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Top American restaurants in Denver, Colorado

Denver has just about any type of cuisine you can want, but its selection of American food is notable. Some places serving American fare in Denver are over 100-years old and have become staples of the community, icons in their own right. Many of the best American restaurants are close to landmarks like Coors Field or far-out by Mile High Stadium, a short drive from the city.

What's interesting is that you'll find a variety of American Cuisine at any price point. You'll find affordable cafes, sandwich places and high-end restaurants. Serving American Cuisine is one thing, but it's another to offer a variety within the category. The highest-rated places around town are impressive because many have been operating for a long while. So, why wait? Grab a bite to eat at any of these American cuisine restaurants in Denver.

Must-try American restaurants in Denver

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The Bindery

1817 Central Street, Denver

Avg 4.3 (1070 reviews)
Takeout
Popular items
Oatmeal$11.00
chai spices, brûléed pineapple, whiskey butter
Greens Salad$15.00
avocado, bleu cheese, pumpkin + sunflower seeds, red onion
lime honey cilantro vinaigrette
Cup Of Soup$8.00
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Wynkoop Brewing Co.

1634 18th St, Denver

No reviews yet
Takeout
Popular items
Veggie Green Chili (Bowl)$9.00
cheese, tortilla
Fish & Chips$14.00
beer battered cod, seasoned fries, coleslaw, caper tartar sauce
Bison Burger$15.50
Bison burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, brioche bun. Choice of French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries or Caesar salad
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SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES

Park Burger

211 S Holly St, Denver

Avg 4.5 (3350 reviews)
TakeoutDigital Dine-In
Popular items
Mini Park Burger$7.75
Our 1/4 lb. beef patty served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and our house made burger sauce.
The Classic Double$12.25
Two 1/4 lb. beef patties, with american cheese and hickory smoked bacon. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and our house made burger sauce.
Veggie Park Burger$8.25
Our house made veggie patty served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and our house made burger sauce.
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SMOKED SALMON • SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES

Jax Fish House - LoDo

1539 17th St, Denver

Avg 4.6 (2078 reviews)
Takeout
Popular items
(6) OYSTERS - EAST COAST SWEET & SALTY$16.00
on the half shell - lemon, cocktail sauce, house mignonette
NIMAN RANCH BURGER$18.00
lettuce, tomato, pickles, jax mustard, choice of side
(6) OYSTERS - WEST COAST RICH$22.00
on the half shell - lemon, cocktail sauce, house mignonette
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Del Mar by Rooted

3200 N Pecos St, Denver

No reviews yet
TakeoutFast Pay
Popular items
Spicy Tuna Poke$15.00
Ahi Tuna, Shaved Carrots, Daikon, Bean Sprouts, Shiso, Edamame, Kimchi, Sushi Rice, Furikake
Grilled Prawns Sweet Corn Elote$16.00
Grilled Prawns, Roasted Corn, Kewpie Mayo, Chive, Ancho Lime Powder, Cotija Cheese,
(Gluten Free)
Blackened California Chicken Club$16.00
Grilled Chicken Breast, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Saffron Aioli, Toasted Whole Grain Sourdough served with French Fries
(Gluten Free without Bread)
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PIZZA • SALADS • SANDWICHES • GRILL • CHICKEN • HAMBURGERS • STEAKS

ViewHouse Ballpark

2015 Market St, Denver

Avg 4.6 (4436 reviews)
TakeoutFast Pay
Popular items
Jumbo Buffalo Wings$15.00
buffalo romesco, carrots, celery, choice of two house-made dipping sauces: ranch, bleu cheese, cherry bbq, honey mustard
Nutella Dessert Pizza$8.00
freshly-baked nutella filled pizza dough, cinnamon sugar, caramel & chocolate drizzle, strawberries, vanilla ice cream, powered sugar
Sweet Citrus Kale$13.00
julienned kale, diced apples, parmesan,
candied cashews, lemon honey coriander
vinaigrette
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Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Central Kitchen Online

1605 Wynkoop Street, Denver

No reviews yet
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Sizzlin' Hot Pot Stickers$10.95
Golden fried pork and vegetable gyozas served with ponzu sauce.
Carnitas Salad Bowl$15.95
Freshly seared pork carnitas and roasted Tomatillo salsa circles a bed of steamed white rice drizzled with Sweet Chipotle dressing, cotija cheese, Tajin seasoning, marinated jicima, black beans, roasted corn, avocado and red bell peppers. Topped with Napa slaw & spring salad mix that has been tossed in Sweet Chipotle dressing and Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette.
12 Boneless Killer Wings$15.95
BONELESS WINGS
Served with carrots sticks, celery sticks, bleu cheese or ranch dressing
MANGO HABANERO / GOCHUJANG KOREAN / BBQ CILANTRO LIME /
NASHVILLE HOT / DRY RUB / OLD SCHOOL BUFFALO
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The Rotary

