Craving good ole American cuisine? Beijing has several American-style dining options but knowing which one to try can be difficult because they are hit or miss. Whether you’re looking for a fine-dining feast or a good old fashioned plate of soul food, we’ve got you covered with some of the most incredible American-style restaurants in Beijing.

 

Element Fresh 新元素 
This fantastic little place, originally a Shanghai venture, is really making a name for itself in Beijing. They take the element of fresh to the level it should be, with every component from food to décor. Offering a menu full of freshness from their fantastic selection of crisp green salads and healthy appetisers, to the meat and fish selections, which are usually paired with a tasty sauce and always cooked to perfection. The baked chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables is a brilliant selection and the assortment of freshly squeezed juices and smoothie options are a great addition to a fresh meal.

The environment is very sleek and suits the concept perfectly. The outdoor seating is great in warm weather but one of the best things about Element Fresh is perhaps the amazing service – always friendly and efficient. Aside from the regular menu, they offer a special seasonal menu that infuses some of the best flavors of the current season with unique dishes. The order and delivery service is among the most efficient and professional in the city. And signing up for an Element Fresh points card, which is free, gets you points for each RMB you spend, allowing you to trade the points in for a multitude of gifts from food to more environmental choices like a tree being planted in your honour.

SanlitunView In Map
Add: S8-31, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 South Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
地址:  北京市朝阳区三里屯19号, 三里屯Village南区8号楼8-3-3单元 

Tel: 010 6417-1318
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-23:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-23:00
Website:  www.elementfresh.com

LidoView In Map
Add: 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing
地址: 北京市朝阳区将台路6号
Tel: 010 6433 5058
Opening hours: Daily, 10:00-23:00

Tim’s Texas BBQ  得克萨斯熏烤房 View In Map
Best BBQ this side of the Horizontal divide! Tim’s really knows how to slow roast a rack of ribs and when you are so far from home, the taste of lip smacking ribs smothered in BBQ sauce and falling off the bone is something to treasure. Your choice of beef or pork ribs, brisket and barbecued chicken are all served up with traditional coleslaw, baked beans and cornbread. The potato skins are an absolute must-try, baked with a nice outer crisp and loaded with bacon, cheese, chives and sour cream.
 
Tim’s doesn’t stop at BBQ, however; since Texas is known for its fabulous Tex-Mex, the perfect addition to the BBQ menu is of course, fajitas, chalupas, quesadillas and enchiladas. What a piece of savory heaven when you’re thousands of miles from your backyard barbeque. There is a real American feel about the place, with all its calculated décor resembling a simple BBQ place from back home. They have an extensive drink menu too but worth a mention are the A&W Root beer and their daily special 10 RMB Tsing Tao.
 
Add: 2 Xiushui, 14 Dongdaqiao Lu,  Beijing
地址: 北京市朝阳区东大桥路14号秀水2号
Tel: 010   6591 9161
Opening hours: Daily, 11:00-00:00
Website: www.timsbarbq.com
 

 

Blue Frog  蓝蛙 View In Map
 Naturally this place gets a spot on the list because they never fail to deliver. From the atmosphere to the service and excellent food, Blue Frog doesn’t miss the mark. The burgers are of course a favourite in Beijing but amongst Americans, burgers are almost a must so this place prevails in American cuisine. Other menu items are great too. The soup and salad is always a sure bet; fresh and hits the spot.
Sanlitun  Branch

Add: Level 3, S4 Tower, The Village North Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
地址: 北京市三里屯店  北京市朝阳区三里屯路 19号院4号楼3
Tel: 010 6417 4030
Opening hours: Daily, 10:00 until late
Europlaza  BranchView In Map
Add: Room L312, 99 Yu Xiang Road, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District, Beijing
地址: 北京市, 顺义区, 天竺镇, 裕翔路99号, 北京欧陆时尚购物中心 L312室 
Tel: 010 8046 6337
Website: www.bluefrog.com.cn
Opening hours: Daily, 10:00 until late

All-Star Sports Bar & GrillView In Map
This place truly has American grub from superb burgers and fries to Tex-Mex nachos and thin and crispy pizza. Expats and locals alike enjoy the food at All-Star for its food and atmosphere. On any given night, this place is filled with sports fans and those looking for American fare they can count on. All-Star remains consistent in food quality as well as showing popular sporting events from around the world. Winning best burger awards in the past, All-Star is most notably recognised for its selection of thick, juicy burgers, but the rest of the menu is just as tasty so venturing out from the security of the burger zone is a safe bet too!
Add: Bldg 5, 1/F, Solana Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing

地址: 北京市朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区5-1
Tel: 010 5905 6999
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 17:00-02:00; Sat-Sun 11:00-02:00 

Chef Too Restaurant美西西餐厅 View In Map
Chef Too has been voted most fabulous steaks in Beijing more than once. Using high quality beef, which they boast of never freezing, the meat is always cooked to perfection creating a tender, juicy steak. The other meat choices are of equal quality; the ribs and burgers also cooked just right for a mouthful of American goodness. When in season, Oysters are regularly flown in from the States. The side dishes are simple and delightful, hitting the spot with classic choices like creamed spinach, home-style fried potatoes, mashed potatoes and more. And if you are tired of brunching in overrated international hotels with the slew of hotel guests when you really want to enjoy a nice casual weekend brunch amongst friends or even alone with the newspaper, then Chef Too is the place to go. An American-style breakfast is something to be treasured, especially in a country that is accustomed to eating noodles and salad for breakfast. Chef Too Restaurant receives two thumbs up for their weekend brunch, starting with the plate of thick, fluffy blueberry pancakes to the perfectly poached eggs atop a hearty slice of ham.
Add: Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu (north of Block 8), Chaoyang District, Beijing
地址：北京市朝阳区朝阳公园西路（八号公馆北）
Tel: 010 6591 8676
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 11:00-14:00 & 17:00-22:00; Sat-Sun 9:30-15:00 Brunch & 17:00-22:00 Dinner

 

The Stumble InnView In Map
Now in the Sanlitun Village, the Stumble Inn has much more than a new location to boast about. The two story  venue has a full bar on both floor, featuring over 100 beers and a slew of alcoholic drinks from shooters and martini’s to a wide selection of Long Island Iced Teas. But one of the most impressive additions to the new Stumble Inn is the incredible menu featuring American cuisine. The DIY sandwich menu is a creative touch and they have rather unique options like the Elvis sandwich, which is bacon, banana and peanut butter on white bread and pan fried.  The fish and chips is a fantastic choice; a white filet of fish, battered and fried to a perfectly golden crisp served with Beijing’s best fries, an elegant side salad and delicious, homemade tartar sauce. While fish and chips may not be so American in the name but the concept still fits into fried fish and French fires category. The burgers are a big hit with the bar crowd and while the burgers are traditional, thick and juicy, they add a twist to each selection with unique names and toppings. Most everything is made with fresh and natural ingredients, which is unusual in a typical sports bar, but the Stumble Inn isn’t your average sports bar.  They even make homemade scrumptious deserts. Try the chocolate cheesecake; its thick and creamy body is matched with a chocolate crust for a jaw dropping effect.

Add:  S3-31, 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Beijing
地址:  北京市朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village, 3号楼3层S3-31
Tel: 010 6417 7794
Opening hours: Sun-Thu 10:00-02:00; Fri-Sat 10:00-04:00 

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