Highland Tavern

Awesome! Best pastrami I have ever had. And the tots… OMG…just great. Can’t wait to go back!

Good spot for food and beer/​drinks. Flats screens are excellent for all games and sports. Liked that the bar and restaurant side have good space separating the two.
We had a dinner party of 7 and were seated rather quickly on a Saturday night. Only complaint was that it took for ever for our appetizers, that when they finally arrived, our food arrived within minutes later.
We had the tater tots and fried pork rinds. They both were awesome! Home made for sure. Their homemade ranch dressing is light and yummy.
For dinner I had the turkey sandwich with a side salad. All food was fresh and portioned well. The onion relish on the turkey is a little sweet but great flavors. My bread was horrible though and the sandwich is cold, not hot.
Over all nice corner of the street location. Staff was good and worked together.
Parking is on the street.

I was really impressed. I think tatter tots are a waste of a potato normally, but this bar showed me what God intended the tot to be. They were delicious and my bombshell was great also. That sandwich was amazing until the last bite. Beer selection was great, personally I don’t know why they even bother with sh*t beers on the menu when they have such a good selection of micro-​brews and seasonal’s, but to each their own.
Service was good, nothing you’re going to leave 40% tips on, but solid. Food, beer it all came out in an acceptable amount of time, and nothing was cold (except the beer).
My only knock on the place is the amount of tots you get when you substitute them into your meal. You pay extra to substitute them, I think you should have enough to be happy. I was with a buddy and he looked down at our food when they arrived and shouted «we need an extra order of tots.» To be honest I also thought it looked a little light, but I didn’t 100% agree with him until I had my first bite. I think 3 – 4 more tots would be perfect.
Next time I go, and their will be a next time, I have to try the pork rinds.

Great service, amazing food and doesn’t cost all that bad. Definitely coming here again, and a lot haha

If you have ever wondered if homemade tater tots are a real thing, they are, and this place does them the best.

WOW, WOW, WOW. Was not expecting that food to be as good as it was. Walking in, the place just looks like a normal sports joint: lots of TVs and average décor. We started with the tots, which were a no brainer after reading some of the reviews on here, and wings. The wings were good, not the best I have ever had, but the tater tots definitely were. It was a different take on them, as they were more like hash browns but so, so very good. Probably could have eaten those just as my meal. As for the actual entrees, I ordered the turkey sandwich which was super good. I’m not normally a big mayo person, but the way it combined with the avocado provided a lot of great flavor. I wish I could remember what everyone else had gotten, but they had different sandwiches which they also said were phenom. Added bonus was that they serve Strongbow, which I love. I do not remember too much about the service, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. If they were terrible, I would have remembered. With all the TVs, I was surprised that I just so happened to have been sitting in what felt like the one seat in the place where there wasn’t one in my eyeline and had to strain to see one. Overall, I am already looking forward to going back and trying out some other stuff (plus tots)!

My wife ordered the El Guapo, and I ordered the Stupid Burger. We also ordered a side of the tots. The tots were just okay (3 out of 5 stars). Their ranch dip wasn’t very good. The green chili on the El Guapo was a little bitter, but it was good overall. The Stupid Burger was amazing. It was a 5 out of 5. The chili fries were good, but they get soggy almost immediately. Good service for us… Overall a ⁴⁄₅. Good place.

The staff is fantastic, and the prices are fair. We ate the mac and cheese and couldn’t have been happier. We watched football and sat at the bar, they have plenty of TVs were happy to change the channel to make us happy.

