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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Post Oak Barbecue

Post Oak Barbecue

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🍗 BBQ

Tennyson

4.6
Port Side

Port Side

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☕ Coffee Shop

RiNo

4.7
Pit Fiend Barbecue

Pit Fiend Barbecue

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🍗 BBQ

RiNo

4.8
Park Avenue Tacos

Park Avenue Tacos

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🌮 Mexican

Central Park

4.6
On and Off Cafe

On and Off Cafe

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☕ Coffee Shop

Highlands

4.2
Ollie & Park's

Ollie & Park's

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🍴 Contemporary

Capitol Hill

4.7
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smokin Yard's BBQ

Smokin Yard's BBQ

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🍗 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Birdcall

Birdcall

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🍔 American

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Birdcall serves up fresh, flavorful fried chicken sandwiches with fast automated service in a lively RiNo spot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sexy Pizza

Sexy Pizza

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🍕 Pizza

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Sexy Pizza is a local pizzeria known for creative pies and pasta served in a trendy yet casual environment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.