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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Hearth – RiNo

Hearth – RiNo

$

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

RiNo

4.9
Hearth offers exceptional coffee and pastries in a cozy, sustainable spot with reusable jars and a quiet, inviting vibe.
Huckleberry Roasters

Huckleberry Roasters

$

$

☕ Coffee Shop

Downtown

4.7
Huckleberry Roasters brews exceptional coffee amid Larimer Square’s cozy, trendy ambiance, perfect for breakfast and solo laptop work.
Toro Food Concepts

Toro Food Concepts

$

$$

🌽 Latin American

Central Park

4.8
Toro Food Concepts dishes out fresh, flavorful bowls and empanadas with a Latino-owned twist in Denver’s vibrant Central neighborhood.
Park Avenue Tacos

Park Avenue Tacos

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

Central Park

4.6
Park Avenue Tacos serves fresh, flavorful Mexican street-style tacos with great cocktails and a lively, casual vibe in the Central neighborhood.
Las Margs

Las Margs

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

Capitol Hill

4.5
Las Margs is a lively spot serving vibrant tacos and refreshing margaritas with great happy-hour deals in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
La Pasadita Inn

La Pasadita Inn

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

North Denver

4.7
La Pasadita Inn serves traditional Mexican dishes with fast service and a cozy patio, offering an authentic and unpretentious dining vibe.
Machete Tequila + Tacos

Machete Tequila + Tacos

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

Cherry Creek

4.4
Machete Tequila + Tacos serves vibrant tacos with creative fillings and an extensive tequila menu in Cherry Creek’s lively setting.
My Neighbor Felix LoHi

My Neighbor Felix LoHi

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

LoHi

4.2
My Neighbor Felix LoHi serves traditional Mexican dishes with creative cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere in a laid-back Highland setting.
bartaco

bartaco

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

LoHi

4.5
bartaco offers a trendy, cozy taco joint with fast service and a great drink selection in the LoHi neighborhood.
Rio on Wazee

Rio on Wazee

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

Downtown

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

Modern Americana

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

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The Ginger Pig

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The Ginger Pig

$

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🥡 Chinese

Tennyson

4.4
The Capital Grille

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The Capital Grille

$

$$$$

🦞 Seafood

LoDo

4.7
Temaki Den

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Temaki Den

$

$$$

🍣 Sushi

RiNo

4.8
Tavernetta

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Tavernetta

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$$$

🍝 Italian

LoDo

4.7
Tasty Pot

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Tasty Pot

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$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

Highlands

4.9
Sushi Hai

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Sushi Hai

$

$$

🍣 Sushi

Highlands

4.4

Best Burgers in Town

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

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LoHi

Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.3
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Cap Hill

Fire Restaurant

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$$$

🍴 Contemporary

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4.5
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LoDo

Jovanina’s

$

$$$

🍝 Italian

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4.4
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LoHi

Linger

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$$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

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4.5
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RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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4.3
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Cap Hill

Stellar Jay

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🌱 Farm-to-Table

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Looking for cheap eats or a fancy night out? Filter Denver’s best restaurants by price and find the perfect spot for your budget.

bartaco

bartaco

$

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🌮 Mexican

LoHi

4.5
Yazoo BBQ Company

Yazoo BBQ Company

$

$$

🍗 BBQ

RiNo

4.5
Wildflower

Wildflower

$

$$$$

🌱 Farm-to-Table

LoHi

4.7
Water Grill Denver

Water Grill Denver

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$$$$

🦞 Seafood

LoDo

4.5
Uncle

Uncle

$

$$

🍜 Ramen

Highlands

4.5
Ultreia

Ultreia

$

$$

🥘 Spanish

LoDo

4.4
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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.
Rio on Wazee

Rio on Wazee

$$

🌮 Mexican

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

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