Restaurants in Boulder
Best Restaurants
Mexican • $$$
Fine Dining • $$$$
“We did the vegetarian four course menu - every dish was unique interesting and yummy. A lot of texture and flavor play - the food was fun to eat. I loved the pacing and portions. I was very full after which is always nice after a tasting menu, sometimes they leave you wanting. Only thing I would change is that the room was notably cold (so bring a jacket or wrap).
Obviously it is expensive- Id say it would be very hard to get a bill under $175 per person.”
American • $$$$
“We only had time for drinks and a snack. The staff were more than helpful and accommodating. We will definitely be back! The flavors of natural herbs coming through the desserts were superb!e”
Himalayan/Nepalese • $$
“Best restaurant in Boulder! Sad that it closed, probably due to its location -- not its food!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Sushi • $$
“The fish here is amazing…so fresh and of such high quality, we come quite often. We also love the agadashi tofu, which always reminds us of our time spent in Japan. The staff is wonderful and the fact that there is rarely any turnover speaks highly of the owners, Uki and Keizo, who were both born in Japan and are highly trained in their craft. We highly recommend AOI and find the prices very reasonable for the quality.”
Food Trucks • $$
“I have eaten there twice when in Boulder and it was great each time. If you do not see anything that you like on their wonderful menu, they will custom make any crepe. They have cold water with glasses if you do not want to purchase a drink. I plan to return anytime I am in Boulder. The owners are very nice.”
Tea Rooms • $$
“Stunning teahouse and the chickpea tufteh was delicious.
The place was gorgeous, and it smelled like pure relaxation! I felt well looked after and really enjoyed the food.
It was an interesting selection of dishes.”
Restaurants with Delivery
Fine Dining • $$$$
“We did the vegetarian four course menu - every dish was unique interesting and yummy. A lot of texture and flavor play - the food was fun to eat. I loved the pacing and portions. I was very full after which is always nice after a tasting menu, sometimes they leave you wanting. Only thing I would change is that the room was notably cold (so bring a jacket or wrap).
Obviously it is expensive- Id say it would be very hard to get a bill under $175 per person.”
Himalayan/Nepalese • $$
“Best restaurant in Boulder! Sad that it closed, probably due to its location -- not its food!”
American • $$$$
“We only had time for drinks and a snack. The staff were more than helpful and accommodating. We will definitely be back! The flavors of natural herbs coming through the desserts were superb!e”
Sushi • $$
“The fish here is amazing…so fresh and of such high quality, we come quite often. We also love the agadashi tofu, which always reminds us of our time spent in Japan. The staff is wonderful and the fact that there is rarely any turnover speaks highly of the owners, Uki and Keizo, who were both born in Japan and are highly trained in their craft. We highly recommend AOI and find the prices very reasonable for the quality.”
Indian • $
“I decided to try Gaia for a late lunch. Service was good, but the best part was the beef and lamb gyro. It wasn't like the normal pressed lamb, it was more like what I used to expect when I lived in Greece as a teenager. I also like that they put the tzatziki sauce on the side so I can use as much or as little as I wanted. I will be back and looking forward to trying out some of the other extensive varieties of International food.”
Tex-Mex • $$
“I would recommend this restaurant for someone who never had Mexican food ever, its dishes are really good. I had the Queso Del Mar, great plate to have with tortilla, it’s just that the cheese was really hard to pull. Also gave the Green Chile Soup a try and it was perfect for the rainy day outside and just warmed my whole body up. The Strawberry Margarita was interesting, not my favorite mocktail but still worth a try!”
Steak House • $$$$
“Took us ten years of living in CO to find a great steakhouse that matched our favorite steakhouse in OK. I dare say, Steakhouse 316 is even better! It is amazing EVERY time we go. Be sure to get the table side Caesar. And why is black salted butter for the bread so much yummier than all other salt??”
Chicken Wings • $
“Visiting my bestie in Boulder & she’s been talking about this place forever. Incredibly delicious, perfectly crispy wings with every flavor you can think of! We did the flavor of the month, spicy peach (amazing), hot, bbq & lemon pepper. Their ranch is how all ranch should be made. So so so good. For $30 we got drinks, a massive basket of Cajun fries & 25 wings. One heck of great deal. Don’t sleep on the freshly brewed iced too. The hibiscus was so yummy!”
Ice Cream Shop • $$
“The best dairy free and gluten free ice cream I’ve ever had! Absolutely the best!!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Efficient service for the line. A good amount of seating indoors, but you may need to wait a few minutes for a table on the weekend. Delicious, well-crafted pastries and a thoughtful coffee menu. The sesame syrup in my latte wasn't very noticable but it was a good experience regardless.”
Tea Rooms • $$
“Stunning teahouse and the chickpea tufteh was delicious.
The place was gorgeous, and it smelled like pure relaxation! I felt well looked after and really enjoyed the food.
It was an interesting selection of dishes.”
Steak House • $$$$
“Took us ten years of living in CO to find a great steakhouse that matched our favorite steakhouse in OK. I dare say, Steakhouse 316 is even better! It is amazing EVERY time we go. Be sure to get the table side Caesar. And why is black salted butter for the bread so much yummier than all other salt??”
