American Elm

4132 W 38th Ave, Denver
(720) 749-3186

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Emily N

Super nice experience! Yummy food and great service! Must great steak frites! :)

Shay Shorey

Really disappointing. We’re in town visiting and this place came recommended. The pasta was overcooked and flavorless—like it had been sitting around all day. The sauce was greasy and bland, and nothing tasted fresh.

To make matters worse, the service was inattentive and dismissive (not to mention poorly groomed.) He barely checked in, and when we mentioned the food wasn’t great, he seemed annoyed.

Save your time and money—there are far better places to eat.

Justin Gaudenzi

The evening kicked off with a plate of oysters so questionable I considered calling a marine biologist. Warm, mushy, and somehow both fishy and flavorless — they practically screamed “day-old disappointment.” I should’ve known to stop there.

But the real entertainment was the manager, crashing out at people. Nothing pairs with raw shellfish like secondhand workplace trauma.

The rest of the fare wasn’t much of an improvement, as the steak frites was a bit underdone (chewing gum level). Between the cuisine and the live-action management disaster, this place is less restaurant, more workplace drama with appetizers.

Janelle therese

Saw them kick some guy out for visiting his girlfriend at work the manager or whatever kicked him out and threatened to call the cops. I didn’t even notice the guy until the manager started yelling. Ruined my experience made me afraid to continue dining incase I rubbed the manager the wrong way too.

Luke Clements

I just had the spring salad and the drink, both were fantaatic

Ciara Belleville

My family really enjoyed our Saturday night dinner at American Elm! All of our food was delicious (I highly recommend the burger), and our server Jacy was lovely!! Great vibes and music, we would definitely return.

Marc Joseph

Great food and service at the bar!

Tiffany Chang

This place was ok to me. I did enjoy the pasta a lot. It’s also got great vibes with a very cute patio.

Katie Williams

LOVE this spot! craft cocktails, amazing food, great ambiance. This is our new go-to spot for the Highlands.

Lexi Tichenor

Two of the best brunch toasts I’ve ever had!

Ricotta toast & deviled egg toast. 10/10!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Daniele Danae

Always consistent and staff is fun! Great community staple! All the pasta dishes are fantastic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Frites

jordan Alley

Zachary was great. Food was awesome thanks for the hospitality.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dewey Long

Food was good but appetizer was not quite to my liking. Nice place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Buttermilk Pie, French Dip Sandwich

Grant Jarrell

Amazing venue and atmosphere. Food and drink are not terribly expensive and the staff and warm and welcoming.

Dietary restrictions: Taking dairy off the salami was not an issue.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

William Blake

Got the scallops and the carbonara…both were not good unfortunately. Paid $75 for just those two dishes and it was very underwhelming. Won’t be going back

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

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