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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.

Burgers, fries, wings, and hearty mains—these American spots are Denver staples.
Seasonal menus, local ingredients, and new-school takes on the classics.

Denver Curated Favorites

Burgers, fries, wings, and hearty mains—these American spots are Denver staples.

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

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🌳 Capitol Hill

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Capitol Hill

4.4
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Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill is a beloved Cap Hill lounge with live piano sing-alongs, classic drinks, and a welcoming covered patio.
Steuben's Uptown

Steuben's Uptown

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🍽️ Uptown

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Uptown

4.4
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Steuben's Uptown serves classic American favorites and cocktails in a lively retro-style diner with a cozy, trendy vibe.
The Bindery

The Bindery

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🍸 LoHi

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Highlands

4.3
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The Bindery offers creative New American dishes and pastries in a cozy, upscale Highland setting with great cocktails and coffee.
The Cherry Cricket

The Cherry Cricket

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🛍️ Cherry Creek

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Cherry Creek

4.5
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The Cherry Cricket is a longtime Cherry Creek favorite known for build-your-own burgers, American classics, and a vast beer selection.
The Kitchen American Bistro

The Kitchen American Bistro

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🥂 LoDo

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Downtown

4.5
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The Kitchen American Bistro serves elevated international dishes and craft cocktails in an upscale, stylish downtown bistro setting.
The Velvet Cellar

The Velvet Cellar

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🥂 LoDo

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Downtown

4.7
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The Velvet Cellar offers an upscale, cozy spot with innovative New American dishes and standout cocktails in the heart of downtown.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen

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🥂 LoDo

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Downtown

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Tupelo Honey serves Southern classics like fried chicken and po' boys with a lively, casual vibe near Union Station.
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

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🥂 LoDo

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Downtown

4.2
Skills You'll Build
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar serves fresh American classics with a trendy vibe and stellar cocktails in a cozy, upscale setting near Downtown.
Work & Class

Work & Class

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RiNo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Work & Class serves homestyle Southern and Latin American dishes with a cozy vibe and standout cocktails in a relaxed setting.

📍 Historic Firehouse Fare & Seasonal Plates

Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar occupies Denver’s oldest fire station, Hose House No. 1, reimagined as a bright, airy neighborhood eatery steps from Union Station and Coors Field. Chef Franco Ruiz crafts a diverse, sustainably driven menu—from wood-grilled steaks and housemade pastas to fresh seafood and elevated sandwiches—paired with inventive cocktails, local craft beers, and a curated wine list.

🇺🇸 Modern Americana

Seasonal menus, local ingredients, and new-school takes on the classics.

Sam's No. 3

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Sam's No. 3

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🏙️ Downtown

4.6
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Steuben's Uptown

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Steuben's Uptown

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🍔 American

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🍽️ Uptown

4.4
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Spices Cafe

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Spices Cafe

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🍔 American

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🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
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The Nickel

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The Nickel

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🍔 American

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🏙️ Downtown

4.2
Skills You'll Build
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

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Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

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🍔 American

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🥂 LoDo

4.2
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Work & Class

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Work & Class

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🍔 American

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4.7
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Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

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Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

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🍔 American

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🍸 LoHi

4.6
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The Kitchen American Bistro

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The Kitchen American Bistro

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🍔 American

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🥂 LoDo

4.5
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🍔 Best Burgers in Town

Smash burgers, fancy buns, and drool-worthy patties—these are the local go-tos.

Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

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Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

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🥂 LoDo

4.2
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Spices Cafe

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Spices Cafe

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🍔 American

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🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
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Sam's No. 3

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Sam's No. 3

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🍔 American

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🏙️ Downtown

4.6
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Looking for cheap eats or a fancy night out? Filter Denver’s best restaurants by price and find the perfect spot for your budget.

major tom

major tom

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🍴 Contemporary

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🎨 RiNo

4.8
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duo Restaurant

duo Restaurant

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🍔 American

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🍸 LoHi

4.5
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bartaco

bartaco

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🌮 Mexican

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🍸 LoHi

4.5
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Zaman Mediterranean Fresh

Zaman Mediterranean Fresh

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🥙 Mediterranean

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🛼 Baker

4.8
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Yazoo BBQ Company

Yazoo BBQ Company

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🎨 RiNo

4.5
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Yardbird Table & Bar

Yardbird Table & Bar

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🎨 RiNo

4.1
Skills You'll Build
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The Cookery at Myrtle Hill

The Cookery at Myrtle Hill

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🍔 American

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🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6
Skills You'll Build
The Cookery at Myrtle Hill serves hearty American breakfast and lunch in a cozy, trendy spot with great coffee and local specialties.
The Patio at Sloans

