Moonlight Diner & Bar – American
Bathed in a warm, nostalgic glow, this classic diner serves as a sanctuary of comfort where the sizzle of the griddle and the aroma of freshly baked biscuits create an immediate sense of home. Hearty plates of golden chicken fried steak and savory corned beef hash offer a soulful tribute to traditional morning fare, while bold flavors like zesty huevos rancheros add a vibrant kick to the rustic, mountain-man portions. Whether you’re tucking into a towering breakfast burrito or a classic plate of eggs and pork chops, the experience is one of unpretentious indulgence and timeless hospitality.
6250 Tower Road, Denver CO 80249 https://moonlightdinerco.com/Rating: 2/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners highlight the classic burger as a standout dish, praising its flavor as a reliable choice for those seeking a hearty American meal. Guests appreciate the convenient location near the airport and local hotels, noting the atmosphere is well-suited for a practical and casual stop before traveling. The service is often described as functional for a quick visit, making it a popular choice for travelers looking for a familiar and accessible dining experience.
Menu
Breakfast Eggs and Such
- Moonlight Classic Breakfast - $13.99: Choice of ham, bacon, chorizo, or sausage with 2 eggs, hashbrowns & toast or pancakes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Moonlight Signature Breakfast - $11.99: 2 eggs, hashbrowns & toast or pancakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuits, Sausage & Gravy - $11.99: Served with hashbrowns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Moonlight Breakfast Sandwich - $12.99: brioche bun, American cheese, egg fried to medium, bacon & mayo, served with tots Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $14.59: Warm tortilla with refried beans & eggs, topped with pork green chile & shredded jack cheese, pico de gallo & sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Big Breakfast Burrito - $14.59: Scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, pico de gallo & shredded jack cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla & smothered in pork green chile & cheese, sour cream. Choice of ham, sausage, bacon, or chorizo Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Diner Corned Beef Hash - $14.99: Served with 2 eggs, hashbrowns & pancakes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mountain Man Breakfast - $17.99: Sausage, bacon & ham with 2 eggs, hashbrowns, toast & pancake Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pork Chop & Eggs - $15.99: Hand-cut pork chop with 2 eggs, hashbrowns & toast or pancakes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Fried Steak (8oz) - $18.99: Hand-breaded, fried & smothered in country gravy, 2 eggs, hashbrowns & toast or pancake Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Fried Steak (4oz) - $15.69: Hand-breaded, fried & smothered in country gravy, 2 eggs, hashbrowns & toast or pancakes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak & Eggs - $20.99: 8oz steak with 2 eggs, hashbrowns & toast or pancakes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kitchen Sink - $16.99: Pancakes topped with bacon, sausage, sausage white gravy, eggs, biscuit, smothered in pork green chile, served with country potatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken n' Biscuits - $13.99: 2 hand breaded chicken tenders on a biscuit with our country gravy, 2 eggs & hashbrowns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Brisket & Cakes - $17.99: 2 corn cakes with sliced brisket, hasbrowns, & 2 eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Big BBQ Breakfast - $22: 2 Eggs, BBQ sausage, brisket, pulled pork, side of BBQ sauce, toast & pancake Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken & Waffle - $14.99: fresh made waffle with 3 crispy fried tenders, dusted with powdered sugar & served with syrup Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spicy Smoked Sausage Skillet - $15.99: 2 eggs, peppers, onions, jalapeno, shredded cheese blend, country potatoes & toast or pancakes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast - $11.99: sliced avocado on sliced wheat toast w/ pico de gallo, sunny side egg, & country potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Tacos - $13.99: scrambled eggs, chorizo, cheese, pico de gallo, with a side of sour cream & salsa Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Walking Burrito - $11.99: Scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, pico de gallo, shredded jack cheese, wrapped in flour tortilla, choice of ham, sausage, bacon, or chorizo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Omelets & Skillets
- Meat Eaters - $15.99: Sausage, bacon, diced ham & shredded jack cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham & Cheese - $13.99: Shredded jack cheese, & diced ham Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spinach - $14.99: Spinach, onions, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes & mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Southwest Chicken - $15.59: Diced chicken, tomatoes, onions, green chiles, topped with pork green chile, shredded jack cheese, sour cream & pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Denver - $14.99: Diced ham, green peppers, onions, tomatoes & shredded jack cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
