Looking for a sublime traditional American meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end traditional American restaurants around Denver, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Elway's

Topping the list is Elway's. Located at 2500 E. First Ave. in Cherry Creek, the steakhouse is the highest-rated upscale traditional American restaurant in Denver, boasting four stars out of 573 reviews on Yelp.

If you're there for the steaks, you'll find cuts like the New York strip, boneless ribeye and porterhouse. Add-ons include Maine lobster, crab cakes, duck eggs and various sauces. The menu also features Colorado rack of lamb and prime beef enchiladas with Menonita cheese. (See the full dinner menu here.)

David S., who reviewed it on Sept. 2, wrote, "The prime rib and filet were done perfectly! The steaks tasted great. We also had baked potatoes and green beans. The green beans were awesome with the ham and almonds in there. The inside was spacious and clean. Our service was good."

2. Wewatta Point

Next up is Union Station' Wewatta Point, situated at 1607 Wewatta St. With 4.5 stars out of 98 reviews on Yelp, the restaurant focuses on sustainable and organic ingredients with regional flavors.

The menu has classic seafood dishes, like the butter-poached lobster roll and the pan-seared Atlantic salmon with artichoke hearts, blistered tomatoes, caper berries, lemon and beurre blanc. It also serves non-seafood dishes like the braised short ribs with celery root, roasted turnips and charred onions. (See the full menu here.)

Yelper David C. said, "Great seafood and oyster bar! I cannot say enough about the atmosphere, the food and the staff! We popped in for lunch and were happy with our choice. I had the linguine and clams and my wife had fish and chips! Also ordered the mussels, which were amazing!"

3. Urban Farmer Denver

Urban Farmer Denver is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 200 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1659 Wazee St. in LoDo to see for yourself. 

On the menu, look for dishes like the foie gras with honey cake, pistachio pavlova and raspberries; the bone-in local pork chop with red onion soubise, vegetable ash and pickled mustard seed; and the steak frites with black garlic/olive oil rub and herb jus. Steaks include the New York strip, the filet and the ribeye, among others. (See the menu here.)

Erin B., who reviewed it on July 21, said, "A definitive go-to whenever we're in Denver! The foie gras is amazing. Lots of great steak options and delicious sides that you share family style. Love the fresh mushrooms they cook table-side ... they are a must!" 

4. Hearth & Dram

Also in LoDo, check out Hearth & Dram, which has earned four stars out of 174 reviews on Yelp. Treat yourself at the bar and traditional American spot by heading over to 1801 Wewatta St.

Expect to find menu options like the grilled hanger steak with smoked onion soubiac, confit garlic, baby carrots and tots; the smoked Berkshire pork short ribs with white kimchi and chili-braised soy beans; and the whole roasted Colorado bass with charred turnips and radishes. (See the dinner menu here.)

The bar specializes in whiskeys and bourbons, which it incorporates into its cocktails.

Yelper M. B. wrote, "Wow! The food here is extremely well executed. We ordered three apps and an entree and they were all amazing. I was doing my happy food dance after trying each one. And our server was very friendly and attentive."

5. Hedge Row American Bistro

And then there's Hedge Row American Bistro, a Cherry Creek favorite with four stars out of 98 reviews. Stop by 100 Steele St. to hit up the restaurant next time you're in the mood to celebrate. 

The menu features options such as the wood-roasted half chicken with curried couscous, apricot and toasted almonds; the mole-braised short rib with roasted rutabaga and queso fresco; and the whole roasted fish with tomato vinaigrette and toasted almonds. (See the full diner menu here.)

Yelp reviewer Mark S., who visited it on July 2, said, "One of the best restaurants I've been to anywhere. Started with Gulf shrimp hush puppies. What a perfect starter. Followed with yellowfin tuna ceviche, roasted beets, wood-roasted half chicken and sticky toffee pudding. ... Beautifully presented, creative and delicious. The service was outstanding."