AMERICAN

Annie’s Cafe
4012 E. 8th Ave.
303-355-8197
A throw-back to simpler times. 50s-style ambiance without the hype. Breakfast served all-day.
B/L/D -- $-$+ -- Beer & Wine

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
410 S. Colorado Blvd.
303-333-0808
Traditional American grill menu for lunch and dinner
L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar
www.applebees.com

Assignments Restaurant
675 S. Broadway
303-778-6625
Students at Colorado Institute of The Arts prepare fine bistro-style fare with professional supervision.
L/D -- $$-$$$ -- Beer & Wine

Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern
1699 S. Colorado Blvd.
303-753-0272
American grill with a bit of Irishambiance thrown in to lend some style.
L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar
www.bennigans.com

Black-Eyed Pea Restaurant
1470 S. Colorado Blvd.
303-691-3470
Down-home meat and potatoes (some seafood) comfort food. Family-style.
L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar

Black Pearl New American Restaurant
1529 S. Pearl St.
303-777-0500
Contemporary American cuisine prepared with high-style and service. Oyster raw bar for the afficionado.
L/D -- $$-$$$$ -- Full Bar
www.blackpearldenver.com

Bonnie Brae Tavern
740 S. University Blvd.
303-777-2262
Homestyle American, Mexican and Italian entrees and home-made pizza. Real tavern feel.
L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar
www.menusfirst.com

Boston Market
1100 S. Colorado Blvd.
303-759-9440
500 Grant St.
303-715-3747
700 Colorado Blvd.
303-320-1022
Quick, homestlye meals (rotisserie chicken, turkey and meatloaf) for dine-in or take-out.
L/D -- $-$$ -- No bar
www.bostonmarket.com

Breakfast Inn, Dinner Too
6135 E. Evans Ave.
303-757-7491
Traditional American no-frills diner. Close at 3p.m., Sun.-Mon. Open til 8p.m. otherwise.
B/L/D -- $ -- No bar

Breakfast King
300 W. Mississippi Ave.
303-733-0795
Good-ol’ American food served 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
B/L/D -- $ -- No bar service

Breakfast Palace
2000 S. Broadway
303-698-0685
Lunch and dinner are on the menu, filling and a good value, but it’s 6a.m.-2p.m. daily, and most go for the killer breakfast.
B/L -- $ -- No bar

Bull & Bush
4700 Cherry Creek Drive South
303-759-0333
Traditional American grill (soups, salads, burgers, etc.), with weekend brunch.
BR/L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar
www.bullandbush.com

Cherry Creek Grill
184 Steele St.
303-322-3524
Rotisserie chicken, lamb and chops, plus fish, steak, salads and more.
L/D -- $$-$$$$ -- Full Bar

Cherry Cricket
2nd Ave. & Clayton St.
303-322-7666
A bar with food that matters. Burgers, Sandwiches, salads, Mexican and more. A Cherry Creek favorite
L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar
www.cherrycricket.com

Chili’s Grill & Bar
790 S. Colorado Blvd.
303-757-5550
American grill with a southwestern slant. All chains are not alike.
L/D -- $$ -- Full Bar
www.chilis.com

Choppers Sports Grill
80 S. Madison St.
303-329-0995
Salads, pizza, burgers and sandwiches. We’re talking “sports bar.”
L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar
www.chopperssportsgrill.com

College Inn
4400 E. 8th Ave.
303-329-9532
Check back soon for more information.
L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar
www.buffbrothers.net

Cozy Cottage
2423 S. Downing St.
303-733-0219
Homemade breakfast and lunch every day. Great huevos and cakes in the morning and Fish N' Chips at night are the highlights of this menu.
L/D -- $-$+ -- No Bar

Crepes & Crepes
2816 E. 3rd Ave.
303-320-4184
French Crepes, made with buckwheat or wheat flour, for breakfast, lunch and dessert.
B/L -- $-$$ -- Wine

Crown Burger
2192 S. Colorado Blvd.
303-753-9696
Breakfast (til 11a.m.), burgers, franks, gyros and sandwiches.
B/L/D -- $ -- No bar service

Crown Burger Plus
2387 S. Downing St.
303-722-2226
Breakfast menu till 11a.m., char-broiled burgers, plus sandwiches, salads, burritos and the like.
B/L/D -- $ -- No bar
www.crownburgerplus.com

Dave & Buster’s
I-25 & Colorado Blvd.
303-759-1515
This game haven serves a full menu of apps, soups/salads/sandwiches, seafood, pasta, chicken and steak.
L/D -- $$ -- Full Bar
www.daveandbusters.com

Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge
930 Lincoln St.
303-839-5100
A jazz club with food! Dinner plus Sunday jazz brunch. Salads, sandwiches, pizza and pasta, and selected American entrees.
L/D -- $$ -- Full Bar
www.dazzlejazz.com

Deluxe
30 S. Broadway
303-722-1550
New American cuisine with creative twists on veggie, meat, fish and fowl. From Yankee to Thai.
D -- $$-$$$ -- Full Bar

Denny’s Restaurant
900 W. Alameda Ave.
303-744-7344
Traditional American food and strong coffee 24 hours every day.
B/L/D -- $ -- No bar
www.dennys.com

Devil’s Food
1024 S. Gaylord St.
303-733-7448
Decadent European pastries, plus breakfast and lunch salads, sandwiches and entrees of equal style.Late night menu Fri.-Sat.
B/BR/L -- $-$$ -- Beer & Wine
www.devilsfoodbakery.com

The Duffeyrolls Cafe
1290 S. Pearl St.
303-753-9177
Legendary cinnamon rolls, baked goods, sandwiches, soups, wraps, salads and a full coffee bar.
B/L/D -- $ -- No Bar
www.duffeyrolls.com

Egg Shell
300 Josephine St.
303-322-1601
Breakfast until closing, plus lunch salads, sandwiches and crepes.
B/L -- $-$$ -- No bar

Elway’s
2500 E. 1st Ave.
303-399-5353
Dinner at Bronco Johnny’s is about steak and seafood, with some added selections for those who insist.
BR/L/D -- $$-$$$$$ -- Full Bar
www.elways.com

Emogene Patisserie et Cafe
2415 E. 2nd Ave.
303-388-7900
European breakfast pastries; soups, salads and sandwiches at lunch; delicious dessert for dinner.
B/L/D -- $-$$ -- Wine & Limited Bar
www.emogene-cafe.com

Famous Philly Cheesesteak
850 S. Monaco Pkwy.
303-393-0055
Check back soon for more information

Feld's 404 Club
404 Broadway
303-778-9605
A traditional bar with American, Mexican and Italian classics. Daily lunch specials still sit around five bucks after 50+ years. Try the one-pound baked with your steak.
L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar

Gaia Bistro & Rustic Bakery
1551 S. Pearl St.
303-777-5699
An Earth-Friendly Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant In A Garden Setting. Crepes that rock, fresh baked goods and creatives sands and salads.
BR/L -- $-$+ -- No Bar

Gelato d’Italia Cafe
250 Detroit St.
303-316-9154
Delicious ice cream and desserts, plus soups, salads and sandwiches. Late-nights Fri.-Sat.
B/L/D -- $ -- No bar

Govnr’s Park
672 Logan St.
303-831-8605
A landmark American grill spiced with a healthy dose of Mexican cuisine.
BR/L/D -- $$ -- Full Bar
www.govnrspark.com

Gunther Toody’s
4500 E. Alameda Ave.
303-399-1959
American food three meals a day accented by decor reminiscent of an over-the-top tribute to the 1950s.
B/L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar
www.gunthertoodys.com

HandleBar & Grill
305 S. Downing St.
303-778-6761
Cycling theme extends to the creative American grill menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees. Weekend brunch.
BR/L/D -- $$ -- Ful Bar
www.handlebarandgrill.com

Hanson’s Grill & Tavern
1301 S. Pearl St.
303-744-1052
Well-rounded American grill menu prepared with good style, and served in comfortable surroundings. Free party room.
L/D -- $$ -- Full Bar

Hooters Restaurant
1390 S. Colorado Blvd.
303-782-0232
Sandwiches, salads, appetizers. Chicken wings galore. Oysters, clams and shrimp.
L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar
www.hooters.com

Hops Restaurant, Bar & Brewery
149 Steele St.
303-377-0909
Soup, sandwiches, salads, steaks, chops and seafood. Lagers and ales microbrewed fresh.
L/D -- $$ -- Full Bar
www.hopsrestaurants.com

The Hornet
82 Broadway
303-777-7676
Check back soon for more information.
www.thehornetrestaurant.com
L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar

Johnny Rockets
3000 E. 1st Ave.
303-399-5522
Burgers, franks, sandwiches, fountain favorites and a few salads in feel-good, 1950s style. No singing waiters though.
L/D -- $-$$ -- No bar
www.johnnyrockets.com

Kona Grill
3000 E. 1st Ave.
720-974-1300
A wide variety of mainstream American dishes, as well as entrees and appetizers with an international influence. Full sushi menu.
L/D -- $$-$$$ -- Full bar
www.konagrill.com

