American Elm has been a neighborhood staple for years, and despite living nearby, I never took the time to stop in. Finally, I decided to check it out for happy hour, and to my pleasant surprise, this place is fantastic. I've only heard good things about American Elm, and now I understand why. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was inviting, and Jen at the bar was incredibly friendly. I'll definitely be back, and I highly recommend everyone to give it a try! read more

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I was in town to visit my daughter at Regis University, and I was in between sporting matches, visited during happy hour and had great service and excellent drinks. Very knowledgeable bartenders. read more

Good mocktails, really good salad, very good mains, although salmon was overcooked. Very tasty desserts. Relaxed casual atmosphere. Excellent service. read more

Our favorite spot and the go-to for when we have friends in town. Beautiful patio and great food. Great cocktails as well.

We went back for brunch!!! Sat outside before it got too hot (I'm so over this heat wave ). I got an iced tea with lime, which had a hint of fruit mixed in with the black tea. It was delicious and my glass never went empty. My partner got a mimosa, which also looked tasty. We both ordered the breakfast sandwich with tots (his with their special tots)! I was able to save half of my meal and eat it the following day. Pork belly was flavorful and the texture was amazing. If we go back for brunch, it will be difficult to try something new. read more

American Elm - Breakfast sandwich with special tots - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Service, 2 stars: I went for brunch with 3-4 friends on a Thursday and it was relatively empty but the service was unbelievably slow. It took them 20 minutes just to get us waters and take our order and then another 30-40 minutes to get our food out when there was a total of maybe 5 other parties at the restaurant. Getting the attention of the wait staff was almost impossible. Food, 3 stars: I ordered the basic breakfast and added on their house pork belly. The pork belly was nothing to write home about. The sweet potato waffle fries were half burnt and in-edible. Maybe their dinner menu and service is better but I would not recommend brunch. There are so many other places in Denver to check out. read more

American Elm - basic breakfast with wheat bread and house pork belly - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Haven't been since they open and so glad to be back. It's a beautiful restaurant. Solid HH, staff was super friendly and all the food was delicious! read more

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This place is fantastic! Came here for HH and will be back very soon! Since we visited during the holiday season we were lucky enough to try the homemade egg nog drink and wow was it good. read more

American Elm - Yummy deviled eggs - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had a really nice dinner here and some of our food was delicious, and I really liked my cocktails. Overall, the meal was very good. Service was excellent and attentive, and the vibe of the place is so so so cool! I feel like I need to go back and eat some other choices, as I wasn't crazy about the buratta fritters which really weren't burratta'y, but more like just fried dough, I didn't get it. Our main course, which we didn't eat a lot of was the Trout Almondine was fried to the point of being more like fried fish which made it really heavy. I really loved the shrimp which was in a garlic oil that was so delish and the shroom lettuce wraps were exceptional. I'm definitely coming back and ordering a little differently. It was a good meal and I'm ready to tour the menu and try some other dishes. read more

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If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! I'm just mad at myself for taking so long to try this place. The food was amazing! The service was top notch and the ambience was super sweet. We got to sit outside in one of their heated greenhouses, which was perfect for a cold rainy night. It was exactly what I was looking for with a peaceful romantic dinner vibe. The details were exquisite. They had a Bluetooth speaker inside our little hut, so we could play our own music. We started with the burrata, which was amazing! I ordered the special, which was salmon, and it was so good! They have a great wine/beer/cocktail list and made a yummy mocktail for my sober husband. We will definitely be back! The vibe inside was hopping and energetic and the decor was great!! read more

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I really wanted to like this place but our experience was subpar! This had been on my list for a while and I honestly expected more from this place. Drinks were good, nothing great and the apps were alright. The one thing we really liked was the crispy pork belly, bulgogi wraps were okay-ish - mind you they don't have bulgogi, these wraps have mushroom as their main ingredient and this item can really be misleading - read bulgogi marinade! They were pretty packed and we had to wait a while for someone to come take our order - service was slow. I might give this place another try after a few months. read more

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OMG yes and yes. First off the happy hour is on point. $7 shrimp cocktail, $11smoked deviled eggs and $7 wines and old fashions. The shrimp were gigantic and the mussels were so delicious I could have drank the leftover juice. I cannot wait to come back in the summer and sit outside in the beautiful patio area. So delicious!!!! read more