After reading a few reviews, we went ahead and avoided the tater tots.
Jk they were good, but personally I think they were hyped a little too much which raised my expectations too high. My wife absolutely loved them though so yes it was just me, not the batch we got.
We came here for brunch on a Sunday morning, she ordered the chicken fried steak and I got the tavern burger with green chili topping. The burger was great, chili really put it together. Where I was surprised was the griddled potatoes on the side of the steak, those were what I was most impressed with. Texture and flavor were great!
The staff here are awesome, it’s self seating so we watched this older couple trying to put together tables for a large group. One of the staff came by and told them they have larger tables available and to leave the tables as they were (a messy jumble) and they cleaned it up for them, I thought a little help like that was worth noting.
Good luck with parking, luckily we went during odd hours because it started getting crowded when we left, I assume it’s a hot place for watching Sunday football. Definitely recommend this placed I would like to try some more items on the menu that was not offered during brunch hours.

Decent place, they have great menu. Mac & chiz is good, portion was greater than the average mac n cheese. Stupid burger was unexpectedly amazing, the patty and melted cheese, it was perfectly melted and tasty.
Will always recommend Highland Tavern.

Highland Tavern was on my «gotta go there» list for some time, and we finally made it there for dinner this past weekend. They offer late night eats, and unlike many of the Highland neighborhood dining spots, they had ample nearby street parking and plenty of space to handle the later night crowds.
Based on the recommendations from other Unilocalers I enjoyed the Bombshell with a side of Tavern Tots. Yum and yum! The Bombshell was an incredibly delicious pastrami sandwich with Swiss cheese, brown mustard, tavern slaw, and a fried egg. Yes it sounds decadent, and it is, but it wasn’t over the top. The flavors all blended so well. The tots are made in-​house and were delicious as well, but nothing could top that Bombshell. The hubby enjoyed the El Guapo burger with fries and was plenty happy with his dinner choice as well. Everything was really tasty, and there is a large menu of craft beer options (and other drinks) to wash it all down.
Highlands Tavern is a great restaurant and just a generally fun spot. We’ll be back!

Saw this place on a rerun of DDD so decided to check it out.
Huge place, tons of tvs, would be great for watching the game with a larger group.
Beer menu is pretty solid, lots of local and seasonal choices.
Service was great too, but let’s get into the food.
Those tots. Oh those tots. Thinking about them now still as I write this a day later. I’m not a cult tots guy, some tots just suck. Too soggy, no flavor. Oh boy, not these. Amazing. Crispy, flavorful and addicting. Best I have had in my life!
The home made pastrami and pork rinds are equally as good. The only complaint, albeit minor, was the amount of pastrami on my sandwich. I know making it from home is probably expensive, but when you think pastrami you think several inches of cured red meat between two rye slices. Give me a few more slices next time and il be a happy camper.
Will return for sure!

Swung by unaware of the DDD show. Had the tots, they were fantastic. The burger was delicious, the bread pudding with rum stupid was incredible. Staff was super sweet, which was appreciated. Good prices as well, it’s a great value. If I lived nearby, this would be my go to place.

Made me mistake of starting a football-​watching day elsewhere, but finally made it in.
I was very pleased overall! Drinks were cheap, food was surprisingly good and plentiful, and we had a solid spot with good views of the TVs.
Only issue was the staff. They were friendly and nice, prompt and all, but kept messing up orders. We received the wrong table’s orders, had the wrong beers brought twice, and one person just straight up didn’t get their food. This happens from time to time, and they were super apologetic and made it right, but it just kept happening.
Whatever. Maybe an off day. I’ll be back, but might sit at the bar instead.

Really enjoyed going to this place with friends. There’s an array of burgers and sandwiches, all of which the people who ordered them enjoyed, and the homemade tater tots are an absolute must. I’m not a huge beer fan but they have a good selection on tap and everyone was happy.
My friends brought their three-​year-​old, and they were friendly and accommodating. This doesn’t exactly feel like a family restaurant, but it is a place where you could bring little ones and get an adult atmosphere without feeling like you are bothering people, if that makes any sense.
I also went here on my own mid afternoon to get some work done, and they were nice about me hanging out for a while with just a drink and some snacks.

