Skip to Main content
  • Appaloosa Grill 535 16th St.

    Appaloosa Grill 535 16th St.
    • Home
    • /
    • Denver
    • /
    • Appaloosa Grill 535 16th St.
    Restaurant banner image

    Appaloosa Grill 535 16th St.

    535 16th St.

    Denver, CO 80202


    Orders through Toast are commission free and go directly to this restaurant


    phone icon

    Call

    clock icon

    Hours

    waypoint sign icon

    Directions

    gift icon

    Gift Cards

    Share Plates
    Soup / Salad
    Burger / Sandwich
    Garden & Sea
    Steakhouse Classics
    A La Carte Sides
    Add Protiens
    Something Sweet
    Kids Menu

    Featured Items

    • CLASSIC BEEF BURGER

      seared 1/3 lb wagyu beef, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, red onion, house relish sauce, butter toasted brioche included sides (pick one): french fries, sweet potato fries, chile-lime slaw, green or caesar salad

      $12.00
    • CLASSIC BISON BURGER

      seared 1/3 lb rock river ranch bison, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, red onion, house relish sauce, butter toasted brioche included sides (pick one): french fries, sweet potato fries, chile-lime slaw, green or caesar salad

      $13.00
    • WINGS [GF]

      brined natural chicken, choice of buffalo, sriracha-lime, lemon pepper or green chile dry rub, celery & carrots, choice of house ranch or blue cheese

      $16.00

    ‌

    Share Plates

    • BAKED GOAT CHEESE [V]

      jumpin’ good goat cheese, cream cheese, jalapeño jelly, roasted garlic, lavash crackers, charred green onion oil

      $14.00
    • BISON BONE MARROW

      two roasted femur bones, served with port wine grapes & garlic crostini

      $22.00
    • BORRACHO AVOCADO [V]

      tempura beer battered & fried avocado, pico de gallo, mira sol jam, toasted pepitas, tortilla chips

      $15.00
    • BUFFALO BITES [V]

      smoked cauliflower & broccoli tempura and served with buffalo dipping sauce

      $14.00
    • SPICY SEARED AHI

      spice crusted sushi-grade ahi tuna, avocado crema, jalapeño jelly, pickled veggies

      $19.00
    • WINGS [GF]

      brined natural chicken, choice of buffalo, sriracha-lime, lemon pepper or green chile dry rub, celery & carrots, choice of house ranch or blue cheese

      $16.00

    Soup / Salad

    • SMALL GREEN SALAD [V]

      field greens, carrots, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, croutons with your choice of house ranch [GF], blue cheese, caesar [GF], grapefruit-agave balsamic vinaigrette [GF], lemon-oregano [GF] or honey chipotle vinaigrette [GF]

      $7.00
    • LARGE GREEN SALAD

      field greens, carrots, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, croutons with your choice of house ranch [GF], blue cheese, caesar [GF], grapefruit-agave balsamic vinaigrette [GF], lemon-oregano [GF] or honey chipotle vinaigrette [GF]

      $13.00
    • SMALL CAESAR SALAD

      chopped romaine, white anchovy, croutons, house caesar dressing, parmesan crisp

      $7.00
    • LARGE CAESAR SALAD

      chopped romaine, white anchovy, croutons, house caesar dressing, parmesan crisp

      $13.00
    • SMALL CHILE GOAT SALAD [GF + V]

      field greens, jumpin’ good goat cheese, fire roasted green chilies, candied pecans, roasted beets, roasted tomatoes, grapefruit-agave balsamic vinaigrette

      $8.00
    • LARGE CHILE GOAT SALAD [GF + V]

      field greens, jumpin’ good goat cheese, fire roasted green chilies, candied pecans, roasted beets, roasted tomatoes, grapefruit-agave balsamic vinaigrette

      $15.00
    • SMALL WEDGE SALAD

      iceberg lettuce, beefsteak tomatoes & candied pork belly, topped with house blue cheese dressing, sweet chili glaze, blue crumbles & crispy onions

      $8.00
    • LARGE WEDGE SALAD

      iceberg lettuce, beefsteak tomatoes & candied pork belly, topped with house blue cheese dressing, sweet chili glaze, blue crumbles & crispy onions

      $15.00
    • SMALL GREEK SALAD [GF + V]

      country olives, roasted peppers, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, goat feta, lemon-oregano vinaigrette

      $8.00
    • LARGE GREEK SALAD [GF+ V]

      country olives, roasted peppers, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, goat feta, lemon-oregano vinaigrette

