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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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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Ragin' Hog BBQ

Ragin' Hog BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

Highlands

4.7
Queen City Collective Coffee

Queen City Collective Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

LoDo

4.9
Punch Bowl Social

Punch Bowl Social

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$$

🍔 American

Baker

4.2
Postino LoHi

Postino LoHi

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$$

🍝 Italian

LoHi

4.7
Postino Broadway

Postino Broadway

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$$

🍷 Wine Bar

Baker

4.7
Postino 9CO

Postino 9CO

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🍝 Italian

Hilltop

4.6
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Punch Bowl Social

Punch Bowl Social

$$

🍔 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smokin Yard's BBQ

Smokin Yard's BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

Baker

🛼 Baker

4.7
Smokin Yard's BBQ serves authentic Southern BBQ classics with hearty sides and a lively bar in Denver’s Baker neighborhood.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sam's No. 3

Sam's No. 3

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🍔 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.
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.
Redeemer Pizza

Redeemer Pizza

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🍕 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.
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.
The Patio at Sloans

The Patio at Sloans

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🍔 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.
Flower Child

Flower Child

$$

🥗 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.
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.
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.
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.