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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Aquarium Restaurant

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• 🦞 Seafood

4.4

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Aquarium Restaurant offers a unique dining experience with fresh seafood and steak amidst a massive tropical fish tank setting.

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Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

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• 🦞 Seafood

4.3

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Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls offers fresh lobster sandwiches with fast service and a casual, trendy vibe in the Cherry Creek neighborhood.

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Crab & Shell Cajun Seafood

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• 🦞 Seafood

4.7

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Crab & Shell Cajun Seafood serves bold, flavorful Cajun seafood boils and classic dishes with speedy service and family-friendly vibes in Central Denver.

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Avanti Food & Beverage

$$

• 🍽️🍺 Food Hall

4.5

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Avanti Food & Beverage offers a trendy bi-level food court with diverse vendors and a rooftop bar, perfect for casual group dining.

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The Denver Central Market

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• 🍽️🍺 Food Hall

4.7

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An airy market featuring meat, fish, bakery, pizzeria, and more, delivering a vibrant food hall experience.

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Secret Garden Bar & Café

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• ☕ Coffee Shop

4.4

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Secret Garden Bar & Café offers cozy outdoor seating, craft coffee, cocktails, and small plates next to Cheesman Park.

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Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

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• 🍔 American

4.7

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Sullivan Scrap Kitchen serves sustainable, gourmet New American fare focusing on surplus ingredients in a cozy, trendy setting.

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The Weathervane Cafe

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• ☕ Coffee Shop

4.8

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The Weathervane Cafe serves expertly crafted espresso drinks and fresh breakfast and lunch fare in a cozy, funky spot with rooftop seating.

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Kunjani Cafe Denver

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• ☕ Coffee Shop

4.6

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Kunjani Cafe Denver offers carefully sourced coffee and tasty bites in a trendy, cozy space with communal tables and free Wi-Fi in Highland.

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Acova

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• 🍝 Italian

4.6

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Acova offers contemporary Italian and global dishes with a cozy wooden interior and lively patio in the LoHi neighborhood.

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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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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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Stellar Jay

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• 🌱 Farm-to-Table

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Safta

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• 🥙 Mediterranean

• RiNo

4.5

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Root Down

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• 🍴 Contemporary

• LoHi

4.6

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Roostercat Coffee House

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• ☕ Coffee Shop

• Capitol Hill

4.5

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Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que

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• 🍗 BBQ

• South Denver

4.6

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Rioja

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• 🥙 Mediterranean

• Lodo

4.6

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Rio on Wazee

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• 🌮 Mexican

• Downtown

4.2

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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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Avanti Food & Beverage

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• 🍽️🍺 Food Hall

• Highlands

4.5

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Avanti Food & Beverage offers a trendy bi-level food court with diverse vendors and a rooftop bar, perfect for casual group dining.

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Acova

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• 🍝 Italian

• LoHi

4.6

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Acova offers contemporary Italian and global dishes with a cozy wooden interior and lively patio in the LoHi neighborhood.

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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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Smokin Yard's BBQ

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• 🍗 BBQ

• Baker

4.7

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Smokin Yard's BBQ serves authentic Southern BBQ classics with hearty sides and a lively bar in Denver’s Baker neighborhood.

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

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• 🍔 American

• Downtown

4.7

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ offers interactive yakiniku dining with fresh meats, vibrant cocktails, and a lively yet relaxed atmosphere.

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Salt Water Social

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• 🦞 Seafood

• Cherry Creek

4.7

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Salt Water Social serves exquisite seafood and steak in an upscale, trendy Cherry Creek setting with a vibrant cocktail scene and elegant ambiance.

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The PZA

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• 🍕 Pizza

• Central Park

4.8

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The PZA delivers top-tier New York-style pizza with a cult following, known for quality pies, wings, and a casual, trendy vibe.

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Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

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• 🍔 American

• Capitol Hill

4.7

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Sullivan Scrap Kitchen serves sustainable, gourmet New American fare focusing on surplus ingredients in a cozy, trendy setting.

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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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Aquarium Restaurant

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Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

Cherry Creek

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Crab & Shell Cajun Seafood

Capitol Hill

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Avanti Food & Beverage

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