DINING
American
14th St. Bar & Grill
1400 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-5854
Offers eclectic American dishes including wood-grilled seafood and meat specials. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Outdoor seating available. more... mapCheesecake Factory
1401 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-546-0222
The Cheesecake Factory is a unique, upscale casual dining restaurant offering more than 200 menu selections including Appetizers, Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, Steaks, Salads, Sandwiches, and more. Our menu also features specialty dishes like Chicken Madeira, Miso Salmon, Cajun Jambalaya Pasta, and The Factory Burger. Try one of the 50 delicious cheesecakes and desserts. more... mapFlagstaff House Restaurant
1138 Flagstaff Road • Boulder, CO 80302
303-442-4640
Colorado's premier dining experience combining an award-winning wine list, exquisite food, and detailed service with the personal touch of a family-owned restaurant. The Flagstaff House Restaurant sits nestled on the mountainside at an elevation of 6,000 feet and was originally a cabin built in 1929. Available for private functions, is the restaurant's Vintner's Rooms which allows guests a look into the extensive 20,000 bottle wine cellar. more... mapFresh Grains
2520 North Broadway • Boulder, CO 80304
303-938-1998
Fresh Grains serves pasta, soups, sandwiches and salads from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday. mapGreenbriar Inn
8735 North Foothills Highway • Boulder, CO 80302
303-440-7979, 800-253-1474
The Greenbriar Inn is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. They also offer a Champagne Brunch on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Banquet hours are flexible. The Greenbriar Inn offers seating on two floors, the atrium, a balcony patio, and two garden patios with views of the foothills. more... mapLe Peep Restaurant
2525 Arapahoe Avenue • Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-5119
A unique full service specialty restaurant that has evolved in 20 years into the restaurant you enjoy today. more... mapMurphy's Bar & Grill
2731 Iris Avenue • Boulder, CO 80304
303-449-4473
Murphy's has been in business for 20 years. Its friendly atmosphere, freshly made food, and the coldest beer in town make it a locals' favorite. They are open for lunch and dinner and have a private room and outdoor seating available. mapOrganic Orbit
1200 Yarmouth Avenue • Boulder, CO 80304
303-440-8348
Chic and intimate, Organic Orbit and is located in the new North Boulder neighborhood, featuring indoor and outdoor seating with a magnificent view of the foothills. The restaurant provides an eco-fine dining experience centered on a dedication to organic ingredients. Food sources are always organic and local when possible. All proteins are free range/wild caught or organic. The menu delights both the palate and the planet and like the atmosphere, reflects a unique combination of art and simplicity. more... mapSink Restaurant & Bar
1165 Thirteenth Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-7465
The Sink is a hot spot for students at the University of Colorado and Boulder residents. Returning alumni stop at The Sink for a famous Sink burger, cold beverage and to reflect on their own Sink experiences. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and the bar is open from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. more... mapSunflower
1701 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-440-0220
Sunflower is dedicated to providing you with delicious, satisfying cuisine that truly helps to promote your good health. Your meal will be prepared from specially selected fresh, whole foods without any preservatives, chemical additives, or artificial ingredients of any kind. They are committed to using certified organically grown ingredients. more... map
Asian
Asian Deli
2829 Twenty-Eighth Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-449-7950
Serves Vietnamese cuisine Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.Happy Noodle House
835 Walnut Street • Boulder, CO 80302
Located Downtown
303-442-3050
Happy is fresh, unique and affordable Asian cuisine paired with attentive and friendly service and unforgettable handcrafted cocktails. more...Teriyaki Cafe
1121 Broadway #102 • Boulder, CO 80303
303-413-1305
This Asian restaurant is open for lunch only. map
Bar-B-Que
BD's Mongolian Barbecue
1600 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-443-6803
BD's is a fun, interactive dining experience. You pick out your meats, seafoods, vegetables, and sauces and then take your food to the grill where chefs prepare it right in front of your eyes. Rice and tortillas are included with your meal. They also offer a full bar and a friendly atmosphere. more... mapKT's BBQ Outback
2675 Thirteenth Street • Boulder, CO 80304
303-442-3717
"Real good BBQ." more... map
Bistro
Kitchen, The
1039 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-544-5973
European bistro serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. more... map
Brew Pubs
BJ's Restaurant & Brewery
1125 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-402-9294
This restaurant and brewery serves deep-dish Chicago style pizza, salads, sandwiches, ribs, and pastas. Features eight microbrews brewed on the premises. more... mapMountain Sun Pub & Brewery
1535 Pearl • Boulder, CO 80302
303-546-0886
American brew pub that is open for lunch and dinner. more... mapWalnut Brewery
1123 Walnut • Boulder, CO 80302
303-447-1345
Boulder's original brewpub and winner of the Bronze Medal for its Old Elk Brown at the 1999 and a Silver Medal 2002 Great American Beer Festival. They are located in the heart of Boulder with great food, great service & great people. more... mapWilderness Pub @ Rockies Brewing Co.
