Rude people. Food not consistent. Lots of drunk people. Won't go there again. Too many other places a lot better. read more

We went their last weekend for cocktails and appetizers. Their mojitos are very good and fresh. We had the steak street tacos and they were plentiful and tasty. Our friends had the sliders and ceviche. Portions are large and we were full read more

Coming from Texas for a business trip we decided to stop here since it's close to our hotel. Built in a busy shopping center with limited parking. It was dinner time and the wait wasn't long for us. We sat down and it took a minute for the waiter but the food came fast and it was delicious. Everything from appetizer to entree was great. Short and no complaints review. read more

Amazing place for either lunch or dinner or night out. The interrupt design is nice and atmosphere in OBL is amazing. I've been coming here for past 4 years and always have an amazing experience. I've typically get ahi tuna sandwich with truffle fries. Let me stop here for a second: in my opinion the ahi tuna sandwich is the best around Denver!!!, price point is only $14 for a 6-8oz ahi tuna. I've tried many places, many sea food restaurants, where many of those consider to be upscale and still come back to OBL for ahi tune. Omg you have to try it ! My second favorite are Mussels, yammy!!! Top it of with Moscow Mule and be happy ))). See pictures for reference. read more

Old Blinking Light - Ahi tuna sandwich with truffle fries - New American Near Me - Highlands Ranch, Colorado

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Thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor dining area but have a couple of suggestions: desperately need music out there so people don't have to whisper and the din of chair and platter noises can be somewhat lost in melodies. The chairs are very loud against the cement flooring. Can hear everyone else's conversations quite clearly even at low volume in the smaller cluster of other diners. Perhaps another heater or semi-circle fire pit a slight distance away from the other one to have more space between diners yet good heating. A sign on the inside next to in-to-outside entrance so that people walking in don't go straight there as many people were told that they needed to be assigned a server first, which caused at least three groups to have to go back inside and wait. They didn't know until told. As for food, my Cobb salad was really fresh and so delicious! I paired that with the butternut squash bisque topped with pumpkin seeds. I also had a Hahn Merlot. Everything was delicious and the Merlot was smooth! Delightful. Service was expedient and courteous and well-timed. It is also a beautiful restaurant as far as design. It was easy to find a close parking spot on a cold night. Enjoyed my date night there. read more

An oasis in the otherwise good restaurant desert of highlands ranch. It has a great selection, excellent bar and fun atmosphere

Absolutely outstanding!!! Everything is fantastic! 10/10. I never knew I loved beets until I came here. The drinks are to die for!! Love the Nats salad! read more

Twas my bride and I first anniversary dinner together. We selected OBL from our " must try" list. food was decent, service-not bad. Unfortunately we were told to leave 20 minutes before closing, Packers and Bears game turned off, lights out and that was it. Sure wasn't the hospitality I'm accustomed to Paying money for, will not return. read more

There were three of us. We each ordered something different. Each dish was super spicy. I ordered something I've ordered at least four times before-it was so spicy with green chile, I couldn't eat it. Granted, I have a bit of an aversion to spicy food. My Mom and husband who love spicy food felt the same way about their entrees. Pull back on the green chile OBL read more

Extremely rude staff and mediocre (at best) food. Our appetizers tasted like they were frozen and warmed up. They got my order wrong and by the time they returned with the correct one, everyone else was done eating. The waiter flat out said "what do you want me to do about it?" Ridiculous. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place. There are much better restaurants out there. read more

Worst customer service ever We sat on the patio to enjoy the sun Server came out to close the shades, we asked to leave them up Then a RUDE server came out and just closed them. We asked to see the manager, he introduced himself as the OWNER. Rude. Crass. Entitled. No thanks OBL To many other games in town. read more

