Ditto's Grill

By now something of a neighborhood institution, Dittos Grill has operated in the Highlands for 17 years. Youre likely to find families with children, pub dwellers and any number of other demographics stretched across the spacious dining room with oversized wraparound booths and a casual, convivial atmosphere. Large-screen televisions dangle from high black-painted ceilings, but dont distract. Neither does the open kitchen or elevated bar. And colorful three-dimensional art dotting the walls adds a touch of whimsy. Of course, a restaurant that makes grandma as comfortable as the guys from the softball league must offer an extensive menu. Dittos delivers with a combination of standard bar-and-grill offerings and a number of more adventurous dishes. The concept was designed by chef/partners Dominic Serratore and Frank Yang, who strive to combine casual food with a friendly environment – and also pay tribute to their classic French culinary training. Dittos plays it safe with entrées such as steaks, ribs and pasta and jazzes things up a bit with specialty pizzas and Asian-inspired signatures such as its free-form burrito.