The Old Blinking Light

My boyfriend and I tried OBL for the first time on Valentine's Day. What a lovely way to celebrate! The atmosphere is very comfortable and the man who got our table ready (who I'm guessing was an owner, or at least a manager) was very welcoming. Our server was great, too - casual and friendly without being in-your-face, but also efficient. As for the food, it was delicious! I highly recommend the stuffed jalapenos as an appetizer. Stuffed with cheesy grits?! YUM. The complimentary cornbread was also tasty. I had a green chili burger which was very flavorful, though a tad dry. Problem solved by adding some house-made chipotle aioli. My boyfriend's ribs were so tender they fell off the bone. Even though we were stuffed, we ordered the banana bread sundae for dessert - SO worth it! Oh, and one of my favorite parts of the meal was the fantastic pomegranate margarita. We will definitely return, hopefully when it's warmer and we can enjoy their sweet patio. more

very cool place. The design team is first rate. The food team, while trying, is not up to the same standard. Some dishes are lovely. Romaine and green apple salad-YUM. Peppers stuffed with cheese grits-sometimes YUM. Better than most. Try it. more

I eat at the Old Blinking Light at least once a week. Not only do they have a great menu, for lunch and for dinner, but they have an incredibly friendly staff. They also have a great patio which is comfortable in the summer keeping you cool with misters and in the winter keeping you warm with the large fire pit, overhead heating and blankets. I would most defiantly recommend this restaurant to anyone that enjoys a great dining experience. more

The service was very good, the beer cold, and the food really good. I'm a big fan of sweet potato fries, and these are the best by far. My meal came out, and everything was as advertised. I wish the menu were a little bigger, but I'll be back soon to try something else other than the spicy chicken tostadas. Give it a try! more

I'm sold! My employer uses the private dinning room for our weekly lunch meetings, so we've had plenty of time with the menu. Our server is always spot on. The food is always great. Their duck salad is addictive and if they have a special, go for it. The chef really gets really creative with them. Highly recommended for meetings or events. more

Wow! What a find in HR! The food is excellent, the decor is fantastic, and the service is spot-on. It's our new favorite, and we're not all that easy to please. It's great to have something of this caliber to go to in the area. Please go so we can keep it around! You will NOT be disappointed. Why we ever passed it by to go to the restaurant next door is beyond me, but it will never happen again! The patio with fireplace looks like a great place to have drinks, but it's been too cold (well, for ME!) both times we've gone. more

Killer food! Great service! The chicken enchiladas with avocado are simply unreal. The portion is so huge I took it home and got 1 1/2 more meals out of it. I love this place. It's a great addition to my neighborhood. more

""OBL is a great place for happy hour and the food is consistent. I've been here many times before and I really like the place. Service is great, whether you are sitting at the bar or at a table. I was just there last night for the first time in a couple of weeks. They have a great patio, complete with a fire pit. So if it's not too chilly it's great fun to sit outside and have a drink."" more

Never had such a fun bar experience! Best margaritas! I am going to eat there whenever I can. Nicest staff. Including the manager Lance, really accommodating group. Made me feel at home. Fried avocado! more

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. more

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. more

One of the best secrets in south denver. So yummy! Love the decor and firepit. Try the duck salad or fried avocado. Their new chef has really turned this place around. more

Great food, the service was spot on (Matt is a great server), and the atmosphere was laid back. We saw all ages enjoying OBL; families, singles, friends, first dates and married couples. If OBL were in Larimer, Tamayo would have serious competition. more

this is one of the only restaurants outside of cherry creek or downtown denver that stands above the rest of the chains and commercial grade cooks . I love the happy hour seven days a week! and the chef always comes to the table and asks if we want to be offered something off the menu. This is what I think all chefs could do, and learn from. The handmade pasta brings me back to sitting in my moms kitchen as a child. I hope you all get in and say hi to chef kyle. and his sous chef leslie makes the best deserts! can't say enough!!!! more

I visit OBL frequently and must say I've never met a bartender that knows his stuff, is more attentive and personable than Tyler is. What a great guy and what a great restaurant. more

What I liked: food was tasty, fireplace was cozy; folks were friendly; what I didn't like: another group was seated right next to us and the place was almost empty, my friend and I split an entree, the ravioli, and though delicious, we each only got 2, yes 2, ravioli each--it would've been nice if the waiter had mentioned that there would only be 2 apiece and no sides at all before we shelled out $22! more

The Old Blinking Light Is a hip, trendy, cozy, comfortable dining emporium for guests of all ages. The atmosphere pulsates with a positive attitude. The food delivers with passionate flavors assembled into colorful dishes that are not disguised by flamboyance. Also, they have an attractive wine list both, in quality and price. Service is refreshingly polished and refined. In an area that is developing to be bound by chain restaurants and hopefully not gagged by chain restaurants, the OBL has the potential to be one of Denver's really great independent restaurants. It can hold its own anywhere. more

Had dinner there on Friday night. OMG what a fun great place to hang out and have dinner. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. The hostess was really friendly and we waited only a few minutes for a great booth. The waitress Annie was right there to take our Drink order and helped us suggest appetizers and dinner. I have the OBL Cosmo, which was incredible. Started with the Tuna Tartare which was out of this world delicious. Also the homemade salsa was to die for. I order the potato crusted Scallops and my husband had their baby back ribs. They were the amazing. They were fall off the bone good. The chef came over and asks us how dinner was and he was so nice. Definitely going back to this restaurant often. more

I had a really nice meal at Old Blinking Light in Town Center Highlands Ranch Saturday Night. I have eaten there three times now and not had the same thing twice. That is rare for me.The Scottish Salmon with Brussels sprouts and mustard sauce was very good. I also recommend the Massa encrusted scallops in lemon broth. Unfortunately the wilted beet greens were a little gritty and not cleaned sufficiently. That was an execution issue that should be corrected but the dish is a winner. For an appetizer, think about having the flash fried avocado with Mexican cream or fire-roasted jalape?o with cheese grits. more

The Old Blinking Light in Highlands Ranch is a great place to take a large group. My company had a party this past winter and they had a great private room to accommodate our size. It has doors that can open to the dining area or be closed for more privacy. The food is an interesting mixture of American and Southwestern. Something for everyone. I will defiantly be back. more