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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The Kitchen American Bistro serves elevated international dishes and craft cocktails in an upscale, stylish downtown bistro setting.

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The Velvet Cellar

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.7

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The Velvet Cellar offers an upscale, cozy spot with innovative New American dishes and standout cocktails in the heart of downtown.

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Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.4

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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

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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

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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

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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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The Kitchen American Bistro

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.5

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Spices Cafe

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7

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The Nickel

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.2

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Steuben's Uptown

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4.4

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Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.6

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Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.2

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Sam's No. 3

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.6

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Work & Class

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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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Xiquita Restaurante y Bar

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• 🍽️ Uptown

4.6

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Work & Class

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4.7

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Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.2

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Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.7

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Wildflower

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.7

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Wild Taco Denver

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.3

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Ajax Downtown

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.4

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

The Brutal Poodle

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• 🎸 South Broadway

4.7

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

Fox And The Hen

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.6

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Fox And The Hen serves creative breakfast and brunch dishes with fast service, great cocktails, and a cozy, trendy vibe in the Highlands neighborhood.

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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

Capitol Hill

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Steuben's Uptown

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The Bindery

Highlands

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The Cherry Cricket

Cherry Creek

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The Kitchen American Bistro

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