Restaurants in Berkeley
American Elm
One of 16 restaurants we've tracked near Berkeley.
Things to Know
American Elm is an unpretentious American restaurant in Denver's Highlands neighborhood known for creative cocktails and standout dishes like trout and deviled eggs, with a warm service style and beautiful greenhouse seating.
This is a reliable neighborhood gem where the food and cocktails are consistently excellent, the staff genuinely cares about your experience, and the vibe feels fun without being pretentious.
- ✓Knowledgeable and attentive servers who make you feel welcome (reviewers specifically praised server Nick)
- ✓Standout dishes like pan-seared trout with Brussels sprouts that reviewers return for
- ✓Beautiful greenhouse seating that feels magical in winter
- ✓Creative cocktails and mocktails alongside an interesting wine list with solid by-the-glass options
- ✓Consistently excellent food across the menu—no bad dishes mentioned
- ⚠Mocktails are pricey for non-alcoholic drinks (though reviewers acknowledged this may be a Denver standard)
How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.
Hours
Monday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 2:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 – 8:00 PM
People Order
- —Pan-seared trout with Brussels sprouts
- —Smoked deviled eggs
- —French dip
- —Steak frites
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What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google Mapskelle williams
3 weeks ago
I lived in Denver for years and never knew about this little tucked away gem. A group of six of us sat comfortably near the bar, there was some noise but we were all still able to hold a good conversation. Nick, our server, was legit the sweetest!! We really enjoyed him, and would request him again next time. We ordered a variety of cocktails and mocktails, they were all very good (mocktails were a bit expensive for no alcohol, but I guess it's a Denver thing). We ordered deviled eggs and whipped ricotta apps, steak frites, French dip, bolognese, and the trout with a side of Brussels. The trout was a standout, but everyone enjoyed their food. I'd return again for two orders of the trout and to visit Nick 😃
Tyler Wheeler
a month ago
Unpretentious, genuine and delicious. Creative American fare served by kind attentive staff that reminds us that having fun and enjoying being out doesn’t have to come at the cost of great service and outstanding food. See you soon.
Scott Smith
5 months ago
As far as I’m concerned, one of the best restaurants in town. It was one of the first date nights we had after moving to Denver in 2021, and it’s a go-to when guests are visiting. Reliably great food and cocktails, interesting wine list (including some very nice by-the-glass options), the staff is always very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful…just so solid.
Jeanette B
a month ago
One of the best restaurants in Denver! Feels on par with Alma Fonda Fina and is definitely my favorite restaurant to take friends and family visiting in Denver. I’ve yet to have a bad dish or drink here. Also the greenhouses in winter are absolutely magical!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is American Elm worth it in Berkeley?
This is a reliable neighborhood gem where the food and cocktails are consistently excellent, the staff genuinely cares about your experience, and the vibe feels fun without being pretentious. Known for: creative american fare, genuinely kind service.
What should I order at American Elm?
Popular choices at American Elm include Pan-seared trout with Brussels sprouts, Smoked deviled eggs, French dip, Steak frites.
What do visitors love about American Elm?
Knowledgeable and attentive servers who make you feel welcome (reviewers specifically praised server Nick) Standout dishes like pan-seared trout with Brussels sprouts that reviewers return for Beautiful greenhouse seating that feels magical in winter Creative cocktails and mocktails alongside an interesting wine list with solid by-the-glass options Consistently excellent food across the menu—no bad dishes mentioned
Is there anything to know before visiting American Elm?
Mocktails are pricey for non-alcoholic drinks (though reviewers acknowledged this may be a Denver standard)
How expensive is American Elm?
American Elm is moderately priced, with a 4.6-star rating from 786 Google reviews.
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