FNG
- Phone:
- 303-963-5931
Troy Guard offers elevated comfort food with a side of rock ‘n roll at this neighborhood spot. Try the house-made charcuterie.
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Sera’s Ramen Enclave
- Phone:
- 720-646-1114
Owner Sera Nguyen takes diners on tour of Asian flavors with her unique ramen bowls. We recommend the chilled ramen (served with Korean chile paste) and the fresh-squeezed sugarcane juice to drink.
House of Commons
- Denver
- Highland
- International
- $
- Phone:
- 303-455-4832
You will find more than 60 teas on the menu at this international teahouse. Stop by in the afternoon for High Tea: a sandwich, scone, pastries, and your choice of any tea.
Empanada Express Grill (Highland)
- Denver
- Highland
- Latin American
- $$
- Phone:
- 303-955-8362
This Venezuelan grill incorporates elements of African, Indian, and European flavors to create dishes like sancocho soup, made with different meats, potatoes, plantains, and yucca. Wash your meal down with a passion fruit smoothie.
Lechuga’s Italian Restaurant (Highland)
- Phone:
- 303-455-1502
This old-school Italian joint has been serving its special savory cannolis (dough pockets stuffed with sausages and meatballs) and buckets of spaghetti with marinara sauce since 1961. Multiple locations.
Highland’s Asian Grill
- Phone:
- 303-433-3317
A casual Thai, Japanese, and Chinese restaurant. Top picks include fried rice, golden fried sesame tofu (gooey on the inside, crispy on the outside), and the zippy basil chicken with veggies.
Forest Room 5
- Phone:
- 303-433-7001
Get your game on with hearty Western-influenced fare like bison burgers and antelope and pulled pork sandwiches. Hot spot for film and art shows. Great view of the city.
Himchuli Indian & Nepali Cuisine
- Phone:
- 303-728-9957
Head to Himchuli for mouth-watering momo dumplings, curries, and other Indian and Nepalese dishes.
Spuntino
- Phone:
- 303-433-0949
Enjoy the locally sourced menu at this Italian-inspired spot. Try the seasonal pasta or any dish with Southern Indian influences. Don't miss the house-made gelato for dessert.
Spatola Italian Restaurant
- Phone:
- 303-477-4820
The owner of Dolce Sicilia brings his authentic Italian cuisine to Highland. Start with the crispy arancini (fried risotto balls stuffed with cheese) and don't miss the pasta carbonara.
Brazen
- Phone:
- 720-638-1242
This neighborhood restaurant and bar offers high-end, seasonal fare and craft-made cocktails. Try the housemade ramen on its new late-night menu.
Los Carboncitos (Highland)
- Phone:
- 303-458-0880
Enjoy fresh, authentic Mexican food cooked in an open kitchen. Order the alambre—Mexican stir-fry with your choice of tortilla, meat, cheese, and vegetables.
My Brother’s Bar
- Phone:
- 303-455-9991
Enjoy beers and burgers with classical music in one of Denver's oldest bars.
Chow Morso
- Phone:
- 303-952-7819
A more casual offshoot of Denver's popular Barolo Grill, Chow Morso serves Italian street food and fresh pastas. Dig into the fritto misto and beef agnolotti with sage brown butter. Finish with the house-made pistachio gelato.
Sushi Ronin
- Phone:
- 303-955-0741
Sushi Ronin's casual and comfortable vibe complements the traditional, omakase-style Japanese cuisine.
Williams and Graham
- Phone:
- (303) 997-8886
Walk through a secret door in the bookstore that fronts the bar and you will be transported to the prohibition era. Order specialty cocktails like the Blackberry Sage: Whiskey plus muddled blackberries, sage, and lemon. Chef Max MacKissock and sous chef Blake Edmunds (formerly of the Squeaky Bean) head up the culinary program.
Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery
- Phone:
- 303-999-0327
Start your morning off right with hot drinks, fresh baked goods, and pastries. Or, stop in for a hearty sandwich at lunchtime. To satisfy your sweet tooth, pick up a mini Boston creme pie.
Duo Restaurant
- Denver
- Highland
- Contemporary
- $$$
- Phone:
- 303-477-4141
With Duo, owners Stephanie Bonin and Keith Arnold have captured the true essence of the neighborhood restaurant: simple food, a low-key but polished ambience, and the hum of neighbors trading stories. The seasonal cuisine constantly surprises and comforts, and dessert is worth a visit in itself.
Prost Fine Beers and Sausages
- Phone:
- 303-455-9012
This Highland beer hall's menu offers Bavarian-style sausages, sandwiches, and soups. Enjoy an Erdinger Dunkel dark wheat beer with your veal bratwurst and soft pretzel. Don't miss the stocked-up condiment bar of house-made mustards.
