50 Best American Restaurants in Denver

“Incredible experience! Stunning food and incredible preparation the thoughts behind the craftsmanship are mind expanding. You owe it to yourself to experience this epicurean adventure!“

“Our waiter was spectacular and was an ultimate holiday treat .“

“Super friendly staff and delicious food! I got the bison ribs with a side of their Osage Hominy and the Wojapi Cup + Fry Bread. 10/10“

“Amazing food, service, and atmosphere 💕“

“we had such an amazing experience for Mother's day brunch. We look forward to returning for dinner.“

“One of my favorite restaurants in Denver!! Highly recommend it!“

“The manager and Brogan, our server, made our evening out a fantastic experience. From greeting us at the door, to accommodating our reservation, to the amazing food and taking good care of us, this was our best dinner in Denver on our 5 day vacation!“

“The Kitchen American Bistro was a treat for us at dinner last night. Our server, Stephan, was cordial, kind and knowledgeable. All the waitstaff said hello and were most accommodating. The atmosphere was light, clean and comfortable while being modern simultaneously. I can't begin to describe the eclectic menu. Main courses are for individuals, but the “lighter fare” is to share and is served first. Bruschetta bread and the carrot dish were the best we've ever tasted. Husband had the Black Linguine with shrimp (and all sorts of marvelous mix-ins) and the hangar steak which I enjoyed immensely, was “melt in your mouth tender”. Go enjoy a special meal at The Kitchen. I know we intended to return soon!“

“Seriously one of the best meals of my life! Back in Denver on 20th August and coming back!“

“Fantastic dining experience. Worth the trip every time!“

“We had a great time at BearLeek. We booked at the chefs counter so had a fabulous view of the kitchen. All the staff were so lovely and made great recommendations. The food was so delicious and so were the cocktails and mocktails we had. We will def be back on our next trip to Denver.“

“Ate lunch there last Monday. We are from out of town and picked Steuben's out of a guide book. The food was outstanding. The service was fast and friendly. We felt welcome and well fed when we left.“

“Great, attentive, and friendly staff. Food is fantastic, Excellent choices for all. Amazing mussels and pasta to Octopus that is unique and delicious! Highly recommend“

“Amazing food! Amazing experience!! Service and host both awesome! Def recommend“

“So pretentious, worth every cent. Thank you! 10/10 you people are geniuses and gifts. You people kept my glass full, cared more than I expected. Dime a dozen speakeasies often dot the landscape but few reach the heights that are present here. Will be thinking about that pan sauce from the Steak Daisy and the carrot forward cocktails on offer. Just unbelievable.“

“Great place! Great people! Really enjoyed our time there.“

“we were in the area for a mini vacation (my sister and i). initially we were walking to the brunch nearby but as we were passing by, we changed our minds and went in. after seeing the cowboys game on, we sat down near the TV it was on. I asked if it was possible to change the TV behind my sister as well since we will be sitting across from one another. it was playing the Olympics races and nobody was watching (1 booth other than us and 4 people bar top). after it was changed, we ordered our food and drinks. a kitchen staff joked about the cowboys with friendly bantar before returning to the kitchen. shortly after, the general manager (I was unaware at the time) came from the kitchen and changed it again. I said excuse me several times to him and got 0 acknowledgement. the bartender shrugged his shoulders and looked away from me. I spoke to Anthony as there wasn't much time left on the game. Anthony attempted to talk to him and he said there were people watching the game. the game which was not put on until AFTER we requested the change. while I'm not one to sweat small stuff, I work in customer service and with 6 mins left on a preseason game, what's the harm? at least acknowledge me when I speak to you. let's come to an agreement. instead, I turned my chair around and waited to eat the appetizers sitting behind me on the table until the game was over (a whopping 4 mins) I don't get time to catch many games, was on vacation and wasn't being rude about it. i love sports and trust, I would've been stoked to catch the baseball game he changed it to AFTER the football game. and I would've been the only customer paying attention then too. so finally I was loud and thanked Anthony for his friendly demeanor and caring about his customers. I said it very loudly since I could not get acknowledgement when speaking politely and directly to him. what do ya know? now we hear me in the kitchen and have plenty to say. with music playing and food being prepared no less! I enjoyed the food. probably the best wings I've had in ages! the beer cheese soup was delicious. I enjoyed our waiter's customer care. without him, we would've walked out. food is top notch. caring about customers, not entirely priority. we don't visit often so it isn't a huge loss that we won't be returning because of one person. Definitely ask for Anthony if you do go!“

