Ranked by a rating signal weighted for review volume — a 4.9 with a handful of reviews won't outrank a well-loved 4.6. Ratings shown are from Google. How we rank →
1The Hampton Social - Denver $$2501 16th St, Denver, CO 802114.8 ★ · 2,585 Google reviewsRestaurantBarAmericanView →
2Ragin' Hog BBQ $$4361 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 802114.7 ★ · 857 Google reviewsRestaurantBbqAmericanView →
3Briar Common Brewery + Eatery $$2298 Clay St, Denver, CO 802114.6 ★ · 1,998 Google reviewsBarBreweryRestaurantView →
4Poke House Denver $$2420 17th St #102, Denver, CO 802024.7 ★ · 560 Google reviewsRestaurantSushiAmericanView →
5Little Machine Beer $2924 W 20th Ave, Denver, CO 802114.7 ★ · 559 Google reviewsBarBreweryPubHammerschlagenTriviaView →
6Jefferson Park Pub $$2445 Eliot St, Denver, CO 802114.7 ★ · 334 Google reviewsBarDive BarPubView →
7Root Down $$$1600 W 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 802114.6 ★ · 3,506 Google reviewsBarRestaurantAmericanView →
8Williams & Graham $$$3160 Tejon St, Denver, CO 802114.6 ★ · 2,198 Google reviewsBarSpeakeasyAmericanView →
9Highland Tavern $$3400 Navajo St, Denver, CO 802114.6 ★ · 1,763 Google reviewsBarDive BarAmericanPoolView →
10The Wolf's Tailor $$4058 Tejon St, Denver, CO 802114.6 ★ · 944 Google reviewsFine DiningRestaurantAmericanView →
11Zuni Street Brewing Company $$2355 W 29th Ave, Denver, CO 802114.5 ★ · 551 Google reviewsBarBreweryPubTriviaView →
12Rocky Top Tavern $4907 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 802214.5 ★ · 1,038 Google reviewsBarDive BarPatioArcadePoolView →
13Billy's Inn $$4403 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 802114.5 ★ · 1,692 Google reviewsRestaurantPatioAmericanTriviaView →
14My Brother's Bar $2376 15th St, Denver, CO 802024.5 ★ · 2,982 Google reviewsRestaurantDive BarBarView →
15Bacon Social House - Sunny Side $$2434 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO 802114.5 ★ · 3,221 Google reviewsRestaurantBrunchPatioView →
16The Bindery $$$1817 Central St, Denver, CO 802114.4 ★ · 1,556 Google reviewsBakeryCafeBarView →
17Recess Beer Garden $$2715 17th St #103, Denver, CO 802114.4 ★ · 1,864 Google reviewsRestaurantBarAmericanTriviaView →
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How many American restaurants are there in The Highlands?
Hit the Town tracks 17 American restaurants in The Highlands, Denver, each with directions and details.
What are the best American restaurants in The Highlands?
Notable picks include The Hampton Social - Denver, Ragin' Hog BBQ, Briar Common Brewery + Eatery, Poke House Denver, and more. Browse the full ranked list above.
How much do American restaurants in The Highlands cost?
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