Pancakes, French Toast & Waffles
- Classic Pancakes - $9.99: 3 pancakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Banana Walnut Pancakes - $13.99: 3 topped with bananas, walnuts & whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Pancakes - $13.99: 3 topped with blueberries & whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Strawberry Pancakes - $13.99: 3 topped with strawberries in syrup & whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Chip Pancakes - $12.99: 3 topped with chocolate chips & whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Elvis Cakes - $14.29: 3 topped with peanut butter sauce, banana, grape jelly, bacon & whipped cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Banana Walnut Bread French Toast - $14.29: Topped with powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast - $10.99: Classic French toast with powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Waffle - $11.99: Served with your choice of breakfast meat Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Starters
- GIANT Nachos - $12.99: refined beans, jalapenos, shredded jack cheese, pico de gallo, pork green chile, guacamole & sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings (5 piece) - $11.99: buffalo, nuclear, BBQ, or BBQ rub Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings (10 piece) - $16.99: buffalo, nuclear, BBQ, or BBQ rub Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smothered Fries or Tots - $10.99: French fries or tater tots, topped with pork green chile & shredded jack cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $10.99: 5 hand-battered, fried crisp and served with our house BBQ sauce or ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $8.99: Beer-battered with ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Sticks - $8.99: With ranch Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa - $6.99: Made fresh in our kitchen Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- MLD Signature Salad - $14.99: lettuce, warm chicken, tomato, corn, black beans, cucumber, green peppers, pineapple, avocado, lemon wedge, balsamic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad - $14.99: Chicken, bacon, egg, bleu cheese crumbles, shredded cheddar, green onion, tomatoes & avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Salad - $14.99: Smoked pulled pork, mixed greens, tomato, avocado, corn, and shredded cheddar with our southwest dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Santa Fe Taco Salad - $12.99: Mixed greens, corn, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream, shredded jack Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad (Entree) - $8.99: Mixed greens, tomato, cucumbers, shredded jack & cheddar cheese, shredded carrots, croutons Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup (Bowl) - $5.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moonlight Red Chili (Bowl) - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moonlight Pork Green Chile (Bowl) - $5.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Mushroom Swiss Burger - $14.99: Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Chicken Burger - $15.99: Grilled chicken breast, Swiss cheese, pineapple, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, & pickle Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $15.99: Swiss & cheddar cheese, 1000 Island dressing & sautéed onions on rye bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aussie Burger - $16.99: Egg, cheddar cheese, bacon & pineapple, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Bacon Burger - $16.99: lettuce, tomato, and onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Burger - $14.99: Smothered in choice of red chili or pork green chili, topped with shredded cheese and onions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moonlight Signature Burger - $15.99: Cheddar & Monterey jack, bacon, pickle, lettuce, tomato, ranch dressing & onion rings Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Onion Burger - $14.99: topped with melted Swiss cheese, sauteed onions, served with au jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheese Burger - $15.99: bacon, choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bleu Chicken Burger - $15.99: Grilled chicken breast, jack cheese, bacon, ranch, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Santa Fe Burger - $16.99: Pepper jack cheese, green chile peppers & guacamole, lettuce, tomato, onion, & pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frito Pie Burger - $15.99: Frito Corn Chips, smothered with red chili, shredded cheddar & jack cheese, topped with red onion Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moonlight Veggie Burger - $15.99: Veggie patty, avocado, Swiss, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, onion, onion, and pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Signature Moonlight Reuben - $15.99: Swiss, sauerkraut, and 1000 island, with choice of smoked turkey or corned beef on marble rye Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Cheesesteak - $14.99: With peppers, onions & choice of cheese, served with Au Jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT - $13.99: 8 strips of applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on your favorite bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Bacon Wrap - $13.99: Smoked turkey, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato & ranch dressing wrapped in a jalapeno cheddar tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatloaf Sandwich - $13.99: House-made meatloaf, lettuce, tomato & mayo on sourdough bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moonlight Grilled Cheese - $8.99: Choice of bread and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- A1 Steak Sandwich - $16.99: Steak with onions, mushrooms, melted jack cheese, on a hogie roll with mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich - $15.99: On a brioche bun with BBQ sauce & fried onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap - $14.99: Fried chicken smothered in buffalo ranch sauce with lettuce, tomato & cheese wrapped in a jalapeno cheese wrap Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albuquerque Turkey - $15.99: Smoked turkey, diced green chiles, pepper jack cheese, chipotle mayo, onion, tomato, shredded lettuce on a brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moonlight Press - $14.99: Our smoked pulled pork with ham, Monterey jack cheese, and Chipotle mayo, on a hoagie, pressed on the grill Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moonlight Club - $15.99: Smoked turkey, ham, American, Swiss, BLT, mayo, avocado, choice of bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Wrap - $13.99: fresh cucumber, sliced tomato, shredded carrots & mixed greens with balsamic dressing wrapped in a jalapeno cheese tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees
- Steak Dinner - $19.99: 8oz Steak served with your choice of 2 sides & a roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Made Chicken Fried Steak - $18.99: Smothered in sausage white gravy, served with choice of 2 sides & a roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chops - $17.25: Hand-cut pork loin, 2 chops, served with choice of 2 sides & a roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Chicken - $17.99: Chicken breast, hand-battered and fried crisp, smothered in sausage country gravy, choice of 2 sides & a roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tender Plate - $15.99: 5 hand-battered served with fries, your choice of ranch or our house BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatloaf - $16.99: With brown gravy and choice of 2 sides & a roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Not Yo’ Mama’s Mac N’ Cheese - $16.99: With green chiles & pulled pork Available at: dinner, lunch
- Liver & Onions - $16.99: grilled beef, choice of 2 sides & a roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Frito Pie - $16.99: Frito Corn Chips, smothered in red chili, shredded cheddar, red onion, and topped with smoked brisket Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito - $13.99: Black beans, cheese blend & rice, wrapped in a flour tortilla, smothered in pork green chile & topped with more cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Pepper Salmon - $18.99: Seasoned salmon filet with white rice, sauteed vegetables, & a roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
BBQ Menu
- 1 Meat BBQ Plate - $18.99: Choice of meat served with BBQ Beans, Coleslaw & a Roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Meats BBQ Plate - $20.99: Choice of 2 meats served with BBQ Beans, Coleslaw & a Roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Meats BBQ Plate - $26.99: Choice of 3 meats served with BBQ Beans, Coleslaw & a Roll Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soda - $3.25: Free refills
- Milkshake - $6.25: Multiple flavors
- Kids Milkshake - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
Desserts
- Brownie Sundae - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Moonlight Diner & Bar
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly American diner offers classic comfort food and extensive dietary options but holds a low 2.0/5 rating.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- This American diner is conveniently located near the airport and local hotels, providing a practical stop for travelers.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the classic burger, chicken fried steak, corned beef hash, huevos rancheros, and the big breakfast burrito.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features over 16 hearty American breakfast and lunch items, including diverse options for 28 different dietary preferences.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Moonlight Diner & Bar has an average rating of 2.0/5.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a nostalgic, casual atmosphere described as a practical and convenient stop for travelers near the airport.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Casual travelers and budget-conscious diners seeking hearty American comfort food near the airport would most enjoy this nostalgic, functional diner.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports diverse diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, low-carb, dairy-free, nut-free, diabetic, and heart-healthy options.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this budget-friendly diner as a casual, practical stop for a classic burger or hearty breakfast before traveling from the airport.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This diner is unique for its nostalgic atmosphere, mountain-man portions, and convenient location near the airport for travelers.
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