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American Elm sits quietly on 38th just a few blocks from Tennyson. I've whizzed past it so many times. On a rainy Sunday night, we made a group reservation for five. We had a pleasant experience, with room for improvement. The neighborhood eatery and bar boasts a killer patio that yearns for bright, blistering sunshine. Patio sippers are in season, just not on the gloomy evening we chose. They are still taking precautions seriously, even though the mask mandate has been lifted. They have a fairly extensive cocktail menu that will take some time to make a secure decision. I landed on the Old Cuban ($11), which had rum, mint, lime, bitters and it was pretty good. I then switched over to a Cabernet Sauvignon once I knew I was ordering a steak. Steak Frites ($29) -- You have of your choice of Ribeye Cap (7oz.) or Center Cut (9oz.). I'm a "more meat" kind of guy, but you simply cannot pass on the fatty cap. Ultimately, this was the right decision. Paired with the Bone Marrow Butter made for a religious/animalistic feasting experience. There's something to be said about getting your steak cooked the way you ordered it. As far as the Fries and Arugula Salad were concerned, this left more to be desired. I upgraded to Truffle Parm Fries, and though they looked good, they were pretty bland. The salad was a pile of arugula on a small plate and just didn't do it for me. Service was a bit of a mixed bag. The hostesses/runners were very sweet and personable. Our main server wasn't our favorite. He was stern and demanding at first, but warmed up throughout the meal. Overall, we racked up quite the tab between the five of us and I'm not sure our experience was completely worth what we paid for. I'm not running back by any means, but I'd give them a shot down the line! read more

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The brown butter maple syrup on the French toast was enough to make me want to come back, though I might have to try the strawberry pancakes with rose syrup next time. Their brunch menu is pretty limited plus we arrived at noon and they had already ran out of some of their menu items. We got their french press coffee, banana french toast (it is was delicious!) and tater tots on the side, and a really delicious bloody Mary! The staff were really polite and accommodating, and it felt like the service was pretty organized. We made a reservation in advance, so wait time was no problem. Overall a good experience and would probably come back. read more

American Elm - Banana french toast - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Went here for Valentine's Day 2022. A solid 4.5/5 star experience! I really cannot say enough good things about the service. From hostess to bartender to server, every person we interacted with was so kind and helpful. Maybe because it was love day, maybe because they are all just genuinely nice people who found a perfect career in the service industry since they're such "people people." Either way, we had an excellent experience. We showed up a bit early for our reservation, so we were fine waiting, but the hostess offered to sit us at the bar while we waited since some spots had just opened up. We ordered a big VDay cocktail to share between the two of us. It was tasty and adorable, even had floating candy hearts in it. When we sat down, we elected to order from the main menu even though the pre fixe menu for VDay looked tasty too. It just seemed liked too much food. We started with the grilled octopus. This really set the stage for the meal. I'd go back again and again simply for this dish. We ate it so fast that I didn't have time to take a pic. *sorry* But that just means you'll have to go try it for yourself! Next, we ordered a couple oysters and some bread from a local shop (I think our server said the shop is called The Grateful Bread?). The oysters were good, but the bread was simply divine. Nice and fluffy, but also crunchy in the best way. Our main dishes were scallops and duck. My guy loved his duck. He said it's some of the best duck he has ever eaten in Denver. My scallops we yummy, but I do have to say that the veggies and sauce were the star of the show. And the scallops seems just the tiniest bit overdone. Our server recommended a red wine to pair with the duck and a white to pair with the scallops. She absolutely knocked it out of the park with her pairings. So so good! For dessert we went with the pear dessert. It was a pear mousse with a light cake, a rich drizzle, and macaron to accompany it. Listen y'all, I am drooling just thinking about this dessert. Again, another dish that demands I go back to American Elm to have more! Overall, great experience for our first time here. Amazing, friendly staff. Solid food and drink offerings. Don't miss out! read more

I came here for my anniversary dinner and had high expectations as it had been recommended to me. Started with the oysters which were $2 each for their November special, good but the cherry sauce that came with it completely overpowered the flavor of the oyster. If I got again, would not use the cherry sauce. Then we had the Bibb salad which was a decent portion and the flavors were good but would say the lemon flavor took over the whole salad. Then we had the spinach dip which was good but was too liquidy. The lack of creaminess made it completely lose the flavors when dips the vegetables in. The duck ragu was SO flavorful and really what tied my experience all together. There was almost a good amount of duck meat! Ended with the crème brûlée which in itself is worth a visit back. Our waiter was great and attentive. Also loved the complimentary sparking water! Overall good experience! read more