217 S Holly St, Denver

Avg 4.5 (165 reviews)
Takeout
Popular items
Rotisserie Chicken Thighs$14.50
Skin-on, Boneless Rotisserie Chicken Thighs (No Antibiotics Ever/Certified Humane/Gluten-Free/Paleo/Keto) with your choice of two sides and sauce.
Half Pork Half Chicken$15.00
Half serving of our Rotisserie Chicken and one half serving of our Slow Roast Pork Shoulder (NAE/Gluten-Free/Paleo/Keto), served with your choice two sides and sauce.
Vegan Charred Cauliflower Sandwich$13.00
Charred cauliflower, pickled onions, golden raisins, almonds, tahini, served on grilled ciabatta with a choice of one side. (Vegan).
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SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES

Park & Co

439 E 17th Ave, Denver

Avg 4.2 (2021 reviews)
TakeoutDigital Dine-In
Popular items
Cobb Salad$12.50
Romaine lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, deviled egg, bacon, cucumber, crumbled blue cheese.
Works Fries$7.50
Basket of French fries, bacon, ranch, cheese sauce, scallions
Blackened Chicken Sandwich$13.00
Pepper jack cheese, guacamole, mayo, lettuce, and tomato
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Bacon Social House - S Broadway

2160 S. Broadway St., Denver

No reviews yet
Takeout
Popular items
Baller Bacon
The ultimate bacon experience: thick-cut, sweet & spicy, unforgettable
Veggie Scramble$13.25
Three eggs, spinach, cherry tomato, roasted peppers, cheddar, avocado, sourdough toast (vegetarian)
Breakfast Burrito$14.95
pulled pork, black beans, bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs, tomatillo salsa, pork green chile, cheddar
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FRENCH FRIES

American Elm

4132 West 38th Ave, Denver

Avg 4.4 (346 reviews)
TakeoutDeliveryDigital Dine-In
Popular items
Steak Frites (gf)$29.00
ribeye cap, bone marrow butter, arugula salad, fries
Winter Salad (vt/gf)$14.00
pears, shaved fennel, mixed greens, bleu cheese, toasted pine nuts, maple-tahini
Shrimp Cocktail (gf/df)$3.50
Tiger shrimp & American Elm cocktail sauce (1.3oz, price per piece)
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Post Oak BBQ

4000 Tennyson Street, Unit 101, Denver

No reviews yet
Takeout
Popular items
Pulled Pork - All Natural$12.00
Ultra tender and expertly smoked pulled pork dressed with our house pork rub and Carolina pork sauce. Smoked for 12 hours over Texas Post Oak wood!
3 Tacos$13.00
Three USDA Prime Brisket tacos filled with coleslaw, house salsa, and creamy bbq sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla
Brisket Sandwich$13.00
Piled high with 1/3 pound of USDA Prime Brisket and your choice of toppings. Try it Texas or Carolina Style...you can't go wrong
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Just Be Kitchen - Catering

2364 15th Street, Denver

No reviews yet
TakeoutFast Pay
Popular items
Fulfilled - Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, 'Cheddar Wiz' (housemade vegan cheese made from veggies & herbs), Paleo Tortilla, Sweet Potato Hash, Pork or Veggie Green Chili, Cilantro, Scallion & Jalapeno.
K, W30 Option, VO (request no sausage and veggie chili).
Contains Nuts, Not Recommended Vegan.
Passion - Vegetable Curry
Cauliflower Rice, Mixed Veggies, House Curry Sauce.
Vegan, Nut Free, Egg Free, W30
BElieve - Butter Chicken Meatballs
Chicken, Cashew, Coconut, Tomato, Garlic, Onion, Lime.
EF, K, W30 Option
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Etc. Eatery - Denver

1472 S Pearl St, Denver

Avg 4.1 (204 reviews)
TakeoutDelivery
Popular items
Lamb Birria Tacos$17.00
Three Corn Tortilla with Slow Roasted Lamb and Guajillo Pepper Dipping Sauce
Old School Burger$16.50
Two 1/4# All Beef Patties, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Grilled Onions, Secret Sauce. Served With Fries.
Wasabi Caesar$10.00
Romaine, Housemade Wasabi Dressing,
Sesame Crouton, Parmesan
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SMOKED SALMON • GRILL • FRENCH FRIES