Pho Fusion Asian
- Phone:
- 303-455-1111
This fast-casual restaurant serves up favorites like lettuce wraps, pho soup, pad Thai, sesame chicken, and coconut curry chicken.
Bar Dough
- Phone:
- 720-668-8506
Tuck into wood-fired pizzas and comforting pastas from chef-owner Max Mackissock and executive chef-owner Carrie Baird at this casual gathering spot.
El Camino Tavern
- Phone:
- 720-889-7946
This lively Mexican joint boasts all-natural meats and house-made green chile, guacamole, salsa, and desserts. In the summer, fresh herbs and spices from the organic rooftop garden flavor the shrimp tacos and other dishes.
Nick’s Diner
- Phone:
- 720-443-2878
This diner boasts a large menu with all-day breakfast, Greek, Mexican, and American classics. Try the meatloaf.
Crush Pizza & Tap
- Phone:
- 720-619-3337
This casual joint serves up three different styles of pizza (including authentic Chicago-style deep-dish, Sicilian, and hand-tossed) as well as smoked wings, salads, and sandwiches. Wash down your meal with one of the many craft brews available.
Federal Bar & Grill
- Phone:
- 303-728-9479
A neighborhood hangout for the beer enthusiast, featuring a hefty list of craft brews from around the country. Sip on something gluten-free or peruse the traditional tavern-style menu of appetizers, sandwiches, and burgers.
Mead St. Station
- Denver
- Highland
- Contemporary
- $$
- Phone:
- 303-433-2138
Guinness-battered fish and chips is the signature item. Also serving salads, burgers, pasta, sandwiches, and more.
Paris Wine Bar
- Phone:
- 303-455-2451
Serving wines without attitude. More than 20 affordable, quality, international wines by the glass and tapas-style food.
Ste. Ellie
- Phone:
- 303-477-1447
Head to this chic subterranean bar beneath Colt & Gray for expertly crafted cocktails and inventive bar snacks.
Sushi Sasa
- Phone:
- 303-433-7272
Enjoy Japanese fusion cuisine—including sushi combos, poke bowls, noodles, and much more—in a sleek, modern setting. Don't miss the seared wagyu beef with cucumbers, foie gras potatoes, and sesame salt.
Pizzeria Locale (Highland)
- Phone:
- 303-302-2451
Drop into this fast-casual pizzeria concept for contemporary neapolitan-style pizza. Build your own pizza or choose from one of Pizzeria Locale's classics, such as the crudo topped with mozzarella, prosciutto, tomato sauce, and arugula.
Tap & Burger Highland
- Phone:
- 720-287-4493
A bustling bar and grill specializing in gourmet burgers and local craft beer. Try the green chile cheeseburger with queso and crispy tortilla strips.
Eat + Drink Denver
- Denver
- Highland
- International
- $
- Phone:
- 303-477-3288
Specializing in a global array of cheeses, as well as charcuterie, rustic breads, hard-to-find chocolates, and olive oils, this shop/bistro is a little slice of food-loving heaven. They also offer small plates and a moderate but well-edited wine list.
Colt & Gray
- Phone:
- 303-477-1447
This intimate neighborhood spot presents a superior roster of seasonal farm-to-plate options. Start with the roasted marrow bones.
Williams & Graham
- Phone:
- 303-997-8886
Disguised as a book store, Sean Kenyon's Denver speakeasy is one of the city's best cocktail destinations. Sip a seasonal cocktail and nosh on small plates, such as roasted bone marrow with bacon jam.
Acova
- Phone:
- 303-736-2718
Acova brings a friendly neighborhood vibe and American menu to the former location of Denver icon Patsy’s. Try the Honey Stung fried chicken, which comes with a honey-cayenne drizzle and sausage gravy, and don’t miss the $3 Bloody Mary bar on the weekends.
Cebiche
- Denver
- Highland
- Latin American
- $$
- Phone:
- 303-455-1880
Peruvian food with influences from Italy, France, and Asia serving six different types of ceviche. Also try the aji de gallina—a shredded chicken dish with Parmesan and walnut sauce.
Trattoria Stella
- Phone:
- 303-458-1128
Dine on homemade pastas and other delights at this colorful Italian restaurant. Take the kids before 6 p.m. and you'll get their meals for $2.
Tamales By La Casita
- Phone:
- 303-477-2899
This tiny restaurant delivers great tamales and other New Mexican-style cuisine.
QuickFish Poke Bar
- Phone:
- 720-269-4778
This poke joint situated inside Avanti F&B offers 100 percent sustainable fish. Try out one of the six signature bowls or build-your-own-bowl by choosing from the long list of bases, fish, and add-ins.
