Best Family Restaurants in Highlands Ranch

"Since the day this jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring shrine to Japanese cuisine opened in 1985 in Platt Park, diners have waxed poetic, often waiting for hours on the sidewalk to snag a coveted seat in the stunningly appointed space. And it’s easy to see why: Owners and brothers Yasu and Toshi Kizaki source impeccably fresh fish from Japan and then masterfully create painterly mosaics that are as breathtaking to eat as they are to ogle. If you can score stools at the sushi bar, you’ll get dinner and spectacular knife skill theatrics."

"Pearl St. With 4.5 stars out of 1,776 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar, bar and Japanese spot has proved to be a local favorite."

"The fact that this fast-casual pie parlor was founded by the guys behind Frasca Food & Wine makes its price point all the more surprising: From the famous Mais with ham, corn, and crème fraîche to the Supreme with pepperoni, sausage, onions, and peppers, not one 11-inch option cracks the $10 mark, and on Mondays, Margherita pizzas go for $5. (Three other locations in the Highlands, Central Park, and Hale spread the wealth.)"

"Debuting in 2006, the first Larkburger opened at the Edwards Village Center mall off I-70 in Vail Valley. The chain, which rebranded itself in early 2019 as Lark Spot to highlight its menu focus away from burgers, has contracted from 14 outlets at the end of 2018 to now just 2 locations in Boulder and Greenwood Village. The original Larkburger is “temporarily” closed; both Denver locations have closed as well as stores in Kansas and Missouri."

"Larkburger’sgrass-fed meat, Tillamook cheddar cheese and fresh lettuce and tomatoes make this cheeseburger a must-have. They throw on some of their special sauce for the best combination of savory and tangy, and their freshly baked bun is the cherry on top. While their tasty burgers are a reason alone to go, Larkburger’s truffle fries are my favorite fries in Denver, hands down."

"Lively, family-friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads, with a full bar. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 303-450-9528"

"Four Mile Historic Park tells the story of Denver's oldest standing structure and the 12 acres around it. Four Mile House (now Four Mile House Museum) was built in 1859. In 1860, a widow and her two teenage children opened it as a stage stop for weary travelers who could wash up and have a home-cooked meal or spend the night before traveling the last four miles into Denver."

"Four Mile Historic Park is located East of Downtown Denver along the Cherry Creek. This outdoor museum offers a look into Denver’s old western heritage. Similarly to Littleton Museum, there are animals, farm equipment and a recreated western lifestyle."

"January 10, February 14, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 09, November 13, December 11. FREE days are the second Friday of every month (except holidays) from noon to 4 p.m."

"The seventh and final brewery on our list is Landlocked Ales, a neighborhood pub near South Wadsworth and 285. There’s always something happening at Landlocked Ales, whether it’s trivia night, fitness boot camp, food trucks, or special holiday events. Plus, they have an inventive beer for everyone’s preferences."

"In the 1990s, it added a brewery adjacent to its pub and in 2013, it started bottling and distributing its ales to select locations throughout Colorado. Must Try: Yule Fuel, limited edition spiced holiday ale with gingerbread undertones."