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We ate here july12, 2025. 2 adults and one young child. We were there at 4pm in order to not disturb othered with the child. We ordered 2 starters and 4 entrees. 3 of our entrees were delicious but the 4th, the most expensive on the menu (and the prices here are not shy!) It was the scallops. The plate was served with 3 quarter sized scallops with greens in the middle. The scallops were very thin. A big disappointment! Also 5% was added to the bill, (it was stated on the menu). This caused us to decrease the gratuity by the 5% amount. The 2 things mentioned here really ruined our dining experience. Won't be back. read more

Lovely service, delicious food and the little outside tents with fairy lights are just the cutest thing!

It's become my weekly neighborhood spot. Bo behind the bar is a master of this craft and truly genuine and inspiring to people in the industry as well. Legendary kindness is hard to come across in the service industry, or in the world so do yourself a favor thank Am Elm! read more

Wanted to try something new for our anniversary and was blown away by this experience. We reserved a greenhouse table, which to our surprise was a totally private table in a mini green house, equipped with a heater, a mini speaker to play our own music, and twinkly lights. For someone who loves eating out but does not love crowded spaces, this ambiance was unbeatable. Also very kid friendly. The oysters were my favorite dish of the night followed by the French dip. Our waiter, Zach, was great as well, very attentive. Overall unforgettable experience. Can't wait to go back! read more

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American Elm was fabulous. The ambiance of the venue is great, we went on a Friday night and it was buzzing. The food was fantastic. They have a large drink menu with fun non-alcoholic drinks as well and a bunch of fun appetizers. We got the Burrata Fritters, Grilled Spanish Octopus, Spring Salad (to share), and Steak Frites to share (forgot to take a picture). Everything was great, we really enjoyed the food. The only reason we are giving it 4 stars is because the service was pretty slow. We would definitely come back and try more food! Loved it. read more

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Holy moly, I've been wanting to try this place for a while and I'm so happy I made it here! We didn't have reservations but luckily we got there around 4 on a Saturday so they were able to sit us, I would recommend having reservations though. Everything we ordered was so incredible. This was my second time trying bone marrow and having it pair with a jelly really elevated the taste. The cacio e Pepe was some of the best pasta I've had in Denver. The cocktails were lovely and the espresso martini was dark and delicious. American elm is something special and I will definitely be back soon! read more

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I recently moved from Chicago, a foodie city, so my standards are high and after eating at many Denver restaurants I have realized I have had to lower those standard until eating at American Elm. This restaurant is a must go to! Not only is the food delicious with many unique options but, the atmosphere is exceptional. Even being located on a busy street, the rock wall/gate blocks out noise and makes you feel you are on a private patio. When we sat down the table next to us all had burger, we were "those people" staring at their food. The group stated it's one of the best in the city. At that point, my husband didn't even bother looking at the menu, and just ordered the burger. He said it was worth it. I wasn't in the mood for a burger or a heavy meal so, I opted for a lighter. Summery pasta dish that included radishes,peas, and pesto. The pasta we clearly homemade. There were plenty of appetizers to select from but, we are a sucker for any burrata dishes. The burrata fritters were unique but you couldn't taste the burrata. The pork belly is one dish that really fell short. It was very dry. Typically pork belly dishes I have had in the past, and what I expected was for the pieces to fall apart and melt in your mouth. The flavors of the dish were interesting and unique but I wouldn't order it again. read more

American Elm - Radish Pasta - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

.... Best French dip I've had in Denver, hands down. The whipped ricotta is also a MUST -delicious and very large helping

I have been here several times, and it continued to be one of my favorite date night spots in Denver! Not only is their garden patio peaceful and beautiful, but their cocktails and food are phenomenal. Hands-down some of the best food in town. My top recs: 1) Parent Pickup cocktail with passionfruit, tea, singani 63, lemon, mint (available as a glass or pitcher) 2) Bulgogi Wraps with beautifully grilled portobello mushrooms, lettuce, carrot, sprouts, radish, toasted garlic chili oil -- and we added shrimp, but it would be great even vegetarian 3) Roasted Half Chicken with perfectly-crispy skin that's super juicy on the inside after being bribed for almost 36 hours (the star of the show!) 4) Ribeye Cap with bone marrow butter that melts in your mouth -- and for only $29, compared to a similar cut at STK for $72 5) Buttermilk Pie dessert, which reminds me of a bougie strawberry shortcake in the best way 6) the best Espresso Martini you'll ever have read more

