What are the best restaurants in Highland, Denver?

Top-rated restaurants in Highland include Alma Fonda Fina (A), Root Down (A-), duo Restaurant (A-), Bar Dough (A-), Linger (A-). Grades are based on AI analysis of thousands of reviews.

What is Highland known for?

Highland is known for American, Mexican, Italian dining, with 33 analyzed restaurants in the area.

Is Highland good for a special occasion?

Highland has 10 top-rated restaurants with options across different price ranges.

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Best Restaurants in Highland

33 restaurants analyzed · Denver

Highland, particularly the LoHi (Lower Highland) area along 32nd Avenue, is one of Denver's best neighborhoods for restaurants. Modern American and Mexican cooking thrive here at moderate prices, and the walkable corridor has strong independent character.

Grade Distribution

A1 restaurants A-9 restaurants B+11 restaurants B9 restaurants B-3 restaurants

Restaurants

Alma Fonda Fina A · Mexican restaurant, Chef-driven
Root Down A- · New American, Brunch
duo Restaurant A- · New American, Brunch
Bar Dough A- · Italian restaurant, Brunch
Linger A- · Restaurant, Rooftop bar
El Five A- · Restaurant, Rooftop views
Patzcuaro's Mexican Restaurant A- · Mexican restaurant, Casual dining
Highland Tavern A- · Bar & grill, Sports bar
The Bindery A- · Restaurant, Bakery
Taqueria La Familia A- · Mexican taqueria, Casual dining
Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings B+ · Dim sum restaurant, Chinese
Happy Camper Pizza B+ · Pizza restaurant, Bar
Spuntino B+ · Restaurant, Italian
Gaetano's B+ · Italian restaurant, Brunch
Fox And The Hen B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant
Uncle B+ · Ramen restaurant, Asian restaurant
My Brother's Bar B+ · Historic bar and burger joint, Bar
Pepper Asian Bistro II B+ · Asian fusion restaurant, Chinese
Acova B+ · Brunch and American restaurant, Cocktail bar
Postino LoHi B+ · Wine bar restaurant, Cocktail bar
Recess Beer Garden B+ · Beer garden, Bar & grill
Tamales By La Casita B · Tamale shop, Mexican restaurant
Williams & Graham B · Cocktail bar, Speakeasy
Dave's Hot Chicken B · Fast-casual chicken, Halal-friendly
Kiké’s Red Tacos B · Mexican taqueria, Birria specialist
bartaco B · Taco restaurant, Mexican-inspired
Quiero Arepas B · Food hall Venezuelan arepas counter, Gluten-free friendly
Denver Beer Co. Platte Street B · Brewery taproom, Bar
Mizu Izakaya B · Izakaya and sushi, Ramen
Senor Bear B · Restaurant, Cocktail bar
The Hampton Social - Denver B- · Seafood-forward American restaurant, Brunch
Leevers Locavore B- · Grocery market with in-store dining, Pizza
Lechuga's Italian Restaurant B- · Italian restaurant, Pizzeria

Top Cuisines

American — 14 restaurants
Mexican — 3 restaurants
Italian — 3 restaurants
Latin American — 3 restaurants
Japanese — 2 restaurants
Contemporary — 1 restaurants
Mediterranean — 1 restaurants
Cantonese — 1 restaurants
Pizza — 1 restaurants
Modern Italian — 1 restaurants

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