2880 Wilderness Place • Boulder, CO 80304
303-444-8448
Colorado's first microbrewery and home of Boulder Beer. They are open for lunch and dinner and a private room is available. map
Cafes
Boulder Cafe
1247 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-4884
Try this American-style cafe for brunch, lunch and dinner. mapBreadworks Cafe
2644 Broadway • Boulder, CO 80304
303-444-5667
This cafe/bakery is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. more... mapCafe Bravo
2425 Canyon Boulevard • Boulder, CO 80302
303-440-5737
Serves a mixture of sandwiches, salads and burritos. They are open seven days a week. mapCamille's Sidewalk Cafe
1710 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-9727
This American-style cafe serves bakery items, pastries and coffee for breakfast, lunch and dinner. more... mapFoolish Craig's
1611 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-247-9383
Whether it's for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, or live music, Foolish Craig's Cafe has what you are looking for. Fresh bread baked daily on-site, homemade soup, tasty salads and crepes galore. more... mapLick Skillet Bakery
5340 Arapahoe Avenue • Boulder, CO 80303
303-449-7775
Serves breakfast, lunch, offers catering, custom cakes & other fresh baked goods. more... mapLucky's Cafe
3980 Broadway • Boulder, CO 80304
303-444-5007
Serves pancakes, egg dishes, fish and chips, sandwiches, Greek dishes and vegetarian meals from 7 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. daily. mapParadise Bakery & Cafe
1207 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-442-3965
In this bakery cafe, they offer freshly prepared baked goods made from scratch on the premises, every morning, from the finest ingredients available. They also offer a variety of light meals including soups, salads and sandwiches. more... map
Caribbean
Chinese
Golden Lotus
1964 Twenty-Eighth Street • Boulder, CO 80301
303-442-6868
Serving Chinese cuisine for lunch and dinner. A private room is available. more... mapHouse of Chang
6565 Gunpark Drive • Boulder, CO 80301
303-581-9958
House of Chang has been operating in the same location for 15 years and specializes in Mandarin Szechuan Chinese food. mapHunan Garden
949 Walnut • Boulder, CO 80302
303-442-2772
Serving Chinese cuisine for lunch and dinner. more... mapPing's Favorite
1635 Twenty-Eighth Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-449-0783
Authentic Chinese (Shanghai and Szechuan Styles) for lunch and dinner. Private room and outdoor seating available. They update the menu seasonally.