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The place is great whether you are looking for a bar experience or a sit-down dinner. They do a HH that I would recommend going there doing. Specialty cocktails are discounted, they have an IPA for $5, and the $7 HH deviled eggs are ridiculously good (note only 4 in the serving). Bob Ross will ALWAYS be drawing on the TV screens (that is why I prefer sitting at the bar). Note this is a place to eat and drink, but not watch sports. I like someone who knows their identity. Reyna gave us perfect service and made our day with her personality and how on point she was. The French Dip is VERY high in my rankings, and worth the trip by itself. Overall, I give it a 4 as I think they should open earlier than 5pm during the week, but definitely recommend and see you there. read more

I was in town for a conference and I came here for dinner with a group of work colleagues. They have a very nice patio with heaters so we sat outside. Our server was great and offered some good recommendations. We shared a few salads and appetizers to start. The beet salad and shrimp skillet were my personal favorites! We had the cowboy cut delmonico as an entree, along with the spicy cavatelli pasta. Both were delicious and the portions were generous, especially for a group of our size. We also had the Brussels and mashed potatoes as sides, also very good. I definitely recommend this restaurant if you are in the area! read more

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Came here a few weeks ago and sat outside on their patio. Great spacing between tables for social distancing. Their drink menu was delicious per my husband's fancy upscale palate. Everything we had was unique and tasty. But the main treat and Star was their burger. I am a burger addict and snob. The juicy patty was seasoned well and the bun was buttery and fresh. It had a peppery zing to it. As I write this I'm planning on going again just for their burger and cocktails. Cute atmosphere. Fantastic food. Hope this place stays open!! read more

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Love the vibe of this place, and the food was delicious! I wasn't feeling super hungry, so I just got the heirloom tomato salad (no cucumber) and it was so good -- never had almond vinaigrette before! My boyfriend got the steak frites and said it was one of the best steaks he ever had (they also gave him a tonnnn of fries). Also interesting that they give you the choice of ribeye cap or center cut for that dish (for interested parties, he got the ribeye cap at the server's recommendation). Would definitely return, if we lived in the area! read more

American Elm - Heirloom Tomato Salad (no cucumber) - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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First time at American Elm. I have to say that was probably the best chicken I've ever had in my life, period. They also have great sides, cocktails, etc. There are quite a few things I'd like to try there when I go back. I recommend neighborhood parking and the service was excellent. read more

American Elm - Half Roasted Chicken - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Came here for dinner and sat at the bar as it was the only available seating inside since it had just rained. The staff was awesome and took great care of my party of 4. There is a long cocktail list and they do a great job explaining each if you ask. I got the Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (mezcal butterscotch drink) and enjoyed how unique it was! For my meal, I was between some options and ended up getting the scallops which I later regretted. The dinner portion was so small and only 3 scallops that I ended up ordering some grilled bread as well. It was not worth the price at all. The staff offered to allow me to try another dish but I decided I had eaten enough. Everyone else enjoyed their food and loved the salmon! read more

I love this place! What a cute date spot with a great menu. The drinks are amazing and the food is well put together! In the winter check out the heated tents! read more

American Elm - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great atmosphere and bar program. Service is very friendly and attentive. Prices are on the higher end, so its more of an occasion spot, but portions are quality. Food is hit and miss, from the two times I've been here. The deviled eggs and sweet potato fries are delightful snacks to go with drinks. Pork belly was okay, a bit overcooked and not as flavorful as expected. Carpaccio was just okay. I love that their spirits can be served in 3 different sizes so you can try their unique bar selection. House made amaro is fun to try too. Great spot for ladies night out or date night drinks and snacks. read more

