to cap off a successful day at the Stock Show than with Rebel's half roasted pig's head? The current iteration of the dish brings grilled scallions, Rebel Farms greens, corn husk vinaigrette, and flatbread.
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4. TAG Burger Bar

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1222 Madison St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 736-2260
(303) 736-2260
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The Andrew Jackson at this Congress Park casual spot is a meaty and masterful creation with a 1/3 pound burger patty, barbecue brisket, applewood smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, fried avocado, grilled onion, fried egg, mushrooms and a side of parmesan fries.
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5. Beast + Bottle

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719 E 17th Ave
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 623-3223
(303) 623-3223
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As implied in its name, Uptown's Beast + Bottle curates fine, meat-forward dishes alongside a carefully selected beverage menu. Meat lovers will approve of the variations of duck dish - with duck breast, sausage, seared liver, grape must, parsnip, and seeds.
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6. Nickel

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1100 14th St
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 889-2128
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The Nickel is hosting two separate Stock Show dinners, naturally featuring meat-forward menus. The first is on Wednesday, January 13 from 5 to 10 p.m. for $65 per person. 7X Beef will be collaborating with the Nickel to serve beef tartare, beef tendons, oxtails with beef consommé and a NY steak with bone marrow emulsion. The second dinner features Western Daughters Butcher Shoppe on Wednesday, January 20 from 5 to 10 p.m.
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7. Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen

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1317 14th St
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 595-4255
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Euclid Hall goes hog wild with meat-centric dishes. The Ricky Ricardo sandwich gives the classic Cubano a run for its money, with house-cured ham, bacon, braised pork belly, giardiniera, swiss cheese and yellow mustard and buttery pressed bread. Or opt for Euclid's butcher's cut - a varying selection of hand-cut Ron Buxman Colorado beef served a la carte.
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8. Chop Shop Casual Urban Eatery

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4990 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 550-7665
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The Chop Shop serves a mean grilled bacon-wrapped meatloaf, with house-ground beef, spplewood smoked bacon, tangy mango barbecue sauce, and beer battered onions among its other large protein-forward dishes.
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9. il porcellino salumi

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4334 W 41st Ave
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-3206
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The new Berkeley spot is all about meats of the cured variety. In addition to the plentiful cured meat options, the neighborhood spot serves meaty, delicious sandwiches. Order The Hoggie, a masterpiece of cured meat made with sliced coppa cotta, house ham, genoa salami cotta, garlic aioli, red wine vinaigrette, arugula and farm tomatoes on Grateful Bread hoagie roll.
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10. Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs

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2148 Larimer St
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 746-9355
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Biker Jim's is a classic Denver meat institution. It's hard to go wrong with any of the tube steak selections here, but you'll go straight to meat heaven on the wings of the Bat Dog - a smoked bacon brat topped with bacon, tomato bacon powder, avocado puree, caramelized onions and tomato cream cheese.
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1. Globe Hall

4483 Logan St, Denver, CO 80216
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Globe Hall is the ideal place to fuel up for the Stock Show. Its location in Globeville is a quick jaunt from the Convention Center, the no-frills approach is great for cowboy-types, the barbecue fare is on point and tickets for live music events until January 23 are only $5 with a Stock Show ticket. Carnivores will surely approve of the Macho Grande burrito - a monster made with barbecued brisket, sausage and pulled pork all wrapped in a colossal tortilla.
4483 Logan St
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 668-8833
Visit Website

2. Old Major

3316 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211
Facebook
Old Major is one of Denver's most meat-forward eateries, and the nose-to-tail platter is a beautiful showcase of that specialty. This carnivore's delight is currently being served with sausage, braised belly, honey rib, crispy ears, sage stuffing, and green bean casserole.
3316 Tejon St
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 420-0622
Visit Website

3. Rebel Restaurant

3763 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80216
Facebook
What could be a more carnivorous, manly way to cap off a successful day at the Stock Show than with Rebel's half roasted pig's head? The current iteration of the dish brings grilled scallions, Rebel Farms greens, corn husk vinaigrette, and flatbread.
3763 Wynkoop St
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 297-3902
Visit Website

4. TAG Burger Bar

1222 Madison St, Denver, CO 80206
Facebook
The Andrew Jackson at this Congress Park casual spot is a meaty and masterful creation with a 1/3 pound burger patty, barbecue brisket, applewood smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, fried avocado, grilled onion, fried egg, mushrooms and a side of parmesan fries.
1222 Madison St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 736-2260
Visit Website

5. Beast + Bottle

719 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Facebook
As implied in its name, Uptown's Beast + Bottle curates fine, meat-forward dishes alongside a carefully selected beverage menu. Meat lovers will approve of the variations of duck dish - with duck breast, sausage, seared liver, grape must, parsnip, and seeds.
719 E 17th Ave
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 623-3223
Visit Website

6. Nickel

1100 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Facebook
The Nickel is hosting two separate Stock Show dinners, naturally featuring meat-forward menus. The first is on Wednesday, January 13 from 5 to 10 p.m. for $65 per person. 7X Beef will be collaborating with the Nickel to serve beef tartare, beef tendons, oxtails with beef consommé and a NY steak with bone marrow emulsion. The second dinner features Western Daughters Butcher Shoppe on Wednesday, January 20 from 5 to 10 p.m.
1100 14th St
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 889-2128
Visit Website

7. Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen

1317 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Facebook
Euclid Hall goes hog wild with meat-centric dishes. The Ricky Ricardo sandwich gives the classic Cubano a run for its money, with house-cured ham, bacon, braised pork belly, giardiniera, swiss cheese and yellow mustard and buttery pressed bread. Or opt for Euclid's butcher's cut - a varying selection of hand-cut Ron Buxman Colorado beef served a la carte.
1317 14th St
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 595-4255
Visit Website

8. Chop Shop Casual Urban Eatery

4990 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220
Facebook
The Chop Shop serves a mean grilled bacon-wrapped meatloaf, with house-ground beef, spplewood smoked bacon, tangy mango barbecue sauce, and beer battered onions among its other large protein-forward dishes.
4990 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 550-7665
Visit Website

9. il porcellino salumi

4334 W 41st Ave, Denver, CO 80212
Facebook
The new Berkeley spot is all about meats of the cured variety. In addition to the plentiful cured meat options, the neighborhood spot serves meaty, delicious sandwiches. Order The Hoggie, a masterpiece of cured meat made with sliced coppa cotta, house ham, genoa salami cotta, garlic aioli, red wine vinaigrette, arugula and farm tomatoes on Grateful Bread hoagie roll.
4334 W 41st Ave
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-3206
Visit Website

10. Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs

2148 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
Facebook
Biker Jim's is a classic Denver meat institution. It's hard to go wrong with any of the tube steak selections here, but you'll go straight to meat heaven on the wings of the Bat Dog - a smoked bacon brat topped with bacon, tomato bacon powder, avocado puree, caramelized onions and tomato cream cheese.
2148 Larimer St
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 746-9355
Visit Website

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