5280 Burger Bar Menu

500 16th St Suite 160, Denver, CO 80202, United States
$$$ American restaurant
(3680 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Welcome to 5280 Burger Bar, a vibrant American restaurant nestled in the heart of downtown Denver. Known for its diverse menu, 5280 transcends the traditional burger joint, featuring standout dishes like the Maine Lobster Roll—a local favorite filled with fresh lobster and served with crispy fries.

For families, the Kid’s Menu delights with options such as the gooey Classic Kid Grilled Cheese and the flavorful Mile High Fried Chicken Nuggets, all reasonably priced. Back to adult fare, the Baja Colorado Burger has garnered rave reviews, praised for its exceptional taste and perfect fry pairing.

With a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff, the dining experience is complemented by refreshing beverages, including homemade shakes. Whether for a casual meal or a pre-concert snack, 5280 Burger Bar promises to satisfy every craving.

APPETIZERS

  • LOADED TATER TOTS

    Jumbo Tots stuffed with bacon and cheddar served with a sour cream and chive dipping sauce

    US$10.99
  • FRIED PICKLES

    Hand battered dill pickle chips served with our house-made ranch dressing.

    US$9.99
  • GOURMET CHICKEN BITES

    marinated, hand-breaded & fried to a golden then tossed in one of our house made sauces

    US$13.99
  • SAUSAGE SAMPLER

    Jalapeno Cheddar, Beer Brat and Italian Hot Link sausages served with stone ground mustard and your choice of one of our other signature sauces

    US$14.99
  • LARGE QUESO FRIES

    Housemade, double fried and seasoned to perfection with our Green Chile Queso, Pico de Gallo and Shredded Cheddar

    US$11.99
  • LOADED FRIES

    Housemade, double fried and seasoned to perfection with our housemade cheese sauce, chopped bacon, scallion and sour cream

    US$12.99
  • JUMBO PRETZEL

    Served With Our Housemade Stone Ground Mustard. Add a Side of Green Chile Queso for $2.00

    US$11.99
  • Jumbo Wings

    Crispy-fried and served with ranch and any of our dipping sauces; buffalo, thai chili, honey sriracha, bbq.

    US$16.99
  • CHEESESTEAK EGGROLLS

    Shaved NY Strip, House made cheese sauce and sauteed peppers and onions

    US$11.99
  • SOUTHWEST EGGROLLS

    Al Pastor Chicken, Cheddar and Jalapeno Cream Cheese, Black Bean and Roasted Corn Salsa

    US$11.99
  • FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

    Flash Fried and Tossed in a Spicy Piquillo Pepper Jam

    US$9.99
  • SHISHITO PEPPERS

    Flash fried, tossed in a fresh squeezed lime juice and topped with malden sea salt. served with our garlic aioli

    US$9.99
  • 5280 Nachos

    Fresh fried corn chips, Green chili Queso, Fresh Pico de Gallo, Black Bean and Corn Salsa and Fresh Jalapeno. Add Al Pastor Chicken or Guac for $3 each

    US$12.99
  • BOWL OF RED CHILI

    House Made Texas Chili topped with Cheddar Cheese and Diced Onion

    US$7.99
  • CUP OF RED CHILI

    House Made Texas Chili topped with Cheddar Cheese and Diced Onion

    US$5.99
  • BOWL OF GREEN CHILE

    Authentic Chef inspired recipe out of Denver Colorado, garnished with Cotija and Pico de Gallo

    US$7.99
  • BOWL OF SOUP OF THE DAY
    US$7.99
  • CUP OF SOUP OF THE DAY
    US$5.99

BURGERS

  • The 5280

    Angus Beef*, American Cheese, Tomato, Lettuce, Red Onion, Kosher Dill Pickles & our House-Made 5280 Sauce.

    US$13.99
  • The Mighty Mushroom

    angus beef*, sauteed crimini mushrooms, arugula, topped with swiss cheese & roasted garlic aioli

    US$14.99
  • WHAT THE GUAC

    Angus Beef*, Pecanwood Smoked Bacon, sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Guacamole, Lettuce & our House-made Roasted Garlic Aioli

    US$15.99
  • RING OF FIRE

    Angus Beef*, Pepper Jack Cheese, Sauteed Habanero & Serrano Peppers, Lettuce, 5280 Chipotle Mayo & our Famous House-made Ring of Fire Sauce.