Italian • $$$$
“Excellent service. Mysteriously moody and brooding interior. Fantastic culinary creations. Great presentation. Amazing elevated vibe. A dining experience to entertain all the senses.”
Indian • $$
“Kind staff. Excellent food. Vegan options. Warm, friendly atmosphere.”
Online Reservation Available
Mexican • $$$
“Outstanding 😊 Heart and palate warming. Beautiful balance and creativity on the plate. More mezcals than you could shake a stick at. I'm glad I asked our server for a recommendation based on what I know and liked. We also had some very good French cabernet with the meat. Top service. Thank you.”
Italian • $$$$
“Excellent service. Mysteriously moody and brooding interior. Fantastic culinary creations. Great presentation. Amazing elevated vibe. A dining experience to entertain all the senses.”
Diner • $
“One of my favorite long-standing Boulder traditions...the weekend ALWAYS begins with a Father/Daughter breakfast at the Village. The staff is INCREDIBLE...true legacy Boulder.”
New American • $$$$
“Conversation friendly; unique farm to table entrees; creative combinations always delicious.”
Bar • $$
“Great food and very friendly service. On Pearl Street so a kaleidoscope of people walking by.”
Japanese • $$
“Our first time dining at this place though we have wanted to go for a while after someone posted about it after they opened. Finally made it and glad we made reservations as it was packed since it was peak time Friday evening. Spoke with Koji-san, the owner, while we were waiting for our table and he also stopped by each table to check on them which we thought was great. We had the takoyaki, kaisen-mix okonomiyaki and the spicy miso ramen. All came within a reasonable amount of time and were delicious! Koji-san explained the background of offering takoyaki, which was so interesting and great for him to share. We will definitely be back to try the other menu items, esp their sushi, which looked delicious! Great to see a business busy and doing well!”
Modern European • $$$
“I can't say enough about this delicious restaurant. We happened upon it while walking Pearl St. The atmosphere was sophisticated yet inviting. Our waitress was friendly and very knowledgeable about the dishes, the food was perfect, and service was excellent. The bartender was highly skilled and mixed our drinks to perfection. Overall it was a fabulous experience. We definitely have a new favorite place to dine in Boulder.”
Spanish • $$
“I didn’t dine in but we tried their paella kit. Holy schmolly! One of thee best meals we’ve had recently! It even impressed my 14 year old food critic who had seconds. The instructions were perfect and they have it down to a T. It literally took 45 min start to finish. Super easy peasy. Fed 3 people comfortably. Definitely doing this a few times a year. I can’t wait to try dining at the restaurant. Chef’s kiss! 😘”
Tex-Mex • $$
“I would recommend this restaurant for someone who never had Mexican food ever, its dishes are really good. I had the Queso Del Mar, great plate to have with tortilla, it’s just that the cheese was really hard to pull. Also gave the Green Chile Soup a try and it was perfect for the rainy day outside and just warmed my whole body up. The Strawberry Margarita was interesting, not my favorite mocktail but still worth a try!”
24 Hour Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
“Decently maintained rooms but pricy, especially for a Hyatt Place.
Rooms retail for $300-400/night which is quite expensive for a budget-branded Hyatt hotel. In addition, the hotel charges an additional $25/night for parking!
The room is decently comfy with the classic Hyatt place layouts split between living and sleeping areas. The walk-in shower has one of the weakest water pressures I’ve seen.
Breakfast was solid featuring chicken tenders, donut holes, and fresh cut fruit!
As others have noted, staff are efficient but not very friendly.”
Breakfast • $
“Went in for lunch a couple days ago with a friend for a couple of burgers. There was one server, one cook, maybe a dishwasher. It was not busy but wanted to give a thumbs up to our waitress cheyenne. She was so polite thoughtfull kind. I felt bad that she was on her own as hostess server busses and we left her a 50% tip now I wish I would have left 100%. Next time I'm in there im sure I will. If the manager reads this, give her a raise, she deserves it!!”
Fast Food • $
“Muy mal servicio / bad service for 3 coffees and a sandwich 30 minute wait 👎”
Tacos • $$
“sam is amazing and has checked in on us multiple times and we are having great service!”
Takeout Restaurants
Food Trucks • $$
“I have eaten there twice when in Boulder and it was great each time. If you do not see anything that you like on their wonderful menu, they will custom make any crepe. They have cold water with glasses if you do not want to purchase a drink. I plan to return anytime I am in Boulder. The owners are very nice.”
Mexican • $
“excellent food...different food choices and quality food”
Argentine • $
“Awesome eats !! Grabbed a bite while hopping around thee very diverse center.”
Thai • $
“This restaurant has delicious food, especially the desserts, especially the mango sticky rice.”
Pizza • $
“We had a calzone at Pizza Colore in Boulder, and it was SOOO delicious! 🤩🔥 If you're in the area, you need to try it! 🍕❤️”
Tacos • $
“Got to VIB in Denver last night. Stopped up to McDevitt Taco Supply roof top restaurant and bar. Happy hour was in progress. Sampled 4 different tacos. All excellent bursts of flavor. And the MTS staff and owners are excellent. This is what a first class experience is supposed to be.”
