American Elm - Highlands
4132 West 38th Ave
Denver, CO 80212
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DINNER
Bar Snacks
Starters
Salads
- Caesar
romaine, roasted garlic croutons, cherry tomatoes, parmesan crisp
$16.00 - Bibb Salad
green goddess, pickled watermelon radish, cucumber, cherry tomato, goat cheese (gf / vt)
$16.00 - Mixed Green (vg/gf)
organic greens, carrot, celery, tomato, radish, lemon citronette
$13.00 - Side Caesar
romaine, roasted garlic croutons, cherry tomatoes, parmesan crisp
$8.00 - Side Arugula Salad
w/ lemon citranette
$4.00 - Side Mixed Greens$7.00
Pastas
- Duck Ragu Pappardelle
confit duck leg, burrata, pecorino, basil
$28.00 - Lemon Maiale Rigatoni
sausage, spinach, heirloom tomatoes, confit garlic, cloves, parmesan
$26.00 - Creamy Casarecce
River Bear bacon, oyster mushrooms, roasted garlic, spring peas, creamy parmesan sauce
$27.00 - Carbonara
river bear guanciale, pecorino, parmesan, egg yolk, chives
$28.00 - Cacio E Pepe
house made bucatini, pecorino romano, grana padano, parsley
$24.00 - Pasta Special$26.00OUT OF STOCK
Mains
- Seared Salmon
highland donair sauce, asparagus, confit heirloom tomato, herb oil (gf)
$33.00 - Seared Scallops (gf)
corn soubise, charred corn, grilled bok choy, pickled ginger, herb butter (gf)
$37.00 - Crispy Trout Almondine
almond crusted trout, carrots, snap peas, quinoa, roasted garlic chile oil
$32.00 - Lion's Mane Steak
broccolini, confit fingerling potatoes, salsa verde (vg)
$27.00 - Steak Frites
ribeye cap, bone marrow butter, arugula salad, fries
$33.00 - 15 oz Ribeye
smashed fried potatoes, broccolini, maldon (gf)
$49.00 - French Dip
slow roasted and shaved ribeye, horseradish aioli, Grateful Bread roll, au jus, fries
$24.00 - Elm Burger
8oz. house-ground ribeye patty, smoked white cheddar, LTO, Grateful Bread bun, house pickles, fries
$23.00 - Lamb Shank$27.00OUT OF STOCK
Sides
- Fries (vg/gf)
classic
$6.00 - Truffle Fries
with truffle oil, grated parmesan & chives
$10.00 - Sweet Pots (vg/gf)
sweet potato waffle fries
$8.00 - Brussels (vg/gf)
fried, salted, citrused
$9.00 - Broccolini
sautéed w/ a touch of salt
$9.00 - Side Salad
smaller version of the mixed greens
$6.00 - Smashed Potatoes$8.00
- Grilled Bread$6.00
- Asparagus Special$9.00OUT OF STOCK
Kids
Add Ons
BRUNCH
Brunch
- Basic Breakfast
2 eggs any style, smashed tots, choice of meat, white or wheat toast
$16.00 - Waffle
brown butter biscuits, cracked pepper & sausage gravy, smashed tots
$14.00 - Trout & Grits
strawberry chantilly, candied walnuts, rosé syrup
$19.00 - Spring Salad
7oz ribeye, smashed tots, arugula salad, bone marrow hollandaise
$14.00 - Chilaquiles$17.00
- Deviled Egg Toast$14.00
- Ricotta Toast$13.00
Between Bread
- French Dip
slow roasted ribeye, horseradish aioli, Grateful Bread bun, au jus, smashed tots
$24.00 - Elm Burger
8oz. house-ground ribeye patty, smoked white cheddar, LTO, Grateful Bread bun, house pickles, fries
$23.00 - Impossible Burger (vg/gf)
6oz Impossible patty, local gluten-free bun, vegan cheddar, LTO, house pickles, fries
$26.00
Sides
Brunch NA Drinks
Spirits, Cocktails, Beer & Wine
Cocktails To Go
- Cuba Libre Two Cocktail Party Pack
The classic Cuba Libre gets an upgrade with Crested Butte's Montanya Oro Rum and Mexican Coca-Cola. You get two 50ml bottles rum and a 12 oz bottle of Coke. Plus fresh lime wedges, ice cubes, and straws. Easy, delicious, and refreshing!
$12.00 - Ranch Water - Four Pack
Looking for a cool and crisp drink that has ZERO sugar? This smokey rendition of the West Texas classic includes everything you need: 200ml (~6.76oz) glass flask of Rey Campero Espadin, a four-pack of Topo Chico Mineral Water bottles, fresh limes, and straws.
$30.00 - Absolut Elyx Vodka Moscow Mule 2 pack
The classic Moscow Mule is here! Absolut Elyx Single Estate Vodka is our spirit of choice, but you can choose between Tequila, Mezcal, Bourbon, or Scotch! Comes with Top Note Ginger Beer, Limes, Ice, and Straws.
$18.00 - Paloma - Single Cocktail
The Paloma is the most popular cocktail in Mexico. And how can it not be? It combines everything that is great with Agave into one seriously delicious drink. Ours is made with Tequila Arette Blanco, fresh grapefruit and lime juice, a touch of sugar, salt (it’s not a Paloma without it!), and probably one of the best sodas out there: Jarritos Grapefruit. This is how you make a proper Paloma!