Coffee Shops
Buchanan's Coffee Pub
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue • Boulder, CO 80302
303-440-0222
Buchanan's Coffee Pub is a locally owned coffee house that offers an extensive menu of coffee and espresso drinks, but including also: teas, bottled juices, smoothies, and light fare such as sandwiches, burritos, and pastries. more... mapCaffe Sole
637 South Broadway • Boulder, CO 80305
303-499-2985
Enjoy a full espresso bar and tea, smoothies, pastries, and cakes at this coffee house. more... mapSidney's Cappuccino and Art Bar
1375 Walnut Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-939-9052
Serves a variety of coffee drinks, bagels, and pastries. map
Continental
Red Lion Restaurant, The (circa 1870)
38470 Boulder Canyon Drive • Boulder, CO 80302
303-442-9368 or 303-443-5882
One of Boulder's most beautiful restaurants, the Red Lion is set in an old 1870's building just five minutes from town. Eight dining rooms with a rustic ambiance seat up to 250 people for a formal dining experience. They specialize in continental cuisine and wild game. more... map
Creole & Cajun
Lucile's Creole Restaurant
2124 14th Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-442-4743
Lucile's Creole Cafe serves an array of gourmet and delectable breakfast and lunch items. Enjoy a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice or a cup of Southern Louisiana-style Chicory coffee. Try the beignets - New Orleans-style donuts served hot and sprinkled with powdered sugar. more... mapRedfish New Orleans Brewhouse
2027 Thirteenth Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-440-5858
Enjoy the sounds and tastes of New Orleans at this unique restaurant that features their own superb house beers. more... map
Cuban & Latino
Centro Latin Kitchen & Refreshment Palace
950 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
Located Downtown
303-442-7771
Since opening in 2007, Centro Latin Kitchen & Refreshment Palace has garnered numerous accolades including "Denver's 10 Best New Restaurants" and "Denver's Best Restaurants." Executive Chef Ian Clark commits himself to creating innovative, soulfully delicious Latin cuisine with the finest quality of ingredients. His dedication to excellence paired with his focus on detail has helped define his "stubbornly uncompromising" food. more...
Delis & Sandwich Shops
Big Daddy Bagels
4800 Baseline Road • Boulder, CO 80303
303-554-0193
Big Daddy Bagels has been locally owned and operated in the Meadows shopping center since 1996. Their bagels are made from scratch on site, traditionally boiled and baked. They offer 17 flavors of cream cheese, full espresso bar, smoothies, deli, and more. Outdoor seating is available. mapBoulder Creek Market
1437 Arapahoe Avenue • Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-7167
Features gourmet sandwiches and wraps with exotic meats, salads & soups, box lunches, sandwich trays and beverages. more... mapEinstein Brother Bagels
2400 Baseline Road • Boulder, CO 80303
303-543-1525
Offers bagel sandwiches and pastries. mapHalf Fast Subs
1215 Thirteenth Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-449-0404
This deli offers the largest sandwich menu in Boulder and serves teas, margaritas and hurricanes. Outdoor seating is available. more... mapPressto
1035 Walnut Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-6786
A contemporary twist on an Italian classic, they use the freshest ingredients to prepare a delightfully hot sandwich. All sandwiches are press toasted to perfection on Italian grills. They also carry great salads and veggie wraps for those looking for a tasty low carb lunch. map
Eclectic
John's Restaurant
2328 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-5232
John's serves classic and contemporary dishes that blend French, Italian, Spanish and American cuisines with skill and finesse. Dishes may appear on the menu inspired by influences of the American Southwest, Louisiana, Caribbean and Asia. more... mapRudi's World Cuisine
4720 Table Mesa Drive • Boulder, CO 80305
303-494-5858
Over the years Rudi's has become well-known for gourmet vegetarian dishes and have also expanded the menu to include fresh fish, poultry and beef. The owner makes all of the scrumptious desserts and bakes the bread fresh every day. Everything is made from scratch – no mixes or frozen food. map
Ethnic
Ras Kassas Ethiopian Restaurant
2111 Thirtieth Street • Boulder, CO 80301
303-447-2919
A luscious selection of vegetarian and meat dishes. Their food is made with care from family recipes. All entrees are served family style with fresh salads and authentic breads. more...
