42 Best American Restaurants in Denton

“My quandary: give Hannah’s the rave review it deserves and risk not being able to get a table on a Saturday night or just pretend we never made it to dinner? Looking for a new restaurant to celebrate our anniversary, my wife made a reservation at this gem in Denton and we were not disappointed. Our table was laid out with rose petals to celebrate the occasion and the staff wished us a Happy Anniversary. The menu had a multitude of items that sounded mouth-watering, so the decision making process was tortuous. We settled on bacon wrapped dates and steamed mussels as appetizers. The dates were moist and the bacon crispy, a perfect bite of sweet and salty. The mussels were perfectly steamed with a delicious broth and the perfect crispy, warm French bread to sop it up. A great start. My wife ordered Beef Cheek stuffed Ravioli, remembering how much she loved the beef cheeks we first ate in Spain. Ground meat in the ravioli topped with a perfect ragu of tomatoes, beef cheek, and vegetables. I am drawn to duck whenever I see it on the menu and the Rosemary smoked Duck Breast was cooked to perfection; crispy skin, juicy meat, and a sun dried cherry pico tart enough to complement its maple syrup glaze. The sliced duck breast was served atop a wild rice and vegetable pancake that was unique and perhaps the star of the dish. Come on, who wouldn’t love pancakes for dinner? A couple glasses of wine with dinner, a slice of award winning carrot cake for desert with an espresso, and exquisite service all evening long made for an ideal anniversary celebration. Thank you to the kitchen staff and everyone in the front of the house and remember to save us a table on Saturday nights. See you soon.“

“When you say RG burger we’re talking about one of the best burgers in the world
I never dared to order other than mama Mia my favorite fried pickles and onion rings are always on my table every time i go there
Plus prices is extremely reasonable for its portion and freshness best meet and bung quality you can ever have“

“Food was great me and my son really enjoy or time there had the chicken & waffle and the patty melt 🔥🔥🔥. Son had the chicken tenders 🔥🔥🔥 Love it great place be back son“

“Tim was funny and engaging…great service and good choice going!“

“Sidewalk Cafe is our favorite place to eat in Denton county. We have not had one thing to complain about, the food, service, and the cleanliness. Sam is great in the kitchen but SUSIE Is the sweetest friendliest owner we have ever met! Very reasonably priced for the amount of food you get. The best pancakes ever! Always have to get a to go box.“

“We were greeting and seated by Nate and served by Nathan. Both young men were pleasant and provided great customer service.\n\nThe atmosphere, food, and service were top notch! We were greeted and seated promptly and well taken care of from entry to exit.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If I could give 10 stars, I would because Bryson earned every one of them! Since COVID, restaurant service has really gone downhill in so many places, but Bryson at the Cracker Barrel in Denton completely changed my outlook. From the moment we sat down, he was warm, welcoming, and genuinely fun to talk to. His energy made the whole experience feel personal and memorable. The food came out fast, hot, and absolutely delicious. It was exactly how you hope comfort food will be. But Bryson was the real star of the show. He did not just serve us; he made us feel like old friends sharing a meal together. That kind of attention and care is rare these days and it deserves recognition. If you ever find yourself at the Cracker Barrel in Denton, Texas, do yourself a favor and ask to sit in Bryson’s section. You will leave smiling, satisfied, and genuinely impressed. And when you do, make sure to leave him the biggest tip you can because the experience he gives is absolutely worth it. Bryson, you are the definition of great hospitality. Cracker Barrel is lucky to have you!“

“Wow! Is there an option for more than 5 stars? The bartender made an absolutely fabulous, one-of-a-kind smoked old fashioned. The steak... I've paid three times the price for a meal with a fraction of the quality of this one. The meat was so tender that my steak knife was purely decorative, and the flavor was out of this world. Au jus or A1 need not apply, this thing was juicy and absolutely perfect. I cannot believe of all the restaurants I've come across in my travels that the Hilton Garden Inn would rank in my top 3, but this was truly fabulous! 12/10! 👏👏“