The Patio at Sloans

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🍔 American

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🚲 Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.2
Skills You'll Build
The Patio at Sloans offers a casual, dog-friendly spot with great burgers, cocktails, and lakeside vibes on a spacious outdoor patio.
Sexy Pizza

Sexy Pizza

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🍕 Pizza

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🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Sexy Pizza is a local pizzeria known for creative pies and pasta served in a trendy yet casual environment.
EDGE Restaurant & Bar

EDGE Restaurant & Bar

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🍴 Contemporary

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🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Skills You'll Build
EDGE Restaurant & Bar serves upscale wood-grilled steaks and inventive entrees with a lively bar in Denver’s Central Business District.
The Original

The Original

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🥞 Brunch

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🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
The Original serves hearty chicken waffles, rustic steak plates, and burgers with fries in a laid-back, spacious setting.
The Osage Café & Mercado

The Osage Café & Mercado

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🍔 American

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🛼 Baker

🛼 Baker

4.5
Skills You'll Build
The Osage Café & Mercado serves affordable American comfort food with fast service and a cozy atmosphere in Central Denver.
Nola Jane Restaurant & Bar

Nola Jane Restaurant & Bar

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🦞 Seafood

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🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Nola Jane offers a cozy spot with exposed-brick charm, serving bold Louisiana-inspired dishes and craft cocktails in Central neighborhood.
Homegrown Tap & Dough

Homegrown Tap & Dough

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🍕 Pizza

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🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Rustic-chic pizzeria serving hand-tossed pies, craft brews, and wine with lively patio vibes on South Gaylord Street.
Swift's Breakfast House

Swift's Breakfast House

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🍳 Breakfast

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🛼 Baker

🛼 Baker

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Swift's Breakfast House delivers classic American breakfast and lunch in a cozy, no-frills atmosphere with loyal locals and hearty portions.
Cherry Creek Grill

Cherry Creek Grill

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🍔 American

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🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Cherry Creek Grill serves upscale American classics like prime rib and burgers in a cozy, lively setting with a popular patio vibe.
Spices Cafe

Spices Cafe

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🍔 American

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🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Spices Cafe serves classic American favorites like burgers and sandwiches in a casual spot with a welcoming patio.
Salt Water Social

Salt Water Social

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🦞 Seafood

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🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
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Salt Water Social serves exquisite seafood and steak in an upscale, trendy Cherry Creek setting with a vibrant cocktail scene and elegant ambiance.
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

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🍔 American

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🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
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Briar Common Brewery + Eatery blends stellar craft beers with trendy bistro fare in a bright two-story spot featuring a terrace.
Goosetown Tavern BBQ

Goosetown Tavern BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

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🪴 Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Goosetown Tavern BBQ is a veteran local bar with hearty BBQ, craft brews, live music, and weekly events in a cozy, casual atmosphere.
duo Restaurant

duo Restaurant

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🍔 American

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🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Skills You'll Build
duo Restaurant serves creative farm-to-fork New American dishes in a warm, rustic setting with a lively Highland vibe.
Campus Lounge

Campus Lounge

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🍔 American

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🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Campus Lounge is a lively spot featuring New American comfort food, classic cocktails, bar games, and a welcoming patio atmosphere.
The Nickel

The Nickel

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🍔 American

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🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.2
Skills You'll Build
The Nickel offers a lively American bistro experience inside Hotel Teatro with local, seasonal dishes and a buzzing atmosphere.
ChopHouse & Brewery

ChopHouse & Brewery

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🥩 Steakhouse

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🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.3
Skills You'll Build
ChopHouse & Brewery offers diverse steaks, house-brewed ales, and small-batch bourbons with a vibrant happy hour vibe in a cozy upscale setting.
Bull & Bush Brewery

Bull & Bush Brewery

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🍻 Brewpub

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🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Bull & Bush Brewery serves craft beers and hearty pub bites in a cozy British-inspired spot with occasional live jazz and a lively vibe.
Narrative

Narrative

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🍴 Contemporary

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🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Narrative serves eclectic global sharing plates and elevated mains with a robust wine list in a chic Cherry Creek setting.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen

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🍔 American

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🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Tupelo Honey serves Southern classics like fried chicken and po' boys with a lively, casual vibe near Union Station.
20th Street Mexican Cafe

20th Street Mexican Cafe

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🌮 Mexican

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🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Classic cafe serving hearty Mexican-inspired breakfast and lunch in a cozy, vintage setting with a focus on quick service and comfort food.
Pete's Kitchen

Pete's Kitchen

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🍔 American

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🪴 Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Pete's Kitchen serves classic breakfast burritos and gyros in a cozy, family-run diner with a timeless vibe.
Smokin' Dave's BBQ and Brews

