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.

Top 10 American Restaurants in Denver

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

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Best Burgers in Town

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

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LoHi

Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.3
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Cap Hill

Fire Restaurant

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🍴 Contemporary

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4.5
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LoDo

Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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4.4
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LoHi

Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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4.5
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RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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4.3
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Cap Hill

Stellar Jay

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🌱 Farm-to-Table

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Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar

Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar

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🍜 Thai

Uptown

4.6
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

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🍳 Breakfast

Downtown

4.5
Smokin Yard's BBQ

Smokin Yard's BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

Baker

4.7
Smokin Yard's BBQ

Smokin Yard's BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

Baker

4.7
Smok Barbecue

Smok Barbecue

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🍗 BBQ

RiNo

4.5
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

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$$

☕ Coffee Shop

Sloan’s Lake

4.8
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Lunchboxx

Lunchboxx

$$

🍔 American

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.4
Lunchboxx serves creative sandwiches and fresh sides in a trendy River North Art District spot within Denver Central Market.
Just BE Kitchen - Lohi

Just BE Kitchen - Lohi

$$

🍔 American

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.3
Just BE Kitchen offers vibrant gluten-free American breakfast and lunch in a bright, casual space with quick counter service.
The Osage Café & Mercado

The Osage Café & Mercado

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🍔 American

Downtown

🛼 Baker

4.5
The Osage Café & Mercado serves affordable American comfort food with fast service and a cozy atmosphere in Central Denver.
Rio on Wazee

Rio on Wazee

$$

🌮 Mexican

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.2
Vibrant Mexican spot offering bold Tex-Mex flavors, legendary margaritas, and a festive atmosphere perfect for lively gatherings.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

$$$

🍔 American

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ offers interactive yakiniku dining with fresh meats, vibrant cocktails, and a lively yet relaxed atmosphere.
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

$$

🍔 American

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen serves sustainable, gourmet New American fare focusing on surplus ingredients in a cozy, trendy setting.
The Pig & The Sprout

The Pig & The Sprout

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🍔 American

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
The Pig & The Sprout serves contemporary American dishes and drinks in a lively bi-level space with multiple bars.
West Saloon & Kitchen

West Saloon & Kitchen

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🍔 American

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Old-fashioned saloon-style spot serving hearty burgers, steaks, and beer with a lively patio in the Central Business District.
Brooklyn's Finest Pizza

Brooklyn's Finest Pizza

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🍕 Pizza

Downtown

🏙️ 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.
Appaloosa Grill

Appaloosa Grill

$$

🍔 American

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Appaloosa Grill offers refined American comfort food with live music nightly in a vibrant, employee-owned bar inside the Denver Masonic Building.
Sexy Pizza

Sexy Pizza

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🍕 Pizza

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Sexy Pizza is a local pizzeria known for creative pies and pasta served in a trendy yet casual environment.
Birdcall

Birdcall

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🍔 American

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Birdcall serves up fresh, flavorful fried chicken sandwiches with fast automated service in a lively RiNo spot.
The Patio at Sloans

The Patio at Sloans

$$

🍔 American

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 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.
Avanti Food & Beverage

Avanti Food & Beverage

$$

🍽️🍺 Food Hall

Highlands

🍸 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.
Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

$$

🍔 American

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

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

Flower Child

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🥗 Health

Cherry Creek

🛍️ 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 Hornet

The Hornet

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🍔 American

South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.4
The Hornet offers a vibrant atmosphere with globally inspired American dishes, plus lively pool and happy hours on Broadway.
The Velvet Cellar

The Velvet Cellar

$$$

🍔 American

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

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

Acova

$$

🍝 Italian

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Acova offers contemporary Italian and global dishes with a cozy wooden interior and lively patio in the LoHi neighborhood.
Salt Water Social

Salt Water Social

$$$$

🦞 Seafood

Cherry Creek

🛍️ 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.
Bastien's Restaurant

Bastien's Restaurant

$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

City Park

🌳 City Park

4.6
Bastien's Restaurant serves thick-cut, sugar-rubbed steaks in a midcentury American setting with a cozy, historic vibe.
The Nickel

The Nickel

$$$

🍔 American

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.2
The Nickel offers a lively American bistro experience inside Hotel Teatro with local, seasonal dishes and a buzzing atmosphere.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

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🍔 American

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Tupelo Honey serves Southern classics like fried chicken and po' boys with a lively, casual vibe near Union Station.
The Kitchen American Bistro

The Kitchen American Bistro

$$$

🍔 American

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
The Kitchen American Bistro serves elevated international dishes and craft cocktails in an upscale, stylish downtown bistro setting.
Steuben's Uptown

Steuben's Uptown

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🍔 American

Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

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

The Cherry Cricket

$$

🍔 American

Cherry Creek

🛍️ 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.
Narrative

Narrative

$$

🍴 Contemporary

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Narrative serves eclectic global sharing plates and elevated mains with a robust wine list in a chic Cherry Creek setting.
Colorado Campfire

Colorado Campfire

$$

🍔 American

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.4
Colorado Campfire offers rustic vibes with two patios, 70 local draft beers, cocktails, and elevated pub fare in a casual, cozy setting.
Ollie & Park's

Ollie & Park's

$$

🍴 Contemporary

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Ollie & Park's offers a cozy, trendy spot with standout cocktails and delicious tapas, perfect for casual dining or special occasions in Central.
Ajax Downtown

Ajax Downtown

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🍔 American

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Ajax Downtown serves wood-fired American fare with craft beers, cocktails, and a trendy patio space in downtown's Central area.