“I’m from Miami, land of Cuban Coffee, coladas, and cafe con leche. This place has a whole menu just for coffee and I took a risk. I never drink Starbucks… but Old West is hands and hands above them. We were in Denton for a week visiting family and I had the Crème Brûlée coffee 4X….. first was at out first breakfast, and the rest were pick up orders! It’s SO DELICIOUS! Then, the place is so cozy, but best of all is the food! Generous portions, their hash brown casserole was AMAZING… my kids ate there like they had been starving lol…. I’m def thinking of them back here in Miami!“

“I absolutely love coming to egg house. Food is always fresh and DELICIOUS. Service is incredible. it’s always consistent too!!!! I’ve never had an “off” visit here or menu items that aren’t good. Everything hits, every single time. Crepes, waffles, pancakes, skillets, eggs Benedict’s. All FIRE.“

“I visited Houlihan’s on Christmas Eve with my family and was very impressed with the overall experience. The service was excellent—staff were attentive, friendly, and very understanding of food allergies and dietary restrictions within our group.

I ordered the ribeye, and it was cooked perfectly to my request. The restaurant itself was clean, comfortable, and spacious, which made for a relaxing meal.

We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the food. I will definitely be back the next time I’m in town.“

“Food and service are both very good. You won't be disappointed.👍“

“My mother & I had a delicious breakfast, her treat. I had scrambled eggs, bacon and LARGE pancakes! Mom had a breakfast burrito and ate every last bit! haha. we also had coffee, a cappuccino and a mocha, delicious. service was good, restaurant was clean. I liked the spoon wall, #spooniewarrior. Next time I'll treat my mom to another meal here!“

“Yesterday I had a work brunch for a group of twelve in their back dining room. The food and service were fantastic! Heidi is an excellent server! Highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a casual dining meeting place.“

“excellent quesadillas for a reasonable price 👏“

“The only issue is they didn’t have Chardonnay ☹️“

“I was pleased with service and food. Will plan to eat there again“

“Was ignored at the hostess stand for 5 minutes and finally was sat by myself in an empty meeting room when the dining room was half full.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’ve been longtime fans of 940’s—back when the hummus and veggie plate had us in a full-on emotional relationship. 💁‍♀️ Yes, we were a little heartbroken when the menu changed, but we never fault a place for growing and evolving. That said, we had stopped coming for a bit because, honestly… the service just hadn’t been it. The food was always great, but the vibe wasn’t. We took a break. We missed it. And yesturday—we came back. And THANK GOODNESS WE DID. The food was absolutely phenomenal (more on that below), but what truly brought us back into the 940’s fan club was Diana. Our waitress. Our queen. Our Lunch MVP. She was kind, attentive, hilarious, and genuinely made us feel like we were the highlight of her day. She anticipated what we needed before we even asked, gave us fantastic recommendations, and treated us like old friends. She wasn’t just doing her job—she was the energy. She took a great meal and made it a memorable experience. Diana, if you see this: You’re the reason we’ll be back again and again. Give this woman a raise, a crown, and whatever shift she wants. Now, the food: • The pulled pork poppers? 10/10. Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and smoky inside, with two sauces that made it impossible to pick a favorite. A flavor-packed appetizer we wouldn’t change a single thing about. • The fried chicken sandwich with pimento cheese? Elite. Thick, crunchy, juicy chicken with all the right toppings and that creamy, dreamy pimento that took it into comfort food heaven. • We also tried the Lemon Pom Pom and a Strawberry mocktails—both light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced to pair with the richness of the meal. (We love a good mocktail moment.) Bottom line: Diana + that kitchen crew? Match made in food heaven. 940’s is officially BACK in our regular rotation. 🖤 #DentonEats #940sKitchen“

“Food was yummy and the service was excellent. First time visiting, and it was a great experience.“

“The staff from top to bottom are the best at what they do.“

“WONDERFUL neighborhood bar. I’ve been coming to RTs for almost 2 years. Great drink selections .“

“I was really missing a rotisserie chicken restaurant in the area. The chicken is delicious the sides the service the place is clean and great customer service this will be one of my to go places for chicken from now on.“