Indian • $$
“Kind staff. Excellent food. Vegan options. Warm, friendly atmosphere.”
Japanese • $$$
“This is one of our favorite restaurants in Boulder! We’ve eaten there many times, including last night, where we had a very lovely time, laughed with the staff and other customers at the sushi bar, drank great sake, I had my favorite salad in Boulder the seaweed salad called katsui (sp?). Buy the staff a round! It’s so much fun. 🤩”
American • $
“Absolutely incredible flavors and excellent variety! I wanted more but was so full! I’m ready to come back and try other things… for dinner 🤣🤣! Had the chicken enchilada and forbidden rice with tofu! For desert… the gluten free lemon cake was Devine! HIGHLY recommend!!! ♥️”
Cafe • $
“I finally found a really good morning bun!! It's one of my favorite pastries and I've been searching for a good one in Boulder. Theirs is light and flaky and just the right amount of sweete.”
Japanese • $$
“Our first time dining at this place though we have wanted to go for a while after someone posted about it after they opened. Finally made it and glad we made reservations as it was packed since it was peak time Friday evening. Spoke with Koji-san, the owner, while we were waiting for our table and he also stopped by each table to check on them which we thought was great. We had the takoyaki, kaisen-mix okonomiyaki and the spicy miso ramen. All came within a reasonable amount of time and were delicious! Koji-san explained the background of offering takoyaki, which was so interesting and great for him to share. We will definitely be back to try the other menu items, esp their sushi, which looked delicious! Great to see a business busy and doing well!”
Ramen • $$
“So good!!! I got the spicy miso ramen and it was to die for! I will be coming back again and again and bringing friends! The prices are totally reasonable and the portions are big! The service is amazing and the atmosphere is so cozy. Great to have some honey ginger tea and chill.”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“We walked in and the bartender was super welcoming. We learned a lot while getting great service. Definitely would recommend!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Chinese • $$
“I came across this place totally by accident as I was looking for a place that opens past 9p. I was so surprised to see an authentic Chinese menu and the pork intestine noodle is amongst the best I have ever had. Having lived in several cities with dense Chinese population, I was extremely pleasantly surprised by this gem in Boulder of all places. I will for sure be back to try other dishes.”
Asian • $
“There are places that placed the priority on the atmosphere to the detriment of the food being served. May Wah has consistently delivered great food, lots of choice, in the neighborhood for as long as I can remember. Don't get me wrong: the atmosphere is most agreeable...(they have a round table with lazy Susan for instance) but the star of this show are the menu choices. I recommend you give them a try!”
Ramen • $$
“So good!!! I got the spicy miso ramen and it was to die for! I will be coming back again and again and bringing friends! The prices are totally reasonable and the portions are big! The service is amazing and the atmosphere is so cozy. Great to have some honey ginger tea and chill.”
Greek • $
“Just checked out the new Lafayette location. Food was great. Will definitely be back.”
Pizza • $$
“We went today for the first time and LOVED the meatballs, caesar salad and the lamb pepperoni pizza with a pumpkin beer taster and glass of cab!!! I will be back and soon! Oh… the dessert was so yummy and unique flavors!”
Bakery • $
“We got the Herbs de Provence cake for our small wedding and it was amazing! I was the only GF one of our group but everyone loved it. Highly recommend if you want a delicious GF cake!”
Burrito • $
“To the person that made my double chicken burrito today at 10:40AM via a DoorDash order: THANK YOU for respecting the “extra chicken” add on and filling it up!
Delicious!”
Pizza • $
“The pizza is pretty good, considering options in Denver. The service leaves much to be desired. The pizza arrived room temperature/cold and not even warm. On the phone manager was very apathetic and refused to make it right. He kept talking over me, even in person, and when I called him out on it he told me literally verbatim that I was a liar. Drove over to the store, returned the cold pizza and got a proper hot pizza with a side of attitude. For a $25 pizza, it should be received hot or replaced.”
Mexican • $
“This family owned and operated restaurant is a must visit. The food is so tasty and flavorful. Using organic corn, they hand make their own masa. It really pays of in the flavor or their tacos, gorditas, and quesadillas. The veggies are locally sourced. The meat is roasted and cooked to perfection. The prices are also very affordable! At the time of this review, they did not have their liquor license, but we were allowed to bring in our own beer, which we brought in from a local brewery. The goal is to have margaritas and more once they get their license. I highly recommend this place, for lunch or dinner, for a date or for the family. I will be sure to return. *No photos of food because we ate it too fast, but it was super yummy! We tried the chips and guacamole, the burrito with barbacoa, and and combination plate. Even the rice and beans sides were delicious!”
Brewery • $$
“Very nice place. Clean. Folks there super nice! Beers are delicious! We had a great time. Definitely would go back!”
New American • $$$$
“Conversation friendly; unique farm to table entrees; creative combinations always delicious.”
