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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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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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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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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Sexy Pizza

Sexy Pizza

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🍕 Pizza

Highlands

4.4
Senor Bear

Senor Bear

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🌽 Latin American

Highlands

4.5
Secret Garden Bar & Café

Secret Garden Bar & Café

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☕ Coffee Shop

Congress Park

4.4
Satchel's on 6th

Satchel's on 6th

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$$$

🍴 Contemporary

Central Park

4.5
Sapor Coffee & Concepts

Sapor Coffee & Concepts

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☕ Coffee Shop

LoHi

4.8
Sam's No. 3

Sam's No. 3

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🍔 American

Downtown

4.6
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Redeemer Pizza

Redeemer Pizza

$$

🍕 Pizza

RiNo

🎨 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.
Appaloosa Grill

Appaloosa Grill

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🍔 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.
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.
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.
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.
Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

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🍔 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.
Bazille

Bazille

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🍔 American

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Bazille offers a cozy, trendy American dining experience inside Cherry Creek Mall with great cocktails and fast service.
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

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🍔 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.
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.
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

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🍻 Brewpub

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

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

The Original

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🥞 Brunch

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
The Original serves hearty chicken waffles, rustic steak plates, and burgers with fries in a laid-back, spacious setting.
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.
Acova

Acova

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🍝 Italian

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Acova offers contemporary Italian and global dishes with a cozy wooden interior and lively patio in the LoHi neighborhood.
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.
Cherry Creek Grill

Cherry Creek Grill

$$$

🍔 American

Cherry Creek

🛍️ 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.
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.
Champagne Tiger

Champagne Tiger

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🥞 Brunch

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8
Champagne Tiger is a trendy, cozy diner serving creative comfort food, cocktails, and live shows in an inclusive space.
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.
Flagstaff House

Flagstaff House

$$$$

🍔 American

Boulder

🏔️ Boulder

4.7
Flagstaff House offers refined American fine dining perched atop Flagstaff Mountain with breathtaking window views, top-notch service, and a romantic, upscale atmosphere.
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.
Rio on Wazee

Rio on Wazee

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🌮 Mexican

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.2
Vibrant Mexican spot offering bold Tex-Mex flavors, legendary margaritas, and a festive atmosphere perfect for lively gatherings.
The PZA

The PZA

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🍕 Pizza

Central Park

🛼 Baker

4.8
The PZA delivers top-tier New York-style pizza with a cult following, known for quality pies, wings, and a casual, trendy vibe.
Punch Bowl Social

Punch Bowl Social

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🍔 American

Baker

🎸 South Broadway

4.2
Punch Bowl Social blends Southern American gastropub eats with arcade games, bowling, and karaoke in a lively, game-filled atmosphere.
Denver Milk Market

Denver Milk Market

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🍽️🍺 Food Hall

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.1
Denver Milk Market is a lively food hall featuring diverse local and global dishes with a vibrant atmosphere and multiple vendors.
Just BE Kitchen - Lohi

Just BE Kitchen - Lohi

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🍔 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.