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.

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

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$$

🌳 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.
Steuben's Uptown

Steuben's Uptown

$

$$

🍽️ 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 Bindery

The Bindery

$

$$$

🍸 LoHi

Highlands

4.3
The Bindery offers creative New American dishes and pastries in a cozy, upscale Highland setting with great cocktails and coffee.
The Cherry Cricket

The Cherry Cricket

$

$$

🛍️ 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.
The Kitchen American Bistro

The Kitchen American Bistro

$

$$$

🥂 LoDo

Downtown

4.5
The Kitchen American Bistro serves elevated international dishes and craft cocktails in an upscale, stylish downtown bistro setting.
The Velvet Cellar

The Velvet Cellar

$

$$$

🥂 LoDo

Downtown

4.7
The Velvet Cellar offers an upscale, cozy spot with innovative New American dishes and standout cocktails in the heart of downtown.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen

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$$

🥂 LoDo

Downtown

4.4
Tupelo Honey serves Southern classics like fried chicken and po' boys with a lively, casual vibe near Union Station.
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

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$$

🥂 LoDo

Downtown

4.2
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar serves fresh American classics with a trendy vibe and stellar cocktails in a cozy, upscale setting near Downtown.
Work & Class

Work & Class

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$$

RiNo

4.7
Work & Class serves homestyle Southern and Latin American dishes with a cozy vibe and standout cocktails in a relaxed setting.

📍 Historic Firehouse Fare & Seasonal Plates

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.

🇺🇸 Modern Americana

Seasonal menus, local ingredients, and new-school takes on the classics.

Spices Cafe

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Spices Cafe

$

$$

🍔 American

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
The Nickel

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The Nickel

$

$$$

🍔 American

🏙️ Downtown

4.2
Work & Class

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Work & Class

$

$$

🍔 American

4.7
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

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Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

$

$$

🍔 American

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Sam's No. 3

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Sam's No. 3

$

$$

🍔 American

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

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Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

$

$$

🍔 American

🥂 LoDo

4.2
The Kitchen American Bistro

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The Kitchen American Bistro

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$$$

🍔 American

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Steuben's Uptown

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Steuben's Uptown

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$$

🍔 American

🍽️ Uptown

4.4

🍔 Best Burgers in Town

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

Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

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Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

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🍔 American

🥂 LoDo

4.2
Spices Cafe

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Spices Cafe

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🍔 American

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Sam's No. 3

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Sam's No. 3

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$$

🍔 American

🏙️ Downtown

4.6

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Three Sisters Cafe & Catering

Three Sisters Cafe & Catering

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
The Wolf's Tailor

The Wolf's Tailor

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$$$$

🥂 Fine Dining

🌲 Highlands

4.7
The Wild

The Wild

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$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥂 LoDo

4.6
The Weathervane Cafe

The Weathervane Cafe

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$$

☕ Coffee Shop

🍽️ Uptown

4.8
The Weathervane Cafe

The Weathervane Cafe

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$$

☕ Coffee Shop

🌳 City Park

4.8
The Velvet Cellar

The Velvet Cellar

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$$$

🍔 American

🥂 LoDo

4.7
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The Cookery at Myrtle Hill

The Cookery at Myrtle Hill

$$

🍔 American

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ 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.
Brooklyn's Finest Pizza

Brooklyn's Finest Pizza

$$

🍕 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.
duo Restaurant

duo Restaurant

$$$

🍔 American

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
duo Restaurant serves creative farm-to-fork New American dishes in a warm, rustic setting with a lively Highland vibe.
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.
Chef Zorba's

Chef Zorba's

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🪴 Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.5
Chef Zorba's serves Greek classics like gyros, moussaka, and huevos in a cozy spot with a sunny patio and a friendly neighborhood vibe.
Flagstaff House

Flagstaff House

$$$$

🍔 American

🏔️ Boulder

🏔️ 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

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.
Campus Lounge

Campus Lounge

$$

🍔 American

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.5
Campus Lounge is a lively spot featuring New American comfort food, classic cocktails, bar games, and a welcoming patio atmosphere.
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.
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.
Reivers Bar & Grill

Reivers Bar & Grill

$$

🍔 American

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.5
Reivers Bar & Grill serves updated pub grub and craft brews in a cozy, casual spot with a lively local vibe near Wash Park.
ChopHouse & Brewery

ChopHouse & Brewery

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 LoDo

🥂 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.
Ajax Downtown

Ajax Downtown

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Ajax Downtown serves wood-fired American fare with craft beers, cocktails, and a trendy patio space in downtown's Central area.
Lunchboxx

Lunchboxx

$$

🍔 American

🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.4
Lunchboxx serves creative sandwiches and fresh sides in a trendy River North Art District spot within Denver Central Market.
Max Gill & Grill