Smokin' Dave's BBQ and Brews

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🍗 BBQ

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🚲 Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Smokin' Dave’s BBQ serves hearty smoked meats and classic Southern sides in a casual, rustic setting with a lively bar.
Odie B's Sunnyside

Odie B's Sunnyside

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🍳 Breakfast

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🌲 Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Odie B's Sunnyside delivers bold, flavorful breakfast and lunch sandwiches with vegan options in a lively, casual Sunnyside setting.
The PZA

The PZA

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🍕 Pizza

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🛼 Baker

🛼 Baker

4.8
Skills You'll Build
The PZA delivers top-tier New York-style pizza with a cult following, known for quality pies, wings, and a casual, trendy vibe.
Avanti Food & Beverage

Avanti Food & Beverage

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🍽️🍺 Food Hall

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🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Avanti Food & Beverage offers a trendy bi-level food court with diverse vendors and a rooftop bar, perfect for casual group dining.
Max Gill & Grill

Max Gill & Grill

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🦞 Seafood

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🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Max Gill & Grill serves casual surf 'n' turf with daily deals on oysters & sangria, plus a cozy patio vibe on South Gaylord Street.
Fox And The Hen

Fox And The Hen

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🥞 Brunch

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🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Fox And The Hen serves creative breakfast and brunch dishes with fast service, great cocktails, and a cozy, trendy vibe in the Highlands neighborhood.
The Corner Office

The Corner Office

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🍴 Contemporary

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🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.2
Skills You'll Build
The Corner Office offers modern comfort classics and crafted cocktails in a sleek setting near the arts complex.
Flagstaff House

Flagstaff House

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🍔 American

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🏔️ Boulder

🏔️ Boulder

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Flagstaff House offers refined American fine dining perched atop Flagstaff Mountain with breathtaking window views, top-notch service, and a romantic, upscale atmosphere.
Buckhorn Exchange

Buckhorn Exchange

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🥩 Steakhouse

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🛼 Baker

🛼 Baker

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Buckhorn Exchange is a storied steakhouse featuring unique game meats like elk, yak, and Rocky Mountain oysters in a historic, taxidermy-filled setting.
Reivers Bar & Grill

Reivers Bar & Grill

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🍔 American

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🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Reivers Bar & Grill serves updated pub grub and craft brews in a cozy, casual spot with a lively local vibe near Wash Park.
Yardbird Table & Bar

Yardbird Table & Bar

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🍔 American

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🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.1
Skills You'll Build
Yardbird Table & Bar serves upscale Southern comfort food with standout fried chicken and waffles in a trendy, cozy RiNo setting.
Punch Bowl Social

Punch Bowl Social

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🍔 American

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🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.2
Skills You'll Build
Punch Bowl Social blends Southern American gastropub eats with arcade games, bowling, and karaoke in a lively, game-filled atmosphere.
Redeemer Pizza

Redeemer Pizza

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🍕 Pizza

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🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Redeemer Pizza delivers crispy, saucy New York-style slices with a cozy, trendy vibe in the heart of the River North Art District.
Champagne Tiger

Champagne Tiger

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🥞 Brunch

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🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Champagne Tiger is a trendy, cozy diner serving creative comfort food, cocktails, and live shows in an inclusive space.
Potager

Potager

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🍴 Contemporary

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🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Potager serves seasonal organic New American dishes in a rustic setting, showcasing market-fresh flavors and a cozy, upscale vibe.
Mercantile Dining & Provision

Mercantile Dining & Provision

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🍴 Contemporary

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🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Mercantile offers New American dining with artisanal market vibes and a wine library inside Union Station's vibrant hub.
The Hornet

The Hornet

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🍔 American

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🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.4
Skills You'll Build
The Hornet offers a vibrant atmosphere with globally inspired American dishes, plus lively pool and happy hours on Broadway.
Del Frisco's Grille

Del Frisco's Grille

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🥩 Steakhouse

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🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Del Frisco's Grille serves upscale steak, seafood, and cocktails in a trendy Cherry Creek setting with a rooftop patio.
Sam's No. 3

Sam's No. 3

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🍔 American

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🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Skills You'll Build
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.
The Universal

The Universal

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🍳 Breakfast

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🌲 Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Skills You'll Build
The Universal offers inventive breakfast and lunch with rotating grits specials in a cozy, casual spot with a full bar in Sunnyside.
Ollie & Park's

Ollie & Park's

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🍴 Contemporary

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🍽️ Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Ollie & Park's offers a cozy, trendy spot with standout cocktails and delicious tapas, perfect for casual dining or special occasions in Central.
The Brutal Poodle

The Brutal Poodle

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🍔 American

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🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.7
Skills You'll Build
The Brutal Poodle serves inventive gastropub grub, classic cocktails, and craft beer in a quirky, energetic rock-themed bar on South Broadway.

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