Le Peep
3030 E. 2nd Ave.
303-394-2040
1699 S. Colorado Blvd.
303-759-3388
Eggs galore for breakfast; crepes, panini, burgers, pasta, salads and sandwiches for lunch.
B/L -- $-$$ -- No bar
www.lepeep.com

Max Gill & Grill
1052 S. Gaylord St.
303-722-7456
Old South Gaylord gets the seafood restaurant they deserve. Raw Bar with 6-8 oyster varieties daily. Try the Lobster Roll for lunch.
L/D -- $$-$$$ -- Full Bar
www.maxgillandgrill.com

Mel's Bistro
1120 E. 6th Ave.
303-777-8222
More of the favorites you'll remember from Mel and Janie Masters' days in Cherry Creek North
D -- $$-$$$ -- Full Bar
www.montecitorestaurant.com

Mirepoix
150 Clayton Lane
303-253-3000
A creative, “vegetable-inspired American cuisine.” Choose from 1,200 wines.
B/BR/L/D -- $$-$$$$$ -- Full Bar
www.mirepoixdenver.com

Mizuna
225 E. 7th Ave.
303-832-4778
Contemporary American cuisine spiced with influences from around the world.
D -- $$$-$$$$$+ -- Full Bar
www.mizunadenver.com

Mona's
151 S. Broadway
303-778-1111
Healthful, though not "health food," open, airy, artistic interior. Great view onto Broadway.
B/L/D -- $-$+ -- Limited Bar
www.monasrestaurant.com

Monaco Inn
962 S. Monaco Pkwy.
Check back soon for more information
303-320-1104

Mustard’s Last Stand
2081 S. University Blvd.
303-722-7936
A landmark for lovers of burgers, Chicago-style franks & fries. Now veggie and tuna burgers too.
L/D -- $-$+ -- No bar

Noodles & Company
2360 E. 3rd Ave.
303-331-6600
550 Broadway
303-832-6000
1502 S. Colorado Blvd.
303-504-0082
Family friendly noodle heaven. American, Asian, Italian and Southwestern.
L/D -- $-$$ -- Beer & WIne
www.noodles.com

NoRTH
190 Clayton Lane
720-941-7700
A popular Cherry Creek hot-spot. A contemporary American take on Italian cuisine.
L/D -- $$-$$$$ -- Full Bar
www.foxrc.com

Nosh
1439 S. Pearl St.
720-570-7886
Excellent frozen gelatto ice-cream. Great outdoor courtyard.
L/D -- $-$+ -- No bar

Ocean
201 Columbine St.
303-377-5350
Fresh seafood and bountiful steaks highlight this decidedly upscale menu. Dinner only for now.
D -- $$-$$$$$+ -- Full Bar
www.ocean-restaurant.com

Ogden Street South
103 S. Ogden St.
303-722-0592
Check back soon for more information
L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar

Pearl Street Grill
1477 S. Pearl St.
303-778-6475
Pearl Streets landmark grill since the days before South Pearl was cool. Family-friendly in spite of bar. Sunday brunch.
BR/L/D -- $-$$$ -- Full Bar
www.peartstreetgrilldenver.com

Perkins
1995 S. Colorado Blvd.
303-757-7155
Nothing complicated here. Good-ol’ American food three square meals every day.
B/L/D -- $-$$ -- No bar
www.perkinsrestaurants.com

Pete’s University Park Cafe
2345 E. Evans Ave.
303-733-7376
American and Greek cuisine courtesy of Pete Contos. Full menu served all day. Open 24 hours Thurs.-Sat.
B/L/D -- $-$$ -- No bar
www.petesrestaurants.com

Poppie’s
2334 S. Colorado Blvd.
303-756-1268
Classic American food with Mexican specialties. Known for the Baby-Back Ribs.
L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar
www.poppiesdenver.com

Prime 121
121 Clayton Lane
303-398-2627
Prime will open in mid-Oct. Stay tuned for more information.
L/D -- $$-$$$$+ -- Full Bar
Check back soon for more information

R.C. Cooper’s
3773 Cherry Creek Dr. North
303-322-0435
Check back soon for more information

Racine’s
650 Sherman St.
303-595-0418
Contemporary/classic American cuisine, well-prepared in comfortable surroundings.
B/L/D -- $-$$$ -- Full Bar
www.grdeating.com

Red's Express/SMUGS Tavern
1135 E. Evans Ave.
303-862 -5675
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L/D -- $-$+ -- Full Bar