Cheap Eats
Coffee Roasteries • $
“Excellent coffee from a rad guy! Highly recommend!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Amazing selection, excellent service, wonderful atmosphere... This is my favorite coffee shop on the entire front range. Sweets and pastries available, they also have a bar! The outdoor seating is perfect for bicyclists about to embark, or returning from epic climbing.”
Tea Rooms • $
“Tonic is such a uniquely Boulder place, you have got to visit whether you are visiting from out of town or have lived here your whole life. I love getting the oxygen, but the spoon drops are also a unique and fun experience.”
Deli • $
“First timer … excellent sandwich, I mean really excellent Caprese and such a friendly server . I was having one of those rotten days and the server picked me and turned me around!”
Deli • $
“Had a great meal here for lunch a few weeks ago so decided to use their catering for our baby shower. The food was so delicious and their customer service has been nothing short of wonderful in our experience. It is by far the best middle eastern food we have had in all of Colorado since moving here over 1.5 years ago.”
Breakfast • $
“The Pork Belly Benny's were absolutely fire! I grew up in the south and not sure I've had a better side of grits! 11/10 will eat there again!”
Korean • $
“Best food truck out there! Always the freshest food and the BEST service. I have and will continue to drive out of my way to support them! They always post on instagram for their schedules so easy to follow! 😍”
Asian • $
“First of all the service is amazing I swear I got my meal within 3 minutes and the food was phenomenal and the atmosphere is good too so I highly recommend this place it is very good”
Indian • $
“I just love this place! I tried many restaurants around the country for one good chowmein and an actual chowmein, this place finally had it!! I dined in and the place, ambience, people, and staff were so good! I had a good experience here. Do try if you crave for actual food indo-Chinese or mountain food!”
Asian • $
“I got the chicken curry rice with the cold chai and it is EXCEPTIONAL!!!! The chai was perfectly spiced and a perfect palette cleanser. The chicken was tender, the curry was flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. It is also SPICY!! (FYI, my spice tolerance matches my skin color if that says anything LOL!!) I will definitely be coming back to build up my spice tolerance and enjoy this amazing food!!”
Brewery • $
“Pretty good place for both food and drink. Love the Snow Melt drink. Good was okay. Atmosphere was fantastic outside. Order your food and drinks at the bar. Seat yourself. Clean up your table after (deliver your plates to the drop off zone inside and glasses to the bar).”
Tacos • $
“stopped yesterday. Tacos and burrito delicious and very generous. Leftovers for lunch today. will definitely stop again.”
Deli • $
“Felt like they picked up a French deli & provisions shop and plopped it down in Boulder! Sandwiches were simple and delicious! The shop had so many items that I wanted to try from the cheeses to the patés to the butters to the cookies. Highly recommend!”
Bar • $$
“Great food and very friendly service. On Pearl Street so a kaleidoscope of people walking by.”
Modern European • $$$
“I can't say enough about this delicious restaurant. We happened upon it while walking Pearl St. The atmosphere was sophisticated yet inviting. Our waitress was friendly and very knowledgeable about the dishes, the food was perfect, and service was excellent. The bartender was highly skilled and mixed our drinks to perfection. Overall it was a fabulous experience. We definitely have a new favorite place to dine in Boulder.”
Pizza • $$
“We went today for the first time and LOVED the meatballs, caesar salad and the lamb pepperoni pizza with a pumpkin beer taster and glass of cab!!! I will be back and soon! Oh… the dessert was so yummy and unique flavors!”
Japanese • $$
“Really enjoyed our experience. We had some really amazing dishes and some that were just so so. Service people very kind if not a bit slow. If I lived in the neighbourhood I would come back and learn the dishes I loved and avoid that ones I didn’t. The sort of business I would want to support if I were a local.”
German • $$
“Great food spot, the sauerkraut was up there with what I’ve had in Germany. Amazing attentive waitress who chatted with us and made everything easy. Would come back again”
Brewpubs • $$
“Found this place randomly.....looking for nonchain restaurant. Awesome service along with awesome food. The burgers are soooooo good. You will eat ALL of it for sure! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Colorado to make this a stop. You will not be disappointed.”
Brewery • $$
“Great dog walking area across the street. Dogs can go off leash and walk around, well the now dry lake. Then hit Avery for a great tasting beer on tap, and your dogs welcome outside.”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Last Sunday a few friends and I went to Boulder for the first time. We were told this bar was great and decided to come in. It was truly one of the best experiences we have had. Andy made the experience such a blast, he is exceptional with his craft. Thanks Andy for the good time and laughs! (I think we are good on Tequila for a while) Thanks again. Alex Zach Hodan Jessica”
Japanese • $$$
“This is one of our favorite restaurants in Boulder! We’ve eaten there many times, including last night, where we had a very lovely time, laughed with the staff and other customers at the sushi bar, drank great sake, I had my favorite salad in Boulder the seaweed salad called katsui (sp?). Buy the staff a round! It’s so much fun. 🤩”
Soul Food • $$
“Everything was great, our favorite were the pastelitos ! Check them out!”