“Tried this restaurant for the first time yesterday and everything was amazing, the drinks, the food, the service, we will definitely be coming back! We got a black cherry hard seltzer & Czech pilsner both on tap. We ordered the Sunday special that includes a Caesar salad, french fries and martini all for $16. We also ordered the Logan burger which is a double cheeseburger with Portobello mushroom on it.“

“Excellent food and service! Highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇺🇸“

“This isn’t your normal airport fare! The food was delicious!“

“I’m from Chicago and love gourmet dining in that city. Imagine my surprise when I entered the wine bar at Satchel’s with a group of friends to be seated for a wedding luncheon that began with the first of seven tasting courses of food that was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious! Andrew, the chef/owner, is not only innovative with ingredients, but he and his staff really care about their customers’ pleasure and comfort. If I am ever able to return to the Denver area again, Satchel’s will be my first go-to destination. The luncheon was 1st class all the way.“

“Went to the Plimoth for the first time last night! What a Culinary treat. Farm to table food created by a chef that owns the restaurant. Highly recommend!“

“A friend who frequently travels to Denver raved about this restaurant, so I was eager to experience it for myself. Upon arrival for brunch, My other friend and I received a warm welcome and prompt seating. Our waitress Erika and her assistant were exceptionally kind and attentive. The food was a true culinary delight . I can’t recommend Rioja enough!“

“We had a great experience last night at Ocean Prime! Derek the Mgr was fantastic. His recommendations were spot on. Luis the server was amazing! All the attention to details did not go unnoticed at our table! Thank you for a fabulous dining experience“

“Airport location and BUSY. Despite this, my bartender, Mike, always remembered my name and took care of me in a no nonsense efficient fashion. Can't really speak to the food though it looked and smelled greasy and appropriate for a sports bar. Great job managing a packed location.“

“This place is amazing starting from the incredible experience with Robin whom went above and beyond to Coordinate an amazing event. Meegan and Orlando were so incredibly personable! I enjoyed the atmosphere, the food was great. I got to meet the awesome serving team and head chef, everyone was kind and made sure to check on us. I watched all the staff work together to make sure our food for a party of 40 was delivered quickly. I appreciate you all for everything you did to make it a successful event and for the hard work everyone puts in here. From our team to yours cheers🥂!“

“Service was phenomenal and drinks were fantastic! Charles took amazing care of us!“

“Great pizza and wings. Fun for the kids and always wonderful service!“

“It’s been too long since I’ve returned to this gem. Fantastic service, creative dishes that use only the freshest ingredients available. Perfect date night, whether it’s your first date or 50th anniversary. Highly recommend.“

“This place was amazing! My birthday started off so terrible. But thanks to the AMAZING food here and ESPECIALLY Jeremy, our server, my birthday has turned around to be one of the best ones yet! If you’re celebrating anything at all, come here, they will make you feel so special. Thank you Jeremy and everyone at The Original!“

“Best lunch in Denver hands down!“

“Be aware they are now charging a “service charge”. It’s was not noted on the menu nor did the server inform us of the charge. The only reason I found out is I requested a printed receipt. The receipt recommended an additional tip be between 2-7% on top of the charge. Yet when I paid the machine prompted an additional 15 or 18% tip so I tipped 18 even tho our service was bad cuz I use to be a server. The unfortunate part is I didn’t look at the receipt for over a week after I visited. I’m very disappointed that I’m being charged a “service fee” and at no time was it ever brought to my attention that this is a new thing.“

