Over the next few minutes we will be breaking down the best restaurants in Boulder in full detail. Our only real goal is to make it easy to figure out where to eat some great food near you as quickly as we can.
Organizing this into the best Boulder restaurants of all flavors and varieties seems like the best way to proceed. For that reason there will be many different sections that discuss a wide variety of great places to eat all kinds of foods like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, more types of Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants in Boulder
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Best Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Best Spots For Sushi
- 6 Indian Restaurants In Your Area
- 7 American Restaurants
- 8 Yummy BBQ
- 9 French Restaurants
- 10 Greek & Mediterranean Food
- 11 Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
- 12 Where To Eat Pizza
- 13 The Top Burgers & Fries
- 14 Best Buffets Near You
- 15 Vegan Restaurants
- 16 More Healthy Food Options
- 17 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 18 Bakeries & Desserts
- 19 Donuts
- 20 Ice Cream Shops
- 21 Cafes
- 22 Smoothies & Juices
- 23 Cocktail Bars
- 24 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 25 Enjoy Eating at the Best Boulder Restaurants
After those have all been covered it will be time to pivot to breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we will try to wrap this all up with drinks like cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars.
Be sure to check out our Boulder restaurant map at the end to help you get a better lay of the land. We tried to link to their home pages or social media when possible so that you can order delivery or take out online if you are ready to eat now.
We have written many other local food guides for cities in the Midwest on our site which you can look through there.
Best Italian Restaurants in Boulder
The best Boulder Italian restaurants would be:
- Carelli’s at 645 30th St
- II Pastaio Ristorante at 3075 Arapahoe Ave
- Pasta Jay’s at 1001 Pearl St
- Ado’s Kitchen & Bar at 1143 13th St
- Sforno Trattoria Romana at 1308 Pearl St
- Basta at 3601 Arapahoe Ave
Best Steak Houses
These great steak houses near you won’t disappoint:
- Corrida at 1023 Walnut St
- Steakhouse No. 316 at 1922 13th St
- Frank’s Chophouse Boulder at 921 Walnut St
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Any of these Mexican restaurants should have all the burritos, tacos, and nachos that you desire:
- The Sink at 1165 13th St
- River and Woods at 2328 Pearl St
- Oak at 1400 Pearl St
- Roadhouse Boulder Depot at 2366 Junction Pl
- The West End Tavern at 926 Pearl St
- Flagstaff House Restaurant at 1138 Flagstaff Rd
- Boulder Cork at 3295 30th St
- The Kitchen at 1039 Pearl St
Best Chinese & Asian Food
Some of our favorite eateries with Chinese and other Asian food would be:
- Tibet Kitchen at 2359 Arapahoe Ave
- Zoe Ma Ma at 2010 10th St
- Chez Thuy Restaurant at 2655 28th St
- Aloy Thai Cuisine at 2720 Canyon Blvd
- Yurihana Sushi Bar & Pan-Asian Cuisine at 6525 Gunpark Dr #330
Best Spots For Sushi
There are some great spots for sushi in your area like:
- Japango at 1136 Pearl St
- Motomaki – Sushi Burritos and Bowls at 1600 28th St
- Sushi Zanmai at 1221 Spruce St
- Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar at 1117 Pearl St
Indian Restaurants In Your Area
You will find some delicious curries at the best Indian restaurants near you:
- Tandoori Grill at 619 S Broadway
- Jaipur Indian Restaurant at 1214 Walnut St
- Little Tibet at 4479 Broadway
- Tiffins India Cafe at 2416 Arapahoe Ave
- Curry N Kebob at 3050 28th St
American Restaurants
Want to sample some great American food? If so then go to:
- The Sink at 1165 13th St
- River and Woods at 2328 Pearl St
- Oak at 1400 Pearl St
- Roadhouse Boulder Depot at 2366 Junction Pl
- The West End Tavern at 926 Pearl St
- Flagstaff House Restaurant at 1138 Flagstaff Rd
- Boulder Cork at 3295 30th St
- The Kitchen at 1039 Pearl St
Yummy BBQ
There will be great slow cooked meats at these BBQ restaurants:
- The West End Tavern at 926 Pearl St
- Moe’s Original BBQ at 675 30th St
- KT’s BBQ & Catering at 2660 Broadway
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in this city are:
- Le French Cafe at 2525 Arapahoe Ave C-1
- Mateo at 1837 Pearl St
- Brasserie Ten Ten at 1011 Walnut St
Greek & Mediterranean Food
From gyros to moussaka and more Greek & Mediterranean meals visit:
