Sam's No. 3

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.6

Sam's No. 3 is a lively diner serving hearty comfort food all day, famous for breakfast burritos and green chili in the Central Business District.

Lunchboxx

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.4

Lunchboxx serves creative sandwiches and fresh sides in a trendy River North Art District spot within Denver Central Market.

The Cherry Cricket

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5

The Cherry Cricket is a longtime Cherry Creek favorite known for build-your-own burgers, American classics, and a vast beer selection.

The Bindery

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.3

The Bindery offers creative New American dishes and pastries in a cozy, upscale Highland setting with great cocktails and coffee.

Brooklyn's Finest Pizza

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.5

Brooklyn's Finest Pizza serves authentic New York-style pizza and classic Italian favorites with quick counter service in a cozy setting.

Stout Street Social

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.3

Stout Street Social offers a hip, eclectic menu from clam chowder to sushi rolls in a lively setting near the Convention Center.

Range Restaurant

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.3

Range Restaurant serves New American Western dishes and craft cocktails in a sleek, upscale hotel setting blending local flavors with chic ambiance.

Salt Water Social

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7

Salt Water Social serves exquisite seafood and steak in an upscale, trendy Cherry Creek setting with a vibrant cocktail scene and elegant ambiance.

Postino Broadway

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• 🛼 Baker

4.7

Postino Broadway serves up bruschetta boards, wine, and panini in a cozy, trendy spot with a fireplace and patio seating in Baker.

duo Restaurant

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4.5

duo Restaurant serves creative farm-to-fork New American dishes in a warm, rustic setting with a lively Highland vibe.

Bull & Bush Brewery

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.6

Bull & Bush Brewery serves craft beers and hearty pub bites in a cozy British-inspired spot with occasional live jazz and a lively vibe.

Inga's Alpine Tavern

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3

Inga's Alpine Tavern offers craft cocktails, beer, wine, and creative bites in a hip Swedish ski cabin-inspired setting.

Origins Sports Bar & Grill

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.4

Origins Sports Bar & Grill offers a vibrant basement vibe with 30+ HD TVs, all-you-can-eat wings, and weekly trivia nights for an unbeatable sports hangout.

Franks Bar-B-Que

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• 🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.6

Franks Bar-B-Que offers authentic Texas-style meats and sides by the pound or combo plate with full-service BBQ catering.

Steuben's Uptown

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• 🍽️ Uptown

4.4

Steuben's Uptown serves classic American favorites and cocktails in a lively retro-style diner with a cozy, trendy vibe.

Just BE Kitchen

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.3

Just BE Kitchen offers vibrant gluten-free American breakfast and lunch in a bright, casual space with quick counter service.

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.7

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery serves creative, seasonal breakfast and lunch fare with cocktails in a lively, retro-inspired setting.

Denver Milk Market

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.1

Denver Milk Market is a lively food hall featuring diverse local and global dishes with a vibrant atmosphere and multiple vendors.

Chef Zorba's

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.5

Chef Zorba's serves Greek classics like gyros, moussaka, and huevos in a cozy spot with a sunny patio and a friendly neighborhood vibe.

Reivers Bar & Grill

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.5

Reivers Bar & Grill serves updated pub grub and craft brews in a cozy, casual spot with a lively local vibe near Wash Park.

Pete's Kitchen

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.5

Pete's Kitchen serves classic breakfast burritos and gyros in a cozy, family-run diner with a timeless vibe.

Pizza Cucina Denver

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.9

Pizza Cucina Denver serves fresh, flavorful pizzas and comfort food in a cozy, casual spot with friendly service and vegetarian options.

Del Frisco's Grille

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3

Del Frisco's Grille serves upscale steak, seafood, and cocktails in a trendy Cherry Creek setting with a rooftop patio.

Nola Jane Restaurant & Bar

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.3

Nola Jane offers a cozy spot with exposed-brick charm, serving bold Louisiana-inspired dishes and craft cocktails in Central neighborhood.

Atomic Cowboy

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.6

Atomic Cowboy serves biscuit-based breakfast, sandwiches, and NY-style pizza in a trendy, warehouse-style bar setting near Colfax.

20th Street Mexican Cafe

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4.7

Classic cafe serving hearty Mexican-inspired breakfast and lunch in a cozy, vintage setting with a focus on quick service and comfort food.

Cherry Creek Grill

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5

Cherry Creek Grill serves upscale American classics like prime rib and burgers in a cozy, lively setting with a popular patio vibe.

Mercantile Dining & Provision

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.5

Mercantile offers New American dining with artisanal market vibes and a wine library inside Union Station's vibrant hub.

Max Gill & Grill

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6

Max Gill & Grill serves casual surf 'n' turf with daily deals on oysters & sangria, plus a cozy patio vibe on South Gaylord Street.

Redeemer Pizza

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.3

Redeemer Pizza delivers crispy, saucy New York-style slices with a cozy, trendy vibe in the heart of the River North Art District.

The Corner Office

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.2

The Corner Office offers modern comfort classics and crafted cocktails in a sleek setting near the arts complex.

The Velvet Cellar

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.7

The Velvet Cellar offers an upscale, cozy spot with innovative New American dishes and standout cocktails in the heart of downtown.

The Osage Café & Mercado

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• 🛼 Baker

4.5

The Osage Café & Mercado serves affordable American comfort food with fast service and a cozy atmosphere in Central Denver.

West Saloon & Kitchen

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.5

Old-fashioned saloon-style spot serving hearty burgers, steaks, and beer with a lively patio in the Central Business District.

The Patio at Sloans

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• 🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.2

The Patio at Sloans offers a casual, dog-friendly spot with great burgers, cocktails, and lakeside vibes on a spacious outdoor patio.

Bastien's Restaurant

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• 🌳 City Park

4.6

Bastien's Restaurant serves thick-cut, sugar-rubbed steaks in a midcentury American setting with a cozy, historic vibe.

Rio on Wazee

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.2

Vibrant Mexican spot offering bold Tex-Mex flavors, legendary margaritas, and a festive atmosphere perfect for lively gatherings.

Campus Lounge

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.5

Campus Lounge is a lively spot featuring New American comfort food, classic cocktails, bar games, and a welcoming patio atmosphere.

Punch Bowl Social

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• 🎸 South Broadway

4.2

Punch Bowl Social blends Southern American gastropub eats with arcade games, bowling, and karaoke in a lively, game-filled atmosphere.

Goosetown Tavern BBQ

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.3

Goosetown Tavern BBQ is a veteran local bar with hearty BBQ, craft brews, live music, and weekly events in a cozy, casual atmosphere.

Potager

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7

Potager serves seasonal organic New American dishes in a rustic setting, showcasing market-fresh flavors and a cozy, upscale vibe.

Flower Child

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5

Flower Child offers fresh, healthy American fare with vegan and gluten-free options in a casual, trendy Cherry Creek setting.

The Kitchen American Bistro

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.5

The Kitchen American Bistro serves elevated international dishes and craft cocktails in an upscale, stylish downtown bistro setting.

Two Brothers Cafe

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.7

Two Brothers Cafe offers hearty breakfast classics with great coffee and friendly service in a cozy West Highland spot loved by locals.

Avanti Food & Beverage

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.5

Avanti Food & Beverage offers a trendy bi-level food court with diverse vendors and a rooftop bar, perfect for casual group dining.

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Best American Restaurants in Denver

Discover the best American restaurants in Denver, from modern diners to upscale grill spots serving juicy burgers, hearty comfort food, and classic eats.

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