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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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.

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Steuben's Uptown

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• 🍽️ Uptown

4.4

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

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The Bindery

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.3

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

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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.

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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.

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Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.4

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.6

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Work & Class

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4.7

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Steuben's Uptown

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• 🍽️ Uptown

4.4

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Sam's No. 3

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.6

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The Kitchen American Bistro

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.5

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Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.2

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The Nickel

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.2

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Spices Cafe

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7

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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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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7

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Sam's No. 3

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.6

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The Brutal Poodle

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• 🎸 South Broadway

4.7

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The Bindery

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.3

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The Argentos Empanadas Boutique

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.9

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The 9th Door Capitol Hill

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6

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Temaki Den

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.8

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Tavernetta

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.7

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West Saloon & Kitchen

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.5

Old-fashioned saloon-style spot serving hearty burgers, steaks, and beer with a lively patio in the Central Business District.

Bull & Bush Brewery

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.6

Bull & Bush Brewery serves craft beers and hearty pub bites in a cozy British-inspired spot with occasional live jazz and a lively vibe.

Chef Zorba's

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.5

Chef Zorba's serves Greek classics like gyros, moussaka, and huevos in a cozy spot with a sunny patio and a friendly neighborhood vibe.

ELWAY'S Downtown

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.3

ELWAY'S Downtown offers upscale steakhouse dining with fine wines and cozy ambiance inside The Ritz-Carlton.

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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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Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

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