Boulder Restaurants

Frasca Food and Wine

James Beard-Winning Italian

Friuli-Venezia Giulia cuisine with one of America's best wine programs. Boulder's crown jewel of fine dining.

The Kitchen

Farm-to-Table Pioneer

The restaurant that helped define Boulder's farm-to-table ethos. Community tables, local ingredients, perfect execution.

Flagstaff House

Mountaintop Fine Dining

Elegant dining on Flagstaff Mountain with panoramic Boulder views. Special occasion destination since 1971.

Oak at Fourteenth

Modern American on Pearl

Wood-fired cooking with seasonal focus. The bar scene is excellent, and the patio is prime Pearl Street real estate.

Blackbelly Market

Whole Animal Butcher & Kitchen

In-house butchery meets refined cooking. Chef Hosea Rosenberg's meat-forward menu honors the whole animal.

Dushanbe Teahouse

Tajik Art & Global Cuisine

Hand-carved teahouse gifted by Boulder's sister city. Persian-inspired food in an architectural wonder.

The Mediterranean

Pearl Street Institution

Boulder's best rooftop and 30 years of consistent Mediterranean fare. Tapas, paella, and excellent cocktails.

Jax Fish House

Rocky Mountain Oyster Bar

Fresh oysters and seafood in landlocked Colorado. Excellent happy hour and the best raw bar in Boulder.

Leaf Vegetarian

Plant-Based Excellence

Boulder's best vegetarian restaurant. Creative plant-based dishes that satisfy meat-eaters too.

Illegal Pete's

Boulder Burrito Institution

The Colorado burrito chain that started here. Mission-style burritos, good beer, and community vibes.