Ordered the 4-way Mac and Cheese and the "King Ranch Casserole" Green Chile and Cheese Stacked Enchiladas along with the Nachos with Salsa and Green Chile...To Go-and I picked up myself. First, they have not updated their menu prices online, which are now approximately 15% higher than listed on their website. Recognizing that prices of most things are increasing rapidly, you still have to keep up folks. Next, the food across the board was super bland. The chef or line cook needs to overcome their fear of salt and seasonings! The Mac and Cheese with bacon and potato strings was substantial but...bland. Even with the bacon, it was still lacking in taste. Two things that it needed a lot more of: Salt and Cheddar Cheese. Not worth the $17.00. The Nachos-eh, they were okay...ordinary. Salsa and Green Chile were bland, even for something labeled "mild". Just lacking in flavor. Finally, and worst of all, the "King Ranch Casserole" Green Chile and Cheese Stacked Enchiladas were almost insulting. They were literally a stack of corn tortillas, about 15-20 high, with a smear of cotija cheese on top that sat on a small bed of cilantro rice, with barely any green sauce and absolutely no filling in-between the tortillas and cut into quarters. Basically a bunch of cooked tortillas stacked on top of each other with little else. Sides of creme fraiche, green chile sauce, guac, and pico de gallo. $42.00 for basic food lacking any flavor or personality is not okay. My $1.99 frozen La Favorita Breakfast Burrito from King Soopers has worlds better flavor than this stuff. Too many restaurants in the bland 'burbs of Highlands Ranch are allowed to get away with this drywall posing as upscale fast-casual food offerings-and charging way too much for it. Do what you like everyone but I won't be back. read more

Worst place ever !!! I just tried calling them 4x and they kept answering and hanging up on me and saying they couldn't hear me and that I should stop calling or they will call the police !!! Omg ... all I could hear was the noise in the background - which is why she probably couldn't hear me !!! I was even yelling I to the phone. Worse phone reception ever !!!! read more

Always a great place to go for dinner, drinks or appetizers. Leslie and Cameron and the rest of the OBL crew will always sincerely make sure you are taken care of! Highly recommend OBL read more

Did not enjoy meatloaf/fish and chips or the too spicy tortilla soup. Really disappointing to go spend $75 for lunch and not like a single thing. Piling on French fries doesn't justify your cost either. read more

Old Blinking Light - This was absolutely disgusting- won't ever eat here again - New American Near Me - Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Great food and service! Menu has a variety of choices. Good portions and our son loves dining there. We will definitely return.

I ordered the bison burger, at Andrea's suggestion, and I was not disappointed. The meat was cooked to perfection and the burger paired wonderfully with the duck fries. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal, it's flavor and knowing the meat was sourced locally. I was filled up with such a large portion which felt more than fair for the price. However, I was not too full for dessert. We ordered the famous Mud Pie and my gosh we were taken on a culinary journey through the flavor-scape with the coffee ice cream, chocolate fudge and cookie crust. I cannot imagine a better dessert. This topped off an A1 meal and fantastic dining experience. We said our goodbye to Earl and Andrea and returned to our hotel satisfied. read more

Came here once on a recommendation of a client and then another on my own accord. Both times I came were for lunch and business. I was not disappointed and I am waiting to the chance to take my family down for lunch one day at well, since its a little bit of a drive for me. The place is really cool and I found myself able to relax and simply enjoy my meal. Service was great and attentive. My favorites were the Sweet and Spicy Shrimp, Oven Baked Mac and Cheese w/bacon, and the Pork Loin. Pretty stinkin good :) Can't wait to go back. read more

A beautiful area and Restaurant to bring the family and friends to. We were greeted and sat in the back with our party of 10. Very nice and clean place to enjoy your meal. I would say it has a very modern day look to the place. Our server was great and attended our very needs. Her name is Caitlyn and is awesome (ask for her). The food is grade A. I just had a hard time reading the menu. I feel as if the words we're bunched up. All in all amazing place with a great selection of wines read more

Old Blinking Light - New York strip!!! - New American Near Me - Highlands Ranch, Colorado

