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The Best American Restaurants in Denver

We track 110 American restaurants across Denver, clustered most heavily in LoDo, Highlands and Capitol Hill. 62 hold a 4.5-star-or-higher Google rating. The list below ranks them by a review-weighted rating signal and links each to its full details, hours, and directions — or let the app build your whole night around one.

Updated June 2026

Showing the top 24 of 110. Ranked by a rating signal weighted for review volume — a 4.9 with a handful of reviews won't outrank a well-loved 4.6. Ratings shown are from Google. How we rank →

1Gaia Masala & Burger $$1530 Blake St A, Denver, CO 802024.9 · 3,767 Google reviewsRestaurantItalianAmericanView → 2Kona Grill - Denver $$3000 East 1st Ave, #184 Cherry Creek Mall, Denver, CO 802064.8 · 18,764 Google reviewsRestaurantSushiBarView → 3Corinne Denver $$1455 California St, Denver, CO 802024.8 · 6,228 Google reviewsRestaurantBarFine DiningView → 4The Hampton Social - Denver $$2501 16th St, Denver, CO 802114.8 · 2,585 Google reviewsRestaurantBarAmericanView → 5Guard and Grace $$$1801 California St, Denver, CO 802024.7 · 4,439 Google reviewsFine DiningBarRestaurantView → 6Shanahan's Steakhouse $$$5085 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO 802374.7 · 3,197 Google reviewsRestaurantSteakhouseBarView → 7The Brutal Poodle $$1967 S Broadway, Denver, CO 802104.7 · 2,803 Google reviewsCocktail BarNightclubBarArcadePinballView → 8Smokin Yard's BBQ $$900 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO 802234.7 · 2,714 Google reviewsSteakhouseBbqBarView → 9The Capital Grille $$$1450 Larimer St, Denver, CO 802024.7 · 2,374 Google reviewsFine DiningBarRestaurantView → 10Ragin' Hog BBQ $$4361 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 802114.7 · 857 Google reviewsRestaurantBbqAmericanView → 11The Plimoth $$2335 E 28th Ave, Denver, CO 802054.7 · 744 Google reviewsFine DiningBarRestaurantView → 12Beckon $$$2843 Larimer St, Denver, CO 802054.7 · 523 Google reviewsFine DiningRestaurantAmericanView → 13Sam's No. 3 $1500 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 802024.6 · 10,518 Google reviewsAmericanRestaurantBrunchView → 14Lucile's Creole Café $$275 S Logan St, Denver, CO 802094.6 · 3,032 Google reviewsRestaurantBarCajunView → 15Ocean Prime $$$1465 Larimer St, Denver, CO 802024.6 · 2,638 Google reviewsNightclubBarFine DiningView → 16Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands $$3927 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 802124.6 · 2,241 Google reviewsCafePatioRestaurantView → 17Briar Common Brewery + Eatery $$2298 Clay St, Denver, CO 802114.6 · 1,998 Google reviewsBarBreweryRestaurantView → 18Bastien's Restaurant $$$3503 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 802064.6 · 1,902 Google reviewsSteakhouseRestaurantAmericanView → 19Wild Corgi Pub $$1223 E 13th Ave, Denver, CO 802184.6 · 854 Google reviewsRestaurantBarPubTriviaView → 20Potager $$$1109 Ogden St, Denver, CO 802184.6 · 785 Google reviewsBarRestaurantAmericanView → 21Table 6 $$609 Corona St, Denver, CO 802184.6 · 688 Google reviewsRestaurantAmericanHappy HourView → 22The Owl Saloon $5026 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 802204.6 · 489 Google reviewsRestaurantDive BarBarView → 23The Velvet Cellar $$1500 Wynkoop St #101, Denver, CO 802024.6 · 408 Google reviewsRestaurantBarWine BarView → 24Après Govnr's Park $$400 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 802034.7 · 243 Google reviewsRestaurantPatioAmericanDartsView →

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Frequently asked

How many American restaurants are there in Denver?

Hit the Town tracks 110 American restaurants across Denver and the surrounding neighborhoods, with new spots added as they open.

What are some of the best American restaurants in Denver?

Notable picks include Gaia Masala & Burger, Kona Grill - Denver, Corinne Denver, The Hampton Social - Denver, and more. Browse the full list above, each with directions and details.

How much do Denver American restaurants cost?

Prices range across $ – $$ – $$$, with most landing around $$. You can filter by price in the Hit the Town app.

Can Hit the Town plan a night around American restaurants?

Yes — tell the app your mood, time, and group, and it builds a walkable Denver itinerary (dinner, drinks, and a spot like these) tuned to your taste.

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