Italian • $$
“Carelli’s is one of those places that keeps you coming back! I’ve always had a wonderful experience here, with friendly, welcoming staff, consistently delicious food, and a fun, joyful atmosphere. The clientele adds to the energy of the place, making it feel lively and inviting. And the wine selection is absolutely amazing, with so many great options to choose from. Carelli’s is a true gem, and I always look forward to coming back!”
New American • $$$$
“The Italian pasta menu was out of this world and hope it returns. The lasagne with wagyu beef was incredible - a perfect balance of delicious beef, fresh pasta and cheese. My personal fave was the squid ink spaghetti frutti di mare - the fresh tomato sauce combined beautifully with the seafood, and the saffron breadcrumbs made it all truly unique and unforgettable. The tiramisu was delicate, and the ricotta cheesecake with orange marmalade felt fresh and citrusy.”
Seafood • $$$$
“Отличное уютное место со свежими устрицами с обоих побережий”
Sushi • $$
“My friend and I went here for Valentine's Day. We hadn't made plans because we weren't celebrating the holiday, so we had no reservations. The place was packed. The hosts were busy coordinating reservations that went as late as past 11 pm, as they were open until midnight. They were kind in their greeting and offered us space at the bar, if we could find it. We couldn't. As the wait time was over an hour and a half, we left to go somewhere else but decided to return a little later to check back at the bar. We found some seats that had just been cleared, so we saddled up for a chill time with chopsticks and great ambiance. We were greeted by the friendliest, most energetic bartender I've ever had the pleasure of interacting with while dining out, much less when a place is that busy. She had a smile for miles as she walked us through bar suggestions featuring her alcohol favorites. The reason we rallied to try again at Hapa was that my friend has a serious gluten issue with his severe celiac disease and has never had a problem with their dedicated menu. The gluten-free menu is extensive for such a specialized diet, automatically paired with their gluten-free soy sauce. Since we were sharing our samplings of sushi, sashime, salad, and sake, I went ahead and ordered from that menu as well. I didn't taste any difference in my experience. Our servings were well-timed with salad, main dishes, accompanying sake and wine... and, again, our awesome bartender sharing company with us, a truly gifted gal of service. If I tried to recommend this place more, I'd sound silly. That said, thank you for one of the best Valentine's Day, un-Valentines evenings I've ever had! We left happy with our choice for the night and full in our bellies!”
Mexican • $$
“Not your typical Mexican but way better! Highly recommend because of the food and great service!”
Chinese • $$
“I came across this place totally by accident as I was looking for a place that opens past 9p. I was so surprised to see an authentic Chinese menu and the pork intestine noodle is amongst the best I have ever had. Having lived in several cities with dense Chinese population, I was extremely pleasantly surprised by this gem in Boulder of all places. I will for sure be back to try other dishes.”
Italian • $$
“I moved to an apartment a few blocks from Bacco in June and have walked over for several pick up orders since then - I would probably eat here every single day if I could afford to. Everything I've had has been absolutely wonderful and I'm so thrilled to live so close because I will be a regular for as long as I'm here. Having only done pick up I can't speak to the table service but the staff are always friendly and the atmosphere really is lovely.”
Spanish • $$
“First time dining and delish! We ordered 4 different tapas. Each one had amazing flavors. We had the meatballs, croquettes, mussels and patatas. Yum!”
Spanish • $$
“I didn’t dine in but we tried their paella kit. Holy schmolly! One of thee best meals we’ve had recently! It even impressed my 14 year old food critic who had seconds. The instructions were perfect and they have it down to a T. It literally took 45 min start to finish. Super easy peasy. Fed 3 people comfortably. Definitely doing this a few times a year. I can’t wait to try dining at the restaurant. Chef’s kiss! 😘”
Mexican • $$
“Dined in on August 21, was an awesome experience and the food was amazing. We had a lovely server named Annabella. She fulfilled all our requests and was an awesome server.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“The best in Boulder! Always love their beers and their grace I. The negative reviews - screw yelp trolls! Stay great !”
New American • $$
“one of the best in Boulder for unique, delicious, HEALTHY food for any and every diet.”
Thai • $$
“Oh man, what a gem!
Super cute spot right on the main strip, decorated so well.
The staff is super sweet.
The food is good—like, insanely good.
Veggie dumplings, divine tofu, and the rice and pad thai are straight-up addictive.
10/10 recommend”
Mexican • $$
“It was so busy, and there was 1 gentleman getting all of the orders out! He was a well oiled machine! Everything was so smooth. I'm not a fan of spicy, but their salsa was so delish the spicy didn't bother me. Great little stop!”
Salad • $$
“Checking in with a collection of my experiences -- all of which have been resoundingly positive. I especially enjoy some of the appetizers and the happy hour menu, with the Brussel Sprouts & Hummus (pictured) and Calamari coming to mind. For my taste it's the perfect balance between comfort food and upscale, you can tell the menu has been well thought out and that the food items are designed to be a little more interesting and tasty than cut-and-paste bar food, while at the same time the vibe isn't overly pretentious. I think there's something to be said for knowing your lane and not pretending to be something you're not -- and Ironwood Grill does that perfectly. I always feel welcomed, I always feel relaxed, and I never leave hungry. I spent my 50th birthday and myself and all my guests (of which there were many) were well attended to and taken care of. I will continue to be back again and again and feel great about supporting this locally run enterprise.”
