American Elm

American Elm is an excellent restaurant in the West Highlands neighborhood in Denver. It's everything you want in a neighborhood joint. They bring exceptional service, technique and quality to their food and cocktails in a laid back environment that caters to the neighborhood. What's cool about this spot is the vision behind the concept was born through the owners time living in the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn. Bob Reiter found it appealing because the neighborhood was an eclectic mix of artists and professionals, imports and old school neighborhood residents that created a new vibe for an American Bistro. They do what they do well. It's elevated fare in an inviting atmosphere. You get the feeling you're their most important guest. Kudos to this joint for doing it right. My Mai Tai seen in the photo was delicious and was served in that amazingly fun tiki glass. Everything we had was great. You should check em out if you're in the area. Salute

This place had been on my list to try for a while and I wish I had came sooner! I went with a friend around 6:00 PM on a Friday and we were quickly seated on the patio. We didn't have a reservation but you can make them, We shared 3 appetizers and my favorite was the Deviled Eggs. The burrata appetizer was unique but not my favorite, it was more of a cheese bread ball, the pork belly was great and nicely presented. Very cute inside and outside. Only complaint was the server felt to be rushing us some, but they could have been having an off day. We'll definitely be back!

Came here with some co-workers for a celebration and had a lovely time. I normally don't venture to this area of Denver, so it was nice to mix it up. We dined indoors, but their patio looked lovely and I can see it being a poppin' place when the weather is favorable. Waitstaff was not exceptional, but not bad. We had to ask multiple times for more water carafes which is a big pet peeve of mine - hydrate me, dang it! Food was yummy, but expensive. We started with lettuce wraps, I ordered the salmon for my main course, and we finished with the creme brulee and chocolate mousse. No complaints with the dishes in terms of taste - just a bit too high of a pricetag for overall value.*Zero Proof Review: AmElm was the first stop on my zero proof, mocktail, n/a journey and I must say, they set the bar high! A solid selection on n/a beers, wine and "spirit free" cocktails, which is (sadly) still uncommon these days. I went for their "Supertonic" because I'm a sucker for anything passion fruit and it was heckin' delicious. A bit on the pricier side, but I'd order it again in a heart beat. On the whole, if you're feeling fancy and want a good mocktail selection, give AmElm a whirl.

Looking for a romantic date or double date night spot? American Elm's patio offers private, heated greenhouses that will have you enjoying a beautiful winter night, all the while cozy warm inside, sipping on fab cocktails & eating great food. We arrived at American Elm and were seated in our cutie lil' greenhouse. Each greenhouse had their own space heater & speaker. Our server Drew was lovely - she was attentive and had great recommendations on the menu. My favorite cocktail at American Elm continues to be The Pandan Chi Chi (a must order). The Pandan Chi Chi is made with Community Spirit Co. vodka, pandan, coconut, pineapple, & lime. This cocktail was visually stunning and tasted like a vanilla creamsicle with notes of pineapple & coconut.Tanya got the Metal Heard made with Uruapan Charanda & Rum Fire Jamaican rums, Clément Mahina coconut, pineapple, lime, bubbles. Smoky and Sweet - served on crushed ice in a Collins glass.The Portobello Wraps were made with bulgogi marinade, grilled portobello, bibb lettuce, carrot, sprouts, radish, cilantro, & toasted garlic chili oil. These veggie packed wraps were fresh, bright, & filled with savory portobellos.The Crispy Pork Belly was made with jalapeno creme, grilled seasonal fruit, pickled fresno chile, mustard seed, & cilantro. The pork belly was tender with a crispy outside layer. The smokiness of the pork was brightened by the seasonal fruit.The Artichoke Dip was made with three cheese blend, charred pepper, crostini, & crudites. This dip was solid - warm and cheesy with a delicate artichoke zing.The Deviled Eggs were made with smoked yolk, mustard seed, & house pork belly. The creamy, rich yolk filling was velvety texture and went well against the crunch of the pork - a mouthful of flavor.The Caesar Salad was made with romaine, roasted garlic croutons, cherry tomatoes, & parmesan crisp.American Elm makes all of their pasta in house, and you bet we were getting after it. The Duck Ragu Pappardelle was made with confit duck leg, burrata, pecorino, & basil. This was my favorite pasta of the night - the pappardelle was beautiful & generously coated in hearty rich sauce & smooth burrata.The Steak Frites were made with ribeye cap, bone marrow butter, arugula salad, & fries. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the bone marrow butter added a mouthwatering sweet, nutty flavor to the meat.The Creamy Casarecce was made with River Bear bacon, spring peas, local mushrooms, roasted garlic, & parmesan cream sauce. This savory pasta dish combined thick pasta, bacon pieces, & locally grown mushrooms which made for creamy and satisfying bites.The Lemon Maiale Rigatoni was made with sausage, spinach, heirloom tomatoes, confit garlic cloves, & parmesan. This pasta dish was characterized by creamy lemon butter sauce and a flavorful combo of Italian sausage and tender rigatoni.For dessert we had the Buttermilk Pie made with brown butter whip, nilla wafers, & strawberry gastrique and the Creme Brulee. A sweet ending to a fantastic meal!

Came out during Winter to dine in there personal Greenhouse. It's cozy, cute, private and heated! You can also play your own music by syncing to the Bluetooth player they provide.Food was good, but a bit over priced.Portobello bulgogi was refreshing and flavorful.Loved the cocktail sauce for the shrimp. Also had their scallops which was cooked really well and quite rich!

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!

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!!

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!

Stopped into American Elm for dinner with friends. We were in a catch-up mood so we chit chat and our server was great about giving us the freedom and space to do so. No pressure to order or to move quicker, he let us take our time and enjoy dinner. To share, we got the ricotta and pork belly. Both were tasty although they only give you a few pieces of bread with the ricotta. We asked for more bread and, note, they charge you an additional $5 for more bread. For entrees, we got the trout, chicken, and steak frites. I enjoyed the trout but man the chicken was SO salty. And that's coming from me who likes salt. Overall, it was a pretty decent dinner experience with a few dishes left to be desired.They do have a nice cocktail menu so I enjoyed some fun creations.Overall though it has a great vibe for a friends dinner, date, family dinner, whatever the occasion!

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!