      $15.00
    • CUP VEGETARIAN GREEN CHILE [GF + V]

      pueblo chiles, tortilla strips, cotija cheese – vegan version available

      $5.00
    • BOWL VEGETARIAN GREEN CHILE [GF + V]

      pueblo chiles, tortilla strips, cotija cheese – vegan version available

      $8.00
    • CUP PORK GREEN CHILE [GF]

      house smoked pork, pueblo chiles, tortilla strips, cotija cheese

      $6.00
    • BOWL PORK GREEN CHILE [GF]

      house smoked pork, pueblo chiles, tortilla strips, cotija cheese

      $9.00
    • CUP BISON CHILE

      ground bison, black beans, onions, white cheddar, green onions, tortilla chips

      $7.00
    • BOWL BISON CHILE

      ground bison, black beans, onions, white cheddar, green onions, tortilla chips

      $10.00

    Burger / Sandwich

    • CLASSIC BEEF BURGER

      seared 1/3 lb wagyu beef, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, red onion, house relish sauce, butter toasted brioche included sides (pick one): french fries, sweet potato fries, chile-lime slaw, green or caesar salad

      $12.00
    • CLASSIC BISON BURGER

      seared 1/3 lb rock river ranch bison, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, red onion, house relish sauce, butter toasted brioche included sides (pick one): french fries, sweet potato fries, chile-lime slaw, green or caesar salad

      $13.00
    • CLASSIC CHICKEN BURGER

      seared 1/3 lb ground chicken, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, red onion, house relish sauce, butter toasted brioche included sides (pick one): french fries, sweet potato fries, chile-lime slaw, green or caesar salad

      $11.00
    • GREEN CHILE BISON BURGER

      rock river ranch bison, fire roasted green chilies, caramelized onions, smoked gouda, house steak sauce, lettuce, butter toasted brioche included sides (pick one): french fries, sweet potato fries, chile-lime slaw, green or caesar salad

      $16.00
    • ELK BURGER

      hudson valley foie mousse, goat cheese, cream cheese, crispy serrano ham, port-grape compote, arugula, butter toasted brioche included sides (pick one): french fries, sweet potato fries, chile-lime slaw, green or caesar salad

      $18.00
    • AVOCADO CHICKEN BURGER

      fresh ground seasoned natural chicken, flash fried avocado, white cheddar, spicy aioli, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, red onion, butter toasted brioche included sides (pick one): french fries, sweet potato fries, chile-lime slaw, green or caesar salad

      $15.00
    • VEGGIE BURGER [V]

      house made plant-based patty, topped with mango salsa, tomato, lettuce, toasted bun included sides (pick one): french fries, sweet potato fries, chile-lime slaw, green or caesar salad

      $15.00
    • BISON REUBEN

      rock river ranch brisket, house caraway-apple kraut, russian dressing, swiss, toasted marble rye included sides (pick one): french fries, sweet potato fries, chile-lime slaw, green or caesar salad

      $16.00
    • DENVER DIP

      shaved prime rib, sautéed onions, mushrooms, green chiles, muenster, baguette, horseradish crème, au jus included sides (pick one): french fries, sweet potato fries, chile-lime slaw, green or caesar salad

      $18.00
    • GRILL CHIX SAND

      $18.00

    Garden & Sea

    • FISH & CHIPS

      beer battered maine haddock, fries, peppadew slaw, house tartar, fresh lemon wedge

      $19.00
    • VERLASSO SALMON [GF]*

      6oz grilled or blackened sustainable chilean salmon, grilled radiccio-fennel-orange salad, port gastrique

      $25.00
    • MAINE LOBSTER ROLL

      butter poached maine lobster, parsley, scallions, lemon, butter toasted roll, clarified butter – served à la carte

      $36.00
    • MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED VEGETABLE TIAN [GF, V+]

      marinated, grilled eggplant, zucchini, peppers, portobello mushrooms, roma tomatoes, red pepper hummus, country olive tapenade, baby arugula, balsamic reduction

      $18.00
    • WILD MUSHROOM PAPPARDELLE [V]

      seasonal foraged mushrooms, truffle-garlic mascarpone, local pasta, shaved pecarino

      $19.00

    Steakhouse Classics

    • BISON FILET [GF]*

      8 oz rock river ranch salt & pepper, grilled to order – garnished with crispy onions & blistered shishito – steaks served a la carte

      $38.00
    • BISON TBONE [GF]*

      18oz rock river ranch salt & pepper, grilled to order – garnished with crispy onions & blistered shishito – steaks served a la carte

      $65.00
    • BISON BONE-IN NEW YORK STRIP [GF]*

      14oz rock river ranch salt & pepper, grilled to order – garnished with crispy onions & blistered shishito – steaks served a la carte

      $48.00
    • NY STRIP OF BEEF [GF]*

      12 oz rocky mountain red angus salt & pepper, grilled to order – garnished with crispy onions & blistered shishito – steaks served a la carte

      $34.00
    • PETITE FILET OF BEEF [GF]*

      6oz colorado raised 7x wagyu salt & pepper, grilled to order – garnished with crispy onions & blistered shishito – steaks served a la carte

      $38.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • LAMB CHOPS [GF]*

      four 2 oz d’artanian lamb chops, tamarind glaze, sautéed broccoli rabe

      $36.00
    • GOAT CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN [GF]