French
Brasserie Ten Ten
1011 Walnut • Boulder, CO 80302
303-998-1010
Offers French-inspired cuisine for lunch and dinner. more... mapLe Francais Bakery & Cafe
2570 Baseline Road • Boulder, CO 80303
303-499-7429
A French bakery open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a private room available. map
Indian
Gurkhas Restaurant
6565 Gunpark Drive #190 • Boulder, CO 80301
303-530-1551
Gurkhas serves authentic Indian, Nepali and Tibetan food made fresh everyday from scratch. You will not find better place for Indian food than Gurkhas. A lunch buffet is served seven days a week with over 30 different selections. more... mapHimalayas Restaurant
2010 Fourteenth Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-442-3230
Features Tibetan, Indian and Nepalese cuisine for lunch and dinner. more... mapNarayan's Nepal Restaurant
4800 Baseline Road, #108 • Boulder, CO 80303
303-499-2234
One of the oldest Nepalese restaurants in Boulder. Open from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily. mapRoyal Peacock Restaurant & Absinthe Lounge
5290 Arapahoe Avenue • Boulder, CO 80303
303-447-1409
The Royal Peacock has been in business in the same location for 21 years. They specialize in authentic Northern Indian cuisine in a colourfully rich, dark, and beautiful atmosphere. After 11 p.m. they have a full service bar serving an absinthe imported from France. more... map
Irish Pubs
Conor O'Neill's Irish Restaurant & Pub
1922 Thirteenth Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-449-1922
Conor O'Neill's is well known for having a great selection of American and Irish fayre, plus always serving 20 oz. Guinness and other great European beers. On Mondays pub quiz starts at 9 p.m. and Happy Hour runs all day. The rest of the week there is live music every night and great specials on draft beer. Saturdays and Sundays the pub opens early at 9 a.m. for the only Irish breakfast in town. more... map
Italian
Antica Roma
1308 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-449-1787
Classic Italian cuisine served in an old Roman Piazza. more... mapCafe Gondolier
1600 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-443-5015
Cafe Gondolier is the oldest family owned restaurant in Boulder. They emphasize great homestyle Italian cooking and the ambience of a small town restaurant. Serving lunch, dinner and desserts. They also have patio dining available. more... map
D'Napoli Ristorante
835 Walnut Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-8434
D'Napoli's has been serving Boulder "great Italian food" for over 15 years. They are family owned and serve traditional Italian dishes. For the kids they have New York Style Pizza and sub sandwiches served on homemade bread. more... mapFull Moon Grill
2525 Arapahoe Avenue • Boulder, CO 80302
303-938-8800
Now in its twelfth year and listed in the Zagat Survey of America's Top Restaurants, the Full Moon offers creative and classic Northern Italian cooking. more... mapNoodles & Co.
2850 Baseline Road • Boulder, CO 80302
303-247-9978
Serves noodles and pasta for lunch and dinner. more... mapOld Chicago
1102 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-443-5031
Lunch or dinner, Old Chicago has something for everyone. They offer pizza, the real Chicago style kind with made-from-scratch-dough. Or if it is pasta, a calzone, salad, burger or sandwich you crave, go for it. Choose from 110 beers from around the world. more... mapPasta Bozza
3070 28th Street • Boulder, CO 80301
303-442-0049
Pasta Bozza is a fresh pasta cafe where all pastas are made in house. Types of pasta include long hair, ravioli, gnocchi and specialty cuts. more... map
Japanese
Kasa Japanese Grill & Bar
1468 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
Located Downtown
303-938-8888
Owners Mimi and Kim, trained by Japanese Master Chef Kumagai, hope that Kasa will bring diners closer to the true taste of Japan. more...Wok & Roll Teriyaki
2900 Twenty-Eighth Street • Boulder, CO 80301
303-449-6555
Flame grilled teriyaki meats, rice and noodles dishes served with fresh steamed veggies. Full menu and fresh sushi. Outdoor seating is available. more...
