About

Our Story

Founded by two guys with a genuine love for great burgers, 5280 Burger Bar opened its doors in the heart of Downtown Denver with a simple mission: serve exceptional, chef-crafted food made with local ingredients and Colorado pride.

We're a locally owned Denver restaurant, committed to sourcing the best our region has to offer. Our burgers are made with Colorado-raised, hormone-free beef, our produce is sourced from local and regional farms, and our menu is crafted using fresh, all-natural ingredients. From handcrafted burgers and fresh salads to crave-worthy appetizers and house-made ice creams, everything we serve is made with care and intention.

At 5280, being local isn't just part of our story — it's at the core of how we cook, who we support, and the community we're proud to be part of.

Our Food & Beer

Our unique toppings and sauces are made from scratch daily, offering our customers the best flavors to accentuate our array of exceptional burger combinations. From our house-made American cheese, slow-roasted pulled pork, chef-crafted sauces to our daily baked house-made buns, dressings and ketchup, our toppings enhance our burger experience.

In the mood for a beer? We offer 12 Colorado craft beers on tap daily. Or does a cocktail or Shaketini, our signature adult milkshake, suit you better? Stop by our bar to watch a game or kick back with friends. And when the weather is nice, enjoy the sun on our outdoor patio, bar-side!

Our House-Made Ice Cream

Also enjoy our delicious, house-made ice creams churned daily at our very own creamery, 5280 Ice Cream, located next door. Our ice cream chef offers 16 scratch-made flavors daily, eight everyday flavors for the chocolate and vanilla lovers and eight rotating flavors for our adventurous guests.

Whether you're looking for a hand-crafted burger, house-made ice cream, brew or signature drink, we welcome you and look forward to serving you soon!

Our Team

Don Redlinger | Owner

Mr. Redlinger brings over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience in property management and development to the 5280 Burger Bar management team. He is the founder and former President of Pioneer Ridge Management, a Steamboat Springs based property management firm sold to The Resort Group in 2006. In 2006 he founded Redlinger Properties, a Colorado based property development firm with projects in Steamboat Springs, Sacramento, California and Ajijic, Mexico.

As a manager and developer of high end resort properties, Mr. Redlinger provides expertise in marketing, design, rental management, construction management, sub-contractor relationships and leasing. He received his JD with an emphasis in Real Estate Law from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1995. In 2010 he was named the National Association of Custom Homebuilders Builder of the Year. His projects include the Over the Edge Chalet, recently named one of the top 10 rental properties in North America by Reuters/MSNBC.

Clay McPhail | Owner

Mr. McPhail brings over 30 years of experience in the restaurant business to the 5280 Burger Bar management team. He is the former President and CEO of the Cozumel Restaurant Group, which has operated as El Arroyo since 1987. Under his direction, El Arroyo became one of Austin’s most recognizable and iconic restaurants and expanded to a second Austin location along with franchises in Houston, Dallas and New Orleans. Mr. McPhail sold the company in early 2012.

As the former owner and operator of a large restaurant group, Mr. McPhail provides expertise in staffing, purchasing, menu creation and design, inventory control, marketing and all other facets of the restaurant industry. Mr. McPhail is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin (1976). He was named the Restaurateur of the Year by the Austin Junior League (2001) and has received the prestigious Carolyn Nelson Award for Civic Service. He is a currently a member of both the Texas and National Restaurant Associations and sits on the State of Texas Safekeeping Board of Trustees.

Steve Treacy

Director of Operations

steve@5280burgerbar.com

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