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This is our favorite place to go to in Highlands Ranch. It has a smaller menu, that sometimes I wish was bigger, however, what they do, they do very well. The change the menu occasionally which is nice. I saw the head chef at the Farmer's Market buying local produce for the restaurant which made me very happy, and only makes me love the restaurant more. My husband and I love to come here when we have a sitter, and sit by the fire outside and talk. I've come for meals with groups of friends, for dessert and coffee a different time, and for drinks and appetizers many times. All of my experiences have been great. The food is interesting and yummy. I do wish they had more vegetarian and vegan main dishes, but I always find something I like on the menu. They have a Happy Hour during the week, I think from 3-6pm where they have drinks for $3 (some beers, some wine, and I had a margarita once) and they have a few appetizers for $3 also. Otherwise the wine and drink list is on the more expensive side - expect to spend $10 on a cocktail or for their least expensive wine. I have seen kids here many times, and they seem happy, and they haven't bothered me, however I wouldn't take my kids here. It's also a fun place to take people (non-chain) that are visiting from out of state, if you don't feel like driving all the way up to Denver for dinner. read more

We had a great date night out at Old Blinking Light. We were slightly surprised that there was a 30-minute wait at 6:00 on a Wednesday, but they seated us more quickly than they had quoted, and we got a patio table to boot. We ordered the crispy Brussel sprouts for starters. We loved how they were shredded, not halved like we normally see, making them extra crispy. For my entree, I chose the pork loin. The waiter said he had never tried it, and hadn't heard great things about it, but I kept with my gut and ordered it anyway. It was delicious, and the presentation was beautiful! It came covered in chimichurri sauce, with a stack of fried-onion topped mashed potatoes in the center. This masterpiece was topped off with broccoli and steamed, whole carrots. Amazing! My husband loved his green chile pasta. We couldn't have been happier with our experience there. read more

This place is really cool inside! Unfortunately, the service and food sucks. We showed up during happy hour on a Saturday and were surprised how empty it was. Anyways, we decided to sit near the bar which the hostess led us to but didn't bring us menus for a while considering how dead it was. One of the bartenders came over to take our order which was: chips and salsa, pulled pork BBQ sliders, and chicken street style tacos. We ended up with pork tacos instead of chicken but our server never came by to ask us how everything was until we had finished eating and wanted the bill. When we told her the food was just ok she said "ok, good" and left to get the bill. As we waited for the bill 3 of the servers were standing at the table next to us gossiping and hanging out. The food: no complaints about the chips and salsa, the BBQ pulled pork sliders didn't have BBQ sauce or a fried pickle chip as described in the menu and the pork was watery, flavorless, and extremely tough from being over cooked. The pork tacos had the same pulled pork from the sliders and topped with pico de gallo. They were so plain and watery that the TWO tortillas were immediately soggy and water leaked out into a puddle after every bite. I doubt we will ever return to try OBL again... read more

Nestled among the proliferation of chain restaurants (good god, what has happened to Denver?!?), this little micro-chain tries hard to stand out. I just don't think they care about the food though. $8 for bland guacamole that I make better myself? Then my burger arrived with a chunk taken out it. "Did someone take a bite?!" I asked. "It fell off," explained the waiter. "Can I have it back?" I asked, half-jokingly. "It's in the grill," he said. So apparently he thought it was odd-enough looking to ask the cook what happened. Seriously, 20% of the burger was gone, and the rest fell apart upon picking it up. Serving a hot mess like this is inexcusable. I don't care how the food tastes...mainly because they don't. read more

Highlands Ranch has limited restaurant options, particularly when you are looking for a place to go that isn't a chain. This is a place I'd recommend when: 1) You want to stay in Highlands Ranch 2) You'd like good food and margaritas 3) You want to sit outside 4) You have to stay in Highlands Ranch It sort of reminds me of places in California. They have seafood options, mexican style food, a fire pit, it is usually busy and has a fun atmosphere, and there is a large patio (overlooking a strip mall / parking lot). As far as restaurants in Highlands Ranch go though, its my favorite! read more

