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.

Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen

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4.8

Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen serves fresh biscuit sandwiches and coffee in a cozy, casual space on Pennsylvania Street with a local vibe.

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.

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.

Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.2

Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar serves fresh American classics with a trendy vibe and stellar cocktails in a cozy, upscale setting near Downtown.

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.

Swift's Breakfast House

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• 🛼 Baker

4.5

Swift's Breakfast House delivers classic American breakfast and lunch in a cozy, no-frills atmosphere with loyal locals and hearty portions.

Ollie & Park's

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• 🍽️ 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.

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.

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.

The Delectable Egg LoDo

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.5

The Delectable Egg LoDo serves hearty American breakfasts and lunches in a casual, diner-like setting with great coffee and quick service.

Odie B's Sunnyside

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• 🌲 Highlands

4.6

Odie B's Sunnyside delivers bold, flavorful breakfast and lunch sandwiches with vegan options in a lively, casual Sunnyside 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.

Fox And The Hen

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.6

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 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.

Champagne Tiger

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8

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

Candlelight Tavern

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6

Candlelight Tavern is a chill dive bar with bargain drinks, classic burgers, and games like pool and shuffleboard for a relaxed vibe.

Work & Class

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4.7

Work & Class serves homestyle Southern and Latin American dishes with a cozy vibe and standout cocktails in a relaxed setting.

Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

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• 🍽️ Uptown

4.7

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

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.

duo Restaurant

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.5

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

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.

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.

Sexy Pizza

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.4

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

Narrative

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4

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

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.

The Original

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.4

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Acova

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.6

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

Moxie Eatery

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• 🎸 South Broadway

4.8

Moxie Eatery serves casual American soups, sandwiches, and more in a bright, cozy space from morning till early evening.

Homegrown Tap & Dough

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.5

Rustic-chic pizzeria serving hand-tossed pies, craft brews, and wine with lively patio vibes on South Gaylord Street.

The Brutal Poodle

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• 🎸 South Broadway

4.7

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

Ajax Downtown

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.4

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

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.

Yardbird Table & Bar

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.1

Yardbird Table & Bar serves upscale Southern comfort food with standout fried chicken and waffles in a trendy, cozy RiNo setting.

Bazille

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4

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

Denver Beer Co. South Downing

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.4

Denver Beer Co. South Downing offers a vibrant brewery experience with tasty craft beers, delicious pub food, and a lively patio atmosphere.

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.

The Pig & The Sprout

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.4

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

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.

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

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• 🌳 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.

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.

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

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