Mediterranean
Falafel King Restaurant
1314 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-449-9321
Serves Mediterranean/Middle Eastern dishes for lunch and dinner. map
Mexican & Southwestern
Casa Alvarez
3161 Walnut • Boulder, CO 80301
303-546-0630
At Casa Alvarez, Ernesto Alvarez and Betty Cormane bring a true taste of old Mexico to Boulder, serving unique dishes that feature the foods, flavors, and spices Ernesto savored during his childhood in the Jalisco region. more... mapFiasco's Mexican Grill
2690 Baseline Road • Boulder, CO 80305
303-200-0469
Fiasco's is locally owned, and all food is made fresh onsite daily. Enjoy great margaritas on the garden patio, and live music Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. mapJuanita's Mexican Food
1043 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-449-5273
Juanita's has been serving Boulder's Mexican food aficionados moderately priced, authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex specialties made from scratch since 1983. Voted "Best Mexican Food" for 14 years by readers of several Boulder publications. more... mapRio Grande Mexican Restaurant
1101 Walnut Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-3690
Located at the corner of 11th and Walnut, the Boulder Rio is in the heart of downtown. Check out the patio room and the mezzanine bar. Al Fresco dining with fresh TexMex specialties and famous Margaritas. more... mapZolo Grill
2525 Arapahoe Avenue, Unit H1 • Boulder, CO 80302
303-449-0444
Southwestern cuisine is served at this casual and fun restaurant. more... map
Regional Cuisine
Chautauqua Dining Hall (circa 1898)
900 Baseline Road • Boulder, CO 80302
303-440-3776
Chautauqua Dining Hall, a grand lady in architectural and culinary terms, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner year-round. more... map
Sports Bars & Pubs
Barrell House Sports Bar
2860 Arapahoe • Boulder, CO 80303
303-444-9464
Serves a mixture of American and Mexican cuisine for lunch and dinner. mapLazy Dog Sports Bar & Grill
2880 Diagonal Highway • Boulder, CO 80301
303-440-3355
The Lazy Dog Sports Bar proudly presents a multitude of specials to help you enjoy the season lineup of great sports, spirits, food and fun. more... mapPlayer's Club
1143 Thirteenth Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-942-8009
The Player's Club offers great food in a sports bar setting and live music. more... map
Seafood
Jax Fish House
928 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
Located in the Pearl Street Mall
303-444-1811
An award-winning seafood restaurant that features fresh fish flown in daily, a live raw oyster bar, innovative entrees, and an extensive wine list. Consistently voted to the "Best of" Awards of Boulder and Denver, for over 14 years Jax has served up the finest and freshest the ocean has to offer to the masses that squeeze into the packed Pearl street hotspot. more... mapNaked Fish
1346 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-440-6555
Freshest seafood available, nothing is frozen. Oysters, lobster, plus the best Martini Bar in town. Daily seafood specials, plus steaks. map
Supper Clubs
Boulder Dinner Theatre
5501 Arapahoe Avenue • Boulder, CO 80303
303-449-6000, 800-448-5501
It's the best of the big Broadway Musicals. It's dinner, drinks, and dessert. It's a birthday celebration, an anniversary, a special occasion or just a pleasant, affordable evening or matinee on the town. It's Boulder's Dinner Theatre (BDT). From wonderful classics to recent Broadway hits, there has been something for everyone. Your evening includes a gourmet dinner served at your table by the stars of the show, followed by a colorful, full-length Broadway musical. more... map
Sushi
Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar
1117 Pearl Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-473-4730
Sushi as well as Asian fusion in an atmosphere where Tokyo meets New York. more... mapSushi Tora
2014 Tenth Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-2280
Enjoy flawless sushi prepared by master chefs using only the freshest, highest-grade ingredients, including a unique array of fish flown in directly from Japan. The menu is further enhanced by a variety of unique Japanese entrees. . more... map
Steaks & Chops
Boulder Chophouse & Tavern
921 Walnut Street • Boulder, CO 80302
One Block South of Pearl Street Mall
303-443-1188
Classic American steakhouse serving delicious steaks and featuring over 130 selections of wines plus a martini club service. more... mapBoulder Cork
3295 Thirtieth Street • Boulder, CO 80301
303-443-9505
This restaurant has provided quality food and excellent service since 1969. The restaurant is now one of Colorado's most renowned dining experiences. They are open Monday through Friday for lunch, and seven nights a week for dinner. Reservations are recommended, but not necessary. Their banquet facilities service groups from 15 to 150. more...
Tea Rooms
Tea Spot, The
1801 Thirteenth Street #170 • Boulder, CO 80302
One Boulder Plaza
303-442-4832
Here you can enjoy exotic hot & cold loose-leaf tea infusions, fine chocolates, and delectable pastries. You will also find elegantly packaged teas and teaware and cultural tea ceremony demonstrations. more... map
Thai
Sawaddee
1630 Thirtieth Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303-447-3321
A nice, cozy restaurant that serves authentic Thai food and delicious vegetarian fare. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.
Vegetarian
V.G. Burgers
3267 28th Street • Boulder, CO 80304
303-440-2400
Organic food fast. Serving delicious healthy burgers, fries, soup, salads and shakes, as well as kids meals. more... map
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