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Best Restaurants near Highlands
Highlands has some of the best restaurants in Denver, full stop. The LoHi stretch in particular has a concentration of great spots that would hold up in any food city.
Top picks: Happy Camper Pizza (4.7★), El Five (4.5★), Avanti Food & Beverage (4.5★). 24 restaurants tracked in and around Highlands.
Top Local Picks
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Happy Camper Pizza
4.7★(6,674)· $$
3211 N Pecos St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Wood-fired pizza in a neon-lit camping dream
MediterraneanClosed
El Five
4.5★(3,441)· $$$
2930 Umatilla St Unit #500, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Shared plates, stunning views, Mediterranean feast
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Avanti Food & Beverage
4.5★(5,008)· $$
3200 N Pecos St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Rooftop city lights, food court flavors, mountain views
BrunchOpen
Root Down
4.6★(3,478)· $$
1600 W 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Elevated comfort food, impeccable service
RamenClosed
Uncle
4.5★(1,655)· $$
2215 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Creamy ramen broths and spicy chicken done right
More restaurants near Highlands
Gaetano's
4.4(2,886)·$$$$
3760 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Authentic italian cooking, genuine denver warmth
Spuntino
4.7(857)·$$$$
2639 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Italian dishes with unexpected indian spice notes
Fox And The Hen
4.5(911)·$$$$
2257 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Creative brunch done right, wild flavors
Acova
4.6(1,943)·$$$$
3651 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Modern comfort food, seriously good drinks
The Bindery
4.4(1,542)·$$$$
1817 Central St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Duck hash and french toast, worth the wait
duo Restaurant
4.5(781)·$$$$
2413 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Bison and fried chicken, colorado comfort done right
bartaco
4.6(781)·$$$$
2001 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Rotating tacos and top-shelf margaritas
Cart Driver Lo-Hi
4.6(564)·$$$$
2239 W 30th Ave, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Tinned sardines and wood-fired bread, pure magic
Ash'Kara
4.3(1,046)·$$$$
2005 W 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Lamb so good, you'll return for it
My Neighbor Felix LoHi
4.2(1,417)·$$$$
1801 Central St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Elevated pan-Mexican with seven regional flavors
Kawa Ni
4.6(542)
1900 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Addictive cabbage and perfect ramen broth
Mezcaleria Alma
4.9(327)
2550 15th St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Elevated mexican small plates, world-class mezcal selection
Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands
4.6(2,217)·$$$$
3927 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80212, USA
Known for: Elevated comfort food, legendary bison hash
Tasty Pot
4.8(247)·$$$$
2890 Zuni St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Interactive broths you cook yourself at your table
Kumoya - Denver
4.3(386)
2400 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Overnight fish shipments from japan, expertly prepared
The Green Collective Eatery
4.5(297)·$$$$
2158 W 32nd Ave Unit 100, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Fresh, flavorful bowls that taste healthy
Nest at Nurture
4.7(206)·$$$$
2949 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Short ribs and matcha in one cozy place
Teocalli Cocina Lo Hi
4.7(121)
1575 Boulder St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Known for: Authentic oaxacan cuisine, ceviche obsession real
Paperboy Denver
4.9(47)
3940 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80212, USA
Known for: Creative breakfast reinvented, killer vibes included
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