Situated in a nice little pocket of Denver, HT has a sizable floor, bar, and extensive amount of art on the their walls for your viewing pleasure. The place has somewhat of a sports bar feel, and better food than I would expect from said sports bar. Think of this place as a neighborhood bar without snippy locals staring you down as you enter. Instead, you’re met with a smile from the friendly bartenders who are eager to serve you up some grub and brews.
First things first — TOTS. Just. Tots. Get them and never forget how those tots made you tingle in places you never thought possible. Think bathing-​suit-​area-​tingling from the tots.
I ordered their veggie sandwich because spotting one of those in a sports bar-​like environment is rarer than Bigfoot stomping around LoDo. The sandwich was awesome! Pickled red onion, sliced apples, herbed goat cheese, spinach, and served on a warm flatbread — this was exactly what my tastebuds were after.
The meal ended with palisade peach cheesecake with a cookie crust… do I even need to go into detail? You know what to do.

Would it be inappropriate for me to rub a pastrami sandwich all over my body? Because that is the feeling I had when eating that. You can’t bathe in a sandwich, so rubbing it all over feels like the most appropriate next option. Holy Meat that was one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had.
And whilst they are most famous for their tots, they were good but I wasn’t blown away… but those housemade pork rinds. EMG. Yes. All day.
Add to that solid burgers and a great beer list and you’ve got a winner in Highland Tavern! Totally worthy of their Diners, Drive Ins and Dives fame.
Side note for the management (if you’re reading these): Our service was horrible. Took forever to order, we had to ask for refills and to go boxes. She spent most of her time rolling silverware. And while I understand it’s important to have silverware for guests, I do believe it’s more important to take care of actual guests at those tables in which the silverware is to be placed.

Saw this tav on Triple D. Guy Fieri said the tots were even better than his own so we just HAD to truck all the way from Seattle to try ‘em out. (We also will be dropping off my eldest at the Air Force Academy.). Anyway, Guy was spot-​on about the tots. My family ordered other items on the menu and each item got the «thumbs-​up».
We spoke with the owner as well. He and the staff were attentive and the owner was very passionate about his craft. My family will definitely be returning for the food (Oh, and to visit my son at the Academy. Love ya, son! :) Of course, our son will visiting whenever he can — lucky kid.
PS: Mr. Fieri, you did us well with your suggestion.

The food here was excellent! We had several orders of the tater tots and fries which were really good. The ribs were pretty good as well with a bit of a spicey kick. The wait staff was there right when you needed them and were pretty attentive.
The only negative I have is that the place we were initially sat was wayyy to hot. We were sweating and pretty much soaked by the time we were done worth our meals. It was hotter where we were sitting then it was outside. Later we moved to drink with friends that showed up and realized that the section that they had us eating at was just extremely hot and the rest of the place was fine.

If nothing else, go here for the tater tots.
My other half is a hardcore Diner, Drive-​ins and Dives fan. Whatever city we travel to, he always knows of a restaurant or two Guy visited that he simply has to try. This is how we ended up at Highland Tavern and I’m happy we did!
We walked in and sat ourselves at one of the booths lining the wall. Like most Mile High dives, this place had plenty of beer to choose from but we were taking it easy this night. We immediately ordered tater tots (per Guy’s suggestion) and they were just as amazing as they looked on the show! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside… Just do it.
Apart from those, I got the K-​town Ribs which were surprisingly very spicy. Even though I’m a fan of the spice, something about the rub didn’t do it for me and I wouldn’t be eager to recommend these. What I would champion? The Bombshell! This drippy sandwich of pastrami deliciousness was definitely a winner (and unfortunately my boyfriend’s dish). My friend who doesn’t eat beef was along for the ride and they wouldn’t swap out chicken for a burger patty which kind of surprised me. She went with a turkey sandwich that was a-​ok.
If I lived in Denver, I’m pretty sure I would reside in the Highlands and this is a spot I’d definitely frequent. It has a laid back vibe with ping pong, TVs for catching game, booze and food. Thanks Triple D!