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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Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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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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Cap Hill

Stellar Jay

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🌱 Farm-to-Table

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Salt Water Social

Salt Water Social

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🦞 Seafood

Cherry Creek

4.7
Sakura House

Sakura House

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🍣 Japanese

LoDo

4.6
Safta

Safta

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$$$

🥙 Mediterranean

RiNo

4.5
STK Steakhouse

STK Steakhouse

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$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

Downtown

4.4
Root Down

Root Down

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$$$

🍴 Contemporary

LoHi

4.6
Roostercat Coffee House

Roostercat Coffee House

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☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

4.5
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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.
Bazille

Bazille

$$

🍔 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Stout Street Social

Stout Street Social

$$

🍔 American

Downtown

🏙️ 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.
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.
Moxie Eatery

Moxie Eatery

$$

🍔 American

South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.8
Moxie Eatery serves casual American soups, sandwiches, and more in a bright, cozy space from morning till early evening.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Pig & The Sprout

The Pig & The Sprout

$$

🍔 American

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

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

The Hornet

$$

🍔 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.
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.
Sam's No. 3

Sam's No. 3

$$

🍔 American

Downtown

🏙️ 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.
Denver Milk Market

Denver Milk Market

$$

🍽️🍺 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.
West Saloon & Kitchen

West Saloon & Kitchen

$$

🍔 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.
Steuben's Uptown

Steuben's Uptown

$$

🍔 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

$$

🍔 American

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

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