We stopped at Old Blinking Light with no reservation on a Saturday night, so we had to sit at the bar. The bar has plenty of seating but its a pretty busy area. We had the most wonderful time though. Sandra, our server was in charge of all of us and she was fantastic! So attentive to everyones orders! Max was the bartender at the time and he was wonderful too with great drinks. Food was delicious and the price was reasonable. Great place to visit for dinner or just appetizers and drinks. read more

My husband and I just recently celebrated our 1 year Anniversary at OBL-the atmosphere was great, it was busy but still had a nice ambience! Our waiter, I forgot his name (I wish I could remember it) was amazing! He was very efficient, attentive, sweet and funny. He was very cool to talk to. The food was so DELICIOUS! I had the salmon plate and my husband had the duck tacos, I highly recommend those plates! The drinks were really good too! I highly recommend this place and we will be back for sure to try other plates on the menu! read more

Old Blinking Light - New American Near Me - Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Service is great, wine/beer selection is above average. Patio is good for people watching. Can get loud inside. Plenty of parking. The food is, well, standard at best. I had baja fish tacos and the fish was void of any flavor. The portion of fish per taco made it hard to eat. It was about half a fist size chunk right in the center. So you almost were forced to eat all the fish in one bite. Would have been nice to spread it out a bit. Overall, it's OK, but not a place to go out of your way for. read more

I ordered the fish tacos, for lunch, and it was the most unappetizing 12 dollars that I have spent in a while. The fish was muddy tasting, and I was convinced it was catfish. My husband ordered the green chili cheeseburger and it was served with a red chili. When we asked, they explained the difference between the ripeness---which we knew. The whole point of a green chili is that it is green and has the flavor profile of a roasted green chili---this is like ordering fried green tomatoes and getting red ones. I must say that I expected soooooo much more than this place delivered since I lived in Taos and I have eaten at the REAL Old Blinking Light---which by the way is awesome. They should call this place Chipotle, since that is the level of cuisine that is being served. At least then the customers would know what they were getting into. read more

I hadn't been to Old Blinking Light for quite awhile, but I met a friend there for lunch today. It was great. She enjoyed her Highlands Ranch Salad, and I thought the Chicken Queso Nachos were terrific. read more

We have been here before maybe 2-3 years ago and based on that experience, we never went back. Until a couple of months ago when I saw Groupon for the 4 course meal for 2 for $30. So I gave it another try. I have to say that this is the first restaurant that I would go back without the Groupon. It was totally worth it and I even felt a little guilty about how little we paid. We had the sweet and spicy shrimp which was just lightly fried and was little so it did not grease me out. Just appetizing, which is what an appetizer should be. I don't like enormous portion that takes away from my meal. Then I had butter nut squash bisque which was a tad sweet but good flavor. The salmon dish was cooked perfectly. My husband moped the plate on his pork dish. Then we had the two desserts on the list. All that for usually $60 but we got it for $30. This is really how Groupon is supposed to work. I will be back for happy hours and beyond. If you haven't tried this place lately, go back now! read more

We come here often. Very inconsistent. The service and staff are fabulous, but the the food quality and portions are an unknown every time! For example, tonight I ordered the 1/2 chicken, and it came out as a small "pigeon or Cornish game hen" minus some. Frustrating. Don't know that I can recommend. read more

Old Blinking Light - 1/2 chicken.... Really???? - New American Near Me - Highlands Ranch, Colorado

The food is fantastic and the owner took care of us when there was a mix up over the dates of a special they were running. Not all businesses make the effort to make sure their customers are happy but the owner of Old Blinking Light went out of his way to make up for the special no longer being available. I would highly recommend the restaurant for both the food and the treatment of their customers. read more

