43 Best American Restaurants in Denton

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

“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.“

“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“

“Nice place, food was great. Atmosphere felt more Austin than DFW. Seemed like that might be what they're going for.

One thing: the bench was too low, or maybe the table was too high at the booth where we were seated. Our plates were almost at chin level. We're not short but almost wanted to ask for booster seats. OTOH, at least we didn't have to carry the good food too far from plate to mouth!“

“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!“

“Love that place everybody’s so friendly“

“Good food , service was good, we sat at the bar and the bartender Agatha & Lucas were so nice and patient with us, especially since I kept bothering them frequently. They never had an attitude and they gave me everything I needed quick and efficient! Will def come back“

“Everything about this place has a warm family vibe. The food was amazing and the service was friendly. This is a place to get breakfast during a road trip, but a place to comeback to over and over again. Can't wait to come through town again. I will be ordering the Mugwump again. YUM!!“

“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.“

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

“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 👏“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Great service and food! Nice job servicing the other 4th of July! Thanks to the people working!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“loved there Ham & bacon& Turkey sandwich 😋“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Super fun place with great music. Been a regular on weekends for years & “Panda” is a great worker to have up front! The drinks do get a bit pricey but the staff make up for that. I seriously can talk to them for hours! The blonde girl who usually works upstairs is so kind and the Latina girl downstairs is great. Also Jesse the younger guy downstairs!! Love it.“

“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.“

“Always have ordered bbq beef, sausage or pork sandwich here, but today I tried the cheeseburger and so glad I did. It had a really great flavor, reminded me of the original Kincaids burgers in Ft. Worth. This has to be my fav now in Denton! Love the market also, so many unique items.“

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

“Reviews seem mixed here but they didn't disappoint me at all!! Food was fresh,quantity was more than I expected,taste was glorious nice and smokey..had the 3 meat platter got brisket,kielbasa and pit ham,with French fries and brisket chili.also got a pulled pork sandwich it did not disappoint😊 the ladies that worked the counter and other stations were very friendly and professional..got a voucher from work and was my first time trying! Will be back before i leave texas..keep up the great work!!“

“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 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!“

“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.“

“Every Waffle House are amazing, everyone greets you when you come in. I love the way all the employees work together, they are friendly, helpful, and always willing to help. You don't ever have to look around for someone to bring refills or anything, the food is always great.“

“Bro the food was so bomb idk if it’s cause it was late at night and not much people are there, but the food and customer service was so chill. Caught a vibe with Mikayla she was chill respectful and an awesome server did really well with manners and kept it professional def ask for her if you come here with your gf!!! Or with anyone!“

“I came in without a clear idea of what I wanted, and after perusing the menu, I came up with the idea of the chocolate chocolate chip pancakes with the cinn-a-stack cream cheese, and the brown sugar dressing and…omg. It was phenomenal. Our wait staff was kind, funny, and amicable and listened as I explained this diabetes-inducing concoction. It was amazing.“