Mexican • $$
“Great Mexican restaurant in Downton Boulder with friendly service and amazing food. We had enchiladas, tacos, burritos and all turned out great. Special mention for the Camarones diablo which is quite spicy and delicious.”
Pizza • $$
“We hosted a welcome dinner here for guests for our wedding, and had such a wonderful experience! Leyri was easy to work with, and made sure the event was well-staffed. The pizza and desserts were all delicious, and all the staff were friendly and attentive! They were also very accommodating for our guests with dietary restrictions. Thank you for helping us host such a fun event!”
Middle Eastern • $$
“Great service, amazing food and all around delicious”
American • $$$
“Visited Boulder Cork for our anniversary and had the most wonderful experience! All of the staff were so friendly and kind, our food was delicious, and drinks were tasty. Their dinner happy hour menu has great prices and really good options. The prime rib was delectable and the fish & chips were fried to perfection. Mud pie for dessert was incredible as well! Thank you for making our night special! Can’t wait to go back. ❤️”
American • $$
“Fantastic five course German Style Beer dinner tonight in Boulder. So yummy and great pairing of beer to the food.”
American • $$
“This place is GOATED. Unbelievable food, service, and environment. Absolute gem on Pearl St and my family's favorite spot!”
Vegetarian • $$
“We had such a great evening at Leaf’s Fall Harvest Dinner! 🍂🌿 Every course was delicious, but the Summer Dream Cake was definitely the highlight. So many amazing flavors in one dessert! We also really enjoyed getting to know Lauren, who has been the chef at Leaf for a while and recently bought the restaurant! It was fun hearing about all her exciting ideas and what’s ahead. If you haven’t been to Leaf in a while, go check it out! We can’t wait to see what Lauren comes up with next! 💚”
French • $$$
“Best meal we have had in Boulder, probably the best salmon I've ever had. The mussels were delicious and the pa'te was second to none. The service matched the food. Definitely my go to place in Boulder.”
Himalayan/Nepalese • $$
“Very flavorful. We are regulars!”
Family • $$
“This is an outstanding restaurant..top notch in every single aspect.
Food is terrific and very friendly atmosphere.
Highly recommended 👍
5 stars review!”
Lounges • $$
“Ryan was exceptional. If you want to know what customer service should look like, ask for him – warm, friendly, inviting personality, great guy. He made our evening. We'll be back.”
Sports Bar • $$
“I was hesitant on ordering a crispy chicken sandwich from a “hotel restaurant and bar” but I’m SO glad I did. The room service was quick and hot, and it was the best chicken sandwich I’ve had.”
Chinese • $$
“It’s so wonderful to have a vegan buffet, which is delicious.”
Middle Eastern • $$
“I love this place! Every bite and swallow is delectable. She offers a relaxing outdoor patio, or a cute, cozy and cool indoor experience. Try everything, on multiple visits. Can't be beat for a delicious breakfast (yummy Arabic coffee!) or lunch. Lovely and talented chef/ proprietor.”
Bar • $$
“The drinks were tasty and the vibe was very cool! Plenty of lively places to hang out as well as some quiet, out-of-the-way places to sit and talk, so truly the best of both worlds. Went to a Comic Cents show here last week and it was one of my favorite comedy events I’ve been to. Coming out of the show and immediately hearing live music from the next room was also pretty sick.”
Chinese • $$
“Great service. Quick & friendly. And the food is very delicious.”
American • $$
“I love GHI. I have played here many times. The pay is fair and there’s always people wanting to listen to the live music. I love the owners. The food is also really good. 10/10 would recommend.”
American • $$
“Called here and was told it could be about an hour of a wait . After going on a walk we later returned and as it was really cold staff let us stand under the heaters which was very good of them . Shortly after we were seated and what followed had to one of the best Dinners we ever had . Real Italian Food served in generous portions by top class staff . A great night out in a great Restaurant”
American • $$
“We held our wedding rehearsal dinner at Boulder Social. The food was great and the staff was amazing. Everyone was very helpful and accommodated all our requests. The bride and groom and all of our guests had a wonderful evening.”
Mexican • $$
“A chic food hall on Walnut Street, this sleek Boulder venue features diverse global culinary concepts, craft bars, and a scenic rooftop patio. Artisanal empanadas, fresh ramen, gourmet burgers, ceviche, wood-fired flatbreads, espresso, and craft cocktails headline the menu. A bustling, stylish vibe awaits guests.”
Brewpubs • $$
“Amazing food and a very professional, lively staff that work well with each other! Have had a few bad experiences at other locations in town compared to other cities I’ve lived in as far as feeling unwelcomed, but this place is one of the only locations that actually makes me miss working in the food industry. The fact they don’t accept cards is a little strange to me since I believe all businesses should accept any form of money. Nevertheless, still good food and good vibes.”
Pizza • $$
“Service was excellent and went above and beyond. Being gluten free they were extra careful which was much appreciated and all alternatives were superb. Everything we ordered was delicious. General manager was extra helpful. Warm and fun atmosphere - will definitely come back again next time I’m in Boulder.”