      8oz airline cut natural breast, stuffed with jumpin’ good goat cheese, basil & roasted tomato, served with pan sauce, garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal mixed vegetables

      $21.00
    • FOUR CHEESE MACARONI [V]

      smoked gouda, fontina, aged white cheddar, provolone, radiatore pasta, toasted bread crumbs

      $19.00
    • CARNE APPALOOSA*

      marinated skirt steak, sliced & topped with sautéed onions & roasted tomatoes with sides black beans, chile-lime slaw, warm corn tortillas

      $26.00

    A La Carte Sides

    • BROCCOLI

      $7.00
    • ZUCCHINI

      $7.00
    • BRUSSELS SPROUTS

      $7.00
    • VEG MEDLEY

      $7.00
    • ASPARAGUS

      $7.00
    • SHISHITOS

      $7.00
    • GREEN BEANS

      $7.00
    • WHIPPED POTATOES

      $7.00
    • RED POTATOES

      $7.00
    • CUP MAC & CHEESE

      $7.00
    • LG FRENCH FRY

      $7.00
    • LG SWEET POTATO FRY

      $7.00
    • LG TRUFFLE FRY

      $7.00
    • SLAW

      $4.00
    • 1/2 FRENCH FRY

      $4.00
    • 1/2 SWT POT FRY

      $4.00
    • 1/2 TRUFF FRY

      $6.00

    Add Protiens

    • ADD AVOCADO

      $3.00
    • ADD BACON

      $4.00
    • ADD CHICKEN

      $8.00
    • ADD SHRIMP

      $10.00
    • ADD SALMON

      $10.00
    • ADD STEAK

      $10.00
    • ADD AHI TUNA

      $12.00
    • ADD LOBSTER

      $18.00
    • Add Chorizo

      $5.00

    Something Sweet

    • GELATO

      locally made gelato, vanilla bean, chocolate or ask about the seasonal rotating flavor [+2 à la mode]

      $6.00
    • WARM BROWNIE

      decadent flourless chocolate brownie, vanilla bean gelato, chocolate sauce

      $8.00
    • GOOEY BUTTER CAKE

      rich, sticky St Louis-style butter cake, sweetened cream cheese filling, caramel brandy sauce, vanilla gelato scoop

      $8.00
    • A LA MODE

      $2.00
    • DESSERT SHOT

      chilled fernet branca menta, copper muse local coffee liqueur - [21+ contains alcohol]

      $12.00

    Kids Menu

    • KIDS CHEESEBURGER

      served with fries and a kid's drink

      $10.00
    • KIDS CHICKEN FINGER

      served with fries and a kid's drink

      $10.00
    • KIDS GRILLED CHEESE

      served with fries and a kid's drink

      $10.00
    • KIDS QUESADILLA

      served with fries and a kid's drink

      $10.00
    • KIDS MAC & CHEESE

      served with fries and a kid's drink

      $10.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 12:15 am
    Monday11:00 am - 12:15 am
    Tuesday11:00 am - 12:15 am
    Wednesday11:00 am - 12:15 am
    Thursday11:00 am - 12:15 am
    Friday11:00 am - 12:15 am
    Saturday11:00 am - 12:15 am
    Restaurant info

    Appaloosa Grill a.k.a “The Horse” is an American/World traditional restaurant and live music venue on the 16th Street Mall in the downtown Denver business district. The Horse was originally the vision of the former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and was established in April 2001. In July 2005, Oakhurst band members/employees Johnny James Qualley & Adam Hill purchased the restaurant and have since sold interest to other employees; Mark Kline (Bar Manager), Mattè Copeland (AGM), and Guy Faulkner (Talent Buyer). Appaloosa Grill is proud to serve fresh, high quality all natural proteins and uses organic produce when and wherever possible. Everything is made from scratch, right down to the ketchup! Chef Kert Eggers has created a menu that features a wide variety of comfort foods as well as a large selection of vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options. The Grill boasts a great daily happy hour from 3-6pm and the kitchen is open until 12:30am nightly.

    Location

    535 16th St., Denver, CO 80202

    Directions


    Similar restaurants in your area

    Motomaki - Denver
    View restaurantnext
    5280 Burger Bar Denver Pavilions Denver Pavilions
    View restaurantnext
    Yampa Sandwich Co - Denver/Uptown - 17th & Glenarm
    View restaurantnext
    Lazo Empanadas 16th Mall (Location 2) (2) Lazo Empanadas 16th Mall. 303 16TH Mall #130. Denver, CO. 80202
    View restaurantnext
    Kyoto Ramen - Denver
    View restaurantnext
    Bubu Republic Plaza
    View restaurantnext
    Search similar restaurants
    © 2025 Toast, Inc.
    Toast
    • About Toast
    • For restaurants
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Statement
    • Do not sell my
      personal information
    Made with love in Boston
    • Instagram
    • X (formerly Twitter)
    • Facebook