Reiver’s
1085 S. Gaylord St.
303-733-8856
Traditional American cuisine. Ambiance of an east coast pub. A South Gaylord landmark.
L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar

Roast Coffee Company
712-1/2 S. Pearl St.
303-733-0480
Tiny shop reminiscent of lower east side deli. Burritos, Belgian waffles and cereal for breakfast. Creative deli sandwiches, soups and salads for lunch.
B/L -- $-$+ -- No bar

Rodney’s
2819 E. Second Ave.
303-733-0480
7777 E. Hampden Ave.
303-750-7722
Cheers-type subterranean ambiance. Steaks are the deal, along with sands, salads, Mexican, pasta . . .
L/D -- $-$$$ -- Full Bar

Sebastian’s Grill
102 S. Broadway
720-570-2119
Check back soon for more information

Seven 30 South
730 S. University Blvd.
303-744-1888
Creative versions of classic American cuisine with a nod to the spice and style of the southwest.
L/D -- $-$$$ -- Full Bar

Sketch Food & Wine
250 Steele St.
303-333-1763
A true wine bar and restaurant, serving their full menu until midnight seven days a week. 500 selections of wine by the bottle with another 35 by the glass.
L/D -- $$-$$$$ -- Full Bar

Spanky’s Roadhouse
1800 E. Evans Ave.
303-733-6886
Casual American fare; college-town ambiance. Sandwiches, burgers, salads and steak. Full appetizer menu.
L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar

Sparrow
410 E. 7th Ave.
303-831-1003
Contemporary American bistro inspired by the flavors of southern Europe.
L/D -- $$-$$$$ -- Full Bar
www.sparrowdenver.com

Spot Bar & Grill
98 S. Pennsylvania St.
303-733-1299
Check back soon for more information

Swift Steak House
8 S. Broadway
303-777-9923
No frills, American diner cuisine. Breakfast served all day. Steaks, chops etc. at affordable prices.
B/L/D -- $-$+ -- No bar

Table 6
609 Corona St.
303-831-8000
Innovative American cuisine that you won’t be preparing at home.
D -- $$-$$$+ -- Full Bar
www.table6denver.com

Teddy T’s
6635 E. Evans Ave.
303-759-5536
Check back soon for more information

Village Inn
4100 E. Mexico Ave.
303-756-4579
1595 S. Colorado Blvd.
303-756-4579
Classic American food. Open 24-hours Fri.-Sat. Pies galore.
B/L/D -- $-$$ -- No bar service
www.villageinn.com

Wahoo Fish Taco
1233 S. Colorado Blvd.
720-974-7470
Fish, chicken or shimp, sandwiches, tacos, burritos or bowls. Family-friendly. Boarder-vibe.
L/D -- $-$$ -- Wine & Beer
www.wahoos.com

Weber Bar & Grill
233 Clayton St.
303-377-8577
Inside the Inn at Cherry Creek. Fresh, classic American cuisine.
B/L/D -- $$-$$$ -- Full Bar
www.innatcherrycreek.com

Wellshire Inn
3333 S. Colorado Blvd.
303-759-3333
Country club ambiance and classic American dining in fine form.
BR/L/D -- $$-$$$$ -- Full Bar
www.wellshireinn.com

BARBECUE

Big Pat’s BBQ at Cafe Cero
1446 S. Broadway
303-282-1446
Down-home bbq entrees from the family archives. From Baby Back ribs to Meatball sandwiches.
D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar
www.cafecero.net

Brothers BBQ
6499 Leetsdale Dr.
303-322-3289
568 Washington St.
720-570-4227
Pork spare ribs, beef brisket, pork shoulder, BBQ chicken and hot links, and "world-famous" BBQ beans.
L/D -- $-$$ -- Beer Served
www.brothers-bbq.com

Sam Taylor’s Bar-B-Cue
435 S. Cherry St.
303-388-9300
Poke, beef, chicken, hot links and catfish "Q", plus a couple of salads and a varied "Sammich" menu.
L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar
www.samtaylorsbbq.com

CAJUN / CREOLE

Lucile’s Cajun Cafe
275 S. Logan St.
303-282-6258
Boulder’s cajun legend comes to Wash Park. Taste of N’orleans for breakfast and lunch.
B/L -- $-$$ -- Full Bar
www.luciles.com

Poirrier’s Cajun Cafe at Lincoln’s Roadhouse
1201 S. Pearl St.
303-777-3700
Authentic cajun cooking with some American classics for good measure. Live blues weekends and some weeknights.
L/D -- $-$$ -- Full Bar
www.lincolnsroadhouse.com