Mile High Italian Deli
- Phone:
- 303-328-9701
Enjoy authentic Italian fare and classic deli items like panini sandwiches and stromboli at this deli. If you’re in the mood for some big flavor, try the sausage and pepper panini with marinara sauce.
Comfort Cafe
- Phone:
- 303-728-9251
This nonprofit eatery whips up a different breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu daily using simple, minimal, easy-to-say ingredients. The atmosphere is casual, but the food is gourmet, and best of all, you pay whatever you think the meal was worth.
Gaetano’s
- Phone:
- 303-455-9852
This comfy neighborhood hangout features old-school favorites, such as chicken Parmesan.
Stones on 32nd
- Phone:
- 720-328-4270
This casual restaurant offers a lively, friendly atmosphere for comforting fare. Try the poblano chicken pot pie with caramelized onions and au jus in a puff pastry crust.
Prosper Oats (Highland)
- Phone:
- 303-995-8444
This daytime cafe specializes in Instagram-worthy breakfast bowls and fresh juices and smoothies. Try the PB & B, made with peanut butter, banana, sunflower seeds, and agave nectar. Also, try the Broomfield location.
Superfood Bar
- Phone:
- 720-855-3493
This 100-percent vegan and gluten-free fast-casual joint is the answer to health-conscious foodies' prayers. Take your smoothie, salad, or wrap to go, or chill out on the small patio.
The Family Jones Spirit House
- Denver
- Highland
- Contemporary
- $$$$
- Phone:
- 303-481-8185
Denver's first distillery/restaurant features eclectic small plates and handcrafted spirits. Snack on a smoked trout tea sandwich while you sip on the vesper martini.
Sushi Hai
- Phone:
- 720-855-0888
A neighborhood restaurant serving delicious sushi and hibachi. Bamboo floors and mahogany seats.
Dead Battery Club
- Denver
- Highland
- Contemporary
- $$
- Phone:
- 303-477-2444
This all-day cocktail and food lounge has a fun and funky vibe. Try the Battery Buns, which come in five different flavors including spinach and artichoke.
Matador Restaurant and Tequila Bar
- Phone:
- 303-561-2855
This Seattle-based Tex-Mex eatery focuses on fresh produce and house-made marinades, rubs, and sauces. The signature picante sauce pleases heat and flavor seekers alike. Also try the Fort Collins location.
Salt & Grinder
- Phone:
- 303-945-4200
Chef Frank Bonanno takes on the deli. Expect house-cured meats, hand-crafted salads, breakfast, and jarred cocktails. Try the PB & J French Toast.
Sassafras American Eatery
- Denver
- Highland
- Cajun/Southern
- $$
- Phone:
- 303-433-0080
Located in a pair of cheery, adjoined houses, this eatery charms. Expect to find Southern classics such as eggs Sardou. Multiple locations.
Park Burger (Highland)
- Phone:
- 303-862-8461
This neighborhood eatery serves up top-notch burgers, such as the Royale, with carmelized onions, bleu cheese, and bacon, and the Croque, topped with Swiss and a fried egg. Add a milkshake, like the peanut butter chocolate, or a rootbeer float.
Avanti Food & Beverage
- Phone:
- 720-269-4778
Visit this collective eatery to sample new and exciting restaurant ideas. Current tenants include Street Feud, Brava! Pizzeria Della Strada, QuickFish Poke Bar, Quiero Arepas, the Rotary, and Bistro Georgette.
Fire on the Mountain
- Phone:
- 303-480-9464
Serving up fresh chicken wings tossed in your choice of twelve house-made sauces including raspberry habanero, Jamaican jerk, and spicy peanut. Vegan wings are available, as well as burgers and sandwiches.
Three Dogs Tavern
- Phone:
- 720-854-1277
This is a great Highland-area sports bar.
Kobe An Shabu Shabu & Sushi
- Phone:
- 303-284-6342
This restaurant features Japanese favorites like sushi, gyozo, and shabu shabu (Japanese fondue).
NY Pizza Pub
- Phone:
- 303-639-9675
Pizza place meets pub with a social atmosphere, dog-friendly patio, gluten-free pies, and various options by-the-slice.
The Bindery
- Denver
- Highland
- Contemporary
- $$$
- Phone:
- 303-993-2364
Linda Hampsten Fox's eatery, market, and bakery offers worldly fare inspired by her travels. Settle in for the smoked rabbit pecan pie with mustard gelato.
Highland Tap and Burger
- Phone:
- 720-287-4493
Pick your patty, bun, and premium toppings for a customizable meal enhanced with a choice of 18 to 20 Colorado craft beers. Also try the Sloan Lake location.
Proto’s Pizzeria Napoletana
- Phone:
- 720-855-9400
Enjoy Italian-style pizza and a nice wine list. Multiple locations.