“Great service! Delicious food & nice views!“

“Great service and great food at Saltgrass located next to Bass pro in Little Rock.. I give it five stars. We had seafood fondue, soup and salad and hamburger. You can't go wrong and the atmosphere is beautiful and fun and the waiters are spectacular.“

“My Mom, son and I went for a late lunch. Food is always great here, as we are local and occasionally make our way there, but today was completely different due to our server. I can't remember the last time I've had such exceptional service! THANK YOU Ian!👍🏻 You are Top Notch!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I hope you are there every time we visit.“

“loved there Ham & bacon& Turkey sandwich 😋“

“This place is great for games - darts, pool, pinball, etc. The drink service is great, and they have better than average bar food. The only complaint it the flashing led light they have all over the placencan get annoying and give you a headache.“

“Took my dad there for his first visit. Food was good and tasty however, his salmon was a bit overcooked and a lil dry bit he liked it nonetheless. Service was good and it was sweet to take a couple complimentary croissants home. They make for a sweetl delicious treat. Don't forget to tip your servers. Now, go get your grub on.“

“Fun night and great food! Love the fajitas and the bottomless chips and salsa!“

“Fun night and great food! Love the fajitas and the bottomless chips and salsa!“

“Great little dive and hidden gem for German brats, rye and kraut... decent selection of craft sodas wine and beer too... they even have cheerwine! Perfect food after playing baseball at the Denton fields and great value for the plates- the most expensive we saw was 10.99 and the portions are generous. Will return anytime we're in Denton“

“Like I said on previous posts For bars on Fry Street if you do not do the Fry Street bar crawl On your birthday, you are not living. Mine ended with me in the ER with seven staples In my head A concussion and four days in the ICU and it was worth every minute of it. I had the best time of my life. Unfortunately, I chose to go to aces Not on fry street After afterwards And that’s what sent me over the top But all the games I played doing the crawl All the people I met in every bar And the experience I had on my second day being in Texas It was the best time of my life And every single bar on Fry Street was such a good time All the workers were amazing Tip your bartenders and servers always people I just had the best time Piece of advice, always in the bar crawl after you finish Do not go to another bar That is not on Fry Street if you complete the crawl This is a bad idea Go home Lol But do the crawl Live life and have a blast You will never regret it Even staples layer 🤣🤣🤣😭“

“Lovely owners, service and food is delicious! Love to host networking events and happy hours here with our business owners as the place is big and also have different atmosphere in every corner!“

“My rating is 5 stars bc I love coming here but if I had to rate the bartender, Hayden, I would give him negative 7348548738 stars. He is the worst, extremely rude, and I'd rather die of thirst than order a drink from him. All of the other bartenders are so nice and friendly.“

“Very comfortable location. The service was excellent and the food was wonderful! I enjoyed the meal.“

“I’ve only had but excellent service here. Amy is one of my favorite server. She so sweet and kind, I only come to this Dennys because of her.“

“I never leave reviews but WOW. We ordered the appetizer sampler platter which came with pretzels, Gouda queso, cheese sticks, fried pickle spears and homemade chips. WOW. When I say it was all delicious and super filling!“

“5 stars!! waffle house is always delicious but i absolutely adored my server today! shout out to the best server ms debbie i love u so much diva! we bonded over loving leopard print and me and my girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed all of the small talk with the employees! they were also very quick and efficient and our food was a 10/10! would absolutely come here again and recommend stopping by if you love great waffles and great service!“

“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on I-35E in Denton is hands down one of the best barbecue spots around! The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Their brisket is tender and juicy with just the right amount of smokiness, and the ribs fall right off the bone. The sides are just as good—mac & cheese, baked potato casserole, and fried okra are absolute must-haves.

The staff is always friendly and welcoming, making the dining experience even better. The place is clean, well-maintained, and perfect for a casual meal with friends or family.“

“I have never liked eating at Dickey's BBQ. The meats have always been dry. I decided to try this location last Saturday night 8/30. The food was actually pretty good. Just wish they had fresh green beans & cream corn. I would recommend this location.“