- Falafel King Restaurant at 1314 Pearl St
- Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh at 1905 29th St #1174
- Dagabi Cucina at 3970 N, Broadway #101
- Ali Baba Grill at 3054 28th St
Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
Lobster, crab, fish and more are all available at the best seafood restaurants in your area:
- Spruce Farm & Fish at 2115 13th St
- Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar at 928 Pearl St
- Pine St. Patio at Hotel Boulderado at 2115 13th St
Where To Eat Pizza
You aren’t lacking for options but we think the best pizza places in Boulder are:
- Pizzeria Locale at 1730 Pearl St
- Audrey Jane’s Pizza Garage at 2675 13th St
- Backcountry Pizza & Tap House at 2319 Arapahoe Ave
- Boss Lady Pizza at 1129 13th St
- Proto’s Pizza at 5378 Gunbarrel Center Ct
The Top Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t like a good burger and french fries:
- Snarfburger at 2000 Arapahoe Ave
- Larkburger at 2525 Arapahoe Ave
- Mountain Sun at 1535 Pearl St
- Dark Horse at 2922 Baseline Rd
- Mustard’s Last Stand at 1719 Broadway
Best Buffets Near You
Heading to one of the best buffets near you is a good way to get variety:
- Kathmandu Restaurant at 1964 28th St
- Mount Everest Cuisine at 4800 Baseline Rd
Vegan Restaurants
We think the best Boulder vegetarian and vegan restaurants are:
- Native Foods at 1675 29th St #1272
- Thrive at 1509 Arapahoe Ave
- Leaf at 1710 Pearl St
More Healthy Food Options
For more healthy food try out:
- Flower Child at 2580 Arapahoe Av #110
- Fresh Thymes Eatery at 2500 30th St STE 101
- Protein Bar & Kitchen at 1855 29th St
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
These breakfast and brunch spots are where to start your day with a smile:
- Snooze, an A.M. Eatery at 1617 Pearl St
- The Buff at 2600 Canyon Blvd
- Le Peep at 2525 Arapahoe Av
- Lucile’s Creole Cafe at 2124 14th St
- Foolish Craig’s Cafe at 1611 Pearl St
Bakeries & Desserts
From breads to yummy desserts try out one of these Boulder bakeries:
- Boulder Baked at 1911 Broadway
- Shamane’s Bakery at 2825 Wilderness Pl #800
- Spruce Confections at 767 Pearl St
- Kim and Jake’s Cakes at 641 S Broadway
- Lucky’s Bakehouse and Creamery at 3990 Broadway
Donuts
When you are running out of time in the morning swing by one of these donut shops:
- Boxcar Coffee Roasters at 1825 Pearl St B
- Flatiron Coffee at 2721 Arapahoe Av
- LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee at 133 McCaslin Blvd
Ice Cream Shops
For the best ice cream shops near you try:
- Sweet Cow at 2628 Broadway
- Kilwins Boulder at 1430 Pearl St
- Glacier Homemade Ice Cream at 3133 28th St
- Gelato Boy at 1433 Pearl St
- Ben & Jerry’s at 1203 Pearl St
Cafes
Jumpstart your day at one of these cafes:
- The Parkway Cafe at 4700 Pearl St #4
- Caffè Sole at 637R S Broadway St
- Alpine Modern Café at 904 College Av
- Village Coffee Shop at 1605 Folsom St
Smoothies & Juices
Smoothie and juice bars are always a good healthy option:
- Jamba at 3053 Arapahoe Av
- Whole Sol Blend Bar at 1420 Pearl St
- Wonder at 946 Pearl St
Cocktail Bars
These cocktail bars are where to go when you want to try some creative drinks:
- Upstairs Cocktail Lounge at 1039 Pearl St
- Bitter Bar at 835 Walnut St, Downtown
- Tonic Alchemy Lounge at 2011 10th St
Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game or sample some unique suds at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery at 1535 Pearl St
- Sanitas Brewing Co. at 3550 Frontier Ave #a
- Upslope Brewing Company at 1898 S Flatiron Ct
- The Post Brewing Co. at 2027 13th St
- Avery Brewing Company at 4910 Nautilus Ct N
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- Wichita Pizza, Burgers, BBQ & Other Restaurants
Enjoy Eating at the Best Boulder Restaurants
We bet you are getting hungry after thinking about all of those delicious food options in your area. We told you about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional options for healthy food.
Plus there was talk of breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. Plus there were cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Don’t forget that most of the above venues will allow you to order take-out or delivery online through those links.
It would help us and our readers out a lot if you could correct anything we may have gotten wrong or if you could share your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Boulder!