Max Gill & Grill

$$

🦞 Seafood

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6
Max Gill & Grill serves casual surf 'n' turf with daily deals on oysters & sangria, plus a cozy patio vibe on South Gaylord Street.
The Velvet Cellar

The Velvet Cellar

$$$

🍔 American

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
The Velvet Cellar offers an upscale, cozy spot with innovative New American dishes and standout cocktails in the heart of downtown.
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.
Potager

Potager

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Potager serves seasonal organic New American dishes in a rustic setting, showcasing market-fresh flavors and a cozy, upscale vibe.
Range Restaurant

Range Restaurant

$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Range Restaurant serves New American Western dishes and craft cocktails in a sleek, upscale hotel setting blending local flavors with chic ambiance.
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.
Atomic Cowboy

Atomic Cowboy

$$

🍝 Italian

🪴 Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.6
Atomic Cowboy serves biscuit-based breakfast, sandwiches, and NY-style pizza in a trendy, warehouse-style bar setting near Colfax.
Ollie & Park's

Ollie & Park's

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍽️ Uptown

🍽️ 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.
Goosetown Tavern BBQ

Goosetown Tavern BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

🪴 Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Goosetown Tavern BBQ is a veteran local bar with hearty BBQ, craft brews, live music, and weekly events in a cozy, casual atmosphere.
Rio on Wazee

Rio on Wazee

$$

🌮 Mexican

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.2
Vibrant Mexican spot offering bold Tex-Mex flavors, legendary margaritas, and a festive atmosphere perfect for lively gatherings.
Odie B's Sunnyside

Odie B's Sunnyside

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🌲 Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Odie B's Sunnyside delivers bold, flavorful breakfast and lunch sandwiches with vegan options in a lively, casual Sunnyside setting.
Punch Bowl Social

Punch Bowl Social

$$

🍔 American

🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.2
Punch Bowl Social blends Southern American gastropub eats with arcade games, bowling, and karaoke in a lively, game-filled atmosphere.
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.
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

$$

🍔 American

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.2
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar serves fresh American classics with a trendy vibe and stellar cocktails in a cozy, upscale setting near Downtown.
Two Brothers Cafe

Two Brothers Cafe

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Two Brothers Cafe offers hearty breakfast classics with great coffee and friendly service in a cozy West Highland spot loved by locals.
Denver Milk Market

Denver Milk Market

$$

🍽️🍺 Food Hall

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.1
Denver Milk Market is a lively food hall featuring diverse local and global dishes with a vibrant atmosphere and multiple vendors.
Bull & Bush Brewery

Bull & Bush Brewery

$$

🍻 Brewpub

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.6
Bull & Bush Brewery serves craft beers and hearty pub bites in a cozy British-inspired spot with occasional live jazz and a lively vibe.
Redeemer Pizza

Redeemer Pizza

$$

🍕 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.
Avanti Food & Beverage

Avanti Food & Beverage

$$

🍽️🍺 Food Hall

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Avanti Food & Beverage offers a trendy bi-level food court with diverse vendors and a rooftop bar, perfect for casual group dining.
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.
Fox And The Hen

Fox And The Hen

$$

🥞 Brunch

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Fox And The Hen serves creative breakfast and brunch dishes with fast service, great cocktails, and a cozy, trendy vibe in the Highlands neighborhood.
Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

$$

🍔 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.
Kona Grill - Denver

Kona Grill - Denver

$$

🍔 American

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ 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.
Blackbird Public House

Blackbird Public House

$$

🍔 American

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ 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 Patio at Sloans

The Patio at Sloans

$$

🍔 American

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.2
The Patio at Sloans offers a casual, dog-friendly spot with great burgers, cocktails, and lakeside vibes on a spacious outdoor patio.
EDGE Restaurant & Bar

EDGE Restaurant & Bar

$$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
EDGE Restaurant & Bar serves upscale wood-grilled steaks and inventive entrees with a lively bar in Denver’s Central Business District.
Spices Cafe

Spices Cafe

$$

🍔 American

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Spices Cafe serves classic American favorites like burgers and sandwiches in a casual spot with a welcoming patio.
Birdcall

Birdcall

$$

🍔 American

🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

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

Postino Broadway

$$

🍷 Wine Bar

🛼 Baker

🛼 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.
Candlelight Tavern

Candlelight Tavern

$$

🍔 American

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6
Candlelight Tavern is a chill dive bar with bargain drinks, classic burgers, and games like pool and shuffleboard for a relaxed vibe.
Inga's Alpine Tavern

Inga's Alpine Tavern

$$

🍔 American

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3
Inga's Alpine Tavern offers craft cocktails, beer, wine, and creative bites in a hip Swedish ski cabin-inspired setting.

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