Teller's Taproom & Kitchen

1990 Youngfield St, Lakewood

Avg 4.4 (1195 reviews)
TakeoutDelivery
Popular items
Whiskey$15.00
Bacon, Gorgonzola, Grilled Onions, Mushrooms & Housemade Steak Sauce with Leopald Bros. Colorado Whiskey.
JCB$14.00
Grilled Fresh Jalapenos, Whipped Jalapeno Cream Cheese, Crisp Bacon & Chipotle Sauce
Fish and Chips$15.00
Beer Battered Atlantic Cod. Fries. Served with tartar sauce. Malt vinegar upon request.
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Work & Class

2500 Larimer St, Denver

Avg 4.6 (1985 reviews)
Takeout
Popular items
sm. Garlic Braised Greens$7.75
Kale and chard sautéed in chili flakes and garlic.
1/2 Massive Attack Salad$11.00
Spinach, tempura broccoli, asparagus, avocado, cucumbers, parmesan, preserved lemon vinaigrette.
*Can be gluten free without the the tempura broccoli
sm. Sweet Plantains$7.75
Fried Sweet Plantains seasoned with cayenne, paprika, and salt served with a chipotle aioli.
*Gluten free (this item goes into the fryer. We don't not have a separate gluten free fryer.)
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SANDWICHES • GRILL • CHICKEN WINGS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES

Stoney's Uptown Joint

1035 e 17th Ave, Denver

Avg 4.4 (729 reviews)
TakeoutDeliveryDigital Dine-InFast Pay
Popular items
Willy's Medium$15.00
9 Traditional Bone-In Wings
Chipotle Brussels$6.00
Fried Brussel Sprouts topped with Bacon, Cotija Cheese & a side of Chipotle Aioli
BOGO Willy's Small$8.00
BOGO wings automatically DOUBLES your order for no additional price! **Both orders tossed in same sauce**
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Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

1740 E 17th Ave, Denver

No reviews yet
TakeoutDelivery
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Fried Chicken Sandwich$13.00
Cornmeal fried chicken, tangy slaw, pickles, and white BBQ sauce on an artisan bun. Served with house-made chips.
Scrap Burger$14.00
Your choice of CO grass-fed ground beef or house-made veggie burger with River Bear bacon (substitute tofu bacon), cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and burger sauce on a local artisan bun. Served with house-made potato chips. *
Weekly Special: Brisket Cemitas$12.00
Sliced brisket, pepperjack, apple chutney, pickled watermelon rind, and red chili sauce on an artisan bun.
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GRILL • FRENCH FRIES

Bacon Social House

2434 W 44th Ave, Denver

Avg 4.3 (3237 reviews)
TakeoutDelivery
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Bloody Mary Playlist$10.00
Ft. house made bloody mix
Miner's Breakfast$14.95
two eggs, applewood bacon or sausage patty,
plain pancake, with choice of side
Classic Benedict$14.00
wolferman's english muffin, canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise, with bacon tots or fries
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SMOKED SALMON • SALADS • BBQ • SANDWICHES • ICE CREAM • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES

The District Marketplace

1320 E 17th Ave, Denver

Avg 4.1 (1507 reviews)
Takeout
Popular items
District OG Burger$14.00
Served with a lemon-garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, your choice of cheese and a side.
Honey Beet Salad$12.00
Roasted beets, mixed greens, blue cheese crumbles, walnuts, and a side of house-made honey vinaigrette
BBQ Smoked Chicken Breast Sandwich$12.00
Served on your choice of Brioche Roll or Texas Toast with a side of house pickles and choice of housemade side.
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Famous Philly CheeseSteak

2200 Oneida St., Denver

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TakeoutDelivery
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10 wings$11.99
1 pound of jumbo fried wings tossed in your choice of sauce
8" Mushroom Cheesesteak$8.99
Grilled mushrooms and onions, chopped steak, white american cheese
12" Original Cheesesteak$11.99
Grilled onions, chopped steak, white american cheese
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FISH AND CHIPS • SEAFOOD • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES

The Glenn

11140 Irma Dr, Northglenn

Avg 4.5 (561 reviews)
TakeoutDelivery
Popular items
Really Good Chopped Salad$13.75
Chicken, Bacon, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Heirloom Tomatoes, Swiss Cheese, Avocado & Hard Boiled Egg.
Steak Sliders$9.75
Four Sliders of Tender Seared Steak, Havarti Cheese & Caramelized Onions.
Truffle Burger$14.25
Grilled Mushrooms, Havarti, Bacon, Caramelized Onions & Truffle Aioli.
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SOUPS • SALADS • SANDWICHES • ICE CREAM • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES

