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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Huckleberry Roasters

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• ☕ Coffee Shop

4.7

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Huckleberry Roasters brews exceptional coffee amid Larimer Square’s cozy, trendy ambiance, perfect for breakfast and solo laptop work.

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Toro Food Concepts

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• 🌽 Latin American

4.8

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Toro Food Concepts dishes out fresh, flavorful bowls and empanadas with a Latino-owned twist in Denver’s vibrant Central neighborhood.

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Park Avenue Tacos

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.6

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Park Avenue Tacos serves fresh, flavorful Mexican street-style tacos with great cocktails and a lively, casual vibe in the Central neighborhood.

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Las Margs

$$

• 🌮 Mexican

4.5

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Las Margs is a lively spot serving vibrant tacos and refreshing margaritas with great happy-hour deals in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.

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La Pasadita Inn

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.7

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La Pasadita Inn serves traditional Mexican dishes with fast service and a cozy patio, offering an authentic and unpretentious dining vibe.

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Machete Tequila + Tacos

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.4

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Machete Tequila + Tacos serves vibrant tacos with creative fillings and an extensive tequila menu in Cherry Creek’s lively setting.

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My Neighbor Felix LoHi

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.2

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My Neighbor Felix LoHi serves traditional Mexican dishes with creative cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere in a laid-back Highland setting.

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bartaco

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.5

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bartaco offers a trendy, cozy taco joint with fast service and a great drink selection in the LoHi neighborhood.

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Rio on Wazee

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.2

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Vibrant Mexican spot offering bold Tex-Mex flavors, legendary margaritas, and a festive atmosphere perfect for lively gatherings.

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Encanto Cocina & Cantina

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.8

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Encanto Cocina & Cantina blends authentic Mexican flavors with a vibrant, cozy atmosphere and standout cocktails in a lively neighborhood hub.

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• 🌮 Mexican

• LoHi

4.5

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Yazoo BBQ Company

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• 🍗 BBQ

• RiNo

4.5

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Wildflower

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• 🌱 Farm-to-Table

• LoHi

4.7

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Water Grill Denver

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• 🦞 Seafood

• LoDo

4.5

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Uncle

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• 🍜 Ramen

• Highlands

4.5

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Ultreia

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• 🥘 Spanish

• LoDo

4.4

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Smash burgers, fancy buns, and drool-worthy patties—these are the local go-tos.

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Ash'Kara

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• 🥙 Mediterranean

4.3

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Fire Restaurant

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• 🍴 Contemporary

4.5

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LoDo

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Jovanina’s

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• 🍝 Italian

4.4

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LoHi

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Linger

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• 🍚 Asian Fusion

4.5

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RiNo

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Mister Oso RiNo

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.3

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Cap Hill

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Stellar Jay

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• 🌱 Farm-to-Table

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The Ginger Pig

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• 🥡 Chinese

• Tennyson

4.4

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The Capital Grille

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• 🦞 Seafood

• LoDo

4.7

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Temaki Den

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• 🍣 Sushi

• RiNo

4.8

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Tavernetta

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• 🍝 Italian

• LoDo

4.7

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Tasty Pot

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• 🍚 Asian Fusion

• Highlands

4.9

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Sushi Hai

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• 🍣 Sushi

• Highlands

4.4

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Flagstaff House

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• 🍔 American

• Boulder

4.7

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Flagstaff House offers refined American fine dining perched atop Flagstaff Mountain with breathtaking window views, top-notch service, and a romantic, upscale atmosphere.

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Rio on Wazee

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• 🌮 Mexican

• Downtown

4.2

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Vibrant Mexican spot offering bold Tex-Mex flavors, legendary margaritas, and a festive atmosphere perfect for lively gatherings.

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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.

Top 10 American Restaurants in Denver

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Huckleberry Roasters

Downtown

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Toro Food Concepts

Central Park

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Park Avenue Tacos

Central Park

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Las Margs

Capitol Hill

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