American Elm

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

What a hidden gem. First off, they have an exciting and expansive menu. All the food is delicious and the service is excellent. Seems like a ‘neighborhood eatery’ at first but it’s far beyond that. Pastas are all made in-house and the portions are very generous. Will be back!

Random choice from the neighborhood of our Airbnb. Loved the atmosphere and the menu. Drinks and food were top-notch! Slightly disappointed by the “burrata fritters.” It’s not what you’re expecting, but they’re not bad.