DENVER (Stacker) — With the advent of Big Data, it’s now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they’re fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.
What’s clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Denver using rankings from Tripadvisor. These restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.
Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven’t been to yet.
#30. Edge Restaurant & Bar
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (511 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1111 14th St, Denver, CO 80202-2241
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#29. Angelo’s Taverna
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (265 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 620 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80203-3806
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#28. WaterCourse
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (536 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 837 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218-1467
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#27. Sam’s No. 3
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,085 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Southwestern
– Price: $
– Address: 1500 Curtis St, Denver, CO 80202-2343
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#26. Denver Biscuit Company
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,128 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3237 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206-1711
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#25. Cru
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (302 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Wine Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1442 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202-1705
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#24. Tacos Tequila Whiskey
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (296 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1514 York St, Denver, CO 80206-1425
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#23. Sassafras American Eatery
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (442 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cajun & Creole
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3927 W 32nd Ave West Highland, Denver, CO 80212
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#22. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (458 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 700 N Colorado Blvd. Suite A, Denver, CO 80206
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#21. Work and Class
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (236 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205-2274
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#20. Tavernetta
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (174 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1889 Sixteenth Street, Denver, CO 80202-5901
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#19. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (959 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1701 Wynkoop St Suite 150, Denver, CO 80202-1047
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#18. The Bagel Deli & Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (299 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Deli
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 6439 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80222
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#17. Marco’s Coal-Fired
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (787 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2129 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205-2016
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#16. Lucile’s Creole Cafe
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (435 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 276 S Logan St, Denver, CO 80209-1813
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#15. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,646 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2262 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205-2019
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#14. ChoLon Modern Asian
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (666 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Malaysian, Asian
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1555 Blake St Suite 101, Denver, CO 80202-1625
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#13. Rioja
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,924 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: International
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1431 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202-1704
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#12. Denver Biscuit Company
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (234 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 141 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209-1549
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#11. Guard and Grace
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (872 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1801 California St Lobby level of the CenturyLink Building at 18th and California, Denver, CO 80202-2658
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#10. Hops and Pie
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (237 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212-2114
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#9. Barolo Grill
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (295 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 3030 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80206-4328
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#8. The Capital Grille
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (778 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1450 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#7. Avelina
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (174 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1550 17th St, Denver, CO 80202-1517
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#6. Root Down
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,456 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1600 W 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 80211-3507
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#5. Sushi Den
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (864 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1487 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210-2226
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#4. Fruition Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,016 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1313 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80218-3453
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#3. Izakaya Den
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (334 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1487A S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210-2226
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#2. Tables
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (294 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2267 Kearney St, Denver, CO 80207-3921
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#1. Corinne
– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (442 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1455 California St Le Meridien Hotel, Denver, CO 80202
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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