Good morning. My husband and his buddies are traveling from Los Angeles to Denver this week to see the Broncos game. They have a free day/night on Friday and are looking for things to do and places to eat. What are your top tier, insider recommendations?

Thanks so much.

Unless I know what their interests and likes are, it pointless to spend a lot of time recommending place that will not appeal. So are art museums high on their list? Do they prefer McDonalds over Wendys?

It's a bunch of guys on a football trip. No, art museums are not high on their list.

McDonalds? Wendy's? Sorry to have consumed so much of your valuable time.

The best of Fodors shines through again.

Do you know where they are staying? Or if they have a car?
For guys, I’m not thinking chi-chi cuisine. These ideas have mid-priced, people-pleasing menus, some with sports on TVs.
In general, Cherry Creek has a number of restaurants and is a fun place to people watch. Kona Grill is good. I think Elway’s is a rip off, with mediocre service. Brio is a chain that’s decent.
For a simple BBQ diner, we like Brothers @ 6th & Washington.
Or downtown and Larimar Square. Chophouse is good, by Coors Field. Capital Grille if you want to spend money. Rioja is very good.
Avenue Grill on 17th.
Lots and lots of choices.
Do they have certain preferences? Italian, Mexican?

We enjoyed Acorn. Acorn - Acorn-eclectic American bar and grill in Denver, Colorado

It's in the Source building which also has a brewery or two in it. Food was great and it was a cool building. https://thesourcehotel.com/vendors

Also had a good lunch at Rioja.

Thank you all for your input. I will pass it all along.

PS. Forgot you asked for things to see and do, as well as where to eat.

They might enjoy taking a short drive to The Fort, and trying buffalo steak. They could also visit Red Rocks in that direction.
https://thefort.com/dinner-entrees/

Many thanks!