D Bar Denver

494 E 19th Ave, Denver

Avg 4.6 (2839 reviews)
Takeout
Popular items
Pizza Salad Sandwich$15.00
Thin Crust Pizza with Basil Pesto, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, & Shaved Pecorino, Pine Nuts, topped with our Simple Salad, folded, cut & served like a sandwich!
D Bar Burger$17.00
one of the best burgers in denver!
niman ranch prime beef topped with crispy bacon, cheddar & pepper jack cheese, crispy onion, lettuce & tomato, a-1 aioli on a brioche bun. served with parm fries!
Salmon Bowl$22.00
Miso Glazed Salmon, Brown Rice & Quinoa, Cucumber, Wakeme, Pineapple Relish, Avocado, Wasabi Vin (gf)(nf)
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SALADS • SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS

Hamburger Mary's Denver

1336 East Seventeenth Avenue, Denver

Avg 4.4 (1731 reviews)
TakeoutFast Pay
Popular items
The Mary Burger$13.95
Our humble beginner. All-natural, never frozen front range beef, served with crisp lettuce, pickles and Mary's sauce with choice of side. Make it your own by customizing any way you like!
** Pictured with jack & cheddar cheese, bacon and side of onion rings **
The Spicy Mary Burger$15.45
Grilled fresh jalapeño & hatch green chiles, pepper jack cheese, Mary's sauce and buffalo sauce.
Side Caesar Salad$4.45
Crispy romaine with house Caesar dressing (no egg), herbed croutons and parmesan cheese
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SEAFOOD • GRILL • FRENCH FRIES

Max Gill & Grill

1052 S Gaylord St, Denver

Avg 4.4 (4227 reviews)
TakeoutFast Pay
Popular items
Max Salad$12.00
mixed greens, bacon, avocado, goat cheese, tomatoes, red onion, champagne vinaigrette
dressing is on the side
Maryland Style Blue Crab Cakes$16.00
Two 3 ounce crab cakes, served with roasted red pepper remoulade.
Maryland Style Crab Cake Sandwich$17.00
Maryland Style Crab Cake served with onion, lettuce, and tarter sauce on a potato roll.
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CHICKEN • FRENCH FRIES

Lucky Bird

5505 west 20th AVE, Edgewater

Avg 4.4 (77 reviews)
TakeoutDigital Dine-In
Popular items
Loaded Sweet Potato Waffle Fries$9.00
Sweet potato waffle fries, Cotija cheese, buttermilk dressing, bacon, scallions.
Buffalo Blue Tenders$10.00
Hand breaded chicken tenders, buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles, buttermilk dressing, scallions.
Lucky Tenders$9.00
Hand breaded chicken tenders, honey mustard dipping sauce.
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PITAS • SEAFOOD • GRILL • CHICKEN WINGS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES

Vesper Lounge

233 E 7th Ave, Denver

Avg 4 (319 reviews)
TakeoutDigital Dine-In
Popular items
Bacon Cheeseburger$13.00
A classic cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, bacon and onion.
Greek Burger$13.00
A burger topped with gyro meat, feta, fattoush, tzatziki & olive tapenade.
Gyro$11.00
Gyro meat, feta, fattoush, and tzatziki.
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BURRITOS

Sam's No.3 Downtown

1500 Curtis St, Denver

Avg 4.3 (3703 reviews)
TakeoutDeliveryDigital Dine-InFast Pay
Popular items
Colorado Cool Aid 16oz$13.00
Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Pama, Champagne, and OJ.
Denver Skillet$15.99
Tribute to the Mile High City! Potatoes mixed with ham, onion, green pepper smothered in Sam's No.3 Kickin' Green, and topped with shredded cheddar. Two eggs and toast.
Cheese Burger$14.99
Half pounder with cheese and side. Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickle.
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CHICKEN

Lea Jane's Hot Chicken

1441 26th street, Denver

Avg 4.5 (122 reviews)
TakeoutFast Pay
Popular items
Chicken Waffle Cone$12.00
mac & cheese, hot chicken bites, waffle cone, red onion, capers, cotija, ranch
Jumbo Tenders$12.00
2pc tender, white bread, pickles, fries
LJ Hot Wings$10.00
6pc wings, white bread, pickles
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Just Be Kitchen

2364 15th Street, Denver

No reviews yet
TakeoutDelivery
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Loyal - The BEst Quesadilla$13.50
Paleo Tortilla, 'Cheddar Wiz', Chicken, Bacon, House Dairy-Free Ranch.
EF.
*Contains nuts & seeds, can be made
seed free
Desired - Chicken Caesar$11.99
Chicken, cashew caesar dressing, pickled red onion, raw parmesan (DAIRY), chopped romaine, house-made croutons (contains eggs & arrowroot flour). Egg free without croutons or as a wrap, dairy free without parm, Gluten free.
Brownie$3.00
Gluten free and dairy free brownies, THESE DO CONTAIN EGGS. The flour base is almond and tapioca flour and sweetned with coconut sugar!

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