44 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.“

“Excellent burgers and dipping sauce for the fried. Owners very nice.“

“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“

“Katie was my server and she was great. My first time here and I’ll definitely be back. I ordered a snickered ice coffee and I didn’t care for that but my burrito and lemon 🍋 blueberry 🫐 pancake 🥞 was amazing. I was prepared to ask for a to go box but I finished all my food which is a first.“

“I have eaten here so many times through the years and the quality of the food and service has been consistent throughout. Tonight was no exception. The only thing that put a damper on our evening were the three children who were literally running amok in the place. Two moms who clearly wanted a night out away from kids. Next time I will ask to sit in the bar area. Otherwise a good vibe to go with the good food and very friendly staff.“

“5 stars for Nancy at the bar! She absolutely brings the best vibes—welcoming, upbeat, and super attentive without ever being overbearing. From the moment I sat down, she made the whole experience feel relaxed and fun. Drinks were great, service was smooth, and she somehow keeps the energy just right even when it’s busy. If you’re here, sit at the bar and ask for Nancy—you won’t regret it. She really makes the place stand out“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Love that place everybody’s so friendly“

“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!“

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

“excellent quesadillas for a reasonable price 👏“

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

“Cartwright's food is probably the best in Denton, Texas! I love the burgers, the chicken, and the catfish. Everything on the menu is fire 🔥🔥 Gonna have to come try the new coffee menu. God bless you guys! 🙏“

“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.“

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

“We used to love to go to saltgrass and stopped going once the service and the food went rapidly downhill. Originally we had gone 2 to 3 times a week since they had opened. someone told me they had improved again, so we went back yesterday and it was amazing. The service was amazing as the food. Thank you for restoring our faith.“

“This has been my go-to bar for 15 years.. the crew are super awesome, the drinks are cold and tasty, the food is OUTSTANDING!!!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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“

“loved there Ham & bacon& Turkey sandwich 😋“

“the course was in good condition. the greens were fast. water at almost every hole.“

“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.“

“I had the best night of my life because of Jacque!! She makes the best drinks/ shots and introduced me to my new favorite drink, the “pink princess”. Every time I see her I feel like I’ve come home from war, thank you Jacque 🫶🏼“

“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.“

“Absolutely the best bar. I go there a couple hours early before my movie every week. The bartender is incredible, nice, and the absolute most creative person I met. He makes his own menu that is not done at any other Alamo and knocks it out the park every time. No, you think I mean cocktails you see other places. No I mean he makes cocktails special for the movie, as in both taste and name specific for that movie and they're incredible. He even sets the bar up, dresses up, and puts on music for movies that come out.I don't know how the hell the bar has such a low rating, but he deserves a bonus and the bartender deserves a Michelin star.No karaoke. Stop asking. There's a little stage I think, but I couldn't be happier there's not karaoke.“

“Cowboy Chicken Eljay was an awesome cashier—very knowledgeable about the menu and handled multiple tasks with ease. Service was quick, the food was hot, and the dining area was clean and comfortable. Great customer service and an overall pleasant experience Store 20048“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Dickey’s BBQ never disappoints! The food is always delicious, fresh, and full of flavor, but what really makes this location stand out is the customer service.

The owner, Brandon, is incredibly friendly and genuinely takes the time to chat with customers and make sure everyone is having a great experience. He even offers samples of other meats so you can try something new and find another favorite!

You can tell Brandon truly cares about his customers and takes pride in what he does. The combination of great food, friendly service, and that personal touch makes every visit such a great experience. Highly recommend stopping by Dickey’s BBQ—you won’t be disappointed!“

“I went 2 times we felt woozy sick and we did not feel good both times will never go back and our chicken was over cooked some tough parts was hard to chew. forest city and hickory nc are not good“

“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.“

“Great food, funny name, but it's well worth remembering Metzler's. Yes, they've got exceptional BBQ, but this place holds undiscovered gems. Check out their variety of sandwiches - a fantastic Reuben and my new fav, a Pulled-pork grilled cheese sandwich. Omg, it's yummy, it's unique and it's original.*The Best* onion rings in north TX. Plus Metzler's has a surprisingly impressive array of wines. Sure, it's sorta a hole-in-the-wall as far as sit-down dining, but no one can fault their food or service, which are both top notch.“

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

“Outstanding attention to detail in every area! Food cooked to perfection and served super fast. Waitresses are personable & friendly, who seem to genuinely care about your food and experience. From cooks, to servers, and management... every guest treated like their best and favorite customer. Impressive store here.“

“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!“

“Also i feel that the Waitress at the Burlington NJ location is kind and welcoming to me & my husband who are older. We appreciate how she talks about new items to try. I will definitely request her area to sit since she is full time waitress“

“I had a great experience at Dickey's Barbecue Pit! The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, with tender barbecue and delicious sides. What made the visit even better was the excellent service from Sahithi, Akshay, and Mythrish—they were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. Their hospitality truly stood out and made me feel welcome. I highly recommend Dickey's Barbecue Pit for anyone looking for delicious barbecue and outstanding customer service, and I'll definitely be back!“

“Used to be a fun hangout that declined because of poor personnel. Has improved with new leadership from Trish, who has brought up the atmosphere as a fun spot to hangout once again. Jen the bartender also has a great attitude & serves nice, pretty drinks very well. New menu items like the OHHHMychessadilla are great. Or the usual sirloin steak 🥩 & mashed potatoes can't be beaten.“

“We had a great experience today!“