Colorado Campfire

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• 🍽️ 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.

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.6

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery blends stellar craft beers with trendy bistro fare in a bright two-story spot featuring a terrace.

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.

Atomic Cowboy

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• 🪴 Congress Park

4.6

Atomic Cowboy serves biscuit-based breakfast, sandwiches, and NY-style pizza in a trendy, warehouse-style bar setting near Colfax.

Birdcall

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.6

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

The Osage Café & Mercado

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• 🛼 Baker

4.5

The Osage Café & Mercado serves affordable American comfort food with fast service and a cozy atmosphere in Central Denver.

Bastien's Restaurant

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• 🌳 City Park

4.6

Bastien's Restaurant serves thick-cut, sugar-rubbed steaks in a midcentury American setting with a cozy, historic vibe.

Flagstaff House

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• 🏔️ 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.

Stout Street Social

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• 🏙️ 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.

Sam's No. 3

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• 🏙️ 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.

EDGE Restaurant & Bar

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.5

EDGE Restaurant & Bar serves upscale wood-grilled steaks and inventive entrees with a lively bar in Denver’s Central Business District.

Hillstone

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5

Hillstone serves upscale American fare including burgers, steaks, and sushi in spacious, stylish Cherry Creek surroundings.

Rosenberg's Bagels

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.5

Rosenberg's serves authentic NY-style bagels, smoked fish, and deli sandwiches with coffee in a vibrant Five Points setting.

Potager

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7

Potager serves seasonal organic New American dishes in a rustic setting, showcasing market-fresh flavors and a cozy, upscale vibe.

GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.9

GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo blends Indian spices with classic American comfort in a trendy, cozy spot with fast service and late-night hours.

The Lobby

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The Lobby serves American comfort food in a historic setting with a charming courtyard patio, offering a cozy, trendy brunch experience.

Inga's Alpine Tavern

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3

Inga's Alpine Tavern offers craft cocktails, beer, wine, and creative bites in a hip Swedish ski cabin-inspired setting.

The Cookery at Myrtle Hill

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6

The Cookery at Myrtle Hill serves hearty American breakfast and lunch in a cozy, trendy spot with great coffee and local specialties.

Smokin' Dave's BBQ and Brews

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• 🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.6

Smokin' Dave’s BBQ serves hearty smoked meats and classic Southern sides in a casual, rustic setting with a lively bar.

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.

Postino Broadway

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• 🛼 Baker

4.7

Postino Broadway serves up bruschetta boards, wine, and panini in a cozy, trendy spot with a fireplace and patio seating in Baker.

Flower Child

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5

Flower Child offers fresh, healthy American fare with vegan and gluten-free options in a casual, trendy Cherry Creek setting.

Rio on Wazee

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.2

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

The PZA

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• 🛼 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.

Lunchboxx

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.4

Lunchboxx serves creative sandwiches and fresh sides in a trendy River North Art District spot within Denver Central Market.

ChopHouse & Brewery

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.3

ChopHouse & Brewery offers diverse steaks, house-brewed ales, and small-batch bourbons with a vibrant happy hour vibe in a cozy upscale setting.

The Universal

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• 🌲 Highlands

4.6

The Universal offers inventive breakfast and lunch with rotating grits specials in a cozy, casual spot with a full bar in Sunnyside.

The Hornet

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• 🎸 South Broadway

4.4

The Hornet offers a vibrant atmosphere with globally inspired American dishes, plus lively pool and happy hours on Broadway.

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.

Redeemer Pizza

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• 🎨 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.

Mercantile Dining & Provision

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.5

Mercantile offers New American dining with artisanal market vibes and a wine library inside Union Station's vibrant hub.

Kona Grill - Denver

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7

Kona Grill mixes sleek style with a broad New American menu, sushi, and cocktails in Cherry Creek Mall's vibrant setting.

20th Street Mexican Cafe

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.7

Classic cafe serving hearty Mexican-inspired breakfast and lunch in a cozy, vintage setting with a focus on quick service and comfort food.

The Nickel

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.2

The Nickel offers a lively American bistro experience inside Hotel Teatro with local, seasonal dishes and a buzzing atmosphere.

Kentucky Inn

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.4

Kentucky Inn is a cozy dive bar known for great beer, pub grub, and lively sports viewing in a laid-back atmosphere.

Appaloosa Grill

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• 🏙️ 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.

Blackbird Public House

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.1

Blackbird Public House offers a trendy, cozy spot with global American eats, cocktails, wine, shuffleboard, and TVs for a lively social vibe.

The Corner Office

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• 🏙️ Downtown

4.2

The Corner Office offers modern comfort classics and crafted cocktails in a sleek setting near the arts complex.

Lucile's Creole Cafe

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• 🏘️ South Denver

4.7

Lucile's Creole Cafe serves authentic Cajun-Creole breakfasts and lunches with a cozy, casual vibe in a welcoming setting.

The Velvet Cellar

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.7

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

Buckhorn Exchange

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• 🛼 Baker

4.4

Buckhorn Exchange is a storied steakhouse featuring unique game meats like elk, yak, and Rocky Mountain oysters in a historic, taxidermy-filled setting.

Cherry Creek Grill

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• 🛍️ 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.

Spices Cafe

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7

Spices Cafe serves classic American favorites like burgers and sandwiches in a casual spot with a welcoming patio.

Punch Bowl Social

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• 🎸 South Broadway

4.2

Punch Bowl Social blends Southern American gastropub eats with arcade games, bowling, and karaoke in a lively, game-filled atmosphere.

Denver Milk Market

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.1

Denver Milk Market is a lively food hall featuring diverse local and global dishes with a vibrant atmosphere and multiple vendors.

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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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