American Elm - Kick start, parent pick up, under the elm. House cocktails. - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Been wanting to visit this place for awhile and finally tried it out last night! The entry way is beautiful and we were immediately greeted and seated by one of the sweetest hostess I've ever met! Our waiter was also extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. For the appetizer we got the country fried mushroom which was SO good. The sauce itself was pretty addicting but who knew they can make mushroom taste crazy good too? Awesome mixture of flavors. Probably my favorite dish of the night. I ordered the carbonara pasta (without bacon) and as much as I enjoyed the flavors and texture of the pasta, the heat was not very consistent. The pasta that were on the side of the plate were room temperature while the middle of the pasta was hot. I also ordered the Brussels sprouts on the side and it was HUGE for a side. It was like an entree size and I was able to share it with my boyfriend and we still had a bunch of leftovers! The only thing I can say is that the lemony flavor was as inconsistent as the pasta's heat. Parts of the Brussels sprouts were perfectly flavored, while others almost made me spit it out because of how overly lemony it tasted. My boyfriend had the scallops and he really enjoyed it. I took a bite out of one of them and it was pretty tender and flavorful. I can see why it would be pretty popular on yelp. We had dessert which I believe was Apple Neapolitan with cinnamon ice cream and it was super good. My boyfriend mentioned how he usually isn't a fan of apples, but he really enjoyed this dish. It was so wonderfully sweet and a good finish to dinner. read more

I LOVED American Elm. Anywhere that does steak frites correctly is a win in my book! I really love the fancy-casual-candlelight ambiance that they give off here. I came here for a celebration and think I need to find another reason to celebrate soon. read more

American Elm - Steak frites - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The food and vibes were immaculate! My bestie and I went for a little gals dinner. Our waitress, Drew, provided great service and made some helpful food and drink recommendations. We started with the whipped ricotta, and it was so good. Light and tangy with honey and parsley oil. We also had the seared salmon, scallops, and shared some smashed potatoes. Then we topped it off with a buttermilk pie. It's rich but in a nice, summery kind of way. The special cocktail was excellent, too. The environment was lovely. We sat inside because it was still a bit hot when we arrived. But the patio is so pretty, and it was packed when we left. Perfect for a romantic date night. The bar is also a little moody, and I want to come back in the winter for a cocktail. read more

Four of us had a very enjoyable dinner here. Two of us got the steak Frites and the other two shared a deep fried chicken. Loved the 7oz steak, all I wanted and very tasty. Fries were nicely done and crunchy. We did also have some appetizers that included the deviled eggs and the beef carpaccio. Cocktails were very good, my favorite being the "house classic" Under the Elm with a subtle banana flavor that rocked. Service was attentive. There was even an available free parking lot next-door. The only downside was the cost-- $90 per person with tip and tax. But we had a good time and felt like it was worth it. I would return. read more

Our server Angelo was incredible! Request to be seated in his section if he's working. Great selection of drinks, apps, and food! Came here with a large group of 9 for dinner at 9pm. We made a reservation the day of. The staff were fun and attentive. Angelo was an amazing server and knowledgeable of the menu and array of really unique cocktails. We sat outside where they had heat lamps set up and it was a great place to go with a big group. I ordered a beat salad which had great sweet flavor, steak frites with well seasoned fries, and a pasta!! The pasta was slightly cold, otherwise the meal was super delicious. Will definitely come back read more

American Elm - Beat Salad - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We always sit at the bar and the service is good! I was impressed by the food quality!

Trendy and Tasty Alright. I'm not usually a fan of trendy restaurants. I'll admit it. I want delicious, quality, fresh food. That usually comes with long established businesses and standard fare done at a high level. But in this instance, I was wrong...trendy wrong. This place is trendy and it was freakin fantastic. Starting with their Bloody Mary and Irish coffee. Both were delicious. I had three Bloody Marys and I usually draw the line at two! Next came the Deviled Egg Toast made with smoked egg yolks. Here's one of those trendy things of which I'm very wary. Again, this was delicious. We shared an order as an appetizer. Large portions, fresh salad on top, just the right amount of smoke. Killer! Between us we had the Brown Butter Biscuits and Gravy and the Steak and Eggs. Both solid staples. Good flavor and prepared just right. All 10/10. Give it a try, even if you're like me and not a trendy guy. The only reasons I'm not going five stars are: 1. A grapefruit in a restaurant should be segmented and mine wasn't. I absolutely annihilated it with a tiny spoon that wasn't a grapefruit spoon and subsequently not much actual fruit was consumed. 2. Too many tots. Look, I'm a fatty. I love carbs and potatoes in any form, but it was just too many. They were crispy and delicious but I felt guilty for the shear amount I left on the plate. 2. The scrambled eggs were just too FIRM. Be gentle. Be gentle when you cook them. Love the eggs. Baby them a bit. I'll wait the extra minute for you to turn down the heat. I promise. read more