We went because we had a Groupon, and I'm so glad that we did because I'd have been livid if I'd paid full price for the meal. The food was average - nowhere near good enough to justify their prices - and the service was mixed. Our waiter was attentive, but misled us on the happy hour specials. We arrived during happy hour, although we did not realize it at the time - it was not mentioned. When ordering a second round we asked what was covered by the happy hour specials, and were told that margaritas, mojitos, and beers were included - when I said that I wanted a mojito, the waiter asked if I'd like to try the jalapeno mojito. What he didn't tell us is that we'd be charged extra for the jalapenos. We won't be going back. read more

Love this place ! Super yummy food ! Always get great service, the gentleman that serves the water is always happy and friendly!

Love having such a great place in Highlands Ranch. They have a really nice happy hour with food specials to go along with it. With those specials running, we bring the kids - they split a plate of the chicken nachos and they love it. Love the patio in the summer. All of the food we have tried has been great. read more

Wanted to update and say that My sister and I have made this our annual birthday dinner restaurant. We came back this last year and even ordered same meals. Nom nom nom. A+ for consistency read more

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I've never had a bad meal at The Old Blinking Light and tonight was no exception. It's happy hour every night here and they have drink and food specials. We got the chips and salsa trio with the queso and guacamole. It's served with homemade chips which are really good. I ordered the vegetarian tortilla soup. You can have it with pork, chicken or braised meat, but I just did the veggie. I love the spice and all of the fresh vegetables. It comes topped with a few good size tortilla chips. I also ordered the tuna tartare. You get a generous portion of tuna with mango, avocado. Wonton chips come on the side. This was a nice light dish with good flavor. My son ordered the burger and fries off the happy hour menu which is the same size you get on the regular menu. It's a fresh burger and bun with homemade fries. Really good. My daughter ordered the salmon. A generous piece of fish with lime rice. The salmon was cooked perfectly. I really love the Old Blinking Light. Their food is made with fresh ingredients. They are really good about adding or leaving off things you may not like. Their food follows a southwestern theme. The decor is nice and the restaurant is quite inviting. Make reservations on the weekend during prime time. The service is consistently good. They bring the food and drinks in a timely manner. My favorite dish here is the stacked enchiladas with a fried sunny side up egg on top. The absolute best!!!! read more

So disappointed. Really trying hard to support our local restaurants through this and OBL has always been one of our favorites. Made reservations for dining a week ago for Saturday night. Of course they had to shut down all indoor dining. Which is sad but certainly not their fault. My issue is they were still doing outdoor seating but they wouldn't honor our reservation. Switched it to first come, first serve. Why not just honor our reservation and move us outdoors? We certainly would have come. Again, we are trying hard to support them but feel they should then try to support their regular customers as well. Ended up eating elsewhere. Too bad. read more

One more time my wife and I, taking a welcome three day weekend, showed up at the OBL because we knew we were going to get great food and exceptional service. One more time we were not disappointed. The place is consistent. Tasty. The service continues to be exceptional. The food is fresh and healthy. The portions are excellent. My only "complaint," which is VERY minor is that they are not open on Sundays. But in asking why, I appreciated the answer: "We want to give our staff a whole day off to refresh themselves and be ready for the week to come." Wow...a place that considers the needs of their help...wonderful!!! So for those who have somewhat dissed the OBL, I think you need to go there with us some time, for what you've experienced, we never have in our multiple times there. I'll be there again this Monday for lunch with a client from out of town. See you then? :-) read more

Unfortunately, I've had to reduce OBL's star count. Pains me to say it, but the quality has just gone down. We were so excited to hit up the happy hour here again and have those yummy nachos- but they totally fell flat. They're not nearly as great as they once were. Just a bunch of chips and globby queso- just not what we were craving at all! At least the bartender there still knows what's what. I LOVE THE MOJITOS! Still the best around. Cheers to that! So I guess...wet your whistle here and move on for food. read more