“This was a surprise and delight - very cool atmosphere- fabulous drinks, great service/food and amazing views“

“Best burger I've had in a long while. Customer service rocked it out of the park!! I would even walk across Denver for those fries. Thanks Hopdoddy!!“

“The food was amazing. Wine list was great. Very small, intimate setting for maybe 20 guests. The chef does everything, from greeting you when you walk in, taking your order, cooking your food, delivering your food and drinks and clearing the table. Only downside is after 12 years he is closing to pursue another opportunity at a different kitchen.“

“Excellent food!! Friendly service!!!“

“My favorite restaurant in all of Denver. Best ambiance, best food, best wine, best service. Love everything about it!“

“Cherry Cricket Burger Bar absolutely knocked it out of the park! First off, the remodel and vibe are incredible — such a fun, fresh atmosphere. I’ve been very cautious about eating out lately, and OMG… huge win that they offer burger bowls! I always order my bun on the side, but I didn’t even have to because they have an amazing burger bowl option for any of their burgers. Another thing I loved: when you order fries, you can choose a single or double portion instead of being forced into getting two sides. Someone definitely put a lot of thought into this menu, and I appreciate it! The bison burger was to die for — seriously drooling just thinking about it. We will 100% be back! *Broomfield location“

“Finally tried out this location after obsessing over the one in Boulder for years and while it’s clearly a different venue, the food is next level incredible. The BLT has to be the best BLT I’ve ever had in my life and I could not stay away. I returned three days later to consume another fabulous sandwich because I absolutely could not wait. No photos because I became fixated on scarfing this insane sandwich down as soon as I could. there were no morsels left on the plate.“

“Wonderful service and food to match!!“

“My husband made us a reservation to celebrate our 1 yr anniversary. From the moment we arrived we felt special. Our server Steven was so gracious and knowledgeable about the menu and the wine list. We enjoyed his banter very much.
The food was phenomenal. I mentioned I'd love to have the recipe for the butternut squash and right before dessert the chef delivered me a typed and handwritten recipe, he also spent time explaining the whys for what was on the paper. Honestly the best dining experience ever.“

“The sausage flatbread was incredible! The green pork chili was great too!“

“I reserved a seat at the bar! The place was fancy and beautiful. The jazz band was amazing and really classy. David’s group was inspiring, and the piano player blew me away with cool chords and original songs. The service was awesome, and the drinks were top-notch. Great place! 🎹“

“Delicious food! The Ranch BLT is on point and their Sour Wheat beer “You do You” is my fav.“

“We did the “Walk with Us” tasting of the whole menu and it was the perfect amount of food and everything was delicious. It was just two of us, so we decided to sit at the bar and Johnny took great care of us and made us feel like we were old friends. Note - there is a 22% charge on your bill no matter what“

“My kids love coming here for their huge kids' menu. My wife and I love going for breakfast. Very cool location and easily one of our favorite Broomfield restaurants!“

“The best. Gabbie our waitress was amazing. The food was amazing. Will be back for brunch next weekend. We went for the prime rib steak. Cooked to perfection.“

“If you're looking for a venue to casually watch music in a boisterous crowd, maybe cut the rug for a few, this place isn't it. If you're looking for an evening of Jazz from the best local talent and national traveling shows paired with classic cocktails and a solid wine list, this is your place. The intimate theater seating and open stage make the perfect backdrop for the experience. It's been a great addition to the downtown theater district. The music scene is rich and varied in Denver with all sorts of venues for all sorts of tastes. This is the place where you can get a little dressed up, avoid loud crowds and just have a full, immersive music moment. I always have a terrific time!“

“The food was absolutely delicious, especially the Salad . Great service and a cozy vibe. Can’t wait to come back! Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“I believe this is a newer location. Seems like they need time to staff up a bit. Clearly understaffed and took a while for us to be seated in a fairly empty restaurant. Once seated the service was good and so was the food. Im sure things will only improve as they become more established in the new location.“