Work & Class is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Denver.

1. Work & Class

8.8
2500 Larimer St (at 25th St), Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Curtis Park · 61 tips and reviews

RACHELISTARACHELISTA: Everybody should try the goat. And short rib. And Brussel sprouts. And chickpea croquette. And everything.

Joni K.Joni Klippert: Amazing for GF types! Great selection of sides and meats!

Denis B.Denis Barushev: Try "The Massive Attack Salad" and "Coriander Roasted Colorado Lamb". They both are delicious.

The Kitchen Denver is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Denver.

2. The Kitchen Denver

9.0
1530 16th St (at Wazee), Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · LoDo · 69 tips and reviews

Mitchell W.Mitchell Wulfman: My favorite "New American" I've eaten anywhere. The hype is real. Great for private events, and awesome staff.

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: The Kitchen Denver is always in synch with the seasons, making it impossible to nail down one amazing dish. If summer is your favorite season, hurry over and try their seasonal menu.

Kelly W.Kelly Wooldridge: Unfortunately it's ALL good. Have Britt or Kyla make you a drink and talk wine with Tim. Your life will be good.

The Bindery is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Denver.

3. The Bindery

8.7
1817 Central St, Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Highland · 6 tips and reviews

Maximum B.Maximum Burger: Surprisingly affordable with great service. Straw potatoes and americano coffee were good, croque and bacon were OK. Cool airy open atmosphere

Daniel C.Daniel Cepeda: Bread is fantastic, we enjoyed the coffee and breakfast

Daniel C.Daniel Cepeda: Colorado Queens are amazing!

Mercantile Dining & Provision is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Denver.

4. Mercantile Dining & Provision

8.7
1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · LoDo · 47 tips and reviews

Yanet G.Yanet Garcia: The market provisions cured meats is delicious. I had the risotto...so good and the braised short ribs also were amazing. My husband had the octopus and said it was the best. We loved this place.

JackalJackal: Everything is sooooo good. How to pick what you want.

Marc S.Marc S: Great place to grab a quick bite at the counter.

Root Down is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Denver.

5. Root Down

8.9
Concourse C (DEN Airport), Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Denver International Airport · 245 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: An oasis in the midst of the chaos. Having enjoyed their homemade soups, arepas and signature drinks, it makes me want to venture into Denver proper to try the original restaurant. Read more.

Ryan A.Ryan Amirault: Give these guys an award for finally bringing awesome food to DIA. Pretty much the best airport food available in the USA.

Joe L.Joe Lorenzen: Best airport dining experience ever.

Fruition Restaurant is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Denver.

6. Fruition Restaurant

8.4
1313 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Country Club · 37 tips and reviews

Courtney W.Courtney Washburn: My favorite Fine Dining restaurant in Denver. Chef Alex is an amazing chef and I highly recommend eating here!

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: Voted Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant in Westword's Best of Denver 2011!

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by Fruition for a bite. Dinner here can become one of those unplanned, wonderful nights out that don’t happen nearly as often as they should.

Duo Restaurant is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Denver.

7. Duo Restaurant

8.3
2413 W 32nd Ave (at Zuni St), Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Highland · 39 tips and reviews

Laura G.Laura G: Sleeper hit missed by most best of lists. One of my favs.

makeupbyjaninemakeupbyjanine: Three words: sticky toffee pudding.

Great Divide BrewingGreat Divide Brewing: great food!

True Food Kitchen is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Denver.

8. True Food Kitchen

8.6
2800 E 2nd Ave Unit 101, Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Cherry Creek North · 72 tips and reviews

AbhishekAbhishek: Don't miss the parang curry. For appetizers loved the kale guacamole and the domains!

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: For the most part, you'd think it was very good, with flavors pulled from across the globe and enough choices to suit everyone in your group... Read more.

Shannon V.Shannon Vogel: The edamame dumplings are ridiculously delicious! They also have old school champagne glasses. Love.

Beckon is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Denver.

9. Beckon

8.2
2843 Larimer St, Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Curtis Park · 4 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Bellows: Utterly amazing experience; the service (excellent), the decor (trendy Scandinavian), the music (trip-hop), and of course, THE FOOD.

Tom M.Tom Moore: Amazing food and wine list. Get the caviar add on with ebelskivers.

O L.O L: So fire. Great interior, wonderful staff, excellent wine menu to pair with the food. A really unique experience.

Bacon Social House is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Denver.

10. Bacon Social House

8.4
2434 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Sunnyside · 25 tips and reviews

Royce H.Royce Haynes: Chicken & waffles has a refreshing taste with the chipotle honey and sausage gravy. Also, cheddar biscuits and bacon are the business.

Tam H.Tam Haynes: Shrimp and grits were amazing!!!! Also chicken and waffles were wonderful.

Scott C.Scott Crawford: The chicken and waffles were solid as well as the cranberry lavender kombucha.

Linger is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Denver.

11. Linger

8.5
2030 W 30th Ave (btwn 16th St & Umatilla St), Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Highland · 243 tips and reviews

Grace B.Grace Boyle: Truly something for everyone with exotic cuisine that's even gluten free or vegan! Bar or rooftop has best view. Note there will usually be a wait. This place is popular.

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: Try their veggie burger! All four locations stock the same patty.

Barb P.Barb P.: Sit at the bar upstairs and enjoy the beautiful view of Denver.

Culinary Dropout is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Denver.

12. Culinary Dropout

7.8
4141 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Hale · 3 tips and reviews

Billie H.Billie Hawkins: First time here. Super cute, fun drink menu; prices seem reasonable.

Nic B.Nic Barnes: Get the Salmon entree!

DanDan: Shaved prime rib sandwich

Rebel Restaurant is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Denver.

13. Rebel Restaurant

7.7
3763 Wynkoop St (Brighton), Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Five Points · No tips or reviews
BRUTØ is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Denver.

14. BRUTØ

7.8
1801 Blake St, Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · LoDo · 1 tip

Zach W.Zach Wear: Best meal I think I have ever had.

grind kitchen + watering hole is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Denver.

15. grind kitchen + watering hole

7.4
300 Fillmore St, Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Cherry Creek · 6 tips and reviews

Griffin T.Griffin Turnipseed: Great, cozy place. I never drink soda but went for one of their house-made sodas, it was awesome. Not too sugary, don't miss out!

Erik B.Erik Buehler: Fried Chicken, don’t need much else!

Melissa C.Melissa Cotton: Saturday + Sunday Brunch 9am - 2pm! Vegetarian, Vegan, & Gluten Free options. Bottomless Mimosa/Sangria/Mary or Maria Trio for $15. Great atmosphere and great food!