Italian • $$
“Personnel, wait staff and food over the top. We have designated it as our Christmas Eve dinner spot.”
American • $$
“My wife and I stopped by there for dinner tonight, they were fully booked on reservations but they still managed to squeeze us in which was awesome. We had more than enough time to make it to the Mom Jeans concert tonight (iykyk!) the food was absolutely incredible and all of the staff were so polite. I’d be more than happy to come back to Colorado just to visit this place again”
Thai • $$
“Glad to see this new location in Boulder. Always a fan ❤️🙏! Hands down best Thai Restaurant in town.”
Dessert • $$
“Kiki was such a lovely soul!!! So kind and so helpful, genuinely just had a good laugh with her while I ordered!!! Lovely experience 💙💙💙”
Tapas Bar • $$
“Super friendly and thoughtful staff. The paella de mariscos is delicious and the Torta de Santiago with homemade mango sorbet were on point. This may become our weekly date night spot.”
Vietnamese • $$
“Fantastic food. Gluten free options you can't get anywhere else. 10 out of 10 stars.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“I went on a Tuesday night. Good crowd for midweek The Chicken Sandwich was probably one of the best I have ever had. Tender chicken, perfectly cooked. Lily waited on us. She was professional, polite and made for extremely enjoyable dining experience. Bartender made killer dirty martinis. I highly recommend. Fantastic staff”
Latest Reviews
Bakery • $
“great gluten free options, great customer service”
Middle Eastern • $$
“I love this place! Every bite and swallow is delectable. She offers a relaxing outdoor patio, or a cute, cozy and cool indoor experience. Try everything, on multiple visits. Can't be beat for a delicious breakfast (yummy Arabic coffee!) or lunch. Lovely and talented chef/ proprietor.”
Cafe • $
“Great place for people to grab a bit to eat. My favorite sandwich is the “MARCI” delicious!”
Restaurant • $
“An absolutely wonderful restaurant! Great food! And Great staff! ??❤️”
Asian • $
“There are places that placed the priority on the atmosphere to the detriment of the food being served. May Wah has consistently delivered great food, lots of choice, in the neighborhood for as long as I can remember. Don't get me wrong: the atmosphere is most agreeable...(they have a round table with lazy Susan for instance) but the star of this show are the menu choices. I recommend you give them a try!”
Korean • $$
“Jesline Virginia should go back to Korea House when she has time to eat the wonderful food. It makes me homesick for the country where our four children were born. Dorothy Ogle”
Adult Entertainment • $$
“Does anyone know if Brianna Nikol works there? She may be using the stage-name Candi or Brittney.”
Mexican • $
“This place is amazing. So far everything has been so good . The food the service. After looking at some of these comments how people can't post their own opinion have to copy and paste unreal.... Glad I didn't come to these comments before I tried this place”
Food Trucks • $$
“I have eaten there twice when in Boulder and it was great each time. If you do not see anything that you like on their wonderful menu, they will custom make any crepe. They have cold water with glasses if you do not want to purchase a drink. I plan to return anytime I am in Boulder. The owners are very nice.”
“Ihad an amazing experience at whole sol a few days ago. i just moved here from california and was wanting a warm welcome to boulder. So I decided to go get a smoothie bowl. Carson helped me pick out the best kind of smoothie to get and he was very kind. I am very grateful that I had such a good experience at whol sol. thank you carson!!!”
Middle Eastern • $$
“Great service, amazing food and all around delicious”
Most Popular Restaurants
American • $$
“Love spruce for any occasion. Have always enjoyed every experience there.”
Indian • $
“I decided to try Gaia for a late lunch. Service was good, but the best part was the beef and lamb gyro. It wasn't like the normal pressed lamb, it was more like what I used to expect when I lived in Greece as a teenager. I also like that they put the tzatziki sauce on the side so I can use as much or as little as I wanted. I will be back and looking forward to trying out some of the other extensive varieties of International food.”
Italian • $$
“We had a very nice lunch outside! Picture perfect weather !”
Mexican • $
“This place is amazing. So far everything has been so good . The food the service. After looking at some of these comments how people can't post their own opinion have to copy and paste unreal.... Glad I didn't come to these comments before I tried this place”
Breakfast • $
“The Pork Belly Benny's were absolutely fire! I grew up in the south and not sure I've had a better side of grits! 11/10 will eat there again!”
Argentine • $
“Awesome eats !! Grabbed a bite while hopping around thee very diverse center.”
Thai • $
“This restaurant has delicious food, especially the desserts, especially the mango sticky rice.”
American • $
“Absolutely incredible flavors and excellent variety! I wanted more but was so full! I’m ready to come back and try other things… for dinner 🤣🤣! Had the chicken enchilada and forbidden rice with tofu! For desert… the gluten free lemon cake was Devine! HIGHLY recommend!!! ♥️”
Chicken Wings • $
“Visiting my bestie in Boulder & she’s been talking about this place forever. Incredibly delicious, perfectly crispy wings with every flavor you can think of! We did the flavor of the month, spicy peach (amazing), hot, bbq & lemon pepper. Their ranch is how all ranch should be made. So so so good. For $30 we got drinks, a massive basket of Cajun fries & 25 wings. One heck of great deal. Don’t sleep on the freshly brewed iced too. The hibiscus was so yummy!”