$11.00 - Paloma - Four Pack$42.00
- Margarita - Four Cocktail Party Pack
The Margarita is arguably the most popular cocktail in America. And why not? With ingredients like our upgraded version made with Tequila Arette Blanco, a blend of dry curacao and orange liqueurs, fresh lime juice, and a touch of kosher salt, its easy to see how a tart and boozy drink like this isn't the perfect sip for our balmy spring days!
$36.00 - Old Fashioned - Single Cocktail
Quite possibly the most popular cocktail in the US, our Old-Fashioned is the perfect bold blend of richness, spice, and bravado. Ours is made with Evan Williams Bottled in Bond Bourbon, a gorgeous two-inch cube of crystal-clear ice, rich demerara sugar syrup, our house blend of bitters, and a lemon peel for their aromatic oils. It’s the just the thing you need for some alone time on your armchair.
$13.00 - Old Fashioned - 4 Cocktail kit
Quite possibly the most popular cocktail in the US, our Old-Fashioned is the perfect bold blend of richness, spice, and bravado. Ours is made with Evan Williams Bottled in Bond Bourbon, a gorgeous two-inch cube of crystal-clear ice, rich demerara sugar syrup, our house blend of bitters, and a lemon peel for their aromatic oils. It’s the just the thing you need for some alone time on your armchair.
$49.00 - Negroni - Single Cocktail
The quintessential stirred boozy and bitter drink. We make ours with Family Jones House Gin, our house Vermouth and Campari blend, and serve it on a large two-inch crystal clear ice cube. Try it with a different gin and find your favorite combination!
$12.00 - Negroni - Five Cocktail Party
The quintessential stirred boozy and bitter drink. We make ours with Family Jones House Gin, our house Vermouth and Campari blend, and serve it on a large two-inch crystal clear ice cube. Try it with a different gin and find your favorite combination!
$45.00
Beer
Brunch Drinks!
- Mimosa Pack
This package include a full bottle of Jaume Serra 'Arte Latino' Brut Cava, and your choice of freshly-squeezed Orange or Grapefruit juice, or both!
$25.00 - Bloody Mary Pack
Everything you need for six full-sized Bloody Mary's at home! Includes garnishes, rimming salt, mix, ice, and your choice of spirit! Made with Burns & McCoy Habanero & Bacon Bloody Mary Mix.
$40.00
Spirit Bottles To Go
- BTL Derrumbes San Luis Potosí$50.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Vago Elote Espadín$50.00
- BTL Vago Ensamble en Barro, Tio Rey$95.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Vago Espadín, Emigdio Jarquín$49.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Vago Espadín, Joel Barriga$49.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Vago Colorado Batch, Joel Barriga$125.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Arette Blanco (1 liter)$29.00
- BTL Arette Reposado$35.00
- BTL Caballito Cerrero Blue Weber$90.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Caballito Cerrero Chato$100.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Fortaleza Blanco 375ml$27.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Fortaleza Blanco “Lote 100”$90.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Fortaleza ‘Winter Blend’ 2020$150.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Habitation Velier Forsyths 502 WP$50.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Hampden Estate pure single 60$85.00
- BTL Foursquare 2008 12 year$95.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Foursquare Sagacity 12 year$75.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Foursquare Détente, 10 year$80.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Real McCoy 3 year$26.00
- BTL Real McCoy 12 year$50.00
- BTL Probitas$35.00
- BTL Hamilton Pot Still 8 year$70.00
- BTL LM&V Clairin Casimir$45.00
- BTL LM&V Clairin Rocher$45.00
- BTL LM&V Clairin Sajous$45.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL LM&V Clairin Vaval$45.00
- BTL Providence “First Drops”$55.00
- BTL Montanya Platino$25.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Montanya Oro$30.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Montanya Exclusiva$55.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Montanya Valentia$60.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Avuá Prata$45.00
- BTL Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bourbon 2020$250.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Cream of Kentucky 11.5 year$175.00
- BTL Elijah Craig Barrel Proof$80.00
- BTL Evan Williams Bottled in Bond$25.00
- BTL Henry McKenna 10 year BIB$75.00
- BTL W.L. Weller 12 year$150.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Parker’s Heritage 8 year$320.00
- BTL Pikesville 110°$65.00
- BTL Rittenhouse BIB$30.00
- BTL PM Spirits Street Pumas’ Blended$35.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Cobrafire eau de vie de Raisin$50.00
- BTL Cyril Zang 00 eau de vie de Cidre$80.00
- BTL Domaine d’Espérance VS Bas Armagnac$55.00
- BTL Marie Duffau Armagnac Hors d’Age$60.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Paul Beau VS Cognac$45.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Roger Groult Calvados Pays d’Auge Réserve$55.00OUT OF STOCK
- BTL Sacred Bond American Brandy$30.00
- BTL Sainte Louise Brandy$30.00
- BTL Family Jones House Gin$25.00
- BTL Svöl Danish Aquavit$45.00
- BTL Svöl Swedish Aquavit$45.00
- BTL Absolut Elyx Single Estate Vodka$45.00
- BTL Family Jones House Vodka$25.00
- BTL House Amaro$60.00OUT OF STOCK
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Sunday | 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm |
Monday | 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
Tuesday | 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
Wednesday | 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
Thursday | 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
Friday | 4:00 pm - 9:15 pm |
Saturday | 4:00 pm - 9:15 pm |
Highlands neighborhood eatery and bar serving elevated american fare and classic cocktails.
4132 West 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80212