    US$14.99
  • The Durango

    Angus Beef, Jalapeno Cream Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Roasted Red Peppers, Fried Onion Straws & Pecanwood Smoked Bacon

    US$15.99
  • PERFECT BURGER

    Angus Beef*, Gruyere Cheese, Bacon Onion Jam, Pickled Red Onions, Lettuce & our House-made Roasted Garlic Aioli

    US$15.99
  • ULTIMATE CHEESEBURGER

    2 quarter pound angus beef* patties, cheddar, swiss & american cheese, pickles & our 5280 sauce

    US$15.99
  • THE PRIME

    colorado raised prime wagyu beef*, sharp white cheddar, giant house made onions rings and house made 5280 steak sauce.

    US$17.99
  • CHARCUTERIE BURGER

    angus beef*, brie cheese, crispy prosciutto, arugula, green apples and stoneground mustard sauce

    US$16.99
  • BAJA COLORADO

    Angus Beef*, caramelized onions, roasted seasonal chili, chipotle mayo, pepperjack cheese

    US$14.99
  • Hooked

    togarashi seared sushi grade Ahi tuna*, arugula, cucumber soy and ginger pickled fresno chilis

    US$18.99
  • THE GREEK
    US$14.99
  • The A**Hole

    We spent a lot of time thinking about this stuff but if you know better we'll make It your way!!add veggies for free & additional toppings start at $0.50.

    US$11.99
  • I Can't Decide

    Pick Two of our Gourmet Burgers to be served Jumbo Slider Style. No Modifications, Please!

    US$19.99

NOT A BURGER

  • MAINE LOBSTER ROLL W/ FRIES

    it's kinda become a 5280 neighborhood favorite. fresh picked maine lobster mixed with mayonnaise , piled in a buttered new england roll, served with house made french fries

    US$27.00
  • CONNECTICUT LOBSTER ROLL W/ FRIES

    it's kinda become a 5280 neighborhood favorite. fresh picked maine lobster mixed either with warm butter, piled in a buttered new england roll, served with a side of our famous fries

    US$27.00
  • CLASSIC CHICKEN SANDWICH

    marinated chicken breast fried to perfection and served on a buttered bun w/pickles and one of our signature sauces

    US$14.99
  • SHEKO'S CHICKEN SANDWICH

    marinated chicken breast fried to perfection, pepper jack cheese, pecanwood smoked bacon, cole slaw and sriracha honey mustard

    US$14.99
  • PHILLY CHEESESTEAK

    shaved ny strip, sauteed peppers and onions and your choice of melty cheese, served with fries.

    US$18.99
  • TEXAS PHILLY

    just like our traditional philly but with queso.

    US$18.99
  • FRENCH DIP

    shaved ny strip and swiss cheese served with housemade horseradish, au jus for dipping and french fries.

    US$18.99
  • ONE SAUSAGE

    cheddar jalapeno, beer brat or spicy hot link served in one of our signature styles. Chicago: green relish, red onion, tomato, pickle, sport pepper, mustard and celery salt.The Tar Heel: bacon jam, fried onions, carolina bbq.Berliner: sauerkraut and spicy brown mustard.Texas chili: red chili, cheddar cheese and onion. Tex-Mex : sliced serano, pico de gallo, bacon and queso.

    US$9.00
  • TWO SAUSAGES

    just like one sausage only double the goodness

    US$16.00
  • Fish and Chips

    beer battered north atlantic cod, fresh cut fries, coleslaw and housemade tartar sauce

    US$18.99
  • One Dog
    US$7.00
  • Two Dogs
    US$13.00

KIDS FOOD

  • Classic Kid Grilled Cheese

    Chewy, ewy, gooey, and buttery, just like it ought to be!