Asian • $
“First of all the service is amazing I swear I got my meal within 3 minutes and the food was phenomenal and the atmosphere is good too so I highly recommend this place it is very good”
New Restaurants
Mexican • $
“La Catrina is the place if you’re looking for delicious Mexican food in Boulder.”
Vietnamese • $
“Loved this small restaurant! Located in a strip mall where you (I) wouldn’t expect a fully vegan restaurant. My spring rolls (with meatballs - sounds weird but was delicious) and vermicelli bowl were so good. They have a wide variety of proteins and mock meats to choose from and gf options were clearly marked. Great service and lovely atmosphere.”
Chinese • $
“Absolutely delicious and so classic. We had the moo shu pork, Duo’s curry chicken (D-11), egg drop soup, crab wontons, and jasmine hot tea—and everything was fantastic. The tea was perfect for cutting through all those rich, flavorful dishes. And somehow our food was ready in about 90 seconds. Insanely fast. Great food, great flavors, and definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to (again and again and again).”
“My mom and I love this place! Take out is always quick and always warm when we pick it up, and it’s a nice, quiet place to have a peaceful meal. We like the drunken noodles, the pad thai, green curry, and fried bananas best. The staff are friendly and attentive, the restaurant is super cute. Lovely place for a low stress meal <3”
Brewpubs • $
“My complaint... I wasn't personally notified of the reopening! Sanitas was my favorite spot, was sad when it closed. Today, I just happened to drive by, and bam, Pattern Break. I literally live down the road! Send me a flyer or something! A sign near Pearl! Something!!”
Bakery • $
“I had been wanting to try this place for a while. I like that they specialize in baked goods such as cakes and other treats. I ordered a matcha bubble tea with tapioca boba. I really prefer coconut milk in my bubble tea, but here they only offer regular milk or oat milk. I also ordered a slice of the basque cheesecake to try. The matcha bubble tea is good, but could use a little bit more matcha as it’s hard to taste. I chose the 25% sweetness level, which works well for me. The tapioca boba itself is perfect. Plump, soft and chewy, the way it should be. The cake slice is generous. Definitely a lot for one person to finish. The cake was really good. Not overly sweet, fairly light and fluffy and nice and creamy. The total for the tea and slice of cake was $15.86. They had mochi donuts and small puddings, but I wish there were other small baked offerings. Something between the donut and the slice of cake would be great. The location is okay. It’s hard to get to without a car. It feels more like a walk-in walk-out bakery than a place to hang out and do work, but they do offer outdoor seating which is nice.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Always gas and the workers are chillers. The only complaint I have and it’s not really a complaint is that it’s kinda pricey. A footlong can run you close to $20, but it’s totally worth it.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Koyuki greeted me with a smile brighter than a July sun and fixed up the most divine honey latte, while sweet darling Berenice brought out raspberry scones so flaky and good I nearly wept!”
Sushi
“The sushi was fresh and delicious. Also ordered the ramen. It was very tasty. The restaurant was chill and inviting with a great taste in background music if I may say so.”
Mexican • $$
“Dined in on August 21, was an awesome experience and the food was amazing. We had a lovely server named Annabella. She fulfilled all our requests and was an awesome server.”
Thai • $$
“Oh man, what a gem!
Super cute spot right on the main strip, decorated so well.
The staff is super sweet.
The food is good—like, insanely good.
Veggie dumplings, divine tofu, and the rice and pad thai are straight-up addictive.
10/10 recommend”
Mexican • $
“Absolutely amazing tacos! Haven’t tried anything else yet because I’m obsessed with the pastor tacos but I can only imagine everything else is great.”
Salad • $$
“Checking in with a collection of my experiences -- all of which have been resoundingly positive. I especially enjoy some of the appetizers and the happy hour menu, with the Brussel Sprouts & Hummus (pictured) and Calamari coming to mind. For my taste it's the perfect balance between comfort food and upscale, you can tell the menu has been well thought out and that the food items are designed to be a little more interesting and tasty than cut-and-paste bar food, while at the same time the vibe isn't overly pretentious. I think there's something to be said for knowing your lane and not pretending to be something you're not -- and Ironwood Grill does that perfectly. I always feel welcomed, I always feel relaxed, and I never leave hungry. I spent my 50th birthday and myself and all my guests (of which there were many) were well attended to and taken care of. I will continue to be back again and again and feel great about supporting this locally run enterprise.”
Mexican • $$
“Great Mexican restaurant in Downton Boulder with friendly service and amazing food. We had enchiladas, tacos, burritos and all turned out great. Special mention for the Camarones diablo which is quite spicy and delicious.”
“Outstanding 😊 Heart and palate warming. Beautiful balance and creativity on the plate. More mezcals than you could shake a stick at. I'm glad I asked our server for a recommendation based on what I know and liked. We also had some very good French cabernet with the meat. Top service. Thank you.”