    US$8.99
  • The 5280 Kid Cheeseburger

    Jumbo Angus slider burger with cheese on the big kid's menu served on our own sesame seed bun

    US$8.99
  • Mile High Fried Kid's Chicken Nuggets

    Fried just right to a crispy light brown, served with our housemade ranch

    US$8.99
  • The 5280 Kid Burger

    The same fantastic jumbo Angus slider from the big kid's menu on our own sesame seed bun

    US$8.99
  • The Jersey Kid Hot Dog

    We use Nathan's because we love them too!

    US$8.99
  • Kid's Awesome Mac & Cheese

    Made from scratch to be loved by kids both big and small

    US$8.99
  • Kid's Rocky Mountain Grilled Chicken Sandwhich

    Marinated and perfectly grilled, served with our own sesame seed bun

    US$8.99

SALADS

  • STRAWBERRY FIELDS

    Spring mix, strawberries, goat cheese & candied walnuts served with a house-made champagne vinaigrette.

    US$12.99
  • TINY TIMS TACO SALAD

    al pastor chicken, crisp romaine, roasted corn & black bean salsa, avocado, pico de gallo & cotija cheese tossed in our house-made Jalapeno agave vinaigrette & served in a tortilla bowl*can substitute for chicken for no additional cost.

    US$15.99
  • LOBSTER SALAD

    chilled lobster, mixed greens, avocado, tomato, cucumber and croutons tossed in a house made citrus vinaigrette.

    US$21.99
  • SPINACH SALAD

    crispy prosciutto, red onion, apple, blue cheese, pecans and craisins tossed in a house made apple cider vinaigrette

    US$15.99
  • BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD

    grilled or fried chicken tossed in house made buffalo sauce w/ fresh bacon pieces, romaine and tomato tossed in your choice or house made blue cheese or ranch dressing

    US$15.99
  • LARGE HOUSE SALAD

    Spring greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers and choice of dressing

    US$10.99

SIDES

  • SMALL FRIES

    Housemade, double fried and seasoned to perfection

    US$3.99
  • SMALL TRUFFLE FRIES

    Housemade, double fried and seasoned to perfection tossed in truffle oil, parmesan and parsley

    US$6.99
  • LARGE FRIES

    Housemade, double fried and seasoned to perfection

    US$7.99
  • LARGE TRUFFLE FRY

    Housemade, double fried and seasoned to perfection tossed in truffle oil, parmesan and parsley

    US$10.99
  • ONION RINGS

    Sliced super thick, handbattered in our seasoned flour and fried to a golden brown

    US$6.99
  • FRIES & RINGS

    Housemade, double fried and seasoned to perfection along side our hand-battered jumbo onion rings

    US$8.99
  • SIDE QUESO FRIES

    Housemade, double fried and seasoned to perfection with our Green Chile Queso, Pico de Gallo and Shredded Cheddar

    US$6.99
  • LG BOWL OF FAMOUS MAC & CHEESE

    Same as the side only bigger and better, house-made cheese sauce, cavitappi pasta noodles, a touch of parmesan

    US$10.99
  • BOWL OF LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE

    House-made cheese sauce, cavatappi pasta noodles, a touch of parmesan and loads of fresh Picked Main Lobster

    US$17.99
  • SIDE BRUSSELS

    Crispy fried and tossed in our spicy jalapeno piquillo pepper jam

    US$6.99
  • SIDE COLESLAW

    A white and red cabbage blend with shaved carrots and our housemade dressing

    US$2.99
  • SIDE FRUIT

    Seasonal melons, berries and other delicious fruit

    US$3.99
  • Side Guacamole
    US$3.50
  • SIDE MAC & CHEESE

    Same as the kids stuff only better, house-made cheese sauce, cavitappi pasta noodles, a touch of parmesan

    US$3.99
  • SIDE OF LOBSTER
    US$15.00
  • SIDE SALAD
    US$3.99
  • SM BOWL OF FAMOUS MAC & CHEESE
    US$6.99
  • Side of Chips
    US$3.00

Beverages

  • Coke
    US$2.50
  • Sprite
    US$2.50
  • Diet Coke
    US$2.50
  • Smart Water
    US$3.99
  • Tommy Knocker